Lions Rule Out Tracy Walker, Jamal Agnew

The Detroit Lions will be without starting safety Tracy Walker (foot) and All-Pro kick returner Jamal Agnew (ribs) in Week 9 against the division-rival Vikings. Walker played in every snap last Sunday against the Colts but showed up with a foot injury and didn't practice all week. Some combination of Will Harris and Jayron Kearse […]

Panthers Defense Could Be Short-Handed Against Chiefs

Carolina Panthers rookie safety Jeremy Chinn (knee), defensive tackle Zach Kerr (toe) and defensive end Marquis Haynes (shoulder) are all listed as questionable for Week 9 against the Chiefs. Kerr practiced in full each of the last two days, so his status is looking good. Chinn, the team's second-round pick, has played nearly every defensive […]

Drew Brees, Michael Thomas Expected To Play

New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees (shoulder) and wide receiver Michael Thomas (ankle, hamstring) are both expected to play on Sunday against the Buccaneers. Both players were limited in practice on Wednesday and Thursday, leading to some insinuation from head coach Sean Payton that they would be game-time calls. However, it seems that New Orleans […]

Deebo Samuel, Raheem Mostert Could Return In Week 10

San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan said that wide receiver Deebo Samuel (hamstring) and running back Raheem Mostert (ankle) "have a chance" to return in Week 10 against the Saints. Samuel has been out the last two games and also had a short stint on the COVID-19 list, but he'll have WR2 upside next […]

Deebo Samuel, Brandon Aiyuk Removed From COVID List

San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Kendrick Bourne, who tested positive for COVID-19 earlier this week, was removed from the COVID-19 list on Friday following his second negative test in as many days. Receivers Deebo Samuel and Brandon Aiyuk and left tackle Trent Williams were also removed from the COVID-19 list on Friday. Samuel, Aiyuk and […]

Doctors Don't Recommend Surgery For Jimmy Garoppolo

San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan said that none of the doctors the team talked to are recommending surgery for quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo (ankle), and he'll be re-evaluated again in four to six weeks. Garoppolo suffered a new high-ankle sprain in the Week 8 loss to the Seahawks, but the good news is it […]

Nick Mullens Still The Starter

San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan said that the starting job remains "firmly" in the hands of quarterback Nick Mullens after the Thursday night blowout loss to the Packers. Mullens only produced in garbage time against Green Bay, ultimately going 22-for-35 for 291 yards, one touchdown and one interception. For at least another week, […]

Kenny Golladay Officially Out Against Vikings

Detroit Lions wide receiver Kenny Golladay (hip) has officially been ruled out for Week 9 against the division-rival Vikings. Golladay is being listed as week-to-week after suffering a hip injury in Week 8 against the Colts. There's no guarantee that he'll be ready to go for Week 10 against the Washington Football Team either. With […]

Devonta Freeman Won't Play Against Washington

New York Giants running back Devonta Freeman (ankle) will not play in Week 9 against the Washington Football Team. It will be the second straight game that Freeman will miss. Wayne Gallman should continue to serve as the G-Men's primary running back, with Dion Lewis being sprinkled in here and there. But Gallman should be […]

T.Y. Hilton Doubtful To Face Ravens

Indianapolis Colts head coach Frank Reich said that wide receiver T.Y. Hilton (groin) will be doubtful for Week 9 against the Ravens. Hilton didn't practice all week after departing in the first half of the Week 8 win over the Lions. The 31-year-old receiver has fallen drastically in the receiver rankings in 2020 with Philip […]

Adam Humphries Ruled Out Against Bears

Tennessee Titans wide receiver Adam Humphries (concussion) has been ruled out for Week 9 against the Bears, according to head coach Mike Vrabel. Humphries suffered a concussion in Week 8 and didn't practice all week. There's a chance he could also be sidelined with a short week upcoming against the Colts next Thursday night. Corey […]

Breshad Perriman In Last Phase Of Concussion Protocol

New York Jets wide receiver Breshad Perriman (concussion) is in the last phase of the league's concussion protocol. Perriman put in a limited practice on Thursday and is headed in the right direction, but we'll have a better idea of his status for Monday night against the Patriots on Saturday. The 27-year-old pass-catcher hasn't played […]

Sam Darnold, Jamison Crowder To Be Limited Friday

New York Jets quarterback Sam Darnold (shoulder) and wide receiver Jamison Crowder (groin) will be limited in practice on Friday. Darnold is returning to practice after sitting out on Thursday. Head coach Adam Gase is optimistic that Darnold will play on Monday night against the Patriots, but it's hard to recommend anyone from this offense […]

2021 Fantasy Value First Looks: Shortstop

The baseball offseason may officially begin with the end of the World Series but the projections offseason began last Thursday night with the release of the first Steamer projections for 2021. Created and maintained by mathematics teacher Jared Cross and his former students, Steamer remains the industry standard for non-aggregated projection systems, as well as […]

Broncos Defense Has Tough Test Against Falcons Offense

The Denver Broncos Defense will head into their Week 9 matchup against the Falcons surprisingly ranked ninth in the league in overall defense. But they'll be facing an Atlanta offense that ranks third in the NFL, and slowing down running back Todd Gurley II and quarterback Matt Ryan will be a tough challenge. Denver will […]

Gardner Minshew II Officially Ruled Out For Week 9

Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Gardner Minshew II (thumb) has officially been ruled out for Week 9 against the Texans. This was a foregone conclusion after it was announced that Minshew had suffered a fractured thumb in the Week 7 game. It's very possible that the 24-year-old second-year signal-caller will miss Week 10 as well. Sixth-round rookie […]

Brandon McManus Has Plenty Of Appeal In Week 9

Denver Broncos kicker Brandon McManus has just 15 field-goal attempts (tied for 15th in the NFL) and ranks 16th in terms of fantasy points among kickers through eight weeks, but he's also made 93.3 percent of those attempts (just one miss). McManus has a strong leg, but the Broncos inconsistent offense has afforded him just […]

Darren Fells A Low-End Option For Week 9

Houston Texans tight end Darren Fells enjoyed two strong games in the absence of fellow tight end Jordan Akins (ankle, concussion) before putting up a dud in Week 7 before his team's bye. Akins is expected to return in Week 9 against the Jaguars, who have been very friendly to opposing tight ends. Akins held […]

Noah Fant Could Blow Up In Week 9

Denver Broncos tight end Noah Fant isn't on the Week 9 injury report against the Falcons and should be 100 percent healthy in an excellent matchup, as Atlanta's defense has allowed the most fantasy points to tight ends this year, including a league-high eight touchdowns to the position. There was some concern that rookie Albert […]

Randall Cobb A Risky Starter Against Jacksonville

Houston Texans wide receiver Randall Cobb is coming off of a strong performance in Week 7 before his team's bye. Cobb got some measure of revenge against the Packers, his former employer, as he caught eight passes for 95 yards in a losing effort. Week 9 brings a matchup against a Jaguars Defense allowing the […]

Jadeveon Clowney Misses Another Practice

Tennessee Titans pass-rusher Jadeveon Clowney (knee) missed another practice on Friday, and his status for Week 9 against the Bears isn't looking good. A full week of missed practices is never a good sign, and Clowney might be lucky to draw a doubtful tag for the game this Sunday against Chicago. The oft-injured pass-rusher might […]

Panthers To Activate Christian McCaffrey This Weekend

The Carolina Panthers plan to activate running back Christian McCaffrey (ankle) from Injured Reserve this weekend, and he's expected to play in Week 9 against the Chiefs. The first overall fantasy selection in most drafts is set to return for the first time since suffering a high-ankle sprain in Week 2. The 24-year-old All-Pro has […]

Justin Jackson Remains A Strong Flex Option

Los Angeles Chargers running back Justin Jackson faces a favorable matchup in Week 9 versus the Las Vegas Raiders. Jackson has started every game with Austin Ekeler (hamstring) sidelined and has outplayed rookie Joshua Kelley during that span. Jackson should continue to see the most work out of the Chargers backfield versus a Raiders defense […]

Was DaeSean Hamilton A One-Week Wonder?

Denver Broncos wide receiver DaeSean Hamilton came out of nowhere in the Week 8 win over the division-rival Chargers to post four receptions on five targets for a team-high 82 yards and his first score of the season last Sunday. Before Hamilton's Week 8 breakout, he had caught only five of his 14 targets for […]

Mike Williams Has Favorable Matchup In Week 9

Los Angeles Chargers wide receiver Mike Williams will look to put together two strong consecutive weeks for the first time this season. Williams has been the definition of a boom or bust player this season, but he draws an enticing matchup against the Las Vegas Raiders in Week 9. The Raiders are allowing a touchdown […]

Keenan Allen Has A Favorable Matchup In Week 9

Los Angeles Chargers wide receiver Keenan Allen will look to continue his strong season in a favorable matchup versus the Las Vegas Raiders in Week 9. Allen has been a target machine with Justin Herbert at quarterback and managers should expect that to continue on Sunday versus a Raiders defense allowing 163 yards per game […]

Brandin Cooks A Solid WR2 For Week 9

Houston Texans wide receiver Brandin Cooks will face the Jaguars Defense for the second time this season in Week 9. In their previous meeting this year, Cooks exploded for eight catches, 161 yards, and a touchdown, helping Houston to a blowout victory. Jacksonville ranks 28th against the pass and is allowing 8.5 yards per pass […]

Justin Herbert Should Continue Strong Rookie Campaign

Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert will look to continue his strong rookie campaign in Week 9 versus the Las Vegas Raiders. Herbert did have his first game with multiple interceptions in Week 8, but still tossed three touchdowns in the process. Things should be easier on Sunday for Herbert, because the Raiders defense has […]

Hunter Henry Is A Fringe TE1 In Week 9

Los Angeles Chargers tight end Hunter Henry will once again look to get back on track for managers in Week 9. Henry will square off against a weak Raiders defense that has allowed four catches and 48 yards a game to opposing tight ends. The Chargers have been pass heavy with Justin Herbert behind center […]

K.J. Hamler Not Seeing Enough Targets In Broncos Offense

Denver Broncos rookie wide receiver K.J. Hamler had a memorable first career touchdown in Week 8 against the division-rival Chargers, as his touchdown grab with time expiring in the fourth quarter proved to be the game-winner. Hamler caught all of his targets in the game, but he saw just three looks and gained 13 yards […]