Colston Loveland's Role in Chicago's Passing Game is Growing

Chicago Bears rookie tight end Colston Loveland finally had the breakout game fantasy managers have been waiting for in Week 9, recording six catches for 118 yards and two touchdowns on seven targets in his team's 47-42 win over the Cincinnati Bengals. The 21-year-old has now hauled in 17 receptions for 234 yards and two […]

Tory Horton Could Be a Second-Half Breakout Candidate in Seattle

Seattle Seahawks rookie wide receiver Tory Horton had the best game of his young career in his team's Week 9 win over the Washington Commanders, hauling in four catches for 48 yards and two touchdowns on four targets. The 22-year-old has just 13 catches for 161 yards across eight games this season, but he's already […]

Kyle Monangai Emerging as the Lead Back in Chicago?

Chicago Bears rookie running back Kyle Monangai had a monster game filling in for the injured D'Andre Swift (groin) in Week 9. Monangai recorded 198 scrimmage yards on 29 touches in his team's 49-42 win over the Cincinnati Bengals. Swift's injury is not expected to keep him out long-term, so fantasy managers should not expect […]

Marshon Lattimore Feared to Have Suffered Torn ACL

The Washington Commanders are fearful that cornerback Marshon Lattimore (knee) suffered a torn ACL during the team's 38-14 Week 9 loss to the Seattle Seahawks, according to Ian Rapoport and Mike Garafolo of NFL Network. Lattimore's injury is another potentially brutal blow for Washington, which also lost quarterback Jayden Daniels (elbow) to a dislocated elbow […]

J.J. McCarthy Records Three Touchdowns in Week 9 Win

Minnesota Vikings quarterback J.J. McCarthy returned in Week 9 from an ankle injury that had sidelined him for five games and led his team to a massive victory on the road over the division rival Detroit Lions. McCarthy completed 14 of 25 pass attempts for 143 yards, two touchdowns, and one interception, adding 12 yards […]

Jared Goff Tosses Two Touchdowns Despite Pass-Protection Struggles in Week 9 Loss

Detroit Lions quarterback Jared Goff did not have his cleanest game in Week 9, taking five sacks in his team's 27-24 loss to the Minnesota Vikings. Still, Goff managed to post solid production from a fantasy perspective, completing 25 of 37 pass attempts for 284 yards, two touchdowns, and zero interceptions. The 31-year-old has now […]

DeMario Douglas Breaks Out in Week 9 Win With Teammate Injured

New England Patriots wide receiver DeMario Douglas had his best game of the season in his team's 24-23 Week 9 win over the Atlanta Falcons. Douglas recorded four catches for a team-best 100 receiving yards and a touchdown on six targets. Douglas was having a quiet season before this breakout game, as he had recorded […]

Davante Adams Continues Red-Zone Dominance in Week 9 Win

Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Davante Adams picked up right where he left off before the team's Week 8 bye in Week 9. Adams recorded five catches for 60 yards and two touchdowns on seven targets in the Rams' 34-10 blowout win over the New Orleans Saints. Adams has now hauled in five touchdown grabs […]

Dalton Kincaid Leads Bills in Receiving Yards in Week 9 Win

Buffalo Bills tight end Dalton Kincaid had a monster game in his team's 28-21 Week 9 victory over the Kansas City Chiefs, recording six catches for 101 yards and a touchdown on six targets. The 26-year-old has now recorded 27 receptions for 411 yards and four scores on 33 targets across seven games played in […]

Trevor Lawrence Shows Off His Rushing Ability in Week 9 Win

Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence did not have his best day as a passer in his team's 30-29 overtime Week 9 win over the Las Vegas Raiders, completing 23 of 34 pass attempts for 220 yards, zero touchdowns, and one interception. However, Lawrence saved his fantasy production by logging 24 yards and two touchdowns on […]

Geno Smith Throws Four Touchdown Passes in Week 9

Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Geno Smith had arguably his best game in a Raiders uniform in his team's 30-29 overtime Week 9 loss to the Jacksonville Jaguars. The 35-year-old completed 29 of 39 pass attempts for 284 yards, four touchdowns, and one interception. Smith has mostly struggled so far this season. Heading into Week 9, […]

Kayshon Boutte Ruled Out for Remainder of Week 9 Due to Hamstring Injury

New England Patriots wide receiver Kayshon Boutte (hamstring) has been ruled out for the remainder of his team's Week 9 matchup against the Atlanta Falcons with a hamstring injury. The 23-year-old was targeted once and did not record a catch before being forced to exit the game. With Boutte unable to return, Patriots wide receivers […]

Tucker Kraft Questionable to Return in Week 9 Due to Knee Injury

Green Bay Packers tight end Tucker Kraft (knee) is questionable to return to his team's Week 9 matchup against the Carolina Panthers due to a knee injury, per ESPN's Adam Schefter. Kraft recorded two catches for 20 yards on three targets before getting injured. The 24-year-old entered Week 9 on a three-game touchdown streak, which […]

Cole Kmet Being Evaluated for Concussion in Week 9

Chicago Bears tight end Cole Kmet (concussion) left his team's Week 9 matchup against the Cincinnati Bengals and is being evaluated for a concussion, according to Josh Buckhalter of Clocker Sports. Kmet recorded one catch for 10 yards on two targets before being forced to exit the game. If Kmet is unable to return, Bears […]

Joe Alt Carted Off in Week 9 with Ankle Injury, Officially Questionable to Return

Los Angeles Chargers offensive tackle Joe Alt (ankle) is officially questionable to return to his team's Week 9 matchup against the Tennessee Titans due to an ankle injury. The injury appeared to be serious, as Alt was carted off the field. The 22-year-old already missed three games earlier this season due to a high-ankle sprain. […]

Xavier Legette Being Evaluated for Concussion in Week 9

Carolina Panthers wide receiver Xavier Legette (concussion) left his team's Week 9 matchup against the Green Bay Packers and is being evaluated for a concussion, per Darin Gantt of Panthers.com. Legette recorded one catch for 22 yards on two targets before getting injured. If Legette is unable to return, Panthers wideouts Jimmy Horn Jr. and […]

Samaje Perine Doubtful to Return in Week 9 Due to Ankle Injury

Cincinnati Bengals running back Samaje Perine (ankle) is doubtful to return to his team's Week 9 matchup against the Chicago Bears due to an ankle injury. Perine recorded five rushing yards on one carry before being forced to exit the game. If Perine is unable to return, Bengals back Chase Brown would likely see the […]

Kayshon Boutte Questionable to Return in Week 9 Due to Hamstring Injury

New England Patriots wide receiver Kayshon Boutte (hamstring) is questionable to return to his team's Week 9 matchup against the Atlanta Falcons due to a hamstring injury. The 23-year-old was targeted once and did not record a catch before exiting the game. If Boutte is unable to return, Patriots wide receivers Stefon Diggs, Mack Hollins, […]

Tory Horton an Under-the-Radar Flex Option in Favorable Week 9 Matchup

Seattle Seahawks rookie wide receiver Tory Horton was held without a catch on four targets across the team's final two games before its Week 8 bye. The 22-year-old has struggled to be consistently productive this season, recording nine catches for 113 yards and three touchdowns on 18 targets in seven games played. However, injuries could […]

Troy Franklin Looking to Keep Touchdown Streak Alive in Week 9

Through eight games this season, Denver Broncos wide receiver Troy Franklin has recorded 33 catches for 358 yards and four touchdowns. The 22-year-old has played some of his best football of late, hauling in nine catches for 108 yards and three touchdowns on 18 targets over his last two games. Franklin appears to be emerging […]

Marquise Brown Appears Likely to Play a Limited Role in Week 9

Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Marquise Brown has recorded 32 catches for 316 yards and four touchdowns on 49 targets across his first eight games of 2025. However, Brown has seen his role in the offense shrink in recent weeks. After earning at least five targets in each of his first five games of the […]

Bears Elevating Brittain Brown from Practice Squad for Week 9

The Chicago Bears elevated running back Brittain Brown from their practice squad for the team's Week 9 game against the Cincinnati Bengals, per ESPN's Adam Schefter. Chicago will be without running backs D'Andre Swift (groin) and Roschon Johnson (back) against Cincinnati. Rookie running back Kyle Monangai is expected to step into a workhorse role in […]

Chiefs Elevating Clyde Edwards-Helaire from Practice Squad for Week 9

The Kansas City Chiefs have elevated running back Clyde Edwards-Helaire from their practice squad for the team's Week 9 matchup against the Buffalo Bills. With running back Isiah Pacheco (knee) out, Edwards-Helaire will give the Chiefs a little extra depth in their running back room. Veteran back Kareem Hunt should be expected to serve as […]

Jacoby Brissett Officially Starting in Week 9

Arizona Cardinals quarterback Jacoby Brissett will officially make his third straight start in Week 9 against the Dallas Cowboys on Monday Night Football, according to ESPN's Adam Schefter. Schefter reports that Cardinals QB1 Kyler Murray (foot) is "making progress" in his recovery from a foot sprain and "could have a role Monday night." It's unclear […]

Titans Fielding Trade Calls on Tony Pollard

Running back Tony Pollard is one of the players the Tennessee Titans are "fielding the most calls on" ahead of the NFL's November 4 trade deadline, according to Diana Russini of The Athletic. Pollard has recorded 555 yards from scrimmage and two touchdowns on 127 touches across eight games for the 1-7 Titans so far […]

Saints Expected to Retain Chris Olave Through Trade Deadline

The Athletic's Diana Russini reports that the New Orleans Saints are expected to retain top wide receiver Chris Olave through the NFL's November 4 trade deadline. Olave has one more year on his current contract with New Orleans following 2025. The 25-year-old is having a solid season so far, recording 52 catches for 503 yards […]

Bills Interested in Acquiring Jakobi Meyers?

The Buffalo Bills are one of the teams with interest in acquiring current Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Jakobi Meyers ahead of the NFL's November 4 trade deadline, according to The Athletic's Diana Russini. Russini notes that Las Vegas has "set a high price" on Meyers. Across six games this season, the 28-year-old has recorded […]

Jalen McMillan has Broken Bones in His Neck, Return Timeline Uncertain

Tampa Bay Buccaneers head coach Todd Bowles says wide receiver Jalen McMillan's neck injury includes broken bones, per Michael David Smith of Pro Football Talk. Smith also notes that McMillan's return timeline remains unclear. The 23-year-old suffered a scary-looking neck injury in the preseason and has spent the entire regular season on Injured Reserve. Tampa […]

Joe Flacco Planning to Play Through Shoulder Injury in Week 9

Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Flacco (shoulder) is planning to play in his team's Week 9 matchup against the Chicago Bears, according to Ian Rapoport of NFL Network. Flacco has an AC joint sprain in his right shoulder, which could certainly impact his performance, but the veteran is at least going to give it a go […]

Jets Looking for "At Least a Third-Round Pick" in Return for Breece Hall

Dianna Russini of The Athletic reports that the New York Jets are looking for "at least a third-round pick" in return for running back Breece Hall ahead of the NFL's November 4 trade deadline. Russini also notes that the Jets "have been getting calls for a while" on Hall. The 24-year-old is in the final […]