November 1, 2025
Arizona Cardinals quarterback
Kyler Murray (foot) is officially listed as questionable ahead of Monday night's matchup against the Dallas Cowboys. Head coach Jonathan Gannon announced Saturday that
Jacoby Brissett will start again at quarterback on Monday night and that Murray could have a role. What that role will be exactly is unclear, but Murray doesn't seem to be quite back to 100% as he works his way back from a sprained foot in Arizona's Week 5 loss to the Titans. The 28-year-old was limited in practice this week, and he'll aim to return in Week 10 on the road against the Seattle Seahawks.
--Kyle McCarthySource: Tom Pelissero
November 1, 2025
The Washington Commanders' defense has struggled as of late, as they continue to deal with multiple injuries to key players. They've been decimated on the defensive line, especially, with top edge rushers Dornance Armstrong (knee) and Deatrich Wise (quadriceps) both lost for the season. Washington has gotten torched by the Cowboys and Chiefs over the past two weeks, combining for 76 points and 841 total yards. The secondary is consistently not on the same page, and now the NFL's most lethal duo in
Sam Darnold and
Jaxon Smith-Njigba comes to town. Darnold leads the league in yards per attempt (9.1) and Smith-Njigba leads the league in receiving yards (819). Dan Quinn's defenses have struggled to defend the Kyle Shanahan-style offenses, which is what Seattle's offense has been this season under offensive coordinator Klint Kubiak. Fantasy managers are likely better off looking elsewhere for a defense in Week 9.
--Kyle McCarthySource: Pro Football Reference
November 1, 2025
Las Vegas Raiders running back
Ashton Jeanty will battle the Jacksonville Jaguars. Jacksonville's defense ranks eighth against fantasy running backs this season, but the Raiders will look to get Jeanty involved early in what should be an evenly matched game. The team has also been trending towards higher usage for Jeanty in the passing game, and they should continue to put their best playmaker in situations where he is operating in space. Jeanty's workload should remain high following the bye week, making him a safe low-end RB1 option.
--Shaun AlbinSource: Raiders.com
November 1, 2025
The Washington Commanders elevated wide receiver
Treylon Burks from the practice squad ahead of their Week 9 matchup against the Seattle Seahawks. Burks was signed to Washington's practice squad in the middle of October as the team deals with multiple injuries to its wide receiver core.
Terry McLaurin (quadriceps) is set to miss his fifth game of the season, and Washington's depth options have struggled to emerge in his absence. Burks will make his team debut on Sunday Night Football with the opportunity to establish himself as an option for now and in the future for the Commanders. The 2022 first-round pick has battled injuries throughout his career, but flashed promising moments in his rookie year. The 25-year-old faces a tough Seattle secondary in Week 9, but could be a name to watch in deeper leagues over the next few weeks.
--Kyle McCarthySource: Adam Schefter
November 1, 2025
Washington Commanders kicker
Matt Gay (back) has been cleared from the injury report and is set to return for Sunday Night Football against the Seattle Seahawks. Gay missed last week's matchup against the Chiefs, but will only end up missing only one game due to the back injury. The 31-year-old has been solid for Washington in seven games this season, making 10 of 14 attempts and all 18 extra points. However, Gay has been a little shaky from 50 or more yards, with those being three of his four misses. Gay should have more opportunities on Sunday with
Jayden Daniels back in the lineup and projects as a decent fantasy option.
--Kyle McCarthySource: RotoBaller
November 1, 2025
Green Bay Packers kicker
Brandon McManus (quad) returned in Week 8 against the Steelers after missing Weeks 6 and 7. McManus was a tad shaky in his return, making two of four field goal attempts and making all three extra points. The 34-year-old missed a 57-yard field goal early in the second quarter before also missing a 44-yarder just before halftime. McManus was listed as a full participant in practice on Thursday and Friday, but is still questionable as of now for Week 9 against the Carolina Panthers. It's looking likely that McManus will be able to suit up, and he should be busy in a game where the Packers should put up plenty of points.
--Kyle McCarthySource: RotoBaller
November 1, 2025
Buffalo Bills running back
James Cook remains a must-start despite a matchup against the formidable Kansas City Chiefs defense. Cook was electric last week, posting 216 yards and two touchdowns on 19 carries. Cook surrendered carries last week to
Ray Davis, due to their lopsided matchup, but should regain a stronghold on the offense in Week 9. The emerging star's 753 rushing yards and seven touchdowns through seven games place him in the most elite tier of the position this season, and make him a lock for starting lineups moving forward. Both teams are capable of heavy offensive output, which should lead to a shootout on Sunday afternoon.
--Shaun AlbinSource: BuffaloBills.com
November 1, 2025
Las Vegas Raiders quarterback
Geno Smith enters a Week 9 matchup against the Jacksonville Jaguars, who have allowed the fifth-most points to opposing quarterbacks. Smith continues to struggle with his new team, as he posted a season-low 2.78 points last week against the Chiefs. The Raiders' signal-caller has been one of the worst starting quarterbacks in the league, with seven touchdowns and 10 interceptions on the year. Fantasy managers should continue to look elsewhere and even watch
Kenny Pickett as a potential late-season replacement for Smith.
--Shaun AlbinSource: Raiders.com
November 1, 2025
New York Giants wide receiver
Darius Slayton could be in line for more targets in Week 9 against the San Francisco 49ers with multiple pass catchers sidelined. Slayton had a quiet game in Week 8 against the Eagles, but it could have been a much bigger day. The 28-year-old had a 68-yard touchdown wiped out due to a questionable pass interference call where both players were hand-fighting. Slayton has been a fairly consistent piece of the Giants' offense since Week 2, catching multiple balls in each game despite the Giants leaning pretty heavily into the run. Slayton has proven capable of winning on vertical routes throughout his career, which aligns with some of rookie quarterback
Jaxson Dart's strengths. This could be the week where Slayton and Dart connect for a deep touchdown against an exploitable 49ers secondary that was torched by
C.J. Stroud and the Texans last week.
--Kyle McCarthySource: RotoBaller
November 1, 2025
New York Giants running back
Tyrone Tracy Jr. is in line to serve as the team's lead back in Week 9 with rookie
Cam Skattebo (ankle) sidelined for the remainder of the season. The 25-year-old began the season as the Giants' starter, but ended up missing two games due to a shoulder injury, which opened the door for Skattebo. Now, Tracy and veteran
Devin Singletary are expected to see the majority of the snaps moving forward. Tracy hasn't been overly efficient with his touches in six games this season, handling 45 carries for 159 yards and a touchdown while adding 10 catches for 68 yards on 16 targets. The New York offense looks much more exciting with rookie
Jaxson Dart at the helm, although they are lacking legitimate pass-catching threats at the moment. Tracy ranks as RotoBaller's RB17 for the Giants' Week 9 matchup at home against the San Francisco Giants.
--Kyle McCarthySource: RotoBaller
November 1, 2025
Seattle Seahawks wide receiver
Cooper Kupp (heel, hamstring) is trending in the wrong direction for Sunday night's matchup against the Washington Commanders. Kupp missed Friday's practice after tweaking his hamstring, which is usually not an encouraging sign this late in the week. The 32-year-old has served a complementary role this season behind star wideout
Jaxon Smith-Njigba, catching 24 of his 33 targets for 293 yards and a touchdown in seven games. Kupp missed five games last season with an ankle injury and is in jeopardy of missing his first game with the Seahawks in Week 9. Kupp will test out the injury in pre-game warmups and would rank as a low-end flex option if he suits up. If he's unable to play,
Tory Horton's profile is an interesting flex option against Washington's struggling secondary.
--Kyle McCarthySource: RotoBaller
November 1, 2025
Seattle Seahawks rookie wide receiver
Tory Horton was held without a catch on four targets across the team's final two games before its Week 8 bye. The 22-year-old has struggled to be consistently productive this season, recording nine catches for 113 yards and three touchdowns on 18 targets in seven games played. However, injuries could allow Horton to play a larger role in Seattle's offense in Week 9 against the Washington Commanders. Seahawks wideouts
Jake Bobo (Achilles) and
Dareke Young (quad) have been ruled out, while veteran wide receiver
Cooper Kupp (heel, hamstring) is listed as questionable after injuring his hamstring in practice on Friday. If Kupp is ruled out, Horton looks like the clear WR2 in Seattle alongside star Seahawks wideout
Jaxon Smith-Njigba in Week 9. The Commanders enter Week 9 allowing the most yards per reception in the NFL (12.8), so Horton will have a favorable matchup as well. Horton profiles as a high-upside flex option for deep-league fantasy managers in Week 9 against Washington if Kupp is unable to play.
--Will BradySource: RotoBaller
November 1, 2025
Buffalo Bills quarterback
Josh Allen remains at the top of the quarterback hierarchy despite a matchup with an elite Kansas City Chiefs defense. Allen's scrambling ability raises his floor, making him matchup-proof. Last week, the reigning MVP ran for two touchdowns to balance out his limited pass attempts based on the team's blowout win. The Chiefs rank fourth in yards of offense per game (277.8) and second in points allowed per game (16.4), setting the stage for a showdown.
--Shaun AlbinSource: BuffaloBills.com
November 1, 2025
Through eight games this season, Denver Broncos wide receiver
Troy Franklin has recorded 33 catches for 358 yards and four touchdowns. The 22-year-old has played some of his best football of late, hauling in nine catches for 108 yards and three touchdowns on 18 targets over his last two games. Franklin appears to be emerging as the clear WR2 in Denver alongside
Courtland Sutton. Franklin's target share could be even more solidified in Week 9 against the Houston Texans, as Broncos wideout
Marvin Mims Jr. (concussion) will be sidelined due to a concussion. If there's a concern for Franklin's outlook in Week 9, it's the strength of the Houston defense. The Texans have allowed the third-fewest passing yards (1,375) and the fewest passing touchdowns (six) in the NFL through eight weeks. Still, Franklin profiles as a low-end WR3/flex option for fantasy managers in Week 9.
--Will BradySource: RotoBaller
November 1, 2025
Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver
Marquise Brown has recorded 32 catches for 316 yards and four touchdowns on 49 targets across his first eight games of 2025. However, Brown has seen his role in the offense shrink in recent weeks. After earning at least five targets in each of his first five games of the season, Brown has failed to reach the five-target mark in each of his last three. He was held without a catch on just one target in his most recent outing in Week 8 against the Washington Commanders. With Chiefs wideouts
Rashee Rice and
Xavier Worthy back from the suspension and injury that limited their participation early in the season, Brown appears likely to remain in a marginalized role. Kansas City will play the Buffalo Bills in Week 9 in a matchup that has definite shootout potential. Still, Brown is unlikely to provide fantasy-relevant production if he fails to crack 40% of the team's offensive snaps, a number he hasn't reached since Week 6. Brown profiles as a desperation deep-league flex option in Week 9 against Buffalo.
--Will BradySource: RotoBaller
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