Brilan Allen's knee injury reshapes backfield dynamics, prompting Bree Hall to seize the Jets' lead role and Chase Brown to soak up extra touches for Cincinnati as Browning returns. Lamar Jackson's hamstring adds risk to Ravens lineups, while Malik Neighbors lands on IR for the Giants. London returns for Atlanta, Waller cashes in with two TDs for NYG, and Wilson/JSN see increased targets. Tyreek Hill's season-ending injury detonates WR market shifts; the hosts push Derrick Henry as a prime buy-low and outline bold trades around Judkins, London and Puka.

Buy weeks hit hard early, injury news shakes the WR pool, and the Dolphins’ Tyreek Hill situation creates big ripple effects. Malik Washington slides into the spotlight in Miami, while Romeo Dobbs remains the clearest waiver ladder add in Green Bay thanks to consistent targets and red-zone chances. Drake London, DJ Moore, Kyle Pitts, and Jonnu Smith all factor as solid depth pieces in flexible lineups, with Calvin Ridley’s health keeping Jacksonville’s ceiling uncertain. The Bengals, Commanders, Titans, and Panthers offer upside in next-week matchups as rosters reshuffle.

Targets emerge as reliable byes-and-injury playmakers: Dobbs stands out as the most dependable low-owned option at receiver, while Io Manor’s workload growth signals upside across the league. Hunter Henry remains a key tight end streamer, and Malik Washington’s speed-and-space profile makes him the primary beneficiary of Hill’s absence. Overall, expect a week of strategic add-drops, risk-managed starts, and a few surprise fireworks from depth pieces.

Puka Nakua topped the week with 13 receptions for 170 yards and a touchdown, anchoring a Rams pass game that looked primed for weekly fantasy weeks alongside Stafford. Bijan Robinson and Drake London bounced back with versatile usage, while Jahmyr Gibbs delivered a sturdy 91 yards and a score. Patrick Mahomes exploded for four touchdowns as his offense cruised, and Debo Samuel, AJ Brown, and Luke Love’s supporting casts highlighted the surge in top-shelf fantasy plays.

AJ Brown’s cryptic social post added intrigue, but the week’s real takeaway was the breakout of mid-season monsters who can drive playoff rosters: Genty, Gibbs, London, and Williams emerged as must-starts, Stafford’s weaponry looked dangerous, and the waiver wire hit delivered multiple week-winning additions.