Bryce Young Listed as Full Participant Despite Ankle Injury
Carolina Panthers quarterback Bryce Young (ankle) was listed as a full participant on Wednesday's estimated injury report ahead of Sunday's Week 9 matchup against the Denver Broncos. Carolina did not hold a practice Wednesday, although Young participated in Tuesday's session, after which head coach Dave Canales said the quarterback moved well and was ready to […]
Sam Darnold Considered Week-to-Week With Quad, Rib Injuries
Seattle Seahawks quarterback Sam Darnold (quadriceps, ribs) has been ruled out for Sunday's Week 9 matchup against the Arizona Cardinals after injuring his quad late in Monday's loss to the Chicago Bears. Head coach Mike Macdonald described Darnold as week-to-week and said the team does not plan to place him on injured reserve. Macdonald also […]
Sneaky Starts, Pivot Plays and Waiver Stashes
Fantasy managers get a break from the bye week blues; however, the injuries never stop. Surviving those continues to be the theme of the season. Your job each week is to set the strongest lineup that you possibly can. In one league of mine, a team last week tried to set an incomplete lineup, choosing […]
Joe Fagnano a Low-Level Fantasy Option for Week 9
Baltimore quarterback Joe Fagnano is set to lead the team against Jacksonville in the Week 9 Thursday game. He gets the starting nod after the injuries to Lamar Jackson (finger) and Tyler Huntley (turf toe). Fagnano was on the injury report with an ankle injury, but has been cleared to start. The Ravens traded for […]
Kyler Murray's Inconsistent Passing Limits his Fantasy Value
Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kyler Murray (hamstring) has not turned the team's 6-1 start into consistent QB1 production. He has thrown for 1,022 yards, five touchdowns and three interceptions in six appearances, with no rushing touchdowns to complement his 167 yards on the ground. His first multi-touchdown passing game of the season came against the Detroit […]
Cardinals Trade QB Jacoby Brissett to Ravens on Wednesday
The Arizona Cardinals are finalizing a trade on Wednesday to send veteran quarterback Jacoby Brissett to the Baltimore Ravens, according to ESPN's Adam Schefter and the NFL Network's Ian Rapoport. The deal is expected to be completed this weekend. The Ravens lost two-time MVP QB Lamar Jackson to what is expected to be a season-ending […]
Eagles Name Joe Milton III the Starter at QB vs. Giants
The Philadelphia Eagles are making a quarterback change for their Week 9 divisional contest this Sunday against the visiting New York Giants, going with Joe Milton III over Tanner McKee. Milton will now make his first start in Philly less than a month after signing with the Eagles. McKee predictably struggled in his three starts […]
Sam Darnold Ruled Out vs. Cardinals With Quad Injury
Seattle Seahawks quarterback Sam Darnold (quadriceps) suffered a quad injury in the Monday night loss to the Chicago Bears in Week 8 and is now ruled out for Sunday's divisional contest versus the Arizona Cardinals in Week 9, according to Ari Meirov of The 33rd Team. Backup Drew Lock will make the start against Arizona. […]
Smash Spots and Avoids: Start ‘Em, Sit ‘Em
We are back with another edition of the fantasy matchmaker. Hopefully, a handful of these matchups won you your week in Week 8. However, it is time to look ahead to Week 9. There are a handful of defenses around the league that are beginning to display different trends than they did at the beginning […]
Updated Waiver Wire Rankings for Week 9
Hey RotoBallers, we are back with more updated waiver wire advice. It's Week 9, and fantasy managers should scout the waiver wire for players who can help with that playoff push or add a high-upside bench or injury stash. Only the Steelers and Titans are on bye this week, so there are more streamers to […]
Start/Sit Chart - All Week 9 Matchup Ratings
Welcome to Week 9 of the 2026 NFL season, and to our fantasy football Week 9 start/sit recommendations chart for all player matchups and all games. Today, we'll look at some interesting Week 9 lineup decisions for players like Jonah Coleman, Omar Cooper Jr., and more -- and how their matchups project for the week. […]
Well-Known Players: Drop, Hold or Sell Low?
We're heading into Week 9 of fantasy football after a wild Halloween-filled weekend with plenty of trick-or-treat outings from our fantasy football superstars. We witnessed a few 0-point outings, along with a once-in-a-lifetime win by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, who completed zero passes against the Atlanta Falcons. We're reaching the end of that timeframe where […]
Second-Half Fantasy Football Busts
It's not easy to let go of a player who's served you well this season in fantasy football. You may think players who have done well to this point will surely continue to score highly and should be started for the rest of the season. But we've seen numerous examples of players getting off to […]
High-Upside Waiver Wire Bench Stashes
Welcome RotoBallers! Another slate of NFL action is in the books, and we have officially passed the halfway point of the season. Managers now have a clear picture of what positions they need to improve to make a run at the championship. Below, we will look at four upside stashes managers should consider picking up […]
Week 9 Lineup Busts to Consider Sitting
Hey RotoBallers! The Week 9 slate kicks off in just a few days, and it's never too early to start identifying potential landmines. While some of these players are not "must-sits," they face a much tougher path to meet expectations. Below, we'll look at some potential busts (one at each position) who could greatly underperform […]
Fantasy Football Risers and Fallers: Week 9
We've officially entered November, but it didn't stop Halloween from leaving its mark on a wild Week 8 full of tricks and little treats. It’s time for contenders to bolster their roster. It’s do-or-die time for those at the bottom of the standings. There should be opportunities to sell high on risers or ship out […]
Rest-of-Season Fantasy Football Rankings
Believe it or not, the stretch run of the fantasy football regular season is upon us as Week 9 crashes against our rosters, so it's time for an updated rest-of-season rankings sheet. The NFL's trade deadline is fast approaching, and many of you are trying to pull off some key deals yourselves! Be it trade […]
Jaguars vs. Ravens TNF Start 'Em, Sit 'Em
The Baltimore Ravens and Jacksonville Jaguars kick off Week 9 of the 2026 NFL season on Thursday Night Football in a matchup that looks much less exciting with Lamar Jackson ruled out. Jacksonville enters as a massive 10-point favorite at home, and the low 40.5-point over/under suggests oddsmakers aren't expecting much offense from Baltimore. That's […]
Players to Buy or Sell - Week 9
Looking back on Week 8, there were plenty of high-scoring NFL games, but it didn't feel like an explosive week for fantasy football. A handful of teams with multiple fantasy stars underperforming could explain why. For example, the Detroit Lions, Baltimore Ravens, and Atlanta Falcons scored just 29 points combined. Needless to say, it was […]
The Cut List - Who to Drop for Week 9?
After weeks of watching players drive us crazy and finally reaching a point where we're comfortable sending them to the waiver wire, we still have to wait until the NFL trade deadline. Several players who have graced this series throughout the year are now subject to trade talks. Historically speaking, midseason NFL trades rarely mean […]
Deshaun Watson not practicing Wednesday, remains optimistic for Sunday
Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson (concussion) is not expected to practice on Wednesday after entering the NFL's concussion protocol this week, according to Scott Petrak of The Elyria Chronicle-Telegram. However, head coach Todd Monken is not ruling Watson out, and he is optimistic that he will play on Sunday on the road against the New […]
Quarterbacks Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks
Week 9 is here, and the quarterback position is loaded with intriguing matchups, potential breakout performances, and a few landmines fantasy managers need to avoid. We've got streaming options with legitimate QB1 upside, established veterans looking to capitalize on favorable matchups, and some quarterbacks who could make you regret trusting them in your starting lineup. […]
Shedeur Sanders Expected to Start Against Saints
Cleveland Browns quarterback Shedeur Sanders is expected to start Sunday's Week 9 matchup against the New Orleans Saints if Deshaun Watson (concussion) cannot clear the league's protocol, according to Mary Kay Cabot of Cleveland.com. The expectation around the team is that Watson may have difficulty receiving clearance by Saturday, although Cleveland has not officially named […]
Early Week 9 Superflex Rankings
Hey RotoBallers! We are back with more early fantasy football leagues. Today, we focus on Superflex leagues. With the Titans and Steelers on the bye, in the Superflex format, fantasy managers will be without Cam Ward or Aaron Rodgers. Our early Week 9 Superflex/2QB rankings have you covered if you're looking to start two quarterbacks. […]
Kirk Cousins Remains a Must-Add Despite Tough Upcoming Matchups
Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Kirk Cousins threw for 247 yards and three touchdowns in Sunday's 38-33 victory over the Jets. He also added his first rushing touchdown of the season. Through eight games, Cousins has thrown for 2,124 yards, 19 touchdowns and five interceptions, recording multiple touchdown passes in seven contests. His strong play has […]
Michael Penix Jr. a Deep-League Streaming Option in Week 9
Atlanta quarterback Michael Penix Jr. remains a deep-league fantasy starting option for the team's Week 9 test against the Bengals. He struggled in Week 8 against Tampa Bay, completing just 8-of-24 passes for 125 yards. Penix didn't throw a touchdown and was picked off four times. He had 11 rushing yards on five attempts. There […]
Daniel Jones on the Ravens' Radar as a Short-Term Option
According to ESPN's Jeremy Fowler, the Baltimore Ravens could have quarterback Daniel Jones on their radar as a short-term option. The Ravens lost star quarterback Lamar Jackson (thumb) for the foreseeable future and backup Tyler Huntley (toe) for the season. The team could trade for Jones as a stopgap amid quarterback injuries. Jones signed a […]
Deshaun Watson Placed in Concussion Protocol Wednesday
Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson (concussion) was placed in concussion protocol on Wednesday, according to Mary Kay Cabot. Watson left Week 8's game against the Pittsburgh Steelers early after hitting his head on the turf in the first quarter. Second-year quarterback Shedeur Sanders replaced him for a drive, but Watson returned and finished the game. […]
Tyler Huntley Suffers Season-Ending Turf-Toe Injury
Baltimore Ravens quarterback Tyler Huntley (toe) suffered a season-ending turf toe injury, according to ESPN's Adam Schefter. After replacing starting quarterback Lamar Jackson in Week 8's matchup against the Buffalo Bills, Huntley left the game shortly after with a foot injury. After undergoing tests over the past few days, Huntley appears set to miss the […]
Start/Sit Chart - Week 9 TNF Matchup Ratings
Hey RotoBallers! Week 9 of the NFL season kicks off Thursday night as the Jacksonville Jaguars travel to Baltimore to face the Ravens. In addition to our start/sit recommendation and matchup ratings for each player, you can also read the fantasy football outlooks for key players like Parker Washington, Zay Flowers, Jakobi Meyers, and more. […]
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