4 days agoThe Jacksonville Jaguars added depth to their wide receiver room on Tuesday by signing
Velus Jones Jr. Jones began the season with the Chicago Bears but was released prior to Week 8. He had appeared in one game this season. With wide receiver
Christian Kirk (collarbone) done for the season and
Brian Thomas Jr. (chest) potentially out for a few weeks, the Jaguars needed to add depth at the position. Jones brings an element of speed that would help the Jaguars push the ball downfield. However, Jones has never been able to push for significant playing time in his three-year career. While he does have a chance to make an impact given all the Jaguars' injuries, it feels unlikely that this move will wind up being a significant one for the team. Expect him to remain buried on the depth chart for the time being.
--Quincy Milton III - RotoBallerSource: Ari Meirov
4 days agoNew York Islanders defenseman Alexander Romanov (upper body) will miss a second consecutive game on Tuesday versus Anaheim. He remains day-to-day with an upper-body injury. The Russian rearguard has collected two assists in seven games this season with 10 shots, 19 blocks, and 14 hits. Dennis Cholowski has replaced Romanov in the lineup. Cholowski scored on Saturday in his season debut against Florida. However, he's only logging third-pairing minutes in defense, limiting his fantasy appeal. Mike Reilly has moved up to the first pairing. He hasn't yet generated any offense this season, going scoreless with 11 shots on goal.
--Taavi Pailk - RotoBallerSource: Stefen Rosner
4 days agoDenver Nuggets guard
Jamal Murray (ankle) will play on Tuesday versus the Brooklyn Nets. The veteran logged 40 minutes in Monday's overtime win over the Toronto Raptors, finishing with 17 points, nine rebounds, and seven assists. He was listed as probable, so there was never much concern about his availability. Instead, fantasy managers were left wondering if Murray would be limited in the second game of a back-to-back. However, that won't be the case, with head coach Michael Malone stating he won't have a minutes restriction. With that in mind, keep Murray starting in all fantasy lineups.
--Dennis Clausen - RotoBallerSource: Bennett Durado
4 days agoThe Green Bay Packers signed linebacker Jamin Davis on Tuesday. Davis is a former first-round pick by the Washington Commanders in 2021. He had fallen out of favor with the new Commanders regime in 2024 and was released prior to Week 8. Davis has been a quality player at times. If he can reclaim the form he exhibited earlier in his career, the Packers will have a nice addition to their linebacking corp. The Packers' defense has been one of the most formidable in the league in 2024. They have had a lot of success shutting down opposing quarterbacks and creating turnovers. Davis would likely help to shore up an already solid rushing defense as well. For fantasy purposes, look for this move to bolster the starting prospects of the Packers D/ST.
--Quincy Milton III - RotoBallerSource: Ari Meirov
4 days agoMinnesota Wild defenseman Jared Spurgeon (lower body) will return from a six-game absence on Tuesday versus Pittsburgh. Spurgeon was hurt just two games into the season, but the team has coped well with his absence, taking a 5-1-2 record to the PPG Paints Arena. The Wild captain will link up with Jonas Brodin on the first defensive pairing and is set to skate on the second power-play unit, replacing Declan Chisholm in the lineup. Before getting hurt, Spurgeon logged one assist, two shots, six blocks, and four hits in two games.
--Taavi Pailk - RotoBallerSource: Michael Russo
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4 days agoThe Carolina Panthers dealt star wide receiver
Diontae Johnson to the Baltimore Ravens on Tuesday. With the Panthers essentially playing for nothing at this point, many wondered if they would trade any other veterans. Running back
Chuba Hubbard and cornerback Jaycee Horn have topped the list of potential trade targets for a while. However, it sounds like the Panthers are not planning to deal either player. The Panthers need to hold on to as much talent as they can. Both Horn and Hubbard are 25 years old or younger. Horn has played well when healthy and Hubbard has been excellent as the Panthers' lead back in 2024 despite the ineptitudes of the offense. Hubbard has rushed for 593 yards and three touchdowns this season. He currently sits at No. 5 in rushing yards in the league. For fantasy purposes, a trade would not necessarily be welcome for Hubbard if he were to wind up in a committee given how well he has performed in his current situation.
--Quincy Milton III - RotoBallerSource: Jordan Schultz
4 days agoPittsburgh Penguins right wing Bryan Rust (lower body) will not be in the lineup on Tuesday against Minnesota and has been labeled as week-to-week. Rust suffered a lower-body injury on Saturday against Vancouver. He had just hit some form lately, with two goals in three games. The 32-year-old sits on four points (three goals, one assist) in eight games for the season. With Rust unavailable, Evgeni Malkin and Sidney Crosby skated on the same line in Monday's practice, with Rickard Rakell completing the top trio. Kevin Hayes looks set to work as the second-line center on Tuesday, flanked by Anthony Beauvillier and Jesse Puljujarvi.
--Taavi Pailk - RotoBallerSource: Michelle Crechiolo
4 days agoTim Bontemps of ESPN.com reports that Boston Celtics small forward
Sam Hauser (back) will likely be available for Wednesday's matchup with the Indiana Pacers. He played opening night against the New York Knicks, finishing with 10 points (4-10 FG), five rebounds, and an assist. Hauser was on the court for 24 minutes, coming off the bench during the 132-109 blowout win. Since then, the 26-year-old has missed three consecutive contests. Getting Hauser back will add even more firepower to the undefeated (4-0) Celtics.
--Andrew Lennox - RotoBallerSource: Tim Bontemps
4 days agoGolden State Warriors small forward
Andrew Wiggins (back) is unavailable for Tuesday's game against the New Orleans Pelicans. The 29-year-old is still dealing with a lower back strain. Sidelined for the first half of the Warriors, back-to-back set Wiggins should be ready for Wednesday's rematch with the Pelicans.
Stephen Curry (ankle) and
De'Anthony Melton (back) are also out.
Brandin Podziemski,
Buddy Hield, and Moses Mood will likely see an uptick in minutes during Tuesday's contest.
--Andrew Lennox - RotoBallerSource: NBA Injury Report
4 days agoPhiladelphia 76ers forward
Paul George (knee) will not play against the Detroit Pistons on Wednesday. According to Keith Pompey of The Philadelphia Inquirer, the team said George and
Joel Embiid (knee) participated in portions of practice today and will be re-assessed later in the week. Fantasy managers should consider George and Embiid questionable for the Sixers next game on Saturday versus the Memphis Grizzlies.
--Andrew Lennox - RotoBallerSource: Keith Pompey
4 days agoOn Wednesday, Philadelphia 76ers center
Joel Embiid (knee) will not suit up against the Detroit Pistons. According to Keith Pompey of The Philadelphia Inquirer, the team said Embiid and
Paul George (knee) participated in portions of practice today and will be re-assessed later in the week. The NBA's Most Valuable Player in the 2022-2023 season missed the entire preseason with a left knee issue and will now miss his fourth straight game to start the regular season. Fantasy managers should consider him questionable for Saturday's contest versus Memphis.
--Andrew Lennox - RotoBallerSource: Keith Pompey
4 days agoThe Indianapolis Colts have named veteran quarterback
Joe Flacco the starter for the Week 9 game against the Minnesota Vikings on Sunday Night Football. This move comes after the continuous struggles of second-year quarterback
Anthony Richardson despite the belief that he would take time to develop as a raw prospect out of the 2023 draft class. Through Richardson's first 10 starts, he has compiled a 5-5 record while completing just 50.2% of his passes for 1,535 yards, seven touchdowns, and eight interceptions. Flacco led the Cleveland Browns to the playoffs in 2023 and has the chance to do the same for Indy in 2024. Flacco has appeared in four games this season, throwing for 716 yards, seven touchdowns, and one interception. He is now a must-add fantasy option in two-QB and Superflex leagues. His return to the starting lineup should provide a boost for wideouts
Josh Downs and
Michael Pittman Jr.--Jackson Sparks - RotoBallerSource: Adam Schefter
4 days agoThe Cleveland Browns are releasing running back
Gary Brightwell from the practice squad on Tuesday, according to NFL.com. The 2021 sixth-round pick out of Arizona spent the first three seasons of his career with the New York Giants before joining Cleveland's roster this year. He played in two games in 2024 but did not log a carry or reception. Overall, the 26-year-old has rushed 41 times for 164 yards and one touchdown in 37 career games.
--Jackson Sparks - RotoBallerSource: NFL.com
4 days agoCarolina Panthers wide receiver
Xavier Legette has had a modest start to his NFL career, catching 22 of his 35 targets for 211 yards and three touchdowns through his first eight games. However, the Panthers are trading
Diontae Johnson to the Baltimore Ravens, opening the door for Legette to be the clear WR1 for
Bryce Young or
Andy Dalton. It's worth noting
Adam Thielen (hamstring) is eligible to return from Injured Reserve and rookie
Jalen Coker has come on in recent weeks, but expect the Panthers to feature its first-round pick heavily with an eye toward the future. Legette's upside is higher with Dalton in the lineup, but even if Young takes over the QB1 duties for the foreseeable future, Legette should see targets in bunches.
--Jackson Sparks - RotoBallerSource: Jordan Schultz
4 days agoThe Indianapolis Colts will roll with veteran
Joe Flacco as the starting quarterback on Sunday Night Football against the Minnesota Vikings following the early-career struggles of
Anthony Richardson. Richardson has started in just 10 games since being selected in the first round of the 2023 NFL Draft, completing 50.2% of his passes for 1,535 yards, seven touchdowns, and eight interceptions. He's racked up 378 yards and five touchdowns on the ground. The Colts are moving him to the bench, but that does not mean his time in Indianapolis is nearing an end. ESPN Colts writer Stephen Holder reporters a team source told him, "We are not quitting on Anthony. That will be the story, but that is not the case." Either way, this is somewhat of a surprising development since most viewed Richardson as a long-term project due to his lack of experience in college and the NFL. Fantasy managers might consider dropping Richardson in redraft leagues, but he remains a hold in dynasty formats.
--Jackson Sparks - RotoBallerSource: Stephen Holder
4 days agoJacksonville Jaguars wide receiver
Parker Washington will enter the team's starting lineup following the season-ending collarbone injury suffered by
Christian Kirk.
Brian Thomas Jr. (chest) and
Gabe Davis (shoulder) are also dealing with minor injuries, so Washington should have the opportunity to earn targets moving forward. Washington, a 2023 sixth-round pick out of Penn State, caught 16 passes for 132 yards and two touchdowns in his rookie season. As a depth wideout this year, he's been limited to six receptions for 67 yards. However, he reportedly had a strong training camp. The 22-year-old is not likely to be a significant factor in fantasy football leagues of 12 teams or fewer, but managers in leagues of 14+ teams could take the flier on him on the waiver wire.
--Jackson Sparks - RotoBallerSource: Michael DiRocco -- ESPN
4 days agoIndianapolis Colts quarterback
Anthony Richardson has been benched, with
Joe Flacco taking over as the starter. The veteran quarterback will start Sunday night against the Minnesota Vikings, his fourth this season. Richardson has struggled this season, completing only 44.4% of his pass attempts in six games. Many wonder if the team is giving up on the former No. 4 overall pick too quickly. However, fantasy players welcome the change at quarterback. Flacco has been significantly better for the Colts' pass catchers, especially
Michael Pittman Jr. and
Josh Downs. Flacco is a must-add off the waiver wire in single-quarterback and superflex leagues. Meanwhile, Pittman and Downs have WR2 upside with the veteran under center. a
--Mike FanelliSource: Tom Pelissero - NFL Network
4 days agoThe Carolina Panthers are trading wide receiver
Diontae Johnson to the Baltimore Ravens, according to NFL insider Ian Rapoport. The former Pittsburgh Steeler is heading back to the AFC North. Johnson has been rumored to be on the trade block as Carolina is in the middle of the lost season, and he now joins a Ravens' squad that is firmly in Super Bowl contention. The 28-year-old has hauled in 30 of his 58 targets for 357 yards and three touchdowns this season, though his best games have come with
Andy Dalton at the helm. Johnson's fantasy ceiling likely takes a hit in the Baltimore offense that features a run-heavy attack. His presence could also negatively affect
Zay Flowers, and it will surely hurt the fantasy outlook of
Rashod Bateman. The biggest fantasy football winner here is quarterback
Lamar Jackson.
--Jackson Sparks - RotoBallerSource: Ian Rapoport
4 days agoTampa Bay Buccaneers running back
Bucky Irving (toe) is playing through a toe injury, but the rookie said he does not expect the ailment to limit his playing time. The fourth-round pick out of Oregon has handled at least 10 touches in seven of his eight games this season, and he caught a career-high seven passes in the Week 8 loss to the Atlanta Falcons. Although he's not a must-start stud in a shared backfield with
Rachaad White, he has provided solid value for fantasy managers considering his late-round cost in preseason drafts. However, he is set the face a Kansas City Chiefs defense that has surrendered the fewest fantasy points per game to running backs this season, so his ceiling and floor could be limited in Week 9. Expect him to be a fixture on the injury report, but it sounds like he's not at risk of missing time.
--Jackson Sparks - RotoBallerSource: NFL.com
4 days agoHouston Texans wide receiver
Stefon Diggs suffered a season-ending torn ACL in Sunday's win over the Indianapolis Colts. The veteran wide receiver went down with a non-contact injury while running a route. Unfortunately, many fantasy players knew Diggs' season was likely over after seeing him go down. The Texans' wide receiver core has gone from an elite unit to average, at best, until
Nico Collins (hamstring) returns in a few weeks. In the meantime,
Tank Dell will operate as the No. 1 wide receiver, with
John Metchie III,
Xavier Hutchinson, and
Robert Woods also earning targets. Fantasy players with
C.J. Stroud on their roster should explore replacement options on the waiver wire until Collins is back in the lineup.
--Mike FanelliSource: Ari Meirov - The 33rd Team
4 days agoPer Jacksonville Jaguars head coach Doug Pederson, wide receiver
Gabe Davis (shoulder) "should be fine" for Sunday's road matchup against the Philadelphia Eagles. The 25-year-old wideout exited Sunday's 30-27 loss to the Green Bay Packers in the second quarter after picking up a shoulder injury, and although he was deemed questionable, he did not return to the contest. Jacksonville was down three WRs in this one, with
Brian Thomas Jr. (chest) and
Christian Kirk (collarbone) also forced from the matchup early. Unfortunately, Kirk is done for the season after undergoing surgery on his clavicle. However, Davis and Thomas Jr. appear to be in no danger of missing the team's Week 9 road matchup. With Kirk out, the former Buffalo Bill figures to see an uptick in usage.
--Alex CiullaSource: ESPN
4 days agoNew York Giants head coach Brian Daboll confirmed quarterback
Daniel Jones will remain the team's starter moving forward. Dan Duggan of The Athletic reported the news. Jones had another rough go in the team's 26-18 loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers on Monday Night Football, falling to 2-6 as a starter in 2024. It was the fifth outing this season that he failed to notch a touchdown pass, and the Giants now sit at the bottom of the NFC East's standings. The team has scored 117 total points through eight weeks of action, by far the fewest of their divisional opponents (no other NFC East squad has less than 150[Dallas]). Still, despite his lackluster performance thus far, Daboll stays true to his sixth-year QB. The former Duke Blue Devil will get an easier matchup in Week 9 when the team hosts the visiting Washington Commanders at MetLife Stadium.
--Alex CiullaSource: Dan Duggan
4 days agoNew York Giants running back
Devin Singletary handled two carries for 11 yards in the team's 26-18 loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers on Monday Night Football. He added 12 yards on 2-of-3 receiving. Singletary was the clear second option for New York in this one, as rookie RB
Tyrone Tracy Jr. has evidently seized control of the backfield. Tracy racked up 145 yards and a touchdown on his 20 carries, matching Singletary's reception and target total in what was an official changing of the guard for the Giants. Both backs looked good against one of the league's top defensive units, averaging more than 5.0 YPC a piece. Still, while the snap counts were closer than the box score indicates -- 41-to-28 in favor of the rookie -- Singletary's usage was way down on a per-play basis in comparison. With a home matchup against the Washington Commanders on tap in Week 9, the 27-year-old is nothing more than a handcuff -- unlikely to garner standalone value with Tracy leading the way.
--Alex CiullaSource: ESPN
4 days agoPer Joe Person of The Athletic, it's only a matter of time before the Carolina Panthers trade wide receiver
Diontae Johnson (rib). The 28-year-old is the most vied wideout on the market right now, and it appears he'll be shipped off to a contender before the Nov. 5 trade deadline. At this point, his most likely destinations are San Francisco, Tampa Bay, Washington, or "an AFC contender such as Los Angeles (Chargers) or Houston." It's an exciting development, as a move would instantly boost Johnson's fantasy value. With the deadline a week away, expect this situation to escalate quickly. We've already seen a few wideouts change hands over the last few weeks, and with the Panthers reeling at 1-7 -- the long-time Pittsburgh Steeler should be the next on the move. Fantasy managers who have held onto him may be handsomely rewarded in short order.
--Alex CiullaSource: Joe Person
4 days agoSan Jose Sharks forward Mikael Granlund produced three points as the team finally earned its first win of the season on Monday, beating Utah 5-4 in overtime. Granlund, who is working as the first-line center during Macklin Celebrini's (hip) absence, finished with one goal and two assists. All of his points came after the Sharks had fallen 4-1 behind ahead of the third period. San Jose appears to be heading toward another miserable campaign, but Granlund has still found a lot of success on a struggling team. He has scored in four consecutive games and sits on a six-game point streak. The 32-year-old boasts five goals and eight assists for the season with 10 games played.
--Taavi Pailk - RotoBallerSource: ESPN
4 days agoVegas Golden Knights goaltender Adin Hill recorded his first shutout of the season in Monday's 5-0 win over Calgary. The 28-year-old probably picked up the easiest shutout of his career, as Hill needed to make only 16 saves. Hill had allowed three or more goals in each of his first five starts of the year, meaning his goals-against average still stands at a disappointing 3.20. His .878 save percentage also needs work. However, Hill carries a 4-2-0 record, and it should be only a matter of time before his other numbers improve.
--Taavi Pailk - RotoBallerSource: ESPN
4 days agoWinnipeg Jets left wing Kyle Connor registered a third consecutive multi-point outing in Monday's 6-4 loss to Toronto. He had a hand in all of the team's goals, posting a pair of power-play tallies and delivering two assists. Connor extended his season-opening point streak to nine games, breaking Blake Wheeler's franchise record. He has totaled eight goals and six assists during the very productive start. Connor faces his home state Red Wings in the next matchup. The Jets winger has averaged over a point per game against Detroit in his career, recording seven goals and six assists in 12 games.
--Taavi Pailk - RotoBallerSource: ESPN
4 days agoToronto Maple Leafs center John Tavares grabbed his 12th career hat trick as the team delivered Winnipeg its first defeat of the season on Monday. Tavares opened and finished the scoring in a 6-4 road win while leading the team with seven shots. The veteran star had been held goalless since he opened the campaign with two markers in three games. He's now on five goals and four assists for the season through nine outings. Tavares has steadily picked up steam and is riding a five-game point streak following Monday's outing. He skated with Max Pacioretty and William Nylander against the Jets, and it's safe to assume the trio will stick together for a bit.
--Taavi Pailk - RotoBallerSource: ESPN
4 days agoColorado Avalanche forward Ross Colton (lower body) is expected to be out for a while. Colton appeared to have injured his leg while blocking a shot in Monday's matchup against Chicago. After the game, the 28-year-old was seen in a walking boot, and Avalanche head coach Jared Bednar said that Colton will miss "some time." Colton has been on fire to start the season, scoring a team-high eight goals and totaling nine points in 10 games. He has been utilized on the top line and on the first power-play unit. Nikolai Kovalenko might now get another look next to Nathan MacKinnon and Mikko Rantanen.
--Taavi Pailk - RotoBallerSource: Colleen Flynn
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