Desmond Ridder Evaluated For Concussion, Taylor Heinicke Enters

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Desmond Ridder (head) exited Week 8 versus the Tennessee Titans and is being evaluated for a concussion. Taylor Heinicke will take over as the Falcons' signal-caller for the time being. Prior to his departure, Ridder totaled 71 passing yards, 26 rushing yards, and zero touchdowns in the first half while taking five […]

Tyrod Taylor Ruled Out Sunday, Taken To Hospital

New York Giants quarterback Tyrod Taylor (ribs) has been ruled out for the remainder of Week 8 versus the New York Jets. He has been taken to the hospital for further evaluation, leaving New York with Tommy Devito as its only healthy quarterback. Prior to his departure, Taylor had completed five of eight passes for […]

Kenny Pickett Injured, Replaced By Mitch Trubisky

Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Kenny Pickett exited during the second quarter of Sunday's game against the Jacksonville Jaguars. He had completed 10 of 16 passes for 73 yards, zero touchdowns, and zero turnovers prior to his departure. The Steelers didn't provide an immediate update on the second-year quarterback's injury, but it appeared to be of the […]

Tyrod Taylor Injured, Replaced By Tommy Devito

New York Giants quarterback Tyrod Taylor departed Sunday's game against the New York Jets in the second quarter. While the team didn't provide an immediate report on his status, Taylor appeared to be in serious pain with an apparent arm or shoulder injury. Prior to exiting, he had completed five of eight passes for six […]

Trevor Lawrence Active For Week 8

Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence (knee) is officially active for Sunday's game against the Pittsburgh Steelers. He had been listed as questionable, though the expectation was that he would be able to suit up. Indeed, the young signal-caller will play while wearing a knee brace, just like he did in Week 7 when he threw for 204 […]

Patrick Mahomes Has Illness, Will Play Sunday

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes is dealing with an illness ahead of Week 8 versus the Denver Broncos, but it's not expected to impact his game status. Mahomes will still be active as Kansas City looks to increase its lead on the AFC West. This, of course, is great news for the Chiefs, fantasy […]

Baker Mayfield Still Dealing With Injury

Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Baker Mayfield (knee) continues to deal with a lingering injury, but isn't expected to miss time. Mayfield was able to play through a left knee contusion during Thursday's loss to the Buffalo Bills. The good news is that the MRI came back clean, so it doesn't sound like Mayfield is dealing […]

Week 8 DraftKings NFL DFS Picks (2023): Break The Slate With Lamar Jackson, Breece Hall, A.J. Brown, and more

Hello, RotoBallers, and welcome back to Break The Slate. Before we dive into the Week 8 DraftKings picks, I'd like to give a huge shoutout to my good friend Thunder Dan Palyo for covering (and crushing) last week's edition of this article while I was away. Although there are no bye weeks on this slate, […]

FanDuel NFL DFS Lineup Picks for Week 8 - Daily Fantasy Football Targets Include Patrick Mahomes, Travis Kelce, Jonathan Taylor, more

Thankfully, "Byemageddon" is over. In fact, there aren't any teams on a bye in Week 8, which will hopefully make things easier regarding lineup construction. Week 7 featured strong performances from guys like Patrick Mahomes, Travis Kelce, Puka Nacua, and Amon-Ra St. Brown, which didn't shock anyone. However, others like D'Onta Foreman, Darrell Henderson, Gardner Minshew, and Joshua […]

NFL DFS Rankings for DraftKings, FanDuel - Week 8 Picks for Cash and GPP Contests

The NFL has gotten a little wacky on us, and after a handful of weeks with teams on a bye, this week everybody has a game. It’s rare to see a 13-game slate at this point of the season, but with many high-volume teams facing weak competition, it’s going to go a long way in […]

Start ‘Em, Sit ‘Em Picks for Fantasy Football Week 8: Aaron Jones, Jordan Love, Dameon Pierce

The bulk of the Week 8 NFL slate is finally here, meaning it's time for fantasy managers to make tough, last-minute start 'em, sit 'em decisions. Aaron Jones, Jordan Love, and Dameon Pierce are all hot names ahead of Sunday's games. Love and Jones both face the Vikings, while Pierce and the Texans are set […]

Fantasy Football Injury Reports For Week 8 (Sunday Morning Updates): Brock Purdy, Michael Thomas, Zack Moss, Jerome Ford, Joshua Palmer, Tyler Lockett, and more

As the 2023 NFL season heads into Week 8, injuries continue to play a huge factor in start/sit decisions for fantasy managers. Our injury updates and reports for Week 8 as of Sunday, October 29, 2023, will give you the latest updates on key fantasy football assets. The injury news for Week 8 of the […]

Daniel Jones Experiencing Left-Side Weakness

New York Giants quarterback Daniel Jones (neck) has experienced left-side weakness as a result of the injury he suffered back in Week 5 versus the Miami Dolphins, per NFL Network's Ian Rapoport and Tom Pelissero. While the newly-extended quarterback isn't expected to be shut down for the season, New York will be patient considering the […]

Sleeper NFL DFS Prop Picks Parlay For Week 8

It’s Halloween weekend and I have a treat for spooky season. With all teams in action this week, why not have a prop parlay to set up as you recover from Halloween Saturday?  Here’s my second prop parlay of the week to enjoy this Sunday, hopefully building on back-to-back 3-1 weeks and our 16-12 total. […]

Trevor Lawrence Expected To Play In Week 8

Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence (knee) is expected to play versus the Pittsburgh Steelers despite being listed as questionable, according to James Palmer of NFL Network. The young signal-caller will wear a knee brace, just like he did in Week 7 when he threw for 204 yards and one touchdown while adding a career-high 59 […]

Amari Cooper, Rashee Rice, Jared Goff - Risky or Safe? Fantasy Football Start/Sit Picks

Fantasy football is all about taking gambles. From draft day to the final week of the season, managers are making roster decisions based on future unknowns. There are some players, however, that are safer bets to make than others. Jameson Williams is the definition of a risky bet. He can catch two passes for 100+ […]

Bold Predictions for Fantasy Football Week 8: Dak Prescott, Dameon Pierce, Nico Collins, Josh Downs, Michael Mayer

Week 8 is here, and I’m back with another edition of fantasy football bold predictions. This week’s list of bold predictions will include Dak Prescott, Dameon Pierce, Nico Collins, Josh Downs, and Michael Mayer. Every week, I will provide some fun and bold fantasy football predictions. While these bold predictions aren’t the most likely outcomes, […]

NFL DFS Lineup Picks for FanDuel, DraftKings - Bears vs. Chargers SNF Showdown

Welcome back, RotoBallers! We have quite an interesting showdown tonight as Division 2 rookie quarterback Tyson Bagent and the Chicago Bears (2-5) head out to the City of Angels to take on Justin Herbert, Keenan Allen, and the Chargers (2-4). While both of these teams have had exciting moments throughout the season to this point, […]

Sleeper.com NFL DFS Prop Picks - Over/Under Props for Week 8 Monday Night Football

Welcome to our Sleeper NFL DFS prop picks for Week 8 Monday Night Football: Raiders vs. Lions. Last week’s MNF picks finished 2-1, bringing our season record to 9-3 (75% hit rate). Sleeper offers some of the best and easiest-to-win NFL DFS games in the industry. Sleeper DFS works just like regular player prop betting […]

Sleeper.com NFL DFS Prop Picks - Over/Under Props for Week 8 Sunday Night Football

Welcome to our Sleeper NFL DFS prop picks for Week 8 Sunday Night Football: Bears vs. Chargers. Our SNF picks have gone 7-5 so far this year. We’ll look to push further into the green this week. Sleeper offers some of the best and easiest-to-win NFL DFS games in the industry. Sleeper DFS works just […]

Week 8 Quarterback Rankings for Fantasy Football: Trevor Lawrence, Jordan Love, Jared Goff, Brock Purdy, Will Levis, more

Welcome back, RotoBallers, to more fantasy football ranking articles. Week 8 has arrived, and there's a lot of news and notes to review. Justin Fields (thumb), Ryan Tannehill (ankle), and Daniel Jones (neck) have already been ruled out. For fantasy managers searching for a streamer or replacement in 2QB or superflex leagues, we've got you covered. Today, we will look […]

Matthew Stafford A High-End QB2 In Tough Matchup

Los Angeles Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford faces a Dallas Cowboys defense in Week 8 that has given up the third-fewest pass yards per game to opposing teams this season. Stafford has been struggling as of late and is coming off back-to-back games with under 30 pass attempts. The 35-year-old is the overall QB18 through the […]

Raiders vs. Lions MNF Start 'Em, Sit 'Em - Jahmyr Gibbs, Jared Goff, Josh Reynolds, Craig Reynolds, Davante Adams, Josh Jacobs, more

It's been another wild week of NFL action, and we're back as always with our Monday Night Football matchups analysis article for the Raiders vs. Lions. Week 8 is just about over -- we've had plenty of fantasy football action filled with huge performances, old and new players emerging, and another week with lots of […]

Deshaun Watson Not Expected To Land On Injured Reserve

According to ESPN NFL insider Adam Schefter, Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson (shoulder) isn't facing a "long-term absence." He also isn't anticipated to land on the injured reserve list. Instead, the signal-caller is considered week-to-week, with Schefter adding that the team will "continue to be cautious." Watson is battling a rotator cuff strain, and although […]

Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em - Week 8 Matchups Analysis

Welcome back RotoBallers to our Week 8 matchups analysis and Start Em, Sit Em column for fantasy football. After brutal output from quarterbacks in Week 6, last week was much better, including four total touchdowns from three different signal-callers. It did translate across the other positions, although it wasn't always the players you expected. After suffering […]

High-Upside Bench Stashes: Weekend Waiver Wire for Week 8 Includes Desmond Ridder, Kenneth Gainwell, Marvin Mims, Trey McBride, and More

Alright, fantasy fiends, buckle up! We're diving deep into the thick of the NFL fantasy season, and the plot thickens with no teams hitting the snooze button in Week 8. Your start/sits might be a little easier this week and with no teams on a bye, you might have the luxury of stashing away a […]

Key Starters and Tough Calls - Week 8 Lineup Spotlights for Fantasy Football Include Calvin Ridley, Dameon Pierce, Alexander Mattison

Welcome back RotoBallers to my Week 8 Lineup Spotlights - Key Starters and Tough Calls for fantasy football. Every week, I zoom in on some of my favored players to go with when dealing with challenging lineup decisions. These choices are based on my Premium Weekly Lineup Rankings, available as part of the RotoBaller NFL Premium Pass. […]

Desmond Ridder A Low-End Streaming Option

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Desmond Ridder has put together an up-and-down campaign through the first seven weeks of the season. He has a couple 300-yard performances, but Ridder also has six turnovers in his last two games. That being said, Ridder will be a somewhat shaky streaming option versus the Tennessee Titans in Week 8. The […]

Is Brock Purdy Playing in Week 8? Fantasy Football Injury Update

Second-year quarterback Brock Purdy has been a revelation for the San Francisco 49ers. The former "Mr. Irrelevant" has been a crucial factor in San Fran's success across the past two seasons. After missing the 2022 NFC Conference Championship game with an injury, Purdy started the 2023 campaign both healthy and sharp, leading the Niners to […]

Jimmy Garoppolo Will Start On MNF In Week 8

Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo (back) will start against the Detroit Lions on Monday Night Football in Week 8, according to head coach Josh McDaniels. The veteran QB missed the Raiders' Week 7 loss to the Chicago Bears with a back injury but is ready to go for MNF. The combination of Brian Hoyer […]