San Francisco 49ers @ Inexperienced Bay Packers
Josh Jacobs ran for 3 touchdowns and have become the primary 100-yard rusher in opposition to the 49ers in an NFL-record 56 video games. Jacobs was credited with a season-high 14 missed tackles by way of three quarters, and his fantasy day would’ve been even greater if not for resting the ultimate 11 minutes of the blowout. Jacobs benefitted from recreation script and Brandon Allen beginning for a depleted 49ers’ group lacking Brock Purdy, Trent Williams, Nick Bosa, Charvarius Ward and others. Regardless, Jacobs was a beast whereas changing into the primary GB RB since 1999 to run for 100+ yards and rating three touchdowns in Lambeau Subject.
Jacobs simply completed as fantasy’s RB2 this week.
Jordan Love threw a second TD in rubbish time late, however quantity remained low for consecutive weeks. Love has averaged simply 20.0 passes over the past two video games, hurting the fantasy values of all Inexperienced Bay pass-catchers. The Packers had by far the league’s lowest impartial go fee over the earlier month earlier than Sunday’s run-heavy recreation, so quantity might stay a problem on a group with quite a few targets.
Christian McCaffrey managed simply 31 dashing yards and misplaced a fumble, as San Francisco couldn’t run exterior whereas lacking its star left sort out. CMC is getting simply 3.5 YPC over three video games since returning, as we’ve but to see final yr’s model. Allen, who was enjoying with a splint on a damaged finger on his non-throwing hand, was an enormous downgrade. It’s odd Joshua Dobbs didn’t begin over a compromised Allen, however neither choice is interesting.
The 49ers entered with a disappointing report however had been second within the league in yards per play (6.4) and yards per recreation (398.9), however they want a wholesome Purdy to return to assist fantasy managers down the stretch.
• The 49ers had been underdogs for the primary time in 37 video games, and their 10 missed tackles within the first quarter had been probably the most within the NFL this season.
• Christian Watson dropped a certain 49-yard landing late within the first half.
Kansas Metropolis Chiefs @ Carolina Panthers
• The Chiefs had a quiet second half, however Patrick Mahomes led yet one more late game-winning drive and posted his highest weekly fantasy end (QB2) since October 2023 (coming into SNF). Mahomes threw three touchdowns for the third time over his final 4 video games, and he ripped off a formidable 33-yard run whereas ending with a season-high 60 dashing yards. Mahomes is cooking regardless of sustaining a low aDOT (14th percentile Sunday).
• Noah Grey caught two touchdowns (earlier than halftime) for the second straight week and completed as fantasy’s TE1 earlier than the primetime video games. He’s totaled 9 targets over that span and may stay on waiver wires. In the meantime, Travis Kelce handed Antonio Gates for third all-time in tight finish receiving yards.
• Kareem Hunt failed fantasy managers for the second straight week, solely this time in a extremely favorable matchup. Hunt hasn’t misplaced a fumble since his very first NFL carry again in 2017, however he’s about to lose most of his fantasy worth with Isiah Pacheco’s imminent return.
• Xavier Worthy dropped a go thrown behind him that might’ve gone for a rating within the second quarter, because the rookie and Mahomes stay out of sync.
• Kansas Metropolis has already clinched its tenth straight season with double-digit wins and have become the primary group in NFL historical past to win eight of its first 11 video games by seven factors or fewer.
• Bryce Younger acquired 9.8 YPA within the first half and led a formidable TD drive to tie the sport late within the fourth quarter. Younger is displaying actual indicators of enchancment, and he will get a positive matchup at residence in opposition to the Bucs subsequent week.
• Ja’Tavion Sanders made a terrific catch earlier than leaving with a scary-looking neck damage. The rookie has stood out on tape this season and needs to be a fantasy goal in 2025.
• Jonathon Brooks’ long-anticipated NFL debut resulted in two carries for seven yards, as his irritating rookie season continued Sunday.
Minnesota Vikings @ Chicago Bears
• Aaron Jones misplaced a fumble on the two-yard line throughout Minnesota’s opening drive, permitting the Bears to attain earlier than their opponent for the primary time this season. Cam Akers was in throughout Minnesota’s subsequent goal-line alternative (a Sam Darnold TD go), however Jones later punched in a brief rating within the fourth quarter. Jones noticed 26-of-30 RB alternatives and completed with a season-high 106 dashing yards, as he took full benefit of Chicago’s run-funnel protection.
• Jordan Addison set profession highs in catches (eight) and receiving yards (162) whereas main all Vikings’ WRs in targets (9). Addison pulled down a number of spectacular catches Sunday, together with a 69-yard play that was the longest Chicago has allowed all season.
• Whereas Addison completed as this week’s WR1 forward of primetime, Justin Jefferson was held to a 5-2-27-0 line that included a catch in extra time. Jefferson had a landing known as again late within the fourth quarter throughout his worst recreation of the season.
• Caleb Williams entered with the longest streak in NFL historical past with out throwing a landing or interception earlier than tossing two scores Sunday. Quantity helped whereas dealing with a pass-funnel Vikings’ protection, however Williams additionally led Chicago in dashing and restricted the sacks. He’s trying higher and has clearly benefitted from the Bears’ OC change.
• DJ Moore had his greatest recreation since Week 5 regardless of three of his teammates seeing double-digit targets. Moore has been peppered with designed screens since Thomas Brown changed Shane Waldron, which is an enormous increase to his fantasy worth.
• Keenan Allen hadn’t topped 50 yards all season, however he had 70 at halftime (not together with a terrific 25-yard catch that was overturned). Each Allen and Moore completed as high 10 fantasy WRs this week.
• D’Andre Swift had a troublesome matchup, however he additionally continues to lose goal-line work to Roschon Johnson.
• The Bears executed the NFL’s first profitable onside kick this season.
Tennessee Titans @ Houston Texans
• Tony Pollard ran for probably the most yards (119) by any again in opposition to Houston this season and scored his first TD since Week 6. Pollard noticed 29-of-31 RB alternatives with Tyjae Spears inactive.
• Will Levis went 11-of-12 for 177 yards (16.1 YPA) whereas taking seven sacks within the first half. He was hurried on roughly half his dropbacks and impressed Sunday regardless of throwing his third pick-six of the season.
• Chig Okonkwo recorded a career-long 70-yard landing catch, whereas Calvin Ridley remained caught on 93 receiving yards over the sport’s ultimate 20+ minutes.
• C.J. Stroud acquired no assist from his operating recreation (or offensive line), however he struggled Sunday (-4.7% CPOE) regardless of having Nico Collins totally again. Stroud threw his first profession interceptions inside his division, though his fantasy manufacturing (QB9) was his greatest since Week 4.
• Nico Collins scored a sick 33-yard landing late within the fourth quarter that was negated by an unlawful shift penalty.
• Ka’imi Fairbairn has already set the NFL report for many 50-yard area targets (12) this season, however he additionally missed an important 28-yarder with lower than two minutes left Sunday (proper after the negated Collins TD).
Detroit Lions @ Indianapolis Colts
• David Montgomery and Jahmyr Gibbs each scored throughout the identical recreation for the ninth time, which is the third most ever. They’re the primary pair of operating again teammates in NFL historical past with not less than 10 dashing TDs apiece in consecutive seasons. Montgomery left with a shoulder damage, and Gibbs would turn out to be fantasy’s No. 1 again ought to he miss time.
• Anthony Richardson struggled with accuracy once more (39.3 completion share) whereas posting a mean depth of goal (14.1 yards) within the 98th percentile. Richardson missed an open Alec Pierce on a possible 88-yard TD on the sport’s second drive, whereas Josh Downs had two lengthy beneficial properties within the second half nullified by penalties. Adonai Mitchell additionally had a would-be lengthy catch within the fourth quarter however couldn’t maintain each of his ft in bounds, and Alec Ogletree suffered a brutal drop in the long run zone.
The Lions’ protection entered permitting the second fewest EPA/play, and so they’ve ceded only one QB landing over their final 4 video games now, as Richardson additionally continues to endure from the league’s hardest QB schedule. AR had three designed runs for 35 yards throughout the Colts’ opening drive, and he’d end with a team-high 61 dashing yards. The accuracy points are ugly, however that kind of dashing manufacturing nonetheless offers Richardson a bunch of fantasy upside in additional favorable matchups.
New England Patriots @ Miami Dolphins
• Tua Tagovailoa threw 4 touchdowns throughout his greatest fantasy efficiency of the season. He has a 7:0 TD:INT ratio over the past two weeks, when the surging Dolphins offense has scored 34 factors in back-to-back video games. Tagovailoa gave option to Skylar Thompson at one level throughout the blowout however returned after a New England defensive landing. Tagovailoa improved to 7-0 in his profession in opposition to the Patriots.
• Jaylen Waddle wakened and had six catches for 118 yards by halftime. He caught a landing within the second half in by far his greatest recreation of 2024. Waddle had practically as many receiving yards Sunday (144) as he had over his earlier 5 video games mixed (146).
• Rhamondre Stevenson had a meager 13 dashing yards, as he had a number of lengthy beneficial properties known as again by penalties. However he added a truck stick and a two-point catch on a trick play.
• Drake Maye’s first 10 landing passes have all gone to totally different receivers, tying an NFL report.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers @ New York Giants
• Bucky Irving and Rachaad White cut up carries evenly (12), however Irving noticed six targets regardless of Mike Evans’ return. Irving turned 18 touches into this week’s RB3 fantasy end regardless of being tackled on the one-yard line throughout two separate drives. Sean Tucker scored a goal-line TD after the primary time Irving was stopped simply wanting the top zone, however Tucker fumbled throughout his second likelihood. Irving ran in a six-yard TD after Tucker’s fumble (throughout a later drive), though he’d later lose a GL TD to White. Irving fumbled himself within the fourth quarter, however he additionally had a terrific run and completed with a career-high 64 receiving yards.
• Baker Mayfield didn’t throw a TD after coming into with probably the most passing scores (52) within the league for the reason that begin of final season. However he threw for practically 300 yards and had a pleasant landing run that ended with a Tommy DeVito celebration.
• DeVito didn’t push the ball downfield in any respect, and it’s regarding Malik Nabers didn’t produce extra on this matchup. A minimum of DeVito owns the fourth-longest streak with out an interception in Giants’ franchise historical past.
• Tyrone Tracy Jr. misplaced one other fumble throughout the opening drive within the second half, and the rookie again would later lose a goal-line landing to Devin Singletary probably on account of his ongoing ball safety points.
• The Giants fell to 0-6 at residence this season, and Brian Daboll has reportedly misplaced the locker room. The Buccaneers had as many touchdowns (three) as New York had first downs within the first half.
Dallas Cowboys @ Washington Commanders
• Jayden Daniels had simply 3.78 fantasy factors at halftime, however a wild fourth quarter that featured 41 factors helped him comfortably end as this week’s QB1 forward of primetime. Daniels ran for probably the most yards (74) since his rib damage, and he scored his first dashing TD since September. He appeared more healthy coming off the additional relaxation, however Daniels struggled in opposition to a shaky Dallas protection all through most of Sunday’s recreation. An 86-yard scoring strike to Terry McLaurin with lower than 30 seconds left dramatically altered Daniels’ ultimate field rating. Fantasy managers will take it both means, however there needs to be concern over Kliff Kingsbury offenses which have struggled up to now after being found out.
• Brian Robinson Jr. injured his ankle early within the recreation. He briefly returned earlier than in the end leaving for good. It was particularly disappointing given the favorable matchup in opposition to a Cowboys protection that had allowed 402 yards per recreation (and 32.4 ppg) over their final 5 contests, though Sunday’s recreation script actually didn’t go as anticipated.
• Brandon Aubrey missed two area targets, and Dallas had a punt blocked all within the first half. In the meantime, Austin Seibert missed a area objective and each of his additional level makes an attempt, with the final EP attempting to ship the sport into extra time. That led to a Cowboys’ kick return landing on the following onside try, which then led to Austin Ekeler struggling a scary head damage throughout Washington’s kick return. The published announcers known as it the worst particular groups recreation in NFL historical past even earlier than the late missed additional level, though to be truthful, KaVontae Turpin additionally had a pleasant TD return.
Denver Broncos @ Las Vegas Raiders
• Courtland Sutton pulled down two scores and completed as this week’s WR2 forward of primetime. He caught each of his scores within the second half and took benefit of the Raiders lacking two beginning corners.
• No Broncos’ RB could be trusted in fantasy even with Bo Nix’s emergence. Javonte Williams someway completed with -2 dashing yards Sunday on eight carries (with a long term of seven).
• Brock Bowers was held in verify, however Jakobi Meyers put up an enormous line (15-10-121) in a troublesome matchup. Meyers’ utilization has been elite since Davante Adams was traded, and shortly his schedule lastly eases up. Sadly, Desmond Ridder could also be Las Vegas’ new quarterback with Gardner Minshew struggling a season-ending damage Sunday. Ridder misplaced a fumble on his first play after changing Minshew, and he completed with a CPOE (-17.1%) within the fourth percentile regardless of an aDOT (5.4 yards) within the eighth percentile. It’s not excellent news for Bowers, both.
• Ameer Abdullah caught a TD on six targets, however Honest McCormick led Las Vegas in rush yards (33). The Raiders are averaging the fewest dashing yards per recreation since 2019.
• The Raiders had a profitable faux punt, however they haven’t gained a recreation since September.
Arizona Cardinals @ Seattle Seahawks
• Jaxon Smith-Njigba led Seattle in targets (seven), catches (six), receiving yards (77) and touchdowns (one). JSN’s rating got here from three yards out, as he continues to emerge because the Seahawks’ new No. 1 vast receiver.
• Kenneth Walker III was energetic as a receiver once more, however he was held below 70 dashing yards for the sixth time over his final seven video games. Walker has averaged simply 2.97 YPC and scored one landing over his final 4 video games after racking up seven TDs over his first 5 contests.
• Kyler Murray, James Conner and Marvin Harrison Jr. had been all fantasy busts, as Arizona scored simply six factors in a fast-paced matchup with one in every of this week’s highest projected totals. Murray had been enjoying effectively, however the Cardinals offense got here out of their bye fully flat. The one landing Murray produced was when he threw an unpleasant pick-six throughout a fourth-down play.
• Michael Wilson caught a landing within the second quarter that was known as again by a penalty, whereas Harrison Jr. couldn’t get a second foot down in the long run zone on the subsequent play. Wilson additionally had a pleasant Willie Mays-style catch throughout a uncommon Murray try downfield.
• Murray threw largely beneath Sunday, which resulted in profession highs in targets (15), catches (12) and receiving yards (133) for Trey McBride. The tight finish is now as much as an NFL-high 80 targets with out a receiving landing this season.
• The Cardinals failed to attain a landing throughout a goal-to-go state of affairs for the primary time this season within the fourth quarter.