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Snap counts, route participation, target quality. The part Chief pretends he does not do and Gordy pretends he does not enjoy.
Browns rookie KC Concepcion caught eight passes for 129 yards in Sunday's 27-24 win over the Titans, all before halftime. Cleveland is 5-2 and tied for first in the AFC North with a minus-13 point differential. Friends, I trust neither the half nor the standings yet. I would still claim him.
A.J. Brown caught 3 passes for 48 yards in Thursday's 30-24 loss at Chicago, and Yahoo Fantasy has him at 75 yards in two games since returning from IR. He still led New England's receivers with 49 snaps. Folks, my start call went badly, and I am buying more.
John Harbaugh confirmed J.J. McCarthy will make his first start as a Giant Sunday against the Texans, with Jameis Winston as the backup. The case for him rests on one fourth quarter against the Saints: 243 yards after entering down 24. Friends, Sunday starts at 0-0, and that is a different job.
Baker Mayfield, out three games with a dislocated thumb, is set to practice Wednesday for the first time since the injury. The Bucs are game planning as if undrafted rookie Jalon Daniels starts again Sunday at Carolina. Folks, Tampa's third downs were worse with the veteran, so one practice settles less than you think.
Terry McLaurin was carted off during the 49ers' 23-17 win Monday night, and the Commanders fear a significant knee injury. His MRI is today. Mike Evans left with what Kyle Shanahan called Achilles soreness, with no rupture. Friends, Washington's bye makes one wait cheap, and the other comes with a bill.
The Colts relieved general manager Chris Ballard of his duties Monday morning, with the team at 2-4 and five straight seasons without a playoff appearance behind it. Coach Shane Steichen remains on the job. Folks, ownership printed its urgency on letterhead, and I am keeping every Colt I roster.
The Giants are expected to change their backfield rotation against the Saints today. Per Jordan Raanan, Najee Harris is likely to have a larger role, with Cam Skattebo downgraded but still in the mix after his fumbles. Nothing is official. Friends, in July I told you to take him a round early.
The Bills beat the Rams 37-34 in overtime Monday night. Josh Allen threw only 19 passes and ran for 121 yards in his first career overtime win. By our math, about half his fantasy scoring this season comes from running. Folks, that is the cheat code, and I intend to prove it.
The Cardinals agreed Sunday to trade Marvin Harrison Jr. and a 2027 seventh-round pick to Houston for 2027 second- and sixth-round picks. He rejoins C.J. Stroud, who vouched for him, and joins a receiving room with four other names in it. Friends, the reunion is good news. Wait for the targets.
Adam Schefter and Ian Rapoport reported Saturday that Arizona is finalizing a deal to trade Marvin Harrison Jr. He is inactive Sunday against Detroit, and as of late morning nothing is final and no team is confirmed. Folks, his price stays this low until somebody announces where he is going, so I am buying.
The Eagles ruled out Saquon Barkley (hamstring) for Sunday's Week 5 game against the Jaguars in London, with Tank Bigsby on injured reserve. Fantasy managers added Will Shipley. Nick Sirianni called Dameon Pierce "an NFL starting running back." Friends, before you start either one, find out which job came open.
The 0-4 Bucs went into Dallas with undrafted rookie Jalon Daniels at quarterback and won 24-16. Bucky Irving ran 21 times for a career-high 165 yards and scored twice on 54 percent of the offensive snaps. Folks, I want the other 46 percent, and I want it before your league reads the snap count.
A.J. Brown and Romeo Doubs are Patriots now, Drake Maye has actual weapons, and they open in Seattle against the reigning champions. The only thing nobody can tell me is who is carrying the football.
New Orleans handed Chris Olave four years, up to $132 million, with $90 million guaranteed. Friends, forget the headline number. The guarantee is the part that tells you how often they intend to throw him the ball.
"He is cleared to go." No structural damage, a contract year, and a quarterback who has never needed an introduction. I have searched this for a loophole, folks, and there isn't one.
He climbed ten spots to around pick 123 this week and the market still has not caught up. Eighteen months off the second ACL, visibly bigger, and Carolina has done absolutely nothing to block the lane.
Jaydon Blue is still fighting Phil Mafah for the number two job behind a re-signed Javonte Williams. People keep calling that a competition. So is a raccoon in a garage.