Welcome back to our NFL Survivor Pool Picks for Week 9 of the 2026 NFL season! For anyone who isn't familiar, each week we give you our recommended Survivor Pool picks to target and also avoid for 2026 Survivor leagues. This week, I'm pinch-hitting on this feature for our friend Kevin Tompkins -- kind of […]

Welcome back to our NFL Pick'em Pool Picks for Week 9 of the 2026 NFL season. We're just a few days away from the midpoint of the 2026 NFL season, and the power dynamic of the league is getting much clearer! As we get into Week 9, we're able to determine which teams are the […]

Key running backs Tony Pollard and Jaylen Warren are on a bye, so many fantasy managers will need to pivot. If you're in that spot or just need an extra resource to guide your start-sit calls, we're here to help. In our Week 9 fantasy football running back rankings below, see where key names like […]

It's honestly one of the toughest slates of the season. My projections line up pretty closely with a lot of the totals and spreads this week. That's a good thing in terms of confidence, and it likely means I'm using similar inputs and calculations as the professional line-makers. But it also leaves very little wiggle […]

Tight end start-sit calls never get any easier, and ahead of must-win matchups, we're here to help with our Week 9 fantasy football tight end rankings. Below, see where trending names such as Harold Fannin Jr., Mike Gesicki, Dallas Goedert, Dalton Kincaid, Chig Okonkwo, and Brenton Strange stand, among all others. Our TE fantasy football rankings for […]

With just two teams on a bye this week, there is no shortage of viable wide receivers to choose from for Week 9 fantasy lineups. If you're facing challenging start/sit calls involving players like Jalen Coker, Tre Tucker, Ladd McConkey, Caleb Douglas, Deebo Samuel Sr., Zay Flowers, and Ryan Flournoy, we're here to help with […]

Kickers can and often do make the difference between wins and losses, and as we inch toward the fantasy football playoffs, finding the right option is more important than ever. We're here to help with our Week 9 fantasy football kicker rankings. Check out the full rankings below to see where key streaming options like […]

We're already on to Week 9 of the fantasy football season, and the playoff race is heating up! Starting a high-ceiling quarterback is always a great path toward victory, and we're here to help you find the top option with our Week 9 fantasy football quarterback rankings. Below, see where key QBs such as Trevor […]

This year has brought with it a slew of injuries, something we discussed in our IDP Waiver column earlier this week. As we’ve noted before, the injury bug has seriously bitten and occasionally mauled superstars like Lamar Jackson, Caleb Williams, Myles Garrett, Micah Parsons, and countless others. Luckily, we are finally getting some good IDP […]

One could argue that the most important aspect of dynasty fantasy football is knowing when to bail. It hurts to part with a player who has won you matchups -- or maybe even leagues. But the vision for the future is what separates dynasty from redraft formats. Below, we will look at five players who […]

With the NFL season cranking along, this is the time for fantasy managers to separate themselves in their leagues. We're here to help with the D/ST position in Week 9! RotoBaller analyst Matt Donnelly drops his MUST START DEFENSE (D/ST) units for Week 9 of the season. Snag these dynamic defenses off the waiver wire […]

With just two teams on a bye in Week 9, there is no shortage of fantasy options to sort through for this weekend's loaded slate. We're here to help you set optimal lineups with our Week 9 fantasy football projections. Below, see the projected output for key players like Jonah Coleman, Adonai Mitchell, Jalen Coker, […]

What appears like it may be a disappointing season for many players can instead quickly turn into a big second-half breakout that shouldn't be ignored in fantasy football leagues. Of course, it's not possible to predict with perfect accuracy which players might have great second halves of the season. But we should at least analyze […]

The Baltimore Ravens had terrible injury luck on Sunday. On his first play back from an ankle sprain, star quarterback Lamar Jackson injured his thumb, landing him on injured reserve. Backup passer Tyler Huntley proceeded to exit with a reportedly season-ending toe issue, and third-string QB Joe Fagnano picked up an ankle injury. Although the […]

With eight weeks in the books, the NFL season is almost halfway over, and fantasy football seasons are turning the corner and pushing toward the playoffs. With two more teams on a bye week in Week 9 and injuries also continuing to mount, almost all fantasy managers are looking for depth, especially in the backfield. […]

We're heading into Week 9 of fantasy football after a wild Halloween-filled weekend with plenty of trick-or-treat outings from our fantasy football superstars. We witnessed a few 0-point outings, along with a once-in-a-lifetime win by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, who completed zero passes against the Atlanta Falcons. We're reaching the end of that timeframe where […]

It's not easy to let go of a player who's served you well this season in fantasy football. You may think players who have done well to this point will surely continue to score highly and should be started for the rest of the season. But we've seen numerous examples of players getting off to […]

We've officially entered November, but it didn't stop Halloween from leaving its mark on a wild Week 8 full of tricks and little treats. It’s time for contenders to bolster their roster. It’s do-or-die time for those at the bottom of the standings. There should be opportunities to sell high on risers or ship out […]

Looking back on Week 8, there were plenty of high-scoring NFL games, but it didn't feel like an explosive week for fantasy football. A handful of teams with multiple fantasy stars underperforming could explain why. For example, the Detroit Lions, Baltimore Ravens, and Atlanta Falcons scored just 29 points combined. Needless to say, it was […]

After weeks of watching players drive us crazy and finally reaching a point where we're comfortable sending them to the waiver wire, we still have to wait until the NFL trade deadline. Several players who have graced this series throughout the year are now subject to trade talks. Historically speaking, midseason NFL trades rarely mean […]

The calendar has turned to November, which brings Week 9 (a modest two-team bye, thank goodness) to our doorsteps! Some of you will have to find a replacement for Chris Boswell, and others are moving on from Tyler Loop (injured) and Spencer Shrader (dismantled team), but most of you can be flexible, and perhaps even […]

Welcome, RotoBallers, to our Week 9 defense (D/ST) streamers, starts, and tiered rankings. Each week of the fantasy football season, we will rank every defense from No. 1 to No. 32 and break them into tiers along with matchup analysis. This article will be your go-to stop for all defensive rankings and streamers. Last week, […]

The 2026 fantasy football season has flown by, and hopefully, you're near the top of your league's standings. If not, you have work to do, and we're here to help guide your waiver wire decisions with our Week 9 fantasy football waiver wire staff picks. Below, see the top options such as Tyler Allgeier, Caleb Douglas, T.J. […]

Week 9 is all about knowing when to trust the workload and when to respect the matchup. This week offers some intriguing opportunities to exploit, but a familiar name doesn't automatically deserve a spot in your starting lineup. Chase Brown, Jonah Coleman, and Jonathan Taylor headline my potential fantasy booms, each with the chance to […]

Matthew Golden is the Golden Ticket to Willy Wonka's fantasy football funhouse, and I'm ready to take the ride. The Packers rookie is emerging as a legitimate fantasy difference-maker, and the target volume is becoming impossible to ignore. Golden is turning opportunity into production, making him one of my favorite wide receiver starts heading into […]

Matchups matter more than brand recognition in fantasy football, especially at tight end. Too often, fantasy managers chase familiar names instead of spotting the opportunities right in front of them. Week 9 offers some intriguing matchup advantages, and a few lesser-known options could easily outperform the big-name tight ends we're used to seeing in our […]

Week 9 is here, and the quarterback position is loaded with intriguing matchups, potential breakout performances, and a few landmines fantasy managers need to avoid. We've got streaming options with legitimate QB1 upside, established veterans looking to capitalize on favorable matchups, and some quarterbacks who could make you regret trusting them in your starting lineup. […]

Hey RotoBallers! We are back with more early fantasy football leagues. Today, we focus on Superflex leagues. With the Titans and Steelers on the bye, in the Superflex format, fantasy managers will be without Cam Ward or Aaron Rodgers. Our early Week 9 Superflex/2QB rankings have you covered if you're looking to start two quarterbacks. […]

Finding the right defense to stream can give you an advantage in fantasy football, especially when you target favorable matchups before your league mates. As is always the case in this article, we're looking a week ahead, focusing on defenses rostered in fewer than 30% of Yahoo! leagues, giving you some potential options on the […]