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Warford is a three-time Pro Bowler and reportedly had multiple offers on the table when he made this decision. Warford will be a top free agent target next offseason. In the meantime, Warford plans to be starting a family and train at home. The Saints released him after selecting Michigan G/C Cesar Ruiz in the first round of 2020 NFL Draft.

In the revenge game that was not to be, Johnson ran just six routes in his first game since head coach John Harbaugh said the team plans to “ramp up” his usage. On the bright side, Johnson saw two targets and was just missed on a long pass from Lamar Jackson, which would have had a chance to result in a score. Given his talent, Johnson is a tough player to drop in fantasy; but the usage just isn’t there at this time. We’ll see if things change in Week 12 against the Chargers, but he can’t be started in any capacity.

Waddle has fallen behind both De’Von Achane and Jonnu Smith in the pecking order for targets. Smith tied Tyreek Hill with eight targets this week while Achane beat Waddle by one look in the passing game. Waddle is averaging just under three receptions for 34 yards since Tua Tagovailoa returned to the lineup a month ago. After another dud performance, Waddle is barely clinging to WR4 life heading into Week 12 versus the Patriots.

Kupp’s second 100-yard game since returning three weeks ago also doubled his season touchdown total. Naturally, he was once again out-produced by Puka Nacua, but this was the best Kupp has looked post-injury. His 10 targets did lead the team. Nacua also picked up some sort of mid-section injury, though he played through it. Nacua has a higher weekly ceiling, but Kupp isn’t exactly lacking upside, while his floor remains quite high. He’ll find himself on the WR1/2 borderline for a tough Week 12 matchup with the Eagles.

It was Nacua’s best overall game since returning three weeks ago, while the touchdown was his first of 2024. It nearly cost him, as Nacua landed hard on the ball and was badly staggered. He eventually made his way to the blue tent. That was late in the second quarter. He was spotted infrequently early to begin the second half but eventually got back in the swing of things. It still wouldn’t be surprising if Nacua required some imaging, or at least some missed practice reps. The fact that he finished the game is the most important data point, however. The Eagles are a tough Week 12 matchup, but Nacua has re-proven his every-week WR1 value.

It was another quiet outing for the superstar receiver, though he did find the end zone for the second week in a row. Still, Hill hasn’t topped 80 yards since Week 1. The emergence of De’Von Achane and Jonnu Smith as featured pass-catchers has also tanked Hill’s target totals. Hill is averaging a measly 6.5 targets per game since Tua Tagovailoa returned to the lineup. He gets a favorable matchup with the Patriots in Week 12 but has fallen out of the WR1 ranks until something changes in his usage.

Mooney pulled up with the hamstring injury in the third quarter and was seen sitting on the bench later in the quarter. With the Falcons down big against Denver, Mooney will likely remain out. An absence for Mooney would open up targets for Ray-Ray McCloud and Drake London.

Likely ran 20 routes to Mark Andrews’ 21 but out-targeted Andrews five to three. The third-year tight end was responsible for the Ravens’ longest play of the day when he hauled in a 42-yard reception in the first quarter. Likely also lost a key fumble late in the first half, which immediately set the Steelers up for a 32-yard field goal with just seconds to go before halftime. Likely’s 75 receiving yards are his most since Week 1 when he surprised for 9-111-1 vs. the Chiefs. He’s had an inconsistent fantasy season, and is a true boom-or-bust tight end in Week 12 against the Chargers.

Allen was not targeted in the passing game. His fewest handles since Week 1 came as Breece Hall matched a season high with 23 touches. The backup running spot just isn’t a good place to be in an offense that struggles for both volume and points. With the Jets headed on bye for Week 12, you would be forgiven for cutting Allen loose despite his massive contingency value.

It was a bad offensive day for the Ravens as a whole, and Bateman was no exception to this. The fourth-year receiver caught a 19-yard pass in the second quarter that helped set up a Derrick Henry touchdown run but didn’t offer much contribution outside of that. Fortunately, the five targets were a good sign that his usage hasn’t taken a dip despite Diontae Johnson now three games into his tenure as a Ravens. Bateman should continue to run as Baltimore’s WR2 in Week 12 against the Chargers, but won’t have much more than WR4 value.

The 16 carries tied for Hall’s second most of the season, while the seven receptions tied for his most. He was a “lone bright spot” in an otherwise dismal Gang Green performance that dropped the team to 3-8. Hall’s receiving score was a dump-off he turned into a 29-yard catch-and-run. His rushing TD was an 18-yarder to give the Jets the lead early in the third quarter. Long scores tend to be necessary in this offense because of how dysfunctional it gets in the red zone. The Jets’ season is over, but when they come off bye in Week 13, it will be to a string of soft matchups. Hall is going to be a major factor in the fantasy playoffs even if Aaron Rodgers is cooked.