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Robert Griffin III Interested in Open Baylor Position
Robert Griffin III is reportedly interested in the open Baylor head coach job. He expressed his interest in the job on the Dan Patrick Show on Monday. Griffin starred at Baylor between 2008-11. Griffin racked up 10, 366 passing yards and 78 touchdown passes during his time there, while tossing 17 interceptions. He ran for 2,257 yards and 33 touchdowns across 528 attempts as well. Griffin then played in the NFL between 2012-20. Baylor fired Dave Aranda after a 4-3 start to the season and the team's loss to Kansas in Week 8. Since 2022, the Bears have not won over eight games in a single season.
Source: On3
Source: On3
Kewan Lacy to Miss Week 9 with Shoulder Injury
Ole Miss running back Kewan Lacy (shoulder) will miss the team's Week 9 game against Auburn, according to head coach Pete Golding. He dislocated his left shoulder against Texas in Week 8, and now won't be available in Week 9. Lacy has appeared in six games so far, racking up 388 rushing yards and five touchdowns across 78 carries. He has 10 catches for an additional 33 yards. Without Lacy around, the Rebels could rely more on running backs Makhi Frazier and JT Lindsey, plus the legs of quarterback Trinidad Chambliss. The matchup against the Tigers is a favorable one for whoever gets work at RB, as Auburn allows 147.4 rushing yards and 24.1 points per game.
Source: Pete Thamel - ESPN
Source: Pete Thamel - ESPN
Stefon Diggs Won't See a Workload Change with Teammate's Injury
Washington Commanders veteran wide receiver Stefon Diggs (hamstring) missed the team's Week 5 tie with the Giants and again appeared on the injury report with a hamstring concern ahead of a Week 6 loss to the 49ers. Coming out of a Week 7 bye, head coach Dan Quinn told reporters on Monday that the 32-year-old is doing "well", but he is not anticipating a drastic workload change following the season-ending injury to Terry McLaurin (knee). Diggs has seen a 59.8% snap share through his five games played, and Quinn appears content to keep him in that range, telling the media that others in the wide receiver room will be tasked with more responsibility, specifically highlighting rookie Antonio Williams. Diggs leads the team with four receiving touchdowns and has been a go-to option in the red zone, keeping him well in the flex conversation moving forward, but fantasy managers should not expect a significant value jump following McLaurin's injury.
Source: Zach Selby
Source: Zach Selby
Kwazi Gilmer a Solid Streaming Option for Week 9
Nebraska wide receiver Kwazi Gilmer has a solid fantasy outlook for Week 9, when the Cornhuskers take on Washington. The Huskies are giving up 336.1 total yards and 22.7 points per game this season, which sets Gilmer up to possibly deliver at a solid clip. He has 38 receptions for 492 yards and seven touchdowns across seven games so far. Gilmer had a monster 11-catch, 147-yard, two-touchdown game at the beginning of October and has since combined for nine catches, 105 yards and a touchdown, so he's remained involved. Fantasy owners should expect solid results from Gilmer in Week 9, but the matchup doesn't make him a must-add player, and he has the most appeal in deeper setups.
Source: ESPN
Source: ESPN
Micah Ford Worth Adding for Favorable Week 9 Matchup
Stanford running back Micah Ford has a favorable matchup coming in Week 9 against Louisville, and that makes him a worthwhile fantasy add or streamer. The Cardinals are allowing 419.9 total yards and 27.4 points per game so far. Louisville has allowed 151 rushing yards per contest, which sets Ford up to possibly shine in Week 9. Ford has 136 rushing attempts on the season, going for 679 yards and eight touchdowns. He's added 20 receptions for 176 more yards. He has combined for 329 rushing yards and 110 receiving yards over the past two contests, so he's also trending up. Add it all together and Ford is a pretty good fantasy option for Week 9, and maybe beyond.
Source: ESPN
Source: ESPN
Antonio Williams Expected to Have More Responsibility Moving Forward
When last seen, Washington Commanders rookie wide receiver Antonio Williams was helping to pick up the slack following the devastating knee injury suffered by Terry McLaurin (knee). With the veteran exiting early from the team's Week 6 loss to the 49ers, Williams caught all three of his targets for 50 yards, and with the team now coming out of the bye week, head coach Dan Quinn specifically highlighted the 2026 third-rounder as a player who will have more responsibility in McLaurin's absence. Through six games, Williams has made 18 catches for 205 yards and a touchdown, and with the Commanders coming off their Week 7 bye, he is readily available in many redraft leagues.
Source: Zach Selby
Source: Zach Selby
Gio Lopez Still Worth Streaming in Week 9
Wake Forest quarterback Gio Lopez remains a fantasy streaming option for Week 9 despite just a so-so matchup against Virginia. The Cavaliers are surrendering 19.6 points and 326.6 total yards per game, so Lopez might have to work to put together a big fantasy showing. Lopez has been good most of the season, throwing 19 touchdowns to just one interception. He's completed 67.6% of his passes for 1,947 yards, and has at least 225 passing yards in each contest. Lopez has tacked on 253 rushing yards and six touchdowns on 64 total attempts to add even more fantasy value to his name. The matchup might not be pristine, but based on how he's looked this season, fantasy owners should have confidence in Lopez to deliver in Week 9.
Source: ESPN
Source: ESPN
Daunte Bacheyie Still a Streaming Option Despite Tougher Week 9 Test
Syracuse tight end Daunte Bacheyie has been a streaming option at a tough position to find consistent production, but he faces a tougher test in Week 9 against SMU. The Mustangs are giving up 303.3 total yards and 21.1 points per game so far, so Bacheyie doesn't have the best outlook. The tight end has 19 catches for 287 yards and four touchdowns this season. He has at least three catches in three straight appearances, but anywhere between 29-97 receiving yards. He hasn't caught a TD over the past two contests either. Bacheyie is involved enough offensively though to still consider as a streaming option for Week 9, even in a bit tougher test.
Source: ESPN
Source: ESPN
Donovan Olugbode Trending Up Heading into Favorable Week 9 Matchup
Missouri wide receiver Donovan Olugbode has a favorable fantasy outlook heading into his Week 9 matchup against Arkansas. Olugbode has already been a good fantasy option this season, catching 35 passes for 534 yards and six touchdowns across six contests. He has at least 31 yards in each game, and has 94 and 124 yards over the past two contests. Olugbode had his first game without a touchdown grab in his last appearance, but could get back on track against the Razorbacks. Arkansas is allowing 357.7 total yards and 26.7 points per game this season, giving Olugbode a good outlook in Week 9. He's worth at least considering this coming week based on his season production and the matchup ahead.
Source: ESPN
Source: ESPN
Seahawks Sticking to the Plan with Zach Charbonnet
Seattle Seahawks running back Zach Charbonnet (knee) was recently activated from Injured Reserve but was ruled out of the team's Sunday night win over the Chiefs, and when asked about his status on Monday, head coach Mike Macdonald told reporters, "We are sticking with our plan," offering no update about his Week 8 availability. Charbonnet has not played since tearing his ACL in a Divisional Round win over the 49ers, and it remains to be seen what type of workload he will inherit upon his return. Seattle's first-round rookie Jadarian Price (chest) is also eligible to return after a four-game stint on Injured Reserve, and both could eventually find themselves in a timeshare with Emanuel Wilson, who topped 100 rushing yards for the first time on Sunday, while George Holani and Velus Jones Jr. add further uncertainty to a rushing attack that ranks 12th in the league through seven weeks.
Source: Brian Nemhauser
Source: Brian Nemhauser
Nolan James Jr. a Solid Streaming Option in Favorable Week 9 Test
Notre Dame running back Nolan James Jr. has a pretty favorable matchup in Week 9 against Navy. The Midshipmen are allowing 365.1 total yards and 29.1 points per game so far. James has been trending up over his past two games after combining for 26 carries, 150 yards and three rushing scores in those contests - he's tacked on three catches for 18 yards. James has 13 catches for 105 yards and three touchdowns, plus 81 rushes for 412 yards and six scores this season overall. His Week 9 matchup is favorable enough to try James in more fantasy leagues this week, even with him not dominating the backfield work for the Fighting Irish.
Source: ESPN
Source: ESPN
Anthony Colandrea a Deep-League Waiver Option for Week 9
Nebraska quarterback Anthony Colandrea has a solid matchup coming in Week 9 against Washington. Adding in that Colandrea has been a solid fantasy option this season makes the QB a possible deep-league waiver add. He has completed 62.6% of his passes for 1,570 yards and 14 touchdowns so far, while being picked off four times. Colandrea has 334 rushing yards and four scores across 68 attempts as well. He's struggled a bit the past two games, throwing just one TD pass and two interceptions, but making up fantasy points on the ground with a couple of rushing scores and 75 total rushing yards. Washington allows 336.1 total yards and 22.7 points per game so far, setting Colandrea up to put forth a solid fantasy score.
Source: ESPN
Source: ESPN
Jadarian Price to Practice This Week, Status Up in the Air for Week 8
Seattle Seahawks rookie running back Jadarian Price (chest) remains on Injured Reserve after missing the past four games with a chest injury, but he is expected to return to practice ahead of the team's Week 8 matchup with the Bears, according to Brian Nemhauser of Seattle Sports. What that means for his game status remains unclear, however, as head coach Mike Macdonald told reporters on Monday, "We don't know yet," when asked about his availability. Macdonald also told the media, "We are sticking with the plan," regarding Zach Charbonnet (knee), who was activated from Injured Reserve but ruled out for the team's Sunday night win over the Chiefs. Emanuel Wilson led the team with 100 rushing yards and a score, but with so much uncertainty currently surrounding the Seahawks' backfield, a viable fantasy play could be difficult to predict in Week 8.
Source: Brian Nemhauser
Source: Brian Nemhauser
Avery Johnson Day-to-Day with Shoulder Injury
Kansas State quarterback Avery Johnson (shoulder) is day-to-day, according to head coach Collin Klein. Johnson missed Week 8 with the injury, and now his status going forward is up in the air with the day-to-day tag. In six games played, Johnson has completed 63.1% of his passes for 1,301 yards and 10 touchdowns. He also has three interceptions, along with 462 rushing yards and three scores over 51 attempts. Johnson is a dual-threat QB capable of quality fantasy outings, but the injury concern knocks him down a peg or two. Jacob Knuth started for the Wildcats in their loss to Arizona State in Week 8. Colorado is the matchup for Kansas State in Week 9 - the Buffaloes are allowing 391.6 total yards and 30.1 points per game, so the matchup is favorable for whoever starts at QB.
Source: Pete Nakos - On3
Source: Pete Nakos - On3
Early Returns on Rashid Shaheed's Knee are Positive
Seattle Seahawks head coach Mike Macdonald said on Monday that the "early returns are positive" on wide receiver Rashid Shaheed's knee after he left Sunday night's win over the Kansas City Chiefs early and did not return, according to Brady Henderson of ESPN. Shaheed injured his knee in the first half of the Week 7 game and did not return in the second half, finishing with only two catches on three targets for one yard while also returning a punt for 32 yards. The 28-year-old does not appear to be dealing with a long-term injury, and he could be ready to roll this week with an extra day to recover before the Seahawks face off against the Chicago Bears next Monday night in Week 8. The two-time Pro Bowler as a return man has continued to be an inconsistent fantasy receiver in his first full season in Seattle in 2026, catching 16 of his 30 targets for 163 yards, and he has yet to find the end zone after catching just 15 passes for 188 yards and no scores in nine regular-season games in 2025 after he was acquired from the New Orleans Saints.
Source: ESPN.com - Brady Henderson
Source: ESPN.com - Brady Henderson
