Joe Flacco Will Start On Sunday Night Football In Week 9

The Indianapolis Colts have named veteran quarterback Joe Flacco the starter for the Week 9 game against the Minnesota Vikings on Sunday Night Football. This move comes after the continuous struggles of second-year quarterback Anthony Richardson despite the belief that he would take time to develop as a raw prospect out of the 2023 draft […]

Gary Brightwell Cut From Browns Practice Squad

The Cleveland Browns are releasing running back Gary Brightwell from the practice squad on Tuesday, according to NFL.com. The 2021 sixth-round pick out of Arizona spent the first three seasons of his career with the New York Giants before joining Cleveland's roster this year. He played in two games in 2024 but did not log […]

Should I Drop Zamir White? Fantasy Football Outlook for Week 9

Las Vegas Raiders running back Zamir White had a chance to reclaim his starting job after it was presumptively taken by his former backup, Alexander Mattison. White emphatically did not do that, carrying the ball just two times for negative-one yard. The job appears to be taken away from him. It's not like Mattison did […]

Xavier Legette Trending Up Ahead Of Week 9

Carolina Panthers wide receiver Xavier Legette has had a modest start to his NFL career, catching 22 of his 35 targets for 211 yards and three touchdowns through his first eight games. However, the Panthers are trading Diontae Johnson to the Baltimore Ravens, opening the door for Legette to be the clear WR1 for Bryce […]

Colts "Not Quitting" On Anthony Richardson

The Indianapolis Colts will roll with veteran Joe Flacco as the starting quarterback on Sunday Night Football against the Minnesota Vikings following the early-career struggles of Anthony Richardson. Richardson has started in just 10 games since being selected in the first round of the 2023 NFL Draft, completing 50.2% of his passes for 1,535 yards, […]

Parker Washington Set For Enhanced Role

Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver Parker Washington will enter the team's starting lineup following the season-ending collarbone injury suffered by Christian Kirk. Brian Thomas Jr. (chest) and Gabe Davis (shoulder) are also dealing with minor injuries, so Washington should have the opportunity to earn targets moving forward. Washington, a 2023 sixth-round pick out of Penn State, […]

Anthony Richardson To The Bench, Colts Will Start Joe Flacco

Indianapolis Colts quarterback Anthony Richardson has been benched, with Joe Flacco taking over as the starter. The veteran quarterback will start Sunday night against the Minnesota Vikings, his fourth this season. Richardson has struggled this season, completing only 44.4% of his pass attempts in six games. Many wonder if the team is giving up on […]

Diontae Johnson Being Shipped To Baltimore

The Carolina Panthers are trading wide receiver Diontae Johnson to the Baltimore Ravens, according to NFL insider Ian Rapoport. The former Pittsburgh Steeler is heading back to the AFC North. Johnson has been rumored to be on the trade block as Carolina is in the middle of the lost season, and he now joins a […]

Bucky Irving Playing Through Injury, Expects To Keep Current Role

Tampa Bay Buccaneers running back Bucky Irving (toe) is playing through a toe injury, but the rookie said he does not expect the ailment to limit his playing time. The fourth-round pick out of Oregon has handled at least 10 touches in seven of his eight games this season, and he caught a career-high seven […]

Stefon Diggs Out For The Season With A Torn ACL

Houston Texans wide receiver Stefon Diggs suffered a season-ending torn ACL in Sunday's win over the Indianapolis Colts. The veteran wide receiver went down with a non-contact injury while running a route. Unfortunately, many fantasy players knew Diggs' season was likely over after seeing him go down. The Texans' wide receiver core has gone from […]

Florio's Football Show: Matthew Stafford, Cedric Tillman, Keon Coleman and More for Week 9!

Michael Florio is back going over his top waiver wire targets for Week 9! Florio also discusses his favorite streaming defenses of the week before going over all of his starts and sits! Get everything you need for the week, before you even set your waivers! Be sure to also tune into RotoBaller Radio on SiriusXM […]

Is Jake Moody The Starter For The 49ers When He Returns? Week 9 Fantasy Football Update

San Francisco 49ers kicker Jake Moody (ankle) was the unfortunate loser of a bizarre play in which he tried to make a tackle on a kick return. His right ankle was pinned underneath his body and twisted hard to the outside, resulting in the current ailment. He's now missed three straight games and is heading […]

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 […]