5 days agoNew York Jets wide receiver
Allen Lazard (chest) was unable to suit up for the Week 8 loss to the New England Patriots. Afterwards, the Jets said Lazard is week-to-week after being a considered a game-time decision ahead of Week 8. Interim coach Jeff Ulbrich doesn't believe that Lazard will need to be placed on the injured reserve. However, it seems unlikely that Lazard is going to be able to suit up for the Week 9 matchup against the Houston Texans. It's a quick turnaround with a Thursday Night matchup, so fantasy managers should prepare to be without Lazard. Fellow wideout
Mike Williams figures to take over the WR3 role if Lazard sits out, but he hasn't been a reliable option this season.
--Andy Webb - RotoBallerSource: Antwan V. Staley
5 days agoMinnesota Wild defenseman Jared Spurgeon (lower body) practiced fully on Monday and could be ready to rejoin the lineup in Tuesday's matchup against Pittsburgh. The Wild captain has been on the shelf for the past six games with a lower-body injury. Brock Faber has logged massive minutes during Spurgeon's absence, with the rest of the blue line stepping up as well. Spurgeon skated with Jonas Brodin on the first defensive pairing on Monday. Brodin has previously been paired with Zach Bogosian, who has to settle for a lesser role once Spurgeon is back in the lineup.
--Taavi Pailk - RotoBallerSource: NHL.com
5 days agoNew York Jets kicker
Greg Zuerlein has been inconsistent throughout the first half of the season. The veteran kicker missed a field goal and extra point during the loss to the New England Patriots in Week 8. Zuerlein is now 9-for-15 on field goal attempts this season. Interim head coach Jeff Ulbrich said the team will hold a kicking competition on Tuesday. That being said, it seems like the Jets are ready to move on from Zuerlein with their season quickly slipping away. Zuerlein won't be a reliable fantasy option even if the team sticks with him for Week 9.
--Andy Webb - RotoBallerSource: Rich Cimini
5 days agoPittsburgh Penguins right wing Bryan Rust (lower body) sat out Monday's practice. He sustained a lower-body injury on Saturday versus Vancouver and is still getting evaluated. Rust has tallied three goals and four points in eight outings this season. He skated on the second line with Evgeni Malkin at the weekend, but Malkin was moved to the first line in Monday's practice. The Penguins have dropped five games in a row and look set to play Malkin and Sidney Crosby together on the same line to stop the rot on Tuesday versus Minnesota.
--Taavi Pailk - RotoBallerSource: NHL.com
5 days agoAccording to Eric Koreen of The Athletic, Toronto Raptors guard
Immanuel Quickley (pelvis) will not be able to suit up for Monday's game against the Denver Nuggets. Quickley will miss his third consecutive contest due to a right pelvic contusion.
Davion Mitchell will likely start until Quickley can get back into the rotation. Mitchell finished with zero points and eight assists across 28 minutes during Saturday's game against the Minnesota Timberwolves and he is not a solid option for Monday's fantasy slate.
--Andrew Lennox - RotoBallerSource: Eric Koreen
5 days agoCarolina Hurricanes goaltender Frederik Andersen (lower body) will miss Monday's contest against Vancouver. He was hurt in Saturday's 4-1 triumph over Seattle. Andersen collected his third consecutive win at the weekend, improving to 3-1-0 for the year. He has allowed 1.49 goals with a .941 save percentage. The team will go with Pyotr Kochetkov between the sticks on Monday, with Spencer Martin, who was summoned from the AHL, working as his backup. Kochetkov boasts a decent 2-1-0 record with a 2.70 goals-against average but has registered a lowly .896 save percentage this season. It could be a struggle for him against a team that averages 3.43 goals per game.
--Taavi Pailk - RotoBallerSource: NHL.com
5 days agoPittsburgh Steelers wide receiver
Roman Wilson (hamstring) has been placed on the injured reserve on Monday. Wilson came into the season with plenty of hype, but sadly injuries have slowed him down. He suffered an ankle injury before the season began and now he's dealing with a hamstring issue. Wilson has only played in one game up to this point. He'll miss the next four games after getting placed on the IR. The third-round pick is worth holding in dynasty leagues, but is unlikely to have value in redraft formats.
--Andy Webb - RotoBallerSource: Tom Pelissero
5 days agoBuffalo Sabres right wing Nicolas Aube-Kubel (lower body) will rejoin the action on Monday versus Florida. He has been unavailable since sustaining a lower-body injury in Buffalo's season opener on Oct. 4. Aube-Kubel has notched 78 points (31 goals, 47 assists) in 282 career appearances. While he has struggled to be a consistent offensive threat, he may have a greater impact on Monday, as the 28-year-old is expected to skate on the second line. Aube-Kubel will be accompanied by talented youngsters Dylan Cozens and Jack Quinn.
--Taavi Pailk - RotoBallerSource: ESPN
5 days agoToronto Maple Leafs defenseman Jake McCabe signed a five-year extension on Monday. He will earn $22.55 million with the deal. McCabe's current contract is worth $16 million across four years. The 31-year-old is ranked second on the team in blocks and hits this season, with 17 and 19, respectively. Offensively, he has contributed three assists with seven shots on goal. Last season, McCabe notched a career-high 28 points (eight goals, 20 assists) in 73 games while delivering 219 hits and blocking 129 shots. McCabe's two-way ability makes him a useful fantasy piece in many formats.
--Taavi Pailk - RotoBallerSource: ESPN
5 days agoGreen Bay Packers defensive back Jaire Alexander (knee) was removed early during Sunday's win over the Jacksonville Jaguars. Afterwards, Alexander underwent an MRI on his knee, but the testing didn't reveal any significant damage. It sounds like the team plans on monitoring Alexander throughout the week. That being said, Alexander could still end up missing the Week 9 matchup against the Detroit Lions. Alexander has been banged up throughout the season, but has still managed to play in six games. The absence of Alexander would be a significant loss to this secondary ahead of an important divisional game.
--Andy Webb - RotoBallerSource: Rob Demovsky
5 days agoIan Begley of SportsNet New York reports that the New York Knicks forward
Josh Hart (ankle) is warming up to play against the Cavaliers on Monday. Hart has been battling a right ankle injury, but he has been playing well this season, averaging 16 points, seven rebounds, and three assists. With the 29-year-olds minutes likely limited,
Miles McBride will be the top candidate to see minutes off the bench. Unfortunately, McBride isn't always reliable fantasy-wise.
--Andrew Lennox - RotoBallerSource: Ian Begley
5 days agoOrlando Magic forward
Franz Wagner (illness) will play on Monday against the Pacers. He wasn't feeling well, resulting in a questionable tag earlier on Monday. However, it won't be enough to keep the 25-year-old off the floor. Wagner has played extremely well so far this season, averaging 25.0 points, 5.7 rebounds, 4.0 assists, and 45.5% shooting from deep. Fantasy managers must keep him in the starting lineup, even if there is a chance he sees fewer minutes due to his illness.
--Dennis Clausen - RotoBallerSource: Brett James
5 days agoCincinnati Bengals wide receiver
Tee Higgins (quad) is currently considered as day-to-day, according to head coach Zac Taylor. Higgins suffered a quad injury late last week and was unable to suit up for the Week 8 loss to the Philadelphia Eagles. It doesn't sound like the Bengals consider this to be a long term issue. Higgins reportedly is already feeling better which is good news ahead of the Week 9 matchup against the Las Vegas Raiders. Fantasy managers can be hopeful to get Higgins back in their lineups this weekend.
--Andy Webb - RotoBallerSource: Kelsey Conway
5 days agoOrlando Magic center
Goga Bitadze (foot) won't play in Monday's game versus the Indiana Pacers. The 2019 No. 18 overall pick hasn't done much this season, averaging 1.7 points and 1.7 rebounds. However, with
Jonathan Isaac (hip) also ruled out, it could mean even more minutes for
Moritz Wagner, who has averaged 11 points and four boards in Orlando's first three contests. With that in mind, Wagner could garner attention from fantasy managers in deeper fantasy setups. He'll also be an attractive DFS value option, even more so if
Franz Wagner (illness) can't get on the floor.
--Dennis Clausen - RotoBallerSource: Brett James
5 days agoFlorida Panthers center Aleksander Barkov (lower body) will return to action on Monday versus Buffalo. The Panthers captain has been out for eight games with a lower-body injury. He makes his comeback at a good time, as Florida is set to travel to his native Finland for a couple of games later in the week. Barkov goes back to the top line, bumping Sam Bennett to the second. Anton Lundell heads to the third line, losing a large chunk of his fantasy value. However, he's been very productive in recent games and could still make noise in a favorable matchup on Monday.
--Taavi Pailk - RotoBallerSource: ESPN
5 days agoOrlando Magic forward
Jonathan Isaac (hip) won't play in Monday's matchup with the Pacers. The 27-year-old logged 11 minutes in the opener against the Miami Heat, finishing with three points, two blocks, and one steal. Unfortunately, he's been on the shelf since with a hip contusion, so he'll miss his third consecutive contest. Without Isaac on the floor, Orlando will likely give more minutes to
Moritz Wagner, who has averaged 11.3 points and 4.0 rebounds in the Magic's three games this season, giving him some value for DFS participants.
--Dennis Clausen - RotoBallerSource: Brett James
5 days agoAccording to Brad Rowland of the Locked On Podcast Network, Atlanta Hawks forward
De'Andre Hunter (knee) will be unavailable for Monday's game against the Wizards due to right knee inflammation. It will be the second consecutive game the 26-year-old has missed, as he didn't suit up against the Thunder on Sunday. Fantasy managers look for
Zaccharie Risacher and
David Roddy to see more action in relief of Hunter.
--Andrew Lennox - RotoBallerSource: Brad Rowland
5 days agoToronto Raptors forward
RJ Barrett (shoulder) will play on Monday night against the Nuggets. It will be his first game of the season, as he sat out the Raptors' first three games of the 2024-25 campaign due to an AC joint sprain. It's unknown if the former Knick will see a cap on his minutes. However, Barrett should still be considered a must-start for fantasy managers, especially with
Immanuel Quickley (pelvis) still on the shelf. Barrett's presence versus Denver likely means
Ochai Agbaji will come off the bench, significantly decreasing his fantasy upside.
--Dennis Clausen - RotoBallerSource: Josh Lewenberg
5 days agoChase Elliott had one of the best cars at Homestead-Miami Speedway on Sunday afternoon, but the Hendrick Motorsports driver wasn't able to get into victory lane and instead ended up with a fifth-place finish when it was all said and done. Chase led 81 of the 267 laps and collected 49 points along the way. However, after his wreck at Las Vegas last weekend, Elliott is still way behind the cut line (43 points) with one race remaining before the finale. Therefore, he's likely in a must-win situation at Homestead next weekend if the 2020 Cup Series Champion wants to compete for another series title. "It was a really solid couple of weeks for the No. 9 NAPA Chevy team, from a pace perspective. That's encouraging as you move along in the playoffs," Elliott stated.
--Jordan McAbeeSource: RACER
5 days agoDespite having a poor qualifying effort at Homestead-Miami Speedway this past weekend, William Byron was able to pilot his No. 24 Chevrolet to a sixth-place finish by the time the checkered flag waved on the Straight Talk Wireless 400. Byron earned 39 points on the day and now has a seven-point cushion on the cut line heading into Martinsville next weekend, which is the final cutoff race before the Championship finale at Phoenix. When interviewed after race at Homestead on Sunday, Byron stated, "We kind of had what we had. We weren't good enough, and we were just trying to get all we could. I feel like a sixth-place finish is good. If it had gone green there, we were going to end up top-five. I don't know how that changes the points, but we just have to go to Martinsville Speedway and compete for a win."
--Jordan McAbeeSource: Jayski
5 days agoFor the second week in a row in the Round of 8, Kyle Larson had issues on the track. This time, during the Straight Talk Wireless 400 at Homestead-Miami Speedway, Larson's No. 5 Chevrolet blew a tire and sent the Hendrick Motorsports car into the wall. Larson was able to rally for a 13th-place finish at the end of the day, but earned just 24 points and now sits seven points below the cut line heading into Martinsville next weekend. Larson will likely be battling against his teammate, William Byron, for one of the last two remaining Championship Four spots at Phoenix. Tyler Reddick and Joey Logano are already locked in to the Championship race.
--Jordan McAbeeSource: NASCAR.com
5 days agoBoston Celtics forward
Sam Hauser (back) won't play in Monday's game versus the Milwaukee Bucks. He appeared in the opening night win over the New York Knicks, finishing with 10 points and five rebounds. But the 26-year-old will now miss his third consecutive contest. His next chance to suit up will be on Wednesday versus the Pacers. But as far as Monday's contest is concerned, the C's will likely rely mostly on the starting lineup, which isn't bad for fantasy purposes.
Payton Pritchard,
Xavier Tillman Sr., and
Luke Kornet could also be involved enough to warrant roster consideration in deeper fantasy setups.
--Dennis Clausen - RotoBallerSource: Jay King
5 days agoAccording to Brian Lewis of the New York Post, Brooklyn Nets utility man
Ben Simmons (back) is unavailable for Tuesday's matchup with the Denver Nuggets due to lower back management. Tuesday is the first half of back-to-back games for the Nets, and Nic Claxton will likely start in place of Simmons. However, Claxton's minutes have been restricted so far this season due to a hamstring injury in training camp.
Keon Johnson, Zaire Williams,
Shake Milton, and
Jalen Wilson will likely see more minutes on the court with Simmons out.
--Andrew Lennox - RotoBallerSource: Brian Lewis
5 days agoPortland Trail Blazers center
Robert Williams III (hamstring) is ruled out for Monday's game against the Sacramento Kings. Williams has not played so far this season due to a left hamstring strain. The injury occurred in training camp, and he has been rehabbing since. Coach Chauncey Billups said Sunday, " he is getting back out on the court," though Billups was not sure when Williams will suit up again, Sean Highkin of RoseGardenReport.com reported.
--Andrew Lennox - RotoBallerSource: NBA Injury Report
5 days agoGolden State Warriors small forward
Andrew Wiggins (back) is listed as questionable for Tuesday's game against the New Orleans Pelicans. The 29-year-old is dealing with a lower back strain, but he's considered day-to-day. With
Stephen Curry (ankle) and
De'Anthony Melton (back) likely missing the next two contests, Wiggins could see an uptick in minutes if he is cleared and able to play through his back injury.
--Andrew Lennox - RotoBallerSource: NBA Injury Report
5 days agoThe Golden State Warriors announced Monday that guard
Stephen Curry (ankle) will be unavailable for Tuesday and Wednesday's games against New Orleans and will be re-evaluated Friday. Curry turned his left ankle twice in the same game in Sunday's loss to the Clippers. However, he did have an MRI that showed no structural damage, and the injury has been confirmed as a left peroneal strain. With the sharpshooter out for now,
Andrew Wiggins and
Brandin Podziemski could both see an uptick in minutes against the Pelicans.
--Andrew Lennox - RotoBallerSource: Warriors PR
5 days agoMilwaukee Bucks forward
Giannis Antetokounmpo (knee) appeared on the injury report with right patella tendinitis, but is considered probable to play against the Boston Celtics on Monday. The Bucks are going to need everyone available to take on the reigning champs, so luckily Antetokounmpo should be ready to go. With
Khris Middleton (ankle) still out,
Damian Lillard and Antetokounmpo will still take on the bulk of the offensive workload. The two-time MVP is a must-start any time he plays.
--Alex Fischbein - RotoBallerSource: NBA Injury Report
5 days agoChicago Bulls guard
Lonzo Ball (knee) will likely be a mainstay on the injury report this year as he's returning from a two-and-a-half season break from basketball due to injury. He's listed as available, however, for their game against the Memphis Grizzlies on Monday. The only game he's missed so far was one half of a back-to-back so he could be considered a streaming option in regular games once he's able to spend some more time on the floor. He's more of an option in very deep leagues at the moment.
--Alex Fischbein - RotoBallerSource: NBA Injury Report
5 days agoAtlanta Hawks center
Onyeka Okongwu (toe) played in the first half of the team's back-to-back, but will not suit up for the second half on Monday. The big man is listed as out with toe injury management after he played 23 minutes on Sunday and registered 14 points, three rebounds, one assist, and one steal. We've entered another season waiting for him to become the starter, but
Clint Capela remains in the starting five and should see extra minutes on Monday.
Larry Nance Jr. will likely see more minutes off of the bench too.
--Alex Fischbein - RotoBallerSource: NBA Injury Report
5 days agoAtlanta Hawks forward
De'Andre Hunter (knee) has suffered some right knee inflammation and is considered questionable again on Monday. He went into Sunday's game with a questionable tag and was downgraded to out at the time. After sitting out the first half of a back-to-back, Hunter may have a better chance to play but fantasy managers will want to check back 90 minutes before tip-off to make sure. If he doesn't play,
Zaccharie Risacher should get some extra run while
David Roddy sees some minutes in relief.
--Alex Fischbein - RotoBallerSource: NBA Injury Report
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