Overview
- Patrick Mahomes sustained a season-ending ACL tear a week after Daniel Jones’ torn Achilles, with Jayden Daniels shut down and Kyler Murray not returning, intensifying the need for streamers.
- USA TODAY highlights Justin Herbert as a start at Dallas, citing the Cowboys allowing the most fantasy points per game to quarterbacks.
- USA TODAY elevates Jacoby Brissett as a high-volume replacement after nine starts with at least 31 attempts and multiple passing touchdowns in most outings.
- Both outlets advise benching Jaxson Dart against Minnesota, pointing to the Vikings’ league-leading pressure rate per NFL Next Gen Stats.
- Recommendations diverge elsewhere, with ClutchPoints listing Jalen Hurts, Josh Allen, Drake Maye, Dak Prescott and Joe Burrow as top starts while USA TODAY flags Prescott as a sit versus the Chargers.