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Aaron Jones is identified as a potential trade target to acquire from rebuilding teams; he is positioned as a veteran running back asset that could be obtained in exchange for Tai Simpson to strengthen a 2-2 contending roster.

Dillon is acquired in a trade where Derrick Walker is sent out and Christian Watson is also included; Jamar Chase approves of the move in a single-flex league, noting it would not be recommended in a double-flex league format.

Antonio Gibson is listed as an auto-start running back in a trade scenario lineup recommendation.

Gets bump with Stefon Diggs and Terry McLaurin potentially out; becomes a viable flex option if both miss and Jaden Daniels plays. Also becomes enticing if Terry McLaurin is ruled out. However, speaker prefers Romeo Doubs over Williams as a flex option.

Practiced normally Wednesday, limited Thursday, held out entirely Friday; historical pattern suggests he will not play Sunday. Ankle/foot injury follows initial season-long ankle concern from training camp. Efficiency drop through first month attributed to playing through injury. Moved behind Chase Brown and Kairen Williams in rest-of-season rankings due to injury uncertainty; uncertainty differential is the key factor versus other backs who have clearer roles.

Breece Hall is a buy-low candidate for a 4-0 team. The source suggests offering Quentin Johnston for Hall, noting that Hall's team is 1-3 and dealing with both Hall's injury and Saquon Barkley's injury, making them desperate for wins and willing to trade at a discount. However, Kenneth Walker is in a different tier than Breece Hall; the source regrets trading Kenneth Walker for Justin Jefferson before the season and now sees Walker as significantly more valuable than Hall, especially with Jefferson dealing with an ankle injury. Hall is currently out, which makes his backup an easy start at running back.

Brian Robinson would be a tough play in flex after just going nuclear with three rushing touchdowns; there's no way that level of production happens again, making regression highly likely.

Bowers is acquired in two separate trade scenarios: first, for Bashel Tune and Rasheed Rice in a deep league where the trade represents a value win despite reservations; second, in a dynasty trade where RJ Harvey, one 2025 first-round pick, and two future second-round picks are sent out. In the dynasty scenario, acquiring Bowers makes sense in a one-quarterback league, though the trade's value depends on pick timing—if the first-round pick is early (around 1.03), the deal could backfire. Bowers is also listed as an auto-start tight end.

Irving is the recommended side in a trade where two future first-round picks (mid-27 and late-27) are sent away; Irving is the preferred target if the picks remain mid-to-late round value, but the trade becomes unfavorable if either pick becomes an early first-rounder. Additionally, Jamar Chase ranks Irving at 27th compared to Christian Watson at 31st, close enough in value that a trade sending Watson away while upgrading at another position (Katon Mitchell to Jaylen Coker) is a no-brainer.

CJ Stroud is recommended to be cut in favor of picking up depth running backs like Kaylin Black and Jakori Crossit to address running back depth concerns.

Cam Akers is identified as a potential trade target to acquire from rebuilding teams; he is positioned as a veteran running back asset that could be obtained in exchange for Tai Simpson to strengthen a 2-2 contending roster.

Lamb is identified as one of the two best players in a proposed trade package (alongside Travis Kelce); Jamar Chase advises against trading him away unless receiving significantly more value in return, indicating strong confidence in his standing. He is also recommended as a wide receiver start in weekly lineup construction.

Ranked ahead of Ashton Jeanty in rest-of-season rankings; benefits from lack of injury uncertainty compared to Jeanty. Locked and loaded as a running back starter in recommended lineups. With Jeanty expected to miss, Chase Brown is the recommended running back play for the week. Listed as an auto-start running back in trade scenario lineup recommendations. Should be kept over a proposed trade to Drake London (with downgrades at other positions); Jamar Chase strongly advises against the trade, stating 'I'd keep Chase Brown, especially in these league settings. I don't know why you would consider making this move.' Not recommended as a target in a trade for DeAndre Swift and Devonte Adams in most league formats; Jamar Chase prefers keeping Swift and Adams.

Jamar Chase recommends cutting Chris Godwin from the roster to prioritize waiver-wire depth running back pickups like Kaylin Black and Jakori Crossit, indicating Godwin is not worth holding on the bench given current running back depth concerns.

Upgrade target in trade discussion; valued higher than Chase Brown in trade evaluation. Identified as the best player in a trade where he and Justin Jefferson are dealt for Cam Scataboo, Drake Glenn, and Brock Bowers; the trade is acceptable in a league where depth is important, though noted as tough. Core asset not to trade away; Jamar Chase explicitly advises against selling McCaffrey for a 2027 first-round pick, indicating he should be retained as a cornerstone piece of a 2-2 contending roster.

Christian Watson is ranked 31st in Jamar Chase's rankings compared to Bucky Irving at 27th; Chase notes Watson is not significantly better than Irving, making a trade that upgrades from Keaton Mitchell to Jaylen Coker while moving Watson for Irving a no-brainer. Watson is also recommended as a wide receiver start over Parker Washington, averaging approximately three more targets per game than Washington currently. Watson is preferred over Bashel Tuton rest of season in a proposed trade, and positioned as a strong starting lineup option at wide receiver on a roster with such quality depth that benching T. Higgins is considered even if he plays.

Hubbard will miss this week due to injury. In trade contexts, he would normally be the clear preference over DeAndre Swift if Kyle Manungai were healthy, but with Manungai in a walking boot, Swift's value rises relative to Hubbard.

Kmet is recommended as the tight end start over Mark Likely and plays easily in the flex spot despite Likely getting a ton of target volume; the Giants offense still projects to be really bad, making Kmet the preferred play.

DJ Moore is most likely going to miss the upcoming game, making him unavailable for starting lineups. His injury status is uncertain and will determine the start/sit recommendations for multiple wide receivers; if he plays, Roman Wilson becomes the pivot option, but if he is ruled out, Keon Coleman and Antonio Roma become primary starts. If DJ Moore plays, there may be a case to pivot to Marvin Harrison at flex, but the source prefers to keep the original flex lineup.

Swift should not be traded away right now; with Kyle Manungai out, Swift is projected to perform very well in the short term and may be a top-five running back for weeks to come, making him too valuable to move. He needs to be moved up considerably in rankings due to Manungai's injury status (walking boot); if Manungai were healthy, Chuba Hubbard would be the clear preference, but Swift's ranking improves significantly with Manungai sidelined. Swift is cited as part of an elite running back room alongside Christian McCaffrey that supports a contending 2-2 team; the speaker assesses the team as contending-capable rather than rebuilding.

D'Andre Swift is skyrocketing up in value due to Kyle Manungai stuff; he was acquired in a trade for Addison and Henry alongside Puka and Davante Adams, making that trade look phenomenal. However, if offered London for Swift, the trade should be made as it makes the speaker nervous about running back depth.

Darius Cooper should be cut from the roster; there is no world in which he would need to be started given the team's strength, and he has no upside to make a difference on a team as good as the owner's. The recommendation is to drop him for waiver wire pickups with higher ceiling potential.

Davante Adams was acquired in a trade for Addison and Henry alongside Puka and Swift; this trade looks phenomenal and is what saves the earlier Henderson-Addison downgrade.

Denzel Boston is recommended as the wide receiver fill-in for a lineup with multiple injured/bye players, positioned as a flex option when better alternatives are unavailable.

Derrick Henry is being traded for Jamar Chase in a multi-trade package; the source views this as an upgrade for the team receiving Chase. Henry is also identified as a potential trade target to acquire from a 1-3 rebuilding team; he is positioned as a veteran running back asset that could be obtained in exchange for Tai Simpson to strengthen a contending roster.

DeVonta Smith will miss this week due to injury. He was also traded away in a deal that sent Javonte Williams and AJ Dillon for Parker Washington and Tucker Craft; the speaker notes the trade looks good in hindsight after Craft's strong performance.

Metcalf is in a wide receiver decision against Jameson Williams; Williams is favored due to a higher-scoring game environment (54.5 projected points). Metcalf is acknowledged as a viable flex option given the setup without Michael Pittman Jr., which creates a good spot for him; however, the source still prefers Jaylen Waddle.

Drake May should be benched this week in favor of Jacobe Brassette due to a weaker matchup. The source recommends waiting for May to show something before feeling comfortable starting him next week when Brassette doesn't have a favorable matchup.

With Barkley, Etienne, and Charbonnet all out, Emanuel Wilson emerges as a primary play offering a higher floor than J Mo; however, his value is limited to roughly two weeks before Zack Sharpe returns, at which point he becomes part of a committee and loses starting appeal.

Wilson is being traded away for Luther Burton in a multi-trade package, viewed as a downgrade. However, in a separate trade discussion, Wilson is the recommended side when acquiring him alongside Bucky Irving for two future first-round picks (mid-27 and late-27); the trade becomes unfavorable if either pick becomes an early first-rounder. Wilson is also recommended as a flex play in scenarios with multiple injuries to other receivers.

Isaiah Likely is a downgrade in a proposed trade package in a 10-team league; the speaker advises against the entire trade.

Chase was acquired via multi-team trade in exchange for Derrick Henry, viewed as an upgrade. He is part of an elite receiving corps (alongside Bejon and Nico Bowers) on a 3-1 contending team in a two-receiver, one-flex format. Chase's availability is a key factor in weekly QB selection between Burrow and Cobb; if Chase and Higgins both miss, Cobb becomes the preferred start despite Burrow's offense projecting slightly higher. However, in a superflex league rebuild scenario, Chase is identified as a sell candidate because his value will likely decline more this offseason than other young wide receivers; his age and positional scarcity in superflex make him a priority asset to trade for long-term future value.

Jaylen Coker is the upgrade target in a trade that sends Christian Watson for Bucky Irving and upgrades from Keaton Mitchell to Coker; Jamar Chase calls this trade a no-brainer.

Jalen Daniels suffered an injury previously, creating quarterback depth issues in a superflex league; however, he is expected to return this week.

Identified as a player to sell for literally anything in dynasty; speaker would rather have no quarterback in the quarterback slot to take zeros there instead, indicating he has minimal value in a rebuild.

Cook is a more acceptable trade target than Chase Brown when acquiring for Swift and Adams, particularly in eight-team leagues where upside is prioritized over depth. Cook is also presented as a favorable upgrade target in a trade scenario where Lamb is moved out.

Williams is recommended as a bench acquisition target; the source suggests considering flipping Jaylen Waddle and Odell Beckham Jr. (both boom-bust wide receivers) to acquire him. Williams is favored in a weekly matchup decision against DK Metcalf due to his game environment, which projects to have 54.5 total points scored. The source is personally playing Williams in flex this week.

J Mo (JaMycal Hasty) has a massive ceiling but a lower floor than Mike Washington and Emanuel Wilson; the speaker is starting him this week despite acknowledging the higher-floor alternatives, indicating a high-risk, high-reward play.

Wims is listed as an auto-start wide receiver in a trade scenario lineup recommendation.

Rostered as a running back on a 4-0 team with a strong RB room that includes Chase Brown and Quentin Judkins. Was traded away alongside DeVonta Smith for Parker Washington and Tucker Craft; the trade is viewed favorably in retrospect given Craft's strong performance.

Waddle and Michael Wilson are ranked back-to-back for rest of season; however, Michael Wilson has a significantly better matchup this week, making Wilson the preferred play for the short term. Waddle's game environment is favored over Odell Beckham Jr. in a boom-bust wide receiver comparison. Waddle is recommended for the flex position in the weekly lineup; however, if Gentry plays, Waddle should be removed from the lineup. Waddle is selected as the preferred flex play over DK Metcalf and other options.

Jaylen Warren is not recommended as a flex start; Kairn Williams is preferred over him in this matchup.

Jeremiah Love is expected to be available and ready to play; Jamar Chase recommends him as a flex option over Tyler Azir. Love is also preferred over Mike Washington at running back due to guaranteed opportunities, and recommended as the running back start in a superflex lineup with limited options due to bye weeks.

Burrow's offense projects to score slightly more points than Jacob Cobb's; however, the projection is contingent on Jamar Chase and Tee Higgins' availability, as their absence would favor starting Cobb instead. Rostered as a starting quarterback on a 4-0 team in a strong QB room alongside Jared Goff.

Jonathan Taylor is identified as a potential acquisition target in a superflex league if a contending team needs to pivot to rebuild; acquiring him via trade could help a roster contend immediately.

Jordan Tyson is rostered on a 4-0 team and is mentioned as part of a trade package alongside Kenneth Walker in a deal where Breece Hall and Justin Jefferson are traded away.

Justin Herbert is not recommended this week due to having none of his wide receivers available, making Michael Pennix the better start despite the Falcons being the projected better offense.

Jefferson is dealing with an ankle injury and is in a lower tier than Kenneth Walker; the source regrets trading Walker for Jefferson before the season. He is being traded away for Jeremiah Love in a multi-trade package, viewed as a downgrade. In a separate trade, Jefferson is traded away alongside Christian McCaffrey for Cam Scataboo, Drake Glenn, and Brock Bowers, ranked third in value among the players involved. However, Jefferson is expected to return this week; the source projects he will be available and recommends against starting Addison in his place due to Jefferson's likely availability and Addison's own hamstring injury.

Identified as 'a very clear sell' in dynasty, with Jamar Chase stating 'If you can get a second and a third for him, we'd absolutely love to do so,' indicating he is an asset expected to depreciate in value this offseason. Considered expendable in 12-team start format despite having George Kittle; still retains flex value and should not be traded away for marginal upgrades at this time.

Keaton Mitchell should be cut in favor of Rico Dattle due to the Chargers offense looking bad and the team using a three-man running back committee; Jamar Chase explicitly recommends cutting Mitchell.

Katon Mitchell is being upgraded away from in a trade scenario; the speaker calls upgrading from Mitchell to Jaylen Coker at the same position a no-brainer, indicating Mitchell's value is insufficient relative to alternatives.

Kenneth Walker is in a higher tier than Breece Hall and Justin Jefferson. Jamar Chase strongly recommends acquiring Walker if possible in a trade, noting that Walker is in a different tier than what you have with Breece Hall. The source regrets trading Kenneth Walker for Justin Jefferson before the season and now sees Walker as significantly more valuable, especially with Jefferson dealing with an ankle injury.

Pivot option at tight end if both Bengals receivers are active and healthy.

Keon Coleman is recommended as a flex start and wide receiver option. He is a primary recommendation as a flex play in the current week. Assuming DJ Moore is going to miss, Coleman becomes a primary option and is preferred over Roman Wilson and Antonio Roma in that injury scenario. If DJ Moore plays, Roman Wilson becomes the preferred pivot option instead.

Kyle Pitts is viewed as a top-three tight end at this point in the season; Jamar Chase advises against upgrading at tight end if you have Pitts, indicating no need to trade for a better option.

In a superflex league rebuild scenario, Kyler Murray is identified as a sell candidate alongside Jamar Chase and Sam Darnold because his value will likely decline more this offseason; recommended to trade for long-term future value.

Lamar Jackson is a long-term upside play that a 4-0 team could acquire by pivoting from Joe Burrow. The source suggests using Jared Goff as a short-term play while trading for Lamar's long-term upside as a leverage point. However, Jackson is also dealing with an injury that creates a brutal situation in superflex leagues; if the injury extends beyond week six and the team falls to 1-4, there is a world in which selling Lamar at a discount may be necessary.

Luther Burden is recommended as a superflex start in a trade scenario, indicating he is a preferred option for that roster spot.

Marvin Harrison is not recommended as a flex pivot even if DJ Moore plays; the source prefers to keep the original flex lineup. However, Harrison is recommended as a flex start when he is literally the last guy playing when other options are on bye or injured.

Michael Wilson is ranked significantly ahead of Jaylen Waddle for this week based on matchup; the source says Wilson is 'so far ahead' in weekly rankings despite having similar rest-of-season value. Wilson is being acquired in a trade for Gentry in a 12-team start format; the source views this as a fair price point in a deeper league, though advises against the trade in shallow formats. Michael Wilson is an upgrade in a proposed trade where he would be acquired for Tee Higgins.

Evans is strongly preferred over Dante Myers despite being off the injury report and facing a tough matchup; Jamar Chase advises not to overthink the decision and play Evans even if Chase and Higgins were both ruled out, indicating high confidence in his floor and upside.

Expected starter with Jeanty sidelined; must-start name in rest-of-season rankings. Strongly preferred over Trey Harris in a scenario where multiple running backs are out—Jamar Chase says 'by a mile, man,' indicating high confidence in Washington as the play. Recommended as a pivot play when Gibbs is unavailable with guaranteed volume and a higher floor than alternatives like J Mo. With Barkley, ETN, and Charbanet all out, Mike Washington emerges as a primary play offering a higher floor than J Mo. Waiver-wire pickup described as a phenomenal start for the current week with no Jeanty; recommended as a flex option for a 3-1 team in a two-receiver, one-flex format. Mike Washington's snap share in Las Vegas is uncertain; he would only be preferred over Jeremiah Love if guaranteed 90% of snaps, which is not confirmed.

Nico Collins represents a massive upgrade in trade scenarios; he is significantly better than Cardinal Tate and Roma Dunay in 12-team, start-nine depth-dependent formats. A trade sending Collins for Gentry looked like a big upgrade until Gentry's injury situation emerged, making the trade much tougher to evaluate but still probably worth making.

Nico Evans is a locked-in wide receiver starter given the absence of Diggs and Lad; he is recommended as a required starter in a league requiring two receivers and a flex.

Parker Washington is not recommended as a wide receiver start; Christian Watson is preferred due to Watson averaging approximately three more targets per game, indicating a significant usage gap.

Despite conditional optimism if Puka were 100% healthy rest of season, Jamar Chase notes there remains uncertainty around his injury status that affects trade and start decisions in 12-team, start-nine formats where depth matters significantly. Additionally, Puka suffered an early-season injury that affected the team's record; the team's 2-2 start is partly attributable to dealing with Puka's injury early in the season.

Puka Nacua was acquired in a trade for Addison and Henry alongside Davante Adams and Swift; this trade looks phenomenal and is what saves the earlier Henderson-Addison downgrade. However, Nacua suffered an early-season injury that impacted team performance; the speaker notes the team had to deal with this injury early in the season.

Quentin Johnston is part of a strong running back room on a 4-0 team alongside Javonte Williams and Chase Brown; the source later suggests trading Johnston away to acquire an injured player at a discount, indicating he is expendable depth. Quinton Johnston is at risk of being ruled out; if he and Lad Mcconi are both unavailable, it would create a cascading impact on flex recommendations, potentially elevating Trey Harris. Quinton Johnston's potential absence, combined with Lad McConkey being ruled out, would create a scenario where benching Debo Samuel for Trey Harris becomes a viable contingency option. Matthew Golden (likely referring to Quentin Johnston or a similar receiver) is described as an auto-start due to the volume he is seeing in the offense.

Rice is traded away alongside Bashel Tune for Brock Bowers in what appears to be a deep league; while the trade wins on value, Jamar Chase expresses reservations about the overall deal.

Rhamondre Stevenson is recommended in a flex start/sit decision over Roma; he has confirmed he will play and is getting goal line usage for the Patriots, making him the preferred option.

RJ Harvey is being traded away in a deal that sends him plus one 2025 first-round pick and two future second-round picks to acquire Saquon Barkley and Brock Bowers; the speaker notes this trade makes sense in a one-quarterback dynasty league if the first-round picks are late, but warns the deal could backfire if the picks end up being early (around pick 1.03).

Gets significant bump with Michael Pittman Jr. out; has consistent target volume with six targets every single week. Becomes a viable flex option and recommended wide receiver start if DJ Moore is ruled out, positioning him as a preferred play over Keon Coleman and Antonio Roma in that scenario.

In a superflex league rebuild scenario, Sam Darnold is identified as a sell candidate alongside Kyler Murray and Jamar Chase because his value will likely decline more this offseason; recommended to trade for long-term future value.

Saquon Barkley is a buy-low candidate for a 4-0 team despite being injured; Jamar Chase suggests trading Quentin Judkins for Barkley, noting that while the Eagles look bad long-term, they will likely be better than the Cleveland Browns, and there is an outside chance Barkley gets dealt to another team, creating upside.

Higgins' availability is a key factor in quarterback selection between Burrow and Cobb; if both Higgins and Jamar Chase miss, Cobb becomes the preferred start despite Burrow's offense projecting slightly higher. Higgins' status is uncertain; even if he were to play, the source suggests not starting him given the strength of other flex options like Brevin Allen. Higgins has a history of playing as a decoy in games he shouldn't have played in; the source advises benching him even if he plays, citing past instances where he returned from injury but was ineffective. However, this is an exception—for 99% of teams with Higgins, starting him if he plays is mandatory. If both Tee Higgins and Jamarr Chase miss, a pivot from the default tight end play to Gaseki is recommended.

Tae Higgins is being downgraded for Michael Wilson in a proposed trade; the speaker prefers the Michael Wilson side.

Game-time decision status; expected to miss the upcoming game. If he is ruled out in addition to Stefon Diggs already being out, Antonio Williams becomes a viable flex option.

Etienne is unavailable this week, forcing pivots to alternative running backs like Mike Washington and Emanuel Wilson.

Kelce is identified as one of the two best players in a proposed trade package (alongside CeeDee Lamb); Jamar Chase advises against trading him away unless receiving significantly more value in return, indicating strong confidence in his standing. However, Kelce is on bye this week and therefore unavailable for start/sit consideration; Hawkinson is the recommended tight end play instead.

Looks legitimate and is performing well enough that the trade bringing him in (for DeVonta Smith and Javonte Williams) is looking good in retrospect. However, speaker notes Craft is still relatively low in league analyzer rankings despite his strong on-field performance.

Flowers is ranked in a separate tier above Justin Jefferson; while the source personally views Jefferson and Flowers in a separate tier, the vast majority of people would prefer Flowers and Quentin Johnston over Jefferson in a 10-team start-aid format. Flowers is part of an elite wide receiver room in a double-flex format where he can be started every week alongside Puka, JSN, Drake, and London.