David Njoku Returns To Practice On Friday

Cleveland Browns tight end David Njoku (ankle) was seen at Friday's practice according to Mary Kay Cabot of Cleveland.com. Njoku popped up on the injury report on Thursday with an ankle injury. This is a great sign to see the tight end back at practice which suggests the injury was minor. Fantasy managers should monitor […]

Jordan Hawkins Uncertain To Play

New Orleans Pelicans guard Jordan Hawkins (back) is tagged as questionable ahead of Friday's game against the Indiana Pacers. The Pelicans could be in some trouble with CJ McCollum (groin) and Herbert Jones (shoulder) ruled out for Friday. Hawkins has stepped up and played well with the Pelicans shorthanded, but they'd have a tough time […]

Alec Pierce - Week 9 Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks

BALLER MOVE: Sit POSITIONAL VALUE: WR5 ANALYSIS: Most of Indianapolis Colts wide receiver Alec Pierce's value is predicated on three long touchdown catches. Outside of the games in which he's made those, he's caught just five passes on 17 targets for 79 yards and zero touchdowns five games.  The Colts wide receivers are massive fantasy […]

Adam Thielen Doubtful For Week 9

Carolina Panthers wide receiver Adam Thielen (hamstring) is listed as doubtful for Sunday's game against the New Orleans Saints according to Joe Person of The Athletic. Thielen logged two limited practice sessions on Wednesday and Thursday but was sidelined on Friday. The veteran wideout is now in danger of missing his sixth-straight contest. During the […]

Diontae Johnson – Week 9 Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks

BALLER MOVE: Sit in All Leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: WR62 ANALYSIS: Baltimore Ravens wide receiver Diontae Johnson will make his team debut on Sunday against the Denver Broncos after spending the first eight weeks this season with the Carolina Panthers. The veteran was acquired in a trade by the Ravens earlier this week for a swap […]

Herbert Jones Unavailable On Friday

New Orleans Pelicans forward Herbert Jones (shoulder) has been ruled out ahead of Friday's game against the Indiana Pacers. This marks the second game in a row that Jones will miss due to a right shoulder strain. The absence of Jones should mean that Jordan Hawkins continues getting increased looks in the rotation. He shined […]

Jonathon Brooks Not Expected To Play In Week 9

Carolina Panthers rookie running back Jonathon Brooks (knee) is not expected to play despite being listed as questionable according to David Newton of ESPN. Head coach Dave Canales noted that the rookie running back is progressing well but is not expected to play this weekend. Brooks was able to participate in full during all of […]

Trey Palmer - Week 9 Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks

BALLER MOVE: Sit POSITIONAL VALUE: WR5 ANALYSIS: Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Trey Palmer picked up an expanded role after the losses of his team's top-2 WRs, Mike Evans (hamstring) and Chris Godwin (ankle), but he didn't do much with his role. He's had just three catches on five targets for 45 yards in his […]

D'Angelo Russell Likely To Play On Friday

Los Angeles Lakers guard D'Angelo Russell (back) is listed as probable ahead of Friday's game against the Toronto Raptors. Russell continues to deal with a lower back issues, but it's not expected to keep him out of the lineup. He has been off to a slow start to the season but has the ability to […]

Tee Higgins Listed As Doubtful For Sunday

Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Tee Higgins (quadriceps) will be listed as doubtful for Sunday's game against the Las Vegas Raiders. Higgins was sidelined last week due to the same injury and been unable to participate during the week. Fantasy managers should continue to monitor his status but the 25-year-old will face an uphill battle to […]

Aaron Gordon Tagged As Probable For Friday

Denver Nuggets forward Aaron Gordon (knee) is listed as probable for Friday's game against the Minnesota Timberwolves. It sounds like Gordon is dealing with a right knee contusion, so fantasy managers shouldn't be too concerned. Gordon finished with a season-high 24 points, five rebounds, and two assists during Tuesday's game against the Brooklyn Nets. He's […]

Gabe Davis - Week 9 Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks

BALLER MOVE: Sit POSITIONAL VALUE: WR4 ANALYSIS: Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver Gabe Davis (shoulder, game-time decision) may seem like a more attractive fantasy option after the injuries to Christian Kirk (collarbone, out for season) and Brian Thomas Jr. (chest, game-time decision). However, there are a number of reasons why he might be better on the […]

Zack Moss – Week 9 Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks

BALLER MOVE: Start in 14+ Team Leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: RB35 ANALYSIS: Cincinnati Bengals running back Zack Moss averaged 12 rushing attempts for 46.8 yards and 13.1 half-point PPR fantasy points per game over the first four weeks, totaling three touchdowns. The veteran running back scored 13 or more fantasy points in three of the first […]

Tyreek Hill Expected To Play In Week 9

Miami Dolphins wide receiver Tyreek Hill (foot) is expected to play on Sunday according to Barry Jackson of the Miami Herald. Hill was dealing with this foot injury last week but was able to suit up for the weekend's contest. Fantasy managers should continue to monitor his status over the weekend but should plan on […]

Amari Cooper, Curtis Samuel Questionable For Week 9

Buffalo Bills wide receivers Amari Cooper (wrist) and Curtis Samuel (pectoral) will be listed as questionable for Sunday's game according to Katherine Fitzgerald of the Buffalo News. Both wideouts were limited participants on Wednesday and Thursday and will now carry an injury designation into the weekend. Fantasy managers should continue to monitor their status. Cooper […]

Devin Singletary – Week 9 Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks

BALLER MOVE: Start in 14+ Team Leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: RB33 ANALYSIS: New York Giants running back Devin Singletary had a strong start to the season. He averaged 14 rushing attempts for 65.7 yards and 12.7 half-point PPR fantasy points over the first three weeks, totaling two rushing touchdowns. However, his role on offense has almost […]

Drake Maye Remains In Concussion Protocol, Could Still Play On Sunday

New England Patriots rookie quarterback Drake Maye (concussion) remains in concussion protocol but has not been ruled out for Sunday's game according to Jonathan Jones of CBS. Maye suffered a concussion in their victory over the New York Jets last weekend. Fantasy managers should continue to monitor the 22-year-old's status as he could clear the […]

Lamar Jackson Returns To Practice On Friday

Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson (back/knee) was seen at Friday's practice according to Jamison Hensley of ESPN. This is a great sign for the 27-year-old who has yet to practice this week due to back and knee injuries. Fantasy managers should pay close attention to Friday's injury report as the superstar quarterback may carry an […]

2024 NFL Week 9 Betting Picks (Premium Content)

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Bo Nix – Week 9 Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks

BALLER MOVE: Start in Superflex Leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: QB17 ANALYSIS: Denver Broncos quarterback Bo Nix is quietly a top-10 fantasy quarterback this season. The rookie quarterback is the QB10, averaging 16.6 fantasy points per game. He has been outstanding lately, including last week in the blowout win over the Carolina Panthers. The rookie quarterback completed […]

Sterling Shepard - Week 9 Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks

BALLER MOVE: Sit POSITIONAL VALUE: WR5 ANALYSIS: Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Sterling Shepard (hamstring) missed the team's Friday practice with a hamstring injury, and it's questionable whether he'll play at all in Week 9 against the Kansas City Chiefs. Even if he does, it's a brutal matchup for him, he could be limited, and […]

Travis Etienne Jr. A Game-Time Decision For Sunday

Jacksonville Jaguars running back Travis Etienne Jr. (hamstring) is considered a game-time decision for Sunday's game against the Philadelphia Eagles according to Mia O'Brien of 92.5 FM. Etienne has been sidelined over the past two weeks with a hamstring injury and has been able to participate in practice in a limited fashion this week. Fantasy […]

Anthony Davis Expected To Play Friday

Los Angeles Lakers center Anthony Davis (hip) appeared on the injury report on Friday but he's listed as probable. The star big man should be able to suit up against the Toronto Raptors while he's listed with right hip soreness. Most of the time, Davis is listed on the injury report as a formality, so […]

Brian Thomas Jr., Gabe Davis Considered Game-Time Decisions For Week 9

Jacksonville Jaguars wide receivers Brian Thomas Jr. (chest) and Gabe Davis (shoulder) are both considered game-time decisions for Sunday's tilt against the Philadelphia Eagles according to Mia O'Brien of 92.5 FM. Thomas was initially expected to miss at least two weeks of action but has been able to practice this week in a limited capacity […]

Patrick Mahomes - Week 9 Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks

BALLER MOVE: Start POSITIONAL VALUE: Low-End QB1 ANALYSIS: Before 2023, it would have sounded insane to be considering whether or not to start Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes II in fantasy football. But times change. He's just the QB21 on the season (he already had his bye week, but still), and he's not scored […]

De'Andre Hunter Set To Miss Fourth Consecutive Game

Atlanta Hawks forward De'Andre Hunter (knee) has been ruled out for the fourth consecutive game while he continues to go through injury management on his right knee. The veteran forward had to miss a bulk of the team's games last season due to knee issues as well. While he continues his injury maintenance, rookie Zaccharie […]

Tua Tagovailoa – Week 9 Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks

BALLER MOVE: Start in Superflex Leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: QB18 ANALYSIS: Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa had a solid performance in his first game back from a concussion in Week 8. The veteran quarterback completed 73.7% of his pass attempts for 234 yards, one touchdown, and 14.7 fantasy points against the Arizona Cardinals. Unfortunately, he had […]

Tyrone Tracy Jr. Continues To Progress, Expected To Be Available This Weekend

New York Giants rookie running back Tyrone Tracy Jr. (concussion) continues to progress well and barring a setback, is expected to be available for Sunday's game against the Washington Commanders according to Pat Leonard of NYDN Sports. This is a great sign for the rookie running back who suffered a concussion during last Monday's game […]

Justice Hill - Week 9 Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks

BALLER MOVE: Sit POSITIONAL VALUE: RB4 ANALYSIS: Baltimore Ravens running back Justice Hill has too little of a consistent role to be worth starting in fantasy football lineups this week. His only games scoring double-digit fantasy points came with receiving touchdowns or heavy passing-game usage, which clearly isn't consistent.  We really got king Henry Justice […]

MMA DFS DraftKings Value Picks For UFC Edmonton

The UFC is back in Canada -- so put some gravy on your fries and syrup on your pancakes -- because the Canadian fighters have a whole lot of making up to do. Thankfully, after a lot of UFC events in 2024, we're looking at boxing cards with heavy favorites, as this is a card […]