JAX vs. CIN
Joe Mixon: The Bengals surprisingly went down early, forcing them to stray away from their run-heavy offense that they displayed the first three weeks. Mixon’s passing down usage is certainly concerning, as he finished with just 1 catch on 2 targets. He is still a low-end RB1 to high-end RB2 option, as few possess the same workload.
Bengals Passing Game: It was a return to character for their offense, as Burrow had his best game of the season by far. Chase and Boyd are both low-end WR2 to high-end WR3 options with the return of Tee Higgins.
Jaguars Offense: James Robinson is a mid-RB2 option with Carlos Hyde out. With D.J. Chark out, Laviska Shenault’s role didn’t change, but he will still likely see more involvement. Him and Marvin Jones are both mid WR3 options.
TEN vs. NYJ
Titans Offense: It wasn’t pretty, as the Titans were missing two of their top three playmakers in A.J. Brown and Julio Jones. Derrick Henry is a locked-in top 3 running back every week, while Tannehill is a high-end QB2 option.
Jets Offense: This offense will continue to be inconsistent all year, but Zach Wilson did show some promise. None of these running backs are viable starts, and Corey Davis is a good sell-high option, coming off a game without Elijah Moore.
KC vs. PHI
Chiefs Passing Game: Mahomes is a top 2 fantasy QB, Hill is still top 5, and Kelce won’t have another single digit fantasy outing again.
Clyde Edwards-Helaire: This is a great opportunity to sell high. He is coming off of two very efficient weeks and overall good fantasy performances, but his snap share has decreased each week.
Eagles RBs: Miles Sanders is nothing more than a high-end RB3 at this point, as Kenneth Gainwell has complete control over the passing downs, with QB Jalen Hurts taking away many rushing attempts.
Eagles Passing Game: Jalen Hurts is an every week must-start, as he has a very safe floor due to his rushing upside and surprisingly high passing numbers. Devonta Smith is the clear alpha receiver in that offense, making him a great flex option weekly. It’s hard to start Ertz or Goedert.
CAR vs. DAL
Panthers Offense: Chubba Hubbard is a solid, but not elite handcuff to CMC, as he lost most of the passing down work to Rodney Smith. D.J. Moore is a top 6 receiver for the rest of the season, Darnold is a top-12 option, and no one else is startable.
Ezekiel Elliott: After a week 1 dud, Zeke has put himself back into the top-5 running back conversation, scoring 4 touchdowns over the last 3 games.
Cowboys Passing Game: The past few weeks have been very uncharacteristic for the Cowboys offense, as their passing attempts have been much lower than usual. It should go back up to normal when they face defenses that can stop the run game, so don’t worry too much about Lamb and Cooper—they are both still high WR2 options. Dalton Schultz is a must-add, as his connection with Prescott over the past couple weeks has been evident.
NYG vs. NO
Saquon Barkley: After being eased in the first two weeks, Saquon is back to his bellcow role. He is a locked-in top 8 running back for the rest of the year.
Giants WRs: This is a great chance to sell high on Kenny Golladay and Kadarius Toney, as both Sterling Shepherd and Darius Slayton were out with injuries.
Alvin Kamara: He won’t have another game with 0 targets, so don’t worry about him. If anything, this game was encouraging, as he saw massive volume on the ground.
CLE vs. MIN
Browns Offense: Kareem Hunt out snapped and out targeted Nick Chubb this week. Chubb needs a touchdown to return value as a low-end RB1, and has limited upside due to the presence of Hunt. No one else on this offense is startable.
Vikings Offense: There’s nothing much to take away from this game, although Adam Thielin is a potential buy-low, as he out-targeted Justin Jefferson but couldn’t haul in as many passes. Dalvin Cook was playing injured, so monitor his status for next week.
DET vs. CHI
Damien Williams: With David Montgomery being out for 4-5 weeks, Damien Williams is a solid RB2 option, as he had an every-down role while Montgomery was out.
Allen Robinson: Robinson’s years of consistent production has come to a halt, as he has failed to finish inside the top 40 among WRs in any of the first 4 weeks of the season. He should be benched.
Lions Offense: No one on this offense can be trusted outside of D’Andre Swift and T.J. Hockenson, who are both very good buy-low options this week. Hockenson still received 8 targets, and Head Coach Dan Campbell has stated his desire to increase Swift’s already large role.
HOU vs. BUF
Bills Passing Game: In a blowout game, Josh Allen finally looks to have gotten in stride. Diggs remains a WR1 but Sanders, Knox, and Beasley are all startable as Allen likes to spread the ball around.
Bills RBs: This backfield remains a split between Singletary and Moss, with Moss getting the more valuable touches. Moss could be a flex play.
Texans Offense: Only start Brandin Cooks.
IND vs. MIA
Jonathan Taylor: JT was forced to give up some of his work to Marlon Mack, who garnered 10 carries compared to Taylor’s 16. JT is a high end RB2, with weekly upside for more.
Colts WRs: You’re really only looking to start Pittman as none of the other receivers have shown an ability to command a respectable amount of targets. Pittman is flex-viable.
Miami Offense: With Tua out, Mike Gesicki has been much more productive, so he can be started as a low TE1. Jaylen Waddle is a low-end flex play, while everyone else is unstartable.
WFT vs. ATL
Antonio Gibson: He has seen a dip in usage each week so far, with J.D. McKissic taking away a lot of valuable touches. He is a great sell-high option, as his touchdowns are keeping his value afloat.
WFT Passing Game: McLaurin continues to be a high WR2 to low WR1 option, with a very high weekly ceiling. No one else is starter-worthy.
Falcons RBs: Cordarelle Patterson has seen an absurd amount of usage and production on his snaps; last week he saw 11 touches and 3 touchdowns on just 23 snaps. Sell high while you can; this production is unsustainable. Mike Davis is a good buy-low option as a very consistent RB3.
Calvin Ridley & Kyle Pitts: With an early second round price tag, Ridley has definitely under-performed, averaging just 14.6 fantasy points per game. However, he is among the league leaders in targets, averaging 10.5 per game. Kyle Pitts has also severely underperformed; however his 9 targets this past week was very encouraging. These are both solid buy-low targets, however their ceiling is not as high as it once seemed.
SEA vs. SF
Seahawks Passing Game: Seattle is currently averaging the fewest plays run per game, which is very concerning for the fantasy output of this offense. Nonetheless, it is a very efficient offense with one of the best quarterbacks in the game, so Metcalf remains a mid to low WR1 while Lockett is a mid to high WR2.
49ers Passing Game: Trey Lance scored just over 20 fantasy points in his first full half of starting an NFL game. He could easily become a top-8 fantasy quarterback. Deebo Samuel continues to play like one of the elite receivers in the league, and is showing his value as a low WR1 to high WR2 option. George Kittle’s usage is concerning, but with the extreme scarcity at tight end, you can’t justify sitting him.
ARI vs. LAR
Cardinals Offense: This is the best offensive unit in the league right now. Kyler is a top 2 quarterback and Chase Edmonds is a very consistent RB2. Deandre Hopkins’ usage is concerning, so if you could use his name value to acquire a lower-name WR1 like D.J. Moore, I would do it.
Rams Offense: Kupp is a very good buy-low option, as he still managed to get 13 targets in his worst game of the season by far. Robert Woods continues to see a low target share, so don’t expect him to be anything more than a decent flex option. Darrell Henderson retained his RB1 role in L.A, and this top 5 offense will allow him to continue his consistent RB2 production.
PIT vs. GB
Steelers WRs: Diontae Johnson is the clear alpha, and it’s not even remotely close. He is a low WR1, while Juju Smith-Schuster remains a mid to low WR3. Chase Claypool is a low WR2 option due to his touchdown upside.
Najee Harris: No matter how bad the Steelers’ offensive line or quarterback play gets, Najee Harris will remain a rock-solid mid RB1. His elite usage in the receiving game gives him a very high floor, but his lack of efficiency caps his ceiling.
BAL vs. DEN
Ravens RBs: This backfield is a frustrating, rotating carousel. Latavius Murray seems to be the leader, but it’s hard to tell at this point, as Ty’Son Williams has looked the most explosive.
Broncos Pass Catchers: Courtland Sutton commanded 8 targets in this game, but couldn’t do much with them. He is still a high-WR3 to low WR2 option until Jerry Jeudy returns. Noah Fant’s volume is great compared to tight ends outside of the top tier, leaving him as a top 6 option.
Broncos RBs: Without a clear number 1 in this backfield, it’s hard to start either Melvin Gordon or Javonte Williams, considering that the Broncos offense is not very good.
TB vs. NE
Buccaneers WRs: It’s impossible to tell which one of the three receivers will have the most productive week. The safest bet is Godwin, the highest upside pick is Mike Evans, and it will rarely be Antonio Brown. Godwin is a high WR2, Evans a mid WR2, and Brown is a high WR3, as Tampa Bay will continue passing at a high rate.
Buccaneers RBs: Leonard Fournette is a solid PPR RB2 as long as Giovani Bernard is out, since he has the pass-catching role on lock. He also looked very good on the ground against a stout Patriots defense. However, be cautious of this unpredictable backfield—Ronald Jones could strike at any moment.
Jakobi Meyers: Over the last 2 weeks, he is averaging 13 targets per game. Over the course of this season, he has averaged 10.25 targets per game. Meyers is Mac Jones’ safety blanket, and his high target share solidifies him as a safe flex to a low WR2 option.
Damien Harris: This is a great opportunity to buy low on Damien Harris. After playing two extremely tough defenses the past 2 weeks, the Patriots have a very good schedule for fantasy running backs going forward. Harris will see an increased workload with James White out for the year, making him a low RB2 for the rest of the season.
LV vs. LAC
Austin Ekeler: This is now three straight weeks of 100+ yards from scrimmage for Ekeler, where he has topped 5 targets in each. He is now the RB2 overall in fantasy, and should be valued as a top 4 RB going forward.
Chargers Passing Game: Herbert had another 3+ touchdown game, but his star wide receivers disappointed. Mike Williams hauled in just 1 catch for 11 yards on 4 targets, while Keenan Allen had 7 catches for 36 yards on 11 targets. There is still no reason to worry about the two however; Allen is still a low-end WR1 and Williams is a high-end WR2.
Raiders Offense: It was very ugly in the first half, but they quickly picked it up in the second, with Darren Waller having 4 catches for 50 yards and a touchdown, while Derek Carr threw for 196 yards and 2 touchdowns. Josh Jacobs finished with 40 yards on the ground and 5 catches for 17 yards through the air, even on an injured ankle. Nothing much changed for the outlook of this offense; Waller is the TE2, Jacobs is a low RB2, and Derek Carr is a high-end QB2.
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