Jordan Howard Punches In Two Touchdowns In Win

Chicago Bears running back Jordan Howard carried the ball 14 times for 47 yards with two touchdowns in the Bears 41-9 stomping of the Bills. Howard was the main focus of the Bears red zone offense and converted short-yardage runs for scores. After a slow start to the season, Howard is beginning to produce. He […]

Frank Gore Bottled Up By Jets In Week 9

Miami Dolphins running back Frank Gore had a hard time getting things going in Miami's 13-6 win over the Jets in Week 9. He rushed 20 times for 53 yards and caught one pass for six yards. The volume is certainly nice, but Gore needs to be a little more effective on a per carry […]

Week 9 Start/Sit: Monday Night Football Matchup Analysis

As bad as the Tennessee Titans (3-4) have been, they're currently second in the AFC South - sitting just one loss behind the division-leading Houston Texans. As bad as the Dallas Cowboys (3-4) have been, they're currently third in the NFC East - sitting just two losses behind the division-leading Washington Redskins... As bad as […]

Chris Carson Will Play In Week 9

Seattle Seahawks running back Chris Carson (hip) is active for Week 9 against the Chargers. There was some question as to whether Carson would suit up after he missed a game earlier this year with a similar injury. He'll be the team's lead back and has a decent matchup, putting him firmly in play as […]

Melvin Gordon Active Against Seahawks

Los Angeles Chargers running back Melvin Gordon (hamstring) is active for Week 9 against the Seahawks. Gordon was expected to play after practicing this week following the team's Week 8 bye. He'll return to his workhorse duties against Seattle and will be a high-end RB1. Austin Ekeler will factor in on passing downs and has […]

Royce Freeman, DaeSean Hamilton Inactive

Denver Broncos rookie running back Royce Freeman (ankle) and wide receiver Daesean Hamilton (knee) are both inactive for Week 9 against the Texans. Freeman was always a long shot to play this week after suffering a high ankle sprain in Week 7. Look for him to return following the Week 10 bye against the Chargers. […]

John Harbaugh On The Hot Seat

Baltimore Ravens head coach John Harbaugh is on the hot seat as the team prepares for a divisional showdown against the Steelers in Week 9. Baltimore is currently in third place in the AFC North and have lost two straight games. Pressure is mounting inside the organization on Harbaugh, according to sources. A midseason coaching […]

Steelers Could Use Transition Tag On Le'Veon Bell In 2019

If Pittsburgh Steelers running back Le'Veon Bell were to skip the entire 2018 season, the team would strongly consider using the franchise or transition tag on him in 2019, according to a source. Some sources think Bell could be transitioned at as low as the 2019 running back transition number of around $9 million. Bell […]

Concern Surrounding Rob Gronkowski, Sony Michel

The New England Patriots will test tight end Rob Gronkowski (back) and rookie running back Sony Michel (knee) in pre-game workouts Sunday night, but there is concern about whether they will be able to play against the Packers, according to sources. Both players are listed as questionable on the injury report. Gronk missed Week 7 […]

Paul Richardson, Kapri Bibbs Active

Washington Redskins wide receiver Paul Richardson (knee, shoulder) and running back Kapri Bibbs (shoulder) are both active for Week 9 against the Falcons. With Richardson active, Brian Quick is a healthy scratch. Richardson will effectively be the team's No. 1 wideout with Jamison Crowder still out, but he is still more of a low-ceiling WR4/flex […]

Dalvin Cook Making His Return Against Detroit

Minnesota Vikings running back Dalvin Cook (hamstring) is officially active for Week 9 against the Lions. It will be Cook's first action since Sept. 27 against the Rams. As such, the Vikings are expected to ease him back into action behind Latavius Murray, who has been great the last few weeks in Cook's absence. Because […]

Alex Collins Active For Week 9

Baltimore Ravens running back Alex Collins (foot) is active for Week 9 against the Steelers. As a result, newly-acquired running back Ty Montgomery is a healthy scratch, as well as tight end Maxx Williams. The Ravens will roll with Collins and Javorius Allen once again. Collins is the clear workhorse but is a touchdown-dependent RB2 […]

Dalvin Cook May Play Sparingly On Sunday

Minnesota Vikings running back Dalvin Cook (hamstring) could see the field for the first time since Week 4 when his team takes on the Detroit Lions. Though his status will be determined by how he performs during the pregame workout, he is anticipated to see only 15-20 snaps if he is able to go. As […]

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 and rankings updates: Chris Carson is officially active for Week 9. Cooper Kupp will make his return this week. Stefon Diggs is officially out for Week 9. A.J. Green is expected to […]

Chris Carson To Be Game-Time Decision

Seattle Seahawks running back Chris Carson (hip), who is questionable for Week 9 against the Chargers, will be tested before the game to determine if he can play, according to a source. Carson missed a game earlier this year, so his owners certainly need to have a backup plan handy in case he's inactive. If […]

Melvin Gordon Will Play Against Seahawks

Los Angeles Chargers running back Melvin Gordon (hamstring), who is questionable for Week 9 against the Seahawks, will play on Sunday, according to a source. Gordon missed the Week 7 game but had Week 8 to heal up during the team's bye, so he'll be good to go this weekend. Gordon is the biggest part […]

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

Each team favored by four or more in Week 8 took care of business. The Patriots, who went off as 14-point favorites, let the Bills hang around for three quarters before a pick-six sealed the deal. With nearly all participants in survivor pools eliminated, you may not find a need to read this column. However, […]

D'Onta Foreman Likely To Return Soon

Houston Texans head coach Bill O'Brien said the team will "more than likely" start the 21-day window to activate running back D'Onta Foreman (Achilles) from the Physically Unable to Perform list after the bye in Week 10. That means that Foreman should start practicing next week and could return to the roster in Week 11. […]

Flex Heroes and Zeroes - Week 9 Fantasy Football Picks

It's time to forget what you thought you knew. Halfway through the year, NFL teams now have a good idea whether they are contenders or simply playing for next year's draft picks. The trade deadline has passed, shaking up depth charts across the league. That means it is also time to throw that "draft stock" […]

Week 9 Matchups - Fantasy Football Game Breakdowns (Part 1)

Welcome to our Week 9 matchups analysis and starts/sits column for fantasy football. We'll be covering every matchup from every Sunday game to help you make the best decisions for your fantasy lineups. We'll also be updating this as injury reports come in so check back often. This article will cover the early slate of games, beginning […]

Week 9 Matchups - Fantasy Football Game Breakdowns (Part 2)

Welcome to the second part of our Week 9 matchups analysis and starts/sits column for fantasy football. We'll be covering every matchup from every Sunday game to help you make the best decisions for your fantasy lineups. We'll also be updating this as injury reports come in so check back often. This article will cover the late […]

FanDuel NFL DFS Lineup Picks (Week 9): Daily Fantasy Football Advice

RotoBallers, welcome to Week 9 of the daily fantasy football season. In this column, you will find my recommended FanDuel DFS Lineup Picks to target for Week 9 of the NFL season. You can also click here to find more DFS analysis articles and tools. The goal is to identify players to start on FanDuel this week based on […]

DraftKings Daily Fantasy Football Picks (Week 9): NFL DFS Lineups

Week 9 was always going to be a tough week to find value. We have six teams on a bye and a Sunday Night Football matchup between Green Bay and New England. However, fortunately for our DFS slates the Rams and the Saints matchup is on the afternoon slate rather than in prime time. We […]

Lamar Miller Looks For Third Straight 100-Yard Game

Houston Texans running back Lamar Miller comes into Sunday's meeting with the Broncos on a hot streak, as he's rushed for 233 yards and a pair of touchdowns over the past few weeks. He'll look to keep that going against a Broncos team that has proven to be susceptible on the ground, including a Week […]

Royce Freeman Not Expected To Play

Denver Broncos rookie running back Royce Freeman (ankle), who is questionable for Week 9 against the Texans, is not expected to play, according to a source. Freeman has always been on the wrong side of questionable after suffering a high ankle sprain in Week 7. He'll have the bye week to heal up in Week […]

Kyle Long Placed On IR

The Chicago Bears placed offensive guard Kyle Long (foot) on Injured Reserve on Saturday. It'll likely end Long's season. Long was injured in the Week 8 win over the Jets. His loss will be felt in pass protection and in the running game moving forward. Bryan Witzmann is expected to replace Long in the starting […]

Alex Collins Expected To Play Against Steelers

Baltimore Ravens running back Alex Collins (foot), who is listed as questionable for Week 9 against the Steelers, is expected to play on Sunday. Collins practiced this week and has been expected to play. However, he's a touchdown-dependent RB2 who could lose more touches to recently-acquired Ty Montgomery along with Javorius Allen. The Ravens are […]

Rashaad Penny A Surprise Sleeper This Week?

Seattle Seahawks rookie running back Rashaad Penny has seen his value crater this season as his workload has been unpredictable at best. That said, it may be time to play running back roulette in Seattle once again. Starter Chris Carson is questionable for this Sunday's matchup against the Chargers, and head coach Pete Carroll has […]

Mike Davis May Get Another Big Chance

Seattle Seahawks running back Mike Davis has been champing at the bit in a backup role behind starter Chris Carson for the last few weeks, and he may get his chance this weekend. Carson is officially questionable due to a groin injury he suffered this week, and the oft-injured running back is considered a game-time […]

Chris Carson Remains Questionable

Seattle Seahawks running back Chris Carson is officially questionable for Sunday due to a slight groin injury, and head coach Pete Carroll seemed hesitant to commit one way or the other when he talked to reporters. Carroll said the team's goal is to "make sure on game day he's okay," but he quickly followed that […]