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Lockett was questionable for Week 1 with his thigh injury, but it didn’t seem to be a factor Sunday. He connected with Geno Smith on two back-shoulder connections, and he cemented the win with a third-down connection late in the game with a tremendous one-hand grab. DK Metcalf and Jaxon Smith-Njigba combined for just 58 yards in this contest, and while some of that has to do with the strengths of the Denver secondary, it’s also fair to say that Lockett isn’t going anywhere in this offense. He’ll be a WR3/4 for Week 2 against the Patriots.

It was only a matter of time before the Giants officially pulled the plug on Jones, who has a $23 million injury guarantee the team would have to pay out next season if he were to be injured and unable to play. Head coach Brian Daboll appeared to have “fixed” Jones when he first arrived on the scene in 2022. That season, Jones threw for a career best 3205-15-5 while adding another 120-708-7 on the ground. He led the Giants to a 9-6-1 record that season and a playoff berth — their first since 2016. Jones was signed to a four-year, $160 million contract the following offseason, but it’s all been downhill from there. Jones has reverted back to his old ways, throwing for 2979-10-13 in his last 16 starts while going 3-13 as the starter. The Giants simply couldn’t allow this to continue moving forward, and will now give DeVito, a second-year UDFA who threw for 1101-8-3 as a rookie, the first crack at replacing Jones, bypassing Drew Lock, who was QB2 on the depth chart. The Giants have had the bye week to prepare for the switch, and will now return to the practice field this week to prep for Week 12’s game against the Giants.

Palmer suddenly finds himself behind rookie Ladd McConkey, tight end Will Dissly, and second-year wide receiver Quentin Johnston in the weekly target pecking order for the Chargers. While unlikely to see consistent volume, a deep 13.9 average depth of target could return sporadic fantasy viability should he connect on a deep pass or two, something that could come to fruition when the Chargers host the Ravens in Week 12.

Johnston now has touchdown receptions in three straight, pushing his 2024 total to six scores. The former first-round bust has found an early resurgence with the new coaching staff in 2024, with his usage this season more in line with his skillset. Johnston could find more hefty target volume against the pass-funnel Ravens in Week 12.

Dissly got on the board early with a 29-yard first quarter touchdown, churning out significant yardage per reception on his way to 80 yards on just four catches. His volume took a slight hit compared to previous weeks but his production continues to be there in his now-expanded role in the offense. Expect Dissly to continue to serve as the primary tight end after Hayden Hurst once again found himself inactive in Week 11.

McConkey started hot with a 20-yard reception on the team’s opening drive but would be forced from the game after landing on his shoulder on the long reception. The team initially deemed him questionable to return before he made his way back onto the field in the second quarter. He made two key receptions on the team’s final possession to place them in position to sneak out of Week 11 with a win after squandering a 21-point third quarter lead, improving to 7-3 in the process. McConkey could once again be busy through the air against the pass-funnel Ravens in Week 12.

Edwards got the start in name value only after seeing the first carry of the game for the Chargers. He finish with half the opportunities of backfield mate J.K. Dobbins in what is likely to remain a loose timeshare as long as both remain healthy the rest of the way. Up next for the Chargers is a Ravens opponent that is better attacked through the air than on the ground.

Dobbins found pay dirt at the end of both halves but saw uncharacteristically low volume, with the team attempting 36 passes to just 25 team rush attempts. Gus Edwards drew the start in name only, seeing the first carry of the game but finishing with half the opportunities of Dobbins in the last-minute win. The Chargers improve to 7-3 ahead of a Week 12 showdown with the Ravens at home, marking another opponent that is easier attacked through the air than on the ground.

Herbert and the Chargers lit up the scoreboard in the first half, hanging 24 points through two quarters to take a tidy 24-6 lead into the break. They would kick an additional field goal on their first possession of the second half before watching the Bengals roar back to tie the game at 27 with just over 12 minutes remaining in the fourth quarter. Herbert and the Chargers would trade short drives with the Bengals until their final possession, with a 29-yard touchdown scamper by running back J.K. Dobbins enough to propel the team to victory and a 7-3 record. Herbert made two money throws on that drive to Ladd McConkey, putting the team in position to escape with a win after squandering a 21-point third quarter lead. He also led the team in rushing on just five carries, routinely climbing the pocket into open space to sustain drives. Herbert and the Chargers get another difficult AFC opponent in Week 12 when they host Lamar Jackson and the Ravens.

Gesicki immediately faded into irrelevance with the return of Tee Higgins following a three-game absence for the veteran wide receiver, failing to catch either of his two targets while seeing his snap rate plummet. It appears the mid-season surge in volume and production was just a flash in the pan, with fantasy managers clear to release him back to the waiver wire void.

Iosivas played a complementary role with the return of Tee Higgins following a three-game absence, finishing fourth in receiving behind Ja’Marr Chase, Higgins, and newfound workhorse running back Chase Brown. He made a striking grab over the middle of the field with 18 seconds remaining to give the team a chance at a Hail Mary as time expired, a pass that ultimately fell to the ground incomplete to seal the game. Iosivas’ fleeting fantasy value has all but evaporated with a full supporting cast.