Minkah Fitzpatrick Injures Hamstring, Doubtful To Return

Pittsburgh Steelers safety Minkah Fitzpatrick (hamstring) exited Sunday's game against the Jacksonville Jaguars. He is officially doubtful to return. The 26-year-old has been a steady anchor on defense for Pittsburgh, logging 52 tackles through the first six games of the season. He had two solo tackles in Week 8 before departing. Damontae Kazee figures to […]

Chuba Hubbard To Start Over Miles Sanders

Carolina Panthers running back Chuba Hubbard is expected to have a larger role in the offense on Sunday versus the Houston Texans. According to Mike Kaye, not only will Hubbard see more touches, but he will also draw the start over Miles Sanders. It's an interesting development considering Carolina's commitment to Sanders in free agency […]

Jalen Ramsey Will Play Sunday, Xavien Howard Inactive

Miami Dolphins cornerback Jalen Ramsey (knee) is active for Week 8 against the New England Patriots. He had been listed as questionable after practicing in a limited capacity this past week, but the fact that Miami activated him from injured reserve on Saturday was a clear sign that he'd be able to suit up. All […]

JuJu Smith-Schuster Active Over Tyquan Thornton

New England Patriots wide receiver JuJu Smith-Schuster (concussion) cleared protocol earlier this week and is officially active for Sunday's game against the Miami Dolphins. His return has prompted the team to make fellow wide receiver Tyquan Thornton (coach's decision) inactive. While neither player is on the redraft radar, it's still news worth mentioning given the […]

Darren Waller Officially Active For Week 8

New York Giants tight end Darren Waller (hamstring) is officially active for Week 8 versus the New York Jets. The 31-year-old had been listed as questionable, but the expectation was that he would be able to suit up. Waller has been New York's focal point on offense over the last three weeks, totaling 26 targets during that […]

Raheem Mostert Active For Week 8

Miami Dolphins running back Raheem Mostert (ankle) is officially active for Sunday's game against the New England Patriots. He had been listed as questionable after logging two consecutive limited practices this past week. This is obviously great news for a Miami team that has benefitted from Mostert's impressive running in 2023. The 31-year-old is the […]

Luke Musgrave Cleared For Week 8

Green Bay Packers tight end Luke Musgrave (foot) is ready to go for the Week 8 matchup against the Minnesota Vikings. Musgrave missed practice on both Wednesday and Thursday due to a foot issue. However, he was on the field for the final practice session of the work and is cleared to play in this […]

Zack Moss Active For Week 8

Indianapolis Colts running back Zack Moss (elbow, heel) is officially active for Sunday's game versus the New Orleans Saints. The initial belief was that Moss, who had been listed as questionable, would be a true game-time decision. In the end, though, the Colts decided that he is healthy enough to play. The 25-year-old has been one of […]

Curtis Samuel Active For Week 8

Washington Commanders wide receiver Curtis Samuel (foot) has been cleared to suit up for the Week 8 matchup against the Philadelphia Eagles. Samuel was originally considered a game-time decision after missing some practice time this week while dealing with a foot issue. It appears he's fine and will resume his role as the third receiver […]

Trevor Lawrence Active For Week 8

Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence (knee) is officially active for Sunday's game against the Pittsburgh Steelers. He had been listed as questionable, though the expectation was that he would be able to suit up. Indeed, the young signal-caller will play while wearing a knee brace, just like he did in Week 7 when he threw for 204 […]

Michael Thomas Good To Go For Week 8

New Orleans Saints wide receiver Michael Thomas (illness) has been cleared to suit up for the Week 8 matchup against the Indianapolis Colts. The veteran wideout was tagged as questionable heading into this game because he was feeling under the weather. However, it appears to be a minor issue as Thomas has been given the […]

Patrick Mahomes Has Illness, Will Play Sunday

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes is dealing with an illness ahead of Week 8 versus the Denver Broncos, but it's not expected to impact his game status. Mahomes will still be active as Kansas City looks to increase its lead on the AFC West. This, of course, is great news for the Chiefs, fantasy […]

Start ‘Em, Sit ‘Em Picks for Fantasy Football Week 8: Jahmyr Gibbs, Kareem Hunt, Gus Edwards

The bulk of the Week 8 NFL slate is finally here, meaning it's time for fantasy managers to make tough, last-minute start 'em, sit 'em decisions. Jahmyr Gibbs, Kareem Hunt, and Gus Edwards are all hot names ahead of Sunday's games. All three face intriguing tests this week and have the potential to see their value […]

Baker Mayfield Still Dealing With Injury

Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Baker Mayfield (knee) continues to deal with a lingering injury, but isn't expected to miss time. Mayfield was able to play through a left knee contusion during Thursday's loss to the Buffalo Bills. The good news is that the MRI came back clean, so it doesn't sound like Mayfield is dealing […]

Start ‘Em, Sit ‘Em Picks for Fantasy Football Week 8: George Pickens, Josh Downs, Rashee Rice

The bulk of the Week 8 NFL slate is finally here, meaning it's time for fantasy managers to make tough, last-minute start 'em, sit 'em decisions. George Pickens, Josh Downs, and Rashee Rice are all hot names ahead of Sunday's games. Pickens and the Steelers take on the Jaguars. Downs and the Colts face the Saints. […]

Start ‘Em, Sit ‘Em Picks for Fantasy Football Week 8: Drake London, Jakobi Meyers, Rhamondre Stevenson

The 2023 NFL season is already in Week 8, but there are still tough start-or-sit calls to make near the midway point of the campaign. Injuries and matchups will always play a big factor. Drake London, Jakobi Meyers, and Rhamondre Stevenson are all hot names ahead of Sunday and Monday games. London has been hot […]

Week 8 DraftKings NFL DFS Picks (2023): Break The Slate With Lamar Jackson, Breece Hall, A.J. Brown, and more

Hello, RotoBallers, and welcome back to Break The Slate. Before we dive into the Week 8 DraftKings picks, I'd like to give a huge shoutout to my good friend Thunder Dan Palyo for covering (and crushing) last week's edition of this article while I was away. Although there are no bye weeks on this slate, […]

FanDuel NFL DFS Lineup Picks for Week 8 - Daily Fantasy Football Targets Include Patrick Mahomes, Travis Kelce, Jonathan Taylor, more

Thankfully, "Byemageddon" is over. In fact, there aren't any teams on a bye in Week 8, which will hopefully make things easier regarding lineup construction. Week 7 featured strong performances from guys like Patrick Mahomes, Travis Kelce, Puka Nacua, and Amon-Ra St. Brown, which didn't shock anyone. However, others like D'Onta Foreman, Darrell Henderson, Gardner Minshew, and Joshua […]

NFL DFS Stacks for DraftKings, FanDuel - Top Week 8 Daily Fantasy Football Picks

After having six teams on a bye week in Week 7, there are zero teams on a bye week in Week 8. That leaves us with a 13-game main slate in NFL DFS to dissect as the 2023 NFL season is approaching the midway point. In this weekly article, we'll be taking a look at […]

NFL DFS Rankings for DraftKings, FanDuel - Week 8 Picks for Cash and GPP Contests

The NFL has gotten a little wacky on us, and after a handful of weeks with teams on a bye, this week everybody has a game. It’s rare to see a 13-game slate at this point of the season, but with many high-volume teams facing weak competition, it’s going to go a long way in […]

Start ‘Em, Sit ‘Em Picks for Fantasy Football Week 8: Aaron Jones, Jordan Love, Dameon Pierce

The bulk of the Week 8 NFL slate is finally here, meaning it's time for fantasy managers to make tough, last-minute start 'em, sit 'em decisions. Aaron Jones, Jordan Love, and Dameon Pierce are all hot names ahead of Sunday's games. Love and Jones both face the Vikings, while Pierce and the Texans are set […]

Fantasy Football Injury Reports For Week 8 (Sunday Morning Updates): Brock Purdy, Michael Thomas, Zack Moss, Jerome Ford, Joshua Palmer, Tyler Lockett, and more

As the 2023 NFL season heads into Week 8, injuries continue to play a huge factor in start/sit decisions for fantasy managers. Our injury updates and reports for Week 8 as of Sunday, October 29, 2023, will give you the latest updates on key fantasy football assets. The injury news for Week 8 of the […]

Christian Watson, Tank Dell, D'Onta Foreman - Start ‘Em, Sit ‘Em Picks for Fantasy Football Week 8

The bulk of the Week 8 NFL slate is finally here, meaning it's time for fantasy managers to make tough, last-minute start 'em, sit 'em decisions. Christian Watson, Tank Dell, and D'Onta Foreman are all hot names ahead of Sunday's games. Watson faces the Vikings this week. Dell takes on the Panthers in a battle […]

Zack Moss Expected To Play Sunday

Indianapolis Colts running back Zack Moss (elbow, heel) is expected to play in Week 8 versus the New Orleans Saints, per Jordan Schultz of Bleacher Report. The initial belief was that he would be a true game-time decision, but Schultz's latest report suggests that Moss will play. The 25-year-old has been one of the NFL's […]

Start ‘Em, Sit ‘Em Picks for Fantasy Football Week 8: Joshua Palmer, Chuba Hubbard, Kendrick Bourne

There are no teams on a bye in Week 8, but start-or-sit decisions are still difficult due to injury and matchup concerns. Joshua Palmer, Chuba Hubbard, and Kendrick Bourne are all hot names ahead of Sunday's games. Palmer has been productive but is dealing with an injury, Hubbard has outplayed Miles Sanders to this point, […]

2024 NFL Rookie Mock Draft: Fantasy Football Dynasty Leagues and Rookie Drafts

For some fantasy football dynasty teams, 2023 hasn't been very kind, and it's already time to think about how to win your leagues next year. While selling off assets that are more valuable in 2023 than in the future is step one, looking at the rookies to bring in is the next crucial step for […]

Should I Trade for Justin Jefferson? Fantasy Football Trade Targets and Buys/Sells

Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Justin Jefferson has been one of the best players in the NFL since being selected in the first round of the 2020 NFL Draft. In fantasy football, he finished as a top-12 wideout in each of his first three seasons. He was the No. 1 overall pick in a ton of […]

Joshua Palmer, Gerald Everett To Be Game-Time Decisions

Los Angeles Chargers wide receiver Joshua Palmer (knee) and tight end Gerald Everett (hip) will be game-time decisions for Week 8 versus the Chicago Bears, according to Ian Rapoport of NFL Network. Both players are listed as questionable ahead of kickoff on primetime television. Rapoport notes that the Chargers are more optimistic about Palmer than […]

Daniel Jones Experiencing Left-Side Weakness

New York Giants quarterback Daniel Jones (neck) has experienced left-side weakness as a result of the injury he suffered back in Week 5 versus the Miami Dolphins, per NFL Network's Ian Rapoport and Tom Pelissero. While the newly-extended quarterback isn't expected to be shut down for the season, New York will be patient considering the […]

Curtis Samuel Will Be Game-Time Decision In Week 8

Washington Commanders wide receiver Curtis Samuel (foot) will be a game-time decision for Sunday's contest against the Philadelphia Eagles, according to Ian Rapoport of NFL Network. The talented veteran receiver has been listed as questionable, and although there is optimism about his status, the team wants to work him out pregame before making an official […]