Isaiah Sirois
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Player Note on Nyheim Hines (RB - IND)
The Colts are in a rough spot here. They won't have either of their starting tackles on Sunday, and that means the Steelers should be able to get into the backfield with ease. Pay close attention to what the Colts do with star guard Quenton Nelson. If the team kicks him out to tackle, that will compromise Taylor's interior rushing lanes; if they leave him inside, Taylor should be alright, but Rivers won't have much time to throw, meaning more dump-offs for Taylor and Nyheim Hines. I have Taylor as a low-end RB1 and Hines as a decent RB3/FLEX play.
Player Note on Jonathan Taylor (RB - IND)
The Colts are in a rough spot here. They won't have either of their starting tackles on Sunday, and that means the Steelers should be able to get into the backfield with ease. Pay close attention to what the Colts do with star guard Quenton Nelson. If the team kicks him out to tackle, that will compromise Taylor's interior rushing lanes; if they leave him inside, Taylor should be alright, and Rivers won't have much time to throw, meaning more dump-offs for Taylor and Nyheim Hines. I have Taylor as a low-end RB1 and Hines as a decent RB3/FLEX play.
Player Note on David Johnson (RB - HOU)
Johnson was Houston's best offensive weapon against the Colts last week. He won't get as much usage this week now that Brandin Cooks won't be lined up against Xavier Rhodes, but he has a much better matchup in store. The Bengals have allowed the fifth-most rushing yards per game to opposing running backs (114.7), and with Duke Johnson out, David Johnson's only real competition for rushing production will be quarterback Deshaun Watson.
Player Note on Gus Edwards (RB - BAL)
The Ravens are in a must-win spot against the Giants. That's good news for Baltimore's backfield, as the Ravens have every incentive to fire on all cylinders here. New York's defense allows the 12th-most half-PPR points per game to opposing rushers, too, which should help J.K. Dobbins post RB1 numbers. He's finished just outside of RB1 territory since Week 13, so he's getting close! Meanwhile, Edwards is a touchdown-dependent low-end RB3/FLEX.
Player Note on J.K. Dobbins (RB - BAL)
The Ravens are in a must-win spot against the Giants. That's good news for Baltimore's backfield, as the Ravens have every incentive to fire on all cylinders here. New York's defense allows the 12th-most half-PPR points per game to opposing rushers, too, which should help J.K. Dobbins post RB1 numbers. He's finished just outside of RB1 territory since Week 13, so he's getting close! Meanwhile, Edwards is a touchdown-dependent low-end RB3/FLEX.
Player Note on Austin Ekeler (RB - LAC)
The Chargers will take on the Denver Broncos this week, and Denver doesn't have a whole lot going for them in the secondary. They've lost their entire unit of starting corners over the past few weeks -- most to injury, one to suspension -- so they should do most of their damage through the air. That said, Ekeler could easily capitalize on the high-scoring game script for a touchdown or two, and you can trust him as an RB1.
Player Note on Kareem Hunt (RB - CLE)
The Browns won't have their top four wide receivers this week, so expect to see lots of Nick Chubb and Kareem Hunt against the Jets. While New York's defense surrenders the 14th-fewest half-PPR points per game to the position, Chubb should operate out of the backfield while Hunt works out of the slot, which means both can see the field at the same time. I have Chubb as a volume-based RB1 this week and Hunt as a high-end RB2.
Player Note on Nick Chubb (RB - CLE)
The Browns won't have their top four wide receivers this week, so expect to see lots of Nick Chubb and Kareem Hunt against the Jets. While New York's defense surrenders the 14th-fewest half-PPR points per game to the position, Chubb should operate out of the backfield while Hunt works out of the slot, which means both can see the field at the same time. I have Chubb as a volume-based RB1 this week and Hunt as a high-end RB2.
Player Note on Derrick Henry (RB - TEN)
The Tennessee Titans will face the Green Bay Packers on Sunday, and that puts running back Derrick Henry in a fantastic position. Green Bay surrenders the fifth-most fantasy points per game to running backs, and that includes the sixth-most rushing touchdowns (13). Henry is in for another ceiling game this week and is a must-start in both SNF-inclusive DFS slates and redraft.
Player Note on Mike Glennon (QB - JAC)
Glennon will get the start for a James Robinson-less Jacksonville squad. The Jaguars have the first overall pick in their sights, and I don't expect them to play with much motivation against the Chicago Bears, who give up the 11th-fewest fantasy points per game to opposing quarterbacks
Player Note on Nyheim Hines (RB - IND)
The Colts are in a rough spot here. They won't have either of their starting tackles on Sunday, and that means the Steelers should be able to get into the backfield with ease. Pay close attention to what the Colts do with star guard Quenton Nelson. If the team kicks him out to tackle, that will compromise Taylor's interior rushing lanes; if they leave him inside, Taylor should be alright, but Rivers won't have much time to throw, meaning more dump-offs for Taylor and Nyheim Hines. I have Taylor as a low-end RB1 and Hines as a decent RB3/FLEX play.
Player Note on Jonathan Taylor (RB - IND)
The Colts are in a rough spot here. They won't have either of their starting tackles on Sunday, and that means the Steelers should be able to get into the backfield with ease. Pay close attention to what the Colts do with star guard Quenton Nelson. If the team kicks him out to tackle, that will compromise Taylor's interior rushing lanes; if they leave him inside, Taylor should be alright, and Rivers won't have much time to throw, meaning more dump-offs for Taylor and Nyheim Hines. I have Taylor as a low-end RB1 and Hines as a decent RB3/FLEX play.
Player Note on David Johnson (RB - HOU)
Johnson was Houston's best offensive weapon against the Colts last week. He won't get as much usage this week now that Brandin Cooks won't be lined up against Xavier Rhodes, but he has a much better matchup in store. The Bengals have allowed the fifth-most rushing yards per game to opposing running backs (114.7), and with Duke Johnson out, David Johnson's only real competition for rushing production will be quarterback Deshaun Watson.
Player Note on Gus Edwards (RB - BAL)
The Ravens are in a must-win spot against the Giants. That's good news for Baltimore's backfield, as the Ravens have every incentive to fire on all cylinders here. New York's defense allows the 12th-most half-PPR points per game to opposing rushers, too, which should help J.K. Dobbins post RB1 numbers. He's finished just outside of RB1 territory since Week 13, so he's getting close! Meanwhile, Edwards is a touchdown-dependent low-end RB3/FLEX.
Player Note on J.K. Dobbins (RB - BAL)
The Ravens are in a must-win spot against the Giants. That's good news for Baltimore's backfield, as the Ravens have every incentive to fire on all cylinders here. New York's defense allows the 12th-most half-PPR points per game to opposing rushers, too, which should help J.K. Dobbins post RB1 numbers. He's finished just outside of RB1 territory since Week 13, so he's getting close! Meanwhile, Edwards is a touchdown-dependent low-end RB3/FLEX.
Player Note on Austin Ekeler (RB - LAC)
The Chargers will take on the Denver Broncos this week, and Denver doesn't have a whole lot going for them in the secondary. They've lost their entire unit of starting corners over the past few weeks -- most to injury, one to suspension -- so they should do most of their damage through the air. That said, Ekeler could easily capitalize on the high-scoring game script for a touchdown or two, and you can trust him as an RB1.
Player Note on Kareem Hunt (RB - CLE)
The Browns won't have their top four wide receivers this week, so expect to see lots of Nick Chubb and Kareem Hunt against the Jets. While New York's defense surrenders the 14th-fewest half-PPR points per game to the position, Chubb should operate out of the backfield while Hunt works out of the slot, which means both can see the field at the same time. I have Chubb as a volume-based RB1 this week and Hunt as a high-end RB2.
Player Note on Nick Chubb (RB - CLE)
The Browns won't have their top four wide receivers this week, so expect to see lots of Nick Chubb and Kareem Hunt against the Jets. While New York's defense surrenders the 14th-fewest half-PPR points per game to the position, Chubb should operate out of the backfield while Hunt works out of the slot, which means both can see the field at the same time. I have Chubb as a volume-based RB1 this week and Hunt as a high-end RB2.
Player Note on Derrick Henry (RB - TEN)
The Tennessee Titans will face the Green Bay Packers on Sunday, and that puts running back Derrick Henry in a fantastic position. Green Bay surrenders the fifth-most fantasy points per game to running backs, and that includes the sixth-most rushing touchdowns (13). Henry is in for another ceiling game this week and is a must-start in both SNF-inclusive DFS slates and redraft.
Player Note on Mike Glennon (QB - JAC)
Glennon will get the start for a James Robinson-less Jacksonville squad. The Jaguars have the first overall pick in their sights, and I don't expect them to play with much motivation against the Chicago Bears, who give up the 11th-fewest fantasy points per game to opposing quarterbacks
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