Christian Darrisaw Injures Knee Against Rams

Minnesota Vikings left tackle Christian Darrisaw (knee) was injured late in the second half of Thursday's game against the Los Angeles Rams and subsequently ruled out for the remainder of the contest. The 25-year-old had previously been a beacon of availability, playing 100 percent of snaps in five of his six games this season. If […]

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 […]

T.J. Hockenson Will Not Play On Thursday

Minnesota Vikings tight end T.J. Hockenson (knee) will not play on Thursday evening, according to Tom Pelissero of the NFL Network. Hockenson was able to log three limited practice sessions this week but will now hope to get ready to make his season debut in Week 9. Hockenson has yet to see game action this […]

Jordan Addison - Week 8 Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks

BALLER MOVE: Start POSITIONAL VALUE: WR2 ANALYSIS: Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Jordan Addison has an ideal matchup on Thursday against the Los Angeles Rams. He's been great at separating against outside coverage and has dusted corners this season. His quickness off the line of scrimmage has been impressive. Jordan Addison was NOT afraid of Jaire […]

Will T.J. Hockenson Play Tonight? Fantasy Football Injury Update For 'Thursday Night Football'

Minnesota Vikings tight end T.J. Hockenson (knee) is drawing closer to his return. So close, in fact, that you may not have to read another article about whether or not he's coming back from his injury again after this week! Please don't let that be a jinx, please stay healthy Hock, we love you. He […]

QB Strength of Schedule Analysis - Fantasy Football Quarterback Matchups (2024)

Welcome to the third installment of my 2024 mid-season fantasy strength of schedule article series. I have covered the running back and wide receiver positions over the last few weeks, and this week we turn our focus to the quarterbacks, starting with a focus on the immediate future (Weeks 8-11). Whether you play the streaming […]

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 […]

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 […]

TNF Fantasy Football Superflex 2QB Rankings for Week 8 - Thursday Updates for Jameis Winston, Kirk Cousins, Drake Maye, Baker Mayfield, Aaron Rodgers

Superflex leagues can be difficult to navigate for many fantasy managers, as you are tasked with comparing quarterbacks to running backs, wide receivers, and tight ends. If you need help with your lineup calls this week, our Week 8 fantasy football Superflex rankings (2QB) for fantasy football can assist your start-or-sit decisions. To begin Week […]

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 Rankings for Week 8 - Thursday Updates for Tyreek Hill, Amari Cooper, Chuba Hubbard, Brian Robinson, Courtland Sutton

Whether you're at the top, middle, or bottom of your league's standings, every fantasy football matchup carries more importance as we approach the second half of the season. If you need help this week, you have come to the right place. Our Week 8 TNF fantasy football overall rankings for 2024 are here to help […]

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 […]

TNF Running Back Fantasy Football Rankings - Week 8 Thursday RB Updates for Javonte Williams, Jordan Mason, Tank Bigsby, Kareem Hunt, J.K. Dobbins

The running back position has stayed relatively healthy compared to previous seasons, so hopefully, you have a few must-start studs. However, many fantasy managers did not invest in an early-round running back and need help finding the top available option(s) this week. That's where our Week 8 TNF fantasy football running back rankings for 2024 […]

TNF Wide Receiver Fantasy Football Rankings - Week 8 Thursday WR Updates for Tank Dell, Josh Downs, Brian Thomas, Jaylen Waddle, Amari Cooper

If you find yourself in a tough spot at wide receiver following the flurry of injuries to the position, we're here to assist with our Week 8 TNF fantasy football wide receiver rankings for 2024. Before the start of the Week 8 slate, let's dive into the rankings and see where key WRs such as […]

TNF Quarterback Fantasy Football Rankings - Week 8 Thursday QB Updates for Russell Wilson, Bo Nix, Geno Smith, Caleb Williams, Dak Prescott, C.J. Stroud

The quarterback position as a whole has been up and down this year, which leads to head-scratching start-or-sit decisions. If you need help finding the top available QB option, we can help with our Week 8 TNF fantasy football quarterback rankings for 2024. Ahead of Week 8, let's review the ranking and see where key […]

TNF Tight End Fantasy Football Rankings - Week 8 Thursday TE Updates for Tucker Kraft, Cade Otton, David Njoku, Cole Kmet, Mark Andrews, Zach Ertz

If you're struggling to navigate the tough tight end position this week, use our Week 8 TNF fantasy football tight end rankings for 2024 to help you set optimal lineups. Some tight ends are beginning to produce with more consistency, so let us help you find the top available option for the upcoming slate. Let's […]

TNF Kicker Fantasy Football Rankings - Week 8 Thursday Kicker Updates for Brandon Aubrey, Will Reichard, Younghoe Koo, Chris Boswell, Wil Lutz

The 2024 fantasy football season has seen a ton of spike weeks from kickers, and while the position doesn't get a ton of recognition, it can make the difference between winning and losing your matchups. We're here to help with our NFL team's updated Week 8 TNF fantasy football kicker rankings for 2024. Let's dive […]

Fantasy Football Injury Reports for Tight Ends: Week 8 - Updates for Evan Engram, T.J. Hockenson, Dallas Goedert, George Kittle

It’s Week 8, nearly halfway through the 2024-25 campaign. It hasn’t been a memorable season for tight ends around the National Football League. Many in the position haven’t met expectations, while others have had issues just staying healthy enough to get on the field. Being up-to-date on NFL injury news can give you an edge […]

NFL DFS Lineup Picks For FanDuel, DraftKings - Vikings vs. Rams TNF Showdown (Week 8)

Welcome back, RotoBallers! That Cardinals game on Monday was quite the snoozefest up until the end. It did not go how I had imagined but that is okay as there is always the next game. This one should be a solid Thursday night game as Sam Darnold and the Minnesota Vikings look to bounce back […]

Aaron Jones Removed From Injury Report, Will Play In Week 8

Minnesota Vikings running back Aaron Jones (hamstring) was a full participant in practice on Wednesday and was removed from the injury report ahead of the Week 8 game against the Los Angeles Rams. Jones was limited in practice on Monday and Tuesday with a hamstring injury, but the team likely was being cautious with him […]

T.J. Hockenson Officially Questionable To Make 2024 Debut On Thursday

Minnesota Vikings tight end T.J. Hockenson (knee) is officially listed as questionable to face the Los Angeles Rams on Thursday Night Football in Week 8. The two-time Pro Bowler suffered an ACL tear late in the 2023 campaign and has yet to make his 2024 debut. However, he turned in limited practices all of last […]

Week 8 Fantasy Football Projections: Wide Receivers (Half-PPR) - Tyreek Hill, Cooper Kupp, Jaylen Waddle, Jauan Jennings, Davante Adams, Amari Cooper

With the eighth slate of the 2024 NFL season set to begin, it's time to dive into our Week 8 fantasy football wide receiver projections for the 2024 NFL season. Use these Week 8 projections to set winning lineups. Our wide receiver fantasy football projections for Week 8 are put together by Nick Mariano. Along […]

Week 8 Fantasy Football Projections: Running Backs (Half-PPR) - De'Von Achane, Nick Chubb, D'Andre Swift, Jonathan Taylor, Rachaad White, Alvin Kamara

To get an overview of how RotoBaller's rankings are determined, check out our Week 8 fantasy football running back projections for the 2024 NFL season. Use these Week 8 projections to set winning lineups. Our running back fantasy football projections for Week 8 are put together by Nick Mariano. Along with these RB projections for […]

Week 8 Fantasy Football Projections: Tight Ends (Half-PPR) - Brock Bowers, Trey McBride, Kyle Pitts, Cade Otton, David Njoku, T.J. Hockenson, Cole Kmet

Use our Week 8 fantasy football tight end projections for the 2024 NFL season to set winning lineups and visualize how rankings are determined. Tight ends are tough to analyze and navigate, so we're here to assist. Our tight end fantasy football projections for Week 8 are put together by Nick Mariano. Along with these […]

Jalen Nailor - Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks for Week 8 (2024)

BALLER MOVE: Sit Jalen Nailor in all formats POSITIONAL VALUE: Mid-range WR6 ANALYSIS: Nailor has been a nice surprise this season after stepping up and becoming a reliable No. 3 option at wide receiver for the Minnesota Vikings. However, he hasn't seen enough volume each week to be consistent for fantasy purposes. Nailor has just […]

Week 8 Fantasy Football Projections: Quarterbacks - Patrick Mahomes, Caleb Williams, Russell Wilson, Bo Nix, Drake Maye, Tua Tagovailoa, Jameis Winston

Searching for weekly fantasy rankings is a great place to start when trying to set your optimal lineups, but our Week 8 fantasy football quarterback projections for the 2024 NFL season demonstrate how the rankings are determined. Use these Week 8 projections to set winning lineups. Our quarterback fantasy football projections for Week 8 are […]

T.J. Hockenson - Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks for Week 8 (2024)

BALLER MOVE: Bench outside of TE premium formats POSITIONAL VALUE: Mid-range TE3 ANALYSIS: The fantasy community is abuzz about T.J. Hockenson. Before a brutal ACL and PCL tear derailed his 2023 campaign right when he was peaking, racking up 95 catches for 960 yards and dancing into the end zone five times. Now, after enduring […]

Jordan Addison - Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks for Week 8 (2024)

BALLER MOVE: Start in all 3-WR formats and deeper leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: Mid-range WR3 ANALYSIS: Jordan Addison missed Weeks 2 and 3 after suffering an ankle injury and has only appeared in four games this year since the Vikings had a Week 6 bye. Nonetheless, this offense has been exceeding expectations and looks favorable for […]

Sam Darnold - Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks for Week 8 (2024)

BALLER MOVE: Start in all 1-QB formats where you don't have an elite option POSITIONAL VALUE: Mid-range QB1 ANALYSIS: Sam Darnold has cooled off the last two weeks, but his resurgence this year under Vikings head coach Kevin O'Connell has been awesome to watch. The Vikings currently sit at 5-1 and almost beat the Detroit […]