Who Should I Start? Who Should I Sit? Some of the most common Week 9 fantasy football lineup decisions involve players like Dalton Kincaid, Dallas Goedert, Harold Fannin Jr., Chig Okonkwo, Isaiah Likely, Mike Gesicki, Juwan Johnson, Kyle Pitts Sr., Colston Loveland. However, don't worry; we are here to help you make these decisions and build […]

Who Should I Start? Who Should I Sit? Some of the most common Week 9 fantasy football lineup decisions involve players like Bo Nix, J.J. McCarthy, Bryce Young, Malik Willis, Geno Smith, C.J. Stroud, Kirk Cousins, Jayden Daniels, Jordan Love, Deshaun Watson. However, don't worry; we are here to help you make these decisions and build […]

The Baltimore Ravens had terrible injury luck on Sunday. On his first play back from an ankle sprain, star quarterback Lamar Jackson injured his thumb, landing him on injured reserve. Backup passer Tyler Huntley proceeded to exit with a reportedly season-ending toe issue, and third-string QB Joe Fagnano picked up an ankle injury. Although the […]

We are back with another edition of the fantasy matchmaker. Hopefully, a handful of these matchups won you your week in Week 8. However, it is time to look ahead to Week 9. There are a handful of defenses around the league that are beginning to display different trends than they did at the beginning […]

  In-Season Weekly Rankings and Preparing for Fantasy Football Drafts Welcome to our updated fantasy football weekly rankings. To begin your fantasy football preparation during draft season, or weekly once the season starts, our rankings help you research the top players for developments, role changes, and other factors that can influence their updated season projections. […]

With eight weeks in the books, the NFL season is almost halfway over, and fantasy football seasons are turning the corner and pushing toward the playoffs. With two more teams on a bye week in Week 9 and injuries also continuing to mount, almost all fantasy managers are looking for depth, especially in the backfield. […]

Welcome to Week 9 of the 2026 NFL season, and to our fantasy football Week 9 start/sit recommendations chart for all player matchups and all games. Today, we'll look at some interesting Week 9 lineup decisions for players like Jonah Coleman, Omar Cooper Jr., and more -- and how their matchups project for the week. […]

We're heading into Week 9 of fantasy football after a wild Halloween-filled weekend with plenty of trick-or-treat outings from our fantasy football superstars. We witnessed a few 0-point outings, along with a once-in-a-lifetime win by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, who completed zero passes against the Atlanta Falcons. We're reaching the end of that timeframe where […]

It's not easy to let go of a player who's served you well this season in fantasy football. You may think players who have done well to this point will surely continue to score highly and should be started for the rest of the season. But we've seen numerous examples of players getting off to […]

Welcome RotoBallers! Another slate of NFL action is in the books, and we have officially passed the halfway point of the season. Managers now have a clear picture of what positions they need to improve to make a run at the championship. Below, we will look at four upside stashes managers should consider picking up […]

Hey RotoBallers! The Week 9 slate kicks off in just a few days, and it's never too early to start identifying potential landmines. While some of these players are not "must-sits," they face a much tougher path to meet expectations. Below, we'll look at some potential busts (one at each position) who could greatly underperform […]

We've officially entered November, but it didn't stop Halloween from leaving its mark on a wild Week 8 full of tricks and little treats. It’s time for contenders to bolster their roster. It’s do-or-die time for those at the bottom of the standings. There should be opportunities to sell high on risers or ship out […]

Believe it or not, the stretch run of the fantasy football regular season is upon us as Week 9 crashes against our rosters, so it's time for an updated rest-of-season rankings sheet. The NFL's trade deadline is fast approaching, and many of you are trying to pull off some key deals yourselves! Be it trade […]

Looking back on Week 8, there were plenty of high-scoring NFL games, but it didn't feel like an explosive week for fantasy football. A handful of teams with multiple fantasy stars underperforming could explain why. For example, the Detroit Lions, Baltimore Ravens, and Atlanta Falcons scored just 29 points combined. Needless to say, it was […]

Welcome, RotoBallers, to our fantasy football D/ST streamers and starts for Weeks 9, 10, 11, and 12 of the 2026 season. This article will identify the best D/ST to pick up for this week and in the weeks ahead.  Every week of the fantasy football season, we dive into the best defenses to stream for the […]

After weeks of watching players drive us crazy and finally reaching a point where we're comfortable sending them to the waiver wire, we still have to wait until the NFL trade deadline. Several players who have graced this series throughout the year are now subject to trade talks. Historically speaking, midseason NFL trades rarely mean […]

The calendar has turned to November, which brings Week 9 (a modest two-team bye, thank goodness) to our doorsteps! Some of you will have to find a replacement for Chris Boswell, and others are moving on from Tyler Loop (injured) and Spencer Shrader (dismantled team), but most of you can be flexible, and perhaps even […]

Welcome, RotoBallers, to our Week 9 defense (D/ST) streamers, starts, and tiered rankings. Each week of the fantasy football season, we will rank every defense from No. 1 to No. 32 and break them into tiers along with matchup analysis. This article will be your go-to stop for all defensive rankings and streamers. Last week, […]

The 2026 fantasy football season has flown by, and hopefully, you're near the top of your league's standings. If not, you have work to do, and we're here to help guide your waiver wire decisions with our Week 9 fantasy football waiver wire staff picks. Below, see the top options such as Tyler Allgeier, Caleb Douglas, T.J. […]

Week 9 is all about knowing when to trust the workload and when to respect the matchup. This week offers some intriguing opportunities to exploit, but a familiar name doesn't automatically deserve a spot in your starting lineup. Chase Brown, Jonah Coleman, and Jonathan Taylor headline my potential fantasy booms, each with the chance to […]

Matthew Golden is the Golden Ticket to Willy Wonka's fantasy football funhouse, and I'm ready to take the ride. The Packers rookie is emerging as a legitimate fantasy difference-maker, and the target volume is becoming impossible to ignore. Golden is turning opportunity into production, making him one of my favorite wide receiver starts heading into […]

Matchups matter more than brand recognition in fantasy football, especially at tight end. Too often, fantasy managers chase familiar names instead of spotting the opportunities right in front of them. Week 9 offers some intriguing matchup advantages, and a few lesser-known options could easily outperform the big-name tight ends we're used to seeing in our […]

Week 9 is here, and the quarterback position is loaded with intriguing matchups, potential breakout performances, and a few landmines fantasy managers need to avoid. We've got streaming options with legitimate QB1 upside, established veterans looking to capitalize on favorable matchups, and some quarterbacks who could make you regret trusting them in your starting lineup. […]

Hey RotoBallers! We are back with more early fantasy football leagues. Today, we focus on Superflex leagues. With the Titans and Steelers on the bye, in the Superflex format, fantasy managers will be without Cam Ward or Aaron Rodgers. Our early Week 9 Superflex/2QB rankings have you covered if you're looking to start two quarterbacks. […]

Who Should I Start? Who Should I Sit? Some of the most common Week 9 fantasy football lineup decisions involve players like Malik Washington, Dylan Sampson, Jordan Mason, Ashton Jeanty, Breece Hall, Aaron Jones Sr., Tyler Allgeier, George Pickens, Keenan Allen. However, don't worry; we are here to help you make these decisions and build winning […]

Who Should I Start? Who Should I Sit? Some of the most common Week 9 fantasy football lineup decisions involve players like Adonai Mitchell, Braelon Allen, Jalen Coker, Deebo Samuel Sr., Blake Corum, DeMario Douglas, Devin Singletary, Jameson Williams, DJ Moore. However, don't worry; we are here to help you make these decisions and build winning […]

While Week 9 was an underwhelming slate on paper, it surely did not disappoint, as we got one of the games of the year in Minnesota-Indiana. This week, we get the regular-season slate of the year on paper. No. 10 Texas at No. 19 Missouri. No. 5 UCLA at Minnesota. No. 7 BYU at No. […]

Finding the right defense to stream can give you an advantage in fantasy football, especially when you target favorable matchups before your league mates. As is always the case in this article, we're looking a week ahead, focusing on defenses rostered in fewer than 30% of Yahoo! leagues, giving you some potential options on the […]

Hey, RotoBallers! Happy Halloween to those who celebrated. An entire month of hockey has been played. Players are being moved (Connor Hellebuyck), and others have requested trades (Dylan Larkin and Nikita Kucherov). Fantasy managers are starting to identify potential breakout candidates and are growing concerned about many underperforming stars. However, it is not always about […]