September 25TH 2026
Friday Night Edition
FANTASY FIXX
So let's start with this, last night was a disaster if you are a Packers fan, not so much if you are a fan of fantasy football. While there was some disappointment from the tight end spot (sorry Tucker Kraft & Kyle Pitts) we had several fantasy studs post big numbers with Bijan Robinson over 35 fantasy points and Drake London over 28 fantasy points. Even in the blowout lost, we still had strong performances from a couple of Packers receivers Christian Watson (22.6 fantasy points) and Matthew Golden (21.0 fantasy points). Despite how bad he looked even Jordan Love chipped in 18.5 fantasy points.
I am still a believer in the Packers quarterback and will have better games ahead and it seems to me that Kraft is still shaking off some of the rust. There's no question the offense has a big problem with the absence of Josh Jacobs in the running game and I don't know how they figure that out, but it feels like they may have to move on from Jacobs and find another body to fill those shoes.
Going forward, I think the Falcons have their quarterback in Michael Penix. He wasn't great, but what I saw was a player coming back from injury and immediately realizing after he threw that early pick, the game was too fast for him - he needed to get quicker. I think he made the adjustment and the 35-14 final is history. With Bijan and the Drake, Penix has the weapons he needs and if his defense can play the same on Sundays, as they did in Lambeau the Falcons could surprise this season.
FAVE FIVE
Quarterback
Bryce Young (Panthers): The Panthers quarterback has been hot to start the season, averaging 324 yards passing per game and throwing a (tied for) league leading six passing touchdowns. On the road and weather not expected to be a factor, I like Bryce to continue his hot hand against a bottom third Browns defense versus the quarterback.
Running Back
Derrick Henry (Ravens): The King was held to 68 yards on the ground last week, but this week against the Cowboys (allow 6th most yards rushing per game) he gets rolling again with a big ground assault.
Wide Receiver
Tetairoa McMillan (Panthers): this would be one of my favorites stacks this weekend. I have a lot of confidence in McMillan (18 targets this season), but even more if Jalen Coker plays. The Browns are the 7th worst fantasy defense versus the wide receivers, having allowed a (tied for) league high 4 receiving touchdowns to the wideouts.
Tight End
Dalton Kincaid (Bills): It's just hard to bet against the ascending Bills right now and especially when they are facing a descending Chargers team. Kincaid is currently the number 2 fantasy tight end with 12 receptions on 14 targets (23% target share). His 225 yards receiving lead all tight ends. He's a must play and DFS value this week.
Flex
Breece Hall (Jets): the Jets will have to lean on the run game to slow this matchup down and they could find success against a Lions 23rd ranked run defense that is allowing better than 5 yards a tote. I like the prospect of Hall's volume in this one.
That's My Take
~David G. Ortega
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