5 days agoDallas Cowboys wide receiver
Jalen Tolbert was targeted three times in the comeback loss against San Francisco on Sunday night. Tolbert caught all three targets for 44 yards, making minimal fantasy impact. With
CeeDee Lamb (45%) taking a massive target share, Tolbert will likely remain a touchdown-dependent deep flex option going forward.
--Brant Henson - RotoBallerSource: RotoBaller
5 days agoDallas Cowboys wide receiver
CeeDee Lamb finally put together the performance that fantasy managers have been waiting for. The fifth-year receiver was targeted 17 times on Sunday night in the loss to San Francisco. He caught 13 passes for 146 yards and two touchdowns with both scores coming late in the fourth quarter. The outing was just Lamb's second WR1 weekly finish of the season but with an astounding 45% target share, fantasy managers can expect more of the same in the future.
--Brant Henson - RotoBallerSource: RotoBaller
5 days agoRobert Whittaker suffered a first-round submission loss to Khamzat Chimaev in the co-main event of UFC 308 on Saturday. Whittaker was taken down early by Chimaev, who then applied a face crank and forced Whittaker to tap out. Though the submission wasn't fully locked in, the force was enough to dislocate Whittaker's jaw. In 3:34 of action, Whittaker only managed to land two significant strikes. With the loss, Whittaker is 26-8 as a pro and is now 17-6 in the UFC as he had his two-fight winning streak snapped.
--Alen Kurbasic - RotoBallerSource: UFC
5 days agoDallas Cowboys running back
Dalvin Cook was elevated from the practice squad on Sunday night with
Rico Dowdle (illness) missing the game as a late scratch. The veteran rushed six times for 12 yards and added a ten-yard reception, totaling 22 yards in his Dallas debut. He is not currently in the fantasy picture, especially with Dowdle expected back next week, but his usage going forward could further muddy the backfield should he be elevated again.
--Brant Henson - RotoBallerSource: RotoBaller
5 days agoPittsburgh Steelers quarterback
Justin Fields (hamstring) will test out his hamstring during pre-game and remains questionable for Monday's game against the Giants. Ian Rapoport of the NFL Network noted that if there are any issues with Fields, the team may opt to lean on the side of caution with the bye week coming up. Fantasy managers should expect Fields to serve as the No.2 option behind
Russell Wilson if he is able to suit up. During his six starts this season, Fields averaged a solid 21.4 PPR points per game due to his elite rushing upside. Last weekend, Wilson looked quite sharp in his 2024 debut as he threw for 264 yards and two scores against the Jets. Wilson should be viewed as a QB2 this evening and a solid flex option in DFS facing the Giants who have the 20th-most points to opposing quarterbacks this season.
--Andy Smith - RotoBallerSource: Ian Rapoport
5 days agoDallas Cowboys running back
Ezekiel Elliott drew the start on Sunday night with
Rico Dowdle (illness) being a late scratch. The veteran led the rushing attack with 10 carries for 34 yards and a touchdown. He added a reception for four yards in what turned out to be his best fantasy outing since Week 1. With Dowdle likely to be back next week, Elliott's fantasy relevance was likely short-lived.
--Brant Henson - RotoBallerSource: RotoBaller
5 days agoDallas Cowboys quarterback
Dak Prescott struggled for most of the night on Sunday against San Francisco. It wasn't until halfway through the fourth quarter when Prescott and the Cowboys' offense came to life, pushing too little too late. Prescott's two touchdowns both came with under eight minutes remaining in the game. He finished the night 25-for-38 for 243 yards with two touchdowns and two interceptions. The 31-year-old will be back in action next week with a slightly easier matchup against Atlanta.
--Brant Henson - RotoBallerSource: RotoBaller
5 days agoSeattle Seahawks wide receiver
DK Metcalf (knee) is optimistic he will be able to return in Week 9 to face the Los Angeles Rams according to Gregg Bell of the News Tribune. Metcalf was held out of action this past Sunday due to a knee injury he suffered in Week 7 and was unable to practice all week. Fantasy managers should continue to monitor his progression this week as a return to practice could suggest he will be able to suit up this weekend. Metcalf has been very productive through the first half of the season as he has totaled 568 yards and three scores on 35 receptions. After scoring just 5.9 PPR points in Week 1, Metcalf has gone on to average 17.3 PPR points since Week 2. Fantasy managers should lock the 26-year-old into their lineup as a high-end WR2 if returns this weekend.
--Andy Smith - RotoBallerSource: Greg Bell
5 days agoAleksandar Rakic suffered a unanimous decision loss to Magomed Ankalaev on the main card of UFC 308 on Saturday., Before the loss to Ankalaev, Rakic lost to former UFC titleholder Jiri Prochazka via TKO at UFC 300. Rakic and Ankalaev had a competitive fight, but after three rounds, all three judges scored the fight 29-28 in favor of Ankalaev. In 15 minutes of action, Rakic landed 53 significant strikes. This was Rakic's third consecutive loss. With the loss, Rakic's UFC record is now 6-4.
--Alen Kurbasic - RotoBallerSource: UFC
5 days agoCarolina Panthers wide receiver
Diontae Johnson is expected to be traded before the trade deadline according to Adam Schefter of ESPN. Schefter reported this on the Pat McAfee Show on Monday afternoon. The veteran wideout was held out of action this past Sunday due to a rib injury. However, he has performed very well at times this season in Carolina. During Weeks 3 through 6, Johnson averaged an impressive 18.3 PPR points after struggling during the opening two weeks of the campaign. Johnson remains an intriguing buy-low candidate for redraft purposes as he will likely join a much more positive fantasy environment during the stretch run of the season. Fantasy managers who currently roster Johnson should continue to hold him on their roster as better days are likely ahead.
--Andy Smith - RotoBallerSource: Adam Schefter
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5 days agoArmen Petrosyan suffered a second-round knockout loss to Shara Magomedov on Saturday's main card opener of UFC 308. Eight seconds before the end of the second round, Magomedov threw a back fist that Petrosyan was able to block. Then Magomedov surprised Petrosyan by throwing another back fist, knocking him out. In 9:52 of action, Petrosyan landed 77 significant strikes. With the loss, Petrosyan is now 3-3 in the UFC. This is Petrosyan's second loss in a row.
--Alen Kurbasic - RotoBallerSource: UFC
5 days agoShara Magomedov scored a highlight-reel second-round knockout win over Armen Petrosyan in the main card opener of UFC 308. Near the end of the second round, Magomedov threw a spinning back fist that Petrosyan managed to block but then threw another back fist as he turned back around and knocked Petrosyan out cold. In 9:52 of action, Magomedov landed 65 significant strikes. With the win, Magomedov improved to 4-0 in the UFC.
--Alen Kurbasic - RotoBallerSource: UFC
5 days agoHouston Rockets center
Steven Adams (knee/calf) has received a questionable tag for Monday's game against the San Antonio Spurs. If he's able to play, this will be his first game since January of 2023. He missed all of last season while recovering from a knee injury, then suffered a setback at the beginning of this season with a calf injury. He'd likely slot in as the backup center and could even be on a minutes restriction if he does play. Otherwise,
Jock Landale should remain as the backup center.
--Alex Fischbein - RotoBallerSource: NBA Injury Report
5 days agoOrlando Magic center/forward
Goga Bitadze (foot) makes an early-season appearance on the injury report while he deals with a left foot injury of sorts. He's listed as questionable for the team's Monday night contest against the Indiana Pacers and could leave the Magic's frontcourt quite thin.
Franz Wagner (illness) and
Jonathan Isaac (hip) are also listed as questionable at this time. That leaves
Wendell Carter Jr.,
Moritz Wagner,
Paolo Banchero, and
Jett Howard as possible options. The former three would all be viable as fantasy options.
--Alex Fischbein - RotoBallerSource: NBA Injury Report
5 days agoSan Antonio Spurs guard
Tre Jones (ankle) suffered a right ankle sprain during the team's season opener and has been ruled out for both games against the Houston Rockets. Over the weekend, head coach Gregg Popovich said that Jones could be out for as long as two weeks.
Stephon Castle will likely see some added minutes while
Chris Paul should be in the game more often too. With
Devin Vassell (foot) still out, Malakhi Branham could see some opportunities as well.
--Alex Fischbein - RotoBallerSource: Tom Orsborn
5 days agoDallas Mavericks forward
Maxi Kleber (hamstring) received a questionable tag while he continues to deal with a right hamstring strain. The 32-year-old was able to play in each of the Mavericks' first two games and played 15 minutes in both of them. While he's not on the fantasy radar right now, if he has to miss this game, his minutes will likely go to some of the starters.
P.J. Washington,
Daniel Gafford, and
Dereck Lively II could all benefit in that scenario.
--Alex Fischbein - RotoBallerSource: NBA Injury Report
5 days agoTennessee Titans quarterback
Mason Rudolph had his team looking competitive early on in Sunday's matchup with the Lions, leading two touchdown drives with the score knotted at 14 apiece a minute into the second quarter, but ultimately lost 52-14 after failing to score the rest of the game. The 29-year-old finished 22 of 38 passing with 266 yards, one TD pass, and two interceptions, plus he added four rushes for 29 yards and a rush TD of his own. Much to
Calvin Ridley's delight, Rudolph gave him 15 looks and was able to connect on 10 of them for 143 yards. The Titans have a winnable matchup at home versus the Patriots in Week 9, but it is uncertain whether
Will Levis will be ready or not by then. Neither one would realistically be a viable streaming option, but for Ridley managers at least, it seems Rudolph would at least be a slight upgrade for his fantasy prospects.
--Jarod Rupp - RotoBallerSource: ESPN
5 days agoPhoenix Suns guard
Bradley Beal (elbow) appeared on the injury report ahead of the Monday night matchup with the Los Angeles Lakers. He's listed with elbow soreness and is officially questionable. The All-Star combo guard missed 29 games due to injury last season, so the Suns may be listing this as a precaution, but his injury status is still worth monitoring ahead of tip-off. If he's unable to play,
Grayson Allen and
Royce O'Neale will see added minutes.
--Alex Fischbein - RotoBallerSource: NBA Injury Report
5 days agoOrlando Magic forward
Franz Wagner (illness) popped up on Monday's injury report later in the morning due to an illness. Right now, he's listed as questionable, but with the later addition to the injury report, his status is worth monitoring up until tip-off. If Wagner can't suit up, with
Jonathan Isaac (hip) also listed as questionable,
Moritz Wagner could step in to create a big lineup.
Gary Harris,
Cole Anthony, and
Jett Howard all could see more minutes as well.
--Alex Fischbein - RotoBallerSource: NBA Injury Report
5 days agoChicago Bears tight end
Cole Kmet had a tough outing against the Washington Commanders in Week 8, finishing with just one reception for 14 yards and no touchdowns. It's challenging for a tight end to have a productive game when the quarterback completes only ten passes for a total of 131 yards. After some strong performances recently, it was disappointing to see Kmet's lack of production. He was even out-targeted by backup tight end
Gerald Everett, who had two targets compared to Kmet's one, which is discouraging for fantasy owners who expected Kmet to dominate the tight end targets. On National Tight End Day, when many tight ends across the league excelled, the Bears unfortunately fell short. Kmet will aim to bounce back next week in a favorable matchup against the weaker Arizona Cardinals defense.
--Martin Grisko - RotoBallerSource: ESPN
5 days agoChicago Bears rookie wide receiver
Rome Odunze had a modest performance against the Washington Commanders in Week 8, finishing with three catches for 41 yards and no touchdowns. It's challenging for any receiver to shine when the quarterback manages only ten completions for a total of 131 yards. Odunze's 41 yards unfortunately led all Bears receivers, highlighting the limited offensive production. He was targeted six times, indicating that quarterback
Caleb Williams views him as a go-to option, even if some passes were off-target. Odunze will aim to bounce back next week in a favorable matchup against the weaker Arizona Cardinals defense.
--Martin Grisko - RotoBallerSource: ESPN
5 days agoChicago Bears wide receiver
Keenan Allen had a lackluster outing against the Washington Commanders this Sunday, finishing with just two catches for 39 yards. It's challenging for any receiver to excel when the quarterback completes only ten passes for a total of 131 yards. Coming off his best performance of the season in Week 6 against the Jaguars, it was disappointing to see Allen unable to build on that momentum. Quarterback
Caleb Williams did target Allen a team-high seven times, but many of those passes needed to be more on-target or uncatchable. Allen will aim to rebound next week in a promising matchup against the weaker Arizona Cardinals defense.
--Martin Grisko - RotoBallerSource: ESPN
5 days agoIn Week 8, Chicago Bears wide receiver
DJ Moore had a quiet performance against the Washington Commanders, finishing with just two catches for 27 yards and no touchdowns. It's tough for a receiver to shine when the quarterback completes only ten passes for a total of 131 yards. Moore also contributed with two rushes for seven yards as the Bears tried various ways to get their star wideout the ball in space. He briefly left the game due to pain after a hard landing while making a catch but fortunately returned. Fantasy managers should keep an eye on his injury status this week. Moore aims to rebound next week in a promising matchup against the weaker Arizona Cardinals defense.
--Martin Grisko - RotoBallerSource: ESPN
5 days agoGolden State Warriors guard
Stephen Curry (ankle) turned his ankle twice in the same game on Sunday. During the loss to the Los Angeles Clippers, the sharpshooter turned his ankle, returned to the game, and turned it again while making a move off-ball. He's set to undergo an MRI while ESPN reports that the team is "bracing" for him to possibly miss several games.
Andrew Wiggins should see the biggest increase in opportunities while
De'Anthony Melton and
Brandin Podziemski will see more opportunities in the backcourt.
--Alex Fischbein - RotoBallerSource: Kendra Andrews
5 days agoOrlando Magic forward
Jonathan Isaac (hip) picks up another questionable tag for their Monday night matchup against the Indiana Pacers. The defensive-minded wing has missed each of the last two games after picking up the hip injury in the team's first game. The Magic have been erring on the side of caution with Isaac, so he remains questionable. If he has to miss another game,
Moritz Wagner should see an uptick in minutes.
--Alex Fischbein - RotoBallerSource: NBA Injury Report
5 days agoOn Sunday, Chicago Bears running back
Roschon Johnson made the most of his limited chances against the Washington Commanders. He recorded just two carries for 6 yards but found the end zone on a goal-line carry. Johnson was also in on the previous possession's goal-line attempt. However, the Bears opted for a handoff to a backup lineman playing fullback, which resulted in a fumble and a Washington recovery. While it was disappointing that Johnson missed out on scoring in that moment, it was encouraging to see him establish himself as the Bears' goal-line back, indicating a defined role in the offense. Johnson is a valuable fantasy handcuff with flex potential going forward. Given his red-zone usage, if the Bears find themselves in a high-scoring game, he could be a viable option. Next week, facing a weaker Arizona Cardinals defense could present an excellent opportunity to utilize the Bears' backup, especially if injuries and bye weeks complicate your lineup.
--Martin Grisko - RotoBallerSource: ESPN
5 days agoOn Sunday, Chicago Bears running back
D'Andre Swift had an outstanding game against the Washington Commanders, recording 18 carries for 131 yards and a touchdown. He made a game-changing 56-yard touchdown run in the third quarter, sparking a stagnant Bears offense at a crucial moment. Swift demonstrated his ability to create explosive plays when provided with solid blocking and space to operate. Although it was disappointing that he finished without any receptions, given that
Caleb Williams only completed ten passes overall, there's optimism that Swift will see more opportunities in the passing game moving forward. Additionally, it was concerning for Swift's fantasy owners to see
Roschon Johnson take goal-line carries, which must be monitored. Swift will aim to maintain his momentum against a vulnerable Arizona Cardinals defense next week.
--Martin Grisko - RotoBallerSource: ESPN
5 days agoThis Sunday, Chicago Bears rookie quarterback
Caleb Williams struggled in his game against the Washington Commanders. In Week 8, he completed just ten of 24 passes for 131 yards without any touchdowns. It was disappointing to see him regress after a productive recent stretch and following the bye week to prepare. While it seemed like Williams and the offense were starting to find their rhythm, they instead took a step back this week. He had some inaccurate throws and was also hampered by an injury to his left tackle, which led to poor offensive line performance. On a positive note, Williams added 41 rushing yards on ten attempts, demonstrating his ability to evade defenders and pick up first downs when given the chance. Fans hope Williams and the Bear's offense can bounce back next week against a more favorable matchup with the Arizona Cardinals defense.
--Martin Grisko - RotoBallerSource: ESPN
5 days agoThe Las Vegas Raiders D/ST intercepted Kansas City Chiefs quarterback
Patrick Mahomes II once and sacked him one time in their 20-27 loss in Week 9. While those plays benefitted their fantasy scoring, they still are the 31st ranked D/ST in the NFL due to their inability to stop opposing offenses and their overall lack of production. They have just three interceptions this season, are tied for second-to-last in total takeaways with four, have yet to force a single fumble, and have allowed 26.3 points per game to opposing offenses, sixth-worst in the league. They should not be rostered in any fantasy leagues, especially with a date with the Cincinnati Bengals and their high-powered offense in Week 9.
--John Johnson - RotoBallerSource: ESPN
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