NFL fantasy football news and player signals for Monday, November 9, 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
10 signals2 positive, 8 negative across Injury, Matchup, News.
Davante Adams
8 signals4 positive, 4 negative across Depth Chart, Injury, News.
Corey Kiner
6 signals6 positive across Role, Usage, Value.
Konata Mumpfield
6 signals6 positive across Breakout, Role, Sleeper.
Tutu Atwell
6 signals6 positive across Breakout, News, Role.
Tyler Higbee
6 signals4 positive, 1 negative across Role, Usage, Value.
Antonio Williams
6 signals2 positive, 2 negative across Bust, Injury, Role.
Josh Jacobs
6 signals6 negative across Injury.
All extracted player insights
Vikings have signed WR Odell Beckham Jr. to the active roster from the practice squad, adding depth to the receiving corps for tonight's game against Buffalo.
Vikings RB Demond Claiborne has been placed on injured reserve with a knee injury, removing him from the active roster.
Vikings WR Jauan Jennings is out for tonight's game against Buffalo, listed as out on the final injury report, impacting Minnesota's receiving corps availability.
Vikings QB Kyler Murray is out for tonight's game against Buffalo, listed as out on the final injury report. The Vikings are not going with an emergency quarterback, leaving Max Brosmer as the backup option.
Wide receiver A.J. Brown remains on the Philadelphia Eagles roster; the source notes the Eagles acquired a Patriots' first-round pick in 2028 as part of their draft capital accumulation strategy, with the context that this pick was obtained in the A.J. Brown trade.
Malik Nabers fully participated in practice Monday, Nov. 9, following a knee injury; the Giants held only a walkthrough, so this is an estimation. He should be ready to play in Week 10, though fantasy players should check later in the week for updates. Coming off a quiet Week 9 game, Nabers posted at least 100 yards in each of the previous four games and will be a No. 1 or No. 2 receiver in all leagues if active.
Brown is active for Week 9 against Minnesota after missing time, indicating he has recovered from the injury that forced Tylan Grable to start at right tackle last week.
Sherfield was elevated from the practice squad and will suit up for Week 9 against Minnesota, taking the roster spot vacated by Palmer's injured reserve placement.
The rookie WR was initially expected to play with Palmer sidelined, but the Bills elevated veteran Trent Sherfield Sr. from the practice squad instead, leaving Bell inactive for Week 9.
Palmer was ruled out for Week 9 against Minnesota due to a hamstring injury and subsequently placed on injured reserve by the Bills.
Rookie wide receiver ruled inactive for Week 9. Despite initial expectation that Bell might play with Joshua Palmer sidelined, Bills elevated veteran Trent Sherfield Sr. from practice squad instead, choosing the special teamer over the rookie.
Wide receiver placed on injured reserve with hamstring injury, removing him from Bills receiving corps depth for Week 9 against Minnesota. Palmer's IR placement prompted Bills to elevate veteran Trent Sherfield Sr. from practice squad instead of activating rookie Skyler Bell.
Puka Nacua 2026 injury timeline: hip flexor issues psoas soreness "pre-hernia" inguinal groin pull (grade 1) calf strain turf toe MCL & PCL sprains bro is a mf DAWG. but also...
Jefferson is in danger of wasting a prime season of his career due to the Vikings' offensive dysfunction and quarterback instability; the team's inability to fix their quarterback situation before the trade deadline threatens to squander both his elite talent and the team's defensive strength.
Latu, who didn't have a catch all season entering the game, was found open in the end zone by Josh Allen for a touchdown and a 10-3 Bills lead in the first half, marking a significant moment of offensive production for the tight end.
Cook was the focal point of Buffalo's second-half offense as the Bills leaned heavily on the run game with confidence in their defense; he scored a touchdown with 6:17 remaining to extend Buffalo's lead to 14 points, an insurmountable margin given Minnesota's offensive struggles.
Allen faced the best or second-best defense in the NFL in Minnesota's blitz-heavy scheme, which was effective at containing him and nearly forced a fumble at the Vikings' 1-yard line; he made a key play late in the first half, finding tight end Keleki Latu open in the end zone for a touchdown despite being hit.
Murray sat out Monday night with a sore hamstring and hasn't proven to be the answer at quarterback for the Vikings either, leaving the team in a precarious position at the position heading into the trade deadline.
Wentz delivered one of the worst quarterback performances in NFL regular season history in a 23-6 loss to Buffalo on Monday night, finishing 8 of 25 for 81 yards, zero touchdowns, two interceptions, and a lost fumble on a backward lateral; he was pulled late in the fourth quarter with an 8.9 passer rating, described as rock bottom for his career and among the worst performances in Monday Night Football history.
Star receiver DeVonta Smith has played just four games this season due to hamstring issues, limiting his availability during the Eagles' injury-plagued year.
Jalen Hurts has played just five games this season before being shut down due to a blood clot, contributing to the Eagles' injury-riddled 2-7 campaign.
Trey McBride is either gonna put up historic numbers + fantasy value rest of season OR he loses his ceiling. No in between.
What are the odds Aiyuk goes to the Rams or Seahawks to try to exact his revenge?
Johnson was listed as a full participant on Monday's practice report despite a neck injury, indicating he is progressing well and likely available for Thursday's game against the Commanders.
Nabers was listed as a full participant on Monday's practice report despite a knee injury, indicating he is progressing well and likely available for Thursday's game against the Commanders.
Jones was listed as limited on Monday's practice report due to a thumb injury.
Mooney was listed as limited on Monday's practice report due to a chest injury.
Skattebo was listed as limited due to a hamstring injury after missing the Eagles game, but head coach John Harbaugh said he expects Skattebo to play in the upcoming Thursday night game against the Commanders.
McCarthy was listed as limited due to a hip injury that briefly forced him out of Sunday's 19-11 win over the Eagles, but the Giants did not hold a practice on Monday and indicated he would have been able to participate if they weren't coming off a game. Head coach John Harbaugh said the team believes McCarthy will be well enough to play against the Commanders on Thursday night.
All-Pro tight end in final year of rookie contract; Lions receiving trade deadline calls but teams believe Detroit prefers to keep him and work out a long-term extension rather than deal him. LaPorta and team have reached a stalemate in negotiations, with LaPorta publicly expressing frustration about lack of team commitment despite his All-Pro production and injury risk. LaPorta stated: 'I'm ballin', and maybe they're just not showing the love,' citing emotional importance of contract stability as he and his wife prepare to welcome their first child in Metro Detroit. Lions coach Dan Campbell said the contract situation and LaPorta's comments haven't distracted the team, and GM Brad Holmes has previously expressed desire to reach a long-term deal, suggesting negotiations remain ongoing despite the public tension.
In five games this season against teams not in the top 12 at limiting tight end production, Waller has averaged 12 half-PPR points. Week 10 brings a favorable matchup against the Saints, who have ceded the sixth-most fantasy points to the tight end position.
Against the Commanders, Higbee led all tight ends on the field in snap share (80%), route share (78%), and target share (12%). With Puka Nacua now facing an extended IR stint and commanding 46% of the team's targets, Higbee should see increased opportunity. He has averaged 12.1 half-PPR points in three games with at least six targets this season, a threshold he should clear with Puka out.
With the 49ers depleted at receiver, Watkins led the team in snaps (56), routes (26), and receiving yards (86). With Mike Evans potentially unavailable in Week 10, Watkins is positioned as an elite streaming option against the always-generous Cowboys. However, if Deebo Samuel Sr. plays, Watkins would be downgraded.
Douglas has established himself as Miami's WR1, leading the team in targets for a second consecutive week with 8 looks resulting in a 6/70 line against the Lions. While his week-to-week upside will be limited by Miami's offense, Douglas is on the WR3 radar going forward.
In Houston's first game without Jaylin Noel, Tank Dell led the team with 9 targets, converting them into 105 yards and a touchdown while racking up 49 more air yards than any teammate. As a rookie in 2023, Dell was the WR10 in points per game before an injury ended his season, establishing him as a speculative add with real fantasy potential.
With Puka Nacua facing a potential IR stint, Mumpfield immediately vaults to the top of the waiver wire. When Puka was out in Week 3, Mumpfield caught 4 of 8 targets for 93 yards and a touchdown even with Davante Adams in the lineup. Even if the Rams pursue a trade for a wideout, Mumpfield should remain on the flex radar going forward.
In Week 9, despite the Browns not trailing by more than three points until overtime, Sampson out-snapped Quinshon Judkins 47 to 25 while running 24 more routes than his backfield mate. While his production hasn't been notable, Sampson's elevated usage makes him worth a league in deeper PPR formats.
Tyler Allgeier played all but two snaps for the Cardinals in Week 9 but converted 19 touches into just 46 scoreless yards. In contrast, Knight racked up 98 and 63 yards in the two games prior to his injury while averaging 6 yards per touch. If Knight returns in Week 10, he faces a Rams defense he totaled 98 yards against in Week 6, positioning him as a potential streaming option.
Black has garnered 9, 13, and 11 touches over his last three games, putting him on the streaming radar in deeper leagues. The rookie is positioned as one of the most valuable handcuffs in fantasy football and should be rostered in nearly all leagues.
With Rhamondre Stevenson's knee injury status uncertain, Kiner could be thrust into a starting role in Week 10. After splitting backup snaps with Lan Larison in Week 9, Kiner converted 8 carries into 55 yards and a touchdown. Stevenson is expected to miss a short period of time, positioning Kiner as a potential short-term fill-in.
With Josh Jacobs requiring finger surgery and facing IR candidacy, Johnson is positioned as the next man up in Green Bay. Against the Patriots, the 23-year-old became the first Packers running back to exceed 68 yards on the ground this season, though he should receive a majority of carries while Pierre Strong Jr. handles passing-down work. However, Week 10 brings a brutal matchup against the Vikings.
In his first game back with the Saints, Estime played 35 snaps (only two fewer than Alvin Kamara's 37) while commanding a team-high 16 touches, converting them into 77 total yards and a touchdown. With Travie Etienne still recovering, Estime is positioned as a top Week 10 streaming option against a Panthers defense allowing the second-most fantasy points to opposing running backs.
Smith has been inconsistent in 2026, finishing as QB24 or worse four times but also recording two top-five finishes in favorable matchups. Week 10 presents an elite matchup against the Bills, who ceded at least 16.5 fantasy points to quarterbacks in five of their six games prior to Joe Fagnano's Week 8 dud.
Brissett's first start with the Ravens comes against a plummeting Chargers team fresh off allowing 404 total yards and 5 touchdowns to C.J. Stroud, presenting a favorable Week 10 matchup for the veteran quarterback.
Brandon Aiyuk has not played since Week 7 of the 2024 season due to ACL, MCL, and meniscus tears sustained during that season. He completed a long recovery and rehabilitation process and claims to be back to 100% health, but the 49ers are disputing a $13 million roster bonus they paid out, claiming it is owed back because Aiyuk refused to show up to team facilities or rehabilitation appointments for his injuries in 2025. The 49ers also previously voided $27 million in 2026 guarantees in his contract.
Brandon Aiyuk has been reinstated from the reserve/left squad list by the NFL, but the 49ers have made clear he is not welcome back with the team. The 49ers have a two-week roster exemption to release, trade, or add Aiyuk to the 53-man roster; keeping him in San Francisco is not believed to be on the table due to ongoing conflict stemming from his unexcused departure in December 2025. Head coach Kyle Shanahan stated the reinstatement "means absolutely nothing to our team" and that it is "all administrative stuff."
Need 22 fantasy points from James Cook tonight… am I cooked?
Caleb Williams had his worst game of the season against Tampa Bay with four interceptions and a run-pass ratio of 17 called run plays to 41 pass plays; the source notes Ben Johnson and the offense could use a recalibration after this performance, though the offense remains a top-10 unit overall and the Bears will dive into their run game and make tweaks for the second half of the season.
Caleb Williams had his worst game of the season against Tampa Bay with four interceptions and a run-pass ratio of 17 called run plays to 41 pass plays; the source notes the Buccaneers' fantastic defense contributed to this performance, but the Bears offense will need to recalibrate and make tweaks for the second half of the season.
Loveland was relatively quiet with 4-54-0 on six targets, seeing fewer looks than Burden, Odunze, and Raymond. Despite topping 80% snap share per usual, his route share sunk to 68% against a blitz-happy Tampa defense.
Raymond saw seven targets, tied for second on the team, and played 72% of snaps with 68% route share, indicating increased offensive involvement.
Odunze bobbled what should've been a TD but scored from nine yards out two plays later, finishing with 4-60-1 on seven targets (tied for second in team targets), demonstrating red-zone involvement.
Burden put up 7-97-1 on a team-high nine targets but suffered a concussion late in the fourth quarter and also lost a fumble, creating uncertainty for his availability going forward.
Ahmed replaced Roschon Johnson as the No. 2 RB and had a larger role than Johnson handled in recent weeks, though Kyle Monangai's return after the bye should limit his future opportunities.
Swift played 72% of snaps and took 13 of 18 RB opportunities (72%), but the dud game and bye week likely mean it's now impossible to 'sell high' on him. He'll still be a plus fantasy starter after the bye, but Kyle Monangai's return will take a chunk out of the workload ceiling.
Otton put up 4-25-0 on a team-high eight targets, leading the Buccaneers pass catchers in target volume.
Godwin led the WRs in snap share (92%) and route share (89%) but saw just three targets and one carry, indicating limited offensive involvement despite high playing time.
Egbuka tied for the WR lead in targets (five) but was just third in route share (72%) and finished with 6.9 PPR points, indicating targets did not convert to fantasy production.
Hurst was demoted and played just one snap midway through the second quarter, on which he promptly dropped a pass, losing snaps to Tez Johnson.
Johnson was promoted ahead of Ted Hurst and finished with a team-high 100 air yards across five targets. He had a drop on what could've been a huge play but redeemed himself with a 58-yard gain.
Irving got 69% of snaps and 25 of 33 RB opportunities (76%), taking 24 touches for 125 yards and two TDs. The source identifies him as a mid-range RB1 for fantasy.
Barner scored 15.0 PPR points with a seven-yard receiving TD and a QB sneak score, accumulating 10 total yards and demonstrating red-zone opportunity.
Smith-Njigba led the Seahawks in targets (10), air yards (54), and route share (93%), but was a fantasy disappointment for the first time this year with a 7-51-0 receiving line, indicating volume did not translate to production.
Charbonnet dominated third-down snaps, taking 9 of 12 (75%) on 3rd-and-3+, and played 54% of snaps on first down, 50% on second down, and 69% on third down. He was preferred in passing downs and had a slight advantage over Price for early downs, securing four straight carries on the final clock-killing drive.
Eric Saubert handled 48% snap share and 28% route share with 1 target for 0 yards in Week 9 for the Seahawks.
AJ Barner had a seven-yard receiving TD to go with his QB sneak score, scoring 15.0 PPR points with 10 total yards in Week 9; he handled 72% snap share and 59% route share.
Tory Horton handled 59% snap share and 52% route share with 3 targets for 22 yards in Week 9 for the Seahawks.
Cooper Kupp handled 72% snap share and 79% route share with 4 targets for 32 yards and 1 TD in Week 9 for the Seahawks.
Jaxon Smith-Njigba led the Seahawks in targets (10), air yards (54), and route share (93%), but was a fantasy disappointment for the first time this year with a 7-51-0 receiving line.
George Holani played one pass snap and nothing else for the Seahawks in Week 9.
Jadarian Price added 13 touches for 78 yards on a 38% snap share in Week 9; Charbonnet was preferred in passing downs but not exclusively, and had a slight advantage over Price for early downs.
Zach Charbonnet had a larger role in his second game back from IR, handling 56% snap share and 18 of 31 RB opportunities (58%); he took 17 touches for 86 yards. He was preferred in passing downs (69% on third down, 75% on 3rd-and-3+) but not exclusively, and had a slight advantage over Jadarian Price for early downs.
Sam Darnold (quad) seems to be targeting a return after Seattle's Week 11 bye.
Drew Lock played the whole game for the Seahawks despite suffering an oblique injury; he is expected to play Week 10 against Las Vegas, while Sam Darnold (quad) seems to be targeting a return after Seattle's Week 11 bye.
Simi Fehoko landed 51% route share and 3% of targets in Week 9 (1-33-0); he is 29 years old and mostly stuck around the league because of special teams contributions.
Devin Duvernay landed 45% route share and 7% of targets in Week 9 (2-8-0); he is 29 years old and mostly stuck around the league because of special teams contributions.
Reggie Virgil has been getting deep looks: 145 air yards on six targets the past two weeks (with just one catch for 25 yards); he landed 14% of targets and 47 air yards in Week 9 on a 31% route share.
Trey McBride's target share will be massive with Michael Wilson and Gardner Minshew likely out for the year, but Arizona's offense might be downright awful, which could tick down his fantasy scoring a notch or two; part of McBride's value has been that Arizona's offense wasn't nearly as bad as the defense.
Michael Wilson handled a full workload (82% snaps, 94% route share, 7 targets) but suffered a neck fracture and is out for the season.
Bam Knight (concussion) should be back for Week 10; in the previous game, Knight initially got most of the work after Jeremiyah Love's early exit before his concussion led to Tyler Allgeier blowing up. Both Knight and Allgeier should be rostered in every format.
Evan Hull subbed in for just two snaps and one target for the Cardinals in Week 9, with Tyler Allgeier handling 96% of snaps and 20 of 21 RB opportunities.
Tyler Allgeier played 96% of snaps and took 20 of 21 RB opportunities in Week 9, but was held to 46 total yards, one week after having two gains longer than that; Bam Knight (concussion) should be back for Week 10 and it isn't out of the question that he gets more work than Allgeier or at least a similar amount.
Gardner Minshew reportedly played through a UCL tear in the second half of Week 9 and is seeking additional medical opinions; he likely will need season-ending surgery, which would put Carson Beck under center.
A.J. Brown (knee) is expected to return soon; Mike Vrabel says it's the plan to bring him to Germany for Week 10.
Mack Hollins returned from IR and immediately took 72% route share with 3-36-1 on 6 targets, taking playing time from Efton Chism.
Kyle Williams put up a goose egg (2 targets) in Week 9; he has been targeted on just 10% of routes this year compared to 23% for Efton Chism, and could lose more playing time to Chism in the future.
Efton Chism put up 5-49-1 but lost playing time to Mack Hollins (72% route share, 3-36-1 on 6 targets) in Hollins' return from IR; Chism has been targeted on 23% of routes this year compared to Kyle Williams at 10%, but could see more playing time from Williams in the future if A.J. Brown remains out.
Romeo Doubs (IR – shoulder) should return at some point after the Week 11 bye.
DeMario Douglas led the Patriots in targets (9), air yards (113), and route share (83%), posting 5-102-0 in Week 9; the source says he has made an excellent case to stay heavily involved in the offense, and a Week 10 matchup at Detroit is juicy enough to keep him in fantasy lineups even if A.J. Brown returns, though confidence in maintaining value drops after the Week 11 bye.
Corey Kiner will be the lead runner if Rhamondre Stevenson misses time, especially if TreVeyon Henderson (illness) is unavailable; Kiner won't dominate passing downs the way Stevenson has, meaning Lan Larison will also have a role.
Lan Larison initially replaced Rhamondre Stevenson when the Patriots were down by 3–4 scores; if Stevenson misses time, Larison will have a role and could see a few targets per week, though Corey Kiner will be the lead runner.
Rhamondre Stevenson suffered a knee injury late in the third quarter and missed the entire fourth quarter; through three quarters he took 86% of snaps and 10 of 12 RB opportunities. If he misses time, Corey Kiner will be the lead runner, especially if TreVeyon Henderson (illness) is also unavailable.
Drake Maye played 84% of snaps (51 of 61) for the Patriots in Week 9, completing 22 of 41 passes for 320 yards with 3 TDs and 3 INTs; he was pulled for the final two drives.
Josh Jacobs is set to undergo surgery on his injured finger this week and is expected to miss a maximum of three weeks.
Chris Brooks was limited last week for the Packers, suggesting reduced role or potential health concern.
Marshawn Lloyd was out last week with a knee injury after limited practices; unclear if the absence was purely health-related or a depth chart decision favoring Kaleb Johnson.
Kaleb Johnson appears to be the preferred back for the Packers, with Marshawn Lloyd (knee) limited in practice and unavailable last week; unclear if Lloyd's absence was health-related or a depth chart preference.
Kiner got 8-55-1 on limited snaps (16%), showing efficiency in his limited opportunities.
Stevenson played 62% of snaps and handled 24 of 52 routes (52%) with 4-46-1 on 11% target share, accumulating 14 air yards.
Maye went 22-of-41 for 320 yards with 3 TDs and 3 INTs on 12.2 aDOT, taking 4 sacks in a high-volume passing game.
Williams continues to linger around 50% route share while getting a mix of carries and targets, described as 'basically a lesser version of the Jayden Reed role.' Williams is doing OK in it so far, finishing with 4-25-1 on 4 targets.
Kraft had nearly as many rush attempts (two) as targets (three), finishing with 3-27-0 on 11% target share despite 81% snap share and 61% route share.
Golden topped 150 yards and scored a touchdown, finishing with 10-164-1 on 10 targets with 83% route share and 41% target share.
Watson topped 150 yards and scored a touchdown, finishing with 8-171-1 on 10 targets with 77% route share and 34% target share.
After Jacobs' exit, Strong played 53% of snaps, taking eight carries and two targets for 33 yards. Before the final two drives with backups, Johnson and Strong each had eight opportunities. The source expects a fairly even split between Johnson and Strong in Week 10, not Strong taking over Jacobs' usual role.
After Jacobs' exit, Johnson got the other 47% of snaps and made more of a mark, taking 14 carries for 68 yards and a TD. Johnson took six of eight carries over the final two drives with backups on the field; before that, Johnson and Strong each had eight opportunities. The source says 'I'd rather start Johnson than Strong in Week 10, but we should expect a fairly even split, not Johnson taking over Jacobs' usual role.'
Jacobs fractured his finger on Green Bay's second drive and didn't play the rest of the game. It sounds like Jacobs will miss Week 10 but could be ready to return for Week 12 or 13 after the bye. Jacobs is set to undergo surgery on his injured finger this week and is expected to miss a maximum of three weeks.
Love went 23-of-29 for 372 yards with 3 TDs and 0 INTs on 12.9 aDOT, dominating through the air as the Packers pulled their starters for the final two drives.
Cooks' route share dropped to 30% with 2 targets and 2-25-0 production, as Robinson mostly replaced him in this game.
Robinson matched Watkins for the lead in targets (four) on 63% route share with 3-22-0 production. Robinson mostly replaced Cooks (30% route share, 2 targets) in this game.
Watkins led the wideouts in production (4-86-1) and route share (87%) while matching Demarcus Robinson for the lead in targets (four). In the previous game, Watkins put up 3-56-0 on six targets (15%) and 101 air yards (34%), with his 71% route share ranking second among the WRs behind Brandin Cooks' 79%.
Kittle led the 49ers in targets (seven) and air yards (76) but finished with just 9.8 PPR points, indicating inefficiency despite high volume.
Prior to the final drive, McCaffrey took 75% of snaps and 21 of 32 RB opportunities (66%). In the first half, McCaffrey played 78% of snaps and took 14 of 19 RB opportunities (74%).
Cousins was probably better than the stats suggest; two of his three interceptions came in the fourth quarter when trailing by 18+, and he kept the Raiders in the game until both tight ends lost fumbles deep in opposing territory in the third quarter.
Bowers put up 7-111-1 on eight targets but his lost fumble in the third quarter was a killer for the Raiders; he had an almost-TD in the fourth quarter on a drive where the Raiders didn't end up scoring. Bowers probably got in the end zone but the Raiders didn't challenge the ruling that he was short.
Tucker's route share recovered to 72% (after 59% the week before) as he saw a team-high 130 air yards across a team-high-tying eight targets, finishing with 4-55-0. However, Tucker was the intended target on all three of Cousins' interceptions.
Washington finished with minus-three rushing yards and got four of his six carries in the third quarter. In the first half, Washington played just six snaps (35%) and took two carries; in the third quarter it was 50/50 snaps with all four carries; in the fourth quarter Jeanty played 88% of snaps while Washington got no opportunities.
Jeanty got 66% of snaps and 13 of 19 RB opportunities (68%), though it was 6 carries and 6 targets. In the first half, Jeanty played 59% of snaps with five carries and one target; in the third quarter it was 50/50 snaps with all three targets; in the fourth quarter Jeanty played 88% of snaps and got all four opportunities.
Herbert suffered a finger injury and is listed on the injury report.
Lambert-Smith was the No. 3 receiver with 67% route share and made a 50-yard catch on one of his four targets, accumulating 78 air yards.
Harris led the team in targets with seven but caught just three passes for six yards, indicating poor efficiency despite high target volume.
Johnston handled an 87% route share and scored a 58-yard TD, but that was his only catch on the day.
McConkey was technically active but didn't play due to back spasms during pregame warmups, much to the chagrin of fantasy managers.
Mitchell got more work relative to the past few games but remained part of a three-way backfield split where no one player got more than 40% of snaps or touches; the source calls this 'gross for fantasy' despite somewhat better efficiency this week. Mitchell lost a fumble late in the third quarter but wasn't benched.
KeAndre Lambert-Smith was the No. 3 receiver with 67% route share and made a 50-yard catch on one of his four targets, accumulating 78 air yards. He is establishing a consistent role in the Chargers passing game.
Tre' Harris led the Chargers in targets (seven) but caught just three passes for six yards, posting a 3-6-0 receiving line. Despite the target volume, his efficiency was poor.
Quentin Johnston handled an 87% route share and scored a 58-yard TD, but that was his only catch on the day. He remains a deep-threat option but with limited target volume.
Ladd McConkey was technically active but didn't play, dealing with back spasms during pregame warmups. The source notes McConkey and Jaylen Waddle are having oddly similar seasons, suggesting both are dealing with recurring injury issues.
Justin Herbert injured a finger on his non-throwing hand and was removed from the game midway through the fourth quarter in favor of DJ Uiagalelei. The injury status for future games is unclear.
Kimani Vidal took 40% of snaps and 7 of 31 RB opportunities (23%), finishing with 30 rushing yards and 6 receiving yards. He remains part of the three-way Chargers backfield split, limiting his fantasy value.
Omarion Hampton took 40% of snaps and 13 of 31 RB opportunities (43%), finishing with 60 rushing yards. He remains part of the three-way Chargers backfield split with Keaton Mitchell and Kimani Vidal, limiting his fantasy upside.
Keaton Mitchell got more work relative to the past few games, taking 40% of snaps and 13 of 31 RB opportunities (42%), but this remains a three-way backfield split where no one player got more than 40% of snaps or touches. Mitchell lost a fumble late in the third quarter but wasn't benched. The source rates this as "gross for fantasy" despite somewhat better efficiency this week.
C.J. Stroud is playing lights-out, posting 22-of-37 for 391 yards and 5 TDs with just 1 INT and 1 sack across 40 dropbacks (61% of plays). The source notes it's ironic that Stroud is performing at an elite level now while the rest of the Texans team has fallen off, contrasting with the past two years when the defense was dominant but the passing game struggled.
Nico Collins' target share has declined significantly week-to-week (27%, 31%, 21%, 16%, 18%, 11%), and the source now has sufficient evidence to suggest it will rebound closer to 20% than 30%, making him a WR2 rather than a low-end WR1 for fantasy. His TPRR by season (2022-26) shows a declining trend: 24.3%, 27.5%, 28.8%, 26.0%, 22.0%.
Kayshon Boutte had the best stat line among Texans receivers despite the playing-time increases for Dell, Hutchinson, and Harrison, posting 4-125-2 on five targets and 14 routes (35%). His snap and route shares were nearly identical to the previous game, suggesting he maintains a consistent role.
Marvin Harrison saw increased playing time with Jaylin Noel out, posting 33% route share and 8% target share with a 2-20-0 receiving line. The source lists him in the stock down category, suggesting his role expansion hasn't translated to fantasy value.
Xavier Hutchinson saw increased playing time with Jaylin Noel out, posting 83% route share, 14% target share, and a 3-29-1 receiving line. He remains in the mix for targets but faces competition from Tank Dell and Marvin Harrison for snaps.
Jaylin Noel suffered a season-ending toe injury and is now on IR, opening up his role for Tank Dell and other Texans receivers. Noel's absence has forced the Texans to go three-wide on nearly every snap.
Tank Dell led the Texans in targets (nine) and air yards (143) despite playing just 45% of snaps (55% route share), catching four passes for 105 yards and a TD. This was his second game back; in his first game he had one target on 14 snaps, but more than doubled his snap count in Week 9, essentially stepping into Jaylin Noel's role after Noel's season-ending toe injury. The source rates Dell as a priority bench stash with potential to take more playing time from Xavier Hutchinson and/or Marvin Harrison in the second half of the season, though it'll be hard to average more than 4-5 targets per game in his current role.
David Montgomery didn't practice last week, making him likely (but not certain) to miss another game Week 10 at Cleveland. His continued absence has kept Woody Marks as the primary back despite Marks' inability to score touchdowns.
Woody Marks took 64% of snaps and 22 of 31 RB opportunities (71%), finishing with 74 total yards and still no TD. He has somehow managed four straight games with 17-20 touches, 74-85 yards, and zero touchdowns, making him a frustrating fantasy asset despite the volume.
Dallas Goedert played 82% of snaps and 75% of routes, leading Eagles tight ends with six targets, 54 air yards, and 50 receiving yards. He remains the clear TE1 in the Eagles offense despite the QB instability.
Elijah Mitchell saw 42% of snaps and 15 of 31 RB opportunities (41%) but managed only 6 rushing yards and 20 receiving yards. With Saquon Barkley taking 58% of snaps and 67% of RB touches, Mitchell's role is clearly secondary and his fantasy value is limited.
Darius Cooper saw eight targets and 123 air yards across 40 routes (83%) but finished with just a 2-25-0 receiving line. The source notes he should hit on a couple of big plays if Milton makes more starts (contingent on DeVonta Smith and Dontayvion Wicks remaining out), but efficiency won't be pretty.
Makai Lemon led the Eagles in targets (nine) for the second straight week, catching six passes for 61 yards despite a brutal drop on what could have been a bigger gain. He is establishing himself as the primary receiver in the Eagles' passing game.
Saquon Barkley took 58% of snaps and 14 of 21 RB opportunities (67%), finishing with just 22 total yards and a TD. The source notes it will be "tough sledding" for Barkley in a lousy, QB-deprived Eagles offense, even if workloads continue to grow after the Week 10 bye.
J.J. McCarthy suffered a hip injury and is listed as questionable for Thursday's game vs Washington, though head coach John Harbaugh expressed confidence he would play despite not committing 100%.
Isaiah Likely posted a 5-53-1 receiving line to get back on track in fantasy, but the TD and one other target came with Winston at QB; he still hasn't found much success catching passes from McCarthy. The source rates Likely as only a mid-range TE1 until McCarthy's performance improves.
Malachi Fields' route share has been volatile week-to-week (50%, 82%, 63%, 61%, 56%, 81%, 65%, 81%), showing increased involvement with McCarthy under center, but his production remains limited: 3-40-0 on five targets with 83% snaps and 81% routes, suggesting the route share gains haven't translated to fantasy value.
Malik Nabers led the Giants in targets (eight), air yards (80), and route share (92%), establishing himself as the clear focal point of the passing game despite the Giants' offensive struggles with J.J. McCarthy at QB.
Tyrone Tracy will miss at least two more games with a hamstring injury, keeping him sidelined through at least Week 11 and further opening the door for Skattebo and Singletary in the Giants backfield.
Skattebo is expected to be "full go" Thursday night vs Washington after being held out of the Eagles game as a precaution with a hamstring injury. His return should restore him to a lead role in the Giants backfield, as the poor results from Singletary (who started in his absence) suggest the coaching staff will revert to Skattebo as the primary back.
Tommy Tremble was targeted on a jump ball in the end zone that resulted in an INT for Bryce Young, indicating involvement in the red zone despite the turnover.
J.J. McCarthy left the game with a hip injury but returned after Jameis Winston took 16 snaps; although visibly bothered by the hip after scrambling for a first down late in the game, McCarthy continued playing. He didn't play well, taking five sacks and missing a couple of throws.
Devin Singletary played 92% of snaps and took 24 of 27 RB opportunities (89%), but produced just 39 total yards and no TD; the source notes his optimal workload should keep him busy if Cam Skattebo (hamstring) isn't ready for Thursday's matchup with Washington, though it sounds like the Giants expect Skattebo to play. The poor results could be a positive sign for Skattebo's role upon returning, but the New York backfield should be treated as a bit of a mystery with the coaching staff reevaluating by the week.
Isaiah Likely got back on track in fantasy with a 5-53-1 receiving line, indicating a return to productive output after prior struggles.
Malachi Fields' route share has been volatile week-to-week (50%, 82%, 63%, 61%, 56%, 81%, 65%, 81%), and he has been more involved with McCarthy under center, but that amounted to just 3-40-0 on five targets Sunday despite 83% snaps and 81% routes, indicating inconsistent target volume.
Malik Nabers led the Giants in targets (eight), air yards (80), and route share (92%), indicating elite involvement in the passing game.
Bryce Young rebounded from a fantasy standpoint after a tough Week 8 at Green Bay, throwing for 276 yards and three TDs across 39 attempts in Sunday's loss; his INT was a weird deflection on a jump ball thrown to TE Tommy Tremble in the end zone, suggesting the turnover was not indicative of poor decision-making.
Jalen Coker managed just 11 combined targets with Tetairoa McMillan as the Panthers mostly avoided challenging Denver's cornerbacks; Carolina's tight ends combined for 18 targets, indicating game script and defensive scheme limited WR volume.
Tetairoa McMillan put up 4-56-1, but the Panthers mostly avoided challenging Denver's cornerbacks; Carolina's tight ends combined for 18 targets while McMillan and Jalen Coker managed just 11, indicating game script and defensive scheme limited WR volume.
Darren Waller led the Panthers in targets (10) and air yards (100), putting up 8-90-1 across a season-high 67% route share, indicating elevated involvement in the passing game.
Chuba Hubbard played 92% of snaps and took 22 of 24 RB opportunities (92%), finishing with 96 total yards, 13.6 PPR points, and no TD, indicating elite workload volume but disappointing scoring output.
Pat Bryant was heavily involved in his first game back from IR, putting up 4-56-1 on five targets with a 71% snap share and 76% route share, indicating strong early-return workload.
Jaylen Waddle logged just 11 snaps before exiting with a concussion. He had a 22-yard gain early on and was about to make another big play when a hard hit jarred the ball loose and sent him to concussion protocol; his exit contributed to Sutton seeing a season-high nine targets.
Courtland Sutton led the Broncos in targets (nine), air yards (108), and route share (87%), posting a season-high nine targets in a game where Jaylen Waddle's early exit due to concussion contributed to elevated volume.
J.K. Dobbins dropped to a 14% snap share and five touches for 22 yards, indicating a significant reduction in workload opportunity.
Jonah Coleman got 82% of snaps and 21 of 26 RB opportunities (81%), putting up 88 total yards and a TD. The source notes Coleman's three-down role may not last all season, but RJ Harvey (IR - knee) is out for at least two more games, and Tyler Badie (IR - finger) is out for at least one more (Week 11 against the Raiders, after a Week 10 bye), suggesting near-term workload security.
Malik Willis suffered a groin injury.
Will Kacmarek suffered a quadriceps injury.
Greg Dulcich managed just 2-14-0 on four targets in a good matchup against Detroit, which will bring the Lions' stats against tight ends back down to Earth after their strong defensive performance against the position.
Malik Washington saw three targets on 22 routes, indicating low target volume despite high route participation and snap share (78%).
Chris Bell saw just one incomplete target on 21 routes, indicating minimal involvement in the passing game despite high route participation, suggesting limited target upside.
Caleb Douglas led the Dolphins in targets (eight), air yards (102), and route share (74%), putting up 6-70-0 receiving line on an afternoon when none of his teammates had more than 21 receiving yards. In three games since returning from an ankle injury, Douglas has a 77% route share, 24% target share, and 43% air-yard share; comparable WRs with similar team shares for the full season include Carnell Tate, Adonai Mitchell, Tee Higgins, Denzel Boston, and DK Metcalf.
Ollie Gordon played 71% of snaps and took 17 of 19 RB opportunities (89%), but the source characterizes him as 'the king of low-value touches,' indicating his workload volume masks poor efficiency and touchdown upside.
Sam LaPorta had another disappointing week for fantasy managers, but his peripherals remain solid as a mid-range TE1, suggesting the poor output was circumstantial rather than indicative of declining role or opportunity.
Jameson Williams saw just two targets on 21 routes despite taking 82% of snaps overall; the source notes this is likely a one-week blip with the team trying to go against a prior trend, suggesting depressed target volume was an anomaly rather than a sustainable pattern.
Played 65% of snaps and ran 68% of routes, seeing 4 targets for 12 air yards; maintained his role as Miami's primary tight end despite limited volume.
Played 71% of snaps and took 16 of 17 RB opportunities (94%), establishing clear lead-back role for Miami; scored 1 TD on 16 carries.
Played 89% of snaps and ran 81% of routes, seeing 5 targets for 9 air yards; the source notes it was another disappointing week for his fantasy managers, but his peripherals remain solid as a mid-range TE1.
Saw just 2 targets on 21 routes despite 82% snap share; came off the field for a bunch of pass plays, though the source notes this is likely a one-week blip and the team trying to go against a prior trend.
Led Lions in targets (10), air yards (84), and route share (84%), with 42% target share and 51% air yard share; maintained his role as the team's primary receiver.
Played 70% of snaps and took 21 of 26 RB opportunities (81%), establishing clear lead-back role with dominant opportunity share.
Dropped to a 29% snap share, 34% route share, and 1 incomplete target, mostly due to KC using less 11 personnel; this represents a significant decline in opportunity share.
Played 74% of snaps and ran 80% of routes, seeing 6 targets for 17 air yards (21% of team air yards); maintained his role as a primary receiver despite hamstring injury.
Scored a TD on a 'rushing' play that was more like a screen pass; played 69% of snaps and ran 74% of routes, seeing 6 targets for 43 air yards (53% of team air yards), maintaining his role as a primary target.
Put up 5-49-0 on a team-high 7 targets, seeing one more look than Travis Kelce and Xavier Worthy; however, his route shares have been just 61% and 69% in two games since his return, with 31 air yards across 15 targets, putting him closer to WR2/3 turf than WR1 range despite the target volume; listed in Stock ⬇.
Got all 6 of his carries (including 1 TD) only after Kenneth Walker had taken his final touch, indicating a backup role with limited standalone value; listed in Stock ⬇ for standalone value.
Played 81% of snaps prior to the final two drives, taking all 22 of KC's RB opportunities and scoring 3 TDs; established clear lead-back role with dominant opportunity share; listed in Stock ⬆.
Put up 4-49-0 on 4 targets but still split playing time (50% route share) with Mason Taylor, limiting his volume ceiling despite solid per-target production.
Played 63% of snaps and ran 50% of routes but saw just 1 target on 19 routes; still splitting playing time (50% route share) with Kenyon Sadiq, limiting his ceiling; listed in Stock ⬇.
Finished without a target on 26 routes as the Jets' No. 3 receiver, indicating minimal involvement in the passing game despite 61% snap share.
Finished with 0-0-0 across 30 routes and 7 targets, dropping 2 passes; the source calls it 'Yikes' and lists him in Stock ⬇, noting a rough afternoon that may move the Jets closer to a universe where the offense runs through Garrett Wilson and Breece Hall.
Put up 8-58-0 on a team-high 11 targets covering just 35 air yards; the source compares him to a 'big Germie Bernard game' but notes that Cooper might actually have the YAC skills to earn those kinds of targets throughout his career, not just as a team-wide dump-off option; listed in Stock ⬆.
Lost a fumble midway through Q2 when he held 61% of snaps and 43% of RB opportunities; after the fumble, Hall took 60% of snaps and 10 of 13 RB opportunities through Q3, with Allen relegated to 81% of snaps and 2 of 3 opportunities in garbage time; the source lists him in Stock ⬇ and characterizes him as 'overrated.'
Took 18 of 26 RB opportunities (69%) including 15 of 21 carries; after Braelon Allen's fumble midway through Q2, Hall took 60% of snaps and 10 of 13 RB opportunities through Q3, establishing clear lead-back status; the source lists him in Stock ⬆ and notes a potential universe where the Jets offense runs heavily through Hall and Garrett Wilson.
Played 49% of snaps and took 10 of 27 RB opportunities (37%), with a 4:1 target advantage over Audric Estime and a 26:13 route advantage (58% to 29%); despite the snap parity, Estime dominated carries (15 to 6).
Caught the overtime TD and handled his normal 64% route share but saw just 2 targets on 29 routes; this marks three straight games with 3 or fewer targets after seeing 4–8 looks in each of the Saints' first five games, signaling a sharp decline in target volume.
Maintained 93% snap share but was targeted on just 4 of 42 routes (9.5% target share), marking continued underutilization despite full-time role; the source lists him in Stock ⬇ and notes that with Tyson's arrival, Vele's target rate will likely remain depressed.
In his NFL debut, Tyson lost a fumble on his first catch but was targeted on 5 of 16 routes (36% route share) and caught 4 passes for 30 yards on just 25% snap share; the source assesses that if he stays healthy, he shouldn't take long to become the No. 2 target, and notes he is 'the one guy talented enough to emerge' from the Saints' crowded receiver room.
Played 49% of snaps and took 16 of 27 RB opportunities (59%), with a 15:6 carry advantage over Alvin Kamara; gets a favorable matchup for Week 10 facing Carolina in the Superdome if he remains the lead runner.
Led Saints in targets (12), air yards (228), and route share (98%); the source notes he remains the only Saints pass catcher consolidating volume consistently, with 38% target share and 60% air yard share despite the team's overall offensive struggles.
Barion Brown had a 7% snap share and 4% route share with 1 target for 52 yards and 1 TD. Despite minimal playing time, he scored a touchdown on his limited opportunity.
Jordyn Tyson had a 25% snap share and 36% route share with 5 targets for 30 yards. He is a depth receiver in the Saints' passing game with limited snap share but decent target rate (16%) when on the field.
Bryce Lance had a 50% snap share and 44% route share with 1 target for 3 yards. He is a depth receiver in the Saints' passing game behind Chris Olave and Devaughn Vele.
Noah Fant had a 47% snap share and 31% route share with 2 targets for 16 yards. He is a secondary tight end option behind Juwan Johnson in the Saints' passing game.
Juwan Johnson had a 53% snap share and 64% route share with 2 targets for 34 yards and 1 TD. He remains a secondary tight end option in the Saints' passing game behind Chris Olave.
Audric Estime played 49% of snaps and took 16 of 27 RB opportunities (59%), with 15 carries for 72 yards and 1 TD plus 1 receiving yard. He leads the backfield in opportunity share despite equal snap distribution with Alvin Kamara, suggesting he is the preferred runner.
Alvin Kamara played 49% of snaps and got 10 of 27 RB opportunities (37%), with 6 carries, 3 targets, and 32 rushing yards plus 17 receiving yards. He shares the backfield equally with Audric Estime, who took 16 of 27 RB opportunities (59%).
Devaughn Vele had a 93% route share and 13% target rate with 4-40-0, maintaining a consistent role in the Saints' passing game as the No. 2 receiver behind Chris Olave.
Chris Olave had 12 targets for 228 air yards and 7 receptions for 98 yards, leading the Saints in targets and air yards with a 28% target share and 88% route share. He remains the Saints' top receiving option with consistent high-volume usage.
Harold Fannin had seen just one target all day before delivering one of the highlights of the year with his 39-yard catch-and-run TD. He's down to a 19% target share in a bad offense, but has four of the team's nine receiving TDs and is averaging 8.5 YPT, best among Cleveland pass catchers with double-digit targets. The source notes Browns fans have genuine cause for excitement with the Boston-Concepcion-Fannin trio.
KC Concepcion put up 4-85-1 thanks to a 64-yard TD on a deep ball, but he also had a brutal drop late in the game. He had a 21% target rate and 93% snap share, making him part of the Browns' exciting young receiving trio with Denzel Boston and Harold Fannin.
Denzel Boston is listed as stock up and led the Browns in targets (seven) and air yards (68), putting up 6-98-0. The source notes that Browns fans have genuine cause for excitement with the Boston-Concepcion-Fannin trio, suggesting Boston is a key part of the team's young receiving core.
Quinshon Judkins is listed as stock down despite leading the team in carries (15) and rushing yards (43), because he played just 36% of snaps with a 10% route share. Dylan Sampson took 82% of snaps in the fourth quarter and 100% of snaps in overtime, suggesting the Browns may increase Sampson's role despite Judkins' rushing production.
Dylan Sampson took 82% of snaps in the fourth quarter and 100% of snaps in overtime, piling up four carries and four targets (for only 23 yards) over that stretch. He had 63% snap share overall with 26 routes run and 6 targets for 27 yards. The source suggests the Browns might make sense to put Sampson on the field more given the team's inability to run the ball.
Shedeur Sanders filled in for Deshaun Watson in Week 9 vs. New Orleans, completing 19 of 31 passes for 297 yards with 2 TDs and 0 INTs. However, Watson is expected to return as the starter in Week 10, making Sanders a temporary fill-in.
Deshaun Watson is expected to return as the Browns' starting quarterback in Week 10 vs. the Texans after clearing concussion protocol. Shedeur Sanders filled in Sunday in New Orleans, but Watson's return was the expected move.
Antonio Williams tied for the lead in route share (81%) and was third in targets (six) with 3-25-0. His most memorable play was a bad third-down drop, but he remains one of Washington's top pass catchers alongside Stefon Diggs and Chig Okonkwo.
Stefon Diggs is listed as stock down with only 64% route share, gaining nothing on account of the poor WR depth. The Commanders apparently don't view a full-time role as an option for Diggs, despite him being a top pass catcher. He had 5 targets for 47 yards.
Chig Okonkwo is listed as stock up with an 81% route share (season high and team high, tying Antonio Williams) and 7 targets for 34 yards and 1 TD. His target share has been volatile (10% > 11% > 26% > 20% > 15% > 21%), but his 21% target share in Week 9 and season-high route share suggest he remains a key part of Washington's passing game.
Van Jefferson is listed as stock up and was only the No. 3 receiver in terms of playing time (57% route share) but tied for the team lead in targets (seven) while leading in air yards (86) and receiving production (5-58-1) in the absence of Treylon Burks (foot) and Dyami Brown (IR - calf). He could stay involved if Burks remains banged up and Luke McCaffrey are the alternatives.
Austin Ekeler worked in a 50-50 backfield split with Rachaad White, taking 48% snaps and 8 carries with 3 targets for 34 total yards. Ekeler got both carries and all three RB targets in the fourth quarter, suggesting potential for increased role in future games.
Rachaad White and Austin Ekeler worked in a 50-50 backfield split. White had 53% snaps, 7 carries, 3 targets, and 69 total yards, with a 10:6 advantage in opportunities before Ekeler got both carries and all three RB targets in the fourth quarter. White was charged with six yards and a lost fumble on the final snap of the game on a failed lateral play.
Terrance Ferguson is listed as stock down and will miss a few more games after injuring his hamstring at Friday's practice, opening opportunities for Colby Parkinson at tight end.
Tyler Higbee got a 71% route share but caught just one of his five targets (1-5-0), a disappointing performance that suggests he may lose snaps to Colby Parkinson in the coming weeks.
Colby Parkinson is listed as stock up and handled a 51% route share with 4-13-0 on four targets. With TE Terrance Ferguson expected to miss a few more games after injuring his hamstring and Tyler Higbee struggling (1-5-0 on five targets despite 71% route share), Parkinson could get more opportunities in the coming weeks.
Konata Mumpfield has a 7% target rate and 42% snap share with minimal production (2-15-0). The source notes he and Tutu Atwell haven't been doing anything with their snaps, both with target rates below 15%, and expects the Rams to trade for a receiver more useful for fantasy than anyone currently on the roster.
Tutu Atwell has a 12% target rate and 45% snap share, with minimal production (2-50-0). The source notes he and Konata Mumpfield haven't been doing anything with their snaps, both with target rates below 15%, and expects the Rams to trade for a receiver more useful for fantasy than anyone currently on the roster.
Puka Nacua injured his knee on the final snap of the game and is expected to go on injured reserve. He led the Rams in targets (19), air yards (176), and route share (96%), finishing with 14-150-1 and a lost fumble. His absence will likely put a larger share of the offensive burden on the running backs and may limit the Rams' ability to move the ball and create TD opportunities.
Blake Corum has earned double-digit touches in four straight games, but remains secondary to Kyren Williams with 37% snap share and 31% route share. His increased role has finally caught up to fantasy managers' expectations after scoring TDs in the past two weeks.
Kyren Williams took 63% of snaps and 19 of 32 RB opportunities (59%), maintaining his lead-back role despite Blake Corum's increased involvement. Williams' snap and touch share remain dominant despite Corum's double-digit touches in four straight games.
Josh Downs is listed as stock down, indicating reduced fantasy value or role concerns in the Colts offense.
Colby Parkinson took 75% of snaps and 51% of routes for the Rams, finishing with 4 receptions for 13 yards and 4 targets, providing secondary TE depth.
Tyler Higbee took 79% of snaps and 71% of routes for the Rams, finishing with 1 reception for 13 yards and 5 targets, maintaining a significant role in the passing game.
Blake Corum took 37% of snaps and 11 of 29 RB opportunities (38%) for the Rams, accumulating 58 rushing yards and 1 TD on a complementary role to Kyren Williams.
Kyren Williams took 63% of snaps and 15 of 29 RB opportunities (52%) for the Rams against Washington, accumulating 45 rushing yards and 3 receiving yards on 4 targets.
Rookie Deion Burks saw one target on 10 routes for the Colts, indicating limited involvement in the passing game.
Ashton Dulin scored a long TD on a screen pass but ran just six routes for Indianapolis, limiting his overall involvement despite the TD.
Josh Downs finished with 24 yards and two drops on six targets for Indianapolis; he wants to be traded, but the interest in him probably would've been greater a month ago. He is marked as Stock ⬇.
Keenan Allen led the Colts in targets (8) and air yards (103) but finished with just 4 receptions for 26 yards and 0 TDs on a 58% route share, indicating inefficiency despite target volume.
Seth McGowan took seven touches for 42 yards and a TD, scoring the TD from two yards out when Jonathan Taylor was subbed off the field to fix his shoe. He is marked as Stock ⬆.
Jonathan Taylor got 69% of snaps and 18 of 25 RB opportunities (72%) for Indianapolis but didn't go out with a bang; he lost a fumble in the fourth quarter and finished with just 64 yards on 18 touches. He missed out on a goal line carry because of a shoe problem, with Seth McGowan scoring the TD from two yards out when Taylor was subbed off the field to fix his shoe. A trade is the best hope at this point for his fantasy value.
Brevyn Spann-Ford is marked as Stock ⬆ after Jake Ferguson's knee injury forced him out late in the third quarter; Spann-Ford played every snap after Ferguson left the game.
Jake Ferguson played through his ankle injury (listed as questionable) and caught a TD pass but then suffered a knee injury late in the third quarter. He had played 50% of snaps over the first eight drives before leaving the game, after which Brevyn Spann-Ford played every snap.
Ryan Flournoy saw three targets despite season highs for snap share (97%) and route share (97%), remaining quiet for the entire afternoon until he caught a deep ball to set up the game-winning TD. He is marked as Stock ⬇.
CeeDee Lamb led the Cowboys in targets (16), air yards (247), and route share (100%), finishing with 10 receptions for 195 yards and 1 TD despite multiple OPI penalties and an overturned TD.
Tyler Goodson has now had three straight games with 9-12 touches, benefiting from Dallas running more often and taking snaps/touches from WR KaVontae Turpin (out with rib injury), but he suffered a knee injury and is expected to miss time. The lack of proven depth behind him could mean more work for Javonte Williams.
Javonte Williams played 72% of snaps and took 25 of 38 RB opportunities (66%) for Dallas against Indianapolis, accumulating 101 rushing yards and 1 TD.
Drake London saw five targets compared to Bijan Robinson's seven, running 54 snaps (98%) and 29 routes (85%) for the Falcons against Cincinnati.
Brian Robinson (hamstring) was placed on IR before the game, opening the door for Bijan Robinson to see 50-snap, 25-touch workloads for the next month.
Khalil Herbert is marked as Stock ⬆ following his performance, indicating positive role or usage momentum for the Falcons backup RB.
Bijan Robinson took 85% of snaps and 26 of 30 RB opportunities (87%), putting up 147 total yards and a TD despite a rough afternoon for Atlanta's offense; he saw seven targets to Drake London's five, perhaps benefiting from Cincinnati's zone-heavy defense that encourages shallow targets. With Brian Robinson on IR, Bijan could be looking at 50-snap, 25-touch workloads for the next month.
Mike Gesicki maintained most of his role growth with a 69% route share from the previous game but was targeted on just 2 of 22 routes, finishing with 2 receptions for 11 yards and 0 TDs, losing his TD streak.
Tee Higgins saw just six targets but scored TDs on two of them, providing touchdown efficiency despite limited volume.
Ja'Marr Chase led the Bengals in targets (12), air yards (100), and route share (97%), finishing with 10 receptions for 155 yards and 1 TD as Cincinnati's offense moved the ball at will with their wide receivers.
Samaje Perine got seven of nine carries on the final two drives for Cincinnati, taking over from Chase Brown in garbage time when the Bengals were up 14 and then 17 points.
Chase Brown took 72% of snaps and 10 of 14 RB opportunities before garbage time, but the Bengals' pass-heavy offense limited overall RB touches; Brown got just three carries in the first half and six of the first seven in the second half before Samaje Perine took over the final two drives. Brown had a carry from Atlanta's 1-yard line but was stopped short of the goal line, setting up an easy sneak TD for Joe Burrow on the next play.
Bengals WR Dohnte Meyers played 40% of snaps with 47% route share and got three targets for 16 yards; 11% target share.
Bengals WR Tee Higgins played 67% of snaps with 81% route share and got six targets for 32 yards and 2 TDs; 21% target share and 27% receiving yards share.
Bengals WR Ja'Marr Chase played 84% of snaps with 97% route share and led the team with 12 targets for 155 yards and 1 TD; 43% target share and 56% receiving yards share.
Bengals RB Samaje Perine got seven of nine carries on the final two drives; before that, Chase Brown had taken 72% of snaps and 10 of 14 RB opportunities.
Bengals RB Chase Brown played 62% of snaps and took 10 of 14 RB opportunities (72%) before garbage time; problem wasn't losing work to Samaje Perine but lack of overall RB touches due to Bengals moving ball at will with wide receivers; got carry from Atlanta's 1-yard line but was stopped just shy of goal line, setting up easy sneak TD for Joe Burrow.
Ravens QB Joe Fagnano looked completely overwhelmed and out of place for a second straight week; threw for 57 yards and was picked off twice; Jacoby Brissett will start next week even if he isn't ready.
Ravens TE Mark Andrews has been awful this year; the alternatives are no better, creating a problem for both the running game and passing game. Andrews fumbled a snap on a fourth-and-1 TE sneak attempt; Ravens are 0-for-3 on Andrews sneak attempts this season.
Ravens WR Ja'Kobi Lane was the No. 3 receiver again with 67% route share but did not see any targets.
Ravens WR Zay Flowers got three carries and a team-high six targets but yielded just 23 total yards.
Ravens RB Justice Hill got seven of his nine carries on the final two drives, including a 65-yard TD run on Baltimore's penultimate series; the big night was fluky, but Hill may gain value with Brissett at QB in coming weeks.
Ravens RB Derrick Henry played 61% of snaps through three quarters, taking 16 of 21 RB opportunities (76%, all carries), while Justice Hill had just two carries and three targets; Henry can attest to the tight end issues affecting the running game.
Jaguars WR Travis Hunter played 11% of snaps with 15% route share; lost a fumble on his only touch late in the game.
Jaguars WR Brian Thomas played just 34% of snaps with 35% route share and zero targets; ran more routes than Josh Cameron (15%) and Travis Hunter (15%).
Jaguars WR Jakobi Meyers was Trevor Lawrence's reliable chain-mover Thursday night with six targets, one behind Parker Washington's team-leading seven.
Jaguars WR Parker Washington led the team with seven targets, one ahead of Jakobi Meyers; scored nearly all fantasy points on 50-yard catch-and-run TD shortly before halftime.
Jaguars TE Nate Boerkircher made a huge play early but did not take as much work away from Strange as in previous weeks.
Jaguars TE Brenton Strange saw just two targets for the second straight week, but his route share (62%) recovered after dropping to 56% and then 41% in prior two games; prior to Q4, Strange got 90% of snaps in 11 personnel, up from 60-70% in previous two games.
Jaguars RB Ameer Abdullah got all seven of his carries and snaps in garbage time; did not play at all before the fourth quarter.
Jaguars RB Chris Rodriguez played 45% of snaps and took 6 of 12 RB opportunities (50%) before garbage time; scored goal-line TD; six of his 12 opportunities came in the final frame.
Jaguars RB Bhayshul Tuten played 69% of snaps in Q1, 36% in Q2, 39% in Q3, and 0% in Q4; prior to garbage time, took 12 of 20 RB opportunities (60%), not quite as strong as prior 2-3 games but fine for a player with questionable tag on short week; scored one-yard TD on opening drive.
Green Bay RB Josh Jacobs (finger) is set to miss time, throwing the Packers' backfield into limbo again.
Arizona QB Gardner Minshew (elbow) appears to be out for the season despite handling full workload at Seattle in Week 9.
Arizona WR Michael Wilson (neck) appears to be out for the season despite handling full workload at Seattle in Week 9.
Likely headed for IR after injuring his knee on the Rams' final offensive snap Sunday in Week 9.
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Terrance Ferguson was expected back last week but wasn't activated. Hopefully his ankle will be OK this week, as the Rams will be without Puka Nacua and Davante Adams for at least the next month. Ferguson will compete with other tight ends in L.A., but should be the best of the bunch in an offense that's going to have to feature tight ends more prominently.
Chig Okonkwo has been in the waiver wire column for a solid month now. He hasn't popped off with big performances but has been serviceable as a tight end option.
Darren Waller went off in Week 9 with an 8-90-1 line on 10 targets after vanishing for more than a month. The source warns it's buyer beware, as he might get one catch for four yards next week. His inconsistency makes him a risky add despite the big week.
Pat Freiermuth is a TD-or-bust tight end like Mike Gesicki. The source likes both as streaming options this week, as their teams (Steelers and Dolphins) face each other.
Mike Gesicki finally didn't score last week, highlighting his TD-or-bust profile. He's a streaming option this week as his team faces the Steelers, but his boom/bust nature makes him unreliable.
Chimere Dike is listed as a depth option for wide receiver if you need depth at the position.
Savion Williams is listed as a depth option for wide receiver if you need depth at the position.
Jakobi Meyers is listed as a depth option for wide receiver if you need depth at the position.
Jahan Dotson is listed as a depth option for wide receiver if you need depth at the position.
Keenan Allen is listed as a depth option for wide receiver if you need depth at the position.
Pat Bryant is listed as a depth option for wide receiver if you need depth at the position.
Antonio Williams is listed as a depth option for wide receiver if you need depth at the position.
Tutu Atwell is likely to step up for the Rams with both Puka Nacua and Davante Adams on IR. One of Atwell or Konata Mumpfield should see increased opportunity in the coming weeks.
Konata Mumpfield is likely to step up for the Rams with both Puka Nacua and Davante Adams on IR. One of Mumpfield or Tutu Atwell should see increased opportunity in the coming weeks.
Davante Adams is on IR for the Rams, and is expected to miss at least the next month. His absence, along with Puka Nacua's injury, creates significant receiver depth issues for the team.
Puka Nacua has joined Davante Adams on IR for the Rams, creating significant receiver depth issues for the team. Both are expected to miss at least the next month.
De'Zhaun Stribling is an IR stash option for the Rams. With Puka Nacua and Davante Adams on IR, Stribling could be a future contributor when healthy.
Jordan Watkins can be considered as a depth option for the Rams, who continue to lose receivers. With Puka Nacua and Davante Adams now on IR, Watkins could see increased opportunity.
Tank Dell went off in the Texans' rout this week, but the source cautions against chasing that performance too hard. He's a boom/bust deep threat, and the Chargers didn't show up defensively at all this week, making the matchup an outlier.
Kayshon Boutte went off in the Texans' rout this week, but the source cautions against chasing that performance too hard. He's a boom/bust deep threat, and the Chargers didn't show up defensively at all this week, making the matchup an outlier.
Caleb Douglas is emerging as Miami's top target and a decent downfield threat. Though Miami's passing offense is bad overall, he's put up between 70-95 receiving yards in three of four complete games he's played, showing consistent production.
Romeo Doubs is out of the lineup, creating opportunity for DeMario Douglas to fill the void in the Eagles' passing game.
A.J. Brown is out of the lineup, creating opportunity for DeMario Douglas to fill the void in the Eagles' passing game.
DeMario Douglas is the source's top choice at wide receiver this week. He's filling the void created by A.J. Brown and Romeo Doubs being out of the lineup. Though his volume is inconsistent, he's quietly put up three Top-10 weekly finishes at his position over the past five weeks.
Jonathon Brooks is an IR stash worth considering if you have an IR spot available. He's a potential add for future weeks.
Kaelon Black is a running back who should be rostered. The source lists him among backs worth adding this week.
Emmett Johnson is a running back who should be rostered. The source lists him among backs worth adding this week.
Dylan Sampson is a running back who should be rostered. The source lists him among backs worth adding this week.
Kenneth Gainwell is a running back who should be rostered. The source lists him among backs worth adding this week.
Josh Jacobs is possibly headed to IR, which opens up volume for Kaleb Johnson and Marshawn Lloyd in the Green Bay backfield.
Marshawn Lloyd is worth adding as a Green Bay running back, though he missed Week 9 with a knee injury. Kaleb Johnson should be prioritized over Lloyd given the injury concern.
Kaleb Johnson is worth adding this week, with Josh Jacobs possibly headed to IR. Green Bay can't run the ball effectively, but volume is volume. Johnson should be prioritized over Marshawn Lloyd, who missed Week 9 with a knee injury.
Alvin Kamara got most of the third-down and passing-game work for the Jaguars in Week 9, while Audric Estimeis handled early-down carries. This split suggests Kamara retains a role in the passing game even with Estimeis' increased involvement.
Travis Etienne Jr.'s imminent return is not assured, which keeps Audric Estimeis' role and value elevated in the short term. His return timeline remains unclear.
TreVeyon Henderson missed Week 9 with an illness, further limiting the Patriots' running back depth alongside Rhamondre Stevenson's knee injury.
Rhamondre Stevenson left Sunday's blowout loss to the Packers with a knee injury and also lost a fumble. His status for Week 10 is uncertain, which could open the door for Corey Kiner to start.
Corey Kiner stands to be the Week 10 starter for the Patriots if Rhamondre Stevenson misses time. Stevenson left Sunday's blowout loss to the Packers with a knee injury and also lost a fumble. TreVeyon Henderson missed the game with an illness. The source cautions not to go too crazy with a bid since the Patriots only have one game before their Week 11 bye, but Kiner will be a very popular add this week.
Tyjae Spears is a handcuff worth rostering on the Titans, with significant upside if Tony Pollard gets traded at the deadline. His value would increase substantially in that scenario.
Seth McGowan is apparently still available in more than half of leagues on some big platforms. If Jonathan Taylor gets traded at the deadline, McGowan's value shoots up significantly. Even if Taylor stays, McGowan is getting more work and is one of the better handcuffs to roster.
Carson Wentz is ranked ahead of several other available QB options (Joe Milton III, J.J. McCarthy, Gardner Minshew II, Chargers QBs, Shedeur Sanders, Drew Lock) and could be considered if you're desperate. The source is curious to see how he plays on Monday night.
Jacoby Brissett might be available as a Week 10 streamer for the Ravens. The source is not a big believer but notes he should be ready to start and offers a favorable matchup against the Chargers, who showed poor defensive effort against the Texans. A desperation play if needed.
Aaron Rodgers has been a consistent fantasy performer and mainstay on the waiver wire list. Coming off the bye, he faces the red-hot Bengals in Week 10. The source notes he threw for nearly 300 yards and three TDs against Cincinnati in Week 6, and should be getting more receiving help soon, making him a nice streaming option this week and beyond.
Geno Smith makes the waiver wire list for the fifth straight week as a viable QB2 streaming option. Despite struggling against the Chiefs without Garrett Wilson (concussion), he faces favorable matchups ahead: the Bills (forcing catch-up), followed by the Chargers and Dolphins. The source recommends him as a consistent streaming play.
Garrett Wilson missed the Week 9 game against the Chiefs due to a concussion, impacting Geno Smith's performance.
Terrance Ferguson was expected back last week but wasn't activated due to an ankle injury. Hopefully his ankle will be OK this week, as the Rams will be without Nacua and Adams for at least the next month. Ferguson will compete with other tight ends in L.A., but should be the best of the bunch in an offense that will have to feature them.
Chig Okonkwo has been on the waiver wire list for a solid month and hasn't popped but has been serviceable as a tight end option.
Darren Waller went off in Week 9 with an 8-90-1 line on 10 targets after vanishing for more than a month, but buyer beware. He may revert to minimal production next week, making this a potentially misleading performance to chase.
Pat Freiermuth is a TD-or-bust tight end who can be considered as a streaming option this week. His team faces Mike Gesicki's team, making both viable streaming choices.
Mike Gesicki finally didn't score last week and is very TD-or-bust. He can be considered as a streaming option this week, but his boom/bust nature makes him unreliable.
Chimere Dike is recommended as a depth option for wide receiver needs.
Savion Williams is recommended as a depth option for wide receiver needs.
Jakobi Meyers is recommended as a depth option for wide receiver needs.
Jahan Dotson is recommended as a depth option for wide receiver needs.
Keenan Allen is recommended as a depth option for wide receiver needs.
Pat Bryant is recommended as a depth option for wide receiver needs.
Antonio Williams is recommended as a depth option for wide receiver needs.
Tutu Atwell is likely to step up for the Rams with both Puka Nacua and Davante Adams on IR. One of Atwell or Konata Mumpfield should see increased opportunity in an offense that will have to feature tight ends and receivers.
Konata Mumpfield is likely to step up for the Rams with both Puka Nacua and Davante Adams on IR. One of Mumpfield or Tutu Atwell should see increased opportunity in an offense that will have to feature tight ends and receivers.
Davante Adams is on the Rams' IR, creating significant receiving depth opportunities for other Rams receivers.
Puka Nacua has joined Davante Adams on the Rams' IR, creating significant receiving depth opportunities for other Rams receivers.
De'Zhaun Stribling is an IR stash worth considering for the Rams, who continue to lose receivers and have struggled to find replacements.
Jordan Watkins can be considered as a waiver add for the Rams, who continue to lose receivers and have struggled to find replacements who can step up.
Tank Dell went off in the Texans' rout of the Chargers this week, but caution is warranted about chasing this performance. He's a boom/bust deep threat, and the Chargers showed poor defensive effort, making this a potentially misleading performance.
Kayshon Boutte went off in the Texans' rout of the Chargers this week, but caution is warranted about chasing this performance. He's a boom/bust deep threat, and the Chargers showed poor defensive effort, making this a potentially misleading performance.
Caleb Douglas is emerging as Miami's top target and a decent downfield threat. He's put up between 70-95 receiving yards in three of four complete games he's played, making him a worthwhile waiver add despite Miami's poor passing offense.
Romeo Doubs is out of the lineup, creating opportunity for DeMario Douglas to fill the void in the Eagles passing game.
A.J. Brown is out of the lineup, creating opportunity for DeMario Douglas to fill the void in the Eagles passing game.
DeMario Douglas is the top wide receiver choice on the waiver wire, filling the void created by A.J. Brown and Romeo Doubs being out. Despite inconsistent volume, he's quietly put up three Top-10 weekly finishes at his position over the past five weeks.
Jonathon Brooks is an IR stash worth considering if you have an IR spot available.
Kaelon Black should be rostered and is recommended as a back worth adding.
Emmett Johnson should be rostered and is recommended as a back worth adding.
Dylan Sampson should be rostered and is recommended as a back worth adding.
Kenneth Gainwell should be rostered and is recommended as a back worth adding.
Josh Jacobs is possibly headed to IR, which would open up significant volume for Kaleb Johnson and Marshawn Lloyd in the Packers backfield.
Marshawn Lloyd is worth adding as a backup option if Josh Jacobs is headed to IR, though he should be deprioritized behind Kaleb Johnson due to missing Week 9 with a knee injury.
Kaleb Johnson is worth adding as Josh Jacobs is possibly headed to IR. While Green Bay can't run the ball effectively, volume is volume, and Johnson should be prioritized over Marshawn Lloyd.
Alvin Kamara is handling most of the third-down and passing-game work for the Jaguars, while Audric Estime gets early-down carries.
Travis Etienne Jr.'s return timeline is uncertain, creating a window for Audric Estime to get more early-down work in the Jaguars offense.
Audric Estime is another back who could get more run as the de facto starter, though it could be short-lived depending on Travis Etienne Jr.'s return timeline. Estime ran well as the early-downs back on Sunday with 15 carries for 72 yards and 1 TD, while Alvin Kamara handled third-down and passing work. He'll be a competitive add this week in a good offense with a juicy matchup against Carolina.
TreVeyon Henderson missed Week 9 with an illness, creating a backfield opportunity for Corey Kiner.
Rhamondre Stevenson left Sunday's blowout loss to the Packers with a knee injury and also lost a fumble, creating uncertainty about his availability for Week 10 and beyond.
Corey Kiner stands to be the Week 10 starter for the Patriots if Rhamondre Stevenson misses time due to a knee injury suffered Sunday. With the Patriots having only one game before their Week 11 bye, Kiner will be a very popular add this week but shouldn't warrant an aggressive bid.
Tyjae Spears is a handcuff worth rostering on the Titans, as his value would increase significantly if Tony Pollard gets traded at the deadline.
Seth McGowan is apparently still available in more than half of leagues on major platforms and is one of the better handcuffs to roster. If Jonathan Taylor gets traded at the deadline, McGowan's value shoots up significantly; even if Taylor stays, McGowan is getting more work.
Jacoby Brissett might be available as a Week 10 streamer for the Ravens. While not a strong believer in his upside, he should be ready to start and faces the Chargers, who showed poor defensive effort against the Texans, making him a viable desperation option.
Aaron Rodgers has been a consistent fantasy performer and mainstay on waiver lists. Coming off bye, he faces the high-scoring Bengals in Week 10; he threw for nearly 300 yards and three TDs against Cincinnati in Week 6. With additional receiving help expected soon, he's a nice streaming option this week and beyond.
Geno Smith makes the waiver wire list for the fifth straight week as a viable QB2 streaming option. Despite struggling against the Chiefs without Garrett Wilson, he faces favorable matchups ahead with the Bills (forced to play catch-up), Chargers, and Dolphins, positioning him as a consistent secondary quarterback option.
Could cost Puka Nacua the entire fantasy football season Of course things are always fluid but worth knowing there’s a chance Davante Adams was on the “earlier side” of 6-10 weeks which means ~WK13 He will be a WR1 in ranks if he’s back and Puka isn’t there - league winner
Could cost Puka Nacua the entire fantasy football season Of course things are always fluid but worth knowing there’s a chance Davante Adams was on the “earlier side” of 6-10 weeks which means ~WK13 He will be a WR1 in ranks if he’s back and Puka isn’t there - league winner
Ladd McConkey (back) considered day-to-day, via @alexinsdorf99.
McCaffrey carried the ball 18 times for 68 yards and scored two touchdowns in the 49ers' 38-17 victory over the Raiders on Sunday.
Commanders (vs Rams): Jacory Croskey-Merritt (IR) Treylon Burks (foot) did not play Personnel on dropbacks: 11 on 71%, 13 on 15%, 12 on 12%, 21 on 2% RBs: Rachaad White - 50% opp share, 47% rush att share, 29% route share, 25% TPRR, 3.42 YPRR, 100% of 2min RB snaps, 75% 3rd down snap share Not quite a drive by drive split but still a split with White getting more of the 2min and 3rd downs - an RB2 Austin Ekeler - 50% opp share, 53% rush att share, 46% route share, 11% TPRR, 0.95 YPRR, 0% of 2...
Commanders (vs Rams): Jacory Croskey-Merritt (IR) Treylon Burks (foot) did not play Personnel on dropbacks: 11 on 71%, 13 on 15%, 12 on 12%, 21 on 2% RBs: Rachaad White - 50% opp share, 47% rush att share, 29% route share, 25% TPRR, 3.42 YPRR, 100% of 2min RB snaps, 75% 3rd down snap share Not quite a drive by drive split but still a split with White getting more of the 2min and 3rd downs - an RB2 Austin Ekeler - 50% opp share, 53% rush att share, 46% route share, 11% TPRR, 0.95 YPRR, 0% of 2...
Commanders (vs Rams): Jacory Croskey-Merritt (IR) Treylon Burks (foot) did not play Personnel on dropbacks: 11 on 71%, 13 on 15%, 12 on 12%, 21 on 2% RBs: Rachaad White - 50% opp share, 47% rush att share, 29% route share, 25% TPRR, 3.42 YPRR, 100% of 2min RB snaps, 75% 3rd down snap share Not quite a drive by drive split but still a split with White getting more of the 2min and 3rd downs - an RB2 Austin Ekeler - 50% opp share, 53% rush att share, 46% route share, 11% TPRR, 0.95 YPRR, 0% of 2...
Commanders (vs Rams): Jacory Croskey-Merritt (IR) Treylon Burks (foot) did not play Personnel on dropbacks: 11 on 71%, 13 on 15%, 12 on 12%, 21 on 2% RBs: Rachaad White - 50% opp share, 47% rush att share, 29% route share, 25% TPRR, 3.42 YPRR, 100% of 2min RB snaps, 75% 3rd down snap share Not quite a drive by drive split but still a split with White getting more of the 2min and 3rd downs - an RB2 Austin Ekeler - 50% opp share, 53% rush att share, 46% route share, 11% TPRR, 0.95 YPRR, 0% of 2...
Commanders (vs Rams): Jacory Croskey-Merritt (IR) Treylon Burks (foot) did not play Personnel on dropbacks: 11 on 71%, 13 on 15%, 12 on 12%, 21 on 2% RBs: Rachaad White - 50% opp share, 47% rush att share, 29% route share, 25% TPRR, 3.42 YPRR, 100% of 2min RB snaps, 75% 3rd down snap share Not quite a drive by drive split but still a split with White getting more of the 2min and 3rd downs - an RB2 Austin Ekeler - 50% opp share, 53% rush att share, 46% route share, 11% TPRR, 0.95 YPRR, 0% of 2...
Commanders (vs Rams): Jacory Croskey-Merritt (IR) Treylon Burks (foot) did not play Personnel on dropbacks: 11 on 71%, 13 on 15%, 12 on 12%, 21 on 2% RBs: Rachaad White - 50% opp share, 47% rush att share, 29% route share, 25% TPRR, 3.42 YPRR, 100% of 2min RB snaps, 75% 3rd down snap share Not quite a drive by drive split but still a split with White getting more of the 2min and 3rd downs - an RB2 Austin Ekeler - 50% opp share, 53% rush att share, 46% route share, 11% TPRR, 0.95 YPRR, 0% of 2...
Wilson was peppered with targets by Jacoby Brissett in the past, establishing a track record of target volume that suggests Brissett may provide similar opportunity for Zay Flowers now that he's been traded to the Ravens.
Tremble is competing for targets in the Panthers' passing attack alongside Tetairoa McMillan and Darren Waller, contributing to the dilution of Jalen Coker's target share.
Emeka Egbuka received a 3/5 panic meter rating heading into Week 10, indicating moderate concern regarding his performance or role.
Rashee Rice received a 2/5 panic meter rating heading into Week 10, indicating minimal concern despite recent performance.
McConkey received the highest panic meter rating at 5/5 heading into Week 10, indicating significant alarm bells are going off regarding his performance or role.
Chase Brown received a 2/5 panic meter rating heading into Week 10, indicating minimal concern despite recent performance.
Adams is set to miss some more time, which the source cites as a reason to view Kyren Williams as a buy-low candidate given the Rams' offensive scheme and the reduced competition for touches.
Corum has emerged as the goal-line back in the Rams' offense, scoring in each of his last five games despite playing on just 36% of snaps with a 22.2% route participation rate in Week 9 (compared to Williams' 64% snaps and 49% route participation). While Williams received 19 opportunities to Corum's 13 in Week 9, Corum's five touchdowns in five games versus Williams' three touchdowns in five games signal he's eating into high-value goal-line work.
Williams provides consistency but not the high-end production expected from a Round 3 pick; he's splitting work down the middle with Blake Corum over the last three games (64% snap share and 49% route participation in Week 9 versus Corum's 36% snaps and 22.2% route participation). While Williams led with 19 opportunities to Corum's 13 in Week 9, Corum has found the end zone in each of his last five games while Williams has three touchdowns in his last five. The source attests Williams remains a buy-low given the Rams' offensive scheme and Davante Adams' upcoming absence.
Harrison Jr.'s presence in the Texans' passing attack has thrown a major wrench into Nico Collins' fantasy value, contributing to Collins' target share decline from 26.1% to 13.8% over the last two games as the Texans' passing attack remains on fire despite a lack of a competent run game.
Dell has emerged as a primary target in the Texans' passing attack, showing great chemistry with C.J. Stroud and posting a 0.36 target rate in his first two games. His presence, along with Marvin Harrison Jr., has significantly reduced Nico Collins' target share and established Dell as a key part of Houston's high-powered passing attack.
Collins has seen five or fewer targets in each of his last three games and is averaging just 9.9 fantasy points per game over his last four games. His target share has collapsed from 26.1% in his first two games (27.8% first-read) to just 13.8% in the Texans' last two games (22% first-read), as Marvin Harrison Jr. and Tank Dell have diluted his volume. Dell in particular has great chemistry with C.J. Stroud, posting a 0.36 target rate in his first two games versus Collins' 0.16 rate, signaling Collins is no longer the alpha in Houston's passing attack.
Barkley's snap share is trending upward (59% in Week 9 after 32% in Week 8 and 15% in Week 7) and he's scored in each of his last three games, showing progress. However, two concerns persist: he's battling hamstring and back injuries (though the Week 10 bye should help), and he isn't used in the passing game with no more than two targets in any game this season. The Eagles have soft matchups ahead (Dallas, Arizona, Indianapolis) post-bye, but the offense is unlikely to get upgrades through the trade deadline.
London has been quiet in his last two games but warrants a buy-low opportunity; Week 8's 8-yard performance on six targets can be dismissed due to weather (torrential downpour), and Week 9 saw him put up 68 yards on 97% snap participation. He leads in first-read target share at 31.8% over the last two weeks and faces tough matchups against the Chiefs and Vikings before a favorable playoff schedule (Lions, Browns, Commanders, Buccaneers, Saints).
Despite regaining control of the backfield and posting a 68% RB opportunity share in Week 9, Jeanty's production remains concerning because the Raiders' rushing attack looks broken; the source warranted him a 4/5 panic meter rating last week and notes there's still a level of panic despite the high opportunity share.
Washington continues to be held back by blowout wins that limit his offensive opportunities; the source expresses hope that more targets and bigger performances are on the horizon as game scripts normalize.
Flowers was a panic candidate in Week 9 due to Lamar Jackson's absence, but a trade for Jacoby Brissett may have stabilized his situation; the source notes that Brissett previously peppered Michael Wilson with targets, suggesting Flowers could benefit from similar target volume under the new quarterback.
Waller has gotten into the mix in the Panthers' offense, catching 8-of-10 balls for 90 yards and a touchdown in Week 9 and scoring twice in his last three games, establishing himself as a red-zone threat and competing for targets with Coker and McMillan.
McMillan has emerged as the primary target in the Panthers' passing attack, averaging 4.7 catches for 51.3 yards on 7.7 targets per game over the last three games, significantly outpacing Jalen Coker's 2.3 catches for 24.7 yards on 4.7 targets in the same span.
Coker's production has declined sharply since suffering a quad strain in Week 3; in his last three games he's averaged just 2.3 catches for 24.7 yards on 4.7 targets per game (0.12 targets per route run, 10.8% target share, 7.7 expected fantasy points per game), well below his 8-of-9 target pace in Weeks 1–2. Tetairoa McMillan is averaging 4.7 catches for 51.3 yards on 7.7 targets in those same three games, and Darren Waller has emerged with 8-of-10 catches for 90 yards and a touchdown in Week 9 plus two scores in his last three games, further diluting Coker's target share despite the Panthers' favorable upcoming schedule.
Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts has been sidelined due to blood clots, contributing to Philadelphia's seven-game losing streak and overall offensive struggles this season.
Jonathan Taylor would welcome a trade Rival execs believe if the Giants or another team put the 2nd round pick + additional comp back on the table the Colts will strongly consider it Titans want to keep Tony Pollard to help Cam Ward (this is really bad management)
Jonathan Taylor would welcome a trade Rival execs believe if the Giants or another team put the 2nd round pick + additional comp back on the table the Colts will strongly consider it Titans want to keep Tony Pollard to help Cam Ward (this is really bad management)
Macdonald: Seahawks believe Sam Darnold (quad, ribs) will be able to play coming out of the bye week in Week 12.
Drew Lock (right elbow, oblique) expected to play Week 10.
Eligible to return from injured reserve and represents an alternative candidate for Tanner Arkin's freed-up roster spot. As a fullback/special teams contributor, Gilliam would be more of a 1-for-1 replacement for Arkin, who split his time between tight end, fullback and special teams this year.
With Tanner Arkin waived, the natural follow-up move would be to bump Latu up the depth chart and into a more expansive role as a third tight end and blocking option. However, the fact that Arkin played over him can be interpreted as the team not fully trusting Latu in such a role, creating uncertainty about whether the Patriots will actually promote him or instead use Caleb Lomu as a sixth lineman and de facto blocking tight end.
Waived from Patriots 53-man roster after making the team as a rookie free agent out of training camp. In five games, played 50 snaps blocking and just 10 running routes, functioning as a blocking tight end rather than a pass-catching option. His departure opens the door for the Patriots to either elevate Cameron Latu into a more expansive TE3 role or use first-round rookie offensive tackle Caleb Lomu as a sixth lineman and de facto blocking tight end instead.
Tight end Tanner Conner is on the Patriots' practice squad; he is one of the team's four tight ends on the payroll (active roster, practice squad, or injured reserve).
Tight end Julian Hill is on the Patriots' injured reserve list; he is one of the team's four tight ends on the payroll (active roster, practice squad, or injured reserve).
Reggie Gilliam is eligible to return from injured reserve and could be a 1-for-1 replacement for Tanner Arkin's freed-up roster spot; Arkin split his time between tight end, fullback, and special teams, and Gilliam would provide similar versatility.
Cameron Latu played exclusively on special teams during the Week 9 loss to Green Bay and was not employed on offense; the Patriots' decision to waive Tanner Arkin and keep Latu on the roster suggests the team may bump Latu up the depth chart as a third tight end and blocking option, though the fact that Arkin played over him can be interpreted as the team not fully trusting Latu in such a role.
Tanner Arkin was waived by the Patriots on Monday after making the roster as a rookie free agent out of training camp; in five games, he played 50 snaps in run or pass blocking and just 10 running routes, serving primarily as a blocking tight end and fullback. The waiver move suggests the team is moving away from the blocking tight end role Arkin filled, though he is expected to re-sign with the practice squad if unclaimed.
Eli Raridon is established as the clear 1-2 punch at tight end alongside Hunter Henry on the Patriots' active roster; the hierarchy among the three active tight ends (Henry, Raridon, and Cameron Latu) is well-defined, with Henry and Raridon as the primary options.
Hunter Henry is established as the clear 1-2 punch at tight end alongside Eli Raridon on the Patriots' active roster; the hierarchy among the three active tight ends (Henry, Raridon, and Cameron Latu) is well-defined, with Henry and Raridon as the primary options.
Characterized as a significant upgrade target when traded for George Kittle; the source describes trading Tyler Warren for Kittle as a 'massive upgrade,' indicating Warren has upside but Kittle represents a clear step up in value.
Reggie Virgil is being targeted by fantasy players on the waiver wire as a potential beneficiary of Michael Wilson's season-ending injury in the Cardinals offense.
Rashee Rice is mentioned as part of the team's wide receiver depth after acquiring CD Lamb in a trade; the source approves the trade given this receiving corps.
Josh Allen is being traded away in a deal where the source prefers the receiving end (Gibbs and Zay Flowers), noting that Josh Allen to Zay Flowers is a lateral move but Gibbs is the better side of the trade.
Jonah Coleman is identified as a breakout running back, providing confidence in trading away Chase Brown. The source dramatically moves Coleman up in dynasty rankings to RB 15-16 minimum, suggesting significant upside potential. Coleman also had a strong performance this week and is credited as a waiver wire acquisition that helped save a team's season, part of a successful stack with Burrow and Jamarr Chase.
Listed as trade asset in proposed 2-for-1 deals for WR upgrade; source recommends packaging Coker with running back depth (Breece Hall or Bucky Irving) to acquire elite wide receivers like CD Lamb or Amon-Ra St. Brown.
Source identifies Jayden Daniels as an interesting sell candidate after Caleb's bye week (week 10); suggests selling Daniels once the Bears quarterback clears his bye to capitalize on any remaining value.
Strong trade target; the source strongly prefers the Gibbs side in a deal where Josh Allen and Malik Neighbors are traded for Gibbs. The source emphasizes this preference especially if the acquiring team has Jordan Love as their QB, allowing them to start Love almost every week, making Gibbs a clear upgrade over the alternatives.
Identified as 'by far and away the best asset' in a trade deal receiving Kittle (along with Matthew Stafford, Travis Etienne, and Michael Wilson) in exchange for Josh Jacobs, Jordan Mason, Makai Lemon, and Tyler Warren. The source cites the Josh Jacobs injury as creating uncertainty that makes Kittle the standout value in the deal.
Colston Loveland is mentioned as the team's tight end, providing context for why trading away Trey McBride makes sense; the source understands the trade given Loveland's presence on the roster.
Chase Brown is being traded away in a deal where the source notes the team is losing value overall, but the trade may still make sense given Gardner Minshew's season-ending injury. The team acquiring Brown is giving up Chase Brown and Trey McBride for Malik Neighbors, but has Colston Loveland at tight end and Jonah Coleman as a breakout running back.
Discussed as alternative trade asset in 2-for-1 deals for elite WR; source suggests packaging Irving with Jaylen Coker as an alternative to Breece Hall to acquire elite wide receivers like CD Lamb or Amon-Ra St. Brown.
Brandon Aiyuk was reinstated from reserve/left squad list about 24 hours before the trade deadline, giving the 49ers a two-week roster exemption and flexibility on whether to activate, release, or trade him. Kyle Shanahan stated the reinstatement "means absolutely nothing" to the team, indicating administrative action only. The source believes Aiyuk is worth a bottom-end roster spot despite uncertainty about his future with San Francisco, noting that Shanahan appears to have had a falling out with him, but if the Niners don't add a receiver via trade, they may keep him out of necessity. The source picked him up speculatively in case he lands on a team like Kansas City that needs a wide receiver, holding him through the trade deadline to see if he gets dealt.
Named as alternative elite WR target for 2-for-1 trade package; source suggests sending Bucky Irving and Jaylen Coker to acquire Amon-Ra as an alternative to CD Lamb.
Source states Kincaid 'absolutely needs to be rostered' and recommends cutting Keaontay Ingram to acquire him. Even with Trey McBride on the same team, Kincaid has realistic trade value as part of a 2-for-1 package to upgrade at wide receiver; source notes 'if Kincaid goes off, there's a very realistic scenario in which you could potentially package together Kincaid with a wide receiver to get a wide receiver upgrade.' Source also placed a $10 player prop bet on Kincaid to score a touchdown in the Bills-Vikings game at approximately +3900 odds.
Positioned as a potential trade piece to package with running back depth to upgrade at wide receiver. Zay Flowers is the target in a trade where the source views the Derrick Henry-to-Zay Flowers portion as a lateral move. Identified as a potential trade asset to package with a running back in pursuit of a WR1 upgrade; source suggests packaging mid-tier receivers like Flowers with depth at running back to acquire elite wide receiver talent.
Identified as a potential trade asset to package with running back depth pieces to upgrade at wide receiver. Source recommends packaging mid-tier receivers like Odunze with depth at running back to acquire elite wide receiver talent.
Positioned as a running back depth piece stepping up with volume upside. Part of a strong running back room that will add depth after week 10 bye as other backs return from injury.
Source prefers Travis Etienne over Jordan Mason in trade evaluation. Etienne's return timeline has shifted: initially expected week 9, then updated to week 10, with hope for week 11 return. After the week 10 bye, he is positioned as a running back depth piece that will add volume to the running back room.
Positioned as RB3 in the source's running back depth evaluation. Source notes potential for improvement after bye week, stating 'I think after the bye week there's a chance that he's healthier. There's a chance that he's better.'
Positioned as RB2 in the source's running back depth evaluation with strong approval; source states 'Absolutely love that.' Achane has bye week 10 and is expected to return with increased volume after the bye week.
Ranked as RB1 in the source's running back depth evaluation with strong approval; source states 'I like it' and notes he would be even better if positioned as RB2. Listed as RB3 in the depth chart behind De'Von Achane (RB2) and ahead of Jonah Coleman (RB4) and Kyle Monangai (RB5). Source recommends considering Hall as a potential trade asset in 2-for-1 deals, packaging him with a wide receiver like Jaylen Koker to acquire elite wide receiver talent such as CeeDee Lamb.
Positioned as a strong quarterback option with sell-high potential after a strong performance against the New York Giants in week 10; can be packaged with a wide receiver like Jaylen Koker to upgrade at the position.
Recommended as a trade target in exchange for Kirk Cousins and Omar Cooper, especially if Omar Cooper's ankle injury becomes problematic; represents an upgrade at quarterback.
Has an ankle injury that may become problematic; this injury concern supports trading him away along with Kirk Cousins for Patrick Mahomes.
Had a strong performance this week; positioned as a core player not to trade away for running back depth.
Had a strong performance this week as part of a Burrow-Chase stack that went nuclear; positioned as a core player not to trade away.
Recommended as a waiver wire pickup over Greg Dulcich despite recent poor performance (hasn't hit five fantasy points over the past month); positioned to benefit from Terence Ferguson's absence and the loss of Puka Nacua and Devonta Adams in the Rams offense, forcing the team to throw to somebody.
Recommended as a waiver wire pickup to replace Chris Bell; positioned as a potential beneficiary if Brian Robinson is traded to the Los Angeles Rams or Kansas City Chiefs, creating opportunity in the backfield.
Has received only one target this week and has zero games with over 10.5 fantasy points so far this season, indicating severe limited offensive involvement and production; the source recommends cutting him for Brian Thomas.
Source explicitly states they would not recommend picking up Manuel Wilson, preferring Caleb Johnson or Khalil Herbert instead as running back depth options.
Source identifies Khalil Herbert as an interesting waiver wire pickup option for running back depth, preferring him over Brian Robinson and Manuel Wilson. Recommended as a 16-team format acquisition alongside Caleb Johnson.
Listed as running back depth option alongside Devin Singletary and Brian Robinson in the context of roster construction and waiver wire decisions.
Listed as running back depth option alongside Dylan Samson and Brian Robinson in the context of roster construction and waiver wire decisions.
Source suggests cutting Brian Robinson if he is not on injured reserve to pick up Caleb Johnson or Khalil Herbert instead, indicating Robinson is low on the depth chart priority and has limited fantasy value in his current role.
Parker Washington is recommended for a flex start over Isaiah Likely if Rhamondre Stevenson is out for the rest of the season. The source notes that if Stevenson is only out for two weeks (missing this game and the Patriots bye), Parker Washington could be worth starting.
There is speculation that Adams could return after Thanksgiving, though the source emphasizes this is not their expectation. However, there is a real-world scenario in which Adams could return and make a difference this season.
Beckham recently signed with the Minnesota Vikings within the past day or two, representing a significant landing spot update for his fantasy value.
Pickens' availability for next week is uncertain. There is a non-zero chance he could be traded within the next 24 hours, adding another layer of uncertainty to his status. The source expresses sympathy for owner's injury loss and notes that the team would have been 'the best team in this league' if Pickens and Akers had not gotten hurt.
McBride's ranking has been downgraded from 13th overall to approximately 17th overall due to the Cardinals' QB and WR injuries. Source now prefers Malik Neighbors, Chuba Hubbard, T. Higgins, and Javonte Williams over McBride. While still elite and clearly TE2, McBride is negatively impacted by Michael Wilson being out for the season and Gardner Minshew being out for the year, as the offense will be significantly worse. Source previously noted McBride was already seeing 30% of the Cardinals' target share and cannot realistically increase to 40%, so Wilson's departure does not meaningfully improve his fantasy outlook; the overall offensive decline hurts his production ceiling.
Minshew suffered a torn UCL to his throwing arm and is seeking additional medical opinions; he likely will require season-ending surgery. He played through the injury in the second half after being hurt before halftime. Gardner Minshew is out for the season, which impacts the value of trades involving his team's offensive players.
If Rhamondre Stevenson is out, Kiner becomes the lead back for the Patriots. The source indicates Kiner would be the primary option in New England's backfield if both Henderson and Stevenson are unavailable. Corey Kiner is being considered as an alternative waiver target to Treylon Henderson in the Patriots backfield, given Henderson's medical emergency and unclear return timeline.
The source is currently rostering Seth McGowan as a handcuff contingent on Jonathan Taylor being traded away from Indianapolis. This is a speculative roster move betting on JT's departure to unlock McGowan's backfield role.
Trade deadline speculation shows updated odds for JT's destination: 31% Colts, 23% New England, 19% Giants, 12% Minnesota, 9% Denver, 6% Green Bay. Before Rhamondre Stevenson's injury, New England was an afterthought, but the source now notes that some people are speculating a Patriots trade is actually a possibility. The Patriots may pursue a Jonathan Taylor trade, which would make sense given New England's offensive weapon needs. The source views prediction markets as the most reliable indicator of realistic trade odds. Market odds suggest JT is most likely getting sent out of Indianapolis.
Stevenson's injury status remains unclear as of the source's reporting. The Patriots had not released an update and were still awaiting MRI results as of 10:30 a.m., making his availability uncertain. The source expects he will miss the upcoming week against the Detroit Lions, though there is no full clarity on how long he will be missing. If Stevenson is out, it significantly impacts the Patriots backfield and elevates backup options like Trey Kiner and Corey Kiner. The source emphasizes the need for an update before Monday night waivers. If Stevenson is out for the rest of the season, benching him would be a mistake, but if he is out for only two weeks (missing this game and the Patriots bye), he could return afterward.
Expected to miss a maximum of three weeks with a broken finger; Packers' bye week is two weeks away, so Jacobs may return around that timeframe. Source notes uncertainty around Jacobs' injury timeline; some reports suggest he could go to injured reserve, making the situation 'very murky' at the time of discussion.
Will miss multiple weeks due to injury, per Shottenheimer.
Will miss multiple weeks due to injury, per Shottenheimer.
With Puka Nacua on IR, the Rams offense will struggle significantly to pick up first downs and reach the red zone, forcing a downgrade in quarterback expectations. Source recommends cutting Matthew Stafford and streaming quarterbacks off the waiver wire instead; Rams offense collapse from Puka Nacua injury makes Stafford unplayable. Source calls Stafford 'a zero at this point' due to Puka Nacua going to injured reserve, indicating his fantasy value has collapsed with his top receiving target sidelined.
After Puka Nacua and Davante Adams, Kyren Williams is the top target earner for the Rams; however, source explicitly states this is not a positive for Williams because the overall Rams offense collapses without Puka, making it harder to move the ball, pick up first downs, and reach the red zone, necessitating lower expectations across the board.
Out for the season due to neck injury suffered in the fourth quarter against Dallas; described as absolutely brutal for fantasy owners who drafted him. Had previously played through broken ribs the prior week, but the neck injury ends his season. Eliminates a key receiver from the Cardinals passing attack. Combined with Gardner Minshew's season-ending injury and Carson Beck taking over as third-string QB, the Cardinals offense is expected to be a low-volume passing attack. Source describes Wilson as 'a literal zero at this point,' indicating he has no fantasy value in the current context.
Placed on injured reserve with MCL, PCL sprains, and turf toe per head coach Sean McVay and Adam Schefter; Ian Rapoport confirms turf toe component. Absolute best-case scenario has him eligible to return week 15, but realistically he will not play for fantasy purposes this season; likely misses weeks 10–14 minimum plus bye week 11. Drops from WR2 in pre-injury rankings to approximately WR39 in rest-of-season rankings; source would rather roster him on IR with hope of late-season return than start Tank Dell. Puka's absence significantly impacts the Rams offense's ability to move the ball and reach the red zone, necessitating a downgrade in expectations for all Rams pass catchers and quarterback.
Jacoby Brissett was traded to the Baltimore Ravens on Nov. 6, moving Carson Beck from the Cardinals' No. 3 quarterback to the backup role behind Gardner Minshew in Week 9. Brissett had been benched as the Cardinals' starter before the trade.
Gardner Minshew sustained a torn UCL in his throwing arm during the Cardinals' Week 9 loss to the Seahawks and is likely to need season-ending surgery. The injury occurred when edge rusher Dante Fowler made contact with Minshew's arm as he began his throwing motion, stripping the ball. Despite the injury on the last play of the second quarter, Minshew remained in the game and completed 11 of 18 passes in the second half. ESPN's Adam Schefter reported Minshew is seeking additional medical opinions before undergoing the procedure.
Rookie quarterback Carson Beck, Arizona's third-round pick in the 2026 NFL Draft who spent his first eight weeks as the Cardinals' No. 3 quarterback, is set to make his NFL debut in Week 10 after Gardner Minshew sustained a potentially season-ending injury. Beck moved to the backup role behind Minshew in Week 9 following the trade of Jacoby Brissett to the Baltimore Ravens on Nov. 6.
Colby Parkinson is in line for more targets as the Rams navigate injuries to both Puka Nacua and Davante Adams during a critical stretch of games before their bye week.
Tyler Higbee is in line for more targets as the Rams navigate injuries to both Puka Nacua and Davante Adams during a critical stretch of games before their bye week.
Konata Mumpfield is in line for more targets as the Rams navigate injuries to both Puka Nacua and Davante Adams during a critical stretch of games before their bye week.
Jordan Whittington is in line for more targets as the Rams navigate injuries to both Puka Nacua and Davante Adams during a critical stretch of games before their bye week.
With both Puka Nacua and Davante Adams sidelined, Tutu Atwell is in line for increased target volume as the Rams look to keep their playoff hopes alive during a critical stretch against Arizona and Green Bay before their bye.
Davante Adams remains sidelined with a ruptured hamstring suffered in Week 5; originally given a 6-10 week recovery timeline, though head coach Sean McVay expected the veteran wideout to return on the shorter side. The Rams and Seattle Seahawks don't meet until Week 15, meaning Adams will likely be back by then, but Los Angeles faces Arizona Cardinals and Green Bay Packers before their bye in Week 14, leaving the team without both top receivers for at least two weeks.
Puka Nacua suffered MCL and PCL sprains plus turf toe late in the fourth quarter of Sunday's win over Washington; head coach Sean McVay announced he will be placed on injured reserve with no return timeline provided. The injury occurred on the Rams' final offensive snap when Nacua took a handoff, cut upfield, and was hit by safety Jeremy Reaves and linebacker Sonny Styles, causing his leg to twist.
In line for increased targets following the injured reserve placement of Puka Nacua (MCL/PCL sprains, turf toe) and the ongoing absence of Davante Adams (ruptured hamstring). The source identifies Parkinson among the receivers positioned to benefit from the Rams' receiver depth crisis as Los Angeles looks to keep their playoff hopes alive at 5-4.
In line for increased targets following the injured reserve placement of Puka Nacua (MCL/PCL sprains, turf toe) and the ongoing absence of Davante Adams (ruptured hamstring). The source identifies Higbee among the receivers positioned to benefit from the Rams' receiver depth crisis as Los Angeles looks to keep their playoff hopes alive at 5-4.
In line for increased targets following the injured reserve placement of Puka Nacua (MCL/PCL sprains, turf toe) and the ongoing absence of Davante Adams (ruptured hamstring). The source identifies Mumpfield among the receivers positioned to benefit from the Rams' receiver depth crisis as Los Angeles looks to keep their playoff hopes alive at 5-4.
In line for increased targets following the injured reserve placement of Puka Nacua (MCL/PCL sprains, turf toe) and the ongoing absence of Davante Adams (ruptured hamstring). The source identifies Whittington among the receivers positioned to benefit from the Rams' receiver depth crisis as Los Angeles looks to keep their playoff hopes alive at 5-4.
In line for increased targets following the injured reserve placement of Puka Nacua (MCL/PCL sprains, turf toe) and the ongoing absence of Davante Adams (ruptured hamstring). The source identifies Atwell among the receivers positioned to benefit from the Rams' receiver depth crisis as Los Angeles looks to keep their playoff hopes alive at 5-4.
Already sidelined with a ruptured hamstring for the foreseeable future. Adams was injured in Week 5 and originally given a 6-10 week recovery timeline, although head coach Sean McVay said he expected the veteran wideout to return on the shorter side. The Rams and Seattle Seahawks don't meet until Week 15, meaning Adams will likely be back on the field by then. However, his absence compounds the Rams' receiver depth crisis alongside Puka Nacua's injured reserve placement.
Superstar wide receiver placed on injured reserve with MCL and PCL sprains plus turf toe suffered late in the fourth quarter during Sunday's win over Washington; head coach Sean McVay provided no return timeline. Injury occurred on final offensive snap when Nacua took a handoff, cut upfield, and was hit by safety Jeremy Reaves and linebacker Sonny Styles, causing his leg to twist. The source notes that even if Nacua heals quickly, missing him could be detrimental for Los Angeles given the strength of the NFC and the Rams' playoff positioning at 5-4.
Impact of Michael Wilson out and Carson Beck starting: Cardinals go from +7.5 to +9.5 (2 point swing) Cardinals implied total goes from 18.5 to 15.5 Things are about to be BAD Trey McBride will do well but a capped ceiling and potential sit risk in fantasy playoffs
Impact of Michael Wilson out and Carson Beck starting: Cardinals go from +7.5 to +9.5 (2 point swing) Cardinals implied total goes from 18.5 to 15.5 Things are about to be BAD Trey McBride will do well but a capped ceiling and potential sit risk in fantasy playoffs
Rams vs. Cardinals this week Konata Mumpfield, Tutu Atwell and Jordan Whittington vs. Simi Fehoko, Reggie Virgil and Devin Duvernay
Rams vs. Cardinals this week Konata Mumpfield, Tutu Atwell and Jordan Whittington vs. Simi Fehoko, Reggie Virgil and Devin Duvernay
Rams vs. Cardinals this week Konata Mumpfield, Tutu Atwell and Jordan Whittington vs. Simi Fehoko, Reggie Virgil and Devin Duvernay
Rams vs. Cardinals this week Konata Mumpfield, Tutu Atwell and Jordan Whittington vs. Simi Fehoko, Reggie Virgil and Devin Duvernay
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Antonio Williams dropped a catchable ball on a critical down in Week 9 while also looking ineffective at run blocking. The drop was described as brutal and represents a recurring issue for the Commanders' offense.
Stefon Diggs dropped a catchable ball on a critical down in Week 9 while also looking ineffective at run blocking. In the final moments of the game, Diggs questionably tried to run for more yards instead of stepping out of bounds, a decision-making error that cost the Commanders valuable time. The article suggests fans shouldn't be surprised if Diggs is not invited back for another season, which would potentially have the wide receiver looking for his fourth new team in as many years.
Jayden Daniels was forced to take off on plays due to poor pass protection and play-calling design in Week 9 against the Rams. The Commanders' offensive coordinator David Blough failed to implement the game plan that should have called for chip blocks to help Brandon Coleman on the edge and designed roll-outs to move Daniels out of the pocket. Daniels also fumbled in the second quarter when Rams linebacker Myles Garrett knocked the ball out, forcing a turnover. The article notes Daniels has a history of dislocating his elbow, which occurred twice previously in the season.
David Blough, promoted to offensive coordinator during the offseason, has failed to establish a clear offensive identity nine weeks into the season. The Commanders' offense lacks consistency, at times leaning into heavy personnel and under center looks before reverting to shotgun-based schemes with 11 personnel when things don't go according to plan. Some plays are well-called and timely; others make little sense for the situation or defensive looks. Blough spoke openly of wanting to utilize the screen game more but never went back to it after early success; only one team has a lower percentage of screens than Washington this season. The team is supposedly implementing a wide-zone rushing attack but with little evidence on the field or that offensive line coach Darnell Stapleton knows how to implement it. They found early success in the running game against the Rams but inexplicably went away from it later. Pass protection also struggled, and while some blame falls on personnel, an effective coordinator should scheme plays to maximize strengths while providing a cohesive plan every week. The game plan should have called for chip blocks to help Brandon Coleman on the edge and designed roll-outs to move Jayden Daniels out of the pocket, but fans saw very little of either. Blough appears to be simply calling plays instead of coordinating an NFL offense.
Blake Corum was part of an effective Rams ground game in the second half of Week 9. The Rams ran the ball effectively in the second half with Kyren Williams, Blake Corum, and Puka Nacua combining for 123 yards on the ground, showcasing Sean McVay's offensive execution with heavy personnel.
Kyren Williams was part of an effective Rams ground game in the second half of Week 9. The Rams ran the ball effectively in the second half with Kyren Williams, Blake Corum, and Puka Nacua combining for 123 yards on the ground, demonstrating Sean McVay's ability to execute an offense with heavy personnel emphasis.
Puka Nacua is one of the best wide receivers in the league and torched Washington's secondary in Week 9, hauling in 14 receptions for 150 receiving yards and one touchdown. The Commanders played zone coverage throughout the game and rarely tested Nacua with man or double coverage; while Washington limited his yards after the catch, he picked them apart underneath. The Rams' other receivers combined for only 78 total receiving yards and no touchdowns, highlighting Nacua's dominance in the matchup.
Blake Corum was part of the Rams' effective ground game in the second half, combining with Kyren Williams and Puka Nacua for 123 rushing yards as part of Sean McVay's heavy personnel emphasis offensive execution.
Antonio Williams dropped a catchable ball on a critical down and looked ineffective at run blocking in the Commanders' loss to the Rams, contributing to the team's offensive struggles.