WR Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks for Week 9 (2024)

I don't even know what to say anymore. Those zero RB truthers must not be sleeping well these nights, as the wide receiver position continues to produce injury after injury, week in and week out, to top fantasy assets. In Week 8, Stefon Diggs suffered a non-contact knee injury, and Jaguars receiver Christian Kirk's season […]

QB Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks for Week 9 (2024)

We are entering the midpoint of the 2024 season. In Week 8, we saw the return of Jameis Winston, who threw for 300 yards and a trio of touchdowns in his first start since 2022. Fun fact: Winston and Joe Flacco have thrown for 300 yards in six of their seven starts for the Browns, […]

Mason Rudolph Leads Early Charge, Fades In Week 8 Loss

Tennessee Titans quarterback Mason Rudolph had his team looking competitive early on in Sunday's matchup with the Lions, leading two touchdown drives with the score knotted at 14 apiece a minute into the second quarter, but ultimately lost 52-14 after failing to score the rest of the game. The 29-year-old finished 22 of 38 passing […]

10 Worst QB Performances From Week 8, Including Mason Rudolph and Caleb Williams

Quarterback play across the board was actually pretty good in Week 8. There were numerous 300-yard passers around the league which made for exciting and high-scoring games. With the amount of solid performances this week, this column will have to be a bit nit-picky. Still, there were a fair number of low-end quarterback performances headlined […]

Nick Westbrook-Ikhine Puts Up 39 Yards, Touchdown vs. Detroit

Tennessee Titans wide receiver Nick Westbrook-Ikhine caught two passes on four targets or 39 yards and a touchdown in a blowout loss to the Lions on Sunday. With the departure of DeAndre Hopkins, all signs pointed to Tyler Boyd being the WR who would step up vs. Detroit but it was Westbrook-Ikhine who had the […]

Calvin Ridley Explodes for 147 Yards in Loss to Lions

Tennessee Titans wide receiver Calvin Ridley caught ten passes on a season-high 15 targets for 143 yards in the 52-14 loss to Detroit on Sunday. The squeaky wheel got the grease in this one as Ridley finally broke through with a huge performance in his seventh game as a Titan. It was abundantly clear that […]

Tony Pollard Registers 100+ Scrimmage Yards in Defeat

Tennessee Titans running back Tony Pollard rushed 20 times for 94 yards, adding three receptions on four targets for 23 yards in a 38-point loss to Detroit. Pollard expectedly got a big workload with Tyjae Spears sitting out due to a hamstring injury, and was very efficient on the afternoon with a healthy 4.7 yards […]

Mason Rudolph Scores Twice in Blowout Loss

Tennessee Titans quarterback Mason Rudolph completed 22-of-38 passes for 266 yards, one touchdown, and two interceptions in a 51-14 loss at Detroit on Sunday. He also tacked on 29 rushing yards and another score on the ground. It was a great fantasy output for Rudolph who finished the day with 19.54 points in standard scoring […]

Will Levis Inactive, Mason Rudolph To Start Week 8

Tennessee Titans quarterback Will Levis (right shoulder) is inactive for Week 8 against the Detroit Lions. He was listed as questionable after being limited in practice all week. With Levis sidelined, the Titans will roll out Mason Rudolph as their starting quarterback for the second consecutive week. Last Sunday, he completed a respectable 62.5 percent […]

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 […]

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 […]

Fantasy Football Landmines to Avoid for Week 8 - Baker Mayfield, Chris Olave, Mark Andrews, and more

This week, we're bringing out the heavy hitters you should consider slotting into your starting lineup. Yes, these are marquee names and solid talents, but fantasy success means knowing when to pivot — especially when the numbers are stacked against your stars.  This lineup of landmines includes a quarterback without his top weapons, a dynamic […]

NFL Survivor Pool Picks: Week 8 Targets and Avoids Include Broncos, Lions, Packers, Ravens, more

Welcome to our NFL Survivor Pool Picks for Week 8 of the 2024 NFL season! There are so many different pools, fantasy leagues, weekly bets, and futures bets that it's hard to decide what to do with these choices. But survivor pools are the oldest and simplest leagues out there. All you have to do is […]

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 […]

Pittsburgh Steelers: Is Russ Ready to Cook?

The Pittsburgh Steelers officially named longtime NFL veteran Russell Wilson the starter for their team after six weeks of holding him out due to injury and having Justin Fields as the starter. Wilson proved that both QBs, newly signed in the offseason, are capable of leading this squad to victory. Week 7 was... different, though. […]

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 […]

Nick Westbrook-Ikhine Ready For More Involvement In Week 8?

Tennessee Titans wide receiver Nick Westbrook-Ikhine has only three catches this season. However, two of them resulted in a trip to the end zone. While the 27-year-old has a way to go before earning trust from fantasy managers, the door is open for more involvement after DeAndre Hopkins was traded to the Chiefs. Granted, Tyler […]

Tyjae Spears Ruled Out For Week 8

Tennessee Titans running back Tyjae Spears (hamstring) was downgraded to out for Week 8. Spears did not suit up last weekend but returned to practice this week in a limited capacity. However, he was unable to progress enough and will now set his sights on returning in Week 9 to face the New England Patriots. […]

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 […]

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 Defense (DEF) Streamers and Starts - 2024 Fantasy Tiers, Rankings

Welcome back, RotoBallers, to our Week 8 fantasy football defense streamers and D/ST rankings for the 2024 fantasy football season. Every week, I'll go through the best and worst fantasy defenses. Since no team has a bye this week, I will be ranking fantasy defenses from No. 1 to No. 32.  A lot goes into account when […]

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 […]

Week 8 Quarterback Rankings for Fantasy Football - QB Updates Include Caleb Williams, Kirk Cousins, Geno Smith, Jared Goff, Baker Mayfield, C.J. Stroud

If you didn't land a must-start stud quarterback in your preseason fantasy draft, you're likely playing the streaming game. In that case, we're here to help you find the top available option with our updated Week 8 fantasy football quarterback rankings for 2024. Let's see where quarterbacks such as Caleb Williams, Kirk Cousins, Geno Smith, […]

Week 8 Team Defense Rankings for Fantasy Football: D/ST Updates Include Broncos D/ST, Ravens D/ST, Chargers D/ST, Steelers D/ST, Lions D/ST, Jets D/ST

Team defenses are difficult to analyze in fantasy football, and if you didn't draft a top-tier defense and are playing the streaming game, our NFL team's Week 8 fantasy football defense (D/ST) rankings are here to guide you in setting the best optimal lineup. The Broncos, Ravens, and Chargers have plus matchups and are ranked in […]

Week 8 Kicker Rankings for Fantasy Football: Update Include Chase McLaughlin, Brandon Aubrey, Justin Tucker, Younghoe Koo, Wil Lutz, John Bates

Believe it or not, a kicker can be the difference between winning and losing your fantasy matchup. That said, we're here to help with our Week 8 fantasy football kicker rankings for the 2024 NFL season. Let's see where key kicker options like Chase McLaughlin, Brandon Aubrey, Younghoe Koo, Wil Lutz, John Bates, and Justin […]