Denzel Ward Could Miss Third Straight Game

Cleveland Browns cornerback Denzel Ward (head) remains in the league's concussion protocol and is in danger of missing his third straight game in the Week 8 meeting against the Cincinnati Bengals. The Browns struggling defense can ill-afford to be without Ward against a Bengals offense that is really starting to hit their stride after a […]

Trey Hendrickson Misses Practice Thursday

Cincinnati Bengals defensive end Trey Hendrickson (neck) was unable to practice on Thursday after suffering a neck stinger in the Week 7 win over the Atlanta Falcons. He still has two more days to get back on the practice field, but if Hendrickson wasn't able to play in Week 8, Joseph Ossai should see more […]

Chuba Hubbard Sidelined A Second Straight Day

Carolina Panthers running back Chuba Hubbard (ankle) missed practice for the second day in a row on Thursday. He's dealing with a minor sprained ankle that he suffered in the Week 7 win over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the second half. After the game, the Panthers coaching staff said that Hubbard probably could have […]

Aaron Rodgers Sticking To Same Routine

Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers (thumb) returned to practice on Thursday after missing Wednesday's session. He has his injured right thumb taped, and it's the same routine he's followed in recent weeks after initially injuring his thumb three weeks ago. The 38-year-old shouldn't be in any danger of missing the Sunday night showdown on […]

Allen Lazard Misses Another Practice

Green Bay Packers wide receiver Allen Lazard (shoulder) was listed as a non-participant in Thursday's practice for the second straight day. Lazard hurt his left shoulder in the Week 7 loss to the Washington Commanders and was seen in a sling after the game. There's a pretty good chance that the 26-year-old won't be available […]

Jahan Dotson Expected To Miss Week 8

Washington Commanders head coach Ron Rivera said that he's not expecting rookie wide receiver Jahan Dotson (hamstring) to be available in Week 8 against the Indianapolis Colts. "He's still tight," Rivera said. Dotson has been out since Week 4 but was nearing a return last week when he aggravated his hamstring injury. The 22-year-old will […]

Jets To Ride With Hot Hand In Backfield

New York Jets offensive coordinator Mike LaFleur said that the team plans to ride the hot hand in the backfield after acquiring running back James Robinson in a trade from the Jacksonville Jaguars this week. "Whoever's got the hot hand, you gotta roll with," LaFleur said. The move was made after rookie Breece Hall (knee) […]

Ja'Marr Chase "Probably" Won't Practice Thursday

Cincinnati Bengals head coach Zac Taylor said that wide receiver Ja'Marr Chase (hip) is "sore" and that he "probably" won't practice on Thursday. The Bengals plan to manage him through the week ahead of the Monday night clash against the Cleveland Browns on Halloween. It's merely soreness that Chase is dealing with, so he's fully […]

Cowboys Defense An Excellent Option In Week 8

The Dallas Cowboys defense is an elite fantasy option in Week 8 lineups. The Cowboys have finished as the top defensive unit twice this season and as a top-nine option two other times. Their worst performance was a DST20 finish in Week 1, but they are the overall DST1 on the year. Facing a Chicago […]

Brett Maher A Solid Option In Week 8

Dallas Cowboys kicker Brett Maher will be a solid fantasy kicking option like usual in a Week 8 game against the Chicago Bears. Maher has four top-seven fantasy kicker finishes so far this season, and in fantasy football's most unpredictable position, he's developed a solid floor and a nice ceiling to go with it. With […]

Michael Gallup Looks To Reappear In Week 8

Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Michael Gallup will look to come back to life in Week 8 after posting a zero in Week 7. Gallup ended up seeing two targets but was unable to catch either one in Week 7, finishing without a single yard gained. In Week 8, he'll get back to work with Dak […]

CeeDee Lamb Has Big Upside In Week 8

Dallas Cowboys wide receiver CeeDee Lamb has big upside in a Week 8 matchup against the Chicago Bears. Lamb has been the WR22 overall this season, but his quarterback play has been mostly conservative. The Bears struggle against deep balls and quarterback Dak Prescott will likely want to air things out after a conservative but […]

Tony Pollard Could Be The Lead Back In Week 8

Dallas Cowboys running back Tony Pollard could be the Cowboys lead back in Week 8 and would immediately be a top-10 option. With Ezekiel Elliott (knee) missing practice on Wednesday and Thursday due to a knee injury and a deep thigh bruise, it's hard to imagine him being able to start on Sunday. That would […]

Dak Prescott Should Be Back On Track In Week 8

Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott should be able to get back on track as a fantasy QB1 in a Week 8 matchup against the Chicago Bears. Prescott looked healthy and solid in his Week 7 return, but he wasn't really given a chance to turn it loose and pile up numbers, as he attempted just […]

Jets Defense A Solid Week 8 Option

The New York Jets defense is a solid option for fantasy lineups in Week 8. The Jets will take on the New England Patriots led by quarterback Mac Jones, who could once again be replaced at any moment by rookie Bailey Zappe. The Jets defense has been a top-13 defensive unit in each of the […]

Greg Zuerlein A Solid Option For Week 8 Lineups

New York Jets kicker Greg Zuerlein is once again a solid option for fantasy lineups in Week 8. The Jets will take on the New England Patriots, who have allowed some of the bigger weeks to opposing kickers this season. Zuerlein has been a top-15 fantasy kicker in five of the seven weeks of the […]

Tyler Conklin Looks To Get Back On Track In Week 8

New York Jets tight end Tyler Conklin will look to get back on track in a Week 8 matchup with the New England Patriots. Like many Jets pass catchers, Conklin got off to a strong start this season, finishing as a top-15 fantasy tight end the first four weeks of the season. Since then though, […]

Ty Johnson Should Have A Role In Week 8

New York Jets running back Ty Johnson should have a role on offense in a Week 8 game against the New England Patriots. With Breece Hall (knee) out for the season and the recently acquired James Robinson unlikely to play more than a few snaps, Johnson should have his biggest offensive role so far this […]

Braxton Berrios Could Have A Bigger Role In Week 8

New York Jets wide receiver Braxton Berrios could have a more significant role on offense in Week 8 against the New England Patriots. Berrios hasn't finished any higher than WR35 so far this season, but with Breece Hall (knee) out for the season and James Robinson likely only ready to play a few snaps with […]

Garrett Wilson A Risky Fantasy Start In Week 8

New York Jets rookie wide receiver Garrett Wilson has all the talent and none of the opportunity to be a strong fantasy asset. Wilson showed us all what he can do in a high-volume passing attack early this season, but that's not the offensive game plan that has been winning the Jets games with Zach […]

Michael Carter Stepping Into Lead-Back Role In Week 8

New York Jets running back Michael Carter will be stepping into the lead back role in Week 8 after Breece Hall tore his ACL in Week 7 and will miss the remainder of the season. Carter and Hall opened the year as 1a and 1b in the Jets backfield, but Hall quickly took the lead […]

Chiefs Trade For Kadarius Toney

The Kansas City Chiefs acquired wide receiver Kadarius Toney (hamstrings) from the New York Giants on Thursday in exchange for a conditional third-round pick and a sixth-rounder in 2023, according to a source. Toney, the Giants' first-round pick in 2021, was an absolute bust with the team, playing in a total of 12 games through […]

Jahan Dotson Missing On Thursday

Washington Commanders rookie wide receiver Jahan Dotson (hamstring) is missing practice again on Thursday. Dotson has been sidelined since Week 4 and was getting close to returning last week before suffering a setback with his hamstring in practice. It's possible the latest setback will keep him out for another few weeks, so fantasy managers shouldn't […]

Mark Andrews, Rashod Bateman Hopeful Of Playing Thursday

Baltimore Ravens tight end Mark Andrews (knee) and wide receiver Rashod Bateman (foot) are both hopeful that they will be able to play on Thursday Night Football against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, according to sources. Both players are listed as questionable, and Andrews didn't practice at all on the short week. Fantasy managers will want […]

David Njoku Says He's Feeling Better

Cleveland Browns tight end David Njoku (ankle) said his high-ankle sprain is feeling better every day and said, "we'll see," when asked about whether he'll play in Week 8 against the Cincinnati Bengals on Monday night. Njoku was diagnosed with a left high-ankle sprain on Monday and is expected to miss anywhere from two to […]

Zach Wilson Not A Fantasy Option In Week 8

New York Jets quarterback Zach Wilson remains off the fantasy radar for Week 8. The Jets face the New England Patriots in Week 8, which has not been a particularly difficult matchup for quarterbacks this season, but the way the Jets offense works is not conducive for fantasy points from the quarterback position. Even with […]

Nico Collins Missing Practice Thursday

Houston Texans wide receiver Nico Collins (groin) is missing practice for the second straight day on Thursday. The good news is that head coach Lovie Smith said Collins' injury isn't season-ending, but there's a good chance he won't play in Week 8 against the Tennessee Titans unless he gets back out on the practice field […]

Russell Wilson Intends To Play Against Jaguars

Denver Broncos quarterback Russell Wilson (hamstring), who was listed as being a limited participant in practice on Thursday for the second straight day, said he intends to play in Week 8 against the Jacksonville Jaguars on Sunday morning. Wilson was held out of the Week 7 loss to the New York Jets due to a […]

Ezekiel Elliott Misses Practice Again

Dallas Cowboys running back Ezekiel Elliott (knee) missed practice for the second straight day on Thursday due to his right knee injury, which is being described as an MCL sprain. Elliott is rehabbing off to the side and is unlikely to play in Week 8 against the Chicago Bears. With the team's bye coming next […]

Byron Pringle Designated For Return

Chicago Bears wide receiver Byron Pringle (calf) was designated to return from injured reserve on Wednesday. The Bears will have 21 days to activate Pringle to the main roster. He had been sidelined since Week 3 with a calf injury. The veteran didn't do much in the Bears' first three games, catching just two passes […]