Raiders Sign Jaylon Smith Off Saints Practice Squad

The Las Vegas Raiders signed linebacker Jaylon Smith off the New Orleans Saints' practice squad on Thursday. The Raiders added Smith to give them more depth at the linebacker position with Divine Deablo (ankle), Luke Masterson (concussion) and Robert Spillane (hand) all sitting out of practice on Wednesday. The 28-year-old Smith hadn't played in a […]

Duane Brown Returns To Practice

New York Jets offensive tackle Duane Brown (hip, shoulder) has returned to practice this week, opening up his 21-day practice window to be activated from Injured Reserve. When Brown does come off IR, the Jets may put him back at left tackle and move Mekhi Becton back to right tackle. "Where we are right now, […]

Is Kenny Pickett Playing Today or Injured? Fantasy Football Injury Updates

The Pittsburgh Steelers play host to the Tennessee Titans on Thursday night in Week 9. One question mark heading into Thursday night's game revolves around the availability of Steelers starting quarterback Kenny Pickett. Read on for the latest injury news on Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Kenny Pickett.Be sure to check all of our fantasy football rankings […]

Baker Mayfield Practicing In Full Again

Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Baker Mayfield (knee) is practicing in full for the second straight day on Thursday and should be fine to play in Week 9 against the Houston Texans as long as he doesn't suffer a setback in Friday's practice. He's dealing with a knee injury that he's been playing through for several […]

NFL Touchdown Predictions for Week 9: The Fantasy Football Pie Shop (2023)

After having no teams on their bye in Week 8, we have three great offenses taking their seasonal breather. I’ll let you guess the three great offenses, with the Lions, Jaguars, 49ers, and Broncos on bye. Last week, was not our best week, finishing with only one correct lock pick. For those of you who […]

Deshaun Watson "Not Sure" If He'll Play In Week 9

Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson (shoulder) said he's "not sure" if he'll be able to play in Week 9 against the Arizona Cardinals. Watson also said throwing this week in practice is part of the process and isn't necessarily a sign that he's going to play on Sunday. Reporters were impressed with Watson's throwing session […]

Should I Start Jakobi Meyers in Week 9? Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks

With the Las Vegas Raiders making a change at head coach and quarterback entering this week's contest against the New York Giants, it's time to wonder how every player on the team's role might change. That includes wide receiver Jakobi Meyers, who has caught 38 passes for 404 yards and five touchdowns this season. Is […]

Cowboys Defense Looks To Stay On Track In Week 9

The Dallas Cowboys defense will look to stay on track in a Week 9 game against the Philadelphia Eagles. The Cowboys defensive unit got off to an outstanding start this season, finishing as a top-three fantasy defense three times in the first four weeks. They slumped quite a bit after that though, ending up as […]

Brandon Aubrey A Good Option For Week 9 Lineups

Dallas Cowboys kicker Brandon Aubrey is a good option for Week 9 fantasy lineups. The Cowboys face the Eagles in what should be a high-scoring game, and Aubrey has done well with his consistency this season. He's coming off an 11 fantasy point performance in which he made all five extra points and both field […]

Jake Ferguson Has A Good Week 9 Matchup

Dallas Cowboys tight end Jake Ferguson has a good matchup in a Week 9 game against the Philadelphia Eagles. Ferguson had a pair of down weeks before the Cowboys bye, but came back with a 13-point fantasy performance in Week 8, finishing as the overall TE10. The Eagles defense hasn't been great against opposing tight […]

Michael Gallup Tough To Trust In Week 9

Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Michael Gallup (illness) is tough to trust in fantasy lineups in Week 9 despite a strong matchup on paper. Gallup faces the Philadelphia Eagles, who have allowed the most points per target to outside receivers, but Gallup has done little with the opportunities he's been given in 2023. In Week 6 […]

Brandin Cooks Looks For Consistency In Week 9

Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Brandin Cooks will look to build on two solid performances in a row and hope for a third in a Week 9 matchup against the Philadelphia Eagles. Cooks got off to an awful start this season, but finished as the WR19 in Week 6 and then as the WR21 in Week […]

CeeDee Lamb An Elite Option In Week 9

Dallas Cowboys wide receiver CeeDee Lamb is an elite fantasy option in a Week 9 game against the Philadelphia Eagles. Lamb is coming off his best performance of the season so far in Week 8, where he caught a dozen passes for 158 yards and two touchdowns on his way to 35 fantasy points and […]

Tony Pollard Has A Tough Matchup In Week 9

Dallas Cowboys running back Tony Pollard has a tough matchup in a Week 9 game against the Philadelphia Eagles. Pollard hasn't been the alpha RB1 many people expected this season, averaging just over 12 fantasy points per game and playing more as a fantasy RB2/3. Week 9 doesn't seem like a boom week either, as […]

Deshaun Watson, Taylor Heinicke, Aidan O'Connell: Start ‘Em, Sit ‘Em Picks for Fantasy Football Week 9

The Week 9 NFL slate is finally here, meaning it's time for fantasy managers to make tough, last-minute start 'em, sit 'em decisions. Deshaun Watson, Taylor Heinicke, and Aidan O'Connell are all hot names ahead of this week's games Watson, if he plays, will take on the Cardinals. Heinicke and the Falcons take on Minnesota. O'Connell […]

Dak Prescott Looks To Stay Hot In Week 9

Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott will look to stay hot in Week 9 when the Cowboys take on the Philadelphia Eagles. Prescott got the season off to a slow start, but he's been a force in the past two weeks, finishing as the overall QB1 in Week 6 and the overall QB3 in Week 8, […]

Tyler Lockett, Trey McBride, Mike Evans: Start ‘Em, Sit ‘Em Picks for Fantasy Football Week 9

The Week 9 NFL slate is finally here, meaning it's time for fantasy managers to make tough, last-minute start 'em, sit 'em decisions. Tyler Lockett, Trey McBride, and Mike Evans are all hot names ahead of this week's games Lockett and the Seahawks face the Ravens on Sunday, while McBride's Cardinals take on Cleveland. Evans […]

Fantasy Football Injury Reports for Tight Ends - Updates for Darren Waller, Taysom Hill, David Njoku, Logan Thomas, Luke Musgrave

The fantasy tight end position is always tricky to navigate, and injuries to key players make start-or-sit decisions even tougher. Week 9 features some must-start studs and a couple of mid-level streamers. Our fantasy football injury reports for tight ends for Week 9 as of Thursday, November 2 will give you the latest news on […]

Fantasy Football Injury Reports for Quarterbacks - Updates for Josh Allen, Patrick Mahomes, Deshaun Watson, Kyler Murray, Justin Fields, more

The 2023 season has seen a ton of quarterbacks get banged up, and the Week 9 slate has no shortage of big-name signal-callers in the injury headlines. Our fantasy football injury reports for quarterbacks as of Thursday, November 2 will give you the latest news on key players at the position, including Josh Allen, Patrick […]

Should I Pick Up Khalil Shakir? Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 9

Buffalo Bills wide receiver Khalil Shakir is a popular name on the waiver wire this week as his usage has grown significantly over the past two games. Should fantasy football managers add Khalil Shakir this week? What's his outlook going forward? Read on for the latest waiver wire analysis of Buffalo Bills wide receiver Khalil […]

Defensive Tackle Linval Joseph Signs With Buffalo

Veteran defensive tackle Linval Joseph has been signed by the Buffalo Bills and placed on the active roster. In a corresponding move, the team sent cornerback Kaiir Elam to injured reserve. Unable to find a trade partner at the deadline, Buffalo instead opted to ink Joseph to a one-year deal. The 34-year-old most recently played […]

Should I Pick Up Demario Douglas? Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 9

With news breaking this week that Kendrick Bourne, the leading receiver for the New England Patriots, will miss the rest of the season with a torn ACL, there's room for a new name to make an impact in the Patriots passing game. Could that player be Demario Douglas? Will he take over as New England's […]

Durham Smythe Returns To Practice Thursday

Miami Dolphins tight end Durham Smythe (ankle) was spotted at practice in Germany on Thursday. He sat out Wednesday with an ankle ailment. Smythe is the top tight end on the Dolphins but doesn't get involved much in the passing game. He's fifth on the team in receptions through the first eight weeks. Smythe is […]

Raheem Mostert Back At Practice On Thursday

Miami Dolphins running back Raheem Mostert (ankle) returned to practice Thursday ahead of the team's matchup against Kansas City in Frankfurt, Germany. The veteran's absence from Wednesday practices is becoming a theme at this point. Injuries aren't much of a concern. Rather, the team is giving their lead running back a veteran rest day. He's […]

DeAndre Hopkins Expected To Play Thursday Night

Tennessee Titans wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins (toe) is on track to play Thursday against the Pittsburgh Steelers, according to NFL Network's Tom Pelissero. The veteran wideout picked up a DNP on Wednesday, putting his status in doubt for Thursday Night Football. Hopkins is coming off his best performance of the 2023 season. Rookie quarterback Will […]

NFL DFS Lineup Picks for FanDuel, DraftKings - Titans vs Steelers TNF Showdown

Welcome back, RotoBallers! We're back at it with some Week 9 action as the Tennessee Titans (3-4) head north to take on the Pittsburgh Steelers (4-3). The Titans are coming off a win against the Falcons while the Steelers dropped a game to Trevor Lawrence and the Jaguars last week. It's going to be cold, […]

Start ‘Em, Sit ‘Em Picks for Fantasy Football Week 9: Rashid Shaheed, Gus Edwards, Josh Downs

The hardest decision to make every week in fantasy football is who to start. As rosters deal with injuries and bye weeks, those start/sit options don't come easy anymore. The fringe starters in this article could be worth a look in your starting lineup if your team needs help in Week 9.  New Orleans Saints […]

Week 9 Superflex Rankings for Fantasy Football: Will Levis, Aidan O'Connell, Taylor Heinicke, Tyler Lockett, Aaron Jones, more

Howdy RotoBallers! Week 9 officially arrives and kicks off with the Titans and Steelers on Thursday night. Fantasy managers will be without crucial fantasy options with the 49ers, Jaguars, Broncos, and Lions on the bye this week. Today, we will review our NFL Week 9 fantasy football superflex rankings (2QB) for fantasy football as of November 2nd. […]

Should I Start Josh Jacobs in Week 9? Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks

The Las Vegas Raiders fired head coach Josh McDaniels and general manager Dave Zeigler on Tuesday night following a second straight loss on Monday night in Detroit. The move has led to a variety of changes for a 3-5 Raiders squad that has arguably been the NFL's most disappointing team this season. Linebackers coach Antonio […]