5 days agoDetroit Lions kicker
Jake Bates continued his consistent play in Week 8, contributing to the 52-14 win over the Tennessee Titans. Bates remained perfect on extra points, going 7-for-7, and added another field goal to his season tally. This marks his third double-digit fantasy scoring performance of the season, and he has now scored eight or more fantasy points in five games. His efforts resulted in a Top-3 fantasy kicker going into Sunday night Bates will look to keep up his reliable production as the Lions face the Green Bay Packers in Week 9.
--Tyler Thomson - RotoBallerSource: ESPN
5 days agoDenver Broncos wide receiver
Courtland Sutton reeled in 8-of-11 targets for 100 yards in Week 8's 28-14 domination of the Carolina Panthers. He added 28 passing yards on his only attempt and lost a fumble in the outing. It was an excellent bounce-back effort for the 29-year-old after posting a goose egg in last week's win over the New Orleans Saints. It's the first time this season that the seventh-year veteran posted a 100-yard performance and the third time he's garnered double-digit targets. His eight receptions were a new season high. Sutton's production has greatly varied through eight games, putting up useful fantasy totals half the time while the other half not so much. Still, he's the clear No. 1 option in Denver's passing attack. He and the Broncos will square off against the Baltimore Ravens next Sunday in a much tougher matchup.
--Alex CiullaSource: ESPN
5 days agoDetroit Lions wide receiver
Kalif Raymond contributed to the team's 52-14 win over the Tennessee Titans in Week 8. Raymond hauled in two receptions for 14 yards, including a punt return for a touchdown, marking his second consecutive game with a score. Raymond took a punt return 90 yards to the house. This performance extended his streak to three straight games with double-digit fantasy points in PPR formats. With
Jameson Williams out again next week, Raymond's role could continue to rise heading into the Week 9 matchup against the Green Bay Packers.
--Tyler Thomson - RotoBallerSource: ESPN
5 days agoMiami Dolphins wide receiver
Jaylen Waddle caught four of six targets for 45 yards in Sunday's 28-27 loss to the Arizona Cardinals. With quarterback
Tua Tagovailoa's (concussion) return, Waddle came into this game with WR2 expectations and did not deliver. The good news is that the offense looked exponentially better than the previous four weeks, scoring their highest total of the season. Waddle has yet to find the end zone and hasn't topped 50 yards since Week 1. However, better days are ahead for Waddle, with Miami's schedule presenting several favorable offensive matchups. Next week's matchup against the Buffalo Bills will be one of their toughest tests in the back half of the 2024 season.
--Jake Walker - RotoBallerSource: NFL
5 days agoThe Los Angeles Chargers defense played well in a Week 8 game against the New Orleans Saints, allowing just six points in a 26-8 win. The Bolts recorded five sacks and even despite not recording any turnovers, still put up a solid eight fantasy points in standard scoring formats. The Chargers will face the Cleveland Browns in Week 9 then the Tennessee Titans in Week 10, making them a very appealing fantasy defense to ride with for the next couple of weeks.
--David A Marcillo - RotoBallerSource: ESPN.com
5 days agoDetroit Lions tight end
Sam LaPorta delivered his best performance of the season in Week 8, contributing to the team's 52-14 win over the Tennessee Titans. LaPorta caught a season-high six passes on six targets, finishing with 48 yards and a touchdown. The touchdown came off a trick play, as he caught a pass from running back
David Montgomery. This marked just his second double-digit fantasy scoring performance of the season, earning him a Top-10 TE finish going into Sunday night. LaPorta will look to carry this momentum into the Lions' Week 9 matchup against the Green Bay Packers.
--Tyler Thomson - RotoBallerSource: ESPN
5 days agoThe Philadelphia Eagles defense held the Cincinnati Bengals to 17 points, recorded a sack, and tallied two turnovers in their 37-17 win on Sunday. Since the bye, the Eagles defense has looked strong, holding opponents to an average of 12 points per game. This was a litmus test against a powerful Bengals offense and even though they were without wideout
Tee Higgins, there was still plenty of doubt that Philadelphia could hold them in check. The team will host the Jacksonville Jaguars next week after they lost multiple receivers in their loss to the Green Bay Packers. Philadelphia will be on the streaming radar.
--Ryan Larrison - RotoBallerSource: ESPN
5 days agoLos Angeles Chargers kicker
Cameron Dicker made four of his five kicks in a Week 8 win over the New Orleans Saints. Dicker made both of the field goals he attempted, then made two of his three extra point tries. Dicker's first field goal was a 46-yard kick in the second quarter and his second one came in the fourth quarter from 29 yards out. Despite the missed extra point this time, "Dicker the Kicker" remains a solid, consistent kicker both from a fantasy and a real life perspective.
--David A Marcillo - RotoBallerSource: ESPN.com
5 days agoDenver Broncos running back
Javonte Williams rushed 17 times for 44 yards in the team's 28-14 victory over the Carolina Panthers. The fourth-year back added eight yards through the air on 4-of-4 receiving. It's a massive letdown for fantasy managers, as Denver controlled most of this game. However, rookie quarterback
Bo Nix stole the show -- totaling four TDs (three passing, one rushing) in the lopsided affair. Still, it's a disappointing outing, as Carolina was one of the worst rush defenses in the league heading into the contest. More so, considering teammate
Jaleel McLaughlin totaled three more yards on nine fewer carries. Better days are ahead for the former North Carolina Tarheel, though next week may not be one of them. Williams and the Broncos will square off against a stout Ravens defense in Week 9 that allowed the fewest rushing yards per attempt (3.3) to opposing offenses heading into Week 8.
--Alex CiullaSource: ESPN
5 days agoMiami Dolphins wide receiver
Tyreek Hill caught six of nine targets for 72 yards in Sunday's 28-27 loss to the Arizona Cardinals. Hill's performance marked his best since Week 1, and his longest catch came on a 30-yard reception down the right sideline. This wasn't the performance fantasy managers were hoping for with the return of
Tua Tagovailoa (concussion). Although the yardage totals weren't the best, seeing Hill garner nine targets was encouraging. Overall, Miami's offense looked much better with Tagovailoa under center than the previous four games. Miami has several great matchups over the next several weeks, so better days are ahead for the 30-year-old. Next week will not be one of them when they travel to Buffalo next Sunday to face a Bills defense that has been stingy against wide receivers.
--Jake Walker - RotoBallerSource: NFL
5 days agoDetroit Lions wide receiver
Amon-Ra St. Brown had a quiet outing in Week 8 despite the team's 52-14 win over the Tennessee Titans. St. Brown managed just two receptions for seven yards but found the end zone, extending his touchdown streak to five consecutive games. Jared Goff connected with St. Brown for a one-yard touchdown, salvaging his fantasy day in Week 8. This marked only his second single-digit fantasy performance of the season and just the third time he's been held under 20 points in PPR formats. St. Brown will look to bounce back with a stronger showing in Week 9 against the Green Bay Packers.
--Tyler Thomson - RotoBallerSource: ESPN
5 days agoPhiladelphia Eagles kicker
Jake Elliott made three field goals from 39, 47, and 49 yards away and converted four extra point attempts during the team's 37-17 win over the Cincinnati Bengals. This was by far the 29-year-olds best fantasy performance of the season and his only one so far with at least three field goals converted. The Eagles offense has started to gel nicely since the bye and with their upcoming schedule, Elliott is a solid addition for those struggling to get production from their current kicker. He will be highly recommended next week as the Eagles take on a terrible Jacksonville defense.
--Ryan Larrison - RotoBallerSource: ESPN
5 days agoLos Angeles Chargers tight end
Will Dissly made five catches in a Week 8 win over the New Orleans Saints. Dissly remained heavily involved in the passing game, seeing seven targets thrown his way, tied for the team lead. His five catches gained 41 yards. That's now three games in a row of at least five targets for Dissly, who has developed a high floor as part of the Chargers passing game. He should continue as a solid but unexciting TE2 option in Week 9 as the Bolts travel to Cleveland to take on the Browns.
--David A Marcillo - RotoBallerSource: ESPN.com
5 days agoLos Angeles Chargers wide receiver
Joshua Palmer made two long plays in a Week 8 win over the New Orleans Saints. Palmer was targeted four times, making two catches for 72 yards. He made one grab for 45 yards and the other for 27. While he wasn't as involved as expected, he made the most out of the two catches he was able to secure, finishing second on the team in receiving yards despite being just fourth in catches and targets. With rookie
Ladd McConkey establishing himself as quarterback
Justin Herbert's favorite target, Palmer is shaping up to be more of a boom-or-bust type of fantasy receiver. The Chargers offense could look different once
Quentin Johnston (ankle) and
D.J. Chark (groin) return to the field, but Palmer should continue to have a role.
--David A Marcillo - RotoBallerSource: ESPN.com
5 days agoPhiladelphia Eagles tight end
Grant Calcaterra caught all three of his targets for 58 yards during the team's 37-17 win over the Cincinnati Bengals. It was a solid performance for the third-year tight end who had just one target a week ago against the Giants. Unfortunately for those who took the shot on streaming him this week, Calcaterra has a pedestrian performance compared to a litany of tight ends who went off this week. He will remain on the streaming radar next week, however, as the Eagles will face off against a terrible Jacksonville defense.
Dallas Goedert (hamstring) has not practiced since suffering his injury back in Week 6 and is likely to miss another game at least. Calcaterra remains on the streaming radar in Week 8.
--Ryan Larrison - RotoBallerSource: ESPN
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