Deebo Samuel Sr. Injures Ribs On Sunday Night Football

San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Deebo Samuel Sr. (ribs) exited during the second half of Sunday's win over the Dallas Cowboys. The team announced that he was questionable to return, but he was not spotted on the field for the remainder of the contest. He finished Week 8 with seven targets, four catches, and 71 […]

Jordan Mason Exits, Heads To Locker Room

San Francisco 49ers running back Jordan Mason (shoulder) exited Sunday night's matchup against the Dallas Cowboys in the second quarter with a shoulder injury and is questionable to return. He's racked up 18 yards on his six carries thus far. Mason looked to have injured himself earlier in the contest but was not brought into […]

Deebo Samuel Sr. Will Suit Up In Week 8

San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Deebo Samuel Sr. (wrist, illness) will play on Sunday night versus the Cowboys. The wideout has been dealing with a wrist injury. However, he also had a bout of Pneumonia, forcing his premature departure from the Week 7 loss to the Kansas City Chiefs. Samuel has underperformed this season, amassing […]

George Kittle Officially Good To Go On Sunday Night

San Francisco 49ers tight end George Kittle (foot) is officially active for Sunday's game against the Dallas Cowboys. The veteran has been battling a foot injury, keeping him off the practice field on Wednesday before returning for limited sessions on Thursday and Friday. Kittle has been a top fantasy tight end this season, amassing 34 […]

Jacob Cowing - Week 8 Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks

BALLER MOVE: Sit POSITIONAL VALUE: WR5/WR6 ANALYSIS: San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Jacob Cowing could have fantasy value if a lot of things went right. If fellow WRs Deebo Samuel Sr. (wrist/illness) and Ricky Pearsall didn't start, he might be worth a start. Or if head coach and playcaller Kyle Shanahan liked using rookies more. But neither […]

Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em - Week 8 Matchups Analysis

Welcome back, RotoBallers, to another start'em and sit'em piece as we look ahead to Week 8! There are no byes this week, but with injuries piling up, fantasy managers might have to look deeper on their benches. This Week 8 matchups analysis and Start 'Em, Sit 'Em piece will help you get through those injuries and make the right lineup […]

High-Upside Bench Stashes: Weekend Waiver Wire Adds for Week 8 Includes Kendre Miller, Blake Corum, Jacob Cowing, and more

Mastering the waiver wire is a crucial skill that can lead you to a fantasy football championship. It's not just about strategically placing your FAAB budget on specific players but also about knowing when to stash players. This dual strategy keeps you engaged and focused on your ultimate goal of winning a fantasy championship. As […]

Week 8 Fantasy Football Busts? Players Who May Disappoint Include Diontae Johnson, Terry McLaurin, Tony Pollard, Mark Andrews, Patrick Mahomes

As is customary (for a reason that nobody knows), the NFL schedule-makers grant us a week in the middle of all the byes when no teams take the week off. All 32 teams are in action, and busts options are plentiful. Defensive matchups and potential game scripts factor into this week's picks, but injuries to […]

Cowboys vs. 49ers Sunday Night Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em: Dak Prescott, Brock Purdy, Jordan Mason, CeeDee Lamb, Deebo Samuel, and more

Hello, RotoBallers, and welcome to Week 8 of the NFL season! Let's take a look at some fantasy football outlooks for tonight's NFC clash. We have an interesting primetime matchup for Sunday Night Football between two of the league's most storied franchises with the San Francisco 49ers taking on the Dallas Cowboys. It's been a […]

Fantasy Football Injury Reports For Week 8 (Sunday Morning Updates): Jayden Daniels, George Kittle, Tyreek Hill, Deebo Samuel, Tua Tagovailoa, and more

Heading into Week 8 of the NFL season, injuries continue to impact the upcoming schedule. These play a huge factor in start/sit decisions for fantasy managers. Our injury updates and reports for Week 8 as of Sunday, October 27, 2024, will give you the latest updates on key fantasy football players. The injury news for […]

George Kittle Expected To Play Against Dallas

San Francisco 49ers tight end George Kittle (foot) is expected to play against the Dallas Cowboys in Week 8 despite being listed as questionable, according to ESPN's Adam Schefter. Kittle has remained dominant through six games this year, racking up 34 catches for 375 yards and five touchdowns. So far, he remains second among tight […]

Is This The Year of The Running Back?

One of the most popular strategies in fantasy football heading into the 2024 NFL season was to ignore running backs in the beginning, and sometimes even in the middle rounds of the drafts, go heavy with wide receivers in the early rounds, and pick up the other positions later. It made sense, considering 13 of […]

NFL DFS: DraftKings, FanDuel SNF Cowboys vs. 49ers Daily Fantasy Football Picks - Sunday Night Showdown Slate (Week 8)

Welcome back, RotoBallers! We have a very fun NFC matchup tonight as we have two NFC hopefuls squaring off in the Bay Area, as Dak Prescott and the Dallas Cowboys (3-3) head west to take on Brock Purdy and the San Francisco 49ers (3-4). While both of these teams came into the season with Super […]

Will George Kittle Play Today? Week 8 Fantasy Football Injury Update for Sunday (2024)

San Francisco 49ers tight end George Kittle (foot) is the TE2 in full-PPR scoring so far this season, just behind Las Vegas Raiders superstar Brock Bowers. This is despite missing Week 3 against the Los Angeles Rams, showing his value to both fantasy managers and his team. He's still one of the best TEs in […]

Will Deebo Samuel Play Today? Week 8 Fantasy Football Injury Update for Sunday (2024)

San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Deebo Samuel Sr. (wrist, illness) is one of the most electric players in the entire league. Able to contribute significantly both as a wideout and as a running back, he's been a fantasy superstar in recent years. He's also struggled with injuries at multiple stages of his career, though.  Still, […]

Deebo Samuel Sr. Anticipated To Play Against Dallas

San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Deebo Samuel Sr. (illness, wrist) is expected to play in Sunday night's game against the Dallas Cowboys. The wideout has been battling a wrist issue for a few weeks. He also was dealing with a case of Pneumonia, forcing his premature exit from the Week 7 loss to the Kansas […]

Key Starters and Tough Calls - Week 8 Lineup Spotlights for Fantasy Football Include Jaxon Smith-Njigba, Calvin Ridley, Javonte Williams

Rotoballer Senior Writer Scott Engel's weekly Lineup Spotlights feature key performers to consider for your starting lineups. Every week, he highlights players to choose as starting options when you are up against challenging lineup decisions. The lineup picks featured in this rundown are based on Scott's Premium Weekly Lineup Rankings, available as part of the RotoBaller NFL […]

Anders Carlson A Shaky Option In Week 8

San Francisco 49ers kicker Anders Carlson will kick off to the Dallas Cowboys at home in Week 8 on Sunday Night Football. The former Auburn Tiger and Green Bay Packer is the third kicker the 49ers have deployed this year, after Jake Moody (ankle) and Matthew Wright (shoulder) both were injured on tackle attempts. Last […]

San Francisco 49ers D/ST Faces A Rested Cowboys In Week 8

The San Francisco 49ers D/ST hosts the Dallas Cowboys in Week 8 on Sunday Night Football. They come into the game as the fifth-most productive unit in fantasy, averaging eight points per game. Last week the 49ers D sacked Patrick Mahomes twice and picked him off twice, but allowed 28 points. Dallas' offense ranks near […]

Fantasy Football Injury Updates for Week 8: Jayden Daniels, Tua Tagovailoa, D.K. Metcalf, Mike Evans, Tyreek Hill

Dread it, run from it, the injury bug arrives all the same. Now in Week 8, virtually everyone's fantasy roster has been impacted one way or another. This week, we'll find out the status of key players throughout the NFL, including Jayden Daniels, Tua Tagovailoa, Tee Higgins, Diontae Johnson, and Jonathan Taylor, among others.  To […]

Rest-of-Season Fantasy Football Rankings: Week 8 Updates for Top 200 (2024)

We had another blizzard of news items to absorb in Week 7, which demands another updated rest-of-season rankings table! Football remains cursed by the injury gods while trades and a looming suspension continue to shake the landscape for our Week 8 fantasy football half-PPR rankings for the rest of 2024, as of October 24. Check […]

Late Slate: Daily Fantasy Football Week 8 NFL DFS Lineup Picks on DraftKings and FanDuel (2024)

Welcome back to our late slate Week 8 DFS picks article here at RotoBaller! In this piece, I will examine my top daily fantasy football lineup plays for the late slate in Week 8 of the NFL season. In Week 8, we have five games on the NFL DFS late slate on DraftKings and FanDuel […]

Sneaky Starts, Pivot Plays, and Post-Waiver Pickups for Week 8 - Cade Otton, Jalen McMillan, Ricky Pearsall, Drake Maye, and More

The injuries continue to pile up. If you have avoided the injury bug, consider yourself lucky because it is coming for everyone. However, when there are injuries, there are bound to be replacement options you can nab off the waiver wire.  Every week is different regarding the sneaky starts and pivot plays. This is a […]

NFL Pick'em Pool Picks (Week 8) - Targets, Avoids, Predictions for Pick'em Contests

There won’t be any teams on a bye during Week 8, leaving us with a full schedule to enjoy. There will be no shortage of exciting games with the Seahawks against the Bills and the Bengals against the Eagles being among the matchups. Each week of the NFL season, I’ll share my picks for each […]

Week 8 PPR Rankings for Fantasy Football: Overall Updates Include Tyreek Hill, Amari Cooper, Davante Adams, Tony Pollard, Marvin Harrison, Xavier Worthy

The 2024 NFL season is reaching the midway point, and fantasy managers need to be extra sure they are setting optimal lineups. Below, you'll see our NFL team's updated Week 8 fantasy football PPR rankings for 2024 for lineup assistance. Let's see where key players like Tyreek Hill, Amari Cooper, Davante Adams, Tank Bigbsy, Kareem […]

Week 8 FLEX Rankings for Fantasy Football (RB, WR, TE) - Updates Include Darnell Mooney, Romeo Doubs, Tyler Lockett, DeAndre Hopkins, Rachaad White

Whether you're a prime playoff contender or are already hoping to play spoiler for another team in your league, it's critical to set optimal fantasy football lineups this weekend. We're here to help with our NFL team's updated Week 8 fantasy football FLEX rankings for 2024. Comparing two flex options at different positions can be […]

Week 8 Running Back Rankings for Fantasy Football: RB Updates Include Kareem Hunt, Tank Bigsby, Rico Dowdle, Chuba Hubbard, Jordan Mason, Nick Chubb

Feel free to knock on wood, but the running back position has stayed relatively healthy in 2024. Hopefully, that continues, and you can keep playing your must-start studs. Let's get to crucial start-or-sit decisions with help from our updated Week 8 fantasy football running back rankings for 2024. Let's dive into the rankings and see […]

Week 8 Wide Receiver Rankings for Fantasy Football: WR Updates Include Chris Olave, Jayden Reed, Tank Dell, Jalen McMillan, Khalil Shakir, Cedric Tillman

It's already week 8 of the fantasy football season, and many fantasy managers already find themselves in must-win situations. Luckily, there are no byes this week, but start-or-sit decisions are tough when comparing two flex-level wide receiver options, so we're here to assist with our NFL team's updated Week 8 fantasy football wide receiver rankings […]

Fantasy Football Matchups We Love - Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks for Week 8 Include C.J. Stroud, Jayden Daniels, Javonte Williams, Cooper Kupp, more

Week 7 saw fantasy managers experience a series of goose eggs in their lineups due to injuries and poor performances. Deebo Samuel Sr., Tank Dell, and JuJu Smith-Schuster all left fantasy managers grasping at straws. Week 8 is a new week and will hopefully bring fantasy glory back to those who were burned by several […]

Week 8 Tight End Rankings for Fantasy Football: TE Updates Include Mark Andrews, David Njoku, Tucker Kraft, Cade Otton, Kyle Pitts, Cole Kmet, Sam LaPorta

Tight ends got out to a slow start in 2024, but several players at the position are trending up as we approach the halfway point of the season. Below, you'll see our NFL team's updated Week 8 fantasy football tight end rankings for 2024 to help you make tough start-or-sit decisions. Let's dig into the […]