TNF Wide Receiver Fantasy Football Rankings - Week 9 Thursday WR Updates for Zay Flowers, Amari Cooper, Romeo Doubs, Cedric Tillman, Tank Dell

The wide receiver position is the deepest in fantasy football, meaning there are tons of viable options each week. However, that also complicates start-or-sit decisions. If you're having trouble with lineup calls, we're to help with our Week 9 TNF fantasy football wide receiver rankings for 2024. Before the start of the Week 9 slate, […]

Jonathan Taylor - Week 9 Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks

BALLER MOVE: Start POSITIONAL VALUE: RB1 ANALYSIS: Outside of the most absurd taco leagues and joke fantasy football groups, there isn't a single roster where you should consider benching Indianapolis Colts running back Jonathan Taylor. He's one of the best RBs in the league in a workhorse role with a good offense and good offensive […]

TNF Quarterback Fantasy Football Rankings - Week 9 Thursday QB Updates for C.J. Stroud, Kirk Cousins, Sam Darnold, Jameis Winston, Joe Flacco, Bo Nix

If you have struggled to get quality production from your quarterback spot in 2024, all you can do is keep trying to find the top available option each week. We can help with our Week 9 TNF fantasy football quarterback rankings for 2024. Ahead of the ninth fantasy football slate, let's peep the rankings to […]

Marvin Harrison Jr. - Week 9 Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks

BALLER MOVE: Start POSITIONAL VALUE: WR2 ANALYSIS: Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Marvin Harrison Jr. had a slow start to the season, followed by a few huge games, then dipped back to minimal production before a Week 8 "breakout" game of sorts. He caught six of seven targets for 111 yards and one touchdown against the […]

TNF Tight End Fantasy Football Rankings - Week 9 Thursday TE Updates for T.J. Hockenson, Evan Engram, Cade Otton, Kyle Pitts, Tucker Kraft

The tight end position as a whole is coming off its best week of production and is trending up for the second half of the fantasy football season. However, start-or-sit decisions remain difficult at TE, so use our Week 9 TNF fantasy football tight end rankings for 2024 to help you set optimal lineups. Let's […]

TNF Kicker Fantasy Football Rankings - Week 9 Thursday Kicker Updates Include Ka'imi Fairbairn, Will Reichard, Jake Bates, Chase McLaughlin, more

Start-or-sit decisions at the kicker position are tricky in fantasy football, so if you are searching for the top available option this week, we're here to help with our NFL team's updated Week 9 TNF fantasy football kicker rankings for 2024. Ahead of the new slate, let's dive into the rankings and see where Ka'imi […]

Chris Olave - Week 9 Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks

BALLER MOVE: Start POSITIONAL VALUE: WR2 ANALYSIS: New Orleans Saints wide receiver Chris Olave won't have fellow WR Rashid Shaheed to compete with for targets anymore, and his QB1, Derek Carr (oblique), seems set to return in Week 9. This gives Olave excellent upside, and barring something unexpected, he should be a target hog moving […]

Tank Bigsby - Week 9 Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks

BALLER MOVE: Start POSITIONAL VALUE: RB2 ANALYSIS: Jacksonville Jaguars running back Tank Bigsby (ankle) had another solid workload in Week 8 against the Green Bay Packers. He was the primary running back in the absence of Travis Etienne Jr. (hamstring) and handled 18 carries for 78 yards while catching two passes on three targets for […]

Jake Guentzel Nets Two Goals Wednesday

Tampa Bay Lightning left wing Jake Guentzel provided two goals as the team beat Colorado 5-2 on away ice Wednesday night. Guentzel potted a pair of even-strength goals in the first and second periods, putting Tampa Bay 4-1 ahead. He's now on four goals and 11 points in 10 appearances with his new team. Brought […]

Nick Chubb - Week 9 Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks

BALLER MOVE: Start POSITIONAL VALUE: RB3/FLEX ANALYSIS: Cleveland Browns running back Nick Chubb scored just 5.2 PPR fantasy points in last week's shocking upset win over the Baltimore Ravens. He was still on a snap count, since it was his second game back after suffering a season-ending knee injury early in the 2023 season. #Browns […]

Elvis Merzlikins Celebrates First Shutout Of The Season Wednesday

Columbus Blue Jackets goaltender Elvis Merzlikins stopped the Islanders from scoring on Wednesday, picking up his first shutout of the season with 26 saves in a 2-0 win. The Latvian netminder has now saved 57 of 58 shots across his last two starts since returning to the lineup from a lower-body injury. Merzlikins improved to […]

Brandt Clarke Has Three Assists In Wednesday's Win

Los Angeles Kings defenseman Brandt Clarke sent out three assists in Wednesday's 6-3 victory over Vegas. He registered two even-strength and one power-play assist. Drew Doughty's (ankle) injury left the Kings' blue line in trouble, but his absence has allowed Clarke to play a more prominent role, and he's been very impressive with his work […]

Texans vs. Jets: NFL Inactives and Injury Updates for TNF Include Aaron Rodgers, Allen Lazard, Dameon Pierce, C.J. Mosley, Azeez Al-Shaair, Haason Reddick

The Week 9 NFL slate kicks off with an interesting and important AFC showdown between the Houston Texans and New York Jets. Aaron Rodgers and Co. desperately need a win to get back on track, while the Texans are hoping to sneak out a win without Nico Collins and Stefon Diggs. In this article below, […]

Jacob Markstrom Shuts Out Canucks

New Jersey Devils goaltender Jacob Markstrom kicked away 20 shots to register his first shutout of the season in Wednesday's 6-0 victory against Vancouver. Markstrom, a former Canuck, neutralized a team that had scored at least three goals in five straight games. The Swedish netminder improved to 5-3-1 for the season, and he now boasts […]

Artturi Lehkonen Expected Back Next Week

Colorado Avalanche winger Artturi Lehkonen (shoulder) is penciled in to return to the lineup on Tuesday versus Seattle. The Finnish forward has been sidelined for the start of the season because of shoulder surgery. He will sit out one more game as Colorado visits Nashville on Saturday. Lehkonen's return will be a big boost for […]

Is Lamar Jackson Hurt or Healthy? Injury Update for Fantasy Football Week 9 (2024)

Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson (back, knee) is the best quarterback in fantasy football in 2024. The addition of star running back Derrick Henry has brought the already good offense to new heights, allowing both players to maximize the contributions of their skill sets.  Jackson is putting together another MVP-caliber season, having already thrown 17 touchdowns […]

Erik Cernak Injured Versus Colorado

Tampa Bay Lightning defenseman Erik Cernak suffered an upper-body injury in Wednesday's contest against Colorado. He was forced to exit the game after taking a high hit by Avalanche forward Matt Stienburg. Lightning head coach Jon Cooper did not have an update on Cernak after the game. Cernak is a physical force at the back […]

Timothy Liljegren Traded To Sharks

The San Jose Sharks have acquired defenseman Timothy Liljegren in a trade with the Toronto Maple Leafs. Defenseman Matt Benning went the other way, along with a 2025 third-round and a 2026 sixth-round draft pick. Liljegren skated in just one game with the Maple Leafs this season, sitting as a healthy scratch. He made 55 […]

Is Tony Pollard Hurt or Healthy? Injury Update for Fantasy Football Week 9 (2024)

Tennessee Titans running back Tony Pollard (foot) is the RB21 on the season despite having already had his bye week. He's been a breath of fresh air for fantasy managers as he's putting up easy RB2 numbers despite his ADP being around the RB27 coming into 2024.  His backfield mate, RB Tyjae Spears (hamstring), hasn't […]

Thursday Night Football Start 'Em Sit 'Em - Texans vs. Jets

Despite missing two games with an ankle injury, Joe Mixon is top-15 among running backs in rushing yards, red-zone touches, touchdowns, and target share. His 22.4 PPR fantasy points per game is fi...

Fantasy Football Injury Reports For Week 9 (Thursday Updates): Lamar Jackson, T.J. Hockenson, Jordan Love, Jonathon Brooks, Tryone Tracy Jr., more

Injuries are and always will be a factor in lineup decisions, and our fantasy football injury reports for Week 9 as of October 31, 2024, will give managers the latest updates around the league. Some of the banged-up players on this list are at more risk of missing this week's contests than others. Still, fantasy […]

Joel Embiid To Get Periodic Time Off Throughout The Season

Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid (knee) is set to have "periodic" spells on the sidelines this season. Speaking during an appearance on SportsCenter, ESPN's Shams Charania reported that Philadelphia plans to keep Embiid healthy for the playoffs by giving him "periodic time off at different points during the season." The former MVP is set to […]

NBA DFS: Top Daily Fantasy Expert Picks for DraftKings, FanDuel (10/31/24)

Happy Halloween, RotoBallers! Tonight, we have a spooky four-game slate ahead of us. We have a few solid spots tonight, and hopefully, we can take advantage of them. The Bucks look to get back on track against the Grizzlies, the Mavericks and Rockets square off, the Spurs and Jazz take each other on in Utah, […]

Quarterback Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks for NFL Week 9

While Patrick Mahomes is still not the Mahomes of old, well, at least not for fantasy purposes, this week’s matchup against the Buccaneers is one of the more favorable on the docket.  The Ta...

Bradley Beal Considered Questionable Thursday

Phoenix Suns guard Bradley Beal (elbow) has landed back on the injury report ahead of Thursday's clash with the Clippers. After missing one game with a sore elbow, the veteran star returned to action against the Lakers on Monday. But he could be back on the shelf again on Thursday with the elbow issue, with […]

Week 9 Matchups We Love - NFL Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks

If your quarterback is a top 25 quarterback in the NFL and he is playing the Jaguars, then you should start him in fantasy. This defense looks like the defenses that the Jaguars rolled out in the ...

NFL Workhorse Running Backs: 11 RBs Who Will Carry The Load In Week 9

Joe Mixon missed three games earlier this season due to a high-ankle sprain, but the team has not managed his workload upon his return. The veteran and longtime Cincinnati Bengal leads all players...

Marcus Smart Injures Ankle On Wednesday

Memphis Grizzlies guard Marcus Smart (ankle) saw only six minutes of action in Wednesday's loss to Brooklyn. Smart rolled his right ankle and exited the contest without scoring any points. Memphis also lost Desmond Bane (oblique) in the contest, which opened up tons of minutes for the reserves. Scotty Pippen Jr. and Jake LaRavia have […]

Desmond Bane Exits Early With Oblique Injury

Memphis Grizzlies guard/forward Desmond Bane sustained an oblique injury in Wednesday's 119-106 loss to Brooklyn. The 26-year-old played only 17 minutes, scoring 10 points and grabbing six rebounds. Memphis is scheduled to finish off a back-to-back against Milwaukee on Thursday, and fantasy managers will need to monitor Bane's status closely. Scotty Pippen Jr., John Konchar, […]