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ZACH CHARBONNET: HIGH UPSIDE PICK 👀🏈 Hate to say it, but I think Zach Charbonnet is fixing to give my Raiders defense a long afternoon this week. The Seahawks RB is now two games removed from his ACL injury, and he’s looking more and more like his old self. The workload is trending in the right direction, too. Check out the progression since his return: 📈 Week 8 vs. Bears: 6 carries, 23 yards (3 catches) 📈 Week 9 vs. Cardinals: 16 carries, 77 yards (1 catch, 9 yards) That’s a pretty significant jump in usage and dude basically took over the Arizona game in the 4th quarter, taking four consecutive carries for 33 yards, helping grind down the clock and put the game away. He even had a 25-yard run called back by a penalty. That’s some serious downhill running! 💪 Add to that the matchup this weekend. The Raiders have been absolutely floundering against the run, surrendering 5.21 yards per carry to opposing running backs and sitting dead last in the league against the run. 📉 Now, I’m not saying Charbonnet is going to ruin my boy Fernando Mendoza’s coming-out party, but he’s certainly capable of making life difficult. Expect Seattle to lean on the ground game, eat some clock, and give Charbonnet opportunities to punch one in near the goal line. MY CALL: 14 carries, 70+ rushing yards, 12–15 fantasy points with TD upside. Hearts with the Raiders, but my money is on a BIG day from Zach Charbonnet. 👀🔥 #ZachCharbonnet #SeattleSeahawks #Raiders

KONATA MUMPFIELD: NEXT MAN UP 👀🏈 This one is tough, but I’m going with it. Konata Mumpfield is the Rams guy I’m looking at Sunday. I expect him to see a nice target share, get the opportunities, and make the most of them. Face it, the Rams WR room is a wasteland right now: 🤕 -Puka Nacua: Out with multiple knee injuries and turf toe. Expected to miss an extended period. -Davante Adams: On IR with a hamstring injury. A return after Week 12 is the current target. -Jordan Whittington: On IR with a back injury. And the tight end room isn’t much better. Terrance Ferguson is expected to miss at least another couple of weeks with ankle and hamstring issues. Colby Parkinson (ribs) and Davis Allen (oblique) were both limited in Wednesday’s practice. Tyler Higbee is healthy, but that’s a lot of uncertainty among the Rams’ pass catchers heading into Sunday. So, let’s look at Mumpfield this year. 👀 11 receptions 162 receiving yards 1 TD 23 targets Not exactly eye-popping numbers, averaging just over 4 PPR points per game. But here’s the one game we can lean on as a potential comparison. Week 3 against Denver, with Nacua out: 🚀 4 receptions, 93 yards and a TD on 8 targets, playing 73% of the offensive snaps. 💥 That was a nice game! He’s also been playing more recently, with snap shares of 47%, 43%, 50% and 44% over his last four games. Now, clearly Sean McVay has something up his sleeve to account for all these roster losses. He’ll no doubt lean hard on Kyren Williams and Blake Corum while hoping the defense with the Big Man back stifles Arizona. Solid strategy for sure, however still think Matthew Stafford is still going to have to throw the football to somebody! I think that somebody is Mumpfield. ✅ He’s done it before, and Sunday against Arizona gives him another shot. Lets look at him as deep- league pickup and dynasty dart. He’s rostered in the low-to-mid teens on most platforms, so there’s a good chance he’s still available. I’m not calling him a sure thing. The floor is low until we see the targets and playing time increase. But I’m willing to take a shot here. The Rams are short on healthy receivers, and Mumpfield could be the guy who benefits most. #KonataMumpfield #Rams #FantasyFootball #DHQFootball

RICO DOWDLE RISING 👀🏈 Rico Dowdle has been making a little noise since coming back from his toe injury a few weeks ago. Not sure the Steelers backfield is a full-blown committee yet, but it’s getting closer. Check out his last three games: 👀 - Snap share: 27% → 44% → 47% - Carry share: ~38% - Target share: ~10% In Week 8 against Cleveland, he got 15 carries (nearly matching Jaylen Warren) for 56 yards and a touchdown. In Week 7 in Paris, he caught all 6 of his targets for 45 yards. 💪 The volume is trending up. 📈 Let’s go a little deeper into the efficiency metrics: - 3.1 yards after contact per attempt - 11 missed tackles forced on 46 carries - 5 explosive runs (10+ yards) 🚀 - 76% catch rate on short checkdowns So he’s not taking the gig from Warren, but he’s definitely earned a slice of the pie, including some red-zone work. Warren still owns the high-leverage situations (third down, two-minute offense), so Dowdle’s ceiling is capped for now. But a healthy Dowdle in a split is a usable flex in deeper leagues. How does he match up this week against the Bengals? 🤔 Under the lights on Sunday Night Football. Cincinnati has been a neutral-to-slightly-soft matchup for running backs this season, sitting around the middle of the pack in fantasy points and rushing yards allowed. Dowdle is healthy with no injury designation, so the path to work is clear. 😃 I’m thinking he’s easily got 8–12 touches with some receiving upside. I know, it’s not a league-winner, but the metrics support him as a depth piece with a growing role. And if Warren gets dinged or his workload dips even a little, Dowdle is the guy who benefits. Available in roughly 30–40% of redraft leagues right now — still a realistic add if you need RB depth. Also a good trade target in Dynasty if you’re hurting at RB. #STEELERS #FantasyFootball Depth Wins Championships 🏆 Dominate with DHQFootball.com

WEEK 10 OPPORTUNITY PLAYS 👀🏈 Wow, Week 10 is upon us! Time to start making moves if you want to stay competitive. I’m looking at 5 players this week who have an opportunity to make some noise, based on injury situations, changing roles and recent usage trends. 1️⃣ Dylan Sampson (RB, Browns) — vs. Houston I like Dylan Sampson a lot. 👀 His role seems to be growing, with Quinshon Judkins struggling to make the most of his opportunities. Sampson’s snap share has climbed from 46% to 56% to 64% over the past three games. He’s also becoming a bigger factor in the passing game, drawing 17 targets over that stretch. I think he’s got a clear path to PPR production this week against a tough Texans defense that doesn’t give up much on the ground. That could mean plenty of third-down passing opportunities for Sampson. 📈 2️⃣ Corey Kiner (RB, Patriots) — vs. Detroit Opportunity knocks! 🔥 Rhamondre Stevenson is out with a knee injury, and TreVeyon Henderson is sidelined with an unexplained medical condition. That opens the door for Kiner, who ran for 55 yards on eight carries and scored his first NFL rushing touchdown in Week 9. He’s averaged nearly 5 yards per carry this season and could be in line for a significant workload in Munich. 🇩🇪 Detroit is a tough matchup for running backs, but hey, if you’re looking for an RB1 opportunity, I’m definitely interested! 3️⃣ Nick Niemann (LB, Packers) — vs. Minnesota This is exactly the type of IDP opportunity I’m looking for! 💪 Green Bay’s linebacker room has taken some serious hits. Edgerrin Cooper is on injured reserve, Ty’Ron Hopper left Week 9 with a chest injury, and Isaiah McDuffie also suffered an injury against New England. Niemann stepped into the mix, playing 94% of the defensive snaps and finishing with seven tackles. This week the Packers get Minnesota. And if you watched that offense last night, you know there should be plenty of opportunities for the Green Bay defense. 👀 4️⃣ JT Tuimoloau (DE, Colts) — vs. Miami Here’s a young edge defender worth watching. 🚨 Dude has averaged over 80% of the defensive snaps over the past five games and has made the most of those opportunities with 14 tackles, two sacks and a forced fumble. Last week against Dallas, he continued the strong play with three tackles and a sack. This week could be a tougher assignment against a mobile Malik Willis, but if you’re looking for an IDP defensive line play, he’s worth a look. 5️⃣ Hunter Wohler (DB, Colts) — vs. Miami This joker blew it up last week! 💥👀 Wohler exploded for 16 tackles against Dallas in Week 9, leading the Colts after A.J. Haulcy was sidelined with an ankle injury. He played 97% of the defensive snaps after seeing limited work the previous week. Now, there’s a big caveat here: If Haulcy is back this week, keep the young man on the shelf. His opportunity could look very different. Season’s getting shorter. Time to make a run! 🏈 Depth Wins Championships 🏆 Dominate with DHQFootball.com

JORDYN TYSON SIGHTING 👀🔥 I’m fired up for Jordyn Tyson, finally getting on the field after that bad hammy. Yep, I know, fumble on his first catch, blah, blah, blah… But hey, check out the rest of his first NFL game: - 4 catches on 5 targets - 30 receiving yards (7.5 YPC) - 18 offensive snaps - 16 routes run - Long reception of 9 yards The kid was on a managed snap count and clearly made the most of his opportunities. A FEW THINGS THAT REALLY CAUGHT MY ATTENTION 👀 📈 The target rate: Tyson was targeted on five of his 16 routes. That’s a 31% targets-per-route rate. Excellent involvement for a rookie making his first NFL appearance. 🔥 Versatility: The Saints used him evenly inside and outside (nine snaps each). He also ran in motion on five of his 16 routes, giving New Orleans another way to create favorable matchups. 💪 Third-down weapon: Three of his five targets came on third down, including a critical seven-yard reception on third-and-five late in the game that helped set up the go-ahead score. 👀 Trust factor: The Saints continued putting him in meaningful situations after the early fumble. He stayed involved, moved the chains and finished with four catches on five targets. Man, this guy has BALLER written all over him. If you’ve forgotten about him, here’s a reminder of why the Saints made him the eighth overall pick. 6’2”, 203 pounds. A terrific combination of size, suddenness, body control and contested-catch ability. His college resume is legit: 💥2024 (Arizona State): 75 receptions, 1,101 yards, 10 TDs. Big 12 Offensive Newcomer of the Year and First-Team All-Big 12. 💥2025 (Arizona State): 61 receptions, 711 yards, 8 TDs. Another First-Team All-Big 12 selection despite missing time. Career: 158 receptions, 2,282 yards and 22 TDs across Colorado and Arizona State. 🚀 THE ELEPHANT IN THE ROOM: HEALTH. 🚑 Clearly, the medical history is a huge concern. He suffered a devastating knee injury at Colorado in 2022, tearing his ACL, MCL and PCL. He missed nearly all of 2023 recovering from that injury. He’s also dealt with other injuries during his college career, including hamstring problems at Arizona State. Then came the August hamstring injury with the Saints, which cost him the first seven games of his rookie season. Durability is going to be the biggest question mark moving forward. But he’s back on the field now, the Saints are managing his workload, and we got our first look at what he can bring to this offense. WHAT’S NEXT? 📈 The Saints are coming off an overtime victory over Cleveland and now they’re home against Carolina (3-5). Nice matchup. The Panthers have shown some vulnerability in the secondary, and with Tyler Shough and Chris Olave helping lead the offense, there’s room for Tyson to carve out a bigger role as his snap count increases. If that hamstring cooperates, this is a high-upside player with the potential to develop into a weekly starter and eventually a WR2 behind Olave. For redraft managers, he might be worth pulling in for the homestretch. He’s still readily available in plenty of leagues. In dynasty, you’ll probably have to work a trade. But given the injury history and the fact that he hasn’t had much of a chance to show what he can do yet, this might be a good time to make a move without breaking the bank. Anyway, I’m grabbing some shares. I think this is a good play. Depth Wins Championships 🏆 Dominate with DHQFootball.com

JORDAN ADDISON TONIGHT? 👀🏈 I’m seriously considering putting Jordan Addison in my starting lineup tonight in one of my dynasty leagues. He’s been a disappointment this season (16-249-1 through six games), but the return of Carson Wentz and a favorable matchup against Buffalo have me interested. Let’s look back at last season. In the four games Wentz started, Addison caught 21 passes for 309 yards and 2 TDs. That included 4/8 for 114 yards against Pittsburgh and 9/12 for 128 against Philadelphia. Those weren’t just short-area receptions. Wentz was willing to take shots downfield, and Addison was a primary beneficiary. We’ve already seen flashes of that connection this season. Addison went for 90 yards and a touchdown against Tampa Bay, and last week against Detroit he saw 8 targets, including a 51-yard shot downfield. Wentz’s early numbers this season have been encouraging, too. In a small sample, he’s completed 23/39 passes for 276 yards and 3 TDs without an interception, posting a 106.4 passer rating and positive EPA per dropback. If Minnesota’s offense can become more functional with Wentz under center, Addison could be one of the biggest beneficiaries. Now add in tonight’s matchup. Buffalo has been vulnerable against the pass, particularly when it comes to explosive plays downfield. Playing indoors, with a quarterback who’s shown a willingness to give him opportunities, the matchup checks some important boxes for Addison. Let’s be realistic. Jefferson is still the alpha, Minnesota’s offense has been inconsistent, and this isn’t a safe, high-floor play. But between Wentz’s history with Addison, the recent increase in targets, and a favorable matchup, I think there’s legitimate upside here. If you’re looking for a deeper FLEX with boom potential tonight, I’m willing to roll the dice on Addison. 👀 #FantasyFootball #Vikings #MNF #DHQFootball

COREY KINER: PATS NEXT MAN UP? 👀🏈 Corey Kiner blew up the stat sheet in the Patriots’ 45-27 loss to Green Bay yesterday. 💥 His line: 8 carries, 55 yards, 1 TD 6.9 YPC, long of 20 yards 9 kickoff returns, 224 yards He led New England in rushing and scored his first career NFL touchdown on a 4-yard run late in the game. Now, context matters. Most of that opportunity came after Rhamondre Stevenson left with a knee injury in the second half and was ruled out. TreVeyon Henderson was already inactive with his ongoing medical situation. I get it. There’s some garbage-time production baked into those numbers, but the efficiency and the touchdown caught my attention. So, who is Corey Kiner? The 2025 UDFA came out of Cincinnati after a productive college career. He was Ohio’s Mr. Football at Roger Bacon High School, finishing his senior season with 1,866 rushing yards and 35 TDs. He then spent a year at LSU before transferring home to Cincinnati, where he put together back-to-back 1,000-yard seasons (1,047 in 2023 and 1,153 in 2024). Undrafted in 2025, Kiner bounced around NFL rosters and practice squads with San Francisco, Minnesota and Arizona before New England acquired him in late August. He’s a compact, physical back at 5’9”, around 209 pounds, with a reputation for good contact balance. Now here’s where it gets interesting. 👀 The Patriots travel to Munich to face Detroit in Week 10. Stevenson’s knee injury is still being evaluated, and Henderson has no clear return timeline. If either one or both are unavailable, Kiner could find himself in a legitimate opportunity. Lan Larison is also in the mix, but Kiner just showed he can handle some work when called upon. I’d expect an early-down, physical running role to be his most realistic path. He’s not someone I’d be counting on for receiving production at this point. My take: Kiner is a worthwhile last-man-standing stash in both redraft and dynasty leagues. Don’t go chasing him like he’s suddenly the next featured back, but if the injury news breaks the right way, he could become a very interesting Week 10 play. Depth Wins Championships. 🏆 Dominate with DHQFootball.com

CARL GRANDERSON: IDP ALERT 👀🏈🔥 I’m looking for Carl Granderson to have a BIG game today against Cleveland. Dude’s been on a serious heater! He’s recorded 1.5 sacks in each of his last three games, totaling 4.5 sacks and 14 tackles over that stretch. He’s not just generating pressure; he’s finishing plays. PFF has him with 15 pressures on the season, including 5.5 sacks. And the matchup? It’s about as good as it gets for an edge rusher. ➕ Cleveland has surrendered 33 sacks through eight games, the most in the NFL. Pittsburgh just got to Deshaun Watson eight times in their last outing. Now the Browns have to deal with a Saints pass rush featuring Granderson and Chase Young. Here’s what I particularly like: ✅Recent production: 4.5 sacks over his last three games. ✅Tackle production: 14 tackles over that same stretch, averaging nearly five per game. ✅Favorable matchup: Cleveland has serious protection issues and is giving opposing pass rushers plenty of opportunities. ✅Fresh legs: New Orleans is coming off its bye, giving Granderson an extra week to prepare. With Shedeur Sanders getting the start, I’m expecting New Orleans to bring pressure and make life uncomfortable for the rookie. Bottom line, think Granderson has a real shot to go off this week, legitimate multi-sack upside. Might want to flip a trade for him if possible, help push you towards a league title. IDP Wins Championships 🏆 Dominate with DHQFootball.com