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NFL Week 9: The Backs and Receivers Taking Over Sidelined Players' Work
NFL · Week 9 · Lineup Shifts

NFL Week 9: The Backs and Receivers Taking Over Sidelined Players' Work

Week 9 lineups: Tony Pollard, Tyler Allgeier and Jonah Coleman lead their backfields, NYG likely loses Skattebo, and SF and WAS are short on receivers.

Nov 7, 2026
Jonathan Taylor trade landing spots, one might surprise you
NFL · Week 9 · Trade Targets

Jonathan Taylor trade landing spots, one might surprise you

The Colts are selling before the Nov 10 deadline. Three backfields where Jonathan Taylor would walk into work: Houston, Denver and the Giants.

Nov 7, 2026
NFL Week 9 usage risers and fallers: which new roles will last
NFL · Week 9 · Usage Report

NFL Week 9 usage risers and fallers: which new roles will last

Six running backs took over more of their backfields in NFL Weeks 6–8. Which roles last into Week 9, which depend on an injury, and who lost work.

Nov 6, 2026
Jacoby Brissett’s fantasy impact on the Ravens
NFL · Ravens · Week 10, 2026

Jacoby Brissett’s fantasy impact on the Ravens

Jacoby Brissett has 74 starts for five teams since 2016. What they, and 9 Ravens games without Lamar, say for Flowers, Henry and Andrews.

Nov 5, 2026

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