Week 8 didn’t have quite the degree of thrilling last-minute victories that Week 7 had, but it was a slate full of surprises and fun nonetheless. The suspense started on Friday night, as BYU stayed undefeated with a go-ahead 35-yard touchdown with just ten seconds on the clock to topple Oklahoma State. Saturday’s early slate […]
Full Story »Bold Predictions for Week 9 - 2024 College Football
After a two-week dry spell, my Week 8 bold predictions finally started to hit again. I was way off on Nebraska over Indiana, but Tennessee over Alabama and Illinois over Michigan both held true. Week 9’s slate again has the potential for some wild results. After hours of mulling through the slate, I have crafted […]
Full Story »High-Value Touches and Opportunities - Fantasy Football Underperformers, Overperformers (Week 8)
Welcome back, RotoBallers, to my weekly series High-Value Touches and Opportunities for Week 8 of the 2024 fantasy football season. Touchdowns can be fluky, but finding which players tend to garner the high-value touches and opportunities can lead to scoring chances. We'll look at the high-value touches and opportunities each week to identify potential over […]
Full Story »Week 8 IDP Rankings for Fantasy Football (2024) - Defense Positional Rankings for LB, DL, DB
For those expecting Haason Reddick to immediately return to his former IDP glory now that his contract is resolved, be cautious. Remember, he hasn’t ever practiced with the Jets and hasn’t been conditioning with them, either. These are concerning facts, which are aggravated by the struggles of other players who have held out in recent […]
Full Story »Is DK Metcalf Hurt or Healthy? Fantasy Football Injury Update for Week 8
Not unsurprisingly, Seattle Seahawks wide receiver DK Metcalf (knee) is one of the top players at his position in fantasy football. He's currently the WR11 in full-PPR scoring, and has played like the big-play machine he's known to be. He has three games of 19+ PPR fantasy points so far. He's racked up 35 catches […]
Full Story »Should I Pickup Jameis Winston or Dorian Thompson-Robinson? Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 8
Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson (Achilles') is now done for the season after tearing his Achilles' tendon in his Week 7 21-14 loss to the Cincinnati Bengals. He was the worst starting quarterback in the league, and it's likely his replacement could be more fantasy relevant than he was. Former New Orleans Saints quarterback Jameis […]
Full Story »Should I Drop Christian Watson? Fantasy Football Outlook for Week 8
Heading into Week 8, evaluating underperforming players on your fantasy roster is crucial. One such player is Christian Watson of the Green Bay Packers. Despite his athleticism, Watson's inconsistency makes him a risky fantasy option, especially with better choices on the waiver wire.Be sure to check all of our fantasy football rankings for the 2025 […]
Full Story »Should I Drop Michael Pittman Jr.? Fantasy Football Outlook for Week 8
Fantasy football managers face tough weekly decisions, especially when players do not meet expectations. One of these players, Michael Pittman Jr. of the Indianapolis Colts, has had an up-and-down season. But before considering a drop, it is important to examine his recent performance and potential upside.Be sure to check all of our fantasy football rankings […]
Full Story »Should I Drop Josh Downs? Fantasy Football Outlook for Week 8
With Joe Flacco quarterbacking the Indianapolis Colts, Josh Downs was a powerhouse for fantasy football. Fantasy managers are now questioning whether to keep the former third-rounder on their rosters after his recent performance with Anthony Richardson as the starting QB. Downs' production has dropped with Richardson back in the lineup. So should we be looking […]
Full Story »Is Deshaun Watson Out For The Season? 2024 NFL Injury Update
Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson suffered a major Achilles injury in Week 7 against the Bengals. He was 15-of-17 for 128 yards at the time he exited. Dorian Thompson-Robinson also served as the No. 2 quarterback before he left the game, and Jameis Winston replaced him. Is Deshaun Watson out for the season? What are the Browns doing […]
Full Story »When Will Nico Collins Return and Be Back? Fantasy Football Injury Update for Week 8 (2024)
Houston Texans wide receiver Nico Collins suffered a hamstring injury in Week 5 against the Buffalo Bills and has missed the past two games for Houston. Before his injury, Collins looked like one of the NFL's best players, catching 32 passes for 567 yards in just five games. He went over 100 yards three times […]
Full Story »Should I Pickup Jauan Jennings or Ricky Pearsall? Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 8
The San Francisco 49ers lost their star wide receiver, Brandon Aiyuk (knee), to a season-ending knee injury. This will significantly shake up the pecking order in their offense. Fantasy managers who owned Aiyuk or those who want to get an edge in an evolving situation should be looking into the other receivers on this team. […]
Full Story »The Biggest Fantasy Baseball Busts Of 2024
There are technical, precise ways to measure a fantasy “bust,” but we know one when we see one. We lived through it, after all. These players slowly but surely sabotaged our fantasy teams despite high expectations. For those who want firm parameters, we have, with one exception, spotlighted players drafted in the top 150 who […]
Full Story »Jaylen Warren (RB, PIT) - Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 8
BALLER MOVE: Add in 14+ Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 42% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Pittsburgh Steelers running back Jaylen Warren logged his highest snap share of the season (51%) and had the most carries he's had this year (12) in the Steelers' blowout win against the New York Jets on Monday. Though it could have been […]
Full Story »D'Ernest Johnson (RB, JAX) - Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 8
BALLER MOVE: Add in 18+ Team PPR Leagues ROSTERED IN: 7% of Leagues ANALYSIS: With Travis Etienne (hamstring) going down with a hamstring injury in Week 6, Jacksonville Jaguars running back D'Ernest Johnson has seen more opportunities on offense. After totaling only 12 touches in the first five weeks, Johnson has seen a combined 20 […]
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