3
days
agoMinnesota
Vikings
tight
end
T.J.
Hockenson
(knee)
is
expected
to
play
a
full
allotment
of
snaps
in
Week
9
in
his
first
game
back
from
a
torn
ACL
and
MCL.
Hockenson
has
been
practicing
with
the
team
for
a
couple
of
weeks
and
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3 days agoLos Angeles Lakers forward
LeBron James (illness) is expected to suit up for Wednesday's matchup with the Cavaliers. Had this contest been versus any other team, there may have been a better chance he wouldn't play. However, since the game is in Cleveland, it will take a lot to keep James off the floor. The 39-year-old has played well this season, averaging 20.0 points, 7.5 assists, 7.0 rebounds, and 39.1% shooting from behind the arc. With that in mind, head coach JJ Redick stated James would go through warmups. But he should be good to go, so fantasy managers can get him in the lineup versus the undefeated Cavaliers.
--Dennis Clausen - RotoBallerSource: Jovan Buha
3 days agoLas Vegas Raiders rookie tight end
Brock Bowers is considered "fine" according to Vic Tafur. This is a great sign as the rookie standout had to be checked out during last weekend's game against the Kansas City Chiefs. In this game, Bowers continued his excellent rookie campaign as he scored double-digit PPR points for the fourth-straight game. Throughout his first eight NFL games, the Georgia product has averaged 14.1 PPR points per game and tallied 66.9 yards and 6.5 receptions per game. Fantasy managers should view Bowers as a high-end TE1 going forward and he should be locked into all lineups this weekend as he faces the Cincinnati Bengals who have allowed the 26th-most PPR points to opposing tight ends this season.
--Andy Smith - RotoBallerSource: Vic Tafur
3 days agoNew York Giants rookie running back
Tyrone Tracy Jr. (concussion) was seen on the field working with the training staff during Wednesday's practice according to Art Stapleton of USA Today. Stapleton further reported that if the rookie running back responds well he could progress to a non-contact participant on Thursday. Tracy sustained a concussion during the final quarter in Monday's loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers. Fantasy managers should continue to monitor his progression during the week as he could have an outside chance of suiting up to face Washington if he progresses through the concussion protocol. If not, veteran
Devin Singletary should be expected to take the lead in Week 9.
--Andy Smith - RotoBallerSource: Art Stapleton
3 days agoCarolina Panthers quarterback
Bryce Young will start in Week 9 according to Steve Reed of the Associated Press. Reed noted that head coach Dave Canales was impressed with how the sophomore QB performed last weekend and that he "wants to continue to find the things that he is confident in." Last Sunday against a tough Denver Broncos defense, Young turned in his best start of the season as he threw for 224 yards and two scores and two interceptions. This was his first time this season he eclipsed the 200-yard mark and tallied multiple scores in a game. He has a much more favorable matchup this weekend facing the New Orleans Saints who have allowed the 17th-most points to opposing QBs.
--Andy Smith - RotoBallerSource: Steve Reed
3 days agoCarolina Panthers wide receiver
Adam Thielen (hamstring) was a limited participant during Wednesday's practice session according to David Newton of ESPN. Thielen has been on the injured reserve since the third week of the season after sustaining an injury against the Las Vegas Raiders. However, the veteran wideout was able to practice in a limited capacity last week and seeing him continue to participate is promising sign. Fantasy managers should monitor his status throughout the week as he could return as early as this weekend to face the New Orleans Saints. With
Diontae Johnson being shipped to the Baltimore Ravens, Thielen could eventually serve as the top pass catching option in Carolina down the stretch.
--Andy Smith - RotoBallerSource: David Newton
3 days agoBad luck and bad timing make Houston Texans quarterback
C.J. Stroud tough to start in one-QB formats on Thursday against the New York Jets. Despite the Jets being dysfunctional, even for them, they rank second in the NFL in yards after catch allowed and tied for third with six passing touchdowns surrendered in eight games. New York boasts two excellent coverage corners in Sauce Gardner and D.J. Reed, and Houston will face them when top wide receivers
Nico Collins (hamstring) and
Stefon Diggs (knee) are on injured reserve. Backup wide receivers, a short week, and a bad matchup is a lot to dislike, so fantasy managers should strongly consider their other options in Week 9.
--Nick Piotrowicz - RotoBallerSource: RotoBaller
3 days agoDespite the Houston Texans' numerous offensive changes, running back
Joe Mixon remains a RB1 option against the New York Jets on Thursday. The 28-year-old has one of the best fantasy situations in the league as a legitimate feature back who gets targets and red-zone work on a good offense, and he's delivered three straight top-10 finishes among running backs. Now, Houston could lean on its running game even more with top receivers
Nico Collins (hamstring) and
Stefon Diggs (knee) on injured reserve. The Jets are allowing just under 126 rushing yards per game, which ranks 17th in the NFL, and their 10 rushing touchdowns allowed is more than all but three teams. Mixon is a clear starter in Week 9.
--Nick Piotrowicz - RotoBallerSource: RotoBaller
3 days agoInjuries have rearranged the Houston Texans' offense, leaving wide receiver
Tank Dell as the team's top pass-catching option heading into a Thursday Night Football showdown at the New York Jets. The 25-year-old figures to see a significant, if temporary, role increase with fellow receiver
Nico Collins (hamstring) set to miss a minimum of one more game and
Stefon Diggs (knee) out for the season. Unfortunately for Houston, the Jets boast arguably the best cornerback tandem in football with Sauce Gardner and D.J. Reed. Dell caught a touchdown last week and should see more targets, though this matchup isn't ideal, making him a low-end WR2 or flex option in Week 9.
--Nick Piotrowicz - RotoBallerSource: RotoBaller
3 days agoHouston Texans tight end
Dalton Schultz's role as a receiver took a major hit in the offseason, but injuries could change that in Week 9 against the New York Jets. Houston will be without their first and second options on Thursday, as wide receiver
Nico Collins (hamstring) will be out at least another week and
Stefon Diggs (knee) will miss the rest of the season. More targets might be on the way for the big tight end, who is a disappointing 25th among fantasy tight ends so far. The Jets are a tough matchup, ranking ninth against tight ends, though Schultz is coming off his best receiving yardage total of the season (52) last week. He's still a TE2 option, albeit with some upside under the circumstances.
--Nick Piotrowicz - RotoBallerSource: RotoBaller
3 days agoCarolina Panthers rookie running back
Jonathon Brooks (knee) turned in a full practice on Wednesday according to David Newton of ESPN. The former second-round selection has been sidelined throughout his entire rookie career due to a torn ACL he suffered last November. Fantasy managers should continue to monitor his status going forward but a full practice could suggest he may be nearing his NFL debut. However, the Panthers may opt to exercise extreme caution with their young running back given their position in the standings. For now, Brooks remains a high-end stash option.
Chuba Hubbard should be expected to remain as the lead back for the time being,
--Andy Smith - RotoBallerSource: David Newton
3 days agoFantasy managers who drafted Houston Texans kicker
Ka'imi Fairbairn this season likely got the best deal on a kicker relative to draft position, and he once again remains an easy starting option against the New York Jets in Week 9. The veteran has made three or more field goals in five games this year and converted nine kicks from beyond 50 yards, good enough for a No. 2 overall ranking among fantasy kickers. Attached to a capable Houston offense, Fairbairn should be glued into a starting role, even against a good Jets defense.
--Nick Piotrowicz - RotoBallerSource: RotoBaller
3 days agoThe Houston Texans' defense compiled a season-best five sacks last week, but will face a middle-of-the-road matchup against the New York Jets on Thursday. The Jets' offense hasn't clicked, to put it nicely, but still has significant talent at its skill positions. New York running back
Breece Hall has 399 total yards in his past three games, and the wide receiver tandem of
Garrett Wilson and
Davante Adams remains formidable. Houston could capitalize on a shaky Jets offensive line, but it's likely fantasy managers can find a more favorable matchup elsewhere in Week 9.
--Nick Piotrowicz - RotoBallerSource: RotoBaller
3 days agoPhiladelphia Eagles tight end
Dallas Goedert (hamstring) was not seen at Wednesday's practice according to Jeff McLane of the Inquirer. The 29-year-old has been sidelined since suffering a hamstring injury in the opening quarter of their Week 6 game against the Cleveland Browns. If Goedert is unable to return to practice he could be in danger of missing his third-straight game. While Goedert has been sidelined, No.2 tight end
Grant Calcaterra has taken the lead and enjoyed a productive game last weekend as he brought in all three of his targets for 58 yards. Calcaterra should be viewed as a high-end TE2 this weekend if he gets the start facing the Jaguars who have allowed the 23rd-most PPR points to opposing tight ends this season.
--Andy Smith - RotoBallerSource: Jeff McLane
3 days agoNew Orleans Saints quarterback
Derek Carr (oblique) was on a pitch count during Wednesday's practice but is still expected to start on Sunday according to Matthew Paras of The Times-Picayune. Carr has been sidelined since suffering the oblique injury in their Week 5 loss to the Kansas City Chiefs. In his absence, the Saints turned to rookie
Spencer Rattler who averaged 190.3 passing yards and per game and was pulled in his most recent start. Fantasy managers should continue to monitor Carr's status throughout the week. If he is able to return to action, he should be viewed as a QB2 with upside facing the Carolina Panthers who have allowed the 28th-most points to opposing QBs this season.
--Andy Smith - RotoBallerSource: Matthew Paras
3 days agoCalgary Flames left wing Samuel Honzek (upper body) was activated from Injured Reserve on Wednesday. It looks like the young winger is ready to rejoin the lineup versus Utah. He has been out for five games with an upper-body injury. Honzek saw usage on the first line at the start of the campaign, but he has yet to score any points in four appearances. The 21-year-old is projected to rejoin the lineup as a member of the third line. It's a lesser role for Honzek, but his new linemates, Mikael Backlund and Blake Coleman, have also proven to be productive. The two have combined for nine points this season.
--Taavi Pailk - RotoBallerSource: Calgary Flames
3 days agoSeattle Seahawks wide receiver
DK Metcalf (knee) will not practice on Wednesday according to Curtis Crabtree of FOX13 Seattle. However, Crabtree noted that the team remains optimistic he will practice tomorrow and play this weekend. Metcalf sustained this knee injury during their Week 7 tilt against the Atlanta Falcons. Metcalf was unable to play last weekend. Fantasy managers should continue to monitor his status throughout the week in case he faces a setback. If Metcalf can suit up this weekend, he should be viewed as a high-end WR2, facing the Los Angeles Rams who have allowed the 11th-fewest PPR points to opposing wideouts this season.
--Andy Smith - RotoBallerSource: Curtis Crabtree
3 days agoUtah Hockey Club defenseman Michael Kesselring (illness) will play against Calgary on Wednesday. He was a question mark for the clash after missing Tuesday's practice due to an illness. Kesselring has been a two-way force for Utah on the blue line, averaging 20:27 of ice time. His role has grown in recent games due to Sean Durzi's (shoulder) absence. Newly acquired Olli Maatta will make his debut in defense for Utah on Wednesday, meaning Robert Bortuzzo will have to settle for a seat in the press box.
--Taavi Pailk - RotoBallerSource: Cole Bagley
3 days agoDetroit Red Wings Vladimir Tarasenko (illness) is considered a game-time decision for Wednesday's tilt against Winnipeg. Tarasenko is battling a flu bug and didn't skate on Wednesday morning. Nine games into the season, Tarasenko has yet to hit top gear, picking up one goal and two assists. Michael Rasmussen is expected to step into a third-line role if Tarasenko can't play on Wednesday. The team has recalled Austin Watson from the AHL on an emergency basis, although Red Wings head coach Derek Lalonde has also suggested that he might use seven defensemen against the Jets.
--Taavi Pailk - RotoBallerSource: Ansar Khan
3 days agoColorado Avalanche goaltender Kaapo Kahkonen will make his team debut on Wednesday versus Tampa Bay. Kahkonen was picked up off waivers a few weeks back. He's worked himself into game shape on a conditioning stint in the AHL, going 0-2-0 with the Colorado Eagles while posting a 2.57 goals-against average and a .919 save percentage. Alexandar Georgiev, who is off to a horrible 1-4-0 start to the campaign, will dress as Kahkonen's backup on Wednesday. Justus Annunen will sit as a healthy scratch despite riding a four-game winning streak. It's a challenging matchup for Kahkonen against a team that averages 3.78 goals, but a good performance could lead to more playing opportunities for him going forward.
--Taavi Pailk - RotoBallerSource: Corey Masisak
3 days agoColorado Avalanche left wing Miles Wood will miss the next 7-10 days with an upper-body injury. Wood joins a number of other attacking players on the shelf, meaning defenseman Oliver Kylington will be used as a forward on Wednesday versus Tampa Bay. Nikolai Kovalenko will move to the first line, while Ivan Ivan gets to roll with the second line. The latter is also expected to be part of the top power-play unit. Despite missing some of its best players, Colorado has the third-best power play in the league with a 33.3 percent efficiency. The team faces a struggling 71.9 percent penalty kill on Wednesday.
--Taavi Pailk - RotoBallerSource: Corey Masisak
3 days agoDetroit Lions quarterback
Jared Goff (ankle) is not practicing on Wednesday due to an ankle injury. The veteran said his ankle is sore, but he expects to be fine. Goff posted just 85 passing yards in the Week 8 blowout win over the Tennessee Titans, but he tossed three touchdown passes. The former No. 1 overall pick in the 2016 NFL Draft has at least two touchdowns in each of his last five games and has been one of the best quarterbacks in the league in recent weeks. It would be a surprise if he misses the Week 9 game against the Green Bay Packers, but fantasy managers of Goff and the Detroit pass-catchers should monitor his status. Assuming Goff is good to go, he'll face a tough matchup against a Green Bay defense that has surrendered the 11th-fewest fantasy points per game to QBs. If he's at risk of being out, second-year quarterback
Hendon Hooker would draw the start.
--Jackson Sparks - RotoBallerSource: Jeremy Reisman
3 days agoBaltimore Ravens quarterback
Lamar Jackson (undisclosed) is not on the practice field during Wednesday's practice session that is open to the media. The two-time NFL MVP finished the Week 8 game against the Cleveland Browns, so it's unclear what is causing his absence. However, the team's official Wednesday injury report that comes out later in the afternoon will bring clarity. Assuming Jackson is good to go for the Week 9 matchup with the Denver Broncos, he will once again have overall QB1 upside in fantasy football. The Broncos have allowed the fourth-fewest fantasy points per game to quarterbacks, but Jackson has proven to have a nuclear fantasy ceiling in any matchup. Jackson is the QB1 so far in 2024, averaging 25.5 fantasy points per game behind 2,099 passing yards, 501 rushing yards, and 19 total touchdowns.
Josh Johnson would start for Baltimore if Jackson cannot go.
--Jackson Sparks - RotoBallerSource: Jamison Hensley
3 days agoColorado Avalanche forward Ross Colton (foot) will be out for 6-8 weeks. He broke his foot while blocking a shot in Monday's 5-2 loss to Chicago. In Colton, the Avalanche will lose their top goal-scorer. Colton has lit the lamp eight times in 10 games this season, adding one assist. Nikolai Kovalenko will replace Colton on the top line in Wednesday's matchup against Tampa Bay. The Russian winger has been limited to four points (one goal, three assists) in 10 appearances. But his productivity has improved in recent outings -- Kovalenko has tallied one goal and two assists in the past three games -- and the move to the first line will be a big boost to his fantasy value.
--Taavi Pailk - RotoBallerSource: ESPN
3
days
agoGreen
Bay
Packers
running
back
Josh
Jacobs
(undisclosed)
is
not
participating
in
Wednesday's
practice.
It
will
be
unclear
what
is
holding
Jacobs
out
until
the
team
releases
its
official
injury
report
after
practice
wraps
up,
but
hopefully,
it's
more
of
a
rest
absence
read more...
3 days agoEdmonton Oilers center Connor McDavid (ankle) is expected to miss 2-3 weeks of action. The three-time MVP was hurt on Monday versus Columbus. As a result of McDavid's injury, Ryan Nugent-Hopkins is set to return to a center role, having practiced with Jeff Skinner and Zach Hyman on Wednesday. Leon Draisaitl will skate as the first-line center. He was riding with Viktor Arvidsson and Vasily Podkolzin on Wednesday. The Oilers offense has badly struggled, with the team ranked last in the league with a 2.20 goals-for average. It will be interesting to see if the new-look lines improve the situation.
--Taavi Pailk - RotoBallerSource: ESPN
3
days
agoCincinnati
Bengals
wide
receiver
Tee
Higgins
(quad)
is
not
suited
up
for
Wednesday's
practice,
signifying
he
will
log
a
"DNP"
to
begin
the
week.
The
25-year-old
was
a
late
addition
to
the
team's
injury
report
last
week
with
a
quad
injury
and
did
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3 days agoHouston Texans running back
Dameon Pierce (groin) will not be active against the New York Jets on Thursday Night Football due to a groin injury. The former Florida Gator has only played in four games this season due to nagging injuries and is set to miss another contest. With
Joe Mixon occupying a workhorse role, Pierce has rushed just 14 times for 98 yards and one touchdown in his third NFL campaign. In Pierce's absence,
Dare Ogunbowale is the clear RB2 behind Mixon, but he does not have fantasy appeal with Mixon leading the NFL in touches per game (23.2). Mixon is set to face a tough matchup for RBs in Week 9, but his overall workload keeps him a must-start against any defense.
--Jackson Sparks - RotoBallerSource: Aaron Wilson
3
days
agoTennessee
Titans
quarterback
Will
Levis
(shoulder)
is
practicing
on
Wednesday
following
his
two-game
absence
with
a
shoulder
injury.
The
2023
second-round
pick
has
not
missed
a
practice
over
the
last
two
weeks,
but
he
has
been
limited.
The
team
will
get
a
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3 days agoThe Dallas Cowboys are activating cornerback DaRon Bland (foot) off of the Injured Reserve list on Wednesday, according to NFL insider Jordan Schultz. The 2023 first-team All-Pro and NFL interceptions leader (nine) suffered a foot injury in the preseason that required surgery, so he has not made his 2024 debut. However, Bland's status is still up in the air for Week 9 against the Atlanta Falcons, but the team had to activate him now after opening his 21-day practice window on October 9. Whenever he returns to the lineup, it could provide a major boost to a defense that has surrendered the seventh-most yards per game this season (372.6).
--Jackson Sparks - RotoBallerSource: Jordan Schultz
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