They May Be Tanking

AJ Brown is positioned as an overpriced trade target; Jaylen Warren states there is '0% chance' of getting good value trading for him. Even trading Bashful Tutin alone for Brown would not yield incredible value, and trading both Tutin and Neighbors for him is explicitly called out as making 'zero sense at all.' Despite being reported walking around the Patriots locker room perfectly normal, his expert average ranking has not rebounded from WR62 four weeks post-injury, making now the absolute worst time to trade him away.

Aaron Jones' role is threatened by Jordan Mason, with the speaker noting there is a very real world outcome in which Mason becomes the starting running back for the Minnesota Vikings over Jones, creating uncertainty around Jones' workload.

AJ Dillon (referred to as Dobbins in context) is part of a completely fine running back room in a super flex league, providing depth and scoring potential.

Alvin Kamara reported back soreness during practice but his knee was checked after the game and was confirmed to be okay. He missed practice, requiring monitoring. However, Kamara is actively producing in New Orleans and is recommended as a super easy waiver wire pickup to replace Austin Ekeler on a struggling team. Jaylen Warren suggests cutting Cousins, Herbert, or Ekeler to pick up Kamara.

Cooper is part of the Los Angeles Chargers offense that has significantly underperformed; Jaylen Warren notes that acquiring him at week one seemed exciting but the Chargers offense has flopped, making him impossible to trade away. Nobody is buying Chargers players, and Cooper has no trade value despite looking like a strong acquisition pre-season.

Ashton Jeanty is a strong acquisition in trade, preferred over London and Jakori Crossit in a deal. However, a trade sending away Jeanty for Amari Cooper and Hampton Neighbors looked excellent pre-season but has since deteriorated significantly in value.

Ekeler is a 31-year-old running back off the bench with no recent production; his last game with 20+ fantasy points was in 2023. Jaylen Warren recommends cutting him and replacing him with Alvin Kamara, who is actually producing in New Orleans.

Braelon Allen is an absolute smash play with over 90% of the snaps last week and Bree Hall still out. Allen provides a comfortable short-term start option alongside Trevon Henderson over the next few weeks.

Breece Hall is injured and available on a 2-6 team. Jaylen Warren. Now suggests exploring a trade of Jalen Price for Hall as a short-term production target for contenders. The team also carries Saquon Barkley injuries, indicating significant depth concerns despite remaining competitive.

Listed as RB3/RB4 in keeper league behind Barkley and Swift; part of 'perfectly fine' running back depth in two-receiver single-flex format.

Brock Bowers is identified as an elite tight end providing significant scoring potential; however, he represents a downgrade compared to Jamar Chase in trade value, with the source explicitly stating 'Chase to Bowers. downgrade,' indicating Bowers has less value than Chase.

Bucky Irving is part of a completely fine running back room in a super flex league, providing depth and scoring potential alongside Jonathan Taylor, Kyle Manungi, AJ Dillon, and Ollie Gordon.

Caleb Williams is available on waivers and offers more long-term upside than Jaylen Hertz, making him a pickup priority over Hertz. He's identified as a long-term upside target to acquire and is the primary quarterback in a 3-1 team's 10-team, two-receiver, one-flex league paired with Tyler Shuck as backup.

Cardell Tate has not broken out yet but is mentioned as a piece that could improve as the team's record improves; the speaker notes a potential 'full-blown Cardell Tate breakout' as a possibility when other injured players like Saquon Barkley and Rasheed Rice return, providing additional depth at skill positions.

Carell Tate is a wide receiver on a 3-1 team in a 10-team, two-receiver, one-flex league with ceiling-focused strategy.

Chase Brown is a strong trade target for contenders seeking short-term production. Jaylen Warren. Now suggests offering Jalen Price to a 2-6 team in exchange for Brown, noting "you would way way way prefer having the Chase Brown side." Brown serves as the primary running back on a 3-1 team in a 10-team, two-receiver, one-flex league, providing depth coverage for Saquon Barkley's injury and Josh Jacobs' suspension in a ceiling-focused format.

Chris Alave missed practice and was seen at an MRI scan facility after taking a nasty hit to the knee at the end of Monday night's game. Given his injury history, any appearance on the injury report is a significant concern. However, the official Saints report states Alave had a rest day and is expected to practice on Thursday, suggesting the situation may not be as dire as some are speculating. Jaylen Warren expresses some concern but notes the official report is more optimistic.

McCaffrey's injury is cited as a contingency scenario that would elevate Kayn Black to league-winner status; the speaker frames this as upside-focused roster construction in a 10-team two-receiver one-flex format.

Christian Watson is a no-questions-asked wide receiver start this week; Jaylen Warren groups him with Amon-Ra St. Brown as a must-start option.

Colston Loveland finally showed a flash with nine targets in his first game with more than 90% snap share for the Chicago Bears; he's a play over Dallas Goddard this week given Goddard's first week back from injury. However, Loveland has less trade value than Tee Higgins, as evidenced by a trade evaluation calling a Loveland-for-Higgins swap 'a massive upgrade.'

DJ Moore's status is uncertain; the speaker suggests sending up a prayer that Moore plays and if he doesn't, look to the waiver wire. Moore is dealing with an injury that impacts the wide receiver room's depth and makes Roman Wilson more valuable as the realistic WR2 on the team.

DeAndre Swift did not practice and his injury status will be important to monitor via Thursday's practice report. His absence from practice raises concern about his availability for the upcoming game. However, in keeper league context, he is described as a pretty solid RB2 behind Saquon Barkley anchor, and is a potential trade target for contenders; the source suggests offering Jalen Price and a 2nd-round pick to acquire Swift and AJ Brown from a 2-6 team for short-term production.

D'Andre Swift is part of a team's running back depth (alongside Judkins and Jacobs); the source identifies this team as a potential trade partner for Bashel Tutin.

Boston is part of an elite receiving corps alongside AJ Brown and Roma on a competitive team. He serves as the pivot option at wide receiver if Jo Higgins does not play. Jaylen Warren recommends trading him away along with Jaylen Warren for Garrett Wilson and Trevion Henderson, calling it a no-brainer.

DeVonta Smith did not practice due to hamstring injury; base expectation is he will miss this week. With Saquon Barkley also out and the Eagles offensive line in disarray, the Eagles project to be a bottom-five offense with 17.5 implied team total and 24% win probability vs. Jacksonville. The source recommends benching all Philadelphia Eagles until studs return.

Drake May finished as QB1 in fantasy football last week and shows upward trajectory after a slow start to the season. The speaker is willing to move past early-season performance given recent elite production and will probably play Drake May over Trevor Lawrence despite concerns about his floor.

Emanuel Wilson has better projections than Cam Scataboo this week; the Seahawks are favored over the 49ers by 3 points, and Wilson looks like the straightforward lead back, making him the preferred play despite the difficulty of the decision.

Garrett Wilson is valued about the same as Chase Pickens in trade discussions. He's described as a solid wide receiver two in keeper league format and is the receiving end of a no-brainer trade where he and Trevion Henderson are acquired for Jaylen Warren and Denzel Boston. Wilson is a desirable asset and starting wide receiver in a 3-1 team's 10-team, two-receiver, one-flex league.

George Kittle is a tight end asset considered for trade to acquire a viable wide receiver given a team's weak receiver room with Roman Wilson as the realistic WR2 and DJ Moore injured.

Jamar Chase is in the NFL concussion protocol after suffering a head injury and his availability for this week is uncertain. If he clears protocol and plays with T. Higgins out, he would project to score 58 points and be the best wide receiver in fantasy for the week. However, Chase needs to practice on Friday to be cleared to play. An 0-4 team may need to sell Chase if he's ruled out, though the source advises not making a trade before confirmation that he's ruled out, as there is still a possibility he clears concussion protocol on Friday.

Jaden Daniels returned to practice with a massive brace on his left arm after injury, raising questions about whether he will be more hesitant to scramble and take contact, which could reduce his fantasy upside if he becomes less mobile. He is expected to be cleared to play this week and should be started in the interim, though the brace's impact on his mobility and willingness to take contact remains a concern.

Jaylen Warren is about to get Rico Dattle back in his backfield, which will reduce his usage and value. Jaylen Warren from Flock Fantasy recommends trading him away in a deal that sends him and Denzel Boston for Garrett Wilson and Trevion Henderson. Warren is described as 'unpredictable' and not a priority upgrade target in keeper leagues.

Jeremiah Love returned to practice and is expected to play Sunday against the Lions despite appearing banged up the previous week. He is good to go and was cleared at practice, removing injury concern from his availability. His health status supports roster moves like cutting Tyler Allgeier, as there is no realistic scenario where Jordan Mason becomes the starting running back for the Cardinals over Love unless Love gets injured.

Jonah Coleman's health is uncertain and he has no trade value; if he's wasting a bench spot and a waiver option is available, he should be dropped.

Jonathan Taylor is part of a completely fine running back room in a super flex league. Jaylen Warren strongly advises against trading away Jonathan Taylor at the current cost, noting that trading him for Javante Williams would be a significant downgrade. The recommendation is to hold Taylor.

Jordan Addison missed practice with hamstring soreness and his availability for this week is uncertain. His absence prompted the Vikings to sign Odell Beckham Jr., signaling concern about Addison's availability. Some Vikings fan accounts speculated he could be traded, though the source stopped short of confirming that.

Jordan Mason is a long-term addition to the running back room providing good depth; recommended as a waiver pickup over Tyler Alier, with a very real world outcome in which he becomes the starting running back for the Minnesota Vikings over Aaron Jones. Jaylen Warren notes that hitting on a Jordan Mason-level player off waivers could be the key to turning around a struggling team, with the potential to break out and become a weekly starter.

Josh Jacobs is suspended and listed as RB4 in a 10-team league on a 3-1 team, with Chase Brown and Bashel Tuton providing coverage for his absence. He also appears on another team's roster alongside DeAndre Swift and Judkins.

Justin Jefferson returned to practice after an ankle injury suffered against Tampa Bay. He described the injury mechanism: four or five defenders tackled him and a 300-pound player landed on his leg. Jefferson stated the ankle feels good and he expects to be ready to play Sunday in New Orleans, his home state, adding potential motivation.

Johnson is performing at an elite level with double-digit points every single week and is currently the tight end four in points per game, making him a strong hold and not a candidate for trade.

Walker is finishing as RB1 in fantasy this season; Jaylen Warren notes it is impossible to argue against his elite production at this point, establishing him as the clear top running back despite being on an 0-4 team on bye.

Kyle Pitts was only on the field for 51% of the snaps and had only three targets, making him a less attractive tight end option this week.

McConkey is mentioned as a potential trade chip that could be leveraged in a deal to upgrade at wide receiver if a waiver wire pickup like Jordan Mason breaks out.

Mark Andrews is identified as a strong tight end asset that could be traded away to acquire a viable wide receiver, given the team's weak receiver room with Roman Wilson as the realistic WR2 and DJ Moore injured. The speaker suggests approaching teams struggling at tight end to explore trading away depth at the position.

Matthew Golden is considered for flex play this week, ranked below Chris Pickens but ahead of other options. He is also available on the bench and can be moved into the starting lineup as a replacement, providing depth flexibility.

Michael Pittman Jr. was seen using a scooter with his foot propped up after a foot injury, though he did participate in limited practice. The severity of the injury remains to be monitored, and Jaylen Warren from Flock Fantasy notes he is avoiding picking Pittman up on waivers due to the injury concern.

Mike Evans is going to be a little bit healthier now than he was previously and is recommended as a wide receiver play in the flex. Evans is listed as healthy in roster depth alongside injured Higgins and McCoy in a two-receiver single-flex league format. The speaker suggests exploring a trade package of Evans and Bashel Tutin to acquire Nico Collins as a strategic upgrade at wide receiver.

Collins is identified as a trade target the speaker would be 'super interested' in acquiring; the source suggests trading Bashel Tutin and Mike Evans to get Collins, framing it as making 'a ton of sense' for a team needing elite wide receiver help in a keeper league context.

Odell Beckham Jr. was signed to the Minnesota Vikings, likely in response to Jordan Addison's hamstring soreness and missed practice. However, Jaylen Warren notes that Beckham has not averaged more than 10 fantasy points per game since 2020 and is not worth a roster spot despite being a beloved player.

Ollie Gordon is part of a completely fine running back room in a super flex league alongside Jonathan Taylor, Bucky Irving, Kyle Manungi, and AJ Dillon (referred to as Dobbins in context), but is on the bench due to league roster constraints (two WR, one flex, one super flex).

Rasheed Rice is currently injured and listed as a wide receiver on a 3-1 team in a 10-team, two-receiver, one-flex league. The injury is cited alongside Saquon Barkley's absence as a key constraint affecting the team's ability to absorb losses despite their strong record. Rice is also on bye this week, further limiting his availability.

Roman Wilson is a valuable wide receiver with upside, especially with A.J. Pittman dealing with injury. He is realistically the WR2 on the roster with DJ Moore injured. The speaker prefers Roman Wilson over Dante Myers as a depth asset, noting he's 'looked like a pretty damn good wide receiver' with six targets in every single game, and recommends cutting Caleb Douglas and picking up Roman Wilson.

Short-term production target for contenders; speaker proposes trading Ty Simpson and Jalen Price to a 2-6 team to acquire Sam Darnold and Chase Brown, positioning Darnold as part of a package that provides immediate wins.

Saquon Barkley did not practice due to hamstring injury; base expectation is he will miss this week. This injury compounds Eagles offensive line deterioration (Lane Johnson retirement, center trade) and projects the Eagles to be a bottom-five offense with only 17.5 implied team total and 24% win probability vs. Jacksonville, down from 43% five days prior. In a 10-team keeper league, the team has depth at running back with Chase Brown and Bashel Tuton to cover the absence.

Stefon Diggs is the preferred flex play over Tony Pard and Olly Gordon despite missing practice; the speaker believes he is likely to play. The Rams-Bills game projects to be the second-highest scoring game of the week, making Diggs a must-play name. His upside outweighs the injury concern if he plays.

Tank Dell is returning from injured reserve. If he demonstrates productivity in practice or games, he could be a waiver wire pickup target, though his immediate fantasy value depends on performance and role clarity.

Tee Higgins' status is uncertain heading into the week; the speaker advises sending up a prayer that Higgins plays and to look to the waiver wire if he doesn't. Higgins is currently injured and may miss more time than Jamar Chase due to injury, though he benefits from a bye week next week which provides a recovery window. In a two-receiver single-flex league format, Higgins is listed as part of the injured wide receiver depth.

Terry McLaurin's injury sounds more serious than Stefon Diggs' injury; the speaker believes Terry probably won't play this week.

Travis Kelce is an elite tight end recommended as a flex play if Jamar Chase plays. The speaker likes having an elite tight end in this format and notes Kelce is at the tight end one position on an 0-4 team, indicating elite tight end production.

Trevon Henderson has received a massive boost in playing time opportunity due to Rashod Stevenson's injury; Jaylen Warren recommends Henderson as a comfortable short-term start alongside Braelon Allen over the next few weeks.

Henderson has a chance to become usable if Raandre Washington is injured. Jaylen Warren recommends acquiring him in a trade deal for Jaylen Warren and Denzel Boston, calling it a no-brainer move.

McBride is available as a trade target for elite tight end upgrades, but a deal involving Kairen and Jawan Johnson for McBride would not represent strong value in return; the source states they would be less excited about such a trade.

Not a viable short-term contributor in dynasty; speaker notes 'Ty Simpson as a long-term piece, that's obviously not going to help contribute to us winning here in the short term,' and suggests pairing him with Jalen Price in a trade to acquire Sam Darnold for immediate production.

Tyler Allgeier is recommended to be cut in a 10-team two-receiver one-flex format; with Jeremiah Love healthy and at practice, there is no scenario where Allgeier becomes the starter unless Love gets injured, making him expendable depth.

Speaker prefers Xavier Worthy over Tyreek Hill as depth piece, citing injuries to Taekquin Thornton and Rasheed Rice; recommends cutting Hill and picking up Worthy on waivers.

In an 8-team league, Charbonnet has no trade value; while it would be tempting to sell him on an 0-4 team, the harsh reality is that in shallow formats, Charbonnet simply won't have any value, making roster moves impossible.