NFL fantasy football news and player signals for Monday, October 5, 2026

Chargers wide receiver Brenen Thompson is making good progress from an unspecified injury.

Chargers tight end Charlie Kolar is making good progress from a forearm injury, suggesting he is on track to return.

Chargers wide receiver Ladd McConkey is day-to-day with a foot injury, suggesting his status could change rapidly.

I do not mistake Jaelan Phillips for Jalen Coker, because I actually watch the pressers I do not mix up Emeka Egbuka with Jalen McMillan, because I don’t rely on AI transcript slop reliable info + HC reliability ratings = “The most valuable tool in all of fantasy football”

I do not mistake Jaelan Phillips for Jalen Coker, because I actually watch the pressers I do not mix up Emeka Egbuka with Jalen McMillan, because I don’t rely on AI transcript slop reliable info + HC reliability ratings = “The most valuable tool in all of fantasy football”

I do not mistake Jaelan Phillips for Jalen Coker, because I actually watch the pressers I do not mix up Emeka Egbuka with Jalen McMillan, because I don’t rely on AI transcript slop reliable info + HC reliability ratings = “The most valuable tool in all of fantasy football”

Lamar Jackson is dealing with an ankle injury heading into the Ravens' Week 3 matchup against Atlanta. If sidelined, the Ravens will need to lean heavily on their run game, which could be complicated by offensive line injuries that may put them at a significant disadvantage against the Falcons' elite run defense (47.7 yards allowed per game, 2.8 yards per attempt, 21.2% stuff rate—all league-bests).

Robinson has been a force of nature behind the Falcons' healthy offensive line and Kevin Stefanski's diverse run scheme. The Falcons offense is averaging 5.0 yards per carry, -0.01 EPA/rush, and +0.70 RYOE/attempt—all among the NFL's best. Robinson's elite run metrics and scheme fit position him to potentially force Ravens defensive coordinator Jesse Minter out of his preferred nickel/dime looks, which could create favorable conditions for Atlanta's ground attack against Baltimore's mixed run defense results (sixth-best EPA/rush allowed but eighth-worst RYOE/attempt).

Penix delivered one of the better performances of his young NFL career in his 2026 debut against the Packers, averaging +0.24 EPA/dropback en route to a 35-14 win. The source notes his individual play has been a rollercoaster over recent years and questions whether he can sustain this level against a Ravens defense that has played well against subpar quarterbacks, but his strong EPA metric and healthy offensive line context suggest upside heading into the Atlanta-Baltimore matchup.

Lamar Jackson is dealing with an ankle injury and may be sidelined for the Ravens' matchup against the Falcons next week. If he cannot play, the Ravens will need to lean heavily on their run game, but their offensive line injuries could put them at a significant disadvantage against Atlanta's league-best run defense.

Robinson has been a force of nature behind the Falcons' offensive line, operating within Stefanski's diverse run scheme that has given opposing defenses nightmares. The Falcons are averaging 5.0 yards per carry, -0.01 EPA/rush, and +0.70 RYOE/attempt—all among the best numbers in the NFL. Robinson's production could force Ravens defensive coordinator Jesse Minter to abandon his nickel/dime personnel philosophy and play more base defense, as Atlanta will try to bully Baltimore out of its preferred defensive looks.

Penix delivered one of the better performances of his young NFL career in his 2026 debut against the Packers, averaging +0.24 EPA/dropback in a 35-14 win with a healthy Falcons offensive line and humming run game. However, his individual play has been a rollercoaster over recent years, and the source questions whether he can sustain this level against the Ravens' defense, which has played well against subpar quarterbacks. Tonight's matchup against the Saints' efficient pass defense will serve as a solid test for his prospects against Baltimore next week.

Joe Mixon is returning to football after sitting out last year and is signing with the Seattle Seahawks practice squad.

Tank Bigsby suffered a core muscle injury and is headed to injured reserve, with an expected absence of at least six weeks.

Saquon Barkley sustained an injury, as noted by the source.

The source reports that Tyreek Hill could be returning to the Kansas City Chiefs following his recovery from a hip injury sustained last year.

Trey McBride was involved in an incident with line judge Jeff Seaman, who has been suspended for two games by the NFL for unprofessional conduct.

Adam Schefter reports that Tyreek Hill could potentially return to the Chiefs.

Roman Harper notes that the Saints must find a way to corral and stop Bijan Robinson in their upcoming game.

Justin Jefferson has missed time, which has negatively impacted the Minnesota offense.

The Minnesota offense is struggling, and Kyler Murray has missed time, contributing to the team's offensive woes despite their 4-0 record.

Dak Prescott is credited for leading the game-winning drive for the Dallas Cowboys against the Texans.

CeeDee Lamb was described as 'absolutely unstoppable' in the Cowboys' win over the Texans, recording 189 yards and a game-winning touchdown with 40 seconds remaining.

The source suggests that if not for Efton Chisholm's catch, the narrative would be focused on two more turnovers by Drake Maye.

Brock Bowers caught a touchdown pass from Kirk Cousins during the Raiders' fourth-quarter comeback attempt.

Kirk Cousins demonstrated elite elusiveness and playmaking ability in the fourth quarter, leading a comeback effort against the Chiefs.

Kenneth Walker III had a massive performance, rushing for 177 yards. He currently leads the NFL with 537 rushing yards.

Caleb Williams has been officially ruled out for Week 5.

Tyson Bagent will start at quarterback for the Bears against the Packers this Sunday. While the coaching staff is pleased with his decision-making and the team's response to him, there is concern regarding his ball security and aggressiveness.

The Commanders are hopeful that Jayden Daniels will return to the lineup this Sunday against the Giants.

Tee Higgins is currently day-to-day with an abductor injury.

Marcus Mariota is dealing with an MCL injury, which Dan Quinn confirmed is the same injury he sustained a couple of months ago.

Kyle Juszczyk avoided a serious injury during the 49ers' recent game.

Saquon Barkley is dealing with a hamstring injury in addition to a previous neck issue (stinger) that requires him to wear a cowboy collar. Nick Sirianni has not provided a clear update on his status for the upcoming game in London.

Jamar Chase is currently in concussion protocol following a hit to the head during the Bengals' game against the Dolphins.

Lamar Jackson's status for Sunday night is uncertain after he missed the second half of the Ravens' win over the Titans with a sprained ankle. While the source notes it is likely not a long-term injury, his availability for the upcoming game against Atlanta remains up in the air.

Saints WR positioned as a key player with the potential to prevent Atlanta from stealing the spotlight in Week 4 Monday Night Football; featured alongside Alvin Kamara and Chase Young as New Orleans' offensive and defensive weapons.

Saints RB positioned as a key player with the potential to prevent Atlanta from stealing the spotlight in Week 4 Monday Night Football; featured alongside Chris Olave and Chase Young as New Orleans' offensive and defensive weapons.

Falcons TE positioned as a potential breakout player in Week 4 Monday Night Football; the source phrases his inclusion as 'maybe finally,' suggesting long-awaited emergence alongside Bijan Robinson and Drake London as Atlanta's offensive weapons.

Falcons WR positioned as a key player with potential to steal the spotlight in Week 4 Monday Night Football matchup against the Saints; featured alongside Bijan Robinson and Kyle Pitts as Atlanta's offensive weapons.

Falcons RB positioned as a key player with potential to steal the spotlight in Week 4 Monday Night Football matchup against the Saints; featured alongside Drake London and Kyle Pitts as Atlanta's offensive weapons.

Falcons QB positioned as a young quarterback looking to make a name for himself in Week 4 Monday Night Football; the source notes he has played impressive football for his team in recent weeks and will feature throughout the game.

Saints QB positioned as a young quarterback looking to make a name for himself in Week 4 Monday Night Football; the source notes he has played impressive football for his team in recent weeks and will feature throughout the game.

Saints wide receiver Chris Olave is positioned to prevent the Falcons from stealing the spotlight in Week 4 Monday Night Football, alongside running back Alvin Kamara and edge rusher Chase Young.

Saints running back Alvin Kamara is positioned to prevent the Falcons from stealing the spotlight in Week 4 Monday Night Football, alongside wide receiver Chris Olave and edge rusher Chase Young.

Falcons tight end Kyle Pitts is positioned to potentially steal the spotlight in Week 4 Monday Night Football against the Saints, with the source noting 'maybe finally' suggesting long-awaited breakout potential alongside running back Bijan Robinson and wide receiver Drake London.

Falcons wide receiver Drake London is positioned to potentially steal the spotlight in Week 4 Monday Night Football against the Saints, alongside running back Bijan Robinson and tight end Kyle Pitts.

Falcons running back Bijan Robinson is positioned to potentially steal the spotlight in Week 4 Monday Night Football against the Saints, alongside wide receiver Drake London and tight end Kyle Pitts.

Young Falcons quarterback Michael Penix Jr. has played impressive football for his team in recent weeks and is positioned to keep up a hot streak in Week 4 Monday Night Football against the Saints.

Young Saints quarterback Tyler Shough has played impressive football for his team in recent weeks and is positioned to keep up a hot streak in Week 4 Monday Night Football against the Falcons.

Michael Penix Jr returned to the Falcons lineup and the team lit up the Green Bay Packers, indicating his presence has a positive impact on offensive performance.

Falcons QB returned to action and the team responded by lighting up the Green Bay Packers, signaling immediate offensive impact upon his return to the lineup.

An old comment from August in our Discord ended up predicting Omarion Hampton’s season 😳

Kyren Williams scored two rushing touchdowns in the final four minutes of the Rams' 24-20 comeback win over the Eagles on Sunday, including one that capped a 98-yard drive; the Rams rallied from a 10-point fourth-quarter deficit with Williams delivering the decisive scores.

Chris Olave had some moments against Atlanta but his production came too late in the game as New Orleans fell behind early and couldn't recover. The Saints' lack of consistent explosive plays limited his impact despite his efforts.

Tyler Shough threw 48 passes but averaged just 6.0 yards per throw against Atlanta. At 27 years old in his second season as a starter, his ceiling as a quarterback is something to monitor going forward, raising questions about New Orleans' offensive consistency.

Jahan Dotson connected with Michael Penix Jr. on a fourth-quarter play-action touchdown pass that extended Atlanta's lead against New Orleans, showcasing his role as a key target in the Falcons' passing game.

Michael Penix Jr. is the key to Atlanta's playoff ceiling this season. He completed 15-of-20 passes for 223 yards, one touchdown and no interceptions against New Orleans. While not a perfect solution against elite teams, he can be a difference maker in helping the Falcons qualify for the playoffs, with the difference in team performance with him in versus out being night and day.

Alvin Kamara rushed for two touchdowns but managed just 23 total rushing yards on seven carries with a long of five yards against Atlanta. The Saints' early deficit forced them to abandon the run game quickly, limiting Kamara's effectiveness despite the scoring.

Brian Robinson Jr. added 62 rushing yards on 14 carries and three touchdowns in Week 4 against New Orleans. Combined with Bijan Robinson's two rushing scores, the pair tied an Atlanta franchise record with five rushing touchdowns in a single game.

Bijan Robinson exploded early against New Orleans, rushing for 145 yards on 19 carries and two touchdowns. His start to the season has been described as sensational, establishing him as a dominant force in Atlanta's backfield alongside Brian Robinson Jr.

Tyler Shough threw 48 passes but averaged just 6.0 yards per throw against Atlanta. The source questions his ceiling as a 27-year-old sophomore, suggesting limited upside going forward.

Chris Olave had some moments in the Saints' loss but his production came too late as New Orleans fell behind early. The offense lacked consistent explosive plays throughout the game.

Jahan Dotson connected with Michael Penix Jr. on a fourth-quarter play-action touchdown pass, demonstrating his role as a key receiving target in Atlanta's offense.

Michael Penix Jr. completed 15-of-20 passes for 223 yards, one touchdown and no interceptions against New Orleans. The source emphasizes that the Falcons' ceiling this season relies on Penix Jr. staying healthy, noting the stark difference in team performance with him under center versus backup options like Cooper Rush and Jack Strand.

Alvin Kamara rushed for two touchdowns but managed just 23 total rushing yards on seven carries with a long of five yards. The Saints abandoned the run early after falling behind, limiting Kamara's effectiveness despite the scoring.

Brian Robinson Jr. added 62 rushing yards on 14 carries and three touchdowns in Week 4, contributing to a combined five rushing touchdowns between the two Robinsons that tied an Atlanta franchise record.

Bijan Robinson exploded early against New Orleans, rushing for 145 yards on 19 carries and two touchdowns. His start to the season has been described as sensational, establishing him as a dominant force in Atlanta's backfield.

Williams scored two rushing touchdowns (one and seven yards) in the final four minutes to lift the Rams to a stunning comeback victory from a 20-10 deficit against the Eagles; the source notes the Rams were trailing late in the fourth quarter and appeared headed to a second-straight loss and 1-3 start before Williams' late-game heroics.

The source expects Mike Evans to be healthier moving forward as his rib injury heals, contributing to the offense's evolution.

The source anticipates that Deebo Samuel's role in the offense will continue to grow as he gets healthier.

The source notes that Christian Kirk is expected to return from injury, which will impact the distribution of the 49ers' offensive production.

The source projects Christian McCaffrey to average 17-18 fantasy points per game, noting he is unlikely to reach the elite 20-21 PPG levels of Jahmyr Gibbs, Kenneth Walker, or Breece Hall. While he will still provide 'nuclear weeks,' his overall volume is expected to be capped as other 49ers pass catchers return to health.

Drake London scored a touchdown in the first quarter against the New Orleans Saints, demonstrating continued offensive involvement and red zone opportunity for the Falcons receiver.

The source downgrades Hampton to high-end RB3 territory. the source notes clinging a little more to his Round 1 draft capital than the Utilization Score, hoping the team pivots back to their young RB, but the current trajectory is concerning.

Historically, RBs with a similar Utilization Score (56) have averaged 10.3 PPG. Most have finished as RB3s or RB4s; 45% finished as RB25-36 (median), 40% as RB37-48 (median), 13% as RB12-24 (outlier ceiling), and only 2% as RB49-60 (outlier floor).

Hampton faces a brutal schedule ahead; the Chargers face the Broncos, Chiefs, Chargers, and Rams over their next four games—the fifth-hardest schedule over that stretch with a -2.4 PPG fantasy boost in half-PPR formats. On a bad offense that has trailed by 4+ points on 46% of the snaps, this is a significant concern, especially considering the Chargers could be without Rashawn Slater (high-ankle sprain) and Joe Alt (neck) for some of those games.

Hampton's role has plummeted after peaking in Week 2 with a 65% snap share; it fell to 42% and 32% over the last two games. His passing-game role has been lackluster all year with a 26% route share, and his rushing attempts evaporated over the last two games, hitting a season low of 36% in Week 4. Against the Seahawks, the Chargers moved to a three-way rotation, with Kimani Vidal getting a significant boost as the two-minute back, playing 73% of those snaps (11 plays).

The source upgrades Nabers to mid-range WR2 status and will move into WR1 territory with another full-time role in Week 5. He is a sell-high candidate due to multiple concerns (injury re-injury risk, run-first offense, QB uncertainty), but only if someone is willing to pay a WR1 price tag. Otherwise, hold.

Nabers has a great schedule ahead; the Giants rank sixth-best for WRs with a +1.1 PPG boost for the rest of the season, including a mouth-watering Week 16 matchup against the Lions for the fantasy championship. They face the Commanders next week, who provide the No. 9 boost to WRs (+2.7 PPG).

Nabers plays in an offense that wants to be run-oriented; the Giants rank 31st in dropback rate over expected (-8%) under John Harbaugh. Additionally, there is the looming possibility that J.J. McCarthy eventually takes over as the starter for Jameis Winston, who threw two more interceptions in Week 3, creating uncertainty in the passing game.

Nabers is still recovering from a dislocated shoulder in Week 2 involving a partially torn labrum, which experts say cannot heal during the regular season. He probably carries re-injury risk for the rest of 2026.

Nabers registered a season-high 91% route share in Week 4 against the Cardinals and finished as WR10 of the week with 23.2 points. He has reached a 24% target share or higher in three of four games. The source notes he is an elite talent offering high-end WR1 upside when fully healthy.

Harvey has elite dual-threat upside with a 21%+ target share and potential for a 45% rush share; historical comps like Alvin Kamara (2018, 2020) averaged 23.2–25.2 PPG in similar profiles. Harvey could push for 20 PPG with a 45% rush share, though he is not the same caliber runner as Kamara. The source upgrades Harvey to RB3 territory with RB2 upside; if his rushing workload approaches 45%, he could uncork a top-12 finish.

Wilson is producing 11.1 PPG against a 10.4 PPG projection, showing modest outperformance relative to expectations.

Williams leads the utilization report with 19.8 PPG actual production against a 12.7 PPG projection, indicating significant outperformance and upside relative to expectations.

Malik Nabers is an elite talent who offers high-end WR1 upside when fully utilized. His consistent 24%+ target share in three of four games combined with his season-high 91% route share in Week 4 demonstrates the ceiling potential when he receives volume.

Malik Nabers registered a season-high 91% route share in Week 4 against the Cardinals and finished as the WR10 of the week with 23.2 points. The third-year WR has reached a 24% target share or higher in three of four games, demonstrating consistent high-volume opportunity.

Dwain McFarland upgrades RJ Harvey to RB3 territory with RB2 upside, noting that if his rushing workload approaches 45%, he could uncork a top-12 finish. Harvey's historical Utilization Score (61) comparisons averaged 11.4 PPG with only 4% reaching top-12 status and 58% finishing as RB3s. However, McFarland cites historical outliers: Christian McCaffrey (2017) with 25% attempts and 22% targets averaged 14.4 PPG, and James White (2014) with 20% attempts and 21% targets averaged 17.3 PPG. For RBs with 21%+ target share and 35-45% rush share, Alvin Kamara averaged 23.2 PPG (2018) and 25.2 PPG (2020). Harvey isn't the same runner as Kamara, but could push for 20 PPG with a 45% rush share.

RJ Harvey leads the NFL in target share among RBs at 23%, with a season-high 35% rush share in Week 4 that yielded his best Utilization Score (75) and fantasy output (19.3 points). Harvey has finished as RB34, RB24, and RB9, averaging 12.7 PPG. His 2.59 YPRR is elite, ranking only behind Bijan Robinson among backs with at least 25 routes. If Harvey gets more work on base downs, he could offer league-winning upside. Sean Payton has historically preferred multi-pronged attacks, and Jonah Coleman will return from IR, making a takeover projection difficult. However, J.K. Dobbins is averaging only 3.5 YPC, leaving the door open. McFarland notes that elite passing-down options that move into full-time roles can win leagues, and Harvey's archetype is one where the ceiling outcome is massive if he transitions to a larger role.

Dwain McFarland upgrades Michael Wilson to low-end WR2 territory. McFarland dampened Wilson's Utilization Score from 84 to 77 to account for potential QB concerns with Jacoby Brissett's long-term hold on the Cardinals' QB situation (team at 1-3) and the possibility of Carson Beck taking over. Even with the adjusted score of 77, historical comps averaged 15.2 PPG. Historical finish distribution: 3% WR1-6 (outlier ceiling), 28% WR7-12 (ceiling), 29% WR13-18 (median), 24% WR19-24 (median), 13% WR25-30 (floor), 4% WR31-36 (outlier floor). McFarland notes Wilson is a strong bet to hold WR2 value unless Beck completely tanks when he takes over, in which case the outlier floor finish could hit.

Michael Wilson ranks 9th in Utilization Score (84), averaging 14.2 PPG with an elite 96% route participation rate. The fourth-year WR ranks 9th in target share (29%), 6th in targets per game (10), and 13th in air yards per contest (102.8). Wilson's 1.64 YPRR aligns with WR4s historically averaging 10-12 PPG, but WRs with an 84 Utilization Score have averaged 16.9 PPG. Wilson has 6.8 catchable targets per game (9th) and 57.8 catchable air yards (13th), with 2.3 red zone targets per contest (3rd). In Mike LaFleur's offense, Wilson is playing the Puka Nacua role as the No. 2 behind Trey McBride by design, attacking the intermediate area with an 8.3 average route depth while Marvin Harrison Jr. plays downfield (12.3). Wilson leads Arizona in percentage of targets on play action (20.5%) and ranks 15th in motion-at-the-snap (18.8%).

Blake Corum remains in a split-backfield role with Kyren Williams. Over the last two games, Corum ranks 9th in yards per carry (4.9), 35th in average yards after contact (1.9), 4th in 10+ yard attempts (15.1%), and 21st in missed tackles forced (14%). In the receiving department, Corum has 0.69 YPRR and 24% TPRR, significantly trailing Williams. Sean McVay has pushed back on the notion that Corum is now a backup, but McFarland projects Corum still has a role in games where the Rams are leading and don't need the two-minute offense as much. Both backs have been productive on the ground behind a Rams offensive line that ranks second in yards before contact per RB attempt (2.14).

Dwain McFarland upgrades Williams to low-end RB1 status with high-end RB1 upside should the Rams continue to play in shootouts. Historical comps for Williams' 91 Utilization Score averaged 17.1 PPG with 71% finishing in the top five: 33% RB1-RB6 seasons (ceiling), 38% RB7-RB12 (median), 24% RB13-RB18 (floor), and 5% RB19-RB24 (outlier floor). McFarland notes Williams could be a massive sell-high option after Week 5 against Buffalo, with the Rams facing strong offenses (Bills Week 5, Raiders Week 7) but softer matchups against the Cardinals (Weeks 6, 10), Chargers, and Commanders (Weeks 8-9).

Over the last two games, Williams has a 76% snap share, 73% rush share, and 20% target share with a 56% route participation rate, averaging 29.3 PPG and a 95 Utilization Score. The Rams may be thrusting Williams back into a high-end RB1 role similar to his 2024-2025 league-winner status. Context includes tough defensive matchups (Broncos, Eagles) in one-score games where the Rams prioritize Williams; Terrance Ferguson is on IR and Colby Parkinson hasn't played, opening receiving opportunities; Sean McVay has emphasized a "hot hand" approach and wants Williams to be a focal point. Williams ranks 5th in yards per carry (5.4), 5th in average yards after contact (3.8), and 4th in missed tackles forced (30%), significantly outpacing Blake Corum in receiving metrics with 1.73 YPRR and 25% TPRR (both 5th among RBs). Williams' 91 Utilization Score ranks 5th overall.

Drake London scored a touchdown in the first quarter against the New Orleans Saints, demonstrating continued offensive involvement and red-zone opportunity share for the Falcons' primary receiver.

Cardinals Managing A Banged-Up Jeremiyah Love <https://www.draftsharks.com/fantasy-football-news/83195/cardinals-managing-a-banged-up-jeremiyah-love> [Retweeted](

Something that happens yearly (and weekly) in fantasy, is the overreaction to 1 week of poor WR production. WR usage/production is extremely volatile by nature, and there's generally well less than 10 WRs in the NFL on a yearly basis that will not fall victim to weeks of minimal usage, the truly best of the best (Puka, JSN types). Just 1 WR had 5+ targets in every game last year, and only a handful more did so in 75%+ of their games. Guys like Parker Washington (who had earned the 5th highest...

Something that happens yearly (and weekly) in fantasy, is the overreaction to 1 week of poor WR production. WR usage/production is extremely volatile by nature, and there's generally well less than 10 WRs in the NFL on a yearly basis that will not fall victim to weeks of minimal usage, the truly best of the best (Puka, JSN types). Just 1 WR had 5+ targets in every game last year, and only a handful more did so in 75%+ of their games. Guys like Parker Washington (who had earned the 5th highest...

My Week 5 Waiver Wire column (UPDATED) A busy week with several evolving situations, including changes to the Eagles & Seahawks backfields. Will Shipley & Emanuel Wilson are potential spot starters, but Joe Mixon & Tyreek Hill are intriguing stashes. <https://sports.yahoo.com/fantasy/article/fantasy-football-waiver-wire-week-5-will-shipley-dohnte-meyers-among-top-pickups-170404257.html> [Retweeted](

My Week 5 Waiver Wire column (UPDATED) A busy week with several evolving situations, including changes to the Eagles & Seahawks backfields. Will Shipley & Emanuel Wilson are potential spot starters, but Joe Mixon & Tyreek Hill are intriguing stashes. <https://sports.yahoo.com/fantasy/article/fantasy-football-waiver-wire-week-5-will-shipley-dohnte-meyers-among-top-pickups-170404257.html> [Retweeted](

My Week 5 Waiver Wire column (UPDATED) A busy week with several evolving situations, including changes to the Eagles & Seahawks backfields. Will Shipley & Emanuel Wilson are potential spot starters, but Joe Mixon & Tyreek Hill are intriguing stashes. <https://sports.yahoo.com/fantasy/article/fantasy-football-waiver-wire-week-5-will-shipley-dohnte-meyers-among-top-pickups-170404257.html> [Retweeted](

My Week 5 Waiver Wire column (UPDATED) A busy week with several evolving situations, including changes to the Eagles & Seahawks backfields. Will Shipley & Emanuel Wilson are potential spot starters, but Joe Mixon & Tyreek Hill are intriguing stashes. <https://sports.yahoo.com/fantasy/article/fantasy-football-waiver-wire-week-5-will-shipley-dohnte-meyers-among-top-pickups-170404257.html> [Retweeted](

No setbacks for Mike Evans, and Shanahan believes "he'll be a little better next week" against the Seahawks with his ribs healing

Sources: The #Seahawks are signing 2x RB Joe Mixon. A return to the NFL for the talented RB with rookie Jadarian Price on IR, as Mixon will wear No. 25. [Retweeted](

Rookie Oscar Delp should see increased snaps behind starter Juwan Johnson with Noah Fant inactive due to abdominal injury.

Noah Fant is inactive for Monday Night Football due to an abdominal injury; he was listed as questionable heading into the game.

WEEK 4 SHEESH REPORT ✍️ <https://www.rotowire.com/football/article/week-4-beyond-the-box-score-bhayshul-tuten-almost-had-a-huge-day-138960>

Joe Mixon has joined the Seahawks in response to running back injuries to Jadarian Price and Zach Charbonnet, positioning him for immediate backfield opportunity and usage.

Zach Charbonnet is nearing a return from a torn ACL, indicating he is still sidelined but expected back soon for the Seahawks.

First-round rookie Jadarian Price is currently unavailable for the Seahawks, creating a backfield void that prompted the team to sign Joe Mixon.

Pat Bryant suffered a short-term ankle injury in Week 4 against the 49ers; the injury status and recovery timeline remain unclear but the source classifies it as short-term.

An egregious block-in-the-back penalty on George Kittle's 54-yard touchdown reception was not called by the officiating crew in the Broncos-49ers game; this missed call represents the type of critical officiating error that has plagued the 2026 season, where penalties are being called at historically high rates but inconsistently applied.

Sean Payton noted that the 49ers defense did a good job staying on top of deeper throws, forcing the Broncos to rely more on underneath yardage; Payton felt the team could have taken better advantage of short-range options rather than attacking downfield.

49ers WR Deebo Samuel Sr. scored a touchdown against the Broncos in Week 4. Head coach Sean Payton noted that 49ers QB Brock Purdy 'did a good job of finding [Deebo Samuel Sr.] in the left corner of the end zone' on a play that came 'off of a motion, a little bit of a scramble.'

QB Bo Nix's downfield passing was limited by the 49ers defense in Week 4. Head coach Sean Payton noted the 49ers 'did a pretty good job of staying on top of some of the deeper throws' and the team felt they 'could have taken a little bit more advantage' of underneath yardage in different ways. Payton assessed Nix's mechanics positively: he is 'real good when he flushes out of the pocket,' has good understanding of drop depth relative to route depth, and understands what routes should 'feel like and look like' whether in shotgun or under center.

WR Pat Bryant suffered a short-term ankle injury in Week 4 loss to the 49ers.

Chargers WR Ladd McConkey is "week to week", per @​alexinsdorf99

Unfair bc Jonathon Brooks got hurt, but thru 4 Weeks if you drafted Chuba Hubbard you have a low-end RB1 on your hands

Tight end Noah Fant is ruled out for Week 4 Monday Night Football matchup between the Saints and Falcons, removing him from fantasy consideration for this week.

Inactive for the Falcons in Week 4; impacts quarterback depth chart availability for Atlanta.

Inactive for the Falcons in Week 4; impacts quarterback depth chart availability for Atlanta.

Designated third QB for the Saints in Week 4; inactive status indicates limited quarterback depth availability.

Ruled out for Week 4 Monday Night Football matchup against the Falcons; inactive for the Saints.

Placed on injured reserve last week, creating depth chart vacancy in Seahawks running back room.

ACL tear in playoffs ended 2025 season; 21-day return-to-practice window opened last week, indicating potential path to active roster availability pending medical clearance.

2024 production with Texans: 1,016 rushing yards and 11 touchdowns in first season, earning Pro Bowl honors. Career resume includes 7,428 rushing yards and five 1,000-yard seasons across seven seasons with Bengals before joining Texans.

Signed to Seahawks practice squad after missing all of 2025 season with a foot injury; has not played since January 2025. Joins depth chart behind active roster running backs George Holani, Emanuel Wilson, and Velus Jones Jr., with Jadarian Price on injured reserve and Zach Charbonnet in 21-day return-to-practice window following ACL tear.

Jim Harbaugh on Omarion Hampton’s workload: “I'm never going to be able to predict the share of multiple backs. All 3 are contributing in a really positive way...the run game is making progress. Pleased with Omarion and the way he's playing." (@​alexinsdorf99)

Tyler Shough 1st half vs 2nd half this season: 1st half: 32 for 53, 278 yards, 5.3 YPA, 2 TD, 1 INT, 79.0 rating 2nd half (watch out Tom Brady): 59 for 78, 634 yards, 8.1 YPA, 6 TD, 2 INT, 113.9 rating Does he do it again or do we see all 1st half Shough or all 2nd?

Noah Fant (abdomen) inactive for Week 4.

Velus Jones Sr. has slid up to be the backup running back for the Seahawks behind the primary ball carrier.

Emanuel Wilson has carried the rushing load for the Seahawks in Charbonnet's absence, recording 81 yards and a touchdown on 21 carries and catching three passes for 39 yards in the win over the Chargers.

Charbonnet is on injured reserve and will miss at least three more games, creating a significant running back depth void for the Seahawks offense.

When healthy, Mixon has been one of the NFL's most productive backs on the ground and in the passing game. In his last full season in 2024, he rushed for 1,016 yards and 11 touchdowns while catching 36 passes for 309 yards and a touchdown, earning a Pro Bowl nod.

Mixon is signing with the defending Super Bowl champion Seahawks after missing all of last season with a mysterious foot injury. He will initially be signed to the practice squad but is expected to compete for playing time as the Seahawks are "down runners" and need running back depth while Zach Charbonnet recovers on injured reserve.

Olave has had eight-plus catches in each of the first three games this season and posted two 100-plus receiving-yard outings, building a strong connection with starting quarterback Tyler Shough.

Shough has found a spark as the Saints' starting quarterback, averaging 305.7 passing yards per game with eight touchdowns and three interceptions through the first three weeks of the season, establishing early season efficiency.

Robinson ran wild with 213 scrimmage yards and two touchdowns in the Week 3 upset over Green Bay, demonstrating workhorse usage and efficiency in the Falcons' backfield.

London posted a career-high 194 receiving yards in the Week 3 upset win over Green Bay, signaling elevated target volume and offensive involvement under the Penix-led offense.

Penix returned from a knee injury in Week 3 and gave the Falcons offense a spark in a stunning upset over the Green Bay Packers, demonstrating immediate impact upon his return to action.

Emanuel Wilson rushed for 81 yards on Sunday, helping the Seahawks secure a win while their backfield was depleted due to injuries to Jadarian Price and Zach Charbonnet's unavailability.

Zach Charbonnet's practice window is open as he works to come off the PUP list, but he won't play in Week 5, leaving the Seahawks backfield thin and necessitating the addition of Joe Mixon to the practice squad.

Rookie running back Jadarian Price is on injured reserve with a chest injury, creating backfield depth issues for the Seahawks that prompted the team to sign veteran Joe Mixon to the practice squad.

Mixon signed to Seattle's practice squad after missing the entire 2025 season with a foot injury; the source notes he will 'presumably feature on gameday in short order' as the Seahawks backfield is depleted with Jadarian Price on injured reserve with a chest injury and Zach Charbonnet unavailable in Week 5. The 30-year-old two-time Pro Bowler was a 14-game starter for Houston in 2024, rushing for 1,016 yards on 4.1 yards per carry with 309 receiving yards.

Wilson produced 81 rushing yards on Sunday while the Seahawks backfield was in a tough spot due to injuries, helping the team secure a win. This performance provides context for the backfield depth situation that prompted the Mixon signing.

Seahawks signed Mixon to practice squad after he missed the entire 2025 season with a foot injury; the source expects him to feature on gameday in short order as the team addresses backfield depth. Mixon, 30, is a two-time Pro Bowler who rushed for 1,016 yards on 4.1 yards per carry in 2024 with the Texans while adding 309 receiving yards; he has broken the 1,000-yard mark in five of his eight seasons with a career-high 1,205 yards in 2021.

RB Tyler Goodson fully participated in practice Monday, Oct. 5 despite an ankle injury.

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Jadarian Price, drafted 32nd overall as the second running back selected to replace Kenneth Walker III, rushed for 119 yards on 28 carries in the first three games of the season but lost fumbles against Arizona and Washington before being placed on injured reserve with a chest injury.

The Seahawks did not place a franchise tag on Super Bowl MVP running back Kenneth Walker III in the spring, allowing him to become a free agent. Walker signed a three-year deal worth up to $43.05 million with the Chiefs and is off to a blazing start with an NFL-high 537 yards through four games, far ahead of the second-place James Cook of Buffalo with 421 yards. The Seahawks drafted Jadarian Price 32nd overall as the second running back selected as its biggest move to replace Walker.

Velus Jones Jr. was signed by the Seahawks to the 53-man roster off the practice squad and played two snaps on offense but did not have a carry in the 30-23 win over the Chargers.

George Holani, who has been battling a rib injury that had him listed as limited in practice all last week, chipped in 18 yards on seven carries in the Seahawks' 30-23 win over the Chargers.

Emanuel Wilson started at running back Sunday in the third start of his four-year NFL career and rushed for 81 yards on 21 carries with a touchdown and also had three receptions for 39 yards and a 23-yard TD on a screen pass in the Seahawks' 30-23 win over the Chargers. Coach Macdonald said he was pleased with the running game and that Wilson "stepped up and played" well given Price's injury situation.

Zach Charbonnet returned to practice last Thursday from the physically unable to perform list but will not play against the 49ers and it remains unclear when he will make his season debut.

First-round pick Jadarian Price will be without the Seahawks for at least three more games after being placed on injured reserve on Saturday with a chest injury. Price first suffered the chest injury in a 31-7 win over Arizona on Sept. 20 and aggravated it in practice on Wednesday. GM John Schneider described it as "a funky injury" and "an upper rib deal" sustained when he was tackled after catching a pass for an 8-yard gain by former Seahawk L.J. Collier, and he aggravated it when he fell on it in practice and also hurt his shoulder. Schneider said "Don't see it as a season-ending thing at all" and hopes to get him back quickly, though there is no clear timeline for his return.

Mixon did not play in 2025 while on the Houston Texans roster after suffering what ESPN referred to as "a mysterious foot injury during the offseason, the specifics of which the Texans never disclosed." He asked for and was granted his release in March. However, he recently posted a workout video stating "I'm back, baby!" and showed he was healthy enough during his Monday morning tryout with the Seahawks for the team to pursue him, with physicals expected to determine his official signing.

Veteran running back Joe Mixon is expected to sign with the Seahawks practice squad to add depth at a position dealing with injury concerns. Coach Mike Macdonald confirmed the team had Mixon in for a workout and said he is "going through the process" of joining the practice squad, with the signing expected after Mixon passes physicals. Macdonald stated "We're down runners. We need running backs. He's a good running back." Mixon has made two Pro Bowls in an eight-year NFL career and rushed for 1,016 yards with a 4.1 per carry average in 2024 for Houston before suffering a foot injury that sidelined him for the 2025 season.

Turpin's 48-yard return at the start of the second half sparked Dallas' offensive momentum and turnaround. The source describes it as lifting the team, and it directly led to Javonte Williams' 8-yard touchdown that began the Cowboys' comeback from a 16-6 halftime deficit.

Pickens caught a 22-yard pass in the final drive that positioned the Cowboys for a scoring opportunity, contributing to the setup for the game-winning touchdown. He was one of the key targets Prescott relied on in the closing moments of the comeback victory.

Williams scored three rushing touchdowns in the game, including an 8-yard touchdown that capped the possession following KaVontae Turpin's 48-yard return at the start of the second half. The source notes that "the Cowboys' offense eventually found consistency, scoring three rushing touchdowns from Williams," highlighting his role in the offensive turnaround.

Prescott completed 20 of 25 second-half attempts for 248 yards and a touchdown, showcasing significant improvement after halftime. He led the Cowboys' comeback from a 16-6 halftime deficit, finding success repeatedly with Lamb and orchestrating the final 74-yard, 11-play winning drive. The source credits Prescott with "the production they needed to overcome their poor start."

Lamb was the focal point of Dallas' passing attack, catching 17 passes for 189 yards and the game-winning touchdown. He was targeted repeatedly in the final drive, including a 15-yard completion that positioned the Cowboys for a scoring opportunity, and then caught the winning touchdown with 40 seconds remaining. The source notes this was "an impressive afternoon for the receiver" and highlights his role in the comeback victory.

Ferguson made a crucial fourth-down conversion catch with 1:34 remaining in a tied game, securing a 7-yard gain on fourth-and-4 at Dallas' own 32-yard line. The sliding catch kept the Cowboys' final possession alive when an incompletion would have handed Houston the ball in prime position to end the game. Ferguson's play was the turning point that allowed Dallas to continue attacking and ultimately win 34-30; the source emphasizes that "someone must make a crucial play when there's no margin for error, and Ferguson did precisely that."

The Bears' number two QB threw an interception and made a couple of poor decisions that will likely be highlighted in film review, but overall delivered a solid performance in the win over the Jets despite the turnover and decision-making lapses.

Swift fumbled in the Bears' win over the Jets and appeared to be sidelined after the turnover, raising concerns about his snap count and role going forward after the costly mistake.

Marks scored a late touchdown run for Houston that forced Dallas to respond in the final moments of the game. The source notes this as part of the back-and-forth scoring sequence that set up the Cowboys' final drive.

Turpin delivered a 48-yard return at the start of the second half that lifted Dallas and sparked the Cowboys' comeback. The source identifies this play as a momentum shift that helped the team find consistency after trailing 16-6 at halftime.

Prescott delivered strong second-half performance in Dallas' comeback win over Houston. He completed 20 of 25 second-half attempts for 248 yards and a touchdown, providing the production needed to overcome the Cowboys' poor first-half start. The source credits Prescott with finding success with receivers throughout the game and trusting Ferguson to deliver on the crucial fourth-down conversion that kept the final possession alive.

Pickens caught a 22-yard pass from Dak Prescott in the final drive of Dallas' comeback win, helping position the Cowboys for the scoring opportunity that led to the game-winning touchdown.

Williams scored multiple touchdowns in Dallas' comeback win over Houston. He scored an eight-yard touchdown to finish the possession following KaVontae Turpin's 48-yard return at the start of the second half, and the source notes that the Cowboys' offense eventually found consistency with Williams scoring three rushing touchdowns total in the game.

Lamb had an impressive afternoon in Dallas' comeback win, catching 17 passes for 189 yards and the game-winning touchdown. He was a primary target for Dak Prescott throughout the game, with the source noting that Prescott continued to find success with Lamb as the Cowboys took the lead. In the final drive, Lamb caught a 15-yard completion that helped position Dallas for the scoring opportunity, then capped the drive with the winning touchdown reception with 40 seconds remaining.

Ferguson delivered a crucial fourth-down conversion catch in the final moments of Dallas' comeback win over Houston. With the Cowboys trailing 30-27 and facing fourth-and-4 at their own 32-yard line with 1:34 remaining, Dak Prescott found Ferguson over the middle for seven yards. Ferguson secured the pass with a sliding catch, extending the possession and allowing Dallas to continue attacking downfield. The source emphasizes that this catch was a real turning point in the game—without it, an incompletion would have handed Houston possession deep in Cowboys territory to kill the game. Ferguson's play directly enabled the winning drive that covered 74 yards in 11 plays, culminating in CeeDee Lamb's game-winning touchdown.

D'Andre Swift fumbled the ball in the Bears' win over the Jets and appeared to be sidelined following the turnover, suggesting reduced playing time or role after the mistake.

Tyson Bagent had a solid overall performance as the Bears' number two QB in the win over the Jets, but made critical mistakes including one interception and a couple of other poor decisions that will require film review; his performance was marred by turnovers and decision-making errors despite the team's offensive success.

Luther Burden III was featured in the Bears' offense against the Jets, making catches for first downs in the first quarter, demonstrating his role as a receiving target in Chicago's top-tier offense.

Marcus Mariota, Jayden Daniels' backup, suffered a sprain to his left MCL in Sunday's loss, creating depth chart uncertainty at the quarterback position for the Commanders.

Jayden Daniels is expected back Sunday for the Commanders' clash with the Giants after being hurt in a Week 2 loss to the Dallas Cowboys; his return removes uncertainty around the backup situation and restores the starting quarterback.

Seventh-round rookie Athan Kaliakmanis finished the Week 4 game against Indianapolis after Marcus Mariota's MCL sprain in the first quarter, with the Commanders falling to 1-3 in another game finished by a backup QB.

Wide receiver Jaylin Lane is out for the season with a fractured and dislocated ankle, confirmed by head coach Dan Quinn.

Wide receiver Terry McLaurin has a hamstring injury with an unclear timetable for return, leaving his availability for upcoming games uncertain.

Running back Rachaad White is expected to return to practice this week after a shoulder injury, though the source does not provide a specific timetable for his return to game action.

Marcus Mariota suffered an MCL sprain in the first quarter of the Commanders' Week 4 loss to Indianapolis, forcing 7th-round rookie Athan Kaliakmanis to finish the game. Dan Quinn said they don't have an exact timetable for Mariota's return and will continue to assess his progress as he works off to the side.

Jayden Daniels is expected to practice this week with his dislocated left elbow injury from Week 2 at Dallas. Head coach Dan Quinn confirmed the goal is for him to have a full week of practice and start on Sunday against the New York Giants in Week 5, marking his formal return after missing time.

RB Rachaad White is expected to return to practice this week after a shoulder injury, signaling progress toward Week 5 availability.

WR Terry McLaurin is dealing with a hamstring injury with no clear timetable for return, leaving his Week 5 availability uncertain.

WR Jaylin Lane is out for the season with a fractured and dislocated ankle, confirmed by head coach Dan Quinn. This is a significant loss to the Commanders' receiving corps.

7th-round rookie Athan Kaliakmanis finished the Week 4 game against Indianapolis after Marcus Mariota's MCL sprain in the first quarter, serving as the backup QB in a 30-13 loss. With Jayden Daniels expected to return for Week 5, Kaliakmanis remains the third-string option.

Marcus Mariota suffered an MCL sprain in the first quarter of the Week 4 loss to Indianapolis and has no exact timetable for return. Head coach Dan Quinn said Mariota will work off to the side while the team continues to assess his progress, leaving his availability uncertain.

Jayden Daniels is expected to practice fully this week and will start Week 5 against the New York Giants after suffering a dislocated left elbow in Week 2 at Dallas. Head coach Dan Quinn confirmed the plan: 'The goal is for him to have a full week of practice and start on Sunday.' This represents a formal return for the franchise quarterback.

Lamb is coming off a monster game in Week 4 and leads the NFL in both receptions and receiving yards so far this season. He should see plenty of targets again this week and will be a No. 1 receiver in all leagues.

CeeDee Lamb (thigh) fully participated in practice Monday, Oct. 5, indicating no injury concerns heading into the week. The Cowboys only held a walkthrough Monday, so this is an estimation of full participation.

Matt Kelley highlights Keon Coleman's 23-point fantasy performance in week four, noting that he was fed targets by Josh Allen in the absence of DJ Moore.

Matt Kelley praises Drake May for his performance against the Bills, noting that he validated his Josh Allen comparison on PlayerProfiler by remaining competitive despite a lack of receiving talent.

Matt Kelley names Colston Loveland the best buy-low candidate across all formats, noting his consistent red zone usage and projecting him to be the second most productive tight end behind Brock Bowers.

Matt Kelley recommends starting Quinshawn Judkins against the Jets, emphasizing that the matchup is favorable regardless of previous team performance.

Matt Kelley defends starting Deandre Swift in week four as a 'great process play' despite the poor outcome, noting that the matchup against the Jets remains a factor.

Matt Kelley suggests considering John Mechie as a startable option if he is operating as a wide receiver two in a game projected to be a shootout.

Matt Kelley suggests considering Laquan Treadwell as a startable option if he is operating as a wide receiver two in a game projected to be a shootout.

Matt Kelley acknowledges Romeo Dobbs is a startable fantasy asset because he operates as the number one receiver in a high-scoring offense, despite questioning his actual talent level.

Matt Kelley recommends bidding aggressively on Braylon Allen, citing his 100% opportunity share as a reason to keep him in lineups.

Matt Kelley dismisses Joe Mixon as a fantasy asset, stating he is 'dust' and not worth prioritizing despite reports of him working out.

Matt Kelley explicitly warns against buying low on David Montgomery, suggesting that Emmanuel Wilson is the superior back to target for production in the coming weeks.

Matt Kelley highlights significant muscle atrophy in Zach Charbonnet's surgically repaired leg, noting that his quad is half the size of his healthy leg, which will likely delay his return to a primary role.

Matt Kelley identifies Emmanuel Wilson as the top waiver wire priority, projecting him to serve as a primary back for several weeks while Zach Charbonnet recovers from a leg injury; he expects Wilson to outproduce David Montgomery.

Matt Kelley advises against chasing Darius Cooper in seasonal leagues because he is currently a wide receiver three/four; he is better suited as a dynasty stash due to his talent and positive team buzz.

Matt Kelley recommends aggressively adding Emmanuel Wilson off the waiver wire, as he is a primary back on a team with a great offensive line and favorable game scripts.

Matt Kelley suggests adding Darius Cooper everywhere as a dynasty stash, noting the team's high regard for him, though he was not an obvious start for the previous week.

Matt Kelley classifies Michael Wilson as a buy-neutral player, highlighting his 35% target share over the last two weeks and his consistent red-zone involvement.

Matt Kelley labels Carnell Tate a buy-neutral player, noting his elite 30% target share—comparable to Puka Nacua and Drake London—despite a lack of touchdowns suppressing his fantasy points.

Matt Kelley identifies Brock Purdy as a buy-high candidate, citing his elite efficiency (0.6 EPA per play) and arguing he is not yet perceived as the elite talent he truly is.

Matt Kelley is moving on from Trevor Lawrence, noting that the Jaguars' reliance on their defense and a strong running game limits Lawrence's fantasy upside.

Matt Kelley believes Xavier Worthy remains a potential smash play, arguing that the Rashee Rice injury inadvertently suppressed Worthy's production by forcing Tyquan Thornton into a larger role.

Matt Kelley highlights Malik Nabers' strong metrics, noting his route participation climbed to 91% and his air yards surged to 113 in week four, confirming his status as a top-tier target.

Matt Kelley reiterates the thesis to sell high on Travis Kelce, arguing that he is outperforming his target share and benefiting from unsustainable positive touchdown variance.

Matt Kelley maintains that Josh Downs is a buy-low candidate, attributing his recent lack of production to in-game injuries rather than a lack of talent or role.

Matt Kelley considers Roman Wilson the best receiver on the Steelers and actively looks for reasons to play him, though he remains a fringe wide receiver three option for now.

Matt Kelley notes that while Jameis Winston threw three touchdowns, he was less efficient and threw more interceptions than the backup quarterback, suggesting his performance was not as strong as the box score implies.

Matt Kelley suggests staying away from David Montgomery, citing concerns about the Houston offensive line and the team's inability to function as a consistent running offense.

Matt Kelley questions why Jalen Wright is being named the starter over Ollie Gordon, noting that Wright is not the same caliber of receiver or between-the-tackles runner as Gordon.

Matt Kelley advises selling high on Ollie Gordon, noting that fantasy managers are overvaluing him compared to Jalen Wright, despite Gordon's 2,000-yard rushing potential.

Despite a zero-point performance in Week 4, Kenyon Sadiq is a recommended add due to his high snap share and route participation rate, which suggest better production is coming.

Michael Wilson is a buy-neutral/buy-low candidate who is seeing a massive 35% target share over the last two games, despite not finding the end zone in Week 4.

Trevor Lawrence is a sell candidate in seasonal leagues because the Jaguars' defense and running game are strong enough to allow the team to sit on leads, limiting his passing volume.

Jordan Love is a buy-low candidate after a blip in production caused by the Packers playing with a lead and not needing to be prolific.

David Montgomery is a 'value trap' due to the Houston Texans' poor offensive line, which prevents him from operating effectively. Matt Kelley regrets drafting him and advises against buying him.

Chris Godwin is suffering from a loss of athleticism and explosiveness due to a history of lower-body injuries, fitting the 'Tara McLaurin corollary' for players entering their 30s.

J.K. Dobbins is no longer the efficient player he was last year, with his success rate dropping to 25% and fantasy points per snap declining to 0.23. His history of lower-body injuries is cited as the primary cause for his loss of explosiveness.

Cortland Sutton is considered 'dust' as he turns 31, evidenced by a poor one-catch performance on six targets in Week 4.

Despite a Week 4 dip, Jeremiah Love's usage is trending toward a high-50s to low-60s opportunity share. Matt Kelley views Week 4 as a blip and expects touchdown production to follow, making him a strong buy.

Javonte Williams is trending upward, coming off a performance that brought his average to 20 fantasy points per game.

Derrick Henry is delivering elite production, averaging 25 fantasy points per game.

With no competition from Jalen Coker, Ligot, or Jonathan Brooks, Chuba Hubbard is the primary beneficiary of the backfield opportunity consolidation.

Rhamondre Stevenson is dominating the Patriots' backfield with a 59% snap share compared to Travion Henderson's 37%, while nearly doubling Henderson's route participation rate.

Despite being named the starter, Jalen Wright is viewed as a 'slasher' who lacks the size and versatility of Ollie Gordon. His 10% route participation rate in Week 4 compared to Gordon's 45% suggests he is not the preferred long-term asset.

Matt Kelley prefers Ollie Gordon over Jalen Wright, citing Gordon's superior size, between-the-tackles ability, and passing game utility. Gordon's route participation rate (45%) significantly outpaced Wright's (10%) in Week 4, making him a strong buy-high candidate.

Braylon Allen is a high-priority target despite a poor team performance in Week 4; he commanded a 100% opportunity share and effectively a 100% snap share, proving his role is secure regardless of the Jets' offensive struggles.

Despite a 100% opportunity share, Braylon Allen failed to produce fantasy value because the Jets' offense failed to fire, but Matt Kelley suggests there is no reason to regret the process of starting him.

Kenneth Gainwell saw an uptick in usage in the Buccaneers' offense, specifically on dump-off passes, following the shift to a backup quarterback.

Matt Kelley admits that playing Bucky Irving was a mistake, noting that his usage trends shifted negatively toward Kenneth Gainwell with the backup quarterback under center.

John Metchie becomes an interesting fantasy option in deep leagues when the Carolina offense consolidates touches, as evidenced by his increased involvement when other receivers are sidelined.

Matt Kelley highlights the Carolina backfield as a prime example of touch consolidation, with Chuba Hubbard being a key beneficiary of the team's concentrated offensive distribution.

Rashid Shaheed has failed to produce a spike week because the Seahawks are not being forced into passing situations, limiting the deep-ball opportunities he relies on.

Jaxon Smith-Njigba is seeing his role consolidate alongside Emmanuel Wilson as the primary options in the Seahawks' offense.

Emmanuel Wilson has become the focal point of the Seahawks' offense, with touches consolidating around him and JSN as the team struggles to maintain competitive game scripts.

Despite being in a matchup with a high projected total, Stefan Diggs' fantasy output was limited by the game script and the Colts' shift to a run-heavy offense.

Matt Kelley notes that Josh Downs saw his usage drop because the Colts pivoted to a run-heavy approach with Jonathan Taylor after Marcus Mariota left the game.

Following the injury to Marcus Mariota, the Colts shifted their offensive strategy to rely heavily on Jonathan Taylor to protect a lead, consolidating touches in his direction.

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Ladd McConkey (foot) considered week-to-week.

Charbonnet is reportedly close to returning from an ACL tear sustained at the beginning of last season's playoffs and returned to practice on a limited basis last week, creating future uncertainty for Emanuel Wilson's lead-back role.

Rookie first-round pick Price landed on injured reserve with a chest injury, thrusting Emanuel Wilson into a lead-back role for the Seahawks.

Moore reinjured his shoulder on Sunday and could miss several weeks, opening up substantial opportunity for Keon Coleman in the Bills' receiving corps.

Bigsby sustained what appeared to be either a hip or groin injury in the Eagles' Week 4 game against the Rams, creating uncertainty about his availability for Week 5 and opening up the lead-back role for Will Shipley.

Barkley left the Eagles' Week 4 game against the Rams with a hamstring injury early on, creating uncertainty about his availability for Week 5 and opening up the lead-back role for Will Shipley.

Higgins left Week 4 with an adductor injury, creating uncertainty about his availability for Week 5 and potentially opening up more opportunity for other Bengals receivers like Mike Gesicki.

Chase was wrenched down by the facemask after a catch Sunday against the Jaguars and sustained a concussion, creating uncertainty about his availability for Week 5 and potentially opening up more opportunity for other Bengals receivers.

Miami's young defense has been battered by tight ends, having given up 29-333-2 to tight ends overall and yielded 13-119-0 to the Vikings' T.J. Hockenson on Sunday, creating a favorable matchup for Gesicki in Week 5.

Gesicki already has three touchdowns despite not playing full snaps for the Bengals; his 61.8% snap share in Week 4 was his largest of the season. He has 11-155-3 on 15 targets and has a good matchup against the Dolphins this week. He could play a bigger-than-usual role if one or both of the Bengals' top two receivers can't go this week.

McConkey came into Week 4 with a foot injury and was unable to finish Sunday's game against the Seahawks, creating uncertainty about his availability for Week 5.

A Week 5 matchup with Denver would normally be daunting for an outside receiver, but Denver has injury problems at cornerback with ace cover man Patrick Surtain II having gone down with an ankle injury on Sunday, creating a favorable matchup for Harris. Harris is a second-round draft pick out of Ole Miss with solid route-running and strong ball skills at 6-3, 210 pounds.

Harris might be on the verge of leapfrogging the inconsistent Quentin Johnston on the Chargers' depth chart and potentially assuming a role that will make him consistently fantasy relevant. Harris played 93.0% of the Chargers' offensive snaps in Week 4, compared to Johnston's 74.6% snap share.

Coleman led the Bills' receivers in snaps on Sunday and was second to Khalil Shakir in routes, positioning him for increased opportunity. Having Josh Allen as your quarterback is quite favorable for Coleman's fantasy outlook.

Coleman reminded us that he still has an appealing skill set after a disappointing first two seasons. He had the third 100-yard game of his career, putting up 6-116-1 on seven targets in a loss to the Patriots with a 34-yard TD catch in the fourth quarter and some other impressive grabs. Bills WR DJ Moore reinjured his shoulder on Sunday and could miss several weeks, leaving Buffalo without any other impactful outside receivers, so Coleman could play a substantial role in the weeks to come.

Shipley played 29 snaps on Sunday with 6-23-0 rushing and ran 15 routes, demonstrating dual run-catch ability. A fourth-round pick out of Clemson in 2024, Shipley showed off dual run-catch ability in college with 1,424 scrimmage yards and 15 touchdowns in 14 games as a sophomore. His pass-catching ability gives him multiple paths to fantasy value.

The Eagles face an RB injury crisis: Saquon Barkley left Week 4 with a hamstring injury early on, and Tank Bigsby sustained a hip or groin injury later in the game, leaving Shipley as the last man standing. It seems very likely that Shipley will be the Eagles' lead back when they visit the Jaguars in Week 5.

Wilson posted a 20-81-1 rushing day against the Chargers in Week 4, demonstrating immediate production in his expanded role and generating a feeding frenzy on waivers.

Rookie first-round pick Jadarian Price landed on injured reserve with a chest injury, thrusting Wilson into a lead-back role with early-down work to himself. George Holani handles passing-down work, but Price will return eventually and Zach Charbonnet is reportedly close to returning from an ACL tear and returned to practice on a limited basis last week. Still, Wilson has a good chance to get 15 or more touches in Week 5.

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McConkey had a 34% snap share and 34% route share with 2 targets on 6% target rate, accumulating 21 yards. He's part of the Chargers' spread passing game where nobody has a target rate above 23%.

Johnston had a 74% snap share and 71% route share with 2 targets on 6% target rate, accumulating 4 yards and 71 receiving yards. He's part of the Chargers' spread passing game where nobody has a target rate above 23%.

Harris had a 93% snap share and 83% route share with 5 targets on 16% target rate, accumulating 60 yards and 91 receiving yards. He's the Chargers' primary WR but part of the spread passing game where nobody has a target rate above 23%.

Gadsden had a 57% snap share and 54% route share with 8 targets on 26% target rate, accumulating 36 yards and 45 receiving yards. He's the Chargers' leading target receiver but part of the spread passing game where nobody has a target rate above 23%.

Hampton had a 32% snap share and 22% route share with 2 targets on 6% target rate, accumulating 45 yards and 8 rushing yards. He's the third option in the Chargers' committee backfield.

Vidal had a 37% snap share and 34% route share with 3 targets on 10% target rate, accumulating 25 yards and 11 rushing yards. He's part of the Chargers' committee backfield approach.

Mitchell had a 38% snap share and 32% route share with 6 targets on 19% target rate, accumulating 39 yards and 5 rushing yards. He's one of several Chargers pass catchers with target rates between 15% and 23%, reflecting the spread nature of Mike McDaniel's offense.

White filled in for Nailor with two catches for 36 yards and a two-point conversion. He previously had three TDs on three catches this season, so he could continue to see red-zone work even if overall volume won't impress. It's possible he doesn't give Nailor's job back, considering how little Nailor has done this year.

Nailor suffered a concussion, opening up more playing time for Cody White. The source notes it's possible White doesn't give Nailor's job back, considering how little Nailor has done this year.

Thomas scored the Raiders' first TD, indicating red-zone involvement despite being the No. 3 tight end behind Bowers and Mayer who both finished with double-digit targets.

Bowers handled an 81% snap share and 85% route share in his second game back from injury. Everything about his usage through two weeks is best-case scenario, even with Michael Mayer also cleaning up with double-digit targets.

Mayer caught eight of 10 targets for 82 yards with a 69% route share, down slightly from 72% in Bowers' first game back from injury. The source notes he's really good and is the Raiders' No. 2 pass catcher if Jeanty isn't, indicating strong role and production despite Bowers' elite usage.

Jeanty's usage shares were down a bit compared to Week 3, at 67% snap share (still strong) and 23 of 34 RB opportunities (68%). This was the first time since Week 1 that Jeanty's touches were more efficient/productive than those taken by Mike Washington, who had just 18 total yards.

Mahomes' stock is down slightly due to the loss of Tyquan Thornton to ankle dislocation, which removes a key receiving option going forward.

Kelce was quiet with only four targets in Week 4. However, the WR injuries (Rice and Thornton) could lead to more volume after a Week 5 bye. The source suggests he's a good trade target if you're looking for TE help and think his manager may be ready to move on due to the combination of a down game and bye week.

Worthy made a great catch downfield and finished with 70 yards. Thornton's upcoming absence should lead to Worthy getting more chances as a field-stretcher, though that might also mean fewer looks near the LOS. The source notes uncertainty about whether this change will be good or bad for Worthy's value, but frames it as 'any change is good change' given that he hasn't been worth starting anyway.

Thornton took advantage of Rice's absence with a 5-111-2 receiving line on eight targets, only to suffer an ankle dislocation after making a huge play in the fourth quarter. He hasn't been ruled out for the season, but an ankle dislocation will tend to do that. His upcoming absence should lead to Xavier Worthy getting more chances as a field-stretcher.

Royals filled in with a 63% snap share and 64% route share after Rice's injury, which yielded just two incomplete targets. He'll get snaps if Rice is out, but the target rate figures to be much lower than even the mediocre number seen from Rice so far (20% TPRR). The source notes this stock increase with 'minimal enthusiasm.'

Rice injured his hamstring and missed the rest of the game after playing five snaps. The injury isn't considered major, however, so he could be ready after a Week 5 bye, according to Ian Rapoport.

Johnson is an elite handcuff to Kenneth Walker, taking some third-down snaps away from Walker despite Walker's dominant 75% snap share and 23 of 24 RB opportunities.

Walker continues to dominate with 75% snap share and 23 of 24 RB opportunities, including all 22 carries. He saw just one target and lost some third-down snaps to Emmett Johnson, but remains an elite RB1. The Chiefs lead the NFL in EPA per designed rush attempt at +0.11, showing the run game is fixed and then some.

Jennings has been targeted on just 5% of routes this year. The source describes him as 'like a skinny Josh Oliver for the Vikings now,' indicating minimal offensive role and limited fantasy relevance despite being on the roster.

Hockenson suddenly has a 26% target share and 28% target rate, putting him in elite range for a tight end. He's a real chance to be the No. 2 option even with Jefferson back, though Addison is more explosive and arguably underutilized. The source notes Hockenson is one of many tight ends capable of handling big volume but won't often get that volume unless forced; he needs to be rostered everywhere after the huge game but doesn't need to be started once Jefferson returns.

Drew targets on 13 of 31 routes (72%) and caught all of them for 13-119-0; suddenly has a 26% target share and 28% target rate, putting him in elite range for a tight end; there's a real chance he's the No. 2 option even with Jefferson back, though he needs to be rostered everywhere after the huge game but doesn't need to be started once Jefferson returns; he's one of many tight ends capable of handling big volume but won't often get that volume unless the matter is forced.

Ran 95% of routes (68 snaps, 41 routes) but combined with Jordan Addison for just seven targets total; has been targeted on just 5% of routes this year, functioning like a skinny Josh Oliver for the Vikings.

Ran 95% of routes (69 snaps, 41 routes) but combined with Jauan Jennings for just seven targets total; Addison is more explosive and arguably underutilized while T.J. Hockenson drew targets on 13 of 31 routes (72%) and caught all of them.

Played 72% of snaps and took 28 of 32 RB opportunities, posting his third straight game with more than 90 yards from scrimmage but no TD; became the first player this season credited with three drops in a single game.