By Winsto (10/14/2025)
This week will have to be brief, as I am currently under the weather. I will save my observations from Week 6 for the weekend write-up.
NOTE: These are players rostered in less than 50% of Yahoo leagues.
QUARTERBACK
Jaxson Dart (NYG)–Not having Malik Nabors (WR-NYG) for the rest of the season really hurts his ceiling, but his rushing somewhat offsets that. He has a tough game against Denver this week, but I think he should be fine.
Sam Darnold (Sea)–He is still rostered in less than 50%, though admittedly he has a rough Week 07 matchup against Houston and then a Bye Week.
Deeper League Adds:
Dillon Gabriel (Cle)–He has a soft schedule for the next two weeks (Pittsburgh and Miami). There are weapons on this offense.
Joe Flacco (Cin)–The Bengals offensive line is going to do him no favors, but he has high end pass catchers on the other end of his throws. In addition, his remaining schedule is pretty delicious.
Mac Jones (SF)–If you are looking for a Bye Week fill-in and Brock Purdy (QB-SF) is ruled out, may I interest you in a former 1st round pick who seems to be turning a corner in SF. He could be even more helpful if Ricky Pearsall (WR-SF) returned.
RUNNING BACK
Kimani Vidal (LAC)–Well, Week 06 definitely suggested that Vidal is the play in this backfield. He is my top add of the week.
Bam Knight / Michael Carter (Ari)–Welcome to the conundrum that is the Arizona backfield. I lean toward Knight, but unless something changes, the upside here is at best a flex play.
Kendre Miller (NO)–I am not sure if he is a flex play just yet, but he looks like a pretty high end hand-cuff at the very least. In addition, if your league awards return yards, he is averaging 29.3 return yards per game. And, if for some reason Alvin Kamara (RB-NO) were to get traded, Miller would be in line for solid production.
Tyler Allgeier (Atl)–He has double digit carries in four of the five games Atlanta has played this season, and has scored a TD in three of those games. He is a decent Bye Week flex play, and he seems clearly locked in as part of this offense and the hand-cuff to Bijan Robinson (RB-Atl).
Kareem Hunt (KC)-Hunt is not the same player as he once was, but while he has lost burst, he has not lost his vision. He is pretty much a TD or bust type of play, but given the offense he is in, a TD is always on the table. Deeper League Adds
Brashard Smith (KC)–I will mention him every week for the foreseeable future. The theme here is that while Isiah Pacheco is a solid RB, his vision and potential for explosive plays seem to have limitations. Kareem Hunt (KC) has vision, but not much burst. The 7th round rookie may have vision limitations, but he is also more explosive and better at catching the ball. He is already seeing an increase in snaps, and I suspect that will continue. For PPR leagues, he is worth a look if you have space. He is someone who may work his way into significant playing time here, though his ceiling may be limited as Hunt does seem to have a solid grip on short-yardage situations.
Deep League Add(s)
Jerome Ford (Cle)–Rumors are swirling of him being a trade target. May not be a bad grab just to see what materializes if you have the room.
Isaiah Davis (NYJ)–The Jets are going nowhere fast. Breece Hall (RB-NYJ) is in the final year of his contract. There is a non-zero chance he could be traded in the coming weeks. Davis, in his 2nd season, would be the last man standing in this backfield (assuming recently signed Khalil Herbert does not throw his hat into the ring).
WIDE RECEIVER
Kendrick Bourne (SF)–This is contingent on the health of Ricky Pearsall (WR-SF). Jauan Jennings (WR-SF) is playing at less than 100%, so Bourne is the WR1 on this team until Pearsall returns.
Tez Johnson / Kameron Johnson (TB)–Emeka Egbuka (WR-TB) and Chris Godwin (WR-TB) look unlikely to play in Week 07, and Mike Evans (WR-TB) may also miss. I lean toward Tez Johnson, as he saw 72% of the snaps compared to 49% for Kameron Johnson. (Though, Kameron Johnson saw 4 targets to Tez Johnson’s 3.
Luke McCaffrey (Was)–Terry McLaurin (WR-Was) has yet to return. McCaffrey has 3 TDs in 6 games. He will not set the PPR world on fire, but he will help with fantasy stats if return yardage counts in your league.
Deeper League Add(s)
Christian Watson (GB)–The Packers have designated Watson for return from the I.R., giving him a 21-day window to be activated. The 4th year professional has flashed in the past, but injuries have plagued him. This add is more about taking a “wait and see” approach, as injuries, competition for targets may very much be too frustrating for you to bear. But, the upside could be worth it, as demonstrated by a 4-game stretch in 2022 where he had 7 TDs and averaged 78 receiving yards a game.
Tyquan Thornton (KC)–I still envision 1-2 deep shots directed towards him in each game putting him in the WR4/5 range.
TIGHT END
Jake Tonges (SF)–As long as George Kittle (TE-SF) is out, Tonges is a solid play.
A.J. Barner (Sea)–Barner looks to have secured the primary TE spot on the team, playing over 78% in 5 of the 6 games thus far. If you are in need of a Bye Week fill in or have grown completely frustrated with your current TE situation, the 2nd year TE is not a bad option.
Michael Mayer (LV)–As long as Brock Bowers (TE-LV) is held out, Mayer is a decent play.
Harold Fannin Jr. (Cle)–I mention Fannin Jr. every week; he is still below 50%. David Njoku (TE-Cle) got banged up a bit in Week 06. If he misses time, Fannin Jr. could feast on targets.
Deeper League Add—Taysom Hill (TE-NO)–You know there will be that occasional game where he blows up. He could also score a 0.