Brandon Aubrey A Strong Kicking Option In Week 8

Dallas Cowboys kicker Brandon Aubrey is a solid kicking option in a Week 8 game against the Los Angeles Rams. Aubrey has nailed all 16 of his field goal tries this season and missed only one extra point in 13 tries. This could end up as a decently high-scoring game, giving Aubrey some upside at […]

NFL DFS Lineup Picks for FanDuel, DraftKings - Buccaneers vs Bills TNF Showdown

Welcome back, RotoBallers! We're back at it with some Week 8 action as the Tampa Bay Buccaneers (3-3) head north to take on the Buffalo Bills (4-3). Both of these teams are trying to right the ship after the Bucs fell to Atlanta, and the Bills dropped one to the New England Patriots on Sunday. […]

Jake Ferguson Has A Pristine Matchup In Week 8

Dallas Cowboys tight end Jake Ferguson has an outstanding matchup in a Week 8 game against the Los Angeles Rams. Ferguson has turned into an every-down player on this offense, but he had a pair of down weeks heading into the Cowboys bye. The Rams defense has been excellent against wide receivers but has struggled […]

Michael Gallup Not Much Of A Fantasy Option In Week 8

Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Michael Gallup isn't much of a fantasy option in a Week 8 game against the Los Angeles Rams. Gallup has just 16 fantasy points total in his last three games and is playing firmly behind CeeDee Lamb and Brandin Cooks in the Cowboys passing game. The Rams defense has been very […]

The King's Week 8 Lineup Rankings and Analysis (Premium Content)

Scott "The King" Engel issues his full Week 8 lineup rankings in PPR, Half-PPR, and Standard formats. He also includes insights on key players at each position, with chunks of relevant statistical indicators. Regular starting options are also included in the statistical highlights to show how well your best players might be performing. Much of […]

Should I Trade for Darrell Henderson, Jahmyr Gibbs, Javonte Williams? Fantasy Football Trade Targets and Buys/Sells

Running backs Jahmyr Gibbs, Darrell Henderson, and Javonte Williams each had their best performances of the 2023 NFL season in Week 7. All three running backs had been quiet up to their games last week, making them trade targets or sell-high candidates ahead of Week 8. The fantasy football trade deadline will be here before […]

Brandin Cooks Only A Depth Option In Week 8

Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Brandin Cooks is just a depth option and likely shouldn't be started in most leagues in a Week 8 game against the Los Angeles Rams. Cooks has seen just one red zone target in his last three games and only three total all season. He exits the Cowboys bye week as […]

CeeDee Lamb Could Rise Above A Tough Matchup In Week 8

Dallas Cowboys wide receiver CeeDee Lamb has a tough matchup on paper against the Los Angeles Rams in Week 8, but could find ways to succeed despite it. The Rams have been great at limiting opposing passing games this season, but the small dent in their armor has been slot receivers, where Lamb will likely […]

Tony Pollard Looks For Another Strong Outing In Week 8

Dallas Cowboys running back Tony Pollard will look for another strong performance in a Week 8 game against the Los Angeles Rams. Pollard had been in a bit of a slump but put up the overall RB11 finish in Week 6, his first RB1 game since Week 1. Coming out of the bye week, Pollard […]

Dak Prescott Looks To Build Off The Bye In Week 8

Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott will look to build off the team's bye week in a Week 8 game against the Los Angeles Rams. Prescott was the overall QB1 in Week 6 before the Cowboys took a week off. It had been a rough season before the Chargers defense did him all kinds of favors […]

Daniel Jones Unlikely To Return In Week 8

New York Giants quarterback Daniel Jones (neck) has not yet been cleared for contact, meaning he is trending toward being out in Week 8 against the New York Jets. Jones suffered a neck injury in the Week 5 loss to the Miami Dolphins and was held out of Week 6 and Week 7. Tyrod Taylor […]

Cam Heyward Returning To Practice On Thursday

Pittsburgh Steelers defensive lineman Cam Heyward (groin) returned to practice on Thursday for the first time since suffering a groin injury in Week 1. The three-time All-Pro has been on the Injured Reserve list, and the Steelers now have 21 days to activate him to the 53-man roster. His return to the Steelers' defense would […]

Sam Darnold Could Start For 49ers In Week 8

San Francisco 49ers quarterback Sam Darnold could start on Sunday against the Cincinnati Bengals due to Brock Purdy (concussion) being in concussion protocol. Purdy entered the NFL's protocol after the Week 7 loss to the Minnesota Vikings on Monday Night Football. If Darnold starts, he'll have immediate fantasy football value in superflex and two-QB formats. […]

David Montgomery Not Practicing Thursday

Detroit Montgomery (ribs) is not practicing on Thursday, according to head coach Dan Campbell. The 26-year-old suffered a rib injury in the Week 6 win over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, forcing him to miss the Week 7 blowout loss to the Baltimore Ravens. In his absence, Jahmyr Gibbs posted 126 yards and a touchdown. He […]

Jalen Ramsey Status Unclear For Week 8

Miami Dolphins cornerback Jalen Ramsey (knee) returned to practice last week for the first time since suffering a torn MCL during training camp. The six-time Pro Bowler did not suit up against the Philadelphia Eagles last week, but he could make his 2023 debut in a matchup with the New England Patriots in Week 8. […]

Dawson Knox Likely To Be Placed On Injured Reserve

Buffalo Bills tight end Dawson Knox (wrist) is not suiting up for the Thursday Night Football contest against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in Week 8. Knox has a wrist injury that requires surgery. According to NFL Network's Ian Rapoport, Knox is likely to be placed on Injured Reserve soon. If that happens, Knox will be […]

Wide Receiver Breakouts for Fantasy Football: Targets, Air Yards, Snaps Trends for Puka Nacua, Chris Olave, Josh Downs, Jakobi Meyers

You are already aware that wide receivers will play a critical role in the success of your teams. The undeniable volatility that exists with the running back position has also presented an increasing rationale for prioritizing wide receivers when you build your rosters – both at the onset of your drafts and as you manage […]

Is Dawson Knox Injured or Playing In Week 8? Should I Start Dalton Kincaid For Fantasy Football?

Buffalo Bills tight end Dawson Knox suffered a wrist injury back in Week 5 against the Jacksonville Jaguars, but toughed it out the past two weeks, playing in both Week 6 and Week 7. But heading into Week 8, it appears that Knox will no longer be playing through the wrist injury, as he's reportedly […]

Rest of Season Half-PPR Rankings: Fantasy Football Top 200 for Week 8

Time flies when you're watching football, as we're hitting our FF season's back half and witnessing playoff pictures form. We don't have any byes to dodge this week so let's jump right into our Week 8 fantasy football half-PPR rankings for the rest of 2023, as of October 26. Check where key players shifted to, […]

Fantasy Football Risers and Fallers - Week 8

Thanks to my good friend Joe Nicely for filling the last two weeks. I'm back in action for Week 8, and looking forward to breaking down my fantasy football risers and fallers as always. Let's get right back to it! We're now seven weeks in with 11 more to go. Week 7 is now officially […]

Malik Cunningham Returns To New England's Practice Squad

New England Patriots quarterback/wide receiver Malik Cunningham is re-signing with the team's practice squad. The rookie was released by the Patriots earlier this week. His release coincided with the elevation of wide receiver Jalen Reagor as the team navigates injuries to their skill position players. Cunningham has only made one appearance this season, playing six […]

Fantasy Football Injury Reports for Tight Ends - Updates for T.J. Hockenson, Gerald Everett, Taysom Hill, Zach Ertz, Dawson Knox, more

There is a top fantasy tight end and a few mid-level streamers in the injury headlines this week. The tight end position is already difficult to navigate, so injuries make start-or-sit decisions even tougher. Our fantasy football injury reports for tight ends for Week 8 as of Thursday, October 26 will give you the latest […]

Jalen Reagor Joins 53-Man Roster In New England

New England Patriots practice squad wide receiver Jalen Reagor is joining the team's active roster. The former first-round pick has already played in two games for New England this season and caught one pass for 11 yards in Week 7. Reagor has been earning the praise of coach Bill Belichick, playing 25 offensive snaps in […]

Fantasy Football Injury Reports for Quarterbacks - Updates For Brock Purdy, Jalen Hurts, Deshaun Watson, Kyler Murray, more

The 2023 NFL season seems to be extra cruel to the quarterback position. Plenty of key fantasy football signal-callers are in the injury headlines heading into Week 8. Our fantasy football injury reports for quarterbacks as of Thursday, October 26 will give you the latest news on the statuses of Brock Purdy, Jalen Hurts, Deshaun […]

Mike Williams Undergoes Successful Knee Surgery

Los Angeles Chargers wide receiver Mike Williams (knee) underwent successful knee surgery to repair his torn ACL. He's expected to be ready to return for training camp next season. Williams suffered the season-ending injury in his left knee during the Week 3 win over the Minnesota Vikings. The 28-year-old finished the 2023 campaign with 19 […]

Baker Mayfield To Play Thursday Night

Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Baker Mayfield (knee) will play Thursday night against the Buffalo Bills, according to NFL Network's Tom Pelissero. Wide receiver Chris Godwin (neck) will also give it a go. Both key offensive pieces were listed as questionable but practiced in full on Wednesday. Mayfield is currently the QB19 on the season, averaging […]

Chris Godwin Ready To Roll Thursday Night

Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Chris Godwin (neck) appears to be ready to suit up against the Buffalo Bills on Thursday Night Football. According to NFL Network's Tom Pelissero, Godwin and quarterback Baker Mayfield (knee) will play. Both were officially listed as questionable. The 27-year-old has disappointed fantasy managers so far this season, largely due […]

Is Ryan Tannehill Injured Or Playing? Should I Start Will Levis?

Tennesee Titans quarterback Ryan Tannehill injured his right ankle in Week 6 against the Baltimore Ravens in London. The veteran left the game early in the third quarter, and the Titans declared last Monday that he suffered a high ankle sprain.  Second-year quarterback Malik Willis came in relief in that game and didn't do much […]

Trevor Lawrence Officially Limited On Wednesday

Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence (knee) was officially limited in the team's practice on Wednesday. Lawrence's limited practice reps to start the week is a great sign for his availability in Week 8. The Jaguars quarterback played through the knee issue in Week 7, and he should be on track to suit up this weekend […]

Zay Jones Misses Practices On Wednesday

Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver Zay Jones (knee) was a non-participant in Wednesday's team practice. Jones has been dealing with a nagging knee issue since he first suffered it during Week 2. He then missed the next two games before re-aggravating it upon his return in Week 5. The non-practice on Wednesday is not a great […]