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
5 days agoAtlanta Hawks guard
Bogdan Bogdanovic (hamstring) will be sidelined for the third consecutive game with hamstring tendinopathy in his right leg. There hasn't been any word about his return, it seems to be a day-by-day issue where Bogdanovic sees how his hamstring feels ahead of tip-off.
Dyson Daniels,
Garrison Mathews, and
Vit Krejci will all see added opportunities. Daniels would be the most reliable fantasy option if he's on the waiver wire in any format.
--Alex Fischbein - RotoBallerSource: NBA Injury Report
5
days
agoTyler
Reddick
won
Sunday's
Straight
Talk
Wireless
400
at
Homestead-Miami
Speedway
in
thrilling
fashion.
Starting
from
the
pole
position
in
first,
Reddick
would
lead
the
opening
33
laps
until
his
first
pit
stop
in
the
first
stage.
Despite
losing
the
lead
due
to
a
slower
pit
stop,
Reddick
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5
days
agoTeam
Penske's
Ryan
Blaney
almost
won
Sunday's
Straight
Talk
Wireless
400
at
Homestead-Miami
Speedway
but
had
to
settle
for
second
at
the
end
of
the
race.
Beginning
the
event
from
the
20th
position,
Blaney
steadily
made
his
way
through
the
pack
with
one
of
the
best
cars
of
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5 days agoPhoenix Suns guard
Grayson Allen has been removed from the injury report and will suit up on Monday against the Los Angeles Lakers. The 29-year-old was at shootaround getting some work in with the rest of the team and will likely see some added opportunities if
Bradley Beal (elbow) is unable to give it a go. Allen is a good source of threes, some assists, and maybe a steal or two for fantasy managers competing in category leagues.
--Alex Fischbein - RotoBallerSource: Amanda Pflugrad
5
days
ago
Christopher
Bell
of
Joe
Gibbs
Racing
finished
fourth
in
Sunday's
Straight
Talk
Wireless
400
at
Homestead-Miami
Speedway.
Starting
the
race
from
the
third
position,
Bell
had
one
of
the
better
cars
of
the
race
right
from
the
beginning,
as
he
ran
in
the
top
5
and
even
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5 days agoPer Arye Pulli of the NFL, Indianapolis Colts head coach Shane Steichen would not commit to
Anthony Richardson starting at quarterback in Week 9. "We're evaluating everything," proclaimed Steichen. Yikes. It's a rough turn of events for the second-year starter, but not exactly one that's a surprise. The former Florida Gator has had a tough go in his appearances this season, failing to complete more than ten passes in 4-of-5 contests that he's played the entire game. Alternatively, veteran
Joe Flacco excelled in his three outings, tossing seven touchdowns to just one interception. Fantasy managers must track this developing story ahead of the team's Week 9 road matchup against the Minnesota Vikings. If the team does turn to Flacco, it'd be an instant boost for the outlooks of Indy's pass-catchers. Stay tuned.
--Alex CiullaSource: Arye Pulli
5 days agoPhoenix Suns guard
Josh Okogie (hamstring) will be out again on Monday as he continues to deal with a right hamstring strain. He was seen getting some work in after the team finished with shootaround and was moving pretty well, but not at game speed just yet. When he's able to suit up, he'll likely slot back into a depth role and may take some minutes away from rookie
Ryan Dunn or
Monte Morris. There still isn't a firm timetable for his return though.
--Alex Fischbein - RotoBallerSource: Gerald Bourguet
5 days agoNew Orleans Saints wide receiver
Bub Means (ankle) has reportedly picked up a high-ankle sprain and will "miss time," per Rod Walker of The New Orleans Advocate. Ouch. It's yet another ailment afflicting a Saints' offensive player as the injuries continue to pile up for them. The amount of time he'll miss is unclear, but one has to assume it will be at least a couple of weeks before he returns to action. With quarterback
Derek Carr (oblique) projected to return to practice this week, New Orleans' offense is trending positively. Still, it appears they'll be without another one of their skill players for at least a short while. Wide receivers
Mason Tipton and
Equanimeous St. Brown figure to pick up more snaps, while newly acquired
Marquez Valdes-Scantling could be pushed into action sooner than initially anticipated.
--Alex CiullaSource: Rod Walker
5 days agoNew Orleans Saints quarterback
Derek Carr (oblique) will practice on Wednesday in preparation for the team's Week 9 matchup, per Katherine Terrell of ESPN. Additionally, head coach Dennis Allen is "optimistic" he'll play on Sunday when the team lines up against the Carolina Panthers on the road. It's fantastic news for New Orleans, which has been without their starting quarterback since the team's loss in Week 5 to the Kansas City Chiefs. The Saints are reeling after their sixth-straight defeat, and while it isn't yet confirmed, Carr's activation would be a massive boost to the offense's outlook. If he does return in Week 9, he'll get a juicy matchup against a tissue-paper-soft Panthers defense. Keep an eye on his status over the coming days.
--Alex CiullaSource: Katherine Terrell
5
days
agoAccording
to
head
coach
Doug
Pederson,
Jacksonville
Jaguars
wide
receiver
Christian
Kirk
(collarbone)
underwent
surgery
this
morning
on
his
broken
collarbone.
He'll
miss
the
remainder
of
the
season,
as
Kainani
Stevens
of
the
team
reported.
While
Jacksonville's
2024
is
in
turmoil
--
sitting
read more...
5 days agoPer Tom Pelissero of NFL Network, there is optimism around Green Bay Packers quarterback
Jordan Love's (groin) status for this Sunday, and he is considered day-to-day. Love underwent an MRI on Monday, confirming he escaped Sunday's victory having avoided a long-term injury. It's excellent news for Green Bay, as the 25-year-old remained in Week 8's 30-27 win over the Jaguars even after initially tweaking his groin. Still, his status for Week 9 remains to be determined. Fantasy managers will want to monitor this situation, as the Packers' game plan could change with third-year QB
Malik Willis under center --
particularly the potential for a more run-centric attack. Green Bay will host their division-rival Detroit Lions this Sunday -- one of the more staunch defensive units in the league.
--Alex CiullaSource: Tom Pelissero
5 days agoAccording to head coach Kevin Stefanski, the Cleveland Browns will continue to roll out quarterback
Jameis Winston. Scott Petrak of The Chronicle-Telegram reported the news. It's of little surprise, considering the effectiveness Winston displayed in his first start since 2022. The 30-year-old tossed for 334 yards and three touchdowns in Cleveland's 29-24 victory over the Baltimore Ravens -- two benchmarks that
Deshaun Watson (Achilles) never hit in his Browns tenure. In fact, Watson had not eclipsed even 200 passing yards in any of his 2024 appearances. The former first-overall pick did an excellent job moving the Browns' offense, and he'll get a chance to build on his performance in Week 9 when Cleveland hosts the visiting Los Angeles Chargers next Sunday.
--Alex CiullaSource: Scott Petrak
5 days agoCleveland Browns linebacker Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah (neck) is out of the hospital and defensive back Denzel Ward (concussion) is currently in concussion protocol according to Kelsey Russo. Koramoah left Sunday's game on a cart after enduring a collision and went to the hospital out of precaution. Thankfully, the 24-year-old was discharged and did not suffer any serious injuries. Ward suffered his second concussion of the 2024 season on Sunday and will likely miss at least one game as he progresses through the league's protocol. The Browns are slated to face the Los Angeles Charges next week. If both players are unable to suit up, the Browns defense should not be considered as a potential streaming option without two of their top starters.
--Andy Smith - RotoBallerSource: Kelsey Russo
5 days agoChicago Bears offensive tackle (knee) avoided a serious injury and may only be sidelined for a week or two according to Ian Rapoport of the NFL Network. Jones was forced to leave Sunday's game against the Washington Commanders early. He was replaced by third-round rookie Kiran Amegadjie who struggled to contain Washington edge rusher Frankie Luvu as quarterback
Caleb Williams was under pressure all afternoon. In this game, Williams threw for a mere 131 yards and completed just 41.7% of his passes. As a result, the Chicago offense was unable to find much rhythm. Fantasy managers should continue to monitor Jones' status throughout the week as his absence would weaken the Chicago line and limit Williams' weekly upside.
--Andy Smith - RotoBallerSource: Ian Rapoport
5 days agoKhamzat Chimaev picked up a first-round submission win over Robert Whittaker in the co-main event of UFC 308 on Saturday. Chimaev managed to take Whittaker down early in the first round and eventually secured a face crank that reportedly left Whittaker with a dislocated jaw. In 3:34 of action, Chimaev landed two takedowns and three significant strikes. Chimaev moved to 14-0 with eight knockouts, six submissions and just two decisions. With this win, Chimaev appears to have put himself in line for a title shot.
--Alen Kurbasic - RotoBallerSource: UFC
5 days agoDallas Cowboys tight end
Jake Ferguson worked in the short field on Sunday night in the loss to San Francisco. The 25-year-old averaged just 3.8 yards per reception despite being targeted eight times. He caught six passes for 23 yards, failing to make much of an impact in the box score. The receptions were encouraging for PPR formats and the 21% target share remains encouraging, but Ferguson has still failed to find the end zone in 2024 after leading all tight ends in red zone targets in 2023. He will remain a TE1 option heading into next week's matchup with Atlanta.
--Brant Henson - RotoBallerSource: RotoBaller
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