Kareem Hunt Practicing In Full

After a limited practice session on Wednesday to start the week, Kansas City Chiefs running back Kareem Hunt (hip) was a full-go in Thursday's practice. Hunt's return to a full practice should assure that he'll be active this Sunday against the division-rival Las Vegas Raiders at Allegiant Stadium unless he suffers a setback on Friday. […]

Is Tyreek Hill Hurt or Healthy? Fantasy Football Injury Update for Week 8

The fantasy managers who drafted Miami Dolphins wide receiver Tyreek Hill (foot) have been through enough this season. He's inconceivably the WR44 on the year -- the injury to his starting quarterback, Tua Tagovailoa, has absolutely cratered his fantasy scoring ability. He incomprehensibly now has five games with single-digit PPR fantasy points, and many of […]

David Njoku - Week 8 Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks

BALLER MOVE: Start in All Leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: TE1 ANALYSIS: It's a whole new offense in Cleveland. With Deshaun Watson out for the season with an Achilles injury, Jameis Winston is the starting quarterback. There will be a new voice in his helmet, as well. Offensive coordinator Ken Dorsey takes over playcalling duties from head […]

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 […]

Jerome Ford Remains Out During Thursday's Practice

Cleveland Browns running back Jerome Ford (hamstring) did not practice again on Thursday after sitting out on Wednesday. Ford was unable to suit up last week due to this hamstring injury. Fantasy managers should monitor his status during Friday's practice. However, he will likely carry an injury designation into the weekend given that he has […]

Christian Kirk - Week 8 Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks

BALLER MOVE: Sit in 14-Team Leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: WR4 ANALYSIS: The whole is greater than the sum of its parts. Evan Engram returned to the Jaguars' lineup, improving the offense. It came at the cost of Christian Kirk's production. Engram has been involved in the Jacksonville game plan for four weeks (he injured his hamstring […]

NFL DFS RB and WR Anchors for Week 8 (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 […]

Jonathan Taylor Logs Full Practice On Thursday

Indianapolis Colts running back Jonathan Taylor (ankle) returned to full participation during Thursday's practice. This is a great sign for his potential status for this Sunday's game against the Houston Texans. The star running back has been sidelined since suffering a high ankle sprain in Week 4. Fantasy managers should pay close attention his status […]

Jonathon Brooks Limited Again On Thursday

Carolina Panthers rookie running back Jonathon Brooks (knee) was listed as a limited practice participant for the second straight day this week. Brooks is making progress from a torn ACL that he suffered late last year while in college, but he's not guaranteed to be activated from the Non-Football Injury list to make his NFL […]

Jakobi Meyers - Week 8 Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks

BALLER MOVE: Sit POSITIONAL VALUE: WR4 ANALYSIS: You're really hoping for garbage time in this one. Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Jakobi Meyers (ankle) lost his starting quarterback Aidan O'Connell (thumb) to injured reserve last week. He was replaced by Gardner Minshew II, who proceeded to turn the ball over four times. 📸: @raiders pic.twitter.com/FPJmjYGcWg — Jakobi […]

Rhamondre Stevenson Suits Up For Thursday's Practice

New England Patriots running back Rhamondre Stevenson (foot) is back on the practice field on Thursday after missing Wednesday's session. The team listed him with a foot/not-injury-related designation on Wednesday, so he was likely held out as a precaution. Stevenson missed the Week 6 outing against the Houston Texans before returning to play against the […]

Dontayvion Wicks - Week 8 Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks (2024)

BALLER MOVE: Sit POSITIONAL VALUE: WR4/WR5 ANALYSIS: A few of the biggest fears from the preseason about Green Bay Packers wide receiver Dontayvion Wicks have come to fruition -- he doesn't get enough playing time and he doesn't see enough targets. Curiously, though, he's also struggled with stone hands. It hasn't been pretty for him […]

Jonathan Taylor Practicing For Second Straight Day

Indianapolis Colts running back Jonathan Taylor (ankle) is back on the practice field on Thursday after logging a limited session on Wednesday. The former second-round pick in the 2020 NFL Draft has missed each of the last three games with an ankle injury but could be trending toward a Week 8 return against the Houston […]

Jaylen Warren - Week 8 Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks (2024)

BALLER MOVE: Start in 12+ Team PPR Leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: RB3/FLEX ANALYSIS: Pittsburgh Steelers running back Jaylen Warren appears to finally be back at full health, and he recorded his highest touch total (15) in Week 7 as a result. He'll now face a New York Giants defense that appears to be a good matchup […]

Nyheim Hines Won't Play This Year

Cleveland Browns running back Nyheim Hines (knee) was not officially activated from Non-Football Injury list within his 21-day practice window, meaning he will miss the remainder of the 2024 season. Hines will end up missing the entire season in Cleveland after tearing his ACL in a jet-ski accident in July of 2023. With Nick Chubb […]

Bucky Irving Missing From Practice Again On Thursday

Tampa Bay Buccaneers rookie running back Bucky Irving (toe) was absent from a second straight practice this week on Thursday for a toe injury that could definitely impact Sunday's Week 8 contest against the division-rival Atlanta Falcons. Irving's status will likely come down to whether he can practice on Friday. If he cannot, he'll likely […]

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 […]

Fantasy Football Risers and Fallers - Week 8

Week 7 of the 2024 season is in the books. That means another week of cold, hard data to analyze. We’ll try not to overreact, but instead, use logic and reasoning as the foundation for our decision-making in the weeks ahead. Each week, we’ll take a look back at the previous week to see if […]

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 Fantasy Football FLEX Rankings (RB, WR, TE) - Week 8 Thursday Updates for Bucky Irving, Wan'Dale Robinson, Tyler Lockett, Rashod Bateman, Zack Moss

It can be tough to decide who to start when comparing two flex-level players at different positions, so we're here to help with our Week 8 TNF fantasy football FLEX rankings. Below, you will see where key flex options such as Jauan Jennings, Romeo Doubs, Rashod Bateman, and Javonte Williams rank another others. Our FLEX […]

J.K. Dobbins - Week 8 Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks

BALLER MOVE: Start POSITIONAL VALUE: RB2 ANALYSIS: Los Angeles Chargers running back J.K. Dobbins has been pretty boom-or-bust through seven weeks. He has games of 18.2, 20.1, and 22.9 PPR fantasy points to go along with weeks scoring just 8.4, 9.2, and 9.6. He's the clear lead back for his team and getting workhorse usage, […]

Javonte Williams - Week 8 Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks

BALLER MOVE: Start POSITIONAL VALUE: RB2 ANALYSIS: Denver Broncos running back Javonte Williams had by far his best game of the season in Week 7. He scored 26.1 PPR fantasy points by rushing 14 times for 88 yards and two touchdowns and catching all three of his targets for 23 yards. He did this by […]

Chuba Hubbard - Week 8 Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks

BALLER MOVE: Start POSITIONAL VALUE: RB2 ANALYSIS: Carolina Panthers running back Chuba Hubbard is the RB9 overall in full-PPR scoring. There isn't much reason to bench him. He is facing a tough Denver Broncos defense, and QB Bryce Young, who was off to a terrible start to 2024 before being benched, will now replace starter […]

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, […]