WR

Sit4

The Chargers are good at shutting down receivers, so this is a tough matchup for Pittman. He's been inconsistent and getting fewer looks, so sit him unless your roster is huge or you have no better option — consider trading him while others still like him and peek at pregame reports before deciding. Want 3 more details?

WR

Mike Evans

Sit5

He’s got a hamstring problem, missed three games, and hasn’t practiced, so don’t start him until he’s back at practice. Put him on your bench or injured list if you can, watch the practice reports, and think about picking or trading for him once he’s healthy. Want 6 more details?

Mixed consensus from highly credible sources. Overall confidence 42% in 6 sources updated 23 minutes ago

Consensus and injury evidence show Mike Evans is currently not a startable option. Multiple analysts (Ben Zweiman/Yahoo, Sporting News) report a significant hamstring issue — missed three straight games and hasn’t returned to practice — and recommend benching him until he shows return-to-practice progress. While ESPN’s Tristan Cockcroft listed Evans as a start vs. Detroit if active, that assumes he’s healthy. FantasyPros and a trade-target piece note strong buy-low upside once healthy (he resumes a WR1 role in a depleted Bucs receiving corps), but that is a roster management play — not a reason to start him now. Risk/reward: starting an injured or inactive Evans has high downside; stashing him on IR/bench or pursuing him as a trade target is the higher-upside alternative. Recommendation: sit him for now, open an IR/bench spot if you can, monitor practice reports, and consider adding/targeting him while his value is depressed.

10/15 Add Buy on injury dip: Evans is likely to return sooner than other Bucs receivers and can resume a WR1 role with Baker Mayfield throwing to a depleted receiving corps. Early-season struggles were matchup-driven (facing elite CBs); schedule softens and opportunity increases with teammates (Chris Godwin, Amechi/Igbuka) injured or recovering.
10/15 Sit Listed out with a hamstring and was already not active, creating opportunity for others; should be benched while injured.
10/15 Trade Listed as an additional player to target in trades; suggested as a buy target by the article.
10/15 Start (100%) Included among WRs to like for Week 7 (Buccaneers at Lions) — the article recommends him as a startable option for this matchup.
10/13 Sit (100%) More severe hamstring issue — missed three straight games and has not returned to practice, so he should be considered out/unsuitable to start until he shows return-to-practice progress.
10/13 Sit (100%) Hamstring injury — multiple headlines indicate he will miss multiple weeks. Don’t plan to start him while he’s sidelined and consider opening IR/bench spot if available.

RB

Zach Charbonnet

Start6

He’s getting the short-yardage and goal-line chances and has been more active than Walker, so start him this week if you need a running back who can score. But most of his points come from those close-in touchdowns, so bench him if you have safer options or if Walker starts getting more snaps — watch injury and snap updates. Want 6 more details?

Moderate consensus from highly credible sources. Overall confidence 50% in 6 sources updated 23 minutes ago

Synthesis: Multiple reputable analysts (Yahoo, Regression Files/Denny Carter, CBS/Eisenberg) indicate Charbonnet is trending toward the primary goal-line/touchdown option and has been more available than Kenneth Walker III — giving him a higher floor for TD-dependent production. Contrasting views (FantasyHeadliners, RotoBaller) flag inefficiency and an unsettled Seattle timeshare, and FantasyPros even recommends dropping him in favor of more reliably playable backups. Weighing the majority expert lean and the concrete usage evidence (goal-line role, recent TDs, availability advantage), the best single play is to START Charbonnet as a flex/TD-dependent RB in the short term while the role holds, but with caution: he is touchdown-dependent and has limited ceiling in a split backfield. If you have higher-floor RBs or better waiver options, bench him — and if Kenneth Walker’s availability/usage increases, downgrade to sit. Monitor snap share, goal-line carries, and injury updates closely.

10/15 Sit (100%) Timeshare looks to be tilting toward Charbonnet, but work is still split and both he and Walker are touchdown-dependent; article advises avoiding the Seattle backfield if possible until clarity emerges.
10/15 Start (100%) Committed as Seattle’s primary goal-line/touchdown option; while overall upside is limited, he has the highest likelihood of TDs in that backfield while the role holds.
10/15 Sit Statistically inefficient and part of Seattle’s inconsistent backfield usage — not a reliable start currently.
10/15 Drop Host recommended dropping Charbonnet in favor of waiver options (e.g., to pick up more-playable backups like Vidal) due to limited value.
10/15 Start (100%) Has taken goal-line carries, been more available than Kenneth Walker III, and is trending toward an RB1 role in Seattle’s split backfield; higher opportunity and role reliability right now.
10/13 Start (100%) Valuable flex option given recent TDs and production; Jaguars have allowed RBs to score well recently and Charbonnet has been finding the end zone.

WR

Jauan Jennings

Sit3

He has multiple broken ribs and ankle sprains. Don't play him this week — even if he suits up he’ll probably see fewer plays and catches, so pick someone healthier.

WR

Ja'Marr Chase

Start9

Flacco threw to Ja'Marr Chase a ton in his first game, so Chase is getting most of the passes and is worth starting this week. It’s only one game with a new quarterback, so there’s some risk, but most experts still say start him. Want 9 more details?

Perfect consensus from highly credible sources. Overall confidence 83% in 9 sources updated 24 minutes ago

Consensus from multiple outlets: Joe Flacco has immediately made Chase the primary and heavily-targeted weapon (12 targets in Flacco debut; 10-94-1; ~53% air-yard share; ~44% first-read). Flacco’s accuracy and target concentration on Chase/Higgins stabilizes volume and boosts Chase’s fantasy upside despite Burrow’s absence. Early-game usage, touchdown production, and elite catchable-target rate all point to Chase being a high-end weekly option and a must-start in most formats. Small-sample/QB-change risk exists, but expert agreement and strong supporting stats favor starting rather than selling.

10/15 Start (100%) Must-start at home vs. PIT — elite upside and primary target for Bengals.
10/15 Start (100%) Burrow's absence and Flacco's signing still projects Chase to lead the Bengals' passing game; Flacco is expected to boost Chase's fantasy upside.
10/15 Start Panel recommendation: do not sell; Joe Flacco is targeting Chase heavily (53% air-yard share, ~44% first-read) which re-establishes Chase as a high-end weekly option. Hold/start him rather than selling.
10/15 Start (100%) High catchable-target rate and primary beneficiary of Flacco’s accuracy; top fantasy asset when Flacco is effective.
10/13 Start (100%) Article states Joe Flacco’s encouraging outing as Bengals QB improves Ja’Marr Chase’s fantasy outlook — Flacco’s presence should boost passing efficiency and volume to Chase, making him a more reliable start.
10/13 Start (100%) Received a large share of targets from Joe Flacco (caught all targets for 52 yards and a TD in Week 6); Flacco concentrated targets on Chase/Higgins which should keep Chase fantasy-productive.
10/13 Start Flacco targeted Chase 12 times (10-94-1) in his debut, indicating Chase should regain elite fantasy role under Joe Flacco.
10/13 Start Joe Flacco is targeting Chase heavily (12 targets in a game) and is keeping Bengals' elite playmakers involved; Chase is shored up as a top-five fantasy option.
10/13 Start (100%) Became the primary target under Joe Flacco and produced a touchdown and consistent early-game usage — should be started while QB play is stabilizing.

WR

Brandon Aiyuk

Add5

He’s hurt and will miss several weeks, so don’t start him now — but when healthy he’s a big part of the 49ers’ passing game, so grab him only if you can hold him on your bench or your league’s injured list while he recovers. Keep an eye on injury updates and practice reports.

WR

Chris Godwin

Sit5

He has a fibula injury and most experts are listing him out or week-to-week, so don’t start him — bench him and watch the official injury updates. If you need the roster spot or are tired of his health issues, dropping him is a reasonable move. Want 4 more details?

RB

James Cook

Start5

Start Dalvin Cook this week — even with fewer snaps lately he’s still getting enough work and has a good matchup vs. Atlanta. But don’t forget to bench him for Week 7 because Buffalo has a bye, and he’s sharing work so huge games aren’t guaranteed. Want 3 more details?

TE

Kyle Pitts

Add4

He’s getting more targets and just had his best game, so pick him up and start him when the matchup looks easy. He’s been up-and-down, though, so don’t rely on him every week and only use him if you don’t have a more trusted option. Want 9 more details?

Mixed consensus from highly credible sources. Overall confidence 33% in 9 sources updated 24 minutes ago

Synthesis of expert recommendations: multiple outlets (RotoBaller variants, The Fantasy Headliners, Sloan Piva) push Pitts as a high-upside waiver add/start — increased targets recently, coming off a bye and a season-best 5-70-1 performance, and a favorable Week 7 spot vs a 49ers unit weakened by injuries. Counterpoints from FantasyPros and RotoBaller note inconsistency, failure to break out, and poor production vs top TE defenses (e.g., Buffalo). Overall the consensus favors rostering him as a high-upside, rosterable TE in 10+ team and PPR formats; however he should be treated as a volatile asset — start only in favorable matchups or when you lack better options and consider selling if you need dependable weekly points. Recommend adding off waivers in deeper leagues and rostering him as a streaming/high-upside TE rather than a locked-in TE1.

10/15 Start Still recommended as a start because of upside and limited alternatives; inconsistent but rosterable when you lack better options.
10/15 Sell Hosts bluntly advised selling Pitts — he’ve had a chance to break out and hasn’t delivered; treat him as a sell candidate/wavier eligible asset.
10/15 Sit Inconsistent production and recent poor game; recommended as a streaming tight end rather than a locked-in TE1.
10/13 Start (55%) Included in optimal Classic lineup as a high-upside pass-catcher for the Falcons now playing with Michael Penix Jr.; start as a TE with upside.
10/13 Add (100%) Listed atop the Week 7 'Tight Ends To Add' priority list — clear waiver add recommendation.
10/13 Sit (100%) Bills have allowed just 113 receiving yards to tight ends on the season (2nd-best); Pitts has failed to hit 40.5 yards in multiple games and has struggled to clear similar totals against strong TE defenses.
10/13 Start (100%) Graded as the best TE option on the MNF slate — increased targets recently, coming off best game (5-70-1). Dalton Kincaid may miss, making Pitts a reliable TE start with big-play TE upside.
10/13 Add (100%) Top tight-end waiver target ('Add in 10+ Team PPR Leagues') on the Week 7 rankings — high upside TE pickup for deeper PPR leagues.
10/13 Add (100%) Atlanta coming off a bye; averaging ~5 catches/50 yards and draws a San Francisco defense weakened by season-ending injuries — should be picked up off waivers before he’s gone.

RB

Rico Dowdle

Start7

He’s been getting nearly all the work and now faces a Jets run defense that struggles, so play him in your lineup this week. If Chuba Hubbard looks ready to return, his touches could fall—try to trade him while his value is high. Want 16 more details?

Moderate consensus from highly credible sources. Overall confidence 59% in 16 sources updated 23 minutes ago

Consensus across outlets: Dowdle has produced back-to-back massive games (200+ scrimmage yards across each of the past two starts), logged huge touch totals (~30 touches per game recently), and held a 52.5% opportunity share over the past two weeks. Carolina’s coaching staff has signaled he’ll remain heavily involved while Chuba Hubbard is injured/questionable, and matchup vs. the Jets is friendly (NYJ rank poorly vs. the run). The combination of workload, efficiency (strong YAC and rush yards over expected), and coach support makes him a viable RB2/start option and a must-start in most formats until Hubbard returns or the Panthers change their rotation. Risk: if Hubbard returns and snaps are reallocated, Dowdle’s ceiling dips—consider selling if you can get value. Overall recommendation: start him as your RB2/flex with high upside.

10/15 Start (100%) Has seized Panthers' RB1 role with massive recent workload (averaged ~30 touches over past two starts) and strong production; matchup vs Jets is favorable (Jets rank poorly vs the run). Projects as RB2 with high touch share.
10/15 Start (100%) Two straight weeks of 200+ scrimmage yards and has seized lead work for Carolina; top-10 RB consideration while Chuba Hubbard is injured.
10/15 Start (100%) Chuba Hubbard is sidelined and Dowdle produced 473 yards from scrimmage across two games; he could have usurped the job and should be started while Hubbard is out.
10/15 Start (100%) Back-to-back huge fantasy games (183 rushing + receiving in Week 6 after 206 yards Week 5); fifth in NFL in rushing yards despite fewer carries. Head coach indicated Dowdle could earn the RB1 role. Strong YAC and rush yards over expected metrics vs. Chuba Hubbard.
10/15 Add (100%) Article calls him 'the best free-agent bargain of the year,' signaling immediate fantasy value and waiver-wire priority.
10/15 Add (100%) Mentioned in the Sunday aftermath/waiver discussion — likely seeing increased role; worth adding in deeper leagues or monitoring for immediate value.
10/15 Start Two massive weeks in a row and the Jets matchup is manageable; with Chuba Hubbard uncertain to return, Dowdle has earned the start.
10/15 Add Two straight 30+ fantasy-point games and RB11 overall despite limited starts — earned role and flex-worthy rest of season.
10/15 Start Two straight monster games (200+ scrimmage yards across games) and heavy usage — panel says Dowdle has fantasy relevance while Chuba Hubbard is out. Start him now; consider selling if you can get value before Hubbard returns.
10/15 Add Shown RB1 ceiling in recent weeks (productive snaps) — buy now as Panthers' best recent option even with Chuba Hubbard's possible return.
10/15 Start Has a 52.5% opportunity share over the past two weeks (10 points higher than the next back); called a must-start at least until Chuba Hubbard returns.
10/15 Start (100%) Scorched the Dolphins and Cowboys with huge back-to-back rushing performances and has earned a prominent role; Panthers plan to use both Dowdle and Hubbard but will tweak rotations to keep Dowdle involved.
10/13 Start (100%) Two straight huge PPR weeks filling in for injured Chuba Hubbard (calf); has clear lead role and would be an RB1 if he gets the Week 7 call vs Jets.
10/13 Start Two straight mega games (180+ rushing yards each, 30+ half-PPR points) in Chuba Hubbard's absence; Panthers unlikely to bench him while he's producing at this level.
10/13 Start Has started two games with massive usage (239 and 234 yards from scrimmage). Chuba Hubbard is questionable/likely to miss Week 7 with a calf issue; Panthers look to run more. Dowdle should be treated as a low-end RB2 while Hubbard battles for snaps.
10/13 Start (100%) Back-to-back RB1 weeks with huge scrimmage totals (206 rush yards prior week, 239 scrimmage yards including 183 rushing in Week 6); currently the hot hand in Carolina and should be started while producing at this level.

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