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Jonathan Taylor is at the center of trade deadline activity heading into the November 10 deadline, with trade frenzy around him potentially influencing roster decisions across the league [1]. The potential pairing of Taylor and Jayden Daniels in the same backfield is described as electrifying, with Taylor representing the most talented, game-changing trade piece currently available on the market despite carrying heavy career workload at 27 years old [2]. Taylor is estimated to cost a second, third, and fifth round pick in trade, with the Broncos and other contenders viewing him as a viable option to add playmaking talent to their offense [3].
Lamar Jackson suffered a thumb injury on the first offensive snap in Sunday's loss to the Bills and underwent surgery, forcing the Ravens to start undrafted rookie Joe Fagnano at quarterback on Thursday night against Jacksonville [1]. Jackson's injury has prompted the Ravens to consider pursuing a trade for a quarterback like Anthony Richardson ahead of the November 10 trade deadline, potentially shifting the team from buyers to sellers [2][3].
Sam Darnold lost to the Bears 34-17 on Monday night, pressured by Jeffery Simmons and unable to exceed 200 passing yards [1]. Darnold struggled after the first read due to the Seahawks' weak wide receiver depth [2]. In Week 9 against Arizona, Darnold faces the second-best matchup for all quarterbacks this season [3].
George Pickens was rotated out more than usual with snap rates falling across personnel groupings in Week 8, as Ryan Flournoy absorbed the vacated reps [1]. Pickens caught a 37-yard pass from Dak Prescott that advanced the Cowboys into the red zone during their second-half response [2]. He had a quiet day in the Cowboys' 30-point win against the Cardinals, failing to score despite the team's high offensive output [3].
Breece Hall is expected to return in Week 9 after missing five weeks with a quadriceps injury, with Aaron Glenn confirming he remains the Jets' starter despite Braelon Allen's emergence [1][2]. Hall should retain a 1A role in a 60/40 split with Allen, as his receiving prowess keeps him on most third downs [2]. The Jets have publicly pushed back against trading Hall ahead of the deadline, though some sources view him as a potential trade target for playoff contenders [3].
Ashton Jeanty was benched for Mike Washington in Week 8, receiving only three rush attempts compared to Washington's 25 carries [1][2]. His rushing attempts have declined from 23 in Week 1 to just 2 in Week 8, though he leads all running backs with 376 receiving yards [3]. Jeanty is now in a full-fledged committee at best as a low-end RB2, relegated to a passing-down role less than halfway through his second season [1][4].
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]
Jeremiyah Love was placed on injured reserve Tuesday with a high ankle sprain in his right ankle, his second ankle injury in consecutive weeks after returning from a left ankle injury against Dallas on Sunday [1]. Love will miss at least the next four games, representing a lost season for his fantasy value [2][1].
Tyler Allgeier became the feature back and responded with a huge game totaling 191 yards and two touchdowns after Jeremiyah Love and Bam Knight were injured [1][2]. Against Dallas, Allgeier was the only healthy running back available and delivered a dominant performance with 147 yards, two touchdowns, and a 63-yard scoring run with 57 seconds left in the third quarter [3]. With both Love and Knight in doubt for Week 9 at Seattle, Allgeier profiles as a high-end RB2, though the Cardinals face the Seahawks, Rams and Chiefs over the next month [1][4].
Deshaun Watson was sacked eight times in Week 8's loss to Pittsburgh and is on pace to be sacked an NFL-high 70 times, which would challenge the record set by fellow former Texan David Carr [1]. Watson was the lowest-graded player on offense in Sunday's loss to Pittsburgh, with excessive sacks limiting the Browns' ability to win [2]. Watson has not thrown a touchdown pass in three weeks but has topped 300 passing yards in consecutive games, providing volume support for Browns pass-catchers despite the lack of recent TD production [3].
Jonah Coleman had a breakout Week 8 with 11 rushes for 41 yards and a touchdown plus four catches on five targets for 63 yards, surpassing J.K. Dobbins as the lead running back in Denver [1][2]. Coleman played 68% of snaps and out-snapped Dobbins 18-to-1 in the second half, establishing himself as the clear lead back with RJ Harvey on injured reserve [2]. Against Carolina in Week 9, Coleman faces the second-worst defense in fantasy points allowed to running backs, positioning him as a solid RB2 with RB1 upside despite the Broncos actively shopping for an elite running back [3][4].
Joe Burrow completed 38 of 48 passes for 462 yards and five touchdowns but also threw three interceptions in the Bengals' 43-36 overtime win over Tennessee, including an underthrow of a wide-open Ja'Marr Chase [1]. Burrow scored the game-winning nine-yard rushing touchdown in overtime, demonstrating the explosive potential of Cincinnati's offense despite the defensive breakdowns and turnovers [2].
Mike Washington Jr. has taken over the early-down role from Ashton Jeanty in the Raiders backfield, receiving 25 carries for 83 yards in Week 8 compared to Jeanty's 2 carries [1][2]. The fourth-round rookie has supplanted Jeanty as the primary early-down back after averaging 4.9 yards per carry entering Week 8, compared to Jeanty's 3.1 yards per carry, and displayed elite athleticism with a 4.33 40-yard dash at 223 pounds [3]. Head coach Klint Kubiak stated the backfield change was his call and that the Raiders wanted to give Washington more opportunities to establish a clear early-down role [2].
Derrick Henry faces a brutal Week 9 matchup against Jacksonville, which has allowed fewer fantasy points per game to running backs than any defense this season and hasn't allowed an opposing runner to gain 75 yards in 24 straight games [1][2]. Henry's effectiveness has declined to a career-low 4.0 yards per carry at age 32, and six of his final nine games are sub-par matchups for running backs with Lamar Jackson likely out for the season [1][3]. Without Jackson to threaten defenses, Henry ranks as RB28 on RB17 usage this month and is far more likely to be phased out due to game script [4].
Brissett was benched late in the third quarter and has tumbled to third on the Cardinals' depth chart after Gardner Minshew led a three-touchdown relief performance and overtime comeback [1]. He ranks 24th in EPA per play and 21st in completion percent over expected, a profile most teams do not care to trade for, though the Ravens are in a unique spot at 4-4 with long-term injuries to Lamar Jackson and Tyler Huntley [2]. Minshew has been named the starter for Week 9 versus the Seahawks, indicating Brissett's loss of starting role [3].
Tony Pollard has put on an absolute clinic over the past two weeks as an interior rusher and reliable outlet in the passing game [1]. Pollard is coming off a two-week surge with 246 rush yards and five touchdowns against the Browns and Bengals [2]. The source expects regression due to upcoming schedule including Jacksonville twice in three weeks plus Detroit, with Tyjae Spears returning from injury to reclaim receiving-down duties [2].
Downs has requested a trade from the Colts and figures to be in play in the coming days as the team continues to sell assets [1]. He ranks third in the NFL among receivers who have run at least 100 routes in Average Separation Score and gets open regularly, which is vital in today's NFL at the receiver position [2][3]. Downs' 2026 average depth of target has risen to 10.3 yards, now in the neighborhood of elite receivers like CeeDee Lamb at 10.6, Ja'Marr Chase at 10.7, and Justin Jefferson at 10.7 [4].
Bhayshul Tuten ranks RB6 for the rest of the season well ahead of ECR, averaging nearly 18 touches per game and ranking fourth in the NFL in yards after contact per attempt and missed tackles forced [1]. Tuten has 246 yards and four touchdowns across his last seven quarters of football and combines elite speed with pile-pushing power, leading all running backs in percentage of carries with 3-plus yards after contact [2]. Tuten is on the injury report with ankle and foot injuries heading into Week 9 against Baltimore, with Chris Rodriguez Jr. potentially taking a larger role if Tuten is unavailable [3][2].
Saquon Barkley was sidelined in the second half of Week 7 with a new injury and managed only 30 yards on 13 touches in Week 8 as the Eagles fell to 2-6 [1]. Barkley's hamstring and back injuries have tanked his trade value beyond a helpful return, and he was told he will not be traded despite Philadelphia's struggles [2]. His snap count has been depressed at 15% and 32% over the past two weeks, but if he returns to 70% snap share he should outperform his RB24 ECR ranking [3].
Malik Willis has been given the starting job for Miami but lacks the supporting cast he had in Green Bay, throwing for six touchdowns and five interceptions while averaging 181.1 yards per game with 21 sacks [1]. Willis ranks third in rushing yards per game with 32.1 and is taking shots downfield with a 9.1 average depth of target, making him a viable streaming option against Detroit despite the Lions' secondary boost [2]. Willis has shown significant improvement over the past four weeks, averaging 185.3 passing yards, 1.7 touchdowns, and 19.9 fantasy points per game compared to just 178 passing yards, 0.3 touchdowns, and 10.4 fantasy points per game over the first four weeks [3].
Brian Thomas Jr. has fallen out of the Jaguars' receiver hierarchy despite his stellar rookie season (1,282 yards, 10 touchdowns), accumulating fewer than 1,000 yards in the season and a half since [1]. Thomas' catch rate has collapsed from 65.4% as a rookie to 45.5% this year with 19 career drops, raising reliability concerns that may prompt the Jaguars to trade him for roughly a third-round pick [2]. The Jaguars value Thomas for creating spacing for fellow receivers like Parker Washington and Jakobi Meyers, which may explain their reluctance to move him despite his reduced production [3].
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].
Zay Flowers was held without a catch for the first time in his career in Week 8 and scored zero fantasy points after Lamar Jackson suffered a thumb injury headed to injured reserve and Tyler Huntley developed a turf toe injury [1]. With Baltimore potentially starting third-string quarterback Joe Fagnano, Flowers has been downgraded to a high-end WR4 due to erratic quarterback play and poor pass protection [2][1].
Kirk Cousins silenced quarterback change discussions by throwing three touchdowns and running for another in the Raiders' dominant 38-point victory over the Jets, demonstrating why he remains the starter [1]. Through eight weeks, Cousins ranks third in passing yards with 2,124 and second in touchdown passes with 19, on pace for a career-high 40 touchdowns that he has never achieved before [2]. His three-game streak of top-12 fantasy finishes faces jeopardy against San Francisco's strong run defense, which could force him into obvious passing situations and make it harder to move the chains [3].
Kyler Murray has been playing poorly for the Vikings and is ranked QB22 against the Bills despite a favorable matchup, with the source stating he is playing the worst football of his career by any metric [1][2]. Murray is dealing with an apparent hamstring injury that could impact his status for Monday's game against the Bills, with Carson Wentz available as a backup option [3].
Nix has led the NFL with 12 fourth-quarter comebacks and 15 game-winning drives in his first 42 starts, the highest values for any quarterback at this career stage in NFL history [1]. With head coach Sean Payton calling plays, Nix has been markedly better over the past two weeks averaging 22.8 fantasy points per game with 444 passing yards, 3 touchdowns, and 0 interceptions [2]. Nix faces potential workload risk if the Broncos do not bolster their running back depth, as the team is one injury away from asking him to throw 40-plus passes per game [3].
Adonai Mitchell exploded in Week 8 with seven catches for a career-high 142 yards and a touchdown on 74% route share, recording 222 air yards, the second-most in the league [1][2]. Mitchell is emerging as a successful offensive contributor for the Jets alongside Garrett Wilson, though his consistency remains questionable given his history of sporadic production [3][2].
Cam Ward picked apart the Bengals' secondary in Week 8, setting a career high with 7 first downs off play action and 41 rushing yards in the Titans' best offensive game of the season [1][2]. Ward's early-season struggles have persisted despite the strong Week 8 performance, with sources noting he has not developed as planned through eight games on a 1-7 Titans team [3][4].
Braelon Allen has rushed for 565 yards while filling in for Breece Hall and dominated Week 8 with 82 percent of snaps, 153 total yards, and a touchdown [1][2]. His breakout performance has sparked trade speculation around Hall, though Jets coach Aaron Glenn stated Hall remains part of the team [2].
D'Andre Swift scored three rushing touchdowns and 26.7 fantasy points against Seattle in Week 8, the most fantasy points any running back has posted against the Seahawks this season [1][2]. Swift ranks RB9 in PPR points per game this season despite averaging a career-low 3.8 yards per carry, leading the NFL in rushing touchdowns with 10 [2][3]. Tampa Bay's elite run defense, which allows only 80 rushing yards per game and has not allowed a single running back to reach 100 yards, presents a significant challenge for Swift in Week 9 [4].
Kenneth Walker converted a third down in the fourth quarter against Denver but was stuffed for no gain on a goal-line run attempt in the final drive [1]. Walker gets an upgrade for Week 9 as a minus-9.5 home favorite against the Jets despite fading him in Weeks 7-8 when he had his two worst games with 9.1 fantasy points per game [2]. He has elite home-favorite splits averaging 26.8 fantasy points per game and 169.3 yards at Arrowhead Stadium and is the single toughest man to tackle in the entire NFL set up for 20-plus touches [2][3].
Michael Penix Jr. had his worst performance as a pro in Week 8 against Tampa Bay, throwing four interceptions while the Buccaneers' defense shut out the Falcons offense [1]. Prior to that historically bad outing, Penix had averaged 219 passing yards, three touchdowns and 21.8 fantasy points per game over the previous two weeks [2]. He faces a fantasy-friendly matchup against the Bengals in Spain, who have surrendered 251.6 passing yards and 19.2 fantasy points per game to quarterbacks over the past six weeks [3].
Drake Maye has posted MVP-type numbers over the last four games with 11 touchdowns and 1 interception, crossing the 110 passer rating mark in each game despite playing without top receivers A.J. Brown and TreVeyon Henderson [1][2]. The Patriots offense has improved significantly after a disastrous start, with Maye playing at an elite efficiency level over the last five weeks that supports increased target opportunities for pass-catchers [3][4].
Emmett Johnson had a career day in Week 8 against Denver with multiple big plays and critical fourth-quarter contributions, including a monster kickoff return that set up the Chiefs' final red zone opportunity [1][2]. The rookie running back avoided 22 tackles on 34 touches this season, a rate that rivals elite backs like Jonathan Taylor, Derrick Henry, and James Cook [2]. Johnson produced five receptions for 128 yards and a touchdown on limited touches in Week 8, establishing himself as a factor in the Chiefs' passing game [3][4].
Christian McCaffrey returned from a hamstring injury in Week 7 with strong performance of 19.0 fantasy points, 100 yards, and 1 touchdown on 7 carries and 7 targets, then rested on the Week 8 bye [1]. McCaffrey is averaging 20.6 PPR points per game this season, more than any running back not named Jahmyr Gibbs or Kenneth Walker, and faces the Raiders defense which ranks dead last in run defense [2]. McCaffrey praised the 49ers' newly revamped hydrotherapy room, noting the expanded facilities including two pools, additional hot tubs, and cold tubs provide better recovery infrastructure [3].
Brandon Aiyuk has not played in an NFL game since October 20, 2024, when he tore the ACL, MCL, and meniscus in his right knee against the Kansas City Chiefs [1][2]. Aiyuk hired agent Drew Rosenhaus and is working on reinstatement from the 49ers' reserve/left squad list, with San Francisco likely not an option for his future [3][4].
Matthew Stafford's Rams receive only 10 days between games instead of the typical 14-day bye week because they are scheduled to play the Packers on Thanksgiving Eve Wednesday night [1]. Stafford is dealing with arm soreness and has completed only one pass of 20 or more yards downfield since Week 4, with his average target depth dropping to 7.3 yards this season from 9.0 last year [2][3].
A.J. Brown was downgraded to inactive before the Patriots' trip to Miami in Week 8 due to a knee injury, opening up increased opportunities for Efton Chism III and Kyle Williams [1]. Brown returned from injured reserve in Week 6 but has missed another game due to lingering knee issues that kept him limited on Wednesday before being ruled out [2][3]. The Patriots traded Brown this summer, making it unlikely the team will relinquish major draft assets in future trades [4].
Jaylen Warren tied his career high with 143 rushing yards in Week 8 and has the second-most scrimmage yards in the NFL through eight weeks while being the most efficient running back in the NFL on a per-touch basis [1][2]. Warren leads the league in rushing EPA with 19.0 and ranks third in yards per carry after contact at 4.14, establishing himself as the Steelers' offensive centerpiece with five of his top nine career rushing games coming this season [3]. His snap rate has declined sharply since Rico Dowdle's return, dropping from 75% to 58%, and despite remaining efficient, he is priced like a workhorse back when he is no longer one [4].
Brown averaged 4.6 yards per carry against the Titans, his second-highest average of the season, but carried the ball just 12 times [1]. Brown got 71% of snaps and 81% of backfield opportunities in Week 8, his second straight game with at least 70% of snaps and 80% of RB opportunities [2]. Brown has accumulated 122 touches without a touchdown and had a 20-yard TD reception nullified by a holding penalty in Week 8 [3][4].
Josh Allen is ranked QB1 for Week 9 despite a tough matchup against Minnesota, with only 2019 Lamar Jackson having averaged more fantasy points per game than Allen's 2026 pace [1]. Allen leads the NFL in yards downfield after Jordan Love and continues his strong relationship with head coach Joe Brady, who remains the team's play caller [2][1].
Jahmyr Gibbs is averaging 28 PPR points per game this season, ranking among the most elite running back performances in NFL history alongside Marshall Faulk, Priest Holmes, LaDainian Tomlinson, and Christian McCaffrey [1]. Gibbs leads the NFL with 191 touches through seven games, but the emergence of Sione Vaki as a change-of-pace back is providing relief and allowing him to get breathers between carries while maintaining his elite usage [2]. He is part of a three-way target share tie with Jameson Williams and Sam LaPorta at 18% each, while Amon-Ra St. Brown dominates Detroit's offense at 31% target share [3].
Jayden Daniels led the Commanders to a 27-10 primetime victory over the Eagles on Sunday Night Football, hitting Treylon Burks for a big play and sustaining drives to secure his first win as starter since October 5, 2025 [1][2]. Daniels took a big hit from Nolan Smith on Sunday night that added to what has been a black-and-blue season, raising concerns about his aggressive playing style taking a physical toll on his health [3].
Bucky Irving took 26 of 34 carries through three quarters against Atlanta with 72 percent of snaps in the first half and 67 percent in the third quarter, dominating the early workload before game script limited his role [1]. Irving has posted back-to-back games with 20 or more carries and is ranked as an RB1 rest of season, though his receiving volume remains lower than expected at fewer than 10 yards per game [2].
Bijan Robinson has averaged just 10.7 PPR points per game over his last three outings, though two games featured unusual circumstances including a 31-7 blowout loss to Chicago and poor weather in Tampa [1]. Robinson benefits from Brian Robinson's hamstring injury absence, which typically cedes meaningful touch counts to Robinson when both are healthy [2][3]. Despite disappointing recent box scores, Robinson has posted his two highest snap rates of the season at 84% and 83%, commanding 75% of rushing attempts and running over 55% of routes [4].
Tee Higgins and Ja'Marr Chase combined for roughly 300 yards, three touchdowns and 30 targets in an overtime win against Tennessee [1]. Higgins is second in receiving yards with 726 and averages 19.9 PPR points, performing at WR1 level despite being expected to play a secondary role to Chase [2]. Some analysts recommend selling high on Higgins, arguing that better names can be acquired for the rest of the season given his recent outperformance of projection [3].
