Feel It or F--It 10.26.26 with Bob Harris and Matt Waldman

Matt Waldman advocates for Anthony Richardson to become the Colts' starter, arguing the team should have developed him more rather than rushing him into play. Waldman notes the defense wanted Richardson as their starting quarterback and cites the developmental philosophy that sometimes quarterbacks need to play through inexperience to build confidence, similar to Deshaun Watson's trajectory.

Bam Knight is a 'Feel it' pick as a plus backup running back who understands how to hit creases and is a terrific receiver out of the backfield—more versatile than Tyler Algier with better pass-catching ability. Bob Harris ranked him ahead of Algier this week based on coaching staff comments and recommended him as a start if Jeremiah Love is out for another week or two. Knight is positioned as a career plus backup rather than a full-time starter, but offers immediate value in the current backfield situation.

Nix was expected by many to be a QB1 but has significantly underperformed that projection; he is part of the Broncos' disappointing collection of fantasy prospects this season.

In the Falcons-49ers game, Brock Purdy underperformed expectations relative to his opponent Michael Penix Jr., throwing two interceptions and failing to break 300 passing yards despite being considered the better quarterback entering the game. This performance was driven by the 49ers' receiver injuries and depth chart limitations, particularly the absence of Mike Evans.

Caleb Williams' fantasy value is unaffected by Cole Kmet's injury; Bob Harris states emphatically that nothing can hurt Williams' fantasy impact because he is elite. Matt Waldman adds that the injury may actually help by forcing more passing situations and potentially increasing usage of dynamic receivers like Colston Loveland and Khalif Raymond.

Cole Kmet suffered a season-ending knee injury in Thursday Night Football. Matt Waldman feels the impact on the Bears running game but not as much as others might suggest, as the Bears' offensive adjustments—including jumbo sets, more two-back looks, and wide receiver blocking—will help create running lanes and maintain offensive efficiency.

Cole Kmet's absence will not be a major fantasy hit for DeAndre Swift. The Bears' offensive adjustments—including jumbo sets, more two-back looks, and wide receiver blocking—will help create running lanes and maintain Swift's fantasy value despite losing their elite blocking tight end.

Bob Harris and Matt Waldman identify Darnell Washington as the best fade route catcher on the Seahawks, comparable only to Pat Frymouth. His red zone target in recent game demonstrates his role as a reliable option in the passing game, particularly on fade routes.

Henry's production has suffered during Lamar Jackson's three-week absence. With Lamar Jackson healthy, his elite dual-threat ability (passer and runner) forces defenses to occupy 1–3 defenders on him, which opens up Henry's opportunities. With backup Tyler Huntley, defenses load up on Henry because Huntley is an okay passer and okay runner at best, lacking Lamar's consistency and dangerous skill sets. Matt Waldman compares this to DeAndre Swift's success with Jalen Hurts in Philadelphia, where Hurts' QB threat opened lanes for the RB. Henry possesses two elite traits—size and speed—that the Ravens should maximize more consistently. Bob Harris and Matt Waldman emphasize the need to get more out of him going forward, though he remains a weekly starter.

Watson led game-winning drives in each of the five Browns wins in 2026, posted 308 passing yards against Tennessee, and finished QB10 through Sunday night. Bob Harris views him as a viable streaming option and solid quarterback in Superflex and two-QB leagues, noting that Todd Monken's confidence in him and the improved run game with Quinchon Judkins should help Watson's viability going forward.

Bob Harris identifies a pattern of DK Metcalf struggling with fade route execution and positioning lapses, requiring multiple consecutive fade route attempts to execute properly. This implies a recurring issue with understanding assignments on this specific route concept.

London is actively involved in the Falcons' effective game plan with Michael Penix Jr., working alongside Kyle Pitts and Bijan Robinson. When Penix gets London and Pitts involved with Robinson running well, the Falcons create defensive binds they can leverage with their game plan.

Bob Harris and Matt Waldman both express desire to see more target volume for Garrett Wilson. Waldman is a big Garrett Wilson guy and agrees Wilson should receive more attention during games, implying current usage is below his talent level.

Waddle was expected to be a borderline WR1 in fantasy but has significantly underperformed that projection; he is part of the Broncos' disappointing collection of fantasy prospects this season.

Matt Waldman notes that Jaylen Wright, despite being listed as running back one on the Dolphins' unofficial depth chart, has been hampered by injuries. Waldman suggests that if Olly Gordon had received Wright's opportunities earlier in the season, Gordon may have already overtaken him on the depth chart.

Jeremiah Love is a rookie running back dealing with the adjustment to NFL life. Everything will be scrambled when Love is healthy; he appeared enthusiastic watching from the sidelines in recent action. Waldman contextualizes his reported struggles as typical rookie adjustment, noting 'this is the longest year of his life'—rookies play a college season, then combine season, which is a full job unto itself.

Coleman returned from injury and led the Broncos rushers in the most recent week; this could be the start of a trend indicating increased usage going forward, warranting close monitoring over the next couple of weeks.

Pitts is actively involved in the Falcons' effective game plan with Michael Penix Jr., working alongside Drake London and Bijan Robinson. When Penix gets Pitts and London involved with Robinson running well, the Falcons create defensive binds they can leverage with their game plan.

Bob Harris assesses Kyler Murray as bad for fantasy team health, criticizing his play style: doesn't climb the pocket, doesn't distribute the ball well, makes wild individual plays instead of being efficient, and leans on one big play rather than distributing. This forces defenses to let him run playground football, stressing the offensive line and receivers while preventing the defense from being stressed. Murray is currently QB17 on points per game with 13.9 PPG, underperforming expectations for a quarterback with his rushing ability.

Mason Taylor has been misused by the Jets for over a year despite passing both Bob Harris and Matt Waldman's evaluation standards. He demonstrated elite contested catch ability on two fades in the red zone in recent action, including one where he was well-covered but had a leverage advantage due to quarterback placement by Gino Smith. Waldman argues the Jets haven't seen who Mason Taylor really is—he's a good route runner who gets open and makes plays on the ball—and recommends increased red zone usage to vulture touchdowns.

Mike Evans is a critical piece for the 49ers offense despite injury concerns. Dan Graciano noted that Evans' ability to win contested catches, particularly in the red zone, provides an element the 49ers otherwise lack. Kyle Shanahan views Evans as the first true X receiver he's had since Julio Jones, treating him as an all-in acquisition. When healthy, Evans is a differencemaker for the offense and quarterback, but he has been beat up all year and was unavailable for the Falcons game. Achilles tendinitis is a significant concern given Christian McCaffrey's injury history with the same issue; Evans may get healthier by the bye week but probably won't be fully healthy.

Ollie Gordon is gaining credibility as a fantasy asset; Bob Harris states he is starting to take Gordon seriously, suggesting the running back is emerging as a legitimate fantasy consideration, particularly in gap-scheme contexts.

Matt Waldman advises adding Omar Cooper after a big week but cautions against starting him against tougher defenses. Two of his three long plays against Miami came from broken coverage and a near-miss defensive angle, suggesting regression risk; touchdown was described as a gimme. Prior week production also came from one big play on a broken play, indicating unsustainable production pattern.

Judkins hit new season highs in both rushing yards (96 on 17 carries) and touchdowns (2) against Tennessee after having just one rushing TD and never exceeding 70 yards in a game prior. Bob Harris questions whether this marks his official breakout, while Matt Waldman emphasizes Judkins will have more certain volume as long as he's healthy. Cleveland's rushing success rate jumped from 34.2% (bottom five entering Sunday) to 53.6% in this game, which benefits the entire offense. Judkins is a high-effort physical runner who can catch the ball, though he carries some volatility as a mid-range RB2 due to surrounding talent and tougher opposition ahead.

Harvey scored touchdowns but did not receive significant work or touches; this limited volume despite scoring suggests he is not the primary back and may not sustain touchdown production.