This might be the last great week for Samuel, as he has teammate Terry McLaurin coming back from injury in the coming weeks. Samuel has been a great play in recent weeks, apart from last week’s slump, and has been a touch magnet for an offense in desperate need of explosive plays. Speaking of explosive plays, no team has let up more than the Dallas Cowboys. Look for Samuel to put up starter numbers for the last week.

The Chargers backfield underwent a big shakeup in week six after a season-ending injury to veteran Najee Harris, and a multi-week injury to rookie Omarion Hampton. The Chargers showed split carries between running backs Kimani Vidal and Hassan Haskins. Even with both having the opportunity to tote the rock, Vidal rushed for 124 yards on 18 carries and averaged 6.9 yards per carry. I expect a heavy run game from the Chargers, as the Colts secondary has a lot of starpower with cornerback Mekhi Blackmon and safety Nick Cross playing well on defense in the Colts 5-1 start in 2025, so picking up Vidal from the waiver wire is a strong move.

Since Tyreek Hill’s injury late in the game against the Jets, Jaylen Waddle has been great for his struggling team and quarterback. Most of his production has come from yards, and that could be hard to come by against a good Browns defense that smells blood in the water against this Dolphins quarterback and is in desperate need of a win.

The Broncos have the 10th ranked wide receiver in Fantasy Football, but in a trip overseas last Sunday to London, Courtland Sutton’s production for his fantasy owners was disastrous. Despite facing up against one of the league’s worst run teams in the New York Jets,  Broncos star wideout Sutton was not reliable for his second year quarterback Bo Nix. Sutton recorded just one catch for 17 yards. This may have just been a bad game with the circumstance of jet lag, which I believe it is, but it also seems to me that despite a few breakout games, Sutton’s production is on the decline.

The Cowboys and their quarterback Dak Presscott have quietly been putting up historic numbers. The problem is the defense has also been putting up historic numbers, except in the other, wrong direction. Dallas is in desperate need of a win off of a disappointing loss to Carolina. Back at home and against a surprisingly shaky Washington team, this game can and should be winnable for the boys. (Will, 3-2)

The Saints have beaten the Chicago Bears eight times in a row. Four times being in Chicago, just like where Sunday’s game will be played. Even if the narrative is doubted, because it isn’t always true that history repeats itself, I see a strong upside in picking New Orleans. Quarterback Spencer Rattler has performed solidly, despite lack of production in the red zone. I think he will finally put it together in Chicago against the 29th ranked red zone defense. Chicago gives up a touchdown when their opponent enters the red zone 64.71% of the time. Chicago also ranks bottom five in opposing points per game, opposing yards per game and opposing points per play. I feel like New Orleans will withstand a shootout in Chicago. (Wes, 3-2)

This week, the game that draws the most potential for an upset would be the Raiders over the Chiefs. Being somewhat risky, given that the Raiders just recently lost by 34 to the Indianapolis Colts, the Raiders have potential to surprise the NFL fans by taking down what has been a shaky Kansas City Chiefs. Losing to the Jaguars in their latest game, it’s safe to say that Kansas City is not what they used to be, as starting quarterback Patrick Mahomes is showing somewhat of an inconsistency slump. Not only that, but tight end Travis Kelce has looked like a shell of the player he once was two seasons ago. With this season being the foundation for the potential downfall of Kansas City, though seemingly unrealistic, Las Vegas has the potential to show that they can compete with a team like the Chiefs. (Isaiah, 2-3)