IDP Stock Market: Week 6

As the NFL season charges forward, the landscape is taking shape. Injuries are piling up, new stars are emerging, and hope, well, it's still alive for most of us. The opening weeks are behind us, and now the real grind begins. Tough decisions await. Fantasy football is a wild, unpredictable ride, where you plan for every scenario, even ones that never materialize. So grab your pumpkin spice latte or Oktoberfest brew, fire up those brain cells, and dive in. We've got 12 more players trending up and down this week. Let's ring the bell!

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Edge Abdul Carter, NY Giants
Abdul Carter, the Giants' No. 3 overall pick, came with sky-high expectations as the next elite pass rusher, but patience is key for the 21-year-old rookie. He burst out of the gate in Week 1 with three tackles and a half-sack, but since then, he's managed just 10 tackles (13 combined, 7 solo, 6 assists, 0.5 sacks total) and one tackle for loss through five weeks. Brian Burns' dominant season might be drawing heavy scheme attention from offensive lines, freeing up Carter but limiting his stat-sheet impact—a real NFL value that stings in IDP leagues. His elite speed and bend (4.48 forty) remain tantalizing, but the production hasn't yet matched the hype. Stash him on your bench, as it's too early to cut bait, but keep him out of starting lineups until consistent numbers emerge. His raw talent suggests a breakout is coming, perhaps as teams adjust to New York's pass-rush trio. For now, though, the heartburn of his slow start is real.

DT Jordan Davis, Philadelphia
Jordan Davis roared out of the gate as the Eagles' top defensive lineman, amassing 18 combined tackles (12 solo, 6 assists), 1.0 sack, 3 batted passes, and a 61-yard touchdown off a blocked field goal through Week 3. But since that explosive start, he's vanished, managing just one assisted tackle in Week 4 and two more in Week 5. One quiet game is an outlier; two in a row raises red flags for IDP managers. This fade echoes the inconsistent production of his early career, despite the early-season promise of a breakout. With only 19 tackles and no big plays since Week 3, Davis is teetering on bench territory, and another dud could make him a roster cut candidate. He remains a key factor in Philly's defense. A favorable matchup against a run-heavy team could spark a rebound, so hold for now, but stay cautious.

LB Jack Sanborn, Dallas
Jack Sanborn's IDP relevance is on shaky ground after a concussion sidelined him in Week 5 against the Jets, and with DeMarvion Overshown's return looming, his window for meaningful snaps in Dallas is closing fast. Before the injury, Sanborn was a tackling machine, piling up 34 combined tackles (16 solo, 18 assists) through five weeks, proving his worth as a starter in Matt Eberflus' scheme. But his absence, coupled with Overshown's projected midseason comeback around Thanksgiving, threatens to push him back to a rotational role. Linebacker is too critical in IDP leagues to lose a producer like Sanborn, even temporarily, and his return timeline remains uncertain pending concussion protocol clearance. Hold him for now, but monitor his status closely, as every missed week hurts. His familiarity with Eberflus' system keeps him relevant short-term, but Overshown's dynamic skill set could cap his snaps by November.

LB Trevin Wallace, Carolina
My preseason hype for Trevin Wallace's breakout with the Carolina Panthers hasn't panned out, serving me a hefty slice of humble pie. Despite high expectations for meaningful snaps, Wallace has mustered just 22 combined tackles (15 solo, 7 assists) and one pass defended through five weeks in 2025, underwhelming for a second-year linebacker. Playing nearly 100% of defensive snaps in the last two games, he's managed only 10 tackles combined, a trend that's tough to stomach for IDP managers. With Carolina sticking to two linebackers weekly and Christian Rozeboom locked in as LB1, Wallace's role as LB2 hasn't translated to consistent production. His rookie year (64 tackles, 1 sack, 2 forced fumbles in 13 games) showed promise, but he's not capitalizing on his athleticism (4.51 40-yard dash) or opportunity. Hold him in dynasty leagues, but bench him until he shows more.

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