NFL fantasy football news and player signals for Sunday, November 8, 2026
A crawlable daily synthesis of the player-specific takes STACKED extracted from monitored podcasts, videos, articles, and social posts.
Players driving the slate
Puka Nacua
20 signals11 positive, 9 negative across Injury, Matchup, News.
Matthew Golden
16 signals16 positive across News, Usage, Value.
Brock Purdy
14 signals14 positive across News.
Isaiah Likely
13 signals11 positive, 2 negative across Projection, Role, Usage.
Shedeur Sanders
13 signals6 positive, 6 negative across News, Projection, Role.
Harold Fannin
11 signals10 positive across Role, Usage.
Darnell Mooney
11 signals7 positive, 2 negative across Role, Usage.
J.J. McCarthy
11 signals1 positive, 6 negative across Injury, Projection.
All extracted player insights
Buccaneers WR Emeka Egbuka (foot) is active for Week 9.
Manager mentions having both Stevenson and Jacobs injured, suggesting Jacobs also dealing with injury issues in same timeframe.
Comment notes Henderson unlikely to return soon; appears to be another Patriots RB dealing with injury concerns alongside Stevenson.
Suffered injury during game and evaluated in sideline medical tent; jogged off field. Community speculates 2-week injury timeline; some mention potential ACL tear. Bye week (week 11) coming up, with comments suggesting Patriots may rest him rather than rush return. Multiple managers note they recently traded for him or he was among their last healthy draft picks.
Rhamondre Stevenson could split Diana Rusinni in half like a coconut and Vrabel would still give him more touches.
3 TEs to the right. Puka to the left. TD. Now what happens if he's out???
F- it, Tank Dell down there somewhere! [Quoted](
Christian Watson left in an ambulance last week and has 171 yards and a TD this week
RB elevated from practice squad by Bears for Sunday Night Football game against Buccaneers, providing depth at running back with Kyle Monangai inactive.
RB inactive for Bears-Buccaneers game despite earlier report that he should be good to go following the bye week; was limited in practice Friday and received a workout at Soldier Field before the game, suggesting availability uncertainty despite optimistic initial prognosis.
The Bears elevated running back Salvon Ahmed from the practice squad for tonight's game, indicating he will be available as a depth option at the running back position.
Monangai was limited in practice Friday but got a full workout at Soldier Field before the game and is expected to be available following the Bears' bye week, suggesting he should be good to go for tonight's game despite earlier injury concerns.
Emeka Egbuka is highlighted in the episode title as taking on the Buccaneers defense in Week 9, indicating he is a focal point of Chicago's passing attack in this primetime matchup.
Caleb Williams is 4-0 in games he has started and finished this season after dealing with a hamstring injury earlier in the year; Chicago's offense has posted three straight games of 30-plus points, positioning Williams favorably in a high-scoring offensive environment heading into Week 9 matchup against Tampa Bay.
Christian Watson and Matthew Golden fantasy managers
Christian Watson and Matthew Golden fantasy managers
The source recommends Concepcion can safely be used as a WR4 or flex in most fantasy leagues with some upside, and is a must-have in dynasty formats given his rookie status and emerging production trajectory.
Rookie wide receiver posted 4 receptions for 85 yards and his first NFL touchdown on 6 targets in Week 9 against New Orleans, plus 1 rush for 3 yards. The 64-yard TD came on an underthrown ball from Shedeur Sanders, which Concepcion adjusted to and turned into significant yards after the catch. The source notes his big games are coming more frequently and describes him as having a bright future.
Christian Watson and Matthew Golden:
Christian Watson and Matthew Golden:
Emeka Egbuka (foot) active for Week 9.
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QUENTIN JOHNSTON 58 YARD HOUSE CALL
Quentin Johnston caught a 58-yard touchdown pass from Justin Herbert in the fourth quarter, providing the Chargers' first touchdown of the game after the team had gone 14 quarters without scoring.
Herbert completed 9-of-17 passes for 63 yards in the first half against the Texans in Week 9, continuing the Chargers' offensive struggles; the team had gone 14 quarters without scoring a touchdown entering the game, and Herbert was sacked twice by the Texans' pass rush through three quarters.
Not 1. Not 2. Not 3. Not 4. 5 Passing TDs for CJ Stroud.
Klint Kubiak has Ashton Jeanty in the backfield and just attempted his second Kirk Cousins QB sneak. Deported.
Golden and Watson are just ridiculous
Golden and Watson are just ridiculous
Jordan Love should be an MVP candidate.
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Drew Lock has exited the medical tent and returned to the game.
Running back Josh Jacobs is dealing with a hand injury and was listed as questionable to return after three trips to the locker room during the Packers-Patriots game, indicating significant concern about his availability.
Running back dealing with a hand injury and listed as questionable to return after three trips to the locker room during the Packers-Patriots game.
Stafford was not on the same page with his receivers outside of Puka Nacua in Week 9, resulting in overthrows, underthrows, and an interception. His frustration appeared close to a boiling point as he force-fed Nacua, and he threw a costly interception to Nick Cross in the third quarter that set the Commanders up at the Rams' 27-yard line. The source notes the offense's recent three-game winning streak does not feel sustainable, especially with Nacua's injury status now in flux.
Nacua suffered a knee injury on the final offensive play of Week 9 and was set to undergo an MRI on Monday. The injury clouds the Rams' passing attack, which was already short-staffed without Davante Adams, and raises questions about the sustainability of the offense's recent three-game winning streak.
Nacua became Matthew Stafford's primary target in Week 9, catching 14 of Stafford's 26 completions for 150 of his 228 passing yards—accounting for 66% of Stafford's completions and 66% of his passing yards. No other Ram had more than 20 receiving yards, highlighting Nacua's outsized role in the offense. He also caught the game-winning touchdown, leaping over Commanders cornerback Trey Amos in the back corner of the end zone for a 20-13 lead.
Tyler Shough may be the most mobile—or at least most willing to run—quarterback the Panthers have faced since they played the Browns; this mobility presents a matchup challenge for Carolina's defense, particularly given former defensive coordinator Ejiro Evero's historical struggles against mobile quarterbacks.
Watson was placed in the concussion protocol after helmet-to-helmet contact caused post-concussion symptoms during the week, forcing him out of practice and Week 9 game against New Orleans.
Sanders completed 19 of 31 passes for 297 yards, two touchdowns and no interceptions in Week 9 against New Orleans while filling in for injured Deshaun Watson; however, the source notes he remains a low-end QB2 despite the stat line, attributing much of the yardage to receiver adjustments on underthrown balls and yards after catch rather than quality passing.
Brock Purdy to Jordan Watkins for a 37-yard touchdown! It’s Jordan’s first career touchdown
CeeDee Lamb set an NFL record with 641 career receptions before age 28, surpassing DeAndre Hopkins' previous mark of 632. In the Week 9 win over the Colts, Lamb recorded 10 receptions for 195 receiving yards and 1 touchdown, marking the second-highest single-game receiving yardage of his career (behind 227 yards vs. Detroit in 2023). Through 2026, Lamb has 70 receptions for 904 yards and 7 touchdowns on the season, with this being his third 150+ yard game of the year, demonstrating consistent elite production despite the Cowboys' 4-5 record.
Higbee caught a 13-yard pass in the redzone on the Rams' opening drive, setting up Blake Corum's goal line touchdown. It was the Rams' longest pass play to someone not named Puka Nacua, highlighting his role in the offense when Nacua is not the target.
Corum scored a goal line touchdown on the Rams' opening drive, capping a drive set up by Tyler Higbee's 13-yard catch in the redzone—the Rams' longest pass play to someone not named Puka Nacua.
Nacua delivered game-changing offensive moments in the Rams' 20-13 road win over Washington, recording 13 catches for 150 receiving yards and 1 touchdown, including a 7-yard redzone touchdown. He now has 70 receptions through seven games this season and is putting himself back in the Offensive Player of the Year conversation. On a critical 3rd & long, Sean McVay dialed up a deep crosser to Nacua, who leaped across the middle to haul in the catch and move the chains—only the Rams' second 3rd down conversion of the game at that point—setting up the go-ahead touchdown drive.
Lamb posted 195 receiving yards against Indianapolis, his second-highest single-game total behind 227 yards versus Detroit in 2023; he has now recorded 150+ receiving yards in eight career games, including three times already in 2026 (153 yards vs. Washington in Week 2, 189 yards vs. Houston in Week 4, and 195 yards vs. Indianapolis), with all three 2026 performances coming in Cowboys wins.
CeeDee Lamb set an NFL record with 641 career receptions before turning 28 years old, surpassing DeAndre Hopkins' previous mark of 632; he has 70 receptions for 904 yards and 7 touchdowns through the 2026 season, demonstrating sustained elite production despite the Cowboys' 4-5 record.
Seahawks QB Drew Lock has entered the medical tent.
Purdy had enough time to make a ham sandwich on that TD pass to Watkins
Purdy had enough time to make a ham sandwich on that TD pass to Watkins
Status alert: Drew Lock headed to medical tent Sunday.
unreal... Michael Mayer fumbles at the goal-line and it's ruled a touchback. [Quoted](
Boutte caught a 12-yard touchdown pass from C.J. Stroud, indicating red-zone target opportunity and offensive involvement in the Texans' high-scoring game.
Dell caught a 63-yard touchdown pass from C.J. Stroud, demonstrating deep-ball receiving ability and significant offensive production in a dominant Texans performance.
Hutchinson caught a 17-yard touchdown pass from C.J. Stroud, indicating red-zone target opportunity and offensive involvement in a high-scoring Texans game.
Stroud had 286 passing yards and four touchdowns through three quarters, demonstrating strong fantasy production; his scoring passes went to Xavier Hutchinson (17 yards), Tank Dell (63 yards), Kayshon Boutte (12 yards), and Nico Collins (13 yards), showing balanced offensive distribution.
Collins made an acrobatic one-handed touchdown catch in the end zone during the third quarter, demonstrating elite receiving ability and red-zone target opportunity; the 13-yard TD reception showcased his ability to make difficult catches in tight coverage against Chargers cornerback Tarheeb Still.
Just a ridiculously good punch out by Stout. Mayer was holding on to it with both hands. Usually a punch goes over the top but Stout got the bottom of the ball and it got loose.
Fields caught two passes from Jameis Winston during the game-winning drive, including a 16-yard reception and a 14-yard reception, contributing to the Giants' critical third-quarter scoring drive that gave them a 13-8 lead they never surrendered.
Mooney caught 3 passes for 54 yards in the game, including a 27-yard reception from Jameis Winston during the game-winning drive in the third quarter. His production contributed to the Giants' offensive success in the critical scoring drive.
DesRosiers may have been the best running back on the field in the Giants' game against the Eagles, carrying 3 times for 20 yards and notably breaking one run outside, which the source describes as "a rarity for the Giants." This suggests he showed more explosiveness than the team's lead back.
Singletary as the Giants' lead running back is not a formula for generating significant rushing production. On Sunday, he carried 21 times for only 31 yards, highlighting the limitations of the Giants' rushing attack. The source suggests that even acquiring Jonathan Taylor might not substantially improve the Giants' running game given the interior offensive line issues.
Likely caught the game-winning 5-yard touchdown pass from Jameis Winston in the third quarter that proved to be the turning point in the Giants' 19-11 victory over the Eagles. The source identifies this TD reception as "the turning point in the game."
McCarthy suffered a hip injury during the game and his status for the following week remains uncertain. The source notes "it's not clear yet what the prognosis is for J.J. going forward with that hit on his hip that he took." Prior to the injury, McCarthy was struggling with the Vic Fangio defense, appearing confused early in his reads downfield, though he eventually became more comfortable and made a couple of nice throws before getting hurt.
Winston entered after J.J. McCarthy's hip injury with the Giants trailing 8-6 in the third quarter and led an 8-minute, 76-yard scoring drive to take a 13-8 lead that the Giants never surrendered. He completed passes of 16 yards to Malachi Fields, 27 yards to Darnell Mooney, another 14-yard pass to Fields, and a 5-yard TD pass to Isaiah Likely that proved to be the turning point in the game. The source credits Winston with "a ton of credit" for the drive and calls him "a great resource for the Giants to have."
The source uses Jonathan Taylor as a hypothetical example, suggesting that even a star running back like Taylor might not make much difference to the Giants' running game given the interior offensive line problems with Jon Runyan Jr. and Sisi Mauigoa.
Likely caught a 5-yard touchdown pass from Jameis Winston during the crucial third-quarter drive that gave the Giants a 13-8 lead they never surrendered; this was the turning point in the game.
Mooney caught 3 passes for 54 yards on Sunday, including a 27-yard reception from Jameis Winston during the crucial third-quarter touchdown drive that gave the Giants a 13-8 lead they never surrendered.
Fields caught passes of 16 yards and 14 yards from Jameis Winston during Winston's crucial third-quarter touchdown drive that gave the Giants a 13-8 lead they never surrendered.
DesRosiers may have been the best running back on the field for the Giants on Sunday with 3 rushes for 20 yards, notably breaking one run outside, which the source describes as 'a rarity for the Giants' given their offensive line limitations.
Singletary as the Giants' lead running back is not a formula for racking up big rushing yards; he had 21 rushes for 31 yards on Sunday, highlighting the Giants' offensive line limitations and overall rushing game struggles.
McCarthy took a hit on his hip during the game and it is unclear what the prognosis is going forward; he was having problems with the Vic Fangio defense before the injury, appearing confused early downfield, though he eventually got comfortable and made a couple of nice throws. He gutted out the rest of the game after returning but the source notes 'we'll see whether he plays next week.'
Winston entered the game after J.J. McCarthy's injury with the Giants trailing 8-6 in the third quarter and led an 8-minute, 76-yard touchdown drive to take a 13-8 lead that the Giants never surrendered; he completed passes of 16 yards to Malachi Fields, 27 yards to Darnell Mooney, 14 yards to Fields, and a 5-yard TD pass to Isaiah Likely. The source credits Winston with 'a ton of credit' for that drive and calls him 'a great resource for the Giants to have,' noting he is a former No. 1 draft pick who has thrown for over 4,000 yards in three NFL seasons.
The source opens with a humorous hypothetical about trading for Daniel Jones, framing the Giants' quarterback situation as chaotic due to a 'ridiculous sequence of events' this season; Jones is not explicitly discussed in the game analysis.
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Nico Collins unbelievable catch CJ Stroud up to 4 passing TDs this game
Nico Collins unbelievable catch CJ Stroud up to 4 passing TDs this game
Antonio Williams made a questionable special teams decision, calling for a fair catch inside the 10-yard line with less than a minute remaining in the game, a decision the source questions as potentially suboptimal field position management.
Puka Nacua had a dominant performance against the Commanders' secondary, recording 14 catches for 150 yards and two touchdowns. The source notes that while the Commanders generated a fumble and recovery on a short pass to Nacua, allowing him to go off for those numbers was a significant defensive failure in the passing game.
Stefon Diggs recorded three catches for 51 yards but was hampered by a couple of drops, contributing to the Commanders' passing game's inability to develop necessary rhythm and sustain drives against the Rams.
Recently signed from the practice squad, Van Jefferson led the Commanders receiving corps with 58 yards and one touchdown on five catches, emerging as a key target in the passing game despite the offense's overall struggles to develop rhythm against the Rams.
Rachaad White averaged four yards per carry but only took seven handoffs in a game where the Commanders struggled to establish the run game against the Rams' vaunted defense. Additionally, he had a 15-yard run negated by penalty, limiting his overall impact in an offensive scheme that averaged just 3.2 yards per carry on 19 total carries.
Jayden Daniels started hot with a 136.6 passer rating in the first half, dropping to 101.4 in the second half but remaining solid overall. He completed 24-of-35 passes for 274 yards, one touchdown, and zero interceptions, extending his season-long streak of not throwing a pick. Despite suffering four sacks (three by Myles Garrett, including a critical third-down takedown in the fourth quarter), Daniels' passing efficiency remained respectable against a vaunted Rams defense.
Stafford averaged just 5.3 yards per attempt with a 72.6 passer rating, though he improved as the game progressed. Nick Cross intercepted him in the second half, and the Commanders' four-man pass rush was virtually non-existent, allowing Stafford to operate more effectively in the second half.
Nacua had a dominant performance with 14 catches for 150 yards and two touchdowns against the Commanders' defense. The source notes this as a significant defensive failure, with Nacua going off despite the Commanders generating a fumble recovery on a short pass to him earlier in the game.
Williams was kept in check by the Commanders' defense during the Rams' run-heavy game plan, receiving limited carries as Blake Corum led the rushing attack with 58 yards on 11 carries.
Corum led the Rams' rushing attack with 58 yards on 11 carries as the team relied heavily on the run game during their three-game winning streak. The Rams averaged 4.3 yards per carry on 29 rushing attempts, with Corum doing most of the work.
Diggs recorded only three catches for 51 yards, failing to establish a consistent role in the passing game despite being a key receiver. The Commanders' passing attack struggled to develop rhythm and sustain drives, limiting Diggs' impact.
Van Jefferson, a recent practice-squad activation and veteran, led the Commanders with 58 receiving yards and one touchdown on five catches, emerging as the team's top target in the passing game despite the overall offensive struggles.
White averaged four yards per carry but received only seven carries in the game, with one 15-yard run called back. The Commanders' rushing attack was severely limited (19 carries on 58 offensive plays), and White's limited touches prevented him from establishing rhythm despite efficient per-carry production.
Daniels completed 24-of-35 passes for 274 yards, one touchdown, and zero interceptions, maintaining his season-long streak without an interception. He posted a 136.6 passer rating in the first half before dropping to 101.4 in the second half. However, he suffered four sacks (three by Myles Garrett) and lost a fumble, limiting his effectiveness despite solid efficiency numbers.
Tutu Atwell is sixth on the Rams' WR depth chart behind injured Puka Nacua and Davante Adams (IR), with potential for increased snaps and targets as the receiving corps faces significant injury losses.
Jordan Whittington is fourth on the Rams' WR depth chart behind injured Puka Nacua and Davante Adams (IR), with potential for increased offensive opportunities in a depleted receiving unit.
Konata Mumpfield is third on the Rams' WR depth chart behind injured Puka Nacua and Davante Adams (IR), positioning him as a potential beneficiary of increased targets in a depleted receiving corps.
Davante Adams is already out with a ruptured hamstring, leaving the Rams' receiving corps severely depleted. With Puka Nacua also injured on Sunday, the team may be forced to act at the trade deadline on Tuesday to address the shorthanded unit.
Puka Nacua dominated in Week 9 with 14 catches for 150 receiving yards, the only Ram with more than 20 receiving yards on Sunday. Matthew Stafford leaned heavily on the BYE product amid apparent communication issues with the rest of the receiving corps, establishing Nacua as the clear focal point of the offense.
All-Pro WR Puka Nacua suffered a knee injury on the Rams' final offensive snap in Week 9 against Washington and will undergo an MRI on Monday to determine severity. The team does not believe he suffered a torn ACL, but imaging will reveal the extent. Nacua was down briefly but walked off the field without issue; the injury occurred when Jeremy Reaves wrapped him up low on a jet sweep, with linebacker Sonny Styles' contact potentially causing a twist.
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Fannin Jr. drew only two targets but made them count with a 39-yard touchdown bullying his way into the end zone near the end of overtime, following a 154-yard receiving performance the previous week. Tied for the team lead with 37 receptions and 453 receiving yards on the season, Fannin sits between Boston and Concepcion among the Browns' top receiving threats.
Concepcion finished with 85 receiving yards including a 64-yard catch-and-run touchdown where he darted through the New Orleans defense for the final 30 yards after an underthrown pass by Shedeur Sanders. Tied for the team lead with 37 receptions and 437 receiving yards on the season, Concepcion ranks as one of the top two rookie wide receivers in the NFL.
Boston led the Browns with 98 receiving yards including a 60-yard reception in the third quarter that would have been a walk-in touchdown if not for an underthrown pass by Shedeur Sanders. Boston is tied for the NFL-lead with 3 catches of 50+ yards and sits at 507 receiving yards on the season, ranking as a top rookie wide receiver.
Sanders underthrew multiple passes in the game against New Orleans; a 60-yard reception by Boston would have been a walk-in touchdown if the pass had not been underthrown, and Concepcion's 64-yard touchdown came on another underthrown pass where Concepcion had to make up significant ground. The source notes the Browns still do not have a quarterback, implying Sanders is not the long-term solution.
Fannin had only two targets all day but made the most of them by bullying his way into the end zone for a 39-yard touchdown near the end of overtime. After this game, Fannin is tied for the team lead in receptions with 37 and sits between Boston and Concepcion with 453 receiving yards through Week 9.
Concepcion finished with 85 receiving yards including a 64-yard catch-and-run touchdown on an underthrown pass where he darted through the New Orleans defense for the final 30 yards. After this game, Concepcion is tied for the team lead in receptions with 37 and has 437 receiving yards through Week 9, ranking him as the second-leading rookie wide receiver in the NFL.
Boston had a team-high 98 receiving yards including a 60-yard reception in the third quarter; he is tied for the NFL-lead with 3 catches of 50+ yards. With 507 receiving yards through Week 9, Boston is one of the top two rookie wide receivers in the NFL.
Josh Jacobs left the Packers game in the first quarter with a hand injury, leaving the team's run game without its lead back for the remainder of the contest.
Matthew Golden had a dominant first half for the Packers, recording seven catches for 150 yards and a touchdown; Patriots cornerback Christian Gonzalez was in coverage for a number of Golden's big plays, highlighting the second-year wideout's ability to create separation and exploit matchups.
Jordan Love was efficient in the first half against the Patriots, completing 11 of 16 passes for 219 yards and one touchdown, demonstrating a much hotter hand than Drake Maye as the Packers built a 24-14 halftime lead.
Drake Maye had a disastrous first half against the Packers, throwing three interceptions in the opening 24 minutes; Xavier McKinney recorded two picks and Evan Williams added one, with Kamal Hadden dropping what would have been a fourth interception just before halftime. The Packers converted two of Maye's turnovers into touchdowns, building a 24-14 halftime lead.
Estime was stopped for a short gain early in the fourth quarter by Saints RG Cesar Ruiz, who frequently moved Hall out of position; limited offensive impact in the game.
Corley made two special teams tackles, with his second tackle saving a touchdown when he stopped Saints kick returner Barion Brown at the 20-yard line after a 59-yard punt; demonstrates special teams value and impact.
Jeudy ended trade speculation before the deadline with a strong performance; the source notes this is his third game where late catches altered the outcome, establishing a pattern of clutch fourth-quarter production that Cleveland relies on despite his relative invisibility in the first three quarters.
Fannin was largely absent through three quarters but erupted in the fourth quarter and overtime with two catches for 42 yards, including a 39-yard touchdown late in overtime that nearly tied the game; the source notes his late-game impact pattern and suggests he is a clutch performer when the game is on the line.
Wide receiver made two special teams tackles, with his second tackle saving a touchdown. On a 59-yard Bojorquez punt that outkicked coverage, Saints KR Barion Brown ran 20 yards and was cutting upfield when Corley made the tackle that prevented a touchdown.
Running back had a 15-yard run negated by a holding call on LG Zion Johnson in the fourth quarter, limiting his offensive opportunities in a game where the Browns struggled to move the ball.
Rookie receiver had four catches for 85 yards with a standout 64-yard catch-and-run TD against former Browns cornerback M.J. Emerson. The source noted the rookie displayed veteran-level field awareness and execution on the touchdown play.
Tight end was largely absent until the fourth quarter, then produced two catches for 42 yards including a 39-yard TD reception in overtime off a Shedeur Sanders pass. The late-game touchdown catch was described as heroic and nearly game-tying.
Rookie receiver had a quiet first half but made significant impact in second half and overtime. Led all receivers with 98 yards on six catches with seven targets. Made a 60-yard gain to the Saints' three-yard line in the third quarter beating CB Kool-Aid McKinstry, and converted a second-and-14 for a 15-yard gain in overtime followed by an eight-yard gain to reach midfield.
First-half performance was ineffective: 81 total yards, 38 passing yards, sacked twice, 3-for-8 on third downs, no explosive plays. Only two targets each to rookie receivers and none to TE Harold Fannin despite having more weapons than the previous year. Left the pocket too often, leading to hurried throws and unnecessary sacks. Stumbled on the one-yard line disrupting a potential scoring play.
Started in place of the injured starter and had time to prepare during the week with first-team reps. Played well in the final three periods after a quiet first half, stopping premature pocket exits and finding open receivers. Finished 19 of 31 for 297 yards, two TD passes, zero interceptions, and a 114.6 QB rating despite being sacked five times. Made key plays including a 60-yard strike to Denzel Boston in the third quarter while facing pressure, a third-and-four conversion run with 2:53 left, and a 64-yard TD pass to KC Concepcion.
Wide receiver made two special teams tackles in Week 9, with his second tackle preventing a touchdown on a Saints kickoff return. This special teams contribution adds roster value beyond receiving role and demonstrates high-effort play on coverage units.
Wide receiver ended trade deadline speculation by staying with Cleveland. The source notes this is the third consecutive game where Jeudy's late catches altered the game outcome, establishing a pattern where he is 'invisible for three quarters and then show up with a great catch or two in the final quarter.' This clutch fourth-quarter role makes him a reliable closer despite limited overall involvement.
Tight end showed a dramatic late-game pattern in Week 9 vs. Saints: invisible through three quarters, then exploded for his only two catches for 42 yards, including a 39-yard TD late in overtime that nearly tied the game. This marks a recurring tendency where Fannin's production is heavily concentrated in clutch moments.
Wide receiver made two special teams tackles, with his second save preventing a touchdown. The Browns punted after a failed seven-play drive midway through the fourth quarter. Bojorquez booted it 59 yards, which outkicked the coverage. Saints KR Barion Brown ran 20 yards and was cutting it upfield when Corley nailed him, with Bojorquez being the last player remaining.
Running back's 15-yard run in the fourth quarter was negated by a holding call on LG Zion Johnson, preventing the Browns from gaining positive yardage on the play.
Tight end was largely absent until the fourth quarter, then produced two catches for 42 yards including a 39-yard TD late in overtime. The source notes it was almost like Fannin didn't show up for the game until the fourth quarter, then busted out with the late-game touchdown.
Rookie receiver had four catches for 85 yards, including a phenomenal 64-yard catch-and-run TD against former Browns CB M.J. Emerson in the fourth quarter. The source notes that the rookie took the ball across the field like a seasoned veteran on the touchdown play.
Rookie receiver had a quiet first half but made significant impact in second half and overtime. Led all receivers with 98 yards on six catches with seven targets. Key plays included a 60-yard gain to the Saints' three-yard line in the third quarter beating CB Kool-Aid McKinstry, and a 15-yard conversion on second-and-14 in overtime followed by an eight-yard gain to midfield.
Second-half performance was strong: 19 of 31 for 297 yards, two TD passes, zero interceptions, 114.6 QB rating despite being sacked five times. The source credits Sanders with dusting off cobwebs at halftime, stopping premature pocket escapes, and finding open receivers. Key plays included a 60-yard strike to Denzel Boston in the third quarter while facing good rush pressure, a third-and-four conversion with 2:53 left in the game, and a 64-yard TD pass to KC Concepcion in the fourth quarter.
First-half performance was poor: 38 passing yards on 3-for-8 third downs, two sacks, no explosive plays, and only one 12-yard run. Left the pocket prematurely, leading to hurried throws and unnecessary sacks. Had a first-and-goal at the nine-yard line but managed zero points after four plays. Stumbled on the one-foot line disrupting a potential scoring play. The source notes that despite having more weapons than last year, Sanders wasn't utilizing them effectively in the first half.
Brock Purdy tries to connect with George Kittle and throws an interception
Justin Herbert throws the most beautiful interceptions you'll ever see.
Josh Allen and the Buffalo Bills face a critical Monday night game against the Denver Broncos; a loss would drop the Bills from first place in the AFC to second place at 6-2, behind Denver's 7-2 record, despite maintaining a 4-1 AFC division record that would win tiebreakers with other division leaders.
Rookie tight end Eli Raridon was targeted on a crossing route but the pass was intercepted by safety Xavier McKinney, who recorded his second interception of the day. The turnover ended a promising drive that had started with a 33-yard DeMario Douglas play-action reception.
DeMario Douglas was a bright spot in the Patriots' passing attack, recording two big receptions: a 36-yard gain on a wide-open play that helped set up a 30-yard Rhamondre Stevenson wheel route touchdown; and a 33-yard pickup off play-action on the next drive, though that series ended in an interception to Xavier McKinney.
Kyle Williams was targeted twice with poor results: first on a 3rd-and-17 deep ball that fell incomplete when he seemingly failed to locate the football in the air; later, he was targeted on a go-ball down the left sideline, but the pass attempt was deflected and intercepted at the Packers 23-yard line, leading to a turnover.
Rhamondre Stevenson was used in multiple offensive roles: a first-down run was blown up for a loss of 7 yards; he gained 12 yards on another carry; he caught a wheel route pass for a 30-yard touchdown reception on a 3rd-and-10 conversion; and a 19-yard run set up an 8-yard touchdown pass to Efton Chism. Mixed efficiency but multiple scoring opportunities.
Efton Chism was targeted twice in the Patriots' offense: first on a throw that helped set up New England's first conversions of the day and moved the team into Green Bay territory; later, Chism caught an 8-yard touchdown pass from Drake Maye following a 19-yard Rhamondre Stevenson run, scoring the Patriots' second touchdown of the game.
Hunter Henry was targeted early in the Patriots' third drive, recording a reception that helped set up New England's first conversions of the day and moved the team into Green Bay territory before the drive stalled.
Matthew Golden was a primary target for the Packers offense, recording back-to-back big pass plays of 16 and 49 yards on Green Bay's second possession to move the team into the red zone. Golden capped off the series with a 5-yard touchdown reception when he got wide open on a busted coverage, establishing himself as a key weapon in the Packers' passing attack.
Mack Hollins was involved in an early turnover when an apparent miscommunication with Drake Maye resulted in an uncontested interception at the Patriots' 9-yard line, setting up Green Bay's first touchdown. Later in the game, Hollins caught a 5-yard pass to start a drive and was targeted again on a subsequent possession, but the early interception was a critical early-game mistake that contributed to the Patriots' offensive struggles.
Drake Maye threw three interceptions in the Patriots' 31-14 loss to Green Bay: an early uncontested pick on a miscommunication with Mack Hollins at the 9-yard line; a second interception deflected and picked off at the Packers 23-yard line on a go-ball attempt to Kyle Williams; and a third interception to safety Xavier McKinney on a crossing route to rookie Eli Raridon. The turnovers set up multiple Packers scoring drives and severely limited New England's offensive efficiency.
AD Mitchell going 0-0-0 on 7 targets after the big Week 8 is
The Breece Hall vs. Braelon Allen split. Expected half PPR points: BH (11.9), BA (7.2)
grade Drew Lock’s first half performance 👇
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Busted coverage by the 49ers secondary and Brock Bowers scores a touchdown for the Raiders
Comment mentions 'potentially Puka injury' as reason Rams might pursue Downs trade; no detail on severity or status provided in thread.
Comment notes Lamb received 16 targets in game where Pickens was absent, highlighting Cowboys' heavy reliance on Lamb when Pickens unavailable. Implies Lamb's target share is not at risk from Pickens' injury.
Speculation that Pickens could be traded to Chiefs; one comment notes Pickens averages 7 targets/game vs. backup Flournoy's 3 targets in his absence, suggesting Pickens' absence significantly impacts Cowboys passing game. Debate over whether Pickens would actually improve Chiefs' WR situation.
Multiple comments express frustration that Rice is underutilized by Chiefs despite solid talent; speculation that acquiring another WR (Pickens, Downs) would further reduce Rice's targets. One comment: 'Just use my guy Rice more for once'; another: 'Does this mean they will actually throw to Rashee?'
Sustained hamstring injury in Week 9 vs. Jets; NBC Sports article confirms but provides no severity, return timeline, or imaging details. One comment notes Worthy was averaging 3 targets/38 yards/0 TDs per week before injury, suggesting limited fantasy impact even when healthy.
Seahawks RBs in the first half: Jadarian Price ➜ 7 touches, 51 scrimmage yards Zach Charbonnet ➜ 8 touches, 36 scrimmage yards
Seahawks RBs in the first half: Jadarian Price ➜ 7 touches, 51 scrimmage yards Zach Charbonnet ➜ 8 touches, 36 scrimmage yards
Wide receiver Xavier Worthy was ruled out in the fourth quarter with a hamstring injury. Andy Reid stated 'Xavier tweaked his hamstring. I don't know exactly how bad that is right now.' Mahomes noted Worthy was having a good day with tough, physical catches especially at the goal line, and expressed hope the injury was not as severe as it appeared. The source indicates Worthy's absence will trigger a next-man-up mentality with backup receivers who have received reps due to prior injuries in the receiving corps.
Justin Fields entered the game as backup when Patrick Mahomes suffered an elbow injury in the second quarter. Andy Reid emphasized the need to get Fields ready quickly, stating 'You've got to get Justin ready quickly. That's kind of where you're at on the field.' Fields played Kansas City's final offensive series with most of the team's reserves.
Mahomes suffered a right elbow injury in the second quarter against the Jets after a heavy hit from rookie pass rusher David Bailey; he fumbled on the play but returned to finish the game. Post-game, Mahomes stated he had not yet received a diagnosis and would undergo testing, though he reported feeling good immediately after the game and suspected soreness the next day. Mahomes noted that his ability to throw the ball after the injury suggested it was likely muscle-related rather than ligament damage, which he considered a positive sign. He acknowledged lingering concern from his torn ACL injury last December and emphasized the importance of managing swelling and fluid this week to be ready from the first snap next week.
White took a hard hit from Emmanuel Forbes during the Rams-Commanders game, raising injury concerns.
Jefferson beat Emmanuel Forbes for a touchdown in the first half of the Rams-Commanders game, demonstrating his ability to win against the Rams secondary.
Pickens is identified as one of the three best wide receivers likely on the trade block going into the trade deadline, alongside Brian Thomas Jr and Josh Downs. The source suggests contenders should consider acquiring a complementary playmaker like Pickens.
Downs is identified as one of the three best wide receivers likely on the trade block going into the trade deadline, alongside Brian Thomas Jr and George Pickels. The source suggests contenders should consider acquiring a complementary playmaker like Downs.
Thomas is identified as one of the three best wide receivers likely on the trade block going into the trade deadline, alongside Josh Downs and George Pickens. The source suggests the Rams should consider acquiring a complementary playmaker like Thomas to pair with their core of Stafford, Nacua, Donald, Garrett, and McDuffie.
Stafford is continuously frustrated by the lack of consistency from his receiving options. The source notes that current WR and TE options are not consistent at coming out of the breaks on their routes. Stafford also missed a critical third-down pass to Higbee that the Rams needed to make.
Nacua had 14 catches in Week 9, the third-most catches in a single game this season, tied with Tetairoa McMillan. This demonstrates his high volume and target share in the Rams offense.
Higbee provides some moments for the Rams offense but they are few and far between. The source notes he is among the current options at TE that are not consistent at coming out of the breaks on their routes, leaving Stafford continuously frustrated. Higbee also missed a critical third-down pass from Stafford that the Rams needed to make.
Atwell provides some moments for the Rams offense but they are few and far between. The source notes he is among the current options at WR that are not consistent at coming out of the breaks on their routes, leaving Stafford continuously frustrated. Additionally, Atwell had a drop on third down that the Rams needed to make.
Ferguson is dealing with multiple injuries including ankle and hamstring issues, limiting his availability for the Rams offense.
Adams is still going to miss another 4-7 weeks due to injury. The source notes that banking on Adams to be 100% healthy when he returns is foolish, and recommends the Rams acquire a complementary wide receiver that can be part of the present and future considering Adams is in his contract year.
Higbee is the current Rams tight end option but provides inconsistent production. The source notes that he and Tutu Atwell 'provide some moments but they are few and far between' and specifically highlights a missed third-down opportunity where Stafford targeted Higbee. The broader criticism is that current Rams receivers and tight ends lack consistency in executing routes and winning against man and zone coverage.
Nacua is a high-volume receiver in the Rams' core offense, recording 14 catches in Week 9. The source highlights his 17-catch performance in Week 5 as the season high for single-game receptions, demonstrating his role as a primary target. He is part of the Rams' core offensive weapons alongside Matthew Stafford, Aaron Donald, Myles Garrett, and L'Jarius Sneed.
Pickens is identified as one of the three best wide receivers likely available on the trade block heading into the trade deadline. The source lists him alongside Brian Thomas Jr and Josh Downs as premium targets for teams seeking to upgrade their receiving corps.
Downs is identified as one of the three best wide receivers likely available on the trade block heading into the trade deadline. The source lists him alongside Brian Thomas Jr and George Pickens as premium targets for teams seeking to upgrade their receiving corps.
Thomas is identified as one of the three best wide receivers likely available on the trade block heading into the trade deadline. The source lists him alongside Josh Downs and George Pickens as premium targets for teams seeking to upgrade their receiving corps.
Ferguson is dealing with multiple injuries—ankle and hamstring—and is currently missing from the Rams offense. His absence compounds the team's need for additional receiving weapons.
Adams is sidelined for another 4-7 weeks with injury, creating an immediate gap in the Rams' offensive weapons. The source notes that banking on Adams to be 100% healthy upon return is foolish, and recommends the Rams acquire a complementary piece for both present and future impact—particularly relevant given Adams is in his contract year.
Wide receiver Xavier Worthy was ruled out in the fourth quarter with a hamstring injury. Reid stated he did not immediately know the severity of the injury. Mahomes noted that Worthy was having a productive day with tough, physical catches, particularly near the goal line, and expressed hope the injury is not as serious as it appeared. The Chiefs' receiving corps has already suffered heavy injury throughout the season, and Mahomes indicated the team will rely on backup receivers to step up in Worthy's expected absence.
Mahomes suffered a right elbow injury in the second quarter after taking a heavy hit from rookie pass rusher David Bailey; he fumbled on the play but returned to finish the game. He underwent testing post-game to determine the exact diagnosis. Mahomes reported feeling good immediately after but expects soreness the next day. He noted that his ability to throw the football on the sideline was encouraging, suggesting the injury is likely muscle-related rather than ligament damage. He showed marked improvement as the game progressed, particularly in the second half after working through the injury at halftime. Reid emphasized Mahomes' toughness and his willingness to play through pain, noting that his resilience sets the tone for the entire team.
Chargers: We're going to consolidate carries to Omarion Hampton this week. Also the Chargers (in the first half): ➜ Keaton Mitchell: 4 CAR | 22 YDS ➜ Kimani Vidal: 4 CAR | 12 YDS ➜ Omarion Hampton: 5 CAR | 9 YDS
Chargers: We're going to consolidate carries to Omarion Hampton this week. Also the Chargers (in the first half): ➜ Keaton Mitchell: 4 CAR | 22 YDS ➜ Kimani Vidal: 4 CAR | 12 YDS ➜ Omarion Hampton: 5 CAR | 9 YDS
Chargers: We're going to consolidate carries to Omarion Hampton this week. Also the Chargers (in the first half): ➜ Keaton Mitchell: 4 CAR | 22 YDS ➜ Kimani Vidal: 4 CAR | 12 YDS ➜ Omarion Hampton: 5 CAR | 9 YDS
Jordyn Tyson only played 25% of the snaps and ran a route on 35% of the dropbacks in his NFL debut but we got some good clues regarding his usage in the Saints offense. - 50/50 split between outside and the slot - Good amount of work off the ball - Used in motion to run out cuts It looked a lot like what I expected when they took him in April.
Theo Johnson was targeted on a Giants touchdown play where he cut over the middle, drawing coverage from both Quinyon Mitchell and Andrew Mukuba, which left Isaiah Likely wide open in the end zone for the score.
Darnell Mooney caught a pass from Jameis McCarthy on a third-and-12 on the Giants' first drive, with the ball dropped between Cooper DeJean and Andrew Mukuba. The play came after the Eagles made a tackle for loss.
Darius Cooper was targeted by Milton on the Eagles' first drive but the pass was thrown behind him, showing miscommunication between Milton and his receivers. This occurred after Milton was flagged for a false start on his first time under center, starting the drive at first-and-15.
Malik Nabors caught a 22-yard reception from Jameis Winston on a third-and-five to the Eagles' 27 on the Giants' second drive, exploiting coverage from safety Kenny Moore.
Malachi Fields caught a 16-yard reception from Jameis Winston on a third-and-15 conversion midway through the third quarter on the Giants' second drive of the second half, helping extend the Giants' drive.
Giants backup Jameis Winston hit Malachi Fields with a 16-yard reception on a third-and-15 conversion midway through the third quarter on New York's second drive of the second half, extending the Giants' drive.
Isaiah Likely scored a touchdown on a play where the Eagles' defense failed to communicate; Likely ran up the middle and was wide open in the end zone while Quinyon Mitchell and Andrew Mukuba both covered Theo Johnson. This represents a significant coverage breakdown that resulted in a scoring opportunity for Likely.
Dallas Goedert was targeted on the Eagles' first first down of the second half, catching a 19-yard completion from Milton with 8:52 to play on the Eagles' fourth drive of the second half. This represented limited offensive production for the Eagles in the second half, as they struggled to move the ball.
The source raises a looming question about whether Hurts, though under contract through 2028 with the first-ever full no-trade clause in Eagles history, will want to return to the Eagles' messy rebuild. The source suggests the answer may be no, given the team's 2-7 record, seven-game losing streak, and organizational dysfunction.
On the Giants' first touchdown, Likely was wide open in the end zone but two Eagles defenders covered one receiver instead, allowing the Giants to score. The source uses this as an example of the Eagles' incompetent defensive mistakes and communication breakdowns.
Mooney was taken down by Jalyx Hunt for a four-yard loss on the Giants' fifth drive, indicating limited offensive production for the Giants' receiver in this game.
McCarthy was 10 years old when the Giants last won at the Linc on October 27, 2013, according to the source's historical reference. In this game, McCarthy completed a 17-yard pass on third down early, and was later taken down by Jordan Davis for a seven-yard loss with less than a minute left in the first half at the Giants' 37, and by Zack Baun for a one-yard sack on a third-and-10 at the Eagles' 34. The Giants held the ball for 31 plays for 11 first downs and 144 yards of total offense in the second half.
Singletary was tackled for losses multiple times by the Eagles defense: Cooper DeJean blew him up for a one-yard loss on the Giants' second drive at the Eagles' 46; Jeremiah Trotter Jr. took him down on the Giants' first drive of the second half at the Giants' 29; Jordan Davis took him down for a two-yard loss on the Giants' opening drive; and Zack Baun took him down for a yard loss on the second play of the game. The source highlights Singletary's struggles against the Eagles' defense.
Mitchell was open at the two-minute warning in the first half but Milton underthrew him in what could have been a touchdown. The source notes this as part of Milton's rust and accuracy issues, suggesting Mitchell had a scoring opportunity that was missed.
Goedert was targeted in the second half, with Milton hitting him for a 19-yard completion on the Eagles' fourth drive of the second half with 8:52 to play. This was the Eagles' first first down of the second half, highlighting Goedert's role as a target option when the Eagles' offense finally moved the ball late in the game.
Barkley scored a first-quarter touchdown with 2:09 left in the first quarter, and the Eagles converted a two-point conversion on that drive when Milton ran up the middle for an 8-6 lead. Barkley also scored on the Eagles' second drive, a three-yard touchdown set up by a 30-yard pass interference call on Deonte Banks that put the ball at the Giants' 3; this was only the Eagles' third TD in the first quarter this season. The source highlights Barkley's scoring opportunities despite the Eagles' offensive struggles.
Milton completed 18 of 34 for 169 yards with seven sacks for minus-41 yards in his start replacing Tanner McKee. He showed mobility the source notes McKee could not provide, scrambling for a team-high 64 yards rushing, but missed open receivers with sketchy accuracy. In the first half, Milton was 8 of 14 for 87 yards and 24 rushing yards on five carries, marked on a curve by the source; he had a 23-yard scramble on third-and-eight and a 10-yard completion to Lemon on third-and-seven. However, he underthrew an open Elijah Mitchell at the two-minute warning that could have been a touchdown, with the source noting his rust showed.
Wide receiver caught a pass on a third-and-12 from Joe McCarthy between defenders Cooper DeJean and Andrew Mukuba on the Giants' first drive, exploiting Eagles' coverage confusion.
Wide receiver had a pass thrown behind him by Milton on the Eagles' first drive, showing miscommunication between Milton and his receivers; Milton then went three-and-out after being flagged for a false start.
Wide receiver caught a 22-yard reception from Joe McCarthy on a third-and-five to the Eagles' 27 on the Giants' second drive, exploiting safety Kenny Moore who was elevated from the practice squad.
Wide receiver caught a 16-yard pass from Jameis Winston on a third-and-15 conversion during the Giants' second drive of the second half, helping extend the drive.
Giants backup quarterback hit Malachi Fields with a 16-yard reception on a third-and-15 conversion during New York's second drive of the second half, helping the Giants move down the field.
Tight end ran a route cutting over the middle on a Giants touchdown play; his route drew coverage from both Quinyon Mitchell and Andrew Mukuba, leaving Isaiah Likely open in the end zone.
Tight end scored a touchdown when he ran up the middle wide open in the end zone; Eagles' defense failed to pick him up due to communication breakdown with Quinyon Mitchell and Andrew Mukuba both running with Theo Johnson instead.
Tight end was targeted on a 19-yard completion from Milton on the Eagles' fourth drive of the second half, which was the Eagles' first first down of the second half with 8:52 to play.
Likely was wide open in the end zone on the Giants' first touchdown, but two Eagles defenders covered one receiver instead, allowing the Giants to score.
McCarthy was sacked multiple times by the Eagles defense: Jordan Davis sacked him for a seven-yard loss with less than a minute left in the first half at the Giants' 37, and Zack Baun sacked him for a one-yard loss on a third-and-10 at the Eagles' 34; he also completed a 17-yard pass on third down and a 27-yard completion on a third-and-five.
Mooney was taken down by Jalyx Hunt for a four-yard loss on a reverse play on the Giants' fifth drive.
Singletary was tackled for losses multiple times: Cooper DeJean blew him up for a one-yard loss on the Giants' second drive; Jeremiah Trotter Jr. took him down at the Giants' 29 on the Giants' first second-half drive; Jordan Davis took him down for a two-yard loss on the Giants' opening drive; and Zack Baun tackled him for a yard loss on the second play of the game.
Mitchell was open at the two-yard line but Milton underthrew him, missing what could have been a touchdown.
Goedert caught a 19-yard pass from Milton on the Eagles' fourth drive of the second half, marking the Eagles' first first down of the second half with 8:52 to play.
Barkley scored a three-yard touchdown in the first quarter with 2:09 remaining, one of only three Eagles first-quarter touchdowns all season; the Eagles converted a two-point conversion on the same drive.
Milton underthrew an open Elijah Mitchell at the two-yard line that could have been a touchdown, showing rust in accuracy and decision-making.
Milton's first-half performance: 8 of 14 for 87 yards and 24 yards on five carries; his 23-yard scramble on third-and-eight doubled the Eagles' total second-half yards, and he hit Makia Lemon for a 10-yard completion on third-and-seven, showing mobility and third-down competence.
Milton completed 18 of 34 for 169 yards with seven sacks for minus-41 yards in his start replacing Tanner McKee; he missed open receivers with sketchy accuracy but scrambled for a team-high 64 yards rushing, doing things McKee could not do.
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McGowan scored his first NFL touchdown in Week 9 against the Cowboys and is seeing increased opportunity in the Colts' backfield as Indianapolis evaluates younger talent with the playoffs off the table. He recorded 6 carries for 14 yards and 10.7 fantasy points in Week 9. The source views McGowan as a fringe flex option with potential for his role to increase if he continues to be efficient, and recommends him as a waiver-wire stash heading into Week 10 depending on trade-deadline activity.
Taylor's role is shifting toward a committee approach as the Colts, eliminated from playoff contention, are evaluating younger options like Seth McGowan. Taylor failed to reach double-digit fantasy points for a second straight week in Week 9, and the source expects his touch volume to decline as the season progresses. The source downgrades Taylor from RB1 to RB2 with upside, noting he could trend in the wrong direction and may be difficult to start during fantasy playoffs. The source suggests Taylor could be traded to a contender before the Nov. 10 deadline, which would improve his fantasy outlook, but absent a trade, his role will likely continue to diminish.
Dobbins continues to fall out of favor with Broncos head coach Sean Payton, receiving only 4 carries for 12 yards and 2.7 fantasy points in Week 9 as Jonah Coleman dominated the backfield. The source indicates Dobbins' role is diminishing and he is no longer a viable fantasy option with Coleman's ascendance.
Coleman has taken over the Broncos backfield, commanding most RB touches in Week 9 with 17 carries and scoring a key red-zone touchdown despite inefficient yardage (8 yards on 17 carries). The source suggests Coleman has graduated out of committee consideration and is trending toward an RB1 finish. With the Broncos on bye in Week 10, Coleman will face the Raiders in Week 11 and is a very strong RB2 play in that matchup. The source notes Denver has a great schedule down the stretch and Coleman, as a rookie, should improve with more reps, though eventual return of RJ Harvey from injured reserve could limit his ceiling by reducing his passing-down role.
Allen's role diminished sharply upon Hall's return in Week 9, dropping from 15.2 fantasy points per game over Weeks 4-8 (including four straight double-digit games) to just 6.4 points with only 10 total touches. The source attributes this to Hall's return and the Jets' desire to work Hall back to speed, but Allen is now relegated to a secondary role. Going forward, Allen is more of a flex play but remains worth rostering as injury insurance on Hall.
Hall returned from a five-game quad injury absence in Week 9 and reclaimed the lead-back role with 15 carries to Braelon Allen's 8, though the source expected a more balanced 50-50 split. The Jets' poor game script against Kansas City limited both backs' fantasy output, but Hall's 18 total touches (carries + receptions) suggest he'll maintain lead-back status. Against the Bills in Week 10, if Hall maintains this volume and the Jets' offense improves, he projects as a low-end RB2/3.
vintage first half for CMC ⛽️
Nabers' streak of four consecutive 100-yard receiving games was snapped with five catches for 43 yards. The source criticized his performance, noting he missed a 20-yard pass that could have sealed the game and stating 'a top 5-ish wide receiver who demands the ball get thrown to him the way Nabers does needs to make that play.' The FOX broadcast was also critical of his body language at times during the game, though he did recover an onside kick.
Singletary rushed for just 31 yards on 21 carries (1.5 yards per rush), exemplifying the Giants' overall rushing attack failure with 80 yards on 31 carries (2.6 yards per attempt). The source criticized the offensive line's run-blocking as 'atrocious.'
Mafah, a new returner, allowed touchbacks on bouncing kickoffs twice, putting the ball at the 20-yard line and contributing to the Giants' poor special teams performance.
Jones muffed a punt in the Giants' special teams performance, contributing to the source's criticism of special teams discipline outside of kicker Zvada and punter Stout.
Fields, a rookie, caught three passes for 40 yards, including receptions of 16 and 14 yards, in a limited role within the Giants' passing attack.
McCarthy completed 12 of 19 passes for 127 yards in a statistically modest performance, but the source praised his toughness for fighting through a hip injury and absorbing five sacks while leading the Giants to victory.
Mooney caught three of four targets for 54 yards, including receptions of 17 and 27 yards, but the source characterized him as a 'third, or fourth, wheel in a passing attack dominated by Malik Nabers and Isaiah Likely,' indicating limited offensive role and target priority.
Winston played one full drive, completing 6 of 7 passes for 71 yards and throwing a 5-yard touchdown pass to Isaiah Likely. He also engineered first downs on a fourth-and-1 Tush Push and an 11-yard scramble. The source noted Winston's value as a situational contributor, stating 'Sunday was yet another example of why Winston is so valuable, even if he is a guy you don't want starting every week.'
Likely caught five of six targets for 53 yards and a touchdown against Philadelphia. He now has 46 catches on the season, surpassing his previous career high of 42. The source highlighted his wide-open touchdown reception that gave the Giants the lead.
Mahomes flared out left on the failed quarterback sneak play, watching from the sideline. Post-game, he attributed the failure partly to the officiating reset disrupting timing: 'We kind of got messed up with the timing of it. We were trying to surprise the defense when we broke the huddle, and with the spot, we had to re-huddle again, and their defense got to adjust to it.' Mahomes acknowledged the unit is still learning the procedure and emphasized the need to execute short-yardage plays at a high level, noting 'It's new to the guys, but as long as we keep executing at a high level short-yardage-wise, we'll find different ways to do it.' The source notes it remains unclear whether Mahomes would ever run a sneak himself.
Fields lined up under center on a failed quarterback sneak attempt during the Chiefs' opening drive against the Jets, marking the first time the Chiefs have run the sneak with an actual quarterback since 2019. According to Sam McDowell of The Kansas City Star, Fields was 7/8 converting quarterback sneaks for the Jets last season, but his first attempt for the Chiefs failed spectacularly. Fields told Matt Derrick and Steven St. John that the team first installed the play last week and it was not necessarily emphasized in the game plan.
Mahomes flared out left on the failed quarterback sneak play, watching the failure from the slot. Post-game, he attributed the execution breakdown to timing issues caused by the official timeout and re-huddle: 'We kind of got messed up with the timing of it. We were trying to surprise the defense when we broke the huddle, and with the spot, we had to re-huddle again, and their defense got to adjust to it.' Mahomes acknowledged the excuse was poor for a commonly executed play and noted the unit is still learning the procedure, saying 'It's new to the guys, but as long as we keep executing at a high level short-yardage-wise, we'll find different ways to do it.'
Fields lined up under center on a third-and-short quarterback sneak attempt during the opening drive against the Jets and failed to convert, resulting in a turnover. The play was installed by the Chiefs only the previous week, and Fields told reporters it was 'just a normal play in the game plan; it wasn't necessarily emphasized.' Reid noted the team struggled with timing after an official timeout and re-huddle, and Fields' execution on the sneak—described as having 'a little tush push to it, right into the ground'—did not work as designed. However, Fields had converted 7 of 8 quarterback sneaks for the Jets last season, suggesting the failure was situational rather than a skill deficit.
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This is a touchdown for Christian Watson by the way but no one cares about being right anymore they just want to bomb Iranians.
The Patriots' defense has absolutely no answers for these two Packers wide receivers and Jordan Love downfield.
Milton, the Eagles' backup quarterback, finished 18 of 34 for 128 yards with 64 yards on the ground. He was sacked multiple times, including a devastating hit by Arvell Reese on a third-and-5 play that resulted in a fumble. His yards per attempt was mild against the Giants' defense.
Jones muffed a punt in the first half, a back-breaking special teams mistake. The source notes: 'Special teams, however, continue to have back-breaking mistakes. Charlie Jones muffed a punt in the first half.'
Mitchell had 6 yards on three carries against the Giants' defensive line, which did an excellent job containing the Eagles' ground game.
Barkley had 22 yards on 13 carries against the Giants' defensive line, which did an excellent job containing the Eagles' ground game. He was also tackled for a 5-yard loss by D.J. Reader on a late third-quarter second-down run.
Likely was involved early, catching four passes in the first quarter until the Giants' offense went stagnant in the second half. Jameis Winston found Likely for a third-quarter touchdown to conclude a 14-play drive. Likely caught five of six targets for 53 yards. The source notes: 'Likely continues to be one of the best offseason additions by the Giants.'
Fields continued to be an asset as a blocker while proving himself reliable as a receiver. He caught three passes for 40 yards on five targets.
Mooney was involved and secured three important catches for 54 yards, including a 27-yard strike from Jameis Winston that helped set up Isaiah Likely's touchdown.
Nabers displayed poor body language that persisted even after Isaiah Likely's go-ahead touchdown. He dropped a touchdown that would have given the Giants a two-possession lead with nine minutes left in the fourth quarter. He caught five balls for 43 yards but the source criticizes his attitude: 'The diva stuff gets old; catch the damn football.'
Desrosiers, signed off the Chargers' practice squad, saw his first NFL action with 20 yards on three carries and looked fine, although his blocking seemed better than what Singletary received.
Singletary had 21 carries for 31 yards (1.5 YPC) against Philadelphia's defense, often met in the backfield by Eagles' linebackers. He caught two passes for eight yards and had a pair of blown pass blocking assignments that were frustrating. He did not own the backfield, as Greg Desrosiers Jr. also saw action.
Winston entered the game after McCarthy's injury and went 6 of 8 for 71 yards with a touchdown while suffering one sack. He found Isaiah Likely for a third-quarter touchdown to conclude a 14-play drive and connected with Darnell Mooney on a 27-yard strike that helped set up Likely's touchdown.
McCarthy exited the game after taking a shot to the hip on a zone-read run, following an abysmal offensive first half. He was sacked six times in the first half and finished 12 of 19 for 127 yards with five sacks. McCarthy was clearly banged up throughout the game after returning from the hip injury.
Mitchell had 6 yards on three carries against the Giants' defensive line, which held the Eagles' rushing attack to just 28 yards on 16 carries.
Barkley had 22 yards on 13 carries against the Giants' defensive line, which did an excellent job holding the Eagles' rushing attack. He scored on the opening touchdown after Tae Banks' defensive pass interference penalty against Darius Cooper set up the score.
Jones muffed a punt in the first half, contributing to special teams' back-breaking mistakes despite the overall strong special teams performance.
Likely was involved early, catching four passes in the first quarter until the Giants' offense went stagnant in the second half. Jameis Winston found Likely for a third-quarter touchdown to conclude a 14-play drive. Likely caught five of six targets for 53 yards and continues to be one of the best offseason additions by the Giants.
Fields continued to be an asset as a blocker while proving himself reliable as a receiver. He caught three passes for 40 yards on five targets.
Mooney was involved and secured three important catches for 54 yards, including a 27-yard strike from Jameis Winston that helped set up Isaiah Likely's touchdown.
The announcers noted Nabers' poor body language, which persisted even after Isaiah Likely's go-ahead touchdown. Nabers dropped a touchdown that would have given the Giants a two-possession lead with nine minutes left in the fourth quarter. He caught five balls for 43 yards.
Desrosiers, signed off the Chargers' practice squad, saw his first NFL action. He had 20 yards on three carries and looked fine, although his blocking seemed better than what Singletary received.
Singletary had 21 carries for 31 yards (1.5 YPC) and was often met in the backfield by the Eagles' linebackers. He caught two passes for eight yards and didn't own the backfield. Singletary had a pair of blown pass blocking assignments that were frustrating.
Winston entered the game after McCarthy's injury and completed 6 of 8 passes for 71 yards with a touchdown while suffering one sack. He found Isaiah Likely for a third-quarter touchdown to conclude a 14-play drive and connected with Darnell Mooney on a 27-yard strike that helped set up Likely's touchdown.
McCarthy exited the game after taking a shot to the hip on a zone-read run, following an abysmal offensive first half. He was sacked six times in the first half and finished 12 of 19 for 127 yards with five sacks. McCarthy was clearly banged up throughout the game after returning from the hip injury.
Official: Matthew Golden wins "Sleeper" of the Year with 8 weeks remaining in the fantasy season.
Williams' continued strong play is a prerequisite for Colston Loveland's top-four tight end finish potential, as the Bears' favorable playoff schedule matchups depend on offensive production.
Kittle is named as one of the elite tight ends (alongside Trey McBride and Brock Bowers) that Colston Loveland could finish the season alongside as a top-four tight end.
Bowers is named as one of the elite tight ends (alongside Trey McBride and George Kittle) that Colston Loveland could finish the season alongside as a top-four tight end.
McBride is named as one of the elite tight ends (alongside Brock Bowers and George Kittle) that Colston Loveland could finish the season alongside as a top-four tight end.
Smith-Njigba is currently the WR1 in fantasy points this season, used as a benchmark for Luther Burden's elite efficiency relative to his snap share.
Raymond has accumulated 63 fantasy points this season; if he didn't exist, Luther Burden would currently be the WR2 in fantasy points behind only Jaxon Smith-Njigba, highlighting Burden's elite efficiency relative to his snap share.
Concepcion is one of the Browns' youngest and most talented pass-catchers alongside Denzel Boston and Harold Fannin Jr., positioning the team with strong receiving weapons that support Deshaun Watson's viability as a cost-effective quarterback target.
Fannin Jr. is one of the Browns' youngest and most talented pass-catchers alongside Denzel Boston and KC Concepcion, positioning the team with strong receiving weapons that support Deshaun Watson's viability as a cost-effective quarterback target.
Sanders struggled running the offense against New Orleans Saints with three broken plays at the very end of the game, establishing Deshaun Watson as clearly the Browns' best option moving forward and eliminating concerns about Watson losing his starting spot.
Loveland makes the trade target list because the Bears have one of the most favorable playoff schedules for pass-catchers. Over the past four weeks, Loveland has a 74% route share (TE11), has run 120 routes (TE5), has a 27% TPRR (TE6), and has lined up as a wide receiver 56% of the time (either out wide or in the slot). If Caleb Williams continues to play well and the Bears continue to see great offensive matchups, Loveland should have plenty of opportunities and could finish the season as a top-four tight end alongside Trey McBride, Brock Bowers, and George Kittle.
Burden remains a buy-low opportunity even if you have to overpay to acquire him, especially with his bye this week providing another trade window. Despite snap share typically floating below 70%, Burden is one of the most efficient receivers in the NFL with 27% TPRR (WR14), 2.68 YPRR (WR13), 105 receiving yards after contact (WR4), and 290 yards after the catch (WR5). If Kalif Raymond didn't exist (63 fantasy points), Burden would be the WR2 in fantasy points behind only Jaxon Smith-Njigba. Chicago faces Buffalo, Green Bay, and Detroit in the fantasy playoffs—all top-10 fantasy production allowances to WRs averaging 36.6 fantasy points per game with implied totals over 51 points.
Washington has been drastically underperforming relative to his draft capital and true potential, with top-10 WR production potential weekly. His current stats show 23% team target share (WR17), 2.47 YPRR (WR20), 25% of team receiving yards (WR25), and 23% of team receiving TDs (WR32). The underperformance is due to Jacksonville's dominant record (+108 point differential) causing blowouts where the team averages only 23 pass attempts and 46% pass rate; in competitive games, Jacksonville averages 33 pass attempts and 60% pass rate. Over the next three weeks, Jacksonville plays Tennessee twice as 10-point favorites, likely capping Washington's upside. However, Jacksonville faces Houston, Dallas, and Washington in the fantasy playoffs—elite WR matchups allowing 36 fantasy points per game average—where competitive games could turn into shootouts and Washington could win leagues.
Irving is an attainable top-10 running back with a better playoff schedule than most, requiring a premium price but offering elite playoff production potential. Over the past four weeks, he has led the NFL with 91 rushing attempts (80 excluding Week 8 monsoon game), an 11% explosive run rate, 32 missed tackles forced (top five), and 2.41 yards after contact per attempt. Tampa Bay faces New Orleans, Atlanta, and Los Angeles in the fantasy playoffs; Saints and Falcons rank in the top three in fantasy points allowed to RBs (28.5 points per game average). Irving should be projected as a top-6 RB in Weeks 15 and 16.
Boston is one of the Browns' youngest and most talented pass-catchers alongside Harold Fannin Jr. and KC Concepcion, positioning the team with strong receiving weapons that support Deshaun Watson's viability as a cost-effective quarterback target moving forward.
Watson is a very affordable QB2 acquisition target at a reasonable price tag due to recent concussion and three-week stretch without a touchdown pass. He is averaging 15.6 fantasy points per game (QB22) but has one of the most favorable schedules for quarterbacks for the rest of the season, with only Atlanta in Week 14 as a tough matchup; every other matchup ranks inside the top 15 in fantasy points allowed to quarterbacks. This is a cost-effective quarterback target in both dynasty and redraft formats.
Raiders RBs in the first half: Ashton Jeanty ➜ 5 CAR | 24 YDS Mike Washington Jr. ➜ 2 CAR | -1 YDS
Raiders RBs in the first half: Ashton Jeanty ➜ 5 CAR | 24 YDS Mike Washington Jr. ➜ 2 CAR | -1 YDS
Second-year tight end was expected to be activated this weekend but was not. May need to be available next week against Cardinals as Rams' tight end depth is limited.
Received two targets against Commanders with two catches for 20 yards. Secondary receiving option in Rams' depleted passing game with Davante Adams out and Puka Nacua injured.
Received five targets from Matthew Stafford on Sunday against Commanders with limited production; caught two passes for 16 yards. Part of depleted Rams receiving corps with Davante Adams out and Puka Nacua injured.
Suffered knee injury on final offensive snap in Rams' win over Commanders; will undergo MRI Monday to determine extent. Team does not believe torn ACL but imaging will clarify severity and potential missed time. Nacua had 14 catches for 150 yards and a touchdown in the game and is L.A.'s best offensive option and one of the top-three players on the entire roster.
Left game with concussion; absence created opportunity for Pat Bryant to step up as primary receiver; will get two weeks to recover from concussion during bye week.
Panthers tight end had 90 yards and touchdown; Broncos defense had no answer for his size and athleticism, allowing him to exploit coverage; represents ongoing struggle for Broncos against big, athletic tight ends.
Limited to only 4 carries in game, raising questions about workload and role in Broncos backfield.
Made big plays on third down in second half of game, contributing to Broncos' offensive execution in critical situations.
Had 5 catches for 45 yards and made clutch catches for Broncos; also was target on Nix's red-zone interception (ball drifted in front of him after Nix was fooled by defender), demonstrating his role as primary receiving option despite limited yardage output.
Played best game as passer all season with 13 fourth-quarter points including TD pass to Pat Bryant for comeback win; however, mistakes clouded strong performance: threw red-zone INT while up 10-0 (fooled by defender, ball drifted in front of Sutton) that sparked Panthers comeback, and had poor pitch to Coleman late in 4th quarter that lost 10+ yards in critical moment.
Activated off injured reserve and made immediate impact with 26-yard touchdown catch that proved to be game-winning margin; finished with 4 catches for 56 yards and team-leading receiving total; stepped up with Waddle sidelined by injury to become difference-maker in second half of season.
Scored touchdown to give Broncos 19-14 lead; played adequately overall but had poor pitch reception from Nix late in 4th quarter that lost 10+ yards; source questions whether he has done enough to prevent Broncos from adding another back at trade deadline.
fantasy managers that drafted Matthew Golden in the 12th round:
Puka Nacua had 150 yards and a touchdown on 14 catches in Sunday's win over Washington, marking his third outing this season with at least 125 receiving yards and his fourth touchdown in his past five games. He scored on a 7-yard catch from Matthew Stafford in the fourth quarter that put the Rams up for good, making an acrobatic grab through Commanders cornerback Trey Amos in the back of the end zone.
All-Pro WR Puka Nacua suffered a knee injury on the Rams' final offensive snap against Washington on Sunday and will undergo an MRI on Monday to determine the extent of the injury. The team does not believe he suffered a torn ACL, but imaging will clarify severity and timeline. Nacua left the field normally after being tackled, suggesting a non-catastrophic injury, though his status moving forward remains unknown. The Rams have a bye in Week 11 that could provide extra recovery time.
Ryan Flournoy made a big play from Dak Prescott on the game-winning touchdown drive in the fourth quarter, helping the Cowboys secure a comeback victory over the Colts after trailing late.
Tyler Goodson averaged 6.3 yards per carry on a combined 17 rushing attempts with Javonte Williams before halftime, outpacing Williams' 4.3 yards per carry and showing efficiency in the Cowboys' ground game.
Javonte Williams averaged 4.3 yards per carry on a combined 17 rushing attempts with Tyler Goodson before halftime; he finished the game with a touchdown on the game-winning drive in the fourth quarter.
Dak Prescott and the Cowboys offense struggled with self-inflicted penalties in the first half that stalled drives and gifted seven points to the Colts; Prescott looked off on a few throws and faced inconsistent offensive line protection, though the Colts defense's primary impact was hurrying him rather than generating pressure.
Wilson is listed as one of Geno Smith's key weapons for the Jets. If Wilson remains healthy, he's part of a solid group of weapons around Smith heading into the matchup against the Bills.
Waddle was injured today and ruled out for the rest of the game. His injury status going forward is uncertain, which creates opportunity for Pat Bryant if Waddle misses additional time.
Waller went vintage Waller today, catching eight of 10 targets for 90 yards and a touchdown. The Dolphins face the Panthers next weekend, and the Saints have allowed the fourth-most points per game this year. The source is comfortably slotting Waller in as a low-end TE1 next weekend.
Smith put up 7.4 points against the Chiefs today, which is less than ideal. However, coming into this weekend, Smith was the QB15. Smith and the Jets take on the Bills next weekend. Although the Bills are a formidable opponent, the Bills have allowed opposing teams the third-most passing yards per game. If Garrett Wilson, Adonai Mitchell, Kenyon Sadiq, and Omar Cooper are healthy, Smith has a solid group of weapons around him.
Bryant was drafted in the third round last year and has shown flashes but went on IR after Week Four. He returned Sunday and caught four passes for 56 yards and a touchdown. With Jaylen Waddle injured today and ruled out for the rest of the game, Bryant is in line for solid work if Waddle misses time. The Broncos are on bye next weekend, so don't prioritize this add immediately, but he's worth a shot if roster space allows.
Douglas, a third-round pick in the 2026 NFL Draft, flashed early with five of seven targets for 94 yards in Week 1 before going on IR after Week Two. Recently reclaiming that potential, Douglas has increased his targets in each of the last three weeks, catching six passes for 70 yards today. The Dolphins have favorable matchups for WRs in the next few weeks against the Colts, Bills, and Jets.
McGowan has earned a role in the Colts backfield beyond being Jonathan Taylor's direct handcuff. He scored a touchdown today and, given his promise as a rookie, the source expects him to keep working going forward. McGowan was viewed as an extremely talented back in college but fell to the seventh round of the NFL Draft due to off-field issues.
Hill is the passing-down running back in Baltimore. With Lamar Jackson and Tyler Huntley potentially unavailable, there will be plenty of passing downs. Hill finished Thursday's game with 12 touches, including one 65-yard touchdown. While his ceiling isn't massive, if the Ravens are losing games, he'll get consistent opportunities.
Rodriguez is rostered in fewer than 20% of leagues despite Bhayshul Tuten not practicing all week; if Tuten misses a game, Rodriguez would be in line for a massive workload. In his last two games, Rodriguez has two touchdowns and 22.5 points with three receptions, addressing receiving concerns. With the right game script, he's a flex play and high-end handcuff.
Suffered knee injury on final offensive snap of Rams game on a handoff play at 3rd-and-10; Rams don't believe torn ACL. Nacua remained in game, did post-game interview appearing upbeat and joking with reporters without mentioning knee, walked off field on his own. MRI pending. Community split: optimistic given his demeanor and ability to walk off (some cite precedent of players like Achane, Parsons, Mahomes walking off ACL tears), but frustrated by McVay's decision to use him as RB when Rams were already winning and had other RB options (Corum, Williams). Injury occurred with ~2 min left in game on unnecessary play call. Bye week follows next game vs. Cardinals, potentially limiting misse...
Garafolo: Puka Nacua will undergo MRI for knee injury. Rams currently don't believe he suffered a torn ACL.
Justin Herbert completed 13 of 23 passes for 193 yards with one touchdown and one interception in the Chargers' 44-22 loss to Houston, dropping Los Angeles to 0-8 on the season.
C.J. Stroud threw five touchdowns in Houston's 44-22 blowout win over the Chargers, completing 21 of 35 passes for 384 yards with one interception. He connected with Tank Dell on a 63-yard touchdown pass in the second quarter.
Tank Dell returned to the field for the second time since suffering a gruesome knee injury in December 2024 that caused him to miss all of the 2025 season. The injury involved torn multiple ligaments, meniscus damage, and a dislocated left knee. Dell scored his first touchdown since the injury on Sunday, catching a 63-yard pass from C.J. Stroud in the second quarter of Houston's 44-22 win over the Chargers, finishing with 98 receiving yards on three catches.
Brock Purdy just threw his 100th career touchdown pass🔥
Brock Purdy with a touchdown pass to Christian McCaffrey The 49ers offense is just too much for the Raiders
Wide receiver's streak of four consecutive 100-yard receiving games ended with pedestrian 5 catches for 43 yards; missed critical 20-yard pass from McCarthy that could have sealed the game; source notes top-5 receiver should make that play; FOX broadcast was critical of Nabers' body language at times during the game, though he did recover an onside kick.
Running back posted poor efficiency with 31 yards on 21 carries (1.5 yards per rush); part of Giants' overall dismal rushing performance of 80 yards on 31 carries (2.6 yards per attempt) due to atrocious run-blocking.
Kickoff returner allowed 2 touchbacks on bouncing kickoffs, putting the ball at the 20-yard line; part of Giants' special teams struggles with new returners.
Special teams contributor muffed a punt, contributing to Giants' special teams discipline issues in the game.
Rookie wide receiver posted 3 catches for 40 yards including grabs of 16 and 14 yards; contributing in limited role within Giants' receiving corps.
Starting QB posted modest 12-of-19 for 127 yards but showed toughness fighting through hip injury while absorbing 5 sacks; performance was not statistically strong but demonstrated resilience in Giants' win.
Veteran wide receiver operates as third or fourth wheel in passing attack dominated by Malik Nabers and Isaiah Likely; posted 3 catches on 4 targets for 54 yards including grabs of 17 and 27 yards.
Backup QB demonstrated high-efficiency performance on one full drive: 6 of 7 for 71 yards with 1 TD pass to Isaiah Likely; added value with first downs on a fourth-and-1 Tush Push and 11-yard scramble; source notes Winston remains valuable despite not being a weekly starter.
Tight end posted 5 catches on 6 targets for 53 yards and 1 TD; now has 46 catches on the season, surpassing his previous career high of 42; emerging as a primary target in Giants passing attack alongside Malik Nabers.
Packers RB Josh Jacobs sustained a fractured finger during the first half of Sunday's 45-27 win over New England after stiff-arming safety Craig Woodson; his fingers got caught in Woodson's facemask. Head coach Matt LaFleur confirmed Jacobs requires surgery to repair the fracture and did not rule out injured reserve placement, which would mandate a minimum four-game absence. The team initially hoped to find a way for Jacobs to play with the injury, but he did not return to the game after leaving the locker room.
Josh Jacobs sustained a fractured finger during the first half of Sunday's 45-27 victory over New England after stiff-arming safety Craig Woodson; per CBS' Matt Zenitz, Jacobs will require surgery and be sidelined for up to three weeks. Head coach Matt LaFleur indicated the team hopes to find a way for Jacobs to play with the injury going forward, but he did not return to Sunday's game after initial treatment.
In two games since his return from a six-game absence on the commissioner's exempt list (Week 7 loss to Lions), Jacobs has tallied 75 rushing yards and one touchdown on 2.3 yards per carry and 11 catches for 68 yards and two additional touchdowns; a committee of Packers backs handled carries during his absence in the Patriots game.
Packers RB Josh Jacobs left the first half of Sunday's game against New England with a hand injury sustained while stiff-arming safety Craig Woodson; his fingers got caught in Woodson's facemask. Jacobs was listed as questionable to return, left for the locker room, returned to the sideline with his injured finger wrapped, but did not re-enter the game and went back to the locker room. A committee of Packers backs handled carries in his absence.
Tank Dell comeback SZN 🙏 [Quoted](
Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels faced relentless pressure from the Rams' elite defensive line in Week 9, getting sacked three times by Myles Garrett alone. Garrett's first sack was a strip-sack in the second quarter when his edge pressure forced Daniels to step up and roll right, allowing Garrett to swipe the ball free. In the fourth quarter, Garrett and Aaron Donald combined to collapse the pocket, with Donald bullrushing rookie center Matt Gulbin into Daniels' lap for the second sack. Garrett's third sack—overpowering Gulbin and pushing Daniels back to the 50-yard line—forced fourth-and-17 at the two-minute warning, ultimately leading to the Commanders' failed conversion attempt and the Rams' 20-13 win.
TE Terrance Ferguson will likely miss another couple of weeks after pulling his hamstring at practice on Friday, per HC Sean McVay. (via @sarahbarshop)
C.J. Stroud to Tank Dell for the TD 🗣️ HOUvsLAC on CBS/Paramount+ Stream on @NFLPlus [Retweeted](
C.J. Stroud to Tank Dell for the TD 🗣️ HOUvsLAC on CBS/Paramount+ Stream on @NFLPlus [Retweeted](
It’s one play, but the answer for me was Tank Dell His few plays since he’s been back have looked strong
TANK DELL TOUCHDOWN
TANK DELL 63-YARD TD First TD since coming back from injury
Checked my phone and I'm playing Matthew Golden in fantasy
KC Concepcion called Shedeur Sanders a "game changer" after his first start of the season, via @DanielOyefusi:
Ladd McConkey? More like Bad DickHonkey
Inside the five-yard line this season: Ashton Jeanty and Mike Washington: 16 carries, 1 TD Kirk Cousins: 2 carries, 2 TD
Has 34 targets in crowded Rams TE room; one comment notes Ferguson had only 12 targets before injury, suggesting limited opportunity even when healthy in Higbee-dominated offense.
Mentioned as potential fill-in TE option for managers dropping Ferguson. One comment suggests swapping Ferguson for Darnell Washington as Loveland replacement.
Facing depleted receiving corps with Ferguson and Nacua both injured. One comment notes dropped long throw from Stafford with no defender; another mentions Ferguson as inconsistent deep threat (one downstream bomb per game). Stafford's fantasy value constrained by lack of healthy targets.
Knee injury with MRI scheduled; concurrent injury compounds Rams receiving depth crisis. Community notes Ferguson could have 'feasted' with Nacua out, but both are now sidelined. Stafford left with limited receiving options.
Hamstring injury will sideline him another couple of weeks per Sarah Barshop; suffered new hamstring injury in practice after ramping up for return. Had 12 targets before initial injury; community viewed him as potential league-winner TE but repeated setbacks have eroded confidence. Debate over holding in IR spots vs. dropping; some stashing since Week 3, others dropping after latest setback.
Terrance Ferguson (hamstring) will likely miss another couple of weeks, via @sarahbarshop.
Dulin caught a 55-yard touchdown from Daniel Jones in the third quarter that instantly turned a 20-10 Dallas lead into a three-point game. The play exemplified Dallas' explosive-play problem on defense, as the Cowboys had been playing good defense for several snaps before surrendering the enormous play.
Jones threw for a 55-yard touchdown to Ashton Dulin in the third quarter that instantly turned a 20-10 Dallas lead into a three-point game, exemplifying Dallas' explosive-play problem. Earlier, Jones took a 10-yard sack from Caleb Downs in the second quarter that helped force an Indianapolis punt. Late in the game with 41 seconds remaining and Indianapolis in desperation mode, Jones threw over the middle and Downs stepped in front of it at the Indianapolis 36 for the game-sealing interception.
Taylor was controlled by the Cowboys defense for much of the game, with Dallas forcing Indianapolis to work for much of its offense. However, Taylor took a handoff up the middle with 9:55 remaining when Quinnen Williams knocked the football loose for a crucial turnover. The Cowboys did a respectable job controlling Taylor throughout the afternoon.
Flournoy made the defining play in Dallas' game-winning drive, catching a 46-yard pass from Dak Prescott down the right sideline with the Cowboys trailing 23-20 and 1:41 remaining. The play took Dallas all the way to the Indianapolis 19-yard line, setting up the game-winning touchdown.
Prescott delivered a franchise-quarterback finish, overcoming an early strip-sack and a ridiculous number of penalties around him to finish with over 330 passing yards, two touchdown passes, and no interceptions. Facing a 23-20 deficit with 1:41 remaining, Prescott responded immediately with a 46-yard pass to Ryan Flournoy down the right sideline to reach the Indianapolis 19, then led Dallas to the game-winning touchdown. After Dallas squandered a 20-10 lead and Indianapolis took the lead with under two minutes remaining, Prescott didn't panic and delivered when Dallas had one final chance.
Williams went over 100 yards on the ground and scored the game-winning touchdown. He combined with Tyler Goodson for 180 rushing yards on 33 attempts as Dallas found considerably more success on the ground after being completely ineffective against Arizona. A functioning running game allowed the Cowboys to control possession for more than 35 minutes and keep the Indianapolis offense on the sideline.
Goodson took his opportunity and ran with it, producing 77 rushing yards on 12 carries for a 6.4 yards-per-attempt average. This was particularly impressive considering he entered the game with only 86 rushing yards for the entire season. After the Cowboys were completely ineffective against Arizona, Goodson helped Dallas find considerably more success on the ground this week as part of a combined 180-yard rushing performance.
Lamb dominated the Cowboys passing game with 10 catches for 195 yards and a touchdown, averaging 19.5 yards per reception. He beat the Indianapolis secondary for a 44-yard touchdown before halftime to give Dallas a 17-7 lead and added a 48-yard reception in the fourth quarter. With George Pickens unavailable, Indianapolis knew Lamb would be the focal point of the Cowboys passing game, but it didn't matter; Dallas needed its number one receiver to carry an increased workload, and Lamb delivered an otherwise dominant performance despite a costly fourth-quarter fumble.
Dulin caught a 55-yard TD reception from Daniel Jones in the third quarter, exemplifying Dallas' explosive pass defense breakdown. The source notes this play instantly turned a 20-10 Dallas lead into a three-point game, illustrating the Cowboys' recurring problem of playing good defense for several snaps then surrendering one enormous play.
Prescott delivered a franchise-quarterback-caliber finish: 330+ passing yards, 2 TD passes, 0 interceptions. Trailing 23-20 with 1:41 remaining, Prescott led a game-winning drive, highlighted by a 46-yard pass to Ryan Flournoy that took Dallas to the Indianapolis 19. The source emphasizes Prescott overcame an early strip-sack and a ridiculous number of penalties around him, showing poise when Dallas had one final chance.
Williams went over 100 rushing yards and scored the game-winning touchdown in Dallas' 27-23 victory. Combined with Tyler Goodson's 77 yards, the Cowboys generated 180 rushing yards on 33 attempts, allowing Dallas to control possession for over 35 minutes and keep Indianapolis' offense on the sideline.
Goodson seized his opportunity with an impressive performance: 77 rushing yards on 12 carries, averaging 6.4 yards per attempt. This is particularly notable because he entered the game with only 86 rushing yards for the entire season, making this a significant breakout moment that contributed to Dallas' 180 combined rushing yards with Javonte Williams.
Lamb delivered a dominant performance despite a fourth-quarter fumble: 10 catches for 195 yards and 1 TD, averaging 19+ yards per reception. His 44-yard TD reception just before halftime gave Dallas a 17-7 lead, and he added a 48-yard reception in the fourth quarter. With George Pickens unavailable, the source notes Indianapolis knew Lamb would be the focal point of the Cowboys passing game, and Lamb carried the increased workload exactly as needed.
Was Matthew Golden the BEST value pick in fantasy drafts this year? If not, who was? 👀
Brock Purdy is cold as fuck 😂
Teslaa and Sam LaPorta were held to just five combined catches for 41 yards across the entire game against Miami. The source suggests this may have been due to red zone targets not getting open, though the reason for the limited production is unclear.
LaPorta and Isaac TeSlaa were held to just five combined catches for 41 yards across the entire game against Miami. The source suggests this may have been due to red zone targets not getting open, though the reason for the limited production is unclear.
Williams caught just one pass for 31 yards against Miami, which sparked the Lions' lone touchdown drive, but the source expected more production from him against a weaker opponent. His only other target was a difficult catch that he should make more consistently.
Gibbs scored on an 8-yard rushing touchdown against Miami, but the Lions' run game overall underperformed with 28 carries for 102 yards (3.6 yards per attempt), well below Detroit's normal standard. The source notes the offense struggled to finish drives in the red zone, settling for field goals instead of touchdowns.
Willis was the Dolphins' quarterback and struggled against the Lions defense. He threw an interception to Chuck Clark on a deep shot, and he was pressured throughout the game, including being sacked twice by Derrick Moore. The source notes Willis likely makes the corner on Moore's first-career sack if healthy, but Moore still deserves credit for pursuing him halfway across the field.
Kacmarek was involved in two notable plays: Aidan Hutchinson drew a holding penalty on him, and Chuck Clark broke up a pass intended for him in the fourth quarter that should have forced a punt. The source notes Miami got minimal production from their running backs and tight ends downfield.
TeSlaa was held to just three catches for an undisclosed yardage total (part of five catches for 41 yards across the entire game for him and Sam LaPorta combined). The source notes this limited production may have been due to red zone targets not getting open, contributing to the Lions' struggles in the red zone and their reliance on field goals.
LaPorta was held to just two catches for an undisclosed yardage total (part of five catches for 41 yards across the entire game for him and Isaac TeSlaa combined). The source notes this limited production may have been due to red zone targets not getting open, contributing to the Lions' struggles in the red zone and their reliance on field goals.
Goff was in hell against the Dolphins pass rush, with the poor performance of the offensive line being a large reason why. He threw an interception on a play where he was hit by Blake Miller and Tate Ratledge was bulldozed by Zach Sieler. The source identifies Goff as bearing some responsibility for the red zone offense struggles, though the offensive line's struggles and the overall offensive performance contributed to the Lions settling for four field goals.
Williams was designated a loser despite his only catch being a 31-yard reception that sparked the Lions' lone touchdown drive; the source notes his other target was a tough catch he should make more often, indicating the source expected more production from him against Miami.
TeSlaa and Sam LaPorta combined for just five catches for 41 yards across the entire game against Miami; the source notes it's unclear whether the tight ends were not getting open, the offensive line struggles limited passing opportunities, or play-calling was ineffective in the red zone.
LaPorta and Isaac TeSlaa combined for just five catches for 41 yards across the entire game against Miami; the source notes it's unclear whether the tight ends were not getting open, the offensive line struggles limited passing opportunities, or play-calling was ineffective in the red zone.
Gibbs managed to score on an 8-yard rushing touchdown, but the Lions' offense struggled in the red zone overall, settling for field goals instead of touchdowns; the run game averaged just 3.6 yards per attempt (28 carries for 102 yards) against Miami.
TeSlaa was held to just three catches for an undisclosed yardage total (part of five catches for 41 yards combined with Sam LaPorta) across the entire game against Miami. The source suggests perhaps some of their red zone targets were not getting open, contributing to the offense's inability to finish drives in the red zone.
LaPorta was held to just two catches for an undisclosed yardage total (part of five catches for 41 yards combined with Isaac TeSlaa) across the entire game against Miami. The source suggests perhaps some of their red zone targets were not getting open, contributing to the offense's inability to finish drives in the red zone.
Goff was under siege against Miami's pass rush due to offensive line struggles. He threw an interception on a play where Blake Miller was responsible for the hit and Tate Ratledge was bulldozed by Zach Sieler. The source notes that benching Christian Mahogany for an entire game subjected Goff to multiple hits. His red zone performance was also subpar, with the offense settling for four field goals instead of touchdowns.
it’s been one quarter… ONE 😭😭 MATTHEW. GOLDEN. SZN.
Most receiving yards in the first quarter of a game in the 2025-2026 seasons: 1. Week 9 Matthew Golden (126) [Quoted](
Matthew Golden in the FIRST QUARTER: 6 targets 6 catches 126 yards 1 TD 21.6 fantasy points
Matthew Golden in the first quarter: 6 receptions 126 yards 1 TD
Golden 6/6 126 yards in the 1st quarter. This is the “what if Golden catches all his targets” game so far. [Quoted](
Starting quarterback Tyler Shough completed 21 of 35 passes for 265 passing yards, 1 touchdown, and 0 interceptions while adding 10 rushing attempts for 51 yards. His game-winning 15-yard overtime touchdown pass to Juwan Johnson was his only passing touchdown of the day, reflecting a conservative passing attack in the Saints' 23-16 overtime victory.
Tight end Juwan Johnson scored the game-winning 15-yard passing touchdown in overtime, with quarterback Tyler Shough finding him for the Saints' final touchdown in their 23-16 victory. Johnson's role in the overtime-winning play highlights his importance in the Saints' red zone and clutch offensive situations.
Chris Olave led the Saints receiving corps with 7 receptions for 98 receiving yards, establishing himself as the primary passing target in the Saints' overtime victory. His 7-catch performance reflects consistent target volume and role as the team's top receiver.
Alvin Kamara operated as a backup running back in the Saints' overtime win, recording 6 carries for 32 rushing yards (5.3 yards per carry) and 3 receptions for 17 receiving yards. His limited touch count (9 total touches) reflects a secondary role behind Audric Estime in the Saints offense.
Newly resigned running back Audric Estime scored a 2-yard rushing touchdown in his first game back, giving the Saints a three-point lead with less than a minute left in regulation. He carried 15 times for 72 yards (4.8 yards per carry) and 1 touchdown, establishing immediate offensive impact and goal-line role in the Saints backfield.
Running back Alvin Kamara saw limited touches in the Saints' overtime win, recording 6 carries for 32 rushing yards (5.3 yards per carry) and 3 receptions for 17 receiving yards, with newly resigned Audric Estime leading the backfield in carries (15).
Wide receiver Chris Olave led the Saints receiving corps with 7 receptions for 98 receiving yards in the overtime win against Cleveland, though the Saints' passing offense was limited to 21/35 completions for 236 yards.
Tight end Juwan Johnson caught the game-winning 15-yard touchdown pass from Tyler Shough in overtime, providing the Saints' final margin in their 23-16 victory over Cleveland.
Tyler Shough completed 21 of 35 passes for 265 yards with 1 touchdown and 0 interceptions in the Saints' overtime win; he also rushed 10 times for 51 yards, scoring the game-winning 15-yard touchdown pass to Juwan Johnson in overtime.
Newly resigned running back Audric Estime scored a 2-yard rushing touchdown in his first game back with the Saints, leading the team in carries (15) and rushing yards (72) with a 4.8 yards-per-carry average in the overtime win against Cleveland.
MarShawn Lloyd is inactive for the Packers' game against the Patriots, removing him from the running back rotation and leaving Pierre Strong and Kaleb Johnson as the only available backups behind Josh Jacobs.
Kaleb Johnson is available as a backup running back for Green Bay with MarShawn Lloyd inactive; he could see increased opportunity if Josh Jacobs cannot return from his hand injury.
Pierre Strong is available as a backup running back for Green Bay with MarShawn Lloyd inactive; he could see increased opportunity if Josh Jacobs cannot return from his hand injury.
Jacobs left the game during the Packers' third possession in the first quarter against the Patriots due to a hand injury sustained when his hand got caught in Patriots safety Craig Woodson's facemask; he is questionable to return after running four times for five yards.
Patrick Mahomes completions thrown 20+ yards downfield: -Weeks 1-4: 7 <Tyquan Thornton injured> -Weeks 5-9: 0 His last completion thrown 20+ yards downfield was literally the play Thornton was injured on.
Patrick Mahomes completions thrown 20+ yards downfield: -Weeks 1-4: 7 <Tyquan Thornton injured> -Weeks 5-9: 0 His last completion thrown 20+ yards downfield was literally the play Thornton was injured on.
Jeanty first run: trap Washington first run: zone
Purdy is getting whatever he wants with his legs vs. the Raiders defense today [Quoted](
Fannin had an amazing effort in overtime, scoring a 39-yard touchdown with one minute on the clock while the Browns were looking for the victory. The source describes him as 'the YAC KING' and notes 'Just an amazing effort by TE Harold Fannin to score with one minute on the clock.'
Jeudy made a big-time catch on a clutch throw from Sanders while getting blasted by DE Chase Young. The source describes it as 'an amazing throw by Sanders while getting blasted by DE Chase Young, and Jerry Jeudy holding on to the ball while being held by Martin Emerson was equally impressive.'
Shough, the Saints QB, had a scramble late in the 3rd quarter where a spin move on third down led to a first down and New Orleans deep into the redzone, as Cleveland defenders struggled to finish plays. He also had a touchdown throw that was negated when Hickman forced the ball out.
Sanders had multiple issues throughout the game. On a failed 4th-down play, Sanders and OL Austin Barber seemed to affect the timing of the pull play; it looked like Sanders turned the wrong way after the snap, and HC Monken was coaching him up after the play. On another failed 4th-down attempt, Sanders backed out of the pocket with no chance, and seemed uncertain on the play with double slants before being forced to throw it out of bounds. Additionally, Monken shared with the television crew that Sanders suggested plays that were not in the Browns playbook, which the source describes as 'befuddling.' Sanders also underthrew a pass to Boston but the big play was needed. He dropped a pass from Concepcion who was wide open at the sideline but the rookie dropped the ball trying to make sure he got his feet in bounds.
Judkins, the Browns' top running back, had a few plays like a 12-yard gain where he looked like the quality back he was in 2025, but too often he was unable to make plays. His final stat line: 15 carries, 43 yards, 2.9 yards per attempt. The source states 'Cleveland just needs more from the running game.'
Quarterback Shedeur Sanders struggled with multiple miscommunications and questionable decision-making in critical moments; the source highlights failed 4th-down plays, including one where Sanders appeared to turn the wrong way after the snap, and notes that head coach Todd Monken publicly shared with the broadcast crew that Sanders had suggested plays not in the Browns playbook.
Running back Quinshon Judkins showed inconsistent performance against New Orleans, recording 15 carries for 43 yards and 2.9 yards per attempt; while he had occasional flashes like a 12-yard gain suggesting he could return to 2025 form, he too often failed to execute, leaving the Browns needing more from the running game.
Wide receiver Jerry Jeudy made a clutch catch while being held by Saints cornerback Martin Emerson, demonstrating impressive concentration and ball security on a critical throw from Sanders under pressure from Saints defensive end Chase Young.
Tight end Harold Fannin scored a 39-yard touchdown reception in overtime with one minute on the clock, showcasing strong yards-after-catch ability by dribbling defenders down the field to keep Cleveland's comeback hopes alive.
Jones muffed the ensuing punt after the Giants' 3-and-out, allowing the Eagles to recover and set themselves up with great field position at midfield; this special teams mistake contributed to the Giants' offensive struggles early in the game.
Milton started poorly with a false start on the Eagles' opening drive; he was hit as he threw, resulting in a fumble recovered by the Giants; he also threw an underthrown pass to Saquon Barkley that drew pass interference, and was sacked multiple times early, showing early struggles in his first start for Philadelphia.
Likely caught a 26-yard pass on 3rd and 5 with great protection, finding himself wide open; McCarthy delivered an accurate, confident throw to Likely on the play, demonstrating the tight end's continued role in third-down situations.
McCarthy showed early comfort and accuracy, hitting multiple receivers on third-down situations including a 26-yard gain to Isaiah Likely on 3rd and 5 with great protection; he also connected with Mooney on 3rd and long and attacked Philadelphia's defense effectively on deep corner routes outside the numbers, demonstrating confidence and poise early in the game.
Nabers caught a 22-yard pass on 3rd and 5 from the slot, his favorite spot, on a drive where McCarthy showed confidence and accuracy; the Eagles rushed five defenders on the play.
Hyatt is being mixed into the Giants' three-receiver rotation alongside Nabers and Mooney, receiving real snaps on offense; McCarthy overthrew him on a deep shot for the second consecutive week, with Hyatt gaining a step on the coverage but the pass being underthrown.
Singletary failed to convert on 3rd and 2, continuing a pattern of Giants rushing struggles; the source notes the Giants averaged only 1.7 yards per touch on seven rushes early in the game, with Singletary unable to pick up the necessary yardage on a critical short-yardage situation.
Barkley scored a touchdown in the first quarter on a short-yardage run, demonstrating continued offensive involvement and goal-line opportunity share for the Eagles' lead back.
Jones muffed a punt, which the Eagles recovered, setting themselves up with great field position; the source noted this was part of the Giants' special teams mistakes that put the game at risk.
Lemon found some traction with passes out of the slot for the Eagles, but the Eagles' offense was ultimately limited by the Giants' dominant defense.
Milton was sacked multiple times by the Giants' defense, including three sacks by Arvell Reese and one by Micah McFadden; he also fumbled on a blitz play where Reese came unblocked and delivered a dominant hit, contributing to the Eagles' offensive struggles.
Barkley had a 5-yard run setting up 2nd and 5 from the Philadelphia 11-yard line in the first quarter, and was stuffed by the Giants' defense on 4th and 1 coming out of the 2-minute warning in the second quarter, showing limited offensive impact in the game.
Mooney caught a 27-yard pass from Jameis Winston that finally got the Giants into the red zone, providing a key offensive spark during the game.
Nabers had an 11-yard gain on a crossing route to beat the blitz and convert 3rd and 5, but was shaken up after the catch and came off to the sideline; he also couldn't haul in a diving catch in the endzone earlier in the fourth quarter.
Winston replaced McCarthy in the game and threw a 5-yard touchdown pass to Isaiah Likely; however, the source noted that with Winston as an immobile QB, the Giants had 'zero threat of the run,' which limited their offensive options against the Eagles' dominant defensive line.
McCarthy took a massive hit directly to his throwing shoulder and left the game, heading to the locker room; he was later listed as questionable to return with a hip injury after taking a big hit on a designed run; he was sacked six times in the game and struggled with pass protection issues.
Likely caught a 5-yard touchdown pass from Jameis Winston in the third quarter, his sixth touchdown of the season, which ties his career high from 2024; he also had five catches in the game, giving him 46 on the season—a career high, topping his previous 42 from 2024, all by Week 9.
Singletary led off the Giants' ground game with a 12-yard run in the third quarter, but the Giants' rushing attack struggled overall; they had only 16 team rushing yards before that run, highlighting continued issues with the run game that have persisted most of the season.
The 49ers have had the ball twice in the first quarter A 12-play 69-yard drive ending in a CMC touchdown A 13-play 89-yard drive resulting in a Brock Purdy touchdown
The 49ers have had the ball twice in the first quarter A 12-play 69-yard drive ending in a CMC touchdown A 13-play 89-yard drive resulting in a Brock Purdy touchdown
Packers RB Josh Jacobs headed to the locker room.
Brock Purdy takes it in for the touchdown and the 49ers are dominating right now
Higbee provided a spark early following Ferguson's injury but now 'looks tired and limited.' He dropped an important catch on third down, contributing to the Rams' third-down struggles. The source projects 'I could see Higbee's role minimized once Ferguson returns in full,' indicating his role and production are expected to decline as the offense gets healthier.
Corum has been the Rams' offensive spark plug over the last three weeks, coinciding with their recent win streak. He carried 11 times for 58 yards (5.3 average) with 1 TD, significantly outperforming Kyren Williams' 15 rushes for 45 yards (3.0 average). The source expresses puzzlement that Williams received goal-line carries despite Corum's superior efficiency, suggesting Corum's role and production merit greater usage.
Nacua dominated the Rams offense with 14 catches on 19 targets for 150 yards and 1 TD, plus 2 rushes for 20 yards. His receiving total comprised 66% of LA's gross passing yards on the day. The source acknowledges this heavy workload may not be sustainable but notes 'if you have a workhorse, you may as well use him,' indicating confidence in his elite role and production.
Patrick Mahomes says he's going to undergo more tests on his injured elbow: "I didn't think out of the half I was throwing the ball the way I wanted to." (via @goldmctNFL)
Raiders defense having problems containing Brock Purdy, who already has 31 rushing yards 😬 [Quoted](
Patrick Mahomes said he's going to get further testing on his right elbow, via @goldmctNFL: "I didn't think out of the half I was throwing the ball the way I wanted to."
Brock Purdy is deadly with his legs
Brock Purdy keeps the drive alive with an 18-yard run on 3rd & 14
Ryan Flournoy caught a 46-yard pass that helped set up Javonte Williams' game-winning 1-yard touchdown run in the Cowboys' 27-23 win over the Colts.
Ashton Dulin caught a 55-yard touchdown pass in the Colts' 27-23 loss to the Cowboys, providing a bright spot in an otherwise disappointing performance.
Josh Downs caught three passes for 24 yards in the Colts' 27-23 loss to the Cowboys, with the team facing decisions about his future ahead of the trade deadline.
Jonathan Taylor rushed for 46 yards on 13 carries and lost a fumble in the Colts' 27-23 loss to the Cowboys, with the team facing decisions about his future ahead of the trade deadline.
Daniel Jones completed 20 of 34 passes for 180 yards with a touchdown and an interception in what might have been his final game as a Colt, with the team facing decisions about his future ahead of the trade deadline.
Tyler Goodson carried the ball 12 times for 77 yards in the Cowboys' 27-23 win over the Colts, serving as a secondary running back behind Javonte Williams.
George Pickens was inactive with a hamstring injury in the Cowboys' 27-23 win over the Colts, leaving the team without their No. 2 wide receiver.
Dak Prescott completed 21 of 34 passes for 335 yards and two touchdowns but lost a fumble that led to a 19-yard Colts touchdown drive in the Cowboys' 27-23 win.
CeeDee Lamb caught 10 passes for 195 yards and a touchdown but lost a red-zone fumble on one of the craziest plays of the season in the Cowboys' 27-23 win over the Colts.
Javonte Williams rushed for 101 yards and a touchdown on 20 carries, scoring the game-winning 1-yard touchdown run with 1:08 remaining in the Cowboys' 27-23 victory over the Colts.
Quarterback Tyler Shough completed 21 of 35 passes for 265 yards with one touchdown in the Saints' overtime victory.
Wide receiver Denzel Boston's potential game-winning touchdown pass in overtime was incomplete; the play was also negated by a holding penalty on the Browns.
Running back Harold Fannin made a terrific catch-and-run that put the Browns in position to tie or win the game with a 39-yard touchdown in overtime.
Tight end Juwan Johnson capped New Orleans' overtime possession with a 15-yard touchdown reception, giving the Saints the lead in OT.
Wide receiver Jerry Jeudy made a key 30-yard catch from Shedeur Sanders late in regulation that set up the game-tying 51-yard field goal to send the contest to overtime.
Quarterback Shedeur Sanders, starting after Deshaun Watson spent most of the week in concussion protocol, finished 19-of-31 for 297 yards with two touchdowns, including a key 30-yard connection with Jerry Jeudy that set up the game-tying field goal in regulation.
Running back Audric Estime scored a 2-yard touchdown with 58 seconds remaining in regulation, putting the Saints ahead 16-13 before the Browns tied it in the final moments.
Rookie wide receiver KC Concepcion scored his first career touchdown on a 64-yard reception, burning the defense off the line in a high-leverage moment late in the fourth quarter against the Saints.
Dolphins quarterback Malik Willis was held to 128 passing yards and 7 rushing yards against the Lions' defense; he was sacked three times and picked off once by safety Chuck Clark, and didn't look effective when he had time to throw.
Dolphins running back Ollie Gordon II was held to 55 yards on an unspecified number of carries (3.4 yards per carry) by the Lions' defense, which was effective at stopping the running game despite being down multiple starters.
Running back Jahmyr Gibbs was limited in his lanes against Miami, rushing 20 times for 74 yards (3.7 yards per carry) and was the only Lions player to find the end zone; the offensive line struggles directly impacted his ability to generate yards.
Jared Goff was sacked three times and threw his second interception of the season when Dolphins EDGE Josh Uche hit him as he threw; he also faced pressure for most of the game, which hurt the offense's ability to execute.
Dolphins running back Ollie Gordon II was held to 55 yards on limited carries, averaging just 3.4 yards per carry against the Lions' defense; several of his successful runs were wiped away by Miami's penalties, limiting his impact in the game.
Dolphins quarterback Malik Willis faced pressure for most of the game, getting sacked three times by the Lions defense; when he had time to throw, he didn't look good, held to 128 passing yards and seven rushing yards. He threw an interception to Chuck Clark and had a great 50+ yard throw overturned for holding, limiting Miami's offensive output to just nine points.
Running back Jahmyr Gibbs was limited in his lanes, rushing 20 times for 74 yards (3.7 yards per carry) and was the only Lions player to find the end zone; his limited production reflects the offensive line's struggles against Miami's defense.
Lions quarterback Jared Goff was sacked three times and threw his second interception of the season when Dolphins EDGE Josh Uche hit him as he threw; he also was hit on another pass that was initially ruled a fumble recovered for a touchdown but overturned to an incomplete pass. Goff faced pressure for most of the game due to offensive line struggles, which hurt the offense's overall performance.
Matthew Golden caught the pass for Jordan Love's 100th career touchdown (five yards) and added two additional catches of 16 and 49 yards in the first quarter against the Patriots. All three of Golden's completions on the day were productive, with the longer catches setting up the touchdown score and contributing to the Packers' 14-0 lead.
Jordan Love reached 100 career passing touchdowns with the Packers, joining Bart Starr, Lynn Dickey, Brett Favre, and Aaron Rodgers in the franchise's century club. His 100th touchdown came on a five-yard pass to Matthew Golden in the first quarter against the Patriots, pushing the Packers' lead to 14-0 with eight minutes remaining in the opening quarter. Love also ran 13 yards for the Packers' first score of the day, demonstrating dual-threat production.
Drew Lock understands the assignment: target JSN.
Douglas caught six passes on eight targets for 70 yards in Week 9 against Detroit after a 2-70-2 performance against the Jets a few weeks prior. The source emphasizes that as the No. 1 target on a struggling Miami offense that will trail in most games, Douglas maintains week-to-week value despite inconsistency. He has posted double-digit fantasy points in three of his five games this season, making him a useful waiver wire add given the scarcity of options late in the season.
McGowan has earned at least five touches in five of the past six games and scored his first NFL touchdown against the Cowboys. The source notes that even if Jonathan Taylor remains on the roster, Indianapolis appears committed to getting McGowan more touches as a change-of-pace back. If Taylor is traded before the Nov. 10 deadline, McGowan's value would increase significantly. The Colts' soft matchups and potential garbage-time situations provide additional flex value for the rookie.
Waller posted 8 catches, 10 targets, and 90 receiving yards against Denver in Week 9, leading the Panthers in all three categories. The source attributes this to Bryce Young forcing the ball to tight ends under pressure due to a weak offensive line. With four teams on bye in Week 10 and Carolina likely in positive pass game scripts given defensive woes, Waller is a viable TE streaming option despite only 7% roster ownership on Yahoo.
Brock Purdy to George Kittle for a HUGE gain The 49ers are threatening to score once again 🔥
Matthew Golden so far: 3/3 REC 70 YDS 1 TD ✨✨ [Quoted](
Jordyn Tyson in his first NFL game: 5 targets 4 catches 30 yards 1 fumble Grade his debut ⬇️
Cardinals sure could use a guy like Reese [Quoted](
Jones had another rough day in the Colts' 27-23 loss to the Cowboys, throwing an interception to rookie safety Caleb Downs that sealed the game.
Williams scored a go-ahead rushing touchdown for the Cowboys against the Colts, capitalizing on the field position set up by Ryan Flournoy's 46-yard catch in the 27-23 win.
Pickens was out for the Cowboys' Week 9 game against the Colts, with Ryan Flournoy stepping into a bigger role in his absence.
Flournoy played a bigger role with George Pickens out and beat Sauce Gardner for a 46-yard catch late in the game when the Colts led 23-20, setting up a go-ahead rushing touchdown from Javonte Williams in the Cowboys' 27-23 win.
Watson sat out Week 9 due to concussion protocol and has mostly played poorly this season; the Browns have been winning in spite of his play, and the source suggests his performance warrants consideration of a quarterback change after Shedeur Sanders' strong showing.
Fannin caught a 39-yard touchdown from Shedeur Sanders in overtime and made a great play after the catch, demonstrating tight end involvement in the Browns' high-leverage offensive moments against the Saints.
Concepcion caught a go-ahead 64-yard touchdown from Shedeur Sanders late in the fourth quarter against the Saints, demonstrating a significant receiving role in the Browns offense during a high-leverage moment.
Sanders had 297 yards and two touchdowns against the Saints with multiple clutch drives, including a go-ahead 64-yard touchdown to KC Concepcion late in the fourth quarter and a 39-yard touchdown to Harold Fannin Jr. in overtime. The source notes Sanders played well and led both a game-tying field goal drive in regulation and a go-ahead touchdown drive in OT, giving the Browns reason to consider a quarterback change from Deshaun Watson.
Concepcion caught a go-ahead 64-yard touchdown pass from Shedeur Sanders late in the fourth quarter of the Browns' game against New Orleans, a key play in Sanders' impressive relief performance.
Sanders entered the game and threw a go-ahead 64-yard touchdown to KC Concepcion late in the fourth quarter and led a game-tying field goal drive in the final seconds of regulation against New Orleans. His impressive relief performance was strong enough that it might have given the Browns reason to consider a quarterback change from Deshaun Watson.
Watson's performance in Week 9 was poor enough that backup Shedeur Sanders, who threw a go-ahead 64-yard touchdown to KC Concepcion late in the fourth quarter and led a game-tying field goal drive in the final seconds of regulation, might have given the Browns reason to consider a quarterback change.
Willis was inaccurate on many passes in the Dolphins' 19-9 loss to Detroit, a defense that was 29th in yards per game allowed and missing multiple starters due to injury. Willis completed 13 of 25 for 128 yards and an interception, failing to reach the end zone. The source notes Willis is on a season-long tryout to prove he's worthy of being Miami's quarterback of the future, and Sunday wasn't a good day for his case.
Higgins caught a touchdown pass in the Bengals' 34-17 win over Atlanta as part of Burrow's dominant MVP-caliber performance. The Bengals' passing game was explosive with Burrow throwing three TDs.
Burrow threw for 271 yards and three touchdowns in the Bengals' 34-17 win over Atlanta, continuing his MVP push. In the first half alone he was 18-of-22 for 239 yards with two passing TDs and one rushing TD. The source notes Burrow told NFL Network in production meetings how confident and healthy he feels, and he could have put up even bigger numbers but the Bengals led by double digits for most of the second half.
Walker scored three touchdowns (two on catches, one on the ground) and rushed for 102 yards with 41 receiving yards in the Chiefs' 35-12 win over the Jets. After being stymied the past two weeks against Seattle and Denver with just 105 rushing yards and no touchdowns, Walker returned to his early-season MVP-candidate form.
Likely caught a touchdown pass from Jameis Winston in the Giants' 19-11 road win over Philadelphia. It was the Giants' only touchdown of the game, making Likely's score critical to the victory.
McCarthy briefly left the Giants' Week 9 game against Philadelphia after taking a hard hit to his side, forcing Winston to enter the game. McCarthy was benched for Winston as the Giants chase an NFC East division title.
Winston came off the bench when J.J. McCarthy briefly left the game after taking a hard hit to his side and led the key drive the Giants needed to beat Philadelphia. On his one full drive, he completed 6-of-7 passes for 71 yards and a touchdown to Isaiah Likely, plus 11 rushing yards. It was the Giants' only touchdown in a 19-11 road win at Philadelphia, their first since 2013.
Coleman fumbled on a pitch play in the Broncos' Week 9 win over Carolina, resulting in a big loss that gave the Panthers momentum late in the game.
Adams is out with a hamstring injury and could be sidelined until late in the season, which is a major reason the Rams have so few receiver options. At 34 years old (turning 34 on Dec. 24), his return is uncertain and represents a gamble for a team desperately needing passing-game depth.
Stafford is dealing with an elbow injury that has prevented him from completing passes downfield in recent games. The source notes his ninth interception of the season surpassed his entire 2025 total, and he forced a pass into Nacua despite tight coverage, resulting in a Nick Cross interception—a clear case of over-reliance on his only receiver option.
Nacua will undergo an MRI on his knee following the Week 9 win; the team does not believe he has a torn ACL but the MRI indicates some level of concern. The source notes Nacua has a long history of injuries and is taking significant punishment with his high volume of touches, creating risk that bad MRI news or further injury could severely impact the Rams' passing game.
Nacua had 14 catches for 150 yards on 19 targets with a go-ahead fourth-quarter touchdown in the Rams' 20-13 win over Washington; he also rushed twice for 20 yards. No other Rams receiver had more than 20 yards receiving, and Nacua's 150 receiving yards exceeded the rest of the team combined (78 yards), highlighting his singular importance to the passing game.
RB Quinshon Judkins: 15 carries, 43 yards. Judkins was the primary ball carrier for the Browns throughout the game, including early-drive runs and a 2-yard run to start the fourth quarter. His limited yardage (2.9 yards per carry) reflects the Browns' offensive struggles, though he remained the featured back in the ground game.