Deebo Samuel Sr. Puts In A Limited Practice

San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Deebo Samuel Sr. (illness, wrist) returned to the practice field on Thursday and was listed as limited after being listed as a DNP on Wednesday. Receiver Chris Conley (ankle) was also limited for the second straight day. Samuel put up a donut for his fantasy managers in the Week 7 […]

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

RotoBaller Senior Writer Scott "The King" Engel delivers his Week 8 fantasy football lineup rankings for PPR, half PPR, and standard scoring leagues. He also provides analysis of the rankings at every skill position. Regular starting choices are included to confirm that some must-start players have a good chance of performing well. Much of the […]

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 […]

Jauan Jennings - Week 8 Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks (2024)

BALLER MOVE: Start in 10+ Team Leagues (if playing) POSITIONAL VALUE: WR2 ANALYSIS: A key player whose health should be monitored heading into Week 8 is Jauan Jennings. He did not practice on Wednesday and missed the San Francisco 49ers' Week 7 game against the Kansas City Chiefs. The 49ers are eager to get him […]

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 […]

Fantasy Football Injury Reports For Week 8 (Thursday Updates): Cooper Kupp, Zay Flowers, Deebo Samuel, Jaylen Waddle, George Kittle, more

This NFL season has seemingly been plagued by injuries more than ever before, which has led to tough start-or-sit decisions in fantasy football lineups. Our fantasy football injury reports for Week 8 as of October 24, 2024, will give managers the latest updates around the league. Some of the banged-up players on this list are […]

Fantasy Football Risers and Fallers - Week 8

Week 7 of the 2024 season is in the books. That means another week of cold, hard data to analyze. We’ll try not to overreact, but instead, use logic and reasoning as the foundation for our decision-making in the weeks ahead. Each week, we’ll take a look back at the previous week to see if […]

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 […]

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 […]

Tight Ends Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks - Outlooks and Trends For Week 8

The first few weeks of the 2024 season had many fantasy managers wondering why they ever invested in the tight-end position. However, in recent weeks, the position has looked much better. The return of Evan Engram and David Njoku has provided a jolt to the position, but Mark Andrews has also shown life. The question […]

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 […]

Is Jauan Jennings Hurt or Healthy? Fantasy Football Injury Update for Week 8

San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Jauan Jennings (hip) had the biggest game of the season for any wide receiver in Week 3. While he hasn't even reached one third of that point total since, he clearly does have talent and can benefit from the absence of some receivers ahead of him on the depth chart. […]

Nick Bosa Limited As Week 8 Prep Begins

San Francisco 49ers defensive end Nick Bosa (elbow) was limited during Wednesday's practice. While any sort of appearance on the injury report is less than ideal, it's good to see that Bosa was able to get on the field in some capacity as the 49ers begin to practice ahead of Week 8 versus the Dallas […]

Jake Moody Absent From Practice To Begin Week 8

San Francisco 49ers kicker Jake Moody (right ankle) did not participate in Wednesday's practice. As of now, it appears the second-year kicker is trending toward missing his third consecutive game. The kicking position has suddenly been a revolving door for San Francisco, which has depended on the legs of Moody, Matthew Wright, and Anders Carlson […]

Jordan Mason Limited In Practice Wednesday

San Francisco 49ers running back Jordan Mason (shoulder) was a limited participant during Wednesday's practice. The 25-year-old running back and interim starter with Christian McCaffrey (Achilles) sidelined, Mason finds himself on the injury report once again but is trending toward playing against the Dallas Cowboys in Week 8. While the last few games haven't treated […]

Will Cooper Kupp Be Traded This Season? Potential Landing Spot For Rams Wide Receiver

Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Cooper Kupp is now a 31-year-old on a 2-4 team that's been decimated by injuries and has a 36-year-old quarterback. Teams in situations like this tend to want to trade players away, so it's no surprise that the All-Pro has been the subject of swirling trade rumors in recent days. […]

Is George Kittle Hurt or Healthy? Fantasy Football Injury Update for Week 8

San Francisco 49ers tight end George Kittle (foot) has a serious shot at being the TE1 overall in 2024. Despite missing one game, he's made 34 catches (2nd among TEs) on 42 targets for 375 yards (2nd again) and five touchdowns (leads the league among tight ends). He's been an absolute stud. He's had finishes […]

Jauan Jennings Picks Up A DNP On Wednesday

San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Jauan Jennings (hip) did not practice on Wednesday. Jennings missed the 49ers' Week 7 game against the Kansas City Chiefs already. The 49ers are hopeful that they can get him back in Week 8 against the Dallas Cowboys. The 49ers are thin at wide receiver. Brandon Aiyuk (knee) is done […]

Deebo Samuel Sr. Back With Team Wednesday, Doesn't Practice

San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Deebo Samuel Sr. (wrist/illness) did not practice on Wednesday. Samuel has been battling a wrist injury for a couple of weeks and he was limited to four snaps in Week 7 for what was described as a "pneumonia-like" illness. Samuel was even hospitalized with fluid in his lungs and was […]

George Kittle A DNP On Wednesday

San Francisco 49ers tight end George Kittle (foot) did not practice on Wednesday. Kittle has a sprained foot and is considered day-to-day. Veterans with various ailments are often permitted a day off on Wednesdays so Kittle's practice participation will need to be monitored as the weekend approaches. With the 49ers nursing several injuries, they will […]

Brandon Aiyuk Placed On Injured Reserve

San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk (knee) was officially placed on Injured Reserve on Wednesday, according to Adam Schefter of ESPN. The 26-year-old suffered a torn ACL and MCL in last Sunday's game against the Kansas City Chiefs and will miss the remainder of the 2024 season. As a result, Deebo Samuel Sr. (illness), […]

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 […]