NHL Power Rankings: Where Do All 32 Teams Stand Ahead of Week 5?

Week 4 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? Throughout the opening month, several rookies have emerged as legit contributors and played a key role in some surprising early-season results. […]

High-Upside Bench Stashes: Sneaky Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Adds Before Week 9

Stashing high upside players can be the difference between you winning or losing your league. Throughout this weekly series, I have recommended stashing players like Kimani Vidal, Oronde Gadsden, and Jaxson Dart, who have all also become must-start players. In this week's edition, we will take a look at two must-stash handcuff running backs and […]

Time to Drop Joe Mixon? Fantasy Football Week 9 Waiver Wire Outlook (2025)

Houston Texans running back Joe Mixon (foot) has yet to take the field this season and has yet to make any significant progress. With the full Week 9 slate just hours away, should managers consider stashing Mixon on their bench? There are several high-upside stash options that could carry more long-term value than Mixon may […]

Best Week 9 RB Streamers - Fantasy Football Running Backs to Pickup and Start

The running back position has been hit hard with injuries heading into Week 9. On Friday, managers saw several solid options be ruled out, like D'Andre Swift (groin), Isiah Pacheco (knee), and Rhamondre Stevenson (toe). As a result, managers will likely need to run to the waiver wire to fill their RB2/FLEX spot. Let's take […]

Running Back Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks for Fantasy Football Week 9 (2025)

Welcome back, RotoBallers, to another edition of our weekend start 'em sit' em columns. Last weekend, we stayed hot as all three of our bust picks (Rico Dowdle, Rhamondre Stevenson, and Jacory Croskey-Merritt) fell way short of expectations, and our top boom pick, J.K. Dobbins, racked up 111 yards on the ground. In this week's […]

Best Week 9 Kicker Streamers - Fantasy Football Kickers to Pick Up and Start

With bye weeks in full swing, fantasy managers will likely turn to the waiver wire to fill their kicker position. Last weekend, several high-end options were on bye and are widely available in most leagues entering Week 9. In this week's edition, we will spotlight a sneaky sleeper who is available in nearly 90% of […]

Fantasy Football Drops Before Week 9 - Time To Say Goodbye?

With many players already ruled out, like Terry McLaurin (hip) and Isiah Pacheco (knee), managers may need to cut ties with a few players on their bench to fill their Week 9 starting lineup. In this piece, we will spotlight four players whom managers can safely cut ties with before Week 9 lineups lock. Who […]

Best Week 9 Defense Streamers - Fantasy Football DST Pickups and Starts

Picking up the right defense off the waiver wire could be the difference between winning and losing your weekly matchup. Last weekend, some streaming options paid major dividends for fantasy managers like the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, who allowed just three points to the Saints. However, some popular options did disappoint, like the Atlanta Falcons taking […]

NFL MVP Power Rankings: Top 10 Candidates Ahead of Week 9

The NFL season is well underway, and 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 prediction...

High-Upside Late-Week Stash Targets: Sneaky Fantasy Football Pickups For Week 9

With the season past the halfway point, it is more important than ever to stay high-upside lottery tickets. In this piece, we will spotlight four high-upside players who could be league inside during the final weeks of the campaign. We will spotlight two young running backs who are beginning to earn prominent roles on their […]

High-Upside Waiver Wire Bench Stashes - Fantasy Football Pickups for Week 9

Stashing the right player could provide your fantasy team with a massive boost. For those who were ahead of their league mates and stashed players like Kimani Vidal or Oronde Gadsden, they likely secured a must-start player going forward. In this piece, we will highlight four must-stash players ahead of Week 9 who possess long-term […]

Must-Add Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 9 Fantasy Football (2025)

RotoBaller drops our top 2025 fantasy football Week 9 waiver wire pickups for RB, WR, TE, and QB. This week's top picks include a potential league-winning running back in New York and an elite handcuff in Philadelphia. This week's must-add fantasy football free agents are hand-picked to ensure you make the right picks -- waiver […]

Breakouts or One Week Wonders? Fantasy Football Outlooks for RJ Harvey, Isaiah Davis, and others

Every week, fantasy managers see an underrated player finish near the top of their respective positions in that week. However, it is crucial to take a deeper look to determine if that was a breakthrough performance or just fool's gold. In this week's edition, we will post a rookie running back and a second-year WR […]

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 […]