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Zain Dhanani is joined by Dwain McFarland for a special Dwain and Zain edition of the game-by-game breakdown, going through the entire Week 4 slate, all 16 matchups, using spreads, implied totals, injury reports and positional funnel data to sort out who's actually startable and who you're better off benching.They open with Jaguars-Bengals, the highest total on the Sunday board at 51.5, where Jacksonville has been one of the easiest defenses in the league for opposing receivers. From there it's Patriots-Bills, the Colts and Commanders in London, Cowboys-Texans, Broncos-49ers and Chiefs-Raiders before the rest of the afternoon slate.Along the way: Tee Higgins in a matchup Cincinnati can attack, Parker Washington bouncing back from a quiet week, DJ Moore drawing Christian Gonzalez, Josh Downs and Tyler Warren against a Washington defense that's been gashed through the air, Stefon Diggs against the league's worst slot coverage, Dalton Schultz with Nico Collins uncertain, Jake Ferguson and whether to chase the touchdowns, Michael Wilson after a 16-target week, Isaiah Likely, Braelon Allen if Breece Hall sits, Tucker Kraft, Jordan Addison with Justin Jefferson uncertain, Darren Waller, and Jaylen Warren on Thursday night.Plus the sits: Xavier Worthy, Tre Tucker, Matthew Stafford, Mark Andrews, Rome Odunze, Omarion Hampton, Emeka Egbuka with an undrafted rookie starting for Baker Mayfield, the entire Dolphins backfield without De'Von Achane, Kyle Pitts, and Quinshon Judkins behind a broken offensive line.Then Lions-Panthers on Sunday night, Falcons-Saints on Monday, and Steelers-Browns on Thursday.If you've got a lineup decision you can't settle, the game is in here.Topics in this video:2026 fantasy football, week 4 start sit, week 4 fantasy football, fantasy football lineup help, Week 4 matchup breakdown, NFL week 4 odds, Colts Commanders London, Tee Higgins, Parker Washington, DJ Moore, Rhamondre Stevenson, Daniel Jones, Josh Downs, Tyler Warren, Stefon Diggs, Dalton Schultz, Jake Ferguson, Deebo Samuel, Bo Nix, Xavier Worthy, Tre Tucker, Michael Wilson, Isaiah Likely, Matthew Stafford, DeVonta Smith, Mark Andrews, Carnell Tate, Rome Odunze, Braelon Allen, Omarion Hampton, Tucker Kraft, Emeka Egbuka, Jordan Addison, Ollie Gordon, Jameson Williams, Darren Waller, Kyle Pitts, Jaylen Warren, Quinshon Judkins
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Week 7 is finally here, and Alex Cupps and Zain Dhanani has you covered with the latest NFL injury news and the fantasy football impact across every team. 🏈
Matthew Freedman and Zain Dhanani go game by game through the entire Week 7 slate, all 14 matchups with the Bills, Jaguars, Commanders and Chargers on bye, using spreads, implied totals, injury reports and coverage data to sort out who’s actually startable and who you’re better off benching.
A juicy waiver week, five young pass catchers taking over, and an Ashton Jeanty comp that Cupps is not going to enjoy.Dwain McFarland and Alex Cupps go through the Week 6 Utilization Report — snaps, routes, rush share, target share — and turn it into the specific moves to make this week, on waivers and in the trade market.They start with the upgrades, and it’s a receiver week. Germie Bernard is still available in half of leagues. Carnell Tate, Jalen Coker, Emeka Egbuka and Matthew Golden are all climbing. At running back, Jaylen Warren and Bhayshul Tuten are both holding steady, though Dwain has some concerns about the Steelers backfield. And there are open questions at tight end on Colston Loveland and Kyle Pitts.Then the downgrades, with Cam Skattebo sliding and a question mark on Michael Wilson.The back half is the biggest waiver section they’ve done. Two priority adds in Omar Cooper Jr. and Antonio Williams, with Terry McLaurin’s season-ending injury opening the Washington target share, plus a reminder that Jordyn Tyson is available in 52% of leagues with a likely Week 9 return. Then the should-be-rostered tier: Tyrone Tracy Jr. at running back, Jaylin Noel, Ja’Kobi Lane, Demario Douglas and Travis Hunter at receiver, and Michael Mayer as a startable tight end now with Terrance Ferguson as an upside stash. Then the short-term and handcuff tier with Roschon Johnson, Samaje Perine, Konata Mumpfield, Christian Kirk and Malachi Fields.They close in the trade market: a buy-low case on A.J. Brown, and sell-high looks at Ashton Jeanty and Breece Hall — including the comp Dwain has been sitting on.The Utilization Report is brought to you by Tenex.ai. Dwain’s Utilization Report and Cupps’ free and premium waiver pieces are both live on the site. Use promo code FFIL for 10% off FantasyLife+ Tier 2.Topics in this video:2026 fantasy football, week 7 waiver wire, utilization report, utilization score, snap share, route participation, trade targets, Germie Bernard, Carnell Tate, Jalen Coker, Emeka Egbuka, Matthew Golden, Jaylen Warren, Bhayshul Tuten, Colston Loveland, Kyle Pitts, Cam Skattebo, Michael Wilson, Omar Cooper Jr, Antonio Williams, Terry McLaurin, Jordyn Tyson, Tyrone Tracy Jr, Jaylin Noel, Ja’Kobi Lane, Demario Douglas, Travis Hunter, Michael Mayer, Terrance Ferguson, Tyler Higbee, Roschon Johnson, Samaje Perine, Konata Mumpfield, Christian Kirk, Malachi Fields, A.J. Brown, Ashton Jeanty, Breece HallTimecodes:00:00:00 - Intro00:01:36 - Germie Bernard00:10:50 - Carnell Tate00:17:17 - Jalen Coker00:26:42 - Emeka Egbuka00:35:25 - Matthew Golden
Week 6 delivered huge fantasy performances, breakout players, surprising results, and plenty of situations to sort through. 🔥 Ian Hartitz and Dwain McFarland break down everything that mattered from Sunday’s NFL slate and what it means for your fantasy teams heading into Week 7.They’ll dig into the biggest risers and fallers, changing roles, injury fallout, usage trends, and the players you need to be thinking about before waivers hit.In this episode:🏈 Biggest Week 6 fantasy takeaways📈 Players and roles trending up📉 Players and situations causing concern🚨 Injuries and important developments👀 Week 7 waiver-wire names and emerging players🔮 What it all means heading into Week 7 #FantasyFootball #FantasyFootball2026 #NFL #Week6 #FantasyFootballAdvice #FantasyFootballNews #NFLFantasyFootball #FantasyFootballLive ____________
Week 6 is finally here, and Alex Cupps and Zain Dhanani has you covered with the latest NFL injury news and the fantasy football impact across every team. 🏈