Josh Allen Scores Three Times In Week 8

Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen had to put this offense on his back during the Week 8 game against the Miami Dolphins. Allen completed 29-of-42 passing attempts for 249 yards and two touchdowns with zero interceptions in the win. He also added 55 yards on eight rushing attempts and another score on the ground. It […]

Dak Prescott Will Be Inactive, Cooper Rush To Start

Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott (calf) will be inactive on Sunday night against the Minnesota Vikings in Week 8, according to a source. Backup Cooper Rush will get the start with Will Grier serving as his backup against Minnesota. Prescott's pre-game workouts did nothing to change the Cowboys mind after he suffered a strained calf […]

Justin Fields Flashes Potential In Loss

Chicago Bears quarterback Justin Fields completed 19-of-27 passes for 175 yards, two total touchdowns, one interception and 103 rushing yards in the Bears 33-22 loss to the 49ers in Week 8. This was the type of performance that Bears fans have been waiting for as Fields scored points on each of the team's first three […]

Jameis Winston Ruled Out After Suffering Knee Injury

Updating a previous report, New Orleans Saints quarterback Jameis Winston (knee) was ruled out for the rest of the Week 8 game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Winston was injured during a horse-collar tackle in the first half when his knee buckled. It didn't look pretty, and Winston was carted to the locker room after […]

Jared Goff's Season Keeps Getting Worse

Detroit Lions quarterback Jared Goff completed 25-of-34 passes for 222 yards in the Lions blowout loss to the Eagles 44-6 in Week 8. The Lions offense simply cannot stretch the field and a missed field goal early dampened the unit's spirits early. To be fair, the Lions trot out the worst wide receivers group in […]

Jameis Winston Carted To The Locker Room

New Orleans Saints quarterback Jameis Winston (knee) left the game and was soon carted to the locker room after his leg buckled while being tackled. Although Winston has been disappointing this season, he's still a much more intriguing option than backup Trevor Siemian. If the former Buccaneer misses time, all of his weapons receive a […]

Matthew Stafford Nearly Flawless In Win Over Texans

Los Angeles Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford continued his MVP campaign with 302 passing yards and three touchdowns in a blowout against the Houston Texans. At this point, Stafford is undoubtedly a fantasy starter regardless of matchup, but with every week, he continues to supplant himself as a top five option as well. With such phenomenal […]

Mike White To Remain The Starter After Big Performance

New York Jets quarterback Mike White passed for 405 yards and three touchdowns in his NFL starting debut against the Cincinnati Bengals in Week 8. After leading the Jets to a win over the AFC's former top seed, unsurprisingly, head coach Robert Saleh confirmed that the 26-year-old would continue starting for the Jets going forward […]

Matt Ryan Suffers Hand Injury In Week 8 Loss

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan's hand was stepped on in his game against the Carolina Panthers. Despite the blood gushing from his hand, Ryan remained in the game. The veteran signal-caller may need stitches in the upcoming week, but he should be available for his Week 9 matchup against the New Orleans Saints. Although Ryan […]

Jalen Hurts Leads The Eagles In Rushing In Week 8

Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts led the Eagles in rushing yards in Week 8, but played his first game of the season without a touchdown. Hurts didn't do much in the passing game, completing just nine passes on 14 attempts for 104 yards. On the ground, he ran seven times for 71 yards. The Eagles […]

Davis Mills Fires Garbage-Time Touchdowns In Blowout Loss

Houston Texans quarterback Davis Mills completed 29 of 38 passes for 310 yards, two touchdowns, and one interception in Sunday's loss to the Rams. Mills couldn't get anything going for three quarters against Los Angeles, only managing to fire two touchdown passes in the fourth quarter with his team well out of the contest down […]

Jack Conklin Carted Off The Field Sunday

Cleveland Browns right tackle Jack Conklin was carted off the field on Sunday against the Steelers with an apparent arm/wrist injury. Blake Hance has come into the game at right tackle to relieve Conklin, who missed the previous two games with a knee injury. Against this Steelers front, not having a player as good as […]

Trey Lance Could Be Starting Soon

The San Francisco 49ers have lost four games in a row heading into a Week 8 matchup with the Chicago Bears, and quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo struggled badly in a Week 7 loss to the Indianapolis Colts. With rookie first-rounder Trey Lance (knee) returning from a sprained knee this week, he could be on the field […]

Trent Williams Officially Active For Week 8

San Francisco 49ers offensive tackle Trent Williams (ankle, elbow) is officially active for Sunday's bout against the Bears. The veteran was expected to play in Week 8 all along, although the official confirmation is undoubtedly welcome news, especially after the 33-year-old missed the Week 7 matchup against the Indianapolis Colts. With the Chicago defense making […]

Tyron Smith Expected To Play Against Minnesota

Dallas Cowboys offensive tackle Tyron Smith (ankle) is expected to play during Sunday Night Football against Minnesota. The 30-year-old suffered an ankle injury during the Week 6 outing against the New England Patriots but benefited from the team's Week 7 bye. With Dak Prescott (calf), who is a game-time call, looking to avoid as many […]

Trent Williams Expected To Suit Up In Week 8

San Francisco 49ers tackle Trent Williams (ankle, elbow) is on track to suit up against Chicago on Sunday. The 33-year-old didn't play during the loss to the Indianapolis Colts in Week 7, but it appears he should be good to go for Week 8. With the Bears defense pulverizing opposing signal-callers this season, it will […]

Updated Week 8 Flex Rankings (Top 200)

Welcome to Week 8 RotoBallers. Below are our updated consensus Week 8 Flex rankings for fantasy football. Choosing the right fantasy football Flex option will be an important factor for many teams in a tricky week filled with byes and injuries. Speaking of which, included below some running notes on relevant injuries, player news and […]

Russell Wilson Progressing Well From Injury

Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson (finger) is progressing well as he continues to target a Week 10 return against Green Bay. The veteran will have pins removed from the middle finger on his throwing hand this week, and he should begin throwing shortly afterward. In the meantime, Geno Smith will log at least one more […]

Dak Prescott May Still Play On Sunday Night

Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott (calf) has a chance at playing against the Vikings during Sunday Night Football. The veteran is dealing with lingering soreness in his right calf and will test things out before kickoff. However, although Prescott wants to get out there and will be pushing to do so, he won't suit up […]

Updated Week 8 PPR Rankings (Top 400)

Welcome RotoBallers to Week 8 of the fantasy football season -- a week where there are two teams on bye, and most fantasy football managers are still recovering from last week's brutal lineup crunches. Below you will find our updated Week 8 PPR fantasy football rankings. Each week we are here to provide you with […]

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

Welcome back RotoBallers to our Week 8 matchup analysis and Start Em, Sit Em column for fantasy football. For those who are not familiar, each week I'll be analyzing every game from the Sunday slate, helping you optimize your fantasy lineups and take down your opponent. Be sure to check back regularly for any updates on player […]

Deshaun Watson Unlikely To Be Traded Before Deadline

Houston Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson is unlikely to be traded prior to Tuesday's trade deadline, according to ESPN's Adam Schefter. Schefter reports that even though many members of the Texans organization want to move on from Watson, the team is looking to trade him this upcoming offseason instead of this week. Trade rumors involving Watson […]

Week 8 Busts? Players Who Could Disappoint

Welcome back RotoBallers! As we head into Week 8 of the NFL season, we are approaching the time where bye weeks and injuries start to kick in, which can have your fantasy lineups looking less than ideal heading into Sunday. It's more critical than ever to make the right lineup decisions and start the right […]

Key Fantasy Starters and Tough Calls, Plus Betting Tips: Lineup Spotlights for Week 8

Below you will find some of my spotlight choices and players to go with when dealing with challenging lineup decisions in Week 8. These selections are based off my Premium Weekly Lineup Rankings, available as part of the RotoBaller NFL Premium Pass. Enter promo code KING at checkout for a discount and get access to […]

Booms and Busts - Starts and Sits for Week 8 Lineups

With six teams on bye and an abundance of injuries to factor in, Week 7 sent many fantasy managers into a tailspin to put together a workable starting lineup. Some managers were hit a little harder than others, but as a whole, this was the week that many had to get through as best as […]

NFL Survivor Pool Picks (Week 8) - Targets and Avoids

If there's ever been a better buy-low chance on any team, it's Kansas City this week. They looked so bad Sunday against Tennessee. Patrick Mahomes got knocked around, the offense even failing to score a touchdown. Their odds to win the Super Bowl are 9-1, and the AFC Championship is +450. All week we're going […]

High-Upside Bench Stashes: Week 8

With the trade deadline looming, front offices across the league have already begun to make moves to their 53-man rosters, creating potential new opportunities for players buried on the depth chart. We've already seen Mark Ingram II return to New Orleans, while players like Marlon Mack and DeVante Parker are also rumored to be on […]

Updated Week 8 Quarterback Rankings

Welcome to Week 8 RotoBallers. Below are our updated consensus Week 8 quarterback rankings for fantasy football, including some running notes on relevant injuries, player news and rankings updates: Dak Prescott A Game-Time Decision, Unlikely To Play? Baker Mayfield Gains Clearance, Expected To Start Davis Mills, Not Tyrod Taylor, Starting Against Rams Patrick Mahomes Good […]

Dak Prescott Unlikely To Play Sunday Night?

It would surprise many close to the situation if Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott (calf) starts on Sunday night against the Minnesota Vikings. He is officially a game-time decision for Week 8, but backup Cooper Rush saw most of the meaningful repetitions during the week of practice, and Prescott was away from the team on […]

Fantasy Football Rookies to Watch in Week 8: Trevor Lawrence, Kenneth Gainwell, and more

Every week, this column will spotlight the first-year players who are ripe for a breakout performance. Oftentimes, rookies can provide some of the most value as under-the-radar options. Last week, several rookies had high-quality performances. Bengals receiver Ja'Marr Chase continued his rapid ascent into the league's upper echelon of wideouts by making eight receptions for […]