Daniel Jones has quietly put together a solid season, amassing 1,880 passing yards, more than Jared Goff’s 1,840. Jones is also a very capable runner, entering the week seventh among quarterbacks in rushing yards (239). He isn’t quite useable in 1QB formats, but Jones is a solid superflex option.
FOXBOROUGH, MA – AUGUST 11: New York Giants wide receiver Wan’Dale Robinson (17) carries the ball in warm up before an NFL preseason game between the New England Patriots and the New York Giants on August 11, 2022, at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Massachusetts. (Photo by Fred Kfoury III/Icon Sportswire)
Malik Nabers has been one of the league’s most heavily targeted players, ranking in the top three for both targets (84, tied for second) and receptions (55, tied for third). He’s locked into fantasy starting lineups. Wan’Dale Robinson also slides up into WR3 territory with four teams on bye. The Panthers are the worst defense according to DVOA.
Tyrone Tracy Jr. has topped 100 scrimmage yards in three of his last five games. He’s left Devin Singletary in his wake and is a solid RB2 option against a Panthers defense that allows the most fantasy points per game to running backs. Opposing backfields average 132.9 rushing yards per game against Carolina.
Bryce Young will remain the starter for the Panthers this week. He’s coming off an encouraging performance where he tallied 171 yards and a touchdown. Notably, the Panthers led in the fourth quarter for the first time in Young’s 20 career starts. He’s worth a deep dart in superflex since there are four teams on bye.
The Panthers cleaned house at wide receiver, leaving Xavier Legette as essentially the only show in town this week. Adam Thielen looks like he’ll still need another week before suiting up. Legette has had a solid season, recoding the most receiving touchdowns by a Panthers rookie since Christian McCaffrey in 2017. With Young trending up slightly, Legette can be used as a flex-plus option this week.
HOUSTON, TX – SEPTEMBER 23: Carolina Panthers running back Chuba Hubbard (30) goes out of bounds just outside of the end zone corner in the fourth quarter during the football game between the Carolina Panthers and Houston Texans on September 23, 2021 at NRG Stadium in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Leslie Plaza Johnson/Icon Sportswire)
The Panthers rewarded Chuba Hubbard with a contract extension Thursday and for good reason. He has been effective in finding the end zone this season, with five rushing touchdowns, tying his career high for a single season. He also recorded his second career game with multiple rushing touchdowns last week. Hubbard remains their workhorse and should be considered an RB2 option, though it should be noted Jonathon Brooks is expected to make his debut this week. While Brooks had some preseason hype, this is Hubbard’s backfield. Brooks is only worth a roster spot in deep leagues.
New England @ Chicago
Drake Maye had an impressive rushing performance last week, accumulating 95 yards on the ground, the most by a Patriots quarterback since Steve Grogan in 1977. Maye’s ability to contribute in the running game adds fantasy appeal, though he’s still just a QB2 option.
Rhamondre Stevenson made history by becoming the first Patriots player since Tyquan Thornton in 2022 to record both a rushing touchdown and a receiving touchdown in the same game. Stevenson has also set a new personal best with six rushing touchdowns this season. He isn’t the most consistent option but can be viewed as an RB2 play this week.
Hunter Henry enters the week leading the team in receptions (39) and receiving yards (414). His streak of four consecutive games with 40-plus receiving yards ties the second-longest streak of his career. Henry isn’t quite an every-week starter, but he is in the streamer conversation. DeMario Douglas tied his season-high with seven receptions last week against the Titans, though he tallied just 35 receiving yards. Despite the limited yardage, Douglas figures to be involved enough to warrant flex consideration.
CHICAGO, IL – AUGUST 17: Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams (18) passes the ball to his teammate during a preseason game between the Cincinnati Bengals and the Chicago Bears on August 17, 2024, at Soldier Field in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Joseph Weiser/Icon Sportswire)
Caleb Williams had been up and down in his rookie season. Last week, he completed 22-of-41 passes for 217 yards while being sacked six times. That isn’t good, but the overall body of work is encouraging. Williams is now just 529 passing yards away from breaking Mitchell Trubisky’s 2017 record for the most passing yards by a rookie in Bears history, with Williams currently sitting at 1,665 yards for the season. He’s only a QB2 option this week, but Williams does get a favorable matchup against a Patriots defense that ranks 30th in defensive DVOA.
D’Andre Swift recently became the first Bears running back since David Montgomery (2021-22) to post 80 or more scrimmage yards in five consecutive games. Swift’s consistency has him cemented in the RB2 conversation.
DJ Moore has seen a dip in production over his last three games, catching 10 passes for 80 yards during that span. This season, Moore is averaging a career-low 10.1 yards per reception, down from his previous low of 12.4 yards per catch in 2021 with Carolina. At the same time, we’re less than a month removed from a two-touchdown performance against the Panthers. His ceiling keeps Moore in the front end of WR3 territory.
Last week, Rome Odunze posted his second career 100-yard receiving game. He’s the first Bears rookie to achieve multiple 100-yard receiving games since Willie Gault in 1983. While Odunze does offer a lot of upside, he’s still just a fringe WR3. Meanwhile, Keenan Allen has 41 or fewer receiving yards in each of the six games he has played so far. He’s the exact opposite of Odunze from a ceiling standpoint and isn’t the best fantasy option.
Buffalo @ Indianapolis
CINCINNATI, OH – NOVEMBER 05: Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen (17) looks to pass during the game against the Buffalo Bills and the Cincinnati Bengals on November 5, 2023, at Paycor Stadium in Cincinnati, OH. (Photo by Ian Johnson/Icon Sportswire)
Josh Allen is coming off a rock-solid Week 9 passing performance, completing 25-of-29 passes for 235 yard and three touchdowns. We’re locking him in as a starter, of course, but Allen looks like he’ll be without Keon Coleman. The rookie looks like he’ll miss multiple weeks due to injury. The Bills were also without Amari Cooper last week. Cooper managed to get limited work in at practice and will be a WR2 option if he plays. If he can’t suit up, we’ll use Khalil Shakir as a WR2 option.
As for James Cook, the Bills back has been hit-or-miss in the middle of the season. He posted a No. 1 fantasy finish in Week 8 but bookended that with finishes of 30th and 27th in Weeks 7 and 9. Given his inconsistencies, it’s wise to consider Cook an RB2 this week.
Joe Flacco faced a tough Vikings defense last week and managed just 179 yards and no touchdowns. That was his second consecutive game under 200 passing yards. Over the past two seasons, however, Flacco has totaled 2,343 passing yards and 18 touchdowns in eight starts. While the Bills aren’t a pushover, they are a much more favorable matchup. Buffalo enters the week 15th in pass defense DVOA. Flacco is a superflex option.
Josh Downs has become Flacco’s favorite target, recording 29 completions from Flacco this season—more than twice as many as any other player. Downs’ chemistry with Flacco has made him a better fantasy option than Michael Pittman Jr., who continues to battle a back injury. Downs is a WR2 play with Pittman as more of a WR3 option.
Jonathan Taylor continues to be effective on the ground, ranking sixth in the NFL in rushing yards per game with an average of 83.7. He’s also one of just six backs to see double-digit goal-line carries. Taylor is a back end RB1 play in this matchup.
Denver @ Kansas City
INDIANAPOLIS, IN – AUGUST 11: Denver Broncos Quarterback Bo Nix (10) goes through his snap count during the NFL Preseason game between the Denver Broncos and the Indianapolis Colts on August 11, 2024, at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Michael Allio/Icon Sportswire)
It’s been quite a rookie season for Bo Nix. The former first-rounder made history last week when he became just the second quarterback in Broncos history to score a receiving touchdown, joining John Elway, who achieved the feat in Week 1 of 1986. Nix also became the third rookie quarterback to record a passing, rushing and receiving touchdown in his debut season. The only other players to do so were Kordell Stewart in 1995 and Marcus Mariota in 2015. Nix has been a streamer option over the last two weeks, but that isn’t the case in Week 10. Kansas City is the No. 4 defense in DVOA.
Courtland Sutton has seen 21 targets in his last two games. That’s a nice uptick after a disappointing Week 7 where he did not receive a single target. Sutton remains a WR3 play. As for the backfield, word out of Denver suggests Audric Estime will see more work going forward. While it’s easy to take that info and run with it in fantasy, we really don’t know what it means. Estime has a season-high of five carries. So, doubling it to 10 could mean more work to Sean Payton. Or we could see Estime take over as the lead back. We just don’t know. For now, the safe move is to roster Estime and in regular and deep leagues. Meanwhile, Javonte Williams is barely hanging on to flex value.
Patrick Mahomes ended a drought last week by throwing for at least three touchdowns for the first time in 20 games, including playoffs. It’s hard not to connect DeAndre Hopkins to the slump reversal. Mahomes is back in our good graces as a QB1.
Speaking of Hopkins, he became the first Chiefs receiver since Byron Pringle in 2021 to score multiple receiving touchdowns in a single game. Hopkins is trending up, but we need to see him string together a few performances before anointing him a WR1. This week, it’s best to consider him a WR2 play.
CHICAGO, IL – DECEMBER 22: Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce (87) runs with the football in game action during an NFL game between the Chicago Bears and the Kansas City Chiefs on December 22, 2019 at Soldier Field in Chicago, IL. (Photo by Robin Alam/Icon Sportswire)
Travis Kelce is coming off a career-high 14 receptions for 100 receiving yards, tying Tony Gonzalez for the most receptions in a game in Chiefs history. Kelce has recorded back-to-back games with 10 or more receptions. It isn’t coincidental this production happened after the Chiefs brought in another viable receiving target. Kelce remains the cream of the crop at tight end.
Kareem Hunt has been a goal line force since joining the Chiefs, with 11 goal-line carries. That ranks third behind only Kyren Williams (13) and Derrick Henry (12) entering the week. Hunt has not been the most efficient back, but he’s seen 20-plus carries in four straight games. With that sort of volume, it’s hard to not view him as at least a front-end RB2 play.
Atlanta @ New Orleans
Kirk Cousins has tossed seven passing touchdowns over the past two games. He also achieved a passer rating of over 140 for the second consecutive game, making him just the second quarterback in Falcons history to record back-to-back games with a 140-plus passer rating. The only other player to do so is Matt Ryan Cousins is a fringe QB1 against a floundering Saints defense.
ATLANTA, GA Ð OCTOBER 08: Atlanta running back Bijan Robinson (7) runs the ball during the NFL game between the Houston Texans and the Atlanta Falcons on October 8th, 2023 at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA. (Photo by Rich von Biberstein/Icon Sportswire)
Bijan Robinson has been trending up over the middle of the season. Last week, he notched a season-high 145 scrimmage yards. That’s his fourth consecutive game with over 100 scrimmage yards. Robinson has accumulated 935 scrimmage yards on the season. He has also caught seven or more passes in back-to-back games. He’s set up for a big day against a Saints defense that has allowed eight rushing touchdowns to running backs over the past five weeks.
Drake London got off to a good start last week with two receptions for 27 yards and a touchdown, but he was forced to leave due to a hip injury. The good news is he’s practicing and appears to be on track to play. London has six touchdowns this season, which equals his total from the last two seasons combined. Meanwhile, Darnell Mooney has a career-high with five receiving touchdowns. He’s found the end zone in back-to-back games. He’s emerged as a viable WR2 option.
Derek Carr returned to action last week, completing 18-of-31 passes for 236 yards and a touchdown. It was his first start since Week 5. While his presence helps, this is a team that is circling the drain. The Saints fired head coach Dennis Allen and will operate for the remainder of the season under interim Darren Rizzi.
The good news is Alvin Kamara will continue to eat. Last week, he touched the ball 35 times for a career-high 215 scrimmage yards. That’s the most scrimmage yards by any player in a game this season entering the week and the most by a Saint since Pierre Thomas in 2007. Kamara’s career rushing yards now stand at 6,489, just 12 shy of surpassing Mark Ingram for the franchise record. Kamara remains a high-end RB1 play.
Chris Olave left the game in the first quarter last week due to a concussion and remains in the concussion protocol. This is his second concussion of the season and the fourth in his career, raising concerns about his availability moving forward. The good news is he didn’t go to injured reserve. Olave is a hold, but it’s wise to fade the Saints passing game otherwise.
ATLANTA, GA – NOVEMBER 28: New Orleans Saints Quarterback Taysom Hill (7) rushes for a touchdown during the NFL game between the New Orleans Saints and the Atlanta Falcons on November 28, 2019, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA.(Photo by Jeffrey Vest/Icon Sportswire)
Taysom Hill became the fifth player in Saints history to score 30 career rushing touchdowns. While Hill has often been more of a factor on the ground, he did catch a season-high four balls on five targets last week. If his role in the passing game can remain more consistent, he will be a viable TE1 option. That’s still a big if, but with no Olave and Rashid Shaheed out for the season, Hill should be more involved as a pass catcher.
San Francisco @ Tampa Bay
Finally. Christian McCaffrey is slated to make his return to the football field after sitting out the first nine weeks of the season with Achilles tendinitis in both legs. Just in case you forgot how good he is, McCaffrey ranks fourth all-time in scrimmage yards per game with an average of 115.4. His 2023 season was outstanding, as he led or tied for the league lead in scrimmage yards (2,023), rushing yards (1,459), and touchdowns (21). He’s right back in RB1 territory with Jordan Mason serving as his backup/handcuff.
Brock Purdy has been effective this season, ranking third in the NFL in yards per attempt. His mobility has also been an asset, as he’s already topped 200 rushing yards and scored three times on the ground. Getting McCaffrey back only further helps the cause for Purdy’s fantasy value. He’s a rock-solid QB1 play against a Bucs defense that allows the second-most fantasy points per game to opposing quarterbacks.
George Kittle has been highly productive in the passing game, recording 503 receiving yards over just seven games, including a standout performance with 128 yards in Week 8 against Dallas. Kittle’s remains an elite fantasy option. The 49ers will also have Deebo Samuel Sr. and Jauan Jennings on the field after both entered the bye week with injuries. Samuel is a clear WR1 play, but we can also slide Jennings into WR3 territory.
TAMPA, FL – SEPTEMBER 17: Tampa Bay Buccaneers Quarterback Baker Mayfield (6) throws a pass during the regular season game between the Chicago Bears and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on September 17, 2023 at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Cliff Welch/Icon Sportswire)
Baker Mayfield leads the NFL with 23 passing touchdowns entering the week. That’s the second-most passing touchdowns through the first nine games in team history, behind only Tom Brady’s 27 in 2021. Of course, things aren’t that simple. Mayfield missed practice Wednesday and Thursday with a toe issue. Keep an eye on his status. He also could be even more short-handed at wideout with both Sterling Shepard and Jalen McMillan not practicing. Of course, Mike Evans is also sidelined and not expected back until Week 12. It could be a week to fade Mayfield.
The good news is Cade Otton has stepped up. He’s recorded 25 receptions, 258 receiving yards and three touchdowns in the last three games — ranking among the top three tight ends in each of these categories since Week 7. Otton’s is up in elite territory this week, though it might be a good time to sell him. His target share will almost certainly decrease when Evans is back. As for the backfield, Rachaad White remains the top fantasy option, but only barely over Bucky Irving White led the backfield in playing time last week, outsnapping Irving 32-18. Unfortunately, the usage in Tampa keeps both in flex territory.
Pittsburgh @ Washington
Russell Wilson is set to make his third start of the season. In his first two starts, he completed eight passes of 25-plus yards. Justin Fields had 10 in his six starts. Wilson has also thrown to the end zone nine times over those two starts, compared to Fields’ five in six starts. Wilson is also averaging a career-high 9.5 yards per attempt. He’s still just a superflex option, but his presence has been much better for the overall fantasy outlook of the Steelers.
Of course, will have another receiving weapon after the Steelers traded for Mike Williams. Since 2020, Williams ranks fourth in the NFL in contested catches with 60, and he boasts a career average of 15.5 yards per reception. His physicality and ability to win contested balls will make him a viable red zone presence, though I wouldn’t expect him to be too involved this week.
CINCINNATI, OH – SEPTEMBER 11: Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver George Pickens (14) during the game against the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Cincinnati Bengals on September 11, 2022, at Paycor Stadium in Cincinnati, OH. (Photo by Ian Johnson/Icon Sportswire)
George Pickens has thrived since Wilson took over as the starter in Week 7, averaging 92.5 receiving yards per game and an impressive 20.6 yards per catch. He also scored his first touchdown of the season with Wilson. Pickens is in WR2 territory this week and should benefit from Williams’ presence as he gets more integrated in the offense.
Najee Harris has three consecutive 100-yard rushing games. Another one this week would be the longest streak for a Steelers player since James Conner’s four-game run in 2018. Harris has also shown impressive elusiveness, with 42 avoided tackles this season, fifth in the NFL as of Week 10. He may not be sexy, but Harris is an RB2 option. Meanwhile, Jaylen Warren is healthy and has worked his way back into the flex conversation.
Jayden Daniels is the only quarterback in NFL history to maintain a 70% completion rate, 200 passing yards per game and 50 rushing yards per game over a nine-game stretch. He’s been one of the best draft-day values at quarterback in recent memory.
Terry McLaurin has become a scoring machine recently, with two touchdowns in two of his last four games. He currently has six receiving touchdowns this season, just one away from matching his career-high of seven in 2019. McLaurin is locked in as a WR2 play
Brian Robinson Jr. was sidelined last week due to a hamstring injury, but he’s gotten limited work in at practice this week. He’s scored a rushing touchdown in four of his last five games, and already has a career-high with six rushing touchdowns this season. If he plays, Robinson is an RB2. If not, we can use Austin Ekeler in that range. Ekeler had a season-high 14 touches in the Week 9 win over the Giants, totaling 83 yards and a touchdown.
Minnesota @ Jacksonville
MINNEAPOLIS, MN – AUGUST 10: Minnesota Vikings quarterback Sam Darnold (14) runs with the ball while being chased by Las Vegas Raiders linebacker Robert Spillane (41) during the NFL preseason game between the Las Vegas Raiders and the Minnesota Vikings on August 10, 2024, at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, MN. (Photo by Bailey Hillesheim/Icon Sportswire)
Sam Darnold is now just two touchdown passes away from matching his career-high of 19 set in 2019. However, turnovers remain an issue for him, as he has committed 10 this season, tying for the second most in the NFL, trailing only Gardner Minshew II, who has 12. The Jags are the bottom of the barrel in pass defense DVOA, so this one sets up extremely well for Darnold. He’s a top-10 play.
Justin Jefferson is leading the NFL in receiving yards this season, totaling 783 yards and projecting for a season pace of 1,663 yards. He’s recorded back-to-back 100-yard games and remains an elite fantasy option. It’ll be interesting to see if the Vikings get T.J. Hockenson more involved this week. He saw four target last week, catching three of them for 27 yards. However, given the expected gamescript, this one looks to be shaping up very favorably for Aaron Jones. The Jags enter the week as the No. 3 fantasy matchup for running backs.
Trevor Lawrence suffered an injury to his non-throwing shoulder in Week 9, and he’s looking unlikely to play. Opportunity knocks for Mac Jones. The Patriots castoff drew favorable reviews in camp, but he gets a brutal matchup against a Vikings defense that ranks No. 1 in pass DVOA. Still, Jones is appealing enough to be a superflex streamer.
I wouldn’t be overly concerned about Brian Thomas Jr. or Evan Engram with Jones under center. Jones is not enough of a downgrade on Lawrence to move either of them down significantly. And unfortunately, we remain in flex purgatory with both Tank Bigsby and Travis Etienne Jr. With both players having a role, we can trust either player as anything more.
Tennessee @ LA Chargers
Mason Rudolph hasn’t been spectacular, but he has been solid. Last week, he passed for 240 yards and two touchdowns. More importantly, the Titans won. However, things aren’t particularly clear who the Titans will be starting as of this writing. Will Levis is practicing in full, but he isn’t guaranteed to get the job back. Frankly, Rudolph is better for Calvin Ridley. The veteran has been on fire over the last two games, recording 15 receptions for 216 yards. This surge in production is a stark contrast to his first six games of the season, where he managed only 12 receptions for 183 yards.
Tony Pollard is coming off a productive outing with 28 carries for 128 yards, marking his eighth career game with 100 or more rushing yards. Of course, Pollard is banged up and missed practice Thursday due to a foot issue. Keep an eye on his status. Tyjae Spears would be a flex option if Pollard can’t play.
Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert (10) runs with the ball during an NFL football game against the Carolina Panthers, Sunday, Sept. 27, 2020, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Peter Joneleit)
Justin Herbert has been hyper efficient this season, throwing 10 touchdowns with just one interception. Over his last four games, he’s averaged 286.8 passing yards per game, a significant increase from his first four games, where he averaged 144.5 yards per game. Herbert’s recent performance has him trending up, but he’s still just a superflex option.
J.K. Dobbins is coming off his first game with multiple rushing touchdowns since Week 17 of the 2021 season. He’s every bit an RB1 play this week. Those who handcuffed Dobbins with Kimani Vidal, be aware that Gus Edwards was designated for return from injured reserve. Edwards would figure to be ahead of Vidal when he returns.
Quentin Johnston recorded his first career 100-yard receiving game last week. With four receiving touchdowns this season, he is now tied for the team lead in that category. Johnston is a boom-or-bust flex option. Ladd McConkey remains the best fantasy option in this receiver corps. He leads the team in both receptions (35) and receiving yards (440).
Philadelphia @ Dallas
Until last week, we didn’t know it was possible for a player to jump over another player backward on a football field. Now we do. Look at us. Saquon Barkley put on a show in Week 9, accumulating 199 scrimmage yards and two touchdowns. Barkley became the third Eagles player since 1970 to reach 1,000 scrimmage yards through the first eight games of a season, a feat previously achieved by Brian Westbrook and LeSean McCoy. His 925 rushing yards through his first eight career games with the team are the fifth-most all-time in NFL history.
Jalen Hurts has been highly efficient during the Eagles’ current four-game winning streak, scoring 12 total touchdowns without committing a single turnover. This is a marked improvement from his earlier performances, where he had six total touchdowns and seven turnovers.
PHILADELPHIA, PA – OCTOBER 30: Philadelphia Eagles Wide Receiver A.J. Brown (11) and Wide Receiver Devonta Smith (6) enter the field before the game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and Philadelphia Eagles on October 30, 2022 at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia, PA. (Photo by Kyle Ross/Icon Sportswire)
A.J. Brown enters the week averaging 88.8 receiving yards per game this season, which ranks third in the NFL. Since joining the Eagles in 2022, Brown has amassed 3,396 receiving yards, ranking him fourth in the league over that span. He left last week’s contest with a knee injury, but he’s practicing in full and will play. DeVonta Smith has back-to-back games with 85 or more receiving yards and a receiving touchdown. Smith popped up on the injury report with a missed practice Wednesday, but he managed to get back Thursday and is trending toward playing.
Dak Prescott exited last week’s contest a hamstring injury and is expected to miss extended time (he landed on IR Friday). Cooper Rush stepped in to replace Prescott and completed 13 of 25 passes for 115 yards and a touchdown, marking his first touchdown since 2022. Rush will get the nod, which isn’t optimal. However, this isn’t devastating for the Dallas offense. Rush started five games in 2022. Over that span, CeeDee Lamb caught three touchdowns and averaged 6.2 catches and 76 receiving yards per game. Lamb moves down but is still a front-end WR2 play provided he’s able to play through his shoulder injury.
BALTIMORE, MD – DECEMBER 08: Dallas Cowboys running back Rico Dowdle (34) warms up for the Dallas Cowboys game versus the Baltimore Ravens on December 8, 2020 at M&T Bank Stadium in Baltimore, MD. (Photo by Mark Goldman/Icon Sportswire)
Rico Dowdle has recorded a receiving touchdown in three of his last four games. He also topped 100 scrimmage yards and appears to have seized the lead back duties. Yes, Prescott’s absence does hurt the cause, but Dowdle is still a flex option.
NY Jets @ Arizona
Aaron Rodgers is coming off his first game with three passing touchdowns since Week 10 of 2022 against the Dallas Cowboys. However, Rodgers remains in a 31-game stretch without topping 300 passing yards, the third-longest streak by any quarterback over the past 15 seasons. Regardless of the lack of 300-yard games, Rodgers is still in the superflex conversation thanks to Garrett Wilson and Davante Adams.
Wilson found the end zone twice last week, marking his third career game with multiple receiving scores. He has 663 receiving yards through the first nine games this season, the most by any Jets player since Brandon Marshall in 2015, who had 753. As for Adams, he caught his 77th career touchdown pass from Rodgers. Both Wilson and Adams are top-12 plays this week.
Breece Hall averages 76.3 rushing yards per game over the last four games, compared to 39.4 yards per game in his first five outings of the season. Hall has also posted four consecutive games with 80-plus scrimmage yards. His recent resurgence has Hall back in RB1 territory.
GLENDALE, AZ – DECEMBER 08: Arizona Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray (1) looks downfield during the NFL football game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Arizona Cardinals on December 8, 2019 at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona. (Photo by Kevin Abele/Icon Sportswire)
Kyler Murray’s 15-game streak with at least one passing touchdown came to an end last week against the Bears. Murray has been up and down all season, but his high ceiling keeps him in the back end of the QB1s. Like Murray, Marvin Harrison Jr. has been hit-or-miss this season. Harrison blew up in Weeks 2 and 8, totaling 10 receptions, 241 receiving yards, and three touchdowns across those two games. Unfortunately, in the other games combined, he’s only managed 18 receptions, 204 yards and two touchdowns. It’s best to view him as a boom-or-bust WR3.
James Conner continued his strong season with his fourth 100-yard rushing game. He also leads the league in avoided tackles on rushing plays, with 64. That’s 20 more than any other player. Conner is the consummate RB2.
Detroit @ Houston
Jared Goff is making history. He posted the highest completion percentage (82.8%) and passer rating (140.1) over a six-game span in NFL history, with a minimum of 100 attempts. The only issue we’ve really run into with him is the Lions blowing out their opponents. Could that happen here? Perhaps. Houston is very shorthanded on the offensive side of the ball.
DETROIT, MI – AUGUST 27: Detroit Lions wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown (14) makes a low catch while tightly defended by Indianapolis Colts defensive back Ibraheim Campbell (33) and Indianapolis Colts defensive back Andre Chachere (36) during the Detroit Lions vs Indianapolis Colts preseason game on Friday August 27, 2021 at Ford Field in Detroit, MI. (Photo by Steven King/Icon Sportswire)
But we’re going to use Amon-Ra St. Brown regardless. He’s been exceptionally reliable, catching 30 consecutive targets. That’s the longest in-season streak by a wide receiver since at least 2009. Additionally, he has scored a receiving touchdown in each of his last six games, tying the Lions’ record for the longest in-season touchdown streak.
The run game has also been outstanding in Detroit. Jahmyr Gibbs leads the NFL in yards per rush (6.4) this season, with a minimum of 50 rush attempts. Gibbs has 70 or more scrimmage yards in all eight games this season. Meanwhile, David Montgomery has finished outside the top 20 fantasy running backs in each of the last two weeks. That’s not a reason for panic. He’s just more touchdown dependent than Gibbs and lacks explosive upside. Montgomery is still fine as an RB2 play.
CHARLOTTE, NC – OCTOBER 29: C.J. Stroud #7 of the Houston Texans runs with the ball during a football game against the Carolina Panthers at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, North Carolina on Oct 29, 2023. (Photo by David Jensen/Icon Sportswire)
C.J. Stroud completed just 11 of 30 passes for 191 yards and took a career-high eight sacks last week. In his last three games, Stroud has managed only one touchdown. Yikes. And things may not get better this week. Nico Collins was designated for return Friday, but he’s listed as questionable and isn’t guaranteed to play. To make matters worse, Tank Dell popped up on the injury report with a back issue. His status is very much in question. Keep a close eye on their statuses as we head towards Sunday and have backup plans in place. As for Stroud, it will essentially be impossible to use him without Dell and Collins.
Joe Mixon became just the fifth player in NFL history to rush for 100 yards and score a rushing touchdown in five of his first six games. The others to do so: Jim Brown, O.J. Simpson, Emmitt Smith and DeMarco Murray. Even with the Texans banged up, Mixon remains an elite fantasy option.
Miami @ LA Rams
Tua Tagovailoa is coming off the most accurate performance of his career. He completed 25-of-28 passes for 231 yards and two touchdowns against the Bills last week. This presence not only helps the overall fantasy outlook for his teammates, but also gives us another viable streamer in QB1 leagues.
Despite Tagocailoa’s return, we haven’t seen a breakout performance from Tyreek Hill Last week, he had four catches for 80 yards. To be fair, it was his highest receiving yardage in a game since Week 1. Hill is due for a big one. He’s a top-five play this week.
De’Von Achane has gotten back on track. Last week, he handled 20 touches for 121 yards and scored both as a runner and receiver. This was his second career game with both a rushing and receiving score, as well as his first time posting back-to-back games with a receiving touchdown. Achane’s massive weekly ceiling has him in the RB1 conversation with Raheem Mostert positioned more as a flex option.
INGLEWOOD, CA – SEPTEMBER 12: Matthew Stafford #9 of the Rams during an NFL game between the Chicago Bears and the Los Angeles Rams on September 12, 2021, at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, CA. (Photo by Icon Sportswire)
Matthew Stafford has been hot over the last two weeks with six touchdown passes after recording just three in his first six games of the season. What a difference Puka Nacua and Cooper Kupp make. Stafford is the best streamer of the week and is a top-10 option.
Nacua was ejected in the second quarter last week for throwing a punch. Despite this hiccup, Nacua was not on the injury report this week and is positioned well to pick up where he left off in Week 8. As for Kupp, he has 10-or-more receptions and over 100 receiving yards in two of the four games he has played this season. Both Nacua and Kupp are WR1 plays this week.
Kyren Williams has been highly effective in goal-line situations, leading the NFL with 13 goal-line carries and scoring on seven of them. He’s coming off a down week but is a good bet to bounce back. Williams is a top-10 option. And just a friendly reminder to Williams managers that Blake Corum is widely available as a handcuff.
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