The Cut List - Who to Drop for Fantasy Football Week 9

Each new week of NFL games gives us more information to make better, more informed decisions. That’s crucial when figuring out who to add and who to cut. It can be difficult to admit we were wrong on a particular player. For example, using a high draft pick on someone and cutting them so early […]

Dameon Pierce Picks Up A DNP On Tuesday

Houston Texans running back Dameon Pierce (groin) did not practice on Tuesday. Pierce's lack of practice comes at a time when the Texans need all hands on deck. Pierce serves as the Texans' backup running back and kick returner. He is far more valuable to the team in his kick return role because starting running […]

Week 9 Waiver Wire Pickups (QB, RB, WR, TE): Free Agent Adds Include Matthew Stafford, Cade Otton, Cedric Tillman, Jalen McMillan, Ricky Pearsall, more

Welcome to our Week 9 fantasy football waiver wire pickups article for the 2024 season. Of all teams, the Cleveland Browns might provide fantasy managers with some of the first real league-winning potential players. Jameis Winston has raised the bar for all Cleveland pass-catchers, most notably Cedric Tillman, who looks like he could be a […]

Juraj Slafkovsky Returns To Action Tuesday

Montreal Canadiens winger Juraj Slafkovsky (upper body) will be back in action against Seattle on Tuesday. Slafkovsky has been out for three games with an upper-body injury. It was initially reported that Slafkovsky had hurt his shoulder, but he denied this Tuesday morning, calling his upper-body ailment simply a "weird injury." The 20-year-old has had […]

Running Back Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 9: Top Free Agent Adds Include Tyrone Tracy Jr., Ray Davis, Braelon Allen, Tyler Allgeier

Eight weeks of the regular season are now complete, and some of you have been able to embrace the numbers assembled by running backs on your rosters. Unfortunately, many of you have been forced to contend with an escalating number of injuries, which have often been compounded by the negative impact of substandard production, diminishing […]

Wide Receiver Waiver Wire Pickups - Top Fantasy Football WR Adds for Week 9 Include Josh Downs, Cedric Tillman, Jalen McMillan, Demarcus Robinson

Week 8 of the 2024 NFL season is almost behind us. It was an exciting week of football, with a lot of games going down to the wire. Some of those games featured players on our Week 9 wide receiver fantasy football waiver wire pickups list, Below, you'll find some wide receivers that you should […]

Tight Ends Fantasy Football Waiver Wire - Week 9 TE Pickups Including Cade Otton, Hunter Henry, Isaiah Likely, Zach Ertz, Tyler Conklin, Mike Gesicki, more

Why can’t every Sunday be National Tight Ends Day? Fantasy footballers would love it if the pseudo-holiday could be celebrated every week -- especially if tight ends rack up record-breaking numbers like they did this past weekend. Tight ends accounted for 177 receptions and 16 touchdowns this past Sunday. It was the best single-day stats […]

Deeper-League Waiver Wire Adds for Week 9: Jameis Winston, Tyler Allgeier, Braelon Allen, Isaac Guerendo, Parker Washington, Ricky Pearsall, more

Unfortunately, the fantasy football waiver wire feels like a wasteland in deep leagues. That always happens at this point in the season, but fantasy managers should continue to explore all available options in hopes of improving their rosters for the playoff push ahead. The top waiver-wire adds are often obvious for traditional 10- and 12-team […]

Jaguars Sign Velus Jones. Jr.

The Jacksonville Jaguars added depth to their wide receiver room on Tuesday by signing Velus Jones Jr. Jones began the season with the Chicago Bears but was released prior to Week 8. He had appeared in one game this season. With wide receiver Christian Kirk (collarbone) done for the season and Brian Thomas Jr. (chest) […]

Top Week 9 Quarterback Pickups - Best Fantasy QB Adds, Streamers Include Russell Wilson, Geno Smith, Jameis Winston, Matthew Stafford, Daniel Jones

Fantasy managers enjoyed a vintage quarterback performance from Jameis Winston, who led all quarterbacks in passing yardage (334) going into Sunday night. Three other quarterbacks surpassed 300 passing yards with five touchdowns throwing for three or more touchdowns (Jalen Hurts added three rushing scores). Week 8 was a nice break from bye weeks, but we […]

Waiver Wire Express - Week 9 Lightning Round Including Ladd McConkey, Cedric Tillman, Jameis Winston, Keon Coleman, Isaac Guerendo, Cade Otton

Let's gear up for the spooky Halloween season by stocking up on candy and key adds with an early look at next week. There were all sorts of upsets, key performances, and injuries for us to sort through. Throw on your best waiver hero costume as you read our fantasy football waiver wire pickups lightning […]

Alexander Romanov Remains Out On Tuesday

New York Islanders defenseman Alexander Romanov (upper body) will miss a second consecutive game on Tuesday versus Anaheim. He remains day-to-day with an upper-body injury. The Russian rearguard has collected two assists in seven games this season with 10 shots, 19 blocks, and 14 hits. Dennis Cholowski has replaced Romanov in the lineup. Cholowski scored […]

Week 9 Fantasy Football Projections: Running Backs (Half-PPR) - Kareem Hunt, Tank Bigsby, Nick Chubb, Chuba Hubbard, D'Andre Swift, Javonte Williams

Last week we saw the return of Jonathan Taylor as a reliable fantasy RB, and the return of high-end fantasy production from De'Von Achane with his QB finally back. Will it continue in Week 9? We're back with our initial Week 9 fantasy football running back projections for the 2024 NFL season. Use these Week […]

Jamal Murray Will Suit Up Against The Nets

Denver Nuggets guard Jamal Murray (ankle) will play on Tuesday versus the Brooklyn Nets. The veteran logged 40 minutes in Monday's overtime win over the Toronto Raptors, finishing with 17 points, nine rebounds, and seven assists. He was listed as probable, so there was never much concern about his availability. Instead, fantasy managers were left […]

When Is Chris Godwin Coming Back – Fantasy Football Injury Return Update For Week 9 (2024)

Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Chris Godwin was a popular mid-round fantasy football draft pick. The veteran wide receiver has been outstanding after being somewhat of an afterthought on offense in 2023. Godwin is the WR3 for the season, averaging 16.1 half-point PPR fantasy points per game. The star wide receiver has averaged 8.9 targets […]

Packers Sign Jamin Davis

The Green Bay Packers signed linebacker Jamin Davis on Tuesday. Davis is a former first-round pick by the Washington Commanders in 2021. He had fallen out of favor with the new Commanders regime in 2024 and was released prior to Week 8. Davis has been a quality player at times. If he can reclaim the […]

Is Treylon Burks The Starter For The Titans When He Returns? Week 9 Fantasy Football Update

Tennessee Titans wide receiver Treylon Burks has missed the past two games with a knee injury. It is currently unclear when Burks will return to the field. While he's been sidelined, the Titans made a big trade, sending DeAndre Hopkins to the Kansas City Chiefs. That could open up a larger role for Burks once […]

Jared Spurgeon Available On Tuesday

Minnesota Wild defenseman Jared Spurgeon (lower body) will return from a six-game absence on Tuesday versus Pittsburgh. Spurgeon was hurt just two games into the season, but the team has coped well with his absence, taking a 5-1-2 record to the PPG Paints Arena. The Wild captain will link up with Jonas Brodin on the […]

Week 9 Fantasy Football Projections: Wide Receivers (Half-PPR) - Jaylen Waddle, Tyreek Hill, DJ Moore, AJ Brown, Amari Cooper, DeAndre Hopkins, Tank Dell

With the ninth NFL slate of the year on the horizon, let's dive into our Week 9 fantasy football wide receiver projections for the 2024 NFL season. Stefon Diggs has officially been diagnosed with a torn ACL and will miss the rest of the season. Which WRs stand to benefit, and how can fantasy managers […]

Stefon Diggs Officially Placed On IR By Texans

Houston Texans wide receiver Stefon Diggs (knee) was officially placed on injured reserve on Tuesday. It was announced earlier in the day that Diggs had torn his ACL in Week 7 against the Indianapolis Colts. Moving Diggs to IR gives the Texans the roster space to potentially add another wide receiver for depth. The Texans […]

Should I Drop Daniel Jones? Fantasy Football Outlook for Week 9

A frustrating situation at quarterback this season has been Daniel Jones of the New York Giants and his up-and-down performances. After a roller-coaster start, his recent struggles have raised serious questions about his dependability as a starting quarterback. As we head into Week 9, let's evaluate whether it is time to drop Jones and consider […]

When Is Brandon Aiyuk Coming Back – Fantasy Football Injury Return Update For Week 9 (2024)

San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk was outstanding last season. Despite sharing targets with George Kittle and Deebo Samuel Sr., the former Arizona State star was a top-20 wide receiver for fantasy players. Unfortunately, his offseason was full of drama. Aiyuk and the 49ers had messy contract negotiations all offseason, leading to a near […]

Panthers Not Trading Other Stars Such As Chuba Hubbard, Jaycee Horn

The Carolina Panthers dealt star wide receiver Diontae Johnson to the Baltimore Ravens on Tuesday. With the Panthers essentially playing for nothing at this point, many wondered if they would trade any other veterans. Running back Chuba Hubbard and cornerback Jaycee Horn have topped the list of potential trade targets for a while. However, it […]

Bryan Rust Out On Tuesday, Considered Week-To-Week

Pittsburgh Penguins right wing Bryan Rust (lower body) will not be in the lineup on Tuesday against Minnesota and has been labeled as week-to-week. Rust suffered a lower-body injury on Saturday against Vancouver. He had just hit some form lately, with two goals in three games. The 32-year-old sits on four points (three goals, one […]

Should I Drop Ezekiel Elliott? Fantasy Football Outlook for Week 9

Is it time to move on from Ezekiel Elliott? Fantasy managers who have rostered the Dallas Cowboys running back have faced frustration this season. If you are looking for consistent points each week, consider other options. Here's a breakdown of whether it is time to drop Elliott -- and some strong alternatives if you do.Be […]

Week 9 Fantasy Football Projections: Tight Ends (Half-PPR) - Brock Bowers, Kyle Pitts, Mark Andrews, Cade Otton, David Njoku, Cole Kmet, Dalton Kincaid

Last week saw a big spike in fantasy football production from the tight end position, after a very slow start to the 2024 season. Will it continue in Week 9? Welcome to our initial Week 9 fantasy football tight end projections for the 2024 NFL season. Use these Week 9 projections to set winning lineups. […]

Is Jameson Williams A Starter For The Lions When He Returns? Week 9 Fantasy Football Update

Jameson Williams' recent suspension leaves the Detroit Lions offense missing a key weapon for two games. The talented wide receiver has shown big-play potential this season, making his absence a notable gap. Jamo will not return until Week 10. Detroit's other receivers have stepped up in his absence, but his impact is hard to replicate. […]

When Is Mike Evans Coming Back – Fantasy Football Injury Return Update For Week 9 (2024)

Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Mike Evans is one of the top pass catchers in the NFL and a likely first-ballot Hall of Famer. He has been productive this season, averaging 11.8 half-point PPR fantasy points per game. The veteran wide receiver suffered a hamstring injury in the Week 7 loss to the Baltimore Ravens, […]

Week 9 Fantasy Football Projections: Quarterbacks - Jordan Love, Patrick Mahomes, Dak Prescott, Caleb Williams, Joe Flacco, Jameis Winston, Baker Mayfield

It's been a crazy first half to the fantasy football season, with plenty of QBs gaining or losing value since the start of the year. Our Week 9 fantasy football quarterback projections for the 2024 NFL season demonstrate how the rankings for the upcoming slate are determined. Use these Week 9 projections to set winning […]