Derrick Henry Remains A Must-Start In Week 9

Baltimore Ravens running back Derrick Henry finished in RB2 territory in Week 8 after the offense was getting stifled by the Cleveland Browns and then had to play from behind. They take on another solid defense in the Denver Broncos in Week 9, but Henry remains an undeniable part of the offense and will get […]

Matt Gay Not A Preferred Option At Kicker In Week 9

Indianapolis Colts kicker Matt Gay has missed just two field goals all season (12-for-14), both of which came from more than 50 yards out, but in Week 9 the 30-year-old takes on a Vikings defense that has allowed the fewest points in all of football to opposing kickers. There are a couple of things working […]

Justin Jefferson A Top-Flight Option Vs. Indy

Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Justin Jefferson should challenge for the overall WR1 on the week this Sunday when his team hosts the Indianapolis Colts at U.S. Bank Stadium. The 25-year-old has been one of the most consistent wideouts in 2024, sans an outing with fewer than 15 fantasy points. The superstar WR has just one […]

Younghoe Koo Is A Top Option At Kicker In Week 9

Atlanta Falcons kicker Younghoe Koo is a top 12 kicker for fantasy so far this season and is in a prime spot to put up points again this week with Atlanta playing as home favorites inside the dome in a contest that has one of the highest expected totals on the board (52). Koo has […]

Kyler Murray Is A Top-Tier Quarterback Play In Week 9

Arizona Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray should be started in all league formats ahead of their Week 9 matchup against the Chicago Bears. He enters this game as one of just three quarterbacks averaging over 200 passing yards and 40 rushing yards per game. His dual-threat ability makes him a strong fantasy starter in nearly every […]

Aaron Jones, Smash Week 9 Matchup

Minnesota Vikings running back Aaron Jones should be in store for a massive performance this weekend when his team squares off against the Indianapolis Colts at home in Week 9. Despite Jones scoring only three touchdowns on the year, he's the RB15 in PPR formats with just one outing under 9.8 fantasy points. This Sunday, […]

Tyler Allgeier A Low-End RB3 In A Good Matchup Versus Cowboys

Atlanta Falcons running back Tyler Allgeier reached double-digit carries for the second time in three weeks last Sunday, and despite averaging just 2.8 yards per carry in the contest, the 24-year-old still has a solid 5.2 yards per rush on the season, which lands him in the top 10 for qualified rushers. Allgeier needs the […]

Sam Darnold Gets Porous Colts D Sunday

Minnesota Vikings quarterback Sam Darnold will line up against the Indianapolis Colts this Sunday in one of the juiciest matchups on paper this weekend. The 27-year-old has been excellent in his first season in a Vikings uniform and has the chance for another strong performance in Week 9. Indianapolis has allowed the eighth-most passing yards […]

Bijan Robinson A Strong RB1 In Favorable Matchup Versus Cowboys

Atlanta Falcons running back Bijan Robinson had a quiet day on the ground in Week 8 (13-63-0), but surprisingly led the team in targets and receptions with seven apiece, totaling 43 yards and a touchdown. The volume was the eye-opener, but Robinson has been involved in the passing game throughout the season, catching at least […]

Patriots Defense Back On Radar With Favorable Matchup

The New England Patriots defense is an appealing streaming option for Week 9 against the Tennessee Titans. Although the unit has struggled this season, it has a chance to thrive against a Titans offense that could be without Will Levis (shoulder), Tony Pollard (foot), and Tyjae Spears (hamstring) on Sunday afternoon. Sweetening this matchup is […]

Roddery Munoz Claimed By St. Louis

The St. Louis Cardinals claimed starting pitcher Roddery Munoz off of waivers. Munoz made his MLB debut last summer with the Miami Marlins. Across 82 2/3 innings of work (17 starts) the 24-year-old struggled with a 6.53 ERA, 1.58 WHIP, with a 42:70 BB:K ratio. In Triple-A last season, Munoz posted a 4.96 ERA and […]

Darnell Mooney A WR2 Versus Suspect Cowboys Defense In Week 9

Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Darnell Mooney drew six targets from Kirk Cousins last week, the sixth time in eight games he's done so. The 27-year-old hauled in four of them, turning them into 86 yards and a score, his fourth TD of the season. His 59 total targets equate to 22.84% target share and 31.77% […]

Ryan Noda Claimed By The Angels

Oakland Athletics first baseman Ryan Noda was claimed by the Los Angeles Angels off waivers. Noda had a disappointing 2024 campaign as he hit for a .137/.255/.211 line with just one home run, four RBI, and a 14:37 BB:K ratio across 36 games. This was a sharp decline from the encouraging .229/.364/.406 line he hit […]

Rhys Hoskins Staying In Milwaukee

The Milwaukee Brewers exercised their 2025 club option on first baseman Rhys Hoskins. After missing the entire 2023 campaign with a torn ACL, Hoskins posted a modest .214/.303/.419 line in 2024 with 26 home runs, 82 RBI, and a 53:149 BB:K ratio. Hoskins has now hit at least 25 home runs in each of the […]

Seattle Declines Club Option On Jorge Polanco

The Seattle Mariners are declining the 2025 club option on second baseman Jorge Polanco according to Daniel Kramer of MLB.com. Polanco will receive $750,000 and become a free agent. the 31-year-old struggled in his first season in Seattle as he hit for an underwhelming .213/.296/.355 with 16 home runs, 45 RBI, and four swiped bags. […]

Luke Weaver Returning To New York

New York Yankees relief pitcher Luke Weaver had his 2025 club option exercised according to Bryan Hoch of MLB.com. This deal is valued at $2.5 million. During the regular season, the 31-year-old emerged as a key contributor in the Yankee bullpen as he held a solid 2.89 ERA and 0.93 WHIP across 84 innings of […]

Josh Downs Cleared To Play In Week 9

Indianapolis Colts wide receiver Josh Downs (toe) logged his second consecutive full practice on Friday. He has been removed from the final injury report and will play in Week 9. The 23-year-old has posted mixed results this season, benefitting greatly from Joe Flacco while struggling to form a rapport with Anthony Richardson. Fortunately for Downs, […]

Arizona Picks Up Club Option On Eugenio Suarez

The Arizona Diamondbacks are picking up the 2025 club option on third baseman Eugenio Suarez worth $15 million according to Jesse Rogers of ESPN. The veteran infielder had a tale of two seasons. During the first half, the third baseman hit for a mere .216/.302/.366 slash line with just ten home runs and 48 RBI. […]

Michael Pittman Jr. Will Play In Week 9

Indianapolis Colts wide receiver Michael Pittman Jr. (back) has been removed from the final injury report despite being limited in practice on Friday. The 27-year-old has posted mixed results this season, benefitting greatly from Joe Flacco while struggling to form a rapport with Anthony Richardson. Fortunately for Pittman, Richardson was benched for Flacco earlier this […]

Who Should I Start? Sunday Fantasy Football Lineup Decisions for Week 9 (2024) - Diontae Johnson, Keon Coleman, Jalen Tolbert, Brian Thomas, Jakobi Myers, Brian Robinson, Keenan Allen, Tee Higgins, Bo Nix

It's almost time for Sunday football. Who Should I Start? Who Should I Sit? Set your optimal fantasy football lineups for Sunday football and Week 9 of the 2024 NFL season. Our free Who Should I Start? tool will help make your fantasy football lineup decisions. Compare up to four NFL players, and we tell […]

Ja'Lynn Polk Cleared For Return In Week 9

New England Patriots wide receiver Ja'Lynn Polk (concussion) has been removed from the final injury report and will play against the Tennessee Titans in Week 9. The rookie returns from an absence that ultimately lasted just one game. This week, he could be catching passes from either Drake Maye (concussion) or Jacoby Brissett, and we […]

Video: Week 9 Booms, Sleepers, and Streamers - 2024 Fantasy Football Start 'Em Analysis

Let's go, RotoBallers! We are back and dropping fire content for the weekend ahead with our top Week 9 booms, sleepers, and streamers! NFL Network and RotoBaller contributor LaQuan Jones gives in-depth fantasy football advice, breaking down some of his high-upside, sleeper, and value plays as we head into Week 9 of the new fantasy […]

NASCAR Xfinity Series: DraftKings DFS Preview for Martinsville National Debt Relief 250 (11/2/24)

The NASCAR Xfinity Series heads to Martinsville on Saturday for the National Debt Relief 250. This is the final race of the Round of 8, with just eight drivers left in the race for the 2024 title. Two—A.J. Allmendinger and Austin Hill—have wrapped up spots in the Championship 4. The other two spots are still […]

Buy Low, Sell High Week 9 Fantasy Football Trade Value Recommendations - Josh Downs, Chris Olave, Cedric Tillman, more

Welcome to Week 9 of the NFL season! We’re deep into the grind where every decision counts more than ever. With injuries piling up and bye weeks affecting lineups, knowing when to buy low or sell high can be the key to revitalizing your team. Whether riding high after a win or looking to bounce […]

Joey Slye Absent Friday, Still On Track To Kick In Week 9

New England Patriots kicker Joey Slye (personal) missed Friday's practice but is expected to return for this weekend's game against the Tennessee Titans. The 25-year-old has struggled with volume lately, converting all 11 of his extra-point attempts while going 11-for-13 on field goals. While some of these accuracy numbers are solid, fantasy managers should be […]

Week 9 Superflex 2QB Rankings for Fantasy Football: Updates for Jameis Winston, Joe Flacco, Matthew Stafford, Daniel Jones, Trevor Lawrence, Drake Maye

With quarterbacks beginning to get benched or banged up, some backup quarterbacks are entering lineups and have become viable in Superflex and two-QB leagues. Our Week 9 fantasy football Superflex rankings (2QB) for 2024 are here to help you close start-or-sit calls between comparable options. Below, you can see where RotoBaller has key Superflex options […]

Antonio Gibson Cleared For Week 9 Against Titans

New England Patriots running back Antonio Gibson (toe) returned to practice in a full capacity on Friday. As a result, he has been removed from the final injury report and will play in Week 9 against the Tennessee Titans. This news doesn't mean much for fantasy football, as it has become clear this season that […]

Dynasty Fantasy Football Rankings (2024) - Week 9 Updates Include Rhamondre Stevenson, Zay Flowers, Rashod Bateman, Jaxon Smith-Njigba, Bucky Irving

Incredibly, Week 9 has already kicked off, and Thursday's game is already in the books. It's time to start reviewing your dynasty leagues to decide whether to make a run for the championship or sell off for next year. There were some big trades in the NFL recently, with DeAndre Hopkins heading to Kansas City […]

Week 9 PPR Rankings for Fantasy Football: Overall Updates Include Marvin Harrison, Chris Olave, Amari Cooper, Jayden Reed, Rachaad White, Nick Chubb

The Week 9 slate brings a must-win situation to many fantasy managers, so it's time to lock in and set optimal fantasy football lineups. Below, you'll see our NFL team's updated Week 9 fantasy football PPR rankings for 2024. Let's see where key players like Cooper Kupp, T.J. Hockenson, Jaylen Waddle, Tank Bigsby, Jalen McMillan, […]

DK Metcalf Has Strong Chance To Return In Week 11

Seattle Seahawks wide receiver DK Metcalf (knee) is in a good position to return in Week 11 following the team's bye, head coach Mike Macdonald said on Friday. Metcalf has already been ruled out for Week 9, giving him his second consecutive absence. However, Macdonald likes what he has seen from Metcalf's recovery and is […]