When Will Omarion Hampton Return and Be Back? Fantasy Football Injury Update for Week 9 (2025)

Omarion Hampton was enjoying a productive rookie campaign before suffering an ankle injury during their Week 5 loss to the Washington Commanders. With his return date slowly approaching, let's take a look at the latest update regarding his injury. When will Hampton return to action, and what is his fantasy football outlook when he does? […]

When Will Joe Mixon Return and Be Back? Fantasy Football Injury Update for Week 9 (2025)

Houston Texans starting running back Joe Mixon (foot) has yet to take the field this season and has been on the non-football injury reserve list since the beginning of the campaign. With his minimal progress, should managers continue to start Mixon ahead of Week 9? When will Mixon return to action, and what is his […]

NFL Trade Deadline: 15 Stars Who Could Be On The Move

The NFL trade deadline is quickly approaching, and many high-end players have seen their names at the forefront of trade discussions. Which players will get dealt at the deadline? Which teams will...

Week 9 Lineup Busts? Fantasy Football Players to Consider Sitting

Navigating bye weeks and injuries is often the toughest challenge in fantasy football. This task becomes even more challenging when top players have difficult matchups. In this piece, we will highlight four players, one at each position, who are widely started in most leagues but should be kept on the bench in Week 9 due […]

NHL Power Rankings: Every Team From Worst to First

Week 3 of the NHL season is in the books, and it is time to update our power rankings. Who has gotten off to an impressive start? Which teams are free-falling in our rankings? Let us know where we...

Week 9 Waiver Wire Pickups - Tank Bigsby, Will Shipley, Kyle Monangai Fantasy Football Outlooks

During Week 8 of the fantasy football season, Philadelphia Eagles Saquon Barkley (groin) exited the game with a groin injury. While the Eagles are off in Week 9, this injury could linger, opening the door for their depth options to become must-start fantasy options. In Chicago, a late-round rookie running back has seen his role […]

Week 9 Waiver Wire Pickups - Woody Marks, Tyrone Tracy Jr., Trey Benson Fantasy Football Outlooks

The running back position has seen numerous injuries throughout the first half of the campaign. In this piece, we will spotlight three backfields that have dealt with various injuries, allowing backup options to emerge as must-start options. Ahead of Week 9, managers should prioritize these three running backs on the waiver wire as they could […]

When Is Joe Mixon Coming Back? Injury Update and Fantasy Football Outlook (Week 9)

Houston Texans running back Joe Mixon (foot) has been on the non-football injury/reserve list since the beginning of the season and has not appeared to make any significant progress in his recovery. With the regular season over halfway complete, can Mixon return to action and hold any fantasy value? Will Mixon play again this season? […]

Luke Gifford, Deommodore Lenoir Cleared to Face Houston

San Francisco 49ers linebacker Luke Gifford (hamstring) and defensive back Deommodore Lenoir (quadriceps) are both active for Sunday's tilt against the Houston Texans. Gifford practiced in a limited capacity on Friday and progressed enough to be cleared for action. Lenoir opened the week as a non-participating but was able to log a limited session on […]

Jordan Fuller Active, Zach Harrison Inactive Against Miami

Atlanta Falcons defensive back Jordan Fuller (knee) is active, and defensive lineman Zac Harrison (knee) is inactive for their contest against the Miami Dolphins on Sunday afternoon. Fuller has been on the shelf since suffering this knee injury during their opening contest against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. In 2024, Fuller tallied 54 tackles (28 solo) […]

Darius Cooper Active in Week 8

Philadelphia Eagles rookie wide receiver Darius Cooper (shoulder) is active for Sunday's contest against the New York Giants. Cooper has been sidelined since suffering this shoulder injury in Week 3 during their contest against the Rams. The undrafted rookie out of Tarleton State has yet to catch a pass in his debut campaign, but could […]

Brian Burns Active Against Philadelphia

New York Giants linebacker Brian Burns (hip) is officially active for Sunday's contest against the Philadelphia Eagles. The star linebacker was unable to practice this week but progressed enough to suit up. Through seven games this season, Burns has totaled 34 tackles (23 solo) with nine sacks and four pass deflections. He has also forced […]

Graham Gano Cleared for Week 8 Return

New York Giants kicker Graham Gano (groin) is active for Sunday's contest against the Philadelphia Eagles. The Giants activated their top kicker from the IR earlier this weekend, and he is officially set to make his return. Gano has been on the shelf since suffering this injury in their Week 3 loss to the Kansas […]

Hunter Renfrow a Healthy Scratch Again on Sunday

Carolina Panthers wide receiver Hunter Renfrow is a healthy scratch for their Week 8 contest against the Buffalo Bills. Renfrow had a prominent role in the Carolina passing attack earlier in the campaign, but has seen his target share drop significantly. In Weeks 1 through 3, Renfrow saw 6.7 targets per game. However, in his […]

Bryce Young Inactive with Ankle Injury

Carolina Panthers quarterback Bryce Young (ankle) is officially listed as inactive for Sunday's tilt against the Buffalo Bills. The former first overall pick suffered this ankle injury during their Week 7 victory over the Jets. Young was unable to practice all week and will set his sights on returning in Week 9 when the Panthers […]

Cairo Santos Active for Week 8 Return

Chicago Bears kicker Cairo Santos (thigh) is officially active for Sunday's contest against the Baltimore Ravens. Santos has been unable to suit up in each of the last two weeks due to this thigh injury. While he has been sidelined, Jake Moody took over kicking duties in the Windy City. During his first four games […]

D'Andre Swift Cleared to Play in Week 8

Chicago Bears running back D'Andre Swift (groin) is officially active for Sunday's contest against the Baltimore Ravens. The lead running back carried a questionable tag into this game with a groin injury. However, he was able to progress enough to suit up. Swift followed a similar practice pattern last weekend as well and enjoyed a […]

Michael Penix Jr. Officially Inactive on Sunday

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Michael Penix Jr. (knee) is officially inactive for Sunday's contest against the Miami Dolphins. Penix was unable to practice in full this week and will now miss his first game of the campaign. Fantasy managers should continue to monitor his status next week, leading up to their Week 9 matchup against the […]

Tyler Allgeier Active for Week 8

Atlanta Falcons running back Tyler Allgeier (hip) is officially active for Sunday's contest against the Miami Dolphins. The team's No. 2 running back practiced in a limited capacity all week but was able to progress enough to suit up. In Week 7, Allgeier had had a limited role, taking just four carries for a mere […]

Drake London Inactive with Hip Injury

Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Drake London (hip) is inactive for Sunday's contest against the Miami Dolphins due to a hip injury. London was able to practice in full on Wednesday and Thursday, but was downgraded to limited participation on Friday. On Saturday, the team officially listed him as questionable, but he was unable to progress […]

Drake London Downgraded to Questionable with Hip Injury

According to Tom Pelissero of the NFL Network, the Atlanta Falcons have downgraded wide receiver Drake London (hip) to questionable. London was able to practice in full on Wednesday and Thursday but was limited on Friday. While he did not carry a designation on Friday's injury report, it now appears his status for Sunday's game […]

Christian Watson Activated from Injured Reserve, Set for Season Debut

Green Bay Packers wide receiver Christian Watson (knee) has been activated from injured reserve and is set to make his season debut on Sunday night when the Packers face the Pittsburgh Steelers. The former second-round pick has been on the shelf since suffering an ACL injury during the 2024 campaign. However, Watson was able to […]

High-Upside Bench Stashes: Sneaky Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Adds Before Week 8

With Week 8 just hours away, several rookies are beginning to find their footing and slowly climbing to the top of the depth chart, which means it is more important to stash a high-upside player who can be a league-winner. Last weekend, I highlighted Oronde Gadsden and Brashard Smith, who have been two of the […]

Best Week 8 RB Streamers - Fantasy Football Running Backs to Pickup and Start

With injuries and several high-end running backs on bye, such as Kyren Williams and Jahmyr Gibbs, several managers will turn to streaming options at the RB position in Week 8. Even though most of the top-24 options are widely rostered, some sneaky players are widely available that possess just as much upside this weekend. Let's […]

Time to Drop Joe Mixon? Fantasy Football Week 8 Waiver Wire Outlook (2025)

Houston Texans starting running back Joe Mixon (foot) has been on the non-football injury/reserve list since the beginning of the regular season. With no return in sight, managers may be looking to release him ahead of Week 8. With several young, emerging running backs sitting at the top of most waiver wire lists, it may […]

Running Back Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks for Fantasy Football Week 8 (2025)

Welcome back, RotoBallers, to another edition of our weekend start 'em sit' em columns. Last weekend, we crushed our picks once again, with Rhamondre Stevenson enjoying the best game of his season, while Travis Etienne Jr. and Kenneth Walker III lived up to their bust title. In this week's edition, we will express concern about […]

Best Week 8 Kicker Streamers - Fantasy Football Kickers to Pick Up and Start

While it may not seem overly significant, streaming the right kicker can be the difference between winning and losing your weekly fantasy football matchup. With several high-end kickers on bye in Week 8, like Jake Bates, the importance of streaming is even higher. In this weekly piece, we will identify five interesting teams that are […]

Garrett Wilson Ruled Out for Week 8

New York Jets wide receiver Garrett Wilson (knee) has been ruled out for their Week 8 contest against the Cincinnati Bengals. The star wideout suffered this knee injury during the final quarter of their Week 6 loss to the Denver Broncos. Wilson was unable to suit up last weekend and will now miss his second-straight […]

Best Week 8 Defense Streamers - Fantasy Football DST Pickups and Starts

Streaming the right defense can pay significant dividends for your fantasy matchup. Those who targeted the New England Patriots and Kansas City Chiefs were given a substantial boost in their starting lineup in Week 7. In this piece, we will highlight four top streaming options that are widely available in all formats for Week 8, […]

NFL MVP Power Rankings: Top 10 Candidates Ahead of Week 8

With the season nearing the halfway point, the MVP race has begun to take shape. Which players have given themselves an early lead? Who has made a surprising push to the top 10? Drop your MVP pred...