LAR vs. SEA
Seahawks Passing Game: Russell Wilson’s severe finger injury that kept him out of a majority of the second half will likely keep him out until at least week 10, making D.K. Metcalf a high WR2 and Tyler Lockett a high WR3 with Geno Smith as their quarterback.
Alex Collins: It’s unclear how long Chris Carson will be out, but as long as he is, Collins will dominate the opportunity share in the backfield. However, with Geno Smith running the offense, he is nothing more than a low end RB2 to high end RB3 due to workload.
NYJ vs. ATL
Cordarelle Patterson: Patterson has increased his snap share over the past few weeks, and was more productive than Mike Davis. His large passing game involvement will keep him in starting lineups as a solid RB2.
Kyle Pitts: He finally had the blowup game that fantasy owners were waiting on; however it came without the Falcons’ two best wide receivers. Continue to start Pitts every week, however, as his role should continue to increase.
Jets Offense: It’s hard to trust anyone on this offense. Michael Carter is starting to take over this backfield, making him a mid-low RB3 option, and Corey Davis is a mid-WR3. No one else can be started.
DET vs. MIN
T.J. Hockenson: This is now three straight single-digit fantasy performances for Hock, after starting the season with back to back 20+ point games. It’s starting to get worrisome, but with the extreme scarcity at tight end, owners have no choice but to start him.
D’Andre Swift: He continues to be a very safe low-RB1 option due to his large receiving workload.
Vikings Offense: Alexander continues to be the best handcuff in fantasy; he is practically the same in terms of fantasy output as Dalvin Cook. Nothing has changed about the receiving corps; Thielin remains a TD-dependent WR2 and Jefferson is a locked-in mid WR1.
NO vs. WFT
Alvin Kamara: Any concerns about Alvin Kamara’s usage should be gone. This offense runs through him, and he will continue to be a mid-high RB1. No one else on this offense are trustable starters.
Antonio Gibson: He continues to be extremely inefficient without much passing game involvement on a shaky offense. His 4 touchdowns over the past 3 weeks are keeping him afloat. Sell high.
Ricky-Seals Jones: As long as Logan Thomas is out, Jones could be a decent starter at tight end. He played all but one snap and ran a route on half of them, racking up 9 targets and finishing with 5 catches for 41 yards.
NE vs. HOU
Patriots RBs: On 21 snaps, Damien Harris totaled 14 carries for 58 yards and a touchdown, before leaving the game with a chest injury. Brandon Bolden and Rhamondre Stevenson split snaps evenly afterward, making these two hard to start. Buy Damien Harris if you can, as the injury doesn’t look like it will cause him to miss any time.
Brandin Cooks: In a game where Davis Mills passed for 312 yards and 3 touchdowns, you would expect his number 1 receiver to rack up more than just 3 catches for 23 yards. This is a little concerning, but the Patriots have had a history of locking up the opposing team’s best weapon, so this could be a good opportunity to buy low on Cooks.
MIA vs. TB
Myles Gaskin: It’s impossible to predict what the Dolphins will do at running back each week, so coming off an unrepeatable performance for Gaskin, it is best to sell high.
Leonard Fournette: He looks to be a solid RB2 for the rest of the season, as he has taken control of this backfield, on one of the best offenses in the league. He also sees considerable passing game involvement.
Buccaneers Passing Game: Evans, Godwin, Brown, and Brady are every week must-starts; they all hold too much upside to be benched.
GB vs. CIN
Packers RBs: A.J. Dillon’s increasing role in the offense is concerning for Aaron Jones and his overall upside. However, Jones’ efficiency on the ground and through the air will keep him as a low-RB1 option.
Bengals WRs: Chase has established himself as the clear alpha, and looks like a high-WR2 to low-WR1 option for the rest of the year. Higgins and Boyd are both low WR2 to high WR3s.
Joe Mixon: He was very limited this week due to an ankle injury that held him out of all practices until Saturday; so buy low if the Mixon owner is panicking. He is a high-RB2 to low-RB1 option.
DEN vs. PIT
Najee Harris: Najee continues to get the elite volume that he’s been getting all season, garnering 23 carries for 122 yards on the ground and a touchdown. Continue to play him as a mid to high end RB1.
Steelers WRs: This looks more and more like a toss up between Claypool and Diontae Johnson. However, Diontae is probably still the better option. Start Diontae as a high WR2 and Claypool as a low WR2.
Javonte Williams & Melvin Gordon: The window for Javonte to breakout is starting to close, but the game script was not favorable for either of the two running backs. Both are still mid-high RB3s.
Broncos Receiving Corps: Courtland Sutton is obviously the one to own for now, but with Jerry Jeudy returning soon, it’s hard to see future value for Tim Patrick. Noah Fant continues to get TE1 volume, so start him.
PHI vs. CAR
DJ Moore: On a disappointing day, Moore only managed 5 catches for 42 yards as the Panthers struggled in the air. However, look for him to bounce back into his WR1 status.
Christian McCaffrey: The Panthers are “hopeful” for a week 6 return for CMC, but he still might be limited. Chuba Hubbard should still be owned in all leagues.
Eagles RBs: It’s extremely hard to start Miles Sanders, as not even the Eagles trust him to take the full load of carries, as they have said that they liked what they have seen from rookie Kenneth Gainwell.
Devonta Smith: Smith is becoming more and more of a boom or bust option. Although he’s only averaging 12.5 fantasy points, he had 2 games under 6 points. The former Heisman winner is still a low WR2/high WR3, but his inconsistency is becoming concerning.
TEN vs. JAX
Derrick Henry: In a bounce back game for the Titans, Derrick Henry boomed with 29 carries for 130 yards and 3 touchdowns. Henry is THE RB1 in all formats right now.
AJ Brown: AJB’s targets and catches are both pretty low right now, which is cause for concern. He only managed 3 catches with Julio, his main target competitor, out with a hamstring injury. Brown is yet to top 50 receiving yards in a game this season. Him and Julio are sailing down rankings week by week, with both being low WR2s right now.
James Robinson: Robinson is averaging 22 PPR fantasy points in the last 3 weeks, and is a high end RB2 right now. We’ll see if he can continue his hot streak, as the Jaguars have given him 15 or more carries in each of those three games.
Jaguars WRs: Given how inconsistent Trevor Lawrence and this Jaguars offense is, it’s hard to start any receiver on this team with confidence. However, both Marvin Jones and Laviska Shenault are flex viable.
CLE vs. LAC
Chargers Offense: The playcalling, scheme, and talent makes this a top 3 offense in the league. Austin Ekeler remains a top-4 option, Williams is a mid-low WR1, Allen is a low-WR1 to high WR2, and Herbert is a high-QB1. Don’t consider benching anyone on this offense moving forward.
Browns Offense: Nick Chubb and Kareem Hunt continue to split snaps fairly evenly, with Hunt being the safer PPR option due to his receiving game work. He and Chubb are both high-RB2 options. No one else on this offense is worth starting on a weekly basis.
CHI vs. LV
David Montgomery: Montgomery was placed on the IR a couple days ago, rendering him out at least 3 weeks. However, Damien Williams and Khalil Herbert seem to be in a timeshare. Don’t start either with confidence.
Darnell Mooney and Allen Robinson: With Mooney starting to lead the target share, it still doesn’t seem like Justin Fields can support a WR consistently enough for them to be worth much in fantasy. As of right now, both are unstartable, but that could change in the coming weeks.
Josh Jacobs: He’s a flex option, but realistically, you’re just looking for him to fall into the endzone each week.
Darren Waller: Waller seemed as if he had a shot to take Kelce off his throne after week 1, but he’s had a strand of four rather mediocre weeks now. He’s still solidly into the TE2 position, but he needs to ramp up production quickly.
Raiders Receivers: Hunter Renfrow looks like the one to own. He’s been getting all the targets that aren’t going to Waller, with Ruggs and Edwards being deep targets.
SF vs. ARI
Kyler Murray: In an off game for the MVP front runner, he should still be a top 2 QB in fantasy going forward.
Chase Edmonds: It’s hard to say how much you can trust the pure receiving volume of Edmonds, as the Cardinals are clearly more willing to use Conner on goalline carries. He’s a low RB2 going forward.
DeAndre Hopkins: Nuk’s target share remains concerning, as most thought that he would completely dominate this receiving corps. He scored a day-saving touchdown this week, so he is a good sell high option. Rondale Moore and Christian Kirk are still desperate flex plays..
49ers Offense: When Trey Lance can’t get it going, this offense completely stalls in fantasy production. Deebo Samuel is the only player you can really trust on this option with Kittle out at least two more weeks.
NYG vs. DAL
Giants WRs: Apart from punching another player, Kadarius Toney had a great day. He needs to be picked up in fantasy leagues. Golladay is a high WR3.
Saquon Barkley: With a low ankle sprain, he’s out for 1-2 weeks. Look to buy low on him, as he’s an RB1 when healthy.
Ezekiel Elliot: Zeke remains a high RB1 with this offense moving in full stride now.
Cowboys Receiving Corps: Amari Cooper and Ceedee Lamb are both high WR2s right now, with Lamb having the edge due to Cooper’s nagging injuries. Dalton Schultz is also a great fantasy tight end in such a high volume offense.
BUF vs. KC
Chiefs Offense: Continue to start only Mahomes, Tyreek, and Kelce. With CEH on injured reserve, the Chiefs have shown interest in signing Marlon Mack, so be on the lookout for that if you pick up Darrel Williams.
Bills WRs: As Josh Allen continues to spread the ball around more, stocks are rising for Sanders, Knox, and Beasley. However, this is a large concern to Diggs owners, who are still waiting for him to get in stride.
Bills RBs: Zack Moss is a flex option due to his growing role in this top 5 offense, and Singletary is unstartable.
IND vs. BAL
Jonathan Taylor: JT had a great week, and is a low end RB1 to high end RB2 here on out.
Colts WRs: Pittman is the one to own, and Campbell and Pascal are hard to trust. However, Wentz showed that he can support a WR group like this. As for Mo Alie-Cox, he’s someone you hope to find the endzone each week.
Mark Andrews: This is more or less what we expect from Andrews. He’ll have his boom weeks every now and then, which keeps him a top tight end option, but he’ll still have many mediocre weeks ahead of him.
Marquise Brown: Hollywood Brown seems more and more like a great fantasy option for any team. Continue to start him with confidence.
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