Easily the most fun thing to do when writing about sports is to make some wild predictions about what could happen in the upcoming week in fantasy football. Of course, most of them don't end up happening. But in the process of pontificating who might strike fantasy football gold in one week and which players […]

The trade market is getting hot! The likes of Quenton Nelson and Jeffery Simmons are now on new teams, and things are likely to get even crazier. As for action on the field, Thursday Night Football saw the Packers beat the Panthers to prove just how far ahead the NFC North is compared to the […]

Start 'Em, Sit 'Em for Week 8. This week, we've got four teams on bye (Texans, Saints, Giants, and 49ers). Last week wasn't great for this column, but we learn, move forward, and try to crush the next week. All four of our starts (Tyler Allgeier, Michael Mayer, Tyler Higbee, and Keenan Allen) scored in […]

The first half of the fantasy football season is in the books as we enter Week 8. Bye weeks are once again a major factor, and injuries to several mid-tier wideouts will force fantasy managers to pivot. Week 7 was the worst performance of the season for the Start/Sit list, with Jaylen Waddle and Germie […]

Welcome back, RotoBallers, to our Weekend Cut List Rankings for fantasy football Week 8 of the 2026 NFL season. With injuries continuing to pile up and bye weeks in full swing, managers may not have the luxury to hold on to underperforming players in order to fill their lineup. Below are our updated cut rankings […]

Hey RotoBallers! With another slate of NFL action just 24 hours away, now is a great time to review our lineup and find a potential edge. While much of the attention is on finding the perfect option for your FLEX spot, managers can also look to their kicker position for some untapped upside. While these […]

On Saturday afternoon, the NASCAR Cup Series held the qualifying session for this weekend's race at Martinsville Speedway, the Xfinity 500. Just like in the spring race here, it was Denny Hamlin who was fastest in qualifying this weekend at Martinsville. That's his second straight pole at this track as he searches for his seventh […]

Ashton Jeanty finished Week 7 with 15 rushing yards and 21.6 PPR points. Eight catches and a receiving touchdown made that possible, giving fantasy managers a reason to look beyond the rushing line before deciding whether to start him against the New York Jets. The Chicago Bears' D'Andre Swift has a difficult trip to face […]

Hey RotoBallers! The full Week 8 slate will kick off in just a few days, which means it's almost time to double-check those fantasy lineups. However, while nailing those start/sit calls at skill positions is crucial, finding an edge at defense can be a major advantage. In this piece, we will look at four widely […]

After a profitable betting card at Talladega last weekend, we're heading to Martinsville Speedway for the second time this season and the Xfinity 500 on Sunday. Remember: betting lines for NASCAR can move very quickly, and value can disappear just as quickly! So you must get in while you can with some of these bets.... […]

Are you dealing with more Bye-Week Blues? Or has your roster been decimated by injuries? No need to fear; we've got your back with some sneaky start options in fantasy football leagues this week. And our top NFL writers have some highly-rostered players that they're worried about, too. We do this every week! The goal […]

The NASCAR Cup Series ran a single practice session at Martinsville Speedway on Saturday afternoon in preparation for the upcoming Xfinity 500 on Sunday afternoon. The 37-car field all took the track for a combined 50-minute session. Below you will find key notes from the practice session as well as the practice speeds for all […]

As we arrive at Week 8, the sample size is finally large enough that the matchup numbers start telling you something useful instead of reflecting just a couple of weird early-season games. You can look at how certain defenses have actually handled the run or the pass over a full stretch of weeks, line that […]

Welcome to Week 8 of our fantasy football breakout candidate piece for the 2026 NFL season. Each week, we'll point you to emerging players who aren't just top pickups but could see their fantasy values surge by the end of the weekend. All players listed in this article are rostered in less than 50% of […]

Among this week's top waiver wire targets was a trio of rookies. Broncos RB Jonah Coleman, Jets WR Omar Cooper Jr., and Dolphins WR Caleb Douglas all had promising performances in Week 7, prompting fantasy managers to pursue them. These three should continue to emerge over the back half of the season. Another thing these […]

Welcome back to our NFL Survivor Pool Picks for Week 8 of the 2026 NFL season! For anyone who isn't familiar, each week we give you our recommended Survivor Pool picks to target and also avoid for 2026 Survivor leagues. This week, I'm pinch-hitting on this feature for our friend Kevin Tompkins -- kind of […]

Welcome to our Monday Night Football start/sit chart for Week 8 of the 2026 NFL season. Below you will find our start/sit matchup charts for all players in the MNF game between the Chicago Bears and Seattle Seahawks. With several fantasy superstars playing in this game, matchups may come down to this. In addition to […]

The 2026 NFL season heads into Week 8 with another full slate of intriguing touchdown opportunities. Rather than chasing the shortest prices, we're focusing on players whose roles, matchup, and usage create value at the number. As always, the key with volatile markets like touchdown props is price sensitivity. A player can be a strong […]

Another fantasy baseball season has come and gone. But for those of us who play in dynasty leagues, the work is never done. That's the beauty of dynasty leagues. You can immediately move on to the next season and work on a way to try and improve your team. That can be done via offseason […]

Washington Commanders running back Jacory Croskey-Merritt (groin) has carried the ball 67 times for 239 yards, scored two touchdowns, and caught five of his six targets for 40 yards in his five games this season. Unfortunately, he reinjured his groin in his Week 5 game against the New York Giants and was subsequently placed on […]

The New England Patriots may already be regretting being the latest team to get ripped off by Philadelphia Eagles general manager Howie Roseman. The trade of a first-round and fifth-round pick for wide receiver A.J. Brown (knee/ankle) is looking worse by the day. Brown has degenerative arthritis in one of his knees and is 29 […]

The Tennessee Titans will be missing their top wideout due to injury in Week 8. Rookie wide receiver Carnell Tate (shoulder) is struggling with a shoulder injury enough that he's been ruled out for the team's matchup with the Cincinnati Bengals. in his place, WRs Wan'Dale Robinson and Elic Ayomanor, the second and third-most targeted […]

For fantasy football managers, drafting a quarterback that ends up being a total bust in fantasy football leagues isn't the end of the world. That's because the position often has excellent producers sitting on the waiver wire for extended periods of time. Even if you're not able to get a sure-fire every-week starter at QB […]

Welcome RotoBallers! The remainder of the Week 8 slate is just around the corner, which means it's almost time to double-check our fantasy lineups. The tight end position is without two top options, as George Kittle and Isaiah Likely are on bye, and players like Dalton Kincaid enter the weekend with a questionable tag. As […]

Welcome RotoBallers! The "full" Week 8 slate begins in 24 hours, but the wide receiver position is looking quite thin for fantasy managers. Top players like DeVonta Smith and Emeka Egbuka have already been ruled out, while emerging options like Carnell Tate also can't suit up. As a result, managers may be forced to make […]

Hello RotoBallers! The remainder of Week 8 of the NFL season kicks off on Sunday afternoon, which means it's almost time to start our next round of fantasy lineups. The running back position enters the week with some uncertainty, as Breece Hall is questionable to suit up while players like Jacory Croskey-Merritt are already on […]

Hey RotoBallers! The main Week 8 slate is just 24 hours away, so it's almost time to set our final lineups. However, injuries to key players like Emeka Egbuka, Carnell Tate, and DeVonta Smith may force managers to dig deeper to fill their lineups. Fortunately, the updated PPR rankings below for all positions will assist […]

Who Should I Pickup? Some of the most common Week 8 fantasy football waiver wire decisions involve players like Antonio Williams, Efton Chism III, Caleb Douglas, Ja'Kobi Lane, Chig Okonkwo, DeMario Douglas, Seth McGowan, Elijah Mitchell, and Travis Hunter. However, don't worry, we are here to help you make these waiver wire decisions and make […]

Last week, we had another nice +230 win with the San Francisco 49ers and Atlanta Falcons SGP. There was also another SGP that finished 1 yard short, since Matthew Golden only had 39 yards compared to the 40 yards we needed. I'm not going to be tilted about it. It's a long season, and we'll... […]