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We were surprised the Jets let the three-game 2011 starter go in favor of Isaako Aaitui late last week. They’ve now reversed the move, releasing Aaitui.

It was another low-volume outing for the Seahawks’ pass offense, and Kupp was an afterthought behind Jaxon Smith-Njigba, as usual. Kupp was third in receiving yards behind JSN and Rasheed Shahid, who had 74 yards. Kupp, who has more than 50 receiving yards in just three games this season, profiles as a desperation second flex option for Week 16 against the Rams, his former team. He had 23 yards on three receptions the last time Seattle played the Rams.

Doubs only saw three targets in this one, but the fourth-year receiver could see a bigger workload in Week 16 if Christian Watson (chest) is unable to go. Earlier this season, when Watson was recovering from a knee injury, Doubs saw eight or more targets in three games and finished as a top-36 PPR receiver in four of those outings. He’s a highly volatile player, but may find himself on the radar as a FLEX play if Watson can’t go against the Jaguars.

A week after posting just 29 yards on ten rushing attempts against the Falcons, Walker was ineffective once again against a middling Colts rush defense. Zach Charbonnet, meanwhile, had eight rushes for 31 yards and ran 16 pass routes to 14 routes for Walker. With one rushing touchdown since Week 4 and no path to consistent pass game usage in the balanced Seattle offense, Walker is barely usable in any fantasy format. The Seahawks backfield is perfectly formulated to destroy all potential fantasy value. They play the Rams in Week 16.

Golden tied with Jayden Reed for the team-high in receiving yards in Sunday’s loss, and drew a 25-yard DPI on Riley Moss in the third quarter to keep a drive alive. That drive ended with a 40-yard touchdown run by Josh Jacobs on the following play. Golden continues to show flashes in his rookie season but has yet to live up to the billing that made him the no. 23 overall pick in this year’s draft. Fantasy managers can avoid him in Week 16.

Saints RB Devin Neal exited with a hamstring injury, allowing Estime to get involved as a receiver while RB Evan Hull ran four times for 12 yards. Estime ran like a rhinoceros after the catch, churning his legs through contact after securing two screen passes and one checkdown target. Veteran RB Alvin Kamara (ankle/knee) has not yet resumed practicing. Estime could warrant RB3/FLEX consideration against the Jets in Week 16.

The six targets Musgrave saw on Sunday set a new season high, as did his 52 receiving yards. Musgrave’s production saw a nice boost, thanks in part to a 26-yard reception on the Packers’ second drive of the game. Sunday’s game against the Broncos marked the first time this season that Musgrave has surpassed 34 receiving yards. He can be left on waivers for Week 16’s game against the Bears.

Williams briefly departed on the team’s opening possession following a hard hit, eventually returning to end the drive with a one-yard touchdown. He remained on the sideline on the team’s second possession before being deemed questionable to return with a shoulder injury. The training staff was seen adding additional padding to the shoulder after bringing the veteran back out of the medical tent. Williams managed 13 yards and a touchdown on six carries prior to departing.

Reed’s 55 receiving yards tied with Matthew Golden for the team-high on Sunday. The third-year receiver also led the way with six targets, with his longest play coming on a 29-yard catch in the second quarter on a drive that ended with a Josh Jacobs touchdown. Reed has now caught nine passes for 86 scoreless yards since returning from a broken collarbone in Week 14. With Christian Watson (chest) at risk of missing Week 16’s game against the Bears, Reed could have a big enough role to make for a reliable FLEX play next week.

He hasn’t missed yet, going 5-for-5 on field-goal attempts and 27-of-27 on extra points. The Rams talked a big game about Joshua Karty eventually getting the job back when they waived him, but Mevis is not giving the former incumbent an inch of space to get active. The Thiccer Kicker will remain a low-end K1 against the Seahawks in Week 16.

Johnson functioned as a small-time contributor in this one, though he made a nifty play against Panthers CB Mike Jackson. Johnson made a play on the ball on the Saints’ third drive, allowing Jackson to lay a hard hit on him mid-catch. Johnson still managed to extend his left hand, tipping the pass to himself and securing the six-yard gain despite the hard hit at the Panthers’ six-yard line. He is a TE2 against the Jets next week.