The Vibe: Vivian returns from her Greek Bye to a brutal week of firings and broken bodies. But Milton found a bright spot in a thrilling, vintage Joe Flacco vs. Aaron Rodgers shootout on TNF that had him feeling like a kid again.
TNF Recap: The Bengals outlasted the Steelers 33-31 in an old-man QB battle and TE showcase. A petty Aaron Rodgers froze out DK Metcalf after two first-half INTs. The Bengals won despite surprise inactives on defense, making Trey Hendrickson a major trade target?
The News: The coaching and injury carnage continues.
FIRED: Titans HC Brian Callahan is out, replaced by the uninspiring Mike McCoy.
QB Updates: Lamar Jackson is expected back Week 8. Joe Burrow is on track for a mid-December return, setting up a potential QB controversy in Cincinnati.
Injury Bloodbath: A massive list of key players are out or questionable, including Garrett Wilson, Puka Nacua, Terry McLaurin, Deebo Samuel, Brock Bowers, Calvin Ridley, and David Njoku.
Returns Imminent: CeeDee Lamb, Mike Evans, George Kittle, and Jalen Coker are all on track to return this week.
The Game Script: Navigating the Week 7 minefield:
Dolphins at Browns: A fantasy wasteland. Expect 50-60 mph wind gusts and heavy rain. STAY AWAY.
Eagles at Vikings: A get-right spot for Philly, especially if Carson Wentz can't even start for Minnesota.
Pats at Titans: Drake Maye is playing MVP-level football and gets a dream matchup.
Raiders at Chiefs: Rashee Rice is back and will be thrown into a "heavy workload" immediately.
Commanders at Cowboys: A potential shootout with both secondaries battered by injuries.
The Depth Chart: Finding starts in the wreckage:
WR: Jaxon Smith-Njigba (SEA - leads NFL in yards), Rome Odunze (CHI - strong matchup)
RB: Rhamondre Stevenson (NE - vs. TEN's league-worst run D), Quinshon Judkins (CLE - weather-proof role vs. MIA's soft run D)
TE: Tyler Warren (IND - Colts' best pass-catcher), Zach Ertz (WSH - target share rising with injuries)
QB/DEF/K: Jayden Daniels (WSH - shootout potential), Jordan Love (GB - vs. ARI). Stream the Patriots (vs. TEN) or Seahawks (vs. HOU) D/ST.
Lock It In: Our strongest picks for Week 7 are Rhamondre Stevenson, Jaxon Smith-Njigba, and the Patriots D/ST.
Tune in to help your team survive the chaos. And just like the freshly fired Brian Callahan, we are DONE!