James Cook Remains Low-End RB1 in Difficult Matchup

Buffalo Bills running back James Cook remains a must-start despite a matchup against the formidable Kansas City Chiefs defense. Cook was electric last week, posting 216 yards and two touchdowns on 19 carries.   Cook surrendered carries last week to Ray Davis, due to their lopsided matchup, but should regain a stronghold on the offense in […]

Geno Smith Remains a Borderline Super-Flex Option

Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Geno Smith enters a Week 9 matchup against the Jacksonville Jaguars, who have allowed the fifth-most points to opposing quarterbacks. Smith continues to struggle with his new team, as he posted a season-low 2.78 points last week against the Chiefs. The Raiders' signal-caller has been one of the worst starting quarterbacks […]

Josh Allen a Must-Start QB Despite Tough Week 9 Matchup

Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen remains at the top of the quarterback hierarchy despite a matchup with an elite Kansas City Chiefs defense. Allen's scrambling ability raises his floor, making him matchup-proof. Last week, the reigning MVP ran for two touchdowns to balance out his limited pass attempts based on the team's blowout win. The […]

Luka Doncic Upgraded to Probable Ahead of Friday's Matchup

Los Angeles Lakers guard Luka Doncic (finger) has been upgraded to probable ahead of Friday's matchup with the Memphis Grizzlies. Doncic had missed the last three games while recovering from a left finger sprain and lower left leg contusion. Doncic is averaging 46 points, 11.5 rebounds, and 8.5 assists through his first two games. With […]

Marcus Smart Participates in Shootaround, Likely to Play

Los Angeles Lakers guard Marcus Smart (quadriceps) participated in Friday's shootaround ahead of their matchup with the Memphis Grizzlies. Afterward, Smart told reporters he will "most likely" play in tonight's matchup. The Lakers have been devastated by injuries early this season, and Smart's return would be big for the club. The 31-year-old has appeared in […]

Trey Hendrickson Misses Second Straight Practice

Cincinnati Bengals defensive end Trey Hendrickson (hip) has missed a second consecutive practice leading up to the team's Week 9 matchup with the Chicago Bears. Hendrickson's four sacks pace a defense in desperate need of a spark. The team has allowed a league-high 3263 yards of offense, and ranks 31st and 32nd against the pass […]

Joe Flacco Returns to Practice, Status for Sunday Unclear

Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Flacco (shoulder) returned to practice Thursday after missing Wednesday's session. The Bengals will need Flacco on the field as they face the Chicago Bears on Sunday. Through three games, the veteran has tossed seven touchdowns without a single interception. Flacco's ability to manage the game and distribute the ball to the […]

Cardinals Preparing to Start Kyler Murray in Week 9

Arizona Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray (foot) will likely return to action when the team faces the Dallas Cowboys on Monday night. Head coach Jonathan Gannon was recently asked if the team was preparing Murray to start this week, and he stated, "Yeah." Murray is a must-start if he suits up, as the Cowboys have allowed […]

Christian Kirk Returns to Practice, Could be Back in Week 9

Houston Texans wide receiver Christian Kirk (hamstring) has been sidelined since the team's Week 5 matchup with the Ravens. Kirk returned to practice on Wednesday, ahead of the team's Week 9 showdown with the Broncos. The 29-year-old's availability would be a major addition to a passing game averaging just 215.3 yards per game. Kirk has […]

Nico Collins Advances to Next Phase of Concussion Protocol

Houston Texans wide receiver Nico Collins (concussion) returned to practice as he continues to progress through concussion protocol ahead of the team's Week 9 matchup with the Denver Broncos. The 3-4 Texans hope to have their leading receiver back ahead of a difficult test against the stout Broncos secondary. Through six games, Collins has tallied […]

MarShawn Lloyd Far From a Return to Practice

Green Bay Packers running back MarShawn Lloyd (hamstring) won't be practicing anytime soon, according to head coach Matt LaFleur. Lloyd continues to be an enigma for fantasy owners, as his hype has been consistently derailed by one injury after another. Lloyd joined the Packers as a third-round pick in 2024, but has appeared in just […]

Dontayvion Wicks Remains Out of Practice, Questionable for Sunday

Green Bay Packers wide receiver Dontayvion Wicks (calf) missed another practice Wednesday, which is especially concerning following his absence in Week 8. Wicks has seen his role diminish in recent weeks, coinciding with the emergence of Matthew Golden. The Packers are taking on a Carolina Panthers team that allows just 198.4 passing yards per game, […]

Joshua Palmer Absent From Practice, Status Uncertain for Week 9

Buffalo Bills wide receiver Joshua Palmer (ankle) failed to practice on Wednesday ahead of a marquee matchup with the Kansas City Chiefs. Palmer hasn't played since Week 6, but the team is hoping to have its big-play threat back to stretch the field against an elite Chiefs defense. If Palmer is unavailable this week, expect […]

Marquise Brown Misses Practice With Illness; Role Dwindling

Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Marquise Brown (illness) was absent from practice on Wednesday. Brown failed to haul in his lone target on Monday night against the Commanders and has struggled to remain fantasy relevant with the return of Rashee Rice. In the two games since Rice returned, Brown has seen a total of five […]

Bryce Young Returns to Practice, Could Play Sunday

Carolina Panthers quarterback Bryce Young (ankle) returned to practice Wednesday after missing Week 8 due to a high-ankle sprain. Young was seen practicing on a wet field, which bodes well for his availability this week. The Panthers have emerged as a playoff contender behind the 24-year-old signal caller. The team will face the Green Bay […]

Chet Holmgren Available for Monday Night Tilt

Oklahoma City Thunder center Chet Holmgren (back) is expected to play in Monday's matchup against the Dallas Mavericks. Holmgren had been downgraded to a questionable tag due to lower back soreness. Despite battling the injury on Saturday, the big man still delivered 31 points, 12 rebounds, and three steals. With Holmgren back in action, expect […]

Jaylen Brown Questionable for Monday Night

Boston Celtics guard Jaylen Brown (hamstring) is listed as questionable for Monday's matchup against the New Orleans Pelicans. The Celtics could rest Brown on the second leg of their back-to-back to maintain his health as he continues recovering from the left hamstring tightness that surfaced in the preseason. Brown has been outstanding, averaging 29.7 points, […]

Yves Missi Back in Action Monday Night

New Orleans Pelicans center Yves Missi (ankle) will be available for Monday night's matchup with the Boston Celtics. Missi returns after missing Friday's contest with the San Antonio Spurs. In his lone start this season, Missi tallied five points and seven rebounds. With Zion Williamson (foot) questionable, Missi projects to see extended minutes in the […]

Zion Williamson Questionable Monday vs. Celtics

New Orleans Pelicans forward Zion Williamson (foot) is listed as questionable for Monday night's matchup with the Boston Celtics with a bone contusion in his left foot. Williamson has been electric to start the season, averaging 27 points, 9.5 rebounds, six assists and four steals through his first two games. If he's unable to play, […]

Dereck Lively II Doubtful for Monday's Matchup

Dallas Mavericks center Dereck Lively II (knee) is listed as doubtful for the team's matchup with the Oklahoma City Thunder. Lively is unlikely to play the appear on the second leg of the back-to-back, further limiting the team's frontcourt depth. If Lively and Gafford (ankle) are both absent, expect to see Anthony Davis garnering the […]

Egor Demin to Miss Monday's Tilt

Brooklyn Nets point guard Egor Demin (foot/rest) has been ruled out ahead of Monday night's matchup with the Houston Rockets. The rookie will be given the night off as the team plays its third game in four days, and he continues to recover from a plantar fascia tear suffered in July. Demin has averaged 22 […]

Dereck Lively II Doubtful for Monday's Matchup

Dallas Mavericks center Dereck Lively II (knee) is listed as doubtful for the team's matchup with the Oklahoma City Thunder. Lively is unlikely to play the appear on the second leg of the back-to-back, further limiting the team's frontcourt depth. If Lively and Gafford (ankle) are both absent, expect to see Anthony Davis garnering the […]

Bills Defense is Poised for Big Week 8 Production

The Buffalo Bills defense is likely to emerge as a top-10 unit heading into a Week 8 matchup with the Panthers and backup quarterback Andy Dalton. The Bills have recorded multiple sacks in five of six games this year and have produced an elite pressure rate (26.8%). The team's ability to generate pressure will work […]

Matt Prater is Must Must-Start Option Against Panthers

Buffalo Bills kicker Matt Prater enters Week 8 as a must-start option facing off against Carolina. The Panthers rank as a top-10 defense in yards allowed, and have allowed scores on just 37.7% of drives, ranking No. 12 currently. The Panthers' ability to slow offenses could lead to multiple opportunities for Prater to put up […]

Dawson Knox Remains Unreliable Fantasy Option

Buffalo Bills tight end Dawson Knox could continue to see the bulk of the snap share, as Dalton Kincaid (oblique) remains questionable for Week 8. Despite the increased opportunities, Knox has failed to cash in. The seven-year veteran saw just two targets in their last game, but did haul in a 19-yard touchdown. Knox remains […]

Keon Coleman Tough to Trust in Week 8 Matchup

Buffalo Bills wide receiver Keon Coleman continues to operate as an every-down receiver, logging 86% of the team's snaps in Week 6. Despite the playing time, Coleman has failed to eclipse 50 receiving yards in any game since their Week 1 matchup with the Ravens. With his target share limited, Coleman has become tough to […]

Khalil Shakir Remains Strong Flex Option vs. Panthers

Buffalo Bills wide receiver Khalil Shakir should be viewed as a flex play heading into a tough Week 8 matchup with the Panthers' ninth-ranked pass defense. Shakir leads the Bills with 25 receptions on the year, operating in an efficient passing game led by quarterback Josh Allen. With Dalton Kincaid (oblique) questionable for Sunday, the […]

Ray Davis Strictly a Handcuff Despite Week 6 Touchdown

Buffalo Bills running back Ray Davis hauled in two receptions, including a touchdown, against the Falcons in Week 6. Despite his season-high production, Davis remains strictly a handcuff for James Cook, as he has seen less than three touches in every game outside of the team's Week 2 blowout of the Jets. Davis accounts for […]

James Cook Remains Top-Five Running Back for Week 8

Buffalo Bills running back James Cook should be started with confidence as the team travels to Carolina to face the Panthers in Week 8. While the Bills have struggled through back-to-back losses, they should be back on track following their Week 7 bye. Cook's success has driven the offense to this point, as he's averaging […]

Josh Allen Remains a Must-Start at Carolina in Week 8

Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen remains a must-start QB1 option despite a tough Week 8 matchup against a top-10 Carolina Panthers defense. Allen has eclipsed the 20-point mark in four of six games this season, proving his worth as the most consistent quarterback in the league. Allen managed 17.4 fantasy points in his last game, […]