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 […]

Cordarrelle Patterson Should See Plenty Of Work On Sunday

Atlanta Falcons running back Cordarrelle Patterson is expected to see "starter's reps" in Week 8 versus Carolina. The 30-year-old logged nearly 40 snaps in Week 7 against the Miami Dolphins, and he should see a similar workload against the Panthers on Sunday. The veteran has been red-hot this season, logging six total trips to the […]

Mikko Koskinen Sees Shutout Slip Away In Dying Seconds

Edmonton Oilers goaltender Mikko Koskinen came extremely close to his first shutout of the season in Saturday's 2-1 win over Vancouver, saving 29 shots before Brock Boeser finally got one past him with seven seconds left in regulation. Koskinen has held down the fort extremely well whilst Mike Smith (lower body) hasn't been available for […]

Kemba Walker Excels On Both Ends In Saturday's Victory

New York Knicks guard Kemba Walker was a factor on both ends of the floor in a 123-117 win over the Pelicans on Saturday. Walker poured in 19 points, five assists, four rebounds, four triples, and four steals in 32 minutes. The veteran guard continued his efficient shooting, as he has now scored at least […]

Ryan Nugent-Hopkins Joins Elite Company With Another Assist

Edmonton Oilers forward Ryan Nugent-Hopkins finished Saturday's 2-1 win at Vancouver with a power-play assist, becoming the third player in franchise history to register 10-plus assists in seven or fewer games. Connor McDavid did it in 2019-20 and someone named Wayne Gretzky managed it six times in an Oilers uniform. The 10 assists make up […]

DeVante Parker Anticipated To Play On Sunday

Miami Dolphins wide receiver DeVante Parker (hamstring, shoulder) is expected to play on Sunday versus the Bills. The 28-year-old last played in Week 4 against the Indianapolis Colts because of hamstring and shoulder issues, missing his previous three games as a result. Nonetheless, while it will be nice for fantasy managers to see him out […]

Jonas Valanciunas Stays Hot In Loss To Knicks

New Orleans Pelicans center Jonas Valanciunas had his way with the Knicks in a losing effort on Saturday. Valanciunas was too much for New York's paint defense, as he went off for a season-high 27 points on 10 of 15 shooting from the field, chipping in one three-pointer for good measure. As he has been […]

Cedi Osman Leads The Cavs In Scoring Saturday Night

Cleveland Cavaliers small forward Cedi Osman notched a team-high 20 points on 7-for-15 shooting in Saturday's 101-92 loss to the Suns. Six of his makes came from downtown with 12 attempts, and he added three rebounds to his line with two assists, two steals and three turnovers. Osman hasn't gotten much of a look this […]

Deandre Ayton Records A Double-Double Before Getting Injured

Phoenix Suns center Deandre Ayton recorded a second consecutive double-double in Saturday's win over Cleveland but was forced to exit the game with a right leg contusion. He had 17 points on 8-for-10 shooting and grabbed 12 rebounds before leaving in the second half. Ayton's night included one assist, three steals and two turnovers as […]

RJ Barrett Drops Career-High 35 Points

New York Knicks guard RJ Barrett enjoyed one of the best games of his young career in Saturday's win over the Pelicans. Barrett was excellent, shooting 12-for-18 from the field and 6 of 8 from beyond the arc while draining 5 of 6 free throws en route to a career-high 35 points, including a late […]

Devin Booker Gets 27 Points Against Cleveland

Phoenix Suns shooting guard Devin Booker failed to hit a three-pointer on Saturday against Cleveland but still ended up leading all scorers with 27 points in a 101-92 win. He shot 9-for-20 from the field and was 9-for-10 with his free throws while picking up four rebounds with nine assists and four turnovers in 35 […]

Russell Wilson Progressing Well From Injury

Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson (finger) is progressing well as he continues to target a Week 10 return against Green Bay. The veteran will have pins removed from the middle finger on his throwing hand this week, and he should begin throwing shortly afterward. In the meantime, Geno Smith will log at least one more […]

Josh Giddey Stays Productive On Saturday

Oklahoma City Thunder shooting guard Josh Giddey enjoyed another fine outing against the Warriors on Saturday, finishing a 103-82 loss with 10 points, four rebounds, six assists, one steal and one block. He shot 5-for-11 from the field in 28 minutes of action and registered two turnovers. The 19-year-old rookie is averaging a 13-6-7 line […]

Draymond Green Flirts With A Triple-Double

Golden State Warriors power forward Draymond Green posted an 11-11-8 line in Saturday's big win over the Thunder, shooting 6-for-8 from the field and collecting one block and two turnovers in 26 minutes. The points and assists match his season high, while the 11 rebounds mark his second-best tally in 2021-22. It's been business as […]

Stephen Curry Has An Easy Night At The Office

Golden State Warriors point guard Stephen Curry played only 27 minutes in Saturday's blowout win over OKC, sinking six triples en route to 20 points. He was 7-for-16 overall from the field and collected five rebounds with six assists, one steal and two turnovers. Curry has now registered 156 career three-pointers against the Thunder, his […]

Dak Prescott May Still Play On Sunday Night

Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott (calf) has a chance at playing against the Vikings during Sunday Night Football. The veteran is dealing with lingering soreness in his right calf and will test things out before kickoff. However, although Prescott wants to get out there and will be pushing to do so, he won't suit up […]