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Kari Ashley Eyes Greatness in Stellar Week 8 Matchup
TCU tight end Kari Ashley has been an up-and-down fantasy performer this season, but a great Week 8 matchup offers him the chance to shine. He'll take on West Virginia, which has surrendered 483.9 total yards and 34 points per game so far this season. Ashley has 29 receptions for 392 yards and four touchdowns, plus has rushed four times for eight yards. The tight end has at least four receptions in five straight appearances, but anywhere from 18-119 yards in that stretch. With the favorable matchup, Ashley is a streaming option at a tough position to find consistent fantasy production at.
Source: ESPN
Source: ESPN
David Montgomery Still Sidelined at Wednesday's Practice
Houston Texans running back David Montgomery (groin) remains sidelined for the first practice of the week on Wednesday, according to Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Sports. Additionally, the Texans placed Jawhar Jordan (undisclosed) on the practice-squad injured list, leaving Woody Marks, Dare Ogunbowale, and Deuce Vaughn (practice squad) as the remaining healthy RBs. Montgomery did not practice at all last week before being inactive for the Week 6 win over the division-rival Jacksonville Jaguars in London. He should be considered week-to-week for now, and his DNP on Wednesday is not a great start for his availability for a Week 7 game this Sunday against the visiting New York Giants. Whenever Monty returns to the Texans' backfield, he could see less work alongside Marks after underwhelming before getting hurt. The 29-year-old has averaged just 2.7 yards per carry on 52 rushing attempts for 138 yards and two touchdowns in his first five games. As of right now, fantasy managers should be preparing to be without Montgomery for a second straight week.
Source: KPRC 2 Sports - Aaron Wilson
Source: KPRC 2 Sports - Aaron Wilson
DeSean Bishop Looks to Keep Rolling in Week 8 Matchup
Tennessee running back DeSean Bishop is coming off a big game and now hopes to keep things rolling in Week 8 against South Carolina. He rushed for 159 yards and two scores on 32 attempts, while catching three passes for 16 yards, against Alabama last week. Bishop has at least 19 rushing attempts in three straight games, and at least 138 rushing yards in those contests, plus he's found the end zone six times in total. The running back has 139 rushing attempts this season, accumulating 837 yards and 10 touchdowns, while catching eight passes for 54 yards. South Carolina is a decent test for him, as the Gamecocks are allowing 340.8 total yards and 25.5 points per game so far.
Source: ESPN
Source: ESPN
Packers Still Non-Committal on Josh Jacobs' Week 7 Status
When asked if two full practices are enough to get running back Josh Jacobs ready to play in Week 7 against the division-rival Detroit Lions, Green Bay Packers head coach Matt LaFleur said on Wednesday, "We'll see. We'll work through it," according to ESPN's Rob Demovsky. Jacobs was removed from the commissioner's exempt list on Monday and has returned to practice with the team after missing the first six weeks of the season due to off-the-field issues. He is expected to make his 2026 season debut this Sunday against the Lions, but the Packers are holding off on making any official announcements and want to see how Jacobs looks on the practice field this week. Green Bay is doing a jog-through workout on Wednesday because they are coming off a Sunday night game and also have a Thursday game next week. Jacobs needs to be rostered in all fantasy football leagues now that he is on the verge of a return, but he is not a lock to play this weekend, and if he does play, he could be somewhat limited as he gets his conditioning back. MarShawn Lloyd and Kaleb Johnson were unable to do much to begin the year in the Packers' backfield with Jacobs out, and they will now be dropped in most leagues with Jacobs back in the fold.
Source: ESPN.com - Rob Demovsky
Source: ESPN.com - Rob Demovsky
Conner Weigman Eyes Strong Showing in Tough Week 8 Test
Houston quarterback Conner Weigman has a stiff test awaiting him in Week 8 against Utah. The Utes are giving up just 14.8 points and 303.2 total yards per game, so they will challenge Weigman. The Houston QB has put together a great season, throwing 20 touchdowns and just two interceptions. He has completed 67.7% of his passes for 1,771 yards, while also rushing for 229 yards and six scores across 59 attempts. He has nine touchdown passes over his past two contests, so he's hot right now. Weigman has produced for fantasy owners, even in tougher tests, so there should be enough confidence in him to deliver again in Week 8.
Source: ESPN
Source: ESPN
Brandin Podziemski Sidelined Against Lakers
Golden State Warriors guard Brandin Podziemski (back) will miss Wednesday's regular-season opener against the Los Angeles Lakers due to back soreness. The 23-year-old's absence comes as a surprise after he appeared in all 82 games last season, making him one of Golden State's most durable rotation players. His next opportunity to suit up will be Friday against the Memphis Grizzlies. Podziemski averaged a career-high 13.8 points in 28.5 minutes per contest during the 2025-26 campaign and could remain a reliable fantasy contributor once healthy.
Source: NBA Injury Report
Source: NBA Injury Report
Week 8 Statuses of Kameron Courtney, Peyton Lewis in Question
Virginia running back Peyton Lewis (undisclosed) is doubtful to play in Week 8 against Duke, while wide receiver Kameron Courtney (undisclosed) is among those listed as questionable. Across six appearances this season, Courtney has 204 receiving yards and two touchdowns on his 18 catches. Lewis has only played in two games, getting 10 rushing attempts and turning those into 17 yards and a touchdown. With Stevens unlikely to play, the Cavaliers could turn to Jekail Middlebrook, Xay Davis, Xavier Brown and Noah Vaughn in the backfield. Courtney's status is notable, as Virginia ruled out three wideouts, including Rico Flores Jr. Da'Shawn Martin, Jacquon Brown and Josiah Abdullah are some other wideouts who could step up if Courtney were to miss Week 8.
Source: ACC Availability Report
Source: ACC Availability Report
Jayden Scott Out In Week 8 with Lower-Body Injury
NC State running back Jayden "Duke" Scott (lower body) is listed as out for the team's Week 8 clash against Stanford. He's appeared in five games so far, tallying 62 rushing attempts for 358 yards and four touchdowns. Scott has 21 receiving yards on three receptions as well. He leads the Wolfpack in rushing attempts and yards, with only quarterback CJ Bailey having more rushing scores. Dylan McCoy (undisclosed) is also out for Friday's game, leaving Davion Gause as the clear lead back for NC State. The matchup against Stanford is a super favorable one for whichever backs get work, as the Cardinal allow 452 total yards and 36.6 points per game - 196.6 of those yards are on the ground.
Source: ACC Availability Report
Source: ACC Availability Report
T.J. McConnell Out of Action on Wednesday
Indiana Pacers guard T.J. McConnell (hamstring) will miss Wednesday's regular-season opener against the New Orleans Pelicans. McConnell was sidelined for the entire preseason with a hamstring injury after playing just 56 games last season while dealing with similar issues. Once healthy, the 34-year-old is expected to serve as Indiana's backup point guard, but his return timeline remains unclear.
Source: NBA Injury Report
Source: NBA Injury Report
Brian Thomas Jr. Unplayable After Back-to-Back Catchless Outings
Seeing two targets in the team's Week 6 loss to the Texans, Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver Brian Thomas Jr. was held without a catch for the second straight week. He regularly left the field in favor of sixth-round rookie Josh Cameron and two-way star Travis Hunter, who played a season-high nine offensive snaps and finished the game with 59 yards and a touchdown on four receptions. Trade rumors continue to swirl around Thomas, who has disappointed mightily since a 1,282-yard, 10-touchdown rookie season, but as long as he remains with the Jaguars, he has become unplayable for fantasy. After opening the year with back-to-back 40-yard outings, Thomas has made only three catches for 25 yards since Week 3 and has fallen all the way to WR90 on the year.
Source: RotoBaller
Source: RotoBaller
Cam Skattebo Takes First-Team Reps on Wednesday
New York Giants running back Cam Skattebo was held without a single touch in the team's Week 6 loss to the Saints, but on the first practice rep of the week, with a new starting quarterback under center, it was the second-year running back who was given the handoff. After coming on in relief of an inefficient Jameis Winston, former first-round pick J.J. McCarthy was named the Giants' starter for a Week 7 matchup with the Texans, and seemingly past the unofficial punishment for his early-season fumbling issues, Skattebo appears poised to rejoin him with the first-team offense. Skattebo had averaged 18.2 opportunities per game through Week 5, and following the release of veteran Najee Harris, he should again see enough volume on Sunday to make him a viable flex option.
Source: Pat Leonard
Source: Pat Leonard
Aaron Nesmith Ruled Out on Wednesday
Indiana Pacers guard/forward Aaron Nesmith (hamstring) will miss Wednesday's regular-season opener against the New Orleans Pelicans. Nesmith was sidelined for Indiana's final two preseason games with a left hamstring strain, and he'll next have the chance to return Friday against the Dallas Mavericks. The 27-year-old averaged 13.8 points, 4.2 rebounds, and 1.9 assists last season while shooting 41.4 percent from the field and 37.9 percent from three-point range. Nesmith is expected to reclaim his starting role once healthy. In the meantime, Jarace Walker, Ben Sheppard, and Kelly Oubre could see increased playing time, making them worth monitoring in deeper fantasy leagues.
Source: NBA Injury Report
Source: NBA Injury Report
Bo Nix Little More Than a Desperation Play Despite Advantageous Matchup
The Denver Broncos face the Arizona Cardinals in Week 7, and despite the Cardinals giving up the fourth-most fantasy points above expectation to the position, Broncos quarterback Bo Nix remains virtually unplayable in almost all formats. Nix's 6.3-yard average depth of target ranks 36th of 38 qualified quarterbacks in 2026. He has topped 215 passing yards only once in his six starts while providing almost nothing on the ground. In 2025, Nix added 3.4 fantasy points per game with his legs, but after an offseason spent rehabbing the fractured ankle he sustained in a playoff win over the Bills, that number has dropped to -0.4 points per game when factoring in his league-leading six fumbles. Despite the favorable matchup, the third-year quarterback is RotoBaller's QB18 in a week with four NFL teams on bye.
Source: RotoBaller
Source: RotoBaller
Jalen Hurts Will Require Blood Thinners for 3-6 Months
Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts (blood clots), who is out for the year after doctors discovered blood clots in his lungs, is going to require blood thinners for at least three months and potentially up to six, according to ex-NFL doctor David J. Chao. While he will be unable to play as long as he's on blood thinners, Chao emphasized that despite the frightening diagnosis, Hurts should be fine long-term and is not facing a career-threatening situation. Now 28 years old and in his seventh professional season, Hurts' contract runs through the 2028 season after signing a five-year extension in 2023.
Source: Dr. David J. Chao
Source: Dr. David J. Chao
Courtland Sutton Continues to Slip in Rest-of-Season Rankings
Despite decent usage early in the year, Denver Broncos wide receiver Courtland Sutton has topped 25 receiving yards only once, and he's now seen just three targets in back-to-back games. With the Broncos offense struggling through six weeks, Sutton ranks as the fantasy WR78, and the red-zone opportunities that have elevated his value in recent years have all but dried up. This year, he's seen only five red zone targets and has come down with only two catches and one touchdown. Heading into what should be a favorable Week 6 matchup with the Cardinals, Sutton is RotoBaller's WR44 and best left on the bench wherever possible.
Source: RotoBaller
Source: RotoBaller
