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Note: %owned is based on Yahoo! leagues at the time of publication. 

5) Deshaun Watson (HOU) - 18% owned – Purely a speculative pickup if you have the bench space and could use an upgrade at the quarterback position.  The trade deadline is November 2nd and if Watson ends up going to a team where he will start you may not have the chance to get him when there will be more demand. 

4) Cincinnati (CIN) - 19% owned – The Bengals have a dream matchup against a Jets team giving up the most fantasy points to opposing defenses.  It’s not clear if they will be going up against the Jets recently acquired Joe Flacco or Mike White but either way they should dominate. 

3) Kadarius Toney (NYG) - 46% owned – Toney has a chance to return from injury for a week 8 matchup against the Chiefs but even if he sits out another week he is a great pickup for the remainder of the season given the upside potential. 

2) Allen Lazard (GB) - 5% owned – Davante Adams has landed on the COVID list making him uncertain to get cleared in time to play this Thursday which would put Lazard in a prime position in what is likely to be a high scoring affair against the Cardinals. Editor's Note: since this article was published, Lazard has also landed on the COVID list along with Adams. 

1) Kenneth Gainwell (PHI) - 22% owned – Gainwell is expected to have a starting role for the next 2 to 3 weeks with Miles Sanders injuring his ankle.  He may end up splitting carries with Boston Scott but Gainwell has the edge in the passing game.