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Happy Friday, and happy Week 9!
We've officially passed the midpoint of the season, with only the Steelers and Titans on bye this week. Here's to a week of full practices and clean injury reports.
Let’s win the week!
In this week’s newsletter:
👀 Things I'm Keeping an Eye On
🥇 Top-10 RBs
📊 Streaming Edge
❓ Weekly Advice
👀 Things I'm Keeping an Eye On
Injury watchlist for Sunday and Monday:
Expected to play
Emeka Egbuka (foot) returned to full practice Thursday after missing two games, and has since cleared the concussion protocol. Baker Mayfield (thumb) was a full participant Wednesday and Thursday as well, so Tampa Bay looks to be getting both back for Sunday night in Chicago.
Breece Hall (quad) is set to play for the Jets, according to coach Aaron Glenn, though he returns to a backfield he could share with Braelon Allen.
Uncertain going into Sunday
Christian Watson (broken rib) was limited Wednesday and Thursday and is expected to play, but he's at risk of exiting early. If he sits, Tucker Kraft and Savion Williams would likely see more targets.
Hunter Henry (foot) didn't practice Wednesday or Thursday, which puts his status in doubt and rookie Eli Raridon in line to start at tight end.
Amon-Ra St. Brown (ribs) was limited Wednesday and DeVonta Smith (hamstring) didn't practice, so check Friday's reports for both.
Out or unlikely to play
TreVeyon Henderson revealed today that he was hospitalized for several days with unexplained neurological symptoms. His tests have been reassuring, but no cause or return timeline has been given. Wishing him a full recovery.
A.J. Brown (ankle/knee) didn't practice Wednesday or Thursday and looks like a long shot, which would make DeMario Douglas the Patriots' WR1 again.
Brian Robinson Jr. (hamstring) was ruled out Friday for Atlanta's early game against Cincinnati in Madrid, and rookie receiver Zachariah Branch (hamstring) is out as well. Robinson hasn't played since Week 6.
Garrett Wilson (concussion) was ruled out for the Jets' game at Kansas City, the first game he's missed this season. Adonai Mitchell and rookie Omar Cooper Jr. should see bigger roles.
Mike Evans (Achilles) is unlikely to play for San Francisco, and Deebo Samuel hasn't practiced either. Christian Kirk's status is still up in the air.
Deshaun Watson (concussion protocol) is extremely unlikely to play, so Shedeur Sanders is expected to start for Cleveland.
Kyler Murray (hamstring) has been ruled out, with Carson Wentz starting for Minnesota.
Bam Knight (concussion) isn't practicing and doesn't look likely to play. With Jeremiyah Love on injured reserve, Tyler Allgeier should handle Arizona's backfield again.
Worth monitoring
Terrance Ferguson has had his 21-day practice window opened for the Rams, and Colby Parkinson (ribs) isn't practicing. If neither returns, Tyler Higbee remains a potential streamer.
Chris Godwin and Bucky Irving did not practice Thursday for Tampa Bay, but both were listed as rest days.
🥇 Week 9 Top-Ten RBs
Rank | Player | Team | Opp |
1 | Jahmyr Gibbs | DET | @MIA |
2 | Kenneth Walker | KC | NYJ |
3 | Christian McCaffrey | SF | LV |
4 | Bijan Robinson | ATL | CIN |
5 | D'Andre Swift | CHI | TB |
6 | Javonte Williams | DAL | @IND |
7 | Chuba Hubbard | CAR | DEN |
8 | Chase Brown | CIN | @ATL |
9 | James Cook | BUF | @MIN |
10 | Kyren Williams | LAR | @WAS |
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📊 Streaming Edge
I like to keep an eye on player ownerships as the week goes on. This newsletter sends on Fridays and your weekly waivers have been running since Wednesday so the hot pickups are definitely gone. In this section I’ll highlight potential starters that are still available in over 50% of leagues.
TE Streamer: Eli Raridon - 4.7% Ownership
My TE12 this week and barely rostered anywhere. With Hunter Henry (foot) sidelined all week, Raridon looks like New England's No. 1 tight end against Green Bay, and the rookie is averaging 1.92 yards per route run, ninth among 41 qualifying tight ends. With A.J. Brown also a long shot to play, there are targets to go around.
DST Streamer: New Orleans Saints - 11.6% Ownership
My #3 defense this week and rostered in under 12% of leagues, hosting a Cleveland offense that is expected to start Shedeur Sanders with Deshaun Watson in the concussion protocol.
Other streaming options: New York Giants - 44.3%, Detroit Lions - 36.2%, Philadelphia Eagles - 34.0%, Buffalo Bills - 23.9% (Monday night), Dallas Cowboys - 15.6%
❓ Weekly Advice
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