Brian Hoyer Plays Well In Relief

Indianapolis Colts quarterback Brian Hoyer has bounced around to a number of teams in his career. In the first quarter of Sunday's loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers, starting quarterback Jacoby Brissett (knee) left the game. In relief of him, Hoyer finished 17 of 26 for 168 yards with three touchdowns and one interception. Brissett is […]

Kirk Cousins Tallies 220 Yards and Three Touchdowns In Loss

Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins completed 19 of 38 passing attempts for 220 yards and three touchdowns in Week 9's loss to the Kansas City Chiefs. Cousins threw touchdowns to Olabisi Johnson, Ameer Abdullah and Kyle Rudolph but was inaccurate and flustered by the Chiefs pass rush all afternoon. The Chiefs were able to completely shut […]

Mason Rudolph Underwhelming Against Colts

Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Mason Rudolph finished 26 of 35 for just 191 yards with a touchdown and an interception in Sunday’s 26-24 win over the Colts. Rudolph heavily favored shorter passes again in Week 9, and while he connected with James Washington for 40 yards, his next longest completion was just 17 yards. However, he […]

Carson Wentz Throws Just One Touchdown in Week 9

Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Carson Wentz led his team to another win in Week 9 despite a less-than-stellar fantasy performance. He completed 26 of his 39 passes for 239 yards and one touchdown. He added four runs for 15 more yards on the ground. Kicker Jake Elliott and the Eagles running game were all the team […]

Jacoby Brissett Injured Sunday

Indianapolis Colts quarterback Jacoby Brissett (knee) was forced to leave the Week 9 game against the Steelers early after one of his teammates fell into his left knee. Brissett was in a lot of pain on the ground but was able to limp off the field. He's questionable to return. Brian Hoyer has taken over […]

Gardner Minshew Has Four Turnovers

Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Gardner Minshew was 27-for-47 for 309 yards in Sunday's loss to the Houston Texans. But while the yardage looked good, the two interceptions and two fumbles in the second half didn't. And while Minshew did have 34 rushing yards, his zero total touchdowns helped contribute to what was a disappointing fantasy day. […]

Deshaun Watson Has Pair Of Touchdowns In Week 9

Houston Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson may have entered Sunday's game against the Jaguars nursing an eye injury, but it didn't have a huge impact on his performance. Watson was 22-for-28 throwing the ball, finishing with 201 yards and two touchdowns. He added 37 rushing yards on seven carries and just missed out on a rushing […]

Updated Week 9 PPR Rankings (Top 300)

Welcome to Week 9 RotoBallers. Below are our updated consensus Week 9 PPR rankings for fantasy football, including some running notes on relevant injuries, player news and rankings updates: Dede Westbrook is officially inactive for Week 9. James Conner (shoulder) is reportedly unlikely to play in Week 9. Davante Adams is expected to return this week […]

Patrick Mahomes, Frank Clark Out Against Vikes

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes (knee) and defensive end Frank Clark (neck) are both inactive for Week 9 against the Vikings. Mahomes was a game-time decision, but the Chiefs are playing it safe with their star quarterback. There's a good chance he returns in Week 10 to face the Titans. When he's back, Mahomes […]

Gardner Minshew Could Remain Starter

Jacksonville Jaguars rookie quarterback Gardner Minshew could remain the team's starting quarterback even after Nick Foles (collarbone) is ready to return, which is expected to be in Week 11 after the team's Week 10 bye. There's a lot riding on the Week 9 contest against the Texans in London for Minshew as a result. The […]

Injured Reserve On The Table For Cam Newton

Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton (foot) is using the weekend to consider his options on how to move forward with his plan for recovery following a visit to foot and ankle expect Dr. Robert Anderson. Surgery for his Lisfranc injury wasn't recommended and isn't in the plans, and the hope is that more rest will […]

Patrick Mahomes Out, Matt Moore Starting In Week 9

Kansas City Chiefs starting quarterback Patrick Mahomes (knee) will miss another game on Sunday when the Chiefs face the Minnesota Vikings, which means that Matt Moore will earn another start for the Chiefs. Moore threw for 267 yards and a pair of touchdowns in Week 8, so his presence isn't a death sentence for the […]

Fantasy Football Mailbag - Week 9

This article's content may vary week-to-week, but generally, it will be answering questions fielded from either the @RotoBallerNFL twitter account or my personal one (@RotoSurgeon). This week, the focus is on start/sit questions, and there were plenty. Every week, many of us struggle with which quarterback to start, or who to flex, and I am […]

Fantasy Football Starts and Sits: Matchups Analysis for Week 9

Welcome to our Week 9 matchup analysis and start/sit column for fantasy football. We'll be covering every single contest from the Sunday slate in one convenient location, helping you make the best decisions for your fantasy lineups. Be sure to check back regularly because this article will be updated as news comes in regarding injuries and other […]

Break The Slate: NFL DFS DraftKings Lineup Picks - Week 9

The NFL season continues to roll right along as we head into Week 9. With just 10 games on the DraftKings main slate - and only two with a projected O/U of over 50 points - we'll have our work cut out for us this week! Thanks for joining me here at RotoBaller, let's dig […]

FanDuel NFL DFS Lineup Picks for Week 9 - Daily Fantasy Football

We are already at Week 9 and with four teams on a bye, along with an early morning London game, the player pool will be smaller than usual, and as a result, you may have to take some chances to win big in tournaments. Tampa at Seattle leads the way with a projected overall score […]

The King's Key Starters and Tough Calls - Lineup Spotlights for Week 9

Welcome to Week 9, RotoBallers! Below you will find some of my spotlight plays and tough lineup decisions for the upcoming week of the fantasy football season. These player selections are based off my Premium Weekly Lineup Rankings, available as part of the RotoBaller's NFL Premium Pass. Enter promo code KING at checkout for a […]

Week 9 Fantasy Busts? Players To Consider Avoiding

In most fantasy leagues, there are just five weeks left before the playoffs begin. Time is running out. Let's take a look at the top fantasy scorers (standard scoring) at each position thus far... Deshaun Watson leads all QBs with 229.8 fantasy points at 28.7 points per game. Do-it-all back Christian McCaffrey is the highest-scoring […]

Week 9 Stream Team - Free Agent and Bye-Week Streamers

Now that the bye weeks are in full swing; streaming becomes a more viable and almost necessary strategy. Knowing who to add and when to start them could be the ultimate difference-maker in a weekly matchup. Making the right streaming decisions throughout the season could easily be the difference between missing the playoffs and having […]

NFL Survivor Pool Picks (Week 9) - Targets and Avoids

Week 8 was one for the favorites, as only two underdogs won outright, the Chargers and the Eagles. This means that only a scant number of entrants were knocked out of survivor pools. And of course, you had those fools who forgot to submit an entry and were eliminated. How can someone still be alive […]

Lamar Jackson Still In Starting Territory

Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson posted just 143 passing yards and no touchdowns through the air in Week 7's matchup against the Seahawks. Jackson rebounded for fantasy owners with his legs rushing for 116 yards and a touchdown. Baltimore is coming off a BYE going into Sunday night's Week 9 game against New England. Jackson […]

Ryan Fitzpatrick With Favorable Matchup On Sunday

Miami Dolphins quarterback Ryan Fitzpatrick will look for his first win of 2019 against the Jets on Sunday. The 36-year-old is having one of the worst seasons of his lengthy career, throwing seven interceptions throughout six games, with only five touchdowns to go along with a shoddy 59.7 completion percentage. Fitzpatrick does have a decent […]

Matt Moore Has Low-End Value in Week 9

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Matt Moore played fairly well in the Week 8 loss to the Packers, but fantasy owners shouldn't lean on the veteran. He completed 24 of 36 passing attempts for 267 yards and two touchdowns. Starting quarterback Patrick Mahomes (knee) has been practicing and has a chance to suit up versus the […]

Patrick Mahomes Has A Chance To Play Sunday

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes (knee) has a chance to play in Week 9 against the Vikings, according to sources. Mahomes took second-team repetitions in limited practices all week, but he'll be a game-time decision. The 2018 MVP will be a must-start if he's active despite a tough matchup against the Vikings, and his […]

Chiefs Activate Chad Henne From Injured Reserve

The Kansas City Chiefs activated quarterback Chad Henne (ankle) from the Injured Reserve on Saturday, which is another indication that Patrick Mahomes (knee) will miss another week. The Chiefs will work Henne out before the game against the Vikings to see if he'll be active as Matt Moore's backup. With Mahomes on track to return […]

Drew Lock To Resume Practicing Soon

Denver Broncos rookie quarterback Drew Lock (thumb) is expected to resume practicing ahead of the Week 11 game against the Vikings. Lock has been on Injured Reserve all season, but it looks like he'll be designated to return, especially now that Joe Flacco's (neck) season is over. In the meantime, Denver will roll with Brandon […]

Sam Darnold Begins String Of Good Matchups Sunday

New York Jets quarterback Sam Darnold begins a stretch of great matchups this Sunday when the Jets head to Miami to face the winless Dolphins. Darnold has struggled lately throwing seven interceptions in his last two games but now begins a stretch where five of his next six opponents are in the top-10 in fantasy […]

QB vs Pass Rush Matchups To Watch - Week 9

Week 9 is here, and we have to figure out which quarterbacks should boom for us compared to the ones that could bust for us. Some quarterbacks could light things up this week and some guys are going to be giving the laundry crew a lot of work to do when the final whistle blows. […]

Ryan Tannehill A Shaky Option In Week 9

Tennessee Titans quarterback Ryan Tannehill has been productive in his first two starts for the team, totaling 649 passing yards with five touchdowns and two interceptions. Despite solid production out of Tannehill so far, he is not a recommended streaming option in Week 9. Tannehill and the Titans are set to play at the Carolina […]

Fleaflicker's Most Added and Dropped: Week 9

Sometimes two statements can be both totally contradictory and totally true. Technically the Miami Dolphins are trying their hardest to win every game. Also technically, when you let Ryan Fitzpatrick throw the ball 34 times, you aren't really trying to win that game. And sometimes a professional football game can technically be played by non-professional football […]