Overview

• Michael Carter operated as Arizona's lead back with 57.4% of snaps, a team-high 18 carries, five receptions and a touchdown, making him the Cardinals runner to roster while Trey Benson remains on IR.
• Rico Dowdle delivered 26 touches for 234 scrimmage yards, including 206 rushing, and a score for Carolina, positioning him as a plug-in starter if Chuba Hubbard's calf issue lingers and a potential timeshare factor upon Hubbard’s return.
• Kendrick Bourne produced 10 catches for 142 yards for San Francisco, offering short-term FLEX appeal if the 49ers' primary pass-catchers continue to miss time.
• Tight ends Mason Taylor (Jets) and Theo Johnson (Giants) surfaced as viable adds, with Taylor drawing 12 targets for a 9-67 line and Johnson turning seven targets into two touchdowns as a red-zone focal point.
• Deep formats can target Ryan Flournoy after a 6-114 performance on nine targets for Dallas with key receivers out, and at least one analyst promotes Darren Waller as a must-add in Miami after three touchdowns across two games with a rising route share.