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Fagnano: 10-of-18, 60 yards, 2 INTs in Ravens' 33-10 loss to Jacksonville.

Derrick Henry was stuffed for just 57 yards on 17 carries by Jacksonville, which rolled out base personnel and loaded the box to shut down the Ravens' run game in their 33-10 loss [1]. Henry is mentioned as a potential trade candidate if teams call the Ravens before the deadline, and the Giants have identified him as a potential bargain target if Baltimore decides its season is over without Lamar Jackson [2] [3]. Following Jackson's injury, the Ravens offense will continue to feature Henry as a top playmaker, though expectations should be adjusted downward [4].

Most recent STACKED blurb · Nov 6, 6:53 AM PST

Parker Washington scored on a 50-yard touchdown reception in the second quarter of Jacksonville's 33-10 blowout win over Baltimore on Thursday night, beating safety Malaki Starks on a deep route [1] [2]. Washington finished with two catches for 61 yards and the touchdown in the dominant first-half performance that helped the Jaguars pull away [3].

Most recent STACKED blurb · Nov 6, 6:53 AM PST

Jonathan Taylor is the subject of intense trade speculation ahead of the NFL trade deadline, with multiple teams reportedly interested including the Giants, Broncos, Seahawks, Vikings, and Bengals [1]. The Colts are asking for a package comparable to what the Panthers received for Christian McCaffrey in 2022, which included second-, third-, fourth-, and fifth-round picks, though one source indicated they may want a first-round pick included [1].

Most recent STACKED blurb · Nov 6, 6:53 AM PST

Garrett Wilson is in concussion protocol after missing two straight practices and is questionable for Week 9 against Kansas City [1]. Wilson saw 12 targets in Week 8 and showed no signs of concussion before this week, though roughly one-third of players clear the protocol without missing time [2] [3]. The Jets have rebuffed trade interest in their top wideout, and Wilson has expressed his desire to remain with New York [4].

Most recent STACKED blurb · Nov 6, 6:53 AM PST

Quarterback Deshaun Watson suffered a concussion from a helmet-to-helmet hit by Pittsburgh safety Jaquan Brisker on the opening possession of Sunday's game against the Steelers [1]. Watson missed practice again Thursday while remaining in the league-mandated concussion protocol and is expected to miss Week 9 against the New Orleans Saints, with backup Shedeur Sanders set to start [2].

Most recent STACKED blurb · Nov 6, 6:55 AM PST

Shedeur Sanders will start Week 9 for the Browns against the Saints with Deshaun Watson trending towards missing the game due to a concussion [1] [2]. Sanders has played only five snaps since the second week of preseason but will be relied upon to help an inconsistent Browns offense in his first start of the season [3] [4].

Most recent STACKED blurb · Nov 6, 6:55 AM PST

Lamar Jackson suffered a thumb injury on his first passing attempt in Week 8 against Buffalo when he hit his throwing hand on Bills pass rusher Gregory Rousseau's arm, requiring surgery and a minimum four-game absence on injured reserve [1]. This marks Jackson's second multi-game absence of the 2026 season after he previously missed three games with an ankle injury, and he has appeared in only five of eight games while finishing just three [2].

Most recent STACKED blurb · Nov 5, 6:53 AM PST

Breece Hall was cleared to return from a quad injury for Week 9 against Kansas City after practicing in full Thursday [1] [2]. Hall has been sidelined since Week 3 and is expected to operate in a committee with backup Braelon Allen, who has performed well in his absence [3] [4]. Offensive coordinator Frank Reich confirmed Hall remains the team's bell cow despite Allen's strong recent production [4].

Most recent STACKED blurb · Nov 6, 6:53 AM PST

Bhayshul Tuten scored twice in Jacksonville's Week 9 blowout win over Baltimore, including a one-yard touchdown on the opening drive and another touchdown later in the game [1]. Tuten recorded 12 carries for 29 yards and a touchdown in the Jaguars' 33-10 victory, operating as a bellcow back until the team rested him late in the third quarter with a huge lead [2].

Most recent STACKED blurb · Nov 6, 6:53 AM PST

Jacoby Brissett was traded to the Ravens from the Cardinals and installed as their new starting quarterback [1]. The 10-year veteran is characterized as an upgrade over Joe Fagnano, though he faces the same adverse circumstances [2]. Multiple analysts view Brissett as necessary so the weapons on the outside don't look as miserable as they did against Jacksonville [3].

Most recent STACKED blurb · Nov 6, 6:55 AM PST

Jonah Coleman won the lead back job in Denver after RJ Harvey went to injured reserve, recording 15 touches for 104 total yards and a touchdown last week against Kansas City while clearly playing ahead of JK Dobbins [1]. Coleman faces the Panthers this week, who are giving up the second-most fantasy points per game to opposing running backs, providing a much better matchup after his strong performance against Kansas City [1].

Most recent STACKED blurb · Nov 6, 6:54 AM PST

Rashee Rice filed for Chapter 7 bankruptcy claiming over $3.45 million in debts while in the final year of his four-year, $6.45 million rookie contract with the Chiefs, with his largest creditor owed $979,837 from a 2025 civil settlement related to a crash [1] [2]. Rice reclaimed his WR1 target share after a multi-week injury absence and is limited but expected to play against the Jets in Week 9, with six of his eight recent targets coming on slants or in-breaking routes [3] [4].

Most recent STACKED blurb · Nov 6, 6:53 AM PST

Brandon Aiyuk is expected to return to the 49ers facility Friday afternoon to discuss potential resolution of his contract dispute, with negotiations led by new agent Drew Rosenhaus exploring options to either be traded or released [1]. Aiyuk owes the 49ers roughly 13 million dollars in bonus forfeiture, which complicates his release efforts, and Kyle Shanahan has completely moved on from the player with no meeting scheduled [2].

Most recent STACKED blurb · Nov 6, 6:55 AM PST

Jordyn Tyson, a top-10 draft pick out since August with a hamstring injury, is making his NFL debut this week [1]. He suffered one of the season's more severe hamstring injuries and will not get a full complement of snaps [2]. The Saints' passing game could get a boost from Tyson's return against Cleveland in Week 9 [1].

Most recent STACKED blurb · Nov 6, 6:54 AM PST

Cam Skattebo missed practice for the second day in a row with a hamstring injury and is tracking to miss Sunday's game against the Eagles [1]. Skattebo leads the Giants in rushing with 418 yards on 98 carries and 2 touchdowns this season, averaging 3.6 yards after contact per rush [2].

Most recent STACKED blurb · Nov 6, 6:53 AM PST

Harold Fannin was terrific for the Browns last week against the Steelers with 10 catches for 154 yards on 12 targets, following a 6-91-0 game against the Titans in Week 7 [1] [2]. Fannin is a must-start tight end in Week 9 against New Orleans because Shedeur Sanders is expected to start at quarterback and tended to lock onto Fannin and hyper-target the tight end when they played together last season [1]. The Saints defense has allowed the sixth-most fantasy points to tight ends, and Fannin is averaging over 10 targets per game over the past two weeks after struggling early in the season [1] [3].

Malik Nabers was named NFC Offensive Player of the Month after averaging 86.4 yards per game with over 100 yards in each of his last four games [1] [2]. Nabers says he will play in Week 9 against the Eagles despite a knee injury that kept him out of practice [3]. He has programmed quarterback J.J. McCarthy to throw contested catches to him when in doubt, telling McCarthy to let them go be who they are [4].

Most recent STACKED blurb · Nov 6, 6:53 AM PST

Tyler Huntley on IR; Ravens lose backup QB depth.

Wentz can boost Jefferson and Hockenson fantasy value

Michael Wilson caught eight passes for 111 yards and a touchdown on 15 targets against Dallas last week after Gardner Minshew replaced Jacoby Brissett [1]. Wilson is playing through broken ribs and was limited in practice Thursday but is still on track to play Sunday [2]. Wilson faces a much tougher matchup against Seattle this week, which generates the second-highest pressure rate on enemy quarterback dropbacks and ranks as the number one fantasy defense against wide receivers [3] [4].

Most recent STACKED blurb · Nov 6, 6:54 AM PST

TreVeyon Henderson has been sidelined by illness all week and missed Week 8's game, with the Patriots running back remaining unavailable until he returns to the practice field [1]. Henderson was a non-participant in Thursday practice and has now missed four consecutive practices with the illness, having been ruled out on the eve of last weekend's Miami matchup [2]. Henderson averages under four yards per carry this season alongside Rhamondre Stevenson, with the two combining for 148 carries that are dragging down the Patriots' rushing efficiency [3].

Most recent STACKED blurb · Nov 6, 6:54 AM PST

Omar Cooper Jr. started and played a full complement of snaps last week against the Raiders but had zero targets after going off the previous two weeks [1]. Cooper posted consecutive 100-plus receiving yard performances with a touchdown after returning from an ankle injury and has a 13 percent target share since Week 6 [2] [3]. Against Kansas City's elite pass defense, which ranks 31st in points allowed to wide receivers, Cooper has no floor despite his speed upside [4] [3].

Most recent STACKED blurb · Nov 6, 6:54 AM PST

George Pickens recently recovered from a shoulder injury but is now dealing with a hamstring issue that limited his practice participation early in Week 9 [1]. Pickens is characterized as a boom-bust option with an elite ceiling but very low floor due to inconsistent target volume, and he ranks as WR28 on WR18 usage this season while playing behind CeeDee Lamb [2] [3].

Most recent STACKED blurb · Nov 6, 6:53 AM PST

Lock starts despite elbow injury; beat Cardinals in Week 2.

Barkley missed Wednesday practice with hamstring and back injuries and has been severely limited in snap count, playing only 22 snaps against the Commanders and 10 snaps the prior week [1]. Combined with Elijah Mitchell, Barkley rushed for 64 yards on 24 carries for 2.7 yards per carry against Washington as the Eagles' ground game continues to struggle [2]. If Barkley is not a full practice participant by Friday, analysts project he will take the under on 13.5 rushing attempts with a low-end RB2 projection if he plays [3].

Most recent STACKED blurb · Nov 5, 6:53 AM PST

Christian Watson participated in multiple limited practices in Week 9 with a rib injury, signaling he is on track to play Sunday against New England [1]. Watson is ranked inside the weekly Top-20 despite a tough matchup against the Patriots because New England cannot run the ball and will have to throw frequently, creating volume opportunity [2].

Most recent STACKED blurb · Nov 6, 6:53 AM PST

Zay Flowers is a risky play in Week 9 with Joe Fagnano at quarterback and the Ravens facing a short turnaround [1] [2]. Flowers is expected to upgrade to a fringe WR1 when Jacoby Brissett takes over in Week 10 [3].

Most recent STACKED blurb · Nov 5, 6:53 AM PST

Caleb Williams broke an all-time NFL record by extending his consecutive regular-season games streak to 36 games with at least 20 pass attempts and no more than one interception, surpassing Aaron Rodgers' previous mark of 35 [1] [2]. Williams executed an elaborate game plan designed by coach Ben Johnson against Seattle's scheme in a 34-17 victory, demonstrating the ability to handle complex offensive demands while posting 227 passing yards and a 101.0 passer rating [3] [1]. Williams is the first quarterback in Bears history to lead his team to 30 or more points in three consecutive games with no turnovers, with the Bears never trailing in any of these three games [4]

Stafford's passing volume has declined significantly since Davante Adams' injury, benefiting running backs Kyren Williams and Blake Corum instead [1]. He practiced in full Wednesday and Thursday with his right elbow cleared and is expected to play Sunday against Washington [2] [3]. Washington's pass defense ranks third-worst against quarterbacks, and the game carries a Vegas total of 50.5, positioning Stafford for a potential rebound [4].

Most recent STACKED blurb · Nov 6, 6:54 AM PST

Malik Willis has had a slow start in Miami with a 79.7 passer rating, 6.9 yards per attempt, and 0.014 dropback EPA, though his supporting cast of an extremely young receiving corps and imbalanced offensive line makes it difficult to blame him [1]. Willis faces Detroit's league-worst pass defense that has allowed the most fantasy points to quarterbacks this season, and he is averaging 19.8 points over his past three games with multiple touchdown throws in two of them [2] [3].

Most recent STACKED blurb · Nov 6, 6:54 AM PST

Minshew starting changes Arizona offense

Kyler Murray suffered a Grade 1 hamstring sprain late in Sunday's loss to Detroit and was ruled out for Monday [1]. Carson Wentz takes over as the Vikings' starting quarterback in his place [2]. During Murray's tenure with the Vikings, the offense ranks 29th in yards gained per game and 27th in points scored [3].

Most recent STACKED blurb · Nov 6, 6:54 AM PST

Braelon Allen has rushed for 504 yards and two touchdowns in five starts and will continue in a committee role with Breece Hall upon Hall's return from a quad injury [1]. Allen posted a season-high 147 yards against the Raiders and has been one of the few bright spots for the Jets during their lost season [1] [2]. Hall acknowledged that Allen, the offensive line, and the offense caught their stride after the first three or four games, suggesting Allen's involvement has been integral to offensive improvement [3].

Most recent STACKED blurb · Nov 6, 6:54 AM PST

Dallas Goedert played 80% of snaps in Week 8 and was a full participant in practice despite his knee injury, establishing himself as the Eagles' primary tight end target [1] [2]. Goedert faces a must-sit matchup against the Giants in Week 9, as New York has held tight ends to the third-fewest yards per target and seventh-fewest fantasy points per opportunity over the last five games [3].

Most recent STACKED blurb · Nov 6, 6:54 AM PST

Sam Darnold was ruled out for Week 9 against Arizona with a cracked rib and right quadriceps injury sustained in Monday's loss to Chicago, forcing Drew Lock into the starting role [1] [2]. With a Week 11 bye ahead, Darnold is unlikely to return before Week 12, putting the Seahawks offense in Lock's hands for the division matchup [2]. Darnold's 2026 performance represents a significant regression from his 2025 Super Bowl-winning season, marked by more turnovers and a complete loss of pocket awareness that mirrors his struggles during his time with the Jets [3].

Most recent STACKED blurb · Nov 6, 6:54 AM PST

Matthew Golden has recorded 43 receptions for 619 yards and 4 touchdowns, forming one of the most productive wide receiver pairings in football alongside Christian Watson with 42 receptions for 708 yards and 6 touchdowns [1]. Golden is one of two Packers deep threats that Jordan Love has targeted most effectively against the blitz in one-on-one looks this season, making him a potential travel target for Patriots All-Pro cornerback Christian Gonzalez on Sunday [2]. Golden holds significant advantages over Watson in separation score, yards per route run, and targets per route run, and could benefit if Gonzalez shadows Watson instead, though he leads the NFL in drops with 9 [3] [4].

Most recent STACKED blurb · Nov 5, 6:54 AM PST

Adonai Mitchell is coming off a career day and proved he can be the top target for the Jets last week against the Raiders, though consistency remains uncertain [1] [2]. Mitchell is positioned as a potential replacement option if Garrett Wilson cannot play Sunday against Kansas City due to concussion protocol, with offensive coordinator Frank Reich expressing confidence in his ability to step into an expanded role [3].

Most recent STACKED blurb · Nov 6, 6:54 AM PST

J.J. McCarthy lost the quarterback battle to Kyler Murray and will now need to prove during the preseason that he can be trusted if anything goes wrong early in the season [1]. McCarthy struggled with inconsistency throughout training camp, specifically regarding quick processing and accuracy on routine throws, and will receive very limited snaps in the preseason opener with veteran Carson Wentz expected to get the bulk of playing time [2] [3].

Most recent STACKED blurb · Aug 15, 7:54 AM PDT

Trevor Lawrence completed 16 of 26 passes for 242 yards and a touchdown with a 105.0 passer rating in Jacksonville's dominant 33-10 road win over Baltimore [1]. Lawrence was efficient in the first half, completing 9 of 15 passes for 197 yards and a touchdown with a 126.4 passer rating [1]. The victory improved Jacksonville to 6-2 and raised questions about whether the Jaguars are now the AFC team to beat [2].

Most recent STACKED blurb · Nov 6, 6:54 AM PST

Jaxon Smith-Njigba upgraded to full participation in Thursday practice after being limited on Wednesday, improving his status heading into Week 9 against Arizona [1]. Smith-Njigba received all three of Drew Lock's touchdown passes in the Seahawks' game against Arizona, establishing him as the primary offensive weapon in the passing game [2].

Most recent STACKED blurb · Nov 6, 6:53 AM PST

CeeDee Lamb expressed frustration with the Cowboys offense, saying the team stops itself with self-inflicted mistakes and inconsistency that lead to losses [1]. Lamb finished Week 8 as WR23 despite earning 11 targets when Dak Prescott's average air yards per target reached a season-low 5.0 yards [2].

Most recent STACKED blurb · Nov 6, 6:53 AM PST

A.J. Brown sat out again for New England with a knee issue that is not looking great for the rest of the season [1]. Brown has missed the first two practices of the week with ankle and knee injuries and will be a long shot to play if he misses Friday's practice [2]. Brown is an auto-fade for Week 9 versus Green Bay if he plays, with sources fading him until he looks like some semblance of himself [3].

Most recent STACKED blurb · Nov 6, 6:53 AM PST

Ashton Jeanty had two carries for two yards and three catches for 64 yards last week after previously being heavily involved, with unclear whether the reduced role was a demotion or short-term punishment [1]. Jeanty remains one of the top three receiving options for the Raiders alongside Brock Bowers and Michael Mayer [2]. Against San Francisco in Week 9, Jeanty should be faded as the 49ers have the second-best run defense in EPA per rush and fourth in DVOA [1] [3].

Most recent STACKED blurb · Nov 6, 6:53 AM PST

Puka Nacua's target share has surged to 41% without Davante Adams in the lineup, and he is the WR3 on WR1 usage with a 34% target share since returning in Week 4 [1]. Nacua caught an 18-yard touchdown pass from Matthew Stafford late in the third quarter of the Rams' 24-9 win over the Chargers [2].

Most recent STACKED blurb · Nov 6, 6:53 AM PST

Milton's inconsistent accuracy and turnover risk create boom-or-bust downside.

Patrick Mahomes was a full participant in practice Thursday after clearing his knee injury concern and is positioned to finish as a QB1 after a strong Week 8 performance against Denver [1]. Mahomes threw for 321 yards and three touchdowns at Denver to break a mini-cold streak and this week faces a much softer Jets defense at home that has allowed 14 touchdown passes this season [2] [3]. Mahomes is ranked in the Top-10 for Week 9 and is in a smash spot against a Jets team that has only one interception since the start of last season [2].

Most recent STACKED blurb · Nov 6, 6:54 AM PST

Tyler Allgeier inherits the Arizona backfield with Jeremiyah Love headed to injured reserve with another high-ankle sprain and Bam Knight unlikely to play due to concussion [1]. Allgeier recently turned 16 touches into 191 scrimmage yards and two touchdowns and is set for lead-back duties for at least the next month, though he faces a brutal matchup this week against the Seattle Seahawks [2] [3].

Most recent STACKED blurb · Nov 6, 6:54 AM PST

Carson Wentz's return as Minnesota's starter should boost Justin Jefferson's fantasy value after the Vikings' 19-15 loss to Detroit [1] [2]. Jefferson expressed frustration after the game, saying he felt the offense had plenty of opportunities to win but hurt itself in multiple ways and needed better execution across the entire unit [2]. Against Buffalo in Week 9, Jefferson faces a favorable matchup as the Bills have allowed the most touchdown catches and fifth most fantasy points per game to opposing wide receivers [3].

Most recent STACKED blurb · Nov 6, 6:53 AM PST

Clear starter with ~18 touches; projected 15 PPR points vs Eagles