Derek Carr Not Seen Again On Thursday

New Orleans Saints quarterback Derek Carr (oblique) was not seen at Saints' practice on Thursday for the second straight day this week. The Saints already announced this week that rookie quarterback Spencer Rattler will make his third straight start this Sunday against the Los Angeles Chargers in Week 8. Carr resumed throwing earlier this week, […]

The King's Week 8 Lineup Rankings and Analysis (Premium Content)

RotoBaller Senior Writer Scott "The King" Engel delivers his Week 8 fantasy football lineup rankings for PPR, half PPR, and standard scoring leagues. He also provides analysis of the rankings at every skill position. Regular starting choices are included to confirm that some must-start players have a good chance of performing well. Much of the […]

Mason Rudolph Getting First-Team Reps

Tennessee Titans quarterback Mason Rudolph saw the majority of first-team reps during Thursday's practice, according to Jim Wyatt of the TennesseeTitans.com. Wyatt further noted that Will Levis (shoulder) is still dealing with soreness as he recovers from an AC joint sprain in his right shoulder. Fantasy managers in superflex formats should expect Rudolph to get […]

Andy Dalton Missing Another Practice

Carolina Panthers quarterback Andy Dalton (thumb) missed a second straight day of practice on Thursday after spraining his thumb during a car accident that he was involved in earlier this week. Head coach Dave Canales already said that second-year QB Bryce Young will return to a starting role in Week 8 on Sunday against the […]

Jayden Daniels Still Absent On Thursday

Washington Commanders rookie quarterback Jayden Daniels (ribs) remained out of practice on Thursday after missing Wednesday's session with an apparent rib injury. The No. 2 overall pick in the 2024 NFL Draft was knocked out of the Week 7 win over the Carolina Panthers and seems to be trending toward missing Week 8 against the […]

Dorian Thompson-Robinson Looks Good Throwing The Ball

Cleveland Browns offensive coordinator Ken Dorsey said that quarterback Dorian Thompson-Robinson (finger) looked good throwing the football on his first day back with his finger injury in Wednesday's practice. However, the Browns will continue to evaluate how Thompson-Robinson feels this week to see if he can serve as Jameis Winston's backup on Sunday against the […]

Jameis Winston - Week 8 Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks

BALLER MOVE: Start in 2QB or Superflex Leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: QB2 ANALYSIS: With Deshaun Watson out for the rest of the season after tearing his Achilles in Week 7, Jameis Winston now gets to lead the Cleveland Browns' offense. Fantasy managers have been hoping for a change at quarterback in the Cleveland organization. An injury […]

QB Strength of Schedule Analysis - Fantasy Football Quarterback Matchups (2024)

Welcome to the third installment of my 2024 mid-season fantasy strength of schedule article series. I have covered the running back and wide receiver positions over the last few weeks, and this week we turn our focus to the quarterbacks, starting with a focus on the immediate future (Weeks 8-11). Whether you play the streaming […]

Wide Receiver Sleepers, Risers, Fantasy Football Breakouts - Targets, Air Yards, Snaps Trends Analysis For Week 8 (2024)

Wide Receiver Sleepers, Risers, Fantasy Football Breakouts - Targets, Air Yards, Snaps Trends Analysis for Week 8 by Kevin Tompkins Targets are paramount when it comes to evaluating pass-catchers for fantasy football. There are no air yards, receiving yards, receptions, or touchdowns without first earning a target. There’s a reason the biggest and most consistent […]

Vikings vs. Rams: NFL Inactives and Injury Updates for TNF Include Cooper Kupp, Puka Nacua, T.J. Hockenson, Aaron Jones, Jordan Whittington

Week 8 of the NFL season kicks off with an exciting Thursday Night Football matchup between the Los Angeles Rams and Minnesota Vikings. One star is back in the lineup after a lengthy absence, while two others could also return for this important NFC showdown. Additionally, Sean McVay will face his former offensive coordinator, Kevin […]

Fantasy Football Injury Reports For Week 8 (Thursday Updates): Cooper Kupp, Zay Flowers, Deebo Samuel, Jaylen Waddle, George Kittle, more

This NFL season has seemingly been plagued by injuries more than ever before, which has led to tough start-or-sit decisions in fantasy football lineups. Our fantasy football injury reports for Week 8 as of October 24, 2024, will give managers the latest updates around the league. Some of the banged-up players on this list are […]

Fantasy Football Rookie Report for Week 8 - Searching for League Winners

We're almost halfway through the season, and your chances of finding rookie league winners are thinning. As more first-year players break out and solidify their status as contributors or stars, it becomes more important to make moves for them. There are still a handful of freshman players worth targeting and they could make a difference […]

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

Hello everybody and welcome to our PrizePicks NFL DFS prop picks for Week 8 Thursday Night Football -- Vikings vs. Rams! The 2024 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 […]

Vikings vs. Rams TNF Start 'Em, Sit 'Em: Sam Darnold, T.J. Hockenson, Jordan Addison, Puka Nacua, Cooper Kupp, Matthew Stafford, Ty Chandler, Tutu Atwell

Thursday Night Football in Week 8 might bring some much-needed fantasy football help to rosters considering all of the injuries of the last two weeks. Three huge stars -- Cooper Kupp, Puka Nacua, and T.J. Hockenson -- might make their respective returns in this exciting game between the Minnesota Vikings and L.A. Rams. (UPDATE: T.J. […]

TNF Quarterback Fantasy Football Rankings - Week 8 Thursday QB Updates for Russell Wilson, Bo Nix, Geno Smith, Caleb Williams, Dak Prescott, C.J. Stroud

The quarterback position as a whole has been up and down this year, which leads to head-scratching start-or-sit decisions. If you need help finding the top available QB option, we can help with our Week 8 TNF fantasy football quarterback rankings for 2024. Ahead of Week 8, let's review the ranking and see where key […]

Tua Tagovailoa Tracking Toward Week 8 Return

Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa (concussion) is reportedly trending to play this Sunday when his team squares off against the Arizona Cardinals in Week 8, per Tom Pelissero of NFL Network. Pelissero also noted he was told that "Tua looks like Tua. He's ripping it all over the field, hitting bombs to Tyreek Hill. This […]

Kirk Cousins - Week 8 Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks (2024)

BALLER MOVE: Start in 12+ Team Leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: QB1 ANALYSIS: Atlanta Falcons quarterback Kirk Cousins had a disappointing showing last weekend as he threw for just 232 yards and one score. However, he has a favorable matchup this weekend and should be in a good position to bounce back. On Sunday, he will face […]

DraftKings CFB DFS Lineup Picks: Daily College Fantasy Football (10/24/24)

We have some fun from the Fun Belt and some old Big East flavor from the ACC. It's not bad for a Thursday night, and it's still infinitely more entertaining than the NFL's Thursday offering. We start in Virginia, but not for the ACC. Old Dominion is bringing in a Georgia Southern team that just […]

NFL DFS Lineup Sleepers for DraftKings, FanDuel - Week 8 Value Picks Include Kirk Cousins, Javonte Williams, Rashod Bateman, and more

Week 7 of the NFL season is in the books, and now we shift our focus to Week 8 and what value plays we can find on the main slate in DFS competitions. In this weekly piece, I will examine some undervalued sneaky targets. By selecting these players, you will have more flexibility in other […]

High-Powered Offenses: Players To Target in Week 8 Lineups Including Tua Tagovailoa, Tyler Lockett, Keon Coleman, Noah Fant, Rashod Bateman, more

Hello, RotoBallers, and welcome to our column High-Powered Offenses for Week 8 of the 2024 fantasy football season. Below, you’ll find a recap of the last week's offenses to target, a sneak peek of the offenses to target, a breakdown of the methodology, a snapshot of each metric in a data table, a few key takeaways, […]

NFL DFS Lineup Picks For FanDuel, DraftKings - Vikings vs. Rams TNF Showdown (Week 8)

Welcome back, RotoBallers! That Cardinals game on Monday was quite the snoozefest up until the end. It did not go how I had imagined but that is okay as there is always the next game. This one should be a solid Thursday night game as Sam Darnold and the Minnesota Vikings look to bounce back […]

Matthew Stafford A QB2 In Week 8

Los Angeles Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford has been a fantasy dud since losing Cooper Kupp (ankle) to injury in Week 2. His last game epitomized his struggles as the once prolific passer went 14-for-23 for 154 yards and an interception against the Las Vegas Raiders, marking the third time Stafford failed to crack double digits […]

Derek Carr Doesn't Practice Wednesday, Not Expected To Play In Week 8

New Orleans Saints quarterback Derek Carr (oblique) did not participate in Wednesday's practice. The 33-year-old has been sidelined since Week 5 and is expected to miss his third consecutive game this Sunday against the Los Angeles Chargers, according to head coach Dennis Allen. Specifically, Allen noted that Carr has resumed throwing, which is a step […]

Giants Not Expected To Fire Brian Daboll, Joe Schoen

New York Giants co-owner John Mara said on Wednesday that there will not be any changes during the regular season with the team and he doesn't expect any changes to happen during the offseason, either. While Mara and the rest of the Giants' front-office decision-makers could always change their minds later in the year, right […]

Will Levis Likely To Be Held Out, Mason Rudolph Trending Toward Another Start

Tennessee Titans head coach Brian Callahan said that the team will likely give quarterback Will Levis (shoulder) one more week to heal from an AC joint sprain in his right shoulder. Nothing is official as of Wednesday, but the Titans appear to be leaning toward giving Mason Rudolph a second straight start in Week 8 […]

Tyler Huntley Does Not Practice Wednesday

Miami Dolphins quarterback Tyler Huntley (right shoulder) did not practice on Wednesday. Huntley left the Dolphins' Week 7 game against the Indianapolis Colts with the injury. Huntley has filled in for the injured Tua Tagovailoa (concussion) over the Dolphins' last three games. He has thrown for 377 yards, one touchdown, and one interception. The Dolphins […]

Spencer Rattler Will Start On Sunday

New Orleans Saints rookie quarterback Spencer Rattler (hip) will start again this Sunday, according to Sean Fazende of FOX 8. Rattler has gotten the starting nod in each of the past two weeks and has averaged 207.5 passing yards per game with one total score. After eclipsing 200 yards in his professional debut, he took […]

Tua Tagovailoa Officially Back At Practice

Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa (concussion) was officially back at practice on Wednesday and has a chance to come off Injured Reserve and play this Sunday against the visiting Arizona Cardinals. It was reported on Tuesday that Tagovailoa would be a full-go in practice on Wednesday, so as long as he doesn't suffer a setback […]

Andy Dalton Dealing With Sprained Thumb, Bryce Young To Start In Week 8

Carolina Panthers head coach Dave Canales said that quarterback Andy Dalton (thumb) suffered a sprained thumb in the car accident he was involved in on Tuesday, and Bryce Young will make the start in Week 8 against the Denver Broncos. Dalton was given the day off on Wednesday and is now going to give the […]

Andy Dalton Gets Day Off On Wednesday

Carolina Panthers quarterback Andy Dalton is not practicing on Wednesday for what is being called "a day off" by team reporter Joe Person. Dalton was involved in a car accident on Tuesday, but he and his family did not sustain any serious injuries. His excused absence from practice is likely a precautionary measure. The former […]