DJ Chark Listed As Questionable Ahead Of Week 9

Los Angeles Chargers wide receiver DJ Chark (groin) is questionable for Sunday's road outing against the Cleveland Browns. Chark has yet to be activated from the injured reserve after injuring his groin right before the start of the season. However, the 28-year-old was able to log two full practice sessions to close out the week, […]

Jameis Winston A QB2 In Week 9 Vs. Chargers

Cleveland Browns quarterback Jameis Winston turned in an excellent performance in his first start since 2022, throwing for 334 yards and three touchdowns in an upset win over the Baltimore Ravens. He will look to keep it going at home against the Los Angeles Chargers in Week 9. The Chargers have a much better pass […]

Jalen Smith Listed As Questionable For Friday Night Against Brooklyn

Chicago Bulls forward Jalen Smith (knee) is listed as questionable for Friday night's matchup against the Brooklyn Nets. Smith is dealing with left knee soreness that kept him out of Chicago's most recent game against Memphis on Wednesday night. Smith has been decently effective when active, averaging 11.5 PPG in 13.7 minutes while shooting 57.1% […]

Tyrone Tracy Jr. Suiting Up Sunday

Per Jordan Raanan of ESPN, New York Giants running back Tyrone Tracy Jr. (concussion) has cleared the league's concussion protocol and will play this Sunday in Week 9. It's excellent news for the rookie, who is coming off his best game on the ground of his young career thus far -- a 145-yard, one-touchdown performance […]

Zach Benson Could Play Next Week

Buffalo Sabres winger Zach Benson (lower body) has a chance to return next week if his recovery continues to go well, according to head coach Lindy Ruff. Benson has missed the last three games due to a lingering lower-body injury that has hampered him all season. He won't play Friday against the New York Islanders […]

Mark Andrews – Week 9 Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks

BALLER MOVE: Start in 12+ Team Leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: TE12 ANALYSIS: Baltimore Ravens tight end Mark Andrews has had a frustrating fantasy football season. The veteran tight end is the TE8 for the year, averaging 7.7 half-point PPR fantasy points per game. However, he averaged 3.4 fantasy points per game over the first five weeks, […]

Jani Hakanpaa And Connor Dewar Sent On Conditioning Stint

Toronto Maple Leafs defenceman Jani Hakanpaa (knee) and center Connor Dewar (shoulder) have been sent on a conditioning loan to the Toronto Marlies of the AHL. Hakanpaa and Dewar both haven't played this year due to injuries suffered before the season started. Both should have a good chance to get into the lineup once their […]

Craig Porter Jr. Listed As Doubtful For Friday

Cleveland Cavaliers point guard Craig Porter Jr. (thumb) is listed as doubtful for Friday night's matchup against the Orlando Magic. Porter is dealing with a thumb strain that has kept him out of Cleveland's last two games. Even when active, though, the 24-year-old has only gotten minutes during garbage time. Cleveland is likely to give […]

Chargers Defense A Good Idea In Week 9 Lineups

The Los Angeles Chargers defense is a good option for Week 9 fantasy lineups as the Bolts travel to Ohio to take on the Cleveland Browns. The Chargers defensive unit is coming off an overall DST3 finish last week against the New Orleans Saints, and now they face a Browns offense that is in flux […]

Cameron Dicker A Reliable Option In Week 9

Los Angeles Chargers kicker Cameron Dicker is a solid and reliable option in Week 9 fantasy lineups as the Chargers hit the road to take on the Cleveland Browns. Dicker has two top-six fantasy kicker finishes in the past three weeks, and he's continued with the consistency he showed in his rookie season. This year, […]

Dmitri Voronkov Ready For Season Debut Friday

Columbus Blue Jackets forward Dmitri Voronkov (upper-body) is set to make his season debut on Friday against the Winnipeg Jets. Voronkov missed the first nine games of the season after suffering an upper-body injury in the final game of the preseason. The 24-year-old had a solid rookie season last year, notching 34 points (18 goals, […]

Xavier Legette – Week 9 Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks

BALLER MOVE: Start in 14+ Team Leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: WR42 ANALYSIS: Carolina Panthers wide receiver Xavier Legette has played well lately. The rookie receiver had four receptions on seven targets for 34 receiving yards, a touchdown, and 11.4 half-point PPR fantasy points last week against the Denver Broncos with Bryce Young under center. He has […]

Jordan Love, Questionable Vs. Lions

According to head coach Matt LaFleur, Green Bay Packers quarterback Jordan Love (groin) is officially questionable for the team's Week 9 contest against the Detroit Lions. Matt Schneidman of The Athletic reported the news. The fifth-year QB was knocked out of Week 8's 30-27 win over the Jacksonville Jaguars after halftime with a groin injury […]

Goga Bitadze Listed As Questionable On Friday

Orlando Magic center Goga Bitadze (foot) has been listed as questionable for Friday night's game against the Cleveland Cavaliers. Bitadze is dealing with a tendon strain in his left foot that has kept him out of Orlando's last two games. His potential absence likely won't affect much of Orlando's gameplan as the 25-year-old had yet […]

Will Dissly A Possible Streaming Option In Week 9

Los Angeles Chargers tight end Will Dissly (shoulder) is a potential streaming option in deeper leagues in a Week 9 game against the Cleveland Browns. Dissly has shot up the fantasy tight end ranks lately, seeing 23 targets thrown his way over the past three games after just 10 in total through the first four. […]

Matthew Stafford - Week 9 Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks

BALLER MOVE: Start in Superflex Formats POSITIONAL VALUE: QB2 ANALYSIS: Los Angeles Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford had his best game of the season last week, throwing for 279 yards and four touchdowns. With Stafford getting back both Cooper Kupp and Puka Nacua in that game, the veteran scored 25.8 fantasy points and finished as the […]

Buffalo DST Looks To Repeat Week 2 Success Against Miami

The Buffalo Bills DST was the top-scoring DST in Week 2, registering two sacks, three interceptions, and one touchdown against the Miami Dolphins. They also only allowed 10 points. That's the matchup the Bills get again in Week 9, this time at their home field. Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa has historically struggled against Buffalo. He […]

Mathew Barzal Getting Tests Done For Upper-Body Injury

New York Islanders forward Mathew Barzal (upper-body) has traveled back to New York to see team doctors about an upper-body injury. Barzal played in Wednesday's game against Columbus, logging 22:46 TOI, but evidently something happened late in that game or the day after. Barzal will not play Friday against Buffalo and could be looking at […]

Sam Hauser Available For Friday's Game Against Charlotte

Boston Celtics forward Sam Hauser (back) is available for Friday night's game against the Charlotte Hornets. Hauser has been dealing with a back issue that's already forced him to miss three of Boston's five games so far. The 26-year-old did return to action in the Celtics' most recent game on Wednesday against the Indiana Pacers. […]

Jakobi Meyers – Week 9 Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks

BALLER MOVE: Start in 12+ Team Leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: WR34 ANALYSIS: Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Jakobi Meyers has been a solid fantasy football flex option despite playing on an awful offense. The veteran wide receiver is the WR45 for the year, averaging 10.4 half-point PPR fantasy points per game. He missed two games because […]

Dalton Kincaid Projects As A Low-End TE1 Against Miami

Buffalo Bills tight end Dalton Kincaid (collarbone/knee) has endured a mostly disappointing 2024 campaign, although he scored a touchdown last week. The outlook for Week 9 isn't appealing either. The Dolphins allow the seventh-fewest fantasy points to opposing tight ends and are better against the pass than the run. Kincaid was already a letdown against […]

Khalil Shakir Maintaining Role In Buffalo’s Offense Entering Week 9

When the Buffalo Bills added Amari Cooper (wrist) to their roster, there was concern that Khalil Shakir would lose targets. Instead, he's logged seven and 10 targets in back-to-back games, both season-high marks at the time. Shakir has only missed on two targets this season. If he's getting that kind of volume, he's a lock […]

Quentin Johnston Expected Back In Week 9

Los Angeles Chargers wide receiver Quentin Johnston (ankle) is expected to return to the field in a Week 9 game against the Cleveland Browns. Johnston missed Week 7 and Week 8 due to an ankle injury, but he was able to practice in full on Thursday and Friday after a limited practice on Wednesday, and […]

Vladimir Tarasenko Ready To Go For Saturday

Detroit Red Wings winger Vladimir Tarasenko (illness) appears to be over his sickness and should play on Saturday against the Buffalo Sabres. Tarasenko missed Wednesday's game while dealing with the flu, but is back at practice Friday. The 32-year-old is off to a rough start with his new team, as he has just two goals […]

Keon Coleman Emerging As A Fantasy Football WR3

With consecutive top-20 finishes, Buffalo Bills wide receiver Keon Coleman is breaking out in front of our eyes. The rookie was a boom-or-bust option early in his debut campaign but has earned seven targets in back-to-back games. Unfortunately, it's a crowded Bills' wide receiver room. The odds of the top trio (Coleman, Amari Cooper, and […]

Joshua Palmer Not A Great Starter In Week 9 Fantasy Lineups

Los Angeles Chargers wide receiver Joshua Palmer is not a great option in Week 9 fantasy lineups. Palmer hasn't finished higher than the overall WR27 this season and is averaging a WR58 performance through his six games played. With the Chargers receiving corps expected to welcome back Quentin Johnston (ankle) and D.J. Chark (groin) this […]

Josh Downs – Week 9 Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks

BALLER MOVE: Start in 12+ Team Leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: WR17 ANALYSIS: Indianapolis Colts wide receiver Josh Downs is the WR28 for the year, averaging 11.7 half-point PPR fantasy points per game despite inconsistent quarterback play. The second-year wide receiver is coming off his best game this season, totaling four receptions on nine targets for 109 […]

James Cook Carries Top-10 Potential Into Divisional Matchup

Buffalo Bills running back James Cook has finished as a top-three fantasy football runner twice this season. One instance came from his 133-yard, two-touchdown performance a week ago. The other came in Week 2 against the Miami Dolphins, the same opponent he'll face on Sunday. Cook scored three touchdowns in that matchup. Expecting another hat […]

Joel Embiid Unavailable For Saturday's Game Against Grizzlies

Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid (knee) told reporters on Friday that he is unavailable for Philly's matchup on Saturday against the Memphis Grizzlies. The news comes after Embiid practiced fully on Friday, a potential sign that the former MVP may be close to returning to the Sixers' starting lineup. The 30-year-old's knee has not been […]