4 days agoGreen Bay Packers kicker
Brandon McManus was perfect on the day as the Packers won in Jacksonville against the Jaguars 30-27. McManus nailed all three of his field goal attempts on the afternoon, nailing kicks from 31, 36, and 24. That 24-yarder was the game winner for the Packers as they got down deep into Jaguars' territory thanks to a 51-yard reception by
Jayden Reed and a short run by
Chris Brooks where he got into first-down territory inside the five-yard line but slowed down before scoring. McManus also was perfect on the day with his extra point attempts as McManus converted all three. The Packers will host the division-leading Detroit Lions in Week 9, where McManus is a solid kicking streamer in a healthy offensive environment.
--Kevin Tompkins - RotoBallerSource: ESPN
4 days agoCincinnati Bengals quarterback
Joe Burrow threw for 234 yards, one touchdown, and one interception off 26-for-37 passing in Sunday's meeting with the Eagles. He added three carries for 15 yards. The Bengals were without
Tee Higgins (quadriceps), who had three touchdowns in the previous three games. However, the signal-caller still had an acceptable showing, although his efforts couldn't bring his team to .500. Hopefully, Higgins will be healthy enough to return for the Week 9 matchup with the visiting Las Vegas Raiders. Still, even if Higgins isn't back on the field, Burrow should remain a starting fantasy option.
--Dennis Clausen - RotoBallerSource: ESPN
4 days agoHouston Texans wide receiver
Stefon Diggs (knee) exited during the second half of Sunday's game against the Indianapolis Colts after suffering a serious-looking, non-contact injury. Although Diggs was able to walk off the field, he was eventually ruled out for the remainder of the contest. He finished Week 8 with five catches for 81 yards. With both Diggs and
Nico Collins (hamstring) sidelined, the Texans could enter next week's game against the New York Jets with a receiving corps headlined by
Tank Dell,
Xavier Hutchinson,
John Metchie, and
Robert Woods. Fantasy managers will want to stay tuned for updates on Diggs' status and exactly how much time he'll miss.
--Andersen Pickard - RotoBallerSource: Aaron Wilson
4 days agoJacksonville Jaguars wide receiver
Brian Thomas Jr. (chest) exited during the second half of Sunday's game against the Green Bay Packers and is officially questionable to return. At the time of his departure, he had caught three of four targets for 60 yards and a touchdown. Thomas has been a major contributor in his rookie season, so his loss is bad news for the Jaguars' offense. With both Thomas and
Gabe Davis (shoulder) injured, look for
Christian Kirk,
Parker Washington, and
Tim Jones to step up as Jacksonville's top wide receivers.
--Andersen Pickard - RotoBallerSource: Demetrius Harvey
4 days agoPhiladelphia Eagles cornerback Darius Slay (groin) has been ruled out for the remainder of Sunday's game against the Cincinnati Bengals. Slay, who departed during the third quarter, finished Week 8 with four tackles and one pass defended. In his absence, Isaiah Rodgers should earn more snaps opposite Quinyon Mitchell.
--Andersen Pickard - RotoBallerSource: Jimmy Kempski
4 days agoGreen Bay Packers quarterback
Jordan Love (groin) exited during the second quarter of Sunday's game against the Jacksonville Jaguars and is officially questionable to return. Love appeared to suffer the injury after attempting a pass. He was unable to shake off the injury and went to the ground, summoning attention from medical personnel. At the time of his departure, Love had completed 14 of 22 passes for 196 yards, zero touchdowns, and one interception.
Malik Willis has taken over as the Packers' quarterback and will remain under center for the duration of Love's absence. Willis impressed during a two-game, turnover-free stretch of football between Weeks 2 and 3.
--Andersen Pickard - RotoBallerSource: Mia O'Brien
4 days agoChicago Bears running back
Khalil Herbert (coach's decision) is a healthy scratch for Sunday's game against the Washington Commanders. The 26-year-old has seen his role essentially disappear this season. He hasn't registered a touch since Week 3, logging only a few snaps during that span. Now, with
Travis Homer active, Herbert is the odd man out. Despite his decreasing role, Herbert could be an intriguing name on the trade market as other teams look to solidify their running back down the stretch. Even if traded, though, Herbert won't be a reliable fantasy option.
--Andersen Pickard - RotoBallerSource: Chicago Bears
4 days agoKansas City Chiefs running back
Clyde Edwards-Helaire (coach's decision) is inactive for Week 8 against the Las Vegas Raiders. He was activated from the non-football injury list earlier this month but has not played since then. Sunday represents the second consecutive absence for Edwards-Helaire, who is evidently behind
Kareem Hunt,
Samaje Perine, and
Carson Steele on the depth chart. The former LSU product can be left on waivers in most fantasy leagues.
--Andersen Pickard - RotoBallerSource: Kansas City Chiefs
4 days agoThe Carolina Panthers will not have quarterback
Andy Dalton (thumb) or running back
Jonathon Brooks (knee) for Sunday's game against the Denver Broncos. Dalton is inactive after injuring his right thumb during a minor car accident earlier this week. His absence re-inserts
Bryce Young into the Panthers starting lineup for Week 8. Meanwhile, Brooks is still on the non-football injury list after Carolina failed to activate him on Saturday. The rookie still has not made his NFL debut. The Panthers must activate him by November 6; if they don't, Brooks won't be able to play this season.
Chuba Hubbard and
Miles Sanders will handle most of Carolina's rushing opportunities until Brooks is healthy enough to play.
--Andersen Pickard - RotoBallerSource: Mike Kaye
4 days agoCarolina Panthers tight end
Tommy Tremble (back) is officially active for Week 8 against the Denver Broncos. He had been listed as questionable but was trending in the right direction after logging a full practice on Friday. The 24-year-old has been active for four games this season, totaling just seven catches and 59 yards. Despite being healthy this week, Tremble is expected to operate as the Panthers' backup tight end behind up-and-coming rookie
Ja'Tavion Sanders.
--Andersen Pickard - RotoBallerSource: Mike Kaye
4 days agoLas Vegas Raiders wide receiver
Jakobi Meyers (abdomen) is officially active for Week 8 against the Kansas City Chiefs. He had been listed as questionable but was trending in the right direction after logging a full practice on Friday. This will be Meyers' first game of the season without
Davante Adams on the roster, but he did play two games when Adams was inactive earlier this year. In those two games, Meyers caught 11 passes for 121 yards and zero touchdowns. He should see significant volume as the Raiders' No. 1 receiver this week, but he's nothing more than a low-end WR3/FLEX versus a strong Chiefs defense.
--Andersen Pickard - RotoBallerSource: Las Vegas Raiders
4 days agoLas Vegas Raiders tight end
Harrison Bryant (elbow) is officially inactive for Sunday's game against the Kansas City Chiefs. He had been listed as questionable but was trending in the wrong direction after missing three consecutive practices. Bryant hasn't been on the fantasy radar this year, but he has been playing well with five catches and 43 yards over the last two weeks.
John Samuel Shenker, who is still searching for his first career target, will back up
Brock Bowers in Week 8.
--Andersen Pickard - RotoBallerSource: Las Vegas Raiders
4 days agoWashington Commanders quarterback
Jayden Daniels (ribs) will officially play and start against the Chicago Bears on Sunday. The rookie phenom was questionable heading into the day, and it looks like he's feeling good enough to start against a solid Bears defense. This also means we'll get to see the first and second-overall picks go head-to-head. Daniels still has QB1 value and should be a quality start for fantasy managers that were waiting on his status.
--Alex Fischbein - RotoBallerSource: Ian Rapoport
4 days agoSeattle Seahawks wide receiver
DK Metcalf (knee) was originally listed as doubtful heading into the Week 8 matchup against the Buffalo Bills. He has now been deemed inactive which will move
Jaxon Smith-Njigba and
Tyler Lockett into the top two receiver spots.
Jake Bobo will also likely see some snaps and targets while the Seahawks may be playing from behind against a solid Bills offense. Metcalf's status will be something to monitor next week as they have one more game right before their bye.
--Alex Fischbein - RotoBallerSource: Brady Henderson
4 days agoTampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver
Sterling Shepard (hamstring) has now been listed as questionable to return to Sunday's contest as he deals with a hamstring injury that he picked up in the second quarter. The Buccaneers are already dealing with a thin receiver corps, so they'll now have to rely on fewer pass-catchers.
Cade Otton will be even more important while
Jalen McMillan and
Trey Palmer will be the top two receivers unless Shepard returns.
--Alex Fischbein - RotoBallerSource: Rick Stroud
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