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Rome Odunze Finds the End Zone, Could be Headed for Larger Role
Chicago Bears wide receiver Rome Odunze caught four of his seven targets for 60 yards and a touchdown during Sunday's Week 9 win over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Odunze played 83.6% of the snaps in the victory, which is a very interesting data point, considering that he had not previously played less than 90% of the snaps in a single game since Week 4. The slight reduction in snaps didn't seem to have any sort of negative effect on Odunze, who has firmly established himself as a high-end WR3/flex with high-end WR2 upside. He could also be headed for a higher ceiling temporarily if Luther Burden III (concussion) misses extended time. The Bears are on bye in Week 10 before returning to action against the Detroit Lions in Week 11.
Source: RotoBaller
Source: RotoBaller
Emeka Egbuka Falls Short of Expectations in Week 9
Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Emeka Egbuka caught three of his five targets for 38 yards during Sunday's Week 9 loss against the Chicago Bears. Fantasy managers were hoping Egbuka would take the next step into the No. 1 receiver role this season with Mike Evans gone, but so far, the Ohio State product has shown no indication that he can be a consistent alpha receiver in this Bucs offense. Unfortunately for Tampa Bay, Chris Godwin Jr. has also been disappointing, leaving no clear answer for the team in their request to replace Evans. If there's any sort of light at the end of the tunnel, it's the fact that the Bucs face some very weak pass defenses on the other side of their Week 10 bye, including the Lions, Panthers, Chargers, and Ravens. Egbuka may be able to salvage his fantasy appeal for the time being because of his solid road ahead.
Source: RotoBaller
Source: RotoBaller
Luther Burden III Diagnosed with a Concussion
Chicago Bears wide receiver Luther Burden III (concussion) was diagnosed with a concussion following Sunday's Week 9 win over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, head coach Ben Johnson told Courtney Cronin of ESPN.com. Burden exited after taking a scary head-to-head hit late in the fourth quarter of the Bears' victory. He immediately collapsed to the ground after the hit and required medical assistance. The 22-year-old finished Week 9 with nine targets, seven catches, 97 yards, and one touchdown. If there's any good news here, it's that the Bears have a Week 10 bye, so Burden will get extra time to recover. Clearing concussion protocol in one week is tricky, but Burden will have 14 days for his symptoms to improve before the Bears play again. In the event that his recovery takes longer than expected and he has to miss Week 11 as well, then Kalif Raymond and Zavion Thomas would handle a significant increase in offensive snaps.
Source: Courtney Cronin
Source: Courtney Cronin
Calvin Ridley Was Involved in "Incident" at Nashville Airport
Tennessee Titans wide receiver Calvin Ridley was involved in an "incident" at the Nashville International Airport over the weekend, according to Erin McCullough of WKRN. In a statement provided to WKRN, the Titans confirmed that they were aware of the incident but did not provide any additional information. Without any specifics on what happened, fantasy managers shouldn't let this news influence their upcoming roster moves for Week 10. However, it will be interesting to see if more details emerge ahead of the NFL trade deadline on Tuesday, Nov. 10 at 4 p.m. EST. Ridley's name has come up several times in trade rumors, and we would not be shocked to see him get dealt as the Titans look to get younger and begin to shift their focus to next season already. Through seven games this year, the 31-year-old has just six catches for 91 yards. He hasn't scored a touchdown since Week 16 of the 2024 campaign.
Source: Erin McCullough
Source: Erin McCullough
Luther Burden III Suffers Scary Head Injury Late in Win Over Bucs
Chicago Bears wide receiver Luther Burden III (head) was taken to the medical tent for evaluation after he was on the receiving end of a head-to-head hit in the fourth quarter of Sunday's Week 9 win over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, according to Courtney Cronin of ESPN.com. It was a scary hit that caused Burden to fumble the football. He collapsed face-first onto the ground and had to be helped off the field by medical personnel. The game ended before the Bears could post an update on Burden's status, but he will presumably be evaluated for a concussion, and possibly other injuries, too. If Burden does end up in concussion protocol, the good news is that the Bears have a Week 10 bye, so he would have a full 14 days to recover before Chicago's next game against the New Orleans Saints. If the injury ends up being even more serious and forces Burden to miss games, then we'd likely see Kalif Raymond and Zavion Thomas earn more targets behind Rome Odunze in the wide receiver room.
Source: Courtney Cronin
Source: Courtney Cronin
Jaylen Waddle is Quiet, Exits Early With Concussion
Denver Broncos wide receiver Jaylen Waddle (concussion) gave fantasy managers a dud during Sunday's Week 9 matchup against the Carolina Panthers. Waddle took a hard hit while attempting to make a catch downfield. He was taken to the sideline and later ruled out due to a concussion. He hauled in his lone target for 22 yards in the win. His absence meant bigger roles for Courtland Sutton and Pat Bryant during this game. The Broncos are heading into a bye, so they won't play in Week 10. He'll get additional time to clear concussion protocol ahead of the Week 11 matchup against the Las Vegas Raiders. The expectation is that Waddle will be ready for that one, but fantasy managers should check back later for another update.
Source: ESPN
Source: ESPN
Courtland Sutton Takes Advantage of Teammate's Injury in Week 9 Win
Denver Broncos wide receiver Courtland Sutton had season highs in catches (five) and targets (nine) while recording 45 receiving yards and his second touchdown of the season in the team's 26-21 win on the road over the Carolina Panthers on Sunday in Week 9. The production was nothing special, but the 31-year-old veteran's elevated line in comparison to the rest of his season came with fellow receiver Jaylen Waddle being ruled out after suffering a head injury early in the game. Sutton's second touchdown of the season got Denver on the board on a three-yard hookup with quarterback Bo Nix in the first quarter. He only averaged 9.0 yards per catch, though, and Sutton could go back to being a hard-to-trust WR4/flex option in deeper fantasy leagues when the team returns from their Week 10 bye to face the division-rival Las Vegas Raiders if Waddle is cleared from his concussion by then. Sutton only has 25 catches for 266 yards and two touchdowns on 46 targets through nine games in 2026, but he does have at least 45 yards receiving in his last three games after having only one such game in the first six weeks.
Source: ESPN.com
Source: ESPN.com
DeMario Douglas Sets New Season High in Yardage
New England Patriots wide receiver DeMario Douglas was able to make the most of his opportunities during Sunday's game against the Green Bay Packers. The Patriots were down big in this one, so they aired it out throughout most of the game. Douglas hauled in five of his nine targets for 102 yards in the loss. Both the targets and yardage were season highs for Douglas, who has been playing much better recently. The 25-year-old has finished with 65 receiving yards or more in four of his last five games. He could be on the radar as a flex option for next week's matchup against the Detroit Lions.
Source: ESPN
Source: ESPN
Matthew Golden Delivers Career-Best Fantasy Performance in New England
Green Bay Packers wide receiver Matthew Golden exploded for 10 catches, 164 yards, and one touchdown during Sunday's Week 9 win over the New England Patriots. This was the best fantasy performance of Golden's young career, and it represented yet another key outing in his breakout season. The Texas product now has 53 catches, 783 yards, and five touchdowns here in Year 2. For fantasy managers, the most encouraging part of Golden's breakout has been his ability to coexist alongside Christian Watson. Both players had over 160 yards on Sunday, and they have both shown that they can produce as a fantasy WR1 in any given week. Even with Watson in the mix, we have no trouble trusting Golden as a top-eight fantasy receiver heading into Week 10 against the Minnesota Vikings.
Source: RotoBaller
Source: RotoBaller
Tank Dell Makes a Statement in Second Game Back on Sunday
Houston Texans wide receiver Tank Dell was playing in just his second game in Sunday's 44-22 blowout win over the winless Los Angeles Chargers in Week 9 since returning from a gruesome left-knee injury in 2024 that almost ended his career. Fantasy managers would not have known from Dell's final numbers on Sunday that it was only his second game back, as he caught four of a team-high nine targets for 105 yards and his first touchdown of the year at SoFi Stadium. Dell's touchdown was a 63-yard strike from quarterback C.J. Stroud, who threw five touchdowns in the rout, in the second quarter. Stroud should continue to spread the ball around to all of his receivers throughout the rest of the season, but Dell has announced his presence and should now be taken seriously off the waiver wire going into Week 10, especially with both Jayden Higgins (knee) and Jaylin Noel (toe) out for the year. Sunday's performance was a big step forward after Dell played only 23% of the offensive snaps and caught his lone target for a 43-yard pickup in his 2026 debut in the Week 7 overtime loss to the New York Giants. For his big-play ability alone, Dell will be a popular WR off the waiver wire this coming week. Only Kayshon Boutte had more receiving yards (125) than Dell on Sunday in L.A.
Source: ESPN.com
Source: ESPN.com
Jordan Watkins Takes Advantage of Expanded Role
San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Jordan Watkins made the most of his expanded role during Sunday's game against the Las Vegas Raiders. The 24-year-old saw a bigger role with Mike Evans (Achilles) and Deebo Samuel Sr. (hamstring) both sidelined this weekend. Watkins hauled in all four of his targets for 86 yards and a touchdown in the win over the Raiders. His biggest play of the day came on a 37-yard touchdown in the third quarter. He set a new career-high in receiving yards with his performance on Sunday. His fantasy value for next week will likely be dependent on whether Evans or Samuel can suit up for the Week 10 matchup against the Dallas Cowboys.
Source: ESPN
Source: ESPN
Kayshon Boutte Breaks Out in Dominant Win Over Chargers
Houston Texans wide receiver Kayshon Boutte broke out in Week 9, with four receptions for a career-high 125 yards (31.3 yards per catch) and two touchdowns in a 44-22 blowout victory over the winless Los Angeles Chargers. Entering the game against Los Angeles, Boutte had recorded just 15 receptions for 194 yards (12.9 yards per catch) and zero touchdowns, so this performance was out of the ordinary. Boutte saw five targets from quarterback C.J. Stroud and made the most of them. Currently rostered in 5% of Yahoo leagues, Boutte will likely be a popular waiver wire target ahead of Week 10, but he will need to show more consistency before being a recommended starter in fantasy lineups.
Source: NFL.com
Source: NFL.com
Ladd McConkey Doesn't End Up Playing After Pregame Back Spasms
Los Angeles Chargers wide receiver Ladd McConkey (back) was listed as active for Sunday's Week 9 contest against the Houston Texans, but he didn't play any snaps due to back spasms that he experienced during pregame warmups. It has been an absolutely brutal year for McConkey in terms of injuries. He has played more than 50% of the snaps in just two of the Chargers' eight games so far, and he ranks outside the top 65 receivers in total fantasy scoring. Managers can't fault McConkey for injuries that are out of his control, but it's certainly frustrating when a player is active, and then the player doesn't end up logging any snaps due to a pregame injury that the team chose not to report. McConkey is tough to trust even when he's active, making him a low-end WR3 with a low floor heading into Week 10 against the Baltimore Ravens.
Source: RotoBaller
Source: RotoBaller
Christian Watson Lights Up New England's Secondary
Green Bay Packers wide receiver Christian Watson lit up the New England Patriots in a 45-27 victory in Week 9. Watson saw eight targets against the Patriots, and recorded seven receptions for a career-high 171 receiving yards (24.4 yards per catch) and a touchdown. Watson and Matthew Golden (10 receptions for 164 yards and a touchdown) were the favorite targets for quarterback Jordan Love on Sunday, and the Patriots had no answer. This marked the second consecutive week that Watson has recorded more than 100 receiving yards, and the fourth time he has reached that mark in 2026. Watson's strong campaign continues, and he remains one of the best wide receivers in fantasy football.
Source: NFL.com
Source: NFL.com
Malik Nabers Calls Out Fox Broadcast After Sunday's Victory
New York Giants wide receiver Malik Nabers was unhappy with the media following Sunday's Week 9 win over the Philadelphia Eagles. Nabers went to social media to call out FOX and Greg Olsen for criticizing his body language and demeanor during Sunday's game. The star wideout called out the broadcast for trying to create a negative narrative and making him look like a bad teammate. Clearly, the camera caught Nabers at a bad time, and the broadcast ran with it. Nabers was fairly quiet on Sunday, hauling in five of his eight targets for 43 yards in the win. He'll hope for better days ahead against the Washington Commanders in Week 10.
Source: Ari Meirov
Source: Ari Meirov
