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 […]

Will Fuller V A Fringe WR1 Against Jaguars

Houston Texans wide receiver Will Fuller V has a juicy matchup in front of him against the Jacksonville Jaguars in Week 9. Fuller has exceeded 50 receiving yards in all but two games this year and has caught a touchdown in five straight contests as he prepares to face a Jaguars Defense that ranks 28th […]

Krys Barnes Tests Positive For COVID-19

Green Bay Packers linebacker Krys Barnes (calf), who left the Thursday night game after the first half with a calf injury, tested positive for COVID-19 on Friday, according to a source. Barnes isn't experiencing symptoms as of now. Based on the timing of his positive test, he could be eligible to come off the list […]

Jerry Jeudy Has WR3 Upside Against Falcons

Denver Broncos rookie wide receiver Jerry Jeudy had career-highs in targets (10) and receiving yards (73) in the Week 8 win over the Chargers, but the production also came with Tim Patrick (hamstring) inactive. Jeudy has at least 55 yards in five of his seven games this year, although he has just one touchdown. Even […]

Melvin Gordon III Losing His Handle On Lead-Back Duties?

Denver Broncos running back Melvin Gordon III salvaged his fantasy stat line in Week 8 against the Chargers by catching six passes for 21 yards with the team in comeback mode in the second half. Gordon played 36 snaps to Phillip Lindsay's 29, but for the second straight week, Lindsay was the more efficient ball-carrier. […]

Drew Lock Looks To Keep Things Rolling Against Atlanta

Denver Broncos quarterback Drew Lock is coming off his best performance of the season in a 21-point comeback win over the division-rival Chargers. He went 26-for-41 for 248 yards, three touchdowns and one interception for a QB rating of 94.4. Lock has thrown at least one pick in each of the last three games, but […]

Lions Sign Mohamed Sanu

The Detroit Lions signed wide receiver Mohamed Sanu to their practice squad on Friday. Sanu played in three games with the 49ers before being cut this year, catching his only target for nine yards. A third-round pick of the Bengals in 2012, the veteran receiver was traded from the Falcons to the Patriots at midseason […]

Red Sox Bring Back Alex Cora As Manager

The Boston Red Sox rehired former manager Alex Cora on Friday, according to a source. Cora helped lead the team to a World Series title in 2018 but mutually agreed to part ways before the 2020 season due to his involvement in the Astros' sign-stealing scandal. He was suspended for one season for his role […]

Mitch Morse, Matt Milano Out Against Seahawks

Buffalo Bills center Mitch Morse (concussion) and linebacker Matt Milano (pectoral) will both be out for Week 9 against the Seahawks, according to head coach Sean McDermott. Running back Taiwan Jones (hamstring) and cornerback Josh Norman (hamstring) were also ruled out. Morse has done some light aerobic exercise this week, but he hasn't progressed enough […]

Chris Jones Returns To Chiefs Defense Friday

Kansas City Chiefs standout defensive tackle Chris Jones, who was placed on the COVID-19 list on Thursday because of close contact with a staff member that tested positive for the virus, is back in the facility on Friday and is set to practice, according to a source. It's a sign that Jones has been cleared […]

Jaquiski Tartt Believed To Have Turf Toe

San Francisco 49ers safety Jaquiski Tartt (toe), who was ruled out on Thursday night with a foot injury, is believed to have suffered turf toe based on his initial diagnosis, according to a source. Tartt will have tests on Friday to confirm the injury. As if the 49ers needed anymore injuries. The 49ers Defense was […]

Mitchell Trubisky Doesn't Need Surgery

Chicago Bears quarterback Mitchell Trubisky (shoulder), who visited Dr. ElAttrache in Los Angeles on Thursday for further evaluation on his right shoulder injury, will not require surgery. Trubisky will continue his rehab in Chicago and is considered week-to-week, according to a source. He hurt his throwing shoulder on the one play he came in for […]

Derrick Henry Figures To Have Heavy Workload Again Sunday

Tennessee Titans running back Derrick Henry has rumbled for eight touchdowns in his last five games. The workhorse back should again see a heavy workload in what figures to be a low scoring affair Sunday against the Bears. Chicago is allowing only 20.8 points per game this season. Based on volume alone, Henry will remain […]

Ryan Tannehill Will Face Tough Test Against Bears

Tennessee Titans quarterback Ryan Tannehill has seen his production drop off over the past couple of games, and it won't get any easier for the quarterback Sunday, as the Titans face a strong Bears Defense. He may also be without his top wideout again as A.J. Brown has been dealing with a knee injury that […]

Lies, Damned Lies, and Fantasy Statistics - Red Zone Targets (TE)

When you need a high-upside streamer at tight end, the decision doesn't always come down to target share or projected yardage. You're looking for a big play, preferably a touchdown to make your fantasy day. The prudent move is to find a player that is a relatively big part of the team's offense near the […]

Tyreek Hill Looks To Keep His Touchdown Streak Alive

Coming off of a two-touchdown performance in Week 8, Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Tyreek Hill will look to extend his touchdown streak to three games in a Week 9 battle against the Carolina Panthers. The numbers favor Hill having another strong performance on Sunday because the Panthers Defense is allowing just under 150 yards […]

Le'Veon Bell Has A Favorable Week 9 Matchup

Kansas City Chiefs running back Le'Veon Bell disappointed in Week 8, but has a nice opportunity in a favorable matchup versus the Carolina Panthers in Week 9. The Panthers Defense is allowing 107 yards per game to opposing runners and is also giving up 51 yards a game in passing to them. Both of these benefit […]

Clyde Edwards-Helaire Has Favorable Week 9 Matchup

Kansas City Chiefs rookie running back Clyde Edwards-Helaire will look to bounce back in Week 9 after a disappointing Week 8 performance. The good news for CEH managers is that the Panthers have allowed 100 or more rushing yards in six of their eight games and are giving up an average of just under 107 […]

Patrick Mahomes Remains A QB1 In Week 9

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes is coming off of his second game with five touchdowns this season and will look to continue his strong season against the Carolina Panthers in a Week 9 matchup. The Panthers Defense has respectively held Tom Brady to 217 passing yards and Kyler Murray to 133 earlier this season, […]

Travis Kelce Remains A TE1 In Week 9

Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce will look to build off of a strong performance in Week 8 versus the Carolina Panthers in Week 9. Kelce snagged eight balls for 109 yards and a touchdown last week. Kelce remains the top option with wide receiver Tyreek Hill in an explosive Chiefs offense. The Panthers […]

Cardinals Defense Is A Low-End Starting Option

The Cardinals Defense could be in position for a solid performance in Week 9. Coming off a bye, the team faces the Miami Dolphins in what will be the second career start for quarterback Tua Tagovailoa. In Tagovailoa's first start, the offense managed just 145 total yards. Granted, the Dolphins offense wasn't on the field […]