Bucky Irving Missing From Practice Again On Thursday

Tampa Bay Buccaneers rookie running back Bucky Irving (toe) was absent from a second straight practice this week on Thursday for a toe injury that could definitely impact Sunday's Week 8 contest against the division-rival Atlanta Falcons. Irving's status will likely come down to whether he can practice on Friday. If he cannot, he'll likely […]

QB Strength of Schedule Analysis - Fantasy Football Quarterback Matchups (2024)

Welcome to the third installment of my 2024 mid-season fantasy strength of schedule article series. I have covered the running back and wide receiver positions over the last few weeks, and this week we turn our focus to the quarterbacks, starting with a focus on the immediate future (Weeks 8-11). Whether you play the streaming […]

Wide Receiver Sleepers, Risers, Fantasy Football Breakouts - Targets, Air Yards, Snaps Trends Analysis For Week 8 (2024)

Wide Receiver Sleepers, Risers, Fantasy Football Breakouts - Targets, Air Yards, Snaps Trends Analysis for Week 8 by Kevin Tompkins Targets are paramount when it comes to evaluating pass-catchers for fantasy football. There are no air yards, receiving yards, receptions, or touchdowns without first earning a target. There’s a reason the biggest and most consistent […]

Vikings vs. Rams: NFL Inactives and Injury Updates for TNF Include Cooper Kupp, Puka Nacua, T.J. Hockenson, Aaron Jones, Jordan Whittington

Week 8 of the NFL season kicks off with an exciting Thursday Night Football matchup between the Los Angeles Rams and Minnesota Vikings. One star is back in the lineup after a lengthy absence, while two others could also return for this important NFC showdown. Additionally, Sean McVay will face his former offensive coordinator, Kevin […]

Fantasy Football Injury Reports For Week 8 (Thursday Updates): Cooper Kupp, Zay Flowers, Deebo Samuel, Jaylen Waddle, George Kittle, more

This NFL season has seemingly been plagued by injuries more than ever before, which has led to tough start-or-sit decisions in fantasy football lineups. Our fantasy football injury reports for Week 8 as of October 24, 2024, will give managers the latest updates around the league. Some of the banged-up players on this list are […]

Fantasy Football Rookie Report for Week 8 - Searching for League Winners

We're almost halfway through the season, and your chances of finding rookie league winners are thinning. As more first-year players break out and solidify their status as contributors or stars, it becomes more important to make moves for them. There are still a handful of freshman players worth targeting and they could make a difference […]

Fantasy Football Wide Receiver Smash Starts for Week 8 Include Tee Higgins, Kyle Pitts, Romeo Doubs, Cedric Tillman, Elijah Moore

I need to emotionally recover from Week 7. With a multitude of WRs going down to injury and illness, the WR position has all of a sudden flipped on its head.  Last week’s injuries likely put many playoff teams in jeopardy and gave hope to those at the bottom of the table. After all, there […]

Fantasy Football Risers and Fallers - Week 8

Week 7 of the 2024 season is in the books. That means another week of cold, hard data to analyze. We’ll try not to overreact, but instead, use logic and reasoning as the foundation for our decision-making in the weeks ahead. Each week, we’ll take a look back at the previous week to see if […]

In-Tournament PGA Model - Round 2 Picks For The ZOZO Championship (Premium Content)

All other PGA Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. I am excited to announce that I will be providing a premium spreadsheet that can be accessed through the link below. Here you will find updated stats for the particular tournament -- all sortable and weighable when you make a copy of your […]

Sterling Shepard Has Increased Responsibility On Tap

According to head coach Todd Bowles, Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Sterling Shepard will be counted on more in the offense in the absence of teammates Mike Evans (hamstring) and Chris Godwin (ankle). Specifically, reporters asked Bowles about Shepard and his familiarity with quarterback Baker Mayfield. "He's been a heck of a receiver in this […]

PrizePicks NFL DFS Prop Picks - Over/Under Props for Vikings vs. Rams Thursday Night Football

Hello everybody and welcome to our PrizePicks NFL DFS prop picks for Week 8 Thursday Night Football -- Vikings vs. Rams! The 2024 NFL season is finally underway and that means our friends over at PrizePicks have a TON of great props we can look to take advantage of. Our partners at PrizePicks offer some […]

TNF Fantasy Football Superflex 2QB Rankings for Week 8 - Thursday Updates for Jameis Winston, Kirk Cousins, Drake Maye, Baker Mayfield, Aaron Rodgers

Superflex leagues can be difficult to navigate for many fantasy managers, as you are tasked with comparing quarterbacks to running backs, wide receivers, and tight ends. If you need help with your lineup calls this week, our Week 8 fantasy football Superflex rankings (2QB) for fantasy football can assist your start-or-sit decisions. To begin Week […]

Vikings vs. Rams TNF Start 'Em, Sit 'Em: Sam Darnold, T.J. Hockenson, Jordan Addison, Puka Nacua, Cooper Kupp, Matthew Stafford, Ty Chandler, Tutu Atwell

Thursday Night Football in Week 8 might bring some much-needed fantasy football help to rosters considering all of the injuries of the last two weeks. Three huge stars -- Cooper Kupp, Puka Nacua, and T.J. Hockenson -- might make their respective returns in this exciting game between the Minnesota Vikings and L.A. Rams. (UPDATE: T.J. […]

George Pickens - Week 8 Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks (2024)

BALLER MOVE: Start POSITIONAL VALUE: WR2 ANALYSIS: Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver George Pickens had his biggest game of the season in quarterback Russell Wilson's return to play, and they'll get a matchup against another soft pass defense when they face the New York Giants in Week 8. George Pickens is saving Russell Wilson for box […]

TNF Fantasy Football Rankings for Week 8 - Thursday Updates for Tyreek Hill, Amari Cooper, Chuba Hubbard, Brian Robinson, Courtland Sutton

Whether you're at the top, middle, or bottom of your league's standings, every fantasy football matchup carries more importance as we approach the second half of the season. If you need help this week, you have come to the right place. Our Week 8 TNF fantasy football overall rankings for 2024 are here to help […]

TNF Fantasy Football FLEX Rankings (RB, WR, TE) - Week 8 Thursday Updates for Bucky Irving, Wan'Dale Robinson, Tyler Lockett, Rashod Bateman, Zack Moss

It can be tough to decide who to start when comparing two flex-level players at different positions, so we're here to help with our Week 8 TNF fantasy football FLEX rankings. Below, you will see where key flex options such as Jauan Jennings, Romeo Doubs, Rashod Bateman, and Javonte Williams rank another others. Our FLEX […]

J.K. Dobbins - Week 8 Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks

BALLER MOVE: Start POSITIONAL VALUE: RB2 ANALYSIS: Los Angeles Chargers running back J.K. Dobbins has been pretty boom-or-bust through seven weeks. He has games of 18.2, 20.1, and 22.9 PPR fantasy points to go along with weeks scoring just 8.4, 9.2, and 9.6. He's the clear lead back for his team and getting workhorse usage, […]

TNF Running Back Fantasy Football Rankings - Week 8 Thursday RB Updates for Javonte Williams, Jordan Mason, Tank Bigsby, Kareem Hunt, J.K. Dobbins

The running back position has stayed relatively healthy compared to previous seasons, so hopefully, you have a few must-start studs. However, many fantasy managers did not invest in an early-round running back and need help finding the top available option(s) this week. That's where our Week 8 TNF fantasy football running back rankings for 2024 […]

Jayden Reed - Week 8 Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks

BALLER MOVE: Start POSITIONAL VALUE: WR2/WR3 ANALYSIS: Green Bay Packers wide receiver Jayden Reed (ankle) was off to a dominant start to 2024 when his starting quarterback, Jordan Love, was throwing the ball to him. He's still the WR7 in full-PPR scoring, but he caught just two passes for ten yards in Week 7. Thought […]

TNF Wide Receiver Fantasy Football Rankings - Week 8 Thursday WR Updates for Tank Dell, Josh Downs, Brian Thomas, Jaylen Waddle, Amari Cooper

If you find yourself in a tough spot at wide receiver following the flurry of injuries to the position, we're here to assist with our Week 8 TNF fantasy football wide receiver rankings for 2024. Before the start of the Week 8 slate, let's dive into the rankings and see where key WRs such as […]

TNF Quarterback Fantasy Football Rankings - Week 8 Thursday QB Updates for Russell Wilson, Bo Nix, Geno Smith, Caleb Williams, Dak Prescott, C.J. Stroud

The quarterback position as a whole has been up and down this year, which leads to head-scratching start-or-sit decisions. If you need help finding the top available QB option, we can help with our Week 8 TNF fantasy football quarterback rankings for 2024. Ahead of Week 8, let's review the ranking and see where key […]

TNF Tight End Fantasy Football Rankings - Week 8 Thursday TE Updates for Tucker Kraft, Cade Otton, David Njoku, Cole Kmet, Mark Andrews, Zach Ertz

If you're struggling to navigate the tough tight end position this week, use our Week 8 TNF fantasy football tight end rankings for 2024 to help you set optimal lineups. Some tight ends are beginning to produce with more consistency, so let us help you find the top available option for the upcoming slate. Let's […]

Jaylen Waddle - Week 8 Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks

BALLER MOVE: Start POSITIONAL VALUE: WR3/FLEX ANALYSIS: Start Miami Dolphins wide receiver Jaylen Waddle (quadricep) if quarterback Tua Tagovailoa is throwing it to him. There shouldn't be more thought put into this decision than that. And Tagovailoa is expected to make his return in Week 8, meaning Waddle should be in your starting lineups. Jaylen […]

MRI Confirms Mike Evans' Lengthy Absence

Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Mike Evans (hamstring) underwent an MRI Wednesday that confirmed his "moderate" hamstring injury. According to the NFL's Ian Rapoport, Evans' diagnostic test affirmed the notion that he'd be sidelined until at least the team's Week 11 bye. It's a massive blow to Tampa Bay's offense, as they've also just lost […]

Javonte Williams - Week 8 Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks

BALLER MOVE: Start POSITIONAL VALUE: RB2 ANALYSIS: Denver Broncos running back Javonte Williams had by far his best game of the season in Week 7. He scored 26.1 PPR fantasy points by rushing 14 times for 88 yards and two touchdowns and catching all three of his targets for 23 yards. He did this by […]

Chuba Hubbard - Week 8 Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks

BALLER MOVE: Start POSITIONAL VALUE: RB2 ANALYSIS: Carolina Panthers running back Chuba Hubbard is the RB9 overall in full-PPR scoring. There isn't much reason to bench him. He is facing a tough Denver Broncos defense, and QB Bryce Young, who was off to a terrible start to 2024 before being benched, will now replace starter […]

Tua Tagovailoa Tracking Toward Week 8 Return

Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa (concussion) is reportedly trending to play this Sunday when his team squares off against the Arizona Cardinals in Week 8, per Tom Pelissero of NFL Network. Pelissero also noted he was told that "Tua looks like Tua. He's ripping it all over the field, hitting bombs to Tyreek Hill. This […]

TNF Kicker Fantasy Football Rankings - Week 8 Thursday Kicker Updates for Brandon Aubrey, Will Reichard, Younghoe Koo, Chris Boswell, Wil Lutz

The 2024 fantasy football season has seen a ton of spike weeks from kickers, and while the position doesn't get a ton of recognition, it can make the difference between winning and losing your matchups. We're here to help with our NFL team's updated Week 8 TNF fantasy football kicker rankings for 2024. Let's dive […]

Zach Ertz - Week 8 Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks (2024)

BALLER MOVE: Start in 12+ Team Leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: TE1 ANALYSIS: Washington Commanders tight end Zach Ertz found the end zone for the first time this season last weekend and should be viewed as a low-end TE1 heading into Week 8. With the lack of a proven No. 2 wideout in the Washington passing attack, […]

Brian Thomas Jr. - Week 8 Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks (2024)

BALLER MOVE: START!!!!!! POSITIONAL VALUE: WR1 ANALYSIS: So basically, the thing about Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver Brian Thomas Jr. is that he could have almost twice the number of fantasy points he currently has. Yeah, he's that good. It's been seven weeks, and he and his quarterback, Trevor Lawrence, have already left a ton of points […]