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...

Fantasy Football Drops Before Week 8 - Time To Say Goodbye?

With the season quickly approaching the halfway point, injuries and bye weeks are beginning to pile up. As a result, managers will need to cut bait with players on their bench to fill their starting lineup. In this piece, we will highlight four of the top 25 players who have been dropped the most over […]

High-Upside Late-Week Stash Targets: Sneaky Fantasy Football Pickups For Week 8

During the fantasy football season, many managers look to stash high-upside lottery tickets on their bench who could become league winners over the final weeks. Managers who went ahead and stashed players like Oronde Gadsden, Kimani Vidal, or Rachaad White were rewarded over the past few weeks as they have emerged as must-start players. Who […]

10 World Series Bold Predictions

After a long summer, the World Series is finally set. The top-seeded Toronto Blue Jays will take on the reigning champions, the Los Angeles Dodgers. With the World Series beginning on Friday eveni...

When Will Joe Mixon Return and Be Back? Fantasy Football Injury Update for Week 8 (2025)

Houston Texans running back Joe Mixon (foot) has been on the shelf since July on the non-football injury/reserve list and has shown no signs of returning to action. With the season nearing the midway point, should managers expect Mixon to return to the field anytime soon? When will Mixon return to action, and what is […]

High-Upside Waiver Wire Bench Stashes - Fantasy Football Pickups for Week 8

With injuries and bye weeks in full swing, stashing high upside can be the difference between your team winning the championship or failing short in the postseason. In last week's edition, I suggested you stash Chargers tight end Oronde Gadsden, who is now the most covered player on waiver wires. Let's beat the waiver wire […]

5 Must-Have Breakouts? Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks for Week 8

Every week, some under-the-radar player enjoys massive performances and likely leads several fantasy managers to victories. In this weekly piece, we look at five of the most promising performances and determine if they are something to monitor or just fool's gold. This week, we will look at a veteran QB who looks quite comfortable with […]

Week 8 Lineup Busts? Fantasy Football Players to Consider Sitting

With bye weeks in full swing in Week 8, managers may have to consider numerous depth options when building their lineup. Even though specific players enjoyed dominant showings in Week 7, it doesn't mean they will return to elite status in Week 8. In this piece, we will look at five players who could disappoint […]

NHL Power Rankings: Every Team From Worst to First

The 2025 NHL Season is well underway, 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 wen...

Is Emeka Egbuka and Mike Evans Playing Today? Week 7 Monday Night Fantasy Football Injury Report

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers enter their Week 7 contest against the Detroit Lions with numerous injuries. Currently, Chris Godwin (fibula) and running back back Bucky Irving (knee) have already been ruled out. In addition, top wideouts, Mike Evans and Emeka Egbuka enter this contest carrying a questionable tag. Will Egbuka or Evans suit up on […]

Should I Pickup Tez Johnson or Sterling Shepard? Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 7

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers could be quite short handed in their Monday night contest against the Detroit Lions. With Chris Godwin (fibula) already ruled out and both Mike Evans (hamstring) and Emeka Egbuka (hamstring) listed as questionable, their depth wideouts could see a hefty target share. Throughout the season both Tez Johnson and Sterling Shepard […]

When Is Joe Mixon Coming Back? Injury Update and Fantasy Football Outlook (Week 8)

Houston Texans starting running back Joe Mixon (foot) has yet to return to the field this season after suffering a foot injury back in July. With the season quickly approaching the halfway point, will the team's top running back be able to return to the field this season and carry any fantasy value? Will Mixon […]

Should I Pickup Luke McCaffrey or Chris Moore? Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 7

The Washington Commanders are dealing with numerous injuries leading up to their Week 7 clash against the Dallas Cowboys. Before they take the field, the team has already ruled out top wide receivers Terry McLaurin (quadriceps) and Deebo Samuel Sr. (heel), which will leave the WR room quite shorthanded. Should you pick up Luke McCaffrey […]

High-Upside Bench Stashes: Sneaky Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Adds Before Week 7

Week 6 taught us the importance of stashing high-upside players. Managers who got ahead of the curve and stashed Kimani Vidal likely secured a solid RB2 for the foreseeable future. In this piece, we will highlight several emerging rookies who have been climbing their depth charts and could become must-start players in the coming weeks. […]

Best Week 7 Kicker Streamers - Fantasy Football Kickers to Pick Up and Start

Outside of the top options like Brandon Aubrey or Cameron Dicker, managers often look towards the waiver wire for their kicker on a weekly basis. With numerous options to choose from, it is crucial to look at the data to determine the most favorable option. In this weekly piece, we look at five of the […]