Written by Adam Krautwurst

Jacoby Brissett (QB)

Brissett is set up to rebound after last week’s dip. Cincinnati has been one of the most forgiving defenses to quarterbacks, allowing heavy passing volume and frequent touchdowns. With the highest projected total of the week, Brissett has a strong path back to a top-12 finish.

Brock Purdy (QB)

Purdy remains locked in after back-to-back elite performances with a healthy 49ers offense. He’s thrown eight touchdowns over his last two games and now faces a Bears defense that has struggled to limit scoring through the air. His efficiency and growing rushing contribution keep his ceiling high.

Omarion Hampton (RB)

Hampton could benefit from increased work if Kimani Vidal misses another game. Hampton looked explosive last week and now draws a Houston defense that has regularly allowed solid fantasy production to running backs, making him a dependable RB2.

Ashton Jeanty (RB)

Jeanty shocked with a massive outing last week and now gets the Giants, arguably the best running back matchup in football. New York allows elite efficiency and explosive runs, giving Jeanty legitimate league-winning upside.

Wan’Dale Robinson (WR)

Robinson bounced into a tough matchup last week, but his role hasn’t changed. He continues to run routes at an elite rate and command steady targets, and the Raiders present a much softer defense, putting him back in WR2/3 range.

Stefon Diggs (WR)

Diggs is coming off a dominant performance and has already beaten the Jets once this season. With possible injuries around him and contract incentives in play, Diggs carries both volume and motivation as a strong WR2.

Harold Fannin (TE)

Fannin has become the centerpiece of Cleveland’s passing game since the quarterback change. His target share, red-zone usage, and consistent production give him one of the safest floors and highest ceilings at tight end this week.

Brenton Strange (TE)

Strange has quietly reemerged as a reliable option since returning from injury. He continues to earn routes and targets and now faces a Colts defense that has struggled to cover tight ends, keeping him in top-10 consideration.

Justin Herbert (QB)

Herbert flashed upside last week, but that came in an ideal matchup. Houston presents a major downgrade, limiting quarterback scoring and applying pressure at a high rate, which is problematic for a Chargers offense dealing with line issues.

C.J. Stroud (QB)

Stroud has been inconsistent and now faces a Chargers defense that has shut down most opposing quarterbacks. Outside of Superflex formats, this is a difficult spot to trust him.

Breece Hall (RB)

Hall continues to suffer from defensive focus and a struggling Jets offense. His efficiency has collapsed, touchdowns are gone, and a tough matchup with New England combined with poor game script leaves him with a very low floor.

Rico Dowdle (RB)

Dowdle is playing for incentives, but his recent production has been underwhelming. Seattle has limited rushing touchdowns all season, making Dowdle a risky flex rather than a confident start.

Ladd McConkey (WR)

McConkey runs into one of the worst possible matchups against a Texans defense that erases wide receivers and pressures quarterbacks relentlessly. With a shaky floor, he’s best avoided in a title game.

Marvin Harrison Jr. (WR)

Harrison returned from injury with limited snaps and involvement. Until his workload increases, and against a tough Cincinnati secondary, he’s only viable in deeper formats.

Tyler Warren (TE)

Warren continues to see opportunities, but the fantasy output hasn’t followed. Jacksonville has quietly tightened up against tight ends, making Warren a low-upside option.

Oronde Gadsden II (TE)

Gadsden has faded badly down the stretch and now faces reduced opportunity with other weapons healthy. His recent production makes him too risky to trust with a championship on the line.