Is Tony Pollard Hurt or Healthy? Injury Update for Fantasy Football Week 9 (2024)

Tennessee Titans running back Tony Pollard (foot) is the RB21 on the season despite having already had his bye week. He's been a breath of fresh air for fantasy managers as he's putting up easy RB2 numbers despite his ADP being around the RB27 coming into 2024.  His backfield mate, RB Tyjae Spears (hamstring), hasn't […]

Is T.J. Hockenson Injured or Healthy? Is T.J. Hockenson Starting for Fantasy Football Week 9 of 2024?

Minnesota Vikings tight end T.J. Hockenson (knee) is extremely good at football, specifically at getting open, catching the ball, gaining yards, scoring touchdowns, and stunting on opposing defenses. He has three finishes inside the top-5 tight ends in full-PPR fantasy scoring.  He's a stud's stud, one of the best at his position, and will provide […]

Why Did The Colts Bench Anthony Richardson? Week 9 Fantasy Football Analysis

Indianapolis Colts quarterback Anthony Richardson was (somewhat) surprisingly benched after his team's Week 8 loss to the Houston Texans. He had been on a rough stretch, struggling to complete even half his passes and turning the ball over too many times. He'll now be replaced with veteran QB Joe Flacco for presumably at least a […]

When is the NFL Trade Deadline? Who Has Been Traded So Far This Season? (2024)

We're officially through eight weeks of NFL action in 2024, and the official trade deadline is drawing nearer. Time is running out for teams to make much-needed additions to plug holes in their roster or bolster their already excellent chances of making a run in the playoffs. There have been plenty of trades, ranging from […]

Tyreek Hill Fantasy Football Outlook - What's Wrong With Tyreek?

Miami Dolphins wide receiver Tyreek Hill (foot) has been one of the most disappointing players of 2024. He was universally drafted in the first round of fantasy drafts and was seen as a sure-fire league-winning pick. Even in the case of an injury to starting quarterback Tua Tagovailoa, he was expected to be startable. This […]

Is Zay Flowers Or Diontae Johnson the WR1 For the Ravens? Fantasy Football Outlook (2024)

Baltimore Ravens wide receivers Zay Flowers, who is in his second year with the team, and Diontae Johnson, who was just traded from the Carolina Panthers, will now be the two most talented WRs on the team. Johnson was the clear WR1 for the Panthers before the trade, and Flowers has led the Ravens in […]

Should I Pickup John Metchie or Xavier Hutchinson? Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 9

Houston Texans wide receivers John Metchie and Xavier Hutchinson will be asked to step up into larger roles in their offense after starting WR Stefon Diggs (knee) tore his ACL. Diggs will now miss the rest of the season. In addition, star WR Nico Collins (hamstring) is set to miss at least one more game. […]

Should I Pickup Parker Washington or Gabe Davis? Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 9

Jacksonville Jaguars wide receivers Parker Washington and Gabe Davis (shoulder) are set for much bigger roles in their offenses in Week 9. JAX lost one of their best receivers, Christian Kirk (collarbone), to a broken collarbone in Week 8, and he will not return for this season. In addition, star rookie WR Brian Thomas Jr. […]

Is Rico Dowdle The Starting Running Back For The Cowboys When He Returns?

Dallas Cowboys running back Rico Dowdle (illness) missed his Week 8 contest against the San Francisco 49ers with some kind of sickness. It's not likely a long-term concern, so he could be back as early as Week 9 if he recovers well. He's currently first on the Cowboys depth chart among running backs. In his […]

Should I Pickup Jauan Jennings or Ricky Pearsall? Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 9

San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Jauan Jennings (hip) and Ricky Pearsall are set for expanded pass-catching roles in their offenses after the team's No. 1 WR, Brandon Aiyuk (knee) tore his ACL and MCL and was declared out for the remainder of the 2024 season. While Jennings didn't play in Week 8 due to a […]

Should I Pickup Xavier Legette or Adam Thielen? Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 9

Carolina Panthers wide receivers Xavier Legette and Adam Thielen (hamstring) will likely be asked to step up and take on bigger roles in their offense with the departure of Diontae Johnson (ribs) to the Baltimore Ravens via trade. Thielen will technically be first on the depth chart, but he'll face significant competition from Legette. Legette, […]

Should I Pickup Jerry Jeudy or Cedric Tillman? Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 9

Cleveland Browns wide receivers Jerry Jeudy and Cedric Tillman's fantasy football outlooks just got way more interesting with the change in quarterback in Cleveland. Known gunslinger Jameis Winston, the NFL equivalent of Wild Bill Hickok, is best recognized by his penchant for both huge plays and turnovers. Fantasy managers don't mind the turnovers, as the […]

Cedric Tillman Fantasy Football Outlook - Was His Big Game Legit or a Fluke?

Cleveland Browns wide receiver Cedric Tillman broke out massively in Week 8. He caught seven passes on nine targets for 99 yards and two touchdowns, his biggest game of the season. This followed up his initial breakout game in Week 7, where he caught eight passes on 12 targets for 81 yards. It looks like […]

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

Los Angeles Chargers running back Gus Edwards (ankle) was placed on injured reserve after his Week 4 game against the Kansas City Chiefs and has not returned to action since. He's now missed three weeks of his mandatory four-game absence required by IR rules, and will first be eligible to return in a Week 10 […]

Is Tyler Higbee A Starter For The Rams When He Returns? Week 9 Fantasy Football Update

Los Angeles Rams tight end Tyler Higbee (knee) tore his ACL and MCL in the playoffs last season and has been recovering since. It was about the latest the injury could have possibly occurred, considering the Rams didn't win the game. Not great luck at all. He's now 31 years old, and it's unclear when […]

Should I Drop Aaron Rodgers? Fantasy Football Outlook for Week 9

New York Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers was expected to put up big numbers with his new array of weapons, including wide receiver Garrett Wilson and running back Breece Hall, but that hasn't come to pass so far this year. Instead, he's been much worse than expected. The Jets have not been great this year, and […]

Is Andy Dalton The Starter For The Panthers When He Returns? Week 9 Fantasy Football Update

Carolina Panthers quarterback Andy Dalton (thumb) missed his first game due to injury in 2024 after he was involved in a car accident -- he was not able to suit up for Week 8 against the Denver Broncos. In his place, second-year QB Bryce Young got the start and looked much improved over his early-season […]

Should I Drop Keenan Allen? Fantasy Football Outlook for Week 9

Chicago Bears wide receiver Keenan Allen finally had his first big game of 2024 against the Jacksonville Jaguars in Week six. Many thought he was back on track and would continue good performances, but he had another huge dud in Week 8. He caught just two passes on seven targets for 39 yards. He did […]

Should I Drop Zamir White? Fantasy Football Outlook for Week 9

Las Vegas Raiders running back Zamir White had a chance to reclaim his starting job after it was presumptively taken by his former backup, Alexander Mattison. White emphatically did not do that, carrying the ball just two times for negative-one yard. The job appears to be taken away from him. It's not like Mattison did […]

Is Jake Moody The Starter For The 49ers When He Returns? Week 9 Fantasy Football Update

San Francisco 49ers kicker Jake Moody (ankle) was the unfortunate loser of a bizarre play in which he tried to make a tackle on a kick return. His right ankle was pinned underneath his body and twisted hard to the outside, resulting in the current ailment. He's now missed three straight games and is heading […]

Is Dallas Goedert A Starter For The Eagles When He Returns? Week 9 Fantasy Football Update

Philadelphia Eagles tight end Dallas Goedert (hamstring) looked poised to save fantasy managers from the horrible depths of the tight end apocalypse that descended on the landscape through the first few weeks of the season. Unfortunately, he was struck by the dreaded hammy curse. After efforts of 26.0 and 13.2 PPR fantasy points in Weeks […]

Is Keaton Mitchell The Starting Running Back For The Ravens When He Returns?

Baltimore Ravens running back Keaton Mitchell (knee) was a revelation of the 2023 season. Despite being undrafted, once he earned significant playing time, he quickly established himself as one of the most explosive athletes on the planet and one of the top speedsters in the league. Sadly, his season was cut short when he tore […]

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 […]