
Damien Williams Questionable To Return Against 49ers
Chicago Bears running back Damien Williams (knee) is questionable to return to Sunday's game against the 49ers. Williams opened the year as the backup for David Montgomery and now is serving as the backup for rookie Khalil Herbert. Williams had two carries for a loss of three yards before exiting on Sunday. If he's unable […]

Jack Conklin Carted Off The Field Sunday
Cleveland Browns right tackle Jack Conklin was carted off the field on Sunday against the Steelers with an apparent arm/wrist injury. Blake Hance has come into the game at right tackle to relieve Conklin, who missed the previous two games with a knee injury. Against this Steelers front, not having a player as good as […]

Jalen Reagor Questionable To Return In Week 8
Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver Jalen Reagor (ankle) is questionable to return to Sunday's game against the Detroit Lions. Reagor has a zero-yard reception, as well as two carries for 21 yards in the game, but was carted to the locker room. The second-year wideout is a key piece of a shallow receiving corps — if […]

Fantasy Basketball Risers and Fallers: Week 2
Welcome to the fantasy basketball risers and fallers column, a weekly look at the ebbs and flows of player performance. You'll get a detailed analysis of who's hot and who's not and why that will or will not remain the case. You can expect forward-looking analysis and a mix of immediate and long-term fantasy considerations. […]

Christian McCaffrey On Track To Return In Week 9
Carolina Panthers running back Christian McCaffrey (hamstring) didn't travel with the team in Week 8 against the Atlanta Falcons, but he's on track to come off Injured Reserve for the Week 9 contest against the New England Patriots. The Panthers should know more about McCaffrey's status when they begin their practice preparations for the week […]

Trey Lance Could Be Starting Soon
The San Francisco 49ers have lost four games in a row heading into a Week 8 matchup with the Chicago Bears, and quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo struggled badly in a Week 7 loss to the Indianapolis Colts. With rookie first-rounder Trey Lance (knee) returning from a sprained knee this week, he could be on the field […]

Jalen Ramsey Active Against Texans
Los Angeles Rams defensive back Jalen Ramsey (illness) is not listed on the team's inactive list ahead of the Week 8 matchup against the struggling Texans. His omission from the most recent report means he will be good to go against Houston on Sunday. Although most fantasy managers don't need much convincing that Davis Mills […]

D'Andre Swift Officially Active On Sunday
Detroit Lions running back D'Andre Swift (groin) is good to go for Sunday's showdown against the Eagles. The 22-year-old has been riding the injury report since he injured his groin during the preseason. However, he has continued to play despite the consistent questionable designation. Nonetheless, with Jamaal Williams (illness, thigh) out for Week 8, Swift […]

Pharaoh Brown Inactive In Week 8
Houston Texans tight end Pharaoh Brown (thigh) is inactive for Week 8 against the Los Angeles Rams on Sunday. Brown was added to the Week 8 injury report on Thursday and missed Friday's practice. The 27-year-old has only 12 catches on his 18 targets for 114 yards in seven games (six starts) this year for […]

Trent Williams Officially Active For Week 8
San Francisco 49ers offensive tackle Trent Williams (ankle, elbow) is officially active for Sunday's bout against the Bears. The veteran was expected to play in Week 8 all along, although the official confirmation is undoubtedly welcome news, especially after the 33-year-old missed the Week 7 matchup against the Indianapolis Colts. With the Chicago defense making […]

Corey Davis Officially Inactive For Jets
New York Jets wide receiver Corey Davis (hip) is officially inactive for the Week 8 contest against the Cincinnati Bengals on Sunday. Tight end Tyler Kroft (back), who was questionable coming into the game, will play. With Davis officially out, the Jets will likely be running with Jamison Crowder, Keelan Cole and rookie Elijah Moore […]

Auden Tate Inactive For Bengals
Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Auden Tate (thigh) has been ruled out for the Week 8 game against the New York Jets on Sunday. In addition, rookie running back Chris Evans (hamstring) will miss the Halloween game this weekend. Tate has found the end zone once this season, but otherwise he has only three receptions for […]

Jamaal Williams To Miss Sunday's Matchup Against Philly
Detroit Lions running back Jamaal Williams (thigh, illness) won't play on Sunday against the Eagles. Williams had been riding a questionable tag but still practiced, albeit limited, throughout the week. This is a tough pill to swallow for managers, especially those in deeper formats benefiting from his above-average production. Nonetheless, it appears as if D'Andre […]

T.Y. Hilton Returning In Week 8
Indianapolis Colts wide receiver T.Y. Hilton (quadriceps) is active for the Week 8 game against the Tennessee Titans. Hilton made his season debut in Week 6 by catching all four of his targets for 80 yards, but he sat out again last week. The 31-year-old has had a tough time staying healthy later in his […]

Odell Beckham Jr. Will Play Against Steelers
Cleveland Browns wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. (shoulder) is active for Week 8 against the division-rival Pittsburgh Steelers. However, the Browns will be without wide receiver Donovan Peoples-Jones (groin) and cornerback Denzel Ward (hamstring). Beckham battled through his shoulder issues in the Thursday night win over the Denver Broncos in Week 7, but he wasn't […]

Calvin Ridley Inactive For Week 8
Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Calvin Ridley (personal) won't play on Sunday against Carolina. Although Ridley hasn't played the best, he has seen double-digit targets in all but one game this season, so this is still a tough blow for the fantasy managers who continue to eagerly anticipate a breakout performance. Nonetheless, the red-hot Kyle Pitts […]

DeVante Parker Officially Active Against Bills
Miami Dolphins wide receiver DeVante Parker (hamstring, shoulder) is officially active, as expected, in Week 8 against the Buffalo Bills. Parker will be returning after a three-game absence to face a tough Bills defense on the road, and there's a chance that he might have his snaps limited after the extended layoff. While Parker should […]

Michael Gallup Could Return In Week 9
Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Michael Gallup (calf) won't play during Sunday Night Football against the Vikings. However, there remains a chance that he could make it back for the Week 9 matchup against the visiting Broncos. Gallup hasn't played since injuring his calf during the season opener against Tampa Bay, where he logged four catches […]

Gabriel Landeskog's Four-Point Game Leads Avalanche To Win
Colorado Avalanche winger Gabriel Landeskog scored two goals and added a pair of assists in Saturday's 4-1 victory against the Wild. The 28-year-old finished with a plus-three rating, four shots on goal, two hits and one block in the impactful performance, while stepping up in the absence of injured forward Mikko Rantanen. Landeskog is up […]

Tyron Smith Expected To Play Against Minnesota
Dallas Cowboys offensive tackle Tyron Smith (ankle) is expected to play during Sunday Night Football against Minnesota. The 30-year-old suffered an ankle injury during the Week 6 outing against the New England Patriots but benefited from the team's Week 7 bye. With Dak Prescott (calf), who is a game-time call, looking to avoid as many […]

Broncos Likely To Play It Safe With Von Miller
Denver Broncos outside linebacker Von Miller (ankle), who is listed as questionable with an ankle injury, didn't practice all week. Miller wants to play and may give it a go during pre-game workouts, but the team will likely be smart and force him to think long term. That means he'll likely be held out of […]

Optimism Surrounding Rob Gronkowski's Status
Tampa Bay Buccaneers tight end Rob Gronkowski (ribs) is considered a game-time decision on Sunday against the New Orleans Saints after missing the last four games. However, one source described optimism about his playing status, which would be a big lift for the Buccaneers and fantasy managers in Week 8. Gronk last played in a […]

Rasmus Andersson Delivers Two Assists Saturday Night
Calgary Flames defenseman Rasmus Andersson collected two assists in Saturday's 4-0 win over Philadelphia, adding two blocks and one shot to his tally in 21:11 on the ice. He helped Sean Monahan to notch a power-play goal and also had a helper on Mikael Backlund's second marker of the season. Andersson skates on the first […]

Trent Williams Expected To Suit Up In Week 8
San Francisco 49ers tackle Trent Williams (ankle, elbow) is on track to suit up against Chicago on Sunday. The 33-year-old didn't play during the loss to the Indianapolis Colts in Week 7, but it appears he should be good to go for Week 8. With the Bears defense pulverizing opposing signal-callers this season, it will […]

Sean Monahan Enjoys A Two-Point Night
Calgary Flames center Sean Monahan produced a two-point performance in Saturday's 4-0 win over the Flyers, scoring a power-play goal and picking up an assist with the man advantage. He recorded five shots and had one block in 13:57 of ice time. Monahan's production has fallen off a cliff in recent seasons, and he's currently […]

Antonio Brown Expected Back After The Bye
Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Antonio Brown (foot, heel) could return after the team's Week 9 bye. The 33-year-old veteran won't suit up against New Orleans, which will mark his second consecutive absence, but he appears in line to make it back in Week 10 against the Washington Football Team. Brown played well before succumbing […]

Jacob Markstrom Posts Second Consecutive Shutout
Calgary Flames goaltender Jacob Markstrom remained unbeatable on Saturday, recording a second consecutive shutout with 20 saves in a 4-0 win over Philadelphia. The Swedish netminder now boasts a 134:35 shutout streak and hasn't allowed a single goal in three of his past four starts, saving 126 of 127 shots. Markstrom is the first goalie […]

Updated Week 8 Flex Rankings (Top 200)
Welcome to Week 8 RotoBallers. Below are our updated consensus Week 8 Flex rankings for fantasy football. Choosing the right fantasy football Flex option will be an important factor for many teams in a tricky week filled with byes and injuries. Speaking of which, included below some running notes on relevant injuries, player news and […]

Brock Boeser Scores 100th Career Goal
Vancouver Canucks right wing Brock Boeser scored a late consolation goal in Saturday's 2-1 loss to Edmonton, reaching 100 career goals. He needed the third-fewest games in franchise history to reach the milestone among players to debut with the team. Boeser produced five total shots on goal in 21:44 of action. It's not been a […]