Trey Quinn Should Provide Customary Low Floor

Washington Redskins wide receiver Trey Quinn hasn't caught more than three passes in a game since Week 3, nor has he scored a touchdown since opening Sunday. He also has yet to eclipse 40 receiving yards in any game this season. If a huge fantasy day awaits him against the Bills on Sunday with rookie […]

Paul Richardson Belongs On Waiver Wire

Washington Redskins wide receiver Paul Richardson has been disappointingly unproductive this season, and that trend only figures to continue against the Bills this weekend. His grim outlook will be amplified if and when Dwayne Haskins is officially declared Washington's starter at QB in place of concussed Case Keenum. Haskins has looked woefully unprepared for NFL […]

George Kittle Receives Good News On Knee

San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan is "pretty optimistic" that tight end George Kittle's (ankle, knee) injuries aren't long-term and that he can practice next week. Kittle underwent an MRI exam on Friday after tweaking his knee in the Thursday night win over the Cardinals, but it looks like nothing alarming was found. He […]

Curtis Samuel Should Play In Week 9

Carolina Panthers head coach Ron Rivera said that wide receiver Curtis Samuel (shoulder), who is listed as questionable for Week 9 against the Titans, is more probable than questionable. Samuel hasn't had the upside with Kyle Allen at quarterback, but he's still a fine WR3 with boom/bust potential against the Titans this weekend. Allen and […]

Redskins Defense Carries Risk, Potential Reward For Week 9

The Washington Redskins Defense has forced turnovers at the ninth-highest rate in the NFL through eight weeks, which could yield a sneaky productive fantasy day against Josh Allen, who has certainly had his fair share of problems in that department. The Bills rank in the top 10 (in the bad way) in percentage of offensive […]

Jeremy Sprinkle Can Be Ignored For Week 9

Washington Redskins tight end Jeremy Sprinkle has caught eight total passes in the four games Vernon Davis has missed, and he could actually be in line to put up a worse line this week with Dwayne Haskins likely suiting up at QB. Sprinkle is one of many Washington skill players who cannot be trusted in […]

Chris Jones On Track To Return For Chiefs Defense

Kansas City Chiefs defensive tackle Chris Jones (groin) returned to a full practice on Thursday and could be on track to return in Week 9 against the Vikings for the first time since Oct. 6. The 25-year-old is instrumental in the team's run defense, so getting Jones back this Sunday would be huge as they […]

Josh Lambo Will Kick In Week 9

Jacksonville Jaguars kicker Josh Lambo (groin) will be able to kick in Week 9 against the Texans. Lambo missed practice this week, but it looks like that was just a precaution. He's been perfect on his field-goal tries this year and has missed one extra point. In a game in which the Jags offense should […]

Dede Westbrook Questionable For Week 9

Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver Dede Westbrook (neck, shoulder) is listed as questionable for Week 9 against the Texans. This could come down to a game-time decision, but luckily for fantasy owners the Jaguars are playing an early morning game in London this Sunday. Because of the injury, Westbrook will be a shaky WR4/flex if he […]

Terry McLaurin A Bench Candidate Versus Bills

Washington Redskins wide receiver Terry McLaurin might very well have Dwayne Haskins throwing him the ball on Sunday, making him tough to trust in fantasy lineups. McLaurin's connection with first-string QB Case Keenum has been enough to elevate him to a pleasantly fantasy-relevant role in an otherwise inept offense, but we have seen nothing in […]

Eagles Optimistic On DeSean Jackson

Philadelphia Eagles head coach Doug Pederson said that he's "optimistic" that wide receiver DeSean Jackson (abdomen) will make his return in Week 9 against the Bears. Jackson will likely be listed as questionable on the final injury report and could be a game-time decision, but this is the closest he's been to playing since his […]

Odell Beckham Jr., Baker Mayfield Still Developing Chemistry

Cleveland Browns wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. acknowledged that he and quarterback Baker Mayfield are still developing their in-game chemistry and that it will take time. "That comes from experience, it comes from playing in games together," Beckham said Thursday. "Live bullets are different than when we’re in practice and you don’t have to worry […]

Adam Thielen Hopeful Of Playing In Week 9

Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Adam Thielen (hamstring) said he feels good and is hopeful of returning after a one-game absence in Week 9 against the Chiefs. “In this league, it’s all about being close to 100 percent on game day,” Thielen added. “Luckily, I’ve got three more days to get to that point.” He was […]

Wendell Smallwood An Awful Week 9 Option

Washington Redskins running back Wendell Smallwood could be the starter by process of elimination on Sunday if Adrian Peterson and Chris Thompson sit. This does not mean he should be seriously considered for fantasy purposes on the road against the Bills, especially if rookie quarterback Dwayne Haskins gets the start in place of concussed Case […]

Cam Newton's Foot Isn't Improving

Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton's (foot) sprained foot is not getting better despite not playing since mid-September, and he hasn't done more than rehab on the side during practices. He will travel to Green Bay to visit with Dr. Robert Anderson to learn why his condition isn't improving, according to a source. Returning to action […]

49ers Defense Humbled On Halloween

The San Francisco 49ers Defense surrendered 25 points in Week 9 against the Arizona Cardinals but escaped with a narrow 28-25 victory. The second-ranked defense by DVOA allowed new Cardinals running back Kenyan Drake to amass 162 scrimmage yards and atypically permitted several big plays, including an 88-yard catch-and-run by rookie wideout Andy Isabella in […]

Browns Defense Draws Excellent Week 9 Matchup

The Cleveland Browns Defense heads on the road to take on the Denver Broncos in Week 9. This sets up as an excellent matchup for Cleveland's defense as starting quarterback Joe Flacco (neck) has already been ruled out for at least the next month. That will force Denver to turn to Brandon Allen, who will […]

Ricky Seals-Jones Tough to Trust in Week 9

Cleveland Browns tight end Ricky Seals-Jones was in on 31 offensive snaps in Week 8, although it didn't show up in the box score as he was not targeted at all in the loss to the New England Patriots. Seals-Jones has been up-and-down for the Browns this season, having found the end zone twice in […]

Nick Chubb a Solid RB1 Against Denver

Cleveland Browns running back Nick Chubb is coming off an uneven performance against the New England Patriots in Week 8. While Chubb went for 131 rushing yards, he also lost two fumbles in the contest. Chubb will look to bounce back in Week 9 against a Denver Broncos Defense that ranks 14th in DVOA this […]

Baker Mayfield a Low-Upside Option in Week 9

Cleveland Browns quarterback Baker Mayfield draws a tough road matchup against the Denver Broncos in Week 9. Mayfield hasn't met expectations this season, throwing for just 1,690 yards, six touchdowns, and 12 interceptions through seven games. He has tossed at least one pick in each of his starts while failing to pass for multiple touchdowns […]

Alfred Morris Not Involved

Arizona Cardinals running back Alfred Morris had one carry for four yards in the Week 9 loss to the San Francisco 49ers. The team gave newly acquired running back Kenyan Drake a lot more work than they anticipated, and Morris suffered. Running back David Johnson (ankle) should have enough time to heal up before the […]

Andy Isabella Takes One To The House

Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Andy Isabella had one catch for 88 yards, which went for a touchdown against the San Francisco 49ers. It was late in the game, and Isabella caught a short pass, which he ran for the touchdown. It was his only target in the game, but maybe that will lead to more. […]

KeeSean Johnson Scores

Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Keesean Johnson had two catches for 22 yards and his first NFL touchdown Thursday night against the San Francisco 49ers. The touchdown was nice, but he has done very little despite numerous opportunities due to injuries. Keep him on the watch list because the Cards' next matchup is a great one […]

Christian Kirk Stymied

Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Christian Kirk had just two catches for eight yards in the loss to the San Francisco 49ers Thursday night. Kirk was targeted just five times. He'll have a better matchup against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers next week as they are one of the worst at defending receivers the last five weeks. […]

Larry Fitzgerald An Afterthought

Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Larry Fitzgerald caught four balls for 38 yards in the Week 9 loss to the San Francisco 49ers. Fitz contributes in point-per-reception leagues, but his stats are pretty underwhelming without that point per grab. He's on pace to catch 75 balls for 862 yards and four touchdowns on the season, and […]

Kenyan Drake Dazzles

Arizona Cardinals running back Kenyan Drake busted out for 110 rushing yards, 52 receiving yards and a touchdown against a stifling San Francisco 49ers Defense Thursday night. He had 15 rushes and four catches in what was supposed to be a "manageable" workload for a player they just acquired this week. Drake set the tone […]

Kyler Murray Solid In Loss

Arizona Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray was 17-for-24 for 241 yards, two touchdowns and no interceptions against the San Francisco 49ers Thursday night. He also rushed five times for 34 yards. It was his fifth straight game without an interception. Murray is avoiding mistakes, but he has just nine touchdown passes in as many games. The […]

Deebo Samuel Blows Easy Scoring Chance

San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Deebo Samuel cradled four of seven targets for 40 yards in Week 9 against the Arizona Cardinals. Samuel made several clutch plays including a handful of grabs down the stretch, but he’ll probably dwell on one major missed opportunity. Quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo found Samuel wide open in the end zone […]

Dante Pettis Capitalizes On Only Target

San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Dante Pettis cashed in on his only target with a 21-yard touchdown grab against the Arizona Cardinals in Week 9. Pettis snatched a dime from quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo in the third quarter for his second touchdown this season. Pettis continues playing decent snaps but is barely a factor in the […]

Kendrick Bourne Cashes Lottery Ticket

San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Kendrick Bourne netted his only target for a seven-yard touchdown in Week 9 against the Arizona Cardinals. Typically a rotational receiver, Bourne earned a handful of extra snaps on Thursday with Marquise Goodwin a healthy scratch and cashed with his first score of the season. Bourne is up to 11 […]