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Week 10 Fantasy Football Injury Report: Kirk Cousins STARTS, Lamar Jackson SIDELINED, MORE

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Nov 13, 2026
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A.J. BrownAlvin KamaraAmon-Ra St. BrownCaleb DouglasCalvin RidleyCarnell TateChris BellChris BrooksChris RodriguezCJ DonaldsonD.J. MooreDavis AllenDeebo SamuelDenzel Boston
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A.J. Brown

PositiveInjury12:18

Eagles wide receiver is officially questionable and was limited throughout the week, but per Ian Hartitz citing Rap Sheet, has a good chance to play. Hartitz would start him as a low-end WR2 despite recent underperformance, ranking him ahead of Rasheed Rice, Jameson Williams, Parker Washington, and Garrett Wilson but behind top-10 options.

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Alvin Kamara

NegativeRole6:33

If Travis Etienne is sidelined another week, Audrey Estimate would be in the Chris Rodriguez Vikings running back range, but still ranked ahead of Tony Pard, Ollie Gordon, and Quinn Sean Judkins.

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Amon-Ra St. Brown

PositiveInjury11:57

Lions wide receiver is officially questionable with a rib injury and was limited all week, but Ian Hartitz expects him to play in the Germany game; St. Brown expressed excitement about playing in Germany and Hartitz would be shocked if he doesn't suit up against the Patriots.

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Caleb Douglas

PositiveRole20:43

Benefits from Chris Bell's knee injury doubtful status; Ian Hartitz highlights Douglas as a prospect the Dolphins selected before Bell and notes that watching film shows Douglas 'looks good out there,' suggesting he deserves fantasy consideration as a potential sleeper.

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Calvin Ridley

NegativeRole20:12

Next man up for Titans receivers after Carnell Tape's shoulder injury, but Ian Hartitz is not excited about starting him.

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Carnell Tate

NegativeInjury20:05

Out with a shoulder injury for the Titans, removing a receiver option.

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Chris Bell

NegativeInjury20:32

Doubtful with a knee injury for the Dolphins, opening opportunity for Caleb Douglas.

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Chris Brooks

NegativeInjury9:03

Expected to return from ankle injury for Week 10 with Josh Jacobs out. Ian Hartitz leans toward Caleb Johnson as the primary back but acknowledges the Packers backfield has been unpredictable all season and prefers to avoid the situation given the tough Vikings matchup.

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Chris Rodriguez

PositiveProjection3:30

Chris Rodriguez has no official injury designation and is fully cleared for Week 10. Ian Hartitz ranks him as a top-three running back for the week, citing the Jaguars' matchup against a banged-up and bad Titans defense; Rodriguez should get enough touches to carve out solid flex value.

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CJ Donaldson

NegativeInjury6:33

Saints running back CJ Donaldson is out. If Travis Etienne returns, Donaldson would not be much of a fantasy concern.

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D.J. Moore

PositiveMatchup27:00

Over 44.5 receiving yards is a smash play per Ian Hartitz. Moore has posted 100, 67, 82, and 25 yards in four full games this year; the 25-yard game was against the Vikings and included a near-35-yard touchdown that was nearly completed. The Jets run a lot of man coverage, which can be susceptible to big plays from wide receivers. Moore is Josh Allen's number one target against man coverage, and the Jets have one of the worst defenses in the NFL, ranking only ahead of the Cardinals and Dolphins in EPA allowed on dropback.

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Davis Allen

NegativeInjury20:45

Rams tight end Davis Allen is questionable for Week 10, creating uncertainty around the Rams tight end depth chart.

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Deebo Samuel

PositiveInjury17:22

49ers wide receiver back in action and will suit up for the potential shootout against the Cowboys. Did not get full practices all week but was playing well prior to injury. Ian Hartitz has him at a minimum inside the top 30 range and recommends starting him in this matchup.

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Denzel Boston

NegativeInjury13:16

Browns wide receiver is officially questionable with a toe injury; didn't practice until Friday and was only limited. While trending the right way, he's still banged up and was leaving the locker room in a boot. Ian Hartitz suggests the Browns passing game as a whole could be in a tough spot against the Texans.

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Drew Lock

PositiveRole0:56

Drew Locke is back and not listed on the final injury report after dealing with an oblique injury, taking over as Seattle's starting QB for Week 10.

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Emmett Johnson

PositiveProjection6:16

If Kenneth Walker is out, Emett Johnson becomes an immediate top-12 option. Ian Hartitz ranks him ahead of Bashaw Toutton, Blake Corum, and Chase Brown, and close to Jonathan Taylor, Derrick Henry, and Jaylen Warren. The rookie has been very good with no one else in the backfield that overly scares; 15–20 touches could go a long way against a banged-up Falcons front seven.

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Eno Benjamin

NegativeRole4:25

Eno Benjamin is cleared from concussion protocol and returning to action, but his return will hurt Tyler Algier's value. Ian Hartitz notes that with Benjamin back in the equation, Cardinals running back touches will be more split up in an offense he dislikes; he would not be trying to start either Cardinals running back.

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Garrett Wilson

PositiveInjury14:24

Jets wide receiver is expected to clear concussion protocol and play; practiced full on Friday and Aaron Glenn confirmed he expects Garrett to suit up. Ian Hartitz has him ranked as a top-20 option.

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George Pickens

PositiveInjury15:32

Steelers wide receiver not listed on the injury report and confirmed available for Week 10. Pickens told reporters 'Tell your wife or your girl to turn the TV on and she'll see me on the field,' confirming his availability.

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Hunter Henry

PositiveInjury20:25

Cleared from the injury report after limited practices throughout the week and is good to go for Week 10.

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Jakobi Meyers

PositiveInjury11:02

Jaguars wide receiver cleared to play; no injury concerns heading into Week 10.

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Jauan Jennings

NegativeInjury18:18

Vikings running back out with a calf injury for Week 10, removing a pass-catching option from the Vikings offense.

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Jonathon Brooks

NegativeInjury9:30

Will not return for Week 10. Panthers mistakenly listed him as practicing in full on Wednesday and Thursday when he was actually limited all week and doubtful. Ian Hartitz highlights this as an example of NFL injury reporting inconsistencies despite the league's resources.

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Jordan Addison

NegativeInjury18:12

Vikings wide receiver suffered a thumb injury in practice on Friday, was limited, and is now officially questionable for Week 10. His potential absence impacts the Vikings passing game environment and further supports starting Justin Jefferson.

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Josh Downs

PositiveInjury10:46

Healthy and available for Week 10 alongside Xavier Worthy's return. Their combined availability means Rasheed Rice is no longer the only receiving option in Kansas City.

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Josh Jacobs

NegativeInjury9:03

Out with finger injury for Week 10. His absence opens the Packers backfield to Chris Brooks (returning from ankle), Marshon Lloyd (not on injury report), and Caleb Johnson. Ian Hartitz leans toward Caleb Johnson as the lead back but notes the backfield has been volatile all season, and he would rather avoid the situation given the tough matchup against the Vikings.

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Justin Jefferson

PositiveValue0:53

Ian Hartitz likes Justin Jefferson's over 77.5 receiving yards at DraftKings (-111 odds) in Week 10 against Green Bay, which ranks sixth worst in fantasy points allowed to WRs. Jefferson has 99 career receiving yards per game with Kirk Cousins under center across 54 contests, a strong sample size. The chemistry between Kirk and JJ is established, and this is positioned as a 'mini JJ returns' situation. With Jordan Addison questionable due to thumb injury and Jawan Jennings out with calf injury, the rest of the Vikings offense environment supports feeling good about Jefferson. While Jefferson will have a good game, Hartitz does not project him to exceed 235 receiving yards, which supports the Kirk Cousins under 234.5 passing yards prop.

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Kenneth Walker III

NegativeInjury5:29

Kenneth Walker was added to the injury report Friday with a groin injury. Andy Reid said his groin tightened up on him. The Kansas City game is a 1 p.m. window kickoff.

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Kirk Cousins

PositiveRole0:00

Kirk Cousins officially confirmed as Vikings starting QB for Week 10. Only Joe Burrow has more passing touchdowns this season. Cousins enters a favorable situation with established chemistry and familiarity with the Vikings playbook and system. However, Ian Hartitz projects limited passing volume: the Vikings offense has not exceeded 215 net passing yards in a game this year; Hawkinson is out and Addison is questionable. The Packers defense ranks among the best pass defenses over the past six weeks, and the Vikings likely want to lean on their defense and run game rather than push volume with Cousins back under center. Hartitz likes Cousins under 234.5 passing yards as a strong play.

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Kyle McCord

NegativeProjection2:27

Kyle McCord takes over for Malik Willis at Miami in Week 10. Ian Hartitz notes McCord did some good things at Syracuse but has limited NFL upside. The Dolphins-Giants matchup doesn't project as a fantasy-friendly shootout. The books have McCord's passing line at 158.5 yards, described as 'rough,' suggesting limited offensive upside in his first start.

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Ladd McConkey

NegativeInjury16:57

Chargers wide receiver started the week with a back injury and has had two instances where he suited up but did not play a snap. Given the weak Chargers offense and Lamar Jackson-led Ravens matchup, Ian Hartitz is downgrading him to wide receiver four/five territory and recommends starting someone else due to game-time decision risk and lack of viable pivot options.

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Lamar Jackson

NegativeInjury1:08

Lamar Jackson will be out 6-10 weeks, meaning at best case he returns for fantasy semifinals in Week 17. Ian Hartitz notes this is contingent on the Ravens keeping competitive. In leagues with multiple IR spots, holding Lamar is reasonable; in leagues without that luxury, dropping him may be necessary.

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Malik Willis

NegativeInjury2:13

Malik Willis is on IR with a groin injury, vacating the Dolphins starting QB role for Week 10.

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Marvin Harrison Jr.

NegativeInjury20:19

Out for the Texans with a hamstring injury, removing a key receiver from the lineup.

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Nico Collins

PositiveRole20:26

One of the big three Texans receivers who will benefit from Marvin Harrison Jr.'s hamstring injury absence; positioned for increased opportunity alongside Tank Dell and Xavier Hutchinson.

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Patrick Mahomes

PositiveInjury0:41

Patrick Mahomes had an elbow issue partway through last week but practiced in full all week with no injury designation, clearing him to play in Week 10.

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Puka Nacua

NegativeInjury19:11

Chargers tight end out on injured reserve with a knee and toe injury, removing a key Chargers receiver from the lineup.

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Rhamondre Stevenson

NegativeInjury6:59

Officially questionable for Week 10; did not get in a full practice but was limited Thursday and Friday. Ian Hartitz notes Patriots injury reporting has been inconsistent all season, with Stevenson previously dealing with ankle issues and being called week-to-week by team doctors. If he plays, could rank ahead of fellow number-one backs with worse offenses like Olly Gordon, Quinn Sean Judkins, and Ashen Genty, but status remains uncertain.

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Sam Darnold

NegativeInjury0:53

Sam Darnold will miss another week in Seattle with rib and quad injury, sidelining the Seahawks' starting QB for Week 10.

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Savion Williams

NegativeUsage11:00

Packers slot wide receiver has been doing a good job with his handful of schemed-up touches, but Ian Hartitz notes the passing game is dominated by Christian Watson and Matthew Golden, making Williams a clear number two option rather than the 1C role he was expected to be.

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Tank Dell

PositiveRole20:26

One of the big three Texans receivers who will benefit from Marvin Harrison Jr.'s hamstring injury absence; positioned for increased opportunity alongside Xavier Hutchinson and Nico Collins.

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Travis Etienne

PositiveInjury6:33

Saints running back with hamstring injury got in a full practice Friday and is officially questionable. When asked if he will play Sunday, he said 'I hope so. I definitely want to.' If he plays, ranked 17th by Ian Hartitz, ahead of Tony Pollard, Ollie Gordon, and Quentin Johnston. If sidelined another week, would rank in the Chris Rodriguez/Vikings running back range but still ahead of those guys.

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Tucker Kraft

NegativeMatchup11:00

Packers tight end is the odd man out in a passing game dominated by Christian Watson and Matthew Golden; Ian Hartitz expected him to be a 1C option at worst this year but he's now clearly a number two option. Hartitz likes the under on Tucker Craft's receiving yards prop (under 37.5 yards at -110 on DraftKings or -114 on FanDuel) against Minnesota's top-ranked tight end defense, citing the Packers' tendency to take deep shots with Watson and Golden rather than relying on short TE targets.

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Tyler Goodson

NegativeInjury10:33

Out with ankle and knee issues for Week 10. His absence means Kendra Miller, formerly of the Saints, becomes the RB2 in Dallas and the next man up behind Ezekiel Elliott.

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Tyler Higbee

PositiveRole19:17

Second-biggest winner among Chargers pass-catchers with Puka Nakua out on IR; benefits from increased target opportunity. Ian Hartitz recommends putting 'the chip down' on him as a lower-end tight end one, even suggesting he would start him ahead of Tucker Craft at this point.

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Woody Marks

NegativeInjury4:20

Woody Marks was not listed on the injury report after a strange week with a knee injury; he was limited and didn't practice Thursday but was full on Friday, suggesting he is likely available for Week 10.

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Xavier Hutchinson

PositiveRole20:26

One of the big three Texans receivers who will benefit from Marvin Harrison Jr.'s hamstring injury absence; positioned for increased opportunity alongside Tank Dell and Nico Collins.

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Xavier Worthy

PositiveInjury10:46

Returning from hamstring injury; practiced in full all week and is good to go for Week 10. His return alongside Josh Down means Rasheed Rice is no longer the only show in town in Kansas City, downgrading Rice from a potential smash spot to a mid to low-end wide receiver.

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0:00is a great day to break down the week 10 NFL injury slate. Going to be going through quarterback, running back, wide
0:05receiver, tight end, and this week actually a decent group of cluster injuries on the O line and defense to help get you a scholar in the right
0:12state of mind to ace those fantasy football lineups, win all your prop bets, and just generally have a happy life. So, Rotoire's Ian Hardit here with
0:19Oz Jam's Billy Collins coming at you guys like we do every Friday. So, appreciate you tuning in as always. And with that, let's get after it. Billy
0:26with a new QB1 in Minnesota. Kirk O changes back. Kyler is still out. We will officially, if there is any doubt,
0:33be seeing Kirk Cousins starting for the Vikings. So again, don't want to pretend like Kirk's been completely lights out this year. Done some really good things.
0:40Don't get it twisted. Only Joe Burrow has more passing touchdowns, okay? But still a little bit, you know, longer in the tooth. Mobility and arm strength
0:47aren't what they were. So I'm a little bit, again, not trying to get too over my skis for a lot of people in the
0:53Vikings offense. However, the one guy I am excited about, Mr. Justin Jefferson.
0:57And how could you not be?
0:59>> Yeah, I think I mean this is going to be a little mini JJ returns. I like his over 77 and a half receiving yards over
1:04at DraftKings. For those that don't live in a state with DraftKings, check out Onyx or Courtzside. You get this at minus 111 odds. Um, Green Bay is ranked
1:11sixth worst in terms of giving up the most amount of points to fantasy wide receivers in terms of fantasy points.
1:16So, um, you know, I I I think if you wanted to play a really crazy one, you could take Kirk's under on passing yards
1:23and JJ's over on receiving yards possibly. I don't want to throw that one out, but I like JJ to get it done. 78 or
1:28over. It might be a higher number, but he is the guy. Kirk knows he's the guy.
1:32They have some chemistry and it's a great situation that Kirk's coming into because he kind of already knows the playbook. He kind of knows the system.
1:38So, it's not like he has to learn all of this in a short amount of time.
1:41>> 99 career receiving yards per game with Kirk under center, 54 contest. So, pretty decent sample size like that call. Also know Patrick Mahomes had that
1:49elbow issue going on, you know, partway through last week, but he practiced in full all week. No injury designation. He is good to go. Can't say the same though
1:56in Seattle guys. Sam Durham will be missing another week with the rib and quad injury. But good news, our guy Drew
2:01Lockach is back. Not listed on the final injury report after dealing with an oblique injury himself. Also note Lamar Jackson, we did get word that he will be
2:08out six to 10 weeks. So for those trying to do the math at home, that means at best case he will be back maybe for your
2:14fantasy semifinals into week 17. But that's going to be contingent on Jacobe Brass and company keeping the Ravens competitive enough. Look, I'm in some
2:22leagues where I got four or five different IR spots, and of course, I would love to keep Lamar there. That said, in other leagues where I have not
2:27had that luxury, maybe I already have Jeremiah Love singing an IR. I do not think it's essential to keep Lamar on
2:33the roster at this point, which is again very sad. Get better soon, King. And then finally, guys, Dolphins quarterback Malik Willis is on IR with a groin
2:40injury, giving us Kyle McCord, Billy, here in Columbus, back when Marvin Harrison Jr. was really good at football, we would call Maserati Marv
2:48and then Kyle McCord would then be Honda McCord. So again, did some good things to Syracuse and just sadly our way of
2:54life is if you lose once to Michigan, have 60 bad minutes at the office, you are kind of dead to us forever. But he
3:00is going to be taking over for Miami and banged up Malik Willis. Maybe he can get something going, but I don't know, man.
3:06Daniel Jones Kore doesn't exactly seem like, you know, the sort of fantasy friendly shootout that's going to be lighting up scoreboards.
3:12>> Yeah, I agree with you. I mean, I like the under 40 and a half here. You can get this over at Bet Rivers. Um, you can
3:16drink a little juice. for those that want the maybe under 39 and a half.
3:20That's fine. I think the main line here is 38 and a half. I'd rather take an extra point or two. Um, you know,
3:24neither defense really scares us, Ian, but neither do the quarterbacks and neither [clears throat] do the receivers. I could see as we're going to
3:32be talking in here in just a second. I think both running backs can have a good day, >> but I just think that it's going to chew
3:37up a lot of clock and I just like this under here. So, I think it's a sweat-free cash. Speaking of those
3:43running backs, I know we have both Jaguars guys being limited throughout the week, but neither Bashaw Toutton nor Chris Rodriguez have an official injury
3:50designation, so fully good to go. The fact that Toutton didn't get a full practice in does have me a little bit
3:54worried about him actually being able to push for 20 25 touches, but still have him safely inside the top 15. I would
4:00just say guys, if you are in a bit of a bind, I do have Chris Rodriguez as a top three running back this week. I do see
4:06the Jaguars being able to go up against a actually pretty banged up and bad already Titans defense and still their will and probably get Crod enough
4:12touches to actually carve out some flex value in his own right. Also have Cardinals returning running back Ba clear concussion protocol and is good to
4:20go. That is going to hurt Tyler Algier guys. A situation where we weren't exactly dying to play Alier to begin with, but when you do have Bite back
4:27into the equation could be more split up in an offense we hate really would not be trying to start either guy. I will
4:32have Chris Rodriguez ranked ahead of both Cardinals running backs for what that is worth. Then also in Houston, Texans running back Woody Marks not
4:39listed after he had a very weird week with the knee injury. He was limited and he didn't practice on Thursday and he
4:44was full on Friday. Meanwhile, Dave Montgomery though did the classic DMP to LP to FP. He is officially questionable with that groin injury. So, if we do see
4:53Deont back, it's going to be a situation where they're going to be probably right there next to Chris Rodriguez. I think
4:59it'll be 50/50ish. Not like either guy has been killing it this year since Dave Montgomery in week one in the first
5:05place. So most close start sick questions involving a Texans running back really would just try to take the other guy. And also not to spoil the
5:12Olly Williams weather report, Billy, but it does sound like the one game where we could have some rain wind concern is in
5:17Cleveland, which makes sense, man. You you know, you've been around these Midwest parts. Uh November, December, not exactly our time to shine.
5:23>> Yeah, stay dry out there, Ian. Yeah, for sure. But this is the time of year, guys, you want to make sure you're
5:28paying attention for betting purposes.
5:29Chicago, Cleveland, Buffalo, >> yeah, >> even New York. You want to know what's happening in those cities.
5:35>> Again, nothing scarier than just turning on the 1 p.m. game. You're just seeing rain and wind everywhere. Like, oh, there's my uh wide receiver out there
5:42now dealing with the elements. So, it's November, guys, getting on it. But again, doesn't seem like week 10 at a minimum is going to be too shabby. Now,
5:49we do have some questionable running backs. Okay, headline by Kenneth Walker.
5:53He got added on Friday, guys, with a groin injury. Andy Reid just basically said his groin tightened up on him. So
5:58luckily unlike a lot of Kansas City games, this is going to be in the 1 p.m.
6:02window. We do have a 9:30 kickoff in Munich though between the Lions and Patriots. So again, try to stay very attuned to this. A lot of times we're
6:09getting the rap sheet and Adam Shfter updates around 6:00 a.m. on Sunday morning. So got to set that alarm, got to get ready. If we do not see Kenneth
6:16Walker in the picture though, guys, EMTT Johnson will become an immediate top 12 option. Okay? I would have him ahead of
6:22Bashaw Tune, ahead of Blake Corm, ahead of Chase Brown. It gets close for Jonathan Taylor, Derrick Henry, and Jaylen Warren, but honestly, if you want
6:29to push him up even higher, I would not call you crazy. The rookie has been that good, and there's just really no one
6:34else in this backfield that overly scares me. 15 to 20 touches for this dude could really, really go a long way.
6:39And a winnable matchup against a banged up Falcons front seven. Also could see the return of Saints running back Travis H with the hamstring injury. He got in a
6:46full practice on Friday. Officially questionable, but did say quote, "I hope so. I definitely want to." When asked if he is going to be playing this Sunday.
6:53So CJ Donaldson is out. Wouldn't be expecting Audrey Estimate to be much of an issue at all if we do see Achan back
6:59in the picture here. I would end up ranking Travis Ach 17, okay, ahead of Tony Pard, ahead of Ollie Gordon, ahead
7:06of Quinn Sean Judkins. If he is going to be sideline another week, Audrey Esté more so in that kind of again Chris
7:12Rodriguez Vikings running back range.
7:13That said, I would rank him ahead of all those guys. Now for the New England Patriots, mentioned that 9:30 a.m.
7:19kickoff German style. Arandre Stevenson is officially questionable. He did not get in a full practice, but he was limited on Thursday and Friday. Trayvon
7:27Henderson continues to be out with the illness. So yeah, as we're looking at this now, Cory Connor for me 26 next to
7:34Rico Dao and Jaren Price. If we see Stevenson out of the picture, if he does manage to play, I could get up ahead of
7:40guys like Olly Gordon, Quinn Sean Judkins, Ashen Genty, fellow number one running backs with some worse offense in the Patriots. But I don't know, Billy,
7:47these Patriots running backs like from Mandre who was being called week to week to even Trevion before this illness thing popped up like he had an ankle
7:54injury was actively telling us like, "Hey, doctors are saying it's going to be a bit, but I'm kind of beating it
7:59out." I don't know what it is with the Patriots injury reporting and you know, particularly this year, but all over the
8:05place. I hope they're all getting healthy, but yeah, man. Weird.
8:09>> Yeah, it's kind of weird. And I think like if you're Travis Aan and Raandre and you're like looking at the matchup,
8:13you're like, "Yeah, this is a way for me to really pad my stats right now." like I want to be I want to be a part of this
8:18game. So, as a Raandre owner now, I'm kind of in flux, but I kind of need to play him this week because my other
8:24options are just terrible. So, >> um yeah, but it's not ideal because this is like the first game of the day with
8:30for Raandre owners and you have to figure out like do you take your shot or not? [snorts] >> 100%.
8:37Catching up on a few 49ers updates and we will have those when we get into wide receiver. First up though, Titans
8:42running back TJ Spears is questionable coming back from the buy. Got a full practice on Friday. Look, Pard's been crushing it recently. Had like five
8:49touchdowns in his last two games there.
8:51Very, very tough match up against the Jaguars though if Spears does come back in. Could be even more mean Smooth Per
8:57from again not really a mustar RB16, RB1 17, but could be a little close to RB20 if that goes down. Meanwhile, in Green
9:03Bay, we do have Packers running back Josh Jacobs out with the finger injury.
9:06We could see the return of Chris Brooks from an ankle and Marshon Lloyd is not even listed on the injury report. So in
9:12some way, shape or form going to be Lloyd, Caleb Johnson and Chris Brooks. I lean towards Caleb being more the league
9:18guy, but guys, this backfield has been up and down all season long and end this tough matchup against the Vikings. I
9:23would rather not f around and find out.
9:25Also note, we will not be seeing the return of Panthers running back Jonathan Brooks. And this is just NFL injury reporting in a nutshell, Billy. the
9:31Panthers cuz I was, you know, I list out all these injuries basically on Friday morning and I go back through Friday
9:37afternoon and I see Jonathan Brooks all of a sudden is doubtful and limited all week and I'm like that's weird. I
9:42thought he was full. And sure enough, the Panthers just accidentally and mistakenly listed this dude as practicing in full on Wednesday and
9:49Thursday. Multi- billions upon billions of billion dollar uh league, Billy and we're still getting this stuff.
9:55>> Yeah, it's it's a real shame. I mean, not that you know, we were expecting to have a huge impact. I mean, it is a nice
9:59match up against the Saints, but Chuba's I would expect to get the full volume.
10:02It's just amazing how the simplest of things, they still mess it up.
10:07>> I will say, man, again, great match up this week. Ted McMillan as well and everything. Wheels up for the Panthers
10:11in this spot. Don't hate the idea of selling high on kind of all parties involved though after this one, guys, because the Panthers are going to have
10:18matchups from weeks 12 through 17, Buccaneers, Vikings in Pittsburgh, and then in the fantasy championship, they're facing the Seattle Seahawks. So
10:26again, would really rather let someone else handle all that if he can get equivalent value. Also know Cowboys running back Tyler Goodson is going to
10:33be out with his ankle and knee issues, which means Kendra Miller, formerly of the Saints, now the RB2 in Dallas and
10:39seemingly next man up behind Javvante Williams. Moving on to wide receiver streets, we do have the return of Xavier Worthy. I thought he was going to miss
10:46some time with the hamstring injury, but he practiced in full all week and is good to go as his new teammate Josh
10:51Down. So was looking like a potential smash spot for Rasheed Rice as the only show in town. now more of a mid to
10:56low-end wide receiver too. I still imagine it'll be in more lineups than not, but yeah, a little bit healthier than we thought they were going to be in
11:02KC. Also know Jaguars wide receiver Jacobe Myers, he's good to go as a Seahawks wide receiver Shahed and Packers slot wide receiver Savian
11:10Williams been doing a good job with his handful of schemed up touches. So Billy, this is a situation though where you
11:15know I like seeing the Savian Williams touch here or there. It's just such a passing game dominated by Christian Watson and Matthew Golden. And really
11:22the odd man out, someone that I thought was going to be more of a 1C option at worst this year, but is way more of just
11:28a clear two- two guy is their tight end Tucker Craft.
11:31>> Yeah, for sure. I like the under 37 and a half receiving yards on Tucker. So, taking his under minus 110 to score or
11:36for my FanDuel people minus 114.
11:39Minnesota's pretty good at defense.
11:40They're number one against the tight ends. Um, and so and we know that the Packers have been taking a lot of deep
11:46shots with Watson and Golden. I just I mean I like Tucker Craft, but not this week. Give me his under.
11:53>> I'm with you on that one. Now for the questionable wide receiver. So Amra St.
11:57Brown is technically questionable with the ribb injury. He was limited all week. But he's also out there literally doing his press conference in German.
12:03He's like the superhero for German athletes over there when it comes to NFL football players. And he literally said, quote, "Take he's excited to take the
12:11field here in Germany for the first time. It's special. I'm pretty sure he's going to be playing with this. So, officially questionable, but I would be
12:17shocked if we're not seeing our one true sun god putting on a show against the Patriots there at 9:30. Speaking of the
12:23Patriots, AJ Brown officially questionable. Limited throughout the week. The Patriots are always a little weird with their injury report. Half the
12:29team ends up being questionable. The fact he wasn't full does make me wonder if he could still be a week away, but
12:35was able to be out there each and every time. And we did hear from Rap Sheet that he has quote a good chance to play.
12:41So, if AJ Brown does return, we're going to have to push down Deario Douglas and M. Collins more towards that wide
12:46receiver three, wide receiver four, borderline. I would be starting AJ Brown where I got him, guys. I know it hasn't been great. I'm not going to rank him in
12:54the top 10 or anything, but I would have him as a low-end wide receiver, too.
12:57Behind guys like Rasheed Rice, Jameson Williams, Parker Washington, and Garrett Wilson. I would put him ahead, though.
13:02The Browns wide receivers, DK Mechaf in a tough shadow matchup against DJ Turner, that sort of situation. So, if you feel good about the guy, I get it.
13:10But hey, once you get to wide receiver 22 23, again, these are the other names we're starting to see already. And then
13:16also guys, Browns wide receiver Denzel Boston. Speaking of toe injury, didn't practice until Friday and then was only limited. So he's officially
13:24questionable. You know, he's quote trending the right way and then he's also leaving the locker room and a boot.
13:29So a little bit banged up. Doesn't exactly sound like things are going great. And honestly, this might be a situation, Billy, where pending the
13:35health of some of these Texans defenders really do think the Browns passing game as a whole could be in a tough spot this
13:40Sunday.
13:41>> Yeah, I agree. I like Deshun Watson over 0.5 interceptions. So, all he has to do is throw one pick. The guy holds on to
13:47the ball forever. He can make some really poor decisions. I know the Texans defense isn't what it was last year, but
13:51they're still a very good defense. And Watson just makes a lot of poor decisions. So, you can get this guy's even money over Fanatics as of
13:58recording, but even if you have to take this at minus 110, that's fine with me.
14:02Um, it's probably one of my favorite prop bets in all the NFL. This was courtesy of the OJ odds jam uh momentum
14:07tool that we just dropped a couple weeks ago. Um, but you know, it's, you know, anytime he throws the ball, you can just
14:13hold your breath. Um, and also you get that end of half end of game scenarios that the Browns are losing could be an
14:18easy way to make money on a pick.
14:20>> And look, the best bets are the ones that make you money. That's not lost on me. But betting the over on the
14:25interception and then getting it, man, that's, you know, one of the just more fun experiences out there. And to your point, really is a 60-minute bet. You
14:32get that, you know, Hail Mary at the end or something. Really can be a especially fun way of making money. So, like that
14:37call there. Uh, the entire Jets wide receiver room is questionable. Now, it sounds like Garrett Wilson's going to be okay. He practicing full on Friday and
14:44Aaron Glenn even said he does think Garrett will clear the protocol and wind up suiting up. So, I do have familiar
14:49top 20 self. Also sounds like Omar Cooper should be good to go. Officially questionable, but practice in full on Friday. In the New York Daily News,
14:57Antoine Staley basically said, quote, "Everyone else is good to go, including Omar Cooper." I don't think he was necessarily quoting Aaron Glenn directly
15:05there. Again, trying to find this and read between the lines and everything, but if I had to guess, Omar Cooper should be out there. AD Mitchell sounds
15:11like more so the questionable guys, uh, questionable guy, guys. He was not listed until Friday and then he was full, but that means something probably
15:18happened with that knee during practice.
15:20So, at this point, Garrett Wilson looking good. And if we don't see AD Mitchell, all of a sudden Cooper is going to be a top 30 option as well.
15:28Over in Dallas, we're recording this a little bit after 5:00 p.m. I don't know why they're taking so long. There we go.
15:32George Pickkins not listed on the injury report. Billy, we did have a great quote from Mr. Pickkins where they asked him
15:37if he was going to be playing. He said, quote, "Tell your wife or your girl to turn the TV on and she'll see me on the
15:43field." So, you're a former I mean, you're not a former Steelers fan. You are a Steelers fan, Billy. Former fan of
15:48George Pickkins.
15:50>> How you guys feeling not having him on the team anymore? I feel like there's not too much love lost.
15:54>> I mean, it's it's just a lot of it's high risk, high reward. Makes me think of the Antonio Brown the last couple
15:59years with the Steelers, except AB was performing at a higher level than Pickins was. I mean, you as a Cowboys fan, you have now two of my old
16:06Steelers. I mean, you have Brick Jones, but that's not really that big of a deal. Joey Porter Jr. He says football's
16:11all jacked up. God bless you guys with that one. Good luck. And then now George Pickkins. I mean, if you can get him on
16:17the field and suit him up, he's electric. Other than that, he's electric for the media.
16:24>> So, >> yeah. Yeah, I don't I Yeah, I don't know if I miss him. I do miss his big play
16:28capabilities, that's for sure.
16:30>> A lot of fun to watch when he's uh right. Just hasn't exactly been too right this year. America loves a
16:34comeback though. We'll see if we can get going here in the second half. So, yeah, again, not going to be rushing George
16:39Pickkins back in the top 10 or anything like that, but going to be ahead of that METAF Browns and ahead of someone like
16:44AJ Brown tier. Ryan Fenoy unfortunately goes more so as a low-end wide receiver three but as we know fantasy football usually works in mysterious ways. Would
16:52not be surprised all Floro booms that right after we take them all out of our lineups. Got to love that. Uh Chargers
16:58wide receiver Lab Makoni. It is going to be a Monday night game between the Chargers and Ravens. He started off the
17:02week though with the DMP with this back injury. So obviously we've had the two brutal does where he's suited up but
17:08then not actually played a snap out there. And guys, given the state of this Chargers offense and then also the Jacobe Brassette led Ravens, there's
17:15just so few pivots in this Monday night game that we could feel even somewhat good about that if again we don't hear
17:21much and Lad's just straight up questionable or we hear he's going to have a pregame workout game time decision this or that, I really would
17:28just try to start someone else. I'm going to be moving Lad more so into that really wide receiver four, wide receiver
17:33five territory where I'm just trying to again tell you guys not that I I would have him ranked higher if I knew he was
17:38going to play. But that's the whole problem with it all and given the lack of pivots. Really would not be trying to
17:42take those chances. Good news though, 49ers wide receiver Debo Samuel is back in action. He'll be suiting up for this potential shootout against the Cowboys.
17:49Bad news, Mike Evans will not be joining him. So Keenan Allen also will be playing for the 49ers in this one. Debo
17:55didn't exactly get in full practices all week, but was playing pretty well prior to that injury. And it is a matchup
18:01against the Cowboys. So, I'm going to have him at a minimum inside that top 30 range with guys like Jeremy Bernard,
18:06Casey Conception, and others. And I would say if you have DVO Samuel, we'll be feeling good about starting him in this spot. Very happy. Again, we don't
18:12have that questionable tag to be dealing with there. Can't say the same though for Vikings wide receiver Jordan Addison. Apparently suffered a thumb
18:19injury in practice on Friday. He was limited and now is officially questionable. Jawan Jennings is out with the calf injury and also TJ Hawinson is
18:26going to be out. So man, feeling good about that Jet is over bet. Billy would be nice to see Addison out there as well
18:32for Cousins in the offense, but just even more reason to again feel good about Jefferson. It's just the rest of the environment as a whole. Don't want
18:40to spoil uh some of the player props, but I do like where your head's at with that potential [laughter] Kurt Cousins
18:44under. Uh and then finally, Panthers wide receiver Xavier Legette. He is questionable practicing full, not really impacting too much, but yeah, he is on
18:51the sheet. Uh, Puka Nakua obviously out on IR with that knee and toe injury. I do have Canon Mfield as the biggest
18:57winner here, followed by Tyler Higgby.
18:59And really though, the guys you really should just be trying to get in your lineup are those running backs and Ky
19:04Williams and Blake Cororum.
19:05Unfortunately though, Carnell Tape for the Titans, he's out with a shoulder injury. Alec AO Manor, Chamar DK, and Calvin Ridley. Next man up. Not too
19:12excited about starting any of them.
19:14Marvin Harrison Jr. out for the Texans with a hamstring injury. Tank Dell, Xavier Hutchinson, Nico Collins are going to be the big three there. And
19:21then no Chris Bell for the Dolphins. He is doubtful with a knee injury. Could be good news for Caleb Douglas. I will say
19:26Billy, every year there's like one or two wide receivers who slip through the cracks. At least, you know, I guess I
19:32need to be better about learning every single college wide receiver and I will watch the film and get better. But man,
19:37I love me some Chris Bell coming out of Louisville. But the more I watch Chris Douglas, it's one of those things that
19:43sounds so simple. It's like, well, the Dolphins picked Caleb Douglas before Chris Bell. Maybe we should do the same as uh you know alleged fantasy experts.
19:50Lo and behold, Caleb Douglas, Texas Tech's finest dude looks good out there.
19:54>> Not bad. I mean, but remember Honda McCord. So yeah. Yeah. I mean, maybe this is something on the future, you
20:01know, coming up. I mean, who knows?
20:02Maybe McCord comes out and shines, but you know, Joe Fagnano for the Ravens last week, you know, and I know it was a short week for him.
20:10Let's hope McCord has a nice run, but you know, again, the books have his line at 158 and a half passing yards.
20:17That is rough. So, I got Douglas again.
20:19What more boomer bus wide receiver for?
20:21I would play him at a minimum ahead of like the Rams wide receivers. We just really don't know what's going to be
20:25going down there. Real quickly at tight end Dolan Cade, Harold Fan, and Hunter Henry. All not le all not listed on the
20:32final injury report after having limited practices throughout the week. So, they're good to go. Not good to go though is Vikings tight end TJ Hawinson
20:38with the wrist and chest injury. Expect to see Gavin Bartholomew stepping up, but you know, we're not trying to play Gavin freaking Bartholomew. Come on. And
20:45then with the Rams tight end room, Terence Ferguson out again. Higgby and Ferguson are good to go. And Davis Allen is questionable. So Higgby is the one
20:52guys that I will be putting the chip down if you want to slide him in as more of a lower uh end tight end one.
20:57Honestly, someone I think at this point I would be even starting ahead of Tucker Craft and trying to get him to that
21:02range. He would be the guy I'm going after more. But hey, anytime touchdown for Kobe Parkinson, flexing a pinch. I certainly get it. And then though for
21:09the Cowboys again, trying to see if they're trickling in. Not expecting Jake Ferguson to play in this one. not that it really matters in more leagues than
21:17not. So those are the key fantasy relevant injuries. However, do like to look at again cluster injuries across the offensive line and on the defensive
21:24side of the ball guys. So with those in mind, still feeling good about Zack Char this week, but the Seahawks offensive
21:30line is down both their left tackle Charles Cross and left guard Quint Nelson. So obviously not ideal when you're missing two starting offensive
21:36linemen, particularly from the same side. Saints offensive line also down two starters in their center Eric McCoy and their right tackle Telisi Fuaga.
21:44Excuse me on the pronunciation, but all right, you know, freaking sue me for not knowing every single offensive tackles pronunciation out here, guys. Uh but
21:52yeah, you know, again, still think it should be a fairly fantasy friendly shootout environment between the Panthers and Saints. That doesn't help
21:57matters though. Will be another week for Michael Parsons. He is officially listed as out with this knee and also an illness. So likely going to see him uh
22:04you know before too long, but not this week. Also note Miles Garrett listed as questionable but Shawn McVey has told us
22:09he's expecting to play. The Texans front seven is banged up and this actually could be good news for again really the
22:15entire Browns offense but edge Neil Hunter already out with the hamstring.
22:19Will Anderson one of the best players in the league period regardless of position he's questionable with an ankle and their linebacker Aziz Alashir out with
22:27groin and personal reasons listed. So, not saying we should be, you know, moving Quinn Sean Judkins up to RB10 or anything like that, but man, you're
22:33talking about three difference makers now front seven being out. At a minimum, I don't think the Browns could be quite as overwhelmed as maybe I would
22:40otherwise. Similar sentment for the Falcons front seven, James Pierce questionable. Javon Dexter is questionable. Devon Diablo is doubtful.
22:47Good news for the Chiefs run game, Kenneth Walker or EMTT Johnson, whoever leads the way. Speaking of good improved run games, Olly Gordon could be set up
22:54better against a Colts defense down both of their starting middle linebackers and the Titans are also down both of their starting middle linebackers as well.
23:01Good news for Bashaw Toutin and Chris Rodriguez. So, no real Ollie Williams weather report because we got only the Texans and Brown games to somewhat worry
23:09about, but our friend Kevin Roth even says that his concern level is fairly low. So, with that, Billy, injuries up, injuries down, we are good to go. So,
23:17let's talk about making a little bit of money. All right. Again, love all the stuff we have over at Odds Jam,
23:22particularly the new momentum tool. And just again, if you want to give people a quick little, you know, 101, just information about the momentum tool,
23:28just some of the cool stuff we have going on with it. And the biggest thing I would stress everyone is we're not
23:33trying to come to you guys and say we know more than everyone else. Like the big thing here in the year 2026 is
23:38there's just so many sports book out there is so many sports books that you can kind of play them against each
23:43other. Man, I I was talking to my mom last night and basically telling her about some of the stuff and I was like,
23:48"Mom, it's not that different from you just, you know, going to Walmart instead of Kroger for a better price on, you
23:54know, groceries over the years."
23:56>> Yeah. Effectively, I mean, I'm king of analogies. You know, the momentum tool is thinking like, you know, you're going to take the trip to Mount Everest and
24:02you're climbing the top and you're picking your tour guide. So, you want someone that's been there tried and true that knows exactly what they're doing,
24:08right? Because you can get lost in the weeds. So, um, you know, basically guys, momentum tool is just leaning on four
24:13sharp sports books and you just pull up the tool anytime that the price moves from that sharp book. So, if a sharp
24:20book like Pinnacle or FanDuel uh moves from minus 110 to minus 140, it's now more expensive on those books to get
24:26that bet. Well, there's going to be some recreational books like a DraftKings and MGM of Fanatics that haven't moved yet.
24:32And they will move typically 15 to 30 minutes after the Sharp Book moves. You can just get a better price, right?
24:39These sharp books are moving because of information and money. A lot of action are coming in there and they're taking higher limits compared to other books.
24:45So more money that the pros can get down on these sharp books. Wreck books stay the same. You just go pick them off and
24:51the best part is you pull up the tool, refresh the page, hit a score that has an 85 or higher, knock out five to 10
24:57bets, move on with your day. Takes you maybe 10 minutes. So these two plays over at better came from moment the
25:03momentum tool. Caleb Douglas receiver of the Dolphins under three and a half receptions. I know we're talking about we're a little bullish on them. I think
25:09it's more of a Kyle McCord thing. The Colts defense stinks. It's just there's going to be a heavy dose of the run game
25:14in my opinion. We could easily see maybe Caleb Douglas get four catches, but they're all screen little bubble plays, you know, short passes. I like his under
25:22three and a half receptions. By far my absolute favorite play of the week. Go over to DraftKings guys and bet this if
25:28you want. Um Caleb Johnson, running back of the Packers under 30 and a half rushing yards. If you watch Monday Night
25:34Football, the Vikings defense made Josh Allen, other than a couple plays, look very pedestrian. I love the under. The Packers are probably going to go with
25:42the hot hand and it's the Vikings defense. So, you have the security of the number one team, the number one defense. Plus, we're just getting an
25:48absolutely incredible price over there.
25:50You could play this on your better slip.
25:51You could play it over at DraftKings.
25:53Give me some unders on Caleb Johnson.
25:55>> I know Caleb had a nice run or two last week, but guys, they were also freaking blowing out the Patriots and just trying
26:00to ice the game away at the end. Right.
26:02So wouldn't completely assume that now Caleb's going to be who everyone thought he was coming out of Iowa. So yeah, like
26:08those calls and with the Caleb Douglas stuff especially, again, when I say boomer, a large part of that is because they use him mostly downfield. So
26:14honestly, Billy, I can see him making the most out of his few opportunities, but is he even going to catch four
26:18passes? I do like the under reception number better than the under receiving yard number. So good call there. I am going to be going with Kurt Cousins
26:26under 234 and a half passing yards. The Vikings as an offense this year in terms of net passing yards, guys. They haven't
26:32had 215 in a game right now. Hawinson's out. Addison's questionable. I think Justin Jefferson will have a good game.
26:39I don't think Justin Jefferson's got 235 yards, though. And at [laughter] the end of the day, that might be what Kirk O
26:44change is looking at. So, Packers defense is up there with the Buccaneers and the Vikings in terms of the best pass defenses over the course of the
26:51past six weeks. I don't think the Vikings want to go buck wild with Kirk back under center. They want to lay on
26:55that defense, try to get the run game going. not seeing a ton of volume. So, accordingly, give me that under. My over
27:01bet, though, DJ Moore, guys, 44 and a half receiving yards. All right, I think this could be a smash. I've actually
27:08already laded it up, Billy. You know, big- time units over here. I literally just do $1. All right, I like having fun
27:13with it, but okay. Uh DJ Moore over 44 receiving yards. He's had four full games this year. 100 yards, 67, 82, and
27:2125 last week, but you know, it was against the Vikings. And he also probably should have had 35 yard touchdown. little better pass from Josh
27:27Allen or just not superhuman play from Byron Murphy getting over there. So, Jets do run a lot of man coverage.
27:33Sometimes that can be susceptible to even bigger plays from wide receivers.
27:36And if you do dig into the weeds a little bit more, you will see that DJ is Josh's number one target against man
27:41coverage. So, just a bad defense overall as well. Only the Cardinals and Dolphins are worse than Jets and the EPA allow
27:47for dropback. DJ Moore boom week. We've gotten close a few times, Billy. I think it's here this Sunday.
27:53>> I love it. Yeah, I love it. Also, a little fun fact, guys. uh new 49er wide receiver Keenan Allen's playing the
27:58Cowboys. And last week he played the Cowboys. Now he only went four for 26, but guy knows the defense if the Cowboys
28:05actually play any defense at all. What a freak, what a just incredible tub stretch for wide receiver. Absolute dream stuff there. Cannot uh be blown
28:14that one. Keenan Billy, great stuff as always. Again, appreciate all your work over at Oz Jam and the momentum tool.
28:19Invite people to be checking that out.
28:20We everyone can get a free week trial, right?
28:23>> Free trial. Try it out for seven days.
28:25Um, we're literally at the best time of the sports betting calendar, guys. We have NBA, NHL, NFL, college football, college basketball, you name it. We got
28:33a massive UFC card this upcoming weekend. Oh, yeah. So, um, yeah, great time to jump in.
28:38>> I can't wait, man. You got any Have you been looking at the card at all, Billy?
28:41I love UFC.
28:42>> Yeah. Yeah. Um, so value, I mean, I don't like this guy personally, but I do have Hokit to win against Sierra Gan.
28:48>> I I'm not I'm not He's not my guy. And then um Kayla Harrison I think will take out the Lioness. Um
28:56>> I feel like I'm on opposite sides both accounts. [laughter] >> Okay. Hey, listen. We can talk about it next Friday, man. We got a little
29:02showdown, you know. Um I don't like the hoke at play, but just the price and where it's at right now is is just, you
29:08know, that that's just the sharpening side. My heart wants Sir Gone to pound this dude's face in. It's not an anti-America thing. It's just he's just
29:16not my cup of tea, man. So >> I know he's he's definitely >> What about yourself? So you like the Lioness and then you like obviously
29:22Gone.
29:23>> Yeah. I just G so much more athletic than all these heavyweights and Hok just again on the smaller side himself, but
29:30>> I just man like for him to go to a war and just honestly like have his gas tank drained a little bit in that Curtis
29:35Blades fight. I just don't think I mean I could see G being a little bit of a step ahead from there and then just
29:40Kayla had that you know just pretty clear loss in the PFL a couple years ago. Amanda's been off as well, so we'll
29:47see how close she is to 100%. But, you know, goats stay goats and Amanda is up there. But, unfortunately, Bill, like my
29:53go-to betting strategy in UFC is just to bet on fighters whose last name ends in a or we have none of them this week. So,
29:59I'm kind of a fish out of water.
30:02>> None of them. That's okay, though. Um, I'm all right with it. Um, so it's going to I mean this is one of the few
30:07weekends I just get so jacked up for because when you got a massive UFC card on top of college football, man, and
30:13then everything else is going it's just pinch me, man. This is where I want to live 247.
30:18>> Hell, maybe my Buckeyes could even win a game. I don't know. I don't want to get too crazy and thinking uh
30:24>> you going to that you going to the game.
30:25I mean, I don't know. Was that the Was that the jinx? I don't know.
30:29>> Oh my god. electric first uh it was my wife's first time at an Ohio State game and it was again such an awesome start
30:36to that game and then you know Oregon turns her around uh kind of right before halftime and she was just like
30:41>> why is everything different now and I was like yeah this is this is not going well honey but anyway still a fun time
30:47being had by the ticket take the ride as always make sure you check out all Billy's great work at Ozam and yeah keep
30:52on hanging out over here with team Rotoire as well so appreciate you guys tuned in as always for Billy I'm Ian and
30:58until next time take care Everybody.

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