Overview

• Rico Dowdle erupted for 206 rushing yards and heavy usage for Carolina and profiles as a priority add while Chuba Hubbard recovers from a calf injury.
• Michael Carter operated as Arizona’s clear No. 1 back with Trey Benson on injured reserve, logging 23 touches and a goal-line score against the Titans.
• Tight end help emerged as Theo Johnson claimed red-zone work for the Giants with two Week 5 touchdowns and Mason Taylor drew 12 targets as the Jets’ No. 2 option.
• Kendrick Bourne posted a 10-142 line for San Francisco during injury absences at receiver, and Dallas rookie Ryan Flournoy delivered 6-114 with multiple Cowboys wideouts sidelined, though both could regress when starters return.
• Darren Waller’s Miami role expanded to 27 routes with a 5-78-1 line, fueling TE1 upside as managers navigate Vikings and Texans byes.