Ray-Ray McCloud Misses Practice With Illness

San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Ray-Ray McCloud III (illness) was a non-participant in practice on Wednesday. The severity of his illness is unknown but it's unlikely to be bad enough to keep him out of the lineup this week. The 27-year-old has seen a slight uptick in involvement on offense with Deebo Samuel (shoulder) out […]

Khalil Herbert Unlikely To Be Activated For Thursday Night Football

Chicago Bears running back Khalil Herbert (ankle) is not expected to play on Thursday night against the Carolina Panthers. Chicago's starting running back has missed the last four games on Injured Reserve with an ankle sprain and will apparently add another to the total. He had logged three straight full practices, according to the injury […]

Handcuff RBs For Every NFL Team - Week 10 Fantasy Football

As the fantasy football playoffs near, it becomes increasingly important to make sure that an injury doesn't derail your season. If you've been riding Christian McCaffrey to a top seed, stashing Elijah Mitchell turns into a must as the season winds down and managers need less roster flexibility. Determining which running back will carry the […]

Should I Pick Up Keaton Mitchell? Week 10 Waiver Wire Pickups for Fantasy Football

Baltimore Ravens rookie running back Keaton Mitchell has oscillated between hype and injury in his brief NFL career. After showing bursts in preseason action, the undrafted rookie was placed on injured reserve before the real games began. He finally made his NFL debut in Week 6, with some fantasy analysts pointing to Mitchell as a […]

When Is Khalil Herbert Coming Back? Fantasy Football Injury Update

When a starter goes down with an injury, it's presumed that he'll resume his duties once he is healthy. That's not always true. The most famous case was when Tom Brady took over for an injured Drew Bledsoe and never relinquished the role. Khalil Herbert suffered a high-ankle sprain on Thursday Night Football in Week […]

When Is Dallas Goedert Coming Back? Fantasy Football Injury Return Update

I'm not saying jinxes are 100% a thing but I did write this just last week: "...the tight end landscape hasn't been this robust in several seasons." - Andrew Ball, RotoBaller.com In the time since those words were published, Darren Waller (hamstring) was placed on injured reserve, T.J. Hockenson is dealing with an oblique or […]

Jalin Hyatt Secures Two Catches Against Las Vegas

New York Giants wide receiver Jalin Hyatt caught two of his five targets for 19 yards in the team's 30-6 blowout loss to the Las Vegas Raiders. The rookie's target share was tied for second on the team. Hyatt saw his snap percentage tick back up near 60 percent but the offense was a mess […]

Stephen Sullivan Injures Shoulder Sunday

Carolina Panthers tight end Stephen Sullivan (shoulder) suffered a shoulder injury in the team's 27-13 loss to the Indianapolis Colts. The former 2020 seventh-round pick has seen his usage tick up due to the absence of tight end Ian Thomas (calf). Before exiting the game, Sullivan secured four out of his five targets for 28 […]

Daniel Bellinger Catches Three Passes In Place Of Darren Waller

New York Giants tight end Daniel Bellinger caught three passes for 43 yards in the team's 30-6 blowout loss to the Las Vegas Raiders. Two of his receptions came with Tommy Devito under center. The undrafted rookie was thrust into action again when Daniel Jones (knee) suffered a potential season-ending knee injury. He led the […]

Cowboys To Work Out Martavis Bryant

Free-agent wide receiver Martavis Bryant is scheduled to work out for the Dallas Cowboys on Tuesday. The 31-year-old last played in the NFL in 2018 with the Raiders. He picked up an indefinite suspension due to substance-abuse issues and has been out of the league since. Commissioner Roger Goodell officially reinstated Bryant on Saturday. The […]

Jalen Hurts Battles Through Knee Issue

Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts (knee) seemingly aggravated his knee ailment on Sunday against the Dallas Cowboys but did not miss a snap. According to NFL Network's Ian Rapoport, Hurts has been managing a knee bruise and sporting a brace on gamedays. The MVP candidate did not divulge exactly what's been bothering him but did […]

Wan’Dale Robinson Catches Lone Touchdown For New York

New York Giants wide receiver Wan'Dale Robinson caught four of his five targets for 35 yards and a touchdown in the team's 30-6 loss to the Las Vegas Raiders. The score was New York's only touchdown of the game and it came from reserve quarterback Tommy Devito. Daniel Jones (knee) suffered a potentially season-ending injury […]

Darius Slayton Leads New York In Receiving Yards In Week 9

New York Giants wide receiver Darius Slayton gathered seven targets, catching four of them for 59 yards, in the team's 30-6 loss to the Las Vegas Raiders. His receiving total led all Giants on the afternoon. Quarterback Daniel Jones (knee) suffered a potentially season-ending knee injury at the end of the first quarter. Undrafted rookie […]

Saquon Barkley Totals Over 100 Yards Against Las Vegas

New York Giants running back Saquon Barkley rushed 16 times for 90 yards and added three catches for 23 yards in the team's 30-6 loss to the Las Vegas Raiders. Quarterback Daniel Jones (knee) departed the game in the first half with a knee injury which doomed the entire offense for the rest of the […]

Tommy DeVito Ineffective In Replacement Duty

New York Giants quarterback Tommy Devito completed 15 of his 20 attempts for 175 yards and a touchdown after replacing Daniel Jones (knee) in the first half. Jones suffered the injury on the final play of the first quarter and then went out for good after the first play of the second frame. The undrafted […]

Is Puka Nacua Playing or Injured in Week 9? Fantasy Football Injury Update

What do Amon-Ra St. Brown, Ja'Marr Chase, CeeDee Lamb, and Davante Adams have in common? They've all been outscored in fantasy football by fifth-round rookie Puka Nacua. The story of the season was finally dethroned as the NFL's target leader following Week 8 but still remains in second place with 89. Matthew Stafford has looked […]

Is Demario Douglas Starting and Playing in Week 9? Is Devante Parker Hurt for Fantasy Football?

Pop-pop, it's show time. It is, in fact, show time for Demario "Pop" Douglas. The Patriots' sixth-round rookie played his career-high in snaps (37) in Week 7 and followed it up with another best mark (41) in Week 8. He may just be scratching the surface due to injuries to New England's starting wide receivers. How […]

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, […]

Chuba Hubbard, Nico Collins, Zack Moss: Start ‘Em, Sit ‘Em Picks for Fantasy Football Week 9

The calendar has flipped to November, which means regular season crunch time has arrived. For a majority of leagues, the fantasy playoffs begin in mid-December. Each managerial decision made from here on out can make or break playoff chances. No pressure. The RotoBaller staff is here to help break down why certain players are worth […]

Giants DST Worth A Look Against A Rookie Quarterback

The New York Giants DST has scored double-digit fantasy points in three of the last four weeks, following a dreadful first four games of the 2023 campaign. Against the Commanders and Jets, the unit only allowed 20 points and logged 10 sacks. The team did trade defensive end Leonard Williams to Seattle this week, which […]

Wan’Dale Robinson Seeking Rebound Performance Against Las Vegas

A few weeks ago, New York Giants wide receiver Wan'Dale Robinson looked to be emerging as a safe floor PPR option for fantasy football. In the last two weeks, the second-year wideout has just three targets and one reception for 22 yards. Daniel Jones (neck) will make his return to the starting lineup and can […]

Matt Breida Will Only See Limited Opportunities Against Las Vegas

New York Giants running back Matt Breida remains in a reserve role for the team as they head west for their tilt against Las Vegas in Week 9. Since the return of starter Saquon Barkley, Breida is averaging just four carries per game. The veteran is simply an insurance player for Barkley managers at this […]

Jalin Hyatt Could See Snap Counts Rebound In Week 9

New York Giants wide receiver Jalin Hyatt saw his involvement in the offense tick up in Weeks 6 and 7 but that all came tumbling down in Week 8. With Daniel Jones (neck) and Tyrod Taylor (ribs) out of the lineup, the passing game went from subpar to nonexistent against the Jets. Hyatt's snap percentage […]

Daniel Bellinger To Get Increased Opportunities In Week 9

New York Giants tight end Daniel Bellinger is in line to start Week 9 against the Las Vegas Raiders due to the injury to starter Darren Waller (hamstring). It's familiar territory for Bellinger, who served as the starter for the majority of last season. When the team acquired Waller in the offseason, the sophomore was […]

Saquon Barkley A Surefire RB1 Against Shaky Run Defense

New York Giants running back Saquon Barkley (ankle) logged a full practice on Friday and will be available to suit up against the Las Vegas Raiders. It's a dream matchup for a workhorse running back. The Raiders allow the fourth most fantasy points per game to opposing running backs and just saw Lions running back […]

Daniel Jones A QB2 In Return To Starting Lineup

New York Giants quarterback Daniel Jones (neck) has been cleared to return and will be the starting quarterback once again in Week 9 against the Las Vegas Raiders. It will be his first game action since Week 5. The former first-round pick was having a rough year statistically before the injury and will now be […]

D'Onta Foreman, Chris Olave, Chris Godwin: Start ‘Em, Sit ‘Em Picks for Fantasy Football Week 9

The fantasy playoffs are looming over managers like a mother making sure her kids are finishing their vegetables. For a majority of fantasy football leagues, just six weeks remain in the regular season. Each managerial decision made from here on out can make or break playoff chances. No pressure. The RotoBaller staff is here to help […]

NFL Pick 'Em Pool Picks (Week 9) - Targets, Avoids, Predictions for Pickem Contests

Parity is alive and real in the league this season. Twelve games were within one score in the fourth quarter in Week 8 and we saw what may be the upset of the season with the Broncos shutting down Patrick Mahomes and the Kansas City Chiefs. Week 9 is chalked full of close spreads. Each […]

Should I Start Davante Adams in Week 9? Fantasy Football Start ‘Em, Sit ‘Em Advice

Fantasy managers, I can guarantee you that Davante Adams shares the same frustrations you have with his recent play. Multiple times on Monday Night Football, the All-Pro wideout was missed when he was wide open or Jimmy Garoppolo took a sack before he could even miss the throw. Monday night's disaster was the last straw […]

Should I Pick Up and Start Derek Carr in Week 9? Fantasy Football Start ‘Em, Sit ‘Em Picks

Derek Carr and the New Orleans Saints may be simpatico after all. The ex-Raider and first-year Saints quarterback has thrown for over 300 yards in three straight contests, following three games when he was under 185 yards. That stat may be a surprise because the star wideout on this offense, Chris Olave, was held under […]