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Cyrus Allen Could Earn More Targets In Week 9
Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Cyrus Allen caught two of his three targets for 20 yards in last week's loss to the Denver Broncos. Despite the loss, the rookie receiver finished the game fourth on the team in yards. Allen also played his most snaps of the season in Week 8, indicating that the coaching staff is gaining more trust in the young wideout. Given the team's struggles to produce from the wide receiver position, Allen could be the man to step into the WR2 role behind Rashee Rice. It also helps that Allen and Rice win in different areas of the field so the duo could easily coexist. Allen will look to continue his upward trend this Sunday against the New York Jets. The Jets' defense has been middle-of-the-pack against wide receivers this year, making this matchup one that Allen could succeed against. Allen is ranked WR103 in our RotoBaller Week 9 PPR rankings, making him a desperation flex option this weekend. The rookie wideout is an interesting player who could be relevant down the stretch, but fantasy managers may benefit from taking a wait-and-see approach with Allen instead of viewing him as a plug-and-play option.
Source: ESPN.com
Source: ESPN.com
Xavier Worthy Tough To Trust In Week 9
Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Xavier Worthy will face the New York Jets at home in Week 9. Worthy truly took a backseat with the return of Rashee Rice to the offense, catching just three passes for 13 yards in last week's loss to the Denver Broncos. The third-year wideout will now take on a Jets defense that is league-average against opposing wide receivers this season. Worthy finished last week with the seventh-most receiving on the team, which just goes to show that his involvement in the passing attack can fluctuate mightily from week to week. He went from the featured receiver on the team to an afterthought with everyone healthy. Worthy will try to make a bigger impact this week against the Jets. The Jets' secondary has been average against wide receivers this season, so the opportunity is there for him to succeed. Worthy is ranked WR47 in our RotoBaller Week 9 PPR rankings, making him a flex option this Sunday. Fantasy managers may be better off looking elsewhere for production given Worthy's volatility and relative lack of upside.
Source: ESPN.com
Source: ESPN.com
Austin Simmons Returning to Missouri in 2027
Missouri has locked up one of its own for the 2027 season, as quarterback Austin Simmons has announced his return to the university. Simmons' NFL Draft stock has been on the rise in recent days, but he now figures to be one of the top names for the 2028 cycle. However, he technically could still enter the 2027 draft on his new deal. The Ole Miss transfer has completed 63% of his passes for 1,952 yards, 16 touchdowns, and two interceptions this season. His return will make Missouri an attractive landing spot for portal players this offseason. Simmons and the Tigers will host Texas on Saturday at noon in what should be one of many high-end football games this weekend.
Source: ESPN
Source: ESPN
Davey Grant Looks To Win Back-To-Back Fights
MMA veteran Davey Grant will look to win back-to-back fights when he faces off against Elijah Smith on the main card of UFC Vegas 124 on Saturday. Grant was last seen in the Octagon in April at UFC Vegas 116, where he bounced back in the win column by beating Adrian Luna Martinetti. Prior to that, Grant suffered a first-round submission loss to Charles Jourdain. DraftKings sees Grant as a big underdog with a salary of $7,100.
Source: UFC
Source: UFC
Travis Kelce Off Injury Report, Set To Take On Jets
Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce was listed on the injury report with an ankle injury he's been nursing for a couple of weeks, but he practiced in full and has no designation for the contest. The veteran tight end caught five of his seven targets for 67 yards in last week's loss to the Denver Broncos. Kelce's production this season has been solid, with only one true dud through seven games. His chemistry with quarterback Patrick Mahomes should keep him in the TE1 this week against the New York Jets. The Jets have been one of the softer matchups for opposing tight ends this season, making this a good spot for Kelce. Kelce is ranked TE11 in our RotoBaller Week 9 PPR rankings, making him a low-end TE1 at home this Sunday. Fantasy managers should continue to expect serviceable performances from one of the all-time great tight ends even if he does not possess the same upside he once had.
Source: ESPN.com
Source: ESPN.com
Rashee Rice Off Injury Report, Ready To Take On New York
Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Rashee Rice was limited in practice earlier this week with hamstring and knee injuries, but practiced fully the last two days and does not have a designation heading into the weekend. Rice stepped right back into the WR1 role in his first game back last week. Rice caught seven passes for 53 yards and a touchdown on eight targets in the loss to the Denver Broncos. Rice will likely continue that level of usage this week at home against the New York Jets. The Jets defense has been an average matchup for wide receivers, so Rice should have no issues acting as the top target in this offense. Quarterback Patrick Mahomes looks for Rice early and often in games, so that will likely be the case again this week. Rice is ranked WR17 in our RotoBaller Week 9 PPR rankings, making him a WR2 this weekend.
Source: ESPN.com
Source: ESPN.com
Trey Burks, Dyami Brown Ruled Out for Sunday
WRs Trey Burks and Dyami Brown have been ruled out for Sunday.
— John Keim (@john_keim) November 6, 2026
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MarShawn Lloyd Limited Friday, Questionable for Week 9
Green Bay Packers running back MarShawn Lloyd (knee) is questionable for Sunday's Week 9 matchup against the New England Patriots after being limited in practice Thursday and Friday. Lloyd was not listed on Wednesday's injury report, making his knee issue a late-week development. The 25-year-old has rushed for 149 yards and two touchdowns on 57 carries across eight games this season, but his opportunities have declined recently. He managed just three carries for seven yards and caught one pass for nine yards against the Carolina Panthers in Week 8, while Josh Jacobs handled 21 rushing attempts. Fellow running back Chris Brooks (ankle), who has been designated to return from injured reserve, is also questionable after practicing on a limited basis throughout the week. Lloyd's uncertain availability and reduced workload make him difficult to trust in fantasy lineups, particularly with Jacobs handling the majority of rushing opportunities.
Source: Weston Hodkiewicz
Source: Weston Hodkiewicz
Kenneth Walker Set To Break Out Of Slump In Week 9
Kansas City Chiefs running back Kenneth Walker handled 21 carries for 69 yards (3.3 yards per carry) and caught four passes for 15 yards in last week's loss to the Denver Broncos. The Broncos bottled up the Chiefs back, holding him to a longest run of just 10 yards. Walker has now been held to under 3.5 ypc in his last two games after being well above that mark in his blistering five-game stretch to start the season. Walker had well over 100 rushing yards in four of his first five games, and he will try to get back to that level of production against the New York Jets in Week 9. The Jets have been middle-of-the-pack against opposing running backs this season, making this a great spot for Walker to break off some explosive plays on the ground and through the air. Walker is ranked RB2 in our RotoBaller Week 9 PPR rankings, making him a top running back option again this week. Walker has been the second most valuable back in fantasy football this season, so fantasy managers should be excited about him having a more favorable matchup this Sunday.
Source: ESPN.com
Source: ESPN.com
Patrick Mahomes Ready to Face the Jets In Week 9
Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes was listed on the injury report with the same knee injury he's been rehabbing since the offseason, but participated fully in practice all week and is good to go for Week 9. Mahomes and the Chiefs are coming off back-to-back losses against two of the best defenses in the NFL. Mahomes passed for 321 yards and three touchdowns in the 28-24 loss to the Denver Broncos in Week 8. The veteran QB bounced back from an individual standpoint, but the team was not able to pull off the win. Mahomes will look to turn that around against the New York Jets at home this week. The Jets have been middle-of-the-pack against opposing quarterbacks, so Mahomes should have no issues completing passes against them. Mahomes will be looking to put the team back in the win column and probably will have to score a bunch to do that because the Jets offense is much improved this season. Mahomes is ranked QB8 in our RotoBaller Week 9 rankings, making him a low-end QB1 option this week. Fantasy managers should start Mahomes in what should be a soft matchup.
Source: ESPN.com
Source: ESPN.com
Brandon Aiyuk's Arrest Warrant Remains Active
San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk still has an active arrest warrant stemming from an alleged December 2025 speeding incident near Levi's Stadium, according to Matt Maiocco of NBC Sports Bay Area. The Santa Clara County District Attorney's Office confirmed Friday that the warrant remains active. Aiyuk faces a misdemeanor charge of exhibition of speed connected to a driving video he posted online, with the warrant first reported publicly in June. The development comes as Aiyuk and his new agent, Drew Rosenhaus, prepare to meet with the 49ers on Friday afternoon after the receiver filed paperwork seeking reinstatement from the reserve/left squad list. The NFL had not approved his reinstatement as of Friday morning. There is no confirmed connection between the outstanding warrant and that delay, and San Francisco has yet to determine how it will handle Aiyuk's return. The 28-year-old has not played since suffering a significant knee injury in October 2024.
Source: Matt Maiocco
Source: Matt Maiocco
Lucas Fernando A Favorite At UFC Vegas 124
Lucas Fernando will try to extend his win streak when he takes on Billy Elekana on the main card of UFC Vegas 124 on Saturday. Fernando was last seen in action in August at UFC 330, where he made his promotional debut and extended his win streak by finishing Rafael Tobias via third-round TKO. He is currently on a five-fight winning streak, having beaten João Paulo Silva, Pedro Oliveira, Phillip Latu, Leon Soares and the already-mentioned Tobias. DraftKings sees Fernando as a big favorite with a salary of $9,000.
Source: UFC
Source: UFC
Cincinnati Bengals Defense Could Force Turnovers Against Falcons
The Cincinnati Bengals defense will face the Atlanta Falcons in Madrid this Sunday. After being one of the most improved units to begin the season, the Bengals defense took a step back in last week's 43-36 win over the Tennessee Titans. The Cincinnati defensive unit just gave up its most points of the season in Week 8 and now heads into a matchup with the highest over/under of the week. Even if this game turns into a back-and-forth affair, the Bengals defense has racked up 23 sacks, seven recovered fumbles, and four interceptions this season. With the turnover-prone nature of Atlanta quarterback Michael Penix and the aggressiveness of this defense, they will probably force a few turnovers and get the QB to the ground multiple times. This unit will be without safety Kyle Dugger again, but should be able to make do in his absence. The Bengals defense is ranked seventh in our RotoBaller Week 9 rankings, making it a top-10 unit this week.
Source: ESPN.com
Source: ESPN.com
Billy Elekana Looks To Extend His Winning Streak
Billy Elekana will try to extend his win streak by facing off against Lucas Fernando on the main card of UFC Vegas 124 on Saturday. Elekana made his UFC debut in January 2025 at UFC 311, where he suffered a second-round submission loss to Bogdan Guskov. He has since then won three consecutive fights, beating İbo Aslan, Kevin Christian and more recently Junior Tafa. DraftKings sees Elekana as the underdog with a salary of $7,000.
Source: UFC
Source: UFC
Evan McPherson Will Look To Extend Perfection In Week 9
Cincinnati Bengals kicker Evan McPherson made all five of his extra-point attempts in last week's win over the Tennessee Titans. With those five kicks, McPherson extended his streak of perfection this season. The Bengals kicker has yet to miss a kick this season, nailing 24 extra-point attempts and 10 field goals. McPherson will look to extend his streak as the team heads to Madrid to face the Atlanta Falcons. In what should be one of the highest-scoring games of the week, there should be plenty of opportunities for McPherson to kick. McPherson is ranked K3 in our RotoBaller Week 9 rankings, making him a start-worthy option at the position. The issue with McPherson is that he hasn't kicked a field goal in the last two games and has only kicked two field goals in the last four games. The Bengals offense has been rolling and finishing drives with touchdowns, but it is unlikely that he goes three straight games without being called on for a field goal. Fantasy managers can plug McPherson right back into lineups since he's been automatic this season.
Source: ESPN.com
Source: ESPN.com
