Waiver Wire: Week 10

Waiver Wire: Week 10 Now it’s getting serious. We have reached double-digit weeks into the 2024 fantasy football season. Therefore, the playoff stretch drive is officially underway. Our Waiver Wire: Week 10 will help you determine the top free agents
Fantasy Football Start ‘Em Sit ‘Em Week 9

Fantasy Football Start ‘Em Sit ‘Em Week 9 Welcome to our Fantasy Football Start ‘Em Sit ‘Em Week 9! Whether you’re looking to maximize matchups or avoid pitfalls, this week’s list has you covered. From quarterbacks in high-stakes showdowns to running backs poised for big performances, each call here is geared to keep your fantasy team competitive. Subsequently, our Fantasy Football Start ‘Em Sit ‘Em Week 8 will help you navigate that turbulence to pick a winning lineup this week. Additionally, FullTime Fantasy has some of the top tools of the trade and accurate rankings. Quarterbacks Start ‘Em Kirk Cousins, Atlanta Falcons vs. Dallas Cowboys Kirk Cousins has been a bit of a roller coaster for fantasy managers this season. His performance has been inconsistent with three games inside the top-10 but five outside the top-20. His Pro Football Focus passing grade isn’t quite where it used to be, but he remains among the league’s top 12 quarterbacks. For a passer like Cousins, who’s effective but doesn’t rely on his legs, the key to a top-12 fantasy finish is all about multiple touchdowns. If he can score twice, he’s likely to give you a strong finish. Facing a Dallas defense that has given up the sixth-most fantasy points to quarterbacks, Cousins has a great chance. The Cowboys have allowed six passing touchdowns over the past three games, and their secondary is banged up, with cornerbacks DaRon Bland and Trevon Diggs missing practices early in the week. The odds favor Cousins reaching pay dirt more than once, so he’s a smart start. Matthew Stafford, LA Rams vs. Seattle Seahawks Matthew Stafford is heating up after putting up over 32 fantasy points in Week 8 against the Vikings. With both Puka Nacua and Cooper Kupp on the field, Stafford’s ceiling is notably higher. Now he gets the Seahawks, who have allowed four of their past five opposing quarterbacks to score at least 23 fantasy points. Given the matchup, Stafford looks like a solid top-10 option this week. Sit ‘Em Baker Mayfield, Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs. Kansas City Chiefs Mayfield’s value took a hit with key receivers Mike Evans and Chris Godwin sidelined due to injuries. Although he compensated last week with 50 passing attempts, his Week 9 matchup against Kansas City is tough. The Chiefs haven’t allowed a single quarterback to throw three touchdowns in a game this season, making Mayfield a risky start. Tua Tagovailoa, Miami Dolphins vs. Buffalo Bills Tagovailoa was decent in his Week 8 return but only managed 16 fantasy points. He now faces a Buffalo defense that has kept him under 16 fantasy points in five of his last six matchups. The Bills rank sixth in limiting fantasy points to quarterbacks, making Tagovailoa a tough start this week. Running Backs Start ‘Em Tony Pollard, Tennessee Titans vs. New England Patriots Pollard has been a reliable fantasy option, securing top-20 finishes in five games this season, even when Tyjae Spears has been active. The only time Pollard fell out of that range was when the Titans were down by a wide margin, yet he still managed some production in recent outings. The Patriots have been a favorable matchup for running backs, ranking fourth in ease of production allowed. Pollard did appear on the injury report with a foot issue this week, so if he sits, Spears could step into a significant role. D’Andre Swift, Chicago Bears vs. Arizona Cardinals Swift exploded last week with a season-high 129 yards and a touchdown, running for a solid 73% of Chicago’s offensive snaps. Now he faces the Arizona Cardinals, who have allowed the fifth-most rushing yards to running backs and are missing tackles at a league-high rate. With Swift thriving on yards after contact, this matchup seems tailor-made for him to deliver. Sit ‘Em Javonte Williams, Denver Broncos vs. Baltimore Ravens has established himself as the Broncos’ lead back, but he hasn’t been productive in games where Denver trails. This week, the Broncos are heavy underdogs to the Baltimore Ravens, who allow just 3.3 yards per carry. It’s hard to envision Williams finding much success against Baltimore’s stout run defense, making him a sit candidate. Nick Chubb, Cleveland Browns vs. Los Angeles Chargers Chubb showed improvement in Week 8 but still hasn’t fully shaken off the rust from his injury. Facing the Chargers, who rank sixth in fewest rushing yards allowed to running backs, makes Chubb a risky play. Once he’s back to full form, he’ll be a stronger start, but patience is key here. Wide Receivers Start ‘Em Josh Downs, Indianapolis Colts vs. Minnesota Vikings Downs has been one of the most consistent fantasy receivers, with nine receptions in four of his last five games and 60+ yards in those games, finding the end zone in three of them. His productivity has been steady when Gardner Minshew is under center. With a matchup against the Vikings, who have allowed the most fantasy points to wide receivers, Downs looks primed for a strong outing. Despite nursing a toe injury, Downs has played well through it, making him a start-worthy option in Week 9. Courtland Sutton, Denver Broncos vs. Baltimore Ravens Sutton is coming off a productive Week 8, where he caught eight passes for 100 yards on 11 targets. He’s had at least six targets in five games this season, converting them into 13.8+ PPR points in four games. Baltimore has allowed seven receivers to reach at least 12.9 PPR points over their last four games, making Sutton a solid WR2 option for Week 9. Sit ‘Em Keenan Allen, Chicago Bears vs. Arizona Cardinals Allen has struggled to produce in the Bears’ offense, with only one top-10 fantasy finish. Facing a Cardinals team that’s been solid against slot receivers, Allen might have a tough time making an impact, especially given the Bears’ inconsistency in the passing game. Zay Flowers, Baltimore Ravens vs. Denver Broncos Flowers faces a tough matchup against Denver, especially if Patrick Surtain II shadows him. Top receivers
Week 9 NFL Player Props Dak Prescott & CeeDee Lamb Lead the Way

Week 9 NFL Player Props For the first time this season, we had back-to-back weeks in the red. However, with a 3-4 record in Week 8, we are still 29-26 on the season and +2.75 Units. After a red-hot beginning
Week 9 Sleepers & Emerging Players

Week 9 Sleepers, Potential-Emergent Players, and Opportunistic Plays This article is contributed by Brad Kruse This column is NOT intended to provide Week 9 Waiver Wire picks. Instead, the purpose is to look at young players whose opportunity could emerge and should be monitored. I will also look at potential injury replacement players, but I will try not to focus on the obvious choices for this week’s slate of games as that is covered elsewhere on the sight. My goal with Week 9 Sleepers & Emerging Players is to help look around corners for the season which might give some ideas for pre-emptive adds to your roster. As we enter week 9, the playoffs are starting to close in. Some teams are finding themselves mathematically out of it, others need to make some aggressive moves to get into the playoffs. Others are positioning themselves for the playoffs. This week I’ll focus exclusively on the young receivers and review how they’ve performed using targets per route run and yards per route run metrics. Young Breakout Receivers The above table looks at all first and second-year WRs who have at least a 15% targets per route run (TPRR) and 1.5 Yards per route run (YPRR) through eight weeks this year. Below are some comments on players who stood out in Week 8. Second-Year Players Josh Downs: Downs is averaging 17.7 ppg without Anthony Richardson this year and 12.7 ppg with Richardson as his starting QB. For at least Week 9, Downs gets Joe Flacco under center. With a 31% TPRR and over 2.0 yards per route run, he’s a must-start this week. Tank Dell: Dell caught all four of his targets for 35 yards and a touchdown this week. Nico Collins is on track to return, by the latest reports, in Week 9. Stefon Diggs also suffered a torn ACL ending his season. Dell’s targets should pick up going forward, and he should be getting healthier coming off his off-season surgery. There’s hope we could see a return to his 2023 form and hopefully longer aDOT. But, for now, he’s a flex play in good matchups. Demario Douglas: Douglas played limited snaps in Week 7 due to his illness and followed that up with an unproductive Week 8 while having his starting quarterback be knocked out of the game. Douglas is a borderline waiting for more consistency to develop. Cedric Tillman: Tillman is coming onto the scene after the trade of Amari Cooper. Over the last two weeks, Tillman only trails Jerry Jeudy in route participation but leads all Browns pass catchers in targets, yards, and touchdowns. His targets per route run of 26% and Yards per route run of 2.22 would qualify him in the top category of the table above had he been able to perform to that level all season. But, with his new role, he projects to be a key piece in this offense with Jameis Winston at the helm. Rookies Jordan Whittington: Whittington has been productive in the brief stint without both Cooper Kupp and Puka Nacua in the lineup; however, they are both back so Whittington is only a stash play hoping for an opportunity. Ladd McConkey: McConkey had a huge game this past week with six receptions for 111 yards and two touchdowns. McConkey has had at least six targets in the last in all games but one this year. This is the first week he broke 67 yards receiving and found the end zone multiple times. He’s now averaging 13.1 points per game. He’s a flex consideration play going forward. Devaughn Vele: Vele’s targets have dropped to three targets in each of the last two games after collecting 14 in his first two games. He’s probably on the outside looking in with his declining participation combined with his low draft capital. Adonai Mitchell: Mitchell gets some recognition this week due to the change at quarterback. Mitchell’s impressive 36% targets per route run this year is impressive. His low catch percentage contributes to his sub-standard 1.4 yards per route run. For the year, Mitchell has only caught about 25% of his targets from Richardson. This increases to 55% under Flacco. He’s a risky start any given week, but his prospects increase with Flacco under center. Xavier Legette: With Diontae Johnson traded, each of the receivers on the team move up the pecking order. Legette, Carolina’s first-round draft in 2024, would seem to benefit. He is not likely to be a huge difference maker in the Panther’s offense, but his 21% targets per route run and catching touchdowns in successive weeks could lead to playable weeks for this rookie receiver. ENTER OUR WEEK 9 DRAFT CONTEST! How it Works: Firstly, draft your team using our On-Demand Simulator. Next, try to stack the team with players you think will do well this week. Finally, the highest Week 9 Score wins. (PLUS: You get to see the Thursday Night game and then draft!) Here’s our Week 9 Player Rankings to help. Firstly, it’s a best-ball contest, so no need to submit a lineup. We’ll optimize the best one. Secondly, you just sit back and watch your team climb the leaderboard. Weekly Prizes and a Grand Prize at the end of the season! Finally, the Grand Prize Winner (highest individual week of the season) gets to choose from the amazing prizes below. If you don’t know just how awesome and amazing the Panini Flawless Football briefcase is, make sure and watch the video starting at the 8-minute mark! Trading cards are back! MEMBER PERK! Fulltime Members get 5 Free On-Demand Drafts each month in our contest! DRAFT YOUR WEEK 9 TEAM and enter your REDEMPTION CODE you received by email.
2024 Breeder’s Cup Saturday Picks

RESPECTED MONEY: 2024 BREEDERS CUP SATURDAY PICKS The annual Breeder’s Cup World Championships bring out the best of the best in the horse racing community. It’s a two-day event filled with many races and a who’s who of the community. Respected Money‘s 2024 Breeder’s Cup Saturday Picks will catch you up on all you need to know about this event. KEY: TOP PICK FAVORITES LIVE LONGSHOTS TOP MOONSHOTS Breeders’ Cup Filly & Mare Sprint – RACE 4 7 furlongs on dirt for females 3 and up. Purse: $1 million. Post time: 12 p.m. Breeders’ Cup Turf Sprint – RACE 5 5 furlongs on turf for horses 3 and up. Purse: $1 million. Post time: 12:41 p.m. Breeders’ Cup Distaff – RACE 6 1 1/8 miles on dirt for females 3 and up. Purse: $2 million. Post time: 1:21 p.m. Breeders’ Cup Turf – RACE 7 1 ½ miles on turf for horses 3 and up. Purse: $4 million. Post time: 2:01 p.m. Breeders’ Cup Classic RACE 8 1 ¼ miles on dirt for horses 3 and up. Purse: $6 million. Post time: 2:41 p.m. Breeders’ Cup Filly & Mare Turf RACE 9 1 ¼ miles on turf for females 3 and up. Purse: $2 million. Post time: 3:25 p.m. Breeder’s Cup Spring Race 10 6 furlongs on dirt for horses 3 and up. Purse: $2 million. Post time: 4:05 p.m. Breeders’ Cup Turf Mile RACE 11 1 mile on turf for horses 3 and up. Purse: $1 million. Post time: 4:45 p.m. Breeders’ Cup Dirt Mile RACE 12 1 mile on dirt for horses 3 and up. Purse: $2 million. Post time: 5:25 p.m. ENTER OUR WEEK 9 DRAFT CONTEST! How it Works: First, draft your team using our On-Demand Simulator. Second, try to stack the team with players you think will do well this week. Finally, the highest Week 9 Score wins. (PLUS: You get to see the Thursday Night game and then draft!) Here’s our Week 9 Player Rankings to help. First, it’s a best-ball contest, so no need to submit a lineup. We’ll optimize the best one. Second, you just sit back and watch your team climb the leaderboard. Weekly Prizes and a Grand Prize at the end of the season! Finally, The Grand Prize Winner (highest individual week of the season) gets to choose from the amazing prizes below. If you don’t know just how awesome and amazing the Panini Flawless Football briefcase is, make sure and watch the video starting at the 8-minute mark! Trading cards are back! MEMBER PERK! Fulltime Members get 5 Free On-Demand Drafts each month in our contest! DRAFT YOUR WEEK 9 TEAM and enter your REDEMPTION CODE you received by email.
Thursday Night Football Preview: Week 9

Thursday Night Football Preview: Week 9 We enter the second half of the 2024 season with an AFC battle that has lost luster. The Houston Texans are 6-2 but are being hit hard by the injury bug. Meanwhile, the 2-6
Jody Smith’s Fantasy Football Rankings: Week 9

Jody Smith’s Fantasy Football Rankings: Week 9 FullTime Fantasy has been synonymous with accurate fantasy football rankings for years. Our rankings have garnered numerous industry accolades, with several top-5 finishes in season-long, weekly, and even sports betting accuracy. This is the home of Jody Smith’s Fantasy Football Rankings: Week 9. Ranking You Can Trust Our staff was ranked No. 1 in 2022, with not one but TWO analysts inside the top 10. With proven projections and former FantasyPro’s Most Accurate Expert Jody Smith, FullTime Fantasy Members get instant access to reliable and trustworthy weekly rankings. Jody also ranks inside the top 10 at FantasyPros for multi-year accuracy. That makes his combined draft and weekly rankings one of the most accurate and reliable in the business. Additionally, Jody and Adam Krautwurst co-host the FullTime Fantasy Podcast, which is live-streamed weekly on YouTube. The guys are also active in the FullTime Fantasy Discord channel, helping answer all fantasy and sports betting inquiries. Fantasy Football Rankings: Week 9 ENTER OUR WEEK 9 DRAFT CONTEST! How it Works: First, draft your team using our On-Demand Simulator. Second, try to stack the team with players you think will do well in Week 9! The highest Week 9 score wins! (PLUS: You get to see the Thursday Night game and then draft!) Here’s our Week 9 Player Rankings to help. It’s a best-ball contest, so no need to submit a lineup. We’ll optimize the best one! Finally, just sit back and watch your team climb the leaderboard! Also, the Grand Prize Winner (the highest individual week of the season) can choose from the amazing prizes below. Also, if you don’t know just how awesome and amazing the Panini Flawless Football briefcase is, make sure and watch the video starting at the 8-minute mark! Trading cards are back! Finally, MEMBER PERK! Fulltime Members get 5 Free On-Demand Drafts each month in our contest! DRAFT YOUR WEEK 9 TEAM and enter your REDEMPTION CODE you received by email.
Target & Touch Leaders Week 8

Target & Touch Leaders Week 8 Opportunity is everything in fantasy football. Looking beyond the box score to see what players are earning crucial targets and touches is integral. Our Target & Touch Leaders Week 8 breaks down those opportunities
Injury Report: Week 9

Injury Report: Week 9 Also, a great starting point for staying updated on the latest injuries is to bookmark our NFL Injury Report. Finally, FullTime Fantasy Members will get the latest NFL injury news and advice live each Sunday and Thursday in the FullTime Fantasy Discord. Click below to join us today! Stefon Diggs (WR) Houston Texans – Diggs tore his ACL and will miss the remainder of the 2024 season. Another top-level wideout is lost. The good news for the Texans is Nico Collins will be back in Week 10. Jordan Love (QB) Green Bay Packers – Love is questionable with a “mild” groin strain. If he sits, the entire Green Bay offense must be downgraded. Tee Higgins (WR) Cincinnati Bengals – Higgins is week-to-week with a quad injury. Unfortunately, the injury occurred at last Friday’s practice, causing Higgins to miss Week 8. Also, there is a chance it will carry over into this week. We will monitor his practice participation. T.J. Hockenson (TE) Minnesota Vikings – There’s a very good chance the Vikings will welcome Hockenson back to the fold for his 2024 debut. However, he may be on a snap count. TJ Hockenson will be added to the active roster pic.twitter.com/dhWj3j7RHl — Minnesota Vikings (@Vikings) October 25, 2024 Brian Thomas Jr. (WR) Jacksonville Jaguars – Thomas has a chest contusion. However, he should be able to play through it albeit there is a chance he will be limited. We will update Discord as news develops. Meanwhile, teammate Gabe Davis is dealing with a shoulder ailment but it is not considered serious. Tyrone Tracy Jr. (RB) New York Giants – Tracy is in the NFL concussion protocol and will have to clear five steps before he can return. Consider him very questionable for Week 9. Christian Kirk (WR) Jacksonville Jaguars – Kirk broke his clavicle and will miss the rest of the season. Derek Carr (QB) New Orleans Saints – There is optimism that Carr (oblique) will return this week. If he does, it will be a huge boost for a Saints’ squad that has lost six straight. Drake Maye (QB) New England Patriots – New England’s rookie signal-caller is also in the NFL’s concussion protocol. The average recovery time is 8-10 days, so Maye will have a tough time clearing it for Week 9. Jacoby Brissett is next man up. Allen Lazard (WR) New York Jets – After missing last week, Lazard (chest) is week-to-week. Jonathon Brooks (RB) Carolina Panthers – There is a good chance Brooks will make his NFL debut this week. However, the Panthers are going nowhere and Brooks is going to be on a snap count. That makes him a very risky play, even if he’s active. Bub Means (WR) New Orleans Saints – A high-ankle sprain will sideline Means for 2-4 weeks. ENTER OUR WEEK 9 DRAFT CONTEST! How it Works: Firstly, draft your team using our On-Demand Simulator. Next, try to stack the team with players you think will do well this week. Finally, the highest Week 9 Score wins. (PLUS: You get to see the Thursday Night game and then draft!) Here’s our Week 9 Player Rankings to help. Firstly, it’s a best-ball contest, so no need to submit a lineup. We’ll optimize the best one. Secondly, you just sit back and watch your team climb the leaderboard. Weekly Prizes and a Grand Prize at the end of the season! Finally, the Grand Prize Winner (highest individual week of the season) gets to choose from the amazing prizes below. If you don’t know just how awesome and amazing the Panini Flawless Football briefcase is, make sure and watch the video starting at the 8-minute mark! Trading cards are back! MEMBER PERK! Fulltime Members get 5 Free On-Demand Drafts each month in our contest! DRAFT YOUR WEEK 9 TEAM and enter the REDEMPTION CODE you received by email.
Circa Survivor Report: Week 8

Circa Survivor Report: Week 8 THE DREAM CONTINUES FOR NEARLY 200 ENTRANTS The two biggest road favorites, the Ravens (-8.5) and Jets (-7) were beaten by the Browns and Patriots, respectively. Those two upsets ended the dreams of winning the biggest prize in Survivor contest history for 13 contestants. The FullTime Fantasy Circa Survivor Report: Week 8 recaps the results from a wild eighth week. Overall, favorites went 11-4 Straight-up (SU) & 8-7 against the spread (ATS) on the slate. During the last three weeks, favorites have dominated the betting landscape posting marks of 33-11 (SU) (75%) and 27-17 (ATS) (61.4%). In Week 8, nearly half of the remaining 216 contestants backed the near two-touchdown favorite Broncos to get past the dreadful Panthers. The most-selected choice in the contest delivered a virtual no-sweat 28-14 victory. HOME DUB. 🏡 We #BeatThePanthers! pic.twitter.com/vk1EfzpSMH — Denver Broncos (@Broncos) October 27, 2024 Trailing 7-0 at the end of the first quarter, 46.3% of the pool enjoyed a 21-point second-quarter outburst. Denver, which was a target of Respected Money in Las Vegas, not only covered the 11.5-point spread but also helped 99 entrants stay alive for a shot at the life-changing prize. Detroit was the second-most selected team as 52 entries selected the red-hot Lions to beat the one-win Titans. Your Detroit Lions. pic.twitter.com/GncsD2fURC — Detroit Lions (@Lions) October 28, 2024 Behind three touchdown passes by Jared Goff, the Lions won their fifth consecutive game blowing out Tennessee 52-14. The Lions, who have outscored their opponents 192-94 during the winning streak, have not missed a step on defense since losing star DE Aidan Hutchinson for the season in Week 6. Detroit has quietly surrendered the second-fewest points (134) of any team in the NFC. While 88.4% of the remaining entrants were able to advance, 25 contestants were eliminated when the Ravens, Jets, Dolphins, Bengals, and Vikings all lost. After eight weeks, only 191 of the starting 14,266 entries remain alive. Nothing changes! All the afternoon games turned out to be Survivor W’s We’ll check back in tomorrow night after the Pittsburgh New York Giants game!#CircaSurvivor #CircaSports #SurvivorSweat pic.twitter.com/KmYx4UL8y5 — Survivor Sweat (@SurvivorSweat) October 27, 2024 The Circa Survivor contest is a grueling contest that forces entrants to pick one winner every week, with no spread with one pivotal caveat. Entrants CAN NOT use the same team more than once during the season. In the quest for the biggest Survivor prize in history ($14,266,000), contestants in Week 9 will likely be heavily backing: Kansas City (-9) vs Tampa Bay, Baltimore (-8.5) vs Denver, Cincinnati (-8) vs Las Vegas, Philadelphia (-7) vs Jacksonville and Minnesota (-7) vs Indianapolis. From a betting perspective, favorites hold a sizable 80-41 SU (66.1%) and 61-57-3 ATS (54.5%) edge. Road teams hold a slim 60-59 SU (50.4%) advantage (four international games) while more importantly own a profitable 65-51-3 ATS (54.6%) mark. Circa Hotel and Resort in Las Vegas is the proud home of FullTime Fantasy‘s renowned Fantasy Football World Championship! ENTER OUR WEEK 9 DRAFT CONTEST! How it Works: Firstly, draft your team using our On-Demand Simulator. Next, try to stack the team with players you think will do well this week. Finally, the highest Week 9 Score wins. (PLUS: You get to see the Thursday Night game and then draft!) Here’s our Week 9 Player Rankings to help. Firstly, it’s a best-ball contest, so no need to submit a lineup. We’ll optimize the best one. Secondly, you just sit back and watch your team climb the leaderboard. Weekly Prizes and a Grand Prize at the end of the season! Finally, the Grand Prize Winner (highest individual week of the season) gets to choose from the amazing prizes below. If you don’t know just how awesome and amazing the Panini Flawless Football briefcase is, make sure and watch the video starting at the 8-minute mark! Trading cards are back! MEMBER PERK! Fulltime Members get 5 Free On-Demand Drafts each month in our contest! DRAFT YOUR WEEK 9 TEAM and enter your REDEMPTION CODE you received by email.



