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The lone Gardner Minshew incompletion directed toward Wilson was an end zone target late in the fourth quarter, a miss that would have salvaged a usable fantasy outing for the veteran receiver. Wilson was responsible for nearly one third of the total offensive output from a Cardinals offense that was held to under 200 yards by the stingy Seattle defense, finishing second on the team in targets behind the eight of tight end Trey McBride. He remains an upside WR2 ahead of another difficult test against the Rams in Week 10.

In what was the first game as the clear starter for the Cardinals in the absence of both Jeremiyah Love and Bam Knight, Allgeier was contained to only 2.7 yards per carry as the offense managed under 200 yards of total offense against the stingy Seattle defense. Fantasy managers that were quick to scoop Allgeier off of waivers heading into Week 9 are surely to be disappointed with the returns, particularly considering Knight had largely outperformed the former prior to missing Week 9 with a concussion. Expect a near-even split backfield once Knight returns, which appears likely to be in Week 10 when the Cardinals face another difficult test in the Rams.

To be fair, the matchup in Week 9 was far different than the one Minshew erupted in last week, with the Seattle defense placing the clamps on the Cardinals from the first kick, holding them to just 198 total yards of offense on the down night. The only points mustered came on the team’s first possession, with three of their five first half possessions resulting in three-and-outs. The Cardinals saw the football only thrice following the break, getting stopped after achieving first and goal from the four on their final possession of the game. It was an outing to forget for all parties. Minshew remains likely to be the starting quarterback, at least in the immediate future, but the looking presence of rookie Carson Beck could be accelerated if the former returns more games like this one. Up next for the Cardinals are the Rams in Week 10, where Minshew will be nothing more than a streamer in two-quarterback leagues.

Despite the quiet fantasy outing, Dulcich finished second on the team in catches and yards. If you couldn’t tell, it was not a productive day for Miami’s passing attack. Dulcich had stacked a few usable weeks over the past month, but Week 9 was his breakout spot against a dreadful Detroit defense. Having missed his big opportunity, he’ll return to the back of the TE2 ranks for Week 10 against the Colts.

Jeanty and Mike Washington were scripted out in the second half, with the Raiders — as usual — falling behind by multiple scores. Jeanty was swallowed up by Niners defenders almost every time he caught the ball in the backfield. The plodding Jeanty couldn’t get anything going against a swarming 49ers defense. This was Jenaty’s sixth game of the season with at least four catches. It’s a role that has made him playable in 12-team leagues this season. Washington, meanwhile, had six carries for -3 yards. Jeanty might have some flex value in Week 10 against the Seahawks.

Stowers was targeted once. He’s now drawn five looks in three games since making his NFL debut in Week 7. With the Eagles now headed on bye, an adjustment upon their return could be more looks for their rookie seam man, especially/obviously if Dallas Goedert is traded ahead of Tuesday’s deadline. It is something to file away, but Stowers is still not a strong 12-team league stash ahead of the open date.

The Panthers liked something in their middle of the field matchups with the Broncos’ defense, targeting Tremble and Darren Waller 16 combined times. Both seam stretchers scored, with Tremble’s TD his first since Week 6. Tremble’s name has come up in the box score more than expected this year, but he has yet to have a 50-yard day and has three total touchdowns. He remains waiver-wire fodder in 12-team leagues.

Bowers led the Raiders in routes and tied Tre Tucker for the team lead with eight targets. Though Bowers had the ball punched out on a first half reception, he played well against a stingy San Francisco coverage unit that regularly shifted coverage his way. This marked the fifth time in 2026 Bowers has exceeded 80 receiving yards, and the sixth time he’s had at least six receptions in the game. It’s incredible production for a tight end — exactly what Bowers drafters expected when they took him in August drafts. He’ll take on the Seahawks in Week 10.

One of Cooper’s missed connections in an inefficient performance was a drop on a potentially long score. So it goes with backup-level pass catchers are playing with No. 3 quarterbacks. Cooper has provided the Eagles with some desperately needed snaps and down-field ability, but there is extremely little chance his real life “value” translates to fantasy points in the second half of the season.

Stevenson suffered his knee injury late in the third quarter, but was eventually able to make it to the field under his own power. After spending a few moments in the blue medical tent, Stevenson went to the locker room and was ruled out soon after by the team. The 28-year-old back managed just 32 scoreless yards on six carries, but hauled in a 30-yard reception from Drake Maye in the second quarter, finishing the day with a 3-46-1 line on four targets. With TreVeyon Henderson (illness) sidelined with neurological concerns, the Patriots could be looking at using Corey Kiner as their top back entering Week 10 against the Lions.