Fantasy football sit-and-start advice should always be relative and league-dependent. Many starts and sits are obvious too, so we will instead focus on fringe options in this column, the ones that take real thought. Good luck with your Week 9 lineups! Dallas Cowboys @ Atlanta Falcons Start: Dak Prescott The Cowboys can’t run, and Prescott gets a fast-paced matchup indoors …

CHESTNUT HILL, MASSACHUSETTS – SEPTEMBER 17: Head coach Jordan Stevens of the Maine Black Bears looks on during the second half against the Boston College Eagles at Alumni Stadium on September 17, 2022 in Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts. (Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images) Oklahoma is set to have a reprieve from the grueling SEC schedule it’s been immersed in for the …

Week 9 Byes: PIT, SF Hello, and welcome to my Week 9 Expected Points article. For those who may be new here and are curious about expected points, you should know that expected points come from the previous week’s games and are not projections. Expected points (EP) apply point values to players’ opportunities based on a number of factors such …

C.J. Stroud couldn’t believe it. Neither could his Houston Texans teammates. They were frustrated after a 21-13 loss to the New York Jets on Thursday night when they couldn’t get much going against a team that was seeing its season spiral after losing five straight games. “It’s embarrassing to come out here in a prime-time game and get embarrassed like …

Florida State football is set to face North Carolina in its final ACC game of the season. FSU is coming off a 36-14 loss to Miami and the team is looking to avoid a fifth straight loss. North Carolina broke a four-game losing streak in its last game, beating Virginia 41-14 to improve to 4-4 this season. North Carolina head …

Greg Wyshynski, ESPNNov 1, 2024, 11:58 AM ET CloseGreg Wyshynski is ESPN’s senior NHL writer. New York Islanders star Mathew Barzal has left the team’s road trip due to an upper-body injury. The team announced that Barzal, 27, has returned to Long Island to see team physicians and that a timeframe for his recovery will be announced after that evaluation. …

The Yahoo team presents their most steadfast Week 9 fantasy football predictions. Don’t give up on Aaron Jones just yet Week 8 was underwhelming for Aaron Jones in his least efficient performance of the season. Jones had 19 attempts for just 58 yards and two receptions for 37 yards. Despite the lack of production, Jones’ continued volume was highly encouraging. …

. No. 7 Tennessee (6-1, 3-1 SEC) and Kentucky (3-5, 1-5 SEC) will play for the 120th time on Saturday. Rankings reflect the US LBM Coaches Poll. Kickoff between the Vols and Wildcats is scheduled for 7:45 p.m. EDT at Neyland Stadium. The contest will be televised by SEC Network. The Vols will wear dark mode uniforms against Kentucky. “Another rivalry …

Best spot of the week: Brian Robinson Jr. Robinson Jr. has been great for fantasy managers this season. He’s scored 10+ fantasy points in six of seven games this year and has even played through injuries in multiple games. He’s proven to be someone you can rely on, and his role has been great this year. Robinson is averaging over …

Oct 19, 2024; Fayetteville, Arkansas, USA; LSU Tigers quarterback Garrett Nussmeier (13) along with teammates and head coach Brian Kelly sing the LSU alma mater after a game against the Arkansas Razorbacks at Donald W. Reynolds Razorback Stadium. LSU won 34-10. Mandatory Credit: Nelson Chenault-Imagn Images The Georgia Bulldogs are the highest ranked team in the SEC, according to the …

The following is an excerpt from the latest edition of Yahoo’s fantasy football newsletter, Get to the Points! If you like what you see, you can subscribe for free here. Start-sit questions can be anxious for even the best fantasy managers. Here’s a traffic-light report to help get you ready for Week 9. ✅ Green Light WR Josh Downs at …

Oct 12, 2024; Eugene, Oregon, USA; Ohio State Buckeyes wide receiver Emeka Egbuka (2) celebrates a touchdown with wide receiver Carnell Tate (17) during the first half of the NCAA football game against the Oregon Ducks at Autzen Stadium The Ohio State Buckeyes are widely known as a wide receiver powerhouse. Having brought in talents like Marvin Harrison Jr., Garrett …

Will Drake Maye play vs. Titans? Patriots QB’s status still murky originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston The good news for New England Patriots fans: There’s still a chance Drake Maye will play on Sunday. The bad news: There’s also a chance he won’t. The rookie quarterback remains in the NFL’s concussion protocol, head coach Jerod Mayo confirmed to reporters …

When the 2024 schedule was announced, the Oregon Ducks Oct. 12th game against Ohio State stood out as the Ducks’ marquee matchup, but Oregon vs. Michigan in the Big House was a close second. Now, two-thirds of the way through the 2024 season, this weekend’s game between the Ducks and the Wolverines is the opposite of a marquee matchup. Michigan …

Below are my Week 9, 2024 positional ranks for PPR leagues. As always, these ranks are continually updated throughout the week, so check back often. And don’t forget to check out Fantasy Football Happy Hour with Matthew Berry every weekday at 3 p.m. ET on Peacock. It’s then available on demand on Peacock, the NFL on NBC YouTube channel and …