4 days agoCleveland Browns cornerback Denzel Ward (head) was diagnosed with a concussion, the sixth documented case of his career. The veteran exited Sunday's win over the Ravens, so his status for Week 9 against the Chargers is up in the air. But considering he most recently suffered a concussion in the summer, the team will likely be extremely cautious before he's permitted to get back on the field.
--Dennis Clausen - RotoBallerSource: Joey DeBarardino
4 days agoGreen Bay Packers quarterback
Jordan Love (groin) will undergo further testing on Monday. The signal-caller injured his groin in Sunday's win over the Jags, and he'd finish the day by throwing for 196 yards and a pick off 14-for-22 passing. Considering Love has battled an injury already this season, any more absences wouldn't be an ideal scenario for fantasy managers. With that in mind, if Love can't go for the NFC North clash with the Lions,
Malik Willis would operate under center. Of course, Willis isn't nearly as reliable, so he'd be hard to trust from a fantasy standpoint.
--Dennis Clausen - RotoBallerSource: Charean Williams
4 days agoHouston Texans quarterback
C.J. Stroud returned to his efficient ways on Sunday against Indianapolis, completing 25 of 37 attempts for 285 yards and a touchdown in a 23-20 victory. The Ohio State product had no turnovers and completed passes to eight different receivers for Houston. Unfortunately, Stroud may be without another member of his talented receiver corps, as
Stefon Diggs (knee) departed the game with a non-contact injury. Top target
Nico Collins (hamstring) will be on injured reserve for at least another week. The second-year quarterback and the Texans will travel to play the New York Jets in Week 9.
--Nick Piotrowicz - RotoBallerSource: ESPN
4 days agoMiami Dolphins running back
De'Von Achane carried the ball 10 times for 97 yards and added six receptions on eight targets for 50 receiving yards and a receiving touchdown in Sunday's 28-27 loss to the Arizona Cardinals.
Tua Tagovailoa's (concussion) return to the lineup significantly boosted the entire offense, connecting with Achane for a 12-yard touchdown in the third quarter. The second-year back had several highlight runs en route to his best performance of the season. The offensive line was much better on Sunday than in previous weeks, and Miami's rushing attack looked like the one we were accustomed to seeing, similar to last year. The next few weeks present several great matchups that Achane could take advantage of. In Week 9, the Dolphins get a matchup against a Buffalo Bills defense that ranks in the bottom five of the league in terms of fantasy points allowed to opposing running backs.
--Jake Walker - RotoBallerSource: NFL
4 days agoHouston Texans running back
Joe Mixon put together another productive fantasy day on Sunday against the Indianapolis Colts by compiling 134 total yards, four catches, and a touchdown. He once again drew steady volume in the running game, turning 25 carries into 102 rushing yards, and he was second on the team with six targets. The veteran back had the possibility for even more, but lost a fumble inside the Colts' 10-yard line late in the fourth quarter, though the Texans still held on for a 23-20 victory. Mixon will look to keep up his good form when Houston visits the New York Jets in Week 9.
--Nick Piotrowicz - RotoBallerSource: ESPN
4 days agoThe Green Bay Packers' defense and special teams' unit produced two turnovers in their 30-27 victory on the road against the Jacksonville Jaguars. The Packers were decent, but not spectacular as the team could only muster one quarterback sack of
Trevor Lawrence on the afternoon. The team did get back into the turnover column after being shut out in Week 7 against the Texans. Safety Xavier McKinney notched his NFL-leading sixth interception on the season in the second quarter and linebacker Edgerrin Cooper forced a sack and forced fumble leading defensive tackle Devonte Wyatt to scoop up Lawrence's fumble. With the Detroit Lions coming into down fresh off of a 52-point effort against the Titans, it's probably a good idea to bench the Packers as your fantasy defense for Week 9.
--Kevin Tompkins - RotoBallerSource: ESPN
4 days agoHouston Texans wide receiver
Tank Dell found the end zone on Sunday against the Indianapolis Colts, the highlight of a day that included four catches for 35 yards. The second-year receiver caught all four of his targets, and unlike last week, hauled in a red-zone pass from quarterback
C.J. Stroud for a seven-yard touchdown. Elsewhere, fellow wide receiver
Stefon Diggs (knee) left the game with what appeared to be a serious injury. Top receiver
Nico Collins (hamstring) is currently on injured reserve, so fantasy managers will have to monitor Houston's injury reports this week. Dell and the Texans take on the New York Jets in Week 9.
--Nick Piotrowicz - RotoBallerSource: ESPN
4 days agoHouston Texans tight end
Dalton Schultz had a season-best 52 receiving yards on four catches in a 23-20 win against the Indianapolis Colts. The Texans targeted the big tight end six times, which was tied for second on the team. The Stanford product could temporarily assume an even bigger role in the Houston passing game, as receiver
Stefon Diggs (knee) left the game with a non-contact injury. The Texans are currently without top receiver
Nico Collins (hamstring), who is on injured reserve. Fantasy managers will have to monitor injury statuses ahead of Schultz and the Texans taking on the New York Jets in Week 9.
--Nick Piotrowicz - RotoBallerSource: ESPN
4 days agoCincinnati Bengals tight end
Mike Gesicki finished Sunday's matchup with the Eagles by catching seven of his eight targets for 73 yards. With
Tee Higgins (quadriceps) ruled out ahead of this one, most assumed
Andrei Iosivas would benefit the most. However, that wasn't the case, with Gesicki leading his team in receiving yards to end the week. Unfortunately, his efforts weren't enough to get the Bengals to .500. Without question, Gesicki will be trending after his performance in Week 8. But unless Higgins is ruled out for the Week 9 clash with the Raiders, Gesicki isn't the safest fantasy option.
--Dennis Clausen - RotoBallerSource: ESPN
4 days agoThe Houston Texans D/ST turned in a decent performance on Sunday against Indianapolis, compiling five sacks and two turnovers in a 23-20 victory. The Texans lost Colts receiver
Josh Downs for a 69-yard touchdown in the first half, but otherwise stymied the Indianapolis passing game. Houston held Colts quarterback
Anthony Richardson to a woeful 10-for-32 passing and coaxed him into two turnovers, an interception and a fumble on the last play of the game. The Texans will look for a similar effort in Week 9 against the New York Jets.
--Nick Piotrowicz - RotoBallerSource: ESPN
4 days agoCincinnati Bengals wide receiver
Andrei Iosivas entered Sunday's game against the Eagles with high expectations after
Tee Higgins (quadriceps) was ruled out. Unfortunately, the wideout couldn't make anything out of his afforded opportunity, finishing without a catch (three targets). Instead, it was
Ja'Marr Chase and
Mike Gesicki leading the way, with the duo combining for 16 receptions. Without question, Iosivas is more than capable of getting things done for fantasy managers. However, it just wasn't his week. With that said, Iosivas has flex potential in Week 9 against the Raiders. But if Higgins is back in the equation, Iosivas should be left on the bench.
--Dennis Clausen - RotoBallerSource: ESPN
4 days agoGreen Bay Packers tight end
Tucker Kraft was very productive for the Packers as they were victorious on the road over the Jacksonville Jaguars 30-27. Kraft caught the only touchdown pass on the afternoon from
Malik Willis, who entered the game following
Jordan Love's exit with a groin injury. With 78 receiving yards, Kraft led the team on the receiving side in Week 8. The Packers' targets are typically spread out among many options, but Kraft has been a consistent contributor throughout the season for fantasy. With the Detroit Lions heading into town for a Week 9 NFC North showdown at the top of the division, consider Kraft a TE1 and as close to a must-start option as it gets at a weak tight end position.
--Kevin Tompkins - RotoBallerSource: ESPN
4 days agoCincinnati Bengals wide receiver
Ja'Marr Chase amassed 54 yards off a game-high nine catches in Sunday's loss to the Philadelphia Eagles.
Tee Higgins (quadriceps) was sidelined for this one, resulting in Chase being targeted 11 times. Unfortunately, his efforts weren't good enough, with the Bengals ending Week 8 with a record of three wins and five losses. With that said, the former LSU Tiger now has seven touchdowns in the last six games. Keep him starting in week 9 against the visiting Raiders, although that goes without saying.
--Dennis Clausen - RotoBallerSource: ESPN
4 days agoCincinnati Bengals running back
Zack Moss had five carries for 11 yards in Sunday's loss to Philadelphia. He added four catches for 28 yards. The 26-year-old began the 2024-25 campaign by finding the end zone in three of the team's first four contests. However, he's gone cold since then, with
Chase Brown emerging as the Bengals' preferred rusher out of the backfield. At this point, Moss will need to turn things around before working his way back into fantasy lineups. Keep him on the bench in Week 9 against the Raiders, although he's still worth stashing for those with room to spare.
--Dennis Clausen - RotoBallerSource: ESPN
4 days agoCincinnati Bengals running back
Chase Brown had 32 yards off 12 carries in Sunday's loss to the Eagles. He added two catches for two yards. While Brown had trouble getting anything going on the ground, he at least found the end zone in Week 8, scoring off a four-yard run in the third quarter. Even more encouraging for Brown's fantasy managers,
Zack Moss would finish this one with only five attempts. The 24-year-old has now had at least one touchdown in five of the Bengals' last six outings, keeping him a starting fantasy option in Week 9 versus the visiting Las Vegas Raiders.
--Dennis Clausen - RotoBallerSource: ESPN
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