Micah Parsons, DaRon Bland Ruled Out Vs. Falcons

Dallas Cowboys edge-rusher Micah Parsons (ankle) and defensive back DaRon Bland (foot) have both been ruled out for the team's Week 9 road tilt against the Atlanta Falcons. It's no surprise, as both athletes logged three DNPs ahead of Sunday's outing. Parsons hasn't appeared in a game since sustaining an ankle injury ahead of the […]

Emanuel Wilson - Week 9 Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks

BALLER MOVE: Sit POSITIONAL VALUE: RB5 ANALYSIS: Green Bay Packers running back Emanuel Wilson has seen even less work as an RB in recent weeks, and we've instead seen lead back Josh Jacobs (ankle) handle even more of a workload since Week 5. Rather than a committee, this is a backfield with a workhorse RB1 […]

Demarcus Robinson - Week 9 Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks

BALLER MOVE: Sit POSITIONAL VALUE: WR4 ANALYSIS: Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Demarcus Robinson had his best game of the season, catching two of his three targets for 35 yards and two touchdowns in his team's upset win over the Minnesota Vikings in Week 8. However, he's unlikely to score touchdowns in every game this […]

Puka Nacua Has A Shot To Play In Week 9

Per Ian Rapoport, after talking to multiple sources, Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Puka Nacua (knee) "should be ok moving forward" and reportedly has a chance to suit up for Week 9. Despite being listed as questionable after recording a DNP to close out the week, head coach Sean McVay has not ruled Nacua out […]

D'Ernest Johnson - Week 9 Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks

BALLER MOVE: Sit POSITIONAL VALUE: RB4 ANALYSIS: There was some value to having Jacksonville Jaguars running back D'Ernest Johnson on fantasy rosters, but with running back Tank Bigsby (ankle) "good to go" for Sunday's contest against the Philadelphia Eagles, that value may be gone. Johnson was the primary pass-catching back before, but that role could […]

Lions D/ST Faces Tough Week 9 Matchup Against High-Scoring Packers Attack

The Detroit Lions D/ST heads into Week 9 against the Green Bay Packers, facing a challenging matchup for fantasy purposes. The Lions' defense has performed well overall, ranking Top-10 in points allowed and tied for second in takeaways. In addition, Green Bay's offense has been efficient, ranking sixth in points per game and fifth in […]

Is Tank Bigsby Injured or Healthy? Is Tank Bigsby Starting for Fantasy Football Week 9 of 2024?

Jacksonville Jaguars running back Tank Bigsby (ankle) now has two explosive, week-winning games for fantasy managers under his belt, and is emerging as one of the league's most exciting breakout players of 2024 after a disappointing rookie season. He appears to have fully put his first-year struggles behind him. He now has to games of […]

Jordan Love Tracking To Play In Week 9

According to Ian Rapoport of the NFL, Green Bay Packers quarterback Jordan Love (groin) expects to play on Sunday when the team hosts their division-rival Detroit Lions. Per Rapoport, there have been no setbacks in Love's recovery from a groin injury he suffered in Week 8, and barring something unforeseen, he's tracking to play in […]

Jake Bates Remains Reliable Fantasy Option Tied To High-Scoring Lions Offense

Detroit Lions kicker Jake Bates heads into Week 9 against the Green Bay Packers with a reliable fantasy floor, thanks largely to Detroit's high-powered offense. Bates has only attempted 11 field goals across seven games but remains a strong option due to his consistent extra-point volume, converting 27 of 28 PATs this season. With 22 […]

Kareem Hunt Returns To Full Practice

Kansas City Chiefs running back Kareem Hunt (quad) participated fully in the team's Friday practice. The 29-year-old was listed as limited on Thursday, so it's nice to see him able to log a full session just one day later. It's excellent news for Kansas City, as the veteran's quad ailment is the second injury to […]

Kalif Raymond Offers Big-Play Upside As Potential Deep-League Flex In Week 9

Detroit Lions wide receiver Kalif Raymond heads into Week 9 against the Green Bay Packers as a potential deep-league fantasy option, with Jameson Williams suspended for one more game (PED violation). Raymond showcased his big-play ability last week, scoring both on a punt return and a receiving touchdown. Competing for targets with other Lions' receivers, […]

Sam LaPorta Poised For Big Role Again In Favorable Matchup Against Packers

Detroit Lions tight end Sam LaPorta heads into Week 9 against the Green Bay Packers with an expanded role due to Jameson Williams' suspension (PED violation). LaPorta is coming off a strong Week 8 performance, turning six targets into six catches for 48 yards and a touchdown. The Packers' defense has struggled against tight ends, […]

Juju Smith-Schuster Misses Another Practice

Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver JuJu Smith-Schuster (hamstring) was again listed as a non-participant at the team's Friday practice. The veteran wideout has been tagged as a DNP for the fifth-straight session as he continues to recover from a hamstring injury he sustained in Kansas City's Week 7 victory over the San Francisco 49ers. With […]

Amon-Ra St. Brown's Scoring Streak And WR1 Upside Make Him A Must-Start In Week 9

Detroit Lions wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown will remain a top starting option in Week 9 against the Green Bay Packers. Though he had a quiet Week 8 with just two catches for seven yards, St. Brown extended his touchdown streak to five games. With Jameson Williams out due to PED violation suspension, St. Brown […]

Jordan Whittington Questionable With Shoulder Injury

Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Jordan Whittington (shoulder) is listed as questionable for the team's road tilt against the Seattle Seahawks. The rookie wideout was held out of LA's Week 8 matchup after picking up a shoulder injury the week prior in their 20-15 victory over the Las Vegas Raiders. Whittington was able to log […]

Jahmyr Gibbs’ Big-Play Potential Makes Him A Must-Start In Week 9

Detroit Lions running back Jahmyr Gibbs offers intriguing upside in Week 9 as he faces the Green Bay Packers. Gibbs showcased his big-play ability last week with a 70-yard touchdown run, extending his streak of at least one 20-yard rush to six games. In his last three games, Gibbs has totaled 306 rushing yards and […]

Is Keaton Mitchell Injured or Healthy? Is Keaton Mitchell Starting for Fantasy Football Week 9 of 2024?

Known lightning bolt and Baltimore Ravens running back Keaton Mitchell (knee) is inching closer to his return to the field. He's absolutely electric when on the field, and was arguably the most exciting player for NFL fans to watch in 2023. His combination of burst and long speed are rivaled by very few.  He ripped […]

Washington Commanders Defense Projects To Be Top Option Facing The Giants

The Washington Commanders defense is shaping up to be a high-end option facing the New York Giants in Week 9. Since Week 4, the Commanders have only allowed more than 20+ points on one occasion. This lone blemish was to the high-powered Baltimore Ravens in Week 6. Last weekend, the Commanders held the Chicago Bears […]

Austin Seibert Remains High-End Kicker In Week 9

Washington Commanders kicker Austin Seibert has enjoyed an excellent start to his time in Washington and should continue to be viewed as a high-end kicking option in Week 9. Since joining the Commanders in Week 2, Seibert has averaged 12.6 fantasy points per game. During this stretch, Seibert has gone perfect on all attempts from […]

David Montgomery’s Red Zone Role Keeps Him In Play Against Packers’ Defense

Detroit Lions running back David Montgomery remains a solid RB2 option heading into Week 9, taking on a Green Bay Packers defense that ranks 10th in rushing yards allowed per game. Currently ranking as RB11 in fantasy points per game, Montgomery has been dependable, averaging over 15 touches and 79 total yards per game. His […]

Zach Ertz Projects To Be Solid TE1 In Week 9

Washington Commanders tight end Zach Ertz has emerged as the No.2 option for Jayden Daniels and should continue to be viewed as a solid TE1 in all formats in Week 9. Since Week 5, Ertz has seen at least five targets in each game, with a season-high of 11 coming last weekend in their victory […]

Noah Brown Remains High-Risk Option Facing New York

Washington Commanders wide receiver Noah Brown remains a high-risk flex option heading into Week 9 when he faces the New York Giants. Despite caching the game-winning Hail Mary pass last weekend, Brown has struggled to find consistency while serving as the No.2 wideout. While Brown has tallied at least 50 yards in three games, he […]

Joe Flacco A QB2 In Return To Starting Role In Week 9

The Indianapolis Colts will start Joe Flacco under center in Week 9 versus the Vikings. The 39-year-old played nearly three full games for the Colts in Weeks 4 through 6, tossing at least two touchdown passes in each of the games, totaling 716 yards with a 7:1 TD:INT. While the Vikings are tough against the […]

Is Drake Maye Injured or Healthy? Is Drake Maye Starting for Fantasy Football Week 9 of 2024?

New England Patriots quarterback Drake Maye (concussion) was unfortunately forced out of his Week 8 game against the New York Jets. He had two straight games of 15+ points in Weeks 6-7, the first two games he played after being named the starter over backup Jacoby Brissett.  Maye has impressed in his limited action, and […]

Terry McLaurin Viewed As WR1 In Week 9

Washington Commanders wide receiver Terry McLaurin is coming off one of the best games of his season and should be viewed as a low-end WR1 in a divisional tilt against the New York Giants this weekend. Last week, McLaurin posted a season-high 125 yards on just five receptions in their victory over the Chicago Bears. […]

Jared Goff Primed For Efficiency Against Green Bay’s Secondary

Detroit Lions quarterback Jared Goff (ankle) is positioned for a productive outing against the Green Bay Packers in Week 9. He is dealing with an ankle issue but was a full participant in practice on Thursday and Friday and is off the injury report. While Week 8 saw a modest 85 passing yards from Goff, […]

Jeremy McNichols Desperation Flex Option Facing The Giants

Washington Commanders running back Jeremy McNichols could see an increase in opportunities in Week 9 with Brian Robinson Jr. (hamstring) listed as questionable. Throughout the first half of the campaign, McNichols only has had opportunities when the Commanders had sizeable leads in games. He saw only seven or more carries in three games this season […]

Austin Ekeler Could See More Usage In Week 9

Washington Commanders running back Austin Ekeler could see increased usage as No.1 option Brian Robinson Jr. (hamstring) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game. Last weekend, Ekeler continued to serve as the clear No.2 option in the backfield, carrying the ball seven times for 52 yards and bringing in two passes for six yards. This […]

Jayden Daniels Remains High-End QB1 In Week 9

Washington Commanders rookie quarterback Jayden Daniels should continue to be viewed as a high-end QB1 heading into Week 9 when he faces the New York Giants. Last weekend, the LSU standout was a game-time decision with a rib injury but was able to suit up and lead the Commanders to a thrilling victory. In this […]