Michael Thomas Expected To Miss The Rest Of The Year

New Orleans Saints wide receiver Michael Thomas (toe) was placed on Injured Reserve on Thursday and will likely miss the rest of the season. Head coach Dennis Allen revealed that Thomas will undergo surgery after an MRI exam showed that his toe had not healed the way the team had hoped. Specifically, the injury is […]

Rashod Bateman Done For The Year

Baltimore Ravens wide receiver Rashod Bateman (foot) is having season-ending Lisfranc surgery on his left foot, according to head coach John Harbaugh. Bateman can now be safely dumped in single-year fantasy formats with this news. The 22-year-old was the team's No. 1 receiver and will finish 2022 with 15 receptions on 28 targets for 285 […]

Mo Alie-Cox Not An Option In Week 9

Indianapolis Colts tight end Mo Alie-Cox continues to lead all Colts tight ends in snaps, but they've amounted to next to nothing in terms of fantasy value. He had one blowup week in Week 6, catching six balls for 85 yards and two touchdowns, but has done very little since. New England has given up […]

Mark Andrews, Gus Edwards Not Practicing Thursday

Baltimore Ravens tight end Mark Andrews (ankle, shoulder) and running back Gus Edwards (hamstring) are not practicing on Thursday. Andrews and Edwards reportedly aren't dealing with serious injuries, but there status for Monday night's game against the New Orleans Saints is in question unless they return to practice in the next couple of days. And […]

DeVante Parker Still Out Thursday

New England Patriots wide receiver DeVante Parker (knee) was not at practice on Thursday for the second straight day this week. Parker is week-to-week with a knee sprain that he suffered in the Week 8 win over the New York Jets, so there's a good chance he won't be able to suit up in Week […]

Damien Harris Not On Practice Field Thursday

New England Patriots running back Damien Harris (illness) was not spotted on the practice field in the portion open to the media for the second straight day on Thursday. Harris will now need to get back on the practice field on Friday in order to have a shot at playing on Sunday against the Indianapolis […]

Chase Claypool Expected To Have A Role Sunday

Chicago Bears offensive coordinator Luke Getsy anticipates new wide receiver Chase Claypool playing a role in his debut with the team in Week 9 against the Miami Dolphins. "The level of what that looks like, we're not quite sure," Getsy said. Claypool goes from one bad offense in the Pittsburgh Steelers to another in the […]

Allen Lazard, Christian Watson Practicing Thursday

Green Bay Packers wide receivers Allen Lazard (shoulder) and Christian Watson (concussion) were both seen practicing in pads on Thursday. Lazard was limited on Wednesday after sitting out the Week 8 loss to the Buffalo Bills, so he looks to be on the right track towards returning this Sunday to face the Detroit Lions. Watson […]

Josh Reynolds Not Seen On Thursday

Detroit Lions wide receiver Josh Reynolds (back) was not seen at the portion of practice open to the media on Thursday. Reynolds was limited on Wednesday, so he either suffered a setback or is being rested on Thursday. The 27-year-old could be questionable for the Week 9 game against the Green Bay Packers. If he's […]

D'Andre Swift, Brock Wright At Practice Thursday

Detroit Lions running back D'Andre Swift (ankle, shoulder) and tight end Brock Wright (concussion) were both seen at practice on Thursday, with Wright donning a red no-contact shirt. Neither Swift nor Wright practiced on Wednesday, so it's improvement heading into the Week 9 game against the Green Bay Packers on Sunday. Swift returned from a […]

Jonathan Taylor Missing Practice Again Thursday

Indianapolis Colts running back Jonathan Taylor (ankle) wasn't seen at the portion of practice open to the media on Thursday and also didn't practice on Wednesday. After tweaking his sprained ankle in the Week 8 loss to the Washington Commanders, Taylor is now in danger of missing his third game this year in Week 9 […]

Parris Campbell Not An Option In Week 9

Indianapolis Colts wide receiver Parris Campbell came crashing down to Earth in Week 8, catching just two passes for 43 yards. In the two weeks prior, he went for lines of 7-51-0 and 10-70-1 and he looked like he was finally meshing with quarterback Matt Ryan. Things changed with Sam Ehlinger, and Campbell can now […]

Jets Defense Not Recommended For Week 9 Lineups

The New York Jets defense is not a recommended option in Week 9 fantasy lineups. The Jets have been more than solid on defense, finishing as a top-13 fantasy option for five weeks in a row, but Week 9 brings the Buffalo Bills and their elite offense into town, whereas the last few weeks have […]

Phillip Dorsett, Chris Moore To Have Bigger Roles

With Houston Texans wide receivers Brandin Cooks (personal) and Nico Collins (groin) both out on Thursday night against the Philadelphia Eagles, receivers Phillip Dorsett, Chris Moore and Tyron Johnson will be the starters in three-wide sets. Moore played 65 percent of the offensive snaps last week with Collins out, but he didn't draw a single […]

Greg Zuerlein An OK Option In Week 9

New York Jets kicker Greg Zuerlein is an OK option in Week 9 fantasy lineups. With the Jets taking on the Buffalo Bills and their solid defense, Zuerlein could be called on to try some field goals if some drives stall out in the red zone. There's also the chance that the Jets fall behind […]

Tyler Conklin Looks To Maintain Relevance In Week 9

New York Jets tight end Tyler Conklin will look to maintain his fantasy relevance in a Week 9 game against the Buffalo Bills. Conklin had been struggling to put up any significant stats before Week 8, but came out to a 6-79-2 performance against the Patriots. In a suddenly pass-heavy offense, Conklin could be back […]

Texans Not Expected To Release Brandin Cooks

The Houston Texans are not expected to release disgruntled wide receiver Brandin Cooks right now, according to a source. The Texans have no plans to go that route, barring changes, and it's unclear if the two sides would consider restructuring Cooks' contract. The veteran wideout was hoping to be traded to a contender at Tuesday's […]

Elijah Moore Not Startable In Week 9

New York Jets wide receiver Elijah Moore is not a startable option in a Week 9 game against the Buffalo Bills. Moore, who was not traded at the deadline as he would have wanted, was only targeted once in Week 8 despite quarterback Zach Wilson throwing the ball 41 times. Moore showed last season that […]

Garrett Wilson Looks For An Encore Performance In Week 9

New York Jets rookie wide receiver Garrett Wilson will look for an encore performance in a Week 9 game against the Buffalo Bills. Wilson had an excellent start to the season but then took a backseat to the Jets running game for a few weeks before reemerging with a 115-yard game in Week 8. With […]

Ty Johnson Not Worth A Roster Spot In Week 9

New York Jets running back Ty Johnson is not worth rostering in most leagues ahead of a Week 9 game against the Buffalo Bills. There was some thought that his role would grow after the injury to Breece Hall (knee), but Johnson ended up with only three carries in Week 8. Michael Carter and James […]

Jahan Dotson Absent Again Thursday

Washington Commanders rookie wide receiver Jahan Dotson (hamstring) is missing another practice on Thursday. Dotson hasn't played since Week 4 and is trending towards missing yet another contest in Week 9 against the Minnesota Vikings. The 22-year-old is worth stashing in most fantasy leagues, however, as he had 12 catches for 152 yards and four […]

James Robinson Could Get More Work In Week 9

New York Jets running back James Robinson should see more work in a Week 9 matchup against the Buffalo Bills. Robinson got just five carries and one target in his Jets debut in Week 8. He was acquired after rookie Breece Hall (knee) was lost for the season. While Michael Carter figures to remain the […]

Michael Carter A Middling Option In Week 9

New York Jets running back Michael Carter is just a middling option in a Week 9 game against the Buffalo Bills. In his first game as a full-time starter after Breece Hall (knee) was lost for the season, Carter was only able to put up 26 yards on the ground and 35 through the air. […]

Cardinals Hope Robbie Anderson Will Have Bigger Role

Arizona Cardinals head coach Kliff Kingsbury said he hopes wide receiver Robbie Anderson can have a bigger role in Week 9 against the Seattle Seahawks and that the coaches will try to "force feed" him the ball. In his first two games with the team after being acquired from the Carolina Panthers, Anderson has been […]

Zach Wilson Not A Recommended Option In Week 9

New York Jets quarterback Zach Wilson is not a recommended fantasy option in a Week 9 matchup against the Buffalo Bills. Wilson had his first 300-yard passing game in Week 8 as the Jets went much more pass heavy after losing running back Breece Hall (knee) for the season. Still, Wilson made too many mistakes […]

Tyron Smith Still A Ways From A Possible Return

Dallas Cowboys executive vice president Stephen Jones said that left tackle Tyron Smith (knee, hamstring) is around three to four weeks away from starting his 21-day window to practice with the team. However, Jones is also cautious that could change. The 31-year-old has been on Injured Reserve since Aug. 31 after having surgery on his […]

Alec Pierce Continues To Be Volatile Fantasy Option

Indianapolis Colts rookie wide receiver Alec Pierce has operated consistently as the No. 3 wideout for the Colts, playing 54% of the snaps compared to Parris Campbell's 86%. Since Week 3, he's seen at least 37 yards in every game and at least four targets. However, he's only had two top-20 fantasy finishes since then. […]

Jordan Poyer Week-To-Week

Buffalo Bills safety Jordan Poyer (elbow), who was unable to practice on Wednesday, is considered week-to-week with the elbow injury that he suffered in the Sunday night win over the Green Bay Packers in Week 8, according to a source. It's unlikely that the 31-year-old will be ready to go for the Week 9 divisional […]

Kadarius Toney Could Play Against Titans

Kansas City Chiefs head coach Andy Reid suggested that wide receiver Kadarius Toney could make his debut with the team on Sunday night against the Tennessee Titans. "We'll try to work him in. He picks things up fairly easily," Reid said. Toney played in just two games for the New York Giants this year due […]

Michael Pittman Jr. Remains Starting Option In Week 9

Indianapolis Colts wide receiver Michael Pittman Jr. saw nine targets in Week 8, which is encouraging considering the quarterback change in Indianapolis. With running back Jonathan Taylor (ankle) hurt and the overall state of the offense in disarray, Pittman should continue to be the focal point. While Pittman's volume has been there this season, he's […]