Tyjae Spears Misses Thursday's Practice Session

Tennessee Titans running back Tyjae Spears (hamstring) was unable to suit up for Thursday's practice session. Spears was limited to open the week, but downgraded to did not practice on Thursday. Possibly, Spears sat out for rest purposes, but he's also been sidelined since Week 7 due to a hamstring issue. Fantasy managers will have […]

Matt Stienburg Suspended For Two Games

Colorado Avalanche forward Matt Stienburg has been suspended for two games. He was handed the suspension for charging Tampa Bay Lightning defenseman Erik Cernak in Wednesday's 5-2 loss. Stienburg received a five-minute major and game misconduct for the incident. Cernak was injured on the play and missed the third period. The suspension will keep Stienburg […]

Amir Albazi An Underdog At UFC Edmonton

Amir Albazi (17-1) is set to headline UFC Edmonton against former flyweight champion Brandon Moreno. Albazi is a perfect 5-0 in the UFC but is coming off a controversial decision win over Kai Kara-France in June of 2023. Albazi will now have the toughest test of his career and he enters the fight as an […]

Brandon Moreno Ends Layoff At UFC Edmonton

Brandon Moreno (21-8-2) is set to headline UFC Edmonton against Amir Albazi. Moreno is coming off a split-decision loss to Brandon Royval in February and he planned to take time off after the loss. Now, he ends his layoff and faces the streaking Albazi. Moreno enters the bout as the favorite as DraftKings has him […]

Jayden Daniels Gets Through Another Limited Practice

Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels (ribs) was a limited participant during Thursday's practice session. This is now back-to-back limited practice sessions for the rookie quarterback. Daniels was able to tough it out and play through the ribs injury during last week's win over the Chicago Bears. Fantasy managers should expect Daniels to play against the […]

Frederik Andersen Out Week-To-Week

Carolina Hurricanes goaltender Frederik Andersen (lower body) will be out week-to-week, head coach Rod Brind'Amour announced Thursday. Andersen will miss a second consecutive game on Thursday versus Boston. The Danish veteran has gone 3-1-0 in four starts this season, allowing 1.49 goals with a .941 save percentage. Pyotr Kochetkov will carry most of the workload […]

Travis Etienne Jr. Limited During Thursday's Practice

Jacksonville Jaguars running back Travis Etienne Jr. (hamstring) was able to get through his second straight limited practice session on Thursday. It sounds like Etienne has a good chance at getting back on the field for the first time since Week 6. Head coach Doug Pederson said that he felt good about Etienne's chances of […]

Biggest Fantasy Football Busts from the First Half - Patrick Mahomes, Sam LaPorta, C.J. Stroud, Calvin Ridley, Michael Pittman, Christian McCaffrey, more

The 2024 fantasy football season is roughly halfway over. Therefore, it’s time to reflect on our fantasy football teams. Many regret some of their draft decisions. For example, everyone who took Marvin Harrison Jr. over Malik Nabers wants the decision back. Let’s look at nine of the biggest fantasy football busts so far this season […]

Cade Otton – Week 9 Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks

BALLER MOVE: Start in All Leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: TE6 ANALYSIS: Tampa Bay Buccaneers tight end Cade Otton has been outstanding lately. The young tight end has averaged 6.3 receptions on 8.7 targets for 65.3 receiving yards, one touchdown, and 15.7 half-point PPR fantasy points per game over the past three weeks. More importantly, he stepped […]

Calvin Ridley – Week 9 Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks

BALLER MOVE: Start in 12+ Team Leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: WR29 ANALYSIS: Tennessee Titans wide receiver Calvin Ridley has been a massive fantasy football bust this year. The veteran was an expensive free-agent addition this offseason. However, he is only the WR51 for the year, averaging 8.1 half-point PPR fantasy points per game. Ridley scored fewer […]

Jaylen Waddle – Week 9 Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks

BALLER MOVE: Start in 12+ Team Leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: WR27 ANALYSIS: Miami Dolphins wide receiver Jaylen Waddle is the WR66 for the year, averaging 6.4 half-point PPR fantasy points per game. However, the star wide receiver was held back by the team’s injuries at quarterback. He had 13.7 fantasy points in Week 1, with Tua […]

Rashod Bateman – Week 9 Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks

BALLER MOVE: Sit in All Leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: WR60 ANALYSIS: Baltimore Ravens wide receiver Rashod Bateman has had a sneaky good fantasy football season. He is the WR24 for the year, averaging 8.9 half-point PPR fantasy points per game. The veteran wide receiver hasn’t been a high-targeted player in the passing game, averaging 4.4 targets […]

Romeo Doubs – Week 9 Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks

BALLER MOVE: Start in 14+ Team Leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: WR45 ANALYSIS: Green Bay Packers wide receiver Romeo Doubs is the WR40 for the year, averaging 9.1 half-point PPR fantasy points per game. The former Nevada star is the second-highest fantasy-scoring wide receiver on the Packers behind Jayden Reed, outscoring Christian Watson and Dontayvion Wicks. Doubs […]

Brian Thomas Jr., Gabe Davis Limited On Thursday

Jacksonville Jaguars wide receivers Brian Thomas Jr. (chest) and Gabe Davis (shoulder) were both limited participants for the second-straight day. Thomas was originally expected to miss at least two weeks of action earlier in the week but seeing him continue to participate in practice is a promising sign as he may not even miss one […]

David Njoku - Week 9 Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks

BALLER MOVE: Start POSITIONAL VALUE: TE1 ANALYSIS: Cleveland Browns tight end David Njoku (ankle) now has a gunslinger in Jameis Winston throwing him the ball. This is sure to lead to more production. Winston is a high volume passer, the football equivalent of one of the old west's wildest outlaws, and a huge fantasy asset […]

Evan Engram - Week 9 Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks

BALLER MOVE: Must-Start POSITIONAL VALUE: TE1 ANALYSIS: If you're lucky enough to have drafted, traded for, or picked up off waivers Jacksonville Jaguars tight end Evan Engram, you're probably going to want to put him in your starting lineup and not take him out for the rest of the season. Some big developments have made […]

Jared Goff Returns To Practice On Thursday

Detroit Lions quarterback Jared Goff (ankle) returned to practice on Thursday as a full participant. This is a great sign for Goff as he sat out during Wednesday's practice after rolling his ankle. Seeing return to practice the next day puts him in great position to suit up this weekend. The 30-year-old has led the […]

TNF Fantasy Football Superflex 2QB Rankings for Week 9 - Thursday Updates for Kirk Cousins, Sam Darnold, Jameis Winston, Joe Flacco, Bryce Young

Superflex leagues cause fantasy managers to choose between similar quarterbacks, running backs, wide receivers, and tight ends, so it can be difficult to make key start-or-sit decisions. If you need help with your lineup calls this week, our Week 9 fantasy football Superflex rankings (2QB) for fantasy football can assist your efforts. To begin Week […]

Michael Pittman Jr., Josh Downs Fully Practice On Thursday

Indianapolis Colts wide receivers Michael Pittman Jr. (back) and Josh Downs (toe) both logged a full practice on Thursday according to James Boyd of The Athletic. This is a great sign as both wideouts were non-participants during Wednesday's initial practice session. Fantasy managers should continue to monitor their status during Friday's practice in case they […]

Tyrone Tracy Jr. - Week 9 Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks

BALLER MOVE: Start (if he plays) POSITIONAL VALUE: RB2 ANALYSIS: New York Giants running back Tyrone Tracy Jr. (concussion) has been one of the most surprising rookies of this year's draft. He wasn't selected until the fifth round of the 2024 NFL Draft, but he's quickly earned a reputation as an explosive runner, and seems […]

J.K. Dobbins – Week 9 Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks

BALLER MOVE: Start in 12+ Team Leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: RB23 ANALYSIS: Los Angeles Chargers running back J.K. Dobbins has had a career year. The former Ohio State star is the RB18, averaging 13.7 half-point PPR fantasy points per game. Dobbins has stayed healthy this season after dealing with several severe injuries earlier in his career. […]

Riley Patterson Expected To Make Jets Debut On Thursday

New York Jets kicker Riley Patterson is expected to be elevated from the practice squad to make his New York debut on Thursday evening against the Houston Texans. On Wednesday, starting kicker Greg Zuerlein (knee) was placed on the injured reserve with a knee injury which opened the spot for Patterson. Before his injury, Zuerlein […]

Cole Kmet - Week 9 Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks

BALLER MOVE: Sit POSITIONAL VALUE: TE2 ANALYSIS: And just like that, a disappearing act from another TE. Chicago Bears tight end Cole Kmet was targeted just one time in his Week 8 game against the Washington Commanders, catching the pass for 14 yards, and caught a two point conversion attempt. It's not entirely his fault […]

David Njoku Does Not Practice On Thursday

Cleveland Browns tight end David Njoku (ankle) did not practice on Thursday according to Mary Kay Cabot of Cleveland.com. Njoku was a full participant on Wednesday but seeing him pop up on the injury report on Thursday could put him in danger of missing this weekend's game. Fantasy managers should pay close attention to the […]

Michael Pittman Jr. - Week 9 Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks

BALLER MOVE: Start POSITIONAL VALUE: WR3/FLEX ANALYSIS: Fantasy managers who have Indianapolis Colts wide receiver Michael Pittman Jr. on their rosters got a significant boost when they learned that quarterback Anthony Richardson was benched in favor of veteran Joe Flacco. The longtime vet has been a great producer of fantasy points for his receivers this […]

Amari Cooper Remains Limited On Thursday

Buffalo Bills wide receiver Amari Cooper (wrist) remained limited during Thursday's practice according to Alaina Getzenberg of ESPN. Fantasy managers should continue to monitor his status during Friday's practice as the wideout may carry an injury designation into the weekend if he is unable to upgrade to a full participant. After tallying 66 yards and […]

Allen Lazard Placed On Injured Reserve

New York Jets wide receiver Allen Lazard (chest) was placed on the injured reserve according to Ian Rapoport of the NFL Network. Lazard was unable to participate in any team practices this week and was previously ruled out for Thursday. However, he will now have to sit out for at least the next four games. […]

Tony Pollard – Week 9 Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks

BALLER MOVE: Start in 10+ Team Leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: RB19 ANALYSIS: Tennessee Titans running back Tony Pollard is the RB22 for the year, averaging 12.7 half-point PPR fantasy points per game. The former Memphis star has scored 12.7 or more fantasy points in 71.4% of the games, including last week against an elite Detroit Lions […]

Texans vs. Jets TNF Start 'Em, Sit 'Em: C.J. Stroud, Joe Mixon, Tank Dell, Dalton Schultz, Aaron Rodgers, Breece Hall, Davante Adams, Garrett Wilson

The Week 9 Thursday Night Football matchup is a tale of two teams heading in opposite directions. Despite adding pieces over the last 18 months, the Jets are near the bottom of the AFC with a 2-6 record. They have acquired Aaron Rodgers, Braelon Allen, and Davante Adams, and added back Haason Reddick over the […]

Bucky Irving - Week 9 Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks

BALLER MOVE: Start in 12+ Team PPR Leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: RB3/FLEX ANALYSIS: Tampa Bay Buccaneers running back Bucky Irving (toe) appears to be taking over the starting RB job for the Bucs at the expense of current lead back Rachaad White. Or at least the de-facto No. 1 spot. Irving has been more efficient, more […]