Tyrell Williams Expected To Return In Week 8

Oakland Raiders offensive coordinator Greg Olson said that wide receiver Tyrell Williams (foot) "looked good yesterday and followed it up with another good day today. So, we're excited to get him back." It sounds like the Raiders expect Williams to return this Sunday against the Texans for the first time since Week 4. The first-year […]

Kenny Stills Has Upside In Week 8

Houston Texans wide receiver Kenny Stills is expected to operate as Houston's second outside receiver with Will Fuller (hamstring) sidelined. Against a Raiders Defense that allows the second-most fantasy points per game to opposing wide receivers, Stills makes for an intriguing flex option. Last week, Stills returned from his own hamstring injury, playing 94 percent […]

Fantasy Football IDP Rankings for Week 8 (Top 100)

Back to another short bye, where only the Ravens and Cowboys will rest. A couple of high-end LBs will need to be replaced but otherwise there aren't many significant gaps in player availability. With offenses exploding recently, it's a fair question to ask whether players on top-flight units like the Bears Defense and 49ers Defense […]

Parris Campbell Has Good Chance To Play

Indianapolis Colts head coach Frank Reich said he thinks there's a good chance that rookie wide receiver Parris Campbell (abdomen) will play in Week 8 against the Broncos. Campbell has been out since Week 4 and has only 10 catches (13 targets) for 62 yards and a touchdown in his four games this season. He […]

Duke Williams Questionable For Week 8

Buffalo Bills wide receiver Duke Williams (shoulder) was limited in practice all week and is questionable for Week 8 against the Eagles. As the team's No. 3 wideout, Williams has just five catches for 52 yards and a touchdown in two games this year. He can't be trusted in fantasy starting lineups just yet, even […]

Noah Fant Should Play Against Colts

Denver Broncos rookie tight end Noah Fant (foot) isn't practicing on Friday but should be ready to play in Week 8 against the Colts, according to a source. Fant could be questionable on the final injury report, but he should be out there on Sunday. The first-round pick doesn't have more than four catches or […]

DeAndre Hopkins Has Good Week 8 Matchup

Houston Texans wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins broke out in Week 7, recording his first 100-yard game since Week 1. It was also his first time finding the end zone since Week 1, as the star receiver shook off a disappointing season. It's interesting to note that Hopkins' big day mostly came after Will Fuller (hamstring) […]

Duke Johnson Has Some Appeal In Week 8

Houston Texans running back Duke Johnson hasn't been heavily featured in 2019. While that shouldn't change too much against the Oakland Raiders in Week 8, Johnson does have some fantasy appeal in deeper leagues, as Oakland has allowed the 12th-most receptions to opposing running backs this season. Maybe Johnson gets more involved in the passing […]

Pair of Points from Jakub Vrana Not Enough to Overcome Oilers

Washington Capitals forward Jakub Vrana picked up a goal and a power-play assist during Thursday's loss to the Oilers. Back on the scoresheet, Vrana is continuing to make the most of his limited usage, scoring seven points in 12 games despite seeing more than 14 minutes of ice time only once in his last nine […]

Zack Kassian Cashing in on Excellent Deployment

Edmonton Oilers forward Zack Kassian played alongside Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl in Thursday night's win, picking up a pair of assists along the way. Kassian received a season-high 22 minutes of ice time, with just over 20 minutes coming with McDavid and Draisaitl on the ice as well. Playing with Edmonton's two most effective […]

Zay Jones Expected To Play In Week 8

Oakland Raiders wide receiver Zay Jones is expected to make his team debut in Week 8 against the Texans. Tyrell Williams (foot) has a chance to return this week as well from his two-game absence. It's unclear how much Jones will actually play if he's active, but if both he and Williams are active, it's […]

Connor McDavid Snaps Cold Streak in Victory Over Capitals

Edmonton Oilers superstar center Connor McDavid picked up three points in Edmonton's win over Washington, scoring a goal and an assist in the third period before adding an assist on the overtime game-winner. McDavid had been held scoreless through his last three games, a feat that he avoided all of last season, before jumping back […]

Dede Westbrook Questionable Against Jets

Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver Dede Westbrook (shoulder) is listed as questionable for Week 8 against the Jets. Westbrook was questionable last week also, but he suited up and went for over 100 yards receiving against the winless Bengals. We expect Westbrook to play again this Sunday, but make sure to check Sunday morning's inactives. If […]

Mike Gesicki Still Looking For Traction in Sophomore Season

Things haven’t been rosy for Miami Dolphins tight end Mike Gesicki this season, as the 2018 second-round pick has struggled right along with the rest of his winless team. Gesicki only has 22 receptions and 202 yards this year but is coming off of his best two performances, totaling 92 yards on seven receptions in […]

Kenyan Drake Remains a Dolphin Prior to Monday Night Matchup

With multiple teams suffering recent injuries in their backfields, Miami Dolphins running back Kenyan Drake’s chances of being traded before the Oct. 29 deadline seem to be going up. A trade may be the only chance he has to be relevant in fantasy this year, as Drake has only rushed for 164 yards for the […]

Evander Kane Collects Three Points In Win

San Jose Sharks forward Evander Kane posted a pair of goals and added an assist as his team took down the Montreal Canadiens 4-2 on Thursday. Having recently been promoted to the Shark's top power-play unit, Kane buried two goals on the man advantage - giving him six power-play points on the season. It's been […]

Browns Defense Draws Tough Matchup in Week 8

The Cleveland Browns Defense draws a difficult Week 8 matchup against the undefeated New England Patriots. As usual, New England has one of the top offenses in the league, headed by veteran quarterback Tom Brady who has thrown just four interceptions on 273 pass attempts through seven games. Cleveland's defense has been among the league […]

Devante Parker Looks to Keep Touchdown Streak Going

Heading into a Week 8 matchup with the Pittsburgh Steelers on Monday Night Football, trade rumors continue to swirl around Miami Dolphins wide receiver Devante Parker. With Miami seemingly willing to trade anything of value, teams such as San Francisco and Green Bay have reportedly checked on what it would take to acquire the speedy […]

Ricky Seals-Jones Looks to Find End Zone in Week 8

Cleveland Browns tight end Ricky Seals-Jones comes off of his bye to take on the New England Patriots in Week 8. Seals-Jones has emerged as a decent fantasy tight end, having found the end zone twice in his past three contests. Despite his recent success, Seals-Jones continues to split snaps with Demetrius Harris and was […]

Unsettled Miami Backfield Currently Led by Mark Walton

While he may again be the starter against the Pittsburgh Steelers on Monday night, Miami Dolphins running back Mark Walton will still likely struggle to find success against a Steelers Defense that’s giving up the 12th-fewest points to running backs this season. Walton got the surprise start against Buffalo in Week 7 and dominated deposed […]

Preston Williams Remains Top Option on Winless Dolphins

His offense may be a sputtering bucket of rust, but Miami Dolphins wide receiver Preston Williams has been a somewhat consistent source of yards in 2019, even though touchdowns have been hard to come by. Williams put up a season-high in yardage in last week’s 31-21 loss to the Buffalo Bills, catching 6-of-8 targets for […]

Matt Ryan Questionable For Week 8

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan (ankle) is questionable for Week 8 against the Seahawks. Ryan is nursing an ankle sprain that he suffered in Week 7 and could be a game-time decision Sunday morning. The Falcons are 1-6 and in danger of getting head coach Dan Quinn fired, so they may roll Ryan out there […]

Ryan Fitzpatrick Will Need Magic on Monday Night

Back starting under center in Week 7, Miami Dolphins quarterback Ryan Fitzpatrick brought his winless team to within three points late in the fourth quarter against the Buffalo Bills, but ultimately lost to his former team 31-21. Fitzpatrick had his best fantasy performance of the season, throwing for 282 yards and a touchdown while adding […]

Michael Thomas Should Have High Floor Against Cardinals

New Orleans Saints wide receiver Michael Thomas should maintain his usual high floor despite perhaps his toughest cornerback matchup yet in Week 8. The 26-year-old receiver will square off with eight-time Pro-Bowler Patrick Peterson, who made his return to the field last week against the New York Giants. Thomas comes into the contest averaging a […]

Carlos Hyde Could Struggle Against Raiders

Houston Texans running back Carlos Hyde has had a better season than most expected, rushing for 4.2 yards per carry and three touchdowns so far while serving as Houston's main running down option. But the Oakland Raiders -- Houston's Week 8 opponent -- have allowed just three rushing scores to opposing backs all year and […]

Jarvis Landry Draws Tough Matchup in Week 8

Cleveland Browns wide receiver Jarvis Landry draws a brutal Week 8 matchup against the undefeated New England Patriots. Landry, who is coming off of his bye week, will see primary coverage from New England slot corner Jonathan Jones. Jones has been a lockdown force this season, rating as PFF's highest-graded slot corner in the league. […]

Deshaun Watson Has Great Week 8 Matchup

Houston Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson threw a pair of interceptions in Week 7 against the Colts, but he's in line to bounce back in a big way on Sunday against an Oakland Raiders team that's allowing the second-most fantasy points per game to opposing quarterbacks. Opposing passers have thrown 16 touchdowns and just three interceptions […]

Shin-Soo Choo Undergoes Shoulder Surgery

Texas Rangers outfielder Shin-Soo Choo (shoulder) underwent a minor surgery -- an AC joint debridement -- on his shoulder that is expected to keep him out for six to eight weeks. "It’s a relatively minor procedure with a timeline our medical staff believes will allow him to have a normal offseason. We expect he’ll be […]

Marcell Dareus Placed On Injured Reserve

The Jacksonville Jaguars placed defensive tackle Marcell Dareus (abdomen) on the Injured Reserve on Friday and signed free-agent defensive tackle Akeem Spence to the active roster in a corresponding move. Dareus could be designated to return later this season, but the Jaguars will basically be without him for the rest of the regular season. It's […]

Mid-Season Awards: MVP's and LVP's

When it comes to awards, everything is subjective. Some people just go with the best player at each position. That is fine in real football but not in fantasy football. Christian McCaffrey has had the best season as a running back, but as the first or second pick in drafts, he needed to do so […]