3 days agoNew Orleans Pelicans guard
Jordan Hawkins (back) is tagged as questionable ahead of Friday's game against the Indiana Pacers. The Pelicans could be in some trouble with
CJ McCollum (groin) and
Herbert Jones (shoulder) ruled out for Friday. Hawkins has stepped up and played well with the Pelicans shorthanded, but they'd have a tough time filling the void if he sits out as well.
Jose Alvarado and
Antonio Reeves could be asked to take on bigger roles if Hawkins is unable to go on Friday.
--Andy Webb - RotoBallerSource: NBA Injury Report
3 days agoCarolina Panthers wide receiver
Adam Thielen (hamstring) is listed as doubtful for Sunday's game against the New Orleans Saints according to Joe Person of The Athletic. Thielen logged two limited practice sessions on Wednesday and Thursday but was sidelined on Friday. The veteran wideout is now in danger of missing his sixth-straight contest. During the first three weeks of the season, Thielen caught at least two passes in each game and averaged 36.3 yards per game. While the 34-year-old remains sidelined, fantasy managers should expect
Xavier Legette and
Jalen Coker to lead the air attack.
--Andy Smith - RotoBallerSource: Joe Person
3 days agoNew Orleans Pelicans forward
Herbert Jones (shoulder) has been ruled out ahead of Friday's game against the Indiana Pacers. This marks the second game in a row that Jones will miss due to a right shoulder strain. The absence of Jones should mean that
Jordan Hawkins continues getting increased looks in the rotation. He shined on Wednesday as he scored 23 points with four rebounds in 38 minutes of action. He could be worth a look as a streaming option until Jones is able to get back on the court. He should see significant playing time against the Pacers on Friday.
--Andy Webb - RotoBallerSource: NBA Injury Report
3 days agoCarolina Panthers rookie running back
Jonathon Brooks (knee) is not expected to play despite being listed as questionable according to David Newton of ESPN. Head coach Dave Canales noted that the rookie running back is progressing well but is not expected to play this weekend. Brooks was able to participate in full during all of the practices this week which is a great sign for his availability heading into Week 10. The Panthers are opting to exercise caution with their former second-round pick who suffered a torn ACL last November. Brooks remains a high-end stash candidate.
Chuba Hubbard should be given another heavy dose of work this weekend and is a viable RB2 in all formats.
--Andy Smith - RotoBallerSource: David Newton
3 days agoLos Angeles Lakers guard
D'Angelo Russell (back) is listed as probable ahead of Friday's game against the Toronto Raptors. Russell continues to deal with a lower back issues, but it's not expected to keep him out of the lineup. He has been off to a slow start to the season but has the ability to be a legitimate threat because of his shooting ability. He only saw 24 minutes during Wednesday's game, so the Lakers might continue to limit him until he's fully healthy again.
Gabe Vincent might see an uptick in playing time on Friday.
--Andy Webb - RotoBallerSource: NBA Injury Report
3 days agoCincinnati Bengals wide receiver
Tee Higgins (quadriceps) will be listed as doubtful for Sunday's game against the Las Vegas Raiders. Higgins was sidelined last week due to the same injury and been unable to participate during the week. Fantasy managers should continue to monitor his status but the 25-year-old will face an uphill battle to suit up on Sunday. If he misses his second-straight game,
Ja'Marr Chase should see a heavy dose of work and be viewed as a high-end WR1. In addition,
Andrei Iosivas would become a viable flex option in deeper formats as he should operate as the No.2 pass-catching option for
Joe Burrow.
--Andy Smith - RotoBallerSource: Kelsey Conway
3 days agoDenver Nuggets forward
Aaron Gordon (knee) is listed as probable for Friday's game against the Minnesota Timberwolves. It sounds like Gordon is dealing with a right knee contusion, so fantasy managers shouldn't be too concerned. Gordon finished with a season-high 24 points, five rebounds, and two assists during Tuesday's game against the Brooklyn Nets. He's off to an excellent start to the season, so hopefully he'll be good to go on Friday. If not,
Peyton Watson could be in line for extended run in the rotation.
--Andy Webb - RotoBallerSource: NBA Injury Report
3 days agoMiami Dolphins wide receiver
Tyreek Hill (foot) is expected to play on Sunday according to Barry Jackson of the Miami Herald. Hill was dealing with this foot injury last week but was able to suit up for the weekend's contest. Fantasy managers should continue to monitor his status over the weekend but should plan on inserting the star wideout in their lineup. Last weekend, Hill brought in 72 yards, his second-highest total since the season-opener. The 30-year-old should be locked into all lineups as a high-end WR1 going forward with
Tua Tagovailoa back at the helm.
--Andy Smith - RotoBallerSource: Barry Jackson
3 days agoBuffalo Bills wide receivers
Amari Cooper (wrist) and
Curtis Samuel (pectoral) will be listed as questionable for Sunday's game according to Katherine Fitzgerald of the Buffalo News. Both wideouts were limited participants on Wednesday and Thursday and will now carry an injury designation into the weekend. Fantasy managers should continue to monitor their status. Cooper took a step back last weekend after catching four passes for 66 yards and a score in his Buffalo debut in Week 7. Samuel has been given minimal opportunities in this passing attack so far. If either wide receiver is unable to suit up, fantasy managers should expect
Khalil Shakir and
Dalton Kincaid to see an uptick in targets.
--Andy Smith - RotoBallerSource: Katherine Fitzgerald
3 days agoNew England Patriots rookie quarterback
Drake Maye (concussion) remains in concussion protocol but has not been ruled out for Sunday's game according to Jonathan Jones of CBS. Maye suffered a concussion in their victory over the New York Jets last weekend. Fantasy managers should continue to monitor the 22-year-old's status as he could clear the league's protocol in time for Sunday. In his first two professional starts, Maye eclipsed 200 passing yards in each of them with five total scores. Maye should be viewed as a solid QB2 in all formats if he is able to face the Tennessee Titans. If not, veteran
Jacoby Brissett would get the starting nod.
--Andy Smith - RotoBallerSource: Jonathan Jones
3 days agoBaltimore Ravens quarterback
Lamar Jackson (back/knee) was seen at Friday's practice according to Jamison Hensley of ESPN. This is a great sign for the 27-year-old who has yet to practice this week due to back and knee injuries. Fantasy managers should pay close attention to Friday's injury report as the superstar quarterback may carry an injury designation in the weekend if he is unable to log a full practice. Jackson has been one of the most productive fantasy QBs once again this season as he has averaged a stellar 29.4 PPR points per game with 19 total scores through eight weeks. If Jackson is unable to play on Sunday,
Josh Johnson would get the starting nod against the Denver Broncos.
--Andy Smith - RotoBallerSource: Jamison Hensley
3 days agoJacksonville Jaguars running back
Travis Etienne Jr. (hamstring) is considered a game-time decision for Sunday's game against the Philadelphia Eagles according to Mia O'Brien of 92.5 FM. Etienne has been sidelined over the past two weeks with a hamstring injury and has been able to participate in practice in a limited fashion this week. Fantasy managers should continue to monitor his progress over the weekend as the Clemson product could be in danger of missing his third-straight contest. If the 25-year-old sits out over the weekend,
Tank Bigsby should be in store for another heavy workload. Bigsby has found the end zone twice over the past two weeks and averaged 98.0 rushing yards per game in this span.
--Andy Smith - RotoBallerSource: Mia O'Brien
3 days agoLos Angeles Lakers center
Anthony Davis (hip) appeared on the injury report on Friday but he's listed as probable. The star big man should be able to suit up against the Toronto Raptors while he's listed with right hip soreness. Most of the time, Davis is listed on the injury report as a formality, so fantasy managers should expect him to play under the probable tag. If, for some reason, he's not able to play, then
Jaxson Hayes and
Rui Hachimura would see big minutes.
--Alex Fischbein - RotoBallerSource: NBA Injury Report
3 days agoJacksonville Jaguars wide receivers
Brian Thomas Jr. (chest) and
Gabe Davis (shoulder) are both considered game-time decisions for Sunday's tilt against the Philadelphia Eagles according to Mia O'Brien of 92.5 FM. Thomas was initially expected to miss at least two weeks of action but has been able to practice this week in a limited capacity which is a promising sign. Head coach Doug Pederson expressed that, "He's not going to be 100%, but no one is at this time... we also don't want any set backs" when referring to his rookie wideout. Davis has also participated in practice this week in a limited capacity. Fantasy managers should continue to monitor their status over the weekend. If one of the wideouts has to sit out,
Parker Washington could be worth as a deep league flex option as he should be pushed up the depth chart.
--Andy Smith - RotoBallerSource: Mia O'Brien
3 days agoAtlanta Hawks forward
De'Andre Hunter (knee) has been ruled out for the fourth consecutive game while he continues to go through injury management on his right knee. The veteran forward had to miss a bulk of the team's games last season due to knee issues as well. While he continues his injury maintenance, rookie
Zaccharie Risacher will likely remain in the starting lineup while
Garrison Mathews gets some minutes off of the bench.
David Roddy has also seen more opportunities with
Bogdan Bogdanovic (hamstring) and
Dyson Daniels (hip) out as well.
--Alex Fischbein - RotoBallerSource: NBA Injury Report
3 days agoNew York Giants rookie running back
Tyrone Tracy Jr. (concussion) continues to progress well and barring a setback, is expected to be available for Sunday's game against the Washington Commanders according to Pat Leonard of NYDN Sports. This is a great sign for the rookie running back who suffered a concussion during last Monday's game against the Pittsburgh Steelers. However, it looks like the Purdue product should be able to progress through the league's protocol and not miss any time. Since Week 5, Tracy has emerged as the top option out of the New York backfield and has averaged an impressive 86.8 rushing yards per game in this span. If he can suit up, the 24-year-old should be viewed as a solid RB2 facing the Commanders who have allowed the 19th-most PPR points to opposing RBs this season.
--Andy Smith - RotoBallerSource: Pat Leonard
3 days agoCincinnati Bengals wide receiver
Tee Higgins (quadriceps) remained sidelined during Friday's practice according to Ben Baby of ESPN. Higgins has been unable to take the practice field all week and is now in danger of missing his second straight game. Fantasy managers should continue to monitor him throughout the weekend as the Clemson product will likely carry an injury designation. If Higgins misses this weekend's game against the Las Vegas Raiders, fantasy managers should expect
Ja'Marr Chase to see a heavy dose of work with
Andrei Iosivas and
Trenton Irwin serving as the No.2 and No.3 options.
--Andy Smith - RotoBallerSource: Ben Baby
3 days agoIndiana Pacers guard
Andrew Nembhard (knee) is dealing with some knee soreness and has been listed as questionable ahead of tip-off on Friday. The starting combo guard only played five minutes in their last game and now appears on the injury report. In that game,
Bennedict Mathurin,
T.J. McConnell, and
Ben Sheppard all saw more minutes. If Nembhard isn't ready to play on Friday, the same three should see a bump in production.
--Alex Fischbein - RotoBallerSource: NBA Injury Report
3 days agoToronto Raptors guard
Immanuel Quickley (pelvis) has received a doubtful designation heading into their Friday contest against the Los Angeles Lakers. After taking a hard fall in their opening game, Quickley hasn't been able to get back on the court yet and it looks like he'll miss at least one more game.
Gradey Dick and
Davion Mitchell have seen the biggest increase in opportunities so far while
Jamal Shead has seen a healthy amount of minutes off of the bench. Dick has been the best value out of the streaming options though.
--Alex Fischbein - RotoBallerSource: NBA Injury Report
3 days agoChicago Bulls guard
Zach LaVine (shoulder) is currently dealing with an AC joint sprain in his left shoulder and has officially received a questionable tag for Friday night. The star guard has yet to miss a game this year and has played a huge part in guiding the Bulls to a 3-2 record so far. He's averaging 23.0 points, 6.4 rebounds, 2.8 assists, 3.4 threes, and 4.0 turnovers per game. If LaVine can't suit up,
Ayo Dosunmu would see the biggest increase in opportunities while
Coby White would take on more of a scoring responsibility.
--Alex Fischbein - RotoBallerSource: NBA Injury Report
3 days agoOrlando Magic forward
Franz Wagner (illness) is officially listed as questionable heading into their Friday night matchup against the Cleveland Cavaliers. The good news is that head coach Jamahl Mosley expects Wagner to play and said that he's "feeling better." The 23-year-old has been dealing with the illness all week and has been able to suit up but his performances have suffered. The Magic will need him more than ever with
Paolo Banchero (oblique) out indefinitely.
--Alex Fischbein - RotoBallerSource: Mason Williams
3 days agoCharlotte Hornets forward
Brandon Miller (glute) has a chance to return on Friday after suffering a glute strain during their first game of the season. The second-year wing is a big part of the team's future, so the Hornets are always going to err on the cautious side. This is the first time he's received a questionable tag since the injury though, so it looks like he's trending in the right direction. If he suits up,
Josh Green will likely head back to the bench.
--Alex Fischbein - RotoBallerSource: NBA Injury Report
3 days agoNew York Jets defensive lineman Will McDonald (leg) left the game on Thursday but eventually returned after a non-contact injury to his leg. He was helped off of the field in the second quarter but later returned in the second half. Ian Rapoport has reported that McDonald seemed to have avoided a major injury but is worth monitoring in case the team finds any issues leading up to their Week 10 matchup with the Arizona Cardinals.
--Alex Fischbein - RotoBallerSource: Ian Rapoport
3 days agoNew York Jets cornerback Sauce Gardner (foot) seemingly injured his foot on Thursday night during the fourth quarter of their contest against the Houston Texans. The star defensive back was able to come back into the game, but Ian Rapoport says that his status is worth monitoring especially if the team decides to do some tests on Friday. There hasn't been any official word of an injury that will cause him to miss some time just yet.
--Alex Fischbein - RotoBallerSource: Ian Rapoport
3 days agoDallas Cowboys kicker
Brandon Aubrey is currently the K4 on the season. He has only missed two field goals, made all of his extra points, and has the longest kick of the season at 65 yards. He's also made the second-most 50+ yarders behind
Ka'imi Fairbairn. In Week 9, he'll go up against the Atlanta Falcons who have given up the most fantasy points to kickers this season. On average, opposing kickers are scoring 12.3 fantasy points per game against the Falcons, and with the Cowboys' offense not able to score as many touchdowns as expected, he should be quite busy this week.
--Alex Fischbein - RotoBallerSource: RotoBaller
3 days agoFlorida Panthers forward Tomas Nosek (upper body) will make his team debut on Friday versus Dallas. Nosek has been sidelined for the start of the season due to an upper-body injury. However, Panthers head coach Paul Maurice has confirmed that the Czech forward will be counted on in Friday's game. Nosek is expected to center the fourth line, with A.J. Greer and Mackie Samoskevich accompanying him on the wings. He'll be a good addition to the Panthers lineup, but it's safe to leave him on the waiver wire in fantasy hockey. Nosek was limited to only six points (two goals, four assists) in 36 outings with New Jersey last season.
--Taavi Pailk - RotoBallerSource: Jameson Olive
3 days agoDallas Cowboys tight end
Jake Ferguson hasn't been able to produce a big outing over the last couple of weeks. Week 8 was the first time he received a target share of more than 20% and failed to finish in TE1 territory. He even had the highest snap percentage of the season in that game, but went up against a solid defensive unit in the San Francisco 49ers. Now, they'll take on the Atlanta Falcons who have given up their fair share of fantasy points to tight ends (10.8 per game for half-PPR). Fantasy managers can look to Ferguson to bounce back in this one.
--Alex Fischbein - RotoBallerSource: RotoBaller
3 days agoEdmonton Oilers forward Leon Draisaitl recorded his second three-point outing in three games in Thursday's 5-1 victory over Nashville. Taking over from Connor McDavid (ankle) as the first-line center, Draisaitl had two goals and an assist in the contest. All of his points came during even-strength play, which has been the norm this season for Draisaitl. The German star has posted only two power-play points thus far, despite racking up 13 total points (eight goals, five assists) in 11 outings. There should be a lot more to come from Draisaitl as the Oilers try to maneuver through McDavid's absence and get their season on track.
--Taavi Pailk - RotoBallerSource: ESPN
3 days agoCarolina Hurricanes forward Martin Necas added four points to his tally as the team crushed Boston 8-2 on home ice Thursday. Carolina scored half of its goals already in the first period, with Necas completing the damage with a power-play goal. He also had two assists with the man advantage and wrapped things up with an even-strength helper. Necas hit the four-point mark in a single game for the third time in his career. The Czech forward has been on fire lately, amassing four goals and 12 points across the past five games. He boasts 15 points (five goals, 10 assists) in nine games for the season, becoming the third player in franchise history to reach 15 points in a campaign before skating in his 10th game.
--Taavi Pailk - RotoBallerSource: ESPN
3 days agoHouston Texans kicker
Ka'imi Fairbairn had a rough outing on Thursday night along with the rest of the team in the 21-13 loss to the New York Jets. The 30-year-old made a 29 and 54-yarder as well as an extra point but missed a 27 and 56-yarder. This was the first game all season that Fairbairn missed more than one field goal which brings his overall percentage down to 84.0%. He'll look to bounce back in a Sunday night game against the Detroit Lions in Week 10.
--Alex Fischbein - RotoBallerSource: ESPN
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