Overview

• ESPN’s October D/ST road map spotlights Indianapolis as a multi-week add, with a Week 5 home matchup vs. the Raiders and a favorable month-long slate.
• USA TODAY’s QB starts feature Jared Goff, Justin Fields and Drake Maye based on opponent vulnerabilities and recent rushing or volume trends.
• Wideout advice zeroes in on Chargers targets Keenan Allen and Quentin Johnston against Washington, with Puka Nacua, Amon-Ra St. Brown and Justin Jefferson also flagged as top plays.
• Consensus kicker guidance elevates Colts rookie Spencer Shrader as a start, while Daniel Carlson and Ka’imi Fairbairn are recommended sits due to tough matchups.
• CBS and Sporting News update D/ST and RB plans for bye-week gaps, recommending streamable defenses like Arizona and Cleveland and noting Bijan Robinson and Josh Jacobs are off this week.