Weekly fantasy football news

Fantasy football news this week: risers, fallers, and player signals for Oct 26, 2026 - Nov 1, 2026

A weekly article built from STACKED's source-backed NFL player insight pipeline, summarizing the fantasy football signals showing up across podcasts, shows, videos, articles, and social posts.

420 insights186 players16 sources244 positive123 negative

Player clusters

A.J. Brown

9 signals

3 positive5 negativeTop insight

Josh Downs

7 signals

4 positive2 negativeTop insight

Zach Charbonnet

7 signals

0 positive6 negativeTop insight

Garrett Wilson

6 signals

6 positive0 negativeTop insight

Aaron Jones

6 signals

4 positive2 negativeTop insight

George Pickens

6 signals

3 positive1 negativeTop insight

Jakobi Meyers

6 signals

2 positive3 negativeTop insight

Jaylen Waddle

6 signals

0 positive5 negativeTop insight

Brock Bowers

5 signals

5 positive0 negativeTop insight

Stefon Diggs

5 signals

5 positive0 negativeTop insight

Omar Cooper Jr.

5 signals

4 positive1 negativeTop insight

Chase Brown

5 signals

3 positive0 negativeTop insight

Weekly insight ledger

Kendre MillerPositiveOct 31, 2026Underdog NFL

NFL trade deadline notes, via @jjones9: • 49ers, Chiefs, Steelers seeking WR help • Jags remain firm on not trading Brian Thomas Jr. • Chargers say Khalil Mack isn't available • Saints could move Kendre Miller, Justin Reid • Teams believe Patriots would listen on DT Christian Barmore

Brian Thomas Jr.PositiveOct 31, 2026Underdog NFL

Dallas GoedertNegativeOct 31, 2026Hogs Haven

Goedert is categorized as a no-brainer sell candidate at the trade deadline by Bleeding Green Nation, grouped with contract-season players like Moro Ojomo and Riq Woolen who are not expected to be long-term pieces in Philadelphia.

Saquon BarkleyNegativeOct 31, 2026Hogs Haven

Barkley is mentioned as a potential trade deadline candidate alongside Zack Baun, though his situation is complicated by injury issues. Bleeding Green Nation expects the Eagles to be sellers at the deadline, and while Barkley is a bigger name less likely to be traded unless the price is exceptional, his injury complications add uncertainty to his fantasy outlook.

Makai LemonPositiveOct 31, 2026Hogs Haven

The 2026 1st-round pick is receiving significantly increased receiving volume due to injuries to Devonta Smith and Dontavion Wicks, positioning him for expanded opportunity in the Eagles offense despite the QB transition to Tanner McKee.

Dontayvion WicksNegativeOct 31, 2026Hogs Haven

Wicks is out for Week 8 due to injury, further depleting the Eagles receiving corps alongside Devonta Smith and concentrating targets on backup receivers including 2026 1st-round pick Makai Lemon.

DeVonta SmithNegativeOct 31, 2026Hogs Haven

Smith is out for Week 8 due to injury, removing a key receiving option from the Eagles offense and forcing increased reliance on backup receivers including 2026 1st-round pick Makai Lemon.

Andy DaltonNegativeOct 31, 2026Hogs Haven

Dalton was acquired by the Eagles as the immediate backup to Hurts in the offseason but was demoted after poor play in limited action in Week 3, ceding the backup role to McKee. His ineffective performance and subsequent demotion may have also undermined McKee's confidence entering the season.

Tanner McKeeNegativeOct 31, 2026Hogs Haven

McKee, a 3rd-year NFL player, takes over as starting QB for the injured Hurts. McKee is a traditional pocket passer, contrasting with Hurts' athletic style. Although McKee has played well in limited action prior to 2026, the Eagles' offseason trade for Andy Dalton as the immediate backup to Hurts may have affected McKee's confidence heading into this starting opportunity.

Jalen HurtsNegativeOct 31, 2026Hogs Haven

Eagles QB Jalen Hurts will miss the season due to blood clots, removing the athletic dual-threat element from the Eagles offense and forcing a transition to backup Tanner McKee, a traditional pocket passer.

Travis EtiennePositiveOct 31, 2026Chuck Bass

If Carlie Irsay-Gordon is as smart as she is a smoke, she will not allow Jonathan Taylor to play against the Jaguars. And that has nothing to do with the fact that I'm playing against him in several leagues this week.

Chase BrownPositiveOct 31, 2026FantasyPros Articles

Despite poor season-long metrics, Brown faces a dreamy setup this week against Tennessee. The Titans rank tied for 25th in pass rate over expected (-1.4%) and traded stud defensive tackle Jeffery Simmons. Tennessee has allowed the 12th-most half-PPR points per game to running backs this season (20.4). Since last season, the Titans ran 39.9% of the time with Simmons on the field but that jumps to 49.9% without him. The Bengals are also 12.5-point favorites, creating positive game script for Brown. The source states: "As underwhelming as Brown has been, this is a dreamy setup." If he flops this week, it will be hard to trust him again as more than a bye-week fill-in.

Chase BrownNegativeOct 31, 2026FantasyPros Articles

Among 39 running backs with at least 50 rush attempts, Brown has 13.7 rush attempts per game (T-21st), 47.5 rushing yards per game (27th), 3.48 yards per carry (32nd), 7.9% explosive run rate (27th), -12.0 rush yards over expectation per game (35th), 45.1% stuff rate (19th), and 51.2% success rate (17th). Brown adds 4.7 receptions and 23.8 receiving yards per game but has scored only one touchdown, resulting in RB26 ranking in half-PPR points per game (10.1) through Week 7. The source acknowledges gamers are justifiably annoyed but advises against benching him this week due to favorable matchup.

Jerry JeudyPositiveOct 31, 2026FantasyPros Articles

Jeudy is mentioned as a potential stash candidate in the context of trade rumors and forward-thinking roster management. The source notes that gamers with dead roster spots could do worse than stashing Jeudy in some circumstances, suggesting he has trade-rumor upside worth monitoring.

Seth McGowanPositiveOct 31, 2026FantasyPros Articles

McGowan is mentioned as a player who would benefit if the starter is traded. The source recommends that running back-needy gamers should proactively grab McGowan, indicating he is a priority stash for teams with RB depth concerns in leagues with large benches.

Josh DownsPositiveOct 31, 2026FantasyPros Articles

Downs is mentioned in the context of trade rumors. The source states: "I'm most inclined to hold Downs from that trio," indicating preference for stashing Downs over Brian Thomas Jr. and Seth McGowan among the trade-rumor players. The source recommends holding Downs in leagues with large benches, especially if alternatives are mediocre QB2s or low-ceiling roster clogs.