Top Trade Targets and Avoids for Week 9

Welcome fantasy friends and foes to the Top Trade Targets and Avoids for Week 9. We hit the halfway point to the fantasy season. How do you feel about your team? Fantasy managers should not stay stagnant on their current rosters. The waiver wire and trading to fill holes on your roster are the fantasy […]

Bold Predictions for Week 9

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 […]

Adrian Peterson To Be The Featured Option On Sunday

Tennessee Titans running back Adrian Peterson is expected to be the featured option against the Rams on Sunday. With Derrick Henry (foot) likely lost for the remainder of the year after he sustained a Jones Fracture during the Week 8 bout versus the Colts, Peterson was signed and immediately propelled to the active roster. Still, […]

Russell Westbrook Struggles With Shot In Saturday's Loss

Los Angeles Lakers guard Russell Westbrook struggled mightily with his shot in Saturday's loss to Portland. With LeBron James (abdominal strain) ruled out and Anthony Davis (stomach illness) exiting early, Westbrook saw most of the usage, though he struggled to produce, shooting just 1-for-13. The talented guard did somewhat salvage his night with nine rebounds, […]

Jusuf Nurkic Puts Up 15-17 Line On Perfect Shooting

Portland Trail Blazers center Jusuf Nurkic put together a monster fantasy line in just 22 minutes of a 105-90 win over the Lakers. Nurkic was unstoppable in the paint, as he made all six shots he attempted en route to 15 points, adding 17 rebounds, which tied his season-high. The Bosnian big man chipped in […]

Dak Prescott Has No Restrictions Against Denver

Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott (calf) won't be limited on Sunday against Denver. The signal-caller didn't suit up during Sunday Night Football versus Minnesota in Week 9 because of a right calf strain. However, he is ready to go and will be going up against a Broncos defense without Von Miller for the first time […]

Damian Lillard Leads All Scorers With 25 Points Saturday

Portland Trail Blazers guard Damian Lillard put forth an encouraging performance in Saturday's win over the Lakers. Lillard led the way with 25 points on 9-for-19 shooting from the field, handing out six assists. After an ugly four-point, 0-for-6 shooting performance from downtown, the star guard found his rhythm from beyond the arc, as he […]

Chris Paul Has Fourth Straight Double-Digit Assist Game

Phoenix Suns guard Chris Paul continued his playmaking clinic in Saturday's 121-117 win over the Hawks. Paul dished out 13 assists while committing just two turnovers, in other words, just another day at the office for the Point God. The Wake Forest product only took eight shot attempts but hit on five of them to […]

Trae Young Drops 31 Points With 13 Dimes

Atlanta Hawks guard Trae Young was at his best as a scorer and playmaker in Saturday's loss to the Suns. Young was the engine of the Hawks' offense, pouring in 31 points and 13 assists in a season-high 39 minutes. The Oklahoma product hit on 10 of his 23 field-goal attempts and 4 of 9 […]

Jayson Tatum Drops 32 Points In Loss To Mavericks

Boston Celtics small forward Jayson Tatum had one of his best games of the year so far in the team's loss to the Dallas Mavericks on Saturday. He shot 12-for-19 from the field, including 6-for-8 from three-point range, on the way to a team-high 32 points. He also added 11 rebounds, two assists, two steals […]

Kristaps Porzingis Scores 21 Points In His Return

Dallas Mavericks center Kristaps Porzingis made his return to the court on Saturday against the Boston Celtics after missing five games due to lower back tightness. He put together a solid game, shooting 7-for-13 from the field and 7-for-8 from the free throw line on the way to a season-high 21 points. He also had […]

Devin Booker Scores Season-High 38 Points With Full Line

Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker exploded for a season-high 38 points in Saturday's win over the Hawks. Booker powered the Suns to their fourth straight victory with his lucrative scoring effort on 14-for-21 shooting from the field and 5 of 9 shooting from downtown. The star guard knocked down five free throws while chipping in […]

Luka Doncic Hits Game-Winner, Drops 33 Points

Dallas Mavericks point guard Luka Doncic was the hero in Saturday's 107-104 victory over the Boston Celtics. He hit a game-winning, buzzer beater three-pointer to send the Celtics home with their sixth loss of the year. Doncic scored a game-high 33 points while shooting 12-for-21 from the field and 5-for-10 from the three-point line in […]

Kasperi Kapanen Nets Three Goals In Loss

Pittsburgh Penguins winger Kasperi Kapanen entered his 10th game of the 2021-22 season with zero goals but he found the back of the net on all three of his shots during the 5-4 shootout loss to the Minnesota Wild. The goals also broke a four-game pointless streak for Kapanen, who now has seven points on […]

DeSean Jackson Meets With Raiders, Could Sign By Monday

Free-agent wide receiver DeSean Jackson had a Zoom meeting with the Las Vegas Raiders this past week, according to Mike Silver of Bally Sports. The veteran wideout could sign a contract as soon as Monday, but he hasn't made an official decision yet. Jackson was granted his release by the Rams last week. Through seven […]

Kirill Kaprizov Strong In Wild Win

The Minnesota Wild came from behind to defeat the Pittsburgh Penguins in the shootout with a final score of 5-4. Kirill Kaprizov scored a goal and added an assist before also finding the back of the net in the shootout. After going scoreless through his first eight games of the season, the Russian winger now […]

Donovan Mitchell Nets 38 Points In Loss To Heat

Utah Jazz shooting guard Donovan Mitchell had a big game in a losing effort against the Miami Heat on Saturday. He scored a game-high and a season-high 37 points while shooting 14-for-28 from the field and 5-for-6 from the free throw strike. He shot a season-high 15 three-pointers in the game and connected on four […]

Donovan Peoples-Jones Suiting Up On Sunday

Cleveland Browns wide receiver Donovan Peoples-Jones (groin) will play on Sunday despite being listed as questionable, per Ian Rapoport of NFL Network. He's in line for an expanded workload with Odell Beckham Jr. inactive and expected to be released. Drafted last year, Peoples-Jones hauled in nine passes for 171 yards and two touchdowns in Weeks […]

Tyler Herro Drops 29 Points In Win Over Jazz

Miami Heat point guard Tyler Herro helped the team defeat the Utah Jazz 118-115 on Saturday. He shot 11-for-18 from the field and 6-for-8 from three-point land on the way to a team-high 29 points. He also had three assists and two rebounds in the game. Herro has notched at least 20 points in six […]

Kenny Golladay Expected To Play On Sunday

New York Giants wide receiver Kenny Golladay (knee) had a "good week of practice and is expected to play" against the Raiders on Sunday, per Jordan Raanan of ESPN. Golladay hasn't suited up since Week 5 when he was unable to haul in any of his three targets. The 28-year-old has totaled just 17 catches […]

Kyle Lowry Goes For A Triple-Double On Saturday

Miami Heat point guard Kyle Lowry had his best game in a Heat jersey thus far in Saturday's win over the Utah Jazz. He posted his first triple-double of the year in the game, going for 20 points, 12 rebounds and 10 assists. He shot 8-for-11 from the field in the game, including 3-for-5 from […]

Sam Darnold Will Be Active, Might Not Start

Carolina Panthers quarterback Sam Darnold (concussion) has been cleared to play this week and will be active against the Patriots. However, according to NFL.com's Ian Rapoport, there is still a legitimate possibility that Darnold does not start and instead backs up P.J. Walker. Regardless of Darnold's status, neither quarterback is worth starting in fantasy football […]

Jaguars Don't Sound Optimistic About James Robinson In Week 9

Jacksonville Jaguars running back James Robinson (ankle) is likely facing an uphill battle. ESPN's Adam Schefter reports that the Jaguars "don't sound optimistic that Robinson will play Sunday." The team will wait to make an official decision until 11:30 a.m. Eastern and Robinson's pain threshold will likely play a large role in his status. Assuming […]

A.J. Brown Expected To Play On Sunday

Tennessee Titans wide receiver A.J. Brown (knee) "should be fine" for Sunday's game against the Rams, per Ian Rapoport of NFL.com. Brown missed practice on Friday, prompting the team to list him as questionable heading into the weekend. The 24-year-old has been fantastic as of late, catching 25 passes for 379 yards and two touchdowns […]

Drew Lock Will Be Inactive On Sunday

Denver Broncos backup quarterback Drew Lock has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Cowboys due to COVID-19 protocols. The 24-year-old has seen limited action this season, throwing 12 passes for 113 yards, zero touchdowns, and one interception after Teddy Bridgewater suffered an injury in Week 4. Brett Rypien will serve as the Broncos' […]

Amari Cooper Suiting Up In Week 9

Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Amari Cooper (hamstring) is listed as questionable but will play against the Broncos on Sunday, according to NFL.com's Tom Pelissero. Cooper has been steady this season, catching 38 passes for 495 yards and five touchdowns through seven games. With Dak Prescott returning to action, fantasy managers can feel comfortable starting Cooper […]

CeeDee Lamb Set To Play In Week 9

Dallas Cowboys wide receiver CeeDee Lamb (ankle) is expected to be active for Sunday's game against the Vikings, per Ian Rapoport of NFL.com. He had been listed as questionable. Lamb has appeared in all seven games this year, catching 39 passes for 609 yards and four touchdowns. The second-year wideout, who has posted double-digit fantasy […]

Sammy Watkins Has Good Shot To Play On Sunday

Baltimore Ravens wide receiver Sammy Watkins (thigh) "is considered a game-time decision with a good shot to go," according to NFL.com's Ian Rapoport. The veteran hasn't played since Week 5. Through the first handful of games this season, Watkins hauled in 18 passes for 292 yards but failed to find the end zone. His return […]

Odell Beckham Jr. Wants To Join Postseason Contender

Cleveland Browns wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr., who will be waived on Monday afternoon, hopes to join a team that is in postseason contention. Before he hits free agency, he will be subject to a waiver process, during which any NFL team can put in a claim for Beckham and the $7.25 million that he […]