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Kilgore (6’1/210) is a high-variance nickel defender whose production and playmaking jump off the page, tallying 53 tackles with 14 havoc plays and two INTs plus 11 PBUs in 2025. In coverage, he allowed just 19 receptions on 50 targets (38.0%) for 248 yards, good for 0.72 yards per coverage snap and a stellar 15.4 passer rating allowed while producing an elite 24.0 percent forced incompletion rate. Kilgore’s aggressive play style shows up both positively and negatively, as he attacks throwing windows and plays through the catch point but can be manipulated by tempo and route detail, surrendering occasional leverage. His 9.60 RAS reflects an explosive, long-framed athlete with high-end speed (4.40 40, 99th percentile) and vertical juice, though his transitions and pedal efficiency remain inconsistent relative to his tools. Against the run, he contributes with physicality (46.2 percent run tackle share, 85.5 percent tackle rate) and flashes downhill urgency, but his angles and control can waver in space. Kilgore projects as a traits-driven nickel/safety hybrid whose ball production and athletic ceiling give him upside in a matchup-oriented role, though refinement in technique and discipline will determine whether he develops into a reliable starter.

The entire Carolina offense revolved around Hubbard in this one, as the Panthers ditched their pass-heavy approach for an ultra run-heavy offense against a middle New Orleans defense. Hubbard had a couple long plays and a touchdown called back on penalties too. He plodded along for much of the game before exploding for a long gain on a well-designed screen play late in the fourth quarter. Hubbard, who now has seven games with at least 17 rushes, has been one of the most reliable running backs in fantasy this season. That might change a bit when Jonathon Brooks returns from injury, perhaps in Week 11 against the Bears.

He had a 65-yard field-flipper to get Cleveland their first score of the game. That was about the only deep pass the Browns connected on, but it got them going. Jeudy’s been a reasonable third wideout for the Browns this year but nobody you should consider keeping on fantasy rosters through a bye unless you’re in a very, very deep league.

Coleman did make an impressive second catch in traffic, but the play was called back due to an illegal shift penalty. He also took a hit to his helmet on the same play and had to go into the blue medical tent. He was eventually cleared and returned to play, but it’s a situation to watch at practice this week.

Fannin appeared to be dinged up at some point in the third quarter, but came back no worse for the wear as he played on 59-of-68 Browns snaps. After spending the last two weeks on the injury report a Week 11 bye should help him get ready for the stretch run in Cleveland.

Shakir also added 29 yards rushing on three carries, but two of those were simply screens thrown backwards, so they counted as runs. When you factor that in, Shakir had five targets in this one, which was the second-most of any receiver on the Bills. He remains a safe floor option because of his consistent role in the offense, but there isn’t a big fantasy ceiling here unless he breaks multiple tackles after a short completion.

Making his first career start in his NFL debut, McCord had a mix of explosive plays and turnover-worthy plays while taking three sacks on the day. The Dolphins offense committed a false start on the first snap and McCord briefly had his throwing hand looked at after hitting it on a helmet on the Dolphins’ first possession. He missed Greg Dulcich on a fourth down in the red zone in the first half and fumbled for a Colts touchdown to open the second half. McCord was able to hit more explosive plays in the fourth quarter with the Colts’ top two cornerbacks out with injury. He rushed for a touchdown to open the fourth quarter and get the Dolphins within two points. The Dolphins could not finish the comeback, mainly due to kicking woes. McCord showed the desire to put the ball in danger to hunt explosive plays in the second half, a good sign that he can keep a player like Caleb Douglas fantasy-relevant. With six teams on bye, McCord can be considered a QB2 against the Bills for Week 11.

Tuten spent most of Sunday running into crowded boxes and churning out low-wattage gains. He was also stuffed at the goal line twice. Both were on different drives. Fantasy managers were finally rewarded for their persistence with a six-yard stroll into the end zone inside the two-minute warning. Tuten easily set a new career-high in carries while Chris Rodriguez was limited to a measly four attempts. After seeing 29 touches today, Tuten will continue to push for an RB1 ranking when he takes on the Giants next week.

Sampson outsnapped Quinshon Judkins 35-32 as the Browns had to dig their way out of a 17-0 hole against the Texans defense. Since returning from injured reserve Sampson has generated 12 catches for 121 yards through the air, not unusable numbers even if they’re not exactly a PPR scam. Sampson can be dropped in shallower leagues during Cleveland’s Week 11 bye.

Bills saw twice as many targets as the next most-targeted player on the Bills, and connected with Josh Allen on a deep 45-yard touchdown pass in the third quarter. When he’s been healthy, Moore has been a really solid weapon in this Buffalo offense, and should be a high-end WR2 next week against the Dolphins.