Arizona Cardinals running back Kenyan Drake (ankle) has been ruled out for Week 9 against the Dolphins. Drake was injured in Week 7 and had the bye week to heal up, but he’ll miss at least one game. Chase Edmonds will step in as the replacement against Miami, and he should see the lion’s share of touches with rookies Jonathan Ward and Eno Benjamin backing

Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Chris Godwin should be considered a WR2 versus the Saints if active. It’s been a frustrating season for Godwin who hasn’t been able to stay on the field. The addition of Antonio Brown could also affect the fantasy values of the Tampa WRs. Nevertheless, Godwin’s role and value in this offense are large and he brings great potential as he

Indianapolis Colts quarterback Philip Rivers has started to find his groove over the last two games, throwing for a total of six touchdowns and one interception. The last two games against the Bengals and Lions were fairly favorable matchups, but things will likely be a bit more difficult against the Ravens this week. The Ravens Defense is fourth in the league in sacks per game,

Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Mike Evans is a WR2 this week versus the Saints. Evans has had an inconsistent campaign this year and has eclipsed 100 yards in two of eight games. He had a decent week last week against the Giants (5/55/1) and has a chance to build on that performance in what could be a shootout game against a Saints team allowing

Las Vegas Raiders running back Josh Jacobs (knee, illness) is listed as questionable for the divisional matchup in Week 9 against the Chargers. Jacobs got in a full practice on Wednesday and was limited on Friday, so he should be good to go for this one and should remain in the RB1 ranks this weekend. Jacobs is coming off a season-high 31 carries for 129

Tampa Bay Buccaneers running back Leonard Fournette should be considered a lower-end RB2 for Week 9. In the past two weeks, Fournette has recorded 50 and 52 rushing yards, which is more than Ronald Jones II. The former Jaguar also had more carries than Jones last week (15 vs. 7). Now, it seems both Tampa RBs have entered a committee approach and Fournette should best

Tampa Bay Buccaneers running back Ronald Jones II is an RB2 this week against the Saints. After having a three-game stretch with over 100 yards, the RB has dropped back down to earth and has only gotten 34 and 23 rushing yards the past two weeks as a result of Leonard Fournette cutting into his production. Because of the committee approach and the Saints allowing

Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Sammy Watkins (hamstring) and defensive end Frank Clark (knee) are questionable for Week 9 against the Panthers. Watkins was limited in practice all week, so he has a shot at returning for the first time since Week 5. Like both Mecole Hardman and Demarcus Robinson, Watkins will be a risky boom/bust WR4/flex if he returns to the field on Sunday.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady is a QB1 this week against the Saints. Brady threw for 279 yards last week and has been on a robust stretch that has seen him throw for nine touchdowns and zero picks in the last four games. The Saints allow the fifth-most points to fantasy QBs and Brady is firmly in the starting tier in what could be

Indianapolis Colts wide receiver Marcus Johnson (knee) and tight end Mo Alie-Cox (knee) are both questionable for Week 9 against the Ravens. T.Y. Hilton (groin) is doubtful and Ashton Dulin (knee) is out, so the Colts could be very short-handed at receiver against Baltimore. Zach Pascal and rookies Michael Pittman Jr. and Dezmon Patmon would be in three-receiver sets if Johnson doesn’t suit up. Pascal

Buffalo Bills tight end Dawson Knox (calf) is listed as questionable for the Week 9 game against the Seahawks. Knox returned to practice on Thursday after coming off the COVID-19 list and was limited the last two days. The 23-year-old from Mississippi hasn’t played since Week 5, so even if he’s active on Sunday, Buffalo may choose to limit his number of snaps. He has

Atlanta Falcons defensive ends Dante Fowler (hamstring) and Takkarist McKinley (groin, illness) and cornerback Jordan Miller have been ruled out for Week 9 against the Broncos. It’s more good news for a Denver offense that overcame a 21-point second-half deficit to beat the Chargers as time expired in Week 8. The Falcons Defense ranks 24th in overall fantasy points and 23rd in sacks (13), and

Los Angeles Chargers defensive end Joey Bosa (concussion) is doubtful to play against the division-rival Raiders in Week 9. Offensive guard Trai Turner (groin) and cornerback Casey Hayward are questionable. The oft-injured Bosa will have to make considerable progress in the league’s concussion protocol in order to be cleared this weekend. His absence would be great news for Raiders quarterback Derek Carr. Bosa, 25, is

Free-agent running back Bo Scarbrough will try out for the Seattle Seahawks. Scarbrough was buried on Detroit’s crowded backfield depth chart and was let go this year before playing at all. He ran the ball 89 times for 377 yards (4.2 yards per carry) and one touchdown in six games for the Lions last season. Seattle running backs Chris Carson (foot) and Carlos Hyde (hamstring)

Denver Broncos wide receiver Tim Patrick (hamstring) is listed as questionable for Week 9 against the Falcons. Patrick was limited in practice all week and is expected to play after missing Week 8’s win over the Chargers. The 26-year-old has been one of Denver’s most reliable aerial targets this year without Courtland Sutton (knee) in the fold. He has at least three catches for 43

Denver Broncos running back Phillip Lindsay (foot) is questionable for Week 9 against the Falcons. Despite being questionable, Lindsay is expected to play after getting in a full practice on Friday. Injuries continue to get in the way, but the 26-year-old has been the better ball-carrier than Melvin Gordon III each of the last two weeks and is averaging a healthy 6.4 yards per carry

Chicago Bears rookie tight end Cole Kmet (groin) is questionable to play in Week 9 against the Titans. Kmet got in a limited practice on Friday, at least giving him a chance to play this Sunday. The 21-year-old from Notre Dame is a well-rounded tight end prospect, but he isn’t rosterable in single-year formats while backing up veteran Jimmy Graham in a dysfunctional offense. Kmet

Baltimore Ravens running back Mark Ingram II (ankle) and wide receiver Chris Moore (thigh) are listed as doubtful for Week 9 against the Colts. Ingram had the Week 7 bye to heal up, but he’s still likely to miss his second straight game. Rookie J.K. Dobbins will likely see his role expand in the second half of the season regardless, giving him the most upside

Dallas Cowboys running back Ezekiel Elliott (hamstring) and defensive end Aldon Smith (knee) are questionable to face the Steelers in Week 9. Elliott was limited in practice all week, so he has a pretty good shot of playing. Smith was also limited all week. There are a handful of things going against Elliott this weekend, with the injury obviously being one of them. The Steelers

New Orleans Saints running back Alvin Kamara (foot) and quarterback Drew Brees (shoulder) were taken off the final injury report for Week 9 against the Buccaneers and will be active for the important divisional showdown on Sunday night. Kamara is dealing with a minor foot injury. He had 12 carries for 16 yards but found the end zone on the ground in Week 1 against