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MARKET

Adjusting the rankings after TNF:

📉 Antonio Gibson only played 25% of snaps against the Bears, his lowest mark of the last 2 seasons. Crazy thing is, he looked more explosive than Brian Robinson.

📈 Brian Robinson saw the majority of RB work - 47% of snaps and 71% of RB carries. He also received all of the goal line and short yardage work, including the game-winning touchdown. He didn't look great doing it. I'd sell high where you can.

📉 Terry McLaurin isn't earning targets with Wentz this season. McLaurin in 2021: 23.6% target share. McLaurin in 2022: 15.9% target share, per philosopher @adamlevitan. It's so much worse because he's on two of my teams.

We're rooting for Brian Robinson, though.

Sneaky Starts

Trying Something New

Deep Dives have been a staple of the Morning Huddle and achieved some legendary success. Just two days ago, we highlighted Kyren Williams - who I hope you picked up, especially after what's happened with Cam Akers (read on).

We're adding something to accompany your Saturday morning. Sneaky Starts looks for underrated players that can act as a plug and play this weekend. Grab/trade for them and insert them straight into your lineup. Sort of like what teams do with Latavius Murray.

Start Eno Benjamin, who might be a safer bet than Christian McCaffrey for 20-plus touches this week. Per @ScottBarrettDFB, since Cardinals HC Kliff Kingsbury has entered the league, he's only ever deployed a bell cow RB when one of his top-2 RBs is injured. In those games, his top RB averages 24.3 fantasy points per game. Eno is that guy this week.

Start Raheem Mostert, who took over the Dolphins' backfield over the last two weeks – including the passing downs. That makes him an RB2. The Vikings allow the fourth-most (21.2) non-overtime fantasy points on the ground, per MB Fantasy Life's Dwain McFarland.

Start Adam Thielen, who faces a Miami secondary giving up the fifth-most points (62.9) to pass catchers. Thielen hasn't gone three straight non-injury regular-season games without scoring a touchdown since 2018. Show us those TDs.

Start Rondale Moore. Since returning to action in Week 4, Moore played 86% and 91% of snaps with 13 total targets in two games. Seattle's secondary offers a blowup spot for the second-year playmaker.

Checking In

Akers to be out indefinitely

News broke Friday afternoon that Cam Akers will not play on Sunday, with Sean McVay saying the team is "working through" some things with the RB. There was also speculation about whether Akers would be a part of the Rams in the future, as McVay declined to say whether he believes Akers is part of the team's future.

Greg Beacham of Yahoo Sports wrote that McVay did not give any further details when asked about Akers' circumstances, though he did say it was not injury related. Hopefully, Akers and his family are okay, and the former top fantasy pick returns soon.

Darrell Henderson is expected to manage a majority of the RB work on Sunday and stashing Kyren Williams is a good move.

HOSPITAL VISIT

Removing steel plates & Bye Week SZN

Najee Harris said he took a steel plate out of his shoe that was there because of a foot injury he suffered in training camp. He said he is now 100%. Unfortunately, the Steelers o-line cannot remove the concrete blocks they call feet.

We're in bye week szn are here and injuries are piling up. Time for fantasy rosters to start thinning out. Here's the rundown for Sunday:

OUT:

James Conner and Darrell Williams are OUT this week, as are Michael Thomas and Jarvis Landry. Jameis Winston is out again this week and the Saints announced Andy Dalton will start at QB.

• Rashod Bateman (foot) did not practice Friday, which means he'll likely miss his second straight game. Bateman hasn't practiced in two weeks.

• Panthers QB Baker Mayfield is doubtful to play against the Rams and PJ Walker will start in his place.

QUESTIONABLE:

• Tee Higgins dressed for practice on Friday. A step in the right direction for his chances on playing on Sunday.

• Keenan Allen (hamstring) is questionable entering the weekend. He's made progress but the Chargers are being cautious. If he feels any apprehension, they will hold him out for a fifth consecutive game - @JFowlerESPN

• Jonathan Taylor practiced again on Friday, another good sign for his availability Sunday vs. Jacksonville - @zkeefer. He's officially questionable heading into the weekend.

• Chris Olave (concussion) was a full participant in practice on Friday and is listed as questionable for Sunday.

IN:

Saquon Barkley (shoulder) has no injury designation and is good to go this weekend per @TomPelissero.

Isaiah McKenzie (concussion) and TE Dawson Knox (foot/hamstring) do not carry injury designations for Week 6 vs. the Chiefs - @dklive.

WR Cooper Kupp and TE Tyler Higbee will be questionable for Sunday, but McVay expects them both to play against the Panthers - @GManzano24.

QUICK LAWSUITS

• Per @JohnJHendrix, a civil lawsuit was filed against Saints' RB Alvin Kamara on Friday. This relates to an incident in the offseason that sparked suspension speculation. It remains to be seen if it will impact Kamara's availability.

• A new lawsuit has been filed in Texas against Deshaun Watson, according to court records, per @jjones9. Some (more) disturbing allegations against Watson.

• Washington Commanders owner Dan Snyder told another owner he “has dirt on Jerry Jones" and Snyder has said his dirt on Goodell/owners from PIs could “blow up” NFL. “They can’t f— with me.” Full article here.

Thanks for joining us this AM. There's no London game this weekend, so enjoy your rest tomorrow.

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