Fantasy Football News

The goofy run-pass split of Sunday's easy Jacksonville win over the Colts gave us little usable data on the Jaguars' passing game coming off the Week 7 bye. QB Trevor Lawrence attempted only 14 passes amid 18 dropbacks before giving way to Quinn Ewers late. The team ran 31 times en route to a 42-7 victory. WR Brian Thomas Jr. come off a Week 6 benching to managed just 1 catch among 2 targets. He ran a route on a mere 12 of the team's 23 dropbacks, but that trailed closely behind leaders Parker Washington (16) and Jakobi Meyers (15).

Jaguars QB Trevor Lawrence threw just 14 passes before getting pulled from Sunday's blowout win over the Colts. He completed 10 of them for 210 yards and 3 TDs before giving way to Quinn Ewers late in the game.

Bengals TE Mike Gesicki tallied 4 catches for 76 yards and a TD in Sunday's win over the Titans. That marked the fifth straight game in which he found the end zone, breaking his own team record for consecutive scoring games by a TE. But does that mean we should be using Gesicki more comfortably in fantasy lineups?

Name a stat and Bengals QB Joe Burrow provided it in Sunday's OT win over the Titans. Burrow threw for 462 yards and 5 TDs with 3 INTs and 3 sacks taken. He completed 36 of 48 passes for a 75% completion rate that'll only help a league-leading and career high completion rate.

Bengals RB Chase Brown carried just 12 times for 55 yards in Sunday's win over the Titans. He added 8 catches for 46 yards on 9 targets to save the fantasy day for PPR leagues. The rushing volume stayed strikingly low given that Brown averaged 4.6 yards per carry. And a long run of just 14 yards shows he didn't simply inflate that average with a big play. Tennessee did jump out to a 31-0 lead, but the Bengals clawed back to a 14-13 halftime advantage and still ran Brown just six times in the second half. Samaje Perine didn't take much, at least, carrying four times for 10 yards and catching his lone target for 9 yards.

The Titans went without rookie and lead WR Carnell Tate for Sunday's OT loss to the Bengals. Chimere Dike filled in, running a route on 87% of Cam Ward's dropbacks, drawing 6 targets, and posting a 5-71-1 receiving line. He ranked second on the team in receiving yards, tied for second in receptions, and third in targets. TE Gunnar Helm led the team with 9 targets, catching five for 76 yards. WR Wan'Dale Robinson caught a team-high six balls for 57 yards and a TD among 7 targets.

Commanders WR Treylon Burks (foot) is active for tonight’s game vs. the Eagles. He should play plenty with WR Terry McLaurin out, but Burks would be a desperation fantasy start.

Titans RB Tony Pollard followed his enormous Week 7 with a nearly-as-large Week 8. He rushed 21 times for 117 yards and 2 TDs in Sunday's OT loss to the Bengals, adding 20 yards on 3 catches among 5 targets.

Titans QB Cam Ward threw for 304 yards and 2 TDs in Sunday's OT loss to the Bengals, adding 41 rushing yards on 7 carries. It marked his first career 300-yard game and a career high in fantasy points.

Ravens QB Tyler Huntley suffered a turf toe injury in today's loss to the Bills, according to NFL Network's Ian Rapoport. Huntley is scheduled for an MRI on Monday to determine how long he'll be out. He won't be helped by Baltimore hosting the Jaguars on Thursday night. Consider Huntley unlikely to play in that one, leaving QB Joe Fagnano under center, barring another move at the position.

Vikings QB Kyler Murray dealt with hamstring tightness late in the Week 8 loss to the Lions, HC Kevin O'Connell said afterward. Murray never left the game. "We'll look at it, obviously, and do what we need to do," Murray said. We'll keep an eye on him this coming week, but it sounds like he should be ready for next Monday night's game vs. the Bills.

Patriots TE Hunter Henry suffered a foot injury in the second quarter of Sunday's game vs. the Dolphins. He headed back to the locker room with trainers and is officially questionable to return. His absence leaves rookie Eli Raridon as New England's top TE. We'll update Henry's status when we know more.

Update: Henry was ruled out midway through the fourth quarter.

Ravens QB Lamar Jackson will need surgery on his right thumb and head to injured reserve, ESPN's Adam Schefter reports. That will knock Jackson out for at least the next four games. We'll see if he'll miss more time beyond that. Baltimore also lost QB Tyler Huntley to a toe injury in Buffalo, leaving his status uncertain going forward. Undrafted rookie QB Joe Fagnano could be under center for the foreseeable future. He threw for 91 yards, 0 TDs, and 1 INT on 10-of-21 passing against the Bills today.

Update: HC Jesse Minter said “we’ll see” when asked if Jackson's injury is season-ending, so it seems like he could miss more than just four games.

Bills WR D.J. Moore suffered an apparent left knee injury in the fourth quarter of Sunday's game vs. the Ravens. He slowly made his way off the field before getting looked at by trainers. There's been no update from the team. We'll let you know when we get one.

Cardinals QB Jacoby Brissett was benched with a little under 2 minutes to go in the third quarter of Sunday's game vs. the Cowboys. He threw for just 119 yards with 0 TDs and 1 INT before getting the hook. QB Gardner Minshew has replaced Brissett. Rookie QB Carson Beck, who's been dealing with a back injury, is the emergency third QB.

Broncos WR Jaylen Waddle (chest) is active for today’s game vs. the Chiefs. He was listed as questionable after getting in limited practices on Thursday and Friday. That adds some re-injury risk to a guy who already looked like a fringe fantasy option.

Broncos DT Zach Allen and S Brandon Jones are active for today's game against the Chiefs. Both guys entered the day questionable but appear ready to use as planned in IDP lineups.

Cardinals RB Bam Knight sustained a concussion in the second quarter of Sunday's game vs. the Cowboys and won't return. RB Jeremiyah Love remains questionable to return with his ankle injury, but Arizona is down to RB Tyler Allgeier for now.

Cardinals WR Kendrick Bourne suffered a high-ankle sprain in the first half of Sunday's game vs. the Cowboys and won't return, according to the Fox broadcast. Bourne finishes with 1 catch on 2 targets for 29 yards. He figures to miss multiple game if this diagnosis is accurate.

Rams TE Colby Parkinson (rib) is inactive for today’s game vs. the Chargers. That leaves Tyler Higbee and Davis Allen as the clear top TEs. Higbee is a viable Week 8 fantasy start.