Aidan O'Connell Gets Win In Second Start

Las Vegas Raiders rookie quarterback Aidan O'Connell completed 16 passes on 25 attempts (64%) for 209 yards in the Week 9 win against the New York Giants. The rookie quarterback had no issues dissecting the Giants defense en route to a blowout victory. O'Connell protected the ball but failed to score a touchdown in the […]

Daniel Jones Believed To Have Suffered Torn ACL

According to NFL Media's Ian Rapoport, New York Giants quarterback Daniel Jones (knee) is believed to have suffered a torn ACL during Sunday's meeting with the Las Vegas Raiders. The oft-injured signal-caller, who returned for this one after being sidelined for weeks with a neck issue, didn't last long before going down with a non-contact […]

Tyson Bagent Shows Flashes In Week 9 Loss To Saints

Chicago Bears quarterback Tyson Bagent had his best fantasy output in the team's 24-17 loss to the Saints. With Justin Fields sidelined due to a thumb injury, Bagent completed 18-of-30 passes for 220 yards, notching two passing touchdowns but with three interceptions. He also showcased his mobility by rushing eight times for 70 yards, although […]

Brett Rypien Struggles In Loss

Los Angeles Rams quarterback Brett Rypien did not perform well during his first start of the season in the team's Week 9 loss to the Green Bay Packers. Filling in for Matthew Stafford (thumb), Rypien completed 13 of his 28 pass attempts for 130 yards and no touchdowns, while throwing one interception. The 27-year-old also […]

Daniel Jones Ruled Out In Week 9

New York Giants quarterback Daniel Jones (knee) won't return to Sunday's game against the Raiders. The veteran signal-caller, who returned for this one after missing time with a neck issue, appeared to suffer a non-contact knee injury. However, the Giants haven't released any more information, so Jones may be undergoing extensive testing to determine the […]

Taylor Heinicke Not A Lock To Start In Week 10

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Taylor Heinicke finished with 268 yards off 21-for-38 passing, adding a touchdown and an interception, during Sunday's loss to the Minnesota Vikings. It wasn't the worst showing from the 30-year-old, who was starting over the struggling Desmond Ridder. Unfortunately, Heinicke didn't do enough to solidify his status for the Week 10 matchup […]

Jordan Love Tosses Touchdown In Week 9 Win

Green Bay Packers quarterback Jordan Love completed 20 of 26 passes for 228 yards and a touchdown, adding four carries for seven yards, during the team's 20-3 win over the Los Angeles Rams. The 25-year-old did not have a flashy stat line and did hardly anything in the first half, but this was by far […]

Geno Smith Falls Flat In Week 9

Seattle Seahawks quarterback Geno Smith couldn't get the job done against the Baltimore Ravens in Week 9. Smith went 13-for-28 for 154 passing yards and an interception, rushed for four yards, and lost a fumble. Once again Seattle's injury-riddled offensive line couldn't keep their signal caller safe enough to work through progressions and Smith was […]

Mac Jones Struggles Again In Week 9

New England Patriots quarterback Mac Jones completed 24 of 44 passes for 220 yards, one touchdown, and one interception during Sunday's loss to the Washington Commanders. He also rushed for three yards and did not take a sack. If there was any week to start Jones, Week 9 seemed like a good one, especially against […]

Matthew Stafford "Making Good Progress"

According to Rams head coach Sean McVay, quarterback Matthew Stafford (thumb) is "making good progress." However, the signal-caller "wasn't anywhere to where we thought he would be able to go for us." Stafford didn't suit up in Week 9 against the Green Bay Packers, opening the door for Brett Rypien to take over under center. […]

Daniel Jones Suffers Knee Injury In Week 9

New York Giants quarterback Daniel Jones (knee) exited the Week 9 meeting with the Raiders. The signal-caller, who has been out since injuring his neck in Week 5 against the Miami Dolphins, suffered a knee injury early in the second quarter. But considering he went down with a non-contact injury, Jones may be dealing with […]

Lamar Jackson Fails To Score But Leads Blowout Victory

Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson may not have found the end zone in Week 9, but he didn't have to, as the team won by 34 points over the Seattle Seahawks. The former MVP finished with 187 yards through the air while completing 21 of his 26 pass attempts and ran for 60 yards on […]

Deshaun Watson Throws Two Touchdowns In Week 9 Win

Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson completed 19 of his 30 passes for 219 yards and two touchdowns while adding 22 yards on three rushes in a 27-0 win over the Arizona Cardinals in Week 9. Watson had only played in one of his previous four games and had to shake off a good bit of […]

Joshua Dobbs Totals Three Touchdowns In Week 9 Win

Minnesota Vikings quarterback Joshua Dobbs completed 20 of 30 passes for 158 yards and two touchdowns while adding 66 yards and a score on the ground in the team's Week 9 victory over the Falcons. Dobbs came into the game in relief of Jaren Hall (concussion) after the rookie completed five of his first six […]

Sam Howell Leads Commanders To Victory Over Patriots

Washington Commanders quarterback Sam Howell completed 29-of-45 passes for 325 yards, a touchdown, and an interception along with five carries for 27 yards during Sunday's win over the New England Patriots. After throwing 52 passes in Week 8, Washington went pass-heavy again as the second-year quarterback threw 45 in Week 9. While he only threw […]

Tua Tagovailoa Inefficient In Week 9 Loss

Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa salvaged his fantasy week with a deep touchdown to Cedrick Wilson Jr. on Sunday morning, but he was inefficient overall. Throughout the first half, the Dolphins offense couldn't find any sort of rhythm and Tagovailoa failed to push the ball down the field as he registered just one completion that […]

Tyron Smith Active For Week 9 Versus Eagles

Dallas Cowboys left tackle Tyron Smith (neck) is officially active for Week 9 versus the Philadelphia Eagles. He had been listed as questionable after practicing in a limited capacity on Friday. The presence of Smith is key for the Cowboys as they look to compete with the NFC East-leading Eagles, and it bodes well for […]

Andrew Thomas, Evan Neal Officially Returning Sunday

New York Giants left tackle Andrew Thomas (hamstring) and right tackle Evan Neal (ankle) are active for Week 9 versus the Las Vegas Raiders. Both players had been listed as questionable. Thomas makes his return following a seven-game absence while Neal is back after missing two contests. Getting both tackles back is huge for a […]

Jedrick Wills Jr. Carted Off With Knee Injury

Cleveland Browns left tackle Jedrick Wills Jr. (knee) was carted off the field while wearing an air cast during the second half of Sunday's game against the Arizona Cardinals. He will not return. This appears to be a severe injury for the 24-year-old, and a long-term absence of any variety would be a crushing blow […]

Jaren Hall Ruled Out With Concussion

Updating a previous report, Minnesota Vikings rookie quarterback Jaren Hall (concussion) has been ruled out for the rest of the Week 9 game against the Atlanta Falcons. Hall took a big hit in the first quarter on a rushing attempt in which he was stopped just short of the goal line. He was slow to […]

Jaren Hall Leaves With Head Injury Sunday

Minnesota Vikings rookie quarterback Jaren Hall (head) was removed from the Week 9 contest against the Atlanta Falcons early in the first half and is being evaluated for a head injury. Hall took a hard shot just shy of the goal line and was slow to get up. He's likely being evaluated for a concussion, […]

Robert Jones Injured In Germany

In the 21-14 loss to the Kansas City Chiefs in Frankfurt, Germany, in Week 9 on Sunday, Miami Dolphins offensive guard Robert Jones (knee) suffered an ugly looking knee injury in the second half and eventually needed to be carted to the locker room after hobbling off the field with a trainer. The Dolphins are […]

Matthew Stafford Out, Brett Rypien To Start For Rams

Los Angeles Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford (thumb) will officially be inactive in Week 9 against the Green Bay Packers. As a result, backup Brett Rypien will make the start under center, according to a source. Things had been trending this way ever since Stafford was diagnosed with a sprained UCL in his right thumb after […]

Justin Fields Could Return Next Thursday

Chicago Bears quarterback Justin Fields (thumb) will miss another game in Week 9 against the New Orleans Saints on Sunday, but he did return to practice on Friday in a limited capacity, and the Bears hope that he will be available to play in Week 10 on Thursday Night Football against the Carolina Panthers. Fields […]

Taylor Heinicke (QB, ATL) - Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 9

BALLER MOVE: Add in 2QB Leagues ROSTERED IN: 11% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Taylor Heinicke is in for his first start as an Atlanta Falcon in Week 9. Desmond Ridder has struggled mightily in recent weeks, so the veteran signal-caller is being elevated to the QB1 role. The Minnesota Vikings have allowed the 13th-most fantasy points per […]

Fantasy Football Injury Reports For Week 9 (Sunday Morning Updates): Matthew Stafford, Kyler Murray, Puka Nacua, Joshua Palmer, Josh Downs, and more

As we head into Week 9 of the NFL season, injuries continue to pile up and play a huge factor in start/sit decisions for fantasy managers. Our injury updates and reports for Week 9 as of Sunday, November 5, 2023, will give you the latest updates on key fantasy football assets. The injury news for […]

Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em - Week 9 Matchups Analysis

Welcome back RotoBallers to our Week 9 matchups analysis and Start Em, Sit Em column for fantasy football. It was another wild week in the NFL, featuring far too many injuries, several of which were significant. Despite the injuries, there were still a lot of boom performances, including four passing touchdowns from three different signal-callers and […]

Key Starters and Tough Calls - Week 9 Lineup Spotlights for Fantasy Football Include Devin Singletary, Zach Charbonnet, Justin Herbert

Welcome back RotoBallers to my Week 9 Lineup Spotlights - Key Starters and Tough Calls for fantasy football. Every week, I zoom in on some of my favored players to go with when dealing with challenging lineup decisions. These choices are based on my Premium Weekly Lineup Rankings, available as part of the RotoBaller NFL Premium Pass. […]

Fantasy Football Week 9 Busts? Players Who May Disappoint Include Justin Herbert, Tony Pollard, Puka Nacua, D.J. Moore

The year of the backup quarterback is, unfortunately, upon us. Possibly 10 signal-callers who did not start Week 1 will be under center for teams in Week 9. That's impacting some of the wide receivers that are usually locked in fantasy lineups. It also stems beyond the passing game. If quarterbacks can't connect with receivers, […]

Sneaky Starts, Pivot Plays, and Post-Waiver Pickups for Week 9 - Mac Jones, Khalil Shakir, Rashid Shaheed, Zach Charbonnet, more

The byes are back! After not having any to deal with last week, we have the 49ers, Broncos, Jaguars, and Lions off this week. That is a lot of star power that we unfortunately will not be able to start in fantasy football.  But this is also set up to be the best week of […]