The NFL’s opening month has produced a changing fantasy landscape, with breakout performances, surprising touchdown leaders and the start of bye-week absences reshaping roster decisions.
Brock Purdy has strengthened his case as one of the league’s most reliable quarterbacks, while tight end Brock Bowers has quickly justified the confidence shown by managers who selected him early in drafts. Kenneth Walker III has also continued to show he can handle lead-back responsibilities.
Elsewhere, the Broncos have received an unexpected scoring contribution from Nate Adkins, who leads the club in touchdowns. Fantasy decisions have become tougher at wide receiver as well, with managers weighing whether Marvin Harrison Jr. belongs in starting lineups against options such as Dohnte Meyers.
The first bye weeks are now affecting lineup planning, adding another layer to the injury and availability questions that already shape weekly NFL roster calls.
Week ahead
Tetairoa McMillan is unavailable for the coming fantasy week because of his team’s bye. McMillan delivered the highest-scoring fantasy performance of the season last week, leaving managers who started him needing a replacement from their benches or the waiver wire.
