NFL Week 9 Start/Sit Quarterbacks
Week 9 Start/Sit: Quarterbacks We’re heading into the second half of the fantasy season, and every lineup call matters more than ever. By FullTime Fantasy Start Dak Prescott Crazy to even have to tell you this but Dak has weapons, and when Dak has time to throw, look out. Arizona picks up sacks at the fifth-lowest rate in the NFL. They create pressure at a below-average rate, as well. Matthew Stafford Stafford enters Week 9 coming off a five-touchdown performance against Jacksonville in London, and that was without Puka Nacua, who is expected back. Stafford has eclipsed 31.5 fantasy points in three of his last four games. Five quarterbacks have already posted 21.5 or more against New Orleans. Stafford should keep rolling. Sit Bo Nix It feels risky to bench Nix after the past two weeks, but Houston has been the toughest matchup for fantasy quarterbacks. The Texans have allowed the fewest fantasy points per game to the position, the fourth-fewest passing yards, and more interceptions than touchdowns allowed. No quarterback has produced a top-12 finish against them all season. Streaming someone else this week is the better play. Aaron Rodgers Rodgers has been solid lately, topping 20 points in three straight, but his ceiling is capped this week. Indianapolis has allowed four quarterbacks to post 24.7+ points, but Rodgers has only hit that mark twice all year. He’s still fine in Superflex formats, but his one-QB upside is limited. RB Start em Sit em WR Start em Sit em TE Start em Sit em
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Thursday Night Football Respected Money Breakdown: Ravens vs Dolphins
Thursday Night Football Respected Money Breakdown: Ravens vs Dolphins As wild as it sounds, Week 9 of the 2025 season is already upon us. The slate gets under way on Thursday Night featuring the long-awaited return of Lamar Jackson and the Ravens (2-5) heading on the road to face Tua Tagovailoa and the Dolphins (2-6). Written by Frank Taddeo, @RespectedMoney on X The oddsmakers have the Ravens installed as 7.5-point road favorites with the total sitting at 51. Week 6 justified the power and accuracy of FullTime Fantasy’s Projections as we enjoyed a sensational score of $26,331.41! This return was accomplished via combination of our award-winning projections with our @RespectedMoney Vegas info! FullTime Fantasy + @RespectedMoney = $26,331.41 in Week 6 profits! #DFS #FantasyFootball — FullTime Fantasy (@FullTimeFantasy) October 15, 2025 Let’s keep our highly lucrative 2025 campaign rolling! TOP PLAYS WR Jaylen Waddle Over 63.5 Receiving Yards (-112) With Tyreek Hill out for the season, Waddle is the clear WR1 in the Miami passing game attack. Over the last four games, the veteran wideout has been outstanding, slotting in as fantasy football’s overall WR9 in PPR formats – on the strength of 18 receptions for 319 yards and two touchdowns. Game-script will be in Waddle’s favor as Miami will likely be playing from behind, resulting in Tua Tagovailoa being forced to take to the air in the second half. Our projections have Waddle projected for 86 yards, resulting in 22.5 yards of expected value. Waddle, who has exceeded this demand in three of his last four games, has hauled in 3 – 30+ as well as 3 – 40+ yard receptions over that span. In primetime, Waddle will now face a Ravens defense allowing an average of 14 receptions for 159 yards per game to opposing wide receivers. A deeper dive reveals that Baltimore has allowed 7 opposing wide receivers to eclipse this line this season. WR Zay Flowers Over 5.5 Receptions (+103) With Lamar Jackson back under center, fantasy managers should start to see production once again from several Ravens’ skill-position players. Flowers, who owns the 7th-best Target-Share rate of 30.6%, is by far and away the best weapon in the Baltimore aerial attack. Fantasy football’s overall WR25 in PPR formats, has surpassed this demand in 5 of 7 games this season. Our projections have Flowers projected for 6.53 receptions, resulting in solid expected value being offered at plus-odds of +103. Flowers will face a Miami defense that has already allowed 4 opposing WR1’s (M. Pittman, 6; G. Wilson, 7; T. McMillian, 6; and L.McConkey, 7) to eclipse this receptions line this season. TE – Isaiah Likely 25+ ALT Receiving Yards (+114) Week 9’s showdown with Miami will mark the first time this season that Isaiah Likely and Lamar Jackson will both be on the field healthy. Likely draws an extremely favorable matchup against a Dolphins defense that has struggled containing opposing tight ends. Miami, who has allowed the most yards per route run to the position, is surrendering 6.25 receptions and 63.6 yards per game to the position. Despite the presence of Mark Andrews, a deeper dive reveals that Likely leads Baltimore’s TE’s with a 52.3% route rate across the last three games. Rather than pay juice at his 22.5 receiving line, we will instead target his ALT market of 25+ at plus-odds of +114. Performance Recap After eight weeks, Vegas vs FullTime projections is up double-digit units in profits! 🔥Overall YTD: 35-46 (+15.98 UNITS)📈
Scott Atkins Breaks Down Week 8 RB Snap Counts & Opportunity Share %
Scott Atkins Breaks Down Week 8 RB Snap Counts & Opportunity Share % Written by Scott Atkins, veteran high-stakes fantasy analyst and contributor to FullTime Fantasy. Week 8 of the 2025 NFL season is in the books, and the snap counts and Opportunity Share % (Backfield Touches %) reveal who’s dominating backfields. This breakdown covers all 32 teams across eight divisions, plus the top 10 leaders, to give you a fantasy edge for Week 9. Snap counts show time on the field, while Opportunity Share % highlights players with the most touches (rushes + receptions) and what backfield usage %. Use this data to spot breakout candidates and waiver wire targets as the season heats up. Team-by-Team Running Back Breakdowns AFC East Snap Counts & Opportunity Share % AFC North Snap Counts & Opportunity Share % AFC South Snap Counts & Opportunity Share % AFC West Snap Counts & Opportunity Share % NFC East Snap Counts & Opportunity Share % NFC North Snap Counts & Opportunity Share % NFC South Snap Counts & Opportunity Share % NFC West Snap Counts & Opportunity Share % Top 10 RB Snap Count Leaders Top 10 RB Opportunity Share % Leaders
Week 8 Targets & Target Share by Team | Scott Atkins
Scott Atkins Breaks Down Week 8 Targets & Target Share by Team Written by Scott Atkins, veteran high-stakes fantasy analyst and contributor to FullTime Fantasy. Week 8 of the 2025 NFL season is in the books, and the targets and Target Share % reveal who’s receiving the looks by the Quarterback, regardless if they turn it into points or not. This breakdown covers all 32 teams across eight divisions, plus the top 10 leaders, to give you a fantasy edge for Week 9. This is a Weekly Member-Only Feature. Use this data to spot breakout candidates and waiver wire targets as the season heats up. Team-by-Team Target Breakdowns AFC East Target & Target Share % AFC North Target & Target Share % AFC South Target & Target Share % AFC West Target & Target Share % NFC East Target & Target Share % NFC North Target & Target Share % NFC South Target & Target Share % NFC West Target & Target Share % Top 10 Target Leaders Top 10 Target Share % Leaders
FullTime Fantasy: Week 8 Injury Report & Week 9 Waiver Radar
FullTime Fantasy: Week 8 Injury Report & Waiver Radar FullTime Fantasy evaluates the biggest injuries from Week 8 and highlights the top waiver wire targets for Week 9 of fantasy football. Written by Duke Deming Week 8 Injury Report Cam Skattebo (RB – NYG) Suffered a dislocated ankle in the second quarter of Week 7. Skattebo will undergo surgery and miss the rest of the season. Tyrone Tracy Jr. and Devin Singletary will be elevated in the running back depth chart. Saquon Barkley (RB – PHI) After finally breaking out in Week 8, Barkley left the game with a groin injury. The most recent report on his injury is positive so it looks like Barkley might not miss any time. Quinshon Judkins (RB – CLE) Judkins left Week 8 in the third quarter with a shoulder injury. His current status is uncertain, and if he misses any time, Dylan Sampson and Jerome Ford will see an increase in volume. Lamar Jackson (QB – BAL) Missed his third consecutive game with a hamstring injury. The Ravens are hopeful that Jackson will return in their Week 9 matchup versus the Dolphins. Jayden Daniels (QB – WAS) Ruled out for Monday night’s contest versus the Kansas City Chiefs. His status is uncertain for Week 9, and Marcus Mariota will be under center during his absence. Bucky Irving (RB – TB) Missed his fourth game in a row with foot and shoulder injuries. The Buccaneers have a Week 9 bye, and the team is hopeful that Irving can return in Week 10. Bryce Young (QB – CAR) Missed Week 8 with an ankle injury. The injury update is optimistic, and the Panthers hope that Young is good to go for Week 9. Brock Bowers (TE – LV) Had a Week 8 bye as he continues to heal from knee injury. The Raiders are expecting Bowers to return in Week 9 versus the Jaguars. Week 9 Waiver Wire Radar 1. Tyrone Tracy Jr. (RB – NYG) Tracy Jr. will take over as the lead running back in the Giants’ offense after Cam Skattebo has been ruled out for the rest of the season. He should be the priority pickup of the week in your fantasy football league. 2. Tyjae Spears (RB – TEN) Spears had a strong week with 82 scrimmage yards and a touchdown. He should continue to see more volume in the backfield for the Titans. 3. Kayshon Boutte (WR – NE) Boutte continues to post with 75 receiving yards and a touchdown in Week 8. He should continue to get targets as a big-play receiver in the New England offense. 4. Chimere Dike (WR – TEN) Dike had 7 catches for 93 yards in Week 8. He looks like the WR1 in the Titans’ offense during the absence of Calvin Ridley. 5. Troy Franklin (WR – DEN) Franklin was the featured receiver in Week 8, putting up 6 catches, 89 yards, and 2 touchdowns. Franklin has 18 targets over the last two weeks and projects for a solid role in the Broncos’ offense moving forward. 6. Sam Darnold (QB – SEA) Darnold has been a solid fantasy QB all year, and he draws a favorable matchup versus the Commanders in Week 9. Pick him up on the waiver wire if you need a spot start or QB depth on your fantasy team. 7. Trevor Lawrence (QB – JAX) Lawrence has put on a solid fantasy performance three weeks in a row. He prepares to face the Raiders in Week 9, giving him one of the best matchups of the week. Speculative Adds: Dylan Sampson, Browns – Judkins is injured and on bye so he should be good to go, but you never know. Isiah Davis – Jets are also on bye, but he has flashed well and trade deadline on Breece is looming. Trey Benson – Could be out there in your league and should get the starting job back. Tank Bigsby (17% rostered) is on bye this week, but should be stashed in most leagues in case Saquon Barkley’s groin injury remains an issue as we head into week 10. Jayden Reed – Sorry, his timeline is looking like week 11, but don’t forget about him. Same for Joe Burrow. Late in the season expected return. Week 9 Byes: CLE, NYJ, PHI, TB
Week 8 On the Mark: Best NFL O/U Prop Picks
Week 8 On the Mark Mark Deming highlights the best over/under prop bets for Week 8, leveraging FullTime Fantasy’s exclusive projections. Written by Mark Deming, former #1 ranked player in the world Michael Pittman Jr, over 5.5 receptions +130 Michael Pittman Jr. has 61 catches for 656 yards and scored five touchdowns in 11 games versus the Titans in his career. Pittman operated as the intermediate target of choice for quarterback Daniel Jones in Week seven and Pittman is averaging 7 targets per game through 7 weeks. Full-time fantasy’s exclusive fantasy rankings are projecting Pittman for seven receptions for 77 yards. Courtland Sutton over 6 1/2 receptions +165 No wide receiver in Week 8 shows more promise according to the full-time projections than WR Courtland Sutton. FTF rankings project Sutton for 7 receptions for over 100 yards in 100% chance at a touchdown. Through seven weeks Cowboys games are averaging 60.14 PPG. The Cowboys high scoring games should provide Sutton favorable game script. Patrick Mahomes over 2.5 passing touchdowns +150 Patrick Mahomes has a passer rating of 98.6 28 touchdowns in 13 games on Monday night football in his career. The exclusive full-time projections have Mahomes for three passing TDs, the only QB with 3. With WR Rashee Rice back in the lineup, the Chiefs offense is poised to show off on MNF.
Week 8 Vegas vs FullTime: Top Plus-Money TD Props
Vegas vs Fulltime Rankings: Top Plus-Money Anytime Touchdown Props For Week 8 Our “Vegas vs Fulltime Projections”, focusing on data analytics exclusive to FullTime premium members, is up +17.23 units on the season! Despite the Week 8 “Bye-Mageddon” the slate still offers exploitable lines that can help us continue to dominate our fantasy leagues while also increasing our profits. Written by Frank Taddeo, @RespectedMoney on X Playing in leagues like the Fantasy Football World Championships (FFWC) that require double-flex starting options, identifying players who could explode on a weekly basis can lead to a winning formula. Every week this season, I will be taking a look at players who not only offer immense value to those looking to invest in players outside of fantasy football, but also help fantasy managers lock in on players who may be flying under-the-radar on your bench or waiver wire. FullTime Fantasy is fresh off an amazing Week 6 after combining our award-winning projections with our @RespectedMoney Vegas info winning $26,331.41! FullTime Fantasy + @RespectedMoney = $26,331.41 in Week 6 profits! #DFS #FantasyFootball — FullTime Fantasy (@FullTimeFantasy) October 15, 2025 Let’s take a deeper dive into the best plus-money options during National Tight End weekend in the NFL, by once again focusing on my Vegas Respected Money targets in conjunction with our elite-winning Fulltime Fantasy Projections! Top Values By The Projections TE Tyler Warren +115 Fulltime Projection: 0.75 (75%) Warren, who has hauled in 33 receptions for 493 yards and three touchdowns, slots in as the overall TE3 in fantasy football in PPR formats. The immensely talented rookie standout who ranks 3rd in Targets (45), 5th in Air Yards (280), 8th in Routes Run (195), 5th in First Read Targets (32) and 3rd in Red Zone Targets (32) draws a favorable matchup against a Titans defense allowing the 3rd-most points (192) to opponents in the AFC through seven games. It is time to invest in arguably the best emerging talent at the position during National Tight End weekend. WR Courtland Sutton +125 Fulltime Projection: 1.0 (100%) My model highlights Denver’s top passing threat finding strong volume against a Cowboys defense allowing the most passing yards (1,822) in the NFL. Dallas is allowing an average of 12 receptions and 166.9 yards per game to opposing wideouts, while also surrendering a whopping 12 touchdowns to the position. A deeper dive reveals that fantasy football’s overall WR12 has developed into a solid red zone target scoring 21 touchdowns over his last 40 games (52.5%), dating back to 2023. It is imperative to take aim at getting involved with the game with the highest point total (51) on the board. RB Tyler Allgeier +135 Fulltime Projection: 0.75 (75%) Before you panic here, let me explain how a back-up running back lands among our Top 3 plays this week. Allgeier, despite playing behind fantasy football’s overall RB3 Bijan Robinson, has quietly scored a rushing touchdown in two of his last three games. In Week 8, the fourth-year back projects to find a positive game-script with the Falcons, installed as a healthy 8-point home favorite over a struggling Miami club. Allgeier will face a Dolphins defense that is allowing an average of 169.6 total yards per game and six total touchdowns to opposing running backs, and could find a healthy amount of work in the second half if Atlanta is playing from ahead. At solid plus-odds, investing in Atlanta’s RB2 lands as a top value target to score for the fourth time this season. Top Moonshots That Could Lead To Glory TE Tucker Kraft +140 Fulltime Projection: 0.50 (50%) Kraft, who is quietly averaging 13.3 PPR points per game, has emerged as the most reliable option in the Green Bay passing attack, finding the end zone in back-to-back contests. Ranking 2nd in the NFL with a 92.5% snap percentage, has resulted in the 6th-best 19.5% target share. gaining the trust of QB Jordan Love in the Red Zone as the season evolves. Respected Money Note: Kraft will now face a Steelers defense that has surrendered an average of 67.2 passing yards per game and 4 touchdowns to opposing tight ends this season. RB Rico Dowdle +155 Fulltime Projection: 0.50 (50%) Despite having to once again share the backfield with Chuba Hubbard, Dowdle has outperformed his preseason ADP, sitting as the overall RB11 in PPR formats. The talented back, who quietly sits 3rd in Rushing Yards (551), draws a plus-matchup against a Bills defense that has surrendered multiple rushing touchdowns in three of six games this season to opposing running backs. The healthy +155 odds earns him a spot among our Moonshot investments in Week 8. WR Jake Ferguson +170 Fulltime Projection: 0.50 (50%) Ferguson, who is 2nd in the NFL in targets (58) 2nd in Target Share (22.4%), 2nd in Red Zone Targets (11) and 2nd in First Read Targets (34), now sits as the overall TE1 in fantasy football. On Sunday, the Cowboys No. 2 receiving weapon behind CeeDee Lamb, will now face a Broncos defense that has allowed three receiving touchdowns to opposing tight ends over the last three games. Ferguson, who has cashed for us several times already this season as a Moonshot investment, sits tied for second among all players in receiving touchdowns (6). Performance Recap Thus far, Vegas vs FullTime projections: 🔥Overall YTD: 33-42 (+17.23 UNITS)📈
Thursday Night Football Respected Money Breakdown: Vikings vs Chargers
Thursday Night Football Respected Money Breakdown: Vikings vs Chargers Week 8 of the 2025 season gets under way on Thursday Night featuring Justin Jefferson and the Vikings (3-3) heading on the road to face Justin Herbert and the Chargers (4-3). Written by Frank Taddeo, @RespectedMoney on X The oddsmakers have the ‘Bolts installed as 3.5-point home favorites with the total sitting at 44.5 FullTime Fantasy is fresh off an amazing Week 6 after combining our award-winning projections with our @RespectedMoney Vegas info winning $26,331.41! FullTime Fantasy + @RespectedMoney = $26,331.41 in Week 6 profits! #DFS #FantasyFootball — FullTime Fantasy (@FullTimeFantasy) October 15, 2025 Let’s keep the train rolling! TOP PLAYS QB – Justin Herbert Over 251.5 Passing Yards (-108) Fresh off tossing a career-high 420 passing yards and three touchdowns last week against the Colts, my model ranks Herbert’s passing yards as a very solid play to invest in on Thursday night. Sitting as fantasy football’s overall QB7, Herbert ranks 1st in Passing Attempts (271) and 1st in Passing Yards (1,913). The veteran signal-caller has thrived at home this season averaging 301 passing yards at SoFi Stadium (318 vs Kansas City, 300 vs Denver, 166 vs Washington and 420 vs Indianapolis). Facing a stout Vikings run defense, with a struggling run game, expect Los Angeles to air it out once again under the primetime lights. WR Jordan Addison Over 54.5 Receiving Yards (-114) Since returning from his three-game suspension to start the year, Addison has thrived thanks to solid volume from QB Carson Wentz. The Vikings third-year wideout has turned 26 targets into 18 receptions for 283 yards in three games. Listed at 94.3 receiving yards per game this season, Addison will now face a Chargers defense allowing an average of 11.3 receptions for 136.9 yards per game to opposing wide receivers. Dating back to last season, the speedy wideout has surpassed this projection of 54.5 receiving yards in 7 of his last 11 regular season games (63.6%). RB – Jordan Mason – Anytime Touchdown (+120) Mason, who sits tied for 9th in rushing touchdowns (4) among all running backs, has been a major contributor in his first season in Minnesota. The veteran back, who has found the end zone in three of his last four games, now draws a favorable matchup against a vulnerable Chargers run defense. Over the last three games, Los Angeles has surrendered an eye-popping 7 rushing touchdowns to opposing running backs. At attractive plus-odds, Mason’s Anytime Touchdown value lands a target worthy of attention. TE – Oronde Gadsden Over 42.5 Receiving Yards (-114) The rookie tight end has emerged as a top passing weapon in the Chargers offense over the last two games turning 17 targets into 14 receptions for 232 yards and a score. Having eclipsed this projection of 42.5 receiving yards in 3 of 5 games, Gadsden projects as a player the books have failed to fully adjust, due to a solid trio of Chargers wideouts (McConkey, K. Allen and Q. Johnston). Quietly ranking 9th among all tight ends in receiving yards (308), Gadsden is the overall TE2 in fantasy football posting 41.2 PPR points on the strength of being tied for a league-best 5 receptions of 20+ yards (G. Pickens, 5; D.K. Metcalf, 5) over the last two weeks. Performance Recap After seven weeks, Vegas vs FullTime projections is up nearly 20 units in profits! 🔥Overall YTD: 32-39 (+19.45 UNITS)📈 NFL Stats | Player Rankings
Week 8 Start/Sit: Tight Ends
Week 8 Start/Sit: Tight Ends Tight ends can swing your fantasy football matchup in Week 8. With injuries and QB changes at play, here’s who to start and sit at TE to optimize your lineup. Written by Adam Krautwurst STARTS Dalton Schultz is a steady target in Houston, with five-plus receptions in four straight games. Injuries to the Texans’ receivers boost his role, and the 49ers struggle against tight ends. Schultz is a safe top-10 TE start. Dalton Kincaid leads Buffalo in receiving yards and touchdowns despite an oblique injury. He’s hit 14 points in three games and faces a Carolina defense weak against tight ends. Kincaid’s a strong TE1. SITS Zach Ertz struggles with Marcus Mariota starting over Jayden Daniels, cutting his production nearly in half. Kansas City’s defense is tough on tight ends, making Ertz a Week 8 fade. Theo Johnson has potential but lacks reliability. Philadelphia shut him down earlier and remains elite against tight ends. His touchdown-dependent production is too risky. QB Start em Sit em RB Start em Sit em WR Start em Sit em