A.J. Brown Misses Practice Thursday With Knee Ailment

Tennessee Titans wide receiver A.J. Brown (knee) was held out of practice Thursday due to a knee ailment. Brown previously missed time earlier this season due to a knee injury, but he has been on the field each of the past four weeks, including playing a season-high 95 percent of offensive snaps last Sunday. Having […]

Michael Pittman Jr. Leads Group Held Out Of Practice Thursday

Indianapolis Colts wide receiver Michael Pittman Jr. was one of four players deemed to have been at risk for COVID-19 exposure after the team announced that a staffer tested positive Thursday. Having ultimately been held out of practice, Pittman was joined in his absence by offensive lineman Quenton Nelson and defensive tackles Sheldon Day and […]

Raoni Barcelos Can Continue His Hot Run In The UFC

Raoni Barcelos (15-1) has been on fire since joining the UFC, winning all four of his Octagon bouts. The bantamweight from Brazil has eight knockout wins and two submission wins among his 15 career wins. Three of his four UFC bouts alone have been finishes. Though his last bout was a decision, it was against […]

Thursday Night Football Matchups Analysis - Week 9

Somehow we have made it halfway through the season. Many thought it wouldn’t be possible in a pandemic, and by no means has it been a smooth process, but the NFL has made it work. To add to the injuries and COVID tests, we have four teams on bye in week nine: Bengals, Browns, Rams, […]

Thursday Night Football DFS Lineup Picks for FanDuel, DraftKings - Packers vs. 49ers

A new NFL week begins and we are treated to a great game as the Green Bay Packers head west to take on the San Francisco 49ers. This game has an under/over of 51 with the Packers being favored by 2.5 points. In this article, I will be providing you with daily fantasy football picks on […]

Thursday Night Football Prop Picks for Monkey Knife Fight: 49ers vs Packers

The NFL season is back, and we cannot waste our opportunity to make some cash. We’ve seen crazy upsets so far, and we’ve seen a lot of money won. Tonight, we have another shot with the San Francisco 49ers playing host to the Green Bay Packers. On MKF, there are no massive tournaments where you […]

NFL DFS Prop Picks for Thursday (11/5/20) - Monkey Knife Fight

There may have been some doubts about whether the Green Bay Packers and San Francisco 49ers were going to play Thursday night but it looks like the game is going ahead, which means more chances to play props and win with Monkey Knife Fight. As always, the Covid-19 risk looms over player availability and it […]

Aaron Jones Expected To Play Thursday

Green Bay Packers running back Aaron Jones (calf) is expected to be active on Thursday night against the 49ers, barring any pre-game setbacks, according to a source. The Packers plan to be "careful" with Jones, though, and want to see how he feels before the game first. The 25-year-old is not expected to see a […]

Chiefs Put Chris Jones On COVID-19 List

The Kansas City Chiefs placed star defensive tackle Chris Jones on the Reserve/COVID-19 list on Thursday. Jones reportedly didn't test positive for COVID-19, so it remains to be seen if he'll be available against the Panthers in Week 9. Losing the 2019 Pro Bowler would be a big subtraction for the Chiefs Defense this weekend. […]

Michael Thomas, Emmanuel Sanders On Track To Play

New Orleans Saints wide receiver Michael Thomas (ankle, hamstring) practiced again on Thursday and is close to returning to the lineup for the first time since suffering a high-ankle sprain in Week 1. Emmanuel Sanders said he will definitely play in Week 9 against the Buccaneers after being activated from the COVID-19 list this week. […]

Alvin Kamara Returns To Practice Thursday

New Orleans Saints running back Alvin Kamara (toe) returned to practice on Thursday after being limited by a foot injury that he described as minor on Wednesday. Kamara will play in Week 9 against the division-rival Buccaneers. He is currently second in the league in overall fantasy points at his position, only trailing Dalvin Cook. […]

Drew Brees Remains Limited Thursday

New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees (shoulder) downplayed his presence on the Week 9 injury report on Wednesday, but he remained limited in practice on Thursday. Brees was working on the side with no pads on during the early portion of practice open to the media. It's rare for the veteran to be limited this […]

Christian McCaffrey Looking Good In Practice

Carolina Panthers head coach Matt Rhule said that running back Christian McCaffrey (ankle) looked "fresh and fast" at practice on Thursday. McCaffrey returned to practice in full pads on Wednesday after being on Injured Reserve since Week 2, and Rhule said that if the Panthers played on Thursday, the star running back would be able […]

Allen Lazard Won't Be Activated For Week 9

Green Bay Packers wide receiver Allen Lazard (core) will not be activated from Injured Reserve to play on Thursday night against the 49ers. Lazard has been working his way back, but the Week 9 game was too quick of a turnaround following his core muscle surgery. The 24-year-old resumed practicing last week and is nearing […]

Packers Hopeful That Aaron Jones Will Play Thursday

The Green Bay Packers are hopeful that running back Aaron Jones (calf) will play on Thursday night against the 49ers, although it might be a limited role for Jones, according to sources. Jones will test his leg in pre-game warmups and if he is 100 percent with no chance of re-injury, he will be active. […]

Trent Taylor Should See Targets Increase In Week 9

San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Trent Taylor is the last man standing amidst the 49ers receiving corps as the team heads into their Week 9 game against the Green Bay Packers. The team will be without Deebo Samuel (hamstring), Kendrick Bourne (COVID) and Brandon Aiyuk (COVID) in the game. They also won't have star tight […]

Ross Dwelley A Risky Start In Week 9

San Francisco 49ers tight end Ross Dwelley will be one of the team's few experienced pass-catchers available in their Thursday night game against the Green Bay Packers. Dwelley caught his first touchdown pass of the year in Week 8 against the Seattle Seahawks, but he has just six catches on nine targets over the season. […]

Fantasy Football Warning Signals For Week 9

The warning signals are strobing bright after Week 8 since we are exactly half-way through the season. We now have a large enough sample size to make some sounds decisions for our fantasy rosters. We are about to hit the home stretch. This is a time where we need to think about how we can […]

Marcus Epps Tests Positive For COVID-19

Philadelphia Eagles safety Marcus Epps has tested positive for COVID-19 on Thursday, according to a source. There have been no other positive tests from Wednesday's round of testing. The Eagles will now enter intensive COVID-19 protocols during their bye week. The good news is that Epps and any of his potential high-risk close contacts will […]

Indians Intend To Trade Francisco Lindor Before Opening Day

The Cleveland Indians intend to trade shortstop Francisco Lindor by Opening Day, several rival teams have been informed. Lindor made $17.5 million last season and is projected to make around $21 million in salary arbitration in his final year before free agency. The 2021 season is the final year of Lindor's contract and the Indians […]

David Johnson Gets Great Matchup In Week 9

Houston Texans running back David Johnson has posted middling rushing stats over his last two games. However, a matchup with the Jaguars could be just what Johnson needs to get back on track. The veteran back has already rushed for 96 yards- his best mark this season- against Jacksonville's underperforming defense and has seen at […]

Jadeveon Clowney's Status In Question For Week 9

Tennessee Titans defensive end Jadeveon Clowney (knee) didn't practice on Wednesday, and his status for Week 9 against the Bears is very much in question. If Clowney doesn't play this Sunday, it's also possible he'll miss Week 10 with the team having a quick turnaround against the Colts next Thursday. The 27-year-old oft-injured pass-rusher continues […]

Jordan Reed To Play Against Packers

The San Francisco 49ers plan to activate tight end Jordan Reed (knee) off Injured Reserve so that he can play against the Packers on Thursday night, according to a source. Reed went down with a knee sprain in Week 3 and has been on IR ever since. He did catch seven of eight targets for […]

Jets Optimistic Sam Darnold Will Play Monday

The New York Jets plan on starting quarterback Sam Darnold (shoulder) on Monday night against the division-rival Patriots, despite the fact that Darnold didn't practice on Thursday after aggravating his shoulder in the Week 8 loss to the Chiefs. "I think it's going to take a lot for him to stay out of this game," […]

The King's Week 9 Fantasy Football Lineup Rankings (Premium Content)

Welcome back, RotoBallers!  Below you will find my Week 9 fantasy football lineup rankings. The ranks are available in PPR, Half PPR and Standard formats. They will be updated as needed, so make sure to check back for the latest versions. Skill Position analysis is primarily based on the PPR ranks. The rankings are powered by […]

Deshaun Watson An Elite Play Against Jaguars

Houston Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson has been red-hot in his last several games. Watson has thrown for at least 300 yards and two scores in each of his last four games with a matchup against the Jaguars on tap for Week 9. Jacksonville has allowed the fourth-most fantasy points per game to opposing signal-callers and […]

Whitney Mercilus, Dylan Cole Placed On COVID-List

Houston Texans linebackers Whitney Mercilus and Dylan Cole have been placed on the COVID-19 list. The move comes after news that the Texans closed their facility due to a positive test from linebacker Jacob Martin, who is considered a close contact of both Mercilus and Cole. Mercilus has 14 tackles and three sacks in seven […]

Marcell Ozuna's Free-Agent Stock Rising

Free-agent outfielder Marcell Ozuna's stock on the open market is rising because of his success against the tough pitching he faced in the playoffs this year. Ozuna had two underwhelming seasons in St. Louis (107 OPS+), but he re-established his market value by nearly winning the National League Triple Crown in 2020 after leading the […]

Panthers Defense To Get Yetur Gross-Matos Back

Carolina Panthers rookie defensive end Yetur Gross-Matos (ankle) has been designated to return from Injured Reserve. Gross-Matos has been out the last three games with a high-ankle sprain, and he now has a 21-day window to practice before he must be activated to the 53-man roster. The second-round pick out of Penn State played in […]

Lions Non-Committal On Matthew Stafford's Status

Detroit Lions head coach Matt Patricia said he won't comment on whether quarterback Matthew Stafford has a chance to play in Week 9 against the division-rival Vikings. Stafford was put on the COVID-19 list on Wednesday after he came into contact with someone on Monday that tested positive for COVID-19. He's been isolating and his […]