The Washington Commanders have officially announced their signing of wide receiver Treylon Burks to a practice squad contract, per Commanders beat writer Ben Standig. A former first-round pick by the Tennessee Titans in 2022, Burks suffered a broken collarbone in training camp and was released by the Titans from the Injured Reserve list earlier this year. In 27 career games with Tennessee, Burks recorded 53 catches for 699 yards and one touchdown on 92 targets. He should have an opportunity for playing time in Washington given the current injuries to wide receivers Terry McLaurin (quad) and Noah Brown (groin, knee). The Commanders could also be without Deebo Samuel Sr. (heel) in Week 7 against the Dallas Cowboys. Burks cannot be trusted for immediate fantasy production, but he is a name to monitor in deep leagues due to the injury situation in Washington.

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New York Jets running back Isaiah Davis has recorded just 85 yards from scrimmage on 15 total touches across six games so far this season. However, the 23-year-old could be on the verge of a significant increase in playing time and backfield touches. Davis moved into the Jets' RB2 role after Week 4, when second-year back Braelon Allen (knee) was placed on Injured Reserve due to a knee injury. Breece Hall remains the team's clear lead rusher, but Hall is in the final year of his current contract with the 0-6 Jets and has been frequently mentioned as a trade candidate. If Hall were to get dealt or suffer an injury, Davis would be in line to assume a workhorse role in New York. In deep leagues, he should be rostered and stashed given his clear playing time upside in the second half of the season.

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With the statuses of Washington's top wide receivers in doubt, Washington Commanders tight end Zach Ertz could emerge as the primary pass-catching option on Sunday. Terry McLaurin (quadriceps) was limited in Wednesday's practice before being downgraded to a non-participant on Thursday, while Deebo Samuel Sr. (heel) has yet to practice this week and hasn't practiced often over the last few weeks. More will be known about their injuries on Friday. If both players were to miss, the veteran TE would be in line to lead Washington in targets, while rookie WR Jaylin Lane and second-year WR Luke McCaffrey would also see bumps in routes. Ertz is coming off his best game since Week 2, catching all six targets for 43 yards and a touchdown against the Bears. He ranks as a solid TE1 for a potential shootout against Dallas in Week 7.

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Tampa Bay Buccaneers running back Sean Tucker is expected to serve as the No. 2 RB behind Rachaad White for the third consecutive game, with starter Bucky Irving (foot, shoulder) still banged up and listed as doubtful for Sunday. Tucker made an impact in Tampa Bay's Week 6 win over San Francisco, handling six carries for 25 yards and a touchdown. White still held a meaningful touch advantage with 20 to Tucker's six, but Tucker still has value as a handcuff to White in case he misses time and is worth rostering in 12-team leagues until Irving returns.

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New York Jets wide receiver Josh Reynolds is expected to see a bump in usage as Garrett Wilson (knee) is expected to miss some time. Reynolds operated as the clear No. 2 WR opposite Wilson, who was the focal point of the passing attack, and his production won't be directly replaced. Reynolds has just eight catches for 72 yards on 12 targets for the season. The Jets' pass game has been ineffective under Justin Fields, but they'll look to bounce back in Week 7 against Carolina. Reynolds and rookie tight end Mason Taylor are likely to see more targets come their way. The veteran WR has some low-end flex appeal in deeper leagues for Week 7.

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Pittsburgh Steelers tight end Jonnu Smith caught three of his six targets for 28 yards and a touchdown in Thursday night's 33-31 loss at Cincinnati. It was Smith's first touchdown since Week 1 and also tied for the most targets in a game since then. Smith didn't have the flashiest night among Pittsburgh tight ends, with Pat Freiermuth exploding for 111 yards and two touchdowns on five catches. They both took advantage of a leaky Bengals defense, and one that struggled against tight ends. Still, the weekly volume isn't high for Smith, and he's reliant on finding the end zone to return fantasy value.

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Cincinnati Bengals running back Chase Brown had 11 carries for 108 yards and added two catches for -8 yards on Thursday night against the Steelers. It was the most productive game of the season for Brown as he went over 100 rushing yards for the first time since Week 9 of last season. Coming into the game, he had just 304 total yards from scrimmage and one touchdown in six games. But he was able to find plenty of running room against a Pittsburgh defense that had been tough against opposing running backs. His snap share also rebounded to 63.2% in this one after being closer to 50% in the previous two games. Hopefully, this signals better days ahead for Brown as the Cincinnati offense is trending in the right direction with Joe Flacco under center.

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Cincinnati Bengals tight end Noah Fannt caught all four of his targets for 44 yards and a touchdown in Thursday night's 33-31 win over the Steelers. Fant expectedly played his highest snap share of the season so far (68.4%) with top tight ends Mike Gesicki (pectoral) and Tanner Hudson (concussion) both ruled out for this game. The 27-year-old capitalized on a Pittsburgh defense that has struggled against tight ends, finding the end zone for the first time since Week 1 and recording a season-high in receiving yards. The Bengals' offense looked much improved with newly acquired Joe Flacco under center, putting Fant back into streamer consideration next week if he gets another start.

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Cincinnati Bengals RB Samaje Perine tallied 31 yards on seven carries during the team's Week 7 victory over the Pittsburgh Steelers.

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Cincinnati Bengals QB Joe Flacco connected on 31 of his 47 passing attempts for 342 yards, three touchdowns, and no interceptions in Week 7 against the Pittsburgh Steelers.

Fantasy Spin: After looking sharp in the second half of the loss to Green Bay, Flacco got dialed in quicker on Thursday night, directing 33 of his 47 passes toward Ja'Marr Chase or Tee Higgins. The veteran was decisive and accurate, and his game plan of getting the ball to his best players worked out. Flacco looks like a completely different quarterback in Cincinnati than he did in Cleveland, conjuring up visions of his December 2023 performance when he averaged 324 yards, 2.6 TDs, and 1.6 INTs per game with those same Browns. The veteran could certainly have a shelf life -- he wasn't nearly as effective filling in for the Colts last year -- but if you're seeking a matchup-based QB2 in the same vein as Matthew Stafford or Aaron Rodgers, Flacco might deliver.

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Pittsburgh Steelers TE Jonnu Smith caught three passes (on six targets) for 28 yards and a touchdown versus the Cincinnati Bengals in Week 7.

Fantasy Spin: In six games this season, Smith has yet to reach the 30-yard mark. He has scored twice, which is something, but with both Darnell Washington and Pat Freiermuth muddying the waters at the tight end position, Smith holds nominal fantasy appeal at best, even in deeper leagues.

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Pittsburgh Steelers running back Jaylen Warren rushed for 127 yards on 16 carries during Thursday's Week 7 loss against the Cincinnati Bengals. He also caught four of his five targets for an additional 31 receiving yards. Although Warren wasn't able to find the end zone on Thursday night, he still had a terrific performance with 7.94 yards per carry and a significant impact in the passing game. His efficiency likely peaked thanks to his matchup against a Bengals defensive line sans Trey Hendrickson (hip), but he still has a favorable fantasy outlook heading into Week 8 against the Green Bay Packers. He continues to rank as a steady RB2 option in fantasy football.

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Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Tee Higgins caught six of his 10 targets for 96 yards and a touchdown during Thursday's Week 7 win over the Pittsburgh Steelers. The 26-year-old is enjoying some newfound success after struggling to form a rapport with Jake Browning earlier in the year. He has looked much better in two games with Joe Flacco as his quarterback, totaling 11 catches, 158 yards, and one touchdown during that span. Flacco appears poised to remain the Bengals' quarterback for the duration of Joe Burrow's (toe) absence, which is great news for Higgins, Ja'Marr Chase, and their fantasy managers. Higgins will continue to operate behind Chase in the pecking order, but he still has standalone value as a low-end WR2 for Week 8 against the Jets.

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Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Aaron Rodgers completed 23 of his 34 pass attempts for 249 yards, four touchdowns, and two interceptions during Thursday's Week 7 loss against the Cincinnati Bengals. He also rushed for six yards and didn't take a sack. The four touchdowns worked wonders as Rodgers attempted to mount a late comeback on national television, but you could also argue that his two interceptions were the difference between a win and a loss in Cincinnati. One of the two turnovers wasn't exactly Rodgers' fault as his sideline pass was ripped out of DK Metcalf's hands, but the other came on an overthrown pass that the veteran quarterback would have loved to get back. With that being said, fantasy managers won't gripe too much about the two turnovers, as his four touchdowns were more than enough to boost his point total. He's a solid mid-range QB2 heading into Week 8 against the Green Bay Packers.

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Pittsburgh Steelers tight end Pat Freiermuth caught four of his five targets for 111 yards and two touchdowns during Thursday's Week 7 loss against the Cincinnati Bengals. His touchdowns came on 19-yard and 68-yard receptions, the latter of which gave Pittsburgh a late lead (that they would ultimately relinquish). Freiermuth had not yet posted a fantasy performance with more than 6.1 fantasy points this season (PPR), so Thursday's breakout was admittedly unexpected. It should give fantasy managers optimism moving forward, but there's no denying that the 26-year-old continues to face competition at the tight end position. Fellow tight ends Jonnu Smith and Darnell Washington each scored touchdowns on Thursday night, too, offering Aaron Rodgers plenty of options when he's looking to target big, physical receivers in the passing game. As a result, managers should view Freiermuth as a low-end TE2 for Week 8.

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Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Flacco completed 31 of his 47 pass attempts for 342 yards, three touchdowns, and zero interceptions during Thursday's Week 7 win over the Pittsburgh Steelers. He also took two sacks. Just nine days removed from his trade to Cincinnati and three weeks removed from his benching in Cleveland, the veteran quarterback showed flashbacks to the peak of his career back in the 2010s. This was Flacco's first performance with three passing touchdowns and zero turnovers since Week 1 of the 2018 season. Perhaps most impressive -- beyond the fact that Flacco dug Cincinnati out of a multiple-possession deficit -- was the veteran quarterback posting such a good performance despite a matchup against a talented Pittsburgh Steelers defense. He didn't let T.J. Watt fluster him, nor did he have much trouble keeping the ball away from a solid secondary. Flacco has shown upside in years past, but he seems to have unlocked a whole new ceiling with Ja'Marr Chase and Tee Higgins at his disposal. He'll vault into the high-end QB2 range for Week 8 against the New York Jets.

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Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Ja'Marr Chase caught 16 of his 23 targets for 161 yards and one touchdown during Thursday's Week 7 win over the Pittsburgh Steelers. The superstar receiver posted career-highs in targets and receptions as the Bengals mounted a comeback victory on national television. After facing some growing pains with Jake Browning under center, Chase has returned to elite form while catching passes from Joe Flacco. In his two games with the veteran quarterback, he has totaled 26 catches, 255 yards, and a pair of touchdowns. Flacco has shown that he is capable of airing out the football, keeping the Bengals in close games, and limiting turnovers. All three of these factors bode well for Chase going forward, as he's firmly back in the high-end WR1 mix ahead of Week 8 against the Jets.

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Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Ja'Marr Chase caught 16 of his 23 targets for 161 yards and one touchdown during Thursday's Week 7 win over the Pittsburgh Steelers. The superstar receiver posted career-highs in targets and receptions as the Bengals mounted a comeback victory on national television. After facing some growing pains with Jake Browning under center, Chase has returned to elite form while catching passes from Joe Flacco. In his two games with the veteran quarterback, he has totaled 26 catches, 255 yards, and a pair of touchdowns. Flacco has shown that he is capable of airing out the football, keeping the Bengals in close games, and limiting turnovers. All three of these factors bode well for Chase going forward, as he's firmly back in the high-end WR1 mix ahead of Week 8 against the Jets.

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Pittsburgh Steelers QB Aaron Rodgers completed 23 of 34 passes for 249 yards, four touchdowns, and two interceptions against the Cincinnati Bengals in Week 7. Rodgers also ran once for six yards.

Fantasy Spin: On a night that he passed Steelers legend Ben Roethlisberger for fifth all-time in passing yards, Rodgers played his best game since Week 1. There were a couple of hiccups, most notably a deep shot into double coverage that was intercepted, but overall the veteran looked sharp in guiding the Steelers to 31 points. Rodgers has had inconsistent numbers this year, making him a risky option, but he's shown enough to be a competent QB2 that's usable in plus matchups. Up next is a high-profile encounter with the Packers. While Green Bay wouldn't be considered a plus matchup based on statistics or personnel, Rodgers is famously motivated by perceived slights, and this will likely be the only chance he has to face his former team. There's some lottery-ticket potential here.

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Washington Commanders LB Bobby Wagner's 65 tackles rank second in the NFL, and he has recorded at least nine tackles in all six games this season.

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