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, […]

Grizzlies Injury Woes Continue, Without Vince Williams Jr. Friday

Memphis Grizzlies shooting guard Vince Williams Jr. (heel) will miss Friday's matchup with the Heat as he continues to recover. Williams also missed the team's opening day 128-122 win over the Pelicans. The former second-round pick averaged 6.6 points and 3.6 rebounds in just 18.5 minutes per game last season. Williams will likely operate this […]

Jae'Sean Tate Questionable to Return Friday

Houston Rockets forward Jae'Sean Tate (ankle) is questionable to return on Friday after missing opening night. Tate played a limited role last season, averaging just 11.3 minutes per game with 3.6 points, and 2.3 rebounds. While he won't likely see a heavy minute share, Tate could provide valuable depth in the absence of Dorian Finney-Smith […]

Danny Wolf Will Miss Friday's Matchup with Ankle Injury

Brooklyn Nets center Danny Wolf (ankle) remains unavailable for Friday's matchup with the Cleveland Cavaliers, as he recovers from a recent ankle injury suffered in Wednesday's shootaround. Wolf missed the season opener and has yet to make his NBA debut. He was the Nets fifth first-round pick in the 2025 draft, as they selected him […]

Rookie Drake Powell Ruled Out for Matchup with Cavs

Brooklyn Nets shooting guard Drake Powell (ankle) has been ruled out for the team's home opener against the Cleveland Cavaliers. Powell appeared in just seven minutes of action in Wednesday's loss to the Hornets. Powell is currently stuck behind several wings on the depth chart. Powell started 24 of his 37 games in college at […]

Kareem Hunt's Status in Doubt after Missed Practice Thursday

Kansas City Chiefs running back Kareem Hunt (knee) will not practice Thursday following a bone bruise on his knee suffered against the Raiders in Week 7. The Chiefs currently rank in the middle of the pack with 123.4 rushing yards per game, as they operate a committee featuring Isiah Pacheco, Hunt, and rookie Brashard Smith. […]

Christian Kirk Fails to Practice, Status for Week 8 in Doubt

Houston Texans wide receiver Christian Kirk (hamstring) failed to participate once again in Thursday's practice and is now trending toward missing a second consecutive game. Kirk has struggled to get onto the field this season, due to lingering hamstring issues, appearing in just three of the team's six games. When healthy, Kirk is a consistent […]

Nico Collins Fails to Practice on Thursday, Leaving Doubt for Week 8 Availability

Houston Texans wide receiver Nico Collins (concussion) remains in the league's concussion protocol after failing to practice on Thursday. With Collins' injury coming on Monday night, it leaves a slim likelihood of clearing protocol in time for Sunday's game. The team enters a Week 8 matchup with the 49ers with the possibility of being without […]

Lamar Jackson Remains Limited at Practice on Thursday

Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson (hamstring) logged a limited practice again on Thursday. The star of the offense has missed the last two games for the Ravens, both losses. The Ravens return to action this week to host a Bears defense allowing 350 yards per game. If Jackson finds a way to play this week, […]

Malik Nabers Still Awaiting Surgery, 2026 Timeline Unclear

New York Giants wide receiver Malik Nabers (knee) has yet to undergo surgery to repair his torn ACL he suffered back on Sept. 28. Nearly a month after the injury, it appears doctors are still waiting on swelling to subside before operating on the superstar receiver. Before his injury, Nabers appeared in four games, catching […]

Aaron Jones Sr. Activated, Likely to Play vs. Chargers

Minnesota Vikings running back Aaron Jones Sr. (hamstring) has been activated from Injured Reserve and is expected to suit up in Thursday night's matchup with the Los Angeles Chargers. Jones appeared in just two games, recording 13 carries for 46 yards before suffering the injury. Jordan Mason has established himself as the featured back, meaning […]

Defenses (DEF) to Start in Week 9 (2025): Best Fantasy Football Streaming Options

Navigating bye weeks and injuries makes streaming defenses a key strategy entering Week 9 of the fantasy football season. While most elite D/ST options are already rostered, there are still several waiver-wire defenses in favorable matchups that can deliver starter-level production. The goal when streaming is simple: target defenses that can force turnovers and pressure […]

Joshua Palmer Sits Out Wednesday, Ankle Injury Keeps Him Week-to-Week

Buffalo Bills wide receiver Joshua Palmer (ankle) did not participate in Wednesday's practice as the team returned from its bye, and head coach Sean McDermott confirmed that Palmer is considered week-to-week. The veteran receiver has quietly carved out a role in Buffalo's revamped passing attack, appearing in every game this season and posting 14 receptions […]

Dalton Kincaid Limited Again Wednesday, Week 8 Availability Up in the Air

Buffalo Bills tight end Dalton Kincaid (oblique) was limited in practice on Wednesday, raising some concern about his status for Week 8 despite the benefit of extra rest over the team's bye week. Kincaid has quickly emerged as one of the most reliable tight ends in fantasy football, scoring three touchdowns in five games and […]