It's Saturday, which means we care more about Sunday than we did on Friday. Or something like that. As always, here's the biggest fantasy storyline I'm tracking for each Sunday team:
Falcons -- Is this offense broken until/unless Kirk Cousins is back to 100%, or until/unless Michael Penix steps in, or . . . not until 2025?
Saints -- Alvin Kamara is on pace for 463 fantasy points. Greatness is sustainble to a point. Defenses adjust. If I could get top-4 RB value for Kamara, I'd do it in a heartbeat.
Bears -- We all knew this would be a crowded receiving corps when everyone was healthy. Great news for Caleb Williams, and potentially rough news for those rostering a Chicago receiver. However, the opposing Rams' D has surrendered back-to-back monster WR performances. If I had to bet on someone in this game, it'd be D.J. Moore.
Rams -- Can Tutu Atwell once again lead his team in targets, receptions, and receiving yards?
Packers -- The possible return of Jordan Love would follow surprisingly good play from long-overlooked backup Malik Willis. But beyond Jayden Reed, it remains unclear who will be a weekly primary target.
Vikings -- Can Sam Darnold continue to crush it?
Colts -- Will Anthony Richardson snap out of his mini-slump, and will it even matter to a receiving corps that apparently lacks a top-30 WR?
Steelers -- Once again, it's all about Justin Fields and whether he can continue holding off Russell Wilson whenever Wilson is healthy enough to return.
Jets -- How much work will Braelon Allen get?
Broncos -- Is Courtland Sutton the only Bronco who can be semi-trusted? Or was last week a fluke?
Buccaneers -- For the fourth straight week, Rachaad White vs. Bucky Irving (if active). You all know where I've stood and continue to stand.
Eagles -- Will Dallas Goedert remain an elite TE in a depleted receiving corps, even if the questionable AJ Brown returns?
Panthers -- As RB Jonathon Brooks nears his return to the field, can Chuba Hubbard hold off the rookie.
Bengals -- There's a decent possibility that the somewhat ascending Andrei Iosivas will cap Tee Higgins' ceiling the rest of the year.
Texans -- As always, when will Houston upgrade at running back? Or am I mis-reading the talent level of everyone not named Joe Mixon?
Jaguars -- Jacksonville's suddenly running out of time, and many of us are running out of patience. The o-line isn't helping. It's fair to wonder if this team can get back on track at all, and what that would mean for their core playmakers.
Cardinals -- James Conner has missed 3+ games in five of the last six seasons. So every week is essentially a "James Conner Health Watch," which translates this year into a "Trey Benson Value Watch."
Commanders -- Can we trust Terry McLaurin yet?
49ers -- Can Brandon Aiyuk find his footing?
Patriots -- For reasons shared a week or two ago, I don’t trust Rhamondre Stevenson's durability.
Raiders -- Will Zamir White join Javonte Williams in the exclusive club of Week 1 starting RBs who are no longer rosterable in 10-team leagues?
Browns -- Is Amari Cooper the only Cleveland receiver we can trust in fantasy?
Chargers -- How long can J.K. Dobbins hold up?
Chiefs -- With Kareem Hunt now on the active roster, this backfield could get even messier.
Ravens -- Mark Andrews and Isaiah Likely. The struggle (possibly) continues.
Bills -- Can Keon Coleman challenge Khalil Shakir atop the WR depth chart?
Dolphins -- Can any non-Tua QB currently on Miami's roster elevate this offense in any meaningful way?
Titans -- DeAndre Hopkins vs. Calvin Ridley. Perhaps Will Levis can adequately feed only one receiver per game.
Lions -- Is Jameson Williams the new later-career DeSean Jackson or early-career Amari Cooper (hit-or-miss)?
Seahawks -- Will this become a dreaded hot-hand backfield?
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