Jalen Tolbert - Week 9 Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks

BALLER MOVE: Start in 14+ Team Leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: WR4 ANALYSIS: Despite being blown out by the San Francisco 49ers, Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Jalen Tolbert was only targeted three times, catching all three for 44 yards. It was the CeeDee Lamb show (though his two touchdowns came on busted coverages), but it was concerning […...

Keenan Allen - Week 9 Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks

BALLER MOVE: Sit POSITIONAL VALUE: WR4 ANALYSIS: Chicago Bears wide receiver Keenan Allen was targeted seven times in his team's Week 8 loss to the Washington Commanders, but was only able to haul in two of those for 39 yards. It's been a largely unproductive season for the former Los Angeles Charger, but it's not […...

Courtland Sutton - Week 9 Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks

BALLER MOVE: Start in 12+ Team PPR Leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: WR3/FLEX ANALYSIS: Denver Broncos wide receiver Courtland Sutton continues to be a frustratingly inconsistent player for fantasy football. Just a week after playing 86% of snaps and not earning a single target, he caught eight passes on 11 targets for 100 yards in Week 8. […...

DeAndre Hopkins - Week 9 Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks

BALLER MOVE: Start in 12+ Team PPR Leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: WR3/FLEX ANALYSIS: New Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins didn't have the biggest day in his debut with his new team, scoring just 4.9 PPR fantasy points by catching two passes on three targets for 29 yards. However, he had just a 32% snap […...

Chase Brown - Week 9 Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks

BALLER MOVE: Start POSITIONAL VALUE: RB2 ANALYSIS: Cincinnati Bengals running back Chase Brown appears to have taken over the backfield from fellow RB Zack Moss, but he wasn't effective against the Philadelphia Eagles in Week 8, though he did score a rushing touchdown to salvage his day. Luckily, he gets a much easier matchup in Week […...

Tyler Lockett - Week 9 Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks

BALLER MOVE: Start in 14+ Team Leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: WR4 ANALYSIS: Seattle Seahawks wide receiver Tyler Lockett (oblique) had what was easily his worst game of the season in Week 8 against the Buffalo Bills. Buffalo's stingy pass defense limited him to just one catch on three targets for nine yards, good for 1.9 PPR […...

Khalil Shakir - Week 9 Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks

BALLER MOVE: Start POSITIONAL VALUE: WR2 (PPR)/WR3 (Non-PPR) ANALYSIS: Buffalo Bills wide receiver Khalil Shakir put to rest any suspicions that his role may be reduced with the addition of WR Amari Cooper to the roster. Shakir was targeted 10 times, catching nine passes for 107 yards, against the Seattle Seahawks in Week 8. It […...

Jonathan Taylor - Week 9 Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks

BALLER MOVE: Start POSITIONAL VALUE: RB1 ANALYSIS: Outside of the most absurd taco leagues and joke fantasy football groups, there isn't a single roster where you should consider benching Indianapolis Colts running back Jonathan Taylor. He's one of the best RBs in the league in a workhorse role with a good offense and good offensive […...

Marvin Harrison Jr. - Week 9 Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks

BALLER MOVE: Start POSITIONAL VALUE: WR2 ANALYSIS: Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Marvin Harrison Jr. had a slow start to the season, followed by a few huge games, then dipped back to minimal production before a Week 8 "breakout" game of sorts. He caught six of seven targets for 111 yards and one touchdown against the […...

Chris Olave - Week 9 Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks

BALLER MOVE: Start POSITIONAL VALUE: WR2 ANALYSIS: New Orleans Saints wide receiver Chris Olave won't have fellow WR Rashid Shaheed to compete with for targets anymore, and his QB1, Derek Carr (oblique), seems set to return in Week 9. This gives Olave excellent upside, and barring something unexpected, he should be a target hog moving […...

Tank Bigsby - Week 9 Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks

BALLER MOVE: Start POSITIONAL VALUE: RB2 ANALYSIS: Jacksonville Jaguars running back Tank Bigsby (ankle) had another solid workload in Week 8 against the Green Bay Packers. He was the primary running back in the absence of Travis Etienne Jr. (hamstring) and handled 18 carries for 78 yards while catching two passes on three targets for […...

Nick Chubb - Week 9 Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks

BALLER MOVE: Start POSITIONAL VALUE: RB3/FLEX ANALYSIS: Cleveland Browns running back Nick Chubb scored just 5.2 PPR fantasy points in last week's shocking upset win over the Baltimore Ravens. He was still on a snap count, since it was his second game back after suffering a season-ending knee injury early in the 2023 season. #Browns […...

Is Lamar Jackson Hurt or Healthy? Injury Update for Fantasy Football Week 9 (2024)

Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson (back, knee) is the best quarterback in fantasy football in 2024. The addition of star running back Derrick Henry has brought the already good offense to new heights, allowing both players to maximize the contributions of their skill sets.  Jackson is putting together another MVP-caliber season, having already thrown 17 touchdowns […...

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 […...