Fantasy Football Heat Index: Buy or Sell Surprise Performances

Every Monday of the NFL regular season, we look at breakout performances from the weekend and analyze their potential for sustained success. We will rank these performances from 1-5 based on whether we believe they are momentary or long-term options for your fantasy teams.

Fantasy Football Heat Index

Quarterback

Jacoby Brissett (QB – ARI)

Stats:

22-of-44 for 258 Passing Yards
2 Passing Touchdowns
4 Rushing Attempts
31 Rushing Yards
2 Fumbles Lost

Position Rank (pre-MNF): QB10 (19.4 fantasy points)

Analysis: Jacoby Brissett had an up-and-down outing in Week 10, completing only 50% of his passes for 258 yards and two touchdowns in Arizona’s 44-22 loss to Seattle. He also lost two fumbles, contributing to a rough first half that put Arizona in a deep hole early. Most of Brissett’s production came after Arizona fell behind 35-0 in the second quarter, limiting its real-world impact but padding his fantasy line.

With Kyler Murray now on injured reserve (IR), Brissett retained the starting role and once again leaned on Trey McBride, who caught nine passes for 127 yards and a touchdown. McBride has thrived with Brissett under center, emerging as the team’s top receiving option and a reliable outlet in high-pressure situations. Despite the turnovers, Brissett is the current QB10 on the week, with a matchup against an injury-riddled 49ers defense looming in Week 11.

Heat Index: 3

Running Back

TreVeyon Henderson (RB – NE)

Stats:

14 Rushing Attempts
147 Rushing Yards
2 Touchdowns
1 Reception
3 Receiving Yards

Position Rank (pre-MNF): RB4 (27.5 fantasy points)

Analysis: Rookie TreVeyon Henderson finally broke out in Week 10, erupting for 147 rushing yards and two touchdowns in New England’s 28-23 win over Tampa Bay. With Rhamondre Stevenson missing his second straight game and Terrell Jennings exiting early with a knee injury, Henderson took over the backfield and delivered his first RB1 performance of his young career.

Henderson played 83% of New England’s offensive snaps and carved up a top-eight Bucs run defense, consistently creating yardage in tight spaces and displaying the kind of traits that earned him early Day Two draft capital (No. 38 overall) in the 2025 NFL Draft. If Henderson maintains lead-back duties, he projects as a strong RB2 with PPR upside thanks to his burst and receiving chops.

Heat Index: 4

Wide Receiver

Tez Johnson (WR – TB)

Stats:

4 Receptions
42 Receiving Yards
2 Touchdowns

Position Rank (pre-MNF): WR8 (18.2 fantasy points)

Analysis: Tez Johnson continued his productive stretch in Week 10, finishing with four receptions for 42 yards and two touchdowns in Tampa Bay’s loss to New England. With veterans Mike Evans and Chris Godwin still sidelined, Johnson has stepped into a more prominent role, turning low-volume targets into high-impact fantasy returns.

Johnson has now scored four touchdowns over his last four games, finishing as the WR21 or better three times during that stretch. While he remains behind Emeka Egbuka in Tampa Bay’s pecking order, Johnson’s expanding role and scoring efficiency keep him in the weekly Flex conversation in deeper formats, especially if the Buccaneers remain shorthanded.

Heat Index: 3

Tight End

Juwan Johnson (TE – NO)

Stats:

4 Receptions
92 Receiving Yards
1 Touchdown

Position Rank (pre-MNF): TE3 (17.2 fantasy points)

Analysis: Juwan Johnson made the most of his opportunities in Week 10, catching all four of his targets for 92 yards and a touchdown in New Orleans’ 17-7 win over Carolina. With Rashid Shaheed now in Seattle and Tyler Shough making his second career start, Johnson has re-emerged as a reliable option in the Saints’ passing game. He finished second on the team in both receptions and receiving yards behind only Chris Olave.

Johnson’s usage ticked up in Shaheed’s absence, and his chemistry with Shough was evident throughout the game. As the Saints adjust to a reshuffled receiving corps, Johnson’s size and versatility give him a chance to carve out a consistent role moving forward. He remains a viable streaming option, especially in TE-Premium leagues.

Heat Index: 4