Outlook A.J. Brown
A.J. Brown at Chicago — Primed for Heavy Target Share in Projected Shootout
Brown enters Thursday night with no injury designation after logging a full practice, officially putting his ankle troubles behind him. While his Week 6 return was marred by drops (three catches on 10 targets), he immediately logged an 82% snap share. With Romeo Doubs placed on injured reserve, Brown is the primary focal point of New England's passing attack.
In a matchup boasting shootout potential, our projections peg Brown for roughly 4.4 receptions, 64 yards, and 13.5 fantasy points. His start rate has surged back to 76%, and fantasy managers should feel confident slotting him into their lineups across all formats as a high-upside WR2.
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Outlook Tyler Shough
Tyler Shough vs. Steelers — Gritty Test Across the Pond
Shough is playing through two broken bones in his non-throwing left hand, but he logged a full practice and carries a probable designation heading into Sunday's matchup in Paris. He demonstrated his toughness last week with three touchdown passes against the Giants, though offensive line injuries and Alvin Kamara managing a back issue could test his protection.
Fantasy managers have grown hesitant with his start rate dropping to 40%, but our projections forecast a solid 18.3 fantasy points alongside 192 passing yards and 1.5 scores. Against a stingy Pittsburgh front in rainy conditions, Shough profiles as a matchup-dependent streaming play best reserved for superflex formats or deeper leagues.
