Lineup Prep: Week 7
Wed Oct 15 9:03am ET
By JEFF PAUR
Sr Fantasy Writer
Sutton can rebound big Week 7
We are at that time of the year when trades tend to happen most. Some teams are in panic mode and looking for a reset. Others want to just get rid of some players they have had enough of. And others want to set their roster up for a deep player run. I’m not sure what position you are in, but if you are looking at making a trade, I thought I would use my lead for this week’s column to give you some buy-low candidates at each position.
Here we go. . . .
I’m all in for grabbing Lamar Jackson. His team might be a mess but he is set to return from his hamstring injury after the team’s bye this week. Some Jackson owners are probably just ready to move on from him because of his injury woes. I would get him if you are looking for a spark at quarterback. Remember, he had 28-plus fantasy points each of his first three games before getting hurt in Week 4. This guy is as good as it gets when it comes to fantasy quarterbacks. I don’t care what is going on with this Ravens team.
So Chase Brown has been absolutely brutal. He has been maybe the biggest fantasy bust at running back. With that said, his owners are just dumping him for about nothing. I say go for it if the price is right. He still has no competition for carries and will get his weekly receptions, giving him a decent fantasy floor. I thought the Bengals offense looked better with Joe Flacco at the helm. Maybe he rights the ship a little and gets the Bengals offense going. This would be a plus for all involved, including Brown.
I also like taking a shot at TreVeyon Henderson. I know pass protection is the thing holding him back but he has to start doing better in that area sooner than later, right? Rhamondre Stevenson has been just brutal this year. He is losing fumbles on almost a weekly basis and averages just 3.1 yards per carry for the season. In his last two games, Stevenson has run 20 times for just 32 yards. I really think it is just a matter of time before Henderson starts getting more chances. The Patriots can’t keep sticking with Stevenson with his awful production.
Many thought Jameson Williams would have a breakout season this year. Well, that hasn’t been the case through six games. He did have maybe his best game of the season his last time out, though, catching six passes for 66 yards and a touchdown on seven targets. He has at least seven targets two of three games. The Lions like to spread the ball around, but Williams is capable of the monster game any given week. He has four games with fewer than seven fantasy points, so many of his owners don’t want to deal with that anymore. Having those boom players for the fantasy playoffs can pay off, so go get Williams if you want one of those guys on your roster.
Rookie Matthew Golden isn’t having quite the start to his career that most thought he might, but things are picking up. He still hasn’t had the monster game, but has three straight with double-digit fantasy points. He is producing more consistently and getting more weekly chances. He is the most talented of the Packers receivers and seems ready for a huge finish to his rookie season. Golden is another guy that seems setup to be a difference maker in the fantasy playoffs.
Tight end Evan Engram is another player that many were high on before the start of the season. He got off to a slow start and then got hurt. He is healthy now, though, and has at least six targets three straight games. He has at least four receptions three games. Engram is starting to form a nice rapport with quarterback Bo Nix. The Broncos offense can feature the tight end heavily, giving Engram a chance for some big games going forward. He seems ready to take off.
News and Notes: The Ravens released safety C.J. Gardner-Johnson on Tuesday. He didn’t last long in Baltimore and his career could be coming to an end.
HOT PLAYS
Jayden Daniels, QB, Commanders. Daniels got it going again last week, scoring 25.75 fantasy points. He had his first three-touchdown game of the season. And he did this without his No. 1 receiver in the lineup once again. Daniels hasn’t been huge this year but very consistent, having at least 21 fantasy points all but a game. We think he might have his best game of the season this week against an awful Cowboys defense. Dallas allows the most fantasy points to quarterbacks and 30 or more points four of five games. Daniels is a must-start in Week 7.
Jordan Mason, RB, Vikings. Mason has been very consistent since taking over the starting role in Minnesota. He has double-digit fantasy points three straight games and touchdowns two of three. He has at least 16 touchdowns four or five games this year, getting consistent weekly touches. Look for more of the same this week against the Eagles. Philadelphia allows the eighth most fantasy points to running backs. The Giants just ran for 172 yards against them in Week 6.
Rachaad White, RB, Bucs. White is showing he is an elite fantasy back when getting a chance to start in this Bucs offense. He has 17-plus fantasy points two straight games and found the end zone each of those games. He has 11 receptions his last three games. White is a complete back in this offense. And despite having a tough matchup this week against the Lions, we think White is a great play because of his ability both as a runner and receiver in this offense. Plus, the Bucs are hurting at receiver, which could give White even more chances to make plays in the passing game.
Courtland Sutton, WR, Broncos. Sutton had his worst game of the season last week, catching just a pass for 17 yards on three targets. Sutton had at least 17 fantasy points three straight games before that dud last week. We wouldn’t get too down on Sutton over a game. He has been great all season and should rebound in a big way this week against the Giants. New York allows the third most fantasy points to receivers. The Giants have allowed some big passing games, including 240-plus passing yards three times.
Davante Adams, WR, Rams. Adams is another receiver that had his worst game of the season last week, finishing with just 7.9 fantasy points. He had four receptions for 39 yards on nine targets. Adams had at least 13 fantasy points four straight games before last week. And with Puka Nacua banged up, look for Adams to possibly play an even bigger role this week. Adams might have his best fantasy game of the season Week 7. The Jaguars allow the seventh most fantasy points to receivers and 285-plus passing yards four of five games.
COLD PLAYS
Sam Darnold, QB, Seahawks. Darnold has played well in his move to Seattle. He has moved the offense well and been a solid spot starter for fantasy teams. He has at least 20 fantasy points three games. Darnold also has fewer than 19 fantasy points three games, showing he can be down at times for fantasy teams. He is not a sure weekly thing and we think a game this week against the Texans is a time to sit him. Houston has been fantastic against the pass this year, allowing the fewest fantasy points to quarterbacks. The Texans have allowed less than 195-passing yards two straight and three of four games.
Travis Etienne, RB, Jaguars. Etienne has cooled a little in recent weeks, having fewer than 50-rushing yards two straight games. He has failed to reach double-digit fantasy points each of those games. He is starting to show he isn’t quite as sure of a thing as fantasy owners hoped. It could be another down showing for Etienne this week against the Rams, a team that allows the third fewest fantasy points to running backs. The Rams have allowed fewer than 90-rushing yards three of four games.
Tony Pollard, RB, Titans. Pollard played a season-low 43 percent of the snaps last week. Tyjae Spears was on the field a lot more than Pollard, which is a bit concerning for Pollard owners. Pollard scored just 6.7 fantasy points. He has fewer than double-digit fantasy points three of six games and failed to reach 70-rushing yard four straight. Sure, the Titans made a coaching change this week, so the usage of Pollard could be changing. But until he starts to produce on the field, we leave him on your bench, especially this week against the Patriots. New England allows the sixth fewest fantasy points to running backs.
Jakobi Meyers, WR, Raiders. Meyers is not having near the season fantasy owners hoped. He has not gotten on the same page with new starter Geno Smith. Meyers has less than 40 yards three straight games and hasn’t reached double-digit fantasy points since Week 2. He isn’t worth the risk right now for fantasy owners. Tre Tucker is the go-to receiver for the Raiders right now. Plus, Meyers plays the Chiefs, a team that allows the eighth fewest fantasy points to receivers. Kansas City has allowed more than 200-passing yards just two of six games.
Wan’Dale Robinson, WR, Giants. Robinson had one of his best fantasy games of the season last week, topping 20 fantasy points. He scored a touchdown for the second time this season. He has emerged as the go-to target in the Giants passing game with Malik Nabers sidelined. That isn’t a good thing this week against the Broncos, though. Cornerback Patrick Surtain just shuts down opposing No. 1 receivers, which is a big concern for Robinson this week. We would not expect another big showing from Robinson in this matchup.
SLEEPERS
Joe Flacco, QB, Bengals. Flacco didn’t have a huge fantasy game his first start with the Bengals but was solid for fantasy owners, scoring 20.95 fantasy points. The good news is he moved the offense and attempted 45 passes. This is going to be a pass-first offense because the Bengals can’t run the ball at all. Flacco is going to have some spot start appeal, especially this week against the Steelers. Pittsburgh allows the sixth most fantasy points to receivers and has struggled to stop the pass most of the year. It would not surprise to see Flacco have another game with 20-plus fantasy points.
Jonnu Smith, TE, Steelers. Smith has been a disappointment since Week 1 of the season. He has fewer than 30 yards every game this year. He does have at least three receptions all but a game, so he is getting some weekly chances. Smith has a dream matchup this week against the Bengals, a team that is a mess defensively. Cincinnati can’t stop the tight end at all, allowing the most fantasy points to tight ends. The Bengals have allowed at least 247-passing yards all but a game.
Tre Harris, WR, Chargers. Harris played the most football of his young career last week, playing 83 percent of the snaps. He had four receptions for 27 yards on five targets. It wasn’t a huge game for him but he was involved and made some plays. He could get another chance to shine this week with Quentin Johnston still hurting. If that happens, look for the best game of his young career against the Colts. Indianapolis allows the fourth most fantasy points to receivers and 300-yard passing games two of three.
TreVeyon Henderson, RB, Patriots. Henderson has been a bust to date. He just isn’t finding the field enough to help fantasy teams. He has not played more than 50 percent of the snaps in any game. The only positive for Henderson is Rhamondre Stevenson continues to be terrible. He averages just 3.1 yards per carry and has run for less than 20 yards four of six games. The Patriots have to find a way to get Henderson more involved to spark the running game. Why not this week against the lowly Titans? Tennessee allows the fourth most fantasy points to running backs and at least 129-rushing yards all but a game. Henderson might be worth taking a shot on this week in a game he could break off a long run or two - even if he doesn’t get a ton of playing time.
Luther Burden, WR, Bears. With D.J. Moore banged up, this could be Burden’s time to finally shine. He even got more work last week with Moore in the lineup. Burden had a season-high four receptions for 51 yards on four targets last week. Things are looking up for Burden this week against the Saints. New Orleans allows the ninth most fantasy points to receivers. If Burden gets the start this week, look for him to have the best game of his young career.
High/Low Scoring Games
Each week we will take a look at some of the high and low scoring games for the coming week. In high scoring affairs, get your marginal players on those teams in your lineup to take advantage of the possible points barrage. And in the low scoring games, keep those marginal players on the bench and make sure to have your defenses involved in those contests.
High Scoring Games: Raiders/Chiefs, Saints/Bears, Commanders/Cowboys, Bucs/Lions, Falcons/49ers, Colts/Chargers.
Low Scoring Games: Dolphins/Browns, Panthers/Jets, Texans/Seahawks.
Bye Weeks: Ravens, Bills.
Jeff Paur is a two-time finalist for FSWA Fantasy Football Writer of the Year and won the FSWA award for Best Fantasy Football Article on the Web in 2011. He also was the most accurate expert in 2012, winning the FSTA Fantasy Football Accuracy Award. If you have any questions for Jeff, email him at [email protected]. Follow Jeff on Twitter @jeffpaur.
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Cincinnati Bengals kicker Evan McPherson has been a more consistent option over the last few weeks. Over the last three games, McPherson has made 7-of-8 field goal attempts, while connecting on all 12 extra point kicks during that span. The Bengals offense has been moving the ball better lately with Joe Flacco under center. They head into a matchup against the Pittsburgh Steelers in Week 11. McPherson knocked down seven kicks during their last meeting. Given his recent success, McPherson is worth a look as a streaming option for fantasy managers in need of a kicker in Week 11.
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Tennessee Titans wide receiver Van Jefferson has been a non-factor in the offense over the last few weeks. Jefferson has seen increased playing time with Calvin Ridley (hamstring) missing each of the last three games. During that time, Jefferson has been held to six receptions for 68 yards and has been held out of the end zone. Right now, Ridley is questionable for the upcoming Week 11 matchup against the Houston Texans. If he sits, Jefferson will probably play over 80 percent of the offensive snaps, but that hasn't helped his fantasy value. Jefferson should be viewed as a touchdown-dependent option for Week 11.
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Chicago Bears tight end Cole Kmet (back) doesn't carry an injury designation into Sunday's game against the Minnesota Vikings. He was limited to begin the week, but has been cleared to play after getting in back-to-back full practice sessions. Despite being active, Kmet hasn't been much of a factor in the offense lately. In fact, Kmet has been held to one reception in each of his last four games. He continues to split up reps with Colston Loveland who has been the much better fantasy option. At the moment, it's tough to imagine Kmet having much fantasy value going forward. He'll be a touchdown-dependent option for Week 11.
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Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Xavier Weaver is expected to see an expanded role during the upcoming Week 11 matchup against the San Francisco 49ers. Weaver has barely played this season, and sat out last week's game due to an ankle issue. He appears to be healthy now and ready to make an impact. Weaver could be asked to step up with Marvin Harrison Jr. (appendix) ruled out for Sunday's game. He figures to serve as the third wideout behind Michael Wilson and Greg Dortch. Weaver hasn't done enough on the field to warrant starting this weekend.
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Arizona Cardinals tight end Elijah Higgins has seen an increased role on offense over the last few weeks. Over the last two games, Higgins has hauled in five of his six targets for 49 yards. Despite that, he remains the backup to Trey McBride, who is one of the best tight ends in the league. It's possible that Higgins does see a slightly larger workload with Marvin Harrison Jr. (appendix) out in Week 11. Normally, Higgins has been playing about 40 percent of the offensive snaps. There's a chance that does increase, but probably not by too much. Higgins is a desperation deep league option for the Week 11 matchup against the San Francisco 49ers.
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Las Vegas Raiders kicker Daniel Carlson hasn't been able to offer fantasy managers much value over the last few weeks. Over the last three games, Carlson is 1-for-2 on field goal attempts, while making 3-of-4 extra point attempts. The 30-year-old hasn't been great this season, but he also doesn't get a ton of chances. The promising news is that Carlson is heading into a favorable matchup in Week 11. The Raiders will face off against the Dallas Cowboys on Monday night. The Cowboys have struggled to contain anyone this season, so the Raiders should be able to get into scoring position. Carlson isn't an ideal fantasy option, but he should offer better value than he has the past few weeks.
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Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Tyler Lockett (knee) was limited in Thursday's practice with a knee injury, but he put in full practices on Friday and Saturday and has been cleared to play in Week 11 against the Dallas Cowboys on Monday Night Football, according to Ryan McFadden of ESPN. In a pristine matchup, Lockett will be looking to stay heavily involved in the passing attack after catching five of his six targets for a season-high 44 yards in the Week 10 loss to the Denver Broncos. The 33-year-old had only 10 catches for 70 scoreless yards in seven games with the Titans before joining the Raiders and reuniting with quarterback Geno Smith. Lockett and Smith have clear chemistry from their days in Seattle. With that said, Lockett might still be the No. 3 target for Smith behind Tre Tucker and Brock Bowers. Lockett's upside isn't what it used to be, but his chemistry with Smith shouldn't be ignored, and he's facing the worst defense against WRs this week in Dallas. In deeper fantasy leagues, Lockett is in play as a WR4/5 this week.
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San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Demarcus Robinson hasn't made much of an impact in the passing game in his first year in the Bay Area despite the 49ers being one of the most banged-up teams in the NFL. Through seven games (one start) in 2025, Robinson has caught 11 of his 21 targets for 142 yards and is still searching for his first touchdown of the year. He did play 46% of the offensive snaps (third-highest snap share of the season) in last week's blowout loss to the Los Angeles Rams, but it led to only three catches on four targets for 34 yards. Fellow wideout Ricky Pearsall (knee) is making his return this weekend for the first time since spraining his PCL in Week 4, so Robinson figures to see less time on the field in Week 11 versus the Arizona Cardinals. The Cardinals' defense has been middle of the pack in terms of fantasy points allowed per game to opposing wideouts, and Robinson remains off the fantasy radar in pretty much all leagues.
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Pittsburgh Steelers big-bodied tight end Darnell Washington caught his only touchdown of the season and the second of his career in the first matchup against the division-rival Cincinnati Bengals on Oct. 16, but it came on just three catches (five targets) for two yards. Since then, the 6-foot-7, 264-pound unit has caught five passes for 58 yards and no touchdowns on seven targets as the team's TE3 behind Pat Freiermuth and Jonnu Smith. In nine total games in 2025 in his third year in the NFL, Washington has just 14 receptions for 142 yards and one touchdown on 21 targets. His size sets him apart when quarterback Aaron Rodgers is facing pressure and he just needs to throw the ball up to a big target, but otherwise, Washington just isn't seeing enough volume to be anything more than a TE3 in fantasy, even against a Bengals defense that has allowed the most half-PPR points per game to the TE position.
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Dallas Cowboys linebacker DeMarvion Overshown (knee) is off the injury report and will make his 2025 debut against the Las Vegas Raiders. Overshown suffered a significant knee injury (Torn ACL, MCL, PCL) in December of 2024 but is making his return just 11 months after the horrifying injury. During his rookie season, Overshown was an impact player for the Cowboys, forcing five sacks, 90 tackles, a forced fumble, and a pick-six in just 13 games. The Cowboys' defense has struggled in both the run game and the passing game, so Overshown's presence will be one to watch on Monday Night when they face the Las Vegas Raiders.
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The New York Giants have signed kicker Younghoe Koo to the active roster ahead of Week 11's matchup against the Green Bay Packers. With Graham Gano (neck) on the injured reserve, Koo will likely serve the kicking duties for the remainder of the season. Koo made both field goal and extra point attempts in Week 10, even in the cold and windy conditions in Chicago. The Giants face the Green Bay Packers in Week 11, who have been an elite defense in 2025. With Jaxson Dart (concussion) out, and Jameis Winston under center, field goal opportunities could be rare in this one.
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The New England Patriots have placed defensive tackle Milton Williams (ankle) on injured reserve after he suffered a high-ankle sprain early in Thursday night's win over the New York Jets. Williams, who signed a four-year, $104 million contract in the offseason, has been one of the driving forces behind New England's dramatic improvement against the run. Williams was a key part of the Philadelphia Eagles' run defense in 2024 when they ranked as the best defense against running backs. With Williams sidelined until at least Week 16, the team will need defensive ends Joshua Farmer and Cory Durden to step up in Williams' absence.
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Las Vegas Raiders rookie wide receiver Dont'e Thornton Jr. is trying to take advantage of expanded opportunities in Week 11. Thornton only caught one pass for four yards in their Week 11 loss to the Denver Broncos, but played 60% of the snaps, which ranked second on the team. With the Dallas Cowboys on the slate in Week 11, Thornton could offer big-play upside in deeper leagues and DFS formats. The Cowboys have allowed the most half-PPR fantasy points to wide receivers this season, so this could be a big week for the rookie receiver. In what should be a high-scoring affair in Week 11, look for Thornton to make an impact in Week 11.
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The Buffalo Bills activated wide receivers Mecole Hardman and Gabriel Davis to the active roster this week. Hardman, who was recently signed, brings game-breaking speed as a receiving and return specialist, while Davis offers size and experience in the offense. Khalil Shakir remains the team's No. 1 receiver but currently ranks 41st in the NFL in receiving yards. With no injury designations in the Bills' wide receiver room, the latest roster moves suggest that at least one receiver is likely to be a healthy scratch against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. While neither Hardman nor Davis carries much fantasy value this week, both should have opportunities to add a spark to an underwhelming receiving room.
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Detroit Lions tight end Sam LaPorta (back) was placed on Injured Reserve ahead of the Week 11 Sunday night game against the Philadelphia Eagles. LaPorta did not practice this week and was ruled out before their primetime game against the Eagles. Through nine games, LaPorta has hauled in 40 of 49 targets for 489 yards and three touchdowns, ranking as the TE8 in PPR formats. LaPorta's absence should upgrade the other weapons across the board, especially Jameson Williams and tight end Brock Wright, who is questionable to play this weekend with an ankle injury. The next chance that LaPorta has to return is in Week 15, when they head to Los Angeles to take on the Rams.
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The Houston Texans have activated tight end Cade Stover (foot) from Injured Reserve heading into their Week 11 matchup against the Tennessee Titans. The team placed tight end Harrison Bryant (neck/shoulder) on Injured Reserve in a corresponding roster move. Stover has been sidelined since suffering a broken foot in Week 1. Across 15 games as a rookie in 2024, Stover recorded 15 catches for 133 yards and a touchdown on 22 targets. While Stover is unlikely to play a fantasy-relevant role himself, his return could threaten the playing time of Texans tight end Dalton Schultz. Schultz has emerged as a consistent feature in the Houston passing game in recent weeks, recording 24 catches for 252 yards and a touchdown on 32 targets over his last four games. Fantasy managers should monitor the playing time split between Schultz and Stover in Week 11.
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Through the first nine games of his NFL career, Seattle Seahawks rookie tight end Elijah Arroyo has recorded 14 catches for 174 yards and a touchdown on 20 targets. While Arroyo has flashed upside, his production ceiling is limited as he splits snaps with fellow Seahawks tight end AJ Barner. The Seahawks have a difficult matchup in Week 11 against the Los Angeles Rams. Through 10 weeks, the Rams defense is allowing the seventh-fewest (6.6) yards per pass attempt in the NFL. Arroyo has not recorded more than five targets or four catches in any game this season, and he appears unlikely to surpass those marks against Los Angeles. Fantasy managers should avoid starting Arroyo in Week 11 against the Rams.
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Denver Broncos running back J.K. Dobbins (foot) has a "significant" foot injury that will require season-ending surgery, according to Ian Rapoport and Tom Pelissero of NFL Network. Dobbins suffered the injury in Week 10 and had already been ruled out for Denver's Week 11 matchup against the Kansas City Chiefs, but he will now be placed on Injured Reserve. It's an unfortunate development for the oft-injured 26-year-old, who was having a solid season in his first year in Denver. Through 10 games, Dobbins had recorded 772 rushing yards and four touchdowns on 153 carries. With Dobbins sidelined, Broncos rookie running back RJ Harvey profiles as the team's RB1 for Week 11 and beyond. Fellow backs Tyler Badie and Jaleel McLaughlin could also factor in Denver, but neither profiles as a true threat to surpass Harvey.
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Chicago Bears cornerback Jaylon Johnson (groin) has been downgraded to out for his team's Week 11 matchup against the Minnesota Vikings. The star corner has been on Injured Reserve since Week 2 due to a groin injury. Chicago has opened Johnson's activation window, and he was able to log a limited practice on Friday, but he'll have to wait at least one more week before returning to the field. Across 17 games in 2024, Johnson recorded 42 solo tackles and two interceptions and was named to his second Pro Bowl. Without Johnson, Tyrique Stevenson and Nahshon Wright will likely see the majority of the team's cornerback snaps in Week 11. Johnson's next chance to make his return to the lineup will be in Week 12 against the Pittsburgh Steelers.
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Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Jermaine Burton (illness) will not play in his team's Week 11 matchup against the Pittsburgh Steelers due to illness, according to NFL Network's Ian Rapoport. Burton has not appeared in a game for Cincinnati yet this season. The former third-round pick flashed upside at times during his rookie season in 2024, but he is buried on the Bengals' wide receiver depth chart. Cincinnati wideouts Ja'Marr Chase, Tee Higgins, and Andrei Iosivas should remain the top options for quarterback Joe Flacco in Week 11 against Pittsburgh.
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