It is Over

A.J. Brown did not practice Thursday and is expected to miss this week's game. Bam Knight notes this is a significant loss for the Eagles offense, which is already struggling overall. Brown has been limited in recent weeks even when available, with the Eagles offense performing poorly without DeVonta Smith and Dontayvion Wicks.

Adonai Mitchell probably becomes a must-start name with Garrett Wilson likely missing this week with a concussion, creating immediate opportunity in the Jets offense. Knight recommends Mitchell as the planned flex play in the absence of Wilson, who is dealing with a concussion and has missed back-to-back practices. Mitchell becomes the primary receiving option when Wilson is unavailable.

Bam Knight would trade Jonathan Taylor for Amon-Ra St. Brown, calling it an absolute no-brainer trade and indicating the gap between them is too significant in Amon-Ra's favor. Amon-Ra is also the target in a trade where Kyren Williams and Terrace Marshall McMillan are sent out; while the trade value is fair, Bam Knight cautions against it due to running back depth concerns.

Missed practice Wednesday and Thursday with concussion; Bam Knight (Bam Knight) expects Bam Knight (the player) is most likely not going to play week 9.

Bam Knight recommends trading for Bijan Robinson by sending James Cook and Mike Evans, especially for an 8-0 team. Robinson provides a strong running back foundation for a playoff push; his bye week is a minor concern. Knight notes Robinson is a safe acquisition that improves the team's playoff positioning, resulting in a very good team after the trade.

Bam Knight is conditionally okay with trading Braelon Allen for Trevor Lawrence in a 14-team league with weak QB depth (Brissett and Michael Penix as backups), but recommends waiting until after the NFL trade deadline. The risk is that if Breece Hall gets traded (e.g., to Minnesota), Allen's value could collapse, making the deal look foolish in hindsight; waiting removes this tail risk. Allen's role will be reduced with Breece Hall returning to the backfield.

Breece Hall officially practices on Thursday and is going to play this week. Bam Knight would play Breece over Braelon Allen but expects it to be a committee approach in the backfield. However, Knight expresses concern about Breece's immediate fantasy value, stating he is not a must-start running back in his first week back and recommends waiting to see how his snap share splits with Braelon Allen before committing to him. Breece's return will reduce Allen's workload and role going forward.

Bam Knight includes Brevin Jordan as part of a five-player package acquired in exchange for Puka Nacua, evaluating this as a good package to receive given the acquiring team's weak roster. Knight also notes that Brevin Jordan is expected to play in tonight's game and is the preferred tight end play based on practice reports indicating he is good to go. Knight recommends Brevin Jordan in the flex position.

Bam Knight strongly advises against starting Brian Thomas Jr., citing season-long production of 3 targets per game and 16 receiving yards per game. Knight states Thomas is only ranked in rest-of-season rankings due to potential injury to Jacksonville receivers or a trade, and recommends pivoting to Jaylen Coker, Jordan Tyson, or Jordan Addison instead. Earlier in the episode, Knight called Thomas a 'legit zero' in fantasy production.

In a trade analysis, Bam Knight evaluates a deal where Brock Purdy is traded away alongside Rhamondre Stevenson for Chuba Hubbard and Dalton Kincaid, with the receiving team gaining Caleb Williams; Knight calls this a 'no-brainer' to accept, indicating Purdy's value is being downgraded in favor of the incoming assets.

Bam Knight identifies Bucky Irving as part of a great running back room alongside James Cook after a proposed trade, indicating Irving has secured a strong role in the backfield.

Bam Knight slightly favors CJ Stroud over Jordan Love in a start/sit decision. The Texans project to score more points than the Packers this week; Houston faces the Chargers (a team unlikely to put up points, allowing Houston to run), while Green Bay projects poorly against New England compared to their normal output. Stroud is in a similar tier to Love but has the better matchup and projection advantage.

Bam Knight indicates Caleb Williams is the primary quarterback with Jared Goff as a backup option, with the plan to play matchups between them for the rest of the season. Knight also projects Williams' offense to score approximately five more points than Jordan Love's, and notes Williams has rushing upside that Love lacks, making him the preferred quarterback choice in this matchup. Additionally, Knight recommends Williams as the start despite Tampa Bay Buccaneers defense looking good recently, noting the Bears are projected as a top-four scoring offense this week and are 6.5-point favorites.

Bam Knight lists Calvin Ridley as a player to avoid starting this week, implying reduced production or unfavorable matchup.

Bam Knight identifies CeeDee Lamb as the team's top receiver in a post-trade scenario, locked in as wide receiver one in a 2-WR-1-flex league, indicating he's a core piece of a competitive playoff roster.

Bam Knight identifies Chase Brown as a buy-low candidate despite concerns about trading him away. Knight expresses that Brown has a much brighter future ahead compared to his current production and would be selling low in a straight-up deal for James Cook. Knight suggests pairing Brown with Jared Goff or Stefon Diggs in two-for-one trades to upgrade at running back (targeting Kyren or Josh Jacobs), positioning Brown as a tradeable asset with upside. Knight also notes Brown has a guaranteed three-down workload with no reason to risk other running backs.

Bam Knight recommends trading for Olave over Drake London in a bye-week crunch scenario. Olave is in a similar tier to London but has already passed his bye week, making him a more valuable pivot if you need every win down the stretch; the bye-week advantage is a meaningful edge in tight playoff races. Also recommends starting Olave at wide receiver this week among easily startable options.

Christian Kirk did not practice Thursday, adding to the San Francisco 49ers' severe receiving corps depletion. The 49ers are already without Mike Evans, Deebo Samuel, Brandon Aiyuk, Jauan Jennings, and Ricky Pearsall, leaving the offense in dire straits at wide receiver.

Was officially limited in practice Thursday after not practicing Wednesday; looks like he should be good to go, providing relief for the 49ers offense. Bam Knight evaluates a trade sending McCaffrey for JSN (with Luther Burden added to sweeten deal), calling it a clear upgrade for receiving team, though resulting RB2 (Zach Charbonnet) would be weak.

Christian Watson got in a limited practice Thursday and Bam Knight assumes he is good to go for week 9. However, in trade scenarios, Knight advises against sending Watson and Chase Brown for James Cook straight-up, saying the owner would be giving up too much value. The trade becomes more reasonable in a 2-WR-1-flex league where Watson is the third receiver and depth doesn't matter as much, given the team's loaded receiver depth (Lamb, Neighbors, Watson, Rice, Tyson).

Bam Knight recommends starting Chuba Hubbard in flex spots this week, indicating confidence in his production. Knight also evaluates a trade where Chuba Hubbard is acquired alongside Dalton Kincaid in exchange for Brock Purdy and Rhamondre Stevenson; the receiving team gains Caleb Williams, and Knight calls this a 'no-brainer' to accept, indicating Chuba represents good value in this deal.

Bam Knight identifies Chubba Hubbard as the clear best player in a trade deal for a 3-5 team in a standard (non-PPR) league, recommending the trade to acquire him as an upgrade at running back.

DJ Moore is not recommended for flex despite being fully healthy because he faces the Minnesota Vikings, a difficult matchup. Bam Knight prefers Stefon Diggs in this scenario.

Bam Knight projects D'Andre Swift as a top-5 to top-10 running back this week despite a tough matchup against Tampa Bay. Knight emphasizes sky-high expectations due to Kalif Raymond's continued absence elevating Swift's role in the Lions offense.

Bam Knight identifies De'Andre Swift as an auto-start running back for the week, indicating strong confidence in his production. Knight emphasizes that Swift has a guaranteed three-down workload with no reason to risk other running backs, recommending jamming him into lineups.

Dak Prescott is an upgrade over Jordan Love in a superflex league trade; the move improves the quarterback position.

Bam Knight evaluates Dalton Kincaid as a tradeable asset in multiple scenarios. He suggests pairing Kincaid with Rashee Rice in a 2-for-1 deal to acquire an elite tight end, positioning Kincaid as expendable depth given receiver strength. In another trade scenario, Kincaid is acquired alongside Chuba Hubbard for Brock Purdy and Rhamondre Stevenson (with the receiving team gaining Caleb Williams), which Knight calls a 'no-brainer' to accept, indicating Kincaid represents good value in that deal. However, Knight cautions against a trade where Kincaid is moved to Michael Wilson (an upgrade at receiver) due to concerns about the Arizona Cardinals offense being projected as the second-lowest scoring in the NFL.

Bam Knight projects Devin Singletary as a low-end RB2 for one week before Scat potentially enters the backfield next week, indicating limited durability and role security.

Misses practice Thursday and with him missing so much time already, Bam Knight assumes you most likely have no Smith anytime soon. Knight expresses serious concern about Smith's injury status and season-ending risk; Smith is described as long shot to play this week. Knight estimates non-zero percent chance (though acknowledges this sounds aggressive) that Smith could be done for the year. Eagles have nothing to play for, which increases risk of season-ending decision compared to 49ers trying to win Super Bowl.

Bam Knight recommends selling Drake London for Chris Olave in a bye-week crunch scenario. London is in a similar tier to Olave but still has his week 11 bye ahead, making him less valuable in a tight playoff race where every win matters; trading him for a similar-tier receiver who has already passed bye is the smarter move.

Drake May's expectations should be lowered significantly this week with both Hunter Henry and A.J. Brown unavailable. Bam Knight ranks Drake May below Patrick Mahomes in his weekly quarterback rankings, despite having May on his own team and hoping his ranking is wrong. The loss of his top two receiving targets severely impacts his projection.

Bam Knight cites recent usage trends for Emari Demercado as a reason to pivot away from him and instead draft James Cook, suggesting Demercado's role has diminished or become unreliable despite earlier additional usage.

Garrett Wilson does not practice and Bam Knight assumes he most likely misses this week with a concussion. Wilson has missed back-to-back practices and his status is uncertain pending concussion protocol clearance. Knight anticipates Wilson will likely miss this game, requiring flex position managers to pivot to alternative options. If Wilson plays, he can be a conditional start; if he misses, Omar Cooper becomes the recommendation at tight end. In a 14-team league, Knight advises against trading away Wilson without charging a bigger premium given how bad running back depth is.

George Kittle is identified as the tight end the team has available, making it acceptable to trade away Tucker Kraft for Luther Burden at wide receiver. George Kittle remains on the roster at tight end, providing depth that allows the team to make aggressive trades at other positions like wide receiver. George Kittle provides sufficient tight end depth to justify trading away Tucker Kraft for a wide receiver upgrade like Luther Burden.

Harold Fannin has shown target volume trending in his direction over the past two weeks, indicating increased offensive involvement and opportunity. However, Bam Knight still prefers Isaiah Likely in the chalk tight end matchup and considers Fannin a close alternative to Denzel Boston in flex consideration.

Doesn't practice Thursday, which lowers expectations for Drake May's passing game. Henry's ceiling is capped due to injury; Bam Knight recommends cutting him in 10-team league where roster has strong wide receiver depth and can start up to four WRs weekly. Not going to play in tonight's game, ruling him out as starting option.

Jamar Chase is part of a strong Niners stack in a 12-team start-nine league; upgrading from Puka Nacua to Chase is a win in this format where depth matters significantly.

Bam Knight views Ja'Marr Chase as in a different tier than Chris Olave for the rest of season, indicating strong confidence in Chase's production and value in trades. Knight positions Chase as a premium asset in fantasy rankings.

In a 14-team league, Bam Knight advises against trading away Jahan Dotson without charging a bigger premium, given how bad running back depth is; selling Dotson in such a league requires more value in return.

Bam Knight strongly endorses holding Jahmyr Gibbs, stating 'nobody comes close' to Gibbs as an asset by himself when it comes to value, and that 99% of people should want Gibbs. He only endorses trading Gibbs for Drake London and Jaylen Coker if a team is extremely weak and needs additional starters.

Bam Knight recommends starting Jaylen Coker in flex despite a tough matchup against Denver, hoping that Terron McMillan draws Patrick Surtain instead. He also positions Coker ahead of Brian Thomas Jr., suggesting he should be started over Thomas in flex spots. In trade contexts, Coker is part of packages being moved (traded away for Luther Burden, or included in a three-player deal for Jahmyr Gibbs), but his weekly start recommendation is positive.

Bam Knight notes that a team has a fine quarterback (implied to be Jalen Hurts based on context of the trade discussion involving Eagles players), supporting a competitive playoff roster. Bam Knight references Neighbors as a receiver on the team, likely referring to Jalen Hurts' teammate in the Eagles offense, positioned as the second receiver behind Lamb.

Jamaal Williams is cited as part of Lovely Thord's existing running back depth, justifying the trade away of Rhamondre Stevenson and Tony Pollard.

Bam Knight views James Cook as a valuable acquisition target in trades. Knight believes sending Christian Watson and Chase Brown straight-up for Cook would be losing that trade, indicating Cook's trade value is high relative to what's being offered for him. Knight also recommends drafting Cook over Emari Demercado based on Demercado's recent usage trends, positioning Cook as the preferred running back option.

Jameson Williams should not be included in a trade package involving Chase Brown, Olave, Jonathan Taylor, and Saquon Barkley; keeping Williams out of the deal makes the trade reasonable, but including him makes it too much value to give up. Bam Knight also recommends playing Williams at wide receiver against Miami, indicating a favorable matchup.

Bam Knight identifies Jared Goff as a tradeable asset to leverage in 2-for-1 deals. Knight recommends pairing Goff with Chase Brown to upgrade to Kyren Henderson, or pairing Goff with Rashad White to upgrade to Josh Jacobs. The strategy targets teams that lost their starting quarterback (such as the team that lost Jalen Hurts and is starting Kirk Cousins), positioning Goff as expendable depth that can be packaged to acquire elite running backs.

Javonte Williams is characterized as a good buy-low candidate on a roster with Chase Brown at running back. Bam Knight suggests the team could explore trading one of their quarterbacks and a running back to upgrade the RB position. Williams appears in multiple trade scenarios: he is traded away (alongside Drake London and Jaylen Coker) for Jahmyr Gibbs, and in another deal is traded to Bayshell Tuden in what Knight characterizes as a slight downgrade or lateral move in value.

Bam Knight identifies JSN as a clear upgrade in a trade receiving JSN for Christian McCaffrey (with Luther Burden added), though the trade weakens the receiving team's RB2 position to Zach Charbonnet.

Bam Knight views Jayden Daniels as a lateral move (essentially equivalent value) to Trevor Lawrence in a trade proposal where the owner would also acquire Mike Evans for DeVonta Smith. The trade is framed as a wash at QB but with potential upside at the WR position depending on injury status.

Jaylen Warren was traded away by Precisely in a deal that sent him and Luther Burden out for James Cook, indicating a roster move to upgrade at running back.

Bam Knight describes Jeremiah Love as almost a zero in value, noting he's part of a trade package where the receiving team would have a weak RB2 position (Zach Charbonnet).

Bam Knight evaluates Jona Coleman as a safe running back acquisition in a trade for Chris Olave and Pickens; notes that waiting until after the NFL trade deadline would make the deal look better by guaranteeing the Broncos don't add another running back.

Bam Knight recommends Jonah Coleman over Parker Washington in the flex position. While both are good plays, Knight has slight hesitation about Parker Washington due to uncertainty about whether the Jaguars will need to throw the ball.

Trade deadline speculation: Colts have 31% chance of keeping him, Giants 28%, Broncos 18%, Vikings 12%; Colts will play him this week against Dallas despite trade uncertainty. Must start due to matchup quality, but expectations should be lowered given snap count uncertainty (typically 90%) and potential trade distraction. Bam Knight would trade Taylor for Amon-Ra St. Brown, stating there's too big of a gap between them even if JT got traded to a really good spot; he doesn't want JT over Amon-Ra St. Brown and regards the gap as too significant.

Bam Knight slightly disfavors Jordan Love compared to CJ Stroud in a start/sit decision. The Packers project to score fewer points than the Texans this week and face a poor matchup against New England, projecting out significantly worse than their normal output. Love is in a similar tier to Stroud but has the weaker matchup and projection. Love's offense projects to score approximately five fewer points than Caleb Williams' offense, and Love lacks the rushing upside that Williams possesses.

Bam Knight lists Jordan Mason as depth in the running back room behind James Cook and Bucky Irving, indicating a reduced role in the proposed roster construction.

Bam Knight expresses strong excitement about Jordan Tyson's ceiling and has been holding him on IR. Tyson got in limited practice Thursday and is expected to play this week, but Knight cautions not to start him yet—need to wait to see snap counts first, as he may only play 15 snaps or less. As a waiver pickup, Tyson is preferred over Kyle Manunga since Manunga is expected to miss another week while Tyson will actually play. Knight dismisses bust concerns about Tyson as a WR4 in a two-receiver one-flex league, calling the trade that acquired him a great trade and affirming he provides sufficient depth. Tyson is being traded away as part of a package to acquire T Higgins, but in a two-receiver one-flex format, his loss won't swing things much given existing WR depth (Lamb, Watson, Tyson as WR3). Knight recommends monitoring Tyson based on practice reports before committing to him as a pivot option.

Bam Knight identifies Josh Jacobs as a premium running back upgrade target in 2-for-1 trades, suggesting sending Jared Goff and Rashad White to acquire him. Knight also includes Jacobs as part of a five-player package (alongside Brevin Jordan, Tutu Atwell, McMillan, and Garrett Wilson) acquired in exchange for Puka Nacua, evaluating this as a good package to receive given the acquiring team's weak roster, suggesting Jacobs has value as a startable piece in a 10-team league. However, Knight notes that trading Josh Jacobs for Rashee Rice in a superflex league represents a slight downgrade at running back.

Kalif Raymond does not practice again on Thursday; expectation is that he will not play this week. His continued absence elevates D'Andre Swift's usage in the Lions offense.

Bam Knight identifies Kenneth Walker as the value-wise best player available in a 10-team league flex spot, though notes the trade context creates a WR need that complicates the decision.

Bam Knight discusses downgrading from Tyler Warren to Kyle Pitts at tight end in a trade, but notes he's completely fine with the downgrade given how bad the Indianapolis Colts offense is. This suggests Pitts' production ceiling is limited by his offensive situation.

Either being soft benched or dealing with a hamstring injury; status unclear but he will not start for the Vikings this week, replaced by Carson Wentz.

Bam Knight advises against trading away Kyren Williams and Terrace Marshall McMillan for Amon-Ra St. Brown. While the trade value is fair, it would leave the team in too bad of a spot at running back; the leftover option would be Ollie Gordon as a running back one (primary starter), which is insufficient depth.

Bam Knight selects Lad McConkey as the preferred wide receiver play for this matchup.

Luther Burden was acquired by the Hornet in a trade sending Jaylen Coker and Tucker Kraft, representing an upgrade at wide receiver; Bam Knight approves of the trade because the team has George Kittle at tight end to cover the loss of Kraft. In another context, Burden is used as a sweetener in a separate trade (sent alongside JSN to acquire Christian McCaffrey), adding minimal value to that deal.

Malik Nabers did not practice but told trainers he will be 'good' after working with them during practice. Not ideal, but as long as he's active, he's a must-start in lineups despite the injury concern.

Bam Knight recommends Malik Washington as a flex play this week with a favorable matchup against Detroit; he is also the pivot option if Garrett Wilson clears concussion protocol. However, Knight notes that in a 10-team league, Washington represents weak flex depth, suggesting he is a desperation play rather than a premium option.

Bam Knight recommends jamming Matthew Golden at wide receiver in lineups, suggesting he's a reliable play with a guaranteed role.

Matthew Stafford got in a full practice Thursday, which Bam Knight notes is good to see heading into week 9 with no injury concerns.

Limited practice participation Thursday with broken rib injury; Bam Knight notes broken ribs are unlikely to improve significantly in the near term, suggesting continued limited availability. Wilson is target in a trade (receiving Dalton Kincaid), representing an upgrade at wide receiver; however, Knight cautions against the trade due to concerns about Arizona Cardinals offense being projected as second-lowest scoring in the NFL.

Ruled out Thursday for week 9 with Achilles tendinitis at age 33. Bam Knight expects Evans to miss weeks 9, 10, and 11, potentially not returning until week 12 division game vs. Seattle; early Thursday ruling-out suggests no practice attempts, indicating multi-week absence rather than single-week miss. Knight ranks Evans ahead of DeVonta Smith with expectation Evans has a chance to play this week, but expresses serious concern about season-ending risk, estimating non-zero percent chance Evans could be done for the year. The 49ers trying to win a Super Bowl may increase likelihood they rest Evans if injury is severe. However, Knight frames Evans as a free upside shot in trade scenarios where he can be added without significant cost, suggesting fair value as an add-on piece to balance injury risk concerns.

Ollie Gordon is identified as a leftover running back option that would be a running back one (primary starter), but Bam Knight advises against the trade that would require relying on him due to depth concerns.

Omar Cooper can definitely be looked at as a fill-in option with Garrett Wilson likely missing this week with a concussion. Omar Cooper is the preferred tight end play if Garrett Wilson misses the game, making him a conditional start recommendation.

Bam Knight expresses hesitation about Parker Washington in flex spots, citing uncertainty about whether the Jaguars will need to throw the ball given the matchup against Baltimore. He prefers Jonah Coleman due to this concern, though both are considered good plays.

Bam Knight has Patrick Mahomes ranked ahead of Drake May in his weekly quarterback rankings, suggesting Mahomes is the preferred start over May.

Bam Knight evaluates a trade where Puka Nacua is traded away for Brevin Jordan, Josh Jacobs, Tutu Atwell, McMillan, and Garrett Wilson. In a 10-team two-receiver one-flex league, Knight typically advises holding the best player, but acknowledges the receiving team's weak roster (weak RB2, Malik Washington at flex) makes this package acceptable; Knight concludes it's a good package to get by selling Puka despite the league settings favoring best-player retention. Knight also notes that trading away Puka Nacua allows you to offload injury risk.

Bam Knight evaluates a trade where Quentin Johnston (JSN) is sent away for Kyren Pollard and Jamo, calling it a bad trade value-wise. JSN is the more valuable piece, and the owner would be losing this trade despite the receiving team's weak running back situation.

Bam Knight highlights Rachaad White as a running back option with guaranteed volume, positioning him favorably in the running back tier discussion.

Bam Knight suggests Rashee Rice as a potential trade piece in a 2-for-1 deal to acquire an elite tight end when paired with Dalton Kincaid, positioning Rice as expendable depth in a receiver-heavy roster. Knight also evaluates Rice in a trade for Josh Jacobs in a superflex league, calling it a slight downgrade but fair overall; the key consideration is whether Rice can stay healthy, as his durability will determine the trade's success.

Rhamondre Stevenson is a must-start running back every single week until further notice with Trayvon Henderson sidelined. Bam Knight projects Stevenson over Asim Janity in his running back rankings this week with no Trayvon, indicating he maintains strong value. Stevenson looks particularly strong this week with no Trey Sermon in the backfield, suggesting elevated usage and production opportunity.

Rondale Moore was traded away by Nate TVQT in a deal that sent him and Ja'Marr Chase out for James Cook and Luther Burden, indicating a roster move to address running back depth.

Gets in limited practice and is going to play, but will be severely limited; Bam Knight would start him just with lowered expectations. Knight recommends starting Barkley in flex spot over Brian Thomas Jr., positioning him as core starter in lineup. Valued significantly higher than Chris Olave in trade discussions; receiving Barkley for Olave is considered major upgrade.

Bam Knight evaluates Stefon Diggs as a solid low-end WR2 averaging 13 fantasy points per game and advises against selling him without receiving more value in return, especially given the absence of Terry McLaurin. Knight suggests Diggs as a tradeable asset to leverage for running back upgrades, recommending pairing him with Chase Brown to target teams needing wide receiver help. Knight also identifies Diggs as the recommended flex play given Braelon Allen's reduced role with Breece Hall's return.

Terry McLaurin is unavailable (injury status not specified). With McLaurin out, Bam Knight advises against selling Stefon Diggs without receiving additional value in return, as Diggs is averaging 13 fantasy points per game and has been a solid low-end WR2. The absence of McLaurin and Treylon Burks further limits the receiving depth.

Tony Pollard is traded away by Lovely Thord alongside Rhamondre Stevenson for Asim Janity. Bam Knight notes that in a league with Chase Brown, Breece Hall, and Jamaal Williams, running back depth like Tony Pollard is not needed, making him expendable despite his talent.

Bam Knight identifies Travis Etienne as a long-term starting running back option in a post-trade scenario where Bijan Robinson is acquired, providing depth and future playing time after Rashad White's short-term role.

Bam Knight notes that Trevion Henderson has been super disappointing and doesn't look like he'll make a significant difference going forward. However, Knight still recommends keeping him on the roster in case he gets traded, suggesting his current role is limited but his situation could change.

Bam Knight views Trevor Lawrence as a reasonable acquisition target in a trade for Braelon Allen in a 14-team league with weak QB depth (Brissett and Michael Penix as backups). However, he recommends waiting until after the NFL trade deadline to execute the deal to avoid the risk of Breece Hall being traded and making Allen's value collapse.

Trey McBride is the target in a trade receiving Chris Olave, representing an upgrade at tight end. However, Bam Knight warns that buying into the Cardinals offense may be premature given their projected second-lowest scoring output this week and significant decline expected after their strong matchup against Dallas.

Treylon Burks did not practice Thursday with a foot injury and is expected to miss week 9. If Burks is ruled out, Antonio Williams becomes significantly more interesting as a flex option in the Titans offense.

Tucker Kraft is being traded away (along with Jaylen Coker) for Luther Burden, a wide receiver upgrade. Bam Knight approves of the trade because the team has George Kittle at tight end to cover the loss of Kraft, making it acceptable to pursue the wide receiver upgrade.

Bam Knight expresses skepticism about Woody Marks' fantasy value, noting that even when he receives volume, he has never been able to produce with it, suggesting limited upside despite opportunity. This makes him an unappealing trade target.

Bam Knight identifies Zach Charbonnet as a weak RB2 option that would result from a trade sending Christian McCaffrey for JSN, making the trade value-positive but roster-negative.

Zay Flowers remains significantly hampered by injury and the absence of Lamar Jackson. Bam Knight notes that despite Jacoby Brissett being a better quarterback option than alternatives, Flowers is still hurt regardless of the QB upgrade. Knight recommends benching Flowers this week in favor of other wide receivers on a roster with exceptional depth (Reed, Neighbors, Diggs, Egbuka) in a league allowing four WR starts. Most critically, Knight warns that Flowers has only a 21% chance of scoring a touchdown in this matchup—a probability so low that he explicitly advises against betting on it despite 4.5-to-1 payout odds, citing the third-string quarterback situation as severely limiting Flowers' scoring upside.