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Schefter reports that multiple teams have inquired about Wilson’s availability following the Jets’ trade for Davante Adams. In true fantasy manager fashion, GM Joe Douglas has rebuffed all offers and countered with Mike Williams, who is on the trade block. Schefter notes that the Steelers and Chargers are expected to be interested in Williams. Much like Adams before him, a Williams trade feels inevitable. Wilson, on the other hand, isn’t going anywhere, even if the Jets may have just acquired a new No. 1 receiver.

Briefly questionable, Bernard didn’t take long to get downgraded to out. Bernard has had a tough time staying healthy this season, but he’s still been gobbling up snaps when out there. It’s a big loss for the Bills’ defense.

Hurts also ran for 22 yards and picked up two scores on his signature “Tush Push” play. It wasn’t a dominant performance for Hurts, who took four sacks in this one, but he did toss a 41-yard score to A.J. Brown in the second quarter to give the Eagles a 14-0 lead before halftime. While he didn’t stuff the box score, Hurts and the Eagles leaned heavily on Saquon Barkley in his return to the Meadowlands. We’d expect Hurts to make a few more plays with his arm in Week 8 when the Eagles visit the Bengals.

Metcalf injured his knee on his final catch of the game. He tested the knee on the sideline before hopping on a cart and heading to the locker room. Metcalf dominated the Atlanta secondary before exiting. He had four catches for 99 yards and a touchdown, while narrowly missing out on a second score. An absence of Metcalf would mean more targets for Jaxon Smith-Ngigba and Tyler Lockett. It would also be a major blow to Geno Smith’s fantasy prospects.

It was a brutal day for Jones, who saw nothing develop downfield for much of the afternoon and took seven sacks on his nine offensive drives. It’s the second-straight game in which Jones has struggled mightily, as he’s led the Giants to just 20 points in his last two games. It’s too early to say Jones was benched for Drew Lock, who came in to replace him, but the Giants will almost certainly consider another option for Week 8’s road matchup against the Steelers. The Giants have scored less than 20 points in four of their six games with Jones at the helm, and ranked 29th in points per game (16.0) entering Sunday. While a QB change may not fix this offense, it’s worth looking into for head coach Brian Daboll.

CEH’s practice window was opened last week after he spent the season’s first month and a half on the NFI list while dealing with mental health issues. Kareem Hunt should continue operating as KC’s lead back in Week 7. Hunt had 102 yards and a touchdown on the ground the last time the Chiefs played.

Watson was carted off after suffering a non-contact right leg injury in the second quarter of the Browns’ Week 7 game against the Bengals. The injury had the characteristics of an Achilles injury and Watson was subsequently ruled out for the rest of the game. The Athletic’s Jeff Howe reports Watson will undergo further testing to confirm the torn Achilles, but his season is likely over. He ends his 2024 completing 61.3 percent of his passes for five touchdowns, three interceptions, and a career-low 5.1 yards per attempt before completing 15-of-17 passes for 128 yards in Week 7. Dorian Thompson-Robinson stepped in for Watson in Week 7 with Jameis Winston inactive, but Winston will be in the mix to start moving forward. The Browns are on the hook for the rest of Watson’s contract, currently in year three of his fully guaranteed five-year, $230 million contract; he has now played exactly six full games in each year of his deal. How the Browns move forward with their quarterback situation remains to be seen, but their struggling offense will now get different looks with Watson out.

Increasingly injury prone, Samuel was labeled questionable in the second quarter before being ruled out after the break. He had zero catches on only one target before going down. Samuel has 15 touches all year, and now Amari Cooper has been added as competition.

Jennings will sit against the Chiefs while rookie WR Ricky Pearsall make his NFL debut after sustaining a gunshot to the upper body just before the regular season. A solid performance from Pearsall could endanger Jennings’ playing time going forward.

Huntley landed hard following a third quarter incompletion. He had very limited range of motion as he walked to the locker room afterward. Tim Boyle is now in the game and seems likely to finish the final 1.5 frames. Huntley was having a predictably rough start before going down, completing 7-of-13 passes for 87 yards and a touchdown. He did add five carries for 20 yards.

Pearsall will make his NFL debut after sustaining a gunshot to the upper body in August. He could see extended run against the Chiefs with Jauan Jennings sidelined. Pearsall is likely to play primarily from the slot.