WR/CB Matchups to Target and Downgrade - Week 9 (2023)

Welcome to Week 9 of the WR/CB Matchups article. For those who are not familiar, this is a weekly series looking at fantasy football matchups for wide receivers versus the cornerbacks who are projected to cover them. During the past three seasons, I have tweaked my process to make the chart more user-friendly and predictive, […]

Sneaky Starts, Pivot Plays, and Post-Waiver Pickups for Week 9 - Mac Jones, Khalil Shakir, Rashid Shaheed, Zach Charbonnet, more

The byes are back! After not having any to deal with last week, we have the 49ers, Broncos, Jaguars, and Lions off this week. That is a lot of star power that we unfortunately will not be able to start in fantasy football.  But this is also set up to be the best week of […]

Week 9 Fantasy Football Matchups We Love: The Fantasy Matchmaker

Welcome back to the Week 9 Fantasy Matchmaker article looking at Week 9 matchups we love! This is my weekly series for RotoBaller where I look at the matchup strength for pretty much every viable fantasy football player across the fantasy skill positions. We have moved past the halfway point of the fantasy football season […]

Week 9 PPR Rankings for Fantasy Football: Aaron Jones, Zack Moss, Gus Edwards, Nico Collins, Zay Flowers, Taysom Hill, more

Welcome back, RotoBallers, Week 9 fantasy football PPR rankings for fantasy football as of November 4th. There are a lot of injuries and notes to digest, and bye weeks are back as the 49ers, Lions, Broncos, and Jaguars are off this week. We are here to break it down for you and help you set […]

Week 9 FLEX Rankings for Fantasy Football: Devin Singletary, Keaontay Ingram, Romeo Doubs, Khalil Shakir, Quentin Johnston

November has arrived, and Week 9 is already here. The pesky bye weeks are here again, as the Broncos, 49ers, Jaguars, and Lions are off this week. Fantasy managers will have some crucial decisions, especially when selecting a FLEX for their starting lineups. We are here to help you set those winning lineups with our Week […]

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

Seven yards passing. That is how many total yards the New York Giants threw for in their loss to the Jets. What's crazier, them throwing for seven yards or how they were one yard and then 24 seconds away from winning? Tyrod Taylor was hurt in the first half after throwing for eight yards on 4-for-7 […]

Updated Week 9 Superflex Rankings for Fantasy Football: Deshaun Watson, Brett Rypien, Chuba Hubbard, Jahan Dotson

Hey RotoBallers, Week 9 has arrived and kicks off Sunday morning with an explosive matchup between the Dolphins and the Chiefs. We are back with more fantasy football advice and rankings to help you win your league. Today, we will review our NFL team's Week 9 fantasy football superflex rankings (2QB) for fantasy football as of November […]

Is Darren Waller Injured or Playing In Week 9? Should I Start Daniel Bellinger For Fantasy Football?

New York Giants tight end Darren Waller has been dealing with a hamstring injury. Will that injury keep Waller from playing against his former team, the Las Vegas Raiders? If Waller is unable to go, will Daniel Bellinger see an increase in usage for the Giants? Read below for the latest injury update on New York […]

Darren Waller Lands On Injured Reserve

New York Giants tight end Darren Waller (hamstring) has been officially placed on the injured reserve on Saturday. The veteran tight end will now miss the next four games while he recovers from his hamstring issue. The Giants will now move forward with Daniel Bellinger as their starting tight end with Waller sidelined. Bellinger should […]

Tyrod Taylor Placed On Injured Reserve

New York Giants quarterback Tyrod Taylor (ribs) has been placed on the injured reserve on Saturday. This doesn't come as a surprise after spending Sunday night in the hospital due to the injury. Taylor will now miss the next four games while he recovers from the injury. Luckily, the Giants are getting starting quarterback Daniel […]

Week 9 Kicker Rankings for Fantasy Football: Blake Grupe, Matt Gay, Brandon Aubrey, Evan McPherson, Cameron Dicker

Hey RotoBallers, Week 9 is already here, and it's time to review everyone's favorite fantasy position: kickers. Streaming the right kicker could be the difference between winning or losing your league matchup. With four teams on the bye (49ers, Jaguars, Lions, and Broncos), there will be fewer options to choose from. If your league still […]

Giants DST Worth A Look Against A Rookie Quarterback

The New York Giants DST has scored double-digit fantasy points in three of the last four weeks, following a dreadful first four games of the 2023 campaign. Against the Commanders and Jets, the unit only allowed 20 points and logged 10 sacks. The team did trade defensive end Leonard Williams to Seattle this week, which […]

Wan’Dale Robinson Seeking Rebound Performance Against Las Vegas

A few weeks ago, New York Giants wide receiver Wan'Dale Robinson looked to be emerging as a safe floor PPR option for fantasy football. In the last two weeks, the second-year wideout has just three targets and one reception for 22 yards. Daniel Jones (neck) will make his return to the starting lineup and can […]

Matt Breida Will Only See Limited Opportunities Against Las Vegas

New York Giants running back Matt Breida remains in a reserve role for the team as they head west for their tilt against Las Vegas in Week 9. Since the return of starter Saquon Barkley, Breida is averaging just four carries per game. The veteran is simply an insurance player for Barkley managers at this […]

Jalin Hyatt Could See Snap Counts Rebound In Week 9

New York Giants wide receiver Jalin Hyatt saw his involvement in the offense tick up in Weeks 6 and 7 but that all came tumbling down in Week 8. With Daniel Jones (neck) and Tyrod Taylor (ribs) out of the lineup, the passing game went from subpar to nonexistent against the Jets. Hyatt's snap percentage […]

Daniel Bellinger To Get Increased Opportunities In Week 9

New York Giants tight end Daniel Bellinger is in line to start Week 9 against the Las Vegas Raiders due to the injury to starter Darren Waller (hamstring). It's familiar territory for Bellinger, who served as the starter for the majority of last season. When the team acquired Waller in the offseason, the sophomore was […]

The Top Fantasy Players Appearing in The Most Winning Lineups - Who To Start for Week 9

Think you're good at fantasy football? There's only one way to find out. Our friends at Bettle are giving away an autographed Davante Adams NFL jersey to one lucky RotoBaller reader! Think you can beat RotoBaller's writers? Prove it. You import your teams from Yahoo, ESPN or Sleeper. Then you play against other managers for […]

Saquon Barkley A Surefire RB1 Against Shaky Run Defense

New York Giants running back Saquon Barkley (ankle) logged a full practice on Friday and will be available to suit up against the Las Vegas Raiders. It's a dream matchup for a workhorse running back. The Raiders allow the fourth most fantasy points per game to opposing running backs and just saw Lions running back […]

Fantasy Football Injury Reports For NFL RBs: Week 9 Updates for Raheem Mostert, Gus Edwards, Dameon Pierce, Emari Demercado

Below you will find our fantasy football injuries report for running backs in Week 9, as of November 4. The injury statuses for various NFL running backs are up in the air for Week 9, including Raheem Mostert, Gus Edwards, Dameon Pierce, and Emari Demercado. As the fantasy football season continues, every decision, transaction, and […]

Daniel Jones A QB2 In Return To Starting Lineup

New York Giants quarterback Daniel Jones (neck) has been cleared to return and will be the starting quarterback once again in Week 9 against the Las Vegas Raiders. It will be his first game action since Week 5. The former first-round pick was having a rough year statistically before the injury and will now be […]

Bold Predictions for Fantasy Football Week 9: Tua Tagovailoa, Tony Pollard, Saquon Barkley, CeeDee Lamb, Dalton Kincaid

Week 9 is here, and I’m back with another edition of fantasy football bold predictions. This week’s list of bold predictions will include Tua Tagovailoa, Tony Pollard, Saquon Barkley, CeeDee Lamb, and Dalton Kincaid. Every week, I will provide some fun and bold fantasy football predictions. While these bold predictions aren’t the most likely outcomes, […]

Wide Receiver Sleepers, Risers, Breakouts for Fantasy Football - Targets, Air Yards, Snaps Trends for Week 9

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 […]

Fantasy Football Tight End Preparation for Week 9

Don’t look now, but the tight end position might actually have quite a few good options. That doesn’t necessarily mean we have any more studs, but there are a lot of good options. The second half of 2023 should give fantasy managers plenty of good choices to choose from. At the beginning of the season […]

Rest of Season Half-PPR Rankings: Fantasy Football Top 200 for Week 9

November is here and we've got one half of the fantasy to reflect on, with another to plan for. The bye weeks are back and starting quarterbacks are dropping like flies, so let's huddle up with our Week 9 fantasy football half-PPR rankings for the rest of 2023, as of November 2. Check where key […]

Week 9 Tight End Rankings For Fantasy Football: Trey McBride, Gerald Everett, Daniel Bellinger, Hunter Henry, more

Howdy RotoBallers, Week 9 snuck up on us, and it's time to start prepping those winning lineups. The 49ers, Lions, Jaguars, and Broncos are on the bye this week. Therefore, fantasy managers will be without tight ends such as George Kittle, Evan Engram, and Sam LaPorta. For managers searching for a bye week replacement, we have you […]

Week 9 Wide Receiver Rankings for Fantasy Football: DeVonta Smith, Tee Higgins, Rashid Shaheed, Jordan Addison, Rashee Rice, more

Hey there, RotoBallers! Can you believe Week 9 is already here? With injuries mounting up and four teams (Jaguars, Broncos, 49ers, and Lions) on the bye, fantasy managers will have some challenging decisions to make when setting their lineups. We've got you covered with our NFL team's updated Week 9 fantasy football wide receiver rankings as of […]

Week 9 Running Back Rankings for Fantasy Football: Chuba Hubbard, Kareem Hunt, Keaontay Ingram, Darrell Henderson Jr.

Hey, RotoBallers! Incredibly, Week 9 is already here, and fantasy managers will have to go through another bye gauntlet with four teams off this week. The Jaguars, Lions, Broncos, and 49ers are on the bye. We are here to help you set those winning lineups with our NFL team's updated Week 9 fantasy football running back […]

Week 9 Fantasy Football Injury Reports for TEs: Darren Waller, Taysom Hill, David Njoku, Luke Musgrave, more

There are a few key tight ends in the injury headlines this week -- along with a couple of mid-level streamers. Overall, the position is in good shape at this point in the season. These are the latest injury updates as of Saturday, November 4, 2023, for tight ends Darren Waller, Taysom Hill, David Njoku, […]

Week 9 Quarterback Rankings for Fantasy Football: Derek Carr, Deshaun Watson, Taylor Heinicke, Baker Mayfield, Jaren Hall

RotoBallers, Week 9 is already here and kicks off with potentially the most anticipated game of the season with the Chiefs and Dolphins on Sunday morning. Outside the few elite options, quarterbacks may be the most volatile position to start this week with all the recent injuries and changes. We are here to break it […]

NFL Pick 'Em Pool Picks (Week 9) - Targets, Avoids, Predictions for Pickem Contests

Parity is alive and real in the league this season. Twelve games were within one score in the fourth quarter in Week 8 and we saw what may be the upset of the season with the Broncos shutting down Patrick Mahomes and the Kansas City Chiefs. Week 9 is chalked full of close spreads. Each […]