Evan Tarracciano· Oct 26, 2026
In his Week 7 studs and duds column, Tarracciano projected Quinshon Judkins as a locked-in mid-RB2 going forward, Tee Higgins as a low-end WR1 as long as he's healthy with Joe Burrow throwing, and Sam LaPorta as a TE1 despite volatile weekly usage. He also expected Lamar Jackson back under center for Baltimore in Week 8 against Buffalo.
“Judkins is entrenched as a mid-RB2 for the foreseeable future.”
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- Positional FinishesTee HigginsCincinnati BengalsOct 26, 2026
Tee Higgins to finish WR1 (1–12) at his position, by fantasy points
“as long as he is on the field with Burrow at the helm, Higgins will produce low-end WR1 numbers”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Availability CallsLamar JacksonBaltimore RavensOct 26, 2026
“Jackson is expected to return for Week 8 against Buffalo, and the team will look to produce a more balanced approach moving forward.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Positional FinishesSam LaPortaDetroit LionsOct 26, 2026
Sam LaPorta to finish TE1 (1–12) at his position, by fantasy points
“His entrenched status on a pass-first team will keep him ranked as a TE1, but fantasy managers will likely see wild swings in his weekly production.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
Quinshon Judkins to finish RB2 (13–24) at his position, by fantasy points
“Judkins is entrenched as a mid-RB2 for the foreseeable future.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
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