The NFL is a “next man up” league and, by extension, your fantasy football league is as well. No matter how well your draft went, it’s the moves you make as the season unfolds that will ultimately decide if you’re playoff-bound or planning for next season. Every week, we’ll help you identify the players available in more than 50% of ESPN leagues whose value has taken a turn for the better and should be added to your roster as starters or as smart stashes for your bench.
There were a number of injuries suffered during Week 7. From a fantasy standpoint, the most impactful one may be the 49ers’ Brandon Aiyuk, whom the team fears tore his ACL on Sunday against the Chiefs. Last season, Aiyuk finished with 75 catches, 1,342 yards and seven touchdowns, ranking as fantasy’s WR14. He has struggled this season, however, with just 25 catches for 374 yards and no touchdowns. Aiyuk has managed double-digit fantasy points in just one game.
If the team’s fears are realized, Jauan Jennings (rostered in 45.6% of ESPN leagues) will help fill Aiyuk’s void for the 49ers, and his roster…
