2 days agoCaio Machado (8-3-1) is set to take on Brendson Ribeiro on the main card of UFC Edmonton. Machado is dropping down to light heavyweight after losing his first two fights by decision at heavyweight. The Brazilian-Canadian is coming off a decision loss to Don'Tale Mayes in April and could be fighting for his job here. Machado is the favorite as DraftKings has him at a salary of $8,500. Machado is 0-2 in the UFC, and he likely is fighting for his job at UFC Edmonton.
--Cole SheltonSource: UFC
2 days agoSeattle Kraken defenseman Brandon Montour (personal) will not be in the lineup against Toronto on Thursday. Montour returned to Seattle due to the birth of his second child. The talented blue-liner is fresh off his first career hat trick and a four-point game. Ryker Evans is set to play a larger role at the back on Thursday and should replace Montour on the first power-play unit. The 22-year-old has been effective offensively for the team, recording six points (three goals, three assists) in 10 games.
--Taavi Pailk - RotoBallerSource: Luke Fox
2 days agoJhonata Diniz (8-0) is set to take on Derrick Lewis on the main card of UFC Edmonton. Diniz is 2-0 in the UFC and now gets top fight a top-15 opponent in Lewis. Even though Diniz is getting the step-up in competition he is the favorite as DraftKings has him at a salary of $8,600. In the UFC, Diniz is 2-0 with one win by KO. If he can beat Lewis and does so by knockout, he should get a top-10 opponent next as he'll solidify himself as a legit heavyweight contender.
--Cole SheltonSource: UFC
2 days agoDerrick Lewis (28-12, 1 NC) is set to take on Jhonata Diniz on the main card of UFC Edmonton. Lewis is coming off a KO win over Rodrigo Nascimento back in May. Despite Diniz being unranked, Lewis enters the bout as an underdog as DraftKings has him at a salary of $7,600. In the UFC, Lewis is 19-10 with 15 wins by knockout. If Lewis can get another KO win here, he should get a top-10 opponent next.
--Cole SheltonSource: UFC
2 days agoTennessee Titans running back
Tyjae Spears (hamstring) was unable to suit up for Thursday's practice session. Spears was limited to open the week, but downgraded to did not practice on Thursday. Possibly, Spears sat out for rest purposes, but he's also been sidelined since Week 7 due to a hamstring issue. Fantasy managers will have to check back for another update after Friday's practice.
Tony Pollard (foot) hasn't practiced this week, so the Titans could be extremely shorthanded.
Julius Chestnut could become the lead back this weekend if both backs sit out. There would be some streaming appeal if Chestnut becomes the lead back.
--Andy Webb - RotoBallerSource: Alex Barth
2 days agoColorado Avalanche forward Matt Stienburg has been suspended for two games. He was handed the suspension for charging Tampa Bay Lightning defenseman Erik Cernak in Wednesday's 5-2 loss. Stienburg received a five-minute major and game misconduct for the incident. Cernak was injured on the play and missed the third period. The suspension will keep Stienburg out from Saturday's game against Nashville and a meeting with Seattle next Tuesday. The 24-year-old has gone scoreless in his first eight career NHL games this season, averaging 6:05 of ice time on the fourth line. He has amassed 22 penalty minutes, 17 of which came in Wednesday's contest.
--Taavi Pailk - RotoBallerSource: Sportsnet
2 days agoAmir Albazi (17-1) is set to headline UFC Edmonton against former flyweight champion Brandon Moreno. Albazi is a perfect 5-0 in the UFC but is coming off a controversial decision win over Kai Kara-France in June of 2023. Albazi will now have the toughest test of his career and he enters the fight as an underdog as DraftKings has Albazi with a salary of $7,700. In the UFC, Albazi has won three times by stoppage and if he can beat Moreno, he likely would be a win away from a title shot.
--Cole SheltonSource: UFC
2 days agoBrandon Moreno (21-8-2) is set to headline UFC Edmonton against Amir Albazi. Moreno is coming off a split-decision loss to Brandon Royval in February and he planned to take time off after the loss. Now, he ends his layoff and faces the streaking Albazi. Moreno enters the bout as the favorite as DraftKings has him at a salary of $8,500. In the UFC, Moreno is 9-5-2 and is on a two-fight losing streak. If Moreno can get the win, he likely will a win away from a title shot.
--Cole SheltonSource: UFC
2 days agoWashington Commanders quarterback
Jayden Daniels (ribs) was a limited participant during Thursday's practice session. This is now back-to-back limited practice sessions for the rookie quarterback. Daniels was able to tough it out and play through the ribs injury during last week's win over the Chicago Bears. Fantasy managers should expect Daniels to play against the New York Giants this weekend, barring any setbacks. He'll remain a strong QB1 against a struggling Giants secondary.
--Andy Webb - RotoBallerSource: Ralph Vacchiano
2 days agoCarolina Hurricanes goaltender Frederik Andersen (lower body) will be out week-to-week, head coach Rod Brind'Amour announced Thursday. Andersen will miss a second consecutive game on Thursday versus Boston. The Danish veteran has gone 3-1-0 in four starts this season, allowing 1.49 goals with a .941 save percentage. Pyotr Kochetkov will carry most of the workload until Andersen is ready to return. He also owns a 3-1-0 record for the year but has weaker numbers in other areas. The 25-year-old has given up 2.77 goals with a .894 save percentage.
--Taavi Pailk - RotoBallerSource: ESPN
2 days agoJacksonville Jaguars running back
Travis Etienne Jr. (hamstring) was able to get through his second straight limited practice session on Thursday. It sounds like Etienne has a good chance at getting back on the field for the first time since Week 6. Head coach Doug Pederson said that he felt good about Etienne's chances of getting back on the field this week. His return would mean that
Tank Bigsby would lose some stream after being the lead back over the last few games. Etienne is more of a flex option because Bigsby might've done enough to make it a 50/50 split in the backfield.
--Andy Webb - RotoBallerSource: Jacksonville Jaguars
2 days agoJacksonville Jaguars wide receivers
Brian Thomas Jr. (chest) and
Gabe Davis (shoulder) were both limited participants for the second-straight day. Thomas was originally expected to miss at least two weeks of action earlier in the week but seeing him continue to participate in practice is a promising sign as he may not even miss one game. Davis also suffered an injury in last week's game and he could be in line to return this weekend if he continues to progress well. Fantasy managers should continue to monitor their status on Friday as they will likely carry an injury designation into the weekend. If Thomas can suit up, he should be viewed as a high-end WR2 facing the Philadelphia Eagles while Davis projects to be a solid flex option as the Eagles have allowed the 22nd-most PPR points to opposing wideouts.
--Andy Smith - RotoBallerSource: Jacksonville Jaguars
2 days agoDetroit Lions quarterback
Jared Goff (ankle) returned to practice on Thursday as a full participant. This is a great sign for Goff as he sat out during Wednesday's practice after rolling his ankle. Seeing return to practice the next day puts him in great position to suit up this weekend. The 30-year-old has led the Lions to five straight victories since falling to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in Week 2. During this span, Goff has held a stellar 83.0% completion rate while averaging 23.0 PPR points per game. Goff remains a solid QB1 option in all formats this weekend when he faces the Green Bay Packers who have allowed the 18th-most points to opposing QBs this season.
--Andy Smith - RotoBallerSource: Detroit Lions
2 days agoIndianapolis Colts wide receivers
Michael Pittman Jr. (back) and
Josh Downs (toe) both logged a full practice on Thursday according to James Boyd of The Athletic. This is a great sign as both wideouts were non-participants during Wednesday's initial practice session. Fantasy managers should continue to monitor their status during Friday's practice in case they face a setback. Pittman has been dealing with this back injury for a few weeks but has not missed any games. Downs has also been dealing with a lingering injury but has also not missed any time due to it. Both wideouts should be viewed as a solid options this weekend as they will face the Minnesota Vikings who have allowed the most PPR points to opposing wideouts this season.
--Andy Smith - RotoBallerSource: James Boyd
2 days agoNew York Jets kicker
Riley Patterson is expected to be elevated from the practice squad to make his New York debut on Thursday evening against the Houston Texans. On Wednesday, starting kicker
Greg Zuerlein (knee) was placed on the injured reserve with a knee injury which opened the spot for Patterson. Before his injury, Zuerlein struggled as he went 9-for-15 on attempts this season. Patterson played for the Washington Commanders during the preseason but did not make the final roster. Throughout his NFL career, he has held a 88.1% FG% and has gone 93-for-97 on extra-point attempts. Patterson should be left on the waiver wire and remains a high-risk flex option for DFS formats on Thursday evening.
--Andy Smith - RotoBallerSource: Tom Pelissero
2 days agoCleveland Browns tight end
David Njoku (ankle) did not practice on Thursday according to Mary Kay Cabot of Cleveland.com. Njoku was a full participant on Wednesday but seeing him pop up on the injury report on Thursday could put him in danger of missing this weekend's game. Fantasy managers should pay close attention to the 28-year-old's status during Friday's practice as it may provide clarity on his availability for Sunday. Njoku has already missed time earlier this season with an ankle injury. If Njoku is unable to suit up this weekend, fantasy managers should expect
Jordan Akins to operate as the lead option.
--Andy Smith - RotoBallerSource: Mary Kay Cabot
2 days agoBuffalo Bills wide receiver
Amari Cooper (wrist) remained limited during Thursday's practice according to Alaina Getzenberg of ESPN. Fantasy managers should continue to monitor his status during Friday's practice as the wideout may carry an injury designation into the weekend if he is unable to upgrade to a full participant. After tallying 66 yards and a score in his Buffalo debut in Week 7, Cooper took the backseat in Week 8 as he brought in just one pass for three yards. If Cooper is unable to play this weekend against the Miami Dolphins, fantasy managers should expect rookie
Keon Coleman and
Khalil Shakir to see an increase in opportunities.
--Andy Smith - RotoBallerSource: Alaina Getzenberg
2 days agoNew York Jets wide receiver
Allen Lazard (chest) was placed on the injured reserve according to Ian Rapoport of the NFL Network. Lazard was unable to participate in any team practices this week and was previously ruled out for Thursday. However, he will now have to sit out for at least the next four games. Lazard has been a stable contributor in the New York offense this season averaging 58.9 yards per game with a high of 114 in Week 6 against the Buffalo Bills. Fantasy managers should expect
Garrett Wilson and
Davante Adams to see the majority of passing work going forward with
Mike Williams now operating as the No.3 option.
--Andy Smith - RotoBallerSource: Ian Rapoport
2 days agoCarolina Panthers wide receivers
Adam Thielen (hamstring) and
Xavier Legette (toe) were listed as limited participants in Thursday's practice. Thielen has not played since Week 3 due to a hamstring injury that caused him to go on the Injured Reserve list. Legette has had a solid start to his NFL career, catching 22 passes for 211 yards and three touchdowns. Both players saw a fantasy football value boost after
Diontae Johnson was traded to the Baltimore Ravens, but it's tough to get too high on either player with quarterback
Bryce Young under center. However, Thielen posted a 1,000-yard season with Young in 2023, so he could have PPR value in the second half of the 2024 campaign. Rookie
Jalen Coker is also a candidate to benefit from Johnson's departure. Fantasy managers should monitor Legette's and Thilen's status on Friday before Week 9 start-or-sit decisions.
--Jackson Sparks - RotoBallerSource: David Newton
2 days agoCarolina Panthers running back
Jonathon Brooks (knee) practiced in full for a second straight day, suggesting he is close to making his NFL debut. The rookie is recovering from a torn ACL he suffered at Texas in late November of last year, and with the Panthers struggling to begin the season, he has been eased into action. If Brooks plays against the New Orleans Saints on Sunday, he should likely be left on the bench in fantasy football until we get an idea of what his potential workload will be.
Chuba Hubbard has been productive as the RB1 for the Panthers, so it would be a surprise if Brooks enters a workhorse role right away. Either way, fantasy managers should monitor his status for Friday's practice and his official game designation which will be announced on Friday afternoon. He could have legitimate RB2 value down the stretch.
--Jackson Sparks - RotoBallerSource: David Newton
2 days agoDallas Cowboys linebacker/edge rusher Micah Parsons (ankle) is once again not practicing on Thursday ahead of the Week 9 game against the Atlanta Falcons. The three-time All-Pro in as many seasons suffered an ankle injury in the Week 4 win over the New York Giants and has not played since. His absence in the Dallas lineup is highly significant, especially since the Cowboys' defense is allowing the seventh-most yards per game (372.6) this season. Head coach Mike McCarthy said Parsons is "not quite there yet," so it's fair to assume he is trending toward missing his fourth consecutive game.
--Jackson Sparks - RotoBallerSource: Jon Machota -- The Athletic
2 days agoCincinnati Bengals wide receiver
Tee Higgins (quad) is still not practicing after missing Wednesday's session with a quad injury. The 25-year-old suffered the injury in last week's Friday practice and was ruled out of the Week 8 game against the Philadelphia Eagles. Injuries have become an issue for Higgins over the last year, as he has already missed three games in 2024 and sat out five games in 2023. The former second-round pick in 2020 had at least 77 receiving yards in each of his last three games and was trending up, but he's trending toward missing Week 9's contest against the Las Vegas Raiders. If he can't play, tight end
Mike Gesicki has been the greatest beneficiary of his absences this year.
--Jackson Sparks - RotoBallerSource: Charlie Goldsmith
2 days agoGreen Bay Packers quarterback
Jordan Love (groin) returned to practice on Thursday after sitting out on Wednesday due to a groin injury. The 25-year-old second-year starter was banged up in the Week 8 win over the Jacksonville Jaguars and did not finish out the contest. However, his availability on Thursday is a great sign of his potential to play in Week 9 against the Detroit Lions. Sunday's NFC North contest is crucial, so it would be somewhat surprising if he does not play. However,
Malik Willis, who has looked good in relief of Love this year, would draw the start if Love can't go. The Lions have allowed the 14th-most fantasy points per game to quarterbacks this season, so Love is a solid low-end QB1 option if he's cleared for Week 9.
--Jackson Sparks - RotoBallerSource: Wes Hodkiewicz
2 days agoGreen Bay Packers running back
Josh Jacobs (ankle) is practicing on Thursday after missing Wednesday's session with an ankle injury. Hopefully, his Wednesday absence was precautionary and he'll be good to go for the Week 9 game against the Detroit Lions. Jacobs is the current RB9 in half-PPR formats, averaging 13.6 fantasy points per game behind 667 rushing yards, 115 receiving yards, and four total touchdowns. The Lions have surrendered the third-fewest fantasy points per game to running backs this season, but Jacobs remains a virtual must-start if he plays since he is averaging 20.3 touches per game (sixth-most).
Emanuel Wilson is the clear RB2 in Green Bay, so he'd be a must-add ball-carrier if Jacobs suffers any setbacks and cannot play in the NFC North showdown.
--Jackson Sparks - RotoBallerSource: Wes Hodkiewicz
2 days agoBaltimore Ravens quarterback
Lamar Jackson (back/knee) is not practicing on Thursday and did not practice on Wednesday due to knee and back injuries. It's too early to suggest he is at real risk of missing the Week 9 game against the Denver Broncos, but this is a concerning development. Jackson missed 10 total games between the 2021 and 2022 seasons, so the team is likely to be extra cautious with its two-time MVP. Either way, his status should be closely monitored on Friday. If Jackson plays, he's a must-start option in all matchups. If he's out, veteran
Josh Johnson will get the start and will be a Superflex-league consideration in starting lineups. The Baltimore wideouts and tight ends will be heavily downgraded in the rankings if Jackson is absent against a strong Denver Broncos defense.
--Jackson Sparks - RotoBallerSource: Jeff Zrebiec
2 days agoKansas City Chiefs running back
Isiah Pacheco (leg) has been on the Injured Reserve list since Week 2 due to a fractured fibula and is not expected to return to practice this week or next week. However, head coach Andy Reid said Pacheco is "doing fantastic," which is promising considering the team initially did not know if he would return this season. In his absence, veteran
Kareem Hunt has taken over the clear RB1 duties in Kansas City and has rushed 84 times for 308 yards and four touchdowns to go along with six receptions for 40 yards. Hunt has not been efficient, but the team has trusted him to carry the load. Whenever Pacheco returns, he'll surely be a significant contributor to the offense, but he could be eased into action and share touches with Hunt. For now, fantasy managers can continue to stash him in an IR spot and hope he returns to make a difference down the stretch.
--Jackson Sparks - RotoBallerSource: Nate Taylor
2 days agoKansas City Chiefs wide receiver
JuJu Smith-Schuster (hamstring) is not practicing to begin the Week 9 prep for Monday Night Football against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The veteran has not been in action since his seven-catch, 130-yard day against the New Orleans Saints in Week 5, and he looks to be trending toward missing another contest. It's difficult to know what his role will look like when he returns after the team traded for former All-Pro wideout
DeAndre Hopkins. However, fantasy managers in deep leagues might want to pick him up if they are desperate for potential flex options. He has a chance to return to practice later this week and nothing is official, so this will be a "wait and see" situation.
--Jackson Sparks - RotoBallerSource: Nate Taylor
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2 days agoNew York Giants running back
Tyrone Tracy Jr. (concussion) is working through the league's concussion protocol but was on the practice field in a red non-contact jersey on Thursday. The rookie out of Purdue will be listed as a limited participant on Thursday's official practice report, but being upgraded from a "DNP" to a limited session is promising for his potential Week 9 availability against the Washington Commanders. Tracy has been excellent since taking over the lead-back role from
Devin Singletary, posting at least 107 yards of total offense in three of his last four games. He has found the end zone three times during that stretch. If Tracy can suit up on Sunday, he'll face a Commanders' defense that is a neutral matchup for running backs. He has an RB2 outlook, making him a virtual must-start in most leagues. If he can't play, Devin Singletary will be worth consideration in lineups, but he has a lower ceiling than the explosive rookie.
--Jackson Sparks - RotoBallerSource: Jordan Raanan
2 days agoTampa Bay Lightning left wing Jake Guentzel provided two goals as the team beat Colorado 5-2 on away ice Wednesday night. Guentzel potted a pair of even-strength goals in the first and second periods, putting Tampa Bay 4-1 ahead. He's now on four goals and 11 points in 10 appearances with his new team. Brought in as essentially Steven Stamkos' replacement, Guentzel has quickly adapted to his new surroundings and already has four multi-point efforts for the campaign. He has a chance to record a third consecutive multi-point game in the next matchup against Minnesota.
--Taavi Pailk - RotoBallerSource: ESPN
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