Josh Gordon Claimed By Seahawks

New England Patriots wide receiver Josh Gordon (knee) was claimed off of waivers by the Seattle Seahawks Friday. Gordon passed his exit physical with the Patriots, and he is healthy. However, it's highly unlikely he suits up in Week 9. He could play in Week 10 against the San Francisco 49ers before the team's bye […]

Chargers Defense Should Be Benched

The Los Angeles Chargers Defense has been a top-10 defensive team in fantasy the last five weeks. However, they have a bad matchup against the Green Bay Packers this week. The Packers have allowed just 20 fantasy points to defensive teams the last five games. Look elsewhere for your defensive unit this week.

Joey Bosa Has So-So Matchup

Los Angeles Chargers defensive end Joey Bosa has a midrange matchup against the Green Bay Packers this week. Bosa, who is second to his brother, San Francisco 49ers defensive end Nick Bosa, in fantasy points among linemen the last five weeks, has 5.5 sacks in five games. The Packers have allowed eight sacks to linemen […]

Chris Conley Could See Expanded Role In Week 9

Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver Chris Conley could be in for a larger role in Sunday's meeting with the Houston Texans if Dede Westbrook (neck) is limited or misses the game. The Texans allow more fantasy points to wide receivers than any other team in the NFL, setting the Jaguars passing attack up to have a […]

Hunter Henry Has Potentially Big Week

Los Angeles Chargers tight end Hunter Henry has been busy the last three weeks with 18 grabs for 244 yards and two scores. However, his play has regressed in each of the last two weeks. That could change this week as the Green Bay Packers have been the worst team at defending the position the […]

Mike Williams A Steady WR3

Los Angeles Chargers wide receiver Mike Williams has quietly posted solid numbers in point-per-reception leagues over the last four games. He averaged 4.5 catches for 65.5 yards and no touchdowns during the stretch. That's a solid WR3 in PPR formats, which you can view Williams again this week in a good matchup against the Green […]

Keenan Allen Looks To Turn It Around

Los Angeles Chargers wide receiver Keenan Allen (hamstring) practiced in full Thursday and Friday, and he's good to go for Week 9. Allen is on a five-game touchdown drought, but he has a decent matchup against the Green Bay Packers. The Packers allow an average of 11.6 receptions for 134.8 yards and 0.8 touchdowns per […]

Austin Ekeler Steady In PPR Formats

Los Angeles Chargers running back Austin Ekeler has really taken a backseat with the return of Melvin Gordon to the backfield. He has eight rushes for 10 yards the last two weeks, but he has also caught nine balls for 137 yards and two touchdowns in that span. The Green Bay Packers are a midrange […]

Melvin Gordon Looks To Flip Fortunes

Los Angeles Chargers running back Melvin Gordon has been borderline terrible since returning from his holdout. He's averaging 2.5 yards per carry with a 44-112-1 rushing line. He also has 11 catches for 37 yards and a score. The Green Bay Packers are a midrange defense allowing an average of 103.4 rushing yards per game […]

Philip Rivers Not Quite A QB1

Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Philip Rivers has a midrange matchup against the Green Bay Packers in Week 9. Rivers has been midrange himself as he ranks 15th at the position in fantasy points the last five weeks. His weapons are relatively healthy, and there's no reason that Rivers can't succeed in the matchup. He just […]

D.J. Chark Is A Must-Start In Week 9

With Dede Westbrook (neck) still questionable for Sunday's game against the Houston Texans, the brunt of the passing attack for the Jacksonville Jaguars will likely rest on second-year wide receiver D.J. Chark. No NFL team allows more points to wide receivers than Houston, so Chark's got a great matchup. Chark caught seven passes for 55 […]

Duke Johnson Unlikely To Play Key Role In Week 9

Houston Texans running back Duke Johnson had a season-low three carries in Houston's Week 8 win over the Oakland Raiders, finishing with one rushing yard. While he added four catches for 33 yards and a score, it's hard to see Johnson getting enough touches against Jacksonville in Week 9 to consider him anything more than […]

Carlos Hyde Could Surprise In Week 9

Houston Texans running back Carlos Hyde shouldn't be a good start in Week 9 against a Jacksonville Jaguars team that allows the 10th-fewest fantasy points per game to opposing running backs, but he also had 20 carries for 90 yards when these teams faced in Week 2. If Houston gets the same inconsistency from quarterback […]

Leonard Fournette Is Solid RB2 In Week 9

Jacksonville Jaguars running back Leonard Fournette may have struggled aside from one long run in Week 8 and he will face a Texans Defense in Week 9 that ranks near the middle of the NFL in fantasy points allowed to running backs, but he's still a very solid RB2 with upside. Fournette had a season-low […]

Deshaun Watson Could Have Letdown Game

Houston Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson struggled in Week 2 when the Texans hosted the Jacksonville Jaguars, completing a season-low 55 percent of his passes for 159 yards and no touchdowns. On Sunday, Houston faces the Jaguars in London in what could be a tough outing for Watson. While his highs this year have been impressive, […]

Gardner Minshew Should Have Solid Week 9

Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Gardner Minshew is coming off the first three-touchdown game of his NFL career in Week 8 and will look to continue throwing the ball well in London against the Texans on Sunday. Houston allows the third-most fantasy points per game to opposing quarterbacks and have given up 18 passing touchdowns with just […]

Marquez Valdes-Scantling A Low-End Flex In Week 9

Green Bay Packers wide receiver Marquez Valdes-Scantling (ankle, knee) practiced fully on Friday and is good to go for Week 9 against the Los Angeles Chargers. It's been an up-and-down year for the 25-year-old, who has posted as many as six catches in Week 3 and as few as one in Week 8. Still, of […]

Aaron Rodgers, Aaron Jones Removed From Final Injury Report

Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers (knee) and running back Aaron Jones (shoulder) were both full participants in Friday's practice. Neither of their injuries appeared to be serious-though it's nice to see both players removed from the final injury report. Rodgers is a QB1 but could have added upside if wide receiver Davante Adams (toe) […]

Patriots Defense Out To Contain Ravens

The New England Patriots Defense is shattering fantasy records this season but will face their toughest test of the season against a Ravens offense in Week 9. Baltimore is allowing the seventh fewest fantasy points to opposing defenses this season and have turned the ball over only seven times this season. The Patriots defense has […]

Benjamin Watson Not A Strong Fantasy Option In Week 9

New England Patriots tight end Benjamin Watson will go up against a Ravens Defense in Week 9 that is allowing the seventh fewest fantasy points to tight ends this season. They have allowed only one touchdown to tight ends this season and have surrendered a combined 98 yards to the position over Baltimore's last four […]

Phillip Dorsett Fits Into WR5 Conversation For Week 9

New England Patriots wide receiver Phillip Dorsett will go up against a Ravens Defense that is allowing the 13th most fantasy points to opposing receivers this season. Dorsett has stepped in and made some timely plays this season for the Patriots but his target-share is capped with so many weapons in the New England passing […]

Mohamed Sanu Working To Get More Involved

New England Patriots wide receiver Mohamed Sanu will head into Week 9 with a full week of practice under his belt with his new team. The veteran hauled in two passes last week in his debut and the hope is that Sanu can expand upon that against the Ravens. Baltimore's defense is allowing the 13th […]

Julian Edelman A Solid WR2 Option In Week 9

New England Patriots wide receiver Julian Edelman will take on a Ravens Defense in Week 9 that is allowing the 13th most fantasy points to receivers this season. Edelman is on pace for 106 receptions this season and should have a very active game Sunday night. The Ravens have allowed only five touchdowns to receivers […]

James White Could Be X-Factor Against Ravens

New England Patriots running back James White will go up against a Ravens Defense in Week 9 that has been stingy against opposing runners this season. Baltimore is allowing the ninth fewest fantasy points to opposing backs and have not allowed more than 47 receiving yards in a single game to a runner. But White […]

James Conner Doubtful To Face Colts

Pittsburgh Steelers running back James Conner (shoulder) hasn't practiced all week and is doubtful for Week 9 against the Colts. It's a shame after Conner had his best game of the season last Monday night, but you'll need to remove him from your starting lineups with Sunday approaching. He'll be questionable to return in Week […]

Sony Michel Has Rough Matchup

New England Patriots running back Sony Michel will go up against a Ravens Defense that is allowing the ninth fewest fantasy points to opposing runners this season. Michel's season is slowly rounding into shape but could struggle to post a top fantasy line in Week 9. The second-year running back is still looking for his […]

Davante Adams Listed As Questionable Against Chargers

Green Bay Packers head coach Matt LaFleur said that wide receiver Davante Adams (toe) will be listed as questionable, and a decision on his status for Week 9 against the Chargers will be announced 90 minutes before the game. So he's a game-time decision. Adams was limited all week and seems to be on the […]

T.Y. Hilton Ruled Out Against Steelers

Indianapolis Colts wide receiver T.Y. Hilton (calf) has been ruled out for Week 9 against the Steelers. It will be only his sixth missed game in his eight-year career. The Colts have been 0-5 when he sits out. As such, this could be an injury that lingers for the team's No. 1 wideout, so he […]

Adam Thielen Listed As Questionable

Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Adam Thielen (hamstring) is officially questionable for Week 9 against the Chiefs. Thielen is optimistic about playing after sitting out last Thursday, but it's not a lock that he'll play. He could be a true game-time decision, so you'll need to check the inactives list Sunday morning. Thielen should be fired […]

Tom Brady Gets First True Test Against Ravens

New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady and Co. will get their first true test of the season against the Ravens in Week 9. Brady will face a feisty Ravens Defense that has allowed the 14th fewest fantasy points to passers this season. Baltimore has held opposing quarterbacks to only seven touchdown passes all season, including […]