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The Colts new WR1! A first round pick finally has the opportunity!

13 of the most rumored names before Tuesday’s trade deadline. Some make total sense to move. Some never will. The contracts tell you which. Blue = what the buyer owes for the rest of 2026. Red = what the seller eats on its 2027 cap. 🧵 #NFL

We finally get to see Jordyn Tyson in action this week! 👀🔥 How are we feeling about his debut against the Browns? Can he make an immediate impact?

College football has been electric, and the 2027 WR class is already full of big names. But how do they stack up against the NFL’s best WRs in their final college season? The stat: yards per route run (YPRR) vs man coverage and vs zone. Can a WR win 1-on-1 (man), find the soft spots (zone), or both? The NFL’s WR1s mostly did both. 🔹 Jeremiah Smith beats both. He’s the only prospect fully in WR1 territory, and his 5.71 YPRR vs zone is better than Marvin Harrison Jr.’s final year at Ohio State. 🔹 Charlie Becker has crept into “beats both” this week, right next to Drake London and Malik Nabers. 🔹 Chris Marshall and Umari Hatcher are older prospects, but they’re winning against man right now. Next step is proving it vs zone. 🔹 Cam Coleman isn’t beating either yet, which is the same spot Amon-Ra St. Brown was in his final year at USC. A slow year doesn’t rule out WR1. Data: PFF

Makai Lemon stepped up as the Eagles' WR1 on Monday night and DELIVERED! 🔥🦅 📊 7 receptions | 67 yards | 1 TD Lemon found the end zone for the first time in his NFL career and made the most of his opportunity as WR1! If DeVonta Smith remains out for Week 8, Lemon is a GREAT flex option against the Commanders! 👀🔥

If you picked up Jonah Coleman or held onto him while he was on IR, you HIT THE JACKPOT!! 💰🔥 In his first game back from a high ankle sprain, Coleman immediately took over 49% of the snaps! 📊 Backfield Snap Share: Jonah Coleman: 49% RJ Harvey: 26% JK Dobbins: 23% Coleman finished with 9 carries for 54 yards, averaging an impressive 6.0 YPC! Meanwhile, JK Dobbins hasn't averaged over 4.0 YPC in a game since Week 1. With Coleman already leading the backfield in snaps and showing more explosiveness on the ground, we could be witnessing a changing of the guard in Denver! 👀🔥

6. Makai Lemon 🦅 As mentioned earlier, with Wicks and Smith ruled out tonight, Lemon has a golden opportunity to step up as McKee's WR1. With a bigger role in the Eagles' passing attack, this is the perfect chance for the No. 20 overall pick in this year's draft to show what he's capable of. Expect Lemon to see plenty of opportunities to make an impact and potentially deliver a Monday Night Miracle!

5. Dallas Goedert 🦅 With DeVonta Smith and Dontayvion Wicks out tonight, Goedert should be a focal point of the Eagles' passing attack. While he hasn't put up impressive numbers in his last two matchups against Dallas, tonight could be a different story. With fewer receiving options available, Goedert could become McKee's primary target and see plenty of opportunities to deliver a Monday Night Miracle!

4. George Pickens ⭐ Just like CeeDee Lamb, Pickens has a favorable matchup against the Eagles' secondary. Coming off a game against the Packers where he saw 11 targets, I expect him to see a similar workload tonight. With that kind of volume and his big-play ability, Pickens has the potential to deliver a huge fantasy performance and keep your Monday Night Miracle hopes alive!

3. CeeDee Lamb ⭐ Lamb has been putting up impressive numbers this season, averaging 96 receiving yards per game with 4 touchdowns. Now facing an Eagles secondary ranked 25th against the pass, Lamb has a favorable matchup to put up another monster performance. I'm expecting a big night from him, and he could be exactly what fantasy managers need to pull off a Monday Night Miracle!

2. Javonte Williams ⭐ The Eagles have struggled to contain opposing RB1s, allowing an average of 80.5 rushing yards and nearly a touchdown per game. With that kind of matchup, Williams has a great opportunity to deliver a big fantasy performance and keep your Monday Night Miracle hopes alive!

1. Saquon Barkley 🦅 The Cowboys rank 31st against the run, allowing an average of 150 rushing yards per game. With a matchup this favorable, Barkley has a great opportunity ( If he plays) to put up a monster performance and deliver a Monday Night Miracle for fantasy managers.

Nothing hurts more than watching Tony Pollard drop 35 fantasy points on your bench while your starters do absolutely NOTHING 😭💀

I hope we are all Alex Volkanovski fans tonight!! #UFC333

5. Tre Tucker — Raiders WR Tre Tucker exploded in Week 2, catching 5 passes for 119 yards and a TD while tying for the team lead with 7 targets. Through two games, Tucker already has 146 receiving yards and is averaging over 20 yards per catch. His big-play ability combined with a growing role in the Raiders’ offense gives him serious FLEX upside. If he’s still sitting on your waiver wire, he needs to be picked up.

4. Dontayvion Wicks — Eagles WR Wicks has quietly put together a strong start in Philadelphia, recording 147 receiving yards and a TD through two games. After making the most of his opportunities in Week 1, Wicks saw his role grow in Week 2 with 5 catches on 6 targets for 74 yards. He’s already showing big-play ability while becoming a bigger part of the Eagles’ passing attack. If his targets continue to increase, Wicks could become a legit weekly FLEX option.

3. Dalton Schultz — Texans TE With Nico Collins out in Week 2, Schultz became C.J. Stroud’s security blanket, catching 12 of 14 targets for 140 yards. He was constantly open over the middle and clearly became one of Stroud’s favorite options. If Nico misses more time, Schultz could continue seeing a massive target share and needs to be on your roster.