Listeners, here’s what’s been moving the needle in Fantasy Football during the last few days, especially with injuries, depth chart shakeups, and which players are climbing or falling in the rankings.
The biggest headline right now is the high ankle sprain for CeeDee Lamb. ESPN’s Todd Archer reports Lamb could miss three to four weeks, and as high ankle sprains often linger, listeners should plan for an extended absence. What does this mean for your lineups? With Lamb out, tight end Jake Ferguson is suddenly much more attractive after hauling in 12 of 13 targets and posting 19.3 PPR points this past Sunday. George Pickens is likewise moving up as Dak Prescott’s top remaining wideout, but Ferguson becomes a clear top-10 option at tight end, which is a major upgrade from his borderline status earlier in the season.
The injury bug also bit hard in the running back department. James Conner of the Arizona Cardinals suffered what Adam Schefter called a “severe” leg injury that will require surgery, leaving the backfield wide open. There’s no recovery timetable, and Conner’s absence means Trey Benson is making headlines as probably the top waiver priority. According to The Fantasy Footballers, if Benson is available in your league, managers should be aggressive, spending at least sixty to eighty percent of their free agent budget. Running backs have been a scarce, high-value commodity due to underperforming top picks and abrupt injuries.
Najee Harris is another major blow, now on the sideline with what the Chargers confirmed as a preliminary Achilles injury. While not yet officially ruled out for the season, coach Jim Harbaugh’s comments suggest Harris may miss significant time. This opens up opportunities for backups, with running back depth now a concern in Los Angeles and fantasy managers scrambling for alternatives.
The wide receiver market is also shifting. Torrey Horton, a rookie stepping in for the Seattle Seahawks, is emerging as a potential breakout. Despite his primary impacts so far coming via special teams, The Fantasy Footballers highlight Horton’s on-field talent and likelihood to see a bigger offensive role. With another touchdown this past weekend, he’s one to watch as a deep league add. Meanwhile, the Atlanta Falcons' passing game is a source of frustration, with Michael Penix struggling at quarterback. That’s bad news if you’re holding out hope for a Kyle Pitts breakout or meaningful upside from Drake London. The offense remains too run-dependent on Bijan Robinson, leaving pass-catchers tough to trust for fantasy.
In other injury fallout, Zach Ertz continues to surprise as a top-7 tight end over the first three weeks, keeping significant value whether Jayden Daniels or Marcus Mariota is the quarterback for the Arizona Cardinals, according to TheHuddle.
Rankings are being reshuffled at all positions as a result of these developments. Joe Serpico at PressBox has dropped both Lamb and Conner from his top tiers, bumping up Steelers and Cowboys backups. Among tight ends, T.J. Hockenson is gaining steam with favorable matchups coming up, per ESPN’s most recent matchup notes. Torrey Horton, Jake Ferguson, and Trey Benson are all fast risers, while long-awaited breakouts like Kyle Pitts are just not materializing as hoped.
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