Fantasy Football Player Notes
2019 Rest of Season Rankings
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1.
Christian McCaffrey
RB - CAR (vs . NO)
McCaffrey bounced back from his poor performance in Week 2 to have a dominant game against the Cardinals in Week 3. Regardless of who is under center for the Panthers, McCaffrey should be considered a top-three running back in all formats. He's one of the few players with legitimately zero concerns from a fantasy standpoint.
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Derrick Henry
RB - TEN (at HOU)
Henry has already scored four touchdowns in three games, and has pretty much shown that he's game-script proof, continuing to get work even when the Titans were well behind in Week 3 against the Jaguars. He doesn't offer much in the passing game, but with his volume, he's at least a strong RB2 going forward, even in half PPR leagues.
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Ezekiel Elliott
RB - DAL (vs . WAS)
Elliott continues to do what he does - put up impressive numbers running behind a strong offensive line in a (newly) creative offense. Other than ceding work to Tony Pollard in garbage time, there should be no concerns with Elliott's production. He's a top-three running back in all formats.
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Leonard Fournette
RB - JAC (vs . IND)
Fournette has been . . . fine in his first three games, but has yet to find the end zone or really get going. But he's seen 20 targets already in the first three games, and that volume should keep his floor high, even when his rushing ability is held in check. Continue to consider him a borderline RB1 ROS.
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Alvin Kamara
RB - NO (at CAR)
Kamara looks likely to return in Week 10 after the Saints' bye. He should be fully recovered from his various injuries and take over the lead duty role for the team once again. Latavius Murray was effective in Kamara's stead, and may earn a bigger piece of the running back pie going forward. But Kamara should still be a top-five back, particular in half- and full-PPR formats going forward.
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Nick Chubb
RB - CLE (at CIN)
While Carlos Hyde was the lead back in Cleveland, they made him a workhorse then Chubb took over and saw 18.6 carries per game over the next 9 contests. It seems clear that he will be a 20 touch per game weapon for fantasy owners this year and should find his way into the end zone more often in what will be a much improved offense.
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Aaron Jones
RB - GB (at DET)
While on the field, Jones was an elusive as any runner in the NFL. The issue, of course, was that Green Bay refused to use him like the three-down machine he can be. That may change with a new coach in town, but until we are certain he is a 300 touch guy, he will likely fall to the third round. Don't mistake that for meaning he doesn't have top 5 RB upside, however, because he most certainly does.
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Michael Thomas
WR - NO (at CAR)
No one was more efficient with the targets they saw than Thomas last season. In fact, no one in NFL history has been that efficient. There is room for more, of course, if New Orleans decides to pepper him with targets, but they also don't throw much so that might just be wishful thinking.
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DeAndre Hopkins
WR - ARI (at LAR)
As of now, Hopkins is the consensus #1 receiver off the board. You certainly can't argue with his talent nor his recent production but there is reason to be concerned about his shoulder, however, as he started the preseason the PUP. Perhaps more concerning is the fact that both Will Fuller and Keke Coutee will both be healthy so his league-high target share may take a hit. He is still elite, but shouldn't exactly be a slam dunk at pick 6.
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Tyreek Hill
WR - KC (vs . LAC)
Hill has looked just fine since returning despite playing largely with Matt Moore. He's a threat to hit a home run on any given play, so should remain a top-five receiver if Patrick Mahomes returns shortly as he is expected to.
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Davante Adams
WR - GB (at DET)
Adams continues to suffer from turf toe and likely won't return until November. With the Packers winning despite his absence, there is no reason for the Packers to rush him back. Be patient as an Adams owner, and hope for full health before he returns.
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Saquon Barkley
RB - NYG (vs . PHI)
If you got through the first round of your fantasy playoffs, Barkley could very well be a league-winner. He'll play against the Dolphins and Redskins in the two games that matter most, two teams that have allowed plenty of production to the position. More importantly, they both rank in the top-three in regards to running back touches per game allowed. The Giants should also have all their playmakers on the field by this time, which will help detract some attention away from Barkley.
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Dalvin Cook
RB - MIN (vs . CHI)
There's little that can stop Cook at this point. He's a perfect fit for Gary Kubiak's zone blocking scheme, he plays on a team that just wants to run the ball, and he's scoring touchdowns at will. He has a legitimate shot to finish as the top running back in fantasy if he stays healthy and should be valued accordingly.
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Melvin Gordon
RB - DEN (vs . LV)
Gordon finally showed signs of life in Week 9 against the Packers, though he still averaged just four yards per carry. With Los Angeles looking to perhaps rely on the run more, Gordon should at least hopefully see the 20-plus touches he saw last week. If he does, he should be at worst a strong RB2 going forward.
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Travis Kelce
TE - KC (vs . LAC)
Kelce scored the most fantasy points of any tight end in the last five seasons last year. He may shatter that clip this season and approach Gronk's enormous 2017 total of 331 PPR points if Tyreek Hill were to suffer an injury.. Kelce wasn't far off at 295 last year. If he can jump another 40 points, we'd be looking at the WR1 if he qualified for that possession. Kelce should continue to prove he was well worth a second-round pick this year.
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Julio Jones
WR - ATL (at TB)
You can say DeAndre Hopkins is the world's most talented receiver and even that his QB is a better passer than Matt Ryan, but the fact of the matter is that Hopkins has never once had as many receiving yards as Julio has averaged over the last five seasons. We know exactly who Jones is and it's a top fantasy performer every year. If they ever start throwing him the ball in the Red Zone, look out for a historic season.
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Mark Ingram II
RB - BAL (vs . PIT)
Ingram has been great in the Saints offense over the last few seasons but that does not mean he will fit well in a different offense, especially as a 30-year-old. Sure, the Ravens brought in Ingram but let's not forget that Gus Edwards was terrific to close the season and the Ravens also drafted the electric Justice Hill. Ingram certainly has RB2 potential, but this is shaping up to be a three-headed monster splitting the workload.
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Todd Gurley
RB - ATL (at TB)
Gurley has had a strange year, scoring a ton of touchdowns but lacking explosiveness and ceding significant work to the other running backs in the Rams offense. If you can capitalize on his touchdowns, then by all means, sell high. Otherwise, expect him to deliver RB2 value the rest of the way.
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Amari Cooper
WR - DAL (vs . WAS)
Cooper has put up some historical numbers to start his career despite playing in an awful offense that refused to throw him the ball. It was no wonder he exploded with a new offense and better quarterback despite learning the playbook on the fly. The ceiling is enormous in his first full season with Dallas but there is also quite a bit of unknown too, particularly his plantar fasciitis.
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Julian Edelman
WR - NE (vs . MIA)
Those expecting Edelman to outperform his ADP might be in for a surprise as he has never finished higher than WR19 in fantasy. Part of this has to do with his inability to stay on the field and at 33 years old, reversing that tendency may prove a difficult task. He comes with reliability while healthy but perhaps with a price tag too steep.
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D.J. Moore
WR - CAR (vs . NO)
Moore is the de facto number one receiver in Carolina and has upside to blossom into a high-end WR2 if everything goes right this year. Much of it will depend on whether or not Cam Newton's shoulder truly is healthy.
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Le'Veon Bell
RB - NYJ (at BUF)
Bell offered plenty of yards in Week 9 against Miami, but fantasy owners holding him hoping to reap the rewards of this meaty part of his schedule may be disappointed. The Jets' offense is abysmal, and not even Bell can overcome it. That said, if he receives the roughly 25 touches that he did in Week 9 going forward, he should still find his way to plenty of value, just perhaps not as much as his fantasy owners had hoped for.
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Joe Mixon
RB - CIN (vs . CLE)
Mixon's season has been a disaster, plain and simple. Between the Bengals' dreadful offensive line and the coaching staff's uninspired play-calling, he has essentially been relegated to only a borderline RB2. It's hard to drop someone with Mixon's talent, but you've probably got better options on your team at this point.
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Keenan Allen
WR - LAC (at KC)
After a hot start, Allen has fallen off dramatically, though he has seen double digit targets in each of the last two games (Weeks 7 and 8). The Chargers offense, playing with a decimated offensive line, simply looks out of sync, and Allen himself isn't blameless. In the end, given his pedigree and the consistency of the targets, he still makes no worse than a solid WR2 in half- and full-PPR leagues.
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Cooper Kupp
WR - LAR (vs . ARI)
Kupp isn't far removed from a torn ACL, but all reports out of camp are that he is even better than ever. Whether or not that is true is anyone's guess, but the fact of the matter is that he has huge upside if entirely healthy. He was the WR #2 prior to his injury.
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Stefon Diggs
WR - BUF (vs . NYJ)
I'd sell Stefon Diggs for Odell Beckham or Marlon Mack right now. Yes, he has been great lately but what in the world did you expect versus the Philly, Detroit and Washington? Those are three of the easiest matchups in the league and Thielen has been banged up. With his upcoming schedule, I'm expecting the production to return to the low-end WR2 range before long.
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Phillip Lindsay
RB - DEN (vs . LV)
If there were a schedule you could draw up for a running back over the final two weeks, it's the one Lindsay has. He'll play against the Chiefs and Lions, two teams that have been a playground for opposing running backs. They've been two of the three worst teams in the league against fantasy running backs, which means there are enough fantasy points available to support a timeshare, though Lindsay has been the clear-cut workhorse for the Broncos over the last three weeks.
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Josh Jacobs
RB - LV (at DEN)
With what seems to be no competition for the job, most anticipate Jacobs to have a huge workload. That may be the case, but we never saw him handle those type of touches or anything close in college, and Jalen Richard likely isn't going away in the passing game. While Jacobs is a safe bet for RB2 production, it might be wise to temper expectations in this offense.
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29.
Chris Godwin
WR - TB (vs . ATL)
Chris Godwin has been magical this season as one of the top breakouts in fantasy football. He isn't as consistent week to week as someone like Michael Thomas, but you can guarantee that if drafts were today, he'd be gone by the end of the 2nd round. He is a clear-cut WR1 every week for the rest of the season.
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Allen Robinson
WR - CHI (at MIN)
Robinson may have disappointed last year but let's remember that he was coming into a new offense with limited pre-season work due to his significant injury. He missed some time but still led the team in targets and may bounceback to his former WR1 self with a fully healthy season in this up-and-coming offense.
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Tyler Lockett
WR - SEA (vs . SF)
Lockett had just 70 targets last year and before Baldwin came back, he was the secondary target behind Brandon Marshall. Lockett isn't primary weapon, nor will he likely become one. He is still a WR3, but is being vastly overdrafted with over optimistic expectations about his transition to an entirely different type of receiver.
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32.
Courtland Sutton
WR - DEN (vs . LV)
Sutton has had a very solid year overall, but the excitement after the Emmanuel Sanders trades now looks unwarranted. His first game without Sanders was his typical effort, and now Joe Flacco may be done for the season. Sutton sees the targets and is essentially the only game in town, so he's a surefire starter. But there's less optimism with him now than there had been immediately after the Sanders trade.
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33.
George Kittle
TE - SF (at SEA)
Not only did Kittle receive for more yards than any tight end in football history last year, but he did it with Nick Mullens and CJ Beathard as his quarterbacks. Enter Jimmy Garoppolo and we might see an even better season. Granted, the 49ers have some weapons in the passing game, but among them, Kittle is still the number one.
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34.
Miles Sanders
RB - PHI (at NYG)
The Eagles re-signed Darren Sproles, acquired Jordan Howard and still have several other running backs of relevance on their depth chart. Peterson is known for splitting the workload among his running backs even when he had Jay Ajayi on the roster. If you think Sanders is going to be the exception to the rule, you will likely end up disappointed even though he is so talented.
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Marlon Mack
RB - IND (at JAC)
Now that Andrew Luck is retired, most expect Mack to be on the wrong end of negative game scripts, but the Colts have insisted that he will be on the field on third downs like he was as a rookie. If that is the case, Mack still has RB1 potential to go with a safe floor thanks to an incredible offensive line ahead of him.
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36.
Austin Ekeler
RB - LAC (at KC)
Ekeler has still been useful despite Melvin Gordon coming back, though much of his value has come from his involvement in the passing game. No longer the RB1 he appeared to be at the start of the season, he still carries plenty of value in half- and full-PPR leagues as a reliable starting option.
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37.
Odell Beckham Jr.
WR - CLE (at CIN)
Beckham has just two 100-yard games so far this season, and a mere 34 receptions through five games. It's not the easiest schedule for the Browns, and with the offense struggling to get going, it's looking more and more likely that Beckham will be one of the bigger busts of the season. Still, he has as much play-making ability as any receiver in the league, so be wary of selling too low.
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38.
Devin Singletary
RB - BUF (vs . NYJ)
Singletary finally had the huge breakout game his fantasy owners have been waiting for in Week 9, rumbling for a touchdown and tallying several explosive plays. With Frank Gore finally starting to look his age, expect Singletary to have a much bigger role going forward, one that should make him a borderline RB2 for the rest of the season.
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39.
Zach Ertz
TE - PHI (at NYG)
Ertz was spectacular again last season even outscoring George Kittle in his record-breaking season. There is no doubt that Ertz will produce as long as he stays on the field, and especially with Carson Wentz back. With that said, it seems unlikely that Kittle will catch just 5 touchdowns this season with Jimmy G throwing passes so for now, Ertz sits at the end of that first tier of tight ends.
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40.
David Montgomery
RB - CHI (at MIN)
Jordan Howard is now gone after producing for fantasy owners despite lackluster efficiency. Many will take this to mean that the much more talented Montgomery will become a stud from day one, but Mike Davis is in town now too and Tarik Cohen isn't going anywhere so it might not happen quite so quickly.
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41.
Devonta Freeman
RB - FA (BYE)
The Falcons have been banged up the last two years including Freeman himself but don't be surprised if this offensive line surges forward this year with all the talent they have. If that happens, Freeman could explode back into the top 10 fantasy running backs as we saw in 2015, 2016 and 2017 with his fantasy points per game.
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42.
Kenny Golladay
WR - DET (vs . GB)
Golladay did have a mini breakout last season but it came while Marvin Jones was shelved and Golden Tate was playing in Philly. Now that he isn't the only competent receiver on the depth chart, his volume share should plummet. He is still a WR2, but be careful with the extent of your expectations.
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43.
Robert Woods
WR - LAR (vs . ARI)
Woods ends a six-man third-tier of fantasy receivers before a huge drop-off to the fourth tier. It might not feel as sexy as some other picks in the fourth or fifth round, but there is something to be said for his safety week to week and year-long in this Rams' machine of an offense.
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44.
John Brown
WR - BUF (vs . NYJ)
Brown is an extraordinarily talented rookie but hasn't been unleashed because of snaps and Marcus Mariota. Suddenly, both problems are cleared up so if Tannehill can continue to play well, we may have a breakout on our hands.
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45.
Sony Michel
RB - NE (vs . MIA)
Michel has looked better since the return of Isaiah Wynn to the offensive line and has two great matchups with the Bengals and Bills to close out the fantasy season. We also know the Patriots tend to ramp-up their run-game towards the end of the season in order to keep the pass-catchers healthy for the postseason.
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46.
James Conner
RB - PIT (at BAL)
Conner injured his AC joint in Week 8 against the Dolphins and missed the game against the Colts. He's likely to miss another week recovering, which should leave Jaylen Samuels in the driver's seat for the Steelers. Conner has battled injuries on and off all season long, but when healthy, has delivered quality fantasy performances. There's not much to do as a Conner owner but hold him and wait for him to recover, which should be within two weeks.
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47.
Jarvis Landry
WR - CLE (at CIN)
Landry saw 149 targets last year and did next to nothing with them. Now that Odell Beckham is in town, Landry should become nothing more than a weekly flex play.
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Hunter Henry
TE - LAC (at KC)
Henry has immediately vaulted into the discussion of top-five tight ends in fantasy football, as he's seen both the targets and the yardage to make him one of the rare, truly reliable players at the position. The Chargers may struggle on offense, but Henry should continue to get his going forward.
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49.
Michael Gallup
WR - DAL (vs . WAS)
Gallup started the season hot before missing two games with a meniscus issue, but he came back strong against the Packers in Week 5 with seven catches for 113 yards and a touchdown. There's little reason to doubt Gallup when healthy at this point - Kellen Moore's offense and Dak Prescott's solid play makes him an excellent option at receiver for every fantasy team, and the ride should continue to keep going.
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50.
Raheem Mostert
RB - SF (at SEA)
Like many of the other names on this list, there is some risk, but we are talking about what is essentially the #1 running back for one of the top running offenses in football. You may not like the matchup versus New Orleans, but last week's matchup against the Ravens wasn't so hot either and he still went for 154 yards and a score.
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51.
DeVante Parker
WR - MIA (at NE)
Preston Williams had a great game on Sunday but is now undergoing an MRI which could leave even more targets for Parker, who believe it or not, has been a top 20 fantasy wideout over the past 6 weeks, outscoring Robert Woods, Tyler Boyd and JuJu Smith-Schuster in that time. Add a very favorable playoff schedule and he is the top wide receiver pickup of the week.
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52.
Darren Waller
TE - LV (at DEN)
Waller has been one of the best surprises in football, as he's offered some semblance of reliability at an unreliable position. His only negative is the fact that he has yet to score a touchdown, but so long as he keeps seeing the high volume of targets and piling on the receptions, they will come soon enough. He's one of the few tight ends you can simply leave in your lineup.
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53.
Adam Thielen
WR - MIN (vs . CHI)
Thielen aggravated his hamstring injury early against the Chiefs, and will almost certainly miss Week 10 against the Cowboys. With a bye in Week 12, the Vikings could look to play it safe and hold Thielen out for several weeks. Although that would hurt his fantasy owners, it would obviously be preferable to Thielen trying to return while hobbled.
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54.
Kareem Hunt
RB - CLE (at CIN)
Yes, Hunt has a terrific season from a fantasy perspective last year, but that has always been the case with Andy Reid running backs. Hunt may be worth nothing outside of that, and even if he is, that doesn't mean he will unseat Nick Chubb when he comes back three months into the season. This should be a hard pass in the 10th round for fantasy owners.
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55.
Kenyan Drake
RB - ARI (at LAR)
Drake has been traded to the Cardinals, a surprising move given the Cardinals' place in the standings and the presence of David Johnson. Despite having only a few days to prepare, Drake will likely be the primary ball carrier in Week 9 on Thursday against the 49ers. His long-term value will depend entirely on David Johnson's health.
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56.
Carlos Hyde
RB - SEA (vs . SF)
Hyde continues to garner the bulk of the running back touches in Houston, and has looked far more effective than anyone could have expected. He's a zero in the passing game, making him far less valuable in half- and full-PPR leagues. But in standard formats, he's someone you can start weekly without much concern.
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57.
Christian Kirk
WR - ARI (at LAR)
Kirk is likely to start every game in Kingsbury's new quick-paced offense that may afford the Cardinals 75 snaps per game. Assuming Murray is even a moderately competent passer, that could make Kirk a WR3 or even WR2 if everything clicks.
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58.
Jamaal Williams
RB - GB (at DET)
Williams continues to eat into Aaron Jones' touches but, for the first time in a long time, that's not a negative. Jones continues to put up huge numbers, while Williams has scored four touchdowns in his last three games. Williams has earned a start now as an RB3/Flex play, and so long as the Packers continue to rely heavily on the run, he should see plenty of volume.
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D.J. Chark
WR - JAC (vs . IND)
Perhaps no player's stock has risen more dramatically this season than Chark's, who has not only become Gardner Minshew's favorite target, but has become one of the most reliable starters in fantasy. He's scored five touchdowns through his first five games and has 27 catches on 37 targets. There's little reason to expect things to slow down going forward, so buy him as a solid borderline WR2.
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60.
James White
RB - NE (vs . MIA)
White finished as an RB1 last season and now the offense has fewer weapons in the passing game and a banged up starting running back. It isn't crazy to think White could end up back in that territory in 2019 and if he doesn't, he is a safe bet to finish top 30 thanks to his receiving abilities.
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61.
Adrian Peterson
RB - WAS (at DAL)
Peterson is not going to be a recommended start against the Eagles in Week 15, but he will be against the Giants in Week 16. That's a game he should see 15-plus touches in, and though they've been better against the run as of late, you can't find those touches on the waiver wire.
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62.
Austin Hooper
TE - CLE (at CIN)
Hooper has now scored in three straight games and is simply having a marvelous season. Atlanta may be in the midst of an awful season, but that hardly matters for their offense, which continues to play from behind and maximize its receiving options. With few reliable tight ends, Hooper is extremely valuable this year, and there's no reason to expect it to end.
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63.
Ronald Jones II
RB - TB (vs . ATL)
We've played this game before and it isn't fun. Jones looks phenomenal, gets a lot of touches and we expect he has finally secured the alpha dog role in the Bucs backfield only to find out it was another diabolical trick by Bruce Arians. While that may be the case, it is impossible to ignore an extremely talented back who just saw 20 touches. The upside alone for a player like that makes him well worth half of your FAAB budget or the #1 waiver priority.
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D.K. Metcalf
WR - SEA (vs . SF)
Metcalf's targets and receptions have dipped significantly since his first two games, but he remains a red zone threat, as he showed against the Rams. He'll never pile on huge yards, however, so he's more of a touchdown or bust Flex at this stage in his young career.
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65.
Latavius Murray
RB - NO (at CAR)
Murray filled in brilliantly for the injured Alvin Kamara in Weeks 7 and 8, but Kamara should return after the bye in Week 10. Chances are, Murray's performance has earned him a larger role than he saw earlier in the season, and he should settle into the Mark Ingram complement to Kamara. That's a running back who you can start most weeks.
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66.
Mark Andrews
TE - BAL (vs . PIT)
After topping 100 yards receiving in each of his first two games, Andrews has come back down to earth a bit in his last three, totaling just 91 yards overall. But he's seen at least seven targets in each game and scored three touchdowns, and in the tight end landscape, that makes him a borderline superstar. Start him each and every week without hesitation.
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67.
Bo Scarbrough
RB - DET (vs . GB)
If you're in a league where someone loves volume running backs and doesn't worry about matchups, maybe you can unload Scarbrough. They'll play the Bucs and Broncos over the final two weeks, which are matchups to avoid when you can, and even more so when you're dealing with a two-down back.
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68.
Mike Williams
WR - LAC (at KC)
Williams was insanely efficient despite being the 4th target. With Tyrell Williams gone and the threat of Melvin Gordon holding out, Williams could surge forward, perhaps all the way into WR1 territory. There is some risk here, but the upside is spectacular.
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69.
Tyler Boyd
WR - CIN (vs . CLE)
Boyd just signed a four-year extension with the Bengals which means Zac Taylor must have big plans for him. A.J. Green is still the number one and will be back within a handful of weeks and Andy Dalton can only create so many fantasy points, but Boyd is a strong bet to finish as a WR3.
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70.
Emmanuel Sanders
WR - NO (at CAR)
Sanders has been traded to the 49ers, and immediately becomes the top receiving option on the team. The 49ers have attempted the second-fewest passes in the league, and it will likely take time for Sanders to learn the offense. Still, given his talent and the upgrade in offenses from the Broncos to the 49ers, the move only helps Sanders' value.
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71.
Curtis Samuel
WR - CAR (vs . NO)
Samuel has a ton of talent, but the Panthers with Kyle Allen have morphed into more of a game-managing type of offense. Rarely are there big shots, as Carolina looks to control the clock and win with their defense. Samuel has seen at least six targets in each game since Week 1, but for now, it's hard to trust him in a fantasy lineup.
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72.
T.Y. Hilton
WR - IND (at JAC)
It's tempting to drop Hilton after he suggested he "may not" play again this season, but knowing there's hope, you should hang onto him. This is the time of year where your bench should be filled with upside guys that you'll likely never use, and Hilton fits that description.
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73.
Damien Williams
RB - KC (vs . LAC)
Williams' season has been disastrous, but it appears he might finally provide the most value right when fantasy owners need him. With a bad LeSean McCoy fumble opening the door for Williams, the veteran shined in Week 9 against the Dolphins, highlighted by a 91-yard touchdown run. He'll still split touches with McCoy and perhaps others, but overall, it's possible he can become a reliable RB2 once again.
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74.
Matt Breida
RB - MIA (at NE)
Like the dinosaurs in Jurassic Park, life finds a way with Breida, who is set to take back the lead role in the San Francisco backfield after Tevin Coleman's ankle injury. Raheem Mostert ran well against the Bucs after Coleman left the game, but Breida has shown before what he can do in this offense. He should be a reliable Flex play for as long as Coleman is out, even with sharing carries with Mostert.
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75.
LeSean McCoy
RB - FA (BYE)
The Bills unsurprisingly moved on from McCoy's enormous contract so he is currently a free agent but don't expect that to last for long. He is still talented and can be a strong backup for a team like the Jets, or perhaps the Texans or Bucs turn to him as their starter. Don't cut him or stop drafting him yet.
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76.
Sterling Shepard
WR - NYG (vs . PHI)
Shepard is back in the concussion protocol and is likely to miss the Giants' game in Week 6 against the Patriots. Even when he's healthy, the fact that he ran so many routes on the perimeter instead of out of the slot with the return of Golden Tate certainly puts a damper on his ROS outlook.
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77.
JuJu Smith-Schuster
WR - PIT (at BAL)
There is no doubt about it that JuJu was the best slot receiver in football last year. Part of that, of course, had to do with Antonio Brown drawing loads of attention, and it remains to a question how he will perform outside versus stronger cornerback matchups. The target share is expected to improve but that assumes Big Ben again throws a league-high 675 passes which seems unlikely.
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78.
Tevin Coleman
RB - SF (at SEA)
He's fallen down the depth chart over the last few weeks, while they are turning into a more balanced offense with their run/pass selection. Because of that, it's going to be even more difficult to find two 49ers running backs who see double-digit touches, let alone three of them.
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79.
Will Fuller
WR - HOU (vs . TEN)
Fuller injured his hamstring against the Colts and is set to miss several weeks. He provided one enormous game but otherwise, was incredibly hit or miss. While he should come back in time for the fantasy playoffs, the initial estimates suggest that the injury is a multiple-week one. Make other arrangements if you own Fuller.
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80.
Alexander Mattison
RB - MIN (vs . CHI)
Mattison is not only the best pickup of the week; he is the best pickup all season long. He should have already been owned, but if he isn't, spend every dime of your FAAB on this future league-winner.
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81.
Robby Anderson
WR - CAR (vs . NO)
Anderson has let fantasy owners down in several great matchups lately, but if you want to chase a home run, he's got three more great matchups in a row coming up including this week at home against Oakland.
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82.
Jamison Crowder
WR - NYJ (at BUF)
You won't want to start Crowder this week against the Patriots, but he can be a WR4 after that considering Sam Darnold is back and in their two games together, Crowder has 26 targets.
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83.
Golden Tate
WR - NYG (vs . PHI)
Tate has 90+ receptions in four the last 5 seasons and was on pace to do it again last year before the trade. He did that with Marvin Jones and Kenny Golladay on the roster so don't be surprised when he is a top 30 rest of season wideout with Daniel Jones now under center in New York.
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84.
A.J. Brown
WR - TEN (at HOU)
It's about time the Titans start using their best pass-catcher. Brown has been extraordinarily efficient all season and seems to break the first tackle every time he touches the ball. Sometimes, as we saw in Week 14, that leads to a long touchdown reception. He does have some risk from week to week, but considering his great home matchup against the Texans, it is more likely that fantasy owners get a boom week from Brown.
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85.
Jack Doyle
TE - IND (at JAC)
Eric Ebron has taken a back seat in the past two weeks in terms of snaps and targets to Doyle. Whether or not that keeps up is anyone's guess, but frankly, you could play both of them against the Dolphins in Week 10.
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86.
Terry McLaurin
WR - WAS (at DAL)
McLaurin has been the lone bright spot this season for the Redskins, and even his 3-51 line against the Patriots was a positive, with Colt McCoy as his quarterback and a ton of defensive focus on him. It's hard to be even remotely excited about anyone in Washington, but McLaurin remains a player who you can start at wide receiver most weeks, particularly in deeper formats.
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87.
Deebo Samuel
WR - SF (at SEA)
Samuel has slowed down enough over the past month that we can't start him in any matchup for now, but he still has WR3 upside if he starts seeing consistent snaps and targets for San Francisco.
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88.
Royce Freeman
RB - DEN (vs . LV)
It may be tempting to drop Freeman knowing it's the Phillip Lindsay show, but with the remaining schedule the Broncos have, Freeman might be the most valuable handcuff. in fantasy football. In fact, it's possible he has standalone value against the Chiefs and Lions, who both rank in the bottom-three against fantasy running backs.
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89.
Marquise Brown
WR - BAL (vs . PIT)
Brown has missed several weeks with an ankle injury, but is hopeful to return against the Patriots. When he does, he should immediately return as a WR3 with upside, though he's likely to see plenty of boom or bust weeks with Lamar Jackson's inconsistent throwing.
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90.
Jordan Howard
RB - MIA (at NE)
Howard had a monstrous day against the Packers in Week 4, scoring three touchdowns. He's earned himself a much bigger role, perhaps the stronger side of the split with Miles Sanders in the Philadelphia backfield. He'll take what is given to him, and doesn't have Sanders' upside. But for now, he remains playable in a pinch.
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91.
David Johnson
RB - HOU (vs . TEN)
Johnson will almost certainly miss Week 9 with his ankle injury, and the trade for Kenyan Drake puts his long-term availability in question. For now, there's not much you can do as a Johnson owner. You can't sell him low unless someone is wildly optimistic on his injury concerns. When healthy, he should continue to dominate the touches, even with Kenyan Drake in fold.
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92.
Sammy Watkins
WR - KC (vs . LAC)
Watkins added a hamstring injury to his shoulder woes in Week 5 against the Colts, and appears likely to miss at least a little time. Outside of Week 1, when few people were starting him, Watkins had been a major disappointment despite the absence of Tyreek Hill. Now with injury concerns of his own, Watkins is still a rosterable option, but likely not one that you'll be able to or want to start anytime soon.
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93.
Tarik Cohen
RB - CHI (at MIN)
Cohen got nary a carry in Week 1 against the Packers, instead running routes out of the slot almost exclusively. He'll likely see some more work in the backfield but with Mike Davis also cutting into David Montgomery's role, there isn't that much room for Cohen at this point. He's certainly worth owning in PPR formats, but be wary about starting him for the foreseeable future.
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94.
Jared Cook
TE - NO (at CAR)
We knew Drew Brees' offense is fantasy gold for tight ends, but Brees is now hurt and we saw Cook with Green Bay and Aaron Rodgers in 2016. He did nothing, so perhaps even Brees' return won't lock him into the fantasy top 12. Additionally, Cook was TE15 in 2017 before his big 2018 season which was fueled by the fact that Jordy Nelson was their #1 receiver. In New Orleans, he will be the #3 or #4 option at best so perhaps we should be careful with our expectations.
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95.
Duke Johnson
RB - HOU (vs . TEN)
With Lamar Miller out for the season, Duke is the favorite to lead this team in touches. They brought in Carlos Hyde via trade and while you may think he is a lock to be the early-down back, Duke can handle a three-down workload as we saw in college when he touched the ball 22 times per game. He comes with both risk and upside, making him a worthwhile mid-round pick.
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96.
James Washington
WR - PIT (at BAL)
If Juju Smith-Schuster comes back, Washington probably wouldn't be startable even in the flex, but Washington should be worth picking up just in case Juju misses another game. He'd be ranked among the top 40 wideouts with a great matchup versus Arizona.
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97.
Brandin Cooks
WR - HOU (vs . TEN)
Some may be thinking they're getting a steal by acquiring Cooks for next to nothing, but he's closer to a drop than he is to a must-start over the last two weeks. He'll play the Cowboys and 49ers, two zone-heavy schemes that don't allow big plays to receivers very often.
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98.
Dede Westbrook
WR - JAC (vs . IND)
Westbrook was the number one receiver for Bortles last year in Jacksonville and appears to be the favorite for that role again, but with a major offensive line upgrade and perhaps a QB upgrade in Foles too. With that said, his upside is limited in this offense.
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99.
Tony Pollard
RB - DAL (vs . WAS)
Some will want to drop Pollard knowing they aren't going to be starting him with Ezekiel Elliott on the field, but he's the ideal player to have on your bench. Should Elliott be forced to miss any games, Pollard would be a league-winner. These are the types of players to have on your bench heading into the fantasy playoffs.
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100.
Tyrell Williams
WR - LV (at DEN)
Williams continues to deal with plantar fasciitis, but is practicing heading into Week 8 and may return to the field. When healthy, he's a viable WR3 play, though his injury seems likely to linger, pushing his ceiling down a bit.
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101.
Darius Slayton
WR - NYG (vs . PHI)
Slayton has been exceptional when he sees targets, and boy did he see them in Week 10 before the Giants' bye, but now Sterling Shepard is expected to return plus they've got two rough matchups so Slayton can be comfortably passed up unless you want an upside stash.
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102.
Mohamed Sanu
WR - NE (vs . MIA)
Sanu was having a decent, though inconsistent, season with the Falcons, but now moves to the Patriots, who reportedly have coveted him for some time. It should take him some time to get up to speed but with Josh Gordon moving to IR, there are plenty of targets available. Sanu may start slow, but he should offer WR3 value once he gets going.
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103.
Frank Gore
RB - NYJ (at BUF)
The biggest mistake fantasy owners can make this time of year is to keep dead-weight players on their bench. There is no situation or injury that would push Gore into top-15 territory. Instead of rostering him, add someone like Tony Pollard or Alexander Mattison.
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104.
Dallas Goedert
TE - PHI (at NYG)
If Goedert is not the top tight end pick up of the week, he is awfully close. Add supreme talent and plenty of targets to a cake rest of the season schedule and we've got ourselves a top 10 rest of season tight end.
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105.
Zach Pascal
WR - IND (at JAC)
Unless T.Y. Hilton ends up active, Pascal is a near-lock to lead this team in targets. He has 19 of them since Eric Ebron went out for the season two weeks ago. In those games, we are talking about 18 and 20 PPR points. Granted, he doesn't draw the Bucs again this week, but a matchup versus New Orleans isn't too shabby either. With 7+ targets a virtual guarantee, he'll again be ranked as a top 36 wideout.
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106.
Peyton Barber
RB - WAS (at DAL)
Ronald Jones is apparently the starter, but if you desperate at running back, you can play it safe with someone like Nyheim Hines or Chris Thompson, but it might be in your best interest to take a stab in the dark at the Bucs' backfield. There is a chance, as always, that Barber ends up with 15 touches which would go a long way against a lousy Lions' defense.
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107.
Benny Snell Jr.
RB - PIT (at BAL)
Much like last week, there is a chance James Conner comes back and gobbles up all the touches for himself. The upside far outweighs that risk, however. Snell now has 39 touches in the past two weeks and just so happens to be coming into matchups against the Cardinals lousy defense and the Bills' struggling run defense over the next two weeks. You can bet he'll be ranked among the top 24 options in both contests if Conner is out once again.
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108.
Gus Edwards
RB - BAL (vs . PIT)
Gus Edwards will go off from time to time thanks to the game scripts Baltimore has been in and will likely see again, but you can't trust him week to week. With that said, if Mark Ingram were to suffer an injury, Edwards would be a weekly RB2 so he may be worth stashing.
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109.
Anthony Miller
WR - CHI (at MIN)
Some are going another wideout here like Dionte Johnson, who is coming off a big game or Allen Hurns, who has a great matchup, but Miller is still my #3 wideout streamer despite his matchup in Green Bay. We are talking about someone with 37 targets and 313 receiving yards over the past four weeks. He has double-digit fantasy points in each of those games too. As long as he keeps rolling, I'll be playing Miller as a strong flex option.
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110.
Larry Fitzgerald
WR - ARI (at LAR)
Fitzgerald has fallen off a bit since his incredibly hot start, but he's yet to have a game with fewer than five receptions. He's not the Fitzgerald of old, that much is clear, but especially in half or full-PPR leagues, he's an every-week starter without question, especially with some easier matchups on tap.
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111.
Jaylen Samuels
RB - PIT (at BAL)
Samuels missed Week 8 and may not even be ready to go for Week 9, but when he does return, we are almost certainly looking at the best handcuff for James Conner.
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112.
Malcolm Brown
RB - LAR (vs . ARI)
Coach Sean McVay has made it clear that both Henderson and Brown will be plenty involved this season which makes sense considering they used a tender to ensure Brown remained on their roster. He may not quite be the second option, but absolutely has some upside in this high-powered offense.
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113.
Randall Cobb
WR - HOU (vs . TEN)
Cobb had a great run for the Cowboys, but it seems to be fizzling out now. Add in a rough matchup this week against the Rams and Cobb will very likely be ranked as just a WR5 or WR6, making him unownable this week.
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114.
O.J. Howard
TE - TB (vs . ATL)
It may sound stupid based on how he started the season, but Howard does have 60+ receiving yards in each of the past two weeks. With the state of the tight end position and his upcoming matchup against a terrible Lions defense, that's enough to make him the top streaming option of the week. Now, add in that Mike Evans is almost certain to miss this game and we could be talking about 7 or 8 targets too.
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115.
Diontae Johnson
WR - PIT (at BAL)
Johnson is coming off a big game, but you can't rely on him while Hodges is under center, especially considering they have a bad matchup against the Bills this week and Juju may be coming back.
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116.
Brian Hill
RB - ATL (at TB)
Devonta Freeman could be back for Week 11 or miss the rest of the season. With Ito Smith already on IR, that would mean 15 to 20 touches every game for Hill in a strong offense. Don't sleep on the fact that Hill is an explosive athlete and could break out in this role to become a weekly RB2. If Freeman is out, Hill is well worth your entire FAAB budget.
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117.
Kenny Stills
WR - HOU (vs . TEN)
Stills did play the vast majority of snaps with Will Fuller out, but he managed just 2 targets for 8 yards once again. With Fuller likely back this week, Stills should remain just an afterthought.
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118.
Corey Davis
WR - TEN (at HOU)
You may have had your heart broken by Corey Davis a time or two, but that doesn't mean you can't play him in your fantasy playoffs with cake matchups against Oakland and Houston coming up. If you have the roster space, stash him now for two starts then.
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119.
Josh Gordon
WR - FA (BYE)
Gordon has been placed on injured reserve and the word is that the Patriots will release him once he is healthy. There's a minor chance that he latches on with another team and provides small value this season, but there's no reason to waste a roster spot on him.
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120.
Demaryius Thomas
WR - FA (BYE)
Thomas has led the Jets in targets since joining the starting lineup and hasn't played half bad either. This week they draw an easy matchup against the Raiders and he will be startable the following two contests as well.
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121.
Darwin Thompson
RB - KC (vs . LAC)
Both of the Williams backs for Kansas City were out and LeSean McCoy hasn't been a lead back all season, no matter who was hurt, but it was't Thompson who led the Chiefs in snaps. Instead, it was Spencer Ware. You can't rely on Thompson this week versus Denver.
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122.
Cole Beasley
WR - BUF (vs . NYJ)
Beasley has a bad matchup in Pittsburgh, but let's not pretend he has had an easy going in any of the last three weeks either, yet he has 20, 23 and 15 fantasy points in those contests. If you need a safe wideout, Beasley is as reliable as you'll find on waivers.
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123.
Chris Conley
WR - JAC (vs . IND)
With D.J. Chark expected to be out in Week 15, Conley should be a strong play against a terrible Raiders defense. After all, the Jags will have a useful game script, and Conley has been seeing plenty of targets lately.
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124.
Noah Fant
TE - DEN (vs . LV)
Since Emmanuel Sanders was traded to San Francisco, Fant leads the Broncos in targets and has seen a handful of red zone looks as well. The matchup isn't ideal this week in Buffalo but we are talking about a rest of season top 12 tight end.
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125.
Jacob Hollister
TE - SEA (vs . SF)
The Seahawks have the Panthers and Cardinals in Weeks 15 and 16, two of the better matchups for tight ends. They both rank in the top three in yards per target allowed to tight ends. With Tyler Lockett seemingly struggling as of late, Hollister could be the answer to your tight end problems.
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126.
Rex Burkhead
RB - NE (vs . MIA)
Burkhead was so useful last week because James White was out for personal reasons. Prior to that, the Patriots were up by four touchdowns so unless you are planning on either of those happening again, you can't plan on putting Rex into your lineup. He does have upside if Sony or White gets injured though.
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127.
Patrick Laird
RB - MIA (at NE)
The Dolphins offensive line certainly won't afford Laird many holes, and we all know he is a limited athlete, but there is no substitute for volume and he is a near-lock for 15 touches against a lousy Giants defense so you could potentially use him in the flex this week.
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128.
Mecole Hardman
WR - KC (vs . LAC)
Hardman can't be used this week because of bye, nor is he trustworthy when he returns because of limited snaps and targets, but if the Chiefs plug him into the lineup finally, we could be looking at a potential league-winner so he warrants a stash if you have the roster space.
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129.
Allen Lazard
WR - GB (at DET)
Lazard has had a few big games and is functioning as the #2 for Aaron Rodgers, but he doesn't see enough targets to warrant starting in a terrible matchup against the Bears this week.
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130.
Nyheim Hines
RB - IND (at JAC)
Hines has minimal upside but if you are desperate for a running back this week, he isn't the worst play in what should be a high-scoring game. Plus, Tampa shuts down the run so it might benefit Indy to have their pass-catching back on the field more often.
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131.
DeAndre Washington
RB - KC (vs . LAC)
Considering Josh Jacobs wasn't ruled out early, and was a true game-time decision, it is clearly quite possible that he plays in Week 15. If that were to happen, Washington would be entirely unstartable. With that said, the upside for him this week if Jacobs is out, makes Washington the top pickup of the week. With another 20 touches this week versus the Jags' horrendous defense, we'd legitimately be talking about a fringe-RB1.
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132.
J.D. McKissic
RB - WAS (at DAL)
It is possible that the Lions go sign a veteran in the next 24 hours like Mike Davis or Jay Ajayi, but if that doesn't happen, we've got the clear number one running back that plays all three downs. He didn't do much with 16 touches last week, but you can't replace volume.
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133.
Jordan Wilkins
RB - IND (at JAC)
Wilkins may have led the Colts in backfield touches last week, but even if we knew he would again in either of the next two weeks, the matchups are so bad that he is virtually unstartable, and by the time all of that ends, Marlon Mack should be back.
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134.
Chase Edmonds
RB - ARI (at LAR)
With Kenyan Drake filling a big role for the Cardinals, the only way Edmonds sees playing time is if the Cardinals were to shut down David Johnson. That doesn't seem likely as of now, which makes Edmonds nothing more than a third-string running back.
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135.
Auden Tate
WR - CIN (vs . CLE)
Although Tate has seen consistent targets, that may change this week with John Ross likely coming back. There is, of course, a chance that Tate has a big game, but he isn't safe enough to start. If you add him, do it as a stash for future weeks.
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136.
Jeff Wilson
RB - SF (at SEA)
Wilson may be piling up rushing touchdowns quickly, but he is still the clear #3 running back for the 49ers and when Tevin Coleman returns, Wilson is likely headed back to inactive.
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137.
Darrell Henderson
RB - LAR (vs . ARI)
Not only does it appear like a timeshare behind Todd Gurley, but the offense isn't good enough to warrant the backfield as a must-own situation like it was the first two years in Sean McVay's offense. Henderson's best-case scenario is likely 8-12 touches per game with an injury to Gurley, and even then, he wouldn't get the goal-line work.
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138.
Ryquell Armstead
RB - JAC (vs . IND)
Armstead looked like a promising handcuff in his touches Sunday and should be considered among the top available handcuffs considering Fournette's injury history.
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139.
Kyle Rudolph
TE - MIN (vs . CHI)
Yes, Rudolph had two touchdowns, but he continued the trend of finishing games with under 25 receiving yards. In fact, he's only been over that mark twice all year.
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140.
Tyler Higbee
TE - LAR (vs . ARI)
Higbee has back to back 100-yard games but he also has back to back easy matchups. This week, the Rams will go to Dallas, where the matchup is much more difficult. Higbee will be outside the top 12 in rankings at his position, but not by far.
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141.
Ty Johnson
RB - DET (vs . GB)
Kerryon Johnson suffered a knee injury in Week 7 and ended up on IR. Ty is a rare combination of both side and speed and is a must-start this week against the Giants and every other week assuming he remains the starter.
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142.
Chris Thompson
RB - JAC (vs . IND)
Although Thompson isn't going to get any carries with both Adrian Peterson and Derrius Guice rolling, he did see 8 targets last game. With a useful game script likely coming up against Philly, he'll be on the RB4/RB3 fringe as a potential flex start.
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143.
N'Keal Harry
WR - NE (vs . MIA)
The Patriots showed us in Week 11 that Harry has surpassed Jakobi Meyers as the #4 receiver but now Phillip Dorsett is banged up which means Harry should get his first start this week in Dallas. His potential makes him worth taking a flier on.
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144.
Phillip Dorsett
WR - SEA (vs . SF)
With Mohammed Sanu now in town and the Patriots bye coming up, you may be tempted to forget about Dorsett, but he still plays virtually every snap for a great offense that throws a ton and has a killer upcoming schedule so keep him in mind.
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145.
Danny Amendola
WR - DET (vs . GB)
If you need a streamer for this week, Amendola has been rolling with back to back games of 8 receptions and 95+ yards. Now that Kerryon Johnson is out and the Lions run into a pass-funnel Raiders defense, you can expect Stafford's third consecutive 300+ yard performance. If that happens, you'll be glad to have started Amendola.
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146.
David Njoku
TE - CLE (at CIN)
Njoku has more talent than just about anyone on waivers and by far the best matchup, but he only played around 20 snaps in his return last week despite just a wrist injury that Njoku says he is healed from. This is a risky play, but one with tons of upside.
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147.
Allen Hurns
WR - MIA (at NE)
If Devante Parker is ruled out for Week 15, Hurns will make for a tremendous stash. He is already seeing consistent targets every week, but with Parker out, we might be looking at double-digit versus a weak Giants' secondary which would make Hurns startable.
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148.
Jay Ajayi
RB - FA (BYE)
Ajayi is working out for the Cardinals which likely means David Johnson's injury is worse than they were letting on. He would merely be a middle-range handcuff for Chase Edmonds, however, if he did sign.
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149.
Nelson Agholor
WR - LV (at DEN)
With Alshon back and now Dallas Goedert playing 70% of the snaps, Agholor's role has diminished enough that we can't justify using him outside of perfect matchups. He doesn't have one this week in Dallas so he is better off left on waivers for now.
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150.
Ted Ginn
WR - CHI (at MIN)
Ginn is by no means an exciting pick, but he is the starting receiver opposite of Michael Thomas in a high-powered offense so he offers some fantasy value as a WR6.
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151.
Jonathan Williams
RB - FA (BYE)
With Marlon Mack already ruled out for Thursday and likely several more weeks, Williams is the clear-cut top pickup this week. He piled up 147 yards on just 14 touches against the Jags last week and while Jordan Wilkins may come back, chances are that this is now Williams' job.
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152.
Giovani Bernard
RB - CIN (vs . CLE)
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153.
Mike Gesicki
TE - MIA (at NE)
The matchup this week against the Jets is among the toughest for opposing tight ends so you likely won't want to use Gesicki in it. With that said, he has been getting consistent target and air yards, enough so to make stash-worthy.
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154.
Reggie Bonnafon
RB - CAR (vs . NO)
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155.
Breshad Perriman
WR - NYJ (at BUF)
Mike Evans is expected to miss Week 15 and while Justin Waston had more targets in his Evans' place, Perriman is the more skilled receiver and has the upside to break a big play versus Detroit this week.
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156.
Wayne Gallman
RB - NYG (vs . PHI)
Saquon Barkley suffered a high ankle sprain in Week 3 and is due to get his MRI results any hour. It seems likely that he will miss 4 to 6 weeks, and while Gallman doesn't have anywhere close to RB1 upside, that would still be 4-6 startable fantasy weeks which is enough to make him the top pickup of the week. Because of his limited upside, though, I'd only spend 10 to 12 FAAB to acquire him unless you are desperate at running back.
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157.
Greg Olsen
TE - SEA (vs . SF)
Olsen looked to be returning to form for a few games, but has basically fallen off a cliff. He has just two catches for five yards combined in his last two games. The number of reliable tight ends is small, so Olsen is still a starter in deeper leagues. But there's not much to be optimistic about at the moment.
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158.
Jason Witten
TE - LV (at DEN)
Witten is by no means a sexy add at this point in his career, but he'll see enough targets, especially in the red zone, to make him worthy of streaming two or three times this season.
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159.
Taylor Gabriel
WR - FA (BYE)
It is clear that Mitch Trubisky loves Taylor Gabriel, as evidenced by his production last year and Week 11's 14 targets. This week, Gabriel makes for a sneaky streamer play as he has the best matchup on the field versus a horrendous Giants' secondary.
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160.
Russell Gage
WR - ATL (at TB)
Now that Calvin Ridley has been ruled out for the season with an abdominal injury, Gage should start to see even more targets. With that said, you can't start him this week in the matchup against the 49ers.
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161.
Josh Reynolds
WR - LAR (vs . ARI)
Reynolds may be filling in for Brandin Cooks while he is out, and that may end up being the remainder of the season, but we are talking about the number four option at best in Jared Goff's offense. Add in a bad rest of season schedule and we should be leaving Reynolds on waivers.
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162.
Jakobi Meyers
WR - NE (vs . MIA)
Meyers appears to have passed up N'Keal Harry as the Patriots WR #3 but there is still some uncertainty moving forward and the next three matchups are all tough enough that I can't imagine Meyers being useful at any point for the rest of the season.
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163.
Marquez Valdes-Scantling
WR - GB (at DET)
With Allison starting in the slot, that means MVS will likely see the majority of two 2-WR set snaps on the outside opposite of Adams. He is an exceptional athlete who could take off with consistent targets from one of the all-time great QBs.
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164.
Geronimo Allison
WR - DET (vs . GB)
Allison didn't get in on the party Sunday but with no timeline for Davante Adams' return, Allison ought to be owned and started until he comes back, especially this week at Kansas City.
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165.
Demarcus Robinson
WR - KC (vs . LAC)
Tyreek Hill will eventually come back which will leave Robinson and Hardman to compete for snaps so there will be few weeks where it is safe to start him. With that said, he should pile up enough points to finish the year as a top 50 wide receiver.
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166.
Dare Ogunbowale
RB - TB (vs . ATL)
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167.
Trey Edmunds
RB - PIT (at BAL)
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168.
Dion Lewis
RB - NYG (vs . PHI)
With the display Derrick Henry put on at the end of the season, there is no chance Lewis leads the Titans' backfield this year unless Henry's injury is a bigger deal that it currently appears. That isn't to say Lewis won't have games where he splashes but predicting which week it will be is a difficult task so he should merely be thought of as a handcuff.
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169.
Jalen Richard
RB - LV (at DEN)
The Raiders certainly have a nice matchup this week which bodes well for Richard if Josh Jacobs is out again, but with Jacobs out, Richard still just had 9 touches so there isn't enough upside to make him worth rostering.
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170.
Alex Erickson
WR - CIN (vs . CLE)
Erickson has been excellent in back to back weeks and while the upcoming schedule after the Bengals bye looks promising, Erickson will almost definitely be taking a seat on the bench since A.J. Green is expected to finally return.
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171.
Tre'Quan Smith
WR - NO (at CAR)
Ted Ginn may still be in the way, but if Tre'Quan surpasses him, the number two receiver in New Orleans would certainly return more value than the occasional strong performance mixed into a lot of duds like Smith gave us last year.
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172.
Gerald Everett
TE - LAR (vs . ARI)
Many will be turning to Chris Herndon if they need a tight end this week, but the Cowboys are a more daunting defense against them than what Everett gets this week, plus the difference in QBs is substantial.
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173.
Justice Hill
RB - BAL (vs . PIT)
We know New Orleans multiplies a running back's value, so why wouldn't the reverse effect take place when a running back leaves? No one is arguing that Mark Ingram is awful, but I'll contend that he isn't good enough outside of that Saints' system to lock down the starting running back job in Baltimore. If anyone is going to sneak in and win the job, it would be Justice Hill. Mike Tagliere, likens Hill to Reggie Bush, but you could also call him a bigger and more athletic version of Phillip Lindsay with excellent instincts and top-level speed. Pair that with a run-heavy offense and we might just have this year's biggest surprise breakout running back.
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174.
Keke Coutee
WR - HOU (vs . TEN)
Although Kenny Stills out-snapped Coutee by quite a bit, it was Coutee who saw most of the targets that would have belonged to Will Fuller if he were active. Even so, Fuller should be back this week so Coutee will remain on waivers.
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175.
Vance McDonald
TE - PIT (at BAL)
You may be tempted to pick up McDonald if you need a tight end this week, but even despite several promising matchups like the one he has this week, McDonald has yet to surpass 40 yards in any game all season.
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176.
John Ross
WR - CIN (vs . CLE)
Ross was excellent over the first two weeks for Cincy then saw a difficult Week 3 matchup. With how much Zac Taylor's offense has been passing the ball, it should be no surprise that Ross continues to perform as a WR4 even with A.J. Green coming back soon.
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177.
Adam Humphries
WR - TEN (at HOU)
Humphries hasn't done anything exciting and it is hard to imagine much happening with this offense, but we do have the unknown here with Ryan Tannehill potentially starting and it is worth noting that in a small sample, he connected for four completions with Humphries after taking over.
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178.
Ian Thomas
TE - CAR (vs . NO)
Assuming Olsen is going to miss another game, Thomas will be a fringe TE1 this week because of a juicy matchup at home against Seattle, a plus game script and the fact that he had 10 targets last week.
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179.
Brandon Bolden
RB - NE (vs . MIA)
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180.
Justin Jackson
RB - LAC (at KC)
Jackson has run well in the first three games, but has been overshadowed by Austin Ekeler's dominance, particularly in the passing game. With Melvin Godon returning, Jackson's minimal value should nearly evaporate by Week 6. But for Week 4 against the Dolphins, when Gordon will be out, and Week 5 against the Broncos, when Gordon's role may be minimal, Jackson is someone who fantasy owners can likely play in a pinch.
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181.
Bilal Powell
RB - FA (BYE)
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182.
Boston Scott
RB - PHI (at NYG)
You may have seen Miles Sanders pulled from Monday night's game, but there doesn't appear to have been any lasting injury. Rather, it was supposedly cramping so don't plan on Scott helping you this week.
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183.
Jimmy Graham
TE - CHI (at MIN)
Graham caught another touchdown in Week 4 and he did it versus a stellar Eagles' tight end defending unit. He also saw 9 targets, and while that won't be consistent, he is one well worth keeping a close eye on moving forward.
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184.
Darren Fells
TE - HOU (vs . TEN)
Fells just keeps getting the job done and as a result, he should now be considered a top 15 rest of season tight end. With that said, this week he doesn't make for a great start as he draws the Jags defense.
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185.
Damien Harris
RB - NE (vs . MIA)
It was odd that the Patriots drafted yet another running back, and because he is seemingly their number four on the depth chart, you may think he has no fantasy appeal, but rather, he is the direct replacement for Sony Michel. James White wouldn't move into that role nor would Rex Burkhead so instead, Harris is an injury away from top 20 RB value and perhaps much more.
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186.
Jonnu Smith
TE - TEN (at HOU)
If Delanie Walker ends up missing another game, Smith would make for an excellent streamer start once again but the most likely scenario is that Walker plays and Smith becomes an afterthought.
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187.
Kerryon Johnson
RB - DET (vs . GB)
Kerryon is a popular early-round pick this year for many and while he may be talented, this offense is unlikely to produce enough points to give him much of a ceiling. What's more, is that Kerryon himself has said he isn't a three-down back and the Lions haven't used him on third downs this preseason so make of that what you will.
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188.
Myles Gaskin
RB - MIA (at NE)
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189.
J.J. Arcega-Whiteside
WR - PHI (at NYG)
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190.
Hunter Renfrow
WR - LV (at DEN)
Although there isn't much in the way of week to week upside, Renfrow works as a solid WR4 streamer this week in a terrific matchup versus the struggling Jets' secondary.
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191.
Ty Montgomery
RB - NO (at CAR)
Le'Veon Bell hasn't exactly been the most durable starting running back and while it is rumored that the Jets are looking for additional help at the position, it is Montgomery now who is the clear backup if anything were to happen, and believe it or not, he has looked terrific this preseason.
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192.
Albert Wilson
WR - MIA (at NE)
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193.
Keelan Cole
WR - JAC (vs . IND)
The Jags are going on their bye after a terrible performance, but Cole was a bright spot and appears likely to steal the job from Chris Conley once Dede Westbrook returns so keep him on waiver wire speed dial with a great stretch of matchups coming up.
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194.
Qadree Ollison
RB - ATL (at TB)
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195.
Dante Pettis
WR - SF (at SEA)
Pettis was drafted as a WR3 this summer who had WR2 upside and while we haven't seen it yet, he has been slowly growing toward the role as he separates himself from the preseason injury. He is worth taking a shot on in case he emerges as that top receiver for Jimmy G and it may happen this week in a killer matchup against Washington.
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196.
Andy Isabella
WR - ARI (at LAR)
Isabella was exceptional in college and is so fast that we may seem him break a few long plays for touchdowns this season. Assuming he can win that third receiver job, he may have flex appeal in your fantasy league before long.
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197.
Kerrith Whyte Jr.
RB - PIT (at BAL)
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198.
Dontrell Hilliard
RB - CLE (at CIN)
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199.
Wendell Smallwood
RB - FA (BYE)
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200.
Mike Davis
RB - CAR (vs . NO)
Until the Bears drafted David Montgomery, it looked like Davis would be the steal of the century in fantasy drafts. He has plenty of upside if Mongtomery were to go down with an injury and let's not discount the possibility that the Bears ease Montgomery in and let the veteran pass-catcher lead this Chicago backfield in touches for the first month or two.
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201.
Kendrick Bourne
WR - SF (at SEA)
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202.
Rashard Higgins
WR - CLE (at CIN)
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203.
Olamide Zaccheaus
WR - ATL (at TB)
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204.
Greg Ward
WR - PHI (at NYG)
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205.
Ameer Abdullah
RB - MIN (vs . CHI)
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206.
Ashton Dulin
WR - IND (at JAC)
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207.
Marcus Johnson
WR - IND (at JAC)
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208.
Mike Boone
RB - MIN (vs . CHI)
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209.
Justin Watson
WR - TB (vs . ATL)
Watson did see more targets than Breshad Perriman in Mike Evans' absence, but it was the first time all season that he had multiple targets so it tough to rely on him in Week 15 even against Detroit.
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210.
T.J. Yeldon
RB - BUF (vs . NYJ)
LeSean McCoy is the biggest name in this Buffalo backfield and Devin Singletary the hot new rookie, but it was Yeldon last year who's tape stood out. Don't be surprised if he grabs hold of the starting job for Buffalo this August and produces like a strong RB3 this season.
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211.
Isaiah Ford
WR - MIA (at NE)
Ford looked promising with Devante Parker missing most of the game with a concussion. Is Parker comes back, Ford obviously has no fantasy appeal, but he could a WR5/WR4 if Parker misses as the #2 to Allen Hurns against a weak Giants secondary.
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212.
David Moore
WR - SEA (vs . SF)
There was an initial scare of season-ending surgery for Moore's shoulder injury but it seems to be more minor. With that said, even with his potential upside in this offense, he shouldn't be drafted in standard 12-team redraft leagues. Keep him on waiver wire speed dial, however, in case he returns to health and the starting lineup.
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213.
Kelvin Harmon
WR - WAS (at DAL)
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214.
Dwayne Washington
RB - NO (at CAR)
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215.
KeeSean Johnson
WR - ARI (at LAR)
The rookie now has 26 targets on the season and is coming into an excellent home matchup versus a banged-up Falcons secondary that has been getting shredded. He makes for a solid flex play if you are desperate for a decent streamer in Week 6.
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216.
Marquise Goodwin
WR - PHI (at NYG)
There is a real chance Goodwin ends up useless from a fantasy perspective if he is the 4th or even 5th target in this offense, but Jimmy G sure did love Goodwin in their sample size together so keep a close eye on his snap counts in case we get a surprise breakout here.
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217.
Nick O'Leary
TE - FA (BYE)
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218.
Olabisi Johnson
WR - MIN (vs . CHI)
Johnson saw 8 targets in Week 7 thanks to Adam Thielen's injury and while he doesn't have a load of upside, you might actually be able to start him this week versus Washington.
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219.
Zay Jones
WR - LV (at DEN)
Believe it or not, Jones finished as a WR3 last season. It wasn't especially consistent and the Bills did bring in John Brown, but Jones is a safe WR5/WR6 type in case you need respectable production during a bye week or in place of an injured player.
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220.
Damarea Crockett
RB - GB (at DET)
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221.
Dawson Knox
TE - BUF (vs . NYJ)
Knox disappointed in Week 7 in what seemed to be an ideal matchup. If you are looking for a streamer this week, he may appear to be in a good matchup, but there are several better options including Vance McDonald and Jonnu Smith.
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222.
Willie Snead
WR - BAL (vs . PIT)
Snead has been consistently mediocre this season and while that may not sound too encouraging, it should mean we can rely on him as a WR4 or better this week in a perfect matchup versus the Bengals.
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223.
D'Ernest Johnson
RB - CLE (at CIN)
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224.
DaeSean Hamilton
WR - DEN (vs . LV)
Hamilton has an excellent matchup Thursday night against the Chiefs but even in a matchup like this, the #3 receiver from a bad offense won't be a start-worthy option.
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225.
Antonio Brown
WR - FA (BYE)
Brown has now been traded by the Steelers, cut by the Raiders and cut by the Patriots. He says he is done with the NFL so you can drop him, but if you can afford a bench spot, it may be in your best interest to hang onto him for a few weeks just in case he comes back with another team.
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226.
Donte Moncrief
WR - FA (BYE)
It sounds as though Moncrief will be the number two receiver for Pittsburg ahead of James Washington but it is by no means a guarantee. If he does play 80% of the snaps, we could be looking at one of the top breakouts of the season.
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227.
Tyler Eifert
TE - JAC (vs . IND)
Eifert is nowhere close to the longterm pickup that Chris Herndon is, but he is a much better pickup is you are looking for a Week 5 streamer. Eifert should have a big day against the Cardinals' suspect defense versus tight ends.
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228.
Devin Smith
WR - DAL (vs . WAS)
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229.
Jesse James
TE - DET (vs . GB)
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230.
Jake Kumerow
WR - GB (at DET)
Aaron Rodgers loves Kumerow as he has said over and over again. If anything were to happen to any of their top three receivers, Kumerow is expected to jump into the starting lineup and would be an immediate must-add.
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231.
C.J. Uzomah
TE - CIN (vs . CLE)
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232.
Miles Boykin
WR - BAL (vs . PIT)
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233.
Dexter Williams
RB - GB (at DET)
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234.
Travis Benjamin
WR - SF (at SEA)
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235.
Theo Riddick
RB - FA (BYE)
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236.
Devontae Booker
RB - LV (at DEN)
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237.
Cameron Brate
TE - TB (vs . ATL)
It seems as though the Bucs finally turned the page on O.J. Howard after his terrible drop that led to an interception. Brate ended up with a whopping 14 targets against the toughest tight end matchup in football. This week he'll move into a much better matchup versus the Falcons' shoddy secondary.
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238.
Irv Smith Jr.
TE - MIN (vs . CHI)
Since Adam Thielen went down, Smith has 6+ targets in three of four games. The matchup versus Denver isn't ideal this week, but if you need a tight end, he has a nice floor based on the volume he's been seeing.
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239.
Jaron Brown
WR - FA (BYE)
Jaron hauled in two touchdowns but he only saw three receptions and now that David Moore is healthy, Brown is the clear #4 in a low-volume passing offense.
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