Deshaun Watson Won't Start In Week 9

The Cleveland Plain Dealer's Terry Pluto writes that quarterback Deshaun Watson (shoulder) won't start in Week 9 against the Arizona Cardinals while he continues to recover from a sprained right rotator cuff. The Browns will once again choose between P.J. Walker and rookie Dorian Thompson-Robinson under center. We'll keep a close eye on Watson's status […]

Desmond Ridder Benched, Taylor Heinicke To Start In Week 9

Atlanta Falcons head coach Arthur Smith announced on Wednesday that quarterback Taylor Heinicke will make the start over Desmond Ridder in Week 9 against the Minnesota Vikings. Ridder was pulled in the Week 8 loss to the Tennessee Titans, so the writing was on the wall for this move. Heinicke went 12-for-21 for 175 yards […]

Aidan O'Connell Expected To Start, Jimmy Garoppolo To The Bench

The Las Vegas Raiders are expected to start rookie quarterback Aidan O'Connell in Week 9 against the New York Giants and going forward, with Jimmy Garoppolo heading to the bench. The Raiders cleaned house Tuesday night by firing both head coach Josh McDaniels and general manager Dave Ziegler, and they also axed offensive coordinator Mick […]

When Is Anthony Richardson Coming Back? Fantasy Football Injury Return Update

Indianapolis Colts quarterback Anthony Richardson was the fourth overall pick in the 2023 NFL Draft. Richardson had a limited college career, playing only 24 career games. However, he flashed superstar potential. Richardson completed only 54.7% of his pass attempts during his three years at Florida. Yet, the former Gator had 3,105 passing yards and 24 […]

Kirk Cousins Undergoes Successful Achilles Surgery

Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins (Achilles) underwent surgery to repair his torn Achilles on Wednesday morning at Twin Cities Orthopedics in Eagan, Minnesota, according to the organization. The 35-year-old suffered the devastating injury in the Week 8 win over the Green Bay Packers, effectively ending his 2023 season. Cousins was playing some of the best […]

Terron Armstead Returning To Practice

Miami Dolphins left tackle Terron Armstead (knee) is set to practice this week ahead of the Week 9 contest against the Kansas City Chiefs in Germany. The 32-year-old was placed on Injured Reserve after Week 4 with a knee injury, meaning he is eligible to return in Week 9. The Dolphins have already said he […]

Aidan O'Connell Trending Toward Starting In Week 9

Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Aidan O'Connell could start for the team against the New York Giants, according to NFL insider Ari Meirov. This news comes after the firing of head coach Josh McDaniels and general manager Dave Ziegler. With the Raiders likely headed toward a lost season, the organization likely wants to see what it […]

PrizePicks NFL DFS Prop Picks - Over/Under Props for Titans vs. Steelers Thursday Night Football

Hello everybody and welcome to our PrizePicks NFL DFS prop picks for Week 9 Thursday Night Football - Titans vs. Steelers! The 2023 NFL season is finally underway and that means our friends over at PrizePicks have a TON of great props we can look to take advantage of. Our partners at PrizePicks offer some […]

NFL DFS Rankings for DraftKings, FanDuel - Week 9 Picks for Cash and GPP Contests

Just when we thought a slate couldn’t get uglier than Week 7, here comes Week 9! There are no games on the slate this weekend with a total of over 50 points, and the Dallas/Philadelphia game is the only one that looks mildly promising from a fantasy perspective. When a slate has only one obvious […]

Sleeper Thursday Night DFS Prop Picks For Week 9

This Thursday, we have two teams that both appear to have surprising records. With Will Levis now commanding the Titans, we'll find out if his four touchdowns were just a flash in the pan. As for the Steelers, we still don't know if it will be Kenny Pickett or Mitch Trubisky on Thursday. Last week, […]

Is Baker Mayfield Injured or Healthy? Fantasy Football Injury Update

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers took a chance on quarterback Baker Mayfield this offseason by signing him to a one-year, $8.5 million deal. Mayfield showed some fight with the Los Angeles Rams last season, and that was enough to get a starting gig in the NFL again.  In his first season in Tampa Bay, Mayfield has […]

DraftKings CFB DFS Lineup Picks: Daily College Fantasy Football (11/1/23)

How in the world is it November already? We are about halfway through the greatest 50 days of the year for any football fan. October 8 marked day one of 50 consecutive days of either FBS or NFL football. What a time to be alive! For all of the evil things the Mouse does, one […]

Raiders Fire Josh McDaniels, Dave Ziegler

The Las Vegas Raiders fired head coach Josh McDaniels and general manager Dave Ziegler on Tuesday night, according to sources. The move comes on Halloween night after the Raiders lost 26-14 on Monday Night Football to the Detroit Lions to drop to 3-5 on the year. "After much thought about what the Raiders need to […]

Titans vs. Steelers TNF Start 'Em, Sit 'Em - Derrick Henry, Kenny Pickett, Will Levis, Tyjae Spears, DeAndre Hopkins, Jaylen Warren

If you weren't already excited enough about a Week 9 matchup between the under-achieving Pittsburgh Steelers and the identity-seeking Tennessee Titans for Thursday night football, would some Kenny Pickett vs. Will Levis help get you there? In what was originally shaping up to be the most Thursday Night Football-ish game ever, we will at least […]

Deeper-League Waiver Wire Adds for Week 9: Will Levis, Zach Charbonnet, Brandin Cooks, Julio Jones, Gerald Everett, more

Week 9 marks the midway point of the 2023 NFL season. The fantasy football playoffs are just over six weeks away in most leagues, so it's time for deep league fantasy managers to position themselves for a playoff run using the waiver wire. As expected, the options are running thin in deep leagues, meaning most […]

Fantasy Football Injury Reports (Tuesday Updates): Kirk Cousins, Kyler Murray, Derrick Henry, DeAndre Hopkins, Matthew Stafford, Kenny Pickett, Puka Nacua, more

The Week 8 slate is in the books, and injury updates will continue to trickle in on Tuesday. For now, we have all the latest information regarding players in the injury headlines. Our fantasy football injury reports as of Tuesday, October 31 will give you the latest news on the top banged-up players heading into […]

Joshua Dobbs Won't Start For Vikings Right Away

The Minnesota Vikings addressed the season-ending Achilles injury to Kirk Cousins on Tuesday as they acquired Joshua Dobbs from the Arizona Cardinals. Dobbs has been a pleasant surprise this season for the Cardinals but he will not start for the Vikings right away according to head coach Kevin O'Connell. In addressing the media on Tuesday, […]

Dakoda Shepley Signs With Cowboys Practice Squad

The Dallas Cowboys signed center Dakoda Shepley to their practice squad on Tuesday. Shepley last spent time with the Indianapolis Colts in the preseason but was cut before Week 1. He is now back with an NFL team after spending the past few months as a free agent. Shipley played with the Cowboys in 2022, […]

Kirk Cousins Officially Placed On Injured Reserve

The Minnesota Vikings placed quarterback Kirk Cousins (Achilles) on injured reserve on Tuesday after he suffered a torn Achilles in his team's Week 8 win over the Green Bay Packers. The transaction was expected as soon as Cousins' injury was officially announced but the Vikings made it official on Tuesday while also opening up roster […]

Tommy DeVito Signed Off Of Giants Practice Squad

The New York Giants signed quarterback Tommy Devito to their active roster on Tuesday. DeVito had been elevated from their practice squad in each of the past three games, meaning that the Giants were unable to elevate him again and had to either sign him or release him. The team expects to have Daniel Jones […]

2023 NFL QB Power Rankings: All 32 Starting Quarterbacks After Week 8

Quarterback injuries ran rampant in Week 8, as Kirk Cousins, Matthew Stafford, Kenny Pickett, and Desmond Ridder all left their respective games and did not return. Cousins is done for the season with a torn Achilles, while Pickett is set to start Thursday night. Stafford is day-to-day, and Ridder's job could be on the line […]

Joshua Dobbs Traded To The Vikings, Fantasy Football Outlook

Minnesota Vikings quarterback Joshua Dobbs was the 135th overall pick in the 2017 NFL Draft by the Pittsburgh Steelers. Dobbs had a productive college career, completing 61.5% of his pass attempts for 7,138 yards and 53 touchdowns in four years at Tennessee. He also had 438 rushing attempts for 2,160 yards and 32 touchdowns in […]

Aaron Rodgers Hasn't Started Jogging

New York Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers (Achilles) isn't jogging yet but is walking normally in his recovery from a torn Achilles he suffered in Week 1. Rodgers said he's able to "put legitimate weight onto it, transfer my weight, get onto my front door, do really high-percentage, body-weight walking and calf raises." The future Hall […]

Giants Add Matt Barkley To Practice Squad

The New York Giants signed quarterback Matt Barkley to their practice squad on Tuesday, according to Tuesday's NFL transaction wire. Barkley hasn't played in the NFL since 2020 with the Buffalo Bills and was with the team in training camp before being cut before the regular season due to an injury. The 33-year-old has history […]

Kenny Pickett Limited In Tuesday's Practice

Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Kenny Pickett (ribs) was listed as a limited participant in Tuesday's walkthrough practice. Pickett was listed as limited on Monday's estimated practice report as well. The 25-year-old injured his ribs in the Week 8 loss to the Jacksonville Jaguars and is questionable to play on a short week on Thursday night against […]

Cardinals Still Deciding Between Kyler Murray, Clayton Tune In Week 9

Arizona Cardinals head coach Jonathan Gannon said the team still hasn't decided on who will start at quarterback in Week 9 against the Cleveland Browns. The Cardinals traded Joshua Dobbs, who had started all eight games this year, to the Minnesota Vikings on Tuesday. Kyler Murray (knee) is progressing from a torn ACL he suffered […]

Kyler Murray (QB, ARI) - Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 9

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 56% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Joshua Dobbs was traded to the Minnesota Vikings on Tuesday, and Cardinals head coach Jonathan Gannon said either Kyler Murray or Clayton Tune will be the team's starter in Week 9. Murray has never finished as lower than a QB1 in fantasy points […]

Is Daniel Jones Injured or Healthy? Fantasy Football Injury Update

New York Giants quarterback Daniel Jones missed the team's last three games with a neck injury. He has been cleared to return to the field in Week 9. Will the Giants put Daniel Jones back into the starting lineup when the team faces the Las Vegas Raiders on Sunday? Read on for the latest injury […]

Is Desmond Ridder Injured or Healthy? Fantasy Football Injury Update

Atlanta Falcons starting quarterback Desmond Ridder left Sunday's game against the Tennessee Titans to be evaluated for a concussion. He did not return to the contest despite being cleared from the concussion protocol. It was a bit of a confusing situation, with some speculating that he was benched for Taylor Heinicke because of performance. So, […]

Panic Mode: Week 9 Fantasy Football Busts, Start/Sit Concerns and Analysis (2023)

The 2023 fantasy football season continues with our Week 9 "Panic Mode" analysis. Jorden Hill digs into players that have disappointed so far and have some fantasy football managers in "Panic Mode". He analyzes some difficult Cut List Candidates and Start/Sit decisions for Week 9 of the 2023 fantasy football season. Be sure to tune […]