Keenan Allen "Not Optimistic" About Week 8 Status

Los Angeles Chargers wide receiver Keenan Allen will test out his hamstring in pre-game warmups, but Allen is reportedly not optimistic about his chances to be a go on Sunday against the Bears. If Allen plays, expect him to be on a snap count and produce less than fantasy owners are used to. If he […]

Davante Adams Not Expected To Play Against Chiefs

Green Bay Packers wide receiver Davante Adams should return in Week 9 against the Chargers, but for now he's expected to miss another game when the Packers face the Chiefs on Sunday night. With Adams out, you're basically taking a shot in the dark when it comes to determining which Packers receivers are worth playing […]

Dede Westbrook Expected To Play Against Jets

Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver Dede Westbrook (shoulder/neck) is expected to play Sunday against the New York Jets. While the Jets have been near the middle of the league against the pass this year, Jaguars quarterback Gardner Minshew has failed to complete 50 percent of his passes for two consecutive games. The Jaguars passing attack isn't […]

Josh Jacobs, Tyrell Williams Expected To Play

When the Oakland Raiders face the Houston Texans on Sunday, the Raiders are expected to have running back Josh Jacobs (shoulder) ready to go and to have wide receiver Tyrell Williams (foot) return to the field. Jacobs remains a must start option, but Williams is the interesting one here. If he has a full workload […]

Bears Plan To Run David Montgomery, Others More

The Chicago Bears and head coach Matt Nagy are reportedly unhappy with how few run plays Nagy has been calling, with Nagy vowing to run the ball more on Sunday when the Bears face the Chargers. Rookie David Montgomery should be the main beneficiary of this, and while confidence in Montgomery is fairly low at […]

Texans Defense Will Be Without Bradley Roby

The Houston Texans Defense will be missing one of their top cornerbacks again in Week 8, as Bradley Roby (hamstring) is out again for Sunday's game against the Raiders. Though the Texans traded for former Raider Gareon Conley, Roby's absence is a big blow to this defense. Expect a strong performance from Raiders quarterback Derek […]

Patrick Mahomes Has Good Chance Of Returning Week 10

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes (knee) is out Sunday against the Packers and will likely miss Week 9's meeting with the Vikings, but the team is optimistic that Mahomes will be back for a Week 10 meeting with the Titans. Matt Moore will quarterback the team until then, which lowers the ceiling of what […]

Alvin Kamara Out For Week 8

New Orleans Saints running back Alvin Kamara (ankle) will miss Sunday's game against the Arizona Cardinals. Just like last week, expect a heavy dose of Latavius Murray in this one against a Cardinals Defense that has struggled at times this year. Quarterback Drew Brees (thumb) is back, so the Saints offense will likely be firing […]

David Johnson Out For Next Two Games

Arizona Cardinals running back David Johnson (ankle) will miss Sunday's meeting with the Saints and is expected to miss Thursday's game against the 49ers as well. Johnson had just one touch in Week 7 before exiting and ceding the way for second-year back Chase Edmonds, who had a huge game. Edmonds is now a must […]

Chris Conley Isn't Fantasy Option

Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver Chris Conley was targeted eight times in Week 7, catching three passes for 83 yards. But between Week 3 and Week 6, Conley had a combined four receptions for 73 yards, and one strong week doesn't change the fact that Conley is the fourth option on a team that doesn't pass […]

D.J. Chark Has Risk In Week 8

Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver D.J. Chark finished third on the team in targets in Week 7, a potential sign that his role as the team's top receiver is being threatened by Dede Westbrook. Chark's been a solid fantasy option this year because he's scored five touchdowns, but he's also finished with under 50 receiving yards […]

Dede Westbrook Is Back To Being Solid Fantasy Option

Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver Dede Westbrook got off to a slow start this year, but he's been targeted at least eight times in three straight games and is coming off his first 100-yard outing of the season. While the Jets are better against the pass than against the run, Westbrook's volume makes him a fine […]

Leonard Fournette Primed For Big Game

Jacksonville Jaguars running back Leonard Fournette is set to have a strong game on Sunday when the Jaguars host the New York Jets. The Jets allow the fifth-most fantasy points per game to opposing running backs but have done a pretty good job against passing games, which sets Fournette up for a heavy workload. The […]

Gardner Minshew Doesn't Have Great Matchup

Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Gardner Minshew isn't a great option in single-quarterback leagues in Week 8 when the Jaguars face the New York Jets. New York allows the 13th-fewest fantasy points to opposing quarterbacks and held Tom Brady to just one touchdown pass in Week 7. Minshew has just one passing touchdown over the past two […]

Jarrett Allen Grabs 11 Boards

Brooklyn Nets center Jarrett Allen had 11 rebounds in Friday's win over the New York Knicks, but he continues to struggle offensively. Allen had four points on 2-for-6 shooting, and has looked lost in the paint on the offensive end this season. With backup center DeAndre Jordan showcasing his ability to finish lobs on Friday, […]

Spencer Dinwiddie Has 20 Points Off Bench

Brooklyn Nets guard Spencer Dinwiddie hasn't seen his role affected too much by Brooklyn's addition of point guard Kyrie Irving. Dinwiddie has taken double-digit shot attempts in each game this year and against the Knicks on Friday, Dinwiddie was 5-for-1 from the field for 20 points. He sunk eight free throws and added five assists. […]

Kyrie Irving's Strong Start Continues

It wasn't another 50-point game, but Brooklyn Nets point guard Kyrie Irving was still the focal point offensively for the Nets on Friday as the team beat the New York Knicks. Irving put up 26 points on 8-for-19 shooting and added two rebounds and five assists. Irving should continue to lead the Nets in scoring […]

Julius Randle Has Double-Double Against Nets

New York Knicks forward Julius Randle scored 14 points on 5-for-15 shooting and grabbed 11 rebounds in Friday's loss to the Brooklyn Nets. He was 0-for-2 from deep and turned the ball over six times, so it wasn't a great night for Randle. This is likely what we'll see this year on a Knicks team […]

Allonzo Trier Scores 22 Off Bench

New York Knicks guard Allonzo Trier was moved out of the starting lineup for Friday's meeting with the Brooklyn Nets, but he responded by putting up a strong outing for the Knicks. Trier scored 22 points on 6-for-7 shooting, making three of his four attempts from long distance and adding in seven free throws. He […]

Darren Fells Could Be Worth Streaming

Houston Texans tight end Darren Fells has been decently involved in Houston's offense this year, though not so much so that he's been worthy of being a weekly fantasy start. But for owners in need of a tight end in Week 8, Fells has a juicy matchup with a Raiders team that's allowing the seventh-most […]

Keke Coutee Remains A Fringe Option

Houston Texans wide receiver Keke Coutee scored a touchdown in Week 7, but it came off a pitch play near the goal line and shouldn't really be considered an indication of his season turning around. The second-year slot receiver has been a disappointment this season, with 13 catches for just 154 yards in six games. […]

Patrick Mahomes Won't Play In Week 8

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes (knee) will miss Kansas City's Week 8 meeting with the Green Bay Packers. This had been the expected situation since Mahomes injured his knee last Thursday, but his appearances at practice this week had introduced some hope into his ability to return to the field without missing a game. […]

O.J. Howard Ruled Out For Week 8

Tampa Bay Buccaneers tight end O.J. Howard (hamstring) has been ruled out of Tampa's Week 8 meeting with the Tennessee Titans. With Howard out, Cameron Brate will work as the team's main tight end. The Titans allow the 10th-most points per game to opposing tight ends, but the Buccaneers have shown a reluctance to target […]

Kenny Stills Has Upside In Week 8

Houston Texans wide receiver Kenny Stills is expected to operate as Houston's second outside receiver with Will Fuller (hamstring) sidelined. Against a Raiders Defense that allows the second-most fantasy points per game to opposing wide receivers, Stills makes for an intriguing flex option. Last week, Stills returned from his own hamstring injury, playing 94 percent […]

DeAndre Hopkins Has Good Week 8 Matchup

Houston Texans wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins broke out in Week 7, recording his first 100-yard game since Week 1. It was also his first time finding the end zone since Week 1, as the star receiver shook off a disappointing season. It's interesting to note that Hopkins' big day mostly came after Will Fuller (hamstring) […]

Duke Johnson Has Some Appeal In Week 8

Houston Texans running back Duke Johnson hasn't been heavily featured in 2019. While that shouldn't change too much against the Oakland Raiders in Week 8, Johnson does have some fantasy appeal in deeper leagues, as Oakland has allowed the 12th-most receptions to opposing running backs this season. Maybe Johnson gets more involved in the passing […]

Carlos Hyde Could Struggle Against Raiders

Houston Texans running back Carlos Hyde has had a better season than most expected, rushing for 4.2 yards per carry and three touchdowns so far while serving as Houston's main running down option. But the Oakland Raiders -- Houston's Week 8 opponent -- have allowed just three rushing scores to opposing backs all year and […]

Deshaun Watson Has Great Week 8 Matchup

Houston Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson threw a pair of interceptions in Week 7 against the Colts, but he's in line to bounce back in a big way on Sunday against an Oakland Raiders team that's allowing the second-most fantasy points per game to opposing quarterbacks. Opposing passers have thrown 16 touchdowns and just three interceptions […]

Deandre Ayton Suspended 25 Games

Phoenix Suns center Deandre Ayton has been suspended 25 games by the NBA for violating the league's substance-abuse policy. The suspension will begin on Friday against the Nuggets, barring an appeal. The second-year center was set to have a strong offensive year for the Suns, but this will put a huge cramp in his fantasy […]

Ty Johnson (RB, DET) - Week 8 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in All Leagues OWNED IN: 1% of Leagues ANALYSIS: As I write this, it's Monday, October 21st, 2019, and we don't yet have an update on the knee injury that forced Kerryon Johnson from Sunday's game against the Vikings. But let's assume that Johnson will miss at least some time, as knee […]