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Well-Known Players: Drop, Hold or Sell Low?
We're heading into Week 9 of fantasy football after a wild Halloween-filled weekend with plenty of trick-or-treat outings from our fantasy football superstars. We witnessed a few 0-point outings, along with a once-in-a-lifetime win by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, who completed zero passes against the Atlanta Falcons. We're reaching the end of that timeframe where […]
Rest-of-Season Fantasy Football Rankings
Believe it or not, the stretch run of the fantasy football regular season is upon us as Week 9 crashes against our rosters, so it's time for an updated rest-of-season rankings sheet. The NFL's trade deadline is fast approaching, and many of you are trying to pull off some key deals yourselves! Be it trade […]
Early Week 9 Superflex Rankings
Hey RotoBallers! We are back with more early fantasy football leagues. Today, we focus on Superflex leagues. With the Titans and Steelers on the bye, in the Superflex format, fantasy managers will be without Cam Ward or Aaron Rodgers. Our early Week 9 Superflex/2QB rankings have you covered if you're looking to start two quarterbacks. […]
Fantasy Football DST Streamers for Week 10
Finding the right defense to stream can give you an advantage in fantasy football, especially when you target favorable matchups before your league mates. As is always the case in this article, we're looking a week ahead, focusing on defenses rostered in fewer than 30% of Yahoo! leagues, giving you some potential options on the […]
Running Back Committees With Upside (Week 9)
With eight weeks in the books, the NFL season is almost halfway over, and fantasy football seasons are turning the corner and pushing toward the playoffs. With two more teams on a bye week in Week 9 and injuries also continuing to mount, almost all fantasy managers are looking for depth, especially in the backfield. […]
Players to Buy or Sell - Week 9
Looking back on Week 8, there were plenty of high-scoring NFL games, but it didn't feel like an explosive week for fantasy football. A handful of teams with multiple fantasy stars underperforming could explain why. For example, the Detroit Lions, Baltimore Ravens, and Atlanta Falcons scored just 29 points combined. Needless to say, it was […]
Jaguars vs. Ravens TNF Start 'Em, Sit 'Em
The Baltimore Ravens and Jacksonville Jaguars kick off Week 9 of the 2026 NFL season on Thursday Night Football in a matchup that looks much less exciting with Lamar Jackson ruled out. Jacksonville enters as a massive 10-point favorite at home, and the low 40.5-point over/under suggests oddsmakers aren't expecting much offense from Baltimore. That's […]
Fantasy Football Risers and Fallers: Week 9
We've officially entered November, but it didn't stop Halloween from leaving its mark on a wild Week 8 full of tricks and little treats. It’s time for contenders to bolster their roster. It’s do-or-die time for those at the bottom of the standings. There should be opportunities to sell high on risers or ship out […]
Second-Half Fantasy Football Busts
It's not easy to let go of a player who's served you well this season in fantasy football. You may think players who have done well to this point will surely continue to score highly and should be started for the rest of the season. But we've seen numerous examples of players getting off to […]
NFL Week 9 Power Rankings (2026)
Week 8 in the NFL was a joy to watch. Several divisional races around the league got interesting. The NFC South is a mess, Pittsburgh is in command in the AFC North, and the Lions made up a game in the NFC North. Additionally, there are no more undefeated teams left in the NFL with […]
Updated Waiver Wire Rankings for Week 9
Hey RotoBallers, we are back with more updated waiver wire advice. It's Week 9, and fantasy managers should scout the waiver wire for players who can help with that playoff push or add a high-upside bench or injury stash. Only the Steelers and Titans are on bye this week, so there are more streamers to […]
RB Breakouts: Snap Count and Usage Risers
The 2026 NFL season is nearing its halfway point, with eight weeks complete. While fantasy football managers have likely figured out what works and what doesn't for their lineups at this point in the campaign, there is still a lot to learn, and there will likely be a few surprises along the way as the […]
Top DST Streamers - Weeks 9, 10, 11, 12
Welcome, RotoBallers, to our fantasy football D/ST streamers and starts for Weeks 9, 10, 11, and 12 of the 2026 season. This article will identify the best D/ST to pick up for this week and in the weeks ahead. Every week of the fantasy football season, we dive into the best defenses to stream for the […]
RotoBaller Staff Picks: Week 9 Waiver Wire
The 2026 fantasy football season has flown by, and hopefully, you're near the top of your league's standings. If not, you have work to do, and we're here to help guide your waiver wire decisions with our Week 9 fantasy football waiver wire staff picks. Below, see the top options such as Tyler Allgeier, Caleb Douglas, T.J. […]
Fantasy Genius Week 8 Not-So-Serious Recap
Well, there are weird weeks in the NFL, and then there's whatever Week 8 was. A quarterback completed zero passes (on three attempts) and his team won. A player went to the hospital, returned to the game, and his team won. You get the idea... The TLDR version? This data is real. This "analysis" is […]
Wide Receivers Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks
Matthew Golden is the Golden Ticket to Willy Wonka's fantasy football funhouse, and I'm ready to take the ride. The Packers rookie is emerging as a legitimate fantasy difference-maker, and the target volume is becoming impossible to ignore. Golden is turning opportunity into production, making him one of my favorite wide receiver starts heading into […]
Week 9 Lineup Busts to Consider Sitting
Hey RotoBallers! The Week 9 slate kicks off in just a few days, and it's never too early to start identifying potential landmines. While some of these players are not "must-sits," they face a much tougher path to meet expectations. Below, we'll look at some potential busts (one at each position) who could greatly underperform […]
Running Backs Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks
Week 9 is all about knowing when to trust the workload and when to respect the matchup. This week offers some intriguing opportunities to exploit, but a familiar name doesn't automatically deserve a spot in your starting lineup. Chase Brown, Jonah Coleman, and Jonathan Taylor headline my potential fantasy booms, each with the chance to […]
Must-Add Waiver Wire Pickups Before Week 9
RotoBaller drops our top fantasy football Week 9 waiver wire pickups for the 2026 season for RB, WR, TE, and QB. The theme of this week's piece is rookie running backs. We will also look at some emerging wide receivers, including the No. 2 option in New York, who could be poised for a post-bye-week […]
High-Upside Waiver Wire Bench Stashes
Welcome RotoBallers! Another slate of NFL action is in the books, and we have officially passed the halfway point of the season. Managers now have a clear picture of what positions they need to improve to make a run at the championship. Below, we will look at four upside stashes managers should consider picking up […]
Tight Ends Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks
Matchups matter more than brand recognition in fantasy football, especially at tight end. Too often, fantasy managers chase familiar names instead of spotting the opportunities right in front of them. Week 9 offers some intriguing matchup advantages, and a few lesser-known options could easily outperform the big-name tight ends we're used to seeing in our […]
Quarterbacks Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks
Week 9 is here, and the quarterback position is loaded with intriguing matchups, potential breakout performances, and a few landmines fantasy managers need to avoid. We've got streaming options with legitimate QB1 upside, established veterans looking to capitalize on favorable matchups, and some quarterbacks who could make you regret trusting them in your starting lineup. […]
IDP Waiver Wire Pickups and Streamers
Are injuries worse than ever in the NFL? This is a common question posed by fans every year, but 2026 surely feels different than most. With multiple superstars being knocked out of games in the first quarter, giving fantasy managers a goose egg from one of their top picks, and prominent names littering IR slots, […]
Early Week 9 FLEX Rankings
Selecting the correct FLEX position can be the deciding factor between winning or losing your league matchup. The pesky bye weeks are still here, but only the Titans and Steelers are off this week. Whether you need an injury or bye-week replacement, our early Week 9 fantasy football FLEX rankings have you covered. In this […]
Deeper League Waiver Wire Pickups, Stashes
The fantasy season is officially halfway over. We are starting to see some players earn bigger roles, others get their workloads reduced, and teams across the league navigate injuries. The fantasy playoffs are starting to come into focus. Regardless of how your team started, everybody still has a chance to find a way into their […]
Early Week 9 Quarterback Rankings
Injuries have hit the quarterback position hard once again, as Lamar Jackson could be out for the season, and even the Ravens' backup, Tyler Huntley, has already been ruled out for Week 9. The Cardinals are switching from Jacoby Brissett to Gardner Minshew II, while the Ravens are rolling with Joe Fagnano. The Titans and […]
Early Week 9 Tight End Rankings
At RotoBaller HQ, we help fantasy managers get a head start in Week 9 with our early positional rankings. Only two teams are on bye: the Steelers and Titans. If you need a TE streamer, injury fill-in, or even a bye-week replacement, our Week 9 Half-PPR fantasy football tight end rankings have you covered. See […]
Early Week 9 Wide Receiver Rankings
November is here, and only six weeks remain in the fantasy football regular season. Bye weeks continue, with the Steelers and Titans off this week. At RotoBaller HQ, our early Week 9 Half-PPR fantasy football wide receiver rankings to help fantasy managers get ahead. See where key wide receiver options such as Tee Higgins, Justin […]
Early Week 9 Running Back Rankings
Hey RotoBallers! Week 9 is officially here, and we are back with more early rankings!. Fantasy managers will have bye weeks to deal with as the Titans and Steelers are off this week. Our early Week 9 Half-PPR fantasy football running back rankings are generated for managers looking to get a jump-start for the week. Below, […]
Early Week 9 Rankings: All Positions
Amazingly, we are already into November and getting ready to kick off Week 9. As usual, fantasy managers will have to find injury replacements, but only the Titans and Steelers are on the bye this week. At RotoBaller HQ, we help you get a jump-start with our early Week 9 overall rankings. As injuries and […]
Waiver Wire Pickups - FAAB Bidding Advice
Gather around and let's discuss how to best use what's left in those FAAB wallets after yet another loopy week of NFL action. We saw a slate-altering injury, more weather-marred games, and plenty of duds that kicked some of our rosters around. But we know that one week does not define a season, and now […]
The Cut List - Who to Drop for Week 9?
After weeks of watching players drive us crazy and finally reaching a point where we're comfortable sending them to the waiver wire, we still have to wait until the NFL trade deadline. Several players who have graced this series throughout the year are now subject to trade talks. Historically speaking, midseason NFL trades rarely mean […]
