The King's Week 8 Lineup Rankings and Analysis (Premium Content)

Scott "The King" Engel issues his full Week 8 lineup rankings in PPR, Half-PPR, and Standard formats. He also includes analysis of key players at each position. The rankings will continue to be updated as news breaks prior to Sunday's games. Following the positional analysis below you'll see the rankings widget. Enter KING at checkout to […]

Jaylen Waddle, Raheem Mostert Limited Thursday

Miami Dolphins wide receiver Jaylen Waddle (shoulder) and running back Raheem Mostert (knee) were both listed as limited practice participants on Thursday. Waddle put in his second straight limited practice, but he doesn't appear to be in danger of missing Week 8 against the Detroit Lions. If active, Waddle has a pretty good shot at […]

NFL DFS Value Plays for Week 8 (Premium Content)

All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. Welcome to Week 8, 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 Must Avoids and Injuries for Week 8 (Premium Content)

All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. Welcome to our weekly Must Avoids and Injuries series for our NFL DFS Premium Subscribers.  Below, you'll find our expert's top players to avoid this week and a snapshot of the injuries that matter heading into the DFS main slate. We're looking at the […]

NFL DFS RB and WR Anchors For Week 8 (Premium Content)

All other Week 8 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 […]

Is Amon-Ra St. Brown Healthy or Injured? Week 8 Fantasy Football Outlook

Detroit Lions wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown ended the 2021 season on a historic tear and looked to be poised to pick up right where he left off early in 2022. However, a couple of unfortunate injuries have slowed his production over the last few weeks, leaving fantasy managers wondering where he stands. St. Brown […]

Is Daniel Bellinger Healthy or Injured? Fantasy Football Injury Updates

New York Giants rookie tight end Daniel Bellinger caught 16 of his 18 targets for 152 yards and two touchdowns through the first six games of his career, but after suffering an injury in the win over the Jacksonville Jaguars, his status is unclear moving forward. Bellinger became an interesting waiver add, especially in dynasty […]

Jaylen Waddle Limited On Wednesday

Miami Dolphins wide receiver Jaylen Waddle (shoulder) was limited in Wednesday's practice. The second-year wide receiver has started out the week labeled as questionable, but there is a decent shot that he will be ready for Week 8. Waddle dealt with the same shoulder issue leading up to Miami's Week 7 matchup against the Pittsburgh […]

Brandon Jones Done For The Season

Miami Dolphins head coach Mike McDaniel confirmed on Wednesday that safety Brandon Jones (knee) suffered a season-ending torn ACL in the Week 7 win over the Pittsburgh Steelers. It's a significant blow for a young versatile playmaker who was having a strong season in his third year in the league. The 24-year-old was entering Week […]

The Cut List – Who to Drop for Fantasy Football Week 8

Another week of NFL football, another edition of the Cut List. One of the biggest mistakes I see fantasy managers make is not making enough moves. Don't be afraid to be wrong. A stagnant roster is often a losing one. From draft day to the fantasy football playoffs, your roster should look very different than […]

Early Week 8 Tight End Rankings For Fantasy Football: Tyler Higbee, Zach Ertz, Taysom Hill, Hayden Hurst, Kyle Pitts, Cade Otton

Travis Kelce has been the biggest fantasy superstar at tight end over the past five years, and with him and Gerald Everett on a bye, the position as a whole takes a hit. Whether fantasy managers need one-week streamers or aid with start-or-sit decisions -- our Week 8 fantasy football tight end rankings, as of […]

Week 8 Wide Receiver Rankings for Fantasy Football: Amon-Ra St. Brown, Romeo Doubs, D.J. Moore, Drake London, Elijah Moore

Wide receiver is always the deepest position in fantasy football and with leagues of all shapes and sizes, there's a large pool of wideouts in play this week. Our early Week 8 fantasy football wide receiver rankings, as of October 26th give the pecking order of important pass-catchers. Our goal is to help you set […]

Week 8 Running Back Rankings for Fantasy Football: Derrick Henry, Travis Etienne, Raheem Mostert, Chuba Hubbard, AJ Dillon

The fantasy football season is flying by as we're already onto week 8, and with running back injuries piling up, there are unexpected players with real value in our Week 8 fantasy football running back rankings, as of October 26th. Any running back with a decent workload is on the fantasy radar, so our goal […]

Week 8 Waiver Wire Rankings - Fantasy Football Pickups Include Michael Carter, Parris Campbell, Latavius Murray, DeAndre Carter

Welcome to Week 8 RotoBallers, and another round of waiver wire pickups! We have seen new injuries emerge for fantasy football, and players who may be breaking out. As you consider who to pickup for your rosters, as always we're here to help you sift through it. Each week our NFL team puts out a […]

Fantasy Football Injury Reports For NFL WRs: Week 8 Updates for Mike Evans, Amon-Ra St. Brown, Mike Williams, DK Metcalf, Deebo Samuel

Unfortunately, fantasy managers had a lot of receiver injuries to deal with in Week 8. DK Metcalf and Amon-Ra St. Brown both left their contests early with injuries. Keenan Allen was on a big-time pitch count and fellow Chargers receiver Mike Williams also left early. The bye week could not have come at a better […]

Early Week 8 Half-PPR Rankings for Fantasy Football: Travis Etienne, Michael Carter, A.J. Brown, Tyler Lockett, Parris Campbell

We're just about halfway into the NFL's regular season and with the fantasy football playoffs sneakily approaching, every week is a must-win situation. With injuries and bye weeks, rankings will go deeper than ever before. It's time to present our early Week 8 fantasy football half-PPR rankings for fantasy football, as of October 25. Our […]

NextGen Stats - Week 7: WR/TE Breakdowns and Takeaways

Okay, folks, I'm about to bring you bad news. If you're reading this, it is because you're trying to get an edge over your league mates to beat them this weekend. That means you're here to get informed on what to do and how to tackle your week's most pressing decisions. The bad news: these […]

Is P.J. Walker A Good Fantasy Football Pickup for Week 8? Waiver Wire Outlook

Carolina Panthers quarterback P.J. Walker has started the last two games for the team since Baker Mayfield (ankle) has been out, and interim head coach Steve Wilks said Walker will remain the starter for Week 8 against the Atlanta Falcons. Any starting quarterback becomes a must-have in two-quarterback or Superflex leagues, but is Walker worth […]

DraftKings NFL DFS: Week 8 Price Analysis & Picks

Hey, RotoBallers! It's Jon Anderson back again to crack the can on week eight DFS! If you're new here, this is not meant to be a definitive "picks" article, but just a first look to point out the best game environments and best projections and value plays. Quite often, by Sunday I'm not on all […]

Running Back Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 8: Top Free Agent Adds Include Gus Edwards, D'Onta Foreman, Chuba Hubbard, Rachaad White

After seven weeks of the regular season, some of you have been able to embrace the numbers that have been assembled by the running backs that are contained on your rosters. Unfortunately, an increasing number of fantasy managers have encountered injuries, while others have contended with disappointing output due to a collection of unexpected developments. The […]

Tight End Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 8: Top Free Agent Adds Include Cade Otton, Hunter Henry, Mike Gesicki, Greg Dulcich

National Tight End Day was not kind to all tight ends. Cleveland’s David Njoku injured his ankle. New York’s Daniel Bellinger got poked in the eye. Baltimore’s Mark Andrews did not catch a pass. To make matters worse for fantasy managers, Kansas City’s Travis Kelce is on bye this upcoming week and has easily been […]

Week 8 Kicker Streamers and Starts - 2022 Fantasy Tiers, Rankings

Almost halfway through the NFL season, we have plenty of data to help us determine the weekly pecking order for kickers. However, projected point totals and weather conditions can always change things, so our Week 8 kicker rankings aim to help fantasy managers sort through all the variables to make the right start-or-sit decision at […]

Waiver Wire Express - Week 8 Lightning Round Including Gus Edwards, Isiah Pacheco, Malik Willis, Marquise Goodwin

Night falls on the chaotic Sunday that was Week 8 and we are here with our rapid waiver reaction piece for you. There were plenty of injuries to track, as Amon-Ra St. Brown, DK Metcalf, Mike Williams, Breece Hall, Allen Lazard, David Njoku, Chuba Hubbard, Ryan Tannehill, and more went down. Check RotoBaller often for […]

Should I Pickup Mecole Hardman For Week 8 Fantasy Football? Waiver Wire Outlook

Mecole Hardman has been a valuable, yet inconsistent player for the Chiefs since he was drafted in the second round of the 2019 NFL Draft. There was speculation that he was drafted to replace former Chiefs wideout Tyreek Hill, who was battling off-field issues. Hardman is on pace for 529 yards so far, and he's […]

Top 10 Running Back Studs - Best Fantasy Football RB Performances from Week 7

Week 7 of the NFL season had some of the usual suspects back in the RB Top Ten list. The top two backs on the week also went north of 30 points in half-PPR formats. The Bills, Eagles, Rams, and Vikings were on a bye and it was a difficult week for some fantasy managers […]

Dolphins Defense Registers Three Picks In SNF Victory

The Miami Dolphins' defense picked off Kenny Pickett three times during Sunday's win over the Pittsburgh Steelers. Jevon Holland, Justin Bethel, and Noah Igbinoghene each registered one turnover. Jaelan Phillips had another strong game, too, amassing 1.5 sacks and eight total tackles. Look for this unit to be a strong streaming option once again in […]

Jason Sanders Makes Key Kicks In Week 7 Win

Miami Dolphins kicker Jason Sanders connected on all three of his field-goal attempts against the Pittsburgh Steelers on Sunday night. His kicks were successful from 24, 42 and 47 yards out. He also made his lone extra-point attempt. Sanders hasn't had the greatest season, but his production in Week 7 put him back on the […]

Mike Gesicki Targeted Seven Times In Win

Miami Dolphins tight end Mike Gesicki hauled in three of seven targets for 27 yards during Sunday night's win over the Pittsburgh Steelers. Just one week removed from a 69-yard, two-score outing, Gesicki came back down to earth. However, his role remained solid; he averaged just 2.4 targets per game over the first five weeks […]

Trent Sherfield Catches Three Passes Sunday

Miami Dolphins wide receiver Trent Sherfield hauled in all three of his targets for 44 yards against the Pittsburgh Steelers in Week 7. He has emerged as the team's No. 3 receiver, surpassing Cedrick Wilson Jr. and River Cracraft. The 26-year-old doesn't have weekly appeal in most redraft leagues, but he is a solid cheap […]

Tyreek Hill Targeted 13 Times In Sunday Night Win

Miami Dolphins wide receiver Tyreek Hill turned 13 targets into seven receptions for 72 yards against the Pittsburgh Steelers in Week 7. Despite catching just two touchdowns through seven games, Hill has emerged as one of the most valuable and flashy receivers in fantasy football. He has safely navigated into the weekly must-start tier and […]