Mason Crosby Will Play Against Vikings

Green Bay Packers kicker Mason Crosby (calf/back) will play on Sunday against the Vikings. Crosby is a reliable kicker who has made all nine of his field goal attempts this season, though there's reason to be worried about starting a kicker in fantasy who isn't at 100 percent this week. Factor in that most of […]

Fantasy Football Starts and Sits: Matchups Analysis for Week 8

Hi, y'all! Seven weeks of NFL action are in the books and we're moving on to another. Welcome to our Week 8 matchup analysis and start/sit column for fantasy football. Each week we'll be analyzing every game from the Sunday slate, helping you optimize your fantasy lineups and take down your opponent. Be sure to check back […]

Key Starters and Tough Calls - Lineup Spotlights for Week 8

Welcome to Week 8, RotoBallers! Below you will find some of my spotlight choices and players to go with or consider avoiding when faced with tough lineup decisions in Week 8 of the fantasy football season. These choices are based off my Premium Weekly Lineup Rankings, available as part of the RotoBaller's NFL Premium Pass. […]

Tyler Higbee Will Play Against Miami

Los Angeles Rams tight end Tyler Higbee (hand) is active for Sunday's game against the Miami Dolphins. There were questions all week about Higbee's availability, but now that he's officially a go, it means that the Rams tight end group becomes a bit of a mess. Higbee hasn't lived up to expectations this year and […]

Wide Receiver Matchups To Target in Week 8

The Week 7 wide receiver matchup article was either feast or famine. Diontae Johnson absolutely crushed it, scoring twice on his way to finish as the No. 3 receiver on the week. Kenny Golladay went over 100 yards and Terry McLaurin scored, finishing as a WR1. On the other side of things, CeeDee Lamb, Gabriel Davis […]

Odell Beckham Jr. May Have Played Final Game For Cleveland

NFL Network's Ian Rapoport reports that there's a "very real possibility" that the Cleveland Browns will move on from wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. this offseason. Beckham will miss the rest of 2020 with a torn ACL. If Beckham is indeed done in Cleveland, rookie wide receiver Donovan Peoples-Jones becomes an intriguing dynasty option moving […]

Bengals Won't Have Guard Michael Jordan In Week 8

Cincinnati Bengals left guard Michael Jordan will miss Sunday's Week 8 contest against the Titans with an illness. ESPN's Ben Baby noted that this absence means the Bengals entire Week 1 starting offensive line is now out. That's potentially bad news for this entire Bengals offense, which is also without running back Joe Mixon. If […]

Fantasy Football Rookies to Watch in Week 8

Every week, this column will spotlight the first-year players who are ripe for a breakout performance. Often, rookies can provide some of the most value as under-the-radar options. Last week, Washington rookie running back Antonio Gibson led his team to victory with a solid performance on the ground. His 128 rushing yards were the most […]

Giants Willing To Trade Golden Tate

The New York Giants are reportedly willing to trade wide receiver Golden Tate, according to ESPN's Adam Schefter. Tate's role in New York is trending down and with the team not looking like contenders -- even in a very weak NFC East -- it would make sense if they moved the veteran receiver. Tate still […]

Texans Fielding Offers For Kenny Stills, Brandin Cooks, Will Fuller V

The Houston Texans are reportedly listening to trade offers for three of their wide receivers: Kenny Stills, Brandin Cooks, and Will Fuller V. Houston's crowded wide receiver room has meant limited chances for Stills this year, so moving him somewhere or moving other receivers instead would open up more looks for Stills somewhere. He might […]

Lamar Jackson Still A Top Option In Week 8

Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson will be tasked with squaring off against the effective Steelers Defense in Week 8. Despite a decrease in fantasy output in 2020, the signal-caller has possibly the highest ceiling at the position, especially with the options available to him on the offensive side of the ball. In terms of his […]

Washington Not Planning To Trade Ryan Kerrigan

The Washington Football Team does not plan to trade star defensive end Ryan Kerrigan, despite Kerrigan requesting that the team move him. ESPN's Adam Schefter reports that the four-time Pro Bowl defender wants to be moved after his playing time has decreased. We'll see if the Football Team stays steady with this plan, but if […]

J.K. Dobbins Has Upside In Week 8

Baltimore Ravens running back J.K. Dobbins will potentially see an expanded role in Week 8 against the Steelers. With Mark Ingram II (ankle) expected to miss a week or more, the rookie will likely split carries with Gus Edwards II against a formidable Pittsburgh defensive unit. Although Edwards could see more carries, Dobbins may do […]

A.J. Brown Ready For Sunday

Tennessee Titans wide receiver A.J. Brown (knee) has 18 catches for 293 yards and four touchdowns in three games since returning from a knee injury, and the Titans top receiving threat will be looking to keep that touchdown streak going against a Bengals Defense that has been burned for eight passing touchdowns in its last […]

Derrick Henry Poised For Another Big Game

Tennessee Titans running back Derrick Henry draws a favorable matchup against the Bengals in Week 8. Henry has seven rushing touchdowns in his last four games and he should find plenty of room Sunday against a Bengals Defense that's allowing 133.7 rushing yards per game -- fifth-most in the league. He's a sure-fire RB1 and […]

Jamaal Williams To Get The Start Against Vikings

Green Bay Packers running back Jamaal Williams will get the start against the division-rival Vikings in Week 8. With Aaron Jones (calf) out of the mix, the veteran will be tasked with taking on a Minnesota defense that has been mediocre against the run all year. Williams, who had 19 carries for 88 yards and […]

NASCAR Research Station: DraftKings, FanDuel DFS Lineup Picks - Xfinity 500

We have one race left in the Round of 8. One final chance to lock up a spot in the four-driver season finale next week at Phoenix. What's going to happen at Martinsville Speedway on Sunday? Who wins? Who gets punted into the wall? Feel free to hit me up on Twitter if you have […]

Mark Ingram II May Miss Multiple Weeks

Baltimore Ravens running back Mark Ingram II (ankle) won't play in Week 8 against the Steelers and may also not be available to suit up against the Colts in Week 9. With the veteran battling a high-ankle sprain, an injury that usually requires multiple weeks to improve, fantasy managers may be forced to be without […]

Colts Optimistic Mo Alie-Cox Will Play On Sunday

Indianapolis Colts tight end Mo Alie-Cox (knee) may be available on Sunday against the Lions. He didn't practice on Wednesday but appeared to be trending in the right direction after practicing in a limited capacity on Thursday and Friday. Nonetheless, the 27-year-old will test things during pre-game to determine if he is good to go. […]

Updated Week 8 PPR Rankings (Top 400)

Welcome to Week 8 RotoBallers. Below are our updated consensus Week 8 PPR rankings for fantasy football, including some running notes on relevant injuries, player news and rankings updates: Packers Rule Out Aaron Jones For Week 8 Joe Mixon To Miss Another Game Michael Thomas Ruled Out Against Bears Dalvin Cook Good To Go Against Packers […]

Phillip Lindsay Expected To Clear Concussion Protocol

Denver Broncos running back Phillip Lindsay (concussion) will likely be available in Week 8 against the Los Angeles Chargers. Although it is good news for the team, the 26-year-old still has a limited upside as he will once again likely split time with Melvin Gordon. While both players have fantasy appeal and the potential for […]

Tyler Higbee May Sit In Week 8

Los Angeles Rams tight end Tyler Higbee (hand) will try to play on Sunday against the Dolphins. However, with the team about to enter its bye in Week 9 and the capable upside of backup Johnny Mundt, it may make more sense for the 25-year-old to wait to return until Week 10 against the Seahawks. […]

Damien Harris Likely To Play Against Buffalo

New England Patriots running back Damien Harris (ankle) is expected to play on Sunday against the Bills. The 23-year-old practiced in a limited capacity throughout the week, so his availability for the showdown against Buffalo isn't a big surprise. With New England missing some key weapons on the offensive end, notably Sony Michel (illness), Julian […]

Dalvin Cook Likely To Suit Up

Minnesota Vikings running back Dalvin Cook (groin) is expected to log a full workload in Week 8 against the Packers. The 25-year-old suffered the injury back in Week 5 against the Seahawks and missed the subsequent contest against the Atlanta Falcons as a result. With Cook back in the mix, he should be classified as […]

Top 10 Fantasy Football Busts for Week 8

Week 8 is here, and fantasy managers are beginning to gear up for the stretch run. The outcomes of the next few weeks will make or break playoff hopes and dreams. Teams on bye this week include Arizona, Houston, Jacksonville, and Washington. GMs will have to strategize replacements for stars such as Kyler Murray, DeAndre […]

Booms and Busts - Starts and Sits for Week 8 Lineups

Week 7 of the 2020 season seemed to be the week of the fill-in player in fantasy leagues. Players like Baker Mayfield, Jeff Wilson, and Cole Beasley all came into the week as looked over players. But they turned solid matchups into positive fantasy performances. Sure, those household names continue to play a major part […]

WR/CB Matchups to Target & Avoid - Week 8

With six or seven games of data for each team, situations are becoming more crystalized and teams are game-planning to exploit clear-cut coverage weaknesses. Compiling this data and writing this article each week has made it clear that a WR's talent and target share are more important than his opposition. With that said, fantasy managers […]

Week 8 Defense (DEF) Streamers and Starts - 2020 Fantasy Tiers, Rankings

Week 7 was relatively successful with seven correctly predicted top-10 defenses after the Los Angeles Rams strong effort on Monday night. Washington was a close call as they made my top-12, but I never thought the Cowboys offense would fall off the cliff as steeply as it did on Sunday, and both Arizona and Jacksonville […]

Week 8 Kicker Streamers and Starts - 2020 Fantasy Tiers, Rankings

We’ve made it to Week 8. Everyone pour one out because the NFL season is nearly half over. We’ve seen more injuries to star players than I think we’ve ever come across before. Defenses continue to struggle to stop opposing offenses, and kickers are benefiting in a massive way thus far. We’ve now seen back-to-back […]