Sun Oct 12 9:46pm ET
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San Francisco wide receiver Jauan Jennings has been playing with five broken ribs as well as ankle and shoulder injuries, he told reporters after the 49ers' 30-19 loss to the host Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Sunday.
Jennings, who has missed two games for the 49ers (4-2), was listed as questionable after being limited in practice and finished with one reception on three targets for 7 yards on Sunday.
"You know playing with injuries, it's part of it," Jennings said. "You got high and low ankle sprains. You got shoulders at 20%. You got ribs, five broken ribs. It is what it is. You keep playing and nobody cares. Keep playing. That's what we do."
Jennings, 28, said he injured his ribs in a Week 4 home loss to the Jacksonville Jaguars. He now has 10 catches on 22 targets for 136 yards and one touchdown in four games.
"It's football. I love pain, I wouldn't be playing this sport if I didn't," Jennings said. "That's part of it. You've got to enjoy every little thing that comes with it, and pain is one of those."
San Francisco is dealing with injuries to critical players such as All-Pro linebacker Fred Warner, who was lost for the season due to a severe right ankle injury on Sunday. The receiving corps has been hit hard, with wide receivers Ricky Pearsall and Jordan Watkins out on Sunday because of knee injuries, and Brandon Aiyuk (knee) hasn't played all season. All-Pro tight end George Kittle (hamstring) has been on injured reserve since Game 1 and is expected to return to practice this week.
For his career, Jennings has 165 receptions on 262 targets for 2,074 yards and 14 touchdowns in 64 regular-season games (21 starts). He also has 20 catches for 221 yards and one TD in nine playoff games as a reserve.
San Francisco selected Jennings in the seventh round of the 2020 NFL Draft out of Tennessee.
Starts, Sits, Sleepers: Week 6
Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Ja'Marr Chase had a solid game in Week 6, his first game playing alongside new Bengals quarterback Joe Flacco. Faced with a tough matchup against the Green Bay Packers, Chase finished Week 6 with 10 catches for 94 yards and a touchdown on 12 targets. The 25-year-old now has 42 catches for 468 yards and four touchdowns on 57 targets through his first six games of 2025. After a couple of down games immediately following the Bengals' loss of starting quarterback Joe Burrow (toe), Chase has bounced back over the past two weeks. He remains a clear must-start fantasy wide receiver heading into a Week 7 matchup against the Pittsburgh Steelers.
From RotoBaller
San Francisco 49ers running back Christian McCaffrey shouldered another monster workload in his team's 30-19 Week 6 loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. McCaffrey recorded 17 carries for 54 yards, adding seven catches for 57 yards on eight targets as a receiver. The 29-year-old has now topped 100 yards from scrimmage in every game the 49ers have played so far this season. McCaffrey has struggled with rushing efficiency, recording 336 rushing yards and a touchdown on 108 carries (3.1 yards per attempt). However, he's saved his numbers by hauling in 46 catches for 444 yards and three scores. For as long as he's able to stay healthy, McCaffrey is a must-start fantasy running back.
From RotoBaller
Arizona Cardinals quarterback Jacoby Brissett did an admirable job filling in for the injured Kyler Murray (foot) in his team's 31-27 Week 6 loss to the Indianapolis Colts. Brissett completed 27 of 44 pass attempts for 320 yards, two touchdowns, and one interception. The 32-year-old also rushed three times for 19 yards. With Murray currently battling a mid-foot sprain, there's a chance Brissett could have an extended runway as the starter in Arizona. Brissett started five games for the New England Patriots in 2024, completing 59% of his passes for 826 yards, two touchdowns, and one interception. If he is forced into action once again, Brissett has a tough matchup in Week 7 against the Green Bay Packers. Still, he could be a valuable pickup for fantasy managers in two-quarterback formats.
From RotoBaller
San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Kendrick Bourne recorded his second straight monster performance in Week 6 against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, hauling in five catches for 142 yards on nine targets. Bourne now has 15 catches for 284 yards on 20 targets over the past two weeks. With 49ers wideout Ricky Pearsall (knee) having missed two straight games due to a knee injury and fellow wide receiver Jauan Jennings (ribs, ankle) playing through broken ribs, Bourne has stepped up. The 49ers could be getting tight end George Kittle (hamstring) back off of Injured Reserve in the coming weeks, which would provide some target competition for Bourne. For now, Bourne has a chance to provide consistent production as one of the featured pieces in the San Francisco passing game.
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Dynasty | Cardinals running back Zonovan "Bam" Knight had 34 rushing yards, one catch, 20 receiving yards and a touchdown in a loss to the Colts. Dynasty Analysis: The news of Knight starting over Michael Carter send dynasty managers scrambling this morning. In the end, it didn't really amount to much as Knight and Carter pretty much split work on the day. The touchdown helped save his day but this looks like a frustrating committee starting to form with the loss of Trey Benson. Knight is worth a roster spot but you'd have to be pretty desperate to start him moving forward.
Dynasty | Colts running back Jonathan Taylor had 123 rushing yards, four catches, 14 receiving yards and a touchdown in a win against Arizona. Dynasty Analysis: It was just another day at the office for Taylor, who has just chewed through every defense he's faced all season. Taylor has again become matchup-proof as he attempts to take the spot of fantasy football's RB1 this season. He's become relatively untouchable in dynasty leagues at this point.
Dynasty | Colts tight end Tyler Warren had six catches for 63 yards and a touchdown in a win against the Cardinals. Dynasty Analysis: Warren has yet to have an explosive scoring game but this is the second straight game he's had with a touchdown and he's providing an extraordinary high floor. A true TE1 moving forward, Warren has already become a "set it and forget it" option in dynasty leagues. His ranking continues to rise as a result.
Dynasty | Ravens running back Derrick Henry had 122 rushing yards in a loss to the Rams. Dynasty Analysis: The Ravens finally gave Henry more than 18 carries in a game and he rewarded him with his second 100-yard game of the year. Baltimore is a total mess right now at 1-5 and will head into the bye trying to figure out how to win games. Henry should be a part of that as he's one of few players performing when given an opportunity. He remains a solid target for dynasty contenders but it's also fair to wonder what the rest of this season is going to look like for them.
Dynasty | Seahawks wide receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba had eight catches for 162 yards and a touchdown in a win against Jacksonville. Dynasty Analysis: JSN is on an absolute tear right now and is clearly in contention to be the overall WR1 in fantasy leagues this year. Today was no different as he routinely got open against the Jacksonville secondary and had a whopping 13 targets on the day. JSN is quickly becoming one of the biggest weapons in fantasy football and has seemingly forged a quick connection with new quarterback Sam Darnold. It's a big-time development in dynasty leagues as JSN is starting to reach the level of the truly elite.
Dynasty | Jaguars wide receiver Brian Thomas Jr had eight catches for 90 yards and a touchdown in a loss to the Seahawks. Dynasty Analysis: Thomas had a long circus grab touchdown called back by a penalty but this was still the mini-breakout dynasty managers have longed for. It's just one game but Thomas was in a major slump and this was a nice step in the right direction. He should stay in lineups moving forward but as more of a WR2 than WR1 at the moment. However, the buy low window may have closed.
Dynasty | Jaguars wide receiver Travis Hunter had four catches for 15 yards in a loss to the Seahawks. Dynasty Analysis: Hunter now has 20 catches on 31 targets for 197 scoreless yards in his first six games in the NFL. In short, he's been decent. However, dynasty managers were hoping for more than "decent" when they spent a first round rookie pick on him. Hunter hasn't been able to separate consistently and honestly may be overwhelmed by the amount of responsibility he has on his shoulders. We'll see what happens moving forward and it's way too early to make any determinations about his career. However, the start is undoubtedly disappointing as his ADP continues to sink.
Dynasty | Panthers running back Rico Dowdle had 183 rushing yards, four catches, 56 receiving yards and a touchdown in a win against Dallas. Dynasty Analysis: In the process, Dowdle reportedly became the first player with 230 yards from scrimmage in back-to-back games since Le'Veon Bell in 2014. It was another massive fantasy performance from Dowdle, who has been flat-out dominant the past two weeks. Unfortunately, Chuba Hubbard is due back any week. In reality, Dowdle has done more than enough to create some kind of committee moving forward and could cash out as a free agent this off-season when his one-year deal expires. He remains a solid hold in dynasty leagues even with an imminent cooling off period coming any week.
Dynasty | Cowboys wide receiver George Pickens had nine catches for 168 yards and a touchdown in a loss against the Panthers. Dynasty Analysis: Pickens has really stepped up with CeeDee Lamb out, quickly becoming the focal point of the passing offense in the process. He has now scored in five straight games and is currently on a hot streak that makes him one of the most valuable players in all of fantasy football. While this is a totally unsustainable pace, Pickens should still hold solid value when Lamb comes back, making him a solid hold in dynasty leagues.
Dynasty | Cowboys running back Javonte Williams had 29 rushing yards, five catches and five receiving yards in a loss to the Panthers. Dynasty Analysis: The Cowboys focused more on the passing game than the rushing attack today and it certainly didn't help Williams, who had been really consistent so far this year. This is likely just a blip on the radar and not a sign of things to come but this was clearly not the expectation of dynasty managers today. His ADP rise will slow a bit this week but he's been one of the best surprises of the season thus far.
Dynasty | Browns running back Quinshon Judkins had 36 rushing yards in a loss the Steelers. Dynasty Analysis: The Browns fell behind in this one and Judkins only got 12 carries on the day. The negative game script killed any chance for him to have a big day and forced the Browns to throw the ball 52 times on the afternoon. Judkins had at least 60 yards rushing in every game this season so this was a clear disappointment. Still, it's not as if Judkins was somehow largely ineffective. This is the chance you take when you have a player on a bad team. Judkins' rising ADP and rookie ranking may take a break this week but this is likely just a blip on the radar.
Dynasty | Browns rookie tight end Harold Fannin had seven catches for 81 yards in a loss to the Steelers. Dynasty Analysis: There were questions about Fannin's small school production but it's translated beautifully to the NFL. He now has a 28/254/1 line through six games and is offering a high floor as he's seemingly taken over the top tight end spot from David Njoku in Cleveland. Fannin is quickly rising up the rookie rankings as he's on the cusp of reaching TE1 status at this point.
Dynasty | Browns quarterback Dillon Gabriel completed 29-of-52 passes for 221 yards with no touchdowns and no interceptions in a loss to the Steelers. Dynasty Analysis: Gabriel throwing 52 passes on the day was likely not the winning formula the Browns went into the game with but this is what happens when you fall behind early. The problem with Gabriel is he really does seem to be a game manager who won't take unnecessary chances but also fails to provide many explosive plays. It's a tough situation for the Browns, who could turn to Shedeur Sanders but also risk a massive disaster if they did so. Gabriel should continue to get an extended look here but this was a step back.
Dynasty | Patriots quarterback Drake Maye completed 18-of-26 passes for 261 yards with three touchdowns and no interceptions in a win against New Orleans. Dynasty Analysis: Maye has now completed more than 73% of his passes for 1,522 yards with ten touchdowns and just two interceptions through six games this year. In short, he looks like one of the best quarterbacks in fantasy and reality at the moment. It's been a monster start for Maye, who is now in consideration to be in dynasty lineups each week. His ranking and ADP are clearly on the rise.
Dynasty | Patriots rookie running back TreVeyon Henderson had 27 rushing yards, one catch and nine receiving yards in a win against New Orleans. Dynasty Analysis: Unfortunately, it was another quiet day at the office for Henderson, who just isn't getting enough touches to make a difference in fantasy leagues. Rhamondre Stevenson had just 18 yards on 13 carries, so perhaps he'll get more time moving forward. However, he just hasn't been able to overtake Stevenson on the depth chart thus far and the Patriots are winning, so there isn't a huge sense of urgency for them to make a change. Henderson continues to simply be a hold in dynasty leagues.
Dynasty | Patriots wide receiver Kayshon Boutte had five catches for 93 yards and two touchdowns in a win against the Saints. Dynasty Analysis: Boutte had been quiet since the opener but this was a monster outing for the third-year Patriot. While Stefon Diggs had taken over the past few games, Boutte reminded New England he has some serious talent as made some serious plays in this one. Boutte was dropped in a lot of leagues and is destined to be picked back up in all of them this week.