Raju Byfield
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Player Note on Kevin Byard III (S - CHI)
Kevin Byard showed up in Week 16, reeling off five solos and four assists. Byard has recorded five or more solos in two of his last three games and four or more in seven of his last nine. Tap Byard as a borderline DB2 option for a plus Week 17 matchup against the San Francisco 49ers.
Player Note on Kyle Hamilton (S - BAL)
Kyle Hamilton was excellent in Week 16, posting five solos, one tackle for loss, and one pass defended. Hamilton has been a disappointment relative to expectations this season, but is still a solid DB1 option due to his weekly upside. Treat him as a low-end DB1 for a plus Week 17 matchup against the Green Bay Packers.
Player Note on Derwin James Jr. (S - LAC)
Derwin James was excellent in Week 16, tallying five solos, one assist, and one forced fumble. Derwin hasn't quite been the IDP force he has been in past seasons, but his upside still keeps him in the top-20 conversation. Treat him as such for a plus Week 17 matchup against the Houston Texans.
Player Note on Malik Hooker (S - DAL)
Malik Hooker showed up in Week 16, recording five solos, two assists, and one tackle for loss. Hooker has not been a fantasy option this season and should not sniff championship week lineups in leagues of any size. Look elsewhere for Week 17.
Player Note on Budda Baker (S - ARI)
Budda Baker was excellent in Week 16, racking up four solos, six assists, and one pass defended. Baker has been a massive IDP disappointment this season, but has started to make an impact over his last five contests, providing four plus outings. Tap Budda as a top-25 option for a plus Week 17 matchup against the Cincinnati Bengals.
Player Note on Kamari Lassiter (CB - HOU)
Kamari Lassiter was at it again in Week 16, tallying four solos, four assists, and two passes defended. The DB3 in fppg since Week 7, Lassiter should be counted as an elite DB2 option for a plus Week 17 matchup against the Los Angeles Chargers.
Player Note on Ar'Darius Washington (S - BAL)
Ar'Darius Washington showed up in Week 16, posting two solos, one sack, one tackle for loss, and one forced fumble. Washington missed most of the season with injury, but makes for an interesting flex2/3 option now that he is healthy. Start him where needed for a plus Week 17 matchup against the Green Bay Packers.
Player Note on Jalen Pitre (S - HOU)
Jalen Pitre showed up in Week 16, racking up six solos, one assist, and one pass defended. Pitre has now posted plus outings in two of his last three games, putting him in the DB3/flex mix for Week 17 against the Los Angeles Chargers.
Player Note on C.J. Henderson (CB - ATL)
C.J. Henderson showed up in Week 16, notching three solos, one assist, one interception, and one pass defended. Henderson, a former first round pick, has spent the season on the practice squad and is not a Week 17 fantasy option under any circumstances. Look elsewhere for championship week.
Player Note on Jonas Sanker (S - NO)
Jonas Sanker showed up in Week 16, tallying one solo, five assists, one interception, and two passes defended. Sanker looked to be on his way to steady DB3 value earlier in the season, but has become more emergency bench depth due to his near bottomless floor. Look elsewhere for Week 17.
Player Note on Kevin Byard III (S - CHI)
Kevin Byard showed up in Week 16, reeling off five solos and four assists. Byard has recorded five or more solos in two of his last three games and four or more in seven of his last nine. Tap Byard as a borderline DB2 option for a plus Week 17 matchup against the San Francisco 49ers.
Player Note on Kyle Hamilton (S - BAL)
Kyle Hamilton was excellent in Week 16, posting five solos, one tackle for loss, and one pass defended. Hamilton has been a disappointment relative to expectations this season, but is still a solid DB1 option due to his weekly upside. Treat him as a low-end DB1 for a plus Week 17 matchup against the Green Bay Packers.
Player Note on Derwin James Jr. (S - LAC)
Derwin James was excellent in Week 16, tallying five solos, one assist, and one forced fumble. Derwin hasn't quite been the IDP force he has been in past seasons, but his upside still keeps him in the top-20 conversation. Treat him as such for a plus Week 17 matchup against the Houston Texans.
Player Note on Malik Hooker (S - DAL)
Malik Hooker showed up in Week 16, recording five solos, two assists, and one tackle for loss. Hooker has not been a fantasy option this season and should not sniff championship week lineups in leagues of any size. Look elsewhere for Week 17.
Player Note on Budda Baker (S - ARI)
Budda Baker was excellent in Week 16, racking up four solos, six assists, and one pass defended. Baker has been a massive IDP disappointment this season, but has started to make an impact over his last five contests, providing four plus outings. Tap Budda as a top-25 option for a plus Week 17 matchup against the Cincinnati Bengals.
Player Note on Kamari Lassiter (CB - HOU)
Kamari Lassiter was at it again in Week 16, tallying four solos, four assists, and two passes defended. The DB3 in fppg since Week 7, Lassiter should be counted as an elite DB2 option for a plus Week 17 matchup against the Los Angeles Chargers.
Player Note on Ar'Darius Washington (S - BAL)
Ar'Darius Washington showed up in Week 16, posting two solos, one sack, one tackle for loss, and one forced fumble. Washington missed most of the season with injury, but makes for an interesting flex2/3 option now that he is healthy. Start him where needed for a plus Week 17 matchup against the Green Bay Packers.
Player Note on Jalen Pitre (S - HOU)
Jalen Pitre showed up in Week 16, racking up six solos, one assist, and one pass defended. Pitre has now posted plus outings in two of his last three games, putting him in the DB3/flex mix for Week 17 against the Los Angeles Chargers.
Player Note on C.J. Henderson (CB - ATL)
C.J. Henderson showed up in Week 16, notching three solos, one assist, one interception, and one pass defended. Henderson, a former first round pick, has spent the season on the practice squad and is not a Week 17 fantasy option under any circumstances. Look elsewhere for championship week.
Player Note on Jonas Sanker (S - NO)
Jonas Sanker showed up in Week 16, tallying one solo, five assists, one interception, and two passes defended. Sanker looked to be on his way to steady DB3 value earlier in the season, but has become more emergency bench depth due to his near bottomless floor. Look elsewhere for Week 17.
News Reaction on Mark Ingram II (RB - FA) - Mark Ingram suspended four games for PEDs
With the surprise news coming out regarding Mark Ingram's suspension Alvin Kamara needs to be moved up draft boards. Already in the first round conversation Ingram's ban has solidified Kamara as a top five option at running back and should propel him to at least 1,000 yards on the ground. With the Saints claiming they knew about the suspension possibility prior to the draft and that they will not be adding a street agent former Bill Jonathan Williams is the favorite to spell Kamara until week 5
News Reaction on C.J. Anderson (RB - FA) - C.J. Anderson signs with Panthers
The Carolina Panthers made a shrewd move in picking up recently released CJ Anderson from the Denver Broncos after failing to add a starter in the NFL draft. Fresh off his first career 1,000 yard rushing campaign CJ will look to assume the Stewart role in Norv Turner's offense and should push for RB2 numbers this season. His PPR ceiling is limited by the presence of Christian McCaffrey but the 5'8, 228 lbs back should push for 1,000 yards and 7 plus rushing touchdowns for the 2018 campaign.
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