Kirk Cousins A Definite QB1 For Week 9

Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins has been fantastic during his first season in Minneapolis. Cousins is second in the NFL in passing yards (2521) and tied for fourth in passing touchdowns (16). In Week 9, he gets to face the Detroit Lions and their touchdown-prone secondary. The Lions have allowed multiple passing touchdowns in six […]

Nick Mullens Will Start Thursday Night

San Francisco 49ers quarterback Nick Mullens will start on Thursday night against the Raiders over C.J. Beathard (wrist), according to a source. Beathard will serve as the backup after struggling to grip the football in practice this week. It will be Mullens' first action in a regular season NFL game, so don't expect much from […]

Nick Mullens Has A Chance To Start Thursday

NBC Sports Bay Area's Matt Maiocco has a hunch that even though San Francisco 49ers quarterback C.J. Beathard (wrist) has been cleared to play on Thursday against the Raiders, that there's still a good chance that backup Nick Mullens will start. The Niners waived third-stringer Tom Savage on Thursday, but Mullens could still start over […]

Ben Roethlisberger A Full Practice Participant

Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger (finger) was a full practice participant on Thursday after sitting out on Wednesday. Big Ben fractured a finger on his non-throwing hand in Week 8, but he will play this Sunday in a big divisional game against the Ravens. Baltimore is one of the toughest all-around defenses in the NFL, […]

Trent Williams Visiting Specialist Thursday

Washington Redskins left tackle Trent Williams (thumb) is visiting with a specialist in Pittsburgh on Thursday to determine if he needs to have a procedure on his dislocated thumb or if he can just wear a cast on it and play through it. If he is unable to go this Sunday against the Falcons, Ty […]

Josh Allen Could Resume Throwing Soon

Buffalo Bills head coach Sean McDermott said that rookie quarterback Josh Allen (elbow) is "not too far off" from throwing. However, Allen was still wearing a brace on his right elbow on Thursday. The Bills will likely be forced to start turnover-prone Nathan Peterman in Week 9 against the Bears after Derek Anderson suffered a […]

C.J. Beathard 50-50 For Thursday Night

San Francisco 49ers quarterback C.J. Beathard (wrist) is "truly 50-50 for tonight's game (vs. Raiders)," according to a source. Beathard has struggled to grip the football during practices this week, but he made some progress in the walkthrough on Wednesday and will be a game-time decision. Even against a struggling Raiders defense, Beathard would be […]

Cam Newton's Shoulder Feels Great

Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton (shoulder) was limited in practice on Wednesday and didn't throw during the 20-minute portion open to the media, which was the same as last week. Head coach Ron Rivera said that's "the new normal" for Newton. Even if Newton isn't throwing, he's getting mental repetitions and constantly communicating with coaches […]

Aaron Rodgers Rounding Into Shape For Week 9

Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers appears to just be hitting his stride as he goes into a big Week 9 game against the New England Patriots. While Rodgers has been solid all year, his accuracy has been a bit off. Whether this has anything to do with a knee injury suffered in Week 1 […]

Buy or Sell? Week 9 Trade Advice

One of the toughest parts of fantasy football to navigate is trading with league-mates. As a result of the unique characteristics of every person in a fantasy football league, it is often difficult to find a strategy for trading players that works for everyone in any situation. Nevertheless, highlighting the performances of certain players helps […]

Derek Carr Set For Another Strong Fantasy Game

Oakland Raiders quarterback Derek Carr is looking like a solid fantasy option this Thursday against the 49ers. Carr is coming off a four-touchdown game which wasn't enough to grab a win, but still provided plenty of fantasy value. His season has been wildly inconsistent but has a chance to string together another good outing against […]

Matthew Stafford A Risky Start In Week 9

Detroit Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford has a tough matchup this week on the road at Minnesota. Historically, Stafford isn't great on the road, and the Vikings allow just 17.7 fantasy points per game to opposing quarterbacks. While he just lost his safety net in Golden Tate to a trade, this means he will get to […]

Deshaun Watson, Ryan Griffin Practicing In Full

Houston Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson (chest) and tight end Ryan Griffin (illness) both practiced in full on Wednesday. Watson hasn't missed a game and looks to be closer to 100 percent after taking a beating several weeks ago against Dallas. He looked spry on his way to five total touchdowns in last Thursday's win over […]

C.J. Beathard Questionable To Face Raiders

San Francisco 49ers quarterback C.J. Beathard (wrist) was limited in the team's walkthrough practice on Wednesday and is questionable for Thursday night against the Raiders. The Athletic's Matt Barrows expects Beathard to suit up, but he'll be a game-time decision. Beathard would merely be a low-end QB2 play if he starts, even in a fantastic […]

Cam Newton A Clear QB1 Option This Week

Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton is a clear QB1 option for this week. Coming off the back of an impressive game against the Baltimore Ravens Newton faces a poor Tampa Bay Buccaneers defense. The Buccaneers are the worst team at defending against the position in the NFL this season. Expect Newton to run riot against […]

Tom Brady Should Bounce Back Against Packers

New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady disappointed fantasy owners by failing to throw a touchdown pass against the Bills in Week 8. But Brady will have a better matchup this week against a Packers defense that has allowed multiple touchdown passes to five of their last six quarterbacks faced. The Packers have done a solid […]

Ryan Fitzpatrick (QB, TB) - Week 9 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12-Team Leagues OWNED IN: 26% of Leagues ANALYSIS: The Buccaneers benched quarterback Jameis Winston after Winston threw four interceptions in a 37-34 loss to Cincinnati during Week 8. Ryan Fitzpatrick then came in and made up an 18 point deficit to tie the game, only for Cincinnati to kick and a game-winning field goal […]

Derek Carr (QB, OAK) - Week 9 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 2-QB Leagues OWNED IN: 26% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Oakland Raiders quarterback Derek Carr bounced back in a big way this week, going 21-for-28 passing for 244 yards and three touchdowns against Indianapolis last week. Carr gets a quick turnaround in Week 9 on Thursday Night Football and also takes on the San Francisco […]

Quincy Enunwa Still Out Of Practice

New York Jets wide receiver Quincy Enunwa (ankle) missed practice on Wednesday. Enunwa has been battling a high ankle sprain and hasn't played since Oct. 14, but he could be close to returning. When he does, he should return to being rookie quarterback Sam Darnold's favorite target, although it hasn't amounted to much in fantasy […]

Ryan Tannehill Ruled Out For Week 9

Miami Dolphins quarterback Ryan Tannehill (shoulder) has been ruled out for Week 9 against the Jets, meaning Brock Osweiler will receive another start. Tannehill has resumed throwing, but there remains no timetable for his return. He wasn't all that effective before his injury either, so he belongs on the waiver wire in single-QB leagues. Osweiler […]

Jared Goff Should Remain Solid Against the Saints

Los Angeles Rams quarterback Jared Goff bounced back in Week 8 after two lackluster fantasy performances. Goff has not played overly well on the road this season. However, he heads into a matchup against the Saints who have allowed the third most fantasy points to quarterbacks this season, according to Yahoo. Goff doesn't have the […]

Bills Sign Matt Barkley

The Buffalo Bills signed free-agent quarterback Matt Barkley to a one-year deal on Wednesday, and he might end up backing up Nathan Peterman in Week 9 against the Bears if Derek Anderson (concussion) is unavailable. Barkley injured his knee before the regular season and was cut by the Bengals. He might actually represent an upgrade […]

Jags Signing Landry Jones As Blake Bortles Insurance

The Jacksonville Jaguars are signing free-agent quarterback Landry Jones on Wednesday as Blake Bortles (shoulder) recovers from an injury to his non-throwing shoulder. Bortles is expected to play coming off the team's bye in Week 10 against the Colts. Bortles was benched in Week 7 and just hasn't been reliable with running back Leonard Fournette […]

Fantasy Football Risers and Fallers - Week 9

Whether due to their own play, the play of others, or injuries, players' stock increases and decreases on a weekly basis. Perhaps more than any other, the NFL is a league that experiences ups and downs at a rapid pace. With only 16 games, there’s little room for error and seemingly endless opportunities for improvement. […]

Check the Schedule - QB/WR Combos to Acquire Before Playoffs

We have reached that point in the season where some fantasy owners need to start thinking ahead. This will not be the case for all owners, but the lucky ones who are sitting in a comfortable position and feeling confident of the playoffs. For those owners, it is time to start positioning yourself to have […]

Dak Prescott Could Be Usable in Week 9

Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott is a usable option in some leagues for Week 9. The Cowboys will be taking on the Tennessee Titans, who have allowed only two opposing quarterbacks to finish as a fantasy QB1 this season, but Prescott went into the bye week with QB2 and QB8 finishes. He's started running the […]

New Era In Cleveland - Fantasy Impact of Hue Jackson's Dismissal

It seems like the Cleveland Browns are constantly in rebuild mode. While the Twittersphere erupted with applause from the Dawg Pound following the news of head coach Hue Jackson's dismissal, it just doesn't make a lot of sense at this juncture. Yes, he was terrible and led the team to an 0-16 record last season. […]

Smashmouth: Offensive Lines Impacting Fantasy Football (Week 9)

The NFL season is half over and the fantasy season is nearing its trade deadline. It’s at this point fantasy owners need to make moves to set themselves up for success down the stretch. We’ve seen which NFL teams are for more or less good and bad, and which players have changed their standing since […]

Baker Mayfield A QB2 In Week 9

Cleveland Browns quarterback Baker Mayfield will look to shake off a slow stretch of games in a Week 9 home matchup against the Kansas City Chiefs. At first glance, Kansas City's pass defense appears to be a favorable matchup for opposing quarterbacks but they have shown marked improvement against the position since the beginning of […]

Ben Roethlisberger Draws Tough Week 9 Opponent

Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger draws a tough opponent in Week 9 as he heads on the road to take on the Baltimore Ravens. Baltimore's defense has been tough against the pass this season, ranking 10th in pass defense DVOA and allowing the fifth-fewest fantasy points per game to the quarterback position. Furthermore, Roethlisberger's road […]