Dede Westbrook Won't Return In Week 8

Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver Dede Westbrook (neck, shoulder) has been ruled out for the rest of the Week 8 game against the Jets after aggravating his injury in the first half. Westbrook played through a shoulder injury last week and was effective, but his multiple injuries became too much this Sunday. He'll go down as […]

MLB DFS Cheat Sheet, Lineup Picks and Expert Lineups for October 27th, 2019 (Premium Content)

All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. We will be releasing our Premium MLB DFS picks every single day of the week for the entire MLB and fantasy baseball season and postseason, a few hours before games begin that day. Below you will find our Premium DFS cheat sheet and lineup picks […]

Kenyan Drake Won't Play Monday, Likely To Be Traded

Miami Dolphins running back Kenyan Drake did not travel with the team for Monday night's game against the Steelers, which is a clear sign that he'll likely be traded before Tuesday's deadline. Miami is hoping for a mid-round pick in return. Like the rest of the Dolphins offense, Drake has been a disappointment, rushing 47 […]

Brandin Cooks Suffers Head Injury

Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Brandin Cooks (head) is being evaluated for a concussion early in the Week 8 game against the Bengals in London. It's Cooks' fourth concussion in the last two years, so we'd be surprised if he returns for this game. Cooks dropped his only target on the helmet-to-helmet hit, so fantasy […]

Rex Burkhead Expected To Play Against Browns

New England Patriots running back Rex Burkhead (foot), who has missed the last three games, is expected to be active in Week 8 against the Browns, according to a source. That's bad news for both Sony Michel and James White, although Burkhead might still just be fighting for scraps as third on the team's running […]

Strong Third Period from Michal Kempny Caps Comeback

Washington Capitals defenseman Michal Kempny scored back-to-back goals late against the Canucks to tie the game and force overtime. Kempny now has five points in five games this season after missing the start of the season due to a hamstring injury. Not known for his offensive prowess, Kempny is coming off of a career-best 25 […]

Brock Boeser's Power-Play Goal Fuels Early Rally for Canucks

Vancouver Canucks forward Brock Boeser kicked off the scoring for Vancouver on Friday, netting a power-play goal and then an assist on Elias Pettersson's goal. Boeser's marker was the first of a five-goal barrage from Vancouver, but Washington was able to recover and steal a win in the shootout. Boeser led all Vancouver forwards in […]

Rams Open To Trading Aqib Talib

The Los Angeles Rams are open to trading cornerback Aqib Talib (ribs) and other veteran players ahead of Tuesday's deadline in an effort to free up more money for recently acquired cornerback Jalen Ramsey, according to league sources. Talib, who is on Injured Reserve with fractured ribs, already turned down a chance to be traded […]

QB vs Pass Rush Matchups to Watch - Week 8

Week 8 is inbound, and we're getting more and more information every week about offensive line and defensive line play. Stat lines are less skewed by one great or one bad week. If an offensive line is good, you're going to know about it. To try and keep these quarterbacks healthy, it's up to the […]

Lions Getting Calls On Darius Slay

The Detroit Lions have been getting calls on cornerback Darius Slay as the trade deadline approaches, but it would take a lot to pry him away from the Lions, according to league sources. The 28-year-old is not playing in Week 8 due to injury, so his health could cause some problems if the Lions are […]

Keenan Allen Active But On Snap Count

Los Angeles Chargers wide receiver Keenan Allen (hamstring) is active for Week 8 against the Bears, but he will likely be on a snap count on Sunday. Allen remains the team's primary aerial threat, but he'll be more of a low-ceiling WR3 with reduced snaps against one of the tougher defenses in the NFL, and […]

Updated Week 8 PPR Rankings (Top 300)

Welcome to Week 8 RotoBallers. Below are our updated consensus Week 8 PPR rankings for fantasy football, including some running notes on relevant injuries, player news and rankings updates: Keenan Allen is active, but is expected to be on a snap count. Christian Kirk is expected to make his return this week. Josh Jacobs and Tyrell […]

Duke Williams Active For Week 8

Buffalo Bills wide receiver Duke Williams (shoulder) is active for Week 8 against the Eagles. Williams has an excellent matchup against a porous Eagles secondary this weekend. The first-year professional has caught all five of his targets in his two games played for Buffalo this year, going for 52 yards and one touchdown. However, quarterback […]

Dede Westbrook Playing Against Jets

Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver Dede Westbrook (neck, shoulder) is active in Week 8 against the Jets. Westbrook was also questionable last week before suiting up and going over 100 yards against a weak Bengals secondary. The Jets secondary is similarly generous, making Westbrook a solid WR3 play this week with WR2 upside if Gang Green […]

Christian Kirk Officially Active

Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Christian Kirk (ankle) is officially active for Week 8 against the Saints. Kirk is making his return for the first time in the last three games. He'll immediately slide in next to veteran Larry Fitzgerald, with Trent Sherfield and Damiere Byrd likely to split snaps on the other outside spot. It […]

Lions Defense Without Darius Slay, Mike Daniels

Detroit Lions cornerback Darius Slay (hamstring) and defensive tackle Mike Daniels (foot) are both out for Week 8 against the Giants. Slay is the team's top cornerback, so they'll be even more vulnerable through the air after getting beat up by Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins a week ago. Slay's absence upgrades quarterback Daniel Jones' and […]

Jack Doyle, Parris Campbell Active Against Broncos

Indianapolis Colts tight end Jack Doyle (groin) and rookie wide receiver Parris Campbell (abdomen) are both active for Week 8 against the Broncos. Neither player is much of a fantasy option, even in deeper leagues. Doyle could be less than 100 percent and has taken a back seat to teammate Eric Ebron this year. He's […]

A.J. Green Hopes To Return After Bye

Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver A.J. Green (ankle) is hopeful that he'll be able to return after the team's Week 9 bye. Green just has to make sure that his ankle can do everything he wants and that the injury won't linger the rest of the year. The No. 1 wideout has yet to make his […]

Redskins Shopping Josh Norman

The Washington Redskins are shopping veteran cornerback Josh Norman with the Oct. 29 trade deadline quickly approaching. If he's send packing, it'll likely be for very little given his age and big contract. Like the rest of Washington's defense this year, Norman has underwhelmed and has looked his age in 2019. Especially if Norman is […]

Falcons Not Shopping Austin Hooper

The Atlanta Falcons aren't shopping tight end Austin Hooper and are unlikely to trade him at next week's deadline. Atlanta is, however, looking to move linebacker Vic Beasley, who is making $12.8 million this year. To facilitate a trade for Beasley, the Falcons would need to eat some of his salary. Despite the team being […]

Bengals Could Trade Tyler Eifert

The Cincinnati Bengals aren't looking to make any trades before next week's deadline, but tight end Tyler Eifert has the best chance of being dealt, and the Bengals would likely ask for a third-round pick in return. Eifert has managed to stay healthy in 2019, but with the winless Bengals offense struggling as a whole […]

Christian Kirk Expected To Play Against Saints

Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Christian Kirk (ankle) is expected to play against the Saints on Sunday. Kirk hasn't been on the field since Week 4, but over the first three games of the season, Kirk was targeted 32 times. Operating as Kyler Murray's number-two option, Kirk could be ready to break out, though the Saints […]

Teams Interested In Rashaad Penny

The Seattle Seahawks have received calls on running back Rashaad Penny as the trade deadline approaches, according to NFL Network's Mike Garafolo. The former first-round pick has fallen well behind bell-cow Chris Carson, which has caused him to lose a lot of value, but the Seahawks still won't just give the young back away. Penny […]

Week 8 Chat - Live Fantasy Football Game Day Q&A

It's Sunday Morning Week 8... Do You Know Who to Start? Each Sunday morning of the NFL season, RotoBaller's experts will be moderating the industry's leading live chat room and answering a bunch of your fantasy football questions, from around 10:30 AM to 1:00 PM ET. Come join in on the fun, and get your […]

Fantasy Football Starts and Sits: Matchups Analysis for Week 8

Welcome to our Week 8 matchup analysis and start/sit column for fantasy football. We'll be covering every single contest from the Sunday slate in one convenient location, helping you make the best decisions for your fantasy lineups. Be sure to check back regularly because this article will be updated as news comes in regarding injuries and other […]

Wide Receiver Matchups To Target in Week 8

In Week 7, a good number of the wide receivers that registered top-12 production were not the usual cast of characters. The No.1 wide receiver on the week was Marvin Jones who turned four of his 10 catches into touchdowns. Zach Pascal scored two touchdowns finishing as the No. 2 receiver on the week, while […]

Keenan Allen "Not Optimistic" About Week 8 Status

Los Angeles Chargers wide receiver Keenan Allen will test out his hamstring in pre-game warmups, but Allen is reportedly not optimistic about his chances to be a go on Sunday against the Bears. If Allen plays, expect him to be on a snap count and produce less than fantasy owners are used to. If he […]

Break The Slate: NFL DFS DraftKings Lineup Picks - Week 8

It's hard to believe that it's already Week 8 of the NFL season, but here we are. Last week wasn't an especially fun one for most of us, but that's the awesome thing about NFL DFS...every slate is completely different! Thanks for joining me here at RotoBaller, let's dig in and find some huge scores […]

FanDuel NFL DFS Lineup Picks for Week 8 - Daily Fantasy Football

We are almost through the halfway point of the regular season, and for those who are bombing in season-long formats, there is still plenty of life left in 2019 to get something going on the DFS end of things. Injuries, injuries, and more injuries have opened up the door for some guys who could exceed […]

The King's Key Starters and Tough Calls - Lineup Spotlights for Week 8

Welcome to Week 8, RotoBallers! Below you will find some of my spotlight plays and tough lineup decisions for the upcoming week of the fantasy football season. These player selections are based off my Premium Weekly Lineup Rankings, available as part of the RotoBaller's NFL Premium Pass. Enter promo code KING at checkout for a […]