Running Back Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 9: Top Free Agent Adds Include Tyrone Tracy Jr., Ray Davis, Braelon Allen, Tyler Allgeier

Eight weeks of the regular season are now complete, and some of you have been able to embrace the numbers assembled by running backs on your rosters. Unfortunately, many of you have been forced to contend with an escalating number of injuries, which have often been compounded by the negative impact of substandard production, diminishing […]

Deeper-League Waiver Wire Adds for Week 9: Jameis Winston, Tyler Allgeier, Braelon Allen, Isaac Guerendo, Parker Washington, Ricky Pearsall, more

Unfortunately, the fantasy football waiver wire feels like a wasteland in deep leagues. That always happens at this point in the season, but fantasy managers should continue to explore all available options in hopes of improving their rosters for the playoff push ahead. The top waiver-wire adds are often obvious for traditional 10- and 12-team […]

Waiver Wire Express - Week 9 Lightning Round Including Ladd McConkey, Cedric Tillman, Jameis Winston, Keon Coleman, Isaac Guerendo, Cade Otton

Let's gear up for the spooky Halloween season by stocking up on candy and key adds with an early look at next week. There were all sorts of upsets, key performances, and injuries for us to sort through. Throw on your best waiver hero costume as you read our fantasy football waiver wire pickups lightning […]

Week 9 Fantasy Football Projections: Running Backs (Half-PPR) - Kareem Hunt, Tank Bigsby, Nick Chubb, Chuba Hubbard, D'Andre Swift, Javonte Williams

Last week we saw the return of Jonathan Taylor as a reliable fantasy RB, and the return of high-end fantasy production from De'Von Achane with his QB finally back. Will it continue in Week 9? We're back with our initial Week 9 fantasy football running back projections for the 2024 NFL season. Use these Week […]

Panthers Not Trading Other Stars Such As Chuba Hubbard, Jaycee Horn

The Carolina Panthers dealt star wide receiver Diontae Johnson to the Baltimore Ravens on Tuesday. With the Panthers essentially playing for nothing at this point, many wondered if they would trade any other veterans. Running back Chuba Hubbard and cornerback Jaycee Horn have topped the list of potential trade targets for a while. However, it […]

Should I Drop Ezekiel Elliott? Fantasy Football Outlook for Week 9

Is it time to move on from Ezekiel Elliott? Fantasy managers who have rostered the Dallas Cowboys running back have faced frustration this season. If you are looking for consistent points each week, consider other options. Here's a breakdown of whether it is time to drop Elliott -- and some strong alternatives if you do.Be […]

When Is Isiah Pacheco Coming Back – Fantasy Football Injury Return Update For Week 9 (2024)

Kansas City Chiefs running back Isiah Pacheco was a popular second or third-round fantasy football draft pick this year. The former Rutgers star has been outstanding since taking over as the starting running back in Kansas City. Pacheco has averaged 67.5 rushing yards and 14.2 half-point PPR fantasy points per game this season, totaling 13.6 […]

Should I Drop Jordan Mason? Fantasy Football Outlook for Week 9

An injured backup entering his bye week typically checks all the boxes for a droppable player. That might not be the case with Jordan Mason. The San Franciso 49ers running back averages the fifth-most rushing yards per game (85.6) and has performed admirably in place of Christian McCaffrey. But the reigning Offensive Player of the […]

Should I Drop Jerome Ford? Fantasy Football Outlook For Week 9

Cleveland Browns running back Jerome Ford was an RB2 for fantasy players in 2023. Many had high hopes for him this year, with Nick Chubb starting the season on the Physically Unable to Perform list. However, Ford has struggled. He is the RB39 for the year, averaging 8.5 half-point PPR fantasy points per game. The […]

Should I Drop Zack Moss? Fantasy Football Outlook For Week 9

Cincinnati Bengals running back Zack Moss was a popular mid-round fantasy football draft pick this year. The veteran is the RB32 for the season, averaging 8.8 half-point PPR fantasy points per game. Moss start the year playing well, averaging 13.1 fantasy points per game over the first four weeks. He scored 13.1 or more in […]

Should I Drop Aaron Rodgers? Fantasy Football Outlook for Week 9

New York Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers was expected to put up big numbers with his new array of weapons, including wide receiver Garrett Wilson and running back Breece Hall, but that hasn't come to pass so far this year. Instead, he's been much worse than expected. The Jets have not been great this year, and […]

Is Andy Dalton The Starter For The Panthers When He Returns? Week 9 Fantasy Football Update

Carolina Panthers quarterback Andy Dalton (thumb) missed his first game due to injury in 2024 after he was involved in a car accident -- he was not able to suit up for Week 8 against the Denver Broncos. In his place, second-year QB Bryce Young got the start and looked much improved over his early-season […]

Should I Drop Keenan Allen? Fantasy Football Outlook for Week 9

Chicago Bears wide receiver Keenan Allen finally had his first big game of 2024 against the Jacksonville Jaguars in Week six. Many thought he was back on track and would continue good performances, but he had another huge dud in Week 8. He caught just two passes on seven targets for 39 yards. He did […]

Jaylen Warren (RB, PIT) – Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups For Week 9

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12-Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 46% of Yahoo Leagues ANALYSIS: Pittsburgh Steelers running back Jaylen Warren struggled with injuries earlier this season. However, the third-year running back has played well since returning to the lineup. He has averaged 10.5 rushing attempts for 45 yards and 6.9 half-point PPR fantasy points over the […]

Tyrone Tracy Jr. (RB, NYG) – Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups For Week 9

BALLER MOVE: Add in All Leagues ROSTERED IN: 53% of Yahoo Leagues ANALYSIS: New York Giants running back Tyrone Tracy Jr. has been outstanding over the past month. The rookie running back has averaged 86.8 rushing yards and 15 half-point PPR fantasy points over the past four weeks. He had at least 129 rushing yards […]

Gary Brightwell Cut From Browns Practice Squad

The Cleveland Browns are releasing running back Gary Brightwell from the practice squad on Tuesday, according to NFL.com. The 2021 sixth-round pick out of Arizona spent the first three seasons of his career with the New York Giants before joining Cleveland's roster this year. He played in two games in 2024 but did not log […]

Should I Drop Zamir White? Fantasy Football Outlook for Week 9

Las Vegas Raiders running back Zamir White had a chance to reclaim his starting job after it was presumptively taken by his former backup, Alexander Mattison. White emphatically did not do that, carrying the ball just two times for negative-one yard. The job appears to be taken away from him. It's not like Mattison did […]

Bucky Irving Playing Through Injury, Expects To Keep Current Role

Tampa Bay Buccaneers running back Bucky Irving (toe) is playing through a toe injury, but the rookie said he does not expect the ailment to limit his playing time. The fourth-round pick out of Oregon has handled at least 10 touches in seven of his eight games this season, and he caught a career-high seven […]

Florio's Football Show: Matthew Stafford, Cedric Tillman, Keon Coleman and More for Week 9!

Michael Florio is back going over his top waiver wire targets for Week 9! Florio also discusses his favorite streaming defenses of the week before going over all of his starts and sits! Get everything you need for the week, before you even set your waivers! Be sure to also tune into RotoBaller Radio on SiriusXM […]

Is Jake Moody The Starter For The 49ers When He Returns? Week 9 Fantasy Football Update

San Francisco 49ers kicker Jake Moody (ankle) was the unfortunate loser of a bizarre play in which he tried to make a tackle on a kick return. His right ankle was pinned underneath his body and twisted hard to the outside, resulting in the current ailment. He's now missed three straight games and is heading […]

Devin Singletary Takes Backseat To Tyrone Tracy Jr.

New York Giants running back Devin Singletary handled two carries for 11 yards in the team's 26-18 loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers on Monday Night Football. He added 12 yards on 2-of-3 receiving. Singletary was the clear second option for New York in this one, as rookie RB Tyrone Tracy Jr. has evidently seized control […]

Is Keaton Mitchell The Starting Running Back For The Ravens When He Returns?

Baltimore Ravens running back Keaton Mitchell (knee) was a revelation of the 2023 season. Despite being undrafted, once he earned significant playing time, he quickly established himself as one of the most explosive athletes on the planet and one of the top speedsters in the league. Sadly, his season was cut short when he tore […]

Is Christian McCaffrey The Starting Running Back For The 49ers When He Returns?

San Francisco running back Christian McCaffrey (Achilles) has now missed eight weeks of NFL action due to bilateral Achilles' tendonitis. It's been one of the most frustrating situations for fantasy managers in recent history, as the No. 1 overall pick in many fantasy drafts was used on the former Panther. His absence has led many […]

Week 9 Fantasy Football FLEX Rankings (RB, WR, TE) for Half-PPR: Ladd McConkey, Xavier Worthy, Calvin Ridley, Tyrone Tracy Jr., Cade Otton, Tank Dell

Byes weeks, injuries, and underperforming players are significant factors at this point in the fantasy football season. Needless to say, these developments lead to tough start-or-sit decisions, especially when comparing players at different positions. Use our Week 9 fantasy football FLEX rankings for 2024 and set your winning lineups. Let's find out where key FLEX […]

College Football 2024 Heisman Trophy Watchlist After Week 9

Week 9 of the college football season is in the rearview mirror and the 2024 Heisman race saw the player at the top have the closest thing he's had to a tumble. Will that shake up the race at all, or is it still a certain player from the Pacific Northwest to lose? No trophy […]

When Is Keaton Mitchell Coming Back - Fantasy Football Injury Return Update for Week 9 (2024)

Baltimore Ravens running back Keaton Mitchell (knee) continues to work his way back from a devastating ACL tear that prematurely ended his season in 2023. The rookie was one of the most electric players in recent memory. He broke off multiple massive runs and put the NFL on notice with his blazing quickness and track-star […]

When Is MarShawn Lloyd Coming Back - Fantasy Football Injury Return Update for Week 9 (2024)

Green Bay Packers running back MarShawn Lloyd (ankle) hasn't had a chance to prove himself yet in 2024. He was drafted in the third round of the 2024 NFL Draft and was likely originally planned to be used in a timeshare with team lead back Josh Jacobs. Unfortunately, that hasn't happened.  He handed just six […]

Biggest Fantasy Football Busts Of The Week - Fantasy Outlooks For Amari Cooper, Amon-Ra St. Brown, Drake London, Kenneth Walker, D.J. Moore

The eighth Sunday of the 2024 NFL season has come and gone. Hopefully, you woke up on Monday morning feeling very good about how your matchup went. However, this week's slate of games was certainly stress-inducing for many fantasy football managers. Part of that stress was caused by a group of players who drastically underachieved […]

NFL DFS: First Look of Week 9 - Totals, Salaries, Slates, and more

A Hail Mary and impressive rookie quarterback play is what defined Week 8. We close that chapter and move on to Week 9 with hopes of more fireworks. We are going to get a jump start on the action and see where the data pulls us. Let us not waste any more time and break […]

DraftKings CFB DFS Lineup Picks: Daily College Fantasy Football (10/29/24)

We have a busy Tuesday night in Conference USA and the Sun Belt before MACtion (Mid-American Conference) takes over in November. We have three games tonight, all starting a half-hour apart. This is going to be a fun slate! We begin in Miami with Florida International hosting New Mexico State. Then we head west to […]