5 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
5 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
5 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
5 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
5 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
5 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
5 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
5 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
5 days agoNew England Patriots quarterback
Drake Maye (head) left Sunday's game against the New York Jets with a head injury in the first half. He was originally ruled questionable to return, but has since been downgraded and will not come back in this contest. He leaves after throwing 3-for-6 for 23 yards and taking three carries for 46 yards and a touchdown.
Jacoby Brissett will take over for the rest of the game which means the fantasy ceiling for the passing game will likely take a hit.
--Alex Fischbein - RotoBallerSource: Albert Breer
5 days agoJacksonville Jaguars wide receiver
Gabe Davis (shoulder) has been deemed questionable to return Sunday against the Green Bay Packers. The veteran pass-catcher left in the second quarter with a shoulder issue and hasn't received the green light to go back into the game.
Christian Kirk and
Brian Thomas Jr. should see more opportunities while both of them have broken off some longer plays in this matchup already.
--Alex Fischbein - RotoBallerSource: John Oehser
5 days agoNew England Patriots quarterback
Drake Maye (head) exited during the second quarter of Sunday's game against the New York Jets and is officially questionable to return. The No. 3 overall pick looked solid before departing in Week 8 as he racked up 23 passing yards, 46 rushing yards, and one rushing touchdown. He also took one sack. Maye suffered the injury while taking a head-to-head hit from a Jets defender at the end of a run.
Jacoby Brissett has entered the game and will remain the Patriots' quarterback until Maye is cleared to return.
--Andersen Pickard - RotoBallerSource: Ian Rapoport
5 days agoWashington Commanders rookie quarterback
Jayden Daniels (ribs) is expected to start barring a late setback according to Tracy Wolfson of CBS Sports. Wolfson reported that head coach Dan Quinn feels "really good where Jayden is at" and should be in line to start barring a pregame setback. Fantasy managers should continue to monitor his status leading up to kickoff in case he faces a setback. If the rookie standout is able to play he should be locked into all lineups as a high-end QB1. If not,
Marcus Mariota should be viewed as a solid QB2 in Superflex formats.
--Andy Smith - RotoBallerSource: Tracy Wolfson
5 days agoGreen Bay Packers defensive tackle Devonte Wyatt (ankle) will play in Week 8 according to Ian Rapoport of the NFL Network. Wyatt has been sidelined since Week 5 with an ankle injury but was able to log three limited practice sessions this week. Fantasy managers should expect Wyatt to return to his starting role on the defensive line going forward. During the first four games he tallied ten tackles (eight solo) with three sacks. The 26-year-old should bolster the Green Bay pass rush going forward.
--Andy Smith - RotoBallerSource: Ian Rapoport
5 days agoTampa Bay Buccaneers defensive tackle Greg Gaines (calf) and safety Tykee Smith (concussion) are listed as inactive for Sunday's tilt against the Atlanta Falcons. Gaines logged a limited practice on Thursday but was downgraded to a non-participant on Friday with a calf injury. Smith entered concussion protocol in Week 7 and has been unable to pass the necessary steps during the week. As a result, fantasy managers should expect Vita Vea, Calijah Kancey, and C.J. Brewer to see most of the snaps on the defensive line and Jordan Whitehead and Christian Izien should see most of the work at safety.
--Andy Smith - RotoBallerSource: Tampa Bay Buccaneers
5 days agoArizona Cardinals defensive back Sean Murphy-Bunting (neck) and defensive tackle Roy Lopez (ankle) will not suit up in Week 8 to face the Miami Dolphins. Bunting was unable to practice all week due to a neck injury he suffered in last week's game against the Los Angeles Chargers. Lopez was also unable to practice all week. Both defenders will hope to return in Week 9 to face the Chicago Bears. As a result, Starling Thomas, Garrett Williams, and Max Melton will see most of the snaps at cornerback while Khyiris Tonga will start at defensive tackle.
--Andy Smith - RotoBallerSource: Arizona Cardinals
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