Quarterback
Russell Wilson, Denver (at Detroit) **Saturday**
The Broncos' offense usually puts little on Wilson's shoulders and more on the running game and defense to win. Against the Lions, they may not have that luxury, that is if Jared Goff can break out of his slump in his return home. Wilson can add as a runner, and Courtland Sutton has been very reliable in finishing drives. This one could turn into a shootout if Wilson is up to the task.
Will Levis, Tennessee (vs Houston)
Levis had the best game since his debut in the stirring Monday night comeback win at Miami. This week, he'll get the Houston defense that helped Zach Wilson find himself last week. Everyone in the Titans passing game is healthy, and the Texans defense has allowed multiple touchdowns to opposing quarterbacks for six straight games.
Nick Mullens, Minnesota (at Cincinnati) **Saturday**
Mullens will get the keys to a pass offense that has one of the best wide receivers in the league, one of the best receiving tight ends in the league, and a first-round pick who was able to frequently break long plays before Justin Jefferson went down with a hamstring injury. The Vikings will also have trouble establishing the run with Alexander Mattison sidelined, so Mullens should get a lot of pass attempts to leverage his talented group of pass-catchers.
Easton Stick, LA Chargers (at Las Vegas) **Thursday**
Playing the Chargers backup quarterback in 2QB/Superflex league when Keenan Allen is sitting might not seem like a promising prospect, but when you learn that Stick was a force as a run/pass dual threat in college with over 2,500 rushing yards and 41 rushing scores, he becomes more appealing. Stick's combine measurables of a 4.62 40, 33.5” vertical, 6.65 three-cone, and 4.05 short shuttle at 6-foot-1 224 are closer to a typical NFL RB/WR/TE than a typical quarterback.
Tight End
Gerald Everett, Los Angeles Chargers (at Las Vegas) **Thursday**
Easton Stick could lean on Everett in the short and intermediate passing game with Keenan Allen sitting on Thursday night. He has reestablished himself as the clear #1 tight end after missing some time due to minor injuries. Everett hasn't caught fewer than four balls or posted less than 39 receiving yards over the last three games.
Tucker Kraft, Green Bay (vs Tampa Bay)
Kraft showed his run-after-catch prowess for the second time in the last four games. Tampa just allowed a long touchdown to Kyle Pitts last week. Since Week 8, Dalton Kincaid posted a 5-65-1 line, Dalton Schultz posted a 10-130-1 line, and George Kittle posted an 8-89-1 line against the Bucs.
Chigoziem Okonkwo, Tennessee (vs Houston)
Okonkwo posted his highest PPR point total of the season last week, and he has at least three catches and 45 receiving yards in each of the last three games. The Texans have been vulnerable to opposing tight ends lately, with the Jets duo combining for 7-94 last week, the Jaguars tight end putting up 8-104 in Week 12, and the Cardinals 8-60 the week before that.
Logan Thomas, Washington (at LA Rams)
The Commanders will probably play from behind and throw a lot against the Rams this week. Thomas could be the best target for Sam Howell against a Rams defense that has allowed 5-83-1, 8-72-1, and 8-86 to opposing tight ends over the last three games.
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