2 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
2 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
2 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
2 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
2 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
2 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
2 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
2 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
2 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
2
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
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2
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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2 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
2
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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2 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
2 days agoBuffalo Bills wide receiver
Curtis Samuel (pectoral) missed the Week 8 game against the Seattle Seahawks with a pectoral injury and was limited in Wednesday's practice ahead of the Week 9 AFC East matchup with the Miami Dolphins. Samuel was labeled a preseason fantasy football sleeper, but he has caught just 12 of his 18 targets for 92 yards and no touchdowns so far this season. With
Khalil Shakir,
Dalton Kincaid, and
Keon Coleman coming on in recent weeks, there's little hope for Samuel to become a legitimate fantasy factor moving forward. The team also acquired Pro Bowl wideout
Amari Cooper ahead of Week 7. Cooper is dealing with a wrist injury and could miss Sunday's game, but either way, Samuel should not be trusted in any starting fantasy football lineups.
--Jackson Sparks - RotoBallerSource: Joe Buscaglia -- The Athletic
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