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Higgins missed the first two games of the year and then got off to a slower start in Weeks 3 and 4, catching nine passes for 99 yards. But the opportunities were there for Higgins, who scored 16 goals in two games.

Then on Sunday, Higgins broke through against the Baltimore Ravens, catching nine passes for 83 yards and two touchdowns on 14 scores.

The table is set for Higgins to continue his hot streak. Aside from his talent and ability (10 goals per game), the Bengals have allowed the second-most points in football. If the defense continues its struggles, the Bengals will have to throw a lot to stay in the game, and that means more opportunities for Higgins.

Jaguars WR Brian Thomas Jr.

It didn't take long for the talented rookie out of LSU to usurp veterans Christian Kirk and Gabe Davis and become the No. 1 option in the Jaguars' passing game. After a 37-34 win over the Indianapolis Colts on Sunday, it's clear that the 1-4 Jags are basing their offense on the heroics of Thomas and Jags running back Tank Bigsby.

Thomas was great, catching 22 passes for 397 yards and three touchdowns. With 11 balls and 208 yards as well as two scores on 17 goals in the last two weeks, he has also made a lot of progress recently.

It's unlikely that Thomas will be available in many leagues simply because he's outstanding at the moment. But it's also possible that fantasy managers look to trade Thomas at his peak. He'll make for a lot of trades, but if the teams that had Collins have the assets to pull off a deal, then it's worth it.

Dolphins WR Jaylen Waddle

Like his teammate Tyreek Hill, Waddle was a fantastic player, catching 72 passes for 1,014 yards and four touchdowns last year.

Like Hill, Waddle did not perform well without Tagovailoa, catching just 12 passes for 108 yards in his last three games.

His biggest performance came last Sunday against the Patriots, when he scored a total of eight goals. That only resulted in four catches for 46 yards, but perhaps the passing game will improve a bit under quarterback Tyler Huntley.

If you think the Dolphins' passing game can improve with more time under Huntley, or if you think Tagovailoa could return after the IR period ends, then Waddle could be a good gain via trade. Like Hill, it's possible that any managers drafting Waddle have given up on him having a realistic fantasy season, making him an interesting option via trade.