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October 22, 2024 (Updated Every Monday)

DALTON, ANDY

Dalton completed 11 of 16 passes for 93 yards, no touchdowns and two interceptions in Sunday's 40-7 loss to the Commanders. He added two rushes for three yards. Dalton has been uneven as the Panthers' starter, but he was unable to get the offense moving in Sunday's blowout loss for his worst performance of the season. He led Carolina's offense to just 10 total first downs, which limited its time of possession to just 24:55. The results were disastrous for the entire unit, and Dalton was ultimately benched midway through the final quarter. It's unclear if the team is considering returning to Bryce Young as its starter, but Dalton's recent performances have certainly justified a potential switch under center.

Week 7 Output
Proj Points	Actual Points	Point Diff
16.3	0.02	-81400

Daniels, Jayden

Daniels (ribs) will undergo further testing Monday on the injury that forced him out of Sunday's 40-7 win over the Panthers, Nicki Jhabvala of The Washington Post reports. Head coach Dan Quinn didn't have an immediate update on Daniels' status after the game, though the quarterback was in good spirits and celebrating with teammates after the game. Washington kept rolling right along with backup quarterback Marcus Mariota after Daniels' absence, but clarity on which quarterback is likely to start against the Bears in Week 8 won't be provided until the results of Daniels' tests Monday are revealed.

Week 7 Output
Proj Points	Actual Points	Point Diff
20.59	5.24	-292.94

Stroud, C.J.

Stroud completed 10 of 21 passes for 86 yards, without a touchdown or turnover, in Sunday's 24-22 loss to the Packers. He added five rushing attempts for 19 yards. Stroud had just 44 passing yards in the first half, but the Texans took a 19-14 lead into the locker room thanks to two Joe Mixon touchdown runs and two interceptions of Jordan Love by the defense. Houston's quarterback stayed cold with 42 passing yards after halftime, but a Ka'imi Fairbairn field goal with 1:44 remaining gave the Texans a 22-21 lead, only for the Packers to win it with a field goal of their own on the last play of the game. This game was there for the taking as the Texans won the turnover battle, 3-0, but Stroud's struggles led to Houston's second loss of the season. Stroud has 21 touchdown passes in 11 career regular-season home games and only 12 touchdown passes in 11 road games, so he's likely to bounce back in Week 8 at home against the Colts.

Week 7 Output
Proj Points	Actual Points	Point Diff
18.56	5.34	-247.57

Jones, Daniel

Jones completed 14 of 21 passes for 99 yards and gained 20 rushing yards on five carries in Sunday's 28-3 loss to the Eagles. With the game out of reach, Jones got benched in the fourth quarter and was replaced by Drew Lock. The move doesn't seem to be an indication that coach Brian Daboll is contemplating a more permanent switch however, as per Jordan Raanan of ESPN.com, Daboll said after the game he was just looking to "create a spark" with his team down by 25 points, and he made it clear that Jones was his starting QB. It's the third time in the last four games Jones has failed to produce a touchdown, but he'll get a chance to rebound in Week 8 against the Steelers.

Week 7 Output
Proj Points	Actual Points	Point Diff
17.29	5.96	-190.1

STAFFORD, MATTHEW

Stafford (back) completed 14 of 23 pass attempts for 154 yards, no touchdowns and one interception in Sunday's 20-15 win over the Raiders. Stafford entered this contest dealing with a sore back, but he had the bye week to rest and did not appear limited Sunday. The veteran quarterback simply cruised in the back seat while the running game (both touchdowns) and defense (four takeaways) drove Los Angeles to its second victory of the year. Stafford's low-use game marked the first time this season that he has failed to reach 200 passing yards. With just three touchdowns to six turnovers through six weeks, Stafford makes for a middling fantasy option in a tough matchup against Minnesota on Thursday Night Football in Week 8.

Week 7 Output
Proj Points	Actual Points	Point Diff
15.12	3.96	-281.82

Watson, Deshaun

Browns head coach Kevin Stefanski noted after Sunday's 21-14 loss to the Bengals that Watson is believed to have suffered a season-ending Achilles injury but will undergo testing to confirm the severity of the issue, Daniel Oyefusi of ESPN.com reports. With Watson facing the possibility of an extended absence and Dorian Thompson-Robinson dealing with a finger injury, Jameis Winston is currently the healthiest Browns' QB ahead of next Sunday's game against the Ravens. In any case, look for added context regarding Watson's injury to arrive no later than Monday, but based on the initial diagnosis, he appears headed for IR in the coming days.

Week 7 Output
Proj Points	Actual Points	Point Diff
15.01	5.12	-193.16

COUSINS, KIRK

Cousins completed 24 of 35 passes for 232 yards with a touchdown and two interceptions and rushed once for minus-1 yard in the Falcons' 34-14 loss to the Seahawks on Sunday. He also lost a fumble that was returned for a touchdown. Cousins' trio of turnovers certainly had a part to play in the surprisingly lopsided loss, as he handed the ball to the Seahawks on three consecutive second-half possessions. The miscues netted a total of 10 points for Seattle, and both picks also short-circuited drives in Seahawks territory. Cousins' one scoring pass went to Drake London midway through the third quarter from five yards out, and the veteran signal-caller will have to quickly regroup considering a Week 8 road divisional clash against the Buccaneers now is on tap.

Week 7 Output
Proj Points	Actual Points	Point Diff
17.81	9.18	-94.01

O'Connell, Aidan

Based on preliminary tests, O'Connell is believed to have sustained a broken thumb during Sunday's game against the Rams, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports. Per the report, O'Connell will undergo further evaluation Monday to determine the extent of his thumb injury. If he ends up missing time beyond Sunday, Gardner Minshew would be in line to reclaim the Raiders' starting QB job.

Week 7 Output
Proj Points	Actual Points	Point Diff
8.34	2.08	-300.96

Minshew II, Gardner

Head coach Antonio Pierce said Wednesday that Minshew has been demoted to a backup role, with Aidan O'Connell named the Raiders' starting quarterback for Sunday's game against Pittsburgh, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports. Minshew kept the starting job for five weeks, going 2-3 while completing 70.7 percent of his passes for 7.2 yards per attempt with four touchdowns and five interceptions. His two worst statistical games were the most recent two outings, for which No. 1 wide receiver Davante Adams (hamstring) was inactive. O'Connell may also end up playing without Adams, who is still recovering from a hamstring injury and remains a frequent subject in trade rumors.

Week 7 Output
Proj Points	Actual Points	Point Diff
6.38	0.36	-1672.22

RODGERS, AARON

Rodgers completed 24 of 39 passes for 276 yards, one touchdown and two interceptions in Sunday's 37-15 loss to the Steelers. He also threw a two-point conversion. Rodgers' best sequence came on a second-quarter drive that gave the Jets a 15-6 lead, as he connected with Breece Hall for a 57-yard gain through the air, then threw a one-yard touchdown pass to Tyler Conklin and followed that up with a two-point conversion to Garrett Wilson. His interception on the next possession turned the tide, though, as the Steelers turned that turnover into a touchdown before halftime, which spearheaded a 31-0 Pittsburgh run. Rodgers wasn't quite on the same page with familiar target Davante Adams, who had only 30 yards on nine targets in Adams' Jets debut after being acquired via trade from Vegas on Tuesday. Rodgers has the potential to put up gaudy numbers through the air against weaker defenses with Adams, Wilson and Hall among his targets, but the 2-5 Jets are running out of time to figure things out heading into a Week 8 trip to New England.

Week 7 Output
Proj Points	Actual Points	Point Diff
16.96	11.04	-53.62

Kamara, Alvin

Kamara rushed seven times for 10 yards and brought in six of seven targets for 14 yards in the Saints' 33-10 loss to the Broncos on Thursday night. Kamara appeared to fall victim to a perfect storm of unfavorable circumstances, with New Orleans definitely swimming upstream against adversity Thursday night. Not only was Kamara playing through a hand injury on a short week, he was up against one of the league's better defenses through the first six weeks and facing them with his team's passing game significantly short on weapons. The collection of factors predictably led to Kamara's least productive game of the season yet, with both his rushing and receiving yardage totals qualifying as season lows. Even the additional passing game work Kamara stood to see never really materialized, but he should be in a much better position overall by the time a Week 8 road matchup against the Chargers on Sunday, Oct. 27 rolls around.

Week 7 Output
Proj Points	Actual Points	Point Diff
14.12	2.4	-488.33

Singletary, Devin

Singletary carried the ball five times for 18 yards and caught his only target for three yards in Sunday's 28-3 loss to the Eagles. After missing the last two weeks due to a groin strain, Singletary saw little action in his return, but that was largely due to game script. Tyrone Tracy was only slightly busier out of the backfield, turning nine touches into 32 scrimmage yards. It's impossible to draw any conclusions on the New York backfield situation given the nature of Sunday's rout, but Singletary seems headed for a timeshare with Tracy given the rookie's success in his absence. However, both backs could struggle again in Week 8 against a stingy Steelers defense.

Week 7 Output
Proj Points	Actual Points	Point Diff
9.71	2.1	-362.38

Stevenson, Rhamondre

Stevenson rushed the ball seven times for 18 yards in Sunday's 32-16 loss to the Jaguars. He added two receptions on three targets for seven yards. Stevenson returned from a one-game absence to lead the New England backfield as a rusher, though both his volume and effectiveness were muted -- the latter of which was caused by game script. Most concerning was JaMycal Hasty's involvement as a pass catcher, which cut into Stevenson's overall role in the offense. Stevenson should be more productive moving forward due to the improved performance of the New England offense, but he has now been held under 50 rushing yards in three of his last four games.

Week 7 Output
Proj Points	Actual Points	Point Diff
9.47	2.5	-278.8

Ekeler, Austin

Ekeler carried the ball nine times for 21 yards and caught four of five targets for 47 yards in Sunday's 30-23 loss to the Ravens. Baltimore's run defense didn't allow a run of 10 or more yards all game, and Jayden Daniels wound up leading Washington in rushing yards with a mere 22. Ekeler still salvaged some fantasy value through the air, and he's hauled in multiple passes in all five of his games to begin the season, with Sunday's five targets being a season high. If Brian Robinson (knee) isn't able to return in Week 7, Ekeler could be a lot busier next week against the Panthers.

Week 7 Output
Proj Points	Actual Points	Point Diff
8.37	2	-318.5

Allen, Braelon

The Jets have struggled to run the ball in the past two games against Denver and Minnesota, but things should improve in Week 6 against Buffalo. The Bills are No. 1 in most Fantasy points allowed to opposing running backs, and hopefully, Breece Hall and Allen will get back on track. Four running backs in the past two games have scored at least 12.7 PPR points against Buffalo, and seven running backs for the season have scored at least 12.5 PPR points. Hall is a must-start running back in all leagues, and I like Allen as a flex.

Week 7 Output
Proj Points	Actual Points	Point Diff
6.54	0.6	-990

Chandler, Ty

Aaron Jones left Week 5 against the Jets with a hip injury, and we don't know how long he'll be out. The Vikings have a bye in Week 6, so Jones could return in Week 7 and keep Chandler in a secondary role. Chandler also didn't take advantage of Jones getting hurt against the Jets in London with 14 carries for 30 yards and two catches for 9 yards on two targets. But if Jones were to miss a significant amount of time, then Chandler would be at least a flex option in all leagues. And you don't want to miss adding him now and stashing him just to see what happens. He's worth at least 10 percent of your remaining FAB in all formats.

Week 7 Output
Proj Points	Actual Points	Point Diff
6.27	0.4	-1467.5

Charbonnet, Zach

Charbonnet rushed five times for 20 yards and caught his lone target for 15 yards in Thursday's 36-24 loss to the 49ers. Kenneth Walker remained the clear No. 1 option in the Seahawks backfield, as Charbonnet's fellow running back recorded 14 carries and eight catches (on eight targets) for a combined 69 yards. Charbonnet won't be a dependable fantasy option as long as Walker is healthy, but he should have some deep-league appeal in favorable matchups.

Week 7 Output
Proj Points	Actual Points	Point Diff
7	1.4	-400

Pollard, Tony

Pollard rushed the ball 16 times for 61 yards in Sunday's 34-10 loss to the Bills. He added two receptions on six targets for four yards. As expected, Pollard dominated work out of Tennessee's backfield with Tyjae Spears (hamstring) sidelined, as he accounted for 16 of the 19 carries by running backs. However, he was scripted out of the game in the second half -- he had only three carries across the final two quarters -- and also struggled to get going as a receiver with Mason Rudolph under center. Pollard should continue to get plenty of work in Week 8, but a matchup against Detroit will provide him with another stout defense against the run.

Week 7 Output
Proj Points	Actual Points	Point Diff
11.68	6.5	-79.69

Gibson, Antonio

Gibson rushed 13 times for 19 yards and caught three of four targets for 24 yards in Sunday's 41-21 loss to the Texans. Gibson got 13 of the 17 carries by Patriots running backs prior to the final drive in Rhamondre Stevenson's (foot) absence, but the Texans weren't scared at all of rookie quarterback Drake Maye's arm in Maye's first NFL start and focused on shutting down the Gibson-led running game. That approach limited Gibson to a pitiful 1.5 yards per carry and could serve as a blueprint for Jacksonville's defense in Week 7, though the 1-5 Jaguars are unlikely to execute nearly as well when they face the Patriots in London. If Stevenson sits again, Gibson would have a nice opportunity to bounce back as the lead back against a Jacksonville defense that's surrendering 29.7 points per game.

Week 7 Output
Proj Points	Actual Points	Point Diff
6.43	1.3	-394.62

White, Zamir

White (groin) rushed three times for 13 yards and caught his only target for 14 yards in Sunday's 20-15 loss to the Rams. White returned from a two-game absence but worked as a distant No. 2 behind Alexander Mattison, who turned 23 carries and three targets into 123 scrimmage yards. White's averaging just 3.2 yards per carry and has yet to score a touchdown this season, so it's possible he has been permanently demoted to a backup role. Barring a realignment in the backfield pecking order, White won't have much fantasy upside in Week 8 against a stingy Chiefs defense.

Week 7 Output
Proj Points	Actual Points	Point Diff
7.56	2.7	-180

Williams, Jameson

Williams brought in his only target for minus-4 yards in the Lions' 31-29 win over the Vikings on Sunday. Williams' final line tells the tale of how forgettable his afternoon was in every sense. The third-year wideout had come into the division clash with a two-game touchdown streak and at least 76 receiving yards in four of his first five games of the season, but Sunday marked his second one-reception tally of the campaign. Williams' speed makes him a candidate to bounce back in noteworthy fashion on any given week, however, with a home matchup against the Titans next Sunday his first opportunity to erase the memory of his season-worst outing.

Week 7 Output
Proj Points	Actual Points	Point Diff
17	-0.4	4350

Johnson, Diontae

Johnson recorded one catch on three targets for 17 yards in Sunday's 40-7 loss to the Commanders. The Carolina offense had an abysmal performance overall, as Ja'Tavion Sanders was the only pass catcher to record more than two receptions. Despite putting up big numbers in most weeks with Andy Dalton under center, Johnson couldn't overcome his surroundings Sunday. Johnson should be safe for volume in most weeks, but given the volatile nature of the Panthers' offense, these types of showings will likely continue occasionally moving forward.

Week 7 Output
Proj Points	Actual Points	Point Diff
16.83	1.7	-890

Samuel Sr., Deebo

Samuel has been ruled out of Sunday's contest versus the Chiefs due to an illness, Nick Wagoner of ESPN.com reports. Prior to Sunday's kickoff, Matt Maiocco of NBC Sports Bay Area reported that Samuel was dealing with an illness but was expected to attempt to play through it. However, after only a sprinkling of snaps early in the contest, Samuel remained on the sideline and eventually walked to the locker room slowly in the second quarter. After halftime, Samuel, along with Brandon Aiyuk (knee), was ruled out, leaving Chris Conley, Ricky Pearsall, Jacob Cowing and Ronnie Bell as the 49ers' available healthy wide receivers, with Jauan Jennings (hip) inactive.

Week 7 Output
Proj Points	Actual Points	Point Diff
9.99	1	-899

Smith, DeVonta

Smith caught one of two targets for minus-2 yards in Sunday's 28-3 win over the Giants. With the Eagles in control almost from the opening kickoff, Jalen Hurts wound up attempting only 14 passes in total on the afternoon, and A.J. Brown was the only receiver to do any damage with a 5-89-1 line on five targets. Smith's disappointing showing could be erased quickly though, and he figures to see much higher volume in a potential Week 8 barn burner against the high-powered Bengals.

Week 7 Output
Proj Points	Actual Points	Point Diff
8.79	-0.2	4495

Reed, Jayden

Reed caught two of four targets for 10 yards and rushed once for no gain in Sunday's 24-22 win over the Texans. He added one punt return for five yards. Reed played through the ankle injury he sustained in the Week 6 win over the Cardinals and didn't have an injury designation for the game but lacked his usual explosiveness. After posting at least 97 yards of offense in each of his first three games with Jordan Love under center this season, Reed has only 38 yards over the last two such games combined. A Week 8 home game against the Jaguars presents a nice opportunity for Reed to get back on track, but it will be worth monitoring whether his name continues to pop up on the Packers' injury report in practice.

Week 7 Output
Proj Points	Actual Points	Point Diff
9.44	1	-844

HILL, TYREEK

Hill caught one of two targets for eight yards and gained five rushing yards on one carry in Sunday's 16-10 loss to the Colts. Neither Tyler Huntley (shoulder) nor Tim Boyle has any success looking for their wide receivers on the afternoon, giving Hill few opportunities to make an impact. The speedster has topped 1,700 receiving yards in each of the last two seasons, the first player in NFL history to do so, but the Dolphins' QB woes have eliminated any chance of a repeat for Hill. Tua Tagovailoa (concussion) will be eligible to return from IR in Week 8 against the Cardinals, but if he isn't cleared for game action, it seems to make little difference to Hill whether Huntley, Boyle or Skylar Thompson (ribs) is under center.

Week 7 Output
Proj Points	Actual Points	Point Diff
9.43	1.3	-625.38

DIGGS, STEFON

Diggs caught five of seven targets for 23 yards in Sunday's 24-22 loss to the Packers. Diggs had just three receiving yards in the first half and was only marginally better in the second half as C.J. Stroud threw for only 86 yards in the game. The veteran wide receiver's modest contributions included a two-yard catch on third-and-1 to extend a fourth-quarter drive that culminated in Ka'imi Fairbairn's go-ahead 35-yard field goal with 1:44 remaining, but the Packers responded with a game-winning Brandon McManus field goal as time expired to drop the Texans to 5-2. Houston's passing game has a nice opportunity to bounce back at home in Week 8 against a leaky Colts defense that Diggs burned for two touchdowns back in Week 1.

Week 7 Output
Proj Points	Actual Points	Point Diff
9.26	2.3	-302.61

Downs, Josh

Downs (toe) is active for Sunday's game against the Dolphins. Downs was one of three Colts wideouts listed as questionable heading into the weekend, but he, Michael Pittman (back) and Alec Pierce (shoulder) will all be available to give quarterback Anthony Richardson (oblique) his full assortment of weapons in the passing game as he returns from a two-game absence. While Richardson missed Weeks 5 and 6 and most of the Week 3 game with the injury, Downs produced a 24-217-2 receiving line on 30 targets while Joe Flacco presided over the offense. In his lone full game with Richardson this season back in Week 3 against the Bears, Downs was much less productive (three catches for 22 yards on five targets).

Week 7 Output
Proj Points	Actual Points	Point Diff
7.12	0.3	-2273.33

HOPKINS, DEANDRE

Hopkins brought in four of six targets for 54 yards in the Titans' 20-17 loss to the Colts on Sunday. Hopkins' reception and receiving yardage totals, modest as they were, served as team highs on the afternoon for the Titans. The veteran receiver was on the receiving end of well more than half of Will Levis' 95 passing yards, underscoring how lackluster a day it was for Tennessee's air attack. Hopkins now has multiple receptions in three straight games after opening the season with consecutive one-catch efforts, and he could be a beneficiary if there is a quarterback change from Levis to Mason Rudolph.

Week 7 Output
Proj Points	Actual Points	Point Diff
6.49	-0.2	3345

Aiyuk, Brandon

Coach Kyle Shanahan said after Sunday's 28-18 loss to the Chiefs that the 49ers are worried that Aiyuk tore his ACL, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports. Aiyuk exited due to a second-quarter knee injury. If further testing confirms a torn ACL, the injury would be season-ending. Aiyuk had two catches for 23 yards on six targets prior to getting hurt Sunday, bringing his season totals to 25 catches for 374 yards.

Week 7 Output
Proj Points	Actual Points	Point Diff
8.94	2.3	-288.7

ENGRAM, EVAN

Engram secured all five targets for 35 yards in the Jaguars' 32-16 win over the Patriots on Sunday in London. Engram finished tied with Brian Thomas for the team lead in receptions and targets, but he was a distant second to his teammate in receiving yards. Nevertheless, the Jaguars had the luxury of not having to be overly aggressive through the air due to game script, leading to Trevor Lawrence throwing only a total of 20 times. Despite the modest production Sunday, Engram encouragingly has a 15-137-0 line on 15 targets over his first two games back from a hamstring injury, affording him plenty of momentum heading into a Week 8 home matchup against the Packers.

Week 7 Output
Proj Points	Actual Points	Point Diff
13.48	3.5	-285.14

KELCE, TRAVIS

Kelce finished with four receptions (five targets) for 17 yards in Sunday's 28-18 win over the 49ers. It was clear that the 49ers came into this contest with a game plan to limit Kelce for a shorthanded Chiefs offense. While the opponent's defensive strategy was successful, it did not lead to a win, as Patrick Mahomes and Kansas City's rushing attack (four combined touchdowns) took care of business Sunday. Kelce was coming off of a pair of strong fantasy outings in his previous two contests, so managers will be hoping for a bounce-back performance against the Raiders next Sunday.

Week 7 Output
Proj Points	Actual Points	Point Diff
9.19	1.7	-440.59

LaPorta, Sam

LaPorta secured one of two targets for 25 yards in the Lions' 31-29 win over the Vikings on Sunday. For the second consecutive week, LaPorta was limited to a sole catch, although it was once again a 20-plus yard grab. Nevertheless, the fact the talented tight end has drawn just three targets on 50 Jared Goff dropbacks over the last two games is concerning from a fantasy standpoint, irrespective of the second-year pro's recent knack for chunk plays. More useful volume could also be hard to come by in a Week 8 home matchup against a Titans defense that's been notoriously stingy against tight ends this season despite the team's poor record.

Week 7 Output
Proj Points	Actual Points	Point Diff
7.77	2.5	-210.8

Schultz, Dalton

Schultz caught one of two targets for 28 yards in Sunday's 24-22 loss to the Packers. Schultz's 28-yard catch in the first quarter was enough for him to finish as Houston's leading receiver, as C.J. Stroud threw for only 86 yards in arguably the worst performance of the second-year quarterback's career. Wide receiver Nico Collins (hamstring) will miss a third consecutive game in Week 8 against the Colts, so Schultz is poised to see decent target volume if Stroud gets back on track, as Schultz had 14 targets over Houston's previous two games coming into Sunday's loss.

Week 7 Output
Proj Points	Actual Points	Point Diff
5.84	2.8	-108.57

Gesicki, Mike

Gesicki (hamstring) doesn't have a designation for Sunday's contest at the Giants. Gesicki was held out of Wednesday's practice due to a hamstring issue before returning as a limited participant one day later. With his status cleared up for Week 6 action, he'll continue to serve as one of the tight ends available to QB Joe Burrow, which so far has amounted to a 17-178-0 line on 21 targets through five games.

Week 7 Output
Proj Points	Actual Points	Point Diff
2.82	0.2	-1310

Johnson, Juwan

Johnson caught all three targets for 48 yards during Sunday's 51-27 loss to the Buccaneers. Johnson logged a season-high in receiving yards, most of which came on a season-long 27-yard reception in the first quarter. He also had two other targets wiped off the board by penalties in the third and fourth quarters. The Saints to featured their tight ends more with rookie quarterback Spencer Rattler starting in place of an injured Derek Carr (oblique), as Foster Moreau also logged two receptions on two targets for 54 yards. Johnson's recent resurgence in the offense is encouraging for any fantasy owners who took a flier on him early in the season. However, he's still probably just a solid waiver-wire pickup rather than a dependable piece in week-to-week lineups. Johnson will look to log at least three targets for the fourth game in a row during the Saints' upcoming game versus Denver on Thursday Night Football.

Week 7 Output
Proj Points	Actual Points	Point Diff
4.29	1.8	-138.33

Knox, Dawson

Knox failed to record a single target in Sunday's 23-20 loss to the Ravens. Knox was held without a target for the second time this season. The veteran tight end continues to play behind teammate Dalton Kincaid, who saw six targets in the contest. Operating as the No. 2 tight end with minimal usage in the passing game, Knox can be safely left off of fantasy rosters heading into a Week 6 matchup with the Jets.

Week 7 Output
Proj Points	Actual Points	Point Diff
2.54	0.5	-408

Mundt, Johnny

Mundt had two receptions for 31 yards on two targets in Sunday's win over the Jets in London. Mundt was in the starting lineup in a two-tight end set and played in 38 of the offense's 73 snaps as the primary receiving tight end (Josh Oliver is almost exclusively a blocker). Mundt could see a reduced role as early as Week 7, considering T.J. Hockenson could return from a knee injury after Minnesota's upcoming bye week.

Week 7 Output
Proj Points	Actual Points	Point Diff
2.53	0.8	-216.25

Oliver, Josh

Vikings head coach Kevin O'Connell said Friday that Oliver (wrist) will not carry an injury designation for Sunday's matchup against the Jets in London, Alec Lewis of The Athletic reports. Oliver has been limited in practice due to a wrist injury, but he'll continue to play through the issue as he's done since Week 3. The 2019 third-round pick is coming off a Week 4 performance against Green Bay in which he played a season-high 70 percent of offensive snaps while securing both of his targets for 10 yards and one touchdown, but it's worth noting that Minnesota designated starter T.J. Hockenson (knee), who isn't a candidate to suit up versus New York, for return from the reserve/PUP list Friday.

Week 7 Output
Proj Points	Actual Points	Point Diff
2.08	0.5	-316

Sims, Ben

Week 7 Output
Proj Points	Actual Points	Point Diff
1.29	0.2	-545

HOPKINS, DUSTIN

Hopkins missed his lone field-goal attempt and only extra-point kick in Sunday's 21-14 loss to Cincinnati in Week 7. Hopkins was wide left on a 49-yard field goal attempt and missed left on the extra-point try. He had a strong season for the Browns last year, but things haven't gone as smoothly for the placekicker or the Browns' offense in 2024. Hopkins has missed five kicks in seven games, the same number of misses over 15 games last season.

Week 7 Output
Proj Points	Actual Points	Point Diff
8.37	-2	518.5

KOO, YOUNGHOE

Koo made all three of his field-goal tries and all three of his extra-point attempts during Sunday's 38-20 win over the Panthers. Koo didn't attempt a kick beyond 35 yards but still delivered a quality performance for fantasy managers. It was also a nice bounce-back effort from the veteran after he went 3-for-5 on field-goal tries in Week 5, including a blocked 54-yarder. The Falcons' offense has picked up steam, scoring 74 points over the last two weeks, so Koo should remain a strong play moving forward.

Week 7 Output
Proj Points	Actual Points	Point Diff
9.66	1	-866

Karty, Joshua

Only one kicker this season has failed to score at least 10 Fantasy points against the Raiders, which was Dustin Hopkins in Week 4. Four kickers have made at least three field goals against Las Vegas, and Chris Boswell just had four field goals and two PATs against the Raiders in Week 6. This is a great week to use Karty as a streamer, and he has three games this season with at least nine Fantasy points, including a 15-point outing in Week 4 at Chicago.

Week 7 Output
Proj Points	Actual Points	Point Diff
8.03	0

ZUERLEIN, GREG

Zuerlein missed his only field-goal attempt and made his only official PAT try in Sunday's 37-15 loss to the Steelers. Zuerlein's 35-yard field-goal attempt in the third quarter was blocked, keeping the Jets' deficit at the time at eight points. He also had a PAT blocked, but that play was erased by a penalty on the Steelers, and the Jets subsequently opted to go for two. The Jets' margin for error is nearly nonexistent at 2-5, and Zuerlein's inaccuracy has been a major factor in two of those losses, so it wouldn't be surprising to see the Jets look for alternatives prior to a Week 8 trip to New England. The veteran kicker has made only eight of 13 field-goal attempts this season, with no successful kicks from beyond 40 yards.

Week 7 Output
Proj Points	Actual Points	Point Diff
7.85	0

Piñeiro, Eddy

Eddy Pineiro placed on IR

Bears kicker Eddy Pineiro has been placed on IR and will be able to return Week 4.

Fantasy Impact

Pineiro had a solid 2019 campaign for the Bears, draining 82.1% of his attempts and not missing any high-pressure attempts. Because of new rules due to COVID-19, Pineiro will be able to return to game action Week 4 against the Colts. The Bears signed veteran kicker Cairo Santos and he should handle the kicking duties for the first few weeks.

Week 7 Output
Proj Points	Actual Points	Point Diff
8.07	1	-707

McPherson, Evan

McPherson missed his only field-goal try and converted all three of his extra-point attempts in Sunday's 21-14 win at Cleveland. A 50-yard try late in the fourth quarter would have extended the Bengals' lead to three scores, but McPherson pushed it wide right. His accuracy to start this season hasn't been totally up to par with the standard he's set for himself over the course of his career, but he should have a chance to make positive corrections as the year progresses if Cincinnati's offense continues to have success moving the ball.

Week 7 Output
Proj Points	Actual Points	Point Diff
8.44	2	-322

Sanders, Jason

Sanders converted one of two field-goal tries and his lone extra-point attempt during Sunday's 16-10 loss to Indianapolis. Sanders missed from 54 yards out early in the fourth quarter, hitting the left upright. The veteran kicker has now missed four of 14 field-goal tries across six games, though each of those failed conversions has come from 40-plus yards out. Sanders will try to get right Week 8 against the Cardinals.

Week 7 Output
Proj Points	Actual Points	Point Diff
9.22	3	-207.33

Elliott, Jake

Elliott made two field goals from 40-plus yards as well as both of his extra-point attempts in Sunday's 20-16 win over the Browns but also had a 57-yard kick blocked and returned for a touchdown. The kick was blocked by Myles Garrett and returned by former Eagle Rodney McLeod, marking the only time the Browns would reach the end zone all game. Elliott has now failed both of his attempts from beyond 50 yards this season and has only made six field goals in five games on the season.

Week 7 Output
Proj Points	Actual Points	Point Diff
9.08	4	-127

Butker, Harrison

Butker made all four of his extra-point tries but did not attempt a field goal in Sunday's 28-18 win at San Francisco. Sunday's game was the Chiefs' first this season in which they did not attempt a field goal. Butker has been solid on the chances he has gotten thus far this year though, and he'll be kicking indoors in Week 8 at Las Vegas.

Week 7 Output
Proj Points	Actual Points	Point Diff
9.07	4	-126.75

FOLK, NICK

Folk made his lone field-goal attempt and both of his extra-point attempts in Sunday's 20-17 loss to the Colts. Folk continues to show strong accuracy, as he nailed his 44-yard field goal and remains perfect on all kicks this season. However, he's been limited to one or fewer field goals in all but one game due to the ineffective Tennessee offense.

Week 7 Output
Proj Points	Actual Points	Point Diff
7.18	4	-79.5

Davis, Jamin

Week 7 Output
Proj Points	Actual Points	Point Diff
6.12	0.5	-1124

Hines-Allen, Josh

Hines-Allen logged three tackles (three solo), including 1.0 sacks, in Jacksonville's win over the Colts on Sunday. Hines-Allen spent the majority of the week in the concussion protocol but ended up having a solid outing for the Jaguars. The 27-year-old will look to continue to add to his sack total as the season goes on after having only recorded a pair of QB takedowns throughout his first five appearances.

Week 7 Output
Proj Points	Actual Points	Point Diff
5.53	1.5	-268.67

Hill, B.J.

Hill (hamstring) doesn't carry an injury designation into Sunday's game against the Ravens and is expected to play, Brian Wacker of The Baltimore Sun reports. Hill has been sidelined since going down 14 snaps into Week 2 against the Chiefs, but his Week 5 return will be a big boost to Cincinnati's struggling defense. His return could bump rookie DT Kris Jenkins out of the rotation up front.

Week 7 Output
Proj Points	Actual Points	Point Diff
3.42	0.5	-584

Payne, Daron

Payne (back) was a full participant in Thursday's practice session. Payne opened with a limited tag Wednesday due to a back issue, but he was able to practice without restrictions Thursday. Payne and Jonathan Allen will anchor the middle of the Commanders' defensive front this season, with Dorance Armstrong and Clelin Ferrell lining up on the ends.

Week 7 Output
Proj Points	Actual Points	Point Diff
5.31	2.5	-112.4

Jones, D.J.

Jones recorded 46 tackles (30 solo), including two sacks, with three forced fumbles and two fumble recoveries while playing 16 games during the 2023 season. Jones showed improvement in his second campaign with the Broncos, recording 12 more tackles than he did in 2022 while making more game-changing plays. The veteran nose tackle's three forced fumbles and two fumble recoveries were both career highs. Jones is heading into the final season of his three-year deal with Denver, so the 29-year-old will look to build off his solid performance this season heading into a contract year.

Week 7 Output
Proj Points	Actual Points	Point Diff
3.11	0.5	-522

Simmons, Jeffery

Simmons (elbow) was a full participant in practice Thursday, Ben Arthur of FoxSports.com reports. Simmons was dealing with a UCL injury before the Titans' Week 5 bye but it appears the time off has done him well. After missing their Week 4 win over the Dolphins, the Mississippi State product should be back on the field Sunday against the Colts.

Week 7 Output
Proj Points	Actual Points	Point Diff
4	1.5	-166.67

Godchaux, Davon

Godchaux tallied eight tackles (four solo) in the Patriots 41-21 loss to the Texans in Week 6. Godchaux's tackle total was tied for first on the Patriots' defense. He was on the field for 45 defensive snaps (73 percent), which marked his highest percentage through six weeks. The nose tackle will look to continue providing a presence in the trenches in Week 7 when New England takes on the Jaguars in Jacksonville.

Week 7 Output
Proj Points	Actual Points	Point Diff
2.53	0.5	-406

Bosa, Nick

Bosa finished Sunday's 24-23 loss to the Cardinals with four solo tackles and one interception. Bosa picked off Kyler Murray late in the second quarter, which led to a 26-yard field goal by punter Mitch Wishnowsky eight plays later. It was Bosa' second career interception, with his first coming in his rookie season in 2019. Bosa is up to 18 tackles (14 solo), including 3.0 sacks, one interception, one forced fumble and one fumble recovery through the first five games of the regular season.

Week 7 Output
Proj Points	Actual Points	Point Diff
6.02	4	-50.5

Crosby, Maxx

Crosby (ankle) does not carry an injury designation into Sunday's game against the Rams, Rachel Gossen of the Raiders' official site reports. Crosby opened the week with back-to-back DNPs, but he returned to practice Friday as a limited participant, which is enough for him to avoid an injury tag. Crosby has accrued 5.5 sacks through five regular-season games, and he'll look to add to his total against Matthew Stafford on Sunday.

Week 7 Output
Proj Points	Actual Points	Point Diff
6.98	5	-39.6

Ridgeway III, John

Week 7 Output
Proj Points	Actual Points	Point Diff
2.66	1	-166

MOSLEY, C.J.

Mosley will see his snap count rise in future games as he continues to work his way back from a toe injury, Brian Costello of the New York Post reports. Mosley suffered a toe injury in Week 2 against the Titans, which was severe enough for him to stay out of action for the next three games. He returned for Week 6 against the Bills, though he played just eight defensive snaps and finished with one tackle. Mosley admitted Sunday that he's not playing at 100 percent, and he appears committed to playing a reduced snap count while Jamien Sherwood takes on increased responsibilities on defense.

Week 7 Output
Proj Points	Actual Points	Point Diff
12.14	3.5	-246.86

Okereke, Bobby

Okereke recorded eight tackles (one solo), including 0.5 sacks, in Sunday's 21-15 win against Cleveland. Okereke finished as New York's second-leading tackler behind Cor'Dale Flott. The linebacker also was one of a whopping nine Giants to notch at least a half-sack. After registering double-digit tackles in seven contests last season, Okereke hasn't yet done so in 2024, but he is already more than halfway toward a new career high in sacks with 1.5 through three contests.

Week 7 Output
Proj Points	Actual Points	Point Diff
13.1	5	-162

Queen, Patrick

Queen recorded 13 tackles (six solo) in Sunday's 32-13 win over the Raiders. Queen is heating up with 37 tackles (18 solo) over the last four games. The 2020 first-round pick posted at least 98 tackles in each of his first four seasons in the league, including a career-best 133 stops last year with the Ravens. He'll remain an excellent IDP option moving forward.

Week 7 Output
Proj Points	Actual Points	Point Diff
9.38	2.5	-275.2

Walker, Quay

Walker has been ruled out for the remainder of Sunday's game against the Texans due to a concussion. Walker was unable to pass the league's concussion protocols after getting hit in the head in the second quarter of Sunday's game. He will have to pass the five-step protocols in the upcoming week in order to play against the Jaguars on Oct. 27. With Walker out for the rest of the game, Ty'Ron Hopper will take snaps with the first-team defense at outside linebacker opposite Isaiah McDuffie.

Week 7 Output
Proj Points	Actual Points	Point Diff
7.21	1	-621

Jones IV, Ernest

Jones recorded 10 tackles (four solo) in Sunday's 20-17 loss to the Colts. This is Jones' second game with 10-plus tackles, as he has played nearly every defensive snap for the last four weeks. With an average of nine tackles per game during that stretch, Jones should continue to be a dependable IDP option.

Week 7 Output
Proj Points	Actual Points	Point Diff
10.97	5	-119.4

WATT, T.J.

Week 7 Output
Proj Points	Actual Points	Point Diff
6.16	0.5	-1132

HICKS, JORDAN

Hicks (elbow) is active Week 7 against the Bengals. Hicks suffered the arm injury Week 4 against the Raiders and hasn't played since, but the team's top middle linebacker will now presumably take back the role. Over the first three weeks of the season, Hicks had accumulated 18 combined tackles and a sack, which at least put him on the IDP radar.

Week 7 Output
Proj Points	Actual Points	Point Diff
9.43	4	-135.75

Gibbens, Jack

Week 7 Output
Proj Points	Actual Points	Point Diff
5.78	1	-478

Spillane, Robert

Spillane racked up 10 tackles (six solo) in Sunday's 34-18 loss to the Broncos. Spillane is tied for the NFL's lead in tackles with 54 through the first five weeks, notching no less than 10 takedowns in every contest thus far. The 28-year-old has played every possible defensive snap for the Raiders this season, and he figures to remain busy against the Steelers in Week 6.

Week 7 Output
Proj Points	Actual Points	Point Diff
8.42	4	-110.5

Muma, Chad

Muma registered eight tackles (three solo) Sunday in a loss to the Texans. Muma got the opportunity to start with both Devin Lloyd (knee) and Foyesade Oluokun (foot) missing the contest. Muma was on the field for all but four of Jacksonville's defensive snaps and finished tied for second on the team in stops. Oluokun is on IR and Lloyd isn't certain to return Week 5 against the Colts, so Muma could be in for another big workload this Sunday.

Week 7 Output
Proj Points	Actual Points	Point Diff
4.81	1	-381

Bates III, Jessie

Bates finished Thursday's 36-30 overtime win over the Buccaneers with eight tackles (three solo) and two forced fumbles. Bates was the leading tackler for the Falcons on Thursday. His first forced fumble didn't lead to a turnover, but Bates managed to punch the ball out of Bucky Irving's hands late in the fourth quarter, which was recovered by Kaden Elliss. Bates has played every single defensive snap through the first five games of the regular season, and over that span he has recorded 37 tackles (23 solo), three passes defended, one interception and two forced fumbles.

Week 7 Output
Proj Points	Actual Points	Point Diff
9.05	2	-352.5

Bynum, Camryn

Bynum recorded six total tackles (five solo) and one interception during Sunday's 34-7 win over the Texans. The fourth-year pro was one of two Vikings to intercept C.J. Stroud during Sunday's blowout win, picking off a deep shot to Nico Collins in the fourth quarter. Bynum has recorded just 18 total tackles across the Vikings' first three contests this season, but that output is expected to increase after he posted 137 total tackles in 2023. Expect Bynum to continue making plays for a red-hot Vikings defense as the team travels to Green Bay in Week 4.

Week 7 Output
Proj Points	Actual Points	Point Diff
8.37	3.5	-139.14

Blankenship, Reed

Blankenship (illness) was listed as a full participant on Wednesday's injury report. Blankenship was forced to leave the Eagles' Week 4 game against the Buccaneers due to an illness. Philadelphia was on a bye for Week 5, and the additional rest has allowed Blankenship to to recover from his ailment. Through four regular-season games, Blankenship has recorded 25 tackles (19 solo) and three passes defended (two interceptions).

Week 7 Output
Proj Points	Actual Points	Point Diff
7.48	3.5	-113.71

Brown II, Tony

Week 7 Output
Proj Points	Actual Points	Point Diff
4.36	0.5	-772

Pinnock, Jason

Pinnock (knee) was left off the Giants' injury report Wednesday. Pinnock sustained a knee injury in the Giants' Week 6 loss to the Bengals, but his omission from Wednesday's injury report suggests he's already moved past the issue. The Pittsburgh product has recorded 28 total tackles, including 3.0 sacks, and defended one pass across the Giants' first six games. He's expected to start alongside Tyler Nubin in New York's secondary in Week 7, when the Giants host the Eagles.

Week 7 Output
Proj Points	Actual Points	Point Diff
7.8	4	-95

Brown, Montaric

Brown tallied eight tackles (five solo) and defensed three passes in a loss to Houston on Sunday. One of Brown's tackles resulted in a two-yard loss, and he broke up three passes -- one shy of the amount he recorded over 12 contests last season. The Arkansas product has been very productive as a tackler over the past three weeks, recording 26 stops during that span, including a career-high 11 tackles Week 2 versus Cleveland. Brown has played every defensive snap for the Jaguars over the past two weeks and has built up IDP appeal with his recent performances.

Week 7 Output
Proj Points	Actual Points	Point Diff
4.5	1	-350

Forrest, Darrick

Week 7 Output
Proj Points	Actual Points	Point Diff
4.97	1.5	-231.33

Jones, Jack

Jones (illness) was a full participant in practice Friday and does not carry an injury designation into Sunday's game against the Rams, Rachel Gossen of the Raiders' official site reports. An illness kept Jones off the practice field Wednesday, but he was able to ramp up his activity over the following two days and he'll be good to go for Sunday's contest. The 2022 fourth-round pick has logged 23 tackles (17 solo) and five pass breakups through the first six games of the regular season.

Week 7 Output
Proj Points	Actual Points	Point Diff
4.41	1.5	-194

Gardner, Sauce

Gardner (head) has returned to Sunday's game against the Vikings, Andy Vasquez of The Bergen Record reports. Gardner headed to the blue medical tent to be evaluated for a concussion following a collision with teammate Quincy Williams. His return to the field would suggest he's avoided any kind of injury, which is great news for the Jets secondary.

Week 7 Output
Proj Points	Actual Points	Point Diff
3.63	1	-263

Jackson, Donte

Jackson (shoulder) will not return to Sunday's game against the Jets, Alan Saunders of SteelersNow.com reports. The cornerback made two tackles (two solo), including a tackle for a loss, before leaving the game. Jackson came into Sunday night with 18 tackles (12 solo), six passes defensed and three interceptions. James Pierre is Pittsburgh's extra cornerback.

Week 7 Output
Proj Points	Actual Points	Point Diff
4.59	2	-129.5

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