20 hours agoTennessee Titans quarterback
Will Levis (shoulder) will be listed as questionable for Sunday's tilt against the New England Patriots according to Paul Kuharsky. Levis has been able to participate in practice in a limited capacity this week which is a promising sign for his status heading into the weekend. The 25-year-old has been sidelined over the past two weeks. If Levis were to miss his third-straight game,
Mason Rudolph would get the starting nod. Rudolph has eclipsed 200 passing yards in each of his past two games with a season-high of 266 last weekend against the Detroit Lions. Both options would be viewed as low-end QB2s facing a tough New England who have allowed the eighth-fewest points to opposing QBs this season.
--Andy Smith - RotoBallerSource: Paul Kuharsky
20 hours agoCleveland Browns tight end
David Njoku (ankle) does not carry an injury designation into Sunday's tilt against the Los Angeles Chargers. Njoku was sidelined during Thursday's practice but was able to return on Friday. As a result, this could have simply been a scheduled day off for the tight end as he missed three games earlier in the season with the same injury. The 28-year-old has enjoyed the two best of games of his season over the past two weeks averaging an excellent 20.4 PPR points in each of them. Fantasy managers should view Njoku as a solid TE1 in all formats facing the Los Angeles Chargers who have allowed the 21st-most PPR points to opposing wideouts this season.
--Andy Smith - RotoBallerSource: Zac Jackson
20 hours agoTampa Bay Buccaneers rookie running back
Bucky Irving (toe) was not seen at Friday's practice according to Rick Stroud of the Tampa Bay Times. Irving was also sidelined during Thursday's practice. Fantasy managers should monitor his status during Saturday's practice as he may carry an injury designation into Monday's tilt against the Kansas City Chiefs. The rookie running back has been dealing with this lingering injury for the past few weeks but has yet to miss any time due to it. If Irving is able to play he should be expected to split time with
Rachaad White facing a tough Kansas City defense who has allowed the fewest PPR points to opposing RBs this season.
--Andy Smith - RotoBallerSource: Rick Stroud
20 hours agoLos Angeles Rams running back
Kyren Williams looks to continue his stellar play in Week 9 against the Seattle Seahawks. He has scored a touchdown in every game this season and eclipsed 15 PPR points in seven out of eight weeks. The 24-year-old now gets an enticing matchup against Seattle's defense, one of the worst in the league at defending the run. For context, they allow the sixth most PPR points per game to opposing running backs. In recent weeks,
James Cook,
Bijan Robinson, and
Tyrone Tracy Jr. have all rushed for over 100 yards against them.
Cooper Kupp's return to the lineup should continue to create more open boxes for Williams. He should be in all lineups as a slam-dunk RB1 and ranks second overall in this week's RotoBaller running back rankings.
--Jake Walker - RotoBallerSource: RotoBaller
20 hours agoCleveland Browns tight end
David Njoku (ankle) was seen at Friday's practice according to Mary Kay Cabot of Cleveland.com. Njoku popped up on the injury report on Thursday with an ankle injury. This is a great sign to see the tight end back at practice which suggests the injury was minor. Fantasy managers should monitor Friday's injury report in case the 28-year-old will carry an injury designation into the weekend. Njoku is coming off the best game of his season as he brought in five passes for 61 yards and a score. If Njoku is able to suit up, he should be viewed as a solid TE1 in all formats.
--Andy Smith - RotoBallerSource: Mary Kay Cabot
20 hours agoCarolina Panthers wide receiver
Adam Thielen (hamstring) is listed as doubtful for Sunday's game against the New Orleans Saints according to Joe Person of The Athletic. Thielen logged two limited practice sessions on Wednesday and Thursday but was sidelined on Friday. The veteran wideout is now in danger of missing his sixth-straight contest. During the first three weeks of the season, Thielen caught at least two passes in each game and averaged 36.3 yards per game. While the 34-year-old remains sidelined, fantasy managers should expect
Xavier Legette and
Jalen Coker to lead the air attack.
--Andy Smith - RotoBallerSource: Joe Person
20 hours agoCarolina Panthers rookie running back
Jonathon Brooks (knee) is not expected to play despite being listed as questionable according to David Newton of ESPN. Head coach Dave Canales noted that the rookie running back is progressing well but is not expected to play this weekend. Brooks was able to participate in full during all of the practices this week which is a great sign for his availability heading into Week 10. The Panthers are opting to exercise caution with their former second-round pick who suffered a torn ACL last November. Brooks remains a high-end stash candidate.
Chuba Hubbard should be given another heavy dose of work this weekend and is a viable RB2 in all formats.
--Andy Smith - RotoBallerSource: David Newton
20 hours agoCincinnati Bengals wide receiver
Tee Higgins (quadriceps) will be listed as doubtful for Sunday's game against the Las Vegas Raiders. Higgins was sidelined last week due to the same injury and been unable to participate during the week. Fantasy managers should continue to monitor his status but the 25-year-old will face an uphill battle to suit up on Sunday. If he misses his second-straight game,
Ja'Marr Chase should see a heavy dose of work and be viewed as a high-end WR1. In addition,
Andrei Iosivas would become a viable flex option in deeper formats as he should operate as the No.2 pass-catching option for
Joe Burrow.
--Andy Smith - RotoBallerSource: Kelsey Conway
21 hours agoMiami Dolphins wide receiver
Tyreek Hill (foot) is expected to play on Sunday according to Barry Jackson of the Miami Herald. Hill was dealing with this foot injury last week but was able to suit up for the weekend's contest. Fantasy managers should continue to monitor his status over the weekend but should plan on inserting the star wideout in their lineup. Last weekend, Hill brought in 72 yards, his second-highest total since the season-opener. The 30-year-old should be locked into all lineups as a high-end WR1 going forward with
Tua Tagovailoa back at the helm.
--Andy Smith - RotoBallerSource: Barry Jackson
21 hours agoBuffalo Bills wide receivers
Amari Cooper (wrist) and
Curtis Samuel (pectoral) will be listed as questionable for Sunday's game according to Katherine Fitzgerald of the Buffalo News. Both wideouts were limited participants on Wednesday and Thursday and will now carry an injury designation into the weekend. Fantasy managers should continue to monitor their status. Cooper took a step back last weekend after catching four passes for 66 yards and a score in his Buffalo debut in Week 7. Samuel has been given minimal opportunities in this passing attack so far. If either wide receiver is unable to suit up, fantasy managers should expect
Khalil Shakir and
Dalton Kincaid to see an uptick in targets.
--Andy Smith - RotoBallerSource: Katherine Fitzgerald
21 hours agoNew England Patriots rookie quarterback
Drake Maye (concussion) remains in concussion protocol but has not been ruled out for Sunday's game according to Jonathan Jones of CBS. Maye suffered a concussion in their victory over the New York Jets last weekend. Fantasy managers should continue to monitor the 22-year-old's status as he could clear the league's protocol in time for Sunday. In his first two professional starts, Maye eclipsed 200 passing yards in each of them with five total scores. Maye should be viewed as a solid QB2 in all formats if he is able to face the Tennessee Titans. If not, veteran
Jacoby Brissett would get the starting nod.
--Andy Smith - RotoBallerSource: Jonathan Jones
21 hours agoBaltimore Ravens quarterback
Lamar Jackson (back/knee) was seen at Friday's practice according to Jamison Hensley of ESPN. This is a great sign for the 27-year-old who has yet to practice this week due to back and knee injuries. Fantasy managers should pay close attention to Friday's injury report as the superstar quarterback may carry an injury designation in the weekend if he is unable to log a full practice. Jackson has been one of the most productive fantasy QBs once again this season as he has averaged a stellar 29.4 PPR points per game with 19 total scores through eight weeks. If Jackson is unable to play on Sunday,
Josh Johnson would get the starting nod against the Denver Broncos.
--Andy Smith - RotoBallerSource: Jamison Hensley
21 hours agoJacksonville Jaguars running back
Travis Etienne Jr. (hamstring) is considered a game-time decision for Sunday's game against the Philadelphia Eagles according to Mia O'Brien of 92.5 FM. Etienne has been sidelined over the past two weeks with a hamstring injury and has been able to participate in practice in a limited fashion this week. Fantasy managers should continue to monitor his progress over the weekend as the Clemson product could be in danger of missing his third-straight contest. If the 25-year-old sits out over the weekend,
Tank Bigsby should be in store for another heavy workload. Bigsby has found the end zone twice over the past two weeks and averaged 98.0 rushing yards per game in this span.
--Andy Smith - RotoBallerSource: Mia O'Brien
21 hours agoJacksonville Jaguars wide receivers
Brian Thomas Jr. (chest) and
Gabe Davis (shoulder) are both considered game-time decisions for Sunday's tilt against the Philadelphia Eagles according to Mia O'Brien of 92.5 FM. Thomas was initially expected to miss at least two weeks of action but has been able to practice this week in a limited capacity which is a promising sign. Head coach Doug Pederson expressed that, "He's not going to be 100%, but no one is at this time... we also don't want any set backs" when referring to his rookie wideout. Davis has also participated in practice this week in a limited capacity. Fantasy managers should continue to monitor their status over the weekend. If one of the wideouts has to sit out,
Parker Washington could be worth as a deep league flex option as he should be pushed up the depth chart.
--Andy Smith - RotoBallerSource: Mia O'Brien
21 hours agoNew York Giants rookie running back
Tyrone Tracy Jr. (concussion) continues to progress well and barring a setback, is expected to be available for Sunday's game against the Washington Commanders according to Pat Leonard of NYDN Sports. This is a great sign for the rookie running back who suffered a concussion during last Monday's game against the Pittsburgh Steelers. However, it looks like the Purdue product should be able to progress through the league's protocol and not miss any time. Since Week 5, Tracy has emerged as the top option out of the New York backfield and has averaged an impressive 86.8 rushing yards per game in this span. If he can suit up, the 24-year-old should be viewed as a solid RB2 facing the Commanders who have allowed the 19th-most PPR points to opposing RBs this season.
--Andy Smith - RotoBallerSource: Pat Leonard
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