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Backfield committee concern with Jordan Mason's return from injured reserve; source recommends benching Aaron Jones and waiting to see the split before trusting either back in what is expected to be a 50/50 committee situation.

Returning to play for Tampa Bay Buccaneers in week seven after injury absence, restoring the Buccaneers' passing game.

Cardinals running back in committee role; will handle first and second down work per Mike LaFleur's scheme; lacks talent and explosiveness; Flock Fantasy recommends avoiding both Knight and Tyler Alier due to limited upside in a running back by committee situation.

Atlanta Falcons starting running back will miss this week due to injury, creating opportunity for backup Bejon Robinson to see increased touches and role.

Backup running back may get opportunity if Breece Hall doesn't play; the matchup against the Miami Dolphins is so strong that the source recommends starting whichever running back plays, indicating Allen becomes a must-start if Hall is unavailable. The source states the matchup is so strong that no matter who plays, you have to put them in the lineup.

Running back missed practice Wednesday but returned to practice Thursday and Friday; however, has not been cleared for Sunday's game yet. Status remains uncertain heading into the week, creating ambiguity about whether he will play.

Rams have been linked to Brian Thomas Jr. as a potential trade candidate, which would represent a best-case scenario for his fantasy value. Currently not on the same page with Trevor Lawrence or the Jacksonville Jaguars coaching staff—a situation similar to the Marvin Harrison Jr. dynamic. The Jaguars' receiving corps is decimated with Devonte Adams out for the year, creating urgency around a potential move. If traded to LA, Thomas could become startable by season's end, though ramp-up time would be needed. Trade rumors should be monitored closely as the situation develops.

Tight end gets increased opportunity with Mike Evans out; becomes a viable play this week with Baker Mayfield returning to the lineup. Flock Fantasy expects Otton to see a considerable jump in targets and production alongside Chris Godwin with the quarterback upgrade.

Wide receiver gets a considerable jump in opportunity with Mike Evans out; becomes a viable play this week with Baker Mayfield returning to the lineup. The source expects Godwin to see increased targets and production with the quarterback upgrade.

Tight end is out for the season, creating a significant impact on tight end rankings and opportunity for other tight ends in the position.

Tight end dramatically moved up in rest-of-season rankings due to Cole Kmet being out for the year. The source indicates significant upside for Loveland with the opportunity created by Kmet's season-ending injury, making him a priority target in tight end rankings.

Running back will not play this week due to injury, creating opportunity for backup Woody Marks to see increased touches and role in the Houston Texans offense.

Did not practice on Saturday; Eagles coaching staff not ruling out shutdown despite the season being lost. With no Jaylen Hurts and a decimated offensive line, there is no reason for Smith to rush back from his hamstring injury for a team with nothing to play for in 2024. This raises significant shutdown risk for the remainder of the season.

Activated from injured reserve and expected to play against Tennessee Titans this week. Source recommends picking him up in deeper formats as he will eat into Quentin Judkins' touches regardless of Judkins' ankle status due to Samson's receiver role, and could become the lead back if Judkins' ankle problems persist.

Should be rostered; currently part of a three-man running back committee where no back is super exciting to start. Speculation suggests he could be traded to the New York Giants, which would open up Jonah Coleman and R.J. Harvey to become a two-man committee. Monitor trade rumors closely as a move would significantly impact his workload and fantasy value.

Backup running back in Atlanta mentioned as missing this week as well, alongside starter Bijan Robinson. Limited context provided on Wright's specific role or opportunity.

Ruled out for another week; continues to miss time for Vikings running back position.

Returning from IR; reports indicate he will be activated off injured reserve. Currently part of a three-man running back committee with JK Dobbins and R.J. Harvey, which makes him not super exciting to start as currently constructed. However, if Dobbins is traded to the New York Giants, Coleman could become part of a two-man committee with Harvey, significantly improving his role and fantasy value.

Trade rumors swirling with multiple destinations speculated (Seattle, Giants, Denver); source owns Taylor and is concerned about landing spot, preferring Minnesota or Indianapolis over committee-heavy schemes in Denver, Giants, or Seattle. Source says 'when there is this much smoke, there has to be fire' and expects Colts may be taking calls to sell despite Athletic's report that he's not a trade candidate yet. Trade speculation indicates Taylor could be traded to Seattle, which would significantly increase his workload and fantasy value if deal materializes, with Zack Charadet going back to Indianapolis as part of the package. Zack Shurmur's unexpected inactivity Friday night fuels speculation that Taylor acquisition is imminent.

Practicing in full for Vikings; part of healthy offensive unit with T.J. Hockenson and Justin Jefferson all available, positioning Vikings offense for strong week.

Returning from injured reserve this week against Indianapolis at home with a chance to lead the backfield in opportunities, but source recommends benching him pending clarity on backfield split. Source expects 50/50 running back by committee situation with Aaron Jones and advises waiting to see the split before trusting either back.

Wide receiver gets increased opportunity this week with tight end Tyler Warren out. The source indicates Downs will see a bump in targets and usage, though the source prefers Keenan Allen between the two receiving options.

Practicing in full for Vikings; part of healthy offensive unit with T.J. Hockenson and Jordan Addison all available, positioning Vikings offense for strong week.

Wide receiver gets increased opportunity this week with tight end Tyler Warren out. The source indicates Keenan Allen will see a bump in targets and usage, and explicitly prefers him over Josh Downs as the play between the two receiving options.

The source expresses skepticism that Seattle would trade Kenneth Walker to Kansas City, draft a running back in round one, and then trade for another running back (Jonathan Taylor) while paying him more than Walker would have earned; suggests such a move would be unlikely despite trade speculation.

High ankle sprain with 50/50 chance to play in Ravens-Bengals matchup. Source tracks prediction market movement showing Ravens win probability fluctuating from 57% (when Lamar assumed healthy) to 48% (after Friday high ankle sprain report). If Lamar plays, Ravens favored; if not, Bengals favored. Outcome depends on Friday/Saturday status updates.

The source would not fault benching Mahomes in week seven's tough spot against Seattle despite him being one of the source's favorite NFL players; Kansas City projects to score fewer points than most offenses this week due to key offensive players being out.

Ruled out for Kansas City Chiefs; impacts passing game distribution and reduces target opportunities for other Chiefs receivers.

Should be rostered; currently part of a three-man running back committee with Jonah Coleman and JK Dobbins. If Dobbins is traded to the Giants, Harvey could become part of a two-man committee with Coleman, significantly improving his role and fantasy upside.

Start recommendation for Monday night vs Dallas Cowboys; the matchup is great despite the Eagles' 34% win probability and lost season. Barkley should be played in this favorable spot.

Returning to Vikings lineup with full practice participation; part of healthy Vikings offense alongside Justin Jefferson and Jordan Addison, all practicing in full.

Off the injury report; clear start recommendation for Chiefs tight end despite Kansas City's tough matchup against Seattle.

Running back in Arizona Cardinals RBBC with limited talent and explosiveness; neither he nor his backfield mate are worth rostering in a committee situation. Flock Fantasy explicitly recommends avoiding both Cardinals running backs due to lack of upside in the offense.

Running back is described as an absolute jam play this week with a strong setup: the Texans are 10.5-point favorites against the Giants and should be able to run the ball repeatedly. With David Montgomery out, Marks gets the lead role in a favorable game script.