Pittsburgh Steelers running back Jaylen Warren turned 13 carries into 62 yards and caught two of three targets for 11 yards in a Week 8 loss to the Green Bay Packers. Warren ran efficiently in the first half but became an afterthought late as Pittsburgh fell behind early in the fourth quarter. His utilization will be worth monitoring in Week 9 against the 7-1 Indianapolis Colts, who shouldn't struggle to score on the Steelers' faltering defense. The Colts have been strong against the run this season, so Warren's best path to production likely comes as a receiving weapon for Aaron Rodgers. Fantasy managers can continue to roll with the 27-year-old as a solid RB2 heading into Sunday's matchup.

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The San Francisco 49ers are acquiring defensive end Keion White and a seventh-round draft pick in 2026 from the New England Patriots on Tuesday in exchange for a sixth-rounder next year, sources tell Tom Pelissero of NFL Network. White, a former second-round pick by the Pats in 2023 out of Georgia Tech, fell out of favor with the new coaching staff in New England this year and will now head to the NFC West. The 26-year-old pass-rusher will help a banged-up 49ers defensive line that has already lost star pass-rusher Nick Bosa (knee) for the rest of the season. White missed time earlier this year with an elbow injury, but he's believed to be healthy now and should be available to make his Niners debut this weekend against the New York Giants. White had a career-high five sacks in 17 games last year but has just six tackles (two solo) and no sacks in five games in 2025.

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Miami Dolphins tight end Julian Hill (ankle) remained out of practice again on Tuesday and looks unlikely to suit up for Thursday night's game in Week 9 against the Baltimore Ravens, according to David Furones of the South Florida Sun-Sentinel. Hill also missed all of last week's practices and was inactive for the Week 8 upset win on Sunday over the Atlanta Falcons. The 25-year-old is missing out on a chance at an expanded role with Darren Waller (pectoral) on Injured Reserve, but perhaps he'll be ready to go in Week 10 against the division-rival Buffalo Bills. Hill will most likely be officially ruled out for Thursday night's game on Wednesday. With Waller and Hill out this past weekend, Tanner Conner caught both of his targets for six yards, while Greg Dulcich didn't have a target. Fantasy managers can continue to ignore Miami's TE situation.

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Kansas City Chiefs tight end Noah Gray continues having minimal success in the first half of the season. On Monday, Gray hauled in two of his four targets for 23 yards in the win over the Washington Commanders. The four targets was actually the highest volume Gray has seen since Week 3. The 26-year-old is playing over 50 percent of the offensive snaps, but the Chiefs just aren't targeting him in the passing game. He remains the backup to Travis Kelce and that isn't going to change. Gray isn't going to be relevant in fantasy formats while Kelce is healthy.

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Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Aaron Rodgers completed 24 of his 36 pass attempts for 219 yards and two touchdowns in a 35-25 loss to the Green Bay Packers. Since returning from a Week 5 bye, Rodgers has topped 15 fantasy points in three straight contests. While that doesn't make him an elite fantasy asset, he seems settled in as a steady, high-floor QB2. In Week 9, Rodgers and the Steelers will face the 7-1 Indianapolis Colts, who allow the 12th-most fantasy points per game to opposing quarterbacks as teams try to keep pace with their high-powered offense. Given Pittsburgh's recent defensive struggles, Rodgers should remain busy on Sunday and profiles as a viable streaming option.

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Indianapolis Colts wide receiver Alec Pierce continued to flash his big-play ability in a 38-14 win over the Tennessee Titans in Week 8. Pierce caught two of his five targets for 69 yards in the blowout win, finishing second on the Colts in receiving yards behind only Michael Pittman Jr. The veteran wideout has been an explosive pass-catcher this season, catching 18 passes for 386 scoreless yards in six games, good for an impressive 21.4 yards-per-catch average, which leads the league. The only thing missing from a fantasy perspective is Pierce's lack of touchdowns, an issue that he will hope to remedy on the road against the Pittsburgh Steelers in Week 9. Pierce will be a high-end WR4 for that matchup.

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San Francisco 49ers running back Brian Robinson Jr. posted his worst performance of the season this past weekend. Robinson has barely seen the field lately, but only played two offensive snaps during Sunday's loss to the Houston Texans. The 26-year-old saw nine rushing attempts in Week 7, so it's a bit odd to see Robinson basically not even touch the field. Surprisingly, Christian McCaffrey has stayed healthy this season, so Robinson's role has been limited in this offense. The expectation is that Robinson is only going to see a handful of touches at most going forward. Robinson isn't going to offer viable fantasy value while McCaffrey is healthy and thriving.

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Indianapolis Colts tight end Tyler Warren had a quiet afternoon by his standards in a 38-14 win over the Tennessee Titans in Week 8. Warren caught four of his five targets for 53 scoreless yards in the blowout win. The rookie tight end continues to put together an impressive debut season as he now has caught 37 passes for 492 yards while notching four all-purpose touchdowns, as well. Warren has firmly established himself as a rock-solid TE1 in fantasy leagues going forward, a status he will maintain in a Week 9 road matchup against the Pittsburgh Steelers.

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Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver JuJu Smith-Schuster has seen his role in the offense decrease over the last few weeks. Smith-Schuster was playing over 60 percent of the offensive snaps through the first six games of the season. However, Smith-Schuster has taken a backseat with the return of Rashee Rice. The 28-year-old has fallen to fourth on the depth chart where there isn't as much action for him. Smith-Schuster has been held to five receptions for 64 yards and zero touchdowns over the last two games. His role in the offense figures to be minimal going forward with the Chiefs offense healthy again.

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The New England Patriots have traded safety Kyle Dugger to the Pittsburgh Steelers on Tuesday. In exchange, New England will get a 2026 sixth-round pick in exchange for Dugger and a 2026 seventh-round selection. This seems like a solid low-risk move for the Steelers. Dugger lost his starting gig in New England after only four games, but will get another chance in Pittsburgh. The 29-year-old is only a few years removed from a 109-tackle season. The veteran safety should give this defense a boost for a fairly low price.

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Indianapolis Colts wide receiver Michael Pittman Jr. continued his strong start to the season in a 38-14 win over the Tennessee Titans in Week 8. Pittman caught eight of his nine targets for 95 yards and a touchdown in the win, setting season highs in catches, targets, and receiving yards. The veteran wideout has been a dominant red-zone target this season, catching six touchdowns in eight games for the Colts. Overall, Pittman has caught 43 passes for 446 yards while operating as the team's No. 1 receiver. Pittman will remain a rock-solid WR2 heading into a Week 9 road matchup against the Pittsburgh Steelers.

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New Orleans Saints tight end Taysom Hill has been unable to find much success since returning in Week 5. Hill missed the beginning of the season while recovering from an ACL injury dating back to last season. The assumption was that Hill would be eased back into action, but he has barely seen the field over the last four games. Last week, Hill hauled in his lone target for six yards and rushed for six yards on two carries in the loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. It doesn't appear that the Saints plan on getting Hill heavily involved in their offense. He has seen the field for less than 20 percent of the offensive snaps in three of his first four games. The 35-year-old is avoidable for the upcoming Week 9 matchup against the Los Angeles Rams.

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Cleveland Browns wide receiver Isaiah Bond continued his recent lull in a 32-13 loss to the New England Patriots in Week 8. Bond was unable to catch any of his four targets in the blowout loss, giving him two straight games without a catch as the Browns head into their Week 9 bye. The rookie receiver showed flashes early in the season, but a punchless Cleveland passing attack has crushed any hope of fantasy value for Bond this season. He remains a solid stash in deep dynasty leagues heading forward but Bond is unlikely to make much of an impact over the second half of the season for the Browns this year. His next game comes in Week 10 on the road against the New York Jets.

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Dallas Cowboys wide receiver KaVontae Turpin has barely been involved over the last few weeks. Turpin was able to produce some decent games in the beginning of the season, but has done nearly nothing lately. Last week, Turpin hauled in one of his five targets for -2 yards in the loss to the Denver Broncos. The return of CeeDee Lamb has pushed Turpin down on the depth chart. The 29-year-old hasn't produced a game with more than 30 receiving yards since Week 3. Turpin shouldn't be considered a viable option heading into the Week 9 matchup against the Arizona Cardinals.

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Cleveland Browns wide receiver Jerry Jeudy saw his disappointing 2025 season continue in a 32-13 loss to the New England Patriots in Week 8. Jeudy was unable to corral either of his two targets in the blowout loss, giving him just two catches for 17 yards over his past two games. The Cleveland No. 1 receiver overall has caught just 22 passes for 257 scoreless yards in eight games for the Browns this season, as he is shaping up as one of the more disappointing wide receivers in fantasy this season. Jeudy will be on bye in Week 9 before a Week 10 road matchup against the New York Jets. Fantasy managers can feel free to cut him loose in the next few days if there is a more enticing waiver option available.

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It's looking more likely that Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson (hamstring) will make his return to the field this Thursday night in a Week 9 contest against the Miami Dolphins after the two-time MVP signal-caller was listed as a full participant in Tuesday's practice for the second straight day this week. The 28-year-old said after Tuesday's session that he is 100% healthy and ready to go for the first time since injuring his hamstring in the Week 4 loss to the Kansas City Chiefs. He was close to being able to play on Sunday in the win over the Chicago Bears, but the Ravens held him out an extra week as a precaution with a quick turnaround in Week 9. Although Jackson might not be inclined to take off and run for extra yards in his first game back this week, fantasy managers should have no hesitations in throwing him back into their starting lineups against a generous Dolphins defense.

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Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Andrei Iosivas has plenty of talent, but he's constantly overshadowed by Ja'Marr Chase and Tee Higgins in Cincinnati. Iosivas has yet to score in eight games in 2025 and was unable to haul in any of his three targets in the Week 8 upset loss to the New York Jets on Sunday. It was the third time that the 26-year-old has been held without a catch in eight games, and he has gone over 50 yards receiving just once, when he caught five of a season-high seven targets for 82 yards in the Oct. 5 loss to the Detroit Lions. The good news is that Iosivas played 80% of the team's offensive snaps in the loss to New York. It hasn't helped Iosivas that quarterback Joe Burrow (toe) is on Injured Reserve. Veteran Joe Flacco has been solid under center for the team in his three starts, but the vast majority of his looks are going to either Chase or Higgins. Iosivas cannot be started in fantasy lineups for a Week 9 tilt against the Chicago Bears.

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Minnesota Vikings head coach Kevin O'Connell said on Tuesday that quarterback Max Brosmer will step into the No. 2 role this week with J.J. McCarthy (ankle) "expected to have a full week of prep" as the team prepares to face the division-rival Detroit Lions in Week 9, according to Alec Lewis of The Athletic. Veteran Carson Wentz will have season-ending left-shoulder surgery, so the Vikings are now left with two young, inexperienced signal-callers on their active roster. It's possible Minnesota could make a move to add a veteran QB before next Tuesday's trade deadline, but as long as he's over the high-ankle sprain he suffered in Week 2, McCarthy is expected to be the team's starting QB. Brosmer has appeared in three games in 2025, going 5-for-8 passing for 42 yards with no touchdowns or interceptions. He remains off the fantasy radar.

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Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin said that safety DeShon Elliott (knee) is "week-to-week" with a knee injury that he suffered in the Sunday night loss to the Green Bay Packers, per Brooke Pryor of ESPN. Tomlin said they have not had talks to decide if Elliott will go on Injured Reserve. It's good news after the Steelers initially feared that the 28-year-old defensive back would miss the rest of the season. Still, he will not be available for fantasy managers in IDP fantasy leagues this Sunday against the Indianapolis Colts. If Elliott is placed on IR, he'd be forced to miss at least four games. Pittsburgh's defense has been a disappointment overall through eight weeks, but not because of Elliott. He has been a top-10 IDP defensive back with 38 tackles (20 solo), a sack, one interception, and a forced fumble in only five games played.

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There is no timetable for Detroit Lions edge rusher Marcus Davenport's (chest) return, but head coach Dan Campbell said on Tuesday that he's "confident" Davenport will return this year, according to Nolan Bianchi of The Detroit News. The 29-year-old defensive end is eligible to return from Injured Reserve after injuring his chest in the Week 2 win against the Chicago Bears, but he will not be back with the team for this weekend's divisional game against the Minnesota Vikings. For now, the Lions will bide their time with Davenport as he continues to rehab his chest injury. The former first-rounder of the New Orleans Saints in 2018 out of Texas-San Antonio only managed to play in two games last year with Detroit, and he suited up for just four games the previous season with the Minnesota Vikings due to injuries.

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