Pittsburgh Steelers cornerback Mike Hilton (shoulder) was limited in practice all week, but he’s listed as doubtful for Week 9 against the Cowboys. Hilton ranks 28th among defensive backs in fantasy points despite playing in just four games so far in 2020. He’s recorded 29 tackles (27 solo), five tackles for loss, five QB hits, one interception, three passes defensed and one fumble recovery for

Las Vegas Raiders tight end Darren Waller had a difficult Week 8 game against the Browns, but that was in large part due to the inclement weather and the Raiders struggling to throw the ball. Waller still managed to catch five passes but had just 27 yards. While it was a disappointing fantasy day, Waller has caught five passes in six of seven games this

New York Jets tight end Chris Herndon has been a non-factor in fantasy leagues over the last three weeks. Over those games, he has one reception for three yards, which is horrendous for the starting tight end. He’ll head into a matchup against the New England Patriots who have allowed the second-fewest amount of points to tight ends in the league. There is absolutely no

Pittsburgh Steelers tight end Vance McDonald (illness) is questionable for Week 9 against the Cowboys with a non-COVID-19-related illness. McDonald first showed up on the injury report on Friday and didn’t practice. McDonald just hasn’t been relevant in fantasy this year with Eric Ebron the team’s primary pass-catching tight end. The 30-year-old has only eight receptions on 10 targets for 59 yards in seven games

New York Jets wide receiver Jeff Smith has seen plenty of targets, but has been unable to capitalize on his chances. This season, Smith has hauled in 14 of his 33 targets, which is quite sad. The Jets continue to throw it his way expecting different results. He’ll be a tough player to trust against the tough New England Patriots secondary. The Jets receivers are

New York Giants wide receiver Golden Tate will not make the trip to Washington for Sunday’s game, according to sources. The decision was made to keep him back due to overall issues with his effort and performance. Tate will have a chance to return to the lineup in Week 10 against the division-rival Eagles. The 32-year-old has not been happy with his role on the

New York Jets wide receiver Braxton Berrios saw a huge volume of targets during the Week 8 loss to the Kansas City Chiefs. The Jets were without their two top receivers, so Berrios saw 11 targets in that one. However, Jamison Crowder (groin) and Breshad Perriman (head) are expected to suit up this week. The New England Patriots have allowed the sixth-fewest fantasy points to

Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Sammy Watkins (hamstring) has been ruled out for Week 9 against the Panthers after being listed as questionable on Friday. Watkins is getting closer to returning after going down with injury in Week 5. There’s a chance he could be ready for Week 11 against the Raiders, but fantasy managers will need to keep a close eye on his practice

Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Henry Ruggs III had just two catches for eight yards last week against the Browns and remains a risky option going forward. He has just one game this season where he has caught at least three passes. This is also not an easy matchup considering the Chargers rank ninth against opposing wide receivers this season. They are one of the

The Dallas Cowboys plan to start quarterback Garrett Gilbert against the Steelers in Week 9, according to sources. Gilbert has taken the majority of repetitions at practice this week. Cooper Rush will back Gilbert up on Sunday. Dallas went with rookie Ben DiNucci last week, but he failed to deliver in the Week 8 loss to the division-rival Eagles, losing two fumbles, one of which

New York Jets wide receiver Denzel Mims is finally getting his chance to show what he can do at the NFL level. Sadly, the Jets are awful on offense, so his fantasy value is limited. The Jets are getting healthy with Jamison Crowder (groin) and Breshad Perriman (head) expected to suit up for the Week 9 matchup against the New England Patriots. It’s unclear what

The Baltimore Ravens activated cornerback Terrell Bonds, outside linebacker Tyus Bowser, safety DeShon Elliott and linebackers L.J. Fort, Malik Harrison and Patrick Queen from the Reserve/COVID-19 list on Saturday. They were all put on the COVID-19 list earlier this week when they were deemed high-risk close contacts of All-Pro cornerback Marlon Humphrey, who won’t play in Week 9 against the Colts. Quarterback Philip Rivers has

Tennessee Titans pass-rusher Jadeveon Clowney (knee), who is listed as questionable for Week 9 against the Bears after not practicing all week, is dealing with a meniscus issue, according to sources. All options are on the table at this point, including surgery, which would knock him out for the rest of the season. Clowney is on the wrong side of questionable for Sunday and could

New York Jets wide receiver Breshad Perriman (head) is hopeful to get back on the field for the Week 9 matchup against the New England Patriots. He missed the game last week, but is reportedly in the final phase of the league’s concussion protocol. Sadly, Perriman will be returning against a Pats secondary that has allowed the sixth-fewest fantasy points to wide receivers this season.

Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Derek Carr had a tough game last week against the Browns where the weather was a massive factor. He will have a good opportunity to bounce back this week against a Chargers Defense that ranks 31st against opposing quarterbacks so far this season. Carr is averaging two touchdowns per game and has thrown just two interceptions in seven contests this season.

New York Jets wide receiver Jamison Crowder (groin) was able to get in a limited practice on Friday. There is a good chance that he will return from his two-game absence against the New England Patriots on Monday night. Crowder has been the only bright spot for this Jets offense this season. Quarterback Sam Darnold (shoulder) is banged up, but is expected to play as

The Carolina Panthers officially activated running back Christian McCaffrey (ankle) and defensive end Yetur Gross-Matos (ankle) from Injured Reserve to the 53-man roster on Saturday. Both players will be active in Week 9 against the Chiefs. McCaffrey suffered a high-ankle sprain in Week 2 and has been out since. Mike Davis did a nice job filling in with the All-Pro running back out, but he’ll

New York Jets running back La’Mical Perine continues to work behind veteran Frank Gore in the backfield. It’s unclear why head coach Adam Gase won’t hand over the keys to the youngster in a winless season. Perine has some promising upside, but Gase continues to handicap his fantasy value. The New England Patriots are average when it comes to slowing down the running game. However,

Green Bay Packers running back Dexter Williams (knee), who was brought up from the practice squad for Thursday’s game against the 49ers, will be out at least three weeks with an MCL sprain after undergoing an MRI exam, according to a source. Williams will be a candidate for Injured Reserve. The 23-year-old from Notre Dame ran the ball just twice against San Francisco for eight

New York Jets running back Frank Gore continues to see 10-plus carries a week for some unknown reason. Head coach Adam Gase does not appear ready to hand over the lead-back duties to rookieLa’Mical Perine. The Jets are winless and have no hope at making the playoffs at this point. It’s unknown why Gase continues to use the veteran Gore as much as he does.