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Penix averaged an absurd 12.0 YPA in this one, connecting on one downfield throw after another. This comes a week after he and the offense imploded in a 30-0 Week 3 loss to the Panthers, and was the exact bounce-back game the second-year quarterback needed. Penix helped orchestrate a 14-play, 73-yard drive in the second quarter that ended in a five-yard touchdown pass to Drake London, and hit Bijan Robinson on a 69-yard gain on a long catch-and-run on their first possession of the third quarter. He would throw a seven-yard touchdown pass to Kyle Pitts on the following play. Despite an interception that came on a poorly-thrown ball, Penix came up clutch late, leading two key third-down conversions on a drive that helped the Falcons go up by 10 with less than two minutes to go. He’s now thrown for 918 yards, three touchdowns, and three interceptions on the season, and has thrown less than 30 passes in each of the Falcons’ wins. Penix and the Falcons now head into their Week 5 bye and will return in Week 6 for a tough home matchup against the Bills.

Gordon injured his ankle in Week 9, after logging a career-high 10 carries in Week 8. He earned at least one target per game in four straight games. The injury is an unfortunate development for a player who was beginning to develop a floor. If active, RB4-worthy garbage-time usage could be in the cards for the rookie running back.

Sanders’ improvement puts him on track to be active for No. 2 quarterback duties on game day. Current starting QB Dillon Gabriel is completing just 59.9 percent of passes while averaging 4.9 yards per pass attempt. The Jets traded away their best defensive players earlier this week, but Gabriel will likely be without TE Harold Fannin Jr., who appeared on Thursday’s injury report with a hamstring injury. Sanders can be rostered by those who desperately need a speculative QB2 stash.

Barring a setback, Brown should be available for the Jaguars’ Week 10 game against the Texans. Brown and recent acquisition, WR Jakobi Meyers, will man the perimeter while WR Parker Washington lines up in the slot. The latter player is seemingly the best bet to lead the team in targets, while WR Brian Thomas Jr. (ankle) is expectedly stuck on the sideline after failing to practice on Wednesday and Thursday.

He’ll be one of many secondary targets for the Texans on Sunday as Davis Mills makes his first start of the season and tries to keep the wheels from completely careening off into the ditch. No pressure, Davis. We wouldn’t excitedly start any non-Nico Collins Texans receivers in fantasy this week, though Schultz has a TE2 case.

Chubb is probably in line to remain the starter over Woody Marks for Houston’s do-nothing run attack in Week 10. Dameon Pierce (personal) was also limited today, and should that linger on it would likely force the Texans to get deeper into their bench if Chubb can’t go on Sunday.

The Saints continue to limit Kamara in practice, though the limited reps seem to have little impact on his in-game performance. The 30-year-old running back faces the Panthers this weekend, whose star DE Derrick Brown (elbow) notably appeared on the injury report today. Were Brown to miss the game, Kamara could have an easier time running up the middle, though he would remain an RB3 in the ranks.

It’s an upgrade for Anderson after Wednesday’s DNP, it seems like there’s a real chance he’ll be one of the few Texans on the injury report to actually play in this week’s game against Jacksonville. Jalen Pitre (concussion) DNPed for a second day in a row, while Denico Autry (knee) also upgraded to limited.

Floyd ties for a team-high 19 quarterback pressures, with two sacks to boot. He also has just two tackles, but remains an impactful pass rusher nonetheless. The Falcons were also without LG Matthew Bergeron (ankle) on Thursday. They play the Colts overseas in Week 10.

It’s looking increasingly likely that the veteran outside receiver will sit out this week. Rookie Kyle Williams saw increased run behind Boutte last week after Boutte’s injury and figures to be the main replacement, but there’s no rush to pick him up in fantasy leagues since he hasn’t contributed much to the offense thus far.

We haven’t heard much on Stevenson over the past few days, but there’s also likely no good news to report. Stevenson feels overwhelming likely to be ruled out and cede carries to TreVeyon Henderson and Terrell Jennings again this week. Henderson will have an RB2 case against the Buccaneers, while Jennings’ red zone role makes him a viable FLEX.