Week 9 Defense (DEF) Streamers and Starts - 2022 Fantasy Tiers, Rankings

For weeks I was saying that the New Orleans Saints have shown me no reason to play them as a fantasy defense. Even Warren Sharp tweeted out last week that the Saints were the biggest defensive disappointment on the season. So it's only fitting that the Saints completely dominated the Raiders, even without Marshon Lattimore, […]

Week 9 Kicker Streamers and Starts - 2022 Fantasy Tiers, Rankings

The NFL season and fantasy football season continue to fly by, and with the fantasy playoffs not all that far away, start-or-sit decisions have never been more important. The Cleveland Browns, Dallas Cowboys, Denver Broncos, New York Giants Giants, Pittsburgh Steelers, and San Francisco 49ers all have kickers out of action on a bye, so […]

D'Andre Swift Expected Play In Week 9

Detroit Lions running back D'Andre Swift (shoulder, ankle) is expected to play against the Packers, according to ESPN NFL insider Adam Schefter. The 23-year-old returned from a multi-game absence in Week 8 versus the Dolphins. However, he didn't receive much action, amassing only six yards off five touches. Fortunately, he caught all five of his […]

Fantasy Football Start Em, Sit Em - Week 9 Matchups Analysis

Welcome back RotoBallers to our Week 9 matchups analysis and Start Em, Sit Em column for fantasy football. Last week was terrific, fantasy points were raining from the sky for all to have, resulting in massive scores for many fantasy managers. That was fantasy football at its best. Plus we had several exciting moves leading up […]

Key Starters and Tough Calls - Lineup Spotlights for Fantasy Football Week 9 Include Antonio Gibson, AJ Dillon, Gerald Everett

Every week, I share some of my favored players to go with when dealing with challenging lineup decisions. These choices are based on my Premium Weekly Lineup Rankings, available as part of the RotoBaller NFL Premium Pass. Enter promo code KING at checkout for a discount and get access to my ranks in all formats, plus a full […]

Fantasy Football Week 9 Busts? Players Who May Disappoint: Jared Goff, Brian Robinson, D.K. Metcalf, Ty Conklin

Welcome to Week 9 RotoBallers! The season has been flying by, and it is now crucial to make the optimal lineup decisions on a weekly basis. As injuries and bye weeks pile up, it is essential to start racking up some wins to stay in the thick of the playoff race, as teams with three […]

Fantasy Football Injury Reports For NFL RBs: Week 9 Updates for James Conner, D'Andre Swift, Gus Edwards, Kyren Williams, Austin Ekeler, Derrick Henry

Below you will find our fantasy football injuries report for running backs in Week 9, as of November 5. The injury statuses for various NFL running backs are up in the air for Week 9 including Austin Ekeler, Derrick Henry, Jonathan Taylor, D'Andre Swift, and Chuba Hubbard. As the fantasy football season carries on, every […]

Fantasy Football Injury Reports For NFL WRs: Week 9 Updates for Keenan Allen, DeAndre Carter, Allen Lazard, Ja'Marr Chase, Marquise Goodwin, Josh Reynolds

Welcome to Week 9 of the fantasy football season and the Saturday edition of our WR injury reports! Below you will find our fantasy football injuries report for wide receivers in Week 9 as of November 5th. The injury statuses for various NFL wide receivers are up in the air for Week 9, including Keenan […]

NFL Rookies to Watch for Fantasy Football Week 9 Including Brian Robinson, Drake London, Romeo Doubs, Isaiah Likely

The 2022 rookie class took a big hit recently when Jets running back Breece Hall tore his ACL in Week 7, ending his season. Even so, New York still had another standout rookie performer last week; wide receiver Garrett Wilson caught seven passes for 115 yards. Other rookies, like Tyler Allgeier, Greg Dulcich, and Isaiah […]

Quarterback Starts/Sits for Week 9 - QB vs. Pass Rush Matchups for Lineup Decisions

Week 9 of the NFL season is here. We're starting to see teams really separate into different levels in the league this year. The good are clearly at one level, and the rest of the league can beat each other on any given Sunday because they don't have the consistency to elevate to the next […]

D'Andre Swift, Brock Wright Questionable For Week 9

Detroit Lions running back D'Andre Swift (ankle, shoulder) and tight end Brock Wright (concussion) are both questionable to play in Week 9 against the Green Bay Packers. Swift missed practice Wednesday but was limited the last two days, while Wright was able to return to a full practice Friday. The Lions plan to get Swift […]

Jamaal Williams Has Chance To Lead Backfield

Detroit Lions running back Jamaal Williams could be the lead back against the Green Bay Packers in Week 9 if D'Andre Swift (ankle, shoulder) is inactive. Swift is officially questionable, but his game-day status could go either way. Even if Swift does play, Williams is a solid flex play since he dominates the goal-line touches […]

Josh Reynolds Doubtful To Play This Weekend

Detroit Lions wide receiver Josh Reynolds (back) is listed as doubtful for the Week 9 contest against the Green Bay Packers. Reynolds has also dealt with ankle and knee injuries this year but hasn't missed a game. It's looking like Sunday's matchup with Green Bay will be his first missed game of the 2022 season. […]

NFL DFS Lineup Sleepers for DraftKings, FanDuel - Week 9 Value Picks Include Justin Fields, Kenneth Walker III, Christian Kirk, Robert Tonyan

We've reached the Armageddon of NFL bye weeks here in Week 9 with the Cleveland Browns, Dallas Cowboys, Denver Broncos, New York Giants, Pittsburgh Steelers, and San Francisco 49ers all not playing this week. Why the NFL has decided to have two teams on a bye some weeks and six in others makes no sense, […]

Jared Goff Has High Ceiling, Low Floor Against Packers

Detroit Lions quarterback Jared Goff is a boom-or-bust play against a league-average Green Bay Packers defense. The Lions' offense is statistically one of the best units in the NFL, but Goff's floor has proven to be low in the matchups against the New England Patriots and Dallas Cowboys. However, those are two of the top […]

Michael Badgley A Boom-Or-Bust Option

Detroit Lions kicker Michael Badgley hasn't made a huge fantasy impact this season, but since the team has one of the best offenses in the NFL, he certainly has upside. That said, Detroit often opts to go for it on fourth down, so his range of outcomes is wide. He should be considered in deep […]

Lions Defense A Weak Option Against Green Bay

The Detroit Lions defense is arguably the worst unit in the entire NFL, so its fantasy defense/special teams is never on the fantasy radar in any matchup. The Green Bay Packers offense has looked atrocious with a lack of wideouts, but Aaron Rodgers and company can easily bounce back in this juicy matchup.

Kalif Raymond A Decent Flex Play In Week 9

Detroit Lions wide receiver Kalif Raymond has been a strong deep league flex option after posting 151 receiving yards over the last two weeks. The Detroit Lions offense will continue to have to pass to stay competitive since they're often in shootouts, so as long as Jameson Williams (knee) and D.J. Chark (ankle) remain out, […]

Brock Wright Expected To Be Lead Tight End

Detroit Lions tight end Brock Wright is expected to slot in as the primary receiving tight end after T.J. Hockenson was traded to the Minnesota Vikings. Wright comes into Week 9 with six receptions for 88 yards. Wright missed practice early in the week in the concussion protocol but is trending toward to be able […]

Amon-Ra St. Brown Remains A Must-Start

Detroit Lions wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown is set to explode after T.J. Hockenson was traded to the Minnesota Vikings. In four of five career games without Hockenson, St. Brown has racked up at least 90 yards and one receiving touchdown. St. Brown was already the target leader in Detroit, but his target figures moving […]

D'Andre Swift May Not Be 100 Percent Again This Year

Detroit Lions running back D'Andre Swift (ankle, shoulder) has missed 25 percent of the team's games -- 10 of a possible 40 -- since entering the league in 2020. He rushed for 144 yards in the season opener but also sprained his ankle, and he's rushed for just 93 yards since while missing three games. […]

NFL DFS Value Plays for Week 9 (Premium Content)

All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. Welcome to Week 9, Rotoballers! This season, the DFS Value Plays will look at the word "value" from all angles. Usually, it implies a player that won't cost you much of your salary on DraftKings or FanDuel. However, if I see a quarterback, running […]

NFL DFS Stacks for DraftKings, FanDuel - Top Week 9 Daily Fantasy Football Picks

Week 8 was yet another solid week for this column, as DeAndre Hopkins, Tua Tagovailoa, Jaylen Waddle, Tyreek Hill, Alvin Kamara, A.J. Brown, and Derrick Henry were all mentioned. Tua stacks were massive on Sunday, but the true differentiator came in the form of cheap Panthers like D’Onta Foreman and D.J. Moore. I had a […]

PrizePicks NFL DFS Props Picks - Sunday Main Slate (Week 9)

Hello everybody and welcome! The 2022 NFL season is well underway and that means our friends over at PrizePicks have a TON of great DFS plays we can look to take advantage of. PrizePicks is a great DFS site where you can choose to select plays in terms of fantasy points or single stats. The […]

NFL Betting Picks for Week 9 - Best Bets, Expert Odds and Predictions

"The Middle" by Jimmy Eat World is a perfect song to encapsulate how I've been with picks through the first eight weeks of the 2022 NFL season. Green Bay used garbage time to pull out a double-digit cover, while our 6.5-point, three-team teaser cashed in a lovely fashion. I was very wrong about the Texans […]

Wide Receiver Breakouts for Fantasy Football: Targets, Air Yards, Snaps Trends for Terrace Marshall, Terry McLaurin, Demarcus Robinson

You are already aware that wide receivers will play a critical role in the success of your teams. The undeniable volatility that exists with the running back position has also presented an increasing rationale for prioritizing wide receivers when you build your rosters – both at the onset of your drafts and as you manage […]

Updated Week 9 Half-PPR Rankings for Fantasy Football: Kenneth Walker, Travis Etienne, Davante Adams, Tyler Boyd, T.J. Hockenson

The Tuesday trade deadline saw some big-name players being moved, so our Week 9 fantasy football half-PPR rankings for fantasy football, as of November 1st get shaken up at least a little bit. The fantasy football playoffs are going to be here before you know it, so our goal as always is to help you […]

NFL DFS Value Plays: Week 9 Bargain Bin for DraftKings, FanDuel and Yahoo Including Aaron Rodgers and Travis Etienne

Welcome to the Week 9 Sunday main slate edition of RotoBaller's NFL DFS Bargain Bin, where the goal is to touch on some potentially mispriced players across the industry that find themselves in favorable match-ups and/or suddenly expanded roles. Each week I’ll give you my thoughts on where there may be some value spots to […]

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

All other Week 9 Premium Tools and Content can be accessed on the premium dashboard. In this piece, we're looking at the top running backs or wide receivers to build your cash or tournament lineups around. Most weeks I am going to recommend two running backs and two wide receivers who you can use as […]

Josh Reynolds Not Seen On Thursday

Detroit Lions wide receiver Josh Reynolds (back) was not seen at the portion of practice open to the media on Thursday. Reynolds was limited on Wednesday, so he either suffered a setback or is being rested on Thursday. The 27-year-old could be questionable for the Week 9 game against the Green Bay Packers. If he's […]