Is Adam Thielen A Starter For The Panthers When He Returns? Week 9 Fantasy Football Update

The Carolina Panthers are eyeing Adam Thielen's return to the lineup soon. The veteran wide receiver is working his way back from a hamstring injury. Thielen's practice window has officially opened, signaling a potential return in the coming weeks. He logged several limited practices but was held out in Week 8 against Denver. Thielen could […]

Is Dallas Goedert A Starter For The Eagles When He Returns? Week 9 Fantasy Football Update

Philadelphia Eagles tight end Dallas Goedert (hamstring) looked poised to save fantasy managers from the horrible depths of the tight end apocalypse that descended on the landscape through the first few weeks of the season. Unfortunately, he was struck by the dreaded hammy curse. After efforts of 26.0 and 13.2 PPR fantasy points in Weeks […]

Should I Drop Patrick Mahomes? Fantasy Football Outlook for Week 9 (2024)

Patrick Mahomes heads into Week 9 with some uncharacteristic bumps in his fantasy resume this season. Normally, he’s as close to a lock as you get at quarterback, but there have been some big shifts in the Chiefs’ offense this year and they've morphed into more of a defensive team. First off, they’ve lost key […]

Gabe Davis Tracking To Play Week 9

Per Jacksonville Jaguars head coach Doug Pederson, wide receiver Gabe Davis (shoulder) "should be fine" for Sunday's road matchup against the Philadelphia Eagles. The 25-year-old wideout exited Sunday's 30-27 loss to the Green Bay Packers in the second quarter after picking up a shoulder injury, and although he was deemed questionable, he did not return […]

Should I Drop Anthony Richardson? Fantasy Football Outlook for Week 9 (2024)

Heading into the 2024 NFL season, Anthony Richardson was the definition of a high-upside fantasy quarterback, thanks to his freakish size, arm, and athleticism. He’s shown some flashes, but he's been more bust than boom this year, leading to plenty of frustration from fantasy managers. Remember, Richardson's only had one full season as a starting […]

Is Quentin Johnston A Starter For The Chargers When He Returns?

Quentin Johnston, wide receiver for the Los Angeles Chargers, has faced some challenges this season. Currently sidelined due to an ankle injury, he was inactive in Week 8. The Chargers managed to win against the New Orleans Saints, but the absence of their young playmaker raised questions about his role moving forward.Be sure to check […]

Cade Otton (TE, TB) - Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 9

BALLER MOVE: Add in 10+ Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 72% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Cade Otton is a must-add player for fantasy football managers, especially after his standout performance in Week 8. In a loss to the Atlanta Falcons (31-26), the Tampa Bay Buccaneers tight end scored two touchdowns while leading the team in receptions, receiving […]

Giants Sticking With Daniel Jones

New York Giants head coach Brian Daboll confirmed quarterback Daniel Jones will remain the team's starter moving forward. Dan Duggan of The Athletic reported the news. Jones had another rough go in the team's 26-18 loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers on Monday Night Football, falling to 2-6 as a starter in 2024. It was the […]

Devin Singletary Takes Backseat To Tyrone Tracy Jr.

New York Giants running back Devin Singletary handled two carries for 11 yards in the team's 26-18 loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers on Monday Night Football. He added 12 yards on 2-of-3 receiving. Singletary was the clear second option for New York in this one, as rookie RB Tyrone Tracy Jr. has evidently seized control […]

When Is JuJu Smith-Schuster Coming Back - Fantasy Football Injury Update For Week 9

The Kansas City Chiefs might be missing one of their veteran wideouts again as JuJu Smith-Schuster works his way back from a nagging hamstring injury. The former second-round pick was impactful earlier this season, showing his big-play potential with seven catches for 130 yards in Week 5. However, after aggravating his hamstring in Week 7, […]

IDP Waiver Wire Pickups and Streamers for Week 9 (2024)

T.J. Watt showed on Monday Night Football what an individual defensive player (IDP) can do for you. Making seven tackles and two sacks, including a strip sack that killed a late fourth-quarter Giants drive, Watt helped many fantasy managers come from behind to win. I can’t guarantee you’ll get the same kind of production from […]

Diontae Johnson Trade, Seemingly Inevitable

Per Joe Person of The Athletic, it's only a matter of time before the Carolina Panthers trade wide receiver Diontae Johnson (rib). The 28-year-old is the most vied wideout on the market right now, and it appears he'll be shipped off to a contender before the Nov. 5 trade deadline. At this point, his most […]

Is Keaton Mitchell The Starting Running Back For The Ravens When He Returns?

Baltimore Ravens running back Keaton Mitchell (knee) was a revelation of the 2023 season. Despite being undrafted, once he earned significant playing time, he quickly established himself as one of the most explosive athletes on the planet and one of the top speedsters in the league. Sadly, his season was cut short when he tore […]

Is Christian McCaffrey The Starting Running Back For The 49ers When He Returns?

San Francisco running back Christian McCaffrey (Achilles) has now missed eight weeks of NFL action due to bilateral Achilles' tendonitis. It's been one of the most frustrating situations for fantasy managers in recent history, as the No. 1 overall pick in many fantasy drafts was used on the former Panther. His absence has led many […]

When Is Diontae Johnson Coming Back - Fantasy Football Injury Return Update For Week 9 (2024)

The Carolina Panthers were without one of their top playmakers in Week 8, as their leading wide receiver missed the game versus the Denver Broncos due to a rib injury. Though Diontae Johnson showed optimism about his availability earlier in the week, he was ultimately sidelined. As the Nov. 5 trade deadline looms, there is […]

Week 9 Fantasy Football Rankings for Half-PPR: Puka Nacua, Cedric Tillman, De'Von Achane, Tee Higgins, Cade Otton, Keon Coleman, Brian Thomas Jr.

The ninth week of the 2024 fantasy football season is already here, and if you're tasked with tough start-or-sit decisions, our half-PPR fantasy football rankings for Week 9 of the 2024 NFL season are here to help. Use our early overall Week 9 rankings for all positions (QB, RB, WR, TE, FLEX, K, D/ST) to […]

When Is DK Metcalf Coming Back - Fantasy Football Injury Return Update For Week 9 (2024)

The Seattle Seahawks offense took a hit in Week 8 as DK Metcalf missed the matchup due to a knee injury. His absence left a noticeable gap in the team's passing game, and fans and fantasy managers alike are hoping he will be ready to return soon. The 26-year-old Ole Miss alum has been a […]

Week 9 Fantasy Football FLEX Rankings (RB, WR, TE) for Half-PPR: Ladd McConkey, Xavier Worthy, Calvin Ridley, Tyrone Tracy Jr., Cade Otton, Tank Dell

Byes weeks, injuries, and underperforming players are significant factors at this point in the fantasy football season. Needless to say, these developments lead to tough start-or-sit decisions, especially when comparing players at different positions. Use our Week 9 fantasy football FLEX rankings for 2024 and set your winning lineups. Let's find out where key FLEX […]

When Is Allen Lazard Coming Back - Fantasy Football Injury Return Update for Week 9

A key wide receiver for the New York Jets, Allen Lazard, is dealing with a chest injury. With a week-to-week label, his availability for Thursday night's game against the Houston Texans is uncertain. Fantasy managers are eager for updates on his return. Lazard missed Week 8 against the New England Patriots, raising questions about his […]

When Is Tee Higgins Coming Back - Fantasy Football Injury Return Update for Week 9 (2024)

Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Tee Higgins (quad) is earning a reputation amongst fantasy managers for being one of the most injury-prone players at his position in the NFL. It's an unfortunate circumstance for him, as he also happens to be one of the better receivers in the league. Cincinnati's offense has looked much worse without […]

Week 9 Fantasy Football Running Back Rankings for Half-PPR: De'Von Achane, D'Andre Swift, Kareem Hunt, Tony Pollard, J.K. Dobbins, Rico Dowdle

Running backs have seemingly had a resurgence in 2024 fantasy football, and many drafters who took RBs early are likely happy with the results. Today we will go over our NFL team's updated Week 9 fantasy football running back rankings for 2024. Let's see where key players such as De'Von Achane, D'Andre Swift, Kareem Hunt, […]

Week 9 Fantasy Football Wide Receiver Rankings for Half-PPR: Puka Nacua, Brian Thomas Jr., Tank Dell, DeAndre Hopkins, Calvin Ridley, Keon Coleman

With the fantasy football season quickly approaching playoff time, many fantasy managers feel like they are in must-win situations. Whether you're at the top of your league standings or need to pile up a few wins to enter the playoff picture, our Week 9 fantasy football wide receiver rankings for 2024 are here to help […]

When Is Will Levis Coming Back - Fantasy Football Injury Return Update for Week 9 (2024)

Tennessee Titans quarterback Will Levis (shoulder) missed his second straight game in Week 8 with a shoulder issue he picked up after his Week 6 game against the Indianapolis Colts. The 25-year-old already had a rough start to the year, and it hasn't gotten any better as the season nears its mid-point. He's been much […]

Video: MUST ADD Waiver Wire Pickups For Week 9! Fantasy Football 2024

Our top 2024 fantasy football Week 9 waiver wire pickups for RB, WR, TE, and QB. This week's must-add fantasy football free agents -- potential waiver wire winners heading into Week 9 for running backs, wide receivers, tight ends, and quarterbacks. Be sure to tune into RotoBaller Radio on SiriusXM (SiriusXM channel 87) - every […]

Week 9 Fantasy Football Quarterback Rankings: Kyler Murray, Sam Darnold, Patrick Mahomes, Matthew Stafford, Bo Nix, Jameis Winston

Quarterbacks without a rushing floor are volatile in fantasy football, so it can be tough to know who to start when playing the QB streaming game. We're here to help with our NFL team's Week 9 fantasy football quarterback rankings for 2024. Ahead of an all-important Week 9 slate, let's check the initial rankings and […]

Mikael Granlund Leads The Charge In First Sharks Win

San Jose Sharks forward Mikael Granlund produced three points as the team finally earned its first win of the season on Monday, beating Utah 5-4 in overtime. Granlund, who is working as the first-line center during Macklin Celebrini's (hip) absence, finished with one goal and two assists. All of his points came after the Sharks […]

When Is T.J. Hockenson Coming Back - Fantasy Football Injury Return Update for Week 9 (2024)

Minnesota Vikings tight end T.J. Hockenson is really, truly, finally about to come back to play, for real this time. It's been frustrating for fantasy managers in need of help at the TE position to see multiple optimistic reports about Hock's potential return being early, only to see him held out of games yet again.  […]

Week 9 Fantasy Football Tight End Rankings for Half-PPR: Brock Bowers, David Njoku, Cade Otton, Kyle Pitts, Tucker Kraft, T.J. Hockenson, Zach Ertz

We are reaching the halfway point of the 2024 NFL season, but the fantasy football regular season is now over halfway in the books. Our Week 9 fantasy football tight end rankings for 2024 will help you set optimal lineups this week. Tight ends are always tricky, so let us help! Ahead of the ninth […]

College Football 2024 Heisman Trophy Watchlist After Week 9

Week 9 of the college football season is in the rearview mirror and the 2024 Heisman race saw the player at the top have the closest thing he's had to a tumble. Will that shake up the race at all, or is it still a certain player from the Pacific Northwest to lose? No trophy […]