Eric Karabell Oct 23, 2026, 06:39 AM ET

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Eric Karabell is a senior writer covering fantasy football, baseball and basketball at ESPN. Eric is a charter member of the FSWA Hall of Fame, a BBWAA baseball Hall of Fame voter and author of "The Best Philadelphia Sports Arguments."

Each week in the NFL is its own story -- full of surprises, both positive and negative -- and fantasy football managers must decide what to believe and what not to believe moving forward. Perhaps we can help. If any of these thoughts come true ... don't be surprised!

NOTE: All mention of fantasy points is for PPR formats, unless otherwise mentioned.

Don't be surprised if ... Pittsburgh Steelers QB Aaron Rodgers finishes among the top 12 QB options

We must give credit to Rodgers for averaging 20.6 fantasy points over the past four games and throwing 11 touchdown passes in that span.…