NFL Futures Watch | Week 7

The source rates CJ Stroud as a top-five quarterback (not top ten), noting he is awesome right now and leading a top-five passing offense by DVOA; Stroud put up 7.2 yards per play against Jacksonville's elite defense in a game the Texans needed to win for division positioning.

The 49ers have not heavily relied on Christian McCaffrey through the first half of the season, and last night felt like the first time they uncorked him a little bit; they can continue to wait to go full throttle with him, which means if Mike Evans is healthy, when you do that later in the season, the offense actually has higher upside.

Identified as a highly tradable player on the Eagles roster; source suggests he could be moved in a potential fire sale as the Eagles rebuild following a 2-4 start and defensive struggles.

The source identifies Drake May as a young quarterback making the leap, noting that if you have to beat Allen and Mahomes in the playoffs, you'd like to have May as your quarterback; he is part of a New England team with a 75%+ playoff probability and one of the four easiest remaining schedules by DVOA.

Starting quarterback for Cardinals in Week 6 matchup against Rams; playing with limited receiver options (no Jeremiah Love) and missing key offensive linemen, yet managed to lead game-winning drive with field goal-heavy offense.

Out for the year with blood clot issues; season-ending injury that removes the Eagles' starting quarterback from fantasy consideration.

The source explicitly prefers Jared Goff over Josh Allen when comparing the Lions and Bills as conference contenders, noting that across all offensive skill positions—receiver, running back, tight end—the answers are all very definitely Detroit, and the offensive line might be Detroit as well at this point.

The source argues that Joe Burrow is ice cold and not scared when facing elite quarterbacks like Mahomes and Allen, making him preferable to Lamar Jackson in playoff matchups; the source also notes Burrow could post a 13-4 record and win MVP, and rates Cincinnati at 7% to win the AFC—half the price of Baltimore—making it the best value on the board.

Jordan Addison has missed games this year for Minnesota, contributing to the Vikings' offensive struggles; the team's upside offensively has been capped by the fact that they have not been healthy.

Jordan Mason is the Vikings' best back and has been missed for four of the five games this season; the Vikings offense has not been fully seen yet because of Mason's injury absences, suggesting higher upside once he returns.

Rams receiver mentioned as part of depleted receiving corps after injuries to Devontae Adams; listed among secondary receiving options.

Josh Oliver, who the Vikings use a lot in the red zone, has missed games this year for Minnesota, contributing to the Vikings' offensive struggles; the team's upside offensively has been capped by the fact that they have not been healthy.

Justin Jefferson has missed at least two games this year for Minnesota; when he played alongside Kyler Murray in their one game together, they looked pretty good, suggesting the Vikings offense has higher upside once fully healthy.

There is concern about the Chiefs being heavily, almost too heavily reliant on Kenneth Walker, and he hasn't exactly been known for his health; if he goes down for a stretch of time, the Chiefs offense is going to hit the skids, which has the source hitting pause on investing in the Chiefs.

Kyler Murray has missed at least one game this year for Minnesota, and when healthy alongside Justin Jefferson, they looked pretty good in their one game together; the Vikings offense has not been fully seen yet because of Murray's injury absences.

The source expresses concern about Lamar Jackson's health status, stating 'we don't even think is healthy right now' when discussing the Ravens' upcoming gauntlet against the Bengals, Bills, and Jaguars; the source notes uncertainty about whether Jackson will even play in the upcoming Bengals game.

The source notes that Marvin Harrison Jr. has helped the Texans' offense transition from having no receivers to having legitimate receiving weapons; the team went from struggling at receiver to now having Harrison, Jalen Noel, and Tank Dell returning, creating a significant boost to the passing game.

Rams receiver mentioned in context of team's receiving depth after injuries to Devontae Adams; remains available but part of a depleted receiving corps.

Identified as a highly tradable player on the Eagles roster; source suggests he could be moved in a potential fire sale as the Eagles rebuild following a 2-4 start and defensive struggles.

The source highlights Tank Dell's return to the Texans as a boost to the offense, noting that even if it's just an emotional boost, it's a boost nonetheless; Dell's return completes a receiver group that now includes Marvin Harrison Jr. and Jalen Noel, transforming the Texans from having no receivers to having legitimate depth.

Likely done for the season; significant injury removes a top receiver from fantasy lineups.

Travis Kelce injury would be devastating to the Chiefs, and he is at a stage of career where he could retire any moment he feels like it, making him an unreliable long-term option for Kansas City's receiving corps.

The source identifies Trevor Lawrence as a young quarterback making the leap, noting that if you have to beat Allen and Mahomes in the playoffs, you'd like to have Lawrence as your quarterback; he is part of a Jacksonville team with a 75%+ playoff probability and one of the four easiest remaining schedules by DVOA.

Rams receiver mentioned as part of depleted receiving corps after injuries to Devontae Adams; listed among secondary receiving options.

Xavier Worthy is the Chiefs' number one receiver option, but the source notes you don't want him as your number one, indicating concern about the quality of Kansas City's receiving corps after Worthy.