November 4, 2025
The Dallas Cowboys have acquired All-Pro defensive lineman Quinnen Williams from the New York Jets in exchange for a 2026 first-round pick and more. The 27-year-old Williams is coming off three straight Pro Bowl seasons and will look to shore up a Cowboys' defensive front that has allowed 143 rushing yards per game. Dallas reportedly acquired linebacker Logan Wilson from the Bengals earlier on Tuesday, while Williams is the second All-Pro defender dealt away by the Jets after sending cornerback Sauce Gardner to the Colts. While the Cowboys' defense has been a gift for opposing fantasy players, these moves make them less of an every-week target. Meanwhile, the Jets have suddenly become a more appealing matchup, and their fantasy playoff schedule includes games against the Jaguars, Saints, and Patriots.
UPDATE: The Cowboys sent defensive tackle Mazi Smith, a second-round pick in 2026, and a first-rounder in 2027 to the Jets for Williams.--Patrick McGrathSource: Tom Pelissero
November 4, 2025
As part of the deal that sent All-Pro cornerback Sauce Gardner to the Colts, the New York Jets acquired second-year wide receiver
Adonai Mitchell, who now finds himself on a less crowded depth chart. While the quarterback situation in New York lacks the surprising stability that
Daniel Jones has been able to provide for the Colts, the Jets are in need of secondary options in the passing game.
Garrett Wilson (knee) will be returning to practice after missing the last two games, but even with his absence, the Jets do not have another wide receiver on the roster with more than 11 catches on the season. Mitchell has spent time in the dog house while in Indianapolis, but his speed and talent are undeniable, and the former 2nd-round pick is worth a stash in deeper leagues.
--Patrick McGrathSource: RotoBaller
November 4, 2025
San Francisco 49ers quarterback
Mac Jones improved his record to 5-2 as a starter after leading the team to a 34-24 win over the New York Giants in Week 9. Jones completed all of his first 14 pass attempts and finished 19-for-24 for 235 yards and two touchdowns in the win. If and when
Brock Purdy (toe) is healthy enough to resume playing, Jones will head back to the bench. Head coach Kyle Shanahan has labeled the 49ers as "Brock's team," per the AP's Josh Dubow. Whoever is under center in San Francisco's upcoming meeting with the Rams will put fantasy football managers in a tough spot. Jones diced up Los Angeles in Week 5 for 342 yards and two touchdowns, but in their three games since, the Rams have averaged 204 passing yards allowed and registered 12 sacks and two interceptions.
--Dan StephensSource: Associated Press - Josh Dubow
November 4, 2025
The Chicago Bears are acquiring defensive end Joe Tryon-Shoyinka and a seventh-round draft pick from the Cleveland Browns on Tuesday in exchange for a sixth-rounder, sources tell ESPN's Adam Schefter. The move to acquire pass-rusher Tryon-Shoyinka was made after the Bears learned that standout defensive end Dayo Odeyington suffered a season-ending torn Achilles in Sunday's win over the Cincinnati Bengals. The 26-year-old Tryon-Shoyinka, who was the 32nd overall pick by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers back in 2021 out of the University of Washington, recorded only nine tackles (five solo) in his first eight games with the Browns this year. However, he did have 15 sacks in 66 games (45 starts) in his first four years in the NFL in Tampa. Tryon-Shoyinka should have a bigger role the rest of the year in Chicago.
--Keith HernandezSource: ESPN - Adam Schefter
November 4, 2025
Atlanta Falcons running back
Bijan Robinson logged just 12 carries for 46 yards in Sunday's 24-23 loss to the Patriots as the team got behind early and all but abandoned the run. However, as has been the case all season, Robinson continued to be heavily involved in the passing attack, drawing 10 targets from quarterback
Michael Penix Jr. and turning them into eight catches for 50 yards. Unfortunately for fantasy managers,
Drake London recorded all three of the team's touchdowns, but Robinson still managed a top 12 finish at running back despite not finding paydirt. Week 8 aside, when London was absent, the 23-year-old is second on the team with 21.1 percent target share, which provides a solid weekly floor. Week 10 brings a matchup with Indianapolis on a neutral field in Germany, a defense that has been tough against the run (although it allowed two rushing TDs this past week), but that has been soft against the pass and is allowing 24.5 points per game on the road (16.6 PPG at home). The former first-round draft pick figures to be involved regardless of game script, so he'll surely be a top option at running back again on Sunday.
--Jarod RuppSource: ESPN
November 4, 2025
The New York Jets are acquiring wide receiver
Adonai Mitchell and two first-round picks from the Indianapolis Colts on Tuesday in exchange for cornerback Sauce Gardner, according to Adam Schefter of ESPN. It's a big haul for the 1-7 Jets on trade-deadline day. Mitchell, a former second-rounder in 2024 out of Texas, was in the Colts' doghouse after dropping a potential 76-yard touchdown pass just before crossing the goal line in Week 4, and now he's headed out of town. The 23-year-old will certainly have a clearer path to playing time in New York, but it remains to be seen if he'll be able to take advantage of it and settle in as the Jets' WR2 behind
Garrett Wilson (knee) in a passing game that has been one of the worst in the NFL in 2025. Mitchell caught nine of his 16 targets for 152 yards and no scores in eight games for Indy this year after posting a 23-312-0 line in 17 games in his rookie season in 2024.
--Keith HernandezSource: ESPN - Adam Schefter
November 4, 2025
San Francisco 49ers wide receiver
Jauan Jennings brought in his second touchdown of the season in the team's 34-24 win over the New York Giants in Week 9. Jennings caught four of five targets for 41 yards and the score. From a fantasy standpoint, it was his most productive game since Week 2, when he posted a 5-89-1 line against the Saints. Jennings ranked second on the team in targets and yards behind
Christian McCaffrey and tied with tight end
George Kittle for second (again, behind McCaffrey) in receptions. Jennings' place among the trio as San Francisco's top pass-catchers is secure for the time being. Once
Ricky Pearsall (knee) and
Brandon Aiyuk (knee) return, he may fall in the pecking order. In Week 10, Jennings projects as a WR3 against a Rams defense that was torched by teammate
Kendrick Bourne for 142 yards in Week 5.
--Dan StephensSource: NFL.com
November 4, 2025
The Seattle Seahawks are acquiring wide receiver
Rashid Shaheed from the New Orleans Saints on Tuesday, sources tell Tom Pelissero of NFL Network. It's unknown what the Saints are receiving as compensation from the Seahawks.
Jaxon Smith-Njigba has been one of the best receivers in the NFL for the Seahawks so far in his second NFL season, but now Seattle will have a legitimate deep threat for rising quarterback
Sam Darnold as they push to become a real Super Bowl contender in the second half of the season. Shaheed, 27, had 44 catches on 66 targets for 499 yards and two touchdowns over nine games in New Orleans while working mostly with QB
Spencer Rattler. In Seattle, he should have a more stable floor and a higher ceiling in fantasy football in a passing offense that is humming right now. The addition of Shaheed will be bad news for rookie receiver
Tory Horton, who caught two touchdowns in the Sunday night win over the Washington Commanders.
UPDATE: The Seahawks are sending fourth- and fifth-round draft picks in 2026 to the Saints.--Keith HernandezSource: NFL Network - Tom Pelissero
November 4, 2025
The Indianapolis Colts are acquiring cornerback Sauce Gardner from the New York Jets on Tuesday, sources tell Ian Rapoport of NFL Network. The Colts are reportedly sending two first-round picks to the Jets for Gardner. It's a lot to give up, but Gardner, a two-time first-team All-Pro, will help solidify Indy's pass defense as they make a push towards a playoff appearance in 2025. The 25-year-old defensive back was held out of New York's Week 8 win over the Cincinnati Bengals, but with the bye week to heal up, he will hopefully be ready to make his Colts debut this weekend when they take on the Atlanta Falcons in Germany. The former fourth overall pick in 2022 out of Cincinnati has recorded 20 tackles (15 solo) and six pass breakups in his first seven starts in his fourth NFL season.
--Keith HernandezSource: NFL Network - Ian Rapoport
November 4, 2025
San Francisco 49ers running back
Brian Robinson Jr. found his way into the end zone early in the fourth quarter of the team's 34-24 win over the New York Giants in Week 9. Robinson was only on the field for nine offensive snaps, but it was easily his most productive game as a 49er. Robinson registered five carries for a season high 53 rushing yards and his score, and also had a 41-yard kickoff return. With
Christian McCaffrey carrying the 49ers offense, opportunities for Robinson have been few and far between. Still, Robinson remains a valuable handcuff worth stashing as he would step into a bellcow role if McCaffrey ever does go down. The 49ers next face the Rams, who are allowing the fewest fantasy points per game to running backs. Given his team role and the difficult matchup, fantasy managers adding Robinson via waivers are better off keeping him on the bench in Week 10.
--Dan StephensSource: NFL.com
November 4, 2025
ESPN's Ryan McFadden writes that both Las Vegas Raiders tight ends
Brock Bowers and
Michael Mayer should see an increase in targets after the team traded receiver
Jakobi Meyers to the Jacksonville Jaguars on Tuesday. Mayer was targeted seven times and had three catches for 26 yards in Sunday's overtime loss to the Jaguars. The Raiders used 12 personnel (two tight ends) more than any game this season in Week 9. In addition to Bowers and Mayer seeing more targets going forward,
Tre Tucker will be the team's unquestioned WR1, with rookies
Jack Bech and
Dont'e Thornton Jr., and veteran
Tyler Lockett seeing the field more. Although Mayer was targeted a season-high-tying seven times on Sunday, Bowers still overshadowed him with a monster 12-127-3 line. As long as Bowers remains healthy, Mayer will be a touchdown-dependent TE2 in fantasy.
--Keith HernandezSource: ESPN.com - Ryan McFadden
November 4, 2025
Despite landing on Injured Reserve due to a knee injury that he suffered in practice last week, Jacksonville Jaguars rookie first-rounder
Travis Hunter (knee) is "not expected to be out long-term," according to Ian Rapoport of NFL Network. Hunter will be required to miss at least three more games while on IR, but he will be back this year to contribute on offense. With Hunter out and
Brian Thomas Jr. coming down with an ankle sprain in the Week 9 win over the Las Vegas Raiders, the Jaguars acquired pass-catcher
Jakobi Meyers from the Raiders on Tuesday. Meyers will give Jacksonville some extra receiver depth with Hunter on IR, while
Parker Washington will also see an increased role in the short term. Hunter, 22, had the best game of his young career before the team's Week 8 bye, catching eight of 14 targets for 101 yards and his first NFL touchdown. All signs were pointing toward him having a bigger role on offense in the second half of the year, and fantasy managers will be hoping that's still true when he's activated off IR. Keep Hunter stashed in all fantasy football leagues.
--Keith HernandezSource: NFL Network - Ian Rapoport
November 4, 2025
Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver
Brian Thomas Jr. (ankle) is dealing with a low-grade high-ankle sprain but has a chance to play in Week 10 versus the division-rival Houston Texans, sources tell Adam Schefter of ESPN. In addition to Thomas' injury, which he suffered in the overtime win over the Las Vegas Raiders on Sunday, rookie first-rounder
Travis Hunter (knee) is out indefinitely with an injury that he suffered in practice last Thursday. The injuries to their top two receivers spurred Jacksonville to acquire wideout
Jakobi Meyers from the Raiders on Tuesday. The 23-year-old Thomas might not have to miss any time, but in addition to his ankle sprain, the second-year pass-catcher won't have a great matchup on tap this weekend if he's active. The former first-rounder was a rookie breakout in 2024, but he's currently in a sophomore slump with a 30-420-1 line through eight games in 2025. With Thomas nursing an ankle injury,
Parker Washington should be a priority waiver-wire addition for fantasy managers going into Week 10.
--Keith HernandezSource: ESPN - Adam Schefter
November 4, 2025
New York Jets running back
Isaiah Davis is currently rostered in only 14% of Yahoo leagues and is the clear backup to starter
Breece Hall. However, Hall's name has been heavily mentioned in trade rumors, and there could be a 50-50 chance that he's dealt by Tuesday's 4 p.m. trade deadline. If Hall is shipped out of town, Davis would have a clear path to lead-back duties for the Jets. Fantasy managers looking for upgrades at the RB position who have room to spare on their roster may want to consider adding the 23-year-old off the waiver wire in case Hall is traded on Tuesday. Davis had a season-high seven rushing attempts in the Week 8 win over the Cincinnati Bengals, gaining 65 yards while also catching a season-high five passes for 44 yards. Hall had been bothered by a knee injury leading up to that game, but even if Hall isn't traded, Davis' role could expand in his change-of-pace role for the second half of the year.
--Keith HernandezSource: Pro Football Reference
November 4, 2025
New York Giants tight end
Theo Johnson didn't have an outstanding Week 9 performance in the loss to the San Francisco 49ers, but he did find the end zone for the fifth time this year in the 34-24 defeat. With fellow tight end
Daniel Bellinger out with a neck injury, Johnson caught three of his six targets for 27 yards and the touchdown while playing 86% of the offensive snaps. The 24-year-old has gone over 50 receiving yards just once in nine games in 2025, but fantasy managers can't ignore the fact that Johnson has scored five touchdowns in the last six games. The emergence of rookie quarterback
Jaxson Dart definitely raises Johnson's ceiling as a TE2 streamer the rest of the way, as well as the fact that top wideout
Malik Nabers (knee) is done for the season. Johnson will have low-end TE1 upside going into a plus matchup in Week 10 against the Chicago Bears, especially if Bellinger misses another game.
--Keith HernandezSource: ESPN.com
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