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
5 days agoLos Angeles Chargers rookie wide receiver
Ladd McConkey (hip) had his best game as a pro so far in a Week 8 win over the New Orleans Saints. McConkey made six catches on six targets, gaining 111 yards and scoring two touchdowns. Despite missing some practices during the week with a hip injury, McConkey looked excellent in this game, scoring his first touchdown in the third quarter on a 60 yard play and his second in the fourth on a nine-yard pass into the corner of the end zone. It was an impressive performance by the rookie product out of Georgia, who should once again be in the WR2 conversation in Week 9 against the Cleveland Browns.
--David A Marcillo - RotoBallerSource: ESPN.com
5 days agoDetroit Lions running back
David Montgomery found the end zone twice in Week 8, contributing to the team's 52-14 blowout win over the Tennessee Titans. Montgomery rushed nine times for 33 yards and a touchdown, while also throwing a trick play passing touchdown to
Sam LaPorta after receiving a pitch from
Jared Goff. This creative score helped boost his fantasy output, marking his sixth game with 14 or more fantasy points (PPR format). Montgomery will aim to stay productive as the Lions prepare for a Week 9 matchup against the Green Bay Packers.
--Tyler Thomson - RotoBallerSource: ESPN
5 days agoPhiladelphia Eagles wide receiver
A.J. Brown caught five of six targets for 84 yards during the team's 37-17 win over the Cincinnati Bengals. There was more passing this week by the Eagles offense, but it was
DeVonta Smith who found the end zone this week on a 45-yard bomb thrown by quarterback
Jalen Hurts. Three of the four Eagles' touchdowns Sunday were scored by Hurts on the ground as the offense flexed their run-game muscles inside the red zone. Brown should be in for a better performance next week as he gets to take on a Jacksonville pass defense that is one of the worst in the NFL.
--Ryan Larrison - RotoBallerSource: ESPN
5 days agoDenver Broncos quarterback
Bo Nix completed 28-of-37 passes for 284 yards and three touchdowns in Sunday's 28-14 win over the Carolina Panthers. He added four yards and an additional touchdown on five carries. It was another clean game from the first-round rookie, throwing just one interception in his last six outings after four through the first two weeks. His completions, passing yardage, and touchdown total are all career-highs. It's another impressive outing for the 24-year-old, who is quietly putting together a strong debut campaign. Nix will get a much more challenging task in Week 9 when he and Denver hit the road to line up against a tough Baltimore Ravens squad. However, Browns quarterback
Jameis Winston did just torch Baltimore's D for 334 yards and three touchdowns in Week 8.
--Alex CiullaSource: ESPN
5 days agoLos Angeles Chargers rookie running back
Kimani Vidal remained in a backup role in a Week 8 win over the New Orleans Saints. Vidal carried the ball six times, gaining 16 yards. He was not targeted in the passing game. Meanwhile, starter
J.K. Dobbins got 21 touches and commanded the backfield once again. Vidal is worth rostering in most formats because he'd immediately skyrocket into the RB2 conversation if Dobbins were forced to miss time, but Vidal won't be a fantasy asset on his own unless he ascends into the starting role.
--David A Marcillo - RotoBallerSource: ESPN.com
5 days agoLos Angeles Chargers running back
J.K. Dobbins scored a touchdown in a Week 8 win over the New Orleans Saints. Dobbins led the Chargers backfield in all categories, running the ball 17 times for 57 yards and catching four of seven passing game targets for 11 yards. Dobbins scored on a one-yard goal line run in the second quarter.
Kimani Vidal and
Hassan Haskins combined for just seven carries and 16 yards, showing once again that Dobbins has this backfield locked down. He'll be in the RB1/2 conversation most weeks, including in Week 9 when the Chargers travel to Cleveland to take on the Browns.
--David A Marcillo - RotoBallerSource: ESPN.com
5 days agoPhiladelphia Eagles wide receiver
DeVonta Smith caught six of seven targets for 85 yards and a touchdown during the team's 37-17 win over the Cincinnati Bengals. After a week where the former Heisman winner posted -2 receiving yards against the New York Giants, Smith made up for it with a solid performance in which he led the team in receiving yards and caught the only passing touchdown of the day for the Eagles. Smith caught a 45-yard bomb to put the Eagles ahead of the Bengals 24 to 17 and they never looked back.
A.J. Brown was right behind him in targets and yardage, but this was a game where running the ball in the red zone was incredibly successful, so there was just one passing touchdown to distribute. The Eagles receivers could have a big day next week against the lowly Jacksonville pass defense.
--Ryan Larrison - RotoBallerSource: ESPN
5 days agoLos Angeles Chargers quarterback
Justin Herbert tossed two touchdowns in a Week 8 win over the New Orleans Saints. Herbert attempted 32 passes, completing 20 of them for 279 and the two touchdowns. He also added 49 yards on the ground on four carries, including one for a huge 38-yard gain. Herbert's two passing touchdowns went to rookie wide receiver
Ladd McConkey, who had an excellent game. That's now two weeks in a row of strong quarterback play from Herbert after a mediocre start to the season. His fantasy arrow is pointing up heading into a Week 9 game against the Cleveland Browns.
--David A Marcillo - RotoBallerSource: ESPN.com
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