Braelon Allen Sees Just Four Touches In TNF Win

New York Jets running back Braelon Allen carried the ball four times for nine yards and failed to catch his lone target in a 21-13 win over the Houston Texans in Week 9's Thursday night game. Allen showed some life last week, turning 12 carries into 32 yards and a touchdown but he was right […]

Breece Hall Runs For 74 Yards In Week 9 Win

New York Jets running back Breece Hall carried the ball 15 times for 74 yards and caught two of his four targets for 11 yards in a 21-13 win over the Houston Texans in Week 9's Thursday night game. Hall dominated the backfield work for the Jets in the close win as he out-touched Braelon […]

Ezekiel Elliott Facing More Competition In Week 9

Dallas Cowboys running back Ezekiel Elliott led the backfield in snaps last Sunday, but his role is expected to decrease with the return of Rico Dowdle ahead of Week 9 versus the Atlanta Falcons. Dowdle missed Week 8 due to an illness but has since been removed from the injury report and should have a […]

Rico Dowdle Returning To Backfield After One-Week Absence

Dallas Cowboys running back Rico Dowdle missed last Sunday's loss to the San Francisco 49ers with an illness, but he's off the injury report and expected to play in Week 9 against the Atlanta Falcons. Dowdle is a likely candidate to lead Dallas' backfield in production. After all, he led the Cowboys' running back room […]

Joe Mixon Productive Again In Week 9

Houston Texans running back Joe Mixon turned in another productive night with 106 yards rushing and a touchdown on 24 carries in a 21-13 loss on Thursday at the New York Jets. It was the fourth straight week in which the veteran running back surpassed 100 rushing yards and added a touchdown. Thursday was the […]

Zamir White Doesn't Practice On Thursday

Las Vegas Raiders running back Zamir White (quad) was unable to suit up for Thursday's practice session. White was limited to open the week, but was unable to go on Thursday. Possibly, White was given a rest day on Thursday, but nonetheless it's concerning that he sat out. White missed two games due to a […]

Tyler Allgeier - Week 9 Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks (2024)

BALLER MOVE: Start in 12+ Team Leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: RB3 ANALYSIS: You should start Tyler Allgeier this week as the Atlanta Falcons face the Dallas Cowboys. He is more of an RB3 or flex play, but his touchdown potential makes him an intriguing option. While Bijan Robinson leads the backfield, Allgeier still has allure, especially […]

Kareem Hunt Limited On Thursday

Kansas City Chiefs running back Kareem Hunt (quad) was downgraded to limited during Thursday's practice session. The Chiefs have limited Hunt throughout the season at times due to various minor injuries. Fantasy managers shouldn't be too worried about this unless Hunt is limited again on Friday and Saturday. The expectation is that he'll be a […]

Tony Pollard Absent From Thursday's Practice

Tennessee Titans running back Tony Pollard (foot) was unable to suit up for Thursday's practice session. Pollard has yet to practice this week which is a bad sign heading into the Week 9 matchup against the New England Patriots. The loss of Pollard would be a significant hit to the Titans backfield. Pollard has seen […]

Tyjae Spears Misses Thursday's Practice Session

Tennessee Titans running back Tyjae Spears (hamstring) was unable to suit up for Thursday's practice session. Spears was limited to open the week, but downgraded to did not practice on Thursday. Possibly, Spears sat out for rest purposes, but he's also been sidelined since Week 7 due to a hamstring issue. Fantasy managers will have […]

Travis Etienne Jr. Limited During Thursday's Practice

Jacksonville Jaguars running back Travis Etienne Jr. (hamstring) was able to get through his second straight limited practice session on Thursday. It sounds like Etienne has a good chance at getting back on the field for the first time since Week 6. Head coach Doug Pederson said that he felt good about Etienne's chances of […]

Biggest Fantasy Football Busts from the First Half - Patrick Mahomes, Sam LaPorta, C.J. Stroud, Calvin Ridley, Michael Pittman, Christian McCaffrey, more

The 2024 fantasy football season is roughly halfway over. Therefore, it’s time to reflect on our fantasy football teams. Many regret some of their draft decisions. For example, everyone who took Marvin Harrison Jr. over Malik Nabers wants the decision back. Let’s look at nine of the biggest fantasy football busts so far this season […]

David Njoku - Week 9 Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks

BALLER MOVE: Start POSITIONAL VALUE: TE1 ANALYSIS: Cleveland Browns tight end David Njoku (ankle) now has a gunslinger in Jameis Winston throwing him the ball. This is sure to lead to more production. Winston is a high volume passer, the football equivalent of one of the old west's wildest outlaws, and a huge fantasy asset […]

Evan Engram - Week 9 Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks

BALLER MOVE: Must-Start POSITIONAL VALUE: TE1 ANALYSIS: If you're lucky enough to have drafted, traded for, or picked up off waivers Jacksonville Jaguars tight end Evan Engram, you're probably going to want to put him in your starting lineup and not take him out for the rest of the season. Some big developments have made […]

Tyrone Tracy Jr. - Week 9 Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks

BALLER MOVE: Start (if he plays) POSITIONAL VALUE: RB2 ANALYSIS: New York Giants running back Tyrone Tracy Jr. (concussion) has been one of the most surprising rookies of this year's draft. He wasn't selected until the fifth round of the 2024 NFL Draft, but he's quickly earned a reputation as an explosive runner, and seems […]

J.K. Dobbins – Week 9 Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks

BALLER MOVE: Start in 12+ Team Leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: RB23 ANALYSIS: Los Angeles Chargers running back J.K. Dobbins has had a career year. The former Ohio State star is the RB18, averaging 13.7 half-point PPR fantasy points per game. Dobbins has stayed healthy this season after dealing with several severe injuries earlier in his career. […]

Cole Kmet - Week 9 Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks

BALLER MOVE: Sit POSITIONAL VALUE: TE2 ANALYSIS: And just like that, a disappearing act from another TE. Chicago Bears tight end Cole Kmet was targeted just one time in his Week 8 game against the Washington Commanders, catching the pass for 14 yards, and caught a two point conversion attempt. It's not entirely his fault […]

Michael Pittman Jr. - Week 9 Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks

BALLER MOVE: Start POSITIONAL VALUE: WR3/FLEX ANALYSIS: Fantasy managers who have Indianapolis Colts wide receiver Michael Pittman Jr. on their rosters got a significant boost when they learned that quarterback Anthony Richardson was benched in favor of veteran Joe Flacco. The longtime vet has been a great producer of fantasy points for his receivers this […]

Tony Pollard – Week 9 Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks

BALLER MOVE: Start in 10+ Team Leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: RB19 ANALYSIS: Tennessee Titans running back Tony Pollard is the RB22 for the year, averaging 12.7 half-point PPR fantasy points per game. The former Memphis star has scored 12.7 or more fantasy points in 71.4% of the games, including last week against an elite Detroit Lions […]

Texans vs. Jets TNF Start 'Em, Sit 'Em: C.J. Stroud, Joe Mixon, Tank Dell, Dalton Schultz, Aaron Rodgers, Breece Hall, Davante Adams, Garrett Wilson

The Week 9 Thursday Night Football matchup is a tale of two teams heading in opposite directions. Despite adding pieces over the last 18 months, the Jets are near the bottom of the AFC with a 2-6 record. They have acquired Aaron Rodgers, Braelon Allen, and Davante Adams, and added back Haason Reddick over the […]

Bucky Irving - Week 9 Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks

BALLER MOVE: Start in 12+ Team PPR Leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: RB3/FLEX ANALYSIS: Tampa Bay Buccaneers running back Bucky Irving (toe) appears to be taking over the starting RB job for the Bucs at the expense of current lead back Rachaad White. Or at least the de-facto No. 1 spot. Irving has been more efficient, more […]

T.J. Hockenson - Week 9 Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks

BALLER MOVE: Start POSITIONAL VALUE: TE1 ANALYSIS: Minnesota Vikings tight end T.J. Hockenson (knee) is expected to be a "full go" and thus will be a TE1 this week. He's elite, and he'll provide a huge boost to fantasy teams if he gets enough targets to have a big day. It's reasonable to be skeptical […]

Tucker Kraft - Week 9 Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks

BALLER MOVE: Start POSITIONAL VALUE: TE1/TE2 ANALYSIS: Green Bay Packers tight end Tucker Kraft now has five touchdowns on the season, and it's possible his current pace of fantasy production isn't sustainable, but at least he's a TE that's doing something consistently in the NFL this season. He scored 16.8 PPR fantasy points by catching […]

Jonathon Brooks Logs Another Full Practice Session

Carolina Panthers running back Jonathon Brooks (knee) practiced in full for a second straight day, suggesting he is close to making his NFL debut. The rookie is recovering from a torn ACL he suffered at Texas in late November of last year, and with the Panthers struggling to begin the season, he has been eased […]

NFL DFS RB and WR Anchors for Week 9 (Premium Content)

All other Premium Tools and Content can be accessed on the premium dashboard. This piece looks at the top running backs or wide receivers to build your cash or tournament lineups around. Most weeks, I will recommend two running backs and two wide receivers who you can use as building blocks, but occasionally, a tight […]

Josh Jacobs Back At Practice On Thursday

Green Bay Packers running back Josh Jacobs (ankle) is practicing on Thursday after missing Wednesday's session with an ankle injury. Hopefully, his Wednesday absence was precautionary and he'll be good to go for the Week 9 game against the Detroit Lions. Jacobs is the current RB9 in half-PPR formats, averaging 13.6 fantasy points per game […]

Isiah Pacheco "Doing Fantastic" In Recovery

Kansas City Chiefs running back Isiah Pacheco (leg) has been on the Injured Reserve list since Week 2 due to a fractured fibula and is not expected to return to practice this week or next week. However, head coach Andy Reid said Pacheco is "doing fantastic," which is promising considering the team initially did not […]

Bucky Irving Won't Practice Thursday, Toe Injury Could Linger All Season

Tampa Buccaneers running back Bucky Irving (toe) will not practice on Thursday and might not practice until the end of the week. According to senior writer Scott Smith of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Irving will probably deal with the toe injury all season. Despite logging one limiting practice last week, the 22-year-old did suit up […]

Tyrone Tracy Jr. Returns To Practice On Thursday

New York Giants running back Tyrone Tracy Jr. (concussion) is working through the league's concussion protocol but was on the practice field in a red non-contact jersey on Thursday. The rookie out of Purdue will be listed as a limited participant on Thursday's official practice report, but being upgraded from a "DNP" to a limited […]

Brian Robinson Jr. - Week 9 Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks

BALLER MOVE: Start POSITIONAL VALUE: RB2 ANALYSIS: Washington Commanders running back Brian Robinson Jr. (hamstring) has led the RB room of one of the most efficient and consistent offenses in the league, and while he hasn't lit up the scoreboards, much, he's scored double-digit PPR fantasy points in six of the seven games he's played […]