13 hours agoOrlando Magic center
Goga Bitadze (foot) has been listed as questionable for Friday night's game against the Cleveland Cavaliers. Bitadze is dealing with a tendon strain in his left foot that has kept him out of Orlando's last two games. His potential absence likely won't affect much of Orlando's gameplan as the 25-year-old had yet to play more than seven minutes in any of the three games he's played in. If Bitadze is able to play his presence likely won't provide an fantasy value. Fantasy managers looking for an option at center off Orlando's bench should look towards the much more reliable
Moritz Wagner, who's averaging 11 PPG and 4.4 RPG in just over 15 minutes per game.
--Kevin Larson - RotoBallerSource: NBA Injury Report
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13 hours agoThe Buffalo Bills DST was the top-scoring DST in Week 2, registering two sacks, three interceptions, and one touchdown against the Miami Dolphins. They also only allowed 10 points. That's the matchup the Bills get again in Week 9, this time at their home field. Dolphins quarterback
Tua Tagovailoa has historically struggled against Buffalo. He has seven touchdowns and 10 interceptions in eight career games. The Bills are a solid streaming DST option for fantasy managers this week.
--Andrew Ball - RotoBallerSource: RotoBaller
13 hours agoNew York Islanders forward Mathew Barzal (upper-body) has traveled back to New York to see team doctors about an upper-body injury. Barzal played in Wednesday's game against Columbus, logging 22:46 TOI, but evidently something happened late in that game or the day after. Barzal will not play Friday against Buffalo and could be looking at a long-term injury based on the way the team is talking about it. The Isles are already having trouble scoring, so their best offensive player missing any chunk of time would be a dagger.
--Matt Garon - RotoBallerSource: New York Islanders
13 hours agoBoston Celtics forward
Sam Hauser (back) is available for Friday night's game against the Charlotte Hornets. Hauser has been dealing with a back issue that's already forced him to miss three of Boston's five games so far. The 26-year-old did return to action in the Celtics' most recent game on Wednesday against the Indiana Pacers. He played significantly fewer minutes against the Pacers compared to the opening night blowout against the New York Knicks, but much of that can be attributed to the game against the Pacers being much closer. Tonight's matchup against the Charlotte Hornets may provide an opportunity for Hauser to receive more minutes in garbage time if Boston, a 10.5 point favorite, blows out Charlotte. Fantasy managers may have better options to get into their starting lineup. DFS managers wanting to take a shot on a cheaper option may find more value in adding Hauser to their lineup than traditional fantasy managers.
--Kevin Larson - RotoBallerSource: NBA Injury Report
13 hours agoBuffalo Bills tight end
Dalton Kincaid (collarbone/knee) has endured a mostly disappointing 2024 campaign, although he scored a touchdown last week. The outlook for Week 9 isn't appealing either. The Dolphins allow the seventh-fewest fantasy points to opposing tight ends and are better against the pass than the run. Kincaid was already a letdown against the Dolphins in Week 2. He caught four passes for 33 yards and was barely utilized in the second half. Fantasy managers don't need to worry about Kincaid's appearance on the team's injury report. He's been listed with a collarbone issue for the last couple of weeks but has fully practiced through the problem. They do need to worry about the production. Kincaid is a low-end TE1 for Week 9.
--Andrew Ball - RotoBallerSource: RotoBaller
13 hours agoWhen the Buffalo Bills added
Amari Cooper (wrist) to their roster, there was concern that
Khalil Shakir would lose targets. Instead, he's logged seven and 10 targets in back-to-back games, both season-high marks at the time. Shakir has only missed on two targets this season. If he's getting that kind of volume, he's a lock for PPR lineups. The Miami Dolphins, Shakir's Week 9 opponent, are strong against opposing passing games but weaker against slot receivers. The 24-year-old offers the safest floor of the three Buffalo wide receivers, but Cooper and
Keon Coleman have higher ceilings. Cooper is questionable with a wrist injury. Shakir is a flex-worthy wide receiver in PPR formats and slips a little in the non-PPR rankings.
--Andrew Ball - RotoBallerSource: RotoBaller
13 hours agoLos Angeles Chargers wide receiver
Quentin Johnston (ankle) is expected to return to the field in a Week 9 game against the Cleveland Browns. Johnston missed Week 7 and Week 8 due to an ankle injury, but he was able to practice in full on Thursday and Friday after a limited practice on Wednesday, and he enters the weekend with no injury designation. In his place, fellow wide receiver
Ladd McConkey and tight end
Will Dissly have been seeing more targets. Johnston was averaging between four and five targets per game before getting hurt and should be right around there in his return as well. His return will be a nice upgrade for the Chargers offense in general but likely won't be a huge boost to any fantasy teams, as he's a WR4 at best in this matchup.
--David A Marcillo - RotoBallerSource: RotoBaller
13 hours agoDetroit Red Wings winger Vladimir Tarasenko (illness) appears to be over his sickness and should play on Saturday against the Buffalo Sabres. Tarasenko missed Wednesday's game while dealing with the flu, but is back at practice Friday. The 32-year-old is off to a rough start with his new team, as he has just two goals and one assist through nine games. He has been playing on the third line and second powerplay unit as of late, and unless that changes his production is unlikely to rebound. He can be dropped in all but deeper leagues at this point.
--Matt Garon - RotoBallerSource: Ted Kulfan
13 hours agoWith consecutive top-20 finishes, Buffalo Bills wide receiver
Keon Coleman is breaking out in front of our eyes. The rookie was a boom-or-bust option early in his debut campaign but has earned seven targets in back-to-back games. Unfortunately, it's a crowded Bills' wide receiver room. The odds of the top trio (Coleman,
Amari Cooper, and
Khalil Shakir) all finishing as top-36 receivers in the same week are low. Coleman and Cooper (wrist) have the highest ceiling, while Shakir possesses the highest floor. Cooper is questionable with a wrist injury. The Dolphins are one of the best defenses against fantasy football quarterbacks and wide receivers. Coleman had zero points in their first matchup in Week 2. Despite that, Coleman is in the flex conversation in Week 9. Coleman should be a safe start if Cooper misses the game.
--Andrew Ball - RotoBallerSource: RotoBaller
13 hours agoLos Angeles Chargers wide receiver
Joshua Palmer is not a great option in Week 9 fantasy lineups. Palmer hasn't finished higher than the overall WR27 this season and is averaging a WR58 performance through his six games played. With the Chargers receiving corps expected to welcome back
Quentin Johnston (ankle) and
D.J. Chark (groin) this week, Palmer could fade into a support role and should not be in the starting lineup in most fantasy leagues. He likely does not even need to be rostered in standard sized leagues right now either.
--David A Marcillo - RotoBallerSource: RotoBaller
13 hours agoBuffalo Bills running back
James Cook has finished as a top-three fantasy football runner twice this season. One instance came from his 133-yard, two-touchdown performance a week ago. The other came in Week 2 against the Miami Dolphins, the same opponent he'll face on Sunday. Cook scored three touchdowns in that matchup. Expecting another hat trick isn't realistic, but an all-around RB1 performance is in play. The Bills have leaned on the running game throughout the season and the Dolphins' defense is weaker on the ground than through the air. Cook is an RB1 in the rankings this week.
--Andrew Ball - RotoBallerSource: RotoBaller
13 hours agoPhiladelphia 76ers center
Joel Embiid (knee) told reporters on Friday that he is unavailable for Philly's matchup on Saturday against the Memphis Grizzlies. The news comes after Embiid practiced fully on Friday, a potential sign that the former MVP may be close to returning to the Sixers' starting lineup. The 30-year-old's knee has not been as healthy as the team previously indicated, leading the NBA to fine the organization $100,000 for misleading comments about Embiid's health. Embiid also indicated on Friday that the level of strain experienced while playing during the Olympics does not match up to what he experiences while preparing to play for the Sixers. Fans have been questioning that aspect of his return to the court, forcing him to clarify his absence from the start of the season. While Embiid works on his recovery, expect
Andre Drummond to continue to get starts at center. At 12.5 RPG it's hard to ignore his value on the boards.
--Kevin Larson - RotoBallerSource: Derek Bodner
13 hours agoBuffalo Bills quarterback
Josh Allen (left hand) has three straight games of over 20 fantasy points and that trend could continue against the Miami Dolphins. As has been the case for the last few weeks, Allen is on the injury report with a left hand injury that is not impacting his participation. The 28-year-old was inconsistent through the first month of the season. One of his subpar games was against the Dolphins, but it wasn't due to poor play. The Bills jumped out to a big halftime lead and didn't need Allen to throw to secure the victory. The Dolphins allow the fewest fantasy points per game to opposing quarterbacks, largely due to their inability to stop the run and lack of offensive output without
Tua Tagovailoa. It's not enough for fantasy managers to shy away from one of the best quarterbacks in the game. Allen is a surefire QB1 this week.
--Andrew Ball - RotoBallerSource: RotoBaller
13 hours agoLos Angeles Chargers rookie wide receiver
Ladd McConkey (hip) will look for another big game in Week 9 when the Chargers face off against the Cleveland Browns. McConkey has been dealing with a hip issue and has missed some practice time lately, but he comes into this game without an injury designation after getting full practices in on Thursday and Friday. McConkey is coming off a two touchdown game that landed him as the overall fantasy WR2, but with
Quentin Johnston (ankle) and
D.J. Chark (groin) both expected back, McConkey might not see quite as many targets as he has the past few games. Still, he's a high-floor option as a WR2 with a decent ceiling as well.
--David A Marcillo - RotoBallerSource: RotoBaller
13 hours agoVegas Golden Knights winger Mark Stone (personal) will not practice on Friday for personal reasons and is a game-time decision for Saturday's game against Utah. Stone is welcoming his second child into the world, so he shouldn't miss too much time, if any. The 32-year-old is on pace for career-highs in goals, assists, and points through his first 11 games, with five, 14, and 19 of each respectively. He looks fully healthy after injuries ravaged each of his last three seasons and should continue to be one of the best wingers in the league if he can stay on the ice.
--Matt Garon - RotoBallerSource: Vegas Golden Knights
13 hours agoLos Angeles Chargers rookie running back
Kimani Vidal is likely to remain in his role as the primary backup to starter
J.K. Dobbins when the Chargers face the Cleveland Browns in Week 9. Vidal has worked his way up the depth chart to the number two spot, but Dobbins has a three-down skillset and is one of the few backs in the league playing on almost every down. Vidal has mixed in as a change of pace and backup, and while he's looked solid when given the chance, he likely won't receive consistent enough chances to put up reliable fantasy numbers. However, if Dobbins were ever forced to miss time, Vidal would immediately skyrocket into the RB2/3 conversation.
--David A Marcillo - RotoBallerSource: RotoBaller
13 hours agoNew Orleans Saints running back
Jamaal Williams (groin) is officially listed as doubtful for the team's Week 9 road tilt against the Carolina Panthers. Williams logged a week of limited practice sessions due to a groin injury he picked up, and his status this Sunday is not looking good. With teammate
Kendre Miller (hamstring) ruled out for the contest, running back
Alvin Kamara could be the only show in town in the Saints' backfield when they line up against their division rivals. Even if Williams suits up, he won't be a recommended fantasy play, as he's no more than a change-of-pace option behind Kamara. Expect hybrid offensive weapon
Taysom Hill to chip in as well, especially if the 29-year-old is inactive.
--Alex CiullaSource: John Hendrix
13 hours agoLos Angeles Chargers running back
J.K. Dobbins will look for another good week in a Week 9 matchup against the Cleveland Browns. Dobbins was solid against the New Orleans Saints in a Week 8 win, putting up 57 yards and a touchdown on the ground to go with four catches on seven targets through the air. It wasn't his most effective game on a per-touch basis, but his continued heavy involvement in both parts of the offensive game plan is encouraging. Dobbins was given Thursday off this week, as he missed practice for a rest day, but he enters the game with no injury designation after returning to a full practice on Friday. Dobbins is a steady and reliable RB2 option with weekly RB1 upside, especially with the Chargers offense finally starting to move the ball well over the past couple of games.
--David A Marcillo - RotoBallerSource: RotoBaller
13 hours agoNew Orleans Saints running back
Kendre Miller (hamstring) has been ruled out ahead of the Week 9 matchup against the Carolina Panthers. Miller made his return to the field in Week 7, but that didn't last too long. He rushed for 52 yards on nine carries over the last two games.
Alvin Kamara is getting the bulk of the carries right now anyway. Miller might be worth holding because the Saints are banged up, but he's unlikely to have a big role in the offense going forward.
--Andy Webb - RotoBallerSource: Ian Rapoport
13 hours agoMiami Dolphins wide receiver
Jaylen Waddle enters Week 9 having only scored 10-plus PPR points in one game in 2024. Even with quarterback
Tua Tagovailoa (concussion) returning to the lineup last week, he could only record four receptions on six targets for 45 yards. To add insult to injury, Waddle has yet to score a touchdown through seven games. This week presents a tough matchup against a Buffalo Bills defense that gives up the sixth-least fantasy points per game to opposing wide receivers. Waddle has been held to eight catches for 87 yards in the last two appearances against Buffalo. Making matters worse is the fact that temperatures are projected to drop into the thirties in Orchard Park on Sunday. It wouldn't be surprising if he has another disappointing performance this week. Despite the tough matchup, Waddle is WR27 in the latest RotoBaller rankings, making him a high-end WR3 against the Bills for Week 9.
--Jake Walker - RotoBallerSource: RotoBaller
13 hours agoNew Orleans Saints quarterback
Derek Carr (oblique) has been removed from the injury report ahead of the Week 9 matchup against the Carolina Panthers. Carr is set to make his return to the field after being sidelined for the last three games. The return of Carr is good news for the Saints offense as they struggled heavily with
Spencer Rattler under center.
Chris Olave should be able to return to his WR2 value while Carr is a high-end QB2 against the awful Panthers defense.
--Andy Webb - RotoBallerSource: Ian Rapoport
13 hours agoLos Angeles Chargers quarterback
Justin Herbert will look to build off his strong performance in Week 8 as he heads into a Week 9 game against the Cleveland Browns. Herbert had his first fantasy QB1 game of the season in Week 8, putting up 24.1 fantasy points in standard scoring leagues for an overall QB9 finish. Herbert has been playing well most of the season but hadn't been asked to do much in what was an extremely run-heavy offense. He's thrown more in the past two games, however, and could be continuing that pattern against an average at best Cleveland secondary. With several of his pass catchers expected to be back and fully healthy this week, it could be a second QB1 performance in a row for the Bolts signal caller.
--David A Marcillo - RotoBallerSource: RotoBaller
13 hours agoNew Orleans Saints defensive back Marshon Lattimore (hamstring) has been ruled out ahead of the upcoming Week 9 matchup against the Carolina Panthers. Lattimore has been battling a hamstring issue for a few weeks now. He was attempting to play through the issue, but the team will opt to sit him out this weekend. The Saints will also be without Kool-Aid McKinstry (hamstring) and Paulson Adebo (leg) is on the injured reserve. That means, the Saints are going to be down to their second or possibly third string defensive backs for this weekend.
--Andy Webb - RotoBallerSource: Jeff Nowak
14 hours agoMinnesota Vikings tight end
T.J. Hockenson (knee) has been removed from the injury report ahead of the Week 9 matchup against the Indianapolis Colts. That means, Hockenson is set to make his season debut this weekend. He figures to be a significant part of the offense after hauling in 95 receptions for 960 yards, and five touchdowns during his first full season with the team last year. There's a chance that Hockenson is limited during his first game back, but should still be in the TE1 conversation for Week 9.
--Andy Webb - RotoBallerSource: Tom Pelissero
14 hours agoCincinnati Bengals running back
Zack Moss (neck) is listed as doubtful ahead of the Week 9 matchup against the Las Vegas Raiders. Moss has taken a backseat in the backfield over the last few weeks. He has seen six carries or less in three straight games for 13 yards or less in all those contests. Fellow back
Chase Brown has run away with the lead back job in Cincinnati. If Moss sits, Brown would probably see a few more carries coming his way this weekend. He'll be on the RB2 radar against the struggling Raiders team.
--Andy Webb - RotoBallerSource: bengals.com
14 hours agoLos Angeles Rams wide receiver
Puka Nacua (knee) is listed as questionable ahead of the Week 9 matchup against the Seattle Seahawks. Nacua left early during Thursday's practice after aggravating his knee issue that sidelined him earlier in the season. The good news is that it sounds like Nacua has avoided any serious injuries. However, head coach Sean McVay said he wouldn't bet on Nacua being able to suit up this weekend. The Rams are going to be careful with their prized young wideout, so fantasy managers shouldn't be shocked if he sits out. If active, Nacua will be a risky WR2 given he probably won't be 100 percent healthy. Fellow wideout
Cooper Kupp will likely see a heavy workload if Nacua is unable to play.
--Andy Webb - RotoBallerSource: Sarah Barshop
14 hours agoTennessee Titans quarterback
Will Levis (shoulder) will be listed as questionable for Sunday's tilt against the New England Patriots according to Paul Kuharsky. Levis has been able to participate in practice in a limited capacity this week which is a promising sign for his status heading into the weekend. The 25-year-old has been sidelined over the past two weeks. If Levis were to miss his third-straight game,
Mason Rudolph would get the starting nod. Rudolph has eclipsed 200 passing yards in each of his past two games with a season-high of 266 last weekend against the Detroit Lions. Both options would be viewed as low-end QB2s facing a tough New England who have allowed the eighth-fewest points to opposing QBs this season.
--Andy Smith - RotoBallerSource: Paul Kuharsky
14 hours agoCleveland Browns tight end
David Njoku (ankle) does not carry an injury designation into Sunday's tilt against the Los Angeles Chargers. Njoku was sidelined during Thursday's practice but was able to return on Friday. As a result, this could have simply been a scheduled day off for the tight end as he missed three games earlier in the season with the same injury. The 28-year-old has enjoyed the two best of games of his season over the past two weeks averaging an excellent 20.4 PPR points in each of them. Fantasy managers should view Njoku as a solid TE1 in all formats facing the Los Angeles Chargers who have allowed the 21st-most PPR points to opposing wideouts this season.
--Andy Smith - RotoBallerSource: Zac Jackson
15 hours agoTampa Bay Buccaneers rookie running back
Bucky Irving (toe) was not seen at Friday's practice according to Rick Stroud of the Tampa Bay Times. Irving was also sidelined during Thursday's practice. Fantasy managers should monitor his status during Saturday's practice as he may carry an injury designation into Monday's tilt against the Kansas City Chiefs. The rookie running back has been dealing with this lingering injury for the past few weeks but has yet to miss any time due to it. If Irving is able to play he should be expected to split time with
Rachaad White facing a tough Kansas City defense who has allowed the fewest PPR points to opposing RBs this season.
--Andy Smith - RotoBallerSource: Rick Stroud
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