Is Joshua Dobbs Starting and Playing This Week? Fantasy Football Outlook for Week 9

The Arizona Cardinals traded for Joshua Dobbs just a month before the 2023 NFL season began. He started eight games for the team, completing 62.8% of his passes for 1,569 yards, eight passing touchdowns, and five interceptions. He also added 258 rushing yards and three rushing touchdowns. However, the 28-year-old is on the move again, […]

Steelers vs. Titans: NFL Inactives and Injury Updates for TNF Include DeAndre Hopkins, Kenny Pickett, Derrick Henry, Ryan Tannehill

Get the latest NFL inactives tonight, and fantasy football injury updates, for the Steelers vs. Titans Thursday Night Football matchup in Week 9. Which injured NFL players are starting and sitting for tonight's TNF game? The Week 9 NFL slate kicks off with an AFC clash between the Tennessee Titans and Pittsburgh Steelers. Both teams […]

Should I Start Jeff Wilson Jr. in Week 9? Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks

Miami Dolphins running back Jeff Wilson Jr. began the 2023 season on the Injured Reserve list, but the 27-year-old returned to action a few weeks ago. Wilson had a ton of success last season after being traded from the San Francisco 49ers, so he was a fantasy football sleeper heading into this year. However, he […]

Overrated and Underrated College Football Teams - Reviewing NCAA CFB Rankings For Week 10

The 2023-24 college football season has flown by in the blink of an eye, and it's time to start thinking about the postseason. The AP Poll voters should have a solid idea of what the pecking order should be, but there are still some incorrect rankings ahead of Week 10 CFB action. There are overvalued […]

Tyjae Spears Remains Deep League Dart Throw

Tennessee Titans running back Tyjae Spears has rushed 34 times for 198 yards (5.8 YPC) and a touchdown and caught 18 of his 24 targets for 120 yards through the first seven games of his NFL career. The rookie looks explosive and has been efficient, but he doesn't have fantasy viability behind Derrick Henry every […]

Chigoziem Okonkwo A Weak Tight End Play In Week 9

Tennessee Titans tight end Chigoziem Okonkwo has seen 19 targets in his last three contests, putting him back on the fantasy radar in deep leagues. Especially since Will Levis brought life to the Titans' passing offense in Week 8 with four passing touchdowns, Okonkwo could have value moving forward. However, a Week 9 matchup with […]

Nick Westbrook-Ikhine Has Deep-League Intrigue

Tennessee Titans wide receiver Nick Westbrook-Ikhine caught his third touchdown of the season last week against the Atlanta Falcons, reintroducing himself to the fantasy football radar. Rookie quarterback Will Levis looked impressive in his NFL debut, tossing four touchdowns and zero interceptions. Heading into a matchup with the Pittsburgh Steelers, who have allowed the fourth-most […]

Treylon Burks Could Have Deep-League Value In Week 9

Tennessee Titans wide receiver Treylon Burks returned from his knee injury in Week 8 against the Atlanta Falcons but failed to catch either of his two targets from quarterback Will Levis. The second-year receiver from Arkansas has been disappointing this season, catching just six of his 15 targets for 99 yards. However, if DeAndre Hopkins […]

Derrick Henry Draws Favorable Matchup On Thursday Night

Tennessee Titans running back Derrick Henry has had a few down weeks this season, but he still ranks fifth in the NFL with 75.1 rushing yards per game (minimum five games) through eight weeks. He's also added 15 receptions for 138 yards. In Week 9, he draws a favorable matchup against the Pittsburgh Steelers on […]

Will Levis Has Contingent Upside Against Steelers

Tennessee Titans quarterback Will Levis will make his second career start against the Pittsburgh Steelers in Week 9. Ryan Tannehill (ankle) has been ruled out for the Thursday Night contest. Levis is set to face a league-average passing defense that has allowed 263.4 passing yards per game this season, but he might have to do […]

Nick Folk A Sneaky Start In Week 9

Tennessee Titans kicker Nick Folk has yet to miss an extra point or field goal attempt this season on 28 total tries. He ranks eighth among kickers in fantasy points per game this season and is set to play on Thursday Night Football against the Pittsburgh Steelers. Rookie quarterback Will Levis might continue to give […]

Darren Waller Could Miss Multiple Games

New York Giants tight end Darren Waller (hamstring) did not practice on Wednesday due to a hamstring issue. The veteran missed eight games last year due to the same hamstring ailment, and head coach Brian Daboll said he could miss multiple weeks moving forward for the G-Men. The former Pro Bowler apparently kept coming back […]

Michael Gallup Out Sick On Wednesday

Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Michael Gallup (illness) is not practicing on Wednesday. The 27-year-old is dealing with an illness. Gallup has 35 targets in seven games this season, ranking only behind CeeDee Lamb (56) among Cowboys' pass-catchers. Gallup will have plenty of time to get back on the field for the Week 9 contest against […]

Aaron Jones Sporting Non-Contact Jersey At Practice

Green Bay Packers running back Aaron Jones (hamstring) returned from his hamstring injury in the Week 7 loss to the Denver Broncos, but he's handled limited touches over the last two weeks and was seen practicing in a non-contact jersey on Wednesday. The 28-year-old has handled just 36 touches in four games this season, accumulating […]

Deshaun Watson Returns To Practice Wednesday

Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson (shoulder) is set to be a limited participant during Wednesday's practice leading up to the Week 9 contest against the Arizona Cardinals. However, head coach Kevin Stefanski did not say whether or not the veteran QB will play on Sunday. Watson has played in just four games this season due […]

Justin Fields Still Absent From Practice

Chicago Bears quarterback Justin Fields (thumb) remained out of practice on Wednesday ahead of the Week 9 contest with the New Orleans Saints. Fields has not played since the Week 6 loss to the Minnesota Vikings due to a dislocated thumb. In his absence, undrafted rookie Tyson Bagent has completed 70% of his passes for […]

Tanner Hudson Signed To Bengals Active Roster

Cincinnati Bengals tight end Tanner Hudson was signed to the active roster from the practice squad on Wednesday. The 28-year-old was active for two games earlier this season but has been on the practice squad otherwise. Tight ends Irv Smith Jr., Mitchell Wilcox, and Drew Sample have combined to catch just 16 passes in seven […]

Kirk Cousins Undergoes Successful Achilles Surgery

Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins (Achilles) underwent surgery to repair his torn Achilles on Wednesday morning at Twin Cities Orthopedics in Eagan, Minnesota, according to the organization. The 35-year-old suffered the devastating injury in the Week 8 win over the Green Bay Packers, effectively ending his 2023 season. Cousins was playing some of the best […]

Jevon Hollard Clears Concussion Protocol

Miami Dolphins safety Jevon Holland (concussion) has cleared concussion protocol, according to David Furones of the Sun Sentinel. This is great news for Miami, who will square off with Patrick Mahomes, Travis Kelce, and the Kansas City Chiefs in Germany on Sunday. Holland did not play in the Week 8 win over the New England […]

Terron Armstead Returning To Practice

Miami Dolphins left tackle Terron Armstead (knee) is set to practice this week ahead of the Week 9 contest against the Kansas City Chiefs in Germany. The 32-year-old was placed on Injured Reserve after Week 4 with a knee injury, meaning he is eligible to return in Week 9. The Dolphins have already said he […]

Aidan O'Connell Trending Toward Starting In Week 9

Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Aidan O'Connell could start for the team against the New York Giants, according to NFL insider Ari Meirov. This news comes after the firing of head coach Josh McDaniels and general manager Dave Ziegler. With the Raiders likely headed toward a lost season, the organization likely wants to see what it […]

Deeper-League Waiver Wire Adds for Week 9: Will Levis, Zach Charbonnet, Brandin Cooks, Julio Jones, Gerald Everett, more

Week 9 marks the midway point of the 2023 NFL season. The fantasy football playoffs are just over six weeks away in most leagues, so it's time for deep league fantasy managers to position themselves for a playoff run using the waiver wire. As expected, the options are running thin in deep leagues, meaning most […]

Donovan Peoples-Jones Shipped To Lions

The Cleveland Browns are trading wide receiver Donovan Peoples-Jones to the Detroit Lions for a 2025 sixth-round draft pick. Peoples-Jones has flashed in spurts during his three-plus seasons with the Browns, posting 117 receptions for 1,837 yards and eight touchdowns. Now, he'll join a wide receiver room that has struggled behind Amon-Ra St. Brown. Josh […]

Jaren Hall Expected To Start In Week 9

Minnesota Vikings quarterback Jaren Hall is expected to start against the Atlanta Falcons in Week 9. Kirk Cousins suffered a torn Achilles in the Week 8 win over the Green Bay Packers. The rookie from BYU entered the game in relief, completing two of his three passing attempts for 23 yards. He was sacked once […]

Chase Young Traded To 49ers

Washington Commanders edge rusher Chase Young is being traded to the San Francisco 49ers in exchange for a third-round pick. The 24-year-old was the No. 2 overall pick in the 2020 NFL Draft and now finds a new home in the NFC. He won the 2020 Defensive Rookie of the Year Award with 7.5 sacks […]

Justin Jefferson Coming Back "Sooner Rather Than Later"

Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Justin Jefferson (hamstring) suffered a hamstring injury in the Week 5 loss to the Kansas City Chiefs. He was placed on Injured Reserve, meaning he was required to miss at least four games. The Vikings' Week 9 matchup with the Atlanta Falcons is the last game Jefferson will be forced to […]

Ryan Tannehill Still Not Practicing

Tennessee Titans quarterback Ryan Tannehill (ankle) is not practicing on Tuesday due to the ankle injury he suffered in the Week 6 loss to the Baltimore Ravens in London. Tannehill is dealing with a high-ankle sprain. Mike Vrabel has already announced that rookie Will Levis will start for Tennessee against the Pittsburgh Steelers on Thursday […]

Ezra Cleveland Heading To Jacksonville

The Minnesota Vikings are trading offensive lineman Ezra Cleveland to the Jacksonville Jaguars in exchange for a late-round pick, according to NFL insider Ari Meirov. Cleveland was a second-round selection by the Vikings in the 2020 NFL draft and played in 47 contests for the organization. The 25-year-old will now get a fresh start and […]

Kenny Pickett Says He's Playing On Thursday Night

Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Kenny Pickett (ribs) told reporters that he is playing "for sure" against the Tennessee Titans on Thursday Night Football in Week 9. The second-year signal-caller exited the Week 8 loss to the Jacksonville Jaguars early and was replaced by veteran backup Mitch Trubisky. Trubisky threw one touchdown and two interceptions in relief. […]

Kenyan Drake Joining Browns Practice Squad

The Cleveland Browns are signing veteran running back Kenyan Drake to the practice squad on Tuesday. Drake played in one game for the Baltimore Ravens this season, rushing one time for zero yards and catching two passes for 31 yards. He also lost a fumble. He was released on October 17 and has remained a […]