Fantasy Football Player Notes
2020 Rest of Season Rankings
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1.
Derrick Henry
RB - TEN (at HOU)
If you're a team that's in the playoffs, you should be trading for Derrick Henry. He's likely going to be a fantasy MVP this year with matchups against the Jaguars, Lions, and Packers in Weeks 14-16. Those might be three of the five best matchups a running back can ask for, and Henry always picks up steam in December.
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Dalvin Cook
RB - MIN (at DET)
Cook has been utterly dominant since returning from his groin injury, getting an absurd workload and putting up even more ridiculous production. The Vikings' schedule isn't great to close out the season, particularly during the fantasy playoffs, but don't kid yourself. Cook should be valued as a top-two back going forward.
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Aaron Jones
RB - GB (at CHI)
Jones still isn't seeing quite the snaps of other running backs in his range fantasy-wise, but it doesn't matter. His absurd performance against the Lions notwithstanding, Jones should be locked in as an RB1 every single week, as he is heavily involved whenever he's on the field and gets the goal-line work. Your buy-low window has slammed shut.
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Alvin Kamara
RB - NO (at CAR)
Those preseason concerns over Kamara seem foolish now, as he's totaled four touchdowns and four receptions through the Saints' first two games. He's the key cog in the New Orleans offense right now, especially with Michael Thomas battling a high-ankle sprain, and he should continue to be a top-four back in fantasy so long as he remains healthy.
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Nick Chubb
RB - CLE (vs . PIT)
Chubb will return from his MCL injury in Week 10, as expected. He should immediately be considered a solid RB1, particularly since Odell Beckham Jr. suffered a season-ending injury in Chubb's absence. That should force the Browns to lean into the running game even more now that Chubb and Kareem Hunt can go back to splitting the workload.
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David Montgomery
RB - CHI (vs . GB)
If you're looking to trade for a running back, or add some depth before the trade deadline, making a move for Montgomery would make sense. He's not someone fantasy managers are excited to roster, as he just doesn't offer any upside. However, we constantly look at rankings and think, "I really don't love this player, but given the state of the running back position, he's ranked as a top-25 option." Montgomery's schedule from Week 13-16 was among the best in football, as it already began against the Lions, with the Texans, Vikings, and Jaguars on deck. He can be a role player on a fantasy championship team.
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Davante Adams
WR - GB (at CHI)
Adams looked healthy in his return to the lineup in Week 6, and should immediately regain his status as one of the top-two fantasy receivers. His combination of skill, target share, and elite quarterback play makes him as much of a guarantee as anyone at the position.
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Tyreek Hill
WR - KC (vs . LAC)
Hill doesn't get the targets that some of the other top receivers do - he has seen exactly six targets in four of his five games - and he has yet to top 100 yards receiving. But he's scored in every game this season and is a threat to reach the end zone anytime he touches the ball. He's a top-three options most week and going forward.
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Josh Jacobs
RB - LV (at DEN)
Jacobs had an excellent rookie season, despite missing three games with injury. He flashed explosiveness and the ability to continue to gain yards after contact. To the extent there was a downside, it's that he barely factored in as a receiver (just 27 targets). Although he's expressed a desire to be far more involved in the passing game, the presence of pass-catching running backs, including Jalen Richard, makes that less likely, though the recent trade of Lynn Bowden Jr. helps Jacobs' cause in that regard. Regardless of any increased work in the passing game, Jacob should have a workhorse role and be drafted as a borderline RB1.
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Austin Ekeler
RB - LAC (at KC)
Ekeler suffered a Grade-2 hamstring injury and a hyperextended knee in Week 4 and has been placed on IR and is expected to miss 4-6 weeks. It's a huge blow for the Chargers and, of course, Ekeler. He'll go on IR, where fantasy managers should obviously find a way to stash him.
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Calvin Ridley
WR - ATL (at TB)
Ridley's start to the season is almost comical at this point, with 239 yards receiving and four touchdowns. He might be the best receiver to roster in Atlanta, but even if he's not, he's a locked in WR1 going forward.
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Stefon Diggs
WR - BUF (vs . MIA)
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Travis Kelce
TE - KC (vs . LAC)
Kelce caught all six of his targets for 50 yards and a touchdown in the opener against the Texans. He's a dominant force at the position and at worst the second option at tight end. Absent injury, it should be another fantastic season for Kelce and pretty much every part of the Chiefs offense.
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Chris Carson
RB - SEA (at SF)
Carson looks to be good to go despite his ugly-looking knee injury in Week 3. He isn't getting quite the volume on the ground that fantasy managers expected with the "let Russ cook" movement winning out, but his involvement in the passing game and overall efficiency of the Seattle offense keeps him locked in RB2 status.
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D.K. Metcalf
WR - SEA (at SF)
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DeAndre Hopkins
WR - ARI (at LAR)
Other than in Week 4 when Hopkins was battling an ankle injury, he has been everything his fantasy managers could have hoped for thus far. He has at least 137 yards or a touchdown in all four of his other games, and is getting an enormous target share each and every week. If he's not the top receiver on your board rest of season, he shouldn't be lower than second.
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A.J. Brown
WR - TEN (at HOU)
Brown has been excellent since returning from the bone bruise in his knee, and he looks to be nearly fully recovered. The Titans have been outstanding offensively with Brown in the lineup, and Derrick Henry's success in the running game only helps to set up the pass. Brown should be viewed as a low-end WR1 going forward.
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Miles Sanders
RB - PHI (vs . WAS)
Sanders will return from his injury in Week 10, as expected, and should be a full-go against the Giants. He should immediately be viewed as an RB1 going forward.
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J.K. Dobbins
RB - BAL (at CIN)
Dobbins has been placed on the COVID-19 reserve list after testing positive for COVID-19 and will miss at least Week 12's game against the Steelers. He looked to be taking control of the backfield before this news, so keep him rostered and look for him to contribute down the stretch when he returns.
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D'Andre Swift
RB - DET (vs . MIN)
The draft capital the Lions spent on Swift suggested that he'd take the lion's share of the running back touches in Detroit even with the presence of Adrian Peterson. But Swift has battled injury and missed two weeks of practice heading into the season, and word is that the Detroit coaching staff preferred a committee approach to the backfield. With the Lions now signing Adrian Peterson, it's hard to see Swift getting a big workload early on even if he is healthy. He'll likely eventually be the back you want to roster in Detroit and should certainly be drafted as a low-end Flex play, but be prepared to ride with other options for the first several weeks of the season.
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Jonathan Taylor
RB - IND (vs . JAC)
Taylor has simply not been able to find consistent fantasy-relevancy after Marlon Mack's injury. The Colts prefer to rotate Taylor, Nyheim Hines, and Jordan Wilkins, and it's unclear which, if any, will succeed in any given week. Roster Taylor, but it's impossible to start him unless things change soon.
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Justin Jefferson
WR - MIN (at DET)
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Allen Robinson II
WR - CHI (vs . GB)
We all know the Bears are a pass-happy team and that Robinson is among the league leaders in targets, right? When you take that and add in his playoff schedule, Robinson should be a top-10 receiver for the fantasy playoffs. He'll go against the Texans, Vikings, and Jaguars in Weeks 14-16. None of those matchups scare you. Instead, they entice you.
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Terry McLaurin
WR - WAS (at PHI)
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Keenan Allen
WR - LAC (at KC)
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Adam Thielen
WR - MIN (at DET)
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Brandon Aiyuk
WR - SF (vs . SEA)
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Patrick Mahomes II
QB - KC (vs . LAC)
Mahomes looked like his typical dominant self in the opener against the Texans, throwing three touchdown passes and making plenty of incredible throws from off-balanced positions. If there's a negative to be drawn, it's how much the Chiefs relied on the run and Clyde Edwards-Helaire, which could take away some upside. But don't kid yourself, Mahomes is obviously a top-two option at the position.
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Mike Evans
WR - TB (vs . ATL)
Evans looked just fine in Week 2 after battling a hamstring injury coming in, catching seven of 10 targets for 104 yards and a touchdown. Tom Brady doesn't hesitate to look his way, so fantasy managers should value him as a top-10 option going forward, and start him each and every week without hesitation.
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David Johnson
RB - HOU (vs . TEN)
Johnson has been placed on IR after suffering a concussion in Week 9. He'll miss a minimum of three games. It's unusual for a player to be ruled out for three games so quickly after a concussion, but given where the Texans are in the standings, they're likely just being overly cautious. Stash Johnson if you can, but he won't be able to help you until at least close to the fantasy playoffs.
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Robert Woods
WR - LAR (vs . ARI)
There is a pretty big disconnect between what the average fantasy football player thinks about Woods and what the expert consensus thinks about him, with the latter being significantly higher. Woods scored just three touchdowns last year but there is bound to be positive regression, and he's seen at least 130 targets in each of the last two years. With Brandin Cooks gone, and with how Woods came on toward the second half of the season, he's much closer to a WR1 than fantasy managers are giving him credit for.
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Kenyan Drake
RB - LV (at DEN)
Drake hasn't been quite as dominant as expected in the early going of the season, with the Cardinals leaning into the pass a bit more than expected and Kyler Murray stealing some rushing touchdowns. But Drake's floor is high given hi workload, and in the right matchup, he should still put up big numbers. Expect him to perform as a strong RB2 for the rest of the season.
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Darren Waller
TE - LV (at DEN)
Waller should be the fifth tight end off the board, but fantasy managers should temper their expectations a bit. The Raiders added Jason Witten, Henry Ruggs, Lynn Bowden, and Bryan Edwards, so there will be plenty of more competition for targets. Also, remember, last season, the Raiders assumed they'd have Antonio Brown and then had to coordinate a new offensive gameplan on the fly. With their new additions, the Raiders have had months to figure out how to involve them in their offense, so Waller's usage and target share should likely decrease. Again, he should be the fifth tight end off the board, but he might not be worth the draft capital you'll need to spend to acquire him given the later options available at the position.
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Mark Andrews
TE - BAL (at CIN)
After a monstrous Week 1, Andrews has been quiet for the last two weeks, with just 51 yards receiving total. He did have a near-touchdown in Week 3 and he's still clearly a favorite target of Lamar Jackson. But perhaps the excitement level after Week 1 was a bit high, and he'll remain the outstanding but inconsistent option we saw in 2019.
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Melvin Gordon III
RB - DEN (vs . LV)
Gordon had two touchdowns against the Dolphins in Week 11, and re-established himself as, at a minimum, a viable fantasy asset. He'll continue to split time with Phillip Lindsay, but he should see enough volume to be borderline startable most weeks.
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Kareem Hunt
RB - CLE (vs . PIT)
With Nick Chubb's knee injury, Hunt should be good to go as a borderline RB1 going forward. It's doubtful he'll suddenly start seeing 25 touches per week, but his consistent workload and the Browns' rush-first philosophy should lead to outstanding production each week.
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Chris Godwin
WR - TB (vs . ATL)
Godwin has battled various injuries all year but is playing through his fractured finger and looks good to go going forward. Godwin may cede some targets to Antonio Brown, but he's still the best WR to roster in Tampa Bay and should be considered a solid WR2 going forward.
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Leonard Fournette
RB - TB (vs . ATL)
Fournette looked to have a prime shot at taking over the Tampa Bay backfield, but he floundered in Week 3 and will miss at least Week 4 with an ankle injury. Depending on the severity, Fournette still may be the back to roster long-term for the Bucs. But for now, he's on the outside looking in, regardless of the injury.
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D.J. Moore
WR - CAR (vs . NO)
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40.
Diontae Johnson
WR - PIT (at CLE)
Johnson is in the concussion protocol after a hard hit in Week 3, but he'll get an extra week to recover after the Steelers' game against the Titans in Week 4 was postponed. There's nothing to suggest that Johnson's availability is threatened for Week 5, so for now, those rostering him appear to have dodged a bullet.
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Brandin Cooks
WR - HOU (vs . TEN)
Cooks played through his quad injury during the opening game against the Chiefs, but his snaps were limited and he had minimal production. If the Texans were just being cautious with him and he's a full-go for Week 2, then he should be a fine WR3 option. But, until he's fully recovered from his quad injury, he's not someone to target.
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42.
Cooper Kupp
WR - LAR (vs . ARI)
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43.
T.J. Hockenson
TE - DET (vs . MIN)
Hockenson battled injuries throughout his rookie season bit is extremely talented, seeing a high average depth of target and more than a 14% target share. He's a potential breakout candidate but there's been some pessimism on his recovery from his ankle injury, and he admitted at the start of camp that he's not 100%. Monitor his progress but unless he's fully recovered, he's not worth drafting against other TE2s going in the same area, such as Jonnu Smith and Jack Doyle.
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44.
Tyler Lockett
WR - SEA (at SF)
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Kyler Murray
QB - ARI (at LAR)
Murray hasn't been great as a passer thus far, with four touchdowns to five interceptions, but he's more than made up for it with his legs. With 187 yards rushing and four touchdowns already, Murray's floor is exceedingly high, and he should be viewed as no worse than a top-6 option at quarterback.
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Wayne Gallman
RB - SF (vs . SEA)
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Amari Cooper
WR - DAL (at NYG)
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Aaron Rodgers
QB - GB (at CHI)
Rodgers was preposterously good against the Vikings, throwing four touchdown passes and essentially having his way against a poor secondary. Whether this is truly a change in offensive philosophy or just attacking an opponent's weakness remains to be seen - but there is a boatload for Rodgers this year if the Packers continue to attack through the air. Move him up your board into the top-10 until further notice.
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Julio Jones
WR - TEN (at HOU)
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50.
Robby Anderson
WR - CAR (vs . NO)
Anderson has seen a boatload of targets over the first two games, and there's little reason to expect that to stop anytime soon. The Panthers should be playing from behind in nearly every game, and Teddy Bridgewater will need to throw early and often. So long as Anderson continues to see the targets, he should be considered a borderline WR3, at worst.
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Mike Davis
RB - ATL (at TB)
Davis should be in line to see the majority of touches in the Carolina backfield when Christian McCaffrey on IR with a high-ankle sprain. Davis won't replace McCaffrey's production, but his ability to chip in as a pass-catcher should give him a fairly high floor. In the right matchup, he should earn RB2 status.
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Darrell Henderson
RB - LAR (vs . ARI)
Remember how we saw Ronald Jones' fantasy value disappear overnight? The same thing has started to happen to Henderson, who's stuck in a three-way timeshare with Malcolm Brown and Cam Akers. On top of that, the Rams have the fifth-hardest remaining schedule in football.
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53.
Curtis Samuel
WR - WAS (at PHI)
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Jarvis Landry
WR - CLE (vs . PIT)
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J.D. McKissic
RB - WAS (at PHI)
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Corey Davis
WR - NYJ (at NE)
Davis was placed on the COVID-19 reserve list on October 7th, meaning he's likely out for at least a game, depending on whether the Titans can play against the Bills in Week 5. For now, there's no reason to roster Davis with A.J. Brown returning and the Titans' situation.
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Myles Gaskin
RB - MIA (at BUF)
Gaskin will be out until at least Week 12 after being placed on IR. The young back had established himself as a strong RB2 in recent weeks, and considering that the Dolphins are in playoff contention, they'll likely put their top options out there, so Gaskin should be in line for the vast majority of the RB touches in Miami upon his return. That will put him squarely in the RB2 conversation once again.
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Tony Pollard
RB - DAL (at NYG)
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Le'Veon Bell
RB - FA (BYE)
Bell signed with the Chiefs on October 15th, and will now be the 1B to Clyde Edwards-Helaire's 1A. It wasn't the best spot for Bell to land, in that there is a younger and more talented back ahead of him. But he'll play for an elite offense, one that is capable of utilizing his skill set. Consider Bell a strong Flex play going forward.
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60.
Chase Edmonds
RB - ARI (at LAR)
Edmonds enters the season in a familiar spot - as a fairly decent handcuff who could have enormous value (such as in Week 7 against the Giants last year) if the starter gets injured. Absent an injury to Kenyan Drake, Edmonds should see only a handful of touches per game and provide little fantasy value. If Drake does get injured, however, Edmonds has the chance to excel, given the Cardinals' addition of DeAndre Hopkins likely opening up running lanes, along with another year of growth from Kyler Murray. He's worth drafting as a handcuff in deeper formats.
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61.
Marvin Jones Jr.
WR - JAC (at IND)
Jones has barely been involved in the Lions offense through four weeks, and with a bye week on tap, he can be dropped in most leagues. With few targets and an offense that lacks explosiveness, it is doubtful that Jones can work himself into startable territory again.
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62.
Giovani Bernard
RB - TB (vs . ATL)
Had Bernard not missed six games in 2016 that artificially kept his numbers down, he'd be coming off three straight years of declining touches. As it is, he's been nothing more than a change-of-pace back for the last two seasons, who occasionally factors into the passing game but rarely does anything noteworthy. Even with an injury to Joe Mixon, it's doubtful that Bernard would carry the load himself given his age and size, so he's best ignored in fantasy circles.
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T.Y. Hilton
WR - IND (vs . JAC)
With Andrew Luck as his quarterback, Hilton has averaged nearly 80 yards per game and topped 100 yards receiving 34% of the time. Without Luck, Hilton has averaged just over 58 yards per game, and topped 100 yards receiving just 14% of the time. Philip Rivers is an upgrade over Jacoby Brissett, so Hilton's numbers should look closer to the ones he put up with Luck, rather than those without him. But given Rivers' decline last season, it's still better to think of Hilton as only a borderline WR2 at best.
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JuJu Smith-Schuster
WR - PIT (at CLE)
Smith-Schuster saw only six targets against the Giants but caught all six and turned two of them into touchdowns. Although Ben Roethlisberger looked rusty to start, once he found his groove, the entire Steelers offense looked strong, including Smith-Schuster. He looks likely to justify his status as a borderline WR1 coming into the season, with upside for even more.
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Salvon Ahmed
RB - MIA (at BUF)
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Latavius Murray
RB - NO (at CAR)
When you make a trade for someone like Murray, you're trading for someone his manager views as a bye-week filler or RB4 option. Now that most bye weeks are out of the way, your goal should be to collect as many league-winners on your bench as possible. If Alvin Kamara were to miss any time, Murray would be an every-week RB1, which is worth much more than Murray's bye week filler/RB4 pricetag. His schedule isn't going to allow you to start him right now, but we're not acquiring him to be a starter right now.
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67.
Deshaun Watson
QB - HOU (vs . TEN)
If you're looking ahead to the playoffs, you shouldn't rely on top-six production out of Watson. In Weeks 14 and 15 he'll play the Bears and the Colts, two of the worst matchups for quarterbacks. When you add in the loss of Will Fuller, it seems to be too much for Watson.
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Jalen Hurts
QB - PHI (vs . WAS)
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Nyheim Hines
RB - IND (vs . JAC)
Hines went from being heavily involved in Week 1 to playing 12% of the snaps and totaling just one touch in Week 2. His value lies somewhere in between, so try to hold him on your roster if you can, particularly in PPR formats.
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70.
Chase Claypool
WR - PIT (at CLE)
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Hunter Henry
TE - NE (vs . NYJ)
Henry dealt with an injury yet again last season, but he was productive when he was able to play. Playing 12 games, he had the most targets, receptions, and yardage of his career. The departure of Philip Rivers, however, will likely do no favors for Henry, as the veteran quarterback historically targeted his tight ends heavily. Although Tyrod Taylor targeted Charles Clay often in Buffalo, he's almost certainly going to throw the ball less than Rivers did, meaning Henry is likely to see a dip in targets. He should still be valued as a TE1, but his stock has dimmed a bit with the change in quarterback.
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72.
Devin Singletary
RB - BUF (vs . MIA)
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73.
Josh Allen
QB - BUF (vs . MIA)
Allen has been both a fantasy and real-life MVP candidate to start the season, with over 300 yards passing and at least three touchdowns in each game. He's playing extremely well, and Stefon Diggs' presence has obviously given the coaching staff confidence that Allen can succeed in the passing game. He's a top-five play at quarterback going forward.
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74.
Noah Fant
TE - DEN (vs . LV)
Fant suffered a sprained ankle against the Jets in Week 4 and is expected to at least miss Week 5's game against the Patriots. He's week-to-week after that, and considering how well he played and the likely return of Drew Lock, fantasy managers should do their best to hold onto him, as he's likely a top-12 option when he returns.
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75.
Gus Edwards
RB - BAL (at CIN)
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Frank Gore
RB - FA (BYE)
Gore played second fiddle in terms of snaps to Lamical Perine in the Jets' first game since Le'Veon Bell was released, but he manage to produce, totaling 70 yards on 15 touches. Eventually, you'd have to think that Gore gets less and less work as the Jets look to see what they have in Perine, but for now, Gore is a desperation Flex in bye weeks.
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77.
Phillip Lindsay
RB - HOU (vs . TEN)
With Melvin Gordon potentially facing a suspension after being charged with a DUI, Lindsay looks likely to inherit a large workload, similar to what he saw last year. Now past his bye with Drew Lock back, Lindsay could find himself in RB2 territory until Gordon returns, if he does this year.
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78.
Cole Beasley
WR - BUF (vs . MIA)
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79.
Lamar Jackson
QB - BAL (at CIN)
If you're a playoff team, a trade for Jackson would be wise. From Weeks 14 through 16, he'll play against the Browns, Jaguars, and Giants. Jackson is a prime buy-low quarterback.
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80.
Justin Herbert
QB - LAC (at KC)
Herbert has been named the starting quarterback for the remainder of the season. He's well outside the range of locked-in starters in single-quarterback leagues, but he can be streamed in the right matchup, and certainly buoys Keenan Allen's production. In two-quarterback leagues, he should be considered a low-end starter.
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81.
Antonio Brown
WR - TB (vs . ATL)
Brown has reached an agreement with the Bucs, and should join them in Week 9. His exact role in the offense is unclear but he should be an immediate add in all formats for his potential alone. Selling high on him isn't a bad idea given the enormous buzz that accompanies him whenever he plays, but he's likely to at least be a startable asset going forward if you do roster him.
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Rob Gronkowski
TE - TB (vs . ATL)
At his peak, Gronkowski was likely the greatest tight end of all time. But after a year off, fantasy manager can't expect him to simply return to his peak self, especially since he hasn't played a full season in nearly a decade. With his immense talent and back with Tom Brady, Gronkowski should still be drafted a TE1, but don't expect a full season of health or a return of the Gronk of old.
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83.
Benny Snell Jr.
RB - PIT (at CLE)
Snell Jr. went back to his role as a backup in Week 2 with James Conner healthy. He showed in Week 1 that he can carry the load if necessary, but so long as Conner is healthy, Snell will be just a high-end backup.
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84.
Emmanuel Sanders
WR - BUF (vs . MIA)
Sanders will miss Week 8's game against the Bears, as he is still on the COVID-19 reserve list. When he does return, he should provide borderline WR3 value whenever Michael Thomas is out of the lineup. Which, as of now, appears to be for the foreseeable future.
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85.
Russell Wilson
QB - SEA (at SF)
The remaining two games on his schedule are against Washington and the Rams, which are two of the tougher matchups in football for quarterbacks. Even if he plays well in those games, he's not likely to be a top-five quarterback over the final two weeks.
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86.
D.J. Chark Jr.
WR - JAC (at IND)
This is the time of the year where you look to the fantasy playoffs. You aren't aiming to finish in third place, are you? The Jaguars will be playing against the Ravens in Week 15, and then the Bears in Week 16. Those are two of the worst possible matchups available to wide receivers, and we can't pretend like Chark has been ultra-consistent anyway.
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87.
Kalen Ballage
RB - PIT (at CLE)
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88.
Tee Higgins
WR - CIN (vs . BAL)
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89.
Tom Brady
QB - TB (vs . ATL)
Brady has had his ups and downs this year, account for three or more touchdowns in three of his games, but just one touchdown in the other two. His receivers have been decimated with injuries so expect better things in the weeks ahead. With no contribution in the running game, Brady's upside is really a low-end QB1 at this point, and he should be valued as such.
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90.
Ryan Tannehill
QB - TEN (at HOU)
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91.
Keke Coutee
WR - HOU (vs . TEN)
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CeeDee Lamb
WR - DAL (at NYG)
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93.
Dallas Goedert
TE - PHI (vs . WAS)
Goedert will return in Week 8 from his ankle fracture. a bit earlier than expected with the Eagles on bye in Week 9. He immediately vaults in TE1 territory, particularly with Zach Ertz out.
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94.
Robert Tonyan
TE - GB (at CHI)
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95.
Tyler Boyd
WR - CIN (vs . BAL)
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Todd Gurley II
RB - FA (BYE)
He keeps falling into the end zone, which is what's holding up his fantasy stock, but his inefficiency cannot be ignored. Neither can his health or schedule, which ranks as the third-toughest in the NFL over the remainder of the season, including another game against the Bucs, the league's toughest matchup for running backs.
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97.
James White
RB - NE (vs . NYJ)
White suffered a terrible tragedy when he lost his father in an accident shortly before the Patriots' Week 2 game against Seattle. He'll miss at least Week 3, and it's simply uncertain when he'll return to the team. In PPR leagues, White is still worth rostering, but football is and should be the least of his concerns for now.
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98.
Nelson Agholor
WR - NE (vs . NYJ)
Agholor has never made the most of his opportunities, struggling with drops throughout his five-year career. Now with the Raiders, even if a fresh start would have done him some good, there's simply no room for him to find fantasy production. Even with Tyrell Williams out for the season, behind Henry Ruggs, and Hunter Renfrow, not to mention the presence of Bryan Edwards and Zay Jones, it's almost impossible to envision a scenario where fantasy managers are starting Agholor at any point.
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99.
Marquise Brown
WR - BAL (at CIN)
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100.
Sony Michel
RB - NE (vs . NYJ)
Michel was placed on the COVID-19/Reserve list prior to the Patriots' Week 6 game against the Broncos. It's unclear how much time he'll miss but given that he was already dealing with a quad injury, there's no reason to continue to roster Michel in redraft leagues.
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James Robinson
RB - JAC (at IND)
During the two most important weeks of the fantasy season (Weeks 15-16), he'll have matchups against the Ravens and the Bears, two matchups you don't want to see for your RB1, which is what Robinson has been to this point. He's still valuable given his workload, but he won't carry you to a fantasy championship.
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102.
Jamaal Williams
RB - DET (vs . MIN)
You may have seen Williams hit the waiver wire in some leagues. While that shouldn't happen, we know it does. Even if he's on someone's roster, go and see what it'd take to acquire him. We already know how things would go down in the Packers backfield if Jones were to miss any time, and that amounts to an RB1 in Williams. These are the types of players who win fantasy championships.
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103.
Tim Patrick
WR - DEN (vs . LV)
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104.
Jeff Wilson Jr.
RB - SF (vs . SEA)
Wilson needed a lot of injuries ahead of him to have fantasy-relevance, and he has just that. With both Raheem Mostert and Tevin Coleman set to miss time, Wilson should factor in with Jerick McKinnon and see most of the goal-line touches. His exact role is uncertain but he is worth an add in most formats.
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105.
Malcolm Brown
RB - MIA (at BUF)
Brown hurt his finger in Week 2, and although he should be good to play going forward, he may have ceded the top role in the backfield to Darrell Henderson, who performed well against the Eagles. With Cam Akers nursing a rib injury, Brown is certainly worth rostering, but probably not starting absent Henderson struggling significantly.
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106.
Russell Gage
WR - ATL (at TB)
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107.
Carlos Hyde
RB - JAC (at IND)
Hyde had a surprisingly effective year with Houston, despite joining the team just before the season started. He saw 245 carries and averaged 4.4 yards per carry, proving useful in fantasy despite not factoring into the passing game at all. He signed late this offseason with the Seahawks, which, for now, appear to be more of a hedge for Rashaad Penny's injury rather than a chance for Hyde to supplant Chris Carson. But, given Carson's fumbling issues and hip injury, Hyde makes a decent handcuff in a run-heavy Seattle scheme.
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108.
Michael Pittman Jr.
WR - IND (vs . JAC)
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109.
DeVante Parker
WR - MIA (at BUF)
Parker not only surprisingly played in Week 2 against the Bills, but played well, catching a touchdown pass. If he is truly past his hamstring injury then he should be a top-20 starter going forward. But wait and see how he comes out of the next week or two before moving him quite that high up your rest-of-season rankings.
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110.
Evan Engram
TE - NYG (vs . DAL)
Engram is extremely talented, has one of the best rookie tight end seasons on his ledger, and is jut 25 years old. But despite all that, there are several strikes against him from a fantasy perspective. Not only has he missed 13 games the last two seasons, but he's also going to be sharing targets with Saquon Barkley, Sterling Shepard, Golden Tate, and Darius Slayton. He's a starting tight end for any fantasy team, but his star doesn't burn quite as bright this draft season as in previous years.
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111.
Ezekiel Elliott
RB - DAL (at NYG)
Elliott continues to struggle without Dak Prescott. Whether it be the offensive line, his fumble issues, or just the futility of the offense, it's been a sub-par year for the veteran. He's still getting enough volume to be considered an RB2, but pre-season expectations are long gone.
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112.
Sterling Shepard
WR - NYG (vs . DAL)
Shepard is dealing with turf toe, and has been placed on IR. He wasn't all that involved in the offense when he did play in his short time this year, as Darius Slayton took a bigger role. Shepard is droppable in nearly all formats.
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113.
Matt Ryan
QB - ATL (at TB)
Ryan was having an outstanding season before he suffered an ankle injury. Even with his second-half decline, he led the league in pass completions and was fifth in passing yards. He's now got a better offensive line, another year of development from Calvin Ridley, and Todd Gurley as his running back. Even at his advanced age, if he bounces back at all from his 7.3 YPA and 4.2% touchdown rate last year, then in Dirk Koetter's system he could have a monstrous year.
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114.
James Conner
RB - ARI (at LAR)
Conner continues to produce each and every week. He may dominate from a yards-per-carry average at every turn, but he gets plenty of goal-line looks on a team that often plays from ahead. He's a locked-in strong RB2.
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115.
Tua Tagovailoa
QB - MIA (at BUF)
Tagovailoa has been named the starter for the Dolphins beginning in Week 8, after Miami's bye. Ryan Fitzpatrick had been playing well, but the Dolphins wisely realize that their long-term future is better served with Tagovailoa under center. He offers tremendous upside with his rushing ability and accuracy and should be added in all formats, but value him as a QB2 to start, though obviously hope for more.
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116.
Jamison Crowder
WR - NYJ (at NE)
Crowder returned from his hamstring injury in Week 4 to post seven catches (on 10 targets) for 104 yards. He's Sam Darnold's go-to wide receiver, and should offer an incredibly high floor so long as he's healthy, The touchdowns may not always be there, but the catches and yardage should.
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117.
Mike Williams
WR - LAC (at KC)
Williams played through a hamstring injury in Week 5 and totaled 109 yards with two touchdowns. Fantasy managers may have been concerned that Justin Herbert wouldn't highlight Williams' skills, but that clearly wasn't the case. Move Williams way up your rest-of-season rankings.
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118.
Jakobi Meyers
WR - NE (vs . NYJ)
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119.
Baker Mayfield
QB - CLE (vs . PIT)
Mayfield looked much more confident and competent against the Bengals in Week 2, and although it wasn't a huge fantasy day, he showed he can be a serviceable QB2. The Cleveland offense will go through the running game, so don't expect too many "boom" weeks. But there probably won't be too many total duds like in Week 1.
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120.
Logan Thomas
TE - WAS (at PHI)
Thomas had a big Week 1 against the Eagles, seeing plenty of targets and a high percentage of air yards. It may be a fluke, but given the dearth of reliable pass catching options for Washington, Thomas should be added in all tight-end premium leagues, at the very least. If he has another good game, he'll move up to borderline TE1 status.
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121.
Jerry Jeudy
WR - DEN (vs . LV)
You won't find a bigger Jeudy fan than me, but if you're looking ahead on his fantasy schedule, there are going to be tough times. After what was a tough matchup against the Saints, he'll play the Chiefs (4th-worst matchup for wide receivers), Panthers (9th-worst), Bills (7th-worst), and then Chargers (8th-worst).
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122.
Drew Brees
QB - FA (BYE)
Brees has multiple fractured ribs and a collapsed lung and will miss some time, though the exact length of his absence is unclear. In single-quarterback leagues, you can likely move on from the veteran, as the Saints will likely be careful with him since they've shown they can win despite playing a backup.
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123.
John Brown
WR - LV (at DEN)
Brown will miss Week 7's game against the Jets with a knee injury. Although he played in Week 6, he was entirely a non-factor, and he looks like he hasn't been healthy in several weeks. Brown has shown enough to be considered a starter in fantasy leagues when healthy, so fantasy managers should try to continue to roster him if they have the room.
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124.
Christian Kirk
WR - ARI (at LAR)
Kirk will miss at least Week 3 with a groin injury. He hasn't been heavily involved with the offense even when healthy, so fantasy managers aren't missing much. Kirk is droppable, though there's no shame in continuing to roster him for now to see how the Cardinals offense develops over time.
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125.
Jared Goff
QB - DET (vs . MIN)
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126.
Ito Smith
RB - FA (BYE)
Smith has been Devonta Freeman's primary backup for two years, but has never seen more than 14 touches in a game. He'll again play second fiddle in Atlanta, this time to Todd Gurley. Even if Gurley were to get injured, however, Smith would likely split time with Brian Hill, making him only a low-end handcuff who isn't worth rostering in fantasy leagues.
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127.
Kirk Cousins
QB - MIN (at DET)
Cousins had a truly abysmal effort in Week 2 against the Colts, barely clearing 100 yards passing and throwing three interceptions. The Vikings defense looks dreadful at the moment which, theoretically, should mean more pass attempts and fantasy production from Cousins. But, unfortunately, that hasn't really manifested itself yet and with few weapons in the passing game, Cousins should be moved down rest-of-season rankings rapidly.
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128.
Mitchell Trubisky
QB - BUF (vs . MIA)
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129.
Ben Roethlisberger
QB - PIT (at CLE)
Other than the first half of the Steelers' first game against the Giants, Roethlisberger has looked close to his old self this season. With seven touchdown passes through three games and an average of more than 250 passing yards per game, Roethlisberger has established himself as a borderline QB1 option, and one you can easily stream in the right matchup.
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130.
Matthew Stafford
QB - LAR (vs . ARI)
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131.
Darius Slayton
WR - NYG (vs . DAL)
Slayton had a monstrous Week 1 against the Steelers with two touchdown passes, and looked to have a great rapport with Daniel Jones. Golden Tate was out for the game, and there are plenty of mouths to feed for the Giants, but Slayton immediately moves into close to WR3 range, and another big performance would firmly plant him an every-week starter.
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132.
Adrian Peterson
RB - FA (BYE)
Peterson had a great first game with the Lions, dominating the carries and factoring into the passing game. Eventually, D'Andre Swift should take over the lead role, but for now, expect Peterson to lead the backfield in touches. That's not the mot desirable situation for fantasy, but it's also not something that can be entirely ignored. Add Peterson if he's available and start him if you're utterly desperate.
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133.
Jalen Reagor
WR - PHI (vs . WAS)
Reagor will return in Week 8 against the Cowboys, a bit earlier than expected after he tore the UCL in his thumb. With DeSean Jackson likely out for the season, the road is clear for Reagor to have a large role in an Eagles offense desperate for playmakers. Consider him a WR4 for now.
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134.
Chad Hansen
WR - DET (vs . MIN)
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135.
Tyron Johnson
WR - LAC (at KC)
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136.
Boston Scott
RB - PHI (vs . WAS)
Miles Sanders got a huge boost when the Eagles opted not to sign a notable free agent running back, but Scott's stock has somehow still remained too low. Yes, there were plenty of injuries, but Scott averaged 87.5 yards from scrimmage over the last four games last season and would be in line for significant touches should anything happen to Sanders, who is already battling an injury (Scott had 23 touches in Week 17 after Sanders was injured). Scott should be in line for upwards of 10 touches per game anyway, and also offers the upside of being a locked-in fantasy starter should Sanders get hurt. He's being undervalued by the fantasy community.
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137.
Jonnu Smith
TE - NE (vs . NYJ)
Smith is one of the more intriguing names to be outside of the TE1 range. He is one of the most efficient tight ends in the game, and has a clear road to targets at the position now that Delanie Walker is no longer in his way. The problem is that there aren't all that many targets to go around in Tennessee, and Smith's targets have rarely come around the end zone. If that changes, then he's certainly got a shot at being fantasy-relevant. For now, however, he should be drafted as a TE1 only in 15-team leagues or larger or those that reward bonus points for tight ends.
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138.
Ronald Jones II
RB - TB (vs . ATL)
Jones had a very solid Week 1 against a tough Saints run defense, so much so that he's almost certainly earned himself the biggest piece of the running back pie going forward. He's always a missed blitz pickup or a fumble away from losing time, but so long as he has the job, he's a solid Flex play, particularly in soft matchups.
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139.
Austin Hooper
TE - CLE (vs . PIT)
Hooper underwent an appendectomy prior to Week 7, and will miss at least one game, but likely more. He had begun to see plenty of targets from Baker Mayfield and was slowly establishing himself as a borderline TE1. Move on from Hooper if you need to, but he'll likely provide value late in the season.
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140.
Peyton Barber
RB - WAS (at PHI)
Barber never found sustained success with the Bucs, and will now try his hand with the Washington. Washington has a below-average offense with a sub-par offensive line, but his competition for touches has decreased significantly without Adrian Peterson and Derrius Guice. He'll still be competing for touches with J.D. McKissic, Antonio Gibson, and Bryce Love, but there;s a decent chance he seems some early down work. Still, he's only worth drafting as a bench option.
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141.
Eric Ebron
TE - PIT (at CLE)
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142.
Gabriel Davis
WR - BUF (vs . MIA)
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143.
Cam Newton
QB - NE (vs . NYJ)
Newton has been diagnosed with COVID-19 and has been placed on the reserve/injured list. The primary concerns are with his overall health, of course, but from a fantasy perspective, it seems likely that Newton will miss at least Week 5, too, considering that NFL's stringent protocols. If you are rostering Newton, prepare to use another option for at least the short term.
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144.
A.J. Green
WR - ARI (at LAR)
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145.
Darrel Williams
RB - KC (vs . LAC)
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146.
Rashard Higgins
WR - CLE (vs . PIT)
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147.
Breshad Perriman
WR - DET (vs . MIN)
Perriman injured his ankle in Week 2 and will miss at least a week or two. There's no reason to roster him in fantasy leagues at this point, so drop him for someone with more upside.
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148.
Jared Cook
TE - LAC (at KC)
Cook's will miss Week 4 with a groin injury he suffered against the Packers. The severity is unclear, but given that he couldn't even muster a limited practice this week, his availability for Week 5 has to be considered questionable at this point. Monitor his progress, but make other short-, and potentially long-term arrangements.
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149.
Matt Breida
RB - BUF (vs . MIA)
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150.
KJ Hamler
WR - DEN (vs . LV)
Hamler suffered a hamstring injury in Week 4, and may need to miss some time. With Courtland Sutton's injury, the door is open for Hamler to produce, but he'll obviously need to prove himself healthy. With plenty of options at the position, fantasy managers can move on if they need to.
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151.
Marquez Valdes-Scantling
WR - GB (at CHI)
With injuries abound last season, Valdes-Scantling had his opportunities, but couldn't take advantage. Despite playing in all 16 games, he caught just 26 passes and scored two touchdowns. He fell behind Allen Lazard on the depth chart, and with the addition of Devin Funchess, it appeared that Valdes-Scantling wasn't likely to see the field all that much absent an injury. But now, with Funchess opting out, there's at least a plausible, albeit unlikely, path to fantasy-relevance. He's a late-round dart throw, but that's all.
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152.
Denzel Mims
WR - NYJ (at NE)
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153.
Hayden Hurst
TE - ATL (at TB)
Hurst rarely played even half the snaps with Baltimore, but he was sixth in yards per target last year and was PFF's eighth-highest graded tight end. Dirk Koetter's offense likes to target the tight end, as Austin Hooper saw 60 targets through eight games last year and Tony Gonzalez saw 118 targets per season under Koetter. Add in that Hurst is likely to run routes out of the slot this year and Hurst's first year with the Falcons should be a big one.
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154.
Laviska Shenault Jr.
WR - JAC (at IND)
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155.
Michael Gallup
WR - DAL (at NYG)
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156.
Teddy Bridgewater
QB - DEN (vs . LV)
Bridgewater suffered a sprained MCL in his knee and may miss some time. Although he's fallen outside the QB1 tier, he's been a streaming option most weeks as he has made the most of his three receivers. Keep him rostered in two-quarterback leagues, but because he'll likely miss a game or be limited as a runner, he's not worth holding onto in single-quarterback leagues.
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157.
Baltimore Ravens
DST - BAL (at CIN)
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158.
Chicago Bears
DST - CHI (vs . GB)
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159.
Keelan Cole Sr.
WR - NYJ (at NE)
Cole has scored in each of his first two games of the NFL season, hauling in 11 of his 12 targets for 105 yards. The Jacksonville offense is suddenly something that fantasy managers should want a part of, and that includes Cole. He's not someone to start just yet, but he's certainly someone to add off the waiver wire if you have room.
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160.
Buffalo Bills
DST - BUF (vs . MIA)
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161.
Sammy Watkins
WR - BAL (at CIN)
Another Week 1, another big Watkins performance. He saw nine targets and had seven catches for 82 yards and a touchdown, and looked to be the clear number two wide receiver in a dynamic Chiefs offense. We've seen Watkins fool us early before, but to the extent he's on your waiver-wire, he should be added immediately.
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162.
Zach Ertz
TE - PHI (vs . WAS)
Ertz injured his ankle in Week 6 and is expected to miss 3-4 weeks. It's been an incredibly disappointing season for the veteran thus far, though there's some reason for optimism when he returns to full health, as the schedule lightens up considerably and the Eagles should get back some other pass-catchers who will lighten the load for Ertz. Still, given the timetable, he can be dropped in redraft leagues if you're in any sort of a roster crunch.
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163.
Dare Ogunbowale
RB - JAC (at IND)
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164.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
DST - TB (vs . ATL)
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165.
Allen Lazard
WR - GB (at CHI)
Lazard was having a breakout year, but is now dealing with a core muscle injury which required surgery. His exact timetable isn't known, but expect him to miss several weeks at least. Stash him on IR if you can, but don't be afraid to move on if you're in a roster crunch.
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166.
Los Angeles Chargers
DST - LAC (at KC)
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167.
Derek Carr
QB - LV (at DEN)
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168.
Christian McCaffrey
RB - CAR (vs . NO)
McCaffrey performed extremely well in his first game back, but unfortunately, suffered a shoulder injury and will miss at least Week 10's game against the Bucs. There is optimism that McCaffrey can return in Week 11, so fantasy managers rostering him should hold tight if they can afford to find a fill-in this week.
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169.
Harrison Butker
K - KC (vs . LAC)
Butker led the NFL in field-goal attempts and conversions last year, and the Chiefs are nearly always among the league leaders in field-goal attempts. Wait on kicker, obviously, but Butker will be one of the best yet again.
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170.
Justin Tucker
K - BAL (at CIN)
To the extent there's a sure thing in terms of fantasy kickers, it's Tucker, who has finished as a top-12 kicker in every year of his career. The Ravens offense was better than ever last year which limited his opportunities more than usual, but he remains as accurate as ever. Perhaps a 1B to Harrison Butker's 1A this year, Tucker should be one of the first kickers off the board.
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171.
Cleveland Browns
DST - CLE (vs . PIT)
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172.
Wil Lutz
K - NO (at CAR)
Lutz has everything you want in a kicker. He plays on a strong offense, with his home games inside a dome, and is extremely accurate. He's finished the last two seasons as the second-ranked kicker in fantasy and there's no reason to expect him to finish outside the top three. Kickers are almost always volatile but Lutz is the exception, so draft him with confidence.
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173.
Devontae Booker
RB - NYG (vs . DAL)
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174.
Kansas City Chiefs
DST - KC (vs . LAC)
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175.
Younghoe Koo
K - ATL (at TB)
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176.
Philip Rivers
QB - FA (BYE)
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177.
Ryan Succop
K - TB (vs . ATL)
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178.
Philadelphia Eagles
DST - PHI (vs . WAS)
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179.
Jason Sanders
K - MIA (at BUF)
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180.
New Orleans Saints
DST - NO (at CAR)
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181.
Antonio Gibson
RB - WAS (at PHI)
It might not be a bad time to sell Gibson, as his schedule is about to take a turn for the worse. He played against the Giants (twice), Cowboys (twice), Lions, and Bengals over five of his last six games, which have led to great fantasy days. Unfortunately, we don't have that in Weeks 14-15, as he will play the 49ers and Seahawks in those games. Not only are those tough matchups on the ground, but Washington is likely to be in a negative gamescript, which doesn't bode well for Gibson's role.
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182.
Alexander Mattison
RB - MIN (at DET)
Mattison flopped in a soft matchup against the Falcons, and with a bye on tap in Week 7 and Dalvin Cook's injury looking mild, Mattison may have wasted his one shot at fantasy relevance this year. Continue to roster him as a handcuff despite his disappointing effort against Atlanta, but you obviously can't take a chance on starting him unless Cook misses the game.
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183.
Tevin Coleman
RB - NYJ (at NE)
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184.
Ka'imi Fairbairn
K - HOU (vs . TEN)
Fairbairn's accuracy fell significantly last year, from 88.1% on field-goal attempts and 95% on extra-point attempts in 2018, to 80% and 89%, respectively, last year. To make matters worse, Fairbairn's field-goal attempts dropped from 42 down to 25 last year. It's the perils of drafting any fantasy kicker, but on a decent offense and kicking mostly indoors, Fairbairn is worth drafting in a 12-team league, albeit it as one of the last kickers.
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185.
Los Angeles Rams
DST - LAR (vs . ARI)
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186.
Jerick McKinnon
RB - KC (vs . LAC)
McKinnon has looked very good in his limited touches, and he should get the chance at a more featured role with both Raheem Mostert and Tevin Coleman set to miss time. McKinnon is not going to be a workhorse back - not given his size and how much time he has missed because of injuries. But he's a must-add in nearly all formats, and should be in line for a 15-touch role at least until Mostert returns.
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187.
Darnell Mooney
WR - CHI (vs . GB)
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188.
Washington Football Team
DST - WAS (at PHI)
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189.
Clyde Edwards-Helaire
RB - KC (vs . LAC)
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190.
Brian Hill
RB - TEN (at HOU)
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191.
George Kittle
TE - SF (vs . SEA)
Kittle banged up his knee in Week 1 and will miss at least two games. The good news is that the injury doesn't sound serious, and Kittle has suggested he could play through the injury if necessary. For the short term, those managers rostering Kittle need a replacement, but think about upcoming matchups for the next week or two only, rather than a season-long outlook.
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192.
Greg Zuerlein
K - DAL (at NYG)
Zuerlein hasn't been close to the fantasy stalwart he once was over the last two seasons, as accuracy issues have plagued him as they did earlier in his career. Now with the Cowboys, Zuerlein should have every opportunity to bounce back on a team that provides its kickers with plenty of field goal opportunities. Once the top few kicking options are gone, Zuerlein should be next off the board (in the last round, obviously).
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193.
Joshua Kelley
RB - LAC (at KC)
Kelley didn't get it done in his first shot after Austin Ekeler's injury. He played just 35% of the snaps and gained just 38 total yards against the Saints. The Chargers have a bye in Week 6 so fantasy managers will need to wait to see whether this was a one-off or a trend, but it will be difficult to trust Kelley going forward until we see both increased usage and better production.
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194.
Indianapolis Colts
DST - IND (vs . JAC)
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195.
Damien Harris
RB - NE (vs . NYJ)
Harris came of the IR in Week 4 to rumble for 100 yards, and looked every bit the part of the lead back for the Patriots. But Rex Burkhead and James White will factor in, as will Sony Michel once he comes off IR. Roster Harris, and start him as a Flex option for now, but when Cam Newton comes back, it's unlikely that Harris will see much goal-line work, making him a risky weekly play.
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196.
Joe Mixon
RB - CIN (vs . BAL)
Mixon will be out until at least Week 14 after being placed on IR with his foot sprain. His slow recovery has been frustrating for him and the Bengals, but if his fantasy managers remain in contention, he seems likely to contribute down the stretch.
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197.
Hunter Renfrow
WR - LV (at DEN)
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198.
Pittsburgh Steelers
DST - PIT (at CLE)
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199.
Alfred Morris
RB - FA (BYE)
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200.
Arizona Cardinals
DST - ARI (at LAR)
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201.
Drew Lock
QB - DEN (vs . LV)
Lock is dealing with a rib injury and may miss Week 11's game against the Dolphins. Even when healthy, he's nothing more than a low-end QB2. There's no reason to roster him at this point other than in deeper two-quarterback leagues.
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202.
Cam Akers
RB - LAR (vs . ARI)
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203.
Kerryon Johnson
RB - PHI (vs . WAS)
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204.
Houston Texans
DST - HOU (vs . TEN)
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205.
James Washington
WR - PIT (at CLE)
Throw out everything that happened for any Steelers receiver in 2019. The combination of Mason Rudolph and Devlin Hodges would (and did) sink any pass-catcher they came across. With Ben Roethlisberger back under center, there's some optimism as a vertical threat, but he's certainly been passed by Diontae Johnson in terms of "breakout Steelers receivers." With Chase Claypool also in tow, Washington's chances of fantasy relevancy seem dim, and he's more of a "handcuff" receiver to Johnson and JuJu Smith-Schuster.
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206.
Mecole Hardman
WR - KC (vs . LAC)
Hardman played just 30% of he snaps in Week 1, and is essentially in a rotation with Demarcus Robinson for the third receiver spot with the Chiefs. He'll need an injury to someone in front of him to be fantasy viable.
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207.
Josh Reynolds
WR - TEN (at HOU)
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208.
Lynn Bowden Jr.
WR - MIA (at BUF)
Bowden Jr. was traded to the Dolphins on September 5th. The Raiders signing of Theo Riddick was, in hindsight, a sign that Bowden may have been struggling to pick up the offense. It's unclear what his role will be with the Dolphins, but it's unlikely that he'll be fantasy relevant in 2020.
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209.
Kenny Golladay
WR - NYG (vs . DAL)
Golladay is week-to-week with a hip injury he sustained in Week 8. The exact nature and severity of the ailment isn't known, but for now, fantasy managers should expect to be without the receiver for at least Week 9, and likely longer.
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210.
Henry Ruggs III
WR - LV (at DEN)
Ruggs will miss Week 3's game against the Patriots with knee and hamstring issues. It's unclear if his long-term availability is threatened, but it doesn't matter all that much for fantasy. With Darren Waller soaking up the targets, there's little room for Ruggs even when he is healthy.
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211.
Tyler Bass
K - BUF (vs . MIA)
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212.
Jason Myers
K - SEA (at SF)
Myers' first year in Seattle was a disappointment coming off his stellar 2018 with the Jets. He missed four extra points, and was only 6-of-11 from 40-plus yards. Kicking for Seattle's offense should be a good thing, however, as the Seahawks have a solid offense but often like to play conservatively. But, at this point, Myers is just one of a handful of low-end kickers you can consider drafting in a 12-team league.
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213.
Duke Johnson Jr.
RB - FA (BYE)
Johnson will get his chance as the featured back for the Texans beginning in Week 10, with David Johnson placed on IR with a concussion. Duke has talent and should provide a high floor with his receiving chops, and should be considered an RB2 for as long as David is out.
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214.
Miami Dolphins
DST - MIA (at BUF)
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215.
Cody Parkey
K - CLE (vs . PIT)
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216.
Ty Johnson
RB - NYJ (at NE)
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217.
Devine Ozigbo
RB - JAC (at IND)
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218.
San Francisco 49ers
DST - SF (vs . SEA)
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219.
Rodney Smith
RB - CAR (vs . NO)
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220.
Dalton Schultz
TE - DAL (at NYG)
Schultz is in line for a fairly hefty workload with Blake Jarwin lost for the season. He saw 10 targets in his first full game as the top tight end target in Dallas, and although he's unlikely to see that number in any game going forward, he should still be an option that fantasy managers can play in the right matchup.
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221.
Darrynton Evans
RB - TEN (at HOU)
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222.
Mason Crosby
K - GB (at CHI)
Crosby is coming off the most accurate year of his career (91.7% on field goals, 40-of-41 extra-point attempts converted). But he saw just 24 field goal attempts after seeing 37 the previous year. The Packers offense isn't what it once was, and Crosby spends the majority of his games kicking outside in cold weather. He's a borderline draftable kicker but there's little to get excited about in 2020.
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223.
Andy Dalton
QB - CHI (vs . GB)
Dalton played poorly when he got his chance, missed a game with a concussion, and is now on the COVID-19 reserve list and will miss Week 9. There's little chance of Dalton providing value in redraft formats, and fantasy managers should move on.
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224.
Jordan Wilkins
RB - IND (vs . JAC)
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225.
LeSean McCoy
RB - FA (BYE)
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226.
Samaje Perine
RB - CIN (vs . BAL)
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227.
Jordan Reed
TE - FA (BYE)
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228.
Tyler Higbee
TE - LAR (vs . ARI)
Higbee had one of the most unexpected and dominant short-term breakouts in recent memory last season. Over the final five games, he averaged 8.6 receptions and 104 yard per contest after being essentially a fantasy afterthought for his entire career prior. There are questions about heading into the season, including whether the Rams will continue running more of the 12 personnel they ran late in the year and the impact of a healthy Gerald Everett. But, there just aren't many tight ends who are even capable of doing what Higbee did at the end of last year, meaning he needs to be viewed as a mid-tier TE1, albeit with a bit of a skeptical eye.
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229.
Mike Gesicki
TE - MIA (at BUF)
Gesicki has scored a touchdown in two of his three games this year, but he's also failed to top 30 yards receiving in two of those games. He's talented, and is that large group of low-end TE1 caliber players. You can start him each week, but don't be concerned about streaming with a different option if necessary.
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230.
Cole Kmet
TE - CHI (vs . GB)
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231.
Cam Sims
WR - WAS (at PHI)
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232.
Mark Ingram II
RB - HOU (vs . TEN)
Ingram has been placed on the COVID-19 reserve list after testing positive for COVID-19 and will miss at least Week 12's game against the Steelers. He had little-to-no fantasy value regardless, so there's no reason to hold him in redraft formats.
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233.
Tre'Quan Smith
WR - NO (at CAR)
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234.
Carolina Panthers
DST - CAR (vs . NO)
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235.
Marcus Mariota
QB - LV (at DEN)
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236.
Trayveon Williams
RB - CIN (vs . BAL)
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237.
Daniel Carlson
K - LV (at DEN)
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238.
Carson Wentz
QB - IND (vs . JAC)
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239.
Golden Tate
WR - FA (BYE)
Tate missed four games last year after his suspension but he had a very solid year when he was on the field. He finished the season ranked 31st among wide receiver in fantasy points per game (half-PPR formats) and continued to excel in producing yards after the catch. Tate will be 32 years old when the season starts and will continue to compete for targets with Sterling Shepard, Darius Slayton, Evan Engram, and Saquon Barkley. But in full PPR formats at least, he should be a viable flex option most weeks. In standard or half-PPR leagues, however, draft him only as a bench player.
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240.
Josh Adams
RB - NYJ (at NE)
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241.
Justin Jackson
RB - LAC (at KC)
Jackson shined in the first game without Austin Ekeler, totaling nearly 60% of the snaps and gaining 94 yards. He looked far more explosive than Joshua Kelley, and could be on the verge of taking hold of the Chargers backfield for the next several weeks. With Los Angeles on bye in Week 6, fantasy managers will need to wait to see whether this performance is sustainable, but Jackson should be added everywhere at the very least.
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242.
Daniel Jones
QB - NYG (vs . DAL)
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243.
New England Patriots
DST - NE (vs . NYJ)
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244.
Rodrigo Blankenship
K - IND (vs . JAC)
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245.
Irv Smith Jr.
TE - MIN (at DET)
Smith played a fair amount in his rookie season, but he's still second fiddle to Kyle Rudolph. Although the two tight ends essentially split targets last year, Smith was used fairly closer to the line of scrimmage and almost never had a chance to break big plays. He may see a bit more usage now with plenty of vacated targets in the absence of Stefon Diggs, but he's nothing better than a low-end TE2.
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246.
Denver Broncos
DST - DEN (vs . LV)
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247.
Gardner Minshew II
QB - JAC (at IND)
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248.
Seattle Seahawks
DST - SEA (at SF)
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249.
Zane Gonzalez
K - FA (BYE)
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250.
Cairo Santos
K - CHI (vs . GB)
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251.
Mike Nugent
K - FA (BYE)
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252.
Michael Badgley
K - LAC (at KC)
Badgley missed the first eight games of the season with a groin injury, but was reliable once he returned. He didn't miss a single field goal from within 45 yards, though he struggled from distance a bit. On a team that should play conservatively and rely on their defense, Badgley should see enough opportunities to warrant consideration in most standard-sized fantasy leagues.
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253.
Kendrick Bourne
WR - NE (vs . NYJ)
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254.
Jordan Akins
TE - HOU (vs . TEN)
Akins caught both of his targets for 39 yards and a touchdown in Week 1 against the Chiefs. He splits time with Darren Fells and is unlikely to be heavily involved, but in deep leagues with bonus points for tight ends, he could be a bench option that fills in during bye weeks.
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255.
Matt Prater
K - ARI (at LAR)
Prater is getting up there in age, but he remains one of the most accurate long-range kickers in the game. He hit 7-of-8 field goals from 50 or more yards last year, and nearly 84% of his overall attempts. He's also missed just two extra-point attempts over the last three seasons. On a good but not elite offense that will trust him from long range, Prater makes one of the best kicker options in fantasy, and should be drafted in leagues of all sizes.
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256.
Donovan Peoples-Jones
WR - CLE (vs . PIT)
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257.
Buddy Howell
RB - HOU (vs . TEN)
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258.
La'Mical Perine
RB - NYJ (at NE)
Perine suffered an ankle injury in Week 11 against the Chargers which will cause him to miss some time. It's unfortunate timing for the rookie, given that he looked to finally have the opportunity to take control of the backfield. Keep Perine owned if you can, but chances are that if you're still playing fantasy football by the time he returns, your team is strong enough where you won't need to rely on him.
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259.
Taysom Hill
QB - NO (at CAR)
Hill took over as the starter for the injured Drew Brees in Week 11 and performed extremely well, rushing for two touchdowns. The ceiling may not be there for Hill given that the pass attempts likely won't approach 30 most games, but he'll offer a high floor with his rushing ability. Brees is expected to be out until roughly Week 15, so Hill should be a borderline startable option for fantasy managers until then.
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260.
Jaylen Samuels
RB - PIT (at CLE)
Samuels has received just 122 carries in his first two seasons, and although he can factor in as a receiver at times, he doesn't have a path to regular playing time. Even if James Conner deals with injuries again, Benny Snell Jr. and Anthony McFarland Jr. stand in Samuels' way. He's relevant only in extremely deep PPR leagues and barely so even there.
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261.
Jalen Richard
RB - LV (at DEN)
Richard saw a dip in production with Josh Jacobs on the roster, but he'll always be the passing-downs thorn in Jacobs' side. The Raiders gave Richard a two-year extension this offseason, so despite talk of Jacobs' added involvement in the passing game, Richard should continue to hold his role. Unfortunately, that role isn't worth that much, particularly with Lynn Bowden added to the mix. Richard is worth a look in extremely deep PPR formats, nothing more.
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262.
Demarcus Robinson
WR - KC (vs . LAC)
Robinson could have had two touchdowns in the opener against the Texans, but was instead limited to just three catches and 20 yards. He's in a rotation with Mecole Hardman as the third wide receiver and doesn't need to be rostered anywhere.
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263.
Trey Burton
TE - FA (BYE)
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264.
Dan Arnold
TE - CAR (vs . NO)
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265.
Devonta Freeman
RB - BUF (vs . MIA)
He was someone to snag off waivers because he had a job that netted 12-plus touches, but now that he's on the IR, he's droppable. Even when he comes back, it's fair to think he's a backup considering how well Wayne Gallman has played.
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266.
Alec Ingold
RB - LV (at DEN)
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267.
Travis Fulgham
WR - PHI (vs . WAS)
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268.
Zach Pascal
WR - IND (vs . JAC)
Pascal had his moments last year, including a two-touchdown game against the Texans and a two-game stretch in December when he caught 12 passes for 183 yards and a touchdown. But, overall, he made little noise in his second season. Although a third-year breakout was there to be had with Philip Rivers at quarterback, the Colts' drafting of Michael Pittman Jr. put a major damper on those prospects. Pascal will likely need an injury to get on the fantasy radar this year, so he's more of someone who fantasy managers should look at on the waiver wire rather than during their drafts.
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269.
Scotty Miller
WR - TB (vs . ATL)
Miller has had plenty of bright spots this year, but he's also been essentially absent for two weeks, both when Chris Godwin was out and Miller's managers were relying on him. He's been banged up himself, but his lack of production during the times when he's most needed has been frustrating. He's fine to roster in deeper leagues as a bench and bye-week option, but not as anything more.
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270.
Green Bay Packers
DST - GB (at CHI)
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271.
Patrick Laird
RB - MIA (at BUF)
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272.
Matt Gay
K - LAR (vs . ARI)
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273.
Dwayne Haskins
QB - PIT (at CLE)
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274.
Sam Darnold
QB - CAR (vs . NO)
Darnold suffered a right shoulder sprain in Week 4 against the Broncos and could miss some time. He's not a play as anything other than a bye-week filler in two-quarterback leagues even when healthy, so fantasy managers can feel free to move on.
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275.
Rashaad Penny
RB - SEA (at SF)
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276.
D'Onta Foreman
RB - FA (BYE)
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277.
J.J. Taylor
RB - NE (vs . NYJ)
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278.
Anthony McFarland Jr.
RB - PIT (at CLE)
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279.
Patrick Ricard
RB,DT - BAL (at CIN)
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280.
DeeJay Dallas
RB - SEA (at SF)
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281.
Greg Ward
WR - PHI (vs . WAS)
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282.
DeAndre Washington
RB - FA (BYE)
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283.
C.J. Beathard
QB - JAC (at IND)
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284.
Mohamed Sanu
WR - SF (vs . SEA)
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285.
Collin Johnson
WR - JAC (at IND)
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286.
Deebo Samuel
WR - SF (vs . SEA)
Samuel returned in Week 4, and although his snaps were limited, he was able to get involved even with Nick Mullens under center for most of the night. Brandon Aiyuk continues to develop and will cut into Samuel's targets, but so long as he's healthy, Samuel can be started in a pinch and should be rostered everywhere.
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287.
Willie Snead IV
WR - LV (at DEN)
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288.
Jordan Howard
RB - PHI (vs . WAS)
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289.
Preston Williams
WR - MIA (at BUF)
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290.
Damiere Byrd
WR - CHI (vs . GB)
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291.
Jimmy Graham
TE - CHI (vs . GB)
It's hard to imagine Graham clawing his way back into being fantasy relevancy this year. Despite the lack of a second option behind Davante Adams, Graham barely made any noise last year for the Packers, finishing 22nd in 1/2 PPR points among tight ends. Now in what was a stagnant offense last year and with several other tight ends on the roster, it would be surprising if Graham found a way to factor in significantly. Ignore him in all leagues but deeper formats that award bonus points to tight ends.
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292.
Quintez Cephus
WR - DET (vs . MIN)
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293.
Jeremy McNichols
RB - TEN (at HOU)
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294.
Ryan Finley
QB - FA (BYE)
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295.
Andy Isabella
WR - ARI (at LAR)
Isabella caught two touchdown passes in Week 3 against the Lions, but his long-term viability as a fantasy play is still questionable, considering Christian Kirk was out. He's someone to roster on your bench, but don't feel comfortable starting him until or unless you see another big game.
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296.
Alshon Jeffery
WR - FA (BYE)
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297.
Nick Foles
QB - CHI (vs . GB)
Foles has been named the starting quarterback for the Bears going forward. His numbers suggested he played well against the Falcons, but he made some questionable decisions, and the Bears won't be in comeback mode often. He's outside of even the two-QB range, and is nothing more than a bye-week filler, even in deeper formats.
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298.
Randall Cobb
WR - GB (at CHI)
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299.
N'Keal Harry
WR - NE (vs . NYJ)
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300.
Danny Amendola
WR - FA (BYE)
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301.
Anthony Miller
WR - HOU (vs . TEN)
Miller had a big first game but was entirely shut out in Week 2 against the Giants. But the real takeaway from his first two games is that he's played on just 40% of the snaps or so, making him as unreliable as can be for fantasy purposes. Unless and until Miller plays more, feel free to move on.
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302.
Ryan Fitzpatrick
QB - WAS (at PHI)
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303.
Tennessee Titans
DST - TEN (at HOU)
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304.
Richie James Jr.
WR - SF (vs . SEA)
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305.
Troymaine Pope
RB - TB (vs . ATL)
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306.
AJ Dillon
RB - GB (at CHI)
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307.
Jalen Guyton
WR - LAC (at KC)
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308.
Royce Freeman
RB - DEN (vs . LV)
Freeman should see an expanded role now with Phillip Lindsay sidelined with turf toe. But he saw little action even after Lindsay left the game in Week 1, so don't expect him to go back to close to a 50-50 split like he saw last year. Other than extremely deep leagues, there's little reason to concern yourself with Freeman even with his likely increase in usage.
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309.
Dez Bryant
WR - FA (BYE)
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310.
Chris Boswell
K - PIT (at CLE)
After a disastrous 2018 season, Boswell bounced back in a big way last year, hitting 93.5% of his field-goal attempts and all 28 of his extra-point attempts. Boswell's upside is limited somewhat by Heinz Field, a notoriously difficult place to kick because of its turf. Indeed, Boswell has attempted just 11 field goals of 50-plus yards in his five seasons. Nevertheless, with Ben Roethlisberger returning, the Steelers offense should move the ball with ease, providing Boswell with plenty of opportunities, which should make up for the lack of long attempts.
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311.
Jake Elliott
K - PHI (vs . WAS)
Elliott actually had his most accurate year of his career (84.6% field goal percentage, 35-of-37 extra points made), but he simply saw fewer chances. After seeing 31 field goal attempts in each of his first two seasons, he saw just 26 last year, and only 11 from at least 40 yards. The Eagles offense should be somewhat better this year if the team can avoid similar devastating injuries to its receivers (though that's hardly a certainty), which should mean more chances for Elliott. He's a strong starter in 12-team leagues.
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312.
Dawson Knox
TE - BUF (vs . MIA)
Knox had a respectable rookie season, playing nearly 2/3rds of the snaps and seeing 50 targets. He saw plenty of deep targets, ranking seventh in aDOT (9.1) among tight ends who saw at least 50 targets, ahead of Travis Kelce, Zach Ertz, and Darren Waller. Unfotunately, he brought in just 28 of those targets, likely due to Josh Allen's inaccuracy downfield. With Stefon Diggs added, there should be fewer targets to go around in Buffalo, so although there are positive signs for Knox, it's unlikely they'll be fantasy-relevant this season.
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313.
Jacoby Brissett
QB - MIA (at BUF)
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314.
Ryan Nall
RB - CHI (vs . GB)
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315.
Larry Fitzgerald
WR - FA (BYE)
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316.
D'Ernest Johnson
RB - CLE (vs . PIT)
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317.
Gerald Everett
TE - SEA (at SF)
Everett wasn't a startable tight end for most of the season anyway, but he dealt with injuries over the last several weeks of the year and was completely irrelevant. Unfortunately for Everett, Tyler Higbee emerged as a force down the stretch, furthering deepening the divide between Everett and fantasy-relevancy. He's beyond even TE2 consideration at this point.
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318.
Mack Hollins
WR - MIA (at BUF)
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319.
Steven Sims Jr.
WR - WAS (at PHI)
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320.
Ke'Shawn Vaughn
RB - TB (vs . ATL)
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321.
Malcolm Perry
RB,WR - MIA (at BUF)
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322.
Dallas Cowboys
DST - DAL (at NYG)
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323.
Jacob Hollister
TE - BUF (vs . MIA)
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324.
David Moore
WR - CAR (vs . NO)
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325.
Robbie Gould
K - SF (vs . SEA)
Despite seeing plenty of attempts with the 49ers, last year was fairly disastrous for Gould, as he hit just three quarters of his field goal attempts. He's 37 years old now, so the bottom may have fallen out on the veteran. But for now, he remains an historically accurate kicker on a team the routinely provides its kickers with plenty of field goal attempts. That makes him worth drafting in most fantasy leagues.
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326.
Travis Homer
RB - SEA (at SF)
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327.
Mike Boone
RB - DEN (vs . LV)
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328.
Alex Smith
QB - FA (BYE)
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329.
Tyrod Taylor
QB - HOU (vs . TEN)
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330.
Jake Luton
QB - JAC (at IND)
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331.
Julian Edelman
WR - FA (BYE)
Edelman underwent a precautionary standard knee procedure on October 29th an is expected to miss some time. Edelman was droppable before the injury, and given that his short-term future is doubtful, he can certainly be cut loose in redraft leagues.
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332.
Minnesota Vikings
DST - MIN (at DET)
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333.
Chris Thompson
RB - FA (BYE)
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334.
Dion Lewis
RB - FA (BYE)
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335.
Tyler Eifert
TE - FA (BYE)
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336.
Ben DiNucci
QB - DAL (at NYG)
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337.
Kyle Juszczyk
RB - SF (vs . SEA)
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338.
Kyle Rudolph
TE - NYG (vs . DAL)
Rudolph scored six touchdowns last season, but overall, it was a disappointing effort from the veteran. He essentially split targets with Irv Smith Jr. (seeing just 48, his lowest since 2014), and had just 39 catches for 367 yards, both well below his usual numbers. Even without Kevin Stefanski, the Vikings are surely going to be a run-first offense once again, which will leave Rudolph searching for targets for the second straight season, well outside of TE1 consideration.
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339.
Reggie Bonnafon
RB - CAR (vs . NO)
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340.
Marcus Johnson
WR - TEN (at HOU)
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