Beckett Mesko

A list of players poised to beat expectations, accompanied by my confidence rating at the end of each outlook. Use them to win close decisions, not to bench superstars.

Kyle Pitts Sr.'s eruption stole the show in Week 15, while Justin Jefferson's slump continued.

A list of players poised to beat expectations, accompanied by a confidence rating at the end of each outlook. Use them to win close decisions, not to bench superstars.

Michael Wilson is a league-winner without Marvin Harrison Jr. in the lineup. On the other hand, Tyler Warren is slowing down, and now the Colts have a quarterback problem.

Justin Jefferson draws the easiest wide receiver matchup of the week against a Commanders secondary that has been torched all season.

Trey McBride is shining with Jacoby Brissett as his quarterback, while Saquon Barkley's woes are becoming a trend.

Emanuel Wilson was excellent in place of Josh Jacobs, whereas Lamar Jackson put up his second straight dud performance.

Jacoby Brissett has quietly been one of the most reliable quarterbacks in fantasy when he starts. He’s opened five games this season and ranks as the QB9 since Week 7, as he has finished as a QB1 in every single start during that stretch.

George Kittle is back to being a TE1 with Brock Purdy in the lineup, while Quinshon Judkins remains a touchdown-dependent asset.

Rome Odunze draws a vulnerable Vikings secondary in Week 11 and has a clear path to a bounce-back performance. Jaylen Warren also lands in a smash spot against a Bengals defense allowing more than 33 PPR points per game to opposing backfields.

TreVeyon Henderson finally arrived on the NFL scene, while Justin Jefferson's stretch of mediocre performances continued.

Brock Bowers returned to form, while Jahmyr Gibbs was a victim of the game script in Week 9.

A list of players poised to beat expectations, accompanied by my confidence rating at the end of each outlook. Use them to win close decisions, not to bench superstars.

Michael Pittman Jr. continues to far exceed his pre-season ADP, whereas Emeka Egbuka is on a quiet run of production.

Facing a poor Dallas defense, Sutton could function as a high-end WR2 this week.

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Ja'Marr Chase is back in form with Joe Flacco at the helm of the Bengals' offense, whereas Caleb Williams was quiet in the Bears' Week 7 win.

Drake Maye is averaging 21.0 fantasy points per game (QB6), with elite efficiency and a 99.9 PFF grade on deep throws. Facing a weak Titans secondary that struggles to pressure quarterbacks, Maye has clear QB1 upside this week.

Rico Dowdle is shining as the Panthers' lead running back, whereas J.K. Dobbins let down fantasy managers in what was thought to be an excellent matchup.