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 […]

Nick Chubb a Touchdown-Dependent Flex Option

Houston Texans running back Nick Chubb played his smallest share of snaps of the season in Week 7 in the Texans' loss, but he still has the potential to bounce back this week against San Francisco. Chubb played 25% of snaps and had five carries for 16 rushing yards, while also hauling in one of […]

Woody Marks Taking Over the Texans Backfield?

Houston Texans running back Woody Marks had a monster game in Week 4 that made him one of the hottest names on the waiver wire market. He had a down game in Week 5 before his bye week, though, causing many to question his role going forward. When the Texans returned on Monday in Seattle, […]

C.J. Stroud Is a Borderline QB2 vs. San Francisco

Houston Texans quarterback C.J. Stroud had a monster game before the team's bye week, but he struggled against the Seahawks on Monday night and will be without key pass-catchers in Week 8. Both Nico Collins (concussion) and Christian Kirk (hamstring) are out, so Stroud will be forced to be creative and rely on less proven […]

Greg Dulcich Could Have a Role Against Atlanta

Miami Dolphins tight end Greg Dulcich was just signed to the active roster on Wednesday, but he could step into an involved role after Darren Waller (pec) landed on IR and Julian Hill (ankle) was also ruled out for Week 8. Tanner Conner is the other tight end on the roster, but has typically split […]

Tanner Conner Set to Start Against Falcons?

Miami Dolphins tight end Tanner Conner could suddenly be thrust into a larger role this week for the Dolphins after Darren Waller (pectoral) landed on IR and Julian Hill (ankle) was also ruled out for the team's Week 8 matchup with the Falcons. Conner played about 50% of snaps in the first few weeks of […]

Nick Westbrook-Ikhine Serving as Dolphins Third Receiver

Miami Dolphins wide receiver Nick Westbrook-Ikhine has stepped into a much larger role in the last few weeks since Tyreek Hill (knee) was lost for the season. He played over 60% of snaps in each of the last three weeks, and last week, he finally started to get more involved. He had three catches for […]

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

Welcome back, RotoBallers! This Saturday night, the NBA has a solid five-game slate on tap, giving us a player pool of 10 teams on both DraftKings and FanDuel. The action starts at 7:00 p.m. ET, when the Bulls visit the Magic. With 10 teams in the player pool, there are some excellent plays to consider […]

Malik Washington Still Looking for a Breakthrough

Miami Dolphins wide receiver Malik Washington had his best game of the season last week, setting new high marks for catches, targets, and receiving yards. However, he still only had five catches, for 30 yards on eight targets. Washington has at least four catches in each of his three games since the season-ending injury to […]

Jaylen Waddle Ready to Play but Tough to Start Against the Falcons

Miami Dolphins wide receiver Jaylen Waddle (hamstring/rest) was limited at practice on Thursday, but does not have an injury designation coming into Week 8's matchup with the Falcons. The Falcons have allowed the second-fewest fantasy points to wide receivers this season, and the Dolphins' passing game has struggled badly under Tua Tagovailoa. Waddle only had […]

Ollie Gordon II is Still Getting a Few Carries Each Week

Miami Dolphins running back Ollie Gordon II hasn't been able to break through yet in his rookie season, but he does continue to get some work each week. Coming into Week 8's game against the Falcons, Gordon has played around 25% of snaps over the last few weeks. He has multiple carries in each of […]