NFL fantasy football news and player signals for Tuesday, October 27, 2026

Rap: Zach Charbonnet (knee) expected to play in Week 8.

The Week 8 Everything Report with me and @​GrahamBarfield is up on @​FantasyPts! - How real is Malik Willis? - Who will be the next positive regression rocket ship a la Jameson Williams? - Should we be worried about Justin Jefferson and Nico Collins? <https://www.fantasypoints.com/nfl/articles/2026/the-everything-report-2026-fantasy-football-week-8>

The Week 8 Everything Report with me and @​GrahamBarfield is up on @​FantasyPts! - How real is Malik Willis? - Who will be the next positive regression rocket ship a la Jameson Williams? - Should we be worried about Justin Jefferson and Nico Collins? <https://www.fantasypoints.com/nfl/articles/2026/the-everything-report-2026-fantasy-football-week-8>

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Preparing for Week 8 #FantasyFootball? Hot adds/drops Drop candidates How much for Devin Singletary? Recent Chase Brown trades? Pod available on YT/Apple/Spotify 👇

Quarterback for Giants; the source notes the Giants lost Dart, raising questions about J.J. McCarthy's ability to acclimate to a new offense and supporting cast.

Quarterback for Giants; the source cites 'Daniel Jones' struggles' as context for the Colts' decision to pursue QB hunting in the offseason, alongside their lack of trust in Anthony Richardson Sr.

Quarterback mentioned in context of J.J. McCarthy's poor performance metrics. The source notes that McCarthy's 72.6 passer rating since 2024 ranks 43rd out of 44 qualified QBs, with only Richardson posting a lower mark. Additionally, the source states the Colts have 'apparent lack of trust in Anthony Richardson Sr.' and are 'almost certainly' going QB hunting in the offseason.

Quarterback acquired by Giants from Vikings on Sept. 28 for 2027 fifth-round pick. The source raises significant concerns: McCarthy fell from first- to third-string in Minnesota, must acclimate to new offense and terminology, and his career 72.6 passer rating ranks 43rd out of 44 quarterbacks with 10+ starts—only Anthony Richardson Sr. has posted a lower mark. McCarthy threw 11 TDs and 12 INTs in 10 Vikings games, with his six wins often reflecting team talent and defense strength rather than individual performance.

Wide receiver traded from Cardinals to Texans on Oct. 12 for 2027 second-round and sixth-round picks. The source describes Harrison as 'the disappointing receiver from the Arizona Cardinals' and notes that no team outbid Houston for him, suggesting limited market interest despite his draft pedigree.

Darren Waller was acquired by the Giants in March following the 2022 trade deadline, representing a post-deadline addition to the roster during the Giants' previous playoff cycle.

Kadarius Toney was traded by the Giants to the Chiefs for a pair of draft picks at the 2022 trade deadline, representing the only trade deal Schoen made during that 6-2 playoff run.

Isaiah Hodgins was claimed off waivers by the Giants on Nov. 1, 2022, as a mid-deadline addition during the Giants' previous 6-2 playoff run, illustrating the team's historical approach to deadline acquisitions.

Malachi Fields is a rookie wideout acquired by the Giants in April via trade (giving up a 2027 fourth-rounder to move up), and GM Joe Schoen expressed satisfaction with the acquisition alongside J.J. McCarthy.

Jameis Winston was benched in favor of J.J. McCarthy as the Giants' starting quarterback following Jaxson Dart's season-ending injury.

J.J. McCarthy became the Giants' starting quarterback after Jaxson Dart's season-ending injury and Jameis Winston's benching. The Giants acquired McCarthy by trading their fifth-round pick and are happy with both McCarthy and rookie wideout Malachi Fields; McCarthy will be the starter despite having only 76 snaps in 2026 before the trade deadline.

Jaxson Dart suffered a season-ending left knee injury in Week 2 that included damage to the PCL, MCL, and meniscus, fundamentally altering the Giants' 2026 roster composition and expectations.

The source expresses concern that Barkley is clearly hurt and questions why the Eagles are continuing to use him in a meaningless game, suggesting injury risk and potential durability concerns late in the season.

Williams scored a 2-yard rushing touchdown up the middle in the fourth quarter (2:26 PM timestamp), extending Dallas's lead to 38-21 and demonstrating goal-line effectiveness.

The source notes that Javonte gains 8 yards every run in the fourth quarter (10:42 PM timestamp), indicating strong rushing efficiency and consistent performance on the ground for Dallas.

Goedert was the intended receiver on a pass from Trey McKee in the fourth quarter (7:55 PM timestamp) that was intercepted by DaRon Overshown, resulting in a turnover and negative play for the Eagles offense.

Prescott threw a touchdown pass deep left to CeeDee Lamb for 16 yards in the fourth quarter, extending Dallas's lead to 28-21; the source notes the Eagles' defense consistently makes Prescott look like a Hall of Fame QB, suggesting the matchup inflates his performance.

The source recalls that Lamb was available at the 49ers' draft spot when he came out, and San Francisco passed on him; this historical draft context underscores Lamb's value relative to where he was available early in his career.

McKee threw a short touchdown pass to Mekari Lemon for 4 yards in the third quarter, contributing to the Eagles' offensive output in the game.

Barkley scored a touchdown on a right end run for 8 yards in the first quarter, contributing to the Eagles' early offensive success; fan commentary celebrated the Eagles' offensive resurgence with Barkley's touchdown as part of the drive.

Prescott had a strong performance against Philadelphia's defense, throwing multiple touchdown passes and consistently elevating his game; fan commentary noted "Dak consistently elevates his game against us" and "Prescott just never does bad against us," indicating a pattern of strong play against the Eagles specifically.

Lamb exploited Eagles cornerback coverage in the first half, scoring a touchdown on a short pass from Prescott; fan commentary noted that "DeJean on Lamb is no bueno," indicating Lamb's ability to win his matchup against Philadelphia's secondary despite the Eagles' defensive reputation.

Williams scored a touchdown on a rushing play up the middle for 2 yards, demonstrating goal-line offensive role in the Cowboys' running game.

Goedert was targeted on a play that resulted in an interception by Dallas Overshowen, indicating a turnover in the Eagles' passing game.

Williams consistently gained 8 yards per run during the game, demonstrating effective rushing performance and offensive role in the Cowboys' ground game.

Barkley appeared to be dealing with an injury during the game, with the source expressing concern that the Eagles were continuing to use him in what was described as a meaningless game, potentially worsening his condition.

Prescott had an almost perfect offensive game against Philadelphia's defense, which the source characterizes as making him look like a Hall of Fame quarterback; he threw multiple touchdown passes and led Dallas to 38 points despite the team's defensive struggles.

Lamb caught a deep pass for 16 yards and a touchdown, showcasing his role as a primary deep threat in the Cowboys' offense; the source notes Dallas had an almost perfect offensive game despite only leading by a touchdown.

McKee threw a 4-yard touchdown pass to Lemon in the third quarter, contributing to the Eagles' offensive resurgence and helping them take a 21-20 lead over the Cowboys.

Lamb caught a 9-yard touchdown pass from Prescott in the first quarter, establishing early production; however, Eagles cornerback DeJean struggled in coverage against him, with observers noting 'DeJean on Lamb is no bueno' and that Lamb won a tough route matchup.

Prescott is elevating his game against the Eagles defense, consistently performing well in this matchup; fans noted he 'never does bad against us' and is 'murdering our defense' with ample time in the pocket, suggesting the Cowboys offense is exploiting Philadelphia's defensive weaknesses.

Barkley scored a touchdown on an 8-yard run on the Eagles' opening drive, demonstrating early offensive efficiency and establishing the Eagles' ground game against the Cowboys defense.

Jameson Williams in his first 3 games: 17 TAR 10 REC 127 Yards 0 Touchdowns Jameson Williams on his last 3 games: 21 TAR 13 REC 240 Yards 4 Touchdowns He’s back.

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Drake Maye is the Patriots quarterback and a former college teammate of receiver Josh Downs, who is drawing trade interest from wide receiver-needy teams ahead of the November 10 trade deadline.

Wide receiver-needy teams have reportedly called the Colts about fourth-year receiver Josh Downs, a former college teammate of Patriots quarterback Drake Maye; the source reports this as a potential trade deadline development ahead of the November 10 deadline.

Wide receiver-needy teams have reportedly called the Colts about the fourth-year man; Downs is a former college teammate of Patriots quarterback Drake Maye, creating a potential connection if New England pursues him at the trade deadline.

Marvin Harrison Jr. was traded by the Cardinals on Oct. 11, leaving the team thin at the wide receiver position and prompting the organization to sign Zay Jones and place Jalen Brooks on season-ending injured reserve.

Jalen Brooks was placed on season-ending injured reserve by the Cardinals on Tuesday, removing him from the roster as the team addresses depth at wide receiver following the trade of Marvin Harrison Jr.

Zay Jones signed with the Cardinals after trying out on Tuesday; the source reports it is unclear whether he joined the practice squad or active roster. The signing comes after the Cardinals placed wide receiver Jalen Brooks on season-ending injured reserve and follows the team's trade of Marvin Harrison Jr. on Oct. 11, leaving the Cardinals thin at the position. Jones, 31, has played nine NFL seasons including a previous stint with the Cardinals where he appeared in 11 games in 2024 and eight games in 2023, accumulating 20 receptions for 267 yards with the team.

WR Isaiah Neyor is on the Packers' practice squad and could be elevated for the first time this season if Matthew Golden cannot play on Thursday due to his shoulder/foot injury.

RB Kaleb Johnson was a healthy scratch last week and will almost certainly be scratched again for Thursday's game-day roster, as the Packers work down from their 53-man active roster to a 48-man game-day roster.

WR Matthew Golden (shoulder/foot) was a non-participant in Tuesday's walkthrough. Head coach Matt LaFleur expressed hope that Golden will be available against the Carolina Panthers on Thursday, but the team is 'still kind of working through it,' leaving his status uncertain heading into the game.

WR Isaiah Neyor is on the Packers' practice squad and may be elevated for the first time this season if WR Matthew Golden cannot play on Thursday due to his shoulder/foot injury.

RB Kaleb Johnson was a healthy scratch last week and is expected to be scratched again from the 48-man game-day roster as the Packers work down from their full 53-man active roster for Thursday's game against the Panthers.

WR Matthew Golden (shoulder/foot) was a non-participant in Tuesday's walkthrough. Head coach Matt LaFleur expressed hope that Golden will be available against the Carolina Panthers on Thursday Night Football, but stated the team is 'still kind of working through it.' If Golden cannot play, the Packers may elevate WR Isaiah Neyor from the practice squad for the first time this season.

Javonte Williams is charged with scoring points in the Cowboys' Week 8 matchup against the Cardinals; Dallas is 1-8 against Arizona since 2008 and must reverse a historical trend in this divisional contest.

George Pickens is charged with scoring points in the Cowboys' Week 8 matchup against the Cardinals; Dallas is 1-8 against Arizona since 2008 and must reverse a historical trend in this divisional contest.

CeeDee Lamb is charged with scoring points in the Cowboys' Week 8 matchup against the Cardinals; Dallas is 1-8 against Arizona since 2008 and must reverse a historical trend in this divisional contest.

Dak Prescott is charged with scoring points in the Cowboys' Week 8 matchup against the Cardinals; Dallas is 1-8 against Arizona since 2008 and must reverse a historical trend in this divisional contest.

Nix quelled doubts in the Broncos' offense with a big win over the Cardinals by spreading the ball around effectively; the run game threat was a key component that made the difference in the decisive victory.

Bo Nix demonstrated offensive versatility and decision-making in the Broncos' win over Arizona; he was spreading the ball around effectively, and the run game threat he created made the difference in the decisive victory. This performance quells doubts about his ability to manage the Broncos' offense and positions Denver at 5-2 heading into a critical divisional matchup against Kansas City.

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Broncos backfield split in Week 7: Jonah Coleman - 11 touches + 69 yards JK Dobbins - 6 touches + 23 yards + TD RJ Harvey - 5 touches + 60 yards + TD

Broncos backfield split in Week 7: Jonah Coleman - 11 touches + 69 yards JK Dobbins - 6 touches + 23 yards + TD RJ Harvey - 5 touches + 60 yards + TD

Broncos backfield split in Week 7: Jonah Coleman - 11 touches + 69 yards JK Dobbins - 6 touches + 23 yards + TD RJ Harvey - 5 touches + 60 yards + TD

Packers HC Matt LaFleur on if Matthew Golden will play in TNF: "I sure hope so. We’re still working through it.” (@​mattschneidman)

Tight end could see 2-3 extra red-zone targets if Golden out. Multiple comments tagged Kraft as beneficiary: 'Kraft 📈'; 'Better for Kraft'; 'Probably a bump up to Kraft but the red zone work will probably get split more between Jacobs and Watson.'

If Golden out, Savion Williams could see increased snaps and flex appeal in deeper leagues. One comment: 'I can finally start Savion Williams'; another: 'I'd even consider a Savion Williams flex start in this game if Golden is out.' MLF doesn't change Watson's role, so Williams gets the vacancy.

Jacobs back from injury; community expects run game to be established for first time this season. One comment: 'Jacobs RB1/WR2'; another: 'Wash. Jacobs back - run game about to be established for once.' Panthers run defense noted as weak. Jacobs owners playing against Golden owner or Watson owner expressed confidence.

Shoulder/foot injuries listed; HC LeFleur said "I sure hope so" on playing TNF, which community interpreted as likely out. Short week (Sun-to-Thu) compounds injury risk. Golden owners urged patience; some noted he's been great with better separation score than Watson and strong rapport with Love, but drop issues persist. Compared to Davante Adams' sophomore season trajectory.

Got more burst from the start, getting the Cowboys into field goal range on their opening drive; moved the chains on fourth down to keep a drive alive that led to a touchdown; was part of the trio of Lamb, Pickens, and Williams having big nights; broke off a big run despite All-Pro Tyler Smith not finding defenders to block, showcasing the efficiency of the Cowboys' running game.

Scored a touchdown when unleashed behind the Eagles defense on a drive that overcame an incomplete deep ball to Jonathan Mingo; was part of the trio of Lamb, Pickens, and Williams having big nights; the Eagles had clear safety help to the side of Pickens on the play where Lamb scored, showing how the Cowboys' offense was reading and attacking the defense.

Targeted four times on the ensuing drive after the Eagles scored to take the lead, and scored a 16-yard touchdown to put the Cowboys up 28-21; also had a slot-fade touchdown earlier in the game and was part of the trio of Lamb, Pickens, and Williams having big nights; his first touchdown exemplified the offense at its best, with Prescott recognizing safety help and Lamb getting the ball behind the defense via a slant and double move.

Demonstrated readiness for a shootout performance, scoring on four of five drives in the first half and settling into a groove as the Cowboys' complementary football approach took hold; the team continues to go as Prescott goes, and his Monday night performance offers hope for more repeat performances now that the Cowboys are back in the win column.

Scored his first NFL touchdown on third-and-goal in the Eagles' second-half drive, demonstrating immediate offensive impact in his early playing time.

Matt LaFleur on whether Matthew Golden (shoulder, foot) will play on TNF, via @​mattschneidman: "I sure hope so. We’re still working through it.”

Kirk played 20 of 66 snaps (30%) and was not officially targeted (batted pass might have been going to Kirk). He remains a minimal option in the 49ers' offense.

Cowing played 26 of 66 snaps (39%), up from 24% in Week 6. He remains a limited option in the 49ers' receiver rotation.

Cooks played 45 of 66 snaps (68%), up from 52% in Week 6. He remains a secondary receiver option in the 49ers' offense behind George Kittle.

Watkins had 6 official targets (7 true) for 3 catches and 56 yards and a 23-yard TD reversed on replay to an incompletion with San Francisco down 26-14 (17.1% target share, up from 3.3%). He played 50 of 66 snaps (76%), the same as 47 of 62 (76%) in Week 6. The reversed TD significantly impacts his fantasy output for the week.

Kittle totaled team-highs in targets (10, 24.4% target share), receptions (8), and receiving yards (88) across 34 routes run in Week 7 against the Falcons, including 47 yards after the catch via Next Gen Stats. He played 60 of 66 snaps (91%), up 2 points from 55 of 62 (89%) in Week 6. Seven of Kittle's 10 targets came after halftime in a trailing script. Coming off a torn Achilles suffered last season, Kittle (76.7%) is the only 49ers skill player (RB, WR & TE) to have played on more than three-quarters of his team's offensive snaps this season.

McCaffrey had a decent day as a rusher with 39 yards and a TD, including season-highs with 2.2 rush yards over expected per carry and a 71.4% rushing success rate on 14 opportunities against 26 (0.41 per snap; 0.49 in Week 6). He caught 6 of 7 targets (17.1%) for a season-high 61 yards on 23 routes. However, he suffered a thigh injury in the first half (Q2 12:04) and returned (Q3 8:53), playing 34 of 49 snaps (69%) after the injury. The source states: 'It seems like McCaffrey avoided any serious injury, but fantasy managers should take no chances when it comes to rostering Black. He should not be dropped over bye weeks because we could all be shocked if, in two weeks, CMC is still not 100%.'

Black wound up with 12 carries to McCaffrey's seven after CMC suffered a thigh injury in the first half. Black carried 12 times for 63 yards and a 30-yard TD and caught 1 of 3 for -4 yards (7.3% target share, up from 3.3%), losing a fumble. He played 31 of 66 snaps (47%), up 24 points from 14 of 62 (23%) in Week 6, with 15 opportunities on 31 snaps (0.48 per snap; 0.64 in Week 6), 11 of his 12 carries in the first half, and 3 opportunities after halftime. The source advises: 'He should not be dropped over bye weeks because we could all be shocked if, in two weeks, CMC is still not 100%. Don't take the chance.' Fantasy managers should hold Black as insurance.

Bateman received 11.8% target share (same as Mark Andrews and Justice Hill) and played 49 of 67 snaps (73%). He remains part of the Ravens' target tree but is not a primary option with Zay Flowers commanding 32.4% of targets.

Hill carried 3 times for 7 yards and caught 3 of 4 for 26 yards (11.8% target share, up from 9.7%; true line: 4 carries for 6) with 46% snap share (31 of 67). He received 11.8% of targets, same as Mark Andrews and Rashod Bateman, suggesting a complementary role in the Ravens' offense.

Henry carried 17 times for 45 yards (2.6 YPC) and caught 1 of 2 for 4 yards (5.9% target share, up from 3.2%) with 51% snap share (34 of 67). He had just four carries for 13 yards in the second half, was stuffed twice at the CIN 11, and had no touch after Q3 1:33. Per Next Gen Stats, this marks the second consecutive week Henry posted a rushing success rate below 25% (17.6% in Week 7 vs CIN; 23.5% in Week 6 vs CLE), compared to just one such game last season (14.3% in Week 12 vs NYJ). With yet another IOL injury, the source advises selling high on Henry.

Andrews caught 3 of 4 for 23 yards (11.8% target share, up from 9.7%) with 38 of 67 snaps (57%), down from 55 of 76 (72%) in Week 5. The source states 'Dude just doesn't have it anymore. Every pass and target looks like it takes so much effort.' He played a season-low in snaps and his fifth consecutive game with under 30 receiving yards. With both rookie TEs back in the lineup, Andrews' role continues to diminish.

Lane caught 3 of 5 for 25 yards (14.7% target share, up from 16.1%) with 46 of 67 snaps (69%, season-high). The rookie wideout saw 5 targets for the second straight week (0.11 per snap), with four on third down and two red-zone targets. He tied Rashod Bateman in routes (74%) and has leapfrogged Devontez Walker in the pecking order. Add him before Jackson comes back.

Jackson (ankle) was ruled out for Sunday's game against the Bengals but was considered close to playing this week and is 'likely to return' to action Week 8 versus the Bills per Ian Rapoport of NFL Network. His return should unlock Zay Flowers' elite upside; in 67 snaps together this season, Flowers has caught 16 passes for 353 yards (5.3 yards per play).

Flowers finished with team-highs in routes (38, season-high), targets (11, season-high), receptions (8), yards (137, his fourth-most ever), and his third TD of the season. He racked up a career-high 103 YAC on Sunday, the second-highest mark any WR has had this year, with +63 YAC over expected (career-high and most any player posted in 2026 per Next Gen Stats). He led the target tree at 32.4% (11 targets for the second straight week) and played 57 of 67 snaps (85%). With only 67 snaps together this season, Flowers and Lamar Jackson have combined for 16 catches, 353 yards (5.3 yards per play), and he has done so much damage in limited action that he feels like he is just scratching the surface. He is the second in yards per route run this season.

Tinsley caught 1 for 7 yards (3.1% target share) with 34% snap share (18 of 53), up 14 points from Week 5. Limited involvement suggests he remains a backup option in the TE rotation.

Gesicki caught 1 of 1 target for 6 yards and a TD (6.3% adjusted; 2 true targets) with 38% snap share (20 of 53), down 7 points from Week 5. Monitor: two games, two goal-line touchdowns on three official targets, suggesting TD upside despite limited volume.

All (knee) was ruled out for the rest of Sunday's game against the Ravens, marking the second tight end the Bengals have lost in as many games played before their bye week.

Sample caught 2 of 2 official targets for 24 yards and a 16-yard TD with 9.4% adjusted target share (3 true targets, 28 yards) and 55% snap share (29 of 53), up 3 points from Week 5. With Erik All ruled out for the rest of the season, Sample inherits increased TE opportunity.

Brown leads all RBs in fantasy points scored under expectation at -21.5, presenting a buy-low opportunity with a juicy home matchup versus the Titans on deck. Despite 3 GL carries in the last two games without scoring, Brown was far more involved as a receiver, out-touching Perine 15-4, and finished third in routes run among all Bengals; his role as a receiver should remain very strong without a true No. 3 WR.

Gesicki caught his 1 target for 6 yards and a TD (6.3% adjusted target share) in Week 7 as the Bengals rotated tight ends following Erik All's injury.

Sample caught 2 of 2 official targets for 24 yards and a 16-yard TD (9.4% adjusted target share; 3 true targets and 28 yards) on 29 of 53 snaps (55%, up from 52%); he stepped up after Erik All was ruled out for the rest of the game against the Ravens, marking the second tight end the Bengals have lost in as many games played before their bye week.

Brown had 16 of the backs' 23 opportunities (69.6%, up from 51.5%) on 11 carries for 39 yards and 5 targets for 19 yards (21.9% adjusted target share, up from 6.3%) on 40 of 53 snaps (75%, up from 60%); he was way more involved as a receiver and out-touched Perine 15-4, with his role as a receiver staying very strong without a true No. 3 WR (finished third in routes run among all Bengals); the source rates this as a buy-low opportunity with a juicy home matchup versus the Titans on deck, noting Brown leads all RBs in fantasy points scored under expectation (-21.5) and would lead all RBs in 2025 at -27.2.

Chase caught 5 of 7 for 62 yards and a 2-yard TD (21.9% target share, down from 31.3%) on 46 of 53 snaps (87%); he ran as many routes (29) and saw as many targets (7) as Tee Higgins but caught one fewer pass and racked up less than half the receiving yards.

Higgins led the Bengals with 6 receptions for 148 yards and a TD on 7 targets in Week 7, his first game with at least 145 receiving yards and a TD catch since Week 11, 2024; most of his production came on post routes (3 catches for 76 yards and a TD), and he caught 3 of 4 targets for 97 yards against Nate Wiggins and Marlon Humphrey, with his lone score a 13-yard TD against Kyle Hamilton; Higgins and CeeDee Lamb are the only players to have multiple games with at least 145 receiving yards in 2026, and Week 7 was his fourth game this season with at least 90 receiving yards—already more such games than he had in all of 2025 (3).

Burrow threw for 292 yards and 4 TDs without an interception in Week 7, his second straight game with 4 passing TDs and no INTs; his point totals have increased in each of his six games this season, with 25.96 fantasy points in the third and fourth quarters being his most second-half points ever, posting season-highs in passer rating (143.3), yards per attempt (9.7), EPA per dropback (0.51), passing success rate (62.5%), and completion percentage over expected (8.4%) per Next Gen Stats.

Sadiq caught his one target for 6 yards (3.1% target share, down from 9.4%) on 22 of 59 snaps (37%, flat from 35%), running a route on just 37.5% of dropbacks; the source rates this as a sell, noting his role has been nuked since Taylor returned with one first-half catch on 22 snaps while Taylor took the volume, and recommends the rookie can be dropped.

Taylor caught 5 of 6 for 62 yards and 2 TDs plus a two-point conversion (18.8% target share, unchanged) on 37 of 59 snaps (63%, up from 55%), owning a stable 18.8% share for the second straight week with the red-zone target lead and most snaps of any Jets tight end; in the last two weeks, his 12 targets and 20.7% target share are tied with Omar Cooper Jr. for the team lead while his 36.4% red-zone target share comfortably leads the Jets, with six targets in each of his last two games and receptions, yardage, and fantasy points increasing in each of his last four outings.

Mitchell returned from inactivity with 3 official targets (4 true) and no catches (12.5% target share) on 26 of 59 snaps (44%), starting and running 0.15 targets per snap; even with Mitchell back, Omar Cooper Jr. stayed involved with snaps and routes dipping only slightly.

Wilson caught just 2 of 3 official targets for 26 yards (12.5% target share, down from 18.8%) on 50 of 59 snaps (85%, down from 98%), marking a third straight lower share with no first-half official target; however, Aaron Glenn took it personally when asked about Wilson's lack of volume and spoke about making Wilson's targets a top priority in both his post-game and Monday press conferences, signaling a bounce-back is imminent.

Cooper earned 3 targets on just 5 routes against man coverage, catching all 3 for 115 yards and a TD (23.0 yards per route, the most by any player in a game since 2018 per Next Gen Stats); his rookie numbers are bonkers with 12 catches for 248 yards and 2 TDs on 13 official targets, leading all receivers with 10+ targets at 19.1 yards per target and 0.35 EPA per route with a 12.2% explosive catch rate.

Allen's target share rose 15.6 points to 21.9% (team-high), carrying 17 times for 104 yards (6.1 YPC) and catching 6 of 7 targets for 30 yards on 46 of 59 snaps (78%); the source notes he will have a role as at least a 1A back even when Breece Hall returns, with a great matchup versus the Raiders on deck, making both Jets RBs interesting trade targets.

Smith posted 23-of-30 for 287 yards, 3 TDs, 1 INT (125.3 passer rating) with 9.6 yards per attempt for a third straight week; the source recommends adding him in a revenge game versus a reeling Raiders defense as a streaming fantasy QB option.

Cooper earned 112 of Geno Smith's 287 passing yards (39% of total) on two throws (52 and 60 yards) in Week 7. On just five routes against man coverage, Cooper earned three targets and caught all three for 115 yards and a touchdown. His 23.0 yards per route against man are the most by any player in the league, per the source.

Allen led the Jets' target tree in Week 7 with 21.9% target share, the highest among all receivers and running backs on the team.

The source indicates to 'Buy Breece Hall' in the Jets section, suggesting positive outlook for the running back despite limited detail in the provided excerpt.

Wilson was part of the Jets' target tree in Week 7 with 12.5% target share (tied with Adonai Mitchell), following Braelon Allen at 21.9% and Mason Taylor at 18.8%. The source indicates to 'Buy Garrett Wilson' in the Jets section.

Smith was 23-of-30 for 287 yards, 3 touchdowns, and 1 interception (125.3 rating) in Week 7, posting 9.6 yards per attempt (up from 8.4 in Week 6) on the same 30 attempts for a third straight week. He was 8-of-10 for 86 yards, a touchdown and the interception in the first half and 15-of-20 for 201 yards and 2 touchdowns in the second half. 112 of his 287 yards came on two throws to rookie WR Omar Cooper (52 and 60 yards). The source says 'Need a streaming fantasy QB? Add Smith in a revenge game versus a reeling Raiders defense.'

Washington caught 3 of 3 official targets (4 true targets) for 27 yards and ran twice for 8 yards in Week 7, with target share falling to 18.2% (down 11.4 points from 29.6% in Week 5). He maintained 52 of 65 snaps (80%, unchanged from 53 of 66 or 80% in Week 5), but the source notes 'with more competition, Washington's targets tanked (season-low 14.3% target share).'

Bell caught 3 of 4 targets for 25 yards (18.2% adjusted target share, up from 7.4% in Week 5) in Week 7. He played 31 of 65 snaps (48%, down from 47 of 66 or 71% in Week 5), a significant drop of 23 snap points.

Douglas caught 2 of 3 targets for 70 yards and two touchdowns (13.6% target share) in Week 7 after returning from being inactive in Week 5. He was immediately thrown back into a full-time role with 44 of 65 snaps (68%). Per Next Gen Stats, all of Douglas' production came on his two catches: a seven-yard snag in the endzone in the first quarter and a 63-yard scoring catch-and-run in the fourth. In just two full games, Douglas ranks eighth among rookies in receiving yards (183) and tied second in receiving touchdowns (2). On his own team, those figures rank third and first, respectively. The source says 'I'd be adding Douglas.'

Dulcich caught 5 of 5 targets for 86 yards (22.7% adjusted target share, up from 18.5% in Week 5) in Week 7, all before halftime. He played 42 of 65 snaps (65%, down from 49 of 66 or 74% in Week 5) and ran a season-high 83% routes. The source says 'it's very encouraging for Dulcich to see this amount of volume right out of the gates post bye-week' with the largest share of the target tree (0.12 targets per snap) on a clean 5-for-5, though he had no second-half targets.

Wright (quadriceps) left Sunday's game against the Jets early and did not return in Week 7. He carried 6 times for 8 yards and had 1 target (4.5% target share, down from 0.0% in Week 5) and played 8 of 65 snaps (12%, down from 9 of 66 or 14% in Week 5).

Gordon forced a career-high 10 missed tackles in Week 7, just the sixth time since 2018 a Dolphins player has reached double digits. He had a career-high 103 rushing yards en route to his 3rd straight game with at least 80 rushing yards and a rushing touchdown, the longest active streak in the NFL. Gordon had 28 of 35 backfield opportunities (80.0%, up from 75.0% in Week 5) on 25 carries for 103 yards and a touchdown and 3 targets. He faced a stacked box (8+ defenders) on 11 carries (tied for second-most by any player this season) but gained just 20 yards; against seven or fewer box defenders, he gained 83 yards on 14 carries with eight successful runs. Gordon had all five of Miami's red-zone carries from the 5 or closer and scored on the next snap after being ruled down at the NYJ 1. He played 54 of 65 snaps (83%). The source says 'Buy Gordon: Owns one of the best schedules ROS for fantasy RBs.'

Willis was 14-of-21 for 208 yards and two touchdowns with no interceptions (130.7 rating) and 8 carries for 37 yards and a touchdown in Week 7, posting 9.9 yards per attempt (up from 5.1 in Week 5). He completed 7 of 9 passes under pressure for a career-high 138 yards and a touchdown, finishing 11-for-16 for 184 yards and two touchdowns from inside the pocket (+12.2 EPA). Willis has been a top-15 fantasy QB in back-to-back games with 8 carries in each, posting the league's second-highest scramble run rate (13.0%) and the most scramble rush yards of any QB (214). His 33.4 fantasy points on scrambles lead all players. The source says 'I'd take Willis over Bryce Young and Baker Mayfield for the rest of the season.'

Addison caught 2 of 3 official targets for 20 yards (5 true targets, 3 catches and 54 yards; 18.5% adjusted target share) and ran once for 3 yards in Week 7. He played 49 of 59 snaps (83%), returning to his Week 4 snap share after being inactive in Week 5.

Hockenson caught 4 of 5 targets for 35 yards and a touchdown with 18.5% adjusted target share (up from 3.2% in Week 5) in Week 7, showing significant volume increase for the Vikings tight end.

Jefferson caught 4 of 7 official targets (8 true targets) for 44 yards with 29.6% adjusted target share (up from 25.8% in Week 5). He led the Vikings with 44 receiving yards on 4 receptions in Week 7.

Head coach Kevin O'Connell said Jones aggravated a previous knee injury during Sunday's 16-10 win against the Colts in Week 7. Jones had 9 of 26 backfield opportunities (34.6%, down from 93.3% in Week 5) with 8 carries for 26 yards and a fumbled catch; he did not return after being hurt on his Q4 12:22 17-yard run.

Mason returned from injured reserve and dominated backfield usage in Week 7 with 17 of 26 opportunities (65.4%): 15 carries for 68 yards and two targets. He led Aaron Jones in snaps (35 to 15, 64% to 25%), touches (15 to 9), total yards (68 to 29), success rate (40.0%), and missed tackles forced (4 to 0). In two games together (Weeks 1 and 7), Mason has 23 more snaps (64 to 41), nine more touches (30 to 21), nearly twice as many yards (127 to 66), and nine missed tackles forced to Jones' one. The source says to 'trust' Mason as the team's RB1 rest of season unless Minnesota makes another RB move, though the schedule will get tougher.

Murray is averaging a career-low EPA/dropback this season at -0.09 (23rd among 33 QBs); he posted a season-low completion rate over expected at -12.2% in Week 7 against the Colts despite using play-action on 44.8% of dropbacks (third-highest rate in his career). The Minnesota offense has been lackluster with career-high time to throw (2.91 seconds) and ranks 3rd-worst on first down (yards/play), facing elite defenses (Packers, Bears, Bucs, Dolphins, Saints, Colts).

Murray completed 14 of 24 passes for 150 yards, one touchdown, and no interceptions against the Colts in Week 7. He used play-action on 44.8% of his dropbacks, the third-highest rate in a game in his career, indicating an aggressive offensive approach.

Warren was not active for a second straight game (Week 7). With his absence, the Colts' target tree flattened across 22 attempts (down from 42 in Week 6), reducing overall receiving volume.

Allen caught 3 of 3 targets for 31 yards with target share at 13.6% (down from 27.3% in Week 6). He played fewer than 50% of the team's total offensive snaps. Allen had 3 catches and two third-down conversions but no targets in the last 23:56 of game clock, suggesting the Week 6 volume did not follow. The source notes that Allen has been discussed as part of trade rumors as the Colts look to sell the farm before the NFL trade deadline.

Downs caught 2 of 4 targets for 18 yards with target share at 18.2%, level with Week 6. He had 18.2% adjusted target share. The source notes that Downs has been discussed as part of trade rumors as the Colts look to sell the farm before the NFL trade deadline, with the team already having traded away starting guard Quenton Nelson and DL DeForest Buckner. Nobody is off limits when it comes to trades.

McGowan had 12 back opportunities (36.4%, up from 13.8% in Week 6) with 11 carries for 46 yards (13 for 55 true) and a 2-yard catch. His snap share was 33%, triple Week 6's 4, making him the clear second back with a season-high opportunity share. The source notes it's not a coincidence that the rookie got his most work the same week reports emerged about the Colts being potential sellers at the trade deadline, with JT rumored to be on the trade block. McGowan needs to be stashed across the board.

Taylor had 21 of the Colts' 33 back opportunities (63.6%, down from 86.2% in Week 6) with 18 carries for 95 yards and a 38-yard touchdown, plus 2 catches for 15 yards. He played 67% of snaps, by far a season-low. Taylor's one red-zone carry gained 6 yards. However, the source notes that JT is rumored to be on the trade block as the Colts are potential sellers at the trade deadline, which could impact his future usage.

Young went 14-of-27 for 163 yards and a touchdown with two interceptions (51.9 rating), was sacked 5 times for 32 yards, lost one fumble, and ran once for 9 yards. The source advises that if you have been relying on Bryce Young as your fantasy QB, consider pivoting. No team has a tougher ROS schedule for fantasy QBs than the Panthers, and this trickles down to some of the WRs. The Panthers' OL is also dealing with injuries: OT Taylor Moton was carted off in Week 7 and is expected to miss extended time; OG Damien Lewis also got hurt and is not expected to play on Thursday night (listed as day-to-day).

Etienne carried 6 times for 8 yards and caught 2 of 2 targets for 17 yards with target share at 6.5% (up from 0.0% in Week 6). He had 8 of the Panthers' 23 back opportunities (34.8%), but limited production in a blowout loss.

Hubbard had 12 of the Panthers' 23 back opportunities (52.2%; 13 of 25 true) on 7 carries for 33 yards and 4 catches for 27 yards, down from 30 of 31 in Week 6. He earned 87.5% of first-half back work but had no touch in the fourth quarter and no red-zone carry. Snap share dropped to 61% from 94% in Week 6. In a game Carolina trailed by 27 or more, Hubbard's usage declined significantly despite receiving a growing receiving role (5 targets).

Tremble caught 1 of 2 targets for 8 yards with target share at 6.5% (down from 9.8% in Week 6). Snap share dropped significantly to 48% from 68% in Week 6, indicating reduced involvement.

Waller caught 1 of 2 targets for 50 yards and a touchdown with target share at 6.5% (up from 4.9% in Week 6). Snap share was 45% (Week 6: 46%). He scored despite limited volume in a game where the Panthers' offense was flattened.

McMillan led the Panthers target tree at 19.4% adjusted (6 targets, 4 catches, 40 yards, down from 22.0% in Week 6). The source considers him a soft-sell, noting he is WR16 in consensus rankings but has only finished that high once all season (versus the Lions when Coker did not play). He may be priced at or near his ceiling, with the Panthers' schedule getting tougher after starting the year versus cupcakes. The source is notorious for listing players as sells before Thursday night games, so McMillan should be considered a soft-sell.

Coker caught 1 of 4 targets for 9 yards with target share dropping to 12.9% from 34.1% in Week 6; Bryce Young missed him on what would likely have been a long touchdown. The source views this dip in production as a buying opportunity and likes Coker as a buy given his price, despite the Panthers' tougher schedule ahead.

Egbuka was not active in Week 7 due to a foot/concussion injury. The source notes it remains to be seen how long Egbuka will be out, but his absence benefits Godwin, who projects as the target leader without the second-year wideout.

Otton had 1 target and no catch with target share at 7.7% (up from 4.5% in Week 6). Snap share was 89% (Week 6: 100%), indicating reduced involvement despite high playing time in an 11-throw game.

Hurst had 1 official target (2 true; one erased by pass interference) and no catches, with target share at 15.4% (from 15.9% in Week 6). Snap share remained stable at 56% (Week 6: 50%). Limited involvement in an 11-throw game.

Johnson caught 2 of 2 targets for 33 yards and a 14-yard touchdown, plus 1 carry for 14 yards. He was one of the few Buccaneers receivers to score in a game where the offense concentrated volume around top players.

Godwin led the Buccaneers target tree at 46.2% adjusted (6 true targets of 13 adjusted attempts, up from 18.2% in Week 6) and caught 4 of 5 targets for 27 yards (true line: 5 of 6 for 36 and a touchdown). He was the top target and the only Tampa Bay player targeted after halftime, with a called-back touchdown. In an 11-throw game, Godwin projects as the target leader without Emeka Egbuka (foot/concussion, not active). Good schedule coming up for all Buccaneers offensive players.

Tucker carried 7 times for 52 yards (14.9% of backfield carries) with a 46-yard touchdown run that accounted for 88% of his yards; he was not active in Week 6. Snap share was only 14%, and he failed on both short-yardage carries. The source advises not to blow FAAB on Buccaneers backup RBs.

Irving dominated the Buccaneers backfield in Week 7 with 24 carries for 106 yards and two touchdowns, plus 1 catch for 4 yards; snap share dropped to 59% from 85% in Week 6 (−26 points), but he earned 7 of 9 red-zone carries and both scores, going 3-for-3 on 3rd-and-1 attempts. Received 11 of his season-high 25 touches on the opening drive. Mayfield threw only 11 passes in his first game back from a dislocated thumb, forcing Tampa Bay to lean heavily on Irving as a rusher; the Buccaneers' 81.7% called run rate was the highest since New England's 93.9% in Week 13 of 2021.

Tucker carried 6 times for 53 yards in Week 7, receiving 7 of the Buccaneers' 47 backfield opportunities (14.9%). He was used primarily in the second half during the blowout, indicating limited role behind Irving and Gainwell.

Gainwell carried 14 times for 88 yards (a 29-yarder; 39 of the yards in the fourth quarter) in Week 7, with snap share rising to 19 of 63 (30%) from 11 of 74 (15%). He received 14 of the Buccaneers' 47 backfield opportunities (29.8%), positioning him as the clear backup to Irving. The source recommends to "Add Kenneth Gainwell," indicating he's a waiver-wire target with increased opportunity.

Irving had 26 of the Buccaneers' 47 backfield opportunities (55.3%; 27 of 48 true) for 106 yards on 24 carries and two touchdowns, plus 1 of 2 targets for 4 yards in Week 7. His snap share fell to 37 of 63 (59%) from 63 of 74 (85%) in Week 6 (-26 points), but this was due to game script (Tampa led by 20+ from Q2 3:58). Irving went 3-for-3 on 3rd-and-1 attempts and earned 7 of the backs' 9 red-zone carries and both scores. He was productive early and often, receiving 11 of his season-high 25 touches on the opening drive. The source recommends to "Hold Bucky Irving," indicating confidence in his role despite the snap decline.

Dell caught 1 of 1 for 43 yards in Week 7 on 14 of 61 snaps (23%), his first game played in two years. He received just 1 target on 14 snaps, indicating minimal involvement despite the big catch. His return from injury is notable but his snap share and target volume remain very limited.

Boutte caught 1 of 2 for 25 yards in Week 7 with snap share declining to 19 of 61 (31%) from 26 of 63 (41%) in Week 6, a -10-point drop. The source explicitly labels him a sell due to falling snap share and no usage after Q2 9:59, indicating diminished role and opportunity.

Noel was seen in a walking boot after Sunday's Week 7 loss and was later reported to have turf toe. He caught 2 of 2 for -3 yards with snap share declining sharply to 19 of 61 (31%) from 31 of 63 (49%) in Week 6, a -18-point drop. Despite the injury, Noel tied for second in routes run (51.7%), but the turf toe injury and snap share decline raise concerns for his availability and role going forward.

Marks had all 20 of Houston's official back opportunities (100.0%: 19 carries and 1 target) for 66 yards (3.5 per carry) and a 15-yard catch on 54 of 61 snaps (89%, up from 78%) in Week 7. He ran 15 of his 19 carries with a sixth lineman eligible, was 0-for-1 on 3rd-and-1, and had 2 red-zone carries for 1 yard; Hutchinson took the two closest runs and the TD. The source states: "Even if/when David Montgomery returns, I think Marks stays in the RB1 role. Hold him until Monty proves he is healthy."

Schultz caught 5 of 6 for 45 yards in Week 7 on 35 of 61 snaps (57%), with target share at 18.2% (up from 16.7%). His snap share reversed a shrinking trend (64%, 52%, 40% in Weeks 4-6) to 57%, the most among Houston's tight ends, with 6 targets again and 4 first-half catches, though he saw no red-zone looks. The source notes the reversal of declining snap share and his consistent target volume.

Hutchinson caught 3 of 6 for 17 yards and a 3-yard touchdown in Week 7 on 34 of 61 snaps (56%, flat from 54%), with target share rising to 21.2% adjusted from 8.3%. All three catches came after Q4 8:47, and he had a fumble that Marks recovered. His snap share remained steady and his target share increased significantly, positioning him as a secondary receiving option in the Texans offense.

Collins caught 2 of 5 official targets for 6 yards in Week 7 on 41 of 61 snaps (67%, down from 73%), posting several season-lows: 23 routes, 5 targets (tied with Week 6), 2 catches, 6 yards (second-fewest ever), and 44 air yards, with a career-low -2 completed air yards. He ran vertical routes at a season-high 47.8% rate but posted a season-low 8.8 air yards per target and didn't log a single downfield catch for the first time this season (two targets). Collins drew coverage from Giants CB1 Deonte Banks, who allowed just 1 reception for 4 yards across 14 matchups against Collins. His target numbers haven't increased week-over-week once this season; catch totals have declined each week since his Week 4 return. After four deep targets and two TDs in his first two games, he's seen just three deep targets and hasn't scored in his last three outings. The source notes WR12 in ROS rankings feels rich and suggests he's tradeable if you need wins now, though not to sell for pennies after a bad game on a bye week.

Harrison caught 1 of 4 for 6 yards and a touchdown in Week 7 on just 13 of 61 snaps (21%), with 4 targets again and a score on his only red-zone look. Critically, in his two games in Houston, Harrison has been targeted on eight of his 16 routes, catching four for 40 yards (50% target rate per route run). His 26.6% air yards share in the last two games leads the team, with 50.0% target rate, 16.6 air yards per attempt, and 2.5 yards per route as a Texan—efficiency numbers that could make him a highly productive fantasy asset with increased usage. The source emphasizes that Harrison and Stroud are close and expects Harrison to come out of the gates in a full-time role after the bye week.

Mooney caught 1 of 3 for 4 yards and ran once for 3 yards in Week 7, with snap share declining to 36 of 66 (55%) from 28 of 77 (36%) in Week 6, a +19-point swing. His target share fell to 10.3% from 6.1%, indicating reduced involvement in the offense despite the snap increase.

McCarthy completed 20 of 28 for 252 yards with no touchdown and no interception (99.1 rating) in his Giants starting debut, posting 9.0 yards per attempt on 28 attempts. He made several high-level downfield throws, completing five passes of at least 20 yards and generating a 19.4% explosive pass rate (fourth-highest of his career, min. 10 attempts) against Houston. McCarthy was efficient on throws outside the numbers (8-of-13 for 169 yards, 13.0 yards per attempt) and completed 12-of-14 on all other throws for 83 yards (5.9 yards per attempt). The source notes he "looks comfortable and is playing loose" and "fits so well in the Jaxon Dart offensive system."

Likely caught 2 of 4 for 12 yards (13.8% adjusted target share, down from 22.4% in Week 6) on 57 of 66 snaps (86%, down 5 points from 91% in Week 6). While his role/usage stayed status quo, targets dropped dramatically in McCarthy's first start: 4 targets on 57 snaps (season-low 16.0% target rate) with no first-half target and a fall of 8.6 points. Per Next Gen Stats, Likely saw a season-low four targets, posting a -37.5% catch rate over expected (third-lowest by a TE with at least three such targets this year). He averaged his highest separation of the season at 3.3 yards with three targets while open, catching only one for eight yards. Notably, it was his first game without running a single deep route (he had 217 yards on downfield targets entering Sunday, second among TEs). The source notes the Texans allowed the sixth-fewest fantasy points per touch to TEs (2.11) heading into Week 7, but concludes: "Likely to be a major part of this offense moving forward, but his connection with McCarthy remains in question."

Fields caught 4 of 5 for 83 yards (17.2% adjusted target share, down from 18.4% in Week 6) on 49 of 66 snaps (74%, down 20 points from 94% in Week 6). The source flags the 20-point snap drop as something to monitor, noting he had a 47-yard catch and two third-down conversions on a modest base of 5 targets on 49 snaps (0.10 per snap).

Nabers led the Giants receiving tree at 31.0% adjusted target share (essentially flat from 30.6% in Week 6), catching 7 of 9 for 111 yards on 48 of 66 snaps (73%, down 13 points from 86% in Week 6). He posted a 94-yard first half and maintained the top target share with new QB J.J. McCarthy, though he received 9 targets (not 15), no touchdown, no red-zone look, and a 13-point snap drop. The source notes Nabers has four straight games with 100 yards and assesses that "McCarthy can at least keep Nabers afloat and well within the top 12 fantasy WRs ROS."

Singletary received 8 of 33 RB opportunities (24.2%, up from none in Week 6) on 19 of 66 snaps (29%, down from 40% in Week 6), posting 41 yards on 5 carries and 3 catches including a 30-yard overtime winner. The source recommends adding Singletary off waivers "if by chance the Giants don't make a splashy move in the RB trade market," positioning him as a potential beneficiary if Skattebo's injury or the team's veteran RB pursuit limits Skattebo's role.

Skattebo returned as the lead back with 18 of 33 RB opportunities (54.5%, up from none in Week 6) on 37 of 66 snaps (56%, up from 8%), posting a career-high 124 yards and a touchdown on 17 carries. However, the source recommends rushing to sell him "ASAP" after he reclaimed RB1 duties because: (1) he sustained a hamstring injury on his final carry; (2) the Giants are "in" on veteran RB upgrades (Kenneth Walker, Jeremiyah Love) and will likely make a trade-market play for a veteran like Jonathan Taylor or Saquon Barkley; and (3) Jameis Winston is now making cameos as the team's short-yardage back, creating additional backfield uncertainty.

Helm emerged with 12.9% target share (up from 0.0% in Week 6), catching 3 of 4 for 24 yards on 53 of 63 snaps (84%, up 12 points from 72% in Week 6), marking a significant snap elevation and new offensive role.

Robinson's target share fell to 19.4% (down from 30.4% in Week 6) on 38 of 63 snaps (60%, essentially flat from 59% in Week 6). While his snap count held steady, his targets per snap declined to 0.16 from 0.26, and he posted 1.2 yards per target with three red-zone catches that failed to convert to first downs.

Ayomanor led the Titans receiving tree at 22.6% target share (up from 8.7% in Week 6) after taking Calvin Ridley's starting spot, catching 3 of 7 for 44 yards including a 26-yard conversion on 4th-and-8 on 56 of 63 snaps (89%, up 28 points from 61% in Week 6). He started and played as much as Carnell Tate.

Tate led the Titans receiving tree at 22.6% target share (up from 34.8% in Week 6) and caught 5 of 7 for 69 yards while losing a fumble on 56 of 63 snaps (89%, up 15 points from 74% in Week 6). The source advises to "continue to hold" despite the target share decline, as he maintained his full-time role and snap elevation.

Pollard tied a career-high with three rushing touchdowns in Week 7 against Cleveland's bad run defense with 28 of 32 RB opportunities (87.5%) for 129 yards on 25 carries plus 3 catches for 26 yards, playing 47 of 63 snaps (75%). However, the source identifies this as a quintessential sell-high opportunity: Pollard is RB24 in consensus ROS rankings despite having just one top-24 finish prior to Week 7 and only one touchdown on the year before this game. The source notes upcoming matchups are "real tough" if he remains a Titan, and while a potential trade to New Orleans under OC Kellen Moore (his former Dallas coach) could occur, moving teams doesn't guarantee fantasy success.

Source recommends selling Tony Pollard heading into Week 8 matchup against Cleveland.

Went 20-of-31 for 181 yards with no touchdown pass and one interception (66.7 rating), was sacked once for 0 yards, and ran twice for 5 yards; 5.8 yards per attempt on 31 attempts (down from 4.6 on 22 in Week 6 when he threw a touchdown).

Demoted from starting lineup, still produced his best game of the season (3-of-3 for 36 yards) entirely in second half on only 38% of offensive snaps; efficiency remains strong despite reduced role.

Caught 3 of 5 targets for 27 yards and a touchdown; scored again for back-to-back games with touchdown catch; 89% snap share and 94% route participation; target volume dropped significantly from Week 3 (9 targets to 5 targets) but touchdown consistency remains.

Caught 4 of 7 targets (21% target share) for team-high 89 yards, almost all before halftime (3 catches, 74 yards on 5 targets, including 60-yard connection setting up Judkins' touchdown); volume and yardage both rose from Week 3 (4 targets, 2 rec, 41 yards), continuing to look like Cleveland's clear No. 1 WR option; actually matched Concepcion with 8 targets when counting wiped-off catch.

Caught 5 of 8 targets (24% target share) for 64 yards with bulk of production before halftime (4 catches, 58 yards on 5 targets); snap share rose to 92% (from 86% in Week 3); catch rate finally caught up to target volume after rough Week 3 (2-of-9 officially, true 3-of-11), with this week's 5-of-8 showing positive regression.

Went 24-of-33 for 268 yards and 1 touchdown with 1 interception (94.0 rating), adding 7 carries for 22 yards and 2 fumbles (1 lost); first half (14-of-17, 181 yards, 1 TD, 0 INT, 130.6 rating) dramatically more efficient than second half (10-of-16, 87 yards, 0 TD, 1 INT, 2 sacks); has led game-winning drive in each of last three games, longest such streak of his career.

Entire game consisted of one offensive snap, one carry, and a 28-yard touchdown; remarkable one-touch performance highlights unpredictable backfield usage patterns.

True second-half-only factor with 34% snap share; touch volume (2 carries, 2 targets) dwarfed by Judkins' 17 carries and 7 targets; every touch came after halftime (2 carries for 9 yards, 2 receptions for 7 yards), indicating limited role in backfield hierarchy.

66% snap share comfortably outpaces Raheim Sanders' 34%; touch volume (17 carries, 7 targets) dwarfs Sanders' (2 carries, 2 targets); receiving role expanded significantly from Week 3 (2 targets to 7 targets), with 6 receptions on 14 routes setting career-highs and leading Browns on Thursday night.

Caught 4 of 4 for 21 yards on 61% snap share (down 1 point from Week 6); has been tossed around in trade rumors for WR-needy teams and worth an add in very deep formats to see if he gets moved.

Buy-low candidate: 8 targets (0.13 per snap) on 87% snap share represents starter's volume; three deep second-half incompletions and 3.4 yards per target keep floor at baseline, but Boston has been more consistent rookie WR this season with league-high 96% route participation.

Targets tripled to 9 (0.16 per snap, up from 0.05 in Week 6) on an 83% snap share; second-half production (5 targets, 56 yards, 36-yard catch setting up winning kick) demonstrates elite route-running role among fantasy tight ends despite fumble loss.

Watson was 25-of-36 for 308 yards with no touchdown pass and one interception (84.0 rating; 26-of-37 for 313 yards and 84.6 rating on the true line), was sacked once for 0, and ran 3 times for 19 yards and a 9-yard touchdown. He averaged 8.6 yards per attempt (up from 6.3 in Week 6), was 17-of-22 for 202 yards in the first half and 8-of-14 for 106 in the second. Watson has led a game-winning drive in each of the Browns' five wins in 2026, demonstrating clutch performance and consistency. The Browns have 2 more road matchups coming (@PIT, @NO), then HOU and a bye week, with the Steelers matchup noted as 'brutal.'

Jeudy's target share fell to 10.8% (from 14.8% in Week 6), indicating a declining role in the Browns' passing game. With K.C. Concepcion, Harold Fannin Jr., and Denzel Boston all seeing increased target volume, Jeudy's usage is being squeezed out.

Boston caught 3 of 8 targets for 27 yards (21.6% adjusted, up from 18.5% in Week 6), with a 61 of 70 snap share (87%, down 5 points from 92% in Week 6). Despite the modest yardage, his target volume of 8 is notable and the source explicitly advises to 'Buy low' on Boston, suggesting his current valuation does not reflect his target share and snap share upside.

Fannin caught 6 of 9 targets for 91 yards and lost a fumble (24.3% adjusted, up from 11.1% in Week 6), with a 58 of 70 snap share (83%, down 6 points from 89% in Week 6). His targets tripled on a slightly smaller snap share (0.16 targets per snap, up from 0.05 in Week 6), and his second-half work (5 targets, 56 yards, the 36-yard catch that set up the winning kick) represents elite playing time and routes run among fantasy tight ends. The source advises to 'Buy' Fannin due to his elite second-half role.

Concepcion led the target tree at 27.0% adjusted (10 targets, 8 catches, 129 yards; up from 25.9% in Week 6), with a 55 of 70 snap share (79%, down 2 points from 81% in Week 6). He ran 3 times for 23 yards and is in his second straight week atop the target tree with end-around work. However, all nine of his first-half targets came with Cleveland tied or trailing, and he had only one target after halftime, suggesting game-script dependency. The source notes he provides 'a weekly floor' as a rookie/young player, and 'it just means the ceiling game will eventually come to roost.'

Sampson returned from injury and immediately established himself as the defined second back in a real committee, playing 32 snaps in his first game back (46% of 70) with 9 opportunities (0.28 per snap), the third-down catch, and a 19-yard run on the touchdown drive. He drew three targets while Judkins drew only one, and ran the majority of routes out of the backfield. Sampson had 7 of the backs' 15 second-half opportunities, totaling 45 rushing and 32 receiving yards (79 yards from scrimmage). The source advises to 'Add Dylan Sampson' due to his pass-catching role and committee upside.

Judkins carried 10 times for 96 yards and scored both touchdowns in the first half (on goal-to-go carries), but his role as a receiver took a major toll with Dylan Sampson's return—he drew only one target while Sampson drew three and ran the majority of routes out of the backfield. Judkins played 37 of 70 snaps (53%) and Sampson 32 (46%), a closer split than their opportunities (Judkins had 0.49 per snap, Sampson 0.28). However, per Next Gen Stats, Judkins has improved as a rusher: in his first three games he averaged 26.2% success rate, 0.5 yards before contact, and 2.5 yards after contact; in the last three games those figures jumped to 35.4%, 1.2, and 2.9, respectively. The source advises to 'Sell Quinshon Judkins' due to the committee split.

Bernard caught both of his targets for 11 yards, entirely a second-half factor with zero first-half targets. His snap share rose to 40% (from 27% in Week 3) even as his target count ticked up only modestly (1 → 2). The source notes he ran fewer routes than Wilson despite being targeted at a lower rate, suggesting limited upside despite the snap share increase.

Freiermuth caught 3 of 5 targets for 17 yards and the game-tying touchdown with 1:46 left, with his only second-half catch coming on 2 targets and the rest of his production (2 catches, 14 yards) arriving in the first half on 3 targets. His 75% snap share is a real increase from Week 3's 60%, and his target volume ticked up (4 → 5) even as yardage came down. The touchdown and increased snap share suggest a strengthening role.

Washington caught 3 of 5 targets for 27 yards and a touchdown (his second-half score on a 21-yard catch), with 3 of 5 targets coming in the second half and only 2 catches for 6 yards on 2 targets in the first half. Compared to Week 3 (4 targets, 3 rec, 67 yards, 0 TD), his target share ticked up again, and his first touchdown in this tracked stretch offsets lower yardage. He maintains a 71% snap share in line with his recent run and was targeted multiple times in the red zone (three end-zone targets), with back-to-back games at 50% route participation, signaling a gradually expanding role.

Pittman caught 2 of 4 targets for 15 yards, with all four targets coming in the first half and zero thereafter, despite maintaining a 72% snap share. His receiving role effectively ended at halftime, mirroring a similar split in Jaylen Warren's receiving line. This front-loaded target distribution suggests game script dependency or a shift in offensive approach after halftime.

Wilson caught 3 of 6 targets for 74 yards and a 12-yard opening touchdown, his second consecutive week opening Pittsburgh's scoring on the team's first touchdown drive. His production was heavily first-half (2 catches, 61 yards pre-half, including a 49-yard gain, vs. 1 catch for 13 yards after). Compared to Week 3 (6 targets, 3 rec, 60 yards, 1 TD—also an opening-drive score), his target volume held flat while yardage rose modestly, establishing a real, repeatable complementary role behind Metcalf. Per Next Gen Stats, Wilson's 1.9 yards per route leads the team (min. 50 routes) and his 24% target rate is elite. Despite playing a non-starter's snap share (31%, down slightly from Week 3), he ran fewer routes than Bernard while being targeted at a 33% clip, suggesting snap share could increase.

Metcalf caught 5 of 9 targets (22.5% target share) for 115 yards—his best yardage total of the season—but did not score. His production was heavily front-loaded in reverse: just 2 catches for 22 yards on 4 first-half targets, then 3 catches for 93 yards on 5 second-half targets, with three second-half gains (43, 28, 22 yards) accounting for nearly all production during Pittsburgh's fourth-quarter comeback. The source suggests selling high ahead of the Colts matchup (with CB Sauce Gardner), noting Metcalf feels dependent on the big play and is boom-or-bust, especially with Aaron Rodgers at QB. The Steelers' aging QB has taken 16 hits already this season, raising concerns about whether Pittsburgh can sustain a pass-happy approach.

Homer was limited to 2 token carries on just 3% of snaps (down from implied higher usage in Week 3), with both carries coming in the red zone (one at the goal line) for -1 yard. His role is clearly secondary to Jaylen Warren's bell-cow usage, and the source notes Homer's red-zone work as the only thing preventing Warren's usage from being perfect.

Warren's snap share rose to 97% (from 90% in Week 3) on 70 of 72 offensive snaps, handling all meaningful backfield touches (17 carries, 6 targets) while Travis Homer was limited to 2 token carries on 3% of snaps. His role keeps strengthening even as per-touch production dipped; the only blemish was red-zone usage, where Homer logged both carries (both in the red zone, one at goal line). Warren's receiving volume rose from 4 targets in Week 3 to 6 this week, and his snap share expansion despite flat carry volume signals a clear, unshared bell-cow role.

Rodgers was 19-of-30 for 212 yards and a touchdown with no interceptions (95.4 rating; 19-of-31 and 92.4 on the true line), sacked 3 times for 17 yards. He averaged 7.1 yards per attempt (up from 5.2 in Week 6) on 19 fewer attempts. He was 14-of-22 for 164 yards in the first half and 5-of-8 for 48 in the second, with all three sacks coming on third down. Rodgers has taken the second-most sacks (22) this season. The source notes that teams coming off international games without a bye week immediately after have NOT played well.

Washington caught his only target for a 4-yard touchdown (3.2%, down from 11.5%) on 36 of 64 snaps (56%, down 15 points from 56 of 79 (71%) in Week 6). Notably, he ran only 7 routes total, indicating severely limited involvement despite the TD.

Freiermuth caught 2 of 4 for 20 yards (12.9%, up from 5.8%) on 34 of 64 snaps (53%, down 19 points from 57 of 79 (72%) in Week 6). His target share rose but his snap share fell significantly, and he had no red-zone looks. He also had a drop on a sideline throw in Saints' territory. The source notes he 'hit a season-high in route participation but didn't have much to show for it.'

Bernard ran a team-high 32 routes and caught 3 of 5 targets for 27 yards, ranking fourth among Steelers' pass-catchers. He played 91% of snaps. The source notes that Bernard's usage bump has been related to injuries to Michael Pittman Jr. and Roman Wilson, and that finishing second in targets and receptions on the team is 'a positive sign moving forward' per Next Gen Stats. However, the source also makes 'a case to be made to sell high on Bernard even after one bad game' given the injury-related nature of his role increase.

Metcalf led the Steelers' target tree at 19.4% adjusted (of 31 adjusted attempts) but fell 11.4 points from 30.8%. He caught 2 of 6 for 56 yards on 59 of 64 snaps (92%, down from 75 of 79 (95%) in Week 6, −3 points). Notably, he had 6 targets in the first half and none in the second half. 51 of his 56 yards came on one catch (46 air yards, his longest by air yards since Week 3 of 2020 per NGS). The source attributes this to the nature of the game: Pittsburgh called runs at a season-high 46.0% rate to exploit the matchup, down from a 71.1% called pass rate the prior week.

Dowdle returned to the lineup last week and provided more value as a pass-catcher than Warren, hauling in a career-high 6 passes for 45 yards while Warren had 3 for 36. Dowdle had 15 of the backs' 37 opportunities (40.5%; 9 carries for 41 yards and 6 catches/targets for 45 yards, running more routes). He played 28 of 64 snaps (44%, up from 27% in Week 6). The backfield has turned into a 60-40 split with Warren leading.

Warren led Pittsburgh's backfield duo in snaps (39 to 28 vs. Rico Dowdle), touches (21 to 15), and total yards (137 to 86). He carried 18 times for 101 yards (5.6 YPC) and caught 3 of 4 targets for 36 yards (16.1% adjusted, from 9.6%). Warren played 40 of 64 snaps (62%, down from 75% in Week 6) and Dowdle 28 (44%, up from 27%), yielding about 0.55 opportunities per snap each. Warren converted 5 of 6 third-and-short carries and Next Gen Stats credited him with 71 of his 101 rushing yards after contact (second-most in the NFL this season) with 5 missed tackles forced. He has 8 straight games of 70-plus scrimmage yards (the longest active RB streak). However, the source notes Warren is 'a screaming TD regression candidate' as his 561 rushing yards rank 7th in the NFL but he has only 1 rushing TD. Over the last 2 games with Dowdle, Warren ranks RB26 in expected PPG. The backfield has turned into a 60-40 split, but Warren continues to produce.

Donaldson (shoulder) was questionable to return to Sunday's game against the Steelers in Paris. He played only 4 of 57 snaps (7%, down from 33% in Week 6), indicating a significant reduction in role due to injury concerns.

Etienne is eligible to return from IR after the Saints' bye week following a hamstring injury suffered a month ago. The source identifies him as 'a great buy-low candidate among RBs' because he should reclaim his starting job and the Saints' run game could improve significantly with his return. New Orleans ranks bottom-5 in rushing yards and EPA/rush this season; in Week 7 they rushed 17 times for 18 yards (1.1 YPC). The source notes the Saints have one of the best schedules ROS for fantasy RBs and should also get guard Cesar Ruiz and potentially OT Kelvin Banks back. Additionally, New Orleans ranks 4th in RB target share this season (22.4%), which bodes well for Etienne to see a receiving role even with Kamara still involved. The source concludes: 'I like him as a buy-low target for RB-needy teams with the Saints out of sight and out of mind.'

Miller had 13 of 26 backfield opportunities (50.0%) but on only 22 of 57 snaps (39%, down from 44% in Week 6), yielding 0.59 opportunities per snap. He ran 8 times for 6 yards and caught 3 of 5 for 22 yards. Despite equal opportunity count with Kamara, Miller's snap share decline and lower efficiency suggest diminished role going forward.

Kamara and Kendre Miller each had 13 of the Saints' 26 backfield opportunities (50.0%), but snap distribution favored Kamara: he played 32 of 57 snaps (56%, up from 26% in Week 6) while Miller played 22 (39%, down from 44%). Kamara's 13 opportunities came at 0.41 per snap versus Miller's 0.59. Kamara ran 6 times for 5 yards and caught 7 of 7 targets for 57 yards, demonstrating a pass-catching role despite limited rushing production.

Tyson traveled with the Saints to Paris but did not play in Week 7. The source notes he still needs to be added as he inches closer to making his 2026 debut, with his eventual return suggesting Juwan Johnson's TE1 status is all but over.

Johnson caught 1 of 3 for 7 yards on 32 of 57 snaps (56%), down from 42 of 72 (58%) in Week 6 (−2 points). He out-snapped starter Noah Fant (26 snaps, 46%) but turned 32 snaps into only 3 targets and 7 yards. The source states his TE1 status is all but over, as he failed to hit over a 58% route-run rate the last two games. The eventual return of Jordyn Tyson suggests Johnson's role has evaporated in recent weeks. The source advises: 'No need to hold onto him anymore. It was a fun run.'

Olave caught 6 of 10 for 56 yards on 44 of 57 snaps (77%), up from 42 of 72 (58%) in Week 6, a +19-point snap share increase. Target share rose to 26.3% from 21.9%, indicating increased offensive involvement despite modest yardage.

Kendre Miller held a 13.2% target share in the Saints passing game in Week 7, indicating a secondary receiving option in the backfield.

Tyler Shough posted 30-of-38 for 278 yards and a touchdown with one interception (95.0 passer rating, 7.3 yards per attempt) in Week 7, up from 4.8 yards per attempt in Week 6 on eight more attempts. Next Gen Stats credited him with a successful play on 59.5% of his dropbacks, setting a new career high.

Roschon Johnson had 2 of 28 backfield opportunities (7.1%, down from 41.7% in Week 6) on two carries for 13 yards, playing 14% of snaps (down from 40%). His role has been significantly diminished with Kyle Monangai sidelined.

Caleb Williams posted 22-of-33 for 308 yards and two touchdowns with no interceptions (116.7 passer rating, 9.3 yards per attempt, 66.7% completion rate) in Week 7. He was blitzed on 61.5% of his dropbacks and went 12-of-20 for 205 yards and a touchdown against the blitz, showing efficiency under pressure.

The source recommends adding Jordyn Tyson, though specific reasoning is not provided in the excerpt shown.

The source recommends buying Travis Etienne Jr., though specific reasoning is not provided in the excerpt shown.

Juwan Johnson's role has evaporated in recent weeks, catching 1 of 3 for 7 yards on 56% of snaps (down 2 points from 58% in Week 6). Despite out-snapping starter Noah Fant (26 snaps, 46%), Johnson turned 32 snaps into only 3 targets and 7 yards, failing to hit over a 58% route-run rate the last two games. The source recommends dropping him.

Barion Brown caught 3 of 3 for 57 yards on a 49-yard catch in the opening lineup, posting a 7.9% target share. He also had 3 kickoff returns for 77 yards on just 21% of snaps (down 5 points from 26% in Week 6).

Devaughn Vele caught 5 of 5 targets for 54 yards and a 1-yard touchdown on 4th-and-1, posting a perfect catch line on a smaller target role (13.2% target share, down 5.6 points from 18.8%). His snap share remained steady at 89% (down 3 points from 92%). The source advises not holding him if roster space is needed due to bye weeks.

Alvin Kamara held the second-highest target share on the Saints at 18.4% with 7 catches on 7 targets for 57 yards, indicating a reliable receiving option in the passing game.

Chris Olave led the Saints receiving tree at 26.3% adjusted target share (up from 21.9% in Week 6) with 10 targets, 6 catches, and 56 yards on 77% of snaps (up 19 points from 58% in Week 6). The source highlights his increased snap share and target share as evidence of his elevated role.

Cole Kmet will miss the rest of the season after suffering a knee injury versus the Patriots. He had caught 3 of 3 for 28 yards on 55% of snaps (down from 74% in Week 6). The source expects to see more Bears rookie tight end Sam Rousch in his absence.

Rome Odunze ran a route for every dropback except 5 official targets in 39 routes, holding a third-option share in the Bears passing game. He played 94% of snaps (down from 96%) and caught 4 of 5 official targets for 69 yards, with three 21-yard fourth-quarter catches being his primary production.

Colston Loveland is the passing game's first read for the Bears, catching 7 of 12 targets for 69 yards and a 12-yard touchdown on 84% of snaps. He posted 0.44 targets per route and a touchdown for the second straight week, establishing himself as a high-volume option. The source notes a 58.3% catch rate and 5.8 yards per target as the cost of that volume, with one catch in the first half.

Luther Burden caught 4 of 4 targets for 130 yards and a 24-yard touchdown with a carry for 7 yards, increasing his snap share 22 points to 61% and route participation to 72.2%. However, the source cautions that 4 targets in 26 routes with none after halftime, combined with 92 of 130 yards after the catch and 106 on three in-breaking throws, indicates the day was driven by yards after the catch production rather than a new target role.

D'Andre Swift dominated the Bears backfield with 26 of 28 opportunities (92.9%, up from 58.3% in Week 6) on 22 carries for 78 yards and a touchdown plus 4 catches for 12 yards. He played 86% of snaps (up from 58%), with 11 of his 22 carries coming in the fourth quarter, indicating heavy usage in a game where Chicago was ahead.

The source recommends buying Kyle Monangai as a second-half play for contending teams. The second-year RB has missed the last three games with a thumb and toe injury and may be 1-2 weeks away from return. While the next run defenses Chicago faces are tough, after the Week 10 bye (when he seems most likely to be ready), the schedule becomes favorable for a strong finish.

Rookie tight end Eli Raridon caught 3 of 4 official targets for 56 yards and a 30-yard touchdown on 54% of snaps (down from 57% in Week 6). The source notes that while the touchdown was impressive, it came from the Chicago 30-yard line, and his second-tight-end role on limited snaps means the scoring sits on a small base.

Hunter Henry led the Patriots in target share at 22.6% (up 5.6 points from 15.6%) with 7 catches on 7 targets for 71 yards on a steady 76% snap share. However, the source notes a 10.1-yard catch average, no touchdown, and six second-half catches that came while New England passed from behind, suggesting the volume came in negative game script.

Rhamondre Stevenson increased his opportunity share to 55.0% (up 12.6 points from Week 6) and snap share to 69% (up 9 points), with 6 carries for 22 yards and 5 catches for 93 yards and a touchdown. However, the source notes that the receiving line (5 of 7 team targets) was inflated by a 48-yard run at the end of the first half, and rushing yards over expected were −12, suggesting the usage was bigger than the actual production quality.

Drake Maye posted strong efficiency metrics in Week 7 with 24-of-31 for 321 yards and two touchdowns (117.8 passer rating, 10.4 yards per attempt, 77.4% completion rate). He was particularly effective under pressure, going 11-of-12 for 151 yards and a touchdown on 15 pressured dropbacks (42.9% pressure rate). The source highlights his performance as evidence of his status as one of the league's best young QBs supporting the case for buying his top receiver.

Despite a disappointing 3-for-6 target line (19.4% target share, down from 31.3%) in Week 7 versus the Bears, Brown remains the alpha in the Patriots' passing game with elite route participation (93.9%, 31 routes) and downfield role (23.7-yard average depth of target, 53.1% of team air yards). The source advocates buying Brown, noting that one incompletion should have been a defensive pass interference call, and that the quick four-day turnaround after high ankle sprain recovery likely impacted performance. With 10 days' rest before a favorable matchup versus Miami, the source expects Brown to show his best form and emphasizes not jumping ship on a player attached to one of the league's best young QBs.

KC Concepcion leads the Cleveland Browns in receptions (30) and is second in receiving yards (315) to fellow rookie Denzel Boston. He is one of eight Cleveland players averaging more than 10 yards per reception, indicating a consistent high-efficiency receiving role within the offense.

Cleveland Browns WR KC Concepcion had a breakout performance against Tennessee with 8 receptions for 129 receiving yards and 23 rushing yards, including an 18-yard run in the fourth quarter that set up a touchdown. The 129 receiving yards rank eighth-most by a rookie in a single game in Browns franchise history, placing him alongside Paul Warfield, Kevin Johnson, and Webster Slaughter. Concepcion was nominated for NFL Rookie of the Week for Week 7 and stated post-game that this performance should be the norm: 'I enter every week expecting to have a game like this. This week was my breakout game. I just can't wait to keep stacking weeks.'

Caleb Douglas of the Miami Dolphins was nominated for Rookie of the Week honors for Week 7 after recording 2 receptions for 70 yards and 2 touchdowns.

Omar Cooper Jr. of the New York Jets was nominated for Rookie of the Week honors for Week 7 after recording 5 receptions for 115 yards and 1 touchdown.

Denzel Boston, a fellow rookie, leads the Browns in receiving yards with more than 315 yards on the season, ahead of teammate KC Concepcion.

KC Concepcion leads the Browns in receptions with 30 on the season and is second in receiving yards with 315 yards, trailing only fellow rookie Denzel Boston. He is one of eight Cleveland players averaging more than 10 yards per reception, indicating consistent efficiency in his role.

KC Concepcion had a breakout game against Tennessee with 8 receptions for 129 yards and 23 rushing yards, including an 18-yard run in the fourth quarter that set up a touchdown. His 129 receiving yards rank eighth-most by a rookie in a single game in Browns franchise history, placing him alongside Paul Warfield, Kevin Johnson, and Webster Slaughter. Concepcion said after the game that this performance should be the norm rather than the exception, stating he enters every week expecting to have a game like this and is eager to keep stacking weeks. He was nominated for Rookie of the Week honors for Week 7.

Nailor gets wide open on a PAP shot play in the first quarter but Glaze botches his assignment (block down) so both the puller and Glaze are on the end and Kirk doesn’t have time

Williams dominated Eagles rushing defense with 155 yards on 25 carries, including 61 yards before contact and 94 yards after contact—both season-high numbers. The source notes the Cowboys entered the game with an ordinary rushing attack but the Eagles' poor run defense and gap integrity made their offensive line look elite. Williams benefited from horrendous Eagles run-defense fundamentals and poor angle-taking from safety Cooper DeJean.

Lamb exploited Eagles secondary coverage scheme; left on an island against Tariq Woolen without safety help. The source criticizes Vic Fangio's defensive design: "leave your outside cornerback on an island vs. CeeDee Lamb. I'm not sure why Vic Fangio thought Tariq Woolen could handle Lamb without any help." The Eagles' four-man rush and middle-focused linebacker positioning failed to disrupt Prescott's outside/downfield passing attack, allowing Lamb to operate freely.

Williams rushed for 155 yards on 25 carries (6.2 yards per carry), including season-high 61 yards before contact and 94 yards after contact. The source notes the Cowboys entered with an ordinary rushing attack but the Eagles made their offensive line look incredible, indicating Williams benefited from dominant run-blocking and poor Eagles run defense.

Prescott benefited from the Eagles' defensive scheme failures; the four-man rush allowed all three passing touchdowns, and the defense offered no convincing answer as the game progressed. The source notes that the linebackers occupying short middle areas did very little to affect what Prescott actually wanted to do—throw outside and downfield.

Lamb exploited poor Eagles coverage design; Tariq Woolen was left on an island without help despite Lamb's outside alignment and the Cowboys' downfield passing intent. The source criticizes Vic Fangio for repeatedly asking Woolen to handle Lamb without safety support, leaving Lamb in favorable one-on-one situations.

Calvin Ridley (referred to as 'Pickens' in the source, but context suggests this may be referring to the Cowboys' receiving threats) was one of the two obvious receiving threats the Cowboys targeted, and the Eagles kept creating situations where defensive backs had to win difficult individual matchups with little help against him.

Dak Prescott threw an unbelievable pass to Pickens that the source credits as deserving recognition; the source also notes that Prescott had a clean pocket throughout the game, which allowed the Cowboys to barely have to work for their offensive success. The four-man rush allowed all three passing touchdowns, and Prescott's eyes were followed by Mukuba in coverage breakdowns.

CeeDee Lamb repeatedly exploited poor Eagles coverage design; he was one of the two obvious receiving threats the Cowboys targeted, and the Eagles kept creating situations where defensive backs had to win difficult individual matchups with little help. Lamb beat Cooper DeJean comfortably into unprotected areas, and the source criticizes Fangio for not tilting more coverage toward Lamb's side despite his elite receiving ability.

Lamb beat Cooper DeJean cleanly into areas the Eagles' coverage could not protect; DeJean had no help outside and played with poor leverage, allowing Lamb to win easily against a quarterback and receiver of elite quality with a clean pocket.

Pickens was one of two obvious receiving threats (alongside CeeDee Lamb) that the Eagles repeatedly aligned outside without sufficient coverage help; the source criticizes Fangio for not tilting more coverage toward Pickens and not trusting Quinyon Mitchell to survive on an island against Lamb.

Prescott exploited the Eagles' defensive adjustments with a 13.12-yard average depth of target and 2.95-second average time to throw, allowing routes to develop downfield while the Eagles generated zero pressure; the Cowboys scored on seven of nine possessions for 416 total yards at 6.4 yards per play.

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Nailor gets wide open on a PAP shot play in the first quarter but Glazes botches his assignment (block down) so both the puller and Glazes are on the end and Kirk doesn’t have time

Kittle expressed enthusiasm for the 49ers' acquisition of DeForest Buckner, posting on social media 'DEFOOOOO THE BOYS ARE BACK' after the trade was announced. Kittle and Buckner played three seasons together previously (2017-2019), including Kittle's rookie campaign, and are now reuniting as the 49ers look to make a Super Bowl run. The reunion signals offensive line/defensive reinforcement that Kittle views positively for team trajectory.

Luther Burden or Justin Jefferson rest of season?

Luther Burden or Justin Jefferson rest of season?

Rookie running back Adam Randall is close to returning from injured reserve after being sidelined with a foot injury to start the year; he became eligible to return in Week 5. The 6-foot-3, 240-pound running back ran hard in the preseason and averaged 3.71 yards after contact via PFF, and the Ravens offense is desperate to improve in short-yardage situations, suggesting Randall could be part of the solution.

The Ravens released running back Jonathan Ward from their practice squad. Ward has spent time in Baltimore in each of the last two seasons but has not appeared in a game, suggesting the team is preparing for the return of rookie Adam Randall from injured reserve.

Rookie running back Adam Randall is close to returning from injured reserve after being sidelined with a foot injury to start the year and becoming eligible to return in Week 5. The 6-foot-3, 240-pound back ran hard in the preseason and averaged 3.71 yards after contact (via PFF). The Ravens offense is desperate to improve in short-yardage situations, and Randall could be part of the solution. The team now has three running backs on their active roster and none on their practice squad, signaling his imminent return.

The Ravens released running back Jonathan Ward from their practice squad. Ward has spent time in Baltimore in each of the last two seasons but has not appeared in a game, and his release suggests the team is preparing for rookie Adam Randall's return from injured reserve.

The Cowboys cut tight end D.J. Rogers from injured reserve, removing him from the roster entirely rather than retaining him on the injury list.

The Cowboys waived running back Emari Demercado on Tuesday after claiming him off waivers from the Chiefs on Aug. 31. Demercado, who played for Cowboys offensive coordinator Klayton Adams with the Cardinals in 2023-24, was waived once before on Oct. 8. In two appearances for Dallas, he ran five times for 15 yards, indicating minimal offensive role and usage despite the prior connection to the coordinator.

Blake Corum on splitting carries with Kyren Williams, via @​RichEisenShow: "When [Kyren]'s out there, I'm cheering him on and wishing him nothing but the best."

Blake Corum on splitting carries with Kyren Williams, via @​RichEisenShow: "When [Kyren]'s out there, I'm cheering him on and wishing him nothing but the best."

Nailor gets wide open on a PAP shot play in the first quarter but Rogers gets beat and Kirk doesn’t have time

Nailor gets wide open on a PAP shot play in the first quarter but Rogers gets beat and Kirk doesn’t have time

Odunze made a notable third-and-long reception from Williams, who threw from the shadow of his own goal post, demonstrating the receiver's ability to make plays in critical situations and Williams' confidence in him in high-leverage moments.

Burden scored a touchdown on a screen pass in Week 8 against the Patriots, described as a notable play execution that highlighted the Bears' offensive playmaking.

Williams is averaging 8.2 yards per attempt and was routinely able to sidestep defenders and make incredible off-platform throws downfield against the Patriots' pressure, demonstrating his ability to create plays outside the structure of the offense.

Through four starts in Year 2, Williams looks like a Top 5-7 quarterback; he's continued to limit turnovers while taking more of what the defense gives him, resulting in a completion rate over 70% while still taking accurate shots downfield. His completion percentage is 71% (just off the league lead) and on-target percentage is 79.6% (third in the NFL), a dramatic improvement from his rookie season's 58.1% completion rate and sub-70% on-target percentage. He has gone from one of the most inaccurate quarterbacks to one of the most accurate in his third season, and appears to have arrived as one of the NFL's best QBs.

Aaron Rodgers, soon to be 43 years old, was not yet born during the 1979-1980 Cardiac Kids era of Steelers-Browns rivalry; the source uses this as context to illustrate that no current Steelers roster player has personal memory of that historic period.

WR-needy teams have called the Colts on Josh Downs, per @​Schultz_Report

Kyler Murray really broke the Colts

Cook ranks first overall in Knockout leagues and is available in 15.4% of leagues; the source recommends bidding 24-53% of full-season FAB budget for him.

Robinson, who ranks RB3 in points per game, has his bye week arriving three weeks after McCaffrey's, during Bye-Maggeddon.

McCaffrey, who ranks RB4 in points per game, has his bye week coming up next; even his managers should consider spending big on a top-shelf running back to bridge his bye week, then providing an elite one-two punch for the season's final nine weeks.

Hubbard, who ranks RB9 in points per game, had his bye week in Week 5 and was the only one of the top running backs whose knocked-out rate finished beneath 10% in that week (8.5% of leagues), which the source attributes to the fact that he wasn't a top-two pick.

Gibbs, who ranks RB1 in points per game, had his bye week in Week 6, contributing to his availability on knocked-out teams.

Metcalf is third in the league in drops and has a 26% catch rate on throws at least 15 yards downfield, which is his worst in eight NFL seasons; his Week 9 bye makes it just as likely he'll be available exiting that week as this one.

Metcalf has only two top-25 positional scoring weeks and has barely averaged 10 fantasy points (10.9) despite a 24% target share; the source is not impressed by what they've seen from him thus far. The source recommends bidding only 7-17% of FAB budget.

Wilson has appeared on the Knockout waiver wire list another week, indicating ongoing availability concerns in Knockout leagues.

Wilson's percentage of available remaining weeks declines as his Week 13 bye becomes less appealing, while his percentage of suboptimal matchups increases; his post-bye schedule includes DEN-@ARI-NE-MIN, which will cause his recommended FAB bid to plummet. The source recommends bidding 12-30% of full-season FAB budget.

Collins' bye arrives in Week 8, which is a concern; among players whose knockout rates exceeded league average over the past three weeks, 17% were on bye at the time. However, if he can be steered through his Week 8 absence, he has no remaining matchups against one of the 10 toughest schedule-adjusted positional matchups and finishes with four straight games against top-12 favorable matchups. The source recommends bidding 17-40% of FAB budget.

Tuten is a stealth rearview-bye running back add available at a deep discount relative to Walker, Cook, or Henry. While not quite the primary back as those three (Chris Rodriguez Jr. vultures some goal-line carries), he has healthy snap rate (55%) and rushing share (56%). The source believes in the Jaguars' offense and compares his potential to Chase Brown's 2025 hot spell. The source recommends bidding 16-40% of FAB budget.

Henry's bye week is still ahead in Week 13, sandwiched by a pair of brutal matchups against Houston and Tampa Bay (Weeks 12-14), which separates him from Walker or Cook as a Knockout target.

Despite back-to-back poor weeks, Henry's role remains massive; he leads the league in goal-to-go carries (20) and ranks fifth among running backs in rushing share (69%). His supporting cast should improve once Lamar Jackson is fully healthy. The source recommends bidding 22-51% of FAB budget.

Cook has been a top-eight scoring running back in each of the past three seasons and ranks first overall in Knockout leagues; the source recommends bidding 24-53% of full-season FAB budget for him.

Allen's goal-line presence limits Cook's scoring opportunities; Allen has handled 7 of 11 goal-line plays and converted all of them while Cook has had 3 and converted only 1. Cook is also 5-for-11 converting goal-to-go carries while Allen is 6-for-7, keeping Cook a notch behind other elite running backs despite being a top-eight scorer in each of the past three seasons.

Allen is the top-scoring fantasy quarterback not just this year but also in 2020, 2021, 2023, and 2025; he has his bye week in the rearview, making him the one quarterback for whom you should open up your wallet in Knockout play, as the source typically prefers to stream quarterbacks. The source recommends bidding 20-36% of FAB budget.

Walker scored a season-low 9.7 fantasy points in Week 7 against Seattle, a Sunday Night Football road game against the Seahawks, who have allowed the fewest yards per game; the matchup had a lot to do with the poor performance.

Walker ranks second at running back in total fantasy points (147.7) and fantasy points per game (24.6), second in rushing share (75%), and fifth in snap rate (75%); he's one of the best all-around players in any fantasy format and especially appealing in Knockout play with his bye week in the rearview. The source recommends bidding 27-59% of full-season FAB budget.

Henry has scored fewer than 10 points in back-to-back weeks (5.0 in Week 6, 5.9 in Week 7), marking his first time scoring in single digits since Week 5 of last season; he ranks ninth in total points (122.7) and 11th in points per game (17.5) among top running backs.

Dontayvion Wicks was inactive for the game; it's currently unclear if he can return in Week 8.

DeVonta Smith was inactive for the game; it's currently unclear if he can return in Week 8.

Cole Payton was demoted from backup quarterback to emergency third quarterback as Joe Milton took over the backup role after recently joining the team.

Joe Milton is active as the Eagles' backup quarterback, having recently joined the team after Cole Payton served as backup in Week 6.

Britain Covey suffered an injury and was ruled out after his only play of the game.

Saquon Barkley attempted to play through injury but produced only 71 yards from scrimmage on nine total touches; the source questions whether allowing him to play was smart for the team and notes it remains to be seen if Monday night's game set back his recovery timeline.

Grant Calcaterra served as TE4 on the depth chart, providing additional tight end depth behind Mundt.

Eli Stowers saw snaps in his NFL debut as the new TE3 with E.J. Jenkins gone, providing depth at tight end.