Dak Prescott Expects To Play Sunday

Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott (calf) said he's had two great practices this week and that it's "safe to say" that he will play in Week 9 against the Denver Broncos on Sunday. The Cowboys held Prescott out as a precaution in the Week 8 win over the Minnesota Vikings, but he will return this […]

Kenneth Gainwell - Week 9 Outlook for Fantasy Football

Philadelphia Eagles rookie running back Kenneth Gainwell took a backseat in the running game in Week 8 despite starter Miles Sanders (ankle) being on injured reserve. Instead, the Eagles gave a dozen carries each to special teamer Boston Scott and practice squad player Jordan Howard. Gainwell did end up with 13 touches, but 12 of […]

Russell Gage A Full Participant Thursday

Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Russell Gage (groin) was a full participant during Thursday's practice session and said he's "feeling good, ready to roll." A limited participant on Wednesday. Gage is now on track to suit up against the Saints after upgrading his activity level. The LSU product could be needed now more than ever with […]

Jordan Howard - Week 9 Outlook for Fantasy Football

Philadelphia Eagles running back Jordan Howard came off the practice squad and scored two touchdowns in Week 8 against the Detroit Lions. Week 9 brings with it another excellent matchup, as the Los Angeles Chargers have done nothing to stop the run game this season. Howard may not score twice this time around, but he […]

Boston Scott - Week 9 Outlook for Fantasy Football

Philadelphia Eagles running back Boston Scott was great in Week 8, scoring two touchdowns in a rout over the Detroit Lions. Week 9 shapes up differently, with the playoff-hopeful Los Angeles Chargers as the opponent. Still, the Chargers defense has been awful against the run but strong against the pass. There could be plenty of […]

Allen Robinson II - Week 9 Outlook for Fantasy Football

Chicago Bears wide receiver Allen Robinson II takes his disastrous offensive season on the road to Pittsburgh in Week 9. The Pro Bowl receiver has been non-existent this season, racking up only 26 receptions for 271 yards and only one touchdown through eight games. Even worse, the talented receiver is averaging only 4.6 targets over […]

Darnell Mooney - Week 9 Outlook for Fantasy Football

Chicago Bears wide receiver Darnell Mooney will take on a Steelers defense that is allowing the 10th most fantasy points to opposing receivers. Mooney has emerged as rookie quarterback Justin Fields favorite target over the past few weeks, averaging 7.3 targets over his last three games. Mooney hasn't had much to show for it in […]

Cole Kmet - Week 9 Outlook for Fantasy Football

Chicago Bears tight end Cole Kmet will take on a Steelers defense that is allowing the 12th fewest fantasy points to opposing tight ends. The second-year tight end got off to a very disappointing start but slowly has gotten more involved in the offense. Kmet has 21 targets over his last four games and registered […]

Jalen Hurts - Week 9 Outlook for Fantasy Football

Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts has a wide range of possible outcomes in a Week 9 game against the Los Angeles Chargers. The Chargers defense is easily exploitable in the ground game but tough in the passing game, so we're sure to see plenty of the Eagles running the ball in this one. Combine that […]

Justin Fields - Week 9 Outlook for Fantasy Football

Chicago Bears quarterback Justin Fields will go on the road to face a tough Steelers defense Monday night in Week 9. The rookie is coming off one of his most promising performances, electrifying the home crowd with 175 passing yards, one passing touchdown with 103 rushing yards and one rushing touchdown in a loss to […]

Damien Williams - Week 9 Outlook for Fantasy Football

Chicago Bears running back Damien Williams will go up against a Steelers defense that is allowing the sixth fewest fantasy points to opposing running backs this season. The veteran became the team's lead running back a month ago when starter David Montgomery went down but it was short-lived after being placed on the COVID list. […]

Khalil Herbert - Week 9 Outlook for Fantasy Football

Chicago Bears running back Khalil Herbert is still on track to be the lead runner heading into the team's Week 9 matchup against the Steelers. The rookie has been solid since stepping in for the injured David Montgomery, averaging 19.5 touches and 86 rushing yards over the last four games. Montgomery returns to practice this […]

Tyler Clippard Returns To Free Agency

Arizona Diamondbacks relief pitcher Tyler Clippard is back on the open market. The 37-year-old righty will receive a buyout of $500 thousand dollars in lieu of the $3.5 million dollars he would have made had his mutual option been picked up by both sides. Clippard was injured for much of the 2021 season, but he […]

Mike Davis - Week 9 Outlook for Fantasy Football

Atlanta Falcons running back Mike Davis could struggle in Week 9 against a tough Saints run defense. Davis saw a season-low four touches two weeks ago but rebounded with a 14-touch effort last week, so the volume bounced back to near his season average even if the results remained disappointing. The veteran runner may need […]

Kevin Pillar Set For Free Agency

New York Mets outfielder Kevin Pillar will not return to the team as both he and the club declined their sides of his mutual option Thursday. Pillar, who produced a .692 OPS with 15 homers, four steals, 40 runs, and 47 RBI in 325 at-bats this season, was perhaps most notable for being hit in […]

Cardinals Decline Options On Matt Carpenter, Carlos Martinez

St. Louis Cardinals infielder Matt Carpenter and pitcher Carlos Martinez each had their options declined by the club. This was a foregone conclusion in each case, as Carpenter has slashed just .176/.313/.291 with a 29.9 percent strikeout rate since the start of 2020, and Martinez was responsible for a 6.95 ERA in the same time […]

NFL DFS RB and WR Anchors For Week 9 (Premium Content)

All other Week 9 Premium Tools and Content can be accessed on the premium dashboard. In this piece, we're looking at the top running backs or wide receivers to build your cash or tournament lineups around. Most weeks I am going to recommend two running backs and two wide receivers who you can use as […]

Christian McCaffrey On The Practice Field Thursday

Carolina Panthers running back Christian McCaffrey (hamstring) was on the practice field Thursday. McCaffrey was reportedly "very limited" during Wednesday's practice, and he likely would have carried the same designation on Thursday's report, as he was limited to riding a bike and stretching. Head coach Matt Rhule had said that he's "hopeful" for the star […]

Josh Richardson Could Miss Thursday's Game

Boston Celtics forward Josh Richardson (foot) is listed as questionable for Thursday's game against the Miami Heat. He is currently dealing with a left foot contusion, but hopefully this isn't a serious issue. The Celtics might decide to take the cautious approach here and rest Richardson in the second game of this back-to-back set. His […]

Adam Duvall Turns Down Option, To Remain With Atlanta

Atlanta Braves outfielder Adam Duvall has declined his end of a $7 million dollar mutual option, instead opting to be a paid a $3 million dollar buyout. He does not become a free agent however, and he is now eligible for arbitration, where he figures to land a salary in the area of $9 million […]

Jake Diekman Hits Open Market

Oakland Athletics relief pitcher Jake Diekman will be looking for a new home in 2022, as the Athletics declined to pick up his $4 million option. They'll instead pay the left-hander a $750,000 buyout. This is a surprising move, as Diekman pitched effectively with a 3.86 ERA, a 1.34 WHIP, 83 strikeouts and seven saves […]

John Collins Listed As Questionable Versus Utah

Atlanta Hawks forward John Collins (foot) is listed as questionable for Thursday's game against the Utah Jazz. He is dealing with a left foot strain, but he was able to suit up during Wednesday's contest. However, it is a back-to-back set, so possibly the Hawks take the cautious approach here. Danilo Gallinari would see a […]

NFL DFS Must Avoids and Injuries for Week 9 (Premium Content)

All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. Welcome back to our weekly Must Avoids and Injuries series for our NFL DFS Premium Subscribers.  Below, you'll find our expert's top players to avoid this week. We'll be adding the injured players to be wary of closer to game day. We're looking at […]

Andrew Chafin Declines Option, Set For Free Agency

Oakland Athletics relief pitcher Andrew Chafin is set for free agency after turning down his side of a $5.25 million mutual option. He will receive a $500,000 buyout. After a very strong season in which he registered a 1.83 ERA, a 0.93 WHIP and 64 strikeouts with five saves and 22 holds across 68 2/3 […]

Kyle Kuzma Considered Day-To-Day

Washington Wizards forward Kyle Kuzma (forearm) is currently listed as day-to-day, but likely avoided major injury. It sounds Kuzma was able to practice on Thursday and will be re-evaluated after Friday's shootaround. Fantasy managers will have to wait and see, but it sounds like Kuzma only suffered a minor injury. There should be more information […]

Jeremy Lamb Possibly Sitting Out Friday

Indiana Pacers forward Jeremy Lamb (ankle) is listed as questionable for Friday's game against the Portland Trail Blazers. He is dealing with a minor ankle issue, but it wouldn't be shocking to see him sit out here. Caris LeVert is back in the mix, which means Lamb doesn't have a huge role anymore. Torrey Craig […]

Daniel Theis To Sit Out Thursday

Houston Rockets center Daniel Theis (toe) has been ruled out for Thursday's game against the Phoenix Suns. The big man has put together a slow start with his new team. However, rookie Alperen Sengun has been off to a hot start with Houston. He'll likely draw another start and be a solid DFS option for […]

LeBron James Won't Play Thursday

Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (abdominal) has been ruled out for Thursday's game against the Oklahoma City Thunder. The veteran forward appears healthy enough to play, but the Lakers don't want to push it. Instead, James will sit this one out, which means more run for Carmelo Anthony and possibly Malik Monk. Russell Westbrook […]

Sam Darnold Limited Again Thursday

Carolina Panthers quarterback Sam Darnold (concussion, shoulder) was a limited participant once again at practice Thursday. Not only is Darnold still dealing with the effects of a concussion, but he is also managing an injury to his throwing shoulder, which further complicates things in regards to his status for Sunday's game against the Patriots. While […]

The King's Week 9 Lineup Rankings and Analysis (Premium Content)

Scott "The King" Engel issues his full Week 9 lineup rankings in PPR, Half-PPR and Standard formats. He also includes analysis of key players at each position. The rankings will continue to be updated as news breaks prior to Sunday's games. Following the positional analysis below you'll see the rankings widget. Enter KING at checkout to […]