Who Should I Start? Kalif Raymond or Olamide Zaccheaus

Saturday, November 1, 12:04 AM

Through seven games so far in 2025, Detroit Lions wide receiver Kalif Raymond has hauled in nine catches for 64 yards on 12 targets. The 31-year-old recorded a season-high three catches in Detroit's final game before its Week 8 bye, but has yet to crack 20 receiving yards in a game this season. Raymond still profiles as the Lions' WR3 ahead of rookie wideout Isaac TeSlaa, as Raymond out-snapped TeSlaa 30 to nine in Week 7. However, that role has not led to consistent fantasy production, which appears unlikely to change in the second half of the season. Detroit has a tough matchup in Week 9 against the Minnesota Vikings. Through eight weeks, Minnesota has allowed the fourth-fewest passing yards (1,428) in the NFL. Raymond should remain off the radar of fantasy managers heading into Week 9.

Wednesday, November 5, 10:37 AM

Chicago Bears wide receiver Olamide Zaccheaus is coming off his best performance of the season, posting six receptions for 58 yards and a touchdown in Week 10 against Cincinnati. With rookie Luther Burden III (concussion) sidelined, Zaccheaus logged his second-highest snap share of the year (66%) and delivered as the primary slot option in Ben Johnson's scheme. He's developed solid chemistry with Caleb Williams, and now draws a favorable Week 11 matchup against the Giants, who allow the fourth-most fantasy points to opposing wideouts. If Burden remains out, Zaccheaus carries deep-league FLEX value against a struggling Giants secondary.