Franz Wagner Questionable vs. the Hornets on Thursday

Orlando Magic forward Franz Wagner (heel) has gotten off to a strong start to the season, but he's questionable to play Thursday on the second night of the team's back-to-back. Wagner is averaging 22.4 points, 5.6 rebounds, and 3.0 assists in 35 minutes per game over the first five games of the season. Wagner played […]

Nikola Topic Battling Testicular Cancer

Oklahoma City Thunder guard Nikola Topic was diagnosed with testicular cancer and is undergoing chemotherapy, according to General Manager Sam Presti. The 20-year-old is expected to make a complete recovery, according to the Thunder's medical team. The No. 12 pick in the 2024 NBA Draft has yet to make his NBA debut, but the primary […]

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

The 49ers have had a very rough season from an injury perspective this year, with several key stars missing multiple weeks. In Week 8, they took a tough road loss in Houston and fell to 5-3 heading into another road game this week, this time against the Giants. One key absence for them has been […]

Jared McCain Has His Option Exercised for Next Season

Philadelphia 76ers guard Jared McCain (thumb) is now under contract to stay with the Sixers through the 2026-27 season, after the team exercised his option on Thursday. Last year as a rookie, he produced 15.3 points, 4.6 assists, and 2.4 rebounds in 25.7 minutes per game in 23 games before a knee injury ended his […]

7 Running Back Committees With Upside: Key Fantasy Football Takeaways for Week 9

As we reach the halfway point in the NFL regular season, many teams continue to use committees in the backfield. Rotating multiple options depending on momentum and game situation can allow teams to focus on each player's strengths. It also makes more players relevant for fantasy football, even though they're harder to keep track of […]

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

Through the first five weeks of the NFL season, Puka Nacua was the best fantasy football wide receiver in the NFL. He was dominating the league, posting consistently excellent targets, catches, and yards. However, in Week 6, he rolled his ankle in the corner of the end zone against the Ravens and has not been […]

Week 9 Waiver Wire Pickups - Xavier Hutchinson, Jayden Higgins, Jaylin Noel Fantasy Football Outlooks

The Houston Texans are the two-time defending AFC South champs, but they've had an uneven season on offnse while adjusting to new coordinator Nick Caley. The team is 3-4 after a Week 8 victory against the 49ers, and some of their young receivers are starting to emerge as fantasy options. In Week 8, the Texans […]

Week 9 Waiver Wire Pickups - Oronde Gadsden II, Harold Fannin Jr., Colston Loveland Fantasy Football Outlooks

As we continue to make our way through the bye week portion of the season, every fantasy manager's depth is tested. If you've had to scramble for tight end options over the last few weeks or are looking for help to get through the next few weeks, a few rookie tight ends have emerged as […]

Kyle Kuzma Available Tuesday for the Bucks

Milwaukee Bucks forward Kyle Kuzma (ankle) missed Sunday's game against the Cavaliers and was originally listed as questionable for Tuesday's home matchup against the Knicks. He was upgraded to available on Tuesday afternoon, though, so he should be set to make his return. He came off the bench in the Bucks' season opener against the […]

Karl-Anthony Towns Upgraded to Probable

New York Knicks center Karl-Anthony Towns (quad) looks on track to play on Tuesday night against the Bucks in Milwaukee, after being upgraded to probable on Tuesday afternoon. KAT was again listed as questionable coming into the day due to a right quadriceps strain. He has not missed a game yet this season with the […]

Simone Fontecchio has Upgraded to Probable vs. the Hornets

Miami Heat forward Simone Fontecchio (calf) has been upgraded to probable for Tuesday night's contest against the Hornets. Fotecchio has played in each of the first three games of the season for Miami, averaging 13.7 points, 3.3 rebounds, 1.3 assists, and 20 minutes per game off the bench. He could be asked to carry more […]

Norman Powell Downgraded to Questionable on Tuesday

Miami Heat guard/forward Norman Powell (groin) was downgraded to questionable for Tuesday night's home game against the Hornets due to right groin soreness, which is a new injury for the veteran wing. Powell has been excellent in the early going for the Heat, scoring 28 points to go with nine rebounds and four assists in […]

Cameron Johnson Exits in the Fourth Quarter on Monday

Denver Nuggets forward Cameron Johnson (shoulder) has had a rough start to his first year in Denver, and that was made even worse by shoulder soreness that forced him to leave Monday's game early. He played only 19 minutes and had five points, two rebounds, and two assists against Minnesota in his team's 127-114 victory. […]

Brandon Miller Seeking a Second Opinion on his Shoulder

Charlotte Hornets guard Brandon Miller (shoulder) will be re-evaluated after the team's current road trip in the middle of this week, but Chris Haynes reports that the third-year guard from Alabama is looking for a second opinion as he tries to get clarity on the timeline for his recovery. Haynes was careful not to speculate […]

Devin Neal Steps in as Saints Second Running Back

New Orleans Saints running back Devin Neal didn't have a carry in Week 8, but he played almost half of the team's offensive snaps, logging 33 snaps compared to 37 for veteran Alvin Kamara. He was the clear second running back this week, following the loss of Kendre Miller (knee) for the season in Week […]

Jerome Ford Makes Sense as an RB Stash for Deep Leagues

Cleveland Browns running back Jerome Ford is worth a look on waiver wires in deep leagues this week, if you're trying to get ahead of a roster crunch down the road. Ford has been playing behind rookies Quinshon Judkins and Dylan Sampson, but he could be in a much bigger role after the team's bye […]

Woody Marks Remains the Texans' Top Receiving Back

Houston Texans running back Woody Marks led the team with 62 rushing yards on his 11 carries in Week 8 against the 49ers, outproducing Nick Chubb, who had 56 rushing yards on 17 carries. Marks also added four catches for 49 yards, hauling in all four of his targets in the Texans' balanced passing game. […]

Trey Benson Could be a Sneaky Waiver-Wire Stash

Arizona Cardinals running back Trey Benson (knee) will miss at least one more game before his potential return, but he could be worth grabbing from the waiver wire this week if you have the roster flexibility to do so. Before his meniscus injury that required surgery, he had stepped in as the early-down workhorse after […]

Kyle Monangai Getting Good Playing Time

Chicago Bears running back Kyle Monangai continues to share time with D'Andre Swift and has had about a 50% snap share the last two weeks. In Week 8, he played 29 snaps while Swift played 31 against the Ravens. The rookie from Rutgers had 13 carries for 81 yards and a touchdown in Week 7 […]

Jeremy McNichols Leads the Commanders in Receiving Yards

Washington Commanders running back Jeremy McNichols only had one carry for four yards against the Chiefs in Week 8, but he had a strong game as a receiver out of the backfield. He actually led the team in catches, targets, and receiving yards, hauling in five of his six targets for 64 yards. Marcus Mariota […]

Marcus Mariota Held in Check by the Chiefs

Washington Commanders quarterback Marcus Mariota threw a pair of tough interceptions, and the team only managed seven points in their Monday night loss to the Chiefs. The fill-in starter completed 21-of-30 passes for 213 yards and one touchdown, and he also led the team in rushing with 28 yards on eight carries. Mariota and the […]

NBA DFS: Top Daily Fantasy Expert Picks for DraftKings, FanDuel (10/27/25)

Welcome back, RotoBallers! The NBA season will be a full week old after Monday night's massive slate of action. A total of 11 games are on tap for Monday night, with FanDuel including all 22 teams in their main player pool, and DraftKings focusing on just the first nine games for their main slate with […]

When Is Omarion Hampton Coming Back? Injury Update and Fantasy Football Outlook (Week 8)

Los Angeles Chargers rookie running back Omarion Hampton (ankle) has been on IR since after Week 5, and his injury has not progressed as quickly as was originally hoped. 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 […]

Cade Otton, Harold Fannin Jr., Mark Andrews: Start ‘Em, Sit ‘Em Picks for Fantasy Football Week 8

We've reached the busiest bye week of the NFL season, and in Week 8, you might have to get creative to fill your starting lineup with players you can be confident in. Tight end is an especially tricky spot with big names on bye weeks and some important injuries as well. There are a few […]

Ka'imi Fairbairn a Borderline Starting Kicker in Week 8

Houston Texans kicker Ka'imi Fairbairn made all his kicks in Week 7, knocking through two field goals and two extra points. His team's offense struggled to get much going on the road in Seattle, but he continues to make the most of his chances when he gets them. On the season, the 31-year-old is 13-for-15 […]

Texans D/ST Remain a Top-10 Option Despite Offensive Struggles

The Houston Texans defense forced four turnovers on Monday night, coming off their bye week, and had a pair of sacks as well. The defense got a touchdown when Will Anderson Jr. sacked Sam Darnold, forced a fumble, and recovered it in the end zone. The No. 3 overall pick from Alabama is up to […]

Dalton Schultz Can Be a TE1 vs. the 49ers

Houston Texans tight end Dalton Schultz (back/shoulder) was limited in practice this week, but does not have an injury designation for Week 8. The veteran tight end will likely be a big part of the passing game with Nico Collins (concussion) and Christian Kirk (hamstring) both ruled out. Last week, Schultz had a season-high nine […]

Jaylin Noel Could Be the Texans' Top Receiver in Week 8

Houston Texans wide receiver Jaylin Noel is coming off his best game of the season and has another great opportunity in Week 8 against the 49ers. With Christian Kirk (hamstring) on the sideline on Monday Night Football, Noel had a season-high four catches for 77 yards against the Seahawks. With Nico Collins (concussion) also out […]

Xavier Hutchinson Could Be a Great Value in Week 8

Houston Texans wide receiver Xavier Hutchinson has huge potential in Week 8 since the Texans won't have Nico Collins (concussion) or Christian Kirk (hamstring) this week against the 49ers. Hutchinson has been the team's No. 2 receiver for most of the season and played a season-high 78% of snaps last week against the Seahawks. He […]

Jayden Higgins Needs to Step Up

Houston Texans wide receiver Jayden Higgins has a huge opportunity in front of him in Week 8, as his team hosts the 49ers on Sunday afternoon. The Texans won't have Nico Collins (concussion) or Christian Kirk (hamstring), so Higgins should step up into one of the primary wide receiver roles for C.J. Stroud. The second-round […]