4 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
4 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
4 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
4 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
4 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
4 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
4 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
4 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
4 days agoDetroit Lions running back
Jahmyr Gibbs continued his strong play in Week 8, leading the rushing attack in a 52-14 win over the Tennessee Titans. Gibbs carried the ball 11 times for 127 yards, including a highlight 70-yard touchdown run, and added one catch for six yards. He has now scored 16 or more fantasy points (PPR format) every week except one this season. This marks his second consecutive Top-10 RB performance going into Sunday night, solidifying his role as a key contributor to the Lions' offense. Gibbs will look to keep rolling in Week 9 when Detroit faces the Green Bay Packers.
--Tyler Thomson - RotoBallerSource: ESPN
4 days agoPhiladelphia Eagles running back
Saquon Barkley took 22 carries for 108 yards and caught one of his three targets for a three-yard gain during the team's 37-17 win over the Cincinnati Bengals. After thrashing the Giants last week, the 27-year-old crossed the century mark in scrimmage yards for the second week in a row and for the sixth time in seven games played. The story here that is sure to frustrate fantasy managers is the three rushing touchdowns scored by quarterback
Jalen Hurts. Two of these touchdowns were done via the brotherly shove while the other was a designed run for Hurts inside the 10. This was a fear heading into the season for Barkley, but he has been so productive in every other aspect that it has not caused fantasy managers many issues. The star back now faces a terrible Jacksonville defense that is reeling after a tough loss to the Green Bay Packers.
--Ryan Larrison - RotoBallerSource: ESPN
4 days agoDetroit Lions quarterback
Jared Goff delivered a touchdown-heavy performance in the team's 52-14 victory over the Tennessee Titans in Week 8. Despite the lopsided score, the Lions' offense leaned heavily on the ground game, leaving Goff with just 15 passing attempts. He completed 12 passes, maintaining his 80% completion rate average over the last three games, but only managed 85 passing yards. However, his three touchdown passes salvaged his fantasy output. Goff has now gone four consecutive games without an interception, his last coming in Week 3 against the Cardinals. He'll look to continue his efficient play as the Lions prepare for the Green Bay Packers in Week 9.
--Tyler Thomson - RotoBallerSource: ESPN
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4 days agoSan Francisco 49ers wide receiver
Deebo Samuel Sr. (wrist, illness) will play on Sunday night versus the Cowboys. The wideout has been dealing with a wrist injury. However, he also had a bout of Pneumonia, forcing his premature departure from the Week 7 loss to the Kansas City Chiefs. Samuel has underperformed this season, amassing 20 catches for 335 yards and 19 carries for 51 yards while totaling two touchdowns. But with
Brandon Aiyuk (knee),
Jauan Jennings (hip), and
Christian McCaffrey (Achilles) sidelined, Samuel could easily surpass his fantasy expectations.
--Dennis Clausen - RotoBallerSource: Tom Pelissero
4 days agoSan Francisco 49ers tight end
George Kittle (foot) is officially active for Sunday's game against the Dallas Cowboys. The veteran has been battling a foot injury, keeping him off the practice field on Wednesday before returning for limited sessions on Thursday and Friday. Kittle has been a top fantasy tight end this season, amassing 34 catches (42 targets) for 375 yards and five touchdowns. While Kittle is always a must-start for fantasy managers, his potential for more involvement is higher due to the absences of
Brandon Aiyuk (knee),
Jauan Jennings (hip), and
Christian McCaffrey (Achilles).
--Dennis Clausen - RotoBallerSource: Tom Pelissero
4 days agoIt was another rough afternoon for Indianapolis Colts quarterback
Anthony Richardson, completing just 10 of 32 passes for 175 yards, one touchdown, and one interception in a 23-20 loss to the Texans. The 22-year-old also fumbled twice, losing one of them, and was sacked five times, while 69 of his total passing yards came on a single play to
Josh Downs. If not for that one play and Richardson gaining 45 yards on the ground, it would have been an even more forgettable performance. The former first-round draft pick also left the game briefly, which seemed concerning at the time, but after the game he said he just "needed a break." Now with a 44.4% completion rate on the year with a 4:7 TD:INT, it is hard to imagine things will get better in Week 9 on the road versus a Vikings defense that is top three in the league in interceptions and sacks.
--Jarod Rupp - RotoBallerSource: ESPN
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