CINCINNATI BENGALS

The report for this week has not yet been released.

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INDIANAPOLIS COLTS
10/27/2026

Hey there Colts’ fans (are there any of them out there?). Here are my thoughts as the seriously depleted 2-5 Colts travel down to Duuuuuval to face the well-rested first place 4-2 Jaguars in one of their houses of horrors:

LAST WEEK: Yuck. This game went exactly as I had said. Ugly to watch, even for the Vikings’ fans out there. The defense had its solid moments including a FG block, but eventually tired and crumbled under the pressure of having to carry the team all day against an undefeated team on the road. Taylor was the lone bright spot with (as usual) just under 100 rushing yards and a long TD scamper, but otherwise it was a travesty to endure. After 9 targets in 3 straight games, Allen only had 3 this week, but still led the team in receiving with 31 yards (OMG!). This team is bad, and dull to watch; there are other bad teams out there (like the one that beat Indy last week…), but they can at least be entertaining. This is not such a team.

ROSTER: We have a fire sale!! Today perennial All-Pro OG Quenton Nelson was traded to the Seahawks for a 2027 3rd rounder and a 2028 5th rounder. Then hours later, perennial All-Pro DL DeForest Buckner was traded back to the 49ers for a 2026 4th rounder. Both are absolute studs playing at a very high level, but both are on expiring contracts and neither was expected to come back for this obvious rebuild in 2027. Veteran DL Grover Stewart is probably next on the list to be moved to a contender as he too is on an expiring deal. This is a very bad defense that has lost its lynchpin and emotional leader, and perhaps its next best player also very soon; this makes the teams that everyone will start fantasy players against, especially running backs. Supposedly WR Josh Downs and his expiring contract might also be an attractive target as a slot receiver for a contender (maybe the receiver-depleted San Francisco again?), but the Colts already have zero dependable receivers so it may take a sweeter deal to get Downs off this roster. There have been plentiful rumors that RB Jonathan Taylor will also get moved, but I would find that hard to believe. The team really wants to keep him around for the rebuild, and he is owed a lot of money through 2028 on his new extension (which would also cost the team a lot to move him). Many are picking up RB Seth McGowan as a precautionary move incase Taylor gets dealt, but I would not do that just yet.

INJURIES: In addition to the trades, the defense is hobbled a bunch. Starting rookie LB Bruce Boettcher and his backup rookie LB CJ Allen are both questionable now. Shutdown CB Sauce Gardner missed Sunday’s game and also has yet to practice this week. The other corners are also dinged as slot starter CB Justin Walley left the game with a knee injury, and today backup CB Cam Taylor-Britt as added to IR with a groin injury. On the offense, TE Tyler Warren is still iffy and likely will sit until unambiguously healed, and KR Anthony Gould likewise is still showing a questionable tag. We won’t know more until the first official injury report on Wednesday, but it does not look good for now. Lots of guys that are on injury watch already, but let’s be real….no one is going to play any Colt except Taylor this week, right?

QUARTERBACK: Steichen plainly said that QB Daniel Jones got the job over QB Anthony Richardson in camp this year only because he was better at making the right decision and executing the offense with efficiency. Well, he has been anything but right and efficient thus far….although “execution” is what many of the fans are calling for! It is assumed that he will hold his job as starter, but does that really matter for you fantasy players? He will not produce, although he should be in a negative game script and be provided with ample reason to throw a lot this week. He has averaged under 200 YPG in the air this year, has added a negligible amount on the ground, has tossed twice as many interceptions and TDs, and has only thrown one TD pass in the last four games. Why is he still on your fantasy roster? If you have big rosters, you might want to consider adding Richardson: even if both he and the team sucks, he will be a far more viable fantasy asset as he averaged over 20 PPG when starting in 2023-24.

RUNNING BACK: The only reason to watch this team is RB Jonathan Taylor. He continues to run hard despite having no support around him and facing consistently stacked boxes. He is still among the league leaders in touches and rushing yard, and leads the NFL in rushing TDs. Jacksonville is pretty tough against the run, but Taylor will again get volume, he will again get yards and he likely again will score. But will he ever top 100 rushing yards in a single game? Amazingly, he has consistently posted totals between 92 and 98 rushing yards in 5 of 7 games, but has yet to top 100 yards. Don’t get excited about backup RB Seth McGowan.

WIDE RECEIVER: Without Pierce and with WR Josh Downs being very erratic, the only guy to consider is WR Keenan Allen, and only in PPR leagues to be honest. Maybe there is a chance for some more production in the passing game since the Jaguars have been so generous to the position, allowing by far the most receiving yards per game to receivers this season – and game script surely will dictate a higher volume passing game as well. But I can’t get too excited until there is some likelihood that the quarterback play will be solid enough to ensure that the ball can actually get to the wide receivers.

TIGHT END: TE Tyler Warren missed his second consecutive game last week, and the question remains if they will rush him back in the midst of a lost season. There is no reason to risk any longer-term injury if the team is taking on water. Since the Jaguars have allowed the second-fewest tight end receptions thus far in 2026 (only 25 total), even a healthy Warren would struggle to produce mush for your fantasy team. You may miss his return or breakout, but I would sit him until he shows me that he is back – and this week probably won’t be that week.

KICKER: The automatic PK Spencer Shrader missed 2 of his 3 FGAs this past week, so even that is no longer reliable. And to that, the Jaguars also allow very few FGAs, only surrendering 10 chances through six games, and no more than two in any game yet. Not a great week to consider riding the Shrader Express unless you have no options on the waiver wire.

DEFENSE: No. No Buck…no Gardner potentially…Big Grove may be moved also. No chance.

OVERALL: Egads, this should be a bloodbath. The Jaguars have stomped the Colts in Jacksonville nearly every time they have met, and this week they are rested off a bye as well as vastly superior to the Colts in every way. The Jaguars have won 7 of the last 9 matchups overall, and have won 11 straight games in Jacksonville with the last win coming early in the Andrew Luck era in 2014. Many of these games have been serious beatdowns as well. This should be a laugher, further accelerating the fire sale and the fire under Coach Steichen’s seat. Look for this one to be a 37-10 Jaguars shellacking of the boys in blue.

That is all for now. Hopefully you are not depending on any Colts to carry your fantasy squad, because even during bye weeks they have precious little to offer you! Good luck as the fantasy regular season begins its second half!

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Chris Rito

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DENVER BRONCOS
10/27/2026

The Denver Broncos defeated the Arizona Cardinals 30–16, pushing their record to 5–2 behind a high-powered, playmaking performance.
After battling through a quiet opening start, Denver blew the game open with explosive plays and locked it down on defense to secure their third consecutive win.
Denver Broncos
Bo Nix (QB): Showcased dynamic dual-threat ability, highlighted by a historic 62-yard touchdown scramble—the longest rushing TD by a QB in franchise history. He finished with a passing TD and 73 rushing yards.
RJ Harvey (RB): Turned a short screen pass into a game-changing 52-yard touchdown to build Denver’s second-half momentum.
Jonah Coleman (RB): Sparked Denver's rushing game off injured reserve with 54 yards on 9 carries (6.0 YPC).
Alex Singleton (ILB): Anchored Denver’s defense with a massive 19 tackles and a key goal-line sack.
Arizona Cardinals
Jacoby Brissett (QB): Faced heavy pressure all afternoon while attempting to engineer comeback drives down the stretch.
Trey McBride (TE): A primary target through the air, hauled in a 7-yard touchdown catch in the third quarter to bring Arizona within one score before Denver pulled away.
Budda Baker (S): Paced Arizona’s defense, attempting to limit Denver’s downfield threat amidst heavy pressure on the secondary.
Key to Denver’s Victory
Dominant Red-Zone Defense: Arizona made five separate trips inside Denver's red zone, but the Broncos held them to just 1 touchdown (1-for-5), forcing field goals and securing a critical late goal-line stand.
Explosive Offense & Special Teams: Denver capitalized on quick-strike plays rather than tedious drives. Between Nix’s 62-yard TD run, Harvey’s 52-yard screen TD (following a blocked punt by Adam Prentice), and a 47-yard deep ball to Marvin Mims Jr., Denver repeatedly caught Arizona off guard.
Kansas City @ Denver
The Denver Broncos (5–2) host the Kansas City Chiefs at Empower Field at Mile High in a high-stakes Week 8 AFC West rematch. In their Week 1 meeting at Arrowhead, Kansas City controlled the game in a 31–10 victory. However, Denver enters the rematch riding a three-game winning streak, while Kansas City looks to bounce back following a Week 7 setback against Seattle.
Kansas City Chiefs
Patrick Mahomes (QB): Remained effective despite high-volume pressure, throwing for 2 TDs while adding a rushing score in their first meeting.
Kenneth Walker III (RB): Paced Kansas City's offense in Week 1, gashing Denver's front seven for 173 rushing yards and two total touchdowns.
Chris Jones (DT) & George Karlaftis (DE): Anchored the defensive line that disrupted Denver's passing rhythm, forcing turnover opportunities and backfield sacks in the opener.
Travis Kelce (TE): A primary target over the middle, generating critical third-down conversions to sustain long drives.
Denver Broncos
Bo Nix (QB): Keyed Denver's surge over recent weeks, combining dual-threat playmaking with better ball security compared to his Week 1 outing.
Patrick Surtain II (CB): tasked with locking down Kansas City's primary perimeter threats and limiting quick-strike big plays.
Alex Singleton (ILB): Leads the defense in tackles; essential for clogging run gaps against Walker III and bracket-covering inside receivers.
Zach Allen & Nik Bonitto (DL/EDGE): Frontline pass rushers responsible for getting home on Mahomes without forcing Denver to over-blitz.
Key to a Denver win
Contain Kenneth Walker III & Force 3rd-and-Long
Sustain Drives & Avoid Early Turnovers
Finish in the Red Zone
Orangeman’s Take
Bo Nix hasn't looked right since the 2026 season began: playing not to lose; hesitant to run; and jumpy in the pocket. Nix acknowledged that his ankle injury has played some role in his overall performance this season. Payton wants him to let it rip. He did against Arizona. Is he back? We will see against KC!

Fantasy Outlook
Player PPR points
Quarterback
Bo Nix 13-16

Running Back
JK Dobbins 6-9
RJ Harvey 8-12
Jonah Coleman 4-11

Wide Receiver
Courtland Sutton 8-11
Jaylen Waddle (chest) 10-15
Troy Franklin 3-5
Lil’Jordan Humphrey 1-3
Marvin Mims, Jr 2-7

Tight Ends
Evan Engram 5-7
Adam Trautman 1-2
Nate Adkins 1-3

Kicker
Wil Lutz 6-8

DST
Broncos D’ST 5-10

Good luck this week!

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Charles Rives

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LOS ANGELES CHARGERS
10/29/2026

The Chargers lost again, falling to K.C. 22-6 and bringing their season record to a dismal 0-6. There is little reason for optimism going forward, at least as of this writing. Thankfully, the team has a bye this week, which means that they can’t lose again until next week. This report will be a review of last week’s loss to the Chiefs& a preview of the upcoming Chargers at Rams game.

QB: Once again QB Justin Herbert was terrible, going 22-37 for 204 yards passing, no TEs, 1 INT, 5 carries for 26 yards rushing, and he took 4 sacks. At this stage Herbert belongs on your bench or perhaps in the free agent heap. Yes, surprisingly he’s been that bad. Not entirely his fault, but the numbers don’t lie. Herbert & the Chargers have been abysmal so far, & while he could improve at any time, don’t start him until he has a sustained streak of solid games.

RB: No reason to talk about the running backs. Highest total was 21 yards rushing and no TDs. Not much to love here. Most Chargers running backs averaged a bit over 2 YPC. Yuck! This week, the 3-headed monster continues, so RB Omarion Hampton is a RB2, everyone else, bench or free agent pool.

WR: Nothing much to see here either. Astonishingly, WR Quentin “Stone Hands” Johnston caught 1 for 53 yards on 3 targets, & no scores. Nothing worth discussing occurred, & no Chargers wideout helped you last week, which has been an ongoing theme. Their top wideout, WR Ladd McConkey, caught 1 for 17 yards, so that’s the kind of results we’ve seen. Looks like McConkey is healthy finally, so he’s a weak WR2 or strong WR3. I probably wouldn’t start any other Chargers’ receivers just yet.

TE: Did you guess that the Chargers’ tight ends didn’t do a thing? If so, you guessed right. TE Oronde Gadsen caught 3 for 17 yards, while TE Charlie Kolar also caught 3 for 20 yards. Avoid all of them until they perform.

PK: As mentioned, PK Cameron Dicker is a good kicker on a bad team. He made both FG attempts, with a long of 30 yards. I wouldn’t start him until the Chargers’ offense improves on an ongoing basis.

DEF: Probably better than you might suppose, but likely not start worth with the offense unable to do a thing. That’s the bye week report, good luck with your games! Looks like S Derwin James’ injury is worse than expected. LB Khalil Mack may be traded to the Bears. Avoid.

Good luck with this week’s games!

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Brad Willis

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DALLAS COWBOYS

The report for this week has not yet been released.

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NEW YORK GIANTS
10/30/2026

The New York Giants have a BYE this week. I will return next week with a preview of their game against the Eagles.

Fantasy MVP for the first half: TE Isaiah Likely (41-395-5 stat line - TE2 in PPR leagues!)

Michael Nazarek

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WASHINGTON FOOTBALL TEAM
10/29/2026

Back from the bye, do we know anything new? The Commanders sit at 1-4-1. Injuries have plagued the season so far, with starting QB, RB, WR all shelved for part or full year up to now. This week though? Potentially up against a team with worse performance vs expectations, the hated Philadelphia Eagles (2-5) who have dropped 5 in a row. Obviously neither team is good at this point, the question is can either turn it around?
Jayden is healthy-ish, “Bill” is out, Rachaad White is in, but not a difference maker. Terry McLaurin is out, Stefon Diggs in and out, and Treylon Burks is now in play? TE is…Chig or bust
So, did the bye week help? If they can't beat the floundering Eagles, I’m pretty sure the season is done except for playing the games. WAS opens as a 5.5 point favorite somehow, and the O/U is low a 40.5, just off the lowest of the week. Night game, WAS, inefficient offenses, sounds like a slog.
Standard numbers review has WAS at 21st in offense (13th rush, 21st passing) and PHI is 27th in defense (28th rush, 26th passing). PHI is 28th in expected points (26th in rushing, 26th passing) against WAS who is 22nd in overall defense (27th in rushing, 21st in passing). Again, slog.

I’ll try and break down the positions as best I can.
PHI
QB: Tanner McKee, by the numbers, (213 ypg, 2TD, 1 INT 2 games) isn't much worse ppg than Jalen (187ypg 8TD, 3INT 5 games) was passing, obviously not as proficient running the ball. But, he isn’t worth starting. Even in a bye week.
RB: Saquon Barkley, when healthy, is a top-tier RB. Dameon Pierce however out-touched him 14-7 last week, with Elijah Mitchell grabbing a few random carries and catches. Pierce then got placed on IR yesterday, and Barkley was a DNP (hamstring/back) Wednesday. If he’s available he’s a start. Otherwise Mitchell holds your hopes and dreams…don’t dream too big. Jaydon Blue was signed. Do with that what you will.
WR: DeVonta Smith and Dontayvion Wicks are the top two, and both DNP yesterday. Makai Lemon is now fantasy relevant having gone 7-67-1 last week and no one healthy in front of him. Still, he’s likely a WR3. Yikes.
TE: I’m thinking if anyone has a chance to show out this week, it’s Dallas Goedert. I’d have him in my top 10 for the week.

WAS
QB: We will see if the off week and any adjustments David Blough can make can propel Daniels to higher achievements. He’s a top 10 guy, regardless, but he might just need to carry the team for the rest of the year. As he goes, they go. Start
RB: Rachaad White, maybe Austin Ekeler? I can squint and see Rachaad as a RB2 for the week - but just barely. Ekeler if White is injured otherwise he’s just fodder.
WR: As stated before Terry McLaurin is out for the season with a patellar tendon injury. Stefon Diggs DNP on Wednesday (hand/hamstring/rest) so watch his status, but he’s likely going to be available. Treylon Burks was limited but he’s the likely McLaurin replacement. Diggs is a WR2/3 and Burks is a prayer.
TE: It’s Chig Okonkwo as the primary - bye week value, at best. Maybe he gets a TD this week, but PHI is tough against TEs.

Prediction:
Home game, slog, Daniels gets a rush TD or two, maybe Burks or Williams gets a weird TD; for the Iggles, Goedert scores, maybe Lemon? Low O/U means we are looking at a 21-17 kinda game. 21 being WAS of course!
Go Commanders!
End.

David Vohs

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CHICAGO BEARS
10/29/2026

Week 7: Alive and Kicking. Bears 30, Patriots 24
This one had the feel of a playoff game, and the Bears were fortunate to pull it out despite making a couple of inexcusable errors. Let’s get into it:

Quarterback QB Caleb Williams completed 22 of 33 passes for 308 yards and two TDs and had five rushes for 18 yards. His accuracy was a bit off at times, but with the Bears backed up in their own territory late, he unleashed a couple of frozen ropes to WR Rome Odunze to keep the chains moving. He eventually got the team into field goal range, but then inexplicably took a sack on third down that appeared to take the Bears out of range.
HC Ben Johnson initially called for a punt, but with a little extra time to think about it thanks to a New England injury, he changed his mind and sent PK Cairo Santos out to try a career-long 58-yarder. At first, I thought Johnson was nuts, but then I remembered that 1) it was unseasonably warm, and 2) the 53-yarder Santos clanked off the upright earlier had pretty good distance. Thankfully, Santos nailed it, bailing out his quarterback and making it a two-possession game.

Running back
RB D’Andre Swift had 22 carries for 78 yards and a TD and caught all four of his targets for 12 yards. He’s been banged-up and relatively ineffective lately, but his TDs and his receiving numbers have saved his stat lines. RB Roschon Johnson had only two carries for 13 yards.

Wide receiver
Odunze caught four of his five targets for 69 yards. WR Luther Burden III caught all four of his targets in the first half for 130 yards and a TD and added a seven-yard run. He looked like he was on the way to a monster game, but strangely enough, he wasn’t targeted once in the second half. WR Kalif Raymond was targeted twice but had a goose egg. After a surprisingly impressive first three games, Raymond’s production has fallen off a cliff in the past four. He’ll still have the occasional big game as the season goes on, but his numbers from his first three games were never going to be sustainable in an offense with so many weapons.

Tight end TE Colston Loveland hauled in seven of his 12 targets for 69 yards and a TD. TE Cole Kmet caught all three of his targets for 28 yards before he unfortunately suffered a serious knee injury that is going to put him out for the season. Kmet wasn’t the primary pass-catching tight end anymore, but he was a key blocker in 12 and 13 personnel and a reliable second target, so he will be missed. Loveland had already been heating up the past few weeks, and now you have to figure his targets will increase even more. Rookie TE Sam Roush will need to take on a lot more responsibilities now, so he needs to leave his rookie mistakes from early in the season in the past.

Defense/Special teams
LB D’Marco Jackson made a big interception in the end zone, and CB Kyler Gordon had another sack. But the ridiculous dump-off Hail Mary TD this unit gave up at the end of the first half was just, I mean, it literally left me speechless (and fuming) at the time. He wasn’t the only guy to fail on the play, but if CB Jaylon Johnson isn’t going to cover anyone or tackle anyone, then what are we doing? To see him struggle this much after having by all accounts a good training camp has been very disappointing.

Kicker
Santos hit three of his four field goal attempts and all three of his extra points. Good on him for not shying away from that 58-yarder after he missed one earlier, but he already has four misses this season after having five all of last season.

Week 8: Bears at Seahawks (Monday Night Football)
The Bears now head to Seattle to take on the defending Super Bowl champions in a game that should be a real litmus test for this team. The Seahawks completely shut down the Chiefs last Sunday night.

Quarterback
The Seahawks have allowed the second-fewest fantasy points/game to signal callers. If Williams is your starter, it would be tough to not play him, but if you have another good quarterback with a better matchup, you might want to think about using him. I don’t think Caleb is going to have a bad game, but I wouldn’t expect big numbers either.

Running back
Seattle has allowed the 13th-fewest fantasy points/game to tailbacks, and their run defense is ranked sixth. RB Kyle Monangai (thumb/toe) was listed as DNP on Thursday’s estimated injury report, which doesn’t look like a good sign that he’ll play on Monday night. Assuming Monangai is out, Swift should get the great majority of touches again, making him at least an average play despite the matchup. I wouldn’t expect much from Johnson.

Wide receiver
The Seahawks have allowed the fewest fantasy points/game to wideouts. As a result, I have Burden as an average play and Odunze as a slightly below-average play.

Tight end
Seattle has allowed the third-fewest fantasy points/game to tight ends, but Loveland has been targeted a lot in the two games since Caleb returned, and that target number should increase with Kmet out. I have Loveland as an above-average play.

Defense/Special teams
Bears GM Ryan Poles made a seismic move on Thursday, trading two first-round picks and a fourth-rounder for Titans DT Jeffery Simmons and a fifth-rounder. I did a spit take when I saw the news this morning and thought, “Holy hell, that is a huge price to pay.” But after reading up on Simmons, he’s basically everything you could want in a defensive tackle. He’s first in the league in pass-rush win rate this season. He’s good against the run as well. He’s durable. He’s under contract through 2030. He’s been nominated for the Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year award three times. He can even catch the occasional TD pass. What’s not to like?

When I took a look at the Bears’ roster before the season started, I didn’t think they were a Super Bowl contender because of the lack of pass rush ability on the D-line and the devastating long-term injury to S Coby Bryant. Now that they have a legitimate Pro Bowl-level difference-maker on the D-line, I think they are a Super Bowl contender now, but still not one of the favorites. A secondary that appeared to be a strength before the Bryant injury now looks very iffy, with both starting corners struggling (though the return of Gordon helps).

The hope is that Simmons can not only produce himself, but become a multiplier who can help his D-linemates get better matchups and produce more themselves. If the pass rush improves like it should, the secondary won’t have to cover as long and hopefully won’t give up so many big plays. If Bryant can return late in the season and be a reasonable facsimile of what he was with Seattle, that would be huge.

As for Monday night’s game, hopefully Simmons will be ready to hit the ground running and have an epic Bears debut like Khalil Mack did in 2018. DE Montez Sweat will return from his two-game PED suspension. Jackson (ankle) and CB Malik Muhammad (toe) were limited on Thursday, but LB T.J. Edwards (hamstring) FP. Sam Darnold has eight picks this season and never has been a stranger to turning the ball over. I think this defense will have extra juice thanks to the Simmons acquisition, so I have this unit as an above-average play this week.

Kicker
The Seahawks have allowed the seventh-fewest fantasy points/game to kickers. I’d look elsewhere this week.

Good luck this week!

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Richard Fung

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DETROIT LIONS
10/29/2026

Vikings at Lions

QB: The Lions are coming off of a 20-17 win over the Packers in their first division game of the season. The NFC North is looking especially tough this year so every division game is crucial and this Sunday will another divisional matchup against the Vikings. QB Jared Goff is coming off of a strong effort against Green Bay where he had 303 yards and 2 TDs. He got charged with a lost fumble due to a bad exchange on a snap and he had an interception called back on an iffy pass interference call. There were a couple other dangerous throws that could have been picked, so the ball security was a little shakier than normal but for the most part Goff has been taking good care of the football. This week’s matchup with the Vikings is not a good matchup because the Vikings defense has been dominant this year. Goff might still be having nightmares from the game in Minnesota on Christmas Day last year where he was harassed all day into multiple turnovers and batted passes in what was a very ugly performance that eliminated the Lions from playoff contention. There has been a lot of talk about how the Vikings have been blitzing at an insanely high rate this year. The Lions know what they are up against. I would lower expectations for Goff this week due to the matchup.

RB: The heavy workload isn’t catching up with RB Jahmyr Gibbs yet. He had a whopping 34 touches on Sunday with 29 carries and 5 catches. He didn’t score so it was a bit of a letdown in fantasy terms. But he is on pace for something like 475 touches this year. He did show up on the injury report this week with a shoulder but it doesn’t sound like anything to worry about as he was back to full practice on Thursday after not practicing Wednesday, likely more of a precaution than anything. Actually, I was worried he could have messed up his ankle or knee when he awkwardly slammed on the brakes inside the 5 yard line with a minute left as the Packers were willing to let him score in that situation but he went down to allow the Lions to bleed the clock and kick the chip shot field goal. Gibbs should be in for another busy day as the Lions need to do whatever it takes to win this game and Gibbs will be a big part of neutralizing those Vikings blitzes if the Lions can get him going on the ground.

WR/TE: Another productive week for WR Amon-Ra St. Brown as he had 9 catches for 153 yards. WR Jameson Williams had a better fantasy day as he scored two TDs as part of this 5 grabs for 91 yards. There wasn’t much left for the rest of this unit and the thing that stood out was just one catch for TE Sam LaPorta in a week where he complained about his contract. Let’s chalk it up as a coincidence. He played his full snap count so I don’t think there’s any reason to be concerned. Even if it was intentional I highly doubt this would be something that would continue for another week. I think he will bounce back with a solid week. Goff will be looking to get rid of the ball quickly which could be a good thing for LaPorta’s production. St. Brown missed practice Wednesday with an ankle but he retuned Thursday and figures to be fine.

K/DST: It was a 2 for 2 day for PK Jake Bates. With his Green Bay counterpart struggling you see the value he brings to the Lions. The Detroit defense is at least looking respectable. The return of Brian Branch helped the secondary. Now Kerby Joseph is back practicing but it could still be a while before we know if he will make a similar impact as Branch. I probably wouldn’t want to use the Lions defense this week. The Vikings offense doesn’t scare anyone but Kyler Murray’s mobility should be an important factor against a solid Lions pass rush.

Good luck to everyone with their fantasy teams this week.

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James Hintz

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ARIZONA CARDINALS
10/29/2026

Apologies, I thought the game last week was in DEN, and was horribly wrong. Not that home-field advantage for the Cardinals manifested itself in points or a victory, but still I had one job. The Arizona Cardinals are now 2-5, having dropped the home game to DEN 16-30. Chad Ryland, as good as he has been, apparently cannot carry a team (only Will Reichard with the MIN defense can do that).
Jacoby was reasonable going 27/48 272y 1TD 0INT, but got sacked 3 times. As you may imagine, Trey McBride was the primary beneficiary, turning 13 targets into 10 catches, 111y and a TD. No one else had more than 4 catches. With Jeremiyah still out, and Allgeier regressing, Bam Knight led with 7 carries for 48y, nice average, but not enough volume or scoring to matter. ARI moved up and down the field against DEN, possessing the ball 6 more minutes than DEN, but just couldn’t score.
This week we are up against the despised Dallas Cowboys. I mean, it's easy to dislike that team just on principle, regardless of the old NFC alignments. ARI opens as a 7 point underdog, and the O/U is tied for the highest of the week at 54.5 - i think the defenses (or lack thereof) are driving the expectation.
Standard numbers review has ARI at 24th in offense (22nd rush, 16th passing) and DAL is 32nd in defense (24th rush, 22nd passing). DAL is 4th in expected points (6th in rushing, 3rd passing) against ARI who is 29th in overall defense (18th in rushing, 23rd in passing). Bet the over?

Notable starters, trends and start advice
DAL QB Dak Prescott is top 5 in ranking this year - 4th in completions and attempts, 5th in yardage. He gets to throw to CeeDee and George and sometimes Jake Ferguson drops balls. He’s a no-brainer start regardless of matchup. RB Javonte Williams is the dominant force. 4.3ypc, 8TDs just under 500 yards for the season. No one else has a rush TD. He’s a start.
WRs CeeDee Lamb is probably a 60/40 split over George Pickens for targets and yards, CeeDee with more TDs, Pickens with a slightly higher y/rec and depth of target. Both are starts, and maybe Ryan Flournoy is a WR3 fill-in for the bye week cover due to matchup? Pickens was limited in participation (shoulder/hamstring) Wednesday, so keep an eye out. TE Jake Ferguson is the safest bet? Cardinals are 5th worst defending TEs. Good bye week fill-in.

ARI QB Jacoby Brissett as stated above had a decent day, but some passing TDs would be really nice? 1st in league in attempts, 2nd in completions, 14th in TDs. He’s a start this week, but it would be nice to see some scoring. Start RB Tyler Allgeier (toe) didnt practice Wednesday, so he is trending poorly. JEremiyah Love was limited but is trending better. Bam Knight, unless Love is made available, is probably your guy for the week. Watch the injury report. I’d start Love if he's available, and consider Knight if Love is out. Whoever starts is a RB2. WR Michael Wilson was a limited participant in Wednesday’s practice (ribs) but could be expected to start as the ARI WR1 for this week. I was woefully incorrect in my expectations last week, so we will just say he’s a WR2. Bourne likely a borderline WR3/4. DAL 6th worst against WRs, so someone has to score? Start Wilson, roll dice on Bourne.
TE: Trey McBride. First TE in NFL history to record 400 reg season catches in first 5 years, trails only JaMarr in targets and receptions over the past two years. Start.

Prediction:
I’m gonna wish this into existence, and say the Cardinals cover the 7 and score at least 24, I’m just not sure they can stop the Cowboys from scoring 30+. If they can, we go with ARI 31- DAL 27.
Go Cardinals!
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David Vohs

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SEATTLE SEAHAWKS

The report for this week has not yet been released.

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LOS ANGELES RAMS
10/29/2026

Big win in Sin City! The Rams jump out to 28-6 halftime lead and hold on to defeat the Las Vegas Raiders 35-21 and improve their record to 3-4. After much criticism for their lackluster effort against Arizona, the Rams put together a mostly dominating performance against the Raiders thanks to a powerful rushing attack. Los Angeles needs to get hot and win their next three games before the week eleven bye. This week the Rams host the Chargers who are coming off their bye. Even though the Chargers have yet to win a game; the Rams need to stay focused and take care of business like they did in Las Vegas. Let’s take a look at how the Rams performed against the Raiders and their potential for week eight.

QUARTERBACK: QB Matthew Stafford (23-29 for 195 with 3 touchdowns and 1 interception) did not have to through that often and even though he threw for less than 200 yards, he still had three touchdowns and made key completions in crucial moments. Even his interception should have been avoided (the ball bounced off the hands of his intended target). The Chargers allow 216.2 passing yards a game and have surrendered only 7 passing touchdown in six games. The Chargers have collected 5 interceptions and 11 sacks. Stafford was efficient in week seven and will look to be the same at home against the Chargers. My week 8 game prediction is 225-250 yards with 2 passing touchdowns and zero interceptions.

RUNNING BACK: RB Kyren Williams (16-99 rushing with 1 touchdown and 1 lost fumble and 2-22 receiving) and RB Blake Corum (17-93 rushing with 1 touchdown and 1-8 receiving) were both very productive. Corum was especially impressive and could have had a monster game as he ran for two touchdowns that were negated by Ram penalties. The Chargers allow 123.8 yards per game and 4 yards per carry. They have surrendered 9 rushing touchdowns in six games. The Rams had their best rushing game of the season against the Raiders and should find similar success against the Chargers. Week 8 predictions: Kyren – 100+ scrimmage yards with at least 1 touchdown, Blake – 60+ scrimmage yards and possibly a touchdown. This backfield is well balanced and both backs can provide solid production for the Rams and Fantasy teams.

WIDE RECEIVER: WR Puka Nacua (8-68 receiving with 1 touchdown and 2-10 rushing) was efficient and productive when his number was called. WR Konata Mumpfield (1-15) was the only other receiver to have a reception as the offense featured the running game and tight ends with WR Davante Adams on injured reserve. Hopefully Nacua stays healthy because he is going to see a lot of targets. The Rams need Mumpfield or anyone else to step up and take some pressure off of Puka. My Week 8 predictions: Puka – another 8-10 catches for 100+ receiving yards and 1 touchdown. I think (hope) Mumpfield is more involved and hit 40+ receiving yards.

TIGHT END: On National Tight End day, TE Colby Parkinson (5-48), TE Davis Allen (4-20 with 2 touchdowns), and TE Tyler Higbee (2-14) were featured early and often with Allen having his first two-touchdown game in his professional career. TE Terrance Ferguson is still out and Parkinson played with a sore ankle so this unit could use rookie TE Max Klare to step up in an active role. McVay said this week; he focuses on utilizing all five eligible, which means more 13-personel and Tight End production. My Week 8 prediction: The tight end room contributes 50+ receiving yards and a touchdown, The hard part for Fantasy Owners is figuring out which tight end will be featured.

KICKER: PK Brandon McManus (5-5 extra points) did not have to attempt any field goals and more importantly stayed healthy. McManus is a veteran kicker with a strong leg so hopefully the Rams will have a successful kicking game for the rest of the season. Week 8 prediction: 1-1 field goal (over 50-yards) and 4-4 extra points.

DEFENSE: The defense did not allow a touchdown until the fourth quarter. More impressive was that without starters DL Poona Ford, DL Kobie Turner, and leading tackler LB Nate Landman, Los Angeles held the Raiders to 48 rushing yards. LB Byron Young (2 solos, 4 assists, and 1 sack) was very active and DL Braden Fiske (3 solos, 1 assist, and 1 sack) stepped up with several starters missing. The Chargers average only 190.2 passing yards per game and have only 5 passing touchdowns while surrendering 8 interceptions and 21 sacks in six games. The Charger rushing attack averages 119 yards per game and 4.2 yards per carry with 4 rushing touchdowns in six games. The Chargers hired offensive coordinator Mike McDaniel in the off season to improve the offense but it has not clicked for Justin Herbert and company. Hopefully the Rams can get CB Trent McDuffie and LB Nate Landman back on the field and the Charger offense continues to struggle. My week 7 predictions: This unit continues to play well and ED Byron Young gets at least 1 sack.

The Rams are 3-4 and need to take care of business against a team with zero wins. When Los Angeles plays sound football and does not make mistakes, they are capable of beating anyone. I think the Rams stay focused and come out with a 31-21 victory. I lost my Dynasty League game and fell to 5-2 in that league. I lucked out in my Keeper League winning by one point thanks to Javonte Williams’ huge game on Monday Night and improving to 4-3. Love and blessings to my family. Miss you Pops and Scratch! God Bless!

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Layton Pang

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