Fantasy Football Player Notes
2024 Half PPR Rest of Season Rankings
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Bijan Robinson
RB - ATL (vs . CAR)
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Breece Hall
RB - NYJ (vs . MIA)
Breece Hall led the ground game with 14 carries for 62 yards (4.4 YPC), including a long run of 30 yards. He was held to just 9 rushing yards in the first half.
Rookie Braelon Allen followed with 7 carries for 33 yards (4.7 YPC), with a long of 20 yards and rushing TD. They took Hall out after he caught a pass in the red zone and Allen scored on the next red-zone attempt. Breece Hall aslo saw significant action in the passing game, with 8 targets (27%), catching 7 passes for 52 yards and a GREAT touchdown. 38% target rate per route run. Braelon Allen contributed 4 targets (13.3%), catching 2 passes for 23 yards and 1 TD, adding 24 YAC. Both Allen's scores came inside the red zone. Note that on Allen's TD reception BOTH he and Hall were in the backfield. It was a fake to Hall that the defense bit HARD on to open up a wide open TD grab for Allen. The snaps were 72% for Hall and 35% for Allen. Hall was at an 82% snap rate in Week 1. I guarantee there are people freaking out about Allen's TDs as "hurting" Hall. Note that Hall was in a 50/50 committee for nearly half the season last year and finished as the RB2 in PPR. Buy. The Patriots are next on Thursday night. |
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Saquon Barkley
RB - PHI (vs . NYG)
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Jonathan Taylor
RB - IND (vs . JAC)
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Jahmyr Gibbs
RB - DET (vs . MIN)
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CeeDee Lamb
WR - DAL (vs . WAS)
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De'Von Achane
RB - MIA (at NYJ)
Per Next Gen Stats, De'Von Achane led the Dolphins in both rushing (96 yards on 22 carries) and receiving (69 yards and a TD on 7 receptions), while also forcing 9 missed tackles across 29 total touches. He played 62% of the snaps and earned 4 red-zone carries.
Achane had never had more than 22 touches in a game in his career. Achane was more efficient as a receiver (+25 receiving yards over expected) than he was as a rusher (-26 rushing yards over expected). The Dolphins lone touchdown on the night came on an Achane 5-yard flat route late in the first quarter. De'Von Achane's role in the underneath passing game makes me less concerned about him long-term. If anything, I'd look to buy him LOW. Miami could lean more on the run game with a downgrade at quarterback. |
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Justin Jefferson
WR - MIN (at DET)
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James Cook
RB - BUF (at NE)
James Cook dominated the ground game with 11 carries for 78 yards and 2 touchdowns, including a long run of 49 yards, averaging an impressive 7.1 YPC.
Similar to how Happy Gillmore learned how to putt to take his game to the next level, Cook has "learned" how to score TDs. He's finally getting red-zone usage, which is going to put his fantasy production to the ceiling. In Week 2 of the 2023 season Cook exploded. But he didn't have the TDs to match the production. This year, he does. Buy high. |
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Trey McBride
TE - ARI (vs . SF)
Trey McBride caught all 6 of his targets (29%) for 67 yards in Week 2. Among TEs through two games, McBride leads the NFL in target share (29%). Buy low.
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Alvin Kamara
RB - NO (at TB)
Alvin Kamara was the workhorse, carrying the ball 20 times for 115 yards, averaging 5.8 yards per carry, with a long run of 15 yards and 3 rushing TDs. He was supported by Jamaal Williams, who added 8 carries for 39 yards, and Taysom Hill contributed 3 carries for 18 yards. Kamara was heavily involved in the passing game as well, catching 2 of his 3 targets for 65 yards and 1 TD. Kamara's 4 TD performance is just another addition to his list of insane fantasy outings for one of the all-time great RBs to play the last 10 years. But here's a friendly reminder about Kamara. He started very strong last year as well. RB6 in points per game Weeks 3-9. He then fell to RB17 Weeks 10-18. I acknowledge that his receiving usage thus far (20% target share) is great, but the TDs amid potential middling rushing efficiency for an older RB and questionable OL that could be problematic down the stretch.
Kamara has already scored as many TDs (5) as he has averaged over the past two seasons. I think this is an easy sell-high window. |
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Ja'Marr Chase
WR - CIN (at PIT)
Ja'Marr Chase caught 4 of 5 targets (13.9% target share) for 35 yards, including 19 YAC. The Chiefs force offenses to look elsewhere than their primary weapons. Chase was horrible the first two weeks of the 2023 season. Rinse and repeat folks. With the Washington Commanders on deck, I cannot think of another bigger blow-up spot in fantasy football than Chase versus this atrocious Commanders secondary.
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13.
Amon-Ra St. Brown
WR - DET (vs . MIN)
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Joe Mixon
RB - HOU (at TEN)
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Rashee Rice
WR - KC (at DEN)
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Josh Jacobs
RB - GB (vs . CHI)
Josh Jacobs was the star of the Packers' ground game, dominating with 32 carries for 151 yards (4.7 YPC) and a long run of 34 yards. He lost a fumble in the end zone and had another 20-yard TD removed due to a holding penalty. He played 67% of the snaps.
He leads the NFL in red zone carries without a touchdown score (7). This backfield had similar issues scoring last season in the red zone, so eventually the regression is going to kick in. Given his projected workload with Willis at QB, I'll continue to acquire Jacobs wherever possible. |
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Mike Evans
WR - TB (vs . NO)
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Sam LaPorta
TE - DET (vs . MIN)
Unless Amon-Ra St. Brown's injury is serious, I am not sure LaPorta is going to break out of his funk anytime soon. Jameson Williams showed that his Week 1 performance is no fluke. He is a staple part of the offense. And through two games, LaPorta has been hurt the most. Unless one of the WRs or RBs goes down, I am afraid LaPorta isn't going to turn things around. His 11.8% target rate is a bottom-5 mark for TEs this season. And the red-zone targets that went to LaPorta last season are now finding their way into Jamo's path.
Not to mention the Cardinals (Lions play in Week 3) have been strong against TEs through two games this season. |
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Garrett Wilson
WR - NYJ (vs . MIA)
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Kyren Williams
RB - LAR (vs . SEA)
Kyren Williams led the ground attack, rushing 18 times for 50 yards and a touchdown, while playing 91% of the offensive snaps. He was the focal point of the backfield, contributing in both the running and passing games. Ronnie Rivers, not Blake Corum (who played 0% of the snaps), served as the RB2, rushing 2 times for 16 yards. However, Williams struggled with his efficiency, posting 2.8 yards per carry and -1.1 rushing yards per attempt over expectation. The Rams were blown out at Arizona in Week 2. They were undermanned given the vast amount of injuries they have suffered the past two weeks from WR Puka Nacua, WR Cooper Kupp, tackle Joseph Noteboom, G/C Steve Avila OL Kevin Dotson. In Week 2, Williams contributed 12 rushes for 25 yards (2.1 YPC) with his longest run being 9 yards. He did score a rushing touchdown while playing 79% of the snaps. Williams was listed as a sell last week, and got by with the TD. I don't think he will be as lucky with the Rams offense struggling to move the ball with all their injuries. It's possible he gets enough volume to survive, but the overall offensive struggles will hurt his total output especially with all the OL injuries. I'd sell off the high snap share and TD score.
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Nico Collins
WR - HOU (at TEN)
Nico Collins was the standout performer, catching 8 of 10 targets (28% target share) for 135 yards and a touchdown, averaging 16.9 yards per reception with 47 YAC. Dude is the unquestioned alpha in this offense. Buy high.
Easily my biggest L in fantasy through two weeks. Fading Collins because of target competition. And not buying enough into his 2023 body of work. Luckily, I keep profiting from betting his weekly receiving prop OVERs. |
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A.J. Brown
WR - PHI (vs . NYG)
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Tyreek Hill
WR - MIA (at NYJ)
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James Conner
RB - ARI (vs . SF)
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DeVonta Smith
WR - PHI (vs . NYG)
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Derrick Henry
RB - BAL (vs . CLE)
Derrick Henry led the rushing attack with 18 carries for 84 yards (4.7 YPC) and a long run of 29 yards and 1 rushing TD. But this was a grim way to start the game. In the first half, Henry had 5 rushing yards on 7 carries. Henry contributed to the passing game with 1 catch on 1 target for 12 yards. Justice Hill also added 2 catches for 10 yards on 2 targets.
Two games in and I am not exactly thrilled with how Henry has rushed behind the Ravens offensive line. Hill also out-snapped Henry for the second straight game. If Baltimore continues to play in more back-and-forth contests, Henry's production will remain super volatile. Perhaps there's a sell high opportunity ahead of a matchup versus the Cowboys. They will face Dallas, Buffalo and Bengals over the next three games. |
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Travis Etienne Jr.
RB - JAC (at IND)
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Davante Adams
WR - LV (vs . LAC)
Davante Adams dominated in the receiving game, seeing 12 targets (32% target share), catching 9 passes for 110 yards, and adding 14 YAC plus a TD score (3 red-zone targets).
With Minshew at the helm, it's going to be a bumpy ride with Adams. Anytime he booms, he should be placed firmly on the trade block. The target volume has been there both weeks for Adams in the Raiders' quick short passing game, but I could see him suffering greatly in less favorable game scripts (such as the ones that are coming up the next few weeks for the Raiders). |
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Chris Olave
WR - NO (at TB)
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30.
Malik Nabers
WR - NYG (at PHI)
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31.
Marvin Harrison Jr.
WR - ARI (vs . SF)
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DK Metcalf
WR - SEA (at LAR)
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Christian McCaffrey
RB - SF (at ARI)
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Rhamondre Stevenson
RB - NE (vs . BUF)
The New England Patriots leaned heavily on the ground game in their Week 2 matchup, as Antonio Gibson led the charge with 11 carries for 96 yards (8.7 YPC) and a long of 45 yards. Rhamondre Stevenson contributed 21 carries for 81 yards (3.9 YPC) and a long of 18 yards, providing solid production throughout the contest. His role as a workhorse isn't going away, and I love the matchup on deck versus the Jets in Week 3.
Stevenson was involved in the passing game as well, catching 2 of 5 targets (18.5%) for 9 yards. His 72% snap rate was just a slight downgrade from Week 1. Antonio Gibson caught his only target for 7 yards. |
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35.
Chris Godwin
WR - TB (vs . NO)
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36.
George Kittle
TE - SF (at ARI)
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37.
Drake London
WR - ATL (vs . CAR)
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Brandon Aiyuk
WR - SF (at ARI)
Brandon Aiyuk saw 5 targets (14%, twice in the red zone), catching 4 passes for 43 yards with 3 YAC. 4 red-zone targets so far this season, but zero TDs. But his WR1 role returned in Week 1, as he ran a route on 93% of the dropbacks. He should see a major bump in production with Deebo Samuel sidelined the next few weeks. Jauan Jennings was targeted 4 times (11.1%) and caught 2 passes for 37 yards. Add him as he looks to fill in the Samuel role. Also look for Ricky Pearsall in deeper formats as a stash. The 49ers face the Rams, Patriots and Cardinals in their next three games. Blow-up game for Aiyuk coming against the LA defense.
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39.
Jordan Mason
RB - SF (at ARI)
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40.
Kenneth Walker III
RB - SEA (at LAR)
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Zay Flowers
WR - BAL (vs . CLE)
Zay Flowers was the focal point of the passing game in Week 2, receiving 11 targets (32% target share) and catching 7 passes for 91 yards and 1 TD, including 22 YAC.
Through two games, the one constant in the Ravens offense has been Flowers. 27% target share through two games. |
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DJ Moore
WR - CHI (at GB)
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43.
Brian Robinson Jr.
RB - WAS (at DAL)
Brian Robinson led the ground game with 17 carries for 133 yards, averaging 7.8 yards per carry and a long run of 40 yards. 60% snap rate to Ekeler's 43%. Bigger gap than in Week 1.
Austin Ekeler chipped in 8 carries for 38 yards, maintaining a steady 4.8 yards per carry. Both Commanders RBs earned 4 carries inside the 20-yard line. B-Rob had three inside the 10, to Ekeler's two. Robinson also ran more routes than Ekeler. It's a great matchup for the Commanders ground game in Week 3 versus the Bengals. |
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44.
David Montgomery
RB - DET (vs . MIN)
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45.
Brock Bowers
TE - LV (vs . LAC)
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Tony Pollard
RB - TEN (vs . HOU)
Tony Pollard led the ground game with 17 carries for 62 yards (3.6 YPC), with a long run of 15 yards. 67% snap share. Tony Pollard saw 6 targets (21.4%), catching 5 passes for 40 yards, and adding 27 YAC. Tyjae Spears added 6 carries for 20 yards (3.3 YPC). Was dealing with an ankle injury. 33% snap share.
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George Pickens
WR - PIT (vs . CIN)
George Pickens caught 2 of 4 targets (20% target share) for 29 yards, contributing with 6 YAC.
At a quick glance, it's easy to write this stat line as "Pat Surtain treatment." Not quite. Pickens had a 51-yard catch (with Surtain in coverage) wiped away due to a holding penalty away from the play. He has another TD call nullified because of OPI on Van Jefferson. Fields also missed him deep twice. Buy low. |
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Stefon Diggs
WR - HOU (at TEN)
Stefon Diggs had 6 targets (17% target share), catching 4 passes for 37 yards.
Both Diggs and Dell underwhelmed in Week 2, and have posted modest target rates (bottom-50) through two games. However, given a matchup against the blitz-heavy Vikings in Week 3, I'd expect both guys to be more involved as Stroud's quick outlet. If I have to pick one, I do prefer Diggs given his low average depth of target. Also, I prefer my undersized WRs not taking a bunch of handoffs. |
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49.
Travis Kelce
TE - KC (at DEN)
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50.
Deebo Samuel Sr.
WR - SF (at ARI)
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J.K. Dobbins
RB - LAC (at LV)
Running back J.K. Dobbins was the star on the ground, rushing 17 times for 131 yards (7.7 YPC) with a long of 43 yards, scoring a touchdown. Like last week, the move still remains to sell high for the injury-prone Dobbins. Tougher matchup on deck versus the Steelers. But if you don't get anything worthwhile, just continue to ride the wave of the NFL's leading rusher.
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Aaron Jones
RB - MIN (at DET)
Ty Chandler had an impressive game on the ground, rushing 10 times for 82 yards (8.2 YPC), including a long run of 25 yards.
Aaron Jones contributed 9 rushes for 32 yards (3.6 YPC) but lost a fumble, while Sam Darnold chipped in with 5 carries for 32 yards (6.4 YPC). He played more than in Week 1 (61% snap share) while Chandler's snap rate remained the same at 35%. His first carry came more than halfway through the second quarter. I don't think the box score accurately portrays Jones as the RB1. Still, it's a friendly reminder that Chandler has a role in this Vikings offense, and that Jones isn't the most reliable RB over a 17-game span. After a hot start, I'd be looking to cash out sooner rather than later on Jones. The Texans are also a no joke run defense. Per Next Gen Stats, Houston allowed Bears running backs to gain more yards than expected on just 1 of 16 rushes (6.3%), their lowest rate of runs over expected since 2018. In 2023, the Texans allowed -270 RYOE to opposing running backs, the fewest in the NFL and the 3rd-fewest over the last six seasons. |
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Jaylen Waddle
WR - MIA (at NYJ)
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Rachaad White
RB - TB (vs . NO)
In Week 1, Bucky Irving led the rushing attack with 62 yards on nine carries, including a 31-yard burst, averaging 6.9 yards per carry. Rachaad White struggled to find running lanes, managing just 31 yards on 15 carries (long of 15 yards), while Mayfield added 21 rushing yards on three scrambles. The Buccaneers starter still played 70% of the snaps to Irving's 31%. The White/Irving split is somewhat concerning. White saw a 70% snap share or less one time last season. And it was in a game where he struggled immensely as a rusher averaging fewer than 2 yards per carry. Irving steps in immediately as a rookie and excels rushing in the new scheme orchestrated by new OC Liam Coen. Irving was handpicked by Coen during the NFL Draft as a plan to lessen White's workload. And rookie RBs (especially Day 3 picks) don't usually play this much in Week 1. White's pass-catching is still top-notch, but his continued struggles as a rusher are hard to ignore.
Given that Irving is my favorite RB to target off waivers this week, it makes me hesitant on White long-term. Don't think he goes to zero due to the receiving, but the carries could shift dramatically if Irving is just more efficient in this rushing scheme. Keep in mind that other than being undersized and not overly athletic, Irving was a talented RB prospect from Oregon. His 3.11 yards per play rank in the top five in the class. Things did not improve for White in Week 2. Irving managed 7 carries for 22 yards (3.1 YPC), while White struggled to get going again, gaining just 18 yards on 10 carries (1.8 YPC). He left the game for a portion with a groin injury but returned to action. He still played 71% of the snaps, but the injury may have contributed to his lack of production. Irving played 35% of the snaps, a slight increase from Week 1. White also caught just 1 pass on his 1 target (5.3%) for 5 yards. |
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Jameson Williams
WR - DET (vs . MIN)
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56.
Michael Pittman Jr.
WR - IND (vs . JAC)
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Amari Cooper
WR - CLE (at BAL)
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Tank Dell
WR - HOU (at TEN)
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D'Andre Swift
RB - CHI (at GB)
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Mark Andrews
TE - BAL (vs . CLE)
Mark Andrews was targeted 5 times (15% target share) and brought in 4 receptions for 51 yards in Week 2, with 16 YAC. 63% snap share and 73% route participation.
Isaiah Likely hauled in 2 of his 3 targets (9%) for 26 yards. He was held to a 49% snap share and sub-50% route participation. Very unusual for the Ravens to put the "Likely genie" back in the bottle after unleashing him in the season opener. |
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Devin Singletary
RB - NYG (at PHI)
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Terry McLaurin
WR - WAS (at DAL)
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Jayden Reed
WR - GB (vs . CHI)
You likely weren't starting any Packers WRs this past week, as you shouldn't with Willis under center. The Packers are going to super run-heavy until they get Jordan Love back.
In the meantime, buy low on these talented Packers WRs. With No bye weeks until Week 5, you should be fine trading for them knowing you can stash them on your bench for the long haul. |
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Xavier Worthy
WR - KC (at DEN)
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Jaxon Smith-Njigba
WR - SEA (at LAR)
Jaxon Smith-Njigba saw the highest target share at 16 targets (36%), catching 12 passes for 117 yards, proving to be a reliable weapon underneath and in the middle of the field with 41 YAC. He was targeted early and often. And more importantly, he has broken out of the part-time usage that hampered him as a rookie. He has a full-time role and is breaking out before our eyes.
Nearly 170 total air yards with the targets coming for JSN. Keep this in mind in regard to JSN. Last year, he had a high target rate per route run (compared to the other Seattle WRs). And now that he's running more routes, the targets are following. Buy high. There's no coincidence one of Smith's best games came when Smith- Njigba was HEAVILY involved. Per Next Gen Stats, Smith recorded most of his production in Week 2 in the short passing game, completing 28 of 31 passes under 10 air yards for 201 yards. |
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Kyle Pitts
TE - ATL (vs . CAR)
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Brian Thomas Jr.
WR - JAC (at IND)
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Najee Harris
RB - PIT (vs . CIN)
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Rashid Shaheed
WR - NO (at TB)
Rashid Shaheed was the standout receiver, catching 4 of his 4 targets for 96 yards and a touchdown. This man ran a route on 96% of the dropbacks. Shaheed is here to stay as an integral part of the Saints offense under new OC, Klint Kubiak.
This going to sound crazy, but Shaheed is the exact player to target as part of a "sell-low." His stigma as boom-or-bust WR has nobody believing in him. Believe. His new role in this offense is unlocking his ceiling. 8th in receiving yards through two games on nine targets. |
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Dalton Kincaid
TE - BUF (at NE)
Dalton Kincaid caught 4 of 4 targets (21% target share) for 33 yards, showing his reliability as a tight end. Kincaid was out-snapped by Dawson Knox (53% vs 42%). After Kincaid was second on the team in routes run after Week 1, he finished 3rd in Week 2.
Still, 75% route participation is strong as his 27% target rate per route run. In a weak TE landscape, I still think Kincaid is worth sending low-ball offers for. |
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Puka Nacua
WR - LAR (vs . SEA)
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Calvin Ridley
WR - TEN (vs . HOU)
Calvin Ridley was targeted 6 times (21.4% of passing attempts), catching 4 passes for 77 yards, including 18 YAC and one TD. Per Next Gen Stats, Will Levis' 40-yard touchdown pass to Calvin Ridley had a 16.5% completion probability, the most improbable completion of Levis' NFL career. Ridley actually had an earlier chance at a long TD grab that he came up just short of catching. Through two games, Ridley leads the NFL in air yards (300). The QB play leaves a lot to be desired, but Ridley is seeing ridiculous usage in Brian Callahan's offense.
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Jaylen Warren
RB - PIT (vs . CIN)
Najee Harris was the primary workhorse with 17 carries for 69 yards (4.1 YPC), including a long run of 11 yards. Despite strong red zone usage the first two weeks, he has yet to find the end zone.
Jaylen Warren added 42 yards on 9 carries (4.7 YPC), showing explosiveness with an 11-yard run. Warren out-snapped Harris in Week 2 48% to 45%. Warren seemingly looks back to full health, making him a GREAT buy low target. Warren was efficient in the passing game as well, catching both of his 2 targets (10% target share) for 19 yards and gaining 20 YAC. |
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Zack Moss
RB - CIN (at PIT)
Zack Moss led the backfield with 12 carries for 34 yards, averaging 2.8 yards per carry. He played 80% of the snaps. Moss was targeted once for 13 yards and had 5 red-zone carries with zero TDs. But Chase Brown had a productive day on limited touches, carrying the ball 4 times for 31 yards, averaging 7.8 yards per carry. I hate to beat a dead horse here, but Moss hasn't been inspiring at all with his usage thus far. I think Cincy might switch things up in the backfield if Moss doesn't improve. Sell Moss and hold Brown. Alexander Mattison's role as RB1 for the Vikings was unmatched through two weeks in 2023. We all know how that ended up.
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75.
Tee Higgins
WR - CIN (at PIT)
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Jerome Ford
RB - CLE (at BAL)
Jerome Ford led the Browns' backfield, rushing 7 times for 64 yards (9.1 YPC) with a long of 36 yards. Ford caught 1 target for 0 yards. He only ran a route on 29% of the dropbacks. Big decline from his Week 1 usage where he was heavily involved in the passing game. 36 routes versus 11 in Week 2.
D'Onta Foreman added 42 yards on 14 carries (3.0 YPC), with his longest run going for 9 yards. Foreman started this game as the Browns wanted to get him more involved (38% snap share) after he barely played in Week 1. He also drew the carries in the red zone for the Browns. |
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Javonte Williams
RB - DEN (vs . KC)
Jaleel McLaughlin carried the ball 10 times but only managed 27 yards, while Javonte Williams had eight carries for 23 yards (52% snap share) in Week 1. Seattle stacked the box on 50% of Williams' rushing attempts. Audric Estimé contributed 14 yards on two carries (fumbled), including a long run of 12 yards. Williams started, but McLaughlin was involved throughout. Both guys were used in the red zone (although Denver wasn't there much).
The ground attack for Denver was abysmal in Week 1 versus Seatle. Williams only ran a route on 41% of the dropbacks while McLaughlin settled at 29%. The target rates were stark with McLaughlin seeing a 41% target rate to Williams' 11%. Javonte's lack of pass-game work is a red flag. In Week 2, Williams was largely ineffective, rushing 11 times for 17 yards, averaging just 1.5 yards per carry. Two red-zone carries for not much production. Williams was at least a factor in the passing game, catching all 5 of his targets (14.3% target share) for 48 yards, with 48 YAC. He played 66% of the snaps. Sell high on the snap share. This Sean Payton backfield is impossible to project weekly. One week it's Williams, the next it's McLaughlin, etc. In Week 2, Jaleel McLaughlin added 6 yards on 3 carries. McLaughlin (like Williams last week) had one touch in the second half. Woof. |
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Cooper Kupp
WR - LAR (vs . SEA)
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Christian Kirk
WR - JAC (at IND)
Christian Kirk had 3 targets but ended the game with -1 receiving yard on just one catch. (Target Share: 10%). Kirk did have a TD wiped off the board due to an illegal shift penalty.
I'd buy low on Kirk. We don't know how long Engram is going to miss and two bad games to open the year have tanked Kirk's value. The Jaguars offense has not played well, and a lack of Kirk probably hasn't helped. Given how the Bills look to limit big plays, this is a layup spot for Kirk to have a marquee double-digit game as Jacksonville looks to get back on track. The Jags will play Buffalo, Houston and Indianapolis over the next three games. |
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80.
Zach Charbonnet
RB - SEA (at LAR)
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81.
Keenan Allen
WR - CHI (at GB)
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Diontae Johnson
WR - CAR (at ATL)
Adam Thielen was targeted 3 times, catching all 2 for 20 yards. Diontae Johnson had 6 targets but only caught 3 for 15 yards. Johnson has 3 red-zone targets this season and zero TDs. He has a 49% air yards share in Week 2, because Bryce Young generated just 75 air yards passing. Johnson and Thielen both played 94% of the snaps. Still didn't matter. This offense is so sad with Young at quarterback. And Panther head coach Dave Canales took action, by benching Bryce Young for Andy Dalton on Monday. I honestly expect that based on the Panthers current offensive personnel; we are going to see a much better offense with Dalton under center. In his one start last season for the Panthers, Dalton threw for 361 yards and 2 TDs. Young has been the problem with the offense, not the supporting cast that has improved from last season. He has no pocket awareness and never looks to throw the ball downfield.
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83.
Christian Watson
WR - GB (vs . CHI)
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84.
Dallas Goedert
TE - PHI (vs . NYG)
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85.
Chuba Hubbard
RB - CAR (at ATL)
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86.
Isiah Pacheco
RB - KC (at DEN)
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87.
Evan Engram
TE - JAC (at IND)
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88.
Ladd McConkey
WR - LAC (at LV)
Quentin Johnston led the receiving corps with 6 targets, catching 5 for 51 yards, including 2 touchdowns. He operated as the WR1 with Josh Palmer entering the game with a knee injury. Ladd McConkey caught 2 of his 4 targets for 26 yards, while Palmer added 2 catches for 19 yards (2 targets). McConkey's routes were fewer than QJ's in Week 2 but he was still targeted at a 27% clip. They have identical target shares through the first two games. I think you know where my lean is. Go for the rookie.
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89.
Rome Odunze
WR - CHI (at GB)
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90.
Raheem Mostert
RB - MIA (at NYJ)
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91.
Jake Ferguson
TE - DAL (vs . WAS)
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92.
Jonathon Brooks
RB - CAR (at ATL)
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93.
Austin Ekeler
RB - WAS (at DAL)
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94.
Chase Brown
RB - CIN (at PIT)
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95.
Khalil Shakir
WR - BUF (at NE)
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96.
Isaiah Likely
TE - BAL (vs . CLE)
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97.
Rico Dowdle
RB - DAL (vs . WAS)
Rico Dowdle led the ground attack with 7 carries for 30 yards, averaging 4.3 yards per carry. He started and had the first carry. Ezekiel Elliott carried the ball 6 times for 16 yards. Deuce Vaughn had 4 rushes for 11 yards. Dowdle contributed to the passing game too, catching 4 of 5 targets for 29 yards. The snaps were 43% Dowdle, 40% of Elliott and 14% for Vaughn. Elliott ran the most routes. An ugly 3-way committee is forming where nobody can have success. To make matters worse, Zeke still looks to be the preferred candidate for red-zone usage. They played Elliott less to let Vaughn play more in Week 2. Sell Dowdle after he "started" in Week 2. With the Cowboys continuing to underwhelm in the ground game I'd speculatively add Dalvin Cook in deeper formats. Maybe he gets more run with nobody currently running away with the Dallas RB1 job. They will host the Ravens in Week 3, followed by the Giants, Steelers and Lions.
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98.
David Njoku
TE - CLE (at BAL)
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99.
Nick Chubb
RB - CLE (at BAL)
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100.
Zamir White
RB - LV (vs . LAC)
Zamir White led the rushing game with 9 carries for 24 yards (2.7 YPC), with a long of 8 yards. Through 2 games, he ranks dead last in the NFL in rushing EPA. Sell.
Alexander Mattison had 4 carries for one yard and 1 TD. He was used at the goal line instead of White. I fully expect Mattison to take over this backfield sooner rather than later. |
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101.
Jerry Jeudy
WR - CLE (at BAL)
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102.
Gus Edwards
RB - LAC (at LV)
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103.
Ezekiel Elliott
RB - DAL (vs . WAS)
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104.
Tyjae Spears
RB - TEN (vs . HOU)
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105.
Hunter Henry
TE - NE (vs . BUF)
Hunter Henry was the standout receiver, catching 8 of 12 targets (44.4% target share) for 109 yards and a touchdown, with an impressive 66 YAC. 84% snap share as the No. 1 target on the Patriots TE-centric offense.
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106.
Keon Coleman
WR - BUF (at NE)
Keon Coleman was held without reception on his lone target.
I'd buy low on Coleman after a tougher matchup. He still played the most snaps (91%) and ran the most routes among the Bills WRs. This was not a matchup that called for Josh Allen's arm to be used in much capacity. Buffalo plays the Jaguars on Monday Night Football in Week 3, followed by the Ravens and Texans. |
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107.
Demarcus Robinson
WR - LAR (vs . SEA)
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108.
DeAndre Hopkins
WR - TEN (vs . HOU)
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109.
Brandin Cooks
WR - DAL (vs . WAS)
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110.
Jordan Addison
WR - MIN (at DET)
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111.
Pat Freiermuth
TE - PIT (vs . CIN)
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112.
Courtland Sutton
WR - DEN (vs . KC)
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113.
Taysom Hill
QB,TE - NO (at TB)
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114.
Romeo Doubs
WR - GB (vs . CHI)
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115.
Tyler Lockett
WR - SEA (at LAR)
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116.
Tyler Allgeier
RB - ATL (vs . CAR)
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117.
Tucker Kraft
TE - GB (vs . CHI)
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118.
Ty Chandler
RB - MIN (at DET)
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119.
Jaleel McLaughlin
RB - DEN (vs . KC)
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120.
T.J. Hockenson
TE - MIN (at DET)
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121.
Bucky Irving
RB - TB (vs . NO)
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122.
Dalton Schultz
TE - HOU (at TEN)
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123.
Joshua Palmer
WR - LAC (at LV)
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124.
Josh Downs
WR - IND (vs . JAC)
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125.
Trey Benson
RB - ARI (vs . SF)
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126.
Jakobi Meyers
WR - LV (vs . LAC)
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127.
Blake Corum
RB - LAR (vs . SEA)
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128.
Darnell Mooney
WR - ATL (vs . CAR)
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129.
Ray Davis
RB - BUF (at NE)
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130.
Antonio Gibson
RB - NE (vs . BUF)
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131.
Quentin Johnston
WR - LAC (at LV)
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132.
Zach Ertz
TE - WAS (at DAL)
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133.
Gabe Davis
WR - JAC (at IND)
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134.
Jalen McMillan
WR - TB (vs . NO)
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135.
Noah Fant
TE - SEA (at LAR)
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136.
Mike Williams
WR - NYJ (vs . MIA)
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137.
Cole Kmet
TE - CHI (at GB)
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138.
Jalen Tolbert
WR - DAL (vs . WAS)
Jalen Tolbert was the most targeted player with 9 targets, catching 6 for 82 yards (over 100 air yards). He looked good for a player that was hyped up during the offseason, and his role increased dramatically from Week 1 going from 69% route participation to 89% in Week 2.
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139.
Andrei Iosivas
WR - CIN (at PIT)
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140.
Greg Dortch
WR - ARI (vs . SF)
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141.
Braelon Allen
RB - NYJ (vs . MIA)
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142.
Khalil Herbert
RB - CHI (at GB)
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143.
Jaylen Wright
RB - MIA (at NYJ)
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144.
Mike Gesicki
TE - CIN (at PIT)
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145.
Tank Bigsby
RB - JAC (at IND)
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146.
Justice Hill
RB - BAL (vs . CLE)
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147.
Alexander Mattison
RB - LV (vs . LAC)
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148.
Colby Parkinson
TE - LAR (vs . SEA)
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149.
Wan'Dale Robinson
WR - NYG (at PHI)
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150.
Rashod Bateman
WR - BAL (vs . CLE)
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151.
Tyrone Tracy Jr.
RB - NYG (at PHI)
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152.
Dontayvion Wicks
WR - GB (vs . CHI)
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153.
Ja'Lynn Polk
WR - NE (vs . BUF)
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154.
Curtis Samuel
WR - BUF (at NE)
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155.
Samaje Perine
RB - KC (at DEN)
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156.
Luke McCaffrey
WR - WAS (at DAL)
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157.
Adam Thielen
WR - CAR (at ATL)
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158.
Alec Pierce
WR - IND (vs . JAC)
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159.
Adonai Mitchell
WR - IND (vs . JAC)
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160.
Clyde Edwards-Helaire
RB - KC (at DEN)
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161.
MarShawn Lloyd
RB - GB (vs . CHI)
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162.
Michael Wilson
WR - ARI (vs . SF)
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163.
Carson Steele
RB - KC (at DEN)
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164.
Tyler Conklin
TE - NYJ (vs . MIA)
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165.
Jamaal Williams
RB - NO (at TB)
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166.
DeMario Douglas
WR - NE (vs . BUF)
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167.
Cade Otton
TE - TB (vs . NO)
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168.
Juwan Johnson
TE - NO (at TB)
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169.
Xavier Legette
WR - CAR (at ATL)
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170.
Trey Sermon
RB - IND (vs . JAC)
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171.
Greg Dulcich
TE - DEN (vs . KC)
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172.
Cam Akers
RB - HOU (at TEN)
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173.
Elijah Moore
WR - CLE (at BAL)
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174.
Ricky Pearsall
WR - SF (at ARI)
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175.
Jermaine Burton
WR - CIN (at PIT)
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176.
Josh Reynolds
WR - DEN (vs . KC)
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177.
Dameon Pierce
RB - HOU (at TEN)
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178.
Gerald Everett
TE - CHI (at GB)
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179.
Jonnu Smith
TE - MIA (at NYJ)
Tight end Jonnu Smith caught 6 of his 7 targets (19% target share) for 53 yards. He led the Dolphins in routes run. I'd like to make Smith a top waiver wire priority because of this usage, but there's too much uncertainty with Miami's QB situation to have faith in a fringe fantasy TE.
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180.
Tyler Boyd
WR - TEN (vs . HOU)
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181.
D'Onta Foreman
RB - CLE (at BAL)
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182.
Kenneth Gainwell
RB - PHI (vs . NYG)
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183.
Kimani Vidal
RB - LAC (at LV)
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184.
Jahan Dotson
WR - PHI (vs . NYG)
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185.
Hayden Hurst
TE - LAC (at LV)
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186.
Audric Estime
RB - DEN (vs . KC)
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187.
Jordan Whittington
WR - LAR (vs . SEA)
Jordan Whittington had 2 targets, catching both for 22 yards, with 27 YAC. 50% snap share. He is the Rams WR I have the most interest in for the long haul. Most unknown upside that you can keep on your bench for next to nothing. At this point in their NFL careers, we know who DeMarcus Robinson and Tyler Johnson are. Whittington in a full-time role and should take over in the slot (Kupp's role). The rookie played the majority of his snaps from the slot in Week 2.
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188.
Kendre Miller
RB - NO (at TB)
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189.
Allen Lazard
WR - NYJ (vs . MIA)
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190.
Ja'Tavion Sanders
TE - CAR (at ATL)
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191.
DJ Chark Jr.
WR - LAC (at LV)
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192.
Emanuel Wilson
RB - GB (vs . CHI)
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193.
Ben Sinnott
TE - WAS (at DAL)
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194.
Roschon Johnson
RB - CHI (at GB)
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195.
Marvin Mims Jr.
WR - DEN (vs . KC)
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196.
Darius Slayton
WR - NYG (at PHI)
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197.
Luke Musgrave
TE - GB (vs . CHI)
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198.
Jalin Hyatt
WR - NYG (at PHI)
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199.
Miles Sanders
RB - CAR (at ATL)
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200.
Jauan Jennings
WR - SF (at ARI)
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201.
Chig Okonkwo
TE - TEN (vs . HOU)
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202.
Tyler Johnson
WR - LAR (vs . SEA)
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203.
Jalen Nailor
WR - MIN (at DET)
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204.
Jeff Wilson Jr.
RB - MIA (at NYJ)
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205.
Javon Baker
WR - NE (vs . BUF)
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206.
Keaton Mitchell
RB - BAL (vs . CLE)
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207.
Michael Mayer
TE - LV (vs . LAC)
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208.
Roman Wilson
WR - PIT (vs . CIN)
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209.
Kalif Raymond
WR - DET (vs . MIN)
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210.
Dawson Knox
TE - BUF (at NE)
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211.
Theo Johnson
TE - NYG (at PHI)
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212.
Ty Johnson
RB - BUF (at NE)
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213.
A.T. Perry
WR - NO (at TB)
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214.
Will Shipley
RB - PHI (vs . NYG)
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215.
K.J. Osborn
WR - NE (vs . BUF)
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216.
Dylan Laube
RB - LV (vs . LAC)
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217.
Emari Demercado
RB - ARI (vs . SF)
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218.
Tre Tucker
WR - LV (vs . LAC)
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219.
Isaac Guerendo
RB - SF (at ARI)
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220.
Nelson Agholor
WR - BAL (vs . CLE)
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221.
Dyami Brown
WR - WAS (at DAL)
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222.
Troy Franklin
WR - DEN (vs . KC)
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223.
D'Ernest Johnson
RB - JAC (at IND)
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224.
Pierre Strong Jr.
RB - CLE (at BAL)
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225.
Kendrick Bourne
WR - NE (vs . BUF)
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226.
Malik Washington
WR - MIA (at NYJ)
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227.
Ronnie Rivers
RB - LAR (vs . SEA)
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228.
Kylen Granson
TE - IND (vs . JAC)
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229.
Johnny Wilson
WR - PHI (vs . NYG)
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230.
Devaughn Vele
WR - DEN (vs . KC)
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231.
Kareem Hunt
RB - KC (at DEN)
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232.
Treylon Burks
WR - TEN (vs . HOU)
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233.
Dalvin Cook
RB - DAL (vs . WAS)
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234.
Tutu Atwell
WR - LAR (vs . SEA)
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235.
Erick All Jr.
TE - CIN (at PIT)
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236.
Bo Melton
WR - GB (vs . CHI)
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237.
Cordarrelle Patterson
RB - PIT (vs . CIN)
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238.
Ray-Ray McCloud III
WR - ATL (vs . CAR)
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239.
Johnny Mundt
TE - MIN (at DET)
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240.
Eric Gray
RB - NYG (at PHI)
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241.
Noah Brown
WR - WAS (at DAL)
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242.
Tyquan Thornton
WR - NE (vs . BUF)
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243.
John Metchie III
WR - HOU (at TEN)
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244.
Cedric Tillman
WR - CLE (at BAL)
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245.
Odell Beckham Jr.
WR - MIA (at NYJ)
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246.
Chris Rodriguez Jr.
RB - WAS (at DAL)
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247.
Mack Hollins
WR - BUF (at NE)
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248.
Van Jefferson
WR - PIT (vs . CIN)
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249.
Jacob Cowing
WR - SF (at ARI)
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250.
Noah Gray
TE - KC (at DEN)
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251.
Xavier Gipson
WR - NYJ (vs . MIA)
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252.
Britain Covey
WR - PHI (vs . NYG)
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253.
Tyler Higbee
TE - LAR (vs . SEA)
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254.
Jonathan Mingo
WR - CAR (at ATL)
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255.
Isaiah Davis
RB - NYJ (vs . MIA)
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256.
Evan Hull
RB - IND (vs . JAC)
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257.
Devontez Walker
WR - BAL (vs . CLE)
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258.
Josh Whyle
TE - TEN (vs . HOU)
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259.
Malachi Corley
WR - NYJ (vs . MIA)
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260.
Blake Watson
RB - DEN (vs . KC)
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261.
Luke Schoonmaker
TE - DAL (vs . WAS)
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262.
Tyler Scott
WR - CHI (at GB)
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263.
Brenton Strange
TE - JAC (at IND)
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264.
Zay Jones
WR - ARI (vs . SF)
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265.
Davis Allen
TE - LAR (vs . SEA)
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266.
Daniel Bellinger
TE - NYG (at PHI)
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267.
Cody Schrader
RB - LAR (vs . SEA)
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268.
Foster Moreau
TE - NO (at TB)
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269.
Will Dissly
TE - LAC (at LV)
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270.
Deneric Prince
RB - MIA (at NYJ)
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271.
Sione Vaki
RB - DET (vs . MIN)
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272.
Darnell Washington
TE - PIT (vs . CIN)
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273.
DeeJay Dallas
RB - ARI (vs . SF)
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274.
MyCole Pruitt
TE - PIT (vs . CIN)
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275.
Calvin Austin III
WR - PIT (vs . CIN)
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276.
Michael Carter
RB - ARI (vs . SF)
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277.
Justin Watson
WR - KC (at DEN)
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278.
Mo Alie-Cox
TE - IND (vs . JAC)
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279.
Kendall Milton
RB - CIN (at PIT)
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280.
Parker Washington
WR - JAC (at IND)
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281.
Tyler Goodson
RB - IND (vs . JAC)
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282.
Skyy Moore
WR - KC (at DEN)
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283.
Brevin Jordan
TE - HOU (at TEN)
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284.
Tim Patrick
WR - DET (vs . MIN)
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285.
Jared Wiley
TE - KC (at DEN)
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286.
Craig Reynolds
RB - DET (vs . MIN)
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287.
Will Mallory
TE - IND (vs . JAC)
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288.
Josh Oliver
TE - MIN (at DET)
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289.
Deuce Vaughn
RB - DAL (vs . WAS)
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290.
Trey Palmer
WR - TB (vs . NO)
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291.
Brock Wright
TE - DET (vs . MIN)
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292.
Emani Bailey
RB - KC (at DEN)
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293.
Adam Trautman
TE - DEN (vs . KC)
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294.
Lil'Jordan Humphrey
WR - DEN (vs . KC)
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295.
Lucas Krull
TE - DEN (vs . KC)
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296.
Cade Stover
TE - HOU (at TEN)
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297.
Brenden Rice
WR - LAC (at LV)
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298.
Hassan Haskins
RB - LAC (at LV)
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299.
Jaret Patterson
RB - LAC (at LV)
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300.
Olamide Zaccheaus
WR - WAS (at DAL)
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301.
Tanner Hudson
TE - CIN (at PIT)
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302.
Jeremy Ruckert
TE - NYJ (vs . MIA)
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303.
Tommy Tremble
TE - CAR (at ATL)
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304.
Anthony Gould
WR - IND (vs . JAC)
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305.
Patrick Taylor Jr.
RB - SF (at ARI)
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306.
Jamari Thrash
WR - CLE (at BAL)
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307.
Cedrick Wilson Jr.
WR - NO (at TB)
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308.
Rasheen Ali
RB - BAL (vs . CLE)
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309.
Austin Hooper
TE - NE (vs . BUF)
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310.
Laviska Shenault Jr.
WR - SEA (at LAR)
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311.
Jaheim Bell
TE - NE (vs . BUF)
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312.
Israel Abanikanda
RB - NYJ (vs . MIA)
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313.
Jawhar Jordan
RB - FA (BYE)
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