Is Christian McCaffrey The Starting Running Back For The 49ers When He Returns?

San Francisco running back Christian McCaffrey (Achilles) has now missed eight weeks of NFL action due to bilateral Achilles' tendonitis. It's been one of the most frustrating situations for fantasy managers in recent history, as the No. 1 overall pick in many fantasy drafts was used on the former Panther. His absence has led many […]

When Is Tee Higgins Coming Back - Fantasy Football Injury Return Update for Week 9 (2024)

Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Tee Higgins (quad) is earning a reputation amongst fantasy managers for being one of the most injury-prone players at his position in the NFL. It's an unfortunate circumstance for him, as he also happens to be one of the better receivers in the league. Cincinnati's offense has looked much worse without […]

When Is Will Levis Coming Back - Fantasy Football Injury Return Update for Week 9 (2024)

Tennessee Titans quarterback Will Levis (shoulder) missed his second straight game in Week 8 with a shoulder issue he picked up after his Week 6 game against the Indianapolis Colts. The 25-year-old already had a rough start to the year, and it hasn't gotten any better as the season nears its mid-point. He's been much […]

When Is T.J. Hockenson Coming Back - Fantasy Football Injury Return Update for Week 9 (2024)

Minnesota Vikings tight end T.J. Hockenson is really, truly, finally about to come back to play, for real this time. It's been frustrating for fantasy managers in need of help at the TE position to see multiple optimistic reports about Hock's potential return being early, only to see him held out of games yet again.  […]

When Is Keaton Mitchell Coming Back - Fantasy Football Injury Return Update for Week 9 (2024)

Baltimore Ravens running back Keaton Mitchell (knee) continues to work his way back from a devastating ACL tear that prematurely ended his season in 2023. The rookie was one of the most electric players in recent memory. He broke off multiple massive runs and put the NFL on notice with his blazing quickness and track-star […]

When Is Derek Carr Coming Back - Fantasy Football Injury Return Update for Week 9 (2024)

New Orleans Saints quarterback Derek Carr (oblique) is working his way back from an oblique injury he suffered in Week 5 against the Kansas City Chiefs. He was part of a long list of players who missed time due to ailments for the Saints. It's been disappointing for fantasy managers who thought they had a […]

When Is MarShawn Lloyd Coming Back - Fantasy Football Injury Return Update for Week 9 (2024)

Green Bay Packers running back MarShawn Lloyd (ankle) hasn't had a chance to prove himself yet in 2024. He was drafted in the third round of the 2024 NFL Draft and was likely originally planned to be used in a timeshare with team lead back Josh Jacobs. Unfortunately, that hasn't happened.  He handed just six […]

Mike Gesicki (TE, CIN) - Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 9

BALLER MOVE: Add in 14+ Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 12% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Cincinnati Bengals tight end Mike Gesicki continued his odd season of transitioning between absolute non-factor to earning a surprising amount of targets and having an impressive fantasy day as a result. However, this is likely due to the absence of Tee Higgins (quad). Real […]

Demarcus Robinson (WR, LAR) - Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 9

BALLER MOVE: Don't Add ROSTERED IN: 15% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Demarcus Robinson had his biggest game of 2024 when he caught two passes on three targets for 35 yards and two touchdowns. However, he needed the two scoring grabs to crack 12 PPR fantasy points for the first time this […]

Noah Brown (WR, WAS) - Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 9

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team PPR Leagues ROSTERED IN: 4% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Washington Commanders wide receiver Noah Brown cemented himself in team and NFL history when he caught a 52-yard Hail Mary throw from quarterback Jayden Daniels after the clock expired on Sunday.  JAYDEN DANIELS WITH A HAIL MARY TO BEAT THE BEARS […]

Xavier Hutchinson (WR, HOU) - Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 9

BALLER MOVE: Don't Add ROSTERED IN: 4% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Houston Texans wide receiver Xavier Hutchinson is now a potential waiver wire target, with both of Houston's top-2 WRs, Nico Collins (hamstring) and Stefon Diggs (knee), expected to miss Thursday's game against the New York Jets. There's a void in the WR room now that someone will have to fill.  Houston's […]

Sterling Shepard (WR, TB) - Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 9

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team PPR Leagues ROSTERED IN: 39% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Sterling Shepard (hamstring) was targeted just five times in Week 8 against the Atlanta Falcons, catching three passes for 18 yards. It was meager production in a game in which he was expected to have a […]

Michael Wilson (WR, ARI) - Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 9

BALLER MOVE: Add in 14+ Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 27% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Michael Wilson is likely caught in the endless carousel of picking up receivers on the after the weeks they scored a touchdown only to drop them when they fail to score one the next game. Wilson is the […]

Braelon Allen (RB, NYJ) - Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 9

BALLER MOVE: Add Only As Handcuff ROSTERED IN: 45% of Leagues ANALYSIS: New York Jets running back Braelon Allen surprisingly handled 12 carries, rushing for 32 yards and a touchdown in the Jets' Week 8 loss to the New England Patriots. He really shouldn't be getting much work, but New York's offensive staff are incompetent.  […]

Adam Thielen (WR, CAR) - Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 9

BALLER MOVE: Add in 14+ Team PPR Leagues ROSTERED IN: 21% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Carolina Panthers wide receiver Adam Thielen (hamstring) had his practice window opened after being placed on injured reserve early in the season, and logged a few limited practices, but was ultimately held out of Carolina's Week 8 matchup with the Denver […]

Tyler Allgeier (RB, ATL) - Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 9

BALLER MOVE: Add Only as Handcuff ROSTERED IN: 47% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Atlanta Falcons running back Tyler Allgeier handled 12 carries in his team's 31-26 win against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in Week 8. Despite more than doubling his carry total from Week 7, Allgeier is still a handcuff in a clear backup role. Bijan […]

Jalen McMillan (WR, TB) - Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 9

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team PPR Leagues ROSTERED IN: 60% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Jalen McMillan was targeted seven times in Week 8, catching four passes for 35 yards, and added one carry for 17 yards on the ground. Despite the relatively pedestrian stat line, there were a few big […]

Parker Washington (WR, JAX) - Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 9

BALLER MOVE: Bench and Stash ROSTERED IN: 44% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver Parker Washington should see increased opportunities, considering the absolute gauntlet of injuries that hit his team's receivers in Week 8. All three of their top WRs were hurt -- Gabe Davis (shoulder), Christian Kirk (collarbone), and Brian Thomas Jr. (chest) exited the […]

DeMario Douglas (WR, NE) - Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 9

BALLER MOVE: Bench and Stash ROSTERED IN: 44% of Leagues ANALYSIS: New England Patriots wide receiver Demario Douglas contributed minimally in his team's win over the New York Jets in Week 8. Unfortunately, his favorite quarterback, Drake Maye (concussion), is now in concussion protocol after suffering a head injury in the game. The NFL’s officiating […]

Ray Davis (RB, BUF) - Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 9

BALLER MOVE: Add As Handcuff  ROSTERED IN: 30% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Buffalo Bills running back Ray Davis had another pedestrian outing in Week 8 against the Seattle Seahawks. He totaled just 29 yards on six carries, though he did show decent efficiency. He's a handcuff to lead back James Cook, and most fantasy managers of […]

Isaac Guerendo (RB, SF) - Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 9

BALLER MOVE: Add ROSTERED IN: 9% of Leagues ANALYSIS: San Francisco 49ers running back Isaac Guerendo should be rostered in most leagues, especially by managers of lead RB Christian McCaffrey. To anyone with eyes, it's incredibly obvious that Guerendo is more explosive, faster, and a better fantasy football option than San Fran's RB2, Jordan Mason.  […]

Las Vegas Raiders D/ST Logs Sack And Interception In Week 8

The Las Vegas Raiders D/ST intercepted Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes II once and sacked him one time in their 20-27 loss in Week 9. While those plays benefitted their fantasy scoring, they still are the 31st ranked D/ST in the NFL due to their inability to stop opposing offenses and their overall lack […]

Daniel Carlson Perfect On Low Volume Again In Loss

Las Vegas Raiders kicker Daniel Carlson hit both of his field goal attempts and two extra points in the Raiders' 20-27 loss to the Kansas City Chiefs in Week 8. He nailed attempts of 54 and 32 yards and was perfect on both of his extra point attempts. It was a solid fantasy performance, and […]

Tre Tucker Minimally Involved In Offense In Week 8

Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Tre Tucker touched the ball just three times in his Week 8 loss to the Kansas City Chiefs. He was targeted only three times, catching two passes for 26 yards, while rushing one time for seven yards. It was a brutal matchup against one of the league's best defenses in […]

Jakobi Meyers Catches Touchdown In Return

Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Jakobi Meyers looked healthy against the Kansas City Chiefs in Week 8, his first game back from a two-week absence due to an ankle injury. He was targeted seven times by his quarterback, Gardner Minshew II, and hauled in six of those passes for 52 yards and the game's only […]

Brock Bowers Hauls In Five Passes In Loss

Las Vegas Raiders tight end Brock Bowers had a quieter day than usual in his team's loss to the Kansas City Chiefs in Week 8 after he caught all five of his targets for 58 yards. He caught two of those passes, totaling 19 yards, during the garbage-time drive the Raiders put forth near the […]

Alexander Mattison Totals 44 Yards In Lead Back Role

Las Vegas Raiders running back Alexander Mattison seemed to have wrested control of the lead running back role for his team in their Week 8 loss to the Kansas City Chiefs. He was highly inefficient with his touches, though. He carried the ball 14 times for 15 yards (a paltry 1.1 yards per carry), and […]

Zamir White Seemingly Phased Out Of Offense In Week 8

Las Vegas Raiders running back Zamir White wasn't a significant part of the game plan in the Raiders' loss to the Kansas City Chiefs in Week 8. He carried the ball just two times for negative-one yard and was not targeted. Las Vegas' coaching staff is likely responding to his ineffectiveness this season by severely […]

Gardner Minshew II Throws Two Touchdowns In Loss

Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Gardner Minshew II completed 24 of 30 passes for 209 yards and a touchdown in the Raiders' 20-27 loss to the rival Kansas City Chiefs in Week 8. He also lost one fumble on a sack. In typical Raiders fashion, they drove down the field and scored on their first drive […]

JuJu Smith-Schuster (WR, KC) - Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 9

BALLER MOVE: Add ROSTERED IN: 31% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver JuJu Smith-Schuster (hamstring) didn't play in Week 8, and while the signing of WR DeAndre Hopkins may dissuade people from keeping Smith-Schuster on their roster, it's not a good idea to drop him. In fact, he should still be added in […]