Video: Week 9 Must-Start Defense (D/ST) Streamers - 2024 Fantasy Football Start/Sit Analysis

Let's dig into Week 9, RotoBallers! Check out our top 2024 fantasy football must-start Defenses (D/ST) and be prepared to dominate! LaQuan Jones discusses his top "Must Start" Defense (D/ST) streamers that have the potential to be game-changers in Week 9, as well as some defenses that you might want to steer clear of in […]

Is Tyler Higbee A Starter For The Rams When He Returns? Week 9 Fantasy Football Update

Los Angeles Rams tight end Tyler Higbee (knee) tore his ACL and MCL in the playoffs last season and has been recovering since. It was about the latest the injury could have possibly occurred, considering the Rams didn't win the game. Not great luck at all. He's now 31 years old, and it's unclear when […]

Joel Embiid Unavailable Wednesday Versus Detroit

On Wednesday, Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid (knee) will not suit up against the Detroit Pistons. According to Keith Pompey of The Philadelphia Inquirer, the team said Embiid and Paul George (knee) participated in portions of practice today and will be re-assessed later in the week. The NBA's Most Valuable Player in the 2022-2023 season missed the […]

Should I Drop Jerome Ford? Fantasy Football Outlook For Week 9

Cleveland Browns running back Jerome Ford was an RB2 for fantasy players in 2023. Many had high hopes for him this year, with Nick Chubb starting the season on the Physically Unable to Perform list. However, Ford has struggled. He is the RB39 for the year, averaging 8.5 half-point PPR fantasy points per game. The […]

Should I Drop Zack Moss? Fantasy Football Outlook For Week 9

Cincinnati Bengals running back Zack Moss was a popular mid-round fantasy football draft pick this year. The veteran is the RB32 for the season, averaging 8.8 half-point PPR fantasy points per game. Moss start the year playing well, averaging 13.1 fantasy points per game over the first four weeks. He scored 13.1 or more in […]

Should I Drop Aaron Rodgers? Fantasy Football Outlook for Week 9

New York Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers was expected to put up big numbers with his new array of weapons, including wide receiver Garrett Wilson and running back Breece Hall, but that hasn't come to pass so far this year. Instead, he's been much worse than expected. The Jets have not been great this year, and […]

Should I Drop Justin Fields? Fantasy Football Outlook For Week 9

Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Justin Fields has been a hit-or-miss NFL passer. However, the former Ohio State star has been an excellent quarterback for fantasy football players. Fields is the QB17 for the year despite not playing the past two weeks, averaging 18.9 fantasy points per game. He has scored at least 18.4 in three of […]

Should I Drop C.J. Stroud? Fantasy Football Outlook For Week 9

Houston Texans quarterback C.J. Stroud had high expectations after winning the NFL’s Offensive Rookie of the Year award last season. Furthermore, the Texans improved his receiving core in the offseason, making two blockbuster trades. Unfortunately, Stroud has struggled this year. He is the QB14, averaging 14.8 fantasy points per game. The former Ohio State star […]

Is Andy Dalton The Starter For The Panthers When He Returns? Week 9 Fantasy Football Update

Carolina Panthers quarterback Andy Dalton (thumb) missed his first game due to injury in 2024 after he was involved in a car accident -- he was not able to suit up for Week 8 against the Denver Broncos. In his place, second-year QB Bryce Young got the start and looked much improved over his early-season […]

Should I Drop Keenan Allen? Fantasy Football Outlook for Week 9

Chicago Bears wide receiver Keenan Allen finally had his first big game of 2024 against the Jacksonville Jaguars in Week six. Many thought he was back on track and would continue good performances, but he had another huge dud in Week 8. He caught just two passes on seven targets for 39 yards. He did […]

Jaylen Warren (RB, PIT) – Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups For Week 9

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12-Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 46% of Yahoo Leagues ANALYSIS: Pittsburgh Steelers running back Jaylen Warren struggled with injuries earlier this season. However, the third-year running back has played well since returning to the lineup. He has averaged 10.5 rushing attempts for 45 yards and 6.9 half-point PPR fantasy points over the […]

Tyrone Tracy Jr. (RB, NYG) – Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups For Week 9

BALLER MOVE: Add in All Leagues ROSTERED IN: 53% of Yahoo Leagues ANALYSIS: New York Giants running back Tyrone Tracy Jr. has been outstanding over the past month. The rookie running back has averaged 86.8 rushing yards and 15 half-point PPR fantasy points over the past four weeks. He had at least 129 rushing yards […]

Is Jordan Love Hurt or Healthy? Fantasy Football Injury Update for Week 9

Green Bay Packers quarterback Jordan Love exited Sunday's game against the Jacksonville Jaguars with a groin injury. At the time Love left the game, he was 14-for-22 for 196 yards with an interception. Malik Willis replaced him and went 4-for-5 for 56 yards and a touchdown. Will Jordan Love be available for the Packers' Week […]

Joe Flacco Will Start On Sunday Night Football In Week 9

The Indianapolis Colts have named veteran quarterback Joe Flacco the starter for the Week 9 game against the Minnesota Vikings on Sunday Night Football. This move comes after the continuous struggles of second-year quarterback Anthony Richardson despite the belief that he would take time to develop as a raw prospect out of the 2023 draft […]

Gary Brightwell Cut From Browns Practice Squad

The Cleveland Browns are releasing running back Gary Brightwell from the practice squad on Tuesday, according to NFL.com. The 2021 sixth-round pick out of Arizona spent the first three seasons of his career with the New York Giants before joining Cleveland's roster this year. He played in two games in 2024 but did not log […]

Should I Drop Zamir White? Fantasy Football Outlook for Week 9

Las Vegas Raiders running back Zamir White had a chance to reclaim his starting job after it was presumptively taken by his former backup, Alexander Mattison. White emphatically did not do that, carrying the ball just two times for negative-one yard. The job appears to be taken away from him. It's not like Mattison did […]

Xavier Legette Trending Up Ahead Of Week 9

Carolina Panthers wide receiver Xavier Legette has had a modest start to his NFL career, catching 22 of his 35 targets for 211 yards and three touchdowns through his first eight games. However, the Panthers are trading Diontae Johnson to the Baltimore Ravens, opening the door for Legette to be the clear WR1 for Bryce […]

Colts "Not Quitting" On Anthony Richardson

The Indianapolis Colts will roll with veteran Joe Flacco as the starting quarterback on Sunday Night Football against the Minnesota Vikings following the early-career struggles of Anthony Richardson. Richardson has started in just 10 games since being selected in the first round of the 2023 NFL Draft, completing 50.2% of his passes for 1,535 yards, […]

Parker Washington Set For Enhanced Role

Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver Parker Washington will enter the team's starting lineup following the season-ending collarbone injury suffered by Christian Kirk. Brian Thomas Jr. (chest) and Gabe Davis (shoulder) are also dealing with minor injuries, so Washington should have the opportunity to earn targets moving forward. Washington, a 2023 sixth-round pick out of Penn State, […]

Anthony Richardson To The Bench, Colts Will Start Joe Flacco

Indianapolis Colts quarterback Anthony Richardson has been benched, with Joe Flacco taking over as the starter. The veteran quarterback will start Sunday night against the Minnesota Vikings, his fourth this season. Richardson has struggled this season, completing only 44.4% of his pass attempts in six games. Many wonder if the team is giving up on […]

Diontae Johnson Being Shipped To Baltimore

The Carolina Panthers are trading wide receiver Diontae Johnson to the Baltimore Ravens, according to NFL insider Ian Rapoport. The former Pittsburgh Steeler is heading back to the AFC North. Johnson has been rumored to be on the trade block as Carolina is in the middle of the lost season, and he now joins a […]

Bucky Irving Playing Through Injury, Expects To Keep Current Role

Tampa Bay Buccaneers running back Bucky Irving (toe) is playing through a toe injury, but the rookie said he does not expect the ailment to limit his playing time. The fourth-round pick out of Oregon has handled at least 10 touches in seven of his eight games this season, and he caught a career-high seven […]

Stefon Diggs Out For The Season With A Torn ACL

Houston Texans wide receiver Stefon Diggs suffered a season-ending torn ACL in Sunday's win over the Indianapolis Colts. The veteran wide receiver went down with a non-contact injury while running a route. Unfortunately, many fantasy players knew Diggs' season was likely over after seeing him go down. The Texans' wide receiver core has gone from […]

Florio's Football Show: Matthew Stafford, Cedric Tillman, Keon Coleman and More for Week 9!

Michael Florio is back going over his top waiver wire targets for Week 9! Florio also discusses his favorite streaming defenses of the week before going over all of his starts and sits! Get everything you need for the week, before you even set your waivers! Be sure to also tune into RotoBaller Radio on SiriusXM […]

Is Jake Moody The Starter For The 49ers When He Returns? Week 9 Fantasy Football Update

San Francisco 49ers kicker Jake Moody (ankle) was the unfortunate loser of a bizarre play in which he tried to make a tackle on a kick return. His right ankle was pinned underneath his body and twisted hard to the outside, resulting in the current ailment. He's now missed three straight games and is heading […]

Is Adam Thielen A Starter For The Panthers When He Returns? Week 9 Fantasy Football Update

The Carolina Panthers are eyeing Adam Thielen's return to the lineup soon. The veteran wide receiver is working his way back from a hamstring injury. Thielen's practice window has officially opened, signaling a potential return in the coming weeks. He logged several limited practices but was held out in Week 8 against Denver. Thielen could […]

Is Dallas Goedert A Starter For The Eagles When He Returns? Week 9 Fantasy Football Update

Philadelphia Eagles tight end Dallas Goedert (hamstring) looked poised to save fantasy managers from the horrible depths of the tight end apocalypse that descended on the landscape through the first few weeks of the season. Unfortunately, he was struck by the dreaded hammy curse. After efforts of 26.0 and 13.2 PPR fantasy points in Weeks […]

Should I Drop Patrick Mahomes? Fantasy Football Outlook for Week 9 (2024)

Patrick Mahomes heads into Week 9 with some uncharacteristic bumps in his fantasy resume this season. Normally, he’s as close to a lock as you get at quarterback, but there have been some big shifts in the Chiefs’ offense this year and they've morphed into more of a defensive team. First off, they’ve lost key […]

Gabe Davis Tracking To Play Week 9

Per Jacksonville Jaguars head coach Doug Pederson, wide receiver Gabe Davis (shoulder) "should be fine" for Sunday's road matchup against the Philadelphia Eagles. The 25-year-old wideout exited Sunday's 30-27 loss to the Green Bay Packers in the second quarter after picking up a shoulder injury, and although he was deemed questionable, he did not return […]