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Players to Buy
The Lions offense disappointed in Week 1 versus the Packers but they should bounce back in Week 2 at home. Gibbs played 66% of the snaps in his debut – which was the second-highest snap rate he has played since 2024 alongside a healthy David Montgomery. This offense is going to pepper Gibbs with targets (10 catches in Week 1) so buy low on the consensus top-5 fantasy RB during draft season.
Nico Collins remains the Texans WR1 and a buy-low target after a quiet game. Just 5 targets, 3 catches, and 25 yards but led all HOU WRs in snap share (84%). Commanded an 18.5% target share and fell short of scoring on his lone red-zone target. Favorable schedule coming up.
Josh Jacobs was a bell cow for the Packers in Week 1, playing 88% of the snaps. Rushed 19 times for 66 yards and 1 TD. There is no threat to his touches in this backfield.
Buy low on Calvin Ridley. Saw a team-high 8 targets (28% target share) in Week 1, but the Broncos’ strong pass defense shut him down. Expect a bounce back in Week 2.
Henderson led the Pats in rushing yards (25) on just 5 carries. He also caught 6 passes for 24 yards. He only played 35% of the snaps to Stevenson’s 65%, but that is going to move in Hendo’s favor after Rhamondre’s rough Week 1 performance. Henderson is arguably the best player on NE’s offense and they will have to keep him involved if they want to start winning games.
Pickens opened up Week 1 with a total dud, but there’s reason to believe there’s more to come with the new Cowboys WR. It was his first game with Dak Prescott (who looked great) and ran a route on 90% of the dropbacks. Had he caught a pass that he had not been interfered with, his game log (3-30 on 4 targets) might have looked a lot different.
SLICK RICK. The 49ers’ second-year WR picked up right where he left off in 2024. He emerged as SF’s No.1 WR in Week 1, hauling in 4 catches for 108 yards on 7 targets (20% target share and 140 iar yards on 4 deep targets). He also fell short of scoring on 2 end-zone targets. With George Kittle and Jauan Jennings dealing with injuries, Pearsall’s second-year breakout looks like it cemented in stone.
Tucker Kraft led the Packers in routes run and played 92% of the team’s snaps. The final box score wasn’t great (2-16-1 on 4 targets) but the usage suggests he might be GB’s No.1 target in the passing game. Game script limited the Packers’ passing attack in Week 1, so buy low on the Green Bay skill players.
Classic Arthur Smith. Draft a rookie RB perfectly suited for your scheme just to play Kenneth Gainwell as your lead back. But based on how ineffective the Steelers’ run game was in Week 1 (2.7 yards per rush), I think the Steelers have to find a way to get Kaleb Johnson more involved moving forward. Buy low or scoop him up off waivers if he gets dropped this week.
The Tank Bigbsy trade opens up the door for 4th-round rookie, Bhayshul Tuten, to carve out a larger role in the Jaguars’ offense over the rest of the season.
Keon Coleman didn’t wait long to break out in Year 2. After a slow 1st half, Coleman erupted for 11 targets (team-high 24% target share), 8 receptions, 112 yards and 1 TD. He played 88% snaps and ran routes on 83% of dropbacks, operating as Buffalo’s No. 1 WR. He led the team in air yards (144, 33% share) and red-zone targets (2).
Led the backfield with a 51% snap share and looked strong despite Houston’s offensive line struggles. 13 carries, 60 yards (4.6 YPC), forcing 7 missed tackles per NFL Next Gen stats.
Doubs led the Packers WRs in routes runs, air yards and receiving yards in Week 1. He also went 0-2 on his targets in the red zone. If he maintains his role atop the Packers’ WR depth chart in terms of usage, Doubs might be the Pack’s most consistent WR option.
More Players to Buy
- Ja’Marr Chase (WR – CIN)
- De’Von Achane (RB – MIA)
- Tee Higgins (WR – CIN)
- Breece Hall (RB – NYJ)
- Travis Etienne Jr. (RB – JAC)
- Dylan Sampson (RB – CLE)
- Cedric Tillman (WR – CLE)
Players to Sell
The Cardinals’ backfield shifted from a true bell cow toward a 1A/1B in Week 1. James Conner still led usage, but Trey Benson brought the juice and chunk gains. Conner finished with 12 carries for 39 yards (3.3 YPC); 4 targets, 4-5, and a TD. Played 65% snaps,= with 16 touches.
The box score was saved by receiving TD; as the rushing efficiency lagged in a plus matchup. Age/volume profile + Benson’s emergence makes Conner a sell-high candidate (although after Week 2 might also be advised given the matchup versus Carolina).
J.K. Dobbins started for the Broncos in Week 1 and was the volume leader: 16 carries, 63 yards (3.9 YPC), with 1 red-zone TD. But he played just a 53% snap share (40 snaps). His rushing success rate ~31%.
Tracy got the ideal snap share for the Giants in Week 1 (74%) but made nothing of his opportunities, totaling just 35 scoreless yards on 12 touches. He lost a red-zone attempt to rookie Cam Skattebo and matched the rookie in receiving production despite three more targets (5 vs 2). He also had a ball security issue yet again (it was eventually ruled incomplete). I want out of the Tracy business before his value completely bottoms out.
Deebo Samuel operated as the Commanders’ slot hammer in Kliff Kingsbury’s debut: He finished Week 1 with 10 targets, 7 receptions and 77 yards, plus 1 rush for 19 yards and a TD.
78% routes and 76% slot rate in an offensive game plan built around him early.
Deebo had a monster Week 1, but he has a long injury history, making him a prime Sell-High candidate, especially as Terry McLaurin gets fully back up to speed off his long training camp holdout.
Mark Andrews was a complete no-show in Week 1 for the Ravens. Despite no Isaiah Likely and a 75% snap share, Andrews saw one target from Lamar Jackson versus Buffalo (who he basically always underwhelms against). The matchup was tough but Andrews seeing so little involvement without Likely is a major red flag. When Likely returns, it won’t make things easier for the veteran tight end.
Despite no, Rashee Rice or Xavier Worthy, Kelce was almost a non-factor for the Chiefs in Week 1 had it not been for a perfectly schemed up TD pass from Patrick Mahomes. He ran 81% of the routes but came away with just a 10.3% target share. Sell while there’s still hope he can produce amid the Chiefs’ WR injuries. Rice will be back in Week 7, making any boost Kelce sees short-lived at best.
Mims operated as the WR3 for the Broncos behind Troy Franklin in Week 1. Alas, the full-time preseason usage did not carry over, and that makes Mims a no-go for fantasy purposes unless something else changes. Just 3 targets going 3-for-12 with only 53% snaps and 50% route participation. Firmly the WR3 right now; the role didn’t expand from preseason.
More Players to Sell
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