Bengals must pivot from Browning to a veteran qb after a tough loss and another uneven showing, with Burrow out and playoff hopes on the line. Targeting a veteran like Wilson, Cousins, or Winston could stabilize the offense and free up Chase and Higgins. If Cincinnati lands a proven passer, fantasy managers should reset expectations for the pass game and see clearer paths to upside in a still-possible push.

Stefon Diggs anchors a career arc that spans Minnesota, Buffalo, Houston and New England, showcasing a rare blend of route mastery and big-play ability. From back-to-back 1,000-yard Viking seasons to a 1,535-yard MVP-caliber 2020 with Buffalo, Diggs' path included a famous playoff TD with the Vikings, a 2024 trade to the Texans that ended in an ACL tear, and a 2025 move to New England that reshapes his fantasy outlook as he returns from injury.

Vikings release Desmond Ridder from their 53-man roster after signing him to back up J.J. McCarthy; Ridder has not played this season and last started for the Raiders in 2024. His career has zigzagged from Falcons rookie starter to Cardinals, Raiders, and Bengals stints before Minnesota, leaving his next landing spot uncertain as Atlanta faces a tougher schedule after a bye.

Colts name Daniel Jones the starter over Anthony Richardson entering Week 5, cooling immediate trade chatter about Richardson. CBS Sports notes no concrete deadline interest for Richardson, Cousins, or Wilson, making a move unlikely unless a blockbuster offer materializes. Indy values Richardson’s ceiling but fears injury history; Jones’s steady start keeps the Colts patient with Richardson and Riley Leonard ready if needed.

Four weeks in, the NFL trade deadline is set for Nov. 4 at 4 p.m. ET. Contenders will chase upgrades while others pivot to rebuild. Top targets cited: Kirk Cousins, Russell Wilson, Alvin Kamara, Breece Hall, Jakobi Meyers, David Njoku, Bradley Chubb, Trevon Diggs, and Greg Newsome II. Suspect buyers include the Colts, Chiefs, Eagles, Seahawks, and Buccaneers; sellers feature the Browns, Saints, Jets, Titans, and others. Fantasy angles center on backfield shifts, receiver stability, and new landing spots for playoff pushes.