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Patrick Everson FOX Sports Betting Analyst There are no automatics when it comes to betting on the NFL.  Oddsmakers are dialed in on the point spread. And if your NFL wagers are somehow hitting above .500 over an extended period of time, then count yourself fortunate. That said, if you just blindly bet the Detroit Lions against the spread (ATS) …

Another week, another round of crucially important start/sit decisions. To help you make them, here’s a look at six players with bust potential in Week 9. Something to keep in mind as you’re reading: a “fade” or “bust” designation doesn’t automatically mean you should sit a player, depending on the depth of the rest of your roster or available options …

Green Bay safety Xavier McKinney has made a significant impact has made a big impact in his first season with the club and now he’s been named NFC defensive player of the month for October. McKinney totaled 19 tackles, three passes defensed, two interceptions, a fumble recovery, and a sack in October. He was the only player in the league …

Oct 31, 2024, 01:08 PM ET Carolina Hurricanes goaltender Frederik Andersen is considered week-to-week with a lower-body injury, coach Rod Brind’Amour announced Thursday. Brind’Amour said Andersen “came up a little gimpy” after Carolina’s 4-1 victory over the Seattle Kraken on Saturday. Andersen made 18 saves to improve to 3-1-0 with a 1.48 goals-against average and .941 save percentage in four …

Here, we’ve gathered all of our top-notch analysis and fantasy football advice, in one place, to increase your chances of coming away with a Week 9 victory. No matter how you like to consume fantasy advice (article, audio or video), we’ve got something for everyone: rankings, sleepers, fades, positional advice and more expert analysis you need to win. Week 9 …

Oct 31, 2024, 12:27 PM ET Colorado Avalanche rookie Matt Stienburg faces a player safety hearing Thursday following his actions in Wednesday’s home loss to the Tampa Bay Lightning. The 24-year-old forward was penalized for charging Lightning defenseman Erik Cernak at 17:18 of the second period in the 5-2 loss. Stienburg received a five-minute major and a game misconduct. Cernak …

There were hits and misses on the Week 8 sleeper page. Cedric Tillman was a smash, Bo Nix kept coming through and Braelon Allen collected double-digit touches and a touchdown. But there were no right answers with the Tampa Bay wideouts, Rashod Bateman lost his way at Cleveland and Hunter Henry was one rare tight end who didn’t celebrate the …

The comparisons between actor Macaulay Culkin and Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow have raged on through the years, and, frankly, the similarity in their appearance is startling. And for his part, Culkin has embraced the narrative, dressing as Burrow for Halloween this year. The comparisons between Burrow and Culkin, who’s best known for playing Kevin McCallister in the “Home Alone” …

Cade Otton aims to prove he belongs in the TE1 ranks, T.J. Hockeson makes his long-awaited return from his knee injury, and Tucker Kraft fights for looks in the Packers’ crowded skill group. Other positions: Quarterback | Running Back | Receiver Week 9 Tight Ends 1 Travis Kelce KC vs TB 2 Trey McBride ARI vs CHI 3 Evan Engram …

This week’s Make or Break article is focused on one key aspect to success for borderline players: opportunity. Volume is king in fantasy football and when your time comes for increased opportunity, can you take advantage? I’ve got two running backs and a wide receiver plus two tight ends with intriguing opportunities this week — and some potentially creative usage …

You can watch Thursday Night Football: Jets vs. Texans at 8:20 p.m. ET/5:20 p.m. PT on Amazon Prime Video. Two teams with mirror-opposite records square off on TNF tonight, as the 2-6 New York Jets host the 6-2 Houston Texans. The Jets find themselves mired in yet another season of high expectations and disappointing results, while the Texans, once again …

Carolina Panthers quarterback Bryce Young is scheduled to get his second straight start on Sunday against the New Orleans Saints, who expect to have Derek Carr return under center for the first time since Week 5. Andy Dalton was a full participant in practice on Wednesday, but Carolina coach Dave Canales said he wanted to err on the side of …

A simple look at a box score or a study of fantasy football categories doesn’t always tell the whole story of how a player is performing. Dalton Del Don attempts to identify misleading numbers that are worth a closer look. Yes … The Numbers Do Lie. Josh Downs’ 58.5 receiving yards per game are a lie Downs ranks 32nd in …

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. In the spirit of the season, here’s a chilling comparison of NFL personalities and characters from classic horror films: 😈 Sam Darnold as Jack Torrance (“The Shining”) The setup for …

A little less than halfway into the season, some teams are separating themselves in the playoff race. And there are a few surprises. Here is how the playoff picture looks heading into Week 9 of the NFL season, with some observations about the current playoff bracket afterward: (Yahoo Sports) Chiefs, Bills lead the race Getting the No. 1 seed is …