Another Monday morning, and a lot to cover from yesterday's slate of games. As always, here's what I believe is the most notable fantasy storyline for each team that played. It's not always about which player dominated or which one got hurt. It's about a person or event that could impact multiple fantasy values next week and/or beyond.
Titans -- Ryan Tannehill's injury seems like the obvious call-out here. But I'd suggest that whether he's under center or Malik Willis, it doesn't matter much. With the exception of a puff matchup vs. the Chargers in Week 2, Tannehill has thrown one TD pass and six picks. This passing attack will remain bottom-tier even if the veteran is out for Week 7. The more interesting angle for me is, as always, Derrick Henry. He came up big, and with Tennessee now 2-4, the odds of him getting dealt have increased.
Ravens -- Some of you asked what I thought of Keaton Mitchell this summer. My response typically was something like "not much." Then when J.K. Dobbins got hurt, it appeared Justice Hill would be the wild card; if he stepped up, then Baltimore wouldn't be as pressed to with Mitchell. Hill is now a fascinating hold in deeper leagues, as well as a half-decent PPR flyer.
Falcons -- Drake London came through again. While I pushed him this summer and even when he was slumping earlier this season, admittedly I didn't think he'd come up big yesterday. He's carving out an alpha role -- one that he realistically won't reliniquish.
Commanders -- Jahan Dotson flubbed his one target. He's now scored six fantasy points or less in four of six contests. Droppable? In most leagues, sure. But WR-needy managers might consider stashing him. The former first-round draft pick likely isn't finished.
Bears -- Justin Fields was one of Sunday's biggest stories. Reportedly a dislocated thumb, his injury will require an MRI later today. The damage has already been done for managers who started him. Because of his drive-extending abilities (and despite his flaws), any extended absence would mean a significant downgrade for D.J. Moore and a modest one for Cole Kmet.
Vikings -- Alexander Mattison out-touched Cam Akers 22-2. Akers is merely a handcuff these days, with no guarantee that he'd take over as a bellcow if Mattison got hurt.
Bengals -- Joe Burrow looked pretty healthy. If you bought low on him, Ja'Marr Chase, or Tee Higgins a few weeks ago, congratulations. And Higgins' poor performance has no bearing on his rest-of-season value. Buy low.
Seahawks -- Jaxon Smith-Njigba probably had his best outing. If he's truly ascending as a rookie, then it'll be bad news for D.K. Metcalf and Tyler Lockett. It's hard to imagine Geno Smith feeding more than two receivers per game.
Browns -- An unbelievable win, though the 49ers' injury woes certainly contributed to it. Still, Cleveland's defense is on another level. And in the backfield, Kareem Hunt stepped up alongside Jerome Ford. Too soon to know if this is a split RB corps. But Hunt apparently still has some juice.
49ers -- Injuries to CMC and Deebo Samuel could wreck this team's shot at the NFC's #1 seed. We'll await news on both guys. I shared on Saturday that Jordan Mason should be picked up. This is why I like adding a handcuff Sunday morning, because you never know . . .
Dolphins -- This game was shaping up as the upset of the year. Then Miami settled down and leaned into their three primary playmakers. As discussed the other day, I tried trading for Jaylen Waddle on Friday in the belief he'd go off. He's better than his stats. A healthy Waddle can be a top-14 WR.
Panthers -- While Adam Thielen's on pace for 1,400+ yards (insane), Chuba Hubbard is on the verge of leapfrogging Miles Sanders on the depth chart. As folks know, I've been pushing Hubbard for weeks as an upgrade over the former Eagle. But honestly, I didn't expect him to do as well as he did.
Jaguars -- Trevor Lawrence got hurt, and as of Sunday evening, it's unclear whether he can play this Thursday. If C.J. Beathard is forced to start, we'll probably see more running against the Saints. But . . . Travis Etienne has 51 touches in the last eight days. He's on pace for 380 touches. I can't imagine the Jags want him pushing 400+ touches if they reach the postseason. Buy low on Tank Bigsby, and if he's taken -- and if you have the bench space -- snag D'Ernest Johnson.
Colts -- The biggest news occurred off the field, with reports that Anthony Richardson might elect for season-ending surgery. While Gardner Minshew was overmatched until garbage time, there will be weeks when he's startable. And more importantly, Michael Pittman and Josh Downs are safer starts with Minshew under center, at least this year.
Texans -- Devin Singletary outplayed Dameon Pierce, who hasn't exceeded 3.5 yards per carry this season. This is a battle to watch, and surprisingly, the veteran Singletary might have the upper hand.
Saints -- New Orleans is also playing on Thursday, and Alvin Kamara just had 26 touches. That heavy volume suggests there's a good chance he'll be scaled back in a few days. Kendre Miller should get more looks. And if you have Kamara, I'd sell high to an RB-desperate manager. Kamara is averaging just shy of eight catches per game. It's not sustainable. He can probably net top-12-RB value in some leagues.
Raiders -- Jimmy G. reportedly was taken to the hospital after injuring his back. Brian Hoyer isn't a bad backup, but his upside is capped. There's actually so much to talk about with this team, including rookie TE Michael Mayer finally breaking out, and Josh Jacobs (25+ touches in each of his last three games) getting run into the ground . . . and it shows. It's *still* not too late to sell high on Jacobs.
Patriots -- Why did Bill Belichick stick with Mac Jones. Who knows. But my theory that he would feed his TEs fell flat. Instead Kendrick Bourne stole the show. The biggest fantasy storyline is that New England's defeat increases the odds that Rhamondre Stevenson will be traded soon.
Rams -- Went for a 30-minute walk with my family yesterday evening. My opponent was starting Kyren Williams, who wasn't doing much of anything. 30 minutes later, he'd done a lot. What a great find for savvy managers. After only a few starts, Williams is shaping up to be the best Rams RB since Toddy Gurley.
Cardinals -- I mentioned Damien Williams yesterday morning, but didn't think he'd get more than a couple touches. Instead, he pushed Emari Demercado to the periphery while working alongside Keaontay Ingram. Cluttered backfields in sub-par offenses are never fun. Demercado realistically can be dropped.
Jets -- What a win. Holy cow. Remember when I said Garrett Wilson was finished as a trustworthy fantasy starter? Well, maybe he and Garrett Wilson are finally gelling.
Eagles -- My prediction of a 17-0 Eagles season crashed and burned on a silly interception -- a ball that didn't need to be thrown. The big story is that 38 of Jalen Hurts' 45 throws went to A.J. Brown, DeVonta Smith, D'Andre Swift, and Dallas Goedert. All four produced to various degrees. As rough an offensive performance as this was (especially against the Jets' injury-depleted secondary), there's potential for all four of these guys to remain fantasy-relevant most weeks.
Buccaneers -- While Rachaad White is still the clear starter, he's run poorly almost all year. His perch atop the depth chart is more precarious than at any time since Week 1.
Lions -- Remember when I warned that Jared Goff usually underwhelms on the road? Not this time. David Montgomery's injury is the big story. If it's serious, then Jahmyr Gibbs could get a lot of run going forward, and in the meantime, Craig Reynolds deserves a waiver add in deep leagues.
Bills -- A frightening injury to Damien Harris, who as of midnight remains hospitalized, though signs appear promising. Latavius Murray could be a popular waiver add this week. Buffalo has long been a home to aged RBs with something left to prove -- from Fred Jackson to Frank Gore, and now the 33-year-old Murray.
Giants -- A remarkably well-executed game plan that fell apart when it mattered most: once to close out the first half, and then again to close out the second half. All eyes should be on Saquon Barkley. The 1-5 Giants are effectively finished, and they're unlikely to spend more this offseason to keep Barkley on the team. Matt Breida should remain rostered in most leagues, and rookie Eric Gray is still an intriguing deep-league investment.