Patrick Daugherty (@RotoPat) and Denny Carter (@DennyCarter on BlueSky) break down a newsy NFL Tuesday, beginning with the Giants’ quarterback change and Jets front office shakeup. Does Tommy DeVito’s insertion under center doom the G-Men’s offense in fantasy going forward? Next, they discuss Cooper Rush’s more pass-happy effort against the Texans and C.J. Stroud’s ongoing inability to post big box scores. They then debate Anthony Richardson’s turnaround, Mike Evans’ return, Jaxon Smith-Njigba’s hot streak and Jauan Jennings’ depth chart climbing. Along the way they touch on Jameis Winston and Bo Nix.
(3:45) – State of the New York Franchises: Giants name Tommy DeVito starting QB and Jets fire GM Joe Douglas
(17:00) – Texans at Cowboys Reaction: Cooper Rush piles up yards in blowout loss, Rico Dowdle’s workload, concern with the Texans passing attack
(27:10) – Steelers at Browns Preview: Expectations for Jameis Winston and the Cleveland pass catchers, Russell Wilson regression looming?
(36:20) – More Top Headlines: Anthony Richardson’s matchup at Lions, Bo Nix continues to impress, Mike Evans’ likely return
(47:25) – Other News & Notes: Jaxon Smith-Njigba vs DK Metcalf, Jauan Jennings’ booming target share