Fantasy Football Player Notes
2020 Rest of Season Rankings
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1.
Ezekiel Elliott
RB - DAL (at NYG)
Elliott has been exactly as advertised all season long. 25-plus touches per game and touchdowns galore should continue throughout the season. With injuries to Christian McCaffrey and Saquon Barkley, Elliott should be considered the top running back in the game until further notice.
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Derrick Henry
RB - TEN (at HOU)
Henry led the NFL in carries, rushing yards, and touchdowns last season, and continued to smash into the playoffs. With Ryan Tannehill back under center and continuity along the offensive line (other than the swap of Jack Conklin for Isaiah Wilson), there's every reason for Henry to have a big year. He'll never factor in heavily in the passing game so has more value in standard rather than half- or full-PPR formats. But he's a strong RB1 with little risk regardless.
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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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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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Dalvin Cook
RB - MIN (at DET)
Cook caused some waves early in the offseason with discussions of a potential holdout, but the new CBA essentially makes holding out a no-win situation for a player, and Cook reported when camp opened. There's no doubting Cook's value when healthy. Gary Kubiak will likely continue to employ the run-blocking scheme that fit Cook so well last year, and Cook is one of perhaps five players or so who has a legitimate chance to finish as the No. 1 running back in fantasy. The key, of course, is the "when healthy" part, as Cook has played in just 29 of 48 games in his young career. And, despite the futility of a holdout, Cook's unhappiness with his contract could potentially lead him to protect himself more than he otherwise would with minor injuries. But all of that is just window dressing given Cook's talent. His nearly limitless ceiling dictates that he be taken as a top-5 or 6 back, though drafters would be wise to lock up Alexander Mattison in the later rounds.
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Jonathan Taylor
RB - IND (vs . JAC)
With the season-ending injury to Marlon Mack, Taylor's time is now. His rushing numbers weren't overly impressive against the Jaguars, but he factored in heavily in the receiving game and looked dynamic in space. He's a borderline RB1 going forward and, although fantasy managers may have expected this eventually, those rostering Taylor get their reward early.
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Clyde Edwards-Helaire
RB - KC (vs . LAC)
Through three weeks, Edwards-Helaire is operating as a full-fledged workhorse in what is likely the best offense in the league. He's totaled 66 of the 86 touches available to running backs, which amounts to 76.7 percent. He's only scored one touchdown to this point, but don't worry, better days are coming.
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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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DeAndre Hopkins
WR - ARI (at LAR)
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Nick Chubb
RB - CLE (vs . PIT)
Fantasy managers are nervous about the fact that Chubb essentially splits snaps with Kareem Hunt. But as they showed in Week 2 against the Bengals, there is plenty of room for both. The Browns are going to lean into the run as much as possible this season, and have shown no concerns about giving Chubb the ball near the end-zone. He's a borderline RB1 who can be started with confidence each week.
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Davante Adams
WR - GB (at CHI)
Adams suffered a hamstring injury in Week 2 against the Lions, and was limited to just three targets. Although the injury is reportedly minor, Adams is set to miss Week 3 against the Saints. Soft tissue injuries are notoriously tricky, so exercise some caution with Adams, but for now, it appears those rostering him won't be without him for much more than a week.
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Tyreek Hill
WR - KC (vs . LAC)
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Julio Jones
WR - ATL (at TB)
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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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Miles Sanders
RB - PHI (vs . WAS)
Sanders played extremely well in Week 2 as he returned from his injury, and saw far more work than the Eagles had suggested he would. Even with a banged up offensive line, Sanders' talent elevates him to RB1 status given the lack of viable options behind him, and there should be zero concerns going forward.
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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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Kenyan Drake
RB - ARI (at LAR)
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James Conner
RB - PIT (at CLE)
Conner's ankle injury appears to be incredibly minor, so much so that he's not in the injury report heading into Week 2. Whether he's lost work to Benny Snell Jr. and how much the injuries to the offensive line will matter is another question. But, for now, Conner's health should not be a concern.
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Joe Mixon
RB - CIN (vs . BAL)
Wait, buy Mixon? You mean the guy who has 157 total yards without a touchdown through three games? Yep. He's a three-down back who was a similar buy-low early last year, only to finish as a top-eight running back over the second half of the season. As teams start to respect Joe Burrow through the air, lanes will open for Mixon. If you're able to flip someone like James Robinson for Mixon, I'd consider that a phenomenal buy-low.
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Christian McCaffrey
RB - CAR (vs . NO)
McCaffrey suffered a high ankle sprain against the Bucs, has been placed on IR, and will miss several weeks (4-6), according to reports. You're obviously not dropping him, but it's an enormous blow to every fantasy manager who undoubtedly took him first overall. Remember that McCaffrey's timetable still leaves him available for at least the entire second half of the season, so managers with strong depth can do their best to stay afloat and survive until they can make a second-half push.
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Tyler Lockett
WR - SEA (at SF)
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Austin Ekeler
RB - LAC (at KC)
The good from Week 1 was the 20 touches Ekeler received. The bad was the one target. Anthony Lynn admitted that he needs to get Ekeler more involved through the air, so fantasy managers can expect to see that going forward. Ekeler lost carries to Joshua Kelley at the goal-line which is a bit worrisome, but in the end, if Ekeler gets 20 touches per game, he should have an excellent season.
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Michael Thomas
WR - NO (at CAR)
Thomas suffered a high ankle sprain in Week 1 against the Bucs, and he'll miss at least two weeks. There's no way around dropping Thomas fairly significantly in your rest-of-season rankings, but he's one of the toughest players in football, so unless you're blown away with an offer, don't sell low. He'll be elite once he returns, and since he wasn't placed on IR, the Saints are likely optimistic he can return in Week 4.
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D.K. Metcalf
WR - SEA (at SF)
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Amari Cooper
WR - DAL (at NYG)
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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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Chris Godwin
WR - TB (vs . ATL)
Godwin has cleared the concussion protocol and will be back on the field for Week 3. He should immediately regain his status as a top-10 wide receiver in fantasy, if not top-five. Start him with confidence.
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Chris Carson
RB - SEA (at SF)
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Adam Thielen
WR - MIN (at DET)
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Allen Robinson II
WR - CHI (vs . GB)
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Kenny Golladay
WR - DET (vs . MIN)
Golladay will miss at least the first two games with a hamstring injury, and he wasn't all that close to playing in Week 2, suggesting that the injury may linger for at least another week. He should be a top-10 receiver when he returns, but he'll need to be fully healthy to ensure he avoids any setbacks before he steps on the field for a regular season game.
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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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David Montgomery
RB - CHI (vs . GB)
Montgomery had a rough 2019 season, but there are plenty of reasons to expect him to be much better in 2020. He has no real competition for carries, he was used heavily within the 10-yard line last year, and the entire Chicago offense should be better either because Mitch Trubisky improves or the team benches him eventually for Nick Foles. Although his season-long outlook is good, he suffered a groin injury in camp and is expected to miss 2-to-4 weeks, putting Week 1 in jeopardy. Unless the Bears sign another running back of significance, however, you can draft Montgomery and expect him to be back at full strength shortly after the start of the season. Take the draft day discount, however, and target him more as a mid-tier Flex play.
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Stefon Diggs
WR - BUF (vs . MIA)
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James Robinson
RB - JAC (at IND)
Last week, I had Robinson in the "buy" column because not many realized what they had. This week, however, I'm suggesting you field offers for him. I've heard some suggest he's a rock-solid RB2 for the remainder of the season, though I'm not completely sold on that. He hasn't had to share any of the workload with both Ryquell Armstead and Devine Ozigbo out of the lineup. That will change, and while Robinson should still be the lead back, he's not going to be worth more than he is right now. Great performances on national television performances will get you great return in trades.
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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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David Johnson
RB - HOU (vs . TEN)
Johnson looked quick and decisive in his first game against the Chiefs, scoring a touchdown and gaining over 100 total yards. At least for now, he answered questions about his effectiveness when healthy, and should be a rock solid RB2 until or unless he deals with injury concerns.
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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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Kareem Hunt
RB - CLE (vs . PIT)
Hunt is the 1B to Nick Chubb's 1A, but there is plenty of room for both to succeed. The Browns' system is designed to feature the running back position, and both Hunt and Chubb have shown they can thrive, particularly in a soft matchup. There should be no concern about rolling Hunt out as a borderline RB2 most weeks.
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40.
Lamar Jackson
QB - BAL (at CIN)
Jackson hasn't quite been his dominant self this year, and sits as the No. 12 quarterback in fantasy through three weeks. Fantasy manager need not worry, however. The Ravens won't often face a negative game script like they did against the Chiefs, and Jackson should get back to putting up elite numbers soon. Some regression was inevitable this season, but he'll surely bounce back to becoming one of the elite options at the position once again.
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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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Raheem Mostert
RB - SF (vs . SEA)
Mostert suffered a mild MCL sprain in Week 2 against the Jets, and he'll at least miss Week 3's game against the Giants. The good news is that the 49ers reportedly expect him to miss a minimal amount of time, so those rostering Mostert shouldn't sell too low. Mostert has been dynamic when healthy thus far, and should be a rock solid RB2 when healthy.
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Melvin Gordon III
RB - DEN (vs . LV)
Gordon lost a fumble in Week 1 against the Titans, but it was otherwise a great night for the veteran, who ran well and scored a touchdown. Phillip Lindsay's toe injury should keep him out of action for a bit, which will benefit Gordon going forward. His outlook seems far less cloudy now and he can be thought of as a solid RB2 as of now.
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44.
D.J. Moore
WR - CAR (vs . NO)
While playing for a team who's going to be dropping back to pass a whole lot, we know the targets will be there, but what about the value of those targets? Well, Moore has a 49.2 percent share of the team's air yards, so he's certainly a buy-low candidate in fantasy.
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45.
Todd Gurley II
RB - ATL (at TB)
Take advantage of Gurley's touchdown in Week 3 and sell high. I'm not sure he's the best running back on his team at this point, and that's not even saying much, as Brian Hill isn't uber-talented or anything. He's only getting what's blocked and isn't contributing in the passing game. He's nothing more than a touchdown-dependent low-end RB2/high-end RB3.
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Terry McLaurin
WR - WAS (at PHI)
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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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Darrell Henderson
RB - LAR (vs . ARI)
Some may be thinking it's time to sell on Henderson with the pending return of Cam Akers, but if you've watched the last two weeks, Henderson has been the best running back on the team, and it hasn't even been close. He's running with purpose and has done well in two less-than-ideal matchups. If he continues to hold onto this job, he's going to help win fantasy titles.
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Mark Ingram II
RB - BAL (at CIN)
Ingram had a rough go of it against the Browns, totaling just 29 yards on 10 carries while J.K. Dobbins saw more snaps and scored two touchdowns. The Ravens led throughout, so they may have just been keeping Ingram fresh, but it's certainly a troublesome side. Don't panic over Ingram, but if the Ravens deploy their running backs in a similar fashion going forward, he's going to be a disappointment considering the draft capital needed to acquire him.
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50.
Zach Ertz
TE - PHI (vs . WAS)
Ertz battled through injuries and at times was the only legitimate receiving threat on the field for the Eagles and so saw plenty of extra coverage. But he still found his way to a fine season. He finished as the fifth tight end overall in fantasy, his third straight top five campaign, and had a massive 24% target share. With Alshon Jeffery likely to miss significant time this year, Ertz should once again see plenty of volume and be considered a top tight end.
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51.
Keenan Allen
WR - LAC (at KC)
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Odell Beckham Jr.
WR - CLE (vs . PIT)
Beckham fought through a core injury all last year, which he addressed this offseason with surgery. His talent is undeniable, but there are plenty of red flags. He's missed 21 games already in his career, has to share targets with a crowded group of pass-catchers, and will be playing for a head coach in Kevin Stefanski whose offense ran the ball 48% of the time last year. So it's unlikely that Beckham is going to see close to the more than 10 targets per game he has averaged in his career. There's immense upside with Beckham because, well, he's Beckham. But he's not going to see the 24.9% target share he saw last year, so you're better off taking him as your WR2 and hoping everything breaks right.
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Cooper Kupp
WR - LAR (vs . ARI)
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A.J. Brown
WR - TEN (at HOU)
Brown will miss his second straight game with a bone bruise in his knee, and didn't practice at all leading up to Week 3. When healthy, Brown is one of the most dangerous receivers in the game, but there's no indication that he is close to playing. The one positive is that the Titans didn't put him on IR, meaning they should expect him back by Week 4. Monitor his progress but this doesn't sound like a long-term absence for now.
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Devin Singletary
RB - BUF (vs . MIA)
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Diontae Johnson
WR - PIT (at CLE)
Judging from the questions I received from a lot of Johnson managers last week, they still weren't convinced Johnson was a must-start. Now, after a two-target, zero-reception performance, they're surely going to be questioning him, though it wasn't his fault, as he suffered a concussion. He should have time to get through the protocol and be ready for next week's matchup. Reach out to see what it would take to acquire what might be the Steelers No. 1 receiver.
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Russell Wilson
QB - SEA (at SF)
Wilson probably isn't going to flirt with a 14% touchdown rate all season long, but he's having one of the great all-time stretches for a quarterback. Whether you rank him first, second, or third rest-of-season, he's an elite option that should win you some weeks single-handedly.
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58.
Antonio Gibson
RB - WAS (at PHI)
Gibson looked to have plenty of roadblocks to fantasy-relevance, but with both Derrius Guice and Adrian Peterson being released, his path is far more clear. He isn't going to be a workhorse back - he only had a handful of carries in college and is dangerous as a receiver. But he should see plenty of touches overall and be worthy of being a Flex play in most leagues.
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D.J. Chark Jr.
WR - JAC (at IND)
Not only did Chark start the year out slow, he missed Week 3, and now has his managers in a panic. Not only are they concerned with him, but they're now concerned with his quarterback who looked horrible on Thursday night. This is where you step in and make a low-ball offer. Part of the reason Minshew looked poor was due to not having Chark in the lineup, as well as missing his starting center. Chark should deliver low-end WR2 numbers the rest of the season but can likely be had for WR3/4 prices.
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60.
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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Joshua Kelley
RB - LAC (at KC)
Kelley got the goal-line carries against the Bengals and did well with them, rushing for a score to go along with 60 yards. Particularly with Justin Jackson's quad injury, Kelley is the back to own behind Austin Ekeler. He has some deep Flex appeal most weaks, but has the added benefit of being a high-end handcuff.
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Leonard Fournette
RB - TB (vs . ATL)
Fournette signed with the Bucs after being released by the Jaguars. His contract ($2 million base, incentives based on playing time and rushing yards) suggests that he is expecting to see significant work. Still, given that he signed with the team a little more than a week before the season begins, it's going to take him time to get acclimated to the offense. Fournette can be considered a Flex play, but don't expect him to contribute immediately and, even when he does, he won't be a workhorse back given the presence of Ronald Jones.
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Dak Prescott
QB - DAL (at NYG)
Prescott has continued his ascension into elite territory this year, passing for five touchdowns and rushing for three more. He's thrown for at least 450 yards in two of his first three games, and is about as safe as they come at this point. He's a narrow step behind the few truly elite options, but if you're rostering him, you're well ahead of the game.
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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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J.K. Dobbins
RB - BAL (at CIN)
Dobbins saw the most snaps of any Ravens running back against the Browns and scored two touchdowns, but don't anoint him the starter just yet. With such a big lead throughout the game, the Ravens may have opted to rest Mark Ingram and get the rookie's feet wet. Still, his stock is clearly trending up, and if he sees similar usage going forward, he could be one of the steals of the draft.
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Zack Moss
RB - BUF (vs . MIA)
Moss is dealing with a toe injury and will miss Week 3's game against the Rams, at the very least. The exact nature of the injury isn't apparent yet, but there's nothing to suggest it's a long-term ailment. Move him down your ROS rankings right now, but don't jump ship entirely.
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Latavius Murray
RB - NO (at CAR)
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Marquise Brown
WR - BAL (at CIN)
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Michael Gallup
WR - DAL (at NYG)
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Le'Veon Bell
RB - NYJ (at NE)
Bell was placed on short-term IR after he suffered a hamstring injury in Week 1. He'll be eligible to return in Week 5, after which you should again value him as a borderline RB2 in half- and full-PPR formats. The Jets' offense will likely be underwhelming all year, but Bell is one of the team's few weapons, and should see plenty of action upon his return.
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Tyler Boyd
WR - CIN (vs . BAL)
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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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Hunter Henry
TE - LAC (at KC)
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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Mike Davis
RB - CAR (vs . NO)
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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75.
Josh Allen
QB - BUF (vs . MIA)
It was strange to see Allen attempt so many passes (46) and throw for so many yards (312) in a game the Bills won so handily in Week 1, but fantasy managers won't argue. Allen continued his rushing prowess and got both Stefon Diggs and John Brown involved. He's a touch below the elite fantasy quarterbacks, but just barely.
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76.
Jonnu Smith
TE - TEN (at HOU)
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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77.
Will Fuller V
WR - HOU (vs . TEN)
Fuller shined in Week 1 against the Chiefs, pulling in eight catches on 10 targets for 112 yards. He saw a 31% target share, and wasn't even targeted downfield a ton, showing that the ceiling is even higher. It's all about health for Fuller. If he can avoid injury, he's likely to be a stud.
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Kyler Murray
QB - ARI (at LAR)
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Julian Edelman
WR - NE (vs . NYJ)
He's seen a league-high 51.5 percent of his team's air yards, which tells you not to panic. We're not going to be seeing Rex Burkhead, or any Patriots running back, score three touchdowns again, and we always knew Cam Newton wasn't going to score two rushing touchdowns every game. There will be better days to come for Edelman with that target share, so buy him as a sturdy WR3.
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80.
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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81.
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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82.
A.J. Green
WR - CIN (vs . BAL)
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83.
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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84.
Phillip Lindsay
RB - DEN (vs . LV)
Lindsay is dealing with turf toe and is likely to miss a few games. Melvin Gordon looked like the superior back against the Titans in any event, but Lindsay should maintain his role on the short side of the platoon when he returns. Given the difficulties that turf toe presents, however, there's no reason to hold Lindsay on your roster if you're in a crunch.
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85.
Jerick McKinnon
RB - SF (vs . SEA)
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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86.
CeeDee Lamb
WR - DAL (at NYG)
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87.
Cam Newton
QB - NE (vs . NYJ)
Newton missed most of last season with a foot injury, but wasn't very good in the two games he did play, completing just 56.2% of his passes. He has always made up for any deficiencies in his passing game with his legs, but at 31 years old and coming off two injury-plagued years, it's fair to wonder how much he'll contribute on the ground. Nevertheless, despite the less than stellar options at receiver, Newton will start at quarterback for the Patriots and they'll surely figure out how best to use his talents. That makes Newton a mid-tier QB2 with upside, despite all the uncertainty.
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88.
John Brown
WR - BUF (vs . MIA)
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89.
Sony Michel
RB - NE (vs . NYJ)
Michel has justifiably fallen out of favor for fantasy owners after yet another sub-par year, and there's little excitement about him this year. He has averaged nearly 16 carries per game in his career, however, and may be asked to carry more of a load now that Tom Brady is no longer under center. But his upside is limited by his complete lack of involvement in the passing game, as he has just 31 targets and 19 receptions over his 29 career games. In standard scoring leagues, there's a chance he may be slightly undervalued given that Damien Harris was placed on IR and Lamar Miller was released, but it would be hard to rely on him as anything more than a bench player in or half- or full-PPR leagues. That's especially true given his foot surgery in May which could impact him early in the season.
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90.
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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91.
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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92.
Deshaun Watson
QB - HOU (vs . TEN)
Watson put up fantasy points in Week 1, as he often does. His offensive line did not play particularly well, but his ability to use his legs often turns that into a positive, as he can avoid pressure and add fantasy points on the ground. Brandin Cooks' quad injury limits one of Watson's main weapons, but so long as Will Fuller stays healthy, Watson should have enough at his disposal to continue to play like a top-five quarterback.
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93.
Cam Akers
RB - LAR (vs . ARI)
Akers suffered a rib injury and will miss Week 3's game against the Bills. Akers' long-term availability doesn't appear threatened yet, but his absence will make it all the more difficult to gain the starting role when he returns, particularly if Darrell Henderson or Malcolm Brown can rack up a few big weeks.
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94.
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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95.
Jerry Jeudy
WR - DEN (vs . LV)
Jeudy has had a modest start to his NFL career, which was to be expected given the lack of preseason games. But Courtland Sutton's season-ending injury opens up the door for Jeudy to take on a bigger role in the offense. Even with Jeff Driskel under center, Jeudy's target volume should make him a fairly reliable starter in fantasy circles going forward.
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96.
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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97.
Darius Slayton
WR - NYG (vs . DAL)
The bad news is that Slayton finished with just three catches for 53 yards. The good news is that it allows you to swoop in and buy him cheaper than he should be. He was targeted a team-high seven times, and the matchups will get better as the weeks go on. With Sterling Shepard out maybe a month, Slayton is the clear-cut top receiver for the Giants.
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98.
Alexander Mattison
RB - MIN (at DET)
Mattison is the best handcuff in fantasy football - period. He excelled last year whenever he got on the field, averaging 4.6 yards per carry, and clearly looked capable of taking on a featured role if called upon. On a team that ran the ball 48% last year (4th-most in the league), Mattison could be a league-winner if Dalvin Cook were to miss significant time, and should be stashed in every league.
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99.
Adrian Peterson
RB - DET (vs . MIN)
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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100.
Malcolm Brown
RB - LAR (vs . ARI)
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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101.
Jamison Crowder
WR - NYJ (at NE)
Crowder had a big Week 1 but is now dealing with a hamstring injury that will keep him out of action for through at least Week 3. He's in a perfect position with the Jets - the lone reliable receiving option who has chemistry with Sam Darnold and whose team will be playing from behind often. But soft tissue injuries can linger, so monitor Crowder's progress and hope he can practice fully heading into Week 4.
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102.
Devonta Freeman
RB - NYG (vs . DAL)
Freeman signed a $3 million deal with the Giants after Saquon Barkley was lost for the season. He'll likely split time with both Dion Lewis and Wayne Gallman, but he reportedly turned down more lucrative offers elsewhere for the chance at playing time. Add Freeman, but it's not the best situation given the offensive line, so don't expect to have a rock solid RB2 on your hands.
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103.
Marvin Jones Jr.
WR - DET (vs . MIN)
Jones is the poster boy for being undervalued in fantasy circles. If you look at his last 16 games, Jones has 78 catches for 1,017 yards and 11 touchdowns, comparable numbers to Kenny Golladay who is valued as a WR1. He also has the potential to be an impact fantasy player if Golladay were to get injured. Even if not, Jones's steady numbers are worthy of starting as a WR3, and he's the type of boring player who doesn't excite you during draft day, but who ultimately is an integral part of winning rosters.
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104.
Jarvis Landry
WR - CLE (vs . PIT)
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105.
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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106.
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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107.
Sammy Watkins
WR - KC (vs . LAC)
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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108.
Corey Davis
WR - TEN (at HOU)
Davis had a big Week 1 against the Broncos, benefitting from coverage being shaded A.J. Brown's way often. Brown is now dealing with a none bruise in his knee and will miss Week 2, which makes Davis a prime sleeper play against Jacksonville. If he puts up another big performance, his rest-of-season stock should skyrocket.
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109.
Ben Roethlisberger
QB - PIT (at CLE)
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110.
Ryan Tannehill
QB - TEN (at HOU)
No one wants to play Tannehill. It's really odd if you ask me. Since he took over in Week 7 last year, he's posted 282.9 fantasy points. That's now over a span of 13 games, almost a full season. Do you know how many quarterbacks have posted more points in that span? Four of them. Lamar Jackson, Josh Allen, Ryan Fitzpatrick (I'm not kidding), and Dak Prescott. He might be coming off a bad game, but he's also going to be getting his No. 1 receiver back very soon.
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111.
Tom Brady
QB - TB (vs . ATL)
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112.
Allen Lazard
WR - GB (at CHI)
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113.
Jared Cook
TE - NO (at CAR)
Cook's aDOT of 10.4 yards was second behind only Mark Andrews among tight ends who received at least 22 targets last year, and he scored an impressive nine touchdowns. But it's unlikely he can put up quite the same fantasy season again if he can't improve on his 43 receptions. With Emmanuel Sanders on board and Alvin Kamara fully healthy, Drew Brees will have plenty of other options in the passing game, meaning it's unlikely that Cook will see an increase in targets. In other words, draft Cook as a starting tight end, but consider him more of a low-end option despite last year's production.
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114.
Myles Gaskin
RB - MIA (at BUF)
Gaskin continues to be the back to roster in Miami, dominating both the snaps and touches. Jordan Howard has scored a touchdown in each of the Dolphins' first three games despite averaging less than a yard per carry, and his presence at the goal-line certainly caps Gaskin's upside. But Gaskin should have a fairly high floor going forward given his volume and can be started as a Flex option most weeks.
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115.
Matthew Stafford
QB - DET (vs . MIN)
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116.
Drew Brees
QB - NO (at CAR)
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117.
Noah Fant
TE - DEN (vs . LV)
Fant has been an integral part of the Broncos' offense early part in the season, with 11 targets and nine receptions overall and a touchdown in each of Denver's first two games. With Courtland Sutton out for the season, Fant should maintain his current usage, and be valued as a top-10 tight end going forward.
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118.
Tony Pollard
RB - DAL (at NYG)
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119.
DeSean Jackson
WR - PHI (vs . WAS)
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120.
Gardner Minshew II
QB - JAC (at IND)
Minshew mania came crashing down to earth in Week 3 against the Dolphins, as the mercurial quarterback turned the ball over twice and failed to account for a touchdown. Minshew was without D.J. Chark and under siege all night, so there should be better days ahead. But it was a reminder why fantasy managers should be cautious overreacting to just a game or two.
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121.
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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122.
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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123.
Joe Burrow
QB - CIN (vs . BAL)
Burrow is in a great situation for fantasy. He's willing to air it out to his talented receivers, he adds in a floor with his rushing ability, and he'll play from behind because of his team's poor defense.
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124.
Deebo Samuel
WR - SF (vs . SEA)
You should be using the rumors to your advantage if you've been holding onto Samuel. There have been whispers that he's expected to return in Week 5, which is odd to say the least. If they know he won't be ready in Week 4, then they can't say with any certainty that he'll be out there in Week 5. On top of that, receivers coming off foot surgeries in the same calendar year almost always end in disappointment.
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125.
Russell Gage
WR - ATL (at TB)
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126.
Carlos Hyde
RB - SEA (at SF)
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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127.
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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128.
Mike Williams
WR - LAC (at KC)
Williams surprisingly not only played through his shoulder injury, but played well in Week 1 against the Bengals. He saw several downfield and end zone targets, though he only came up with four of the nine throws directed his way. If the Chargers' gameplan remains the same, he should find weekly value for fantasy managers. But that's a big "if," so proceed cautiously.
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129.
Jared Goff
QB - LAR (vs . ARI)
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130.
Jordan Howard
RB - MIA (at BUF)
Howard has scored a touchdown in each of his first three games, but he only garners touches around the goal-line and nowhere else. A touchdown-or-bust option with zero yardage upside is hardly a desirable commodity in fantasy circles, and managers should leave him to the waiver wire.
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131.
Tevin Coleman
RB - SF (vs . SEA)
Coleman is expected to miss multiple weeks with a knee injury he suffered in Week 2 against the Jets. With a full backfield, even with Raheem Mostert's injury, and a lengthy absence ahead of him, there's little reason to roster Coleman at this point.
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132.
Anthony Miller
WR - CHI (vs . GB)
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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133.
Brandon Aiyuk
WR - SF (vs . SEA)
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134.
Preston Williams
WR - MIA (at BUF)
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135.
Carson Wentz
QB - PHI (vs . WAS)
Wentz hasn't been that bad from a fantasy standpoint through three games, though he's certainly been a disappointment. A porous offensive line, a dearth of reliable pass-catchers, and Wentz's questionable decision-making have all combined to make it a long season already for Wentz. He's out of the range of starting options, particularly with a difficult schedule on the horizon.
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136.
Boston Scott
RB - PHI (vs . WAS)
In a game that went through overtime in its entirety, Scott walked away with three touches. I was someone who thought he'd have some value in Doug Pederson's offense, but even with Miles Sanders out of the lineup, he didn't offer much fantasy value. It's time to let go.
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137.
Jeff Wilson Jr.
RB - SF (vs . SEA)
I was a proponent of snagging Wilson off the wire last week and said he could have more value than Jerick McKinnon. While that turned out to be true in Week 3, it's a bit misleading. He didn't get much playing time until the game was well out of reach, which is when both of his touchdowns took place. If you can cash in right now, maybe adding him in with someone else as a 2-for-1 trade, you should explore those possibilities.
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138.
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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139.
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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140.
Kerryon Johnson
RB - DET (vs . MIN)
Poor Johnson cannot catch a break. After battling injuries throughout his young career, the Lions drafted D'Andre Swift this offseason, which put Johnson as only borderline relevant in fantasy circles. With Swift battling injury as the Lions approached the season, however, it looked like Johnson would at least have an impact role early in the year, with the chance to carve out a larger role even when Swift was healthy. But now, with the Lions signing Adrian Peterson, Johnson again has impediments to fantasy-relevance. Johnson is talented and could succeed in the right situation, but given all the roadblocks in front of him, he's best left as a bench stash in deeper leagues.
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141.
Justin Jefferson
WR - MIN (at DET)
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142.
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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143.
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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144.
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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145.
Golden Tate
WR - NYG (vs . DAL)
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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146.
Brian Hill
RB - ATL (at TB)
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147.
Emmanuel Sanders
WR - NO (at CAR)
It was more of what we expected for Sanders last week, as his target totals with the Saints are now 5, 3, 5. Knowing that Michael Thomas was out for two of those games should concern you about Sanders' reliability in fantasy. His two touchdowns will mask his low usage, though. Take this as your opportunity to get something for him.
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148.
Laviska Shenault Jr.
WR - JAC (at IND)
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149.
Curtis Samuel
WR - CAR (vs . NO)
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150.
Rex Burkhead
RB - NE (vs . NYJ)
Some may be rolling their eyes thinking, "How am I going to sell high on Burkhead?" The same reason that fantasy managers unloaded their budget on Malcolm Brown, Nyheim Hines, and Dion Lewis. They crave those running backs, and Burkhead just had one of the best running back performances of 2020. It's not going to continue, as James White is likely to be back next week. Unload him while you can.
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151.
Daniel Jones
QB - NYG (vs . DAL)
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152.
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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153.
Darrel Williams
RB - KC (vs . LAC)
Williams got off to a lackluster start against the Texans in Week 1, and Clyde Edwards-Helaire looked incredible handling a massive workload. Williams is simply a handcuff, albeit one who would have a ton of value in a high-end offense should anything happen to Edwards-Helaire.
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154.
N'Keal Harry
WR - NE (vs . NYJ)
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155.
Tre'Quan Smith
WR - NO (at CAR)
Smith should be the primary beneficiary of Michael Thomas's high ankle sprain. Fantasy managers have been waiting for years for Smith to become a reliable option and this is his best chance to do so. If he's available on waivers, add him everywhere, but wait to see how the New Orleans offense plays out before starting him immediately.
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156.
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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157.
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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158.
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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159.
Pittsburgh Steelers
DST - PIT (at CLE)
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160.
Baltimore Ravens
DST - BAL (at CIN)
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161.
San Francisco 49ers
DST - SF (vs . SEA)
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162.
Keelan Cole
WR - JAC (at IND)
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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163.
New Orleans Saints
DST - NO (at CAR)
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164.
Jamaal Williams
RB - GB (at CHI)
Williams offered some occasional standalone value last year, but he was mostly just a slight thorn in Aaron Jones's side and a high-end handcuff. The Packers used a second-round pick on AJ Dillon, and so even were Jones to get injured, Williams would likely have to compete for touches. He'll still factor into the gameplan, but for fantasy purposes, he's unlikely to see significant value under any circumstances this year.
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165.
Buffalo Bills
DST - BUF (vs . MIA)
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166.
New England Patriots
DST - NE (vs . NYJ)
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167.
Los Angeles Rams
DST - LAR (vs . ARI)
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168.
Los Angeles Chargers
DST - LAC (at KC)
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169.
Rob Gronkowski
TE - TB (vs . ATL)
Did we see Gronkowski turn a corner in Week 3? It seems we did as he saw him play a season-high 63 snaps while Howard played just 33 snaps. Gronkowski also ran more than double the pass routes to Howard (27 to 13) and saw a season-high seven targets. After taking a year away from football, it's possible Gronkowski just needed to get his legs back under him.
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170.
Duke Johnson Jr.
RB - HOU (vs . TEN)
Johnson injured his ankle in Week 1, though it doesn't sound like a major injury. Given how spry David Johnson looked, however, it seems unlikely that Duke will factor in heavily even when healthy unless David Johnson goes down with an injury. He's mostly a handcuff with little independent value, making him worth rostering in most leagues but firmly on your bench.
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171.
Matt Breida
RB - MIA (at BUF)
Although Jordan Howard fell flat in Week 1, it was Myles Gaskin, and not Breida, who was the beneficiary. Breida should get more work in the future, but for now, there's no way you can consider starting him, and he doesn't need to be rostered. If somehow he establishes the lead role for Miami, then he'll become a prime waiver-wire add. But that seems unlikely for now.
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172.
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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173.
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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174.
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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175.
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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176.
Scotty Miller
WR - TB (vs . ATL)
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177.
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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178.
Chicago Bears
DST - CHI (vs . GB)
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179.
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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180.
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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181.
Matt Prater
K - DET (vs . MIN)
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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182.
Zane Gonzalez
K - ARI (at LAR)
Gonzalez finished as the fifth-best kicker in fantasy last year, buoyed by his 35 attempts. He also hit nearly 89% of his chances, a number inflated by the fact that the vast majority of his chances (25) came inside 40 yards. The Cardinals should have a strong offense this season, again offering Gonzalez plenty of opportunities and the chance to finish as a top-12 kicker in fantasy.
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183.
Kansas City Chiefs
DST - KC (vs . LAC)
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184.
Philip Rivers
QB - IND (vs . JAC)
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185.
Eric Ebron
TE - PIT (at CLE)
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186.
Philadelphia Eagles
DST - PHI (vs . WAS)
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187.
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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188.
KJ Hamler
WR - DEN (vs . LV)
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189.
Chris Thompson
RB - JAC (at IND)
Thompson saw little work in Week 1 against the Colts, while James Robinson dominated the touches. There will be days when Thompson factors into the passing game, but he's not worth rostering in fantasy leagues absent an injury to Robinson.
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190.
Derek Carr
QB - LV (at DEN)
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191.
Teddy Bridgewater
QB - CAR (vs . NO)
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192.
Damien Harris
RB - NE (vs . NYJ)
Harris will begin the year on injured reserve after having hand surgery, putting a dent in what was shaping up to potentially be a breakout season. There's still some long-term appeal with the young running back, but there's no reason to draft him as anything other than a deep bench stash with the hope of a breakout mid-year.
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193.
Breshad Perriman
WR - NYJ (at NE)
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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194.
Tee Higgins
WR - CIN (vs . BAL)
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195.
Cole Beasley
WR - BUF (vs . MIA)
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196.
Jimmy Garoppolo
QB - SF (vs . SEA)
Garoppolo suffered a high ankle sprain against the Jets and will likely miss a few weeks with the injury, at least. While it's obviously a blow to Garoppolo's value, if he does miss just a few weeks, he at least will likely have his weapons healthier, as nearly every critical offensive piece is dealing with an injury. Add to that the injuries to the 49ers' defense and Garoppolo's situation could be better than at the start of the season when he returns. With that said, it's difficult to roster any quarterback missing multiple weeks, especially one like Garoppolo, so feel free to move on in anything other than deep two-quarterback or superflex formats.
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197.
Frank Gore
RB - NYJ (at NE)
The ageless wonder gets yet another chance at fantasy relevance now with Le'Veon Bell hitting the IR. Gore should be the primary running-down back, and although the Jets offense is hardly one to write home about, anyone who is going to see the volume that Gore is should be on the fantasy radar. He's still not someone you should want to start, but he should be rostered in most leagues and started in extremely deep formats.
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198.
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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199.
Gus Edwards
RB - BAL (at CIN)
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200.
Justin Jackson
RB - LAC (at KC)
Jackson is dealing with a quad injury that will likely keep him out a few weeks. Even when he does return, he's likely only third fiddle in the Chargers' running back group. Feel free to move on in fantasy circles.
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201.
Jalen Reagor
WR - PHI (vs . WAS)
Reagor tore the UCL in his thumb, has been placed on IR, and is expected to miss six-to-eight weeks. There's no reason to roster the rookie at this point in redraft leagues, as there's next to no chance he provides value at any point this season.
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202.
Dallas Goedert
TE - PHI (vs . WAS)
Goedert was placed on IR on Tuesday with an ankle fracture. He had continued his growth as one of Carson Wentz's favorite targets, but can now be sent to the waiver wire. Even if he returns, the Eagles should have most of their other pass-catchers back, which should result in a decrease in targets for Goedert in any event.
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203.
Dion Lewis
RB - NYG (vs . DAL)
If he didn't have a role in Week 3 while Devonta Freeman didn't know the playbook, he never will. It's safe to drop Lewis into the waiver wire pool.
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204.
Anthony McFarland Jr.
RB - PIT (at CLE)
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205.
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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206.
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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207.
Green Bay Packers
DST - GB (at CHI)
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208.
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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209.
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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210.
Washington Football Team
DST - WAS (at PHI)
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211.
Ryan Fitzpatrick
QB - MIA (at BUF)
Fitzpatrick continues to play well for the Dolphins, keeping them close in games despite a banged up receiving group. He should keep Tua Tagovailoa on the bench for several more weeks at least, and can be considered a starter in two-quarterback leagues until his inevitable benching.
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212.
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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213.
Bryan Edwards
WR - LV (at DEN)
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214.
Tennessee Titans
DST - TEN (at HOU)
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215.
AJ Dillon
RB - GB (at CHI)
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216.
Giovani Bernard
RB - CIN (vs . BAL)
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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217.
Larry Fitzgerald
WR - ARI (at LAR)
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218.
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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219.
Younghoe Koo
K - ATL (at TB)
Although Koo's 2019 season will be remembered primarily for his three successful onside kicks in Week 14 against the Saints, he actually had a pretty dominant year for the Falcons. Despite playing just eight games, he had 26 field-goal attempts, converting 23 of them. Back with the Falcons and kicking indoors, Koo should easily finish as a top-12 kicker this season if he can again hit 88.5% of his field-goal attempts. Draft him as a starter in all leagues.
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220.
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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221.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
DST - TB (vs . ATL)
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222.
Hunter Renfrow
WR - LV (at DEN)
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223.
Denver Broncos
DST - DEN (vs . LV)
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224.
Bryce Love
RB - WAS (at PHI)
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225.
Austin Hooper
TE - CLE (vs . PIT)
Even though you may have spent a draft pick on Hooper, you need to accept defeat and cut your losses. Through three games, he's totaled seven catches for 62 yards. That "might" finish as a top-12 tight end in one game, so given the run-heavy nature and multiple tight end sets, you need to move on.
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226.
Randall Cobb
WR - HOU (vs . TEN)
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227.
Michael Pittman Jr.
WR - IND (vs . JAC)
Pittman Jr. had compartment leg syndrome in his calf, and had surgery to address it after Sunday's win against the Jets. The hope is that he'll be back in Week 8, after the Colts' bye. Pittman is a talented wide receiver who should have an opportunity so long as Parris Campbell is out, but he can likely be dropped and picked back up before he returns. In other words, unless you have a free spot, there's no reason to roster Pittman now.
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228.
Mo Alie-Cox
TE - IND (vs . JAC)
Cox was an outstanding fill-in for Jack Doyle in Week 2, totaling 111 yards. But he kept his production going in Week 3 even with Doyle back, catching three passes for 50 yards and a touchdown. Indianapolis wide receivers are dropping like flies, so Cox may carve out a role even with Doyle back, and he makes an intriguing option for those struggling at the tight end position.
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229.
Van Jefferson
WR - LAR (vs . ARI)
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230.
Miles Boykin
WR - BAL (at CIN)
Boykin saw just 22 targets in his rookie season, though that should hardly be viewed as an indictment of his talent. The Ravens' run-heavy approach and positive game script left few targets to go around. Because they ran the ball at such an historic rate last year, the Ravens' natural regression suggests there should be more targets to go around. Boykin should benefit, but with the addition of Devin Duvernay, there's one more mouth to feed in Baltimore. Boykin should improve, but he's unlikely to see enough work to be worth drafting in fantasy leagues.
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231.
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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232.
Steven Sims
WR - WAS (at PHI)
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233.
LeSean McCoy
RB - TB (vs . ATL)
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234.
Indianapolis Colts
DST - IND (vs . JAC)
If you snagged the Colts defense to play against the Jets, congrats. You should hold onto them, too. Heading into Week 4 where they play the Bears, they'll have value once again, as Nick Foles/Mitch Trubisky have continually been under pressure. While Foles threw three touchdowns and one interception last week, it could've just as easily been three interceptions and one touchdown. Hang onto the Colts D/ST.
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235.
Alshon Jeffery
WR - PHI (vs . WAS)
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236.
O.J. Howard
TE - TB (vs . ATL)
There are few players who have seen such a disconnect between their perceived talent and their fantasy value as Howard. Bruce Arians' system has never been friendly to tight ends, and even if it were, Howard now has to contend with Rob Gronkowski and not just Cameron Brate at the position. Howard has the skill to be an impact tight end, but absent an injury to Gronkowski, there's just no path for him this year. Hold onto him in dynasty formats, but ignore him for redraft purposes.
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237.
Drew Lock
QB - DEN (vs . LV)
Lock will miss at least Week 3 and 4 after suffering a shoulder injury against the Steelers, but expect the Broncos to be cautious with their young quarterback. Even when Lock returns, he'll be without Courtland Sutton, so in two-quarterback or superflex leagues, he should legitimately be considered one of the worst options at the position going forward.
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238.
J.D. McKissic
RB - WAS (at PHI)
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239.
Dwayne Haskins
QB - WAS (at PHI)
Haskins did not look ready to be an NFL QB in 2019 - it's as simple as that. He was the worst quarterback in the league in terms of completion percentage and yards per attempt, and frequently missed wide open throws. He'll start for Washington but with only Terry McLaurin as a reliable receiver, Haskins would need to take a giant leap to be worth drafting in anything other than two-quarterback or superflex leagues. The odds are not in his favor.
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240.
Darwin Thompson
RB - KC (vs . LAC)
Thompson has talent and plays in an outstanding system for running backs, but there's almost no chance he'll have fantasy value this year. Clyde Edwards-Helaire will lead the way in the Kansas City backfield, and DeAndre Washington and Darrel Williams will also compete for touches. Thompson would have potential if he ever saw enough of an opportunity, but there's little chance of that happening in 2020.
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241.
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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242.
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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243.
Tyrod Taylor
QB - LAC (at KC)
Taylor surprisingly missed Week 2 against the Chiefs after having complications from a pregame injection that was meant to help a rib injury. Anthony Lynn has said that Taylor is the starter when healthy, but given how Justin Herbert looked, that's far from a certainty Either way, it seems unlikely that Taylor, who is week-to-week, will be ready to play soon.
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244.
Mitchell Trubisky
QB - CHI (vs . GB)
It took until Week 3 for Trubisky to lose his job to Nick Foles, and there's no reason to think he'll get it back this season. He was a low-end option even in two-quarterback leagues anyway, so move on from him in redraft leagues.
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245.
Justin Herbert
QB - LAC (at KC)
Herbert found himself starting in Week 2 against the Chiefs after a surprise injury to Tyrod Taylor, and acquitted himself well, throwing for 311 yards and a touchdown while also running one in. Anthony Lynn has said that Taylor is the starter when he's healthy, but both his health, and the veracity of Lynn's statement, remain questionable. Herbert should be an add in two-quarterback or superflex leagues.
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246.
Danny Amendola
WR - DET (vs . MIN)
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247.
Darrynton Evans
RB - TEN (at HOU)
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248.
Cleveland Browns
DST - CLE (vs . PIT)
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249.
Chase Claypool
WR - PIT (at CLE)
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250.
Sam Darnold
QB - NYJ (at NE)
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251.
Chris Herndon IV
TE - NYJ (at NE)
Herndon's breakout year was delayed by a suspension and injuries, as he barely saw the field last year. But he should be a prime target in leagues that award bonus points to tight ends, as the youngster showed in 2018 that he can be successful. Frequently targeted downfield, Herndon was one of the league leaders in air yards in 2018, and he could be one of Sam Darnold's primary targets, particularly if the truncated offseason prevents Darnold from developing chemistry with Breshad Perriman and Denzel Mims. He's not a TE1 at this point, but fantasy owners should keep their eyes on him in the preseason.
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252.
Adam Humphries
WR - TEN (at HOU)
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253.
Jordan Wilkins
RB - IND (vs . JAC)
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254.
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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255.
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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256.
Parris Campbell
WR - IND (vs . JAC)
The Colts didn't put him on season-ending IR, but they did say he's out indefinitely, which means you're able to drop the second-year receiver who appeared to be on his way to a breakout season.
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257.
John Ross
WR - CIN (vs . BAL)
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258.
Denzel Mims
WR - NYJ (at NE)
Mims will miss Week 1 with his hamstring injury, and, to the extent anyone thought he might have fantasy value this year, the injury all but ruins that potential. With little practice time and no game action and in a low-volume and conservative offense, there's no reason to roster Mims going forward.
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259.
Rashaad Penny
RB - SEA (at SF)
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260.
Arizona Cardinals
DST - ARI (at LAR)
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261.
Wayne Gallman
RB - NYG (vs . DAL)
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262.
Rodrigo Blankenship
K - IND (vs . JAC)
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263.
Dan Bailey
K - MIN (at DET)
After two years in which he struggled with his accuracy, Bailey bounced back last season by hitting 93.1% of his field-goal attempts, including hitting all three from 50-plus yards. Unfortunately, he saw just 29 attempts, the third straight year in which he saw fewer than 30. Bailey is a decent option in 15-team leagues, but not worth drafting in smaller ones.
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264.
Joey Slye
K - CAR (vs . NO)
Slye struggled a bit with his accuracy in his rookie year, missing four extra-point attempts and hitting just 78.1% of his field-goal tries. He'll likely see a fair amount of attempts this year with Teddy Bridgewater guiding a decent but less than explosive offense, but he'll need to start converting more of his chances to make him worth drafting in standard-sized leagues.
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265.
Devine Ozigbo
RB - JAC (at IND)
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266.
Kalen Ballage
RB - NYJ (at NE)
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267.
Ito Smith
RB - ATL (at TB)
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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268.
Ryquell Armstead
RB - JAC (at IND)
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269.
Drew Sample
TE - CIN (vs . BAL)
Joe Burrow has heavily targeted the tight end position early in his young career, and with C.J. Uzomah lost for the season, Sample should have a fairly big role. He saw nine targets in Week 2 against the Browns, and although he's unlikely to come close to that number again (unless Burrow again makes 61 pass attempts), he should be a streamable option in the right matchup.
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270.
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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271.
Minnesota Vikings
DST - MIN (at DET)
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272.
Kendrick Bourne
WR - SF (vs . SEA)
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273.
Lamical Perine
RB - NYJ (at NE)
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274.
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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275.
J.J. Taylor
RB - NE (vs . NYJ)
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276.
Jack Doyle
TE - IND (vs . JAC)
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277.
Greg Olsen
TE - SEA (at SF)
Despite getting up there in age, Olsen showed he still had some gas left in the tank in 2019, finishing as the 13th-ranked tight end in 1/2 PPR formats despite playing just 14 games and scoring just two touchdowns. Seattle isn't a bad place for tight ends, but with Will Dissly expected back and Jacob Hollister still on the roster, it's unlikely that Olsen will see his usual number of targets. He's worth drafting in leagues that give bonus points to tight ends but he's outside the TE1 range in standard-sized leagues.
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278.
Devontae Booker
RB - LV (at DEN)
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279.
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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280.
Chris Conley
WR - JAC (at IND)
Conley had his best season in 2019, setting career-highs in targets, receptions, and yards, and tying his career-high in touchdowns. It's a bit difficult to see Conley making an improvement on his 2019 numbers, however, and they resulted in him finishing as the WR40 in half PPR leagues. With DJ Chark and Dede Westbrook firmly in front of him on the Jaguars' depth chart at receiver, Conley is likely looking at a WR4 season if things break right again. That's a player worth drafting in deeper leagues, but there are others with higher upside in shallower formats.
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281.
Seattle Seahawks
DST - SEA (at SF)
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282.
Tua Tagovailoa
QB - MIA (at BUF)
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283.
Anthony Sherman
RB - KC (vs . LAC)
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284.
Dontrelle Inman
WR - WAS (at PHI)
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285.
Marvin Hall
WR - DET (vs . MIN)
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286.
Quintez Cephus
WR - DET (vs . MIN)
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287.
Willie Snead IV
WR - BAL (at CIN)
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288.
Robert Tonyan
TE - GB (at CHI)
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289.
Dallas Cowboys
DST - DAL (at NYG)
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290.
Kyle Juszczyk
RB - SF (vs . SEA)
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291.
New York Jets
DST - NYJ (at NE)
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292.
Stephen Gostkowski
K - TEN (at HOU)
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293.
Corey Clement
RB - PHI (vs . WAS)
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294.
Darnell Mooney
WR - CHI (vs . GB)
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295.
Josh Gordon
WR - SEA (at SF)
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296.
Braxton Berrios
WR - NYJ (at NE)
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297.
Lynn Bowden Jr.
WR,RB - 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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298.
Ty Montgomery
RB - NO (at CAR)
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299.
Cedrick Wilson
WR - DAL (at NYG)
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300.
Ke'Shawn Vaughn
RB - TB (vs . ATL)
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301.
Nick Mullens
QB - SF (vs . SEA)
Mullens was decent in relief of Jimmy Garoppolo against the Jets, and will now likely start for the next few games while Garoppolo recovers from a high ankle sprain. It's not a high-powered passing offense, but Mullens can be relevant in two-quarterback leagues. He's obviously out of consideration for single-QB leagues, however.
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302.
Antonio Gandy-Golden
WR - WAS (at PHI)
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303.
Damiere Byrd
WR - NE (vs . NYJ)
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304.
DeeJay Dallas
RB - SEA (at SF)
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305.
Josh Adams
RB - NYJ (at NE)
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306.
Olabisi Johnson
WR - MIN (at DET)
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307.
Tim Patrick
WR - DEN (vs . LV)
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308.
Josh Reynolds
WR - LAR (vs . ARI)
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309.
Jeff Driskel
QB - DEN (vs . LV)
Driskel performed well in relief of Drew Lock in Week 2, and will get his chance to start for at least the foreseeable future with Lock's shoulder injury set to keep him out of action for a bit. Driskel isn't special and he's down his top wideout in Courtland Sutton, but in a two-quarterback or superflex league, anyone under center is valuable. Just temper your expectations.
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310.
Jakobi Meyers
WR - NE (vs . NYJ)
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311.
Ryan Succop
K - TB (vs . ATL)
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312.
Gabriel Davis
WR - BUF (vs . MIA)
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313.
Jameis Winston
QB - NO (at CAR)
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314.
Taysom Hill
QB,TE - NO (at CAR)
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315.
Greg Ward
WR - PHI (vs . WAS)
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316.
Kalif Raymond
WR - TEN (at HOU)
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317.
Dede Westbrook
WR - JAC (at IND)
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318.
David Moore
WR - SEA (at SF)
Moore took a step back in 2019, catching just 17 passes and scoring two touchdowns. Now, he'll fall out of even three-receiver sets, with Phillip Dorsett on board. Even with an injury in front of him, it seems doubtful that Moore would be worth rostering, so ignore him on draft day and likely beyond.
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319.
Mike Boone
RB - MIN (at DET)
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320.
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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321.
Nelson Agholor
WR - LV (at DEN)
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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322.
Eno Benjamin
RB - ARI (at LAR)
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323.
Brandon McManus
K - DEN (vs . LV)
McManus bounced back from a few sub-par years, hitting 85.3% of his field-goal attempts and all but one of his extra-point attempts. The biggest difference for McManus was that he saw 34 field-goal tries, second-most of his career. With more offensive weapons for Drew Lock and a sturdy defense, McManus should again see plenty of chances. In the thin air in Denver, he's a decent bet to finish as a top-12 kicker, though should probably be drafted only in 15-team leagues.
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324.
Kenny Stills
WR - HOU (vs . TEN)
Even with Brandin Cooks limited with his quad injury, Stills barely saw work, failing to bring in either of his two targets against the Chiefs. He's not worth rotering in any format.
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325.
Ted Ginn Jr.
WR - CHI (vs . GB)
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326.
Justice Hill
RB - BAL (at CIN)
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327.
Atlanta Falcons
DST - ATL (at TB)
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328.
Paul Richardson Jr.
WR - FA (BYE)
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329.
Reggie Bonnafon
RB - CAR (vs . NO)
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330.
Ian Thomas
TE - CAR (vs . NO)
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331.
Ty Johnson
RB - DET (vs . MIN)
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332.
Ryan Nall
RB - CHI (vs . GB)
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