Davante Adams arrives as a true WR1 in Los Angeles, joining a core that already includes Cooper Kupp and Puka Nacua, while Matthew Stafford returns to action. The Rams’ offensive line is viewed as a strength of the McVay era’s best talent, but the secondary has question marks that could tilt games toward high-octane shootouts. If healthy, this version projects as a top-tier offense with enough weapons to keep defenses honest and potential fantasy gold from Adams and Kupp.

Defensively, Aaron Donald anchors a front that features Jared Verse and Byron Young, but the secondary is a concern, which could keep Rams games where the offense has to carry the load. The roster balance leans aggressive, with youth on the edge and a mix of proven veterans. This dynamic sets up intriguing upside for fantasy managers who can ride the trend lines of high-volume passing and explosive playmaking around Stafford and Adams.

18 returns to Philly’s lore as Metchie picks the number, linking a fresh Eagles narrative to a storied past. The piece stacks Reagor’s setback against Maclin’s peak while noting Covey’s emergence as a returner and the crowded receiving room around Brown and Smith. Metchie’s path hinges on roster fit and health, likely keeping targets modest as the offense remains star-driven.

In fantasy terms, the headline is about opportunity versus depth: a limited target floor for the newcomer, a potentially negligible role early, and a path to value only if injuries or shifts create a clearer path to catches and red-zone chances.

Dallas is reportedly listening to trade offers for Micah Parsons as contract talks stall. Parsons has sought a back opinion, MRI follow-up, and a grievance to adjust his season cap; no deal is imminent, but separation remains a real possibility.

The Cowboys open at Philadelphia next week. If Parsons stays, his sack upside remains a cornerstone for fantasy defenses; if traded, the pass rush reshuffles and boosts some teammates while muting others.

Health and leverage will drive the storyline, making Parsons one of fantasy's most consequential cliffhangers.