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Jeanty had 11 carries, 43 yards; 4 targets, three catches, 4 yards. Broken tackles machine. However, more RBs were used. Jeanty played just a 56% snap share. However, I think this was more to the game flow, and the fact that Jeanty did get taken off the field after misreading one of the play calls. Rookie mistake. The tackle-breaking is as advertised.
Taylor had 25 carries, 165 yards; 2 rec, 50 yards (3 targets), TD. Monster workload (27 touches). 1H: 11 carries, 38 yards; plus receiving TD late in half. Fantasy: Locked-in RB1 with heavy usage (93% snap share). And what’s different this season (besides better QB play), JT is running more routes! Buy!
Obviously, the risks with Achane are high with injuries and the Dolphins organization. But the offense, while not perfect, isn’t the main issue (OL injuries, etc.) The Dolphins’ defense is terrible and is forcing Miami to air it out early and often. And, as bad as Miami’s collective struggles have been, Achane has looked fantastic. If you are looking for an affordable swing at RB, I think Achane is an intriguing trade target.
McConkey had 5 targets, five catches, 48 yards. Two weeks have been frustrating in the box score, but McConkey is still the best WR on the Chargers. Buy low. Had a chance for a long TD, but Herbert couldn’t pull the trigger.
5 catches, 27 yds on 8 targets (36% share) in Week 2. Usage: Heavy volume, but Chiefs’ DBs kept him underneath. Nothing intermediate for AJB, who feasted on a lot of slants. Still a strong target share and better than last week. Still, not the bounce back I envisioned from either Eagles WR after a bad Week 1. DeVonta Smith had a few more opportunities on some additional deep shots but ultimately fell short. The Eagles need to be pushed for us to see more involvement from the WRs. Luckily, the next two matchups – Rams, Buccaneers – are ones that they could see some push back in. I’m ready to buy low.
Waddle had 7 targets, five rec, 68 yards, TD. 1H: 4 targets, 1 TD. Strong WR2 usage. If Hill gets moved, we know Waddle can be a fantasy WR. Cheap buy.
Pickens had 12 targets (33%), nine catches, 68 yards, 1 TD. Massive volume, particularly in the 2nd half (7 targets after halftime). Prescott to Pickens 22-yard DPI, no play. Greg Olsen mentioned that Pickens’ role moving around the formation would change as the season progressed. 8 targets after Turpin’s last kickoff return (likely when he sustained the neck injury). Buy. The best is yet to come.
Henderson finished Week 2 with just 4 carries, 10 yds; 2 rec, 30 yds. Mostly 1H involvement. 32% snap share. The Pats love getting him in space, but that was not called for in this matchup.
Rhamondre Stevenson stole the show. Henderson is going to be volatile week-to-week because sometimes his role will only call for a handful of touches. And when he doesn’t rip off a big play…well, this is the result. A reminder that this Stevenson/Henderson split is very reminiscent of Gibbs/Montgomery. It was one of the stats I used when citing Henderson potentially being over hyped in draft season (which I wish I had stuck to my guns on closer to the end of draft season). In the first six weeks, Gibbs was outside the top-30 RBs in PPG as a rookie, while David Montgomery was a top-10 fantasy back. Be patient. The Steelers’ defense can’t stop anything-specifically the outside zone. Unfortunately, Stevenson has a poor YPC on outside rushes (not great in space). 1.6 YPC this season on outside zone. Only RB worse? Zach Charbonnet. Henderson is averaging 5.2 ypc on outside tackle runs this season. Also, the schedule is great for the Pats’ ground game.
Mason had 9 carries, 30 yards; 3 targets, two catches, 8 yards. Played 36% snaps (27/75). Holding (MIN Wanya Rouse) wiped out a Mason 18-yard run. I think Mason has looked good through two weeks (10th in rushing yards above expectation per attempt).
Harvey had 5 carries, eight yards + 1 rec, 16 yards. 33% snap share. Buy low. Led the backfield in routes run.
Smith had 4 catches, 53 yards on 6 targets (27% share). 1H: Moved chains twice, long 28-yd gain in 4Q key to go-ahead TD. Not the bounce back I envisioned from either Eagles WR. Smith had a few more opportunities on some additional deep shots but ultimately fell short. The Eagles need to be pushed for us to see more involvement from the WRs. Luckily the next two matchups are ones that they could see some push back in. I’m ready to buy low.
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