C.J. Uzomah (TE, CIN) - Fantasy Football Week 8 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 19% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Back in Week 4, everything pointed toward C.J. Uzomah's 26.5 PPR-point game as an outlier by nature. Three games after that and entering the mid-point of the season next weekend, though, are we sure this man can't turn into the WW steal […]

DeSean Jackson Won't Play This Week As He Seeks A Trade

Los Angeles Rams head coach Sean McVay confirmed that wide receiver DeSean Jackson has received permission to seek a trade, and he will not be active in Week 8 against the Houston Texans as a result. The 34-year-old and the Rams have mutually agreed that a trade is in the best interest of both parties, […]

Jerry Jeudy Misses Practice, Still Not Activated From IR

Denver Broncos wide receiver Jerry Jeudy (ankle) was given a day of rest on Friday and has yet to be activated from Injured Reserve. Jeudy practiced on for three straight days earlier this week and was a little sore. The Broncos plan all along was to activate the former first-rounder in order to make his […]

Deebo Samuel, Trey Lance Cleared To Play Against Bears

San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Deebo Samuel (calf) and rookie quarterback Trey Lance (knee) have been cleared for Week 8 against the Chicago Bears and weren't on the final injury report on Friday. Left tackle Trent Williams (ankle, elbow) is questionable after missing last week's game. Samuel was never really in danger for this weekend, […]

Saquon Barkley, Kenny Golladay Miss Practice Friday

New York Giants running back Saquon Barkley (ankle) and wide receiver Kenny Golladay (knee) missed a second straight day of practice on Friday, which isn't a good sign for their availability on Monday night against the Kansas City Chiefs. Barkley and Golladay still have Saturday, but as of right now, their fantasy managers shouldn't feel […]

Buccaneers Defense Could Have Upside In Week 8

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers defense could be an upside play against Jameis Winston and the Saints in Week 8. Winston has taken care of the football this year- but he could have to air out the ball more often if the Saints fall behind, opening up chances for more turnovers. The Buccaneers defense ranks sixth […]

Chargers Hopeful Austin Ekeler Can Play Sunday

Los Angeles Chargers running back Austin Ekeler (hip) is listed as questionable for Week 8 against the New England Patriots. However, ESPN's Adam Schefter reports that head coach Brandon Staley and the Chargers are "hopeful that he can play" on Sunday. "He just came up a little bit sore after the practice. It didn't happen […]

Chris Godwin - Week 8 Outlook for Fantasy Football

Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Chris Godwin should be in line to see heavy volume against the Saints in Week 8. Godwin has seen double-digit targets in two of his last three games, including last week against the Bears, where he delivered an 8-111-1 line in the blowout win. Antonio Brown (ankle) will miss another […]

Mike Evans - Week 8 Outlook for Fantasy Football

Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Mike Evans will face off with an old rival in Marshon Lattimore when his team takes on the Saints in Week 8. Evans and Lattimore are no stranger to each other, as the star corner has routinely shadowed the star wideout when the two teams meet each year, with Evans […]

Ronald Jones II - Week 8 Outlook for Fantasy Football

Tampa Bay Buccaneers running back Ronald Jones II will face a tough Saints' defense in Week 8. Jones recorded season-highs in both carries and rushing yards in a lopsided win over the Bears last week. However, the 35-point lead built up by Tampa Bay ensured that they could run out the clock, resulting in more […]

Bold Predictions for Week 8

Bold predictions are always meant to be taken with a grain of salt, but ideally, they are not a bunch of takes thrown like you-know-what at a wall with the hope of sticking. These predictions come with backing to make them somewhat substantiated with the obvious caveat that it's playing into a range of outcomes […]

Jani Hakanpaa Enters COVID-19 Protocols

Dallas Stars defenseman Jani Hakanpaa will be unavailable for Friday's home game against Ottawa because he has been put into the NHL's COVID-19 protocol. Joel Hanley will come into the lineup to skate on the third pairing with Andrej Sekera. The veteran blueliner will make his fifth appearance of the season. Hakanpaa had just picked […]

Leonard Fournette - Week 8 Outlook for Fantasy Football

Tampa Bay Buccaneers running back Leonard Fournette will face a tough test in Week 8 against a stout Saints run defense. Fournette has been a weekly RB2 lately, as he's averaged 21 touches per game while exceeding 100 scrimmage yards in three of those contests. The star halfback is undoubtedly the team's best runner, but […]

Rickard Rakell Could Miss Friday's Action

Anaheim Ducks winger Rickard Rakell (upper body) is questionable for Friday's matchup versus Vegas. The 28-year-old exited Thursday's 4-3 overtime loss to Buffalo in the third period. Rakell boasts a team-high four goals through the first eight games of the season. Two of the goals have come on the power play, and he's fired off […]

Tom Brady - Week 8 Outlook for Fantasy Football

Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady will take on the division-rival Saints in Week 8. Brady has been spectacular this year, as he has completed 67 percent of his passes while throwing for 2,275 yards with a league-high 21 touchdown passes against just three interceptions. The Saints' defense has been one of the best units […]

William Carrier Is A Game-Time Decision On Friday

Vegas Golden Knights winger William Carrier (lower body) is a game-time decision for Friday's contest against the Ducks. He got hurt blocking a shot and logged only 6:41 in Wednesday's 3-2 overtime victory against Dallas. The Golden Knights are already down a number of forwards and it's bumped Carrier up in the lineup. Evgenii Dadonov […]

Antti Raanta Makes Hurricanes Debut Against Former Team

Carolina Hurricanes goaltender Antti Raanta will make his team debut in a special matchup on Friday against his former team, the Chicago Blackhawks. The Finnish netminder started his NHL career with the Blackhawks, skating in 39 games over two seasons. He has found his way to Carolina via New York and Arizona. Raanta boasts strong […]

Saints Defense Should Be Avoided In Week 8

The New Orleans Saints defense will have a tall task in Week 8 against the Buccaneers. The Saints will attempt to slow down an offense that ranks third in points and second in total yards per game while sporting the eighth-fewest giveaways in the league. The Saints' best hope is to pressure Tom Brady similarly […]

Daniel Sprong Takes Over For T.J. Oshie On Second Line

Washington Capitals winger Daniel Sprong will re-enter the lineup on Friday against Arizona, taking over from T.J. Oshie (lower body) on the second line. The 24-year-old was a healthy scratch for Wednesday's 3-2 overtime loss to Detroit, but Oshie got hurt in the game blocking a shot and his absence gives Sprong a chance to […]

Adam Trautman - Week 8 Outlook for Fantasy Football

New Orleans Saints tight end Adam Trautman is poised for a solid game against the Buccaneers in Week 8. Trautman is coming off of his two best games of the year, 43 yards against Washington and 36 yards against Seattle last week, though he has seen just five targets in that span. Still, the 24-year-old […]

Max Domi Returns Sooner Than Expected

Columbus Blue Jackets forward Max Domi (ribs) will be back in the lineup for Friday's visit to New York. The 26-year-old fractured a rib on Oct. 16 and was slated to miss two to four weeks but is already back in game shape. Domi had a really nice start to the season with four points […]

Tre'Quan Smith - Week 8 Outlook for Fantasy Football

New Orleans Saints wide receiver Tre'Quan Smith is a risky play in Week 8 against Tampa Bay. Smith made his season debut against the Seahawks last week, totaling just one catch for 11 yards in the victory. The 25-year-old had sleeper appeal coming into the season but has missed time due to a lingering hamstring […]

Kaapo Kakko Returns To Action On Friday

New York Rangers right wing Kaapo Kakko (upper body) is ready to return to action on Friday against Columbus. The youngster has missed four games but was back in practice on Thursday and looks ready to go. Kakko hasn't registered any points this season in three games, but he's skating with Artemi Panarin and Ryan […]

Deonte Harris Questionable For Sunday

New Orleans Saints wide receiver Deonte Harris (hamstring) is questionable for Sunday's game against the Buccaneers. Harris missed last week's game against the Seahawks due to a hamstring injury, but seems to be trending towards returning after getting in two limited practices. The speedy wideout has exceeded the 50-yard mark three times this season, but […]

Marquez Callaway - Week 8 Outlook for Fantasy Football

New Orleans Saints wide receiver Marquez Callaway could bounce back in Week 8 against Tampa Bay. Callaway racked up two games with 70-plus receiving yards but disappointed against the Seahawks last week, as he totaled just 32 yards. Still, the 23-year-old is trending in the right direction, as he has seen 15 combined targets over […]

Alvin Kamara - Week 8 Outlook for Fantasy Football

New Orleans Saints running back Alvin Kamara will get a tough matchup against the Buccaneers' defense in Week 8. Tampa Bay has allowed the second-fewest rushing yards to opposing halfbacks but has been susceptible to pass-catching backs, having surrendered the second-most receptions to the position. Kamara's usage as a receiver was a question mark earlier […]

Jameis Winston - Week 8 Outlook for Fantasy Football

New Orleans Saints quarterback Jameis Winston could be a streaming candidate in Week 8 against the Buccaneers. Winston enters the contest having thrown for 1,114 yards, 13 touchdowns, and three interceptions, though he's been far less willing to throw downfield this year, as evidenced by his 7.4 yards per attempt. The 27-year-old signal-caller may have […]

Kyle Connor Produces Three Assists Against Kings

Winnipeg Jets forward Kyle Connor added three assists to his point totals Thursday against the Kings. Winnipeg beat Los Angeles 3-2. Through just seven games, the Shelby Township native has six goals and seven assists. He has been putting up these points without the help of Blake Wheeler and Mark Scheifele, who have been in […]

Jordan Akins - Week 8 Outlook for Fantasy Football

Houston Texans tight end Jordan Akins will take on the Rams in Week 8. Akins has yet to exceed 50 yards in a game or find the end zone this season, though his best chance at a fantasy-relevant week requires him to score a touchdown. The Rams' defense has allowed 11 red-zone targets to tight […]