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A WILD Week 7 in which Bo Nix propelled the Broncos to one of the more remarkable comebacks you will ever see, Kevin Patullo finally realized that the Eagles have not one, but TWO stud WRs, and finallyā¦ Oronde Gadsden II, remember the nameā¦ Letās hit the Detour.
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Letās take a look at the most intriguing performances and storylines from Week 7:
Chris Olave, NO WR - 5/7 catches for 98 yds & 2 TDs
After a multitude of injuries, Olave has worked his stock back up as a target hog in New Orleans. The combination of little target competition and surprisingly okay QB play, has allowed Olave to be a real asset in 2025.
Dynasty Takeaway: A 25 year old that is currently the WR 9 on the season can still be acquired at a discount due to his recent injury history. Prepare for him to shoot up the consensus rankings.
Jalen Hurts, PHI QB - 19/23 for 326 yards & 3 TDs
Hurts, donāt it? The reigning Super Bowl MVP had his best game of the season, and the only perfect passer rating for a QB in 2025. This could be the game that kickstarts the Philly passing offense, which AJ & Devonta owners have been desperately awaiting.
Dynasty Takeaway: The debates may rage on discussing whether Jalen Hurts is an elite QB, but thereās no doubt heās an elite fantasy asset. Hurts is my QB 4, only behind Josh, Lamar & Jayden.
TreVeyon Henderson, NE RB - 2 rushes for 5 yds
A few weeks back the air was a little different. Rhamondre was struggling with fumbles, Gibson was carted off, and a runway appeared to be opening for Henderson. Flash forward 2 weeks and Henderson sees his lowest snap share of the season at 13% (Rhamondre at 75%), and only 2 touches.
Dynasty Takeaway: Iām beginning to worry whether patience wonāt pay off with Henderson. The lack of carries is less surprising than the limited passing game involvement. Additionally, Rhamondre looked good, and the Pats finally got the run game going. Consider TreVeyon a hold.
Rashee Rice, KC WR - 7/10 catches for 42 yds & 2 TDs
Rice got active early in his season debut scoring a TD on the Chiefs first drive. He looks every bit of the guy he was to start last season, and Andy Reid clearly wants to get him involved in the Red Zone.
Dynasty Takeaway: Iāve been beating the Rashee drum all season, and Iām not going to stop here. Being attached to Mahomes for the foreseeable future puts him ahead of Garrett Wilson & Nico Collins in my eyes.
Bo Nix, DEN QB - 27/50 for 279 yds, 48 rushing yds, 4 TDs
What was that??? After being held to 0 points for 3 quarters by the Giants, the Broncos erupted to score 33 and shock NY. Bo Nix maybe sorta probably just had the most fantasy points in a single quarter (tough to validate so DDJ refrained from including in his fun facts).
Dynasty Takeaway: A special performance from Nix after 7 straight quarters of unspectacular football. KTC has Nix in the 40s, right where Iād have him, but heās not a player Iām looking to buy.
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Mike Evans was carted off. While the diagnosis is unknown at this stage, we can hope that itās not a career-ender for 13. If it is, what a special career heās had. Can Egbukaās stock get any higher? Is the door open for Jalen McMillan when he comes off IR? Time will tell, but stock up for these 2.
Jayden Daniels suffered a hamstring injury. In steps Mariota to weather the storm for the Commies.
Kendre Miller tore his ACL, opening the door for Kansas RB, Devin Neal, to show us something.
-- Dynasty Detour Tom
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Here are 6 crazy stats from Week 7 that made me say WTF before watching MNF:
Rookie TE Orande Gadsdenās 164-yard outburst was the 6th-most receiving yards in a single week by any pass catcher this season, behind only: DeVonta Smith (Week 7, 183), Puka Nacua (Week 4, 170), George Pickens (Week 6, 168), Malik Nabers (Week 2, 167), and JaāMarr Chase (Week 2, 165).
Dynasty Take: There is just so much target competition on the Chargers. However, I loved Gadsdenās tape out of Syracuse. Per a quick StatMuse search, his week 7 performance netted the 4th most receiving yards by a rookie TE in NFL history. If youāve been holding tight on Gadsdenā¦ big congrats. Donāt sell: thereās a small (but nonzero) chance that he can be a difference making TE. That lottery ticket is not worth cashing in for a third round pick.
Jordan Addison is averaging more points per game than Justin Jefferson this season. In his last 11 games, heās averaging 17.6 PPR PPG.
Dynasty Take: I keep waiting for touchdown regressionā¦ but this week Addison didnāt need a touchdown to score 21.8 PPR fantasy points. Heās a legit baller and has got to create some of the most separation in the entire NFL. Unpopular take: I think JJ McCarthyās return will ultimately elevate this Minnesota offense (both IRL and fantasy). In dynasty, Iām buying Addison (whoās just 23.7) for a late first round pick all day.
Keenan Allen (33) and Davante Adams (32) are currently WR6 and WR7 respectively on the season.
Dynasty Take: Ageless wonders. Contendersā¦ go buy these guys. Especially look at Keenan (WR6), whoās a legit fantasy stud this season and is currently valued at WR59 on KeepTradeCut.
DāAndre Swift has more fantasy PPR points than Ashton Jeanty and Saquon Barkley, and has played one fewer game.
Dynasty Take: Swift has been looking awesome over the last two weeks (7.71 YPC and 6.53 YPC) and has given managers some great points. That said, his snap share is generally down, with a season low 54% this week. Conversely, Rookie Kyle Monangai had his career-high snap rate (45%) and also had a great game. Iām selling Swift at this point and not looking back. Heās worth a 2nd on KTC.
TreVeon Henderson (2), RJ Harvey (5), and Kaleb Johnson (0) combined for 7 touches in Week 7. Fellow rookie RB Brashard Smith had 19 total touches.
Dynasty Take: Several highly hyped rookie RBs are currently on the Struggle Bus. None have fallen further below expectations than TreVeon, who somehow had the same snap percentage as a practice squad player this week. If I have to rank them in terms of value, Iād have it in the same order listed them. Itās pretty hard to buy low on these guysā¦ I think Henderson owners still wonāt be selling. And I donāt really want to buy Harvey or Johnson TBH. If youāre holding the bag on them, I think Iād hold tight, though. Oh andā¦Brashard Smith (who I know got his touches mostly in garbage time) is one to watch, especially if the Chiefs donāt trade for a RB at the deadline.
Drake Maye (91%) just broke Tom Bradyās Patriots record for single-game completion percentage (88.5%)ā¦ and he did it in only his 2nd season (vs. Brady who did it in Year 7).
Dynasty Take: Drake Maye just keeps on chugging. But I canāt help but notice though that his value is getting crazy (14th most valuable asset overall on KTC). Could the market be right on him? Possibly. Heās a hold for me right now.
Six fun facts in the books and the roadās only getting windier. Until next week, keep cruising, Detourists.
-- Dynasty Detour Jesse
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