10 hours agoDustin Stoltzfus will be looking to get back in the win column when he returns to the Octagon to face off against Marc-Andre Barriault on the main card of UFC Edmonton on Saturday. Stoltzfus. Stoltzfus was last seen in action in June at UFC on ESPN 57 where he suffered a knockout loss. DraftKings sees Stoltzfus as the underdog with a salary of $7,300. Throughout his UFC career, he averages 48.7 fantasy points per contest.
--Alen Kurbasic - RotoBallerSource: UFC
10 hours agoCincinnati Reds pitcher
Brent Suter signed a one-year extension with the Cincinnati Reds that has a club option for 2026 according to Mark Sheldon of MLB.com. Suter typically operated a relief option for the Reds but did manage to make two starts this season. Across 65 2/3 innings of work this summer, the 35-year-old held a 3.15 ERA, 1.14 WHIP, with a 12:50 BB:K ratio. Under the hood, Suter boasted a stellar 30.2% hard-hit rate which is one of the best marks in the sport. Fantasy managers should expect Suter to continue to operate as a relief option in 2025 with the opportunity to earn a few saves.
--Andy Smith - RotoBallerSource: Mark Sheldon
10 hours agoToronto Raptors guard
Immanuel Quickley (pelvis) won't suit up on Friday versus the Los Angeles Lakers. The 25-year-old last played in the opener versus the Cleveland Cavaliers. However, he exited that one after a fall and has been on the shelf since because of a pelvic contusion. Fortunately, Quickley is making progress. Yet, he'll also probably miss Saturday's meeting with the Kings. With Quickley out of the equation,
Davion Mitchell, averaging 8.8 points, 7.0 assists, and 2.3 rebounds in four starts, is worth rostering in most fantasy setups, although category participants won't appreciate his 31.3% shooting from deep.
--Dennis Clausen - RotoBallerSource: Josh Lewenberg
10 hours agoThe New Orleans Pelicans announced Friday that guard
CJ McCollum (adductor) has a right adductor strain and will miss at least 2-3 weeks. McCollum had already been listed as unavailable for Friday's contest with the Indiana Pacers. With the 33-year-old likely out until mid-November,
Jose Alvarado will likely take his place in the starting five. DFS managers should remember that Alvarado will be a great value pick moving forward while McCollum is sidelined.
--Andrew Lennox - RotoBallerSource: New Orleans Pelicans
10 hours agoThe New York Yankees and New York Mets and a few other organizations will be in a battle to sign superstar outfielder
Juan Soto according to Mike Vaccaro of the New York Post. Following his Game 5 loss to the Los Angeles Dodgers in the World Series, Soto told the media that, "I feel every team has the same opportunity" in relation to his pending free agency. With Scott Boras severing as his agent, baseball fans should expect the highest bidder to open their pockets in hopes of acquiring Soto as Boras has negotiated several of the largest contracts in recent history such as
Gerrit Cole's 2022 contract with the New York Yankees. With Steve Cohen and Hal Steinbrenner at the forefront of the bidding, the 26-year-old should be in store for a record breaking deal coming off of his stellar 2024 campaign where he held a .288/.419/.569 line with 41 home runs.
--Andy Smith - RotoBallerSource: Mike Vaccaro
10 hours agoOrlando Magic guard
Anthony Black will start on Friday versus the undefeated Cavaliers. With
Paolo Banchero (oblique) sidelined, Black will get his chance to roll with the first five. The 20-year-old has shown signs of promise in his second year in the National Basketball Association, averaging 8.4 points, 4.2 assists, 1.4 blocks, and 44.4% shooting from behind the arc. Naturally,
Franz Wagner (illness),
Jalen Suggs, and
Kentavious Caldwell-Pope are expected to do most of the heavy lifting on the offensive end. However, Black warrants fantasy consideration in deeper formats. He'll also draw value interest from DFS managers.
--Dennis Clausen - RotoBallerSource: Orlando Magic HQ
11 hours agoGreen Bay Packers wide receiver
Jayden Reed is looking to get off his two-game run of disappointment as the Packers host the Detroit Lions in Week 9. Over the past two games, Reed has just seven targets, four receptions and 65 receiving yards against the Texans and Jaguars. Reed has a glimmer of hope in this matchup against the division-leading Lions, as the Lions are the worst defense in the entire league in giving up fantasy points and receiving yards per game to slot wide receivers. If starting quarterback
Jordan Love (questionable, groin) can play against the Lions, Reed should be a locked-in fantasy starter. If the quarterback is
Malik Willis, Reed should still be in fantasy lineups but is probably more of a WR3.
--Kevin Tompkins - RotoBallerSource: RotoBaller
11 hours agoThe Philadelphia Phillies have traded infielder
Scott Kingery to the Los Angeles Angels in exchange for cash considerations according to Mark Feinsand of MLB.com. The 30-year-old has not appeared in a major league game since 2022 and has spent the past two seasons playing with Triple-A Lehigh Valley. Last season in the top level of the minor leagues, the former second-round pick held a .268/.314/.488 line with 17 doubles, 25 home runs, 67 RBI, and 25 stolen bases. Kingery will likely compete for a spot on the Opening Day Roster in Los Angeles but will more than likely spend most of the 2025 season in the minor leagues.
--Andy Smith - RotoBallerSource: Mark Feinsand
11 hours agoOrlando Magic forward
Franz Wagner (illness) will play on Friday versus the undefeated Cavaliers. The 23-year-old has been under the weather, forcing his premature exit in the Magic's previous two contests. Hopefully, he'll see his usual workload against Cleveland. If that's the case, Wagner could finish the game as Orlando's highest scorer, considering
Paolo Banchero (oblique) is on the shelf.
--Dennis Clausen - RotoBallerSource: NBA Injury Report
11 hours agoThe New Orleans Pelicans announced Friday that forward
Herbert Jones (shoulder) sustained a right shoulder strain and a small low-grade partial-thickness tear in his rotator cuff. His recovery timeframe is approximately 2-4 weeks. Jones's return to play will be based on how he responds to treatment and rehabilitation. The absence of Jones should mean that
Jordan Hawkins will continue to see more minutes. On Wednesday, Hawkins posted 23 points with four rebounds in 38 minutes. He will likely see an uptick in playing time against the Pacers on Friday with Jones sidelined.
--Andrew Lennox - RotoBallerSource: New Orleans Pelicans
11 hours agoMarc-Andre Barriault is scheduled to face off against Dustin Stoltzfus on the main card of UFC Edmonton on Saturday. Barriault looks to get back in the win column after suffering back-to-back losses to Chris Curtis and more recently, Joe Pyfer. He's gone 3-3 in his last six bouts. DraftKings sees Barriault as the favorite with a salary of $8,900. Throughout his UFC career of 13 bouts, he averages 54.2 fantasy points per contest.
--Alen Kurbasic - RotoBallerSource: UFC
11 hours agoSan Francisco Giants starting pitcher
Blake Snell is opting out of his two-year deal with the San Francisco Giants and will test the open market according to Alex Pavlovic. The 31-year-old had a tale of two seasons in his debut campaign in San Francisco. Through the first-half, the southpaw he held a 6.31 ERA and a 1.43 WHIP and was hindered by several injuries. However, after the All-Star break, Snell returned to his Cy Young form as he logged 68 1/3 innings to the tune of a stellar 1.45 ERA, 0.85 WHIP, with a 27:103 BB:K ratio. Given his performance down the stretch, Snell will likely be in line to receive a large contract and will be a popular starting pitcher taken early in drafts this upcoming offseason.
--Andy Smith - RotoBallerSource: Alex Pavlovic
11 hours agoAtlanta Falcons tight end
Kyle Pitts is coming off his best fantasy output of the season with four catches on five targets for 91 yards and two touchdowns, and in Week 9 he'll get a Cowboys defense that just allowed the 49ers'
George Kittle to post a 6-128-1 line in Week 8. Since logging a zero-catch performance in Week 4, the 24-year-old has had no less than five targets in the last four games, averaging around 79 yards receiving per game over that time. It feels like he's secured a solid role in this offense now, although, with a 15.95% target share, he's a distant third in the pecking order behind
Drake London (26.72%) and
Darnell Mooney (22.84%). Dallas has allowed the 12th-most fantasy points to TEs, and while Pitts hasn't yet shed the potential for bust weeks, the former first-round draft pick still ranks as a TE1 in this matchup.
--Jarod Rupp - RotoBallerSource: ESPN
11 hours agoMemphis Grizzlies forward
Desmond Bane (oblique) won't play on Saturday against the 76ers. Bane suffered an oblique strain in Wednesday's loss to the Brooklyn Nets and didn't play on Thursday versus the visiting Bucks.
Marcus Smart (ankle) was also sidelined for that one, opening the door for
Jaylen Wells and
Santi Aldama to enter the starting lineup and finish the night by combining for 35 points.
Scotty Pippen Jr. and
Jake LaRavia also received more work from off the bench, with the duo combining for 27 points. As long as Smart and Bane remain on the shelf, Aldama, LaRavia, Pippen, and Wells are all worth considering for fantasy lineups. Of course,
Ja Morant, who had a triple-double on Thursday, will likely continue to lead the way offensively.
--Dennis Clausen - RotoBallerSource: Memphis Grizzlies PR
11 hours agoMiami Dolphins running back
Raheem Mostert checks into Week 9 coming off a two-touchdown performance last week versus the Arizona Cardinals. The return of quarterback
Tua Tagovailoa (concussion) proved what the offense needed, putting up their highest point total of the season. This week, he gets another great matchup against his division rival, the Buffalo Bills. While Buffalo's defense has been solid this year, they struggle to defend the run. They have allowed the second most fantasy points to opposing running backs in 2024. Additionally, opposing teams are averaging 4.5 yards per carry against them, and they rank 19th in red zone fantasy points allowed to running backs. Mostert should get a healthy dose of touches, considering the temperatures are projected to be in the thirties in Orchard Park on Sunday. Mostert should continue to see goal-line touches, making him a flex-play for Week 9. He comes in at RB31 for this week's RotoBaller running back rankings.
--Jake Walker - RotoBallerSource: RotoBaller
11
hours
agoSeattle
Seahawks
wide
receiver
Tyler
Lockett
(oblique)
will
look
to
get
back
into
the
double-digit
fantasy
point
range
in
Week
9.
Lockett
battled
an
oblique
injury
this
week,
but
it
appears
to
be
minor
as
he
was
a
full
participant
in
practice
on
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11
hours
agoSeattle
Seahawks
wide
receiver
Jake
Bobo
should
be
the
No.
3
pass
catcher
in
Seattle's
offense
in
Week
9
against
the
Los
Angeles
Rams.
With
both
DK
Metcalf
(knee)
and
Noah
Fant
(groin)
read more...
11 hours agoMemphis Grizzlies guard
Marcus Smart (ankle) won't play on Saturday in Philadelphia. The 2022 NBA Defensive Player of the Year tweaked his ankle in Wednesday's game against the Brooklyn Nets and wasn't available on Thursday versus Milwaukee.
Jaylen Wells got the start, finishing with 16 points and seven rebounds while shooting 50% from behind the arc. With Smart and
Desmond Bane (oblique) both without a return date, Wells will have a place in most fantasy lineups as long as both remain on the shelf. The same can be said for
Santi Aldama,
Scotty Pippen Jr., and
Jake LaRavia.
--Dennis Clausen - RotoBallerSource: Grizzlies PR
11 hours agoWith Seattle Seahawks tight end
Noah Fant (groin) out in Week 9 against the Los Angeles Rams, rookie tight end
AJ Barner is in position to take on the starting tight end role. Barner was a fourth-round pick by the Seahawks in 2024. He has caught all ten of his targets this season for 105 yards and a touchdown. While Barner will likely see a boost in targets with Fant and wide receiver
DK Metcalf (knee) out, he does not project to be relevant for fantasy. It is worth noting that Barner does have decent big-play ability. In Week 8 Barner caught two passes at 17 yards per catch. It is hard to believe that there would not be more reliable or proven assets on your waiver wire. However, if you are in a very deep league, Barner will at least be a starter in Week 9.
--Quincy Milton III - RotoBallerSource: RotoBaller
11
hours
agoSeattle
Seahawks
quarterback
Geno
Smith
checks
in
as
a
player
you
can
play
in
a
pinch
once
again
in
Week
9.
The
Seahawks
will
host
the
Los
Angeles
Rams
who
are
No.
15
against
opposing
quarterbacks
in
fantasy.
This
matchup
is
about
as
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11 hours agoSeattle Seahawks kicker
Jason Myers will look to improve his scoring output in Week 9 when the Seahawks host the Los Angeles Rams. Myers has been accurate when given the chance in 2024. However, the Seahawks offense has been too inconsistent for Myers to provide reliable fantasy output. The Seahawks should be able to move the ball against an average-at-best Rams defense in Week 9. The question is will they be able to finish drives without turning the ball over? The offense could not get out of its own way in Week 8 against the Buffalo Bills. Various penalties and mental errors cost the team several scoring opportunities. If they can eliminate those errors in Week 9 then Myers will be worth starting in fantasy. Still, there are likely more reliable options out there if you need to pivot.
--Quincy Milton III - RotoBallerSource: RotoBaller
11 hours agoThe Seattle Seahawks D/ST got off to a hot start in 2024. They have had a much harder time over the last few weeks against tougher opponents. The Los Angeles Rams offense is now fully healthy and is coming off a game in which they scored 30 points against an excellent Minnesota Vikings defense. The Seahawks are battling too many injuries on the defensive side of the ball to provide the same challenge as the Vikings. The Rams have a good chance to score more than 30 points once again. The Seahawks should be able to get to Rams quarterback
Matthew Stafford in the backfield and force a turnover or two. However, that should be offset by the amount of yards and points the Rams project to score. The road does not get any easier for this unit anytime soon. Unless head coach Mike Macdonald can coax more production from his defense then they should be on waivers for the next several weeks.
--Quincy Milton III - RotoBallerSource: Brady Henderson
11 hours agoSeattle Seahawks wide receiver
Jaxon Smith-Njigba had a great opportunity to have a great game in Week 8 when
DK Metcalf (knee) missed the game due to an MCL sprain. The Seahawks offense delivered a total dud as it appeared that they needed Metcalf in order to function at the high level they have all season. The Los Angeles Rams present a much softer matchup in Week 9 than the Buffalo Bills did in Week 8. The Bills defense has been stifling opposing passing offenses all season but the Rams just got shredded by
Sam Darnold and the Minnesota Vikings in Week 8. With Metcalf out again in Week 9, Smith-Njigba should be able to find room to operate in this game. The Rams offense is back to performing at a high-level, and the Seahawks will likely continue their pass-heavy attack. Look for Smith-Njigba to deliver high-end WR3 numbers with the potential for more upside.
--Quincy Milton III - RotoBallerSource: RotoBaller
11 hours agoSeattle Seahawks running back
Kenneth Walker III has provided a solid baseline to fantasy managers with his passing game work in 2024. When the Seahawks have a lead, Walker can deliver great rushing output. When the Seahawks trail, it is a different story. Walker has caught four or more passes in four of six games played this season. The Seahawks offense has been bipolar in 2024 so it is difficult to predict how they will perform on Sunday against the Los Angeles Rams. The Rams are the No. 19 defense against opposing running backs in fantasy, so this matchup is not scary. Neither team's defense has played with any consistency. Now that the Rams have a full complement of weapons, this could be a track meet. Look for the Seahawks to try and establish a presence in the running game. If they can ensure that this game remains tight, then Walker should be in good shape to provide a solid rushing and receiving baseline in Week 9.
--Quincy Milton III - RotoBallerSource: RotoBaller
11 hours agoGreen Bay Packers running back
Josh Jacobs (ankle) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Detroit Lions. Jacobs sat out during Wednesday's practice but was upgraded to a limited participant during Thursday and Friday. Fantasy managers should continue to monitor his status throughout the weekend. Jacobs is coming off his best performance of the season as he tallied 127 yards off 25 carries and found the end zone twice. If Jacobs is unable to suit up, fantasy managers should expect
Emanuel Wilson to see the majority of carries. Wilson would only be viewed as a low-end flex option as the Lions have allowed the second-fewest PPR points to opposing RBs this season.
--Andy Smith - RotoBallerSource: Tom Pelissero
11 hours agoNew England Patriots quarterback
Drake Maye (concussion) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Tennessee Titans. The former third-overall pick suffered a concussion last week in their victory over the New York Jets. Maye has been a limited participant during practice all week and still has a chance to pass through the league's concussion protocol in time for Sunday's tilt. If he is unable to suit up, veteran
Jacoby Brissett would get the starting nod. In relief last weekend, the 31-year-old went 15-for-24 with 132 yards and 11 rushing yards. He has averaged 138.0 passing yards per game this season and should be viewed as a low-end QB2 if he gets the start.
--Andy Smith - RotoBallerSource: Doug Kyed
11 hours agoPhiladelphia 76ers guard/forward
Paul George (knee) will have to sit out at least one more game on Saturday as the team has officially ruled him out against the Memphis Grizzlies. George spoke to the media on Friday and said that the last thing to do is get his cardio back up to speed, and then he should be able to return to the floor. He and
Joel Embiid (knee) both participated in scrimmages on Friday as well, so they're trending in the right direction. For now,
Kelly Oubre Jr.,
Caleb Martin, and
Andre Drummond will see increased usage and are the best streaming options until they return.
--Alex Fischbein - RotoBallerSource: Ky Carlin
12
hours
agoAtlanta
Falcons
wide
receiver
Drake
London
is
coming
off
his
quietest
outing
(4-34-0)
since
Week
1
despite
Kirk
Cousins
throwing
for
276
yards
and
four
touchdowns,
but
has
a
good
shot
to
get
back
on
track
in
Week
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12 hours agoTennessee Titans running back
Tony Pollard (foot) and wide receiver
Tyler Boyd (shoulder) are both listed as questionable for Week 9. Pollard has been unable to participate in any practices this week but the team is leaving the door open for him to play this weekend. Boyd has also been sidelined all week but could also be available. The Titans will already be without
Tyjae Spears (hamstring) which could open the door for
Julius Chestnut to operate as the lead back if Pollard cannot play. If Boyd is unable to play, fantasy managers should expect
Calvin Ridley to see a heavy target share with
Nick Westbrook-Ikhine serving as the No.2 option.
--Andy Smith - RotoBallerSource: Jim Wyatt
12 hours agoTennessee Titans running back
Tyjae Spears (hamstring) has been ruled out for Week 9's contest against the New England Patriots. Spears opened the week as a limited participant but was then downgraded to a non-participant on Thursday and Friday. Spears will now miss his third-straight game and will set his sights on returning next weekend to face the Los Angeles Chargers. Through the first-half of the campaign, Spears has been deployed as the clear No.2 option behind
Tony Pollard. However, Pollard (foot) is listed as questionable and could also be in danger of missing Sunday's game. If he is unable to suit up, fantasy managers should expect
Julius Chestnut to serve as the lead option.
--Andy Smith - RotoBallerSource: Jim Wyatt
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