The Vibe: Milton is in a funk, feeling a lack of excitement around the NFL due to bad football, penalties, and injuries. But the news of Brian Daboll's firing—a move Vivian predicted weeks ago—offers a jolt of reality as the coaching carousel begins to spin.
Weekend Blitz:Â A week of historic performances and shocking upsets.
Jonathan Taylor's Record Day:Â The Colts' RB set a new franchise record with 286 scrimmage yards and 3 TDs, delivering a monstrous 48.1 fantasy points.
Bills Upset by Dolphins (30-13):Â The most surprising unsurprising upset of the week, fueled by the Bills' inability to run against the league's 30th-ranked rush defense.
Davis Mills, QB1? The Texans' backup led a 4th-quarter comeback, finishing as the overall QB1 for the week with 28.68 points.
MNF Snoozefest:Â The Eagles-Packers game was a "boring ass football game" featuring dominant defenses and a crucial missed field goal.
The News:Â The axe has fallen, and the injury report remains grim.
Coach Fired: The New York Giants have fired Brian Daboll after a 2-8 start. Mike Kafka takes over as interim HC.
Major Injuries: Travis Hunter (knee) is out for the season. Cardinals WR Zay Jones (Achilles) is also done. Jaxson Dart is in concussion protocol.
QB Updates: Joe Burrow returned to limited practice, targeting a Week 13/14 return. CJ Stroudremains in the protocol.
Returns Imminent: The Jaguars designated Brenton Strange to return from IR.
Off The Waivers: Blast From The Past:Â Revisiting previously recommended pickups who are relevant again.
WR: Troy Franklin (DEN - usage trending up), Christian Watson (GB - consistent target share), Parker Washington (JAX - WR1 with Hunter out), Jayden Higgins (HOU - looks like Nico Collins, great with Mills)
RB: Tyler Allgeier (ATL - plug-and-play starter in a run-heavy offense)
TE: Theo Johnson (NYG - Dart's favorite target), Cade Otton (TB - volume should rise post-bye), Brenton Strange (JAX - high pre-injury volume)
QB: Aaron Rodgers (GB - get-right spot vs. CIN)
First Read: A look ahead to Thursday Night Football: Jets at Patriots (-11.5). With Garrett Wilsonout, can the Jets' anemic offense score on the Patriots' 9th-ranked defense? The path for New England is clear: force Drake Maye to beat them through the air, as the Jets have been gashed by scrambling QBs.
Tune in to help shake off the mid-season blues and get your team ready for a push. And just like Brian Daboll's tenure in New York, we are DONE!
