Fantasy Football Player Notes
2019 PPR Rest of Season Rankings
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1.
Christian McCaffrey
RB - CAR (vs . NO)
McCaffrey bounced back from his poor performance in Week 2 to have a dominant game against the Cardinals in Week 3. Regardless of who is under center for the Panthers, McCaffrey should be considered a top-three running back in all formats. He's one of the few players with legitimately zero concerns from a fantasy standpoint.
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Ezekiel Elliott
RB - DAL (vs . WAS)
Elliott continues to do what he does - put up impressive numbers running behind a strong offensive line in a (newly) creative offense. Other than ceding work to Tony Pollard in garbage time, there should be no concerns with Elliott's production. He's a top-three running back in all formats.
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Michael Thomas
WR - NO (at CAR)
Thomas has had an unreal efficiency throughout his career, and he's been incredibly consistent. He's never finished a season with fewer than 1,100 yards, and he had a superb 125 catches last year. With a lengthy contract extension taken care of, it should be business as usual for Thomas this year, and he should put up strong WR1 numbers as usual.
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Alvin Kamara
RB - NO (at CAR)
Kamara looks likely to return in Week 10 after the Saints' bye. He should be fully recovered from his various injuries and take over the lead duty role for the team once again. Latavius Murray was effective in Kamara's stead, and may earn a bigger piece of the running back pie going forward. But Kamara should still be a top-five back, particular in half- and full-PPR formats going forward.
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DeAndre Hopkins
WR - ARI (at LAR)
What can you say about DeAndre Hopkins at this point except please don't ever let Brock Osweiler be his quarterback. With an excellent quarterback in Deshaun Watson, an enormous target share, and outstanding route-running ability and hands, there are legitimately zero concerns with Hopkins. To the extent you are desperate to be cautious with your optimism, it is possible that with both Will Fuller and Keke Coutee on the field, Hopkins' targets could drop slightly. But even that minor concern isn't relevant at this point, with Coutee battling an ankle injury. He's the top receiver, and one of the top players, on the board.
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Davante Adams
WR - GB (at DET)
Adams continues to suffer from turf toe and likely won't return until November. With the Packers winning despite his absence, there is no reason for the Packers to rush him back. Be patient as an Adams owner, and hope for full health before he returns.
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Travis Kelce
TE - KC (vs . LAC)
What more can owners ask of Kelce, who has finished as the tip tight end and totaled at least 1,000 yards receiving in three straight seasons. You want a negative? With Tyreek Hill set to avoid suspension, Kelce won't see the likely uptick in targets he otherwise would have. Fantasy owners will have to settle for just having the best tight end in the game put up his usual dominant stat line. Buy with confidence, obviously, and draft him as a borderline first-rounder.
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Tyreek Hill
WR - KC (vs . LAC)
Hill has looked just fine since returning despite playing largely with Matt Moore. He's a threat to hit a home run on any given play, so should remain a top-five receiver if Patrick Mahomes returns shortly as he is expected to.
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Derrick Henry
RB - TEN (at HOU)
Henry has already scored four touchdowns in three games, and has pretty much shown that he's game-script proof, continuing to get work even when the Titans were well behind in Week 3 against the Jaguars. He doesn't offer much in the passing game, but with his volume, he's at least a strong RB2 going forward, even in half PPR leagues.
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Leonard Fournette
RB - JAC (vs . IND)
Fournette has been . . . fine in his first three games, but has yet to find the end zone or really get going. But he's seen 20 targets already in the first three games, and that volume should keep his floor high, even when his rushing ability is held in check. Continue to consider him a borderline RB1 ROS.
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Julio Jones
WR - ATL (at TB)
Jones has as much talent as any wide receiver in the game, without question, and he averaged about 100 yards receiving per game last year. The only criticism is his lack of touchdown catches, but his production there obviously increased over the second half of the season. With Dirk Koetter on board, Jones' production could climb even higher. Expect another elite season from the big receiver, and he should be drafted as a top-five wide receiver.
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Aaron Jones
RB - GB (at DET)
Despite Mike McCarthy's best efforts to hold him back, Jones finally broke out last year. He has succeeded nearly every time he has been given a significant workload and has improved enough as a pass-blocker to warrant an every-down role. But he's battled a hamstring injury this preseason and Matt LaFleur has suggested that he intends to get Jamaal Williams and Dexter Williams some additional work. Still, Jones makes a solid RB2, as his spot in a strong offense and upside should mitigate much of his downside.
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Julian Edelman
WR - NE (vs . MIA)
Edelman was outstanding last year after returning from suspension, playing as a strong WR1 in PPR formats. He's getting up there in age but with Rob Gronkowski gone and incredible chemistry with Tom Brady, there shouldn't be many concerns. Josh Gordon's return takes a minor bit of shine off Edelman, but in any format where you are awarded anything for receptions, he will likely put up WR1 numbers.
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Saquon Barkley
RB - NYG (vs . PHI)
If you got through the first round of your fantasy playoffs, Barkley could very well be a league-winner. He'll play against the Dolphins and Redskins in the two games that matter most, two teams that have allowed plenty of production to the position. More importantly, they both rank in the top-three in regards to running back touches per game allowed. The Giants should also have all their playmakers on the field by this time, which will help detract some attention away from Barkley.
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Amari Cooper
WR - DAL (vs . WAS)
Cooper was dynamic after a mid-season trade to the Cowboys and, absent injury concerns, he'd be a solid WR1 this year. But he has battled a foot injury all preseason, which has alternatively been referred to as plantar fasciitis, a strained heel, and a muscle strain. Whatever the injury is, it's clearly still bothering Cooper, and it's unclear if his availability for the Cowboys' first game is questionable. For now, fantasy owners should drop Cooper a few spots in their rankings. But don't let him slip too far absent word that his availability for the regular season is in doubt.
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Nick Chubb
RB - CLE (at CIN)
Chubb essentially averaged 20 touches and 100 yards per game once he took over as the starting running back last year, and there's little reason to expect a dip in his performance, at least for the first half of the season. With Duke Johnson now in Texas, Chubb should dominate the running back touches early on, and with Odell Beckham Jr. on board, defenses will need to focus on stopping the pass more. The issue becomes what happens to Chubb in the second half once Kareem Hunt returns from suspension. But for now, that's a lifetime away. Draft Chubb with confidence as an RB1.
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Melvin Gordon
RB - DEN (vs . LV)
Gordon finally showed signs of life in Week 9 against the Packers, though he still averaged just four yards per carry. With Los Angeles looking to perhaps rely on the run more, Gordon should at least hopefully see the 20-plus touches he saw last week. If he does, he should be at worst a strong RB2 going forward.
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Dalvin Cook
RB - MIN (vs . CHI)
There's little that can stop Cook at this point. He's a perfect fit for Gary Kubiak's zone blocking scheme, he plays on a team that just wants to run the ball, and he's scoring touchdowns at will. He has a legitimate shot to finish as the top running back in fantasy if he stays healthy and should be valued accordingly.
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D.J. Moore
WR - CAR (vs . NO)
Moore finished his rookie campaign strong, with a big uptick in targets and catches over the second half of the season. With Devin Funchess now in Indianapolis, Moore moves to the top target in Carolina, although Curtis Samuel makes a 1B to Moore's 1A. He's incredibly fast and talented, and the only real concern is Cam Newton's health, as he's already battling a foot sprain. But, if Newton is good to go, Moore should be a strong WR2.
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Keenan Allen
WR - LAC (at KC)
After a hot start, Allen has fallen off dramatically, though he has seen double digit targets in each of the last two games (Weeks 7 and 8). The Chargers offense, playing with a decimated offensive line, simply looks out of sync, and Allen himself isn't blameless. In the end, given his pedigree and the consistency of the targets, he still makes no worse than a solid WR2 in half- and full-PPR leagues.
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Stefon Diggs
WR - BUF (vs . NYJ)
There's a whole lot of drama with Diggs these days, as the veteran receiver is unhappy with his role in the Minnesota offense. Chances are he's not going anywhere given his contract and the Vikings' need at wide receiver, so he'll continue to be a boom or bust play, who you're almost certainly still starting each week.
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Le'Veon Bell
RB - NYJ (at BUF)
Bell offered plenty of yards in Week 9 against Miami, but fantasy owners holding him hoping to reap the rewards of this meaty part of his schedule may be disappointed. The Jets' offense is abysmal, and not even Bell can overcome it. That said, if he receives the roughly 25 touches that he did in Week 9 going forward, he should still find his way to plenty of value, just perhaps not as much as his fantasy owners had hoped for.
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George Kittle
TE - SF (at SEA)
The absence of Jimmy Garoppolo had no impact on Kittle, who racked up an incredible 1,377 yards last season. His record-setting total was largely due to a ridiculous amount of yards after the catch, the most in the NFL. Some regression could be expected, but given the enormous upgrade in quarterback with Garoppolo healthy, perhaps it shouldn't be as much as you think. Kittle may still be behind Travis Kelce as the top tight end in fantasy, but the gap is narrow.
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Cooper Kupp
WR - LAR (vs . ARI)
Kupp was excellent when he was on the field last year, leading the Rams' receivers in target share and seeing 12 red zone targets. But he's coming off of ACL surgery and the Rams may be cautious with him. When healthy, he's a solid WR2 and for now, and he reportedly looks explosive in camp. There's more upside with Kupp than with most WR2s, but the injury risk provides plenty of downside, too.
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Mark Ingram II
RB - BAL (vs . PIT)
Whether you want to believe in Ingram or you don't, you have plenty of ammunition.Those looking to buy can point to the fact that he averaged over 4.5 yards per carry over each of the last four seasons and will now play in a Greg Roman offense that will likely lead the league in rushing attempts. Those avoiding Ingram can point to his age (29), his PED suspension, and the fact that in each of the last three years, the lead running back for the Ravens at the start of the year as lost his job. Your best bet is to go somewhere in between - buy Ingram as a likely low-end RB2, but have depth at running back if you draft him.
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Todd Gurley
RB - ATL (at TB)
Gurley has had a strange year, scoring a ton of touchdowns but lacking explosiveness and ceding significant work to the other running backs in the Rams offense. If you can capitalize on his touchdowns, then by all means, sell high. Otherwise, expect him to deliver RB2 value the rest of the way.
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Austin Ekeler
RB - LAC (at KC)
Ekeler has still been useful despite Melvin Gordon coming back, though much of his value has come from his involvement in the passing game. No longer the RB1 he appeared to be at the start of the season, he still carries plenty of value in half- and full-PPR leagues as a reliable starting option.
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Allen Robinson
WR - CHI (at MIN)
Robinson led the Bears in targets last year despite playing in just 13 games, and had a big playoff performance with 10 catches for 143 yards and a touchdown. Now, in his second year playing with Mitchell Trubisky in Matt Nagy's system and another year removed from his ACL tear, some growth should certainly be expected. Don't let last year's "disappointing" season allow you to let Robinson fall too far. He should be a relatively reliable starting wide receiver in all fantasy formats.
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Zach Ertz
TE - PHI (at NYG)
Ertz saw a preposterous 156 targets last year, which led to 116 catches for 1,163 yards and eight touchdowns. He almost certainly will see a meaningful drop in targets this year with the addition of DeSean Jackson and with a healthy Darren Sproles. But he can give away plenty of targets and still finish as an easy top-three tight end. Draft him with confidence early.
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Lamar Jackson
QB - BAL (vs . PIT)
Jackson has made Patrick Mahomes' 2018 season seem mediocre in comparison. His success in the Baltimore offense is unparalleled, and he's the top fantasy quarterback in the game by a large margin. With a revenge game on tap in Week 16 against the Browns, Jackson should finish off his fantasy season in style.
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Kenny Golladay
WR - DET (vs . GB)
Golladay broke out last year, totaling over 1,000 yards and five touchdowns. But the vast majority of his production came after Golden Tate was traded and Marvin Jones went down with a season-ending injury. Given that Matt Patricia wants to run the ball as much as possible, it's unclear how much Golladay can produce with Jones in the lineup. But, the Lions should be behind in the majority of their games, so despite Patricia's desire, they'll likely need to throw the ball more. Golladay has talent but it's difficult to see him being much more than a mid-tier WR2 this season. That's certainly valuable, but not a superstar.
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Joe Mixon
RB - CIN (vs . CLE)
Mixon's season has been a disaster, plain and simple. Between the Bengals' dreadful offensive line and the coaching staff's uninspired play-calling, he has essentially been relegated to only a borderline RB2. It's hard to drop someone with Mixon's talent, but you've probably got better options on your team at this point.
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Tyler Lockett
WR - SEA (vs . SF)
Lockett really came into his own last year, scoring 10 touchdowns and setting career-highs across the board. With Doug Baldwin gone and with few other (healthy) options at receiver, the Seahawks are likely to lean heavily on Lockett in the passing game. But with how much Seattle runs the ball, Lockett will need to again pile on the touchdowns to come near the value he provided last year. As the No. 1 option with an elite quarterback, however, Lockett is an easy WR2.
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Odell Beckham Jr.
WR - CLE (at CIN)
Beckham has just two 100-yard games so far this season, and a mere 34 receptions through five games. It's not the easiest schedule for the Browns, and with the offense struggling to get going, it's looking more and more likely that Beckham will be one of the bigger busts of the season. Still, he has as much play-making ability as any receiver in the league, so be wary of selling too low.
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Robert Woods
WR - LAR (vs . ARI)
Woods has been outstanding in his two seasons with the Rams, and he posted career-highs in most relevant categories last year. Like Brandin Cooks, Woods was actually better with Cooper Kupp on the field, so Kupp's return shouldn't be viewed as a negative. There's little downside with Woods at this point, so draft him as a strong WR2 and enjoy the production.
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Phillip Lindsay
RB - DEN (vs . LV)
If there were a schedule you could draw up for a running back over the final two weeks, it's the one Lindsay has. He'll play against the Chiefs and Lions, two teams that have been a playground for opposing running backs. They've been two of the three worst teams in the league against fantasy running backs, which means there are enough fantasy points available to support a timeshare, though Lindsay has been the clear-cut workhorse for the Broncos over the last three weeks.
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Chris Godwin
WR - TB (vs . ATL)
If it's possible for a player to be on every single fantasy owner's breakout list, then Godwin is your guy. Although his production slowed after his hot start last year, the departure of both Adam Humphries and DeSean Jackson opens up plenty of opportunities. Add to that Bruce Arians gushing about Godwin's ability to play out of the slot and you have all the makings of a big season. But you'll need to pay for Godwin at this point if you want him.
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Miles Sanders
RB - PHI (at NYG)
Sanders really only had one college season to show what he could do, since he was behind Saquon Barkley on the depth chart in Penn State, but he showed more than enough for the Eagles to draft him with eyes on making him their starter. After battling a hamstring injury early, Sanders has looked much better as the offseason went on, and beat writers have suggested that Sanders should be the top option for Philadelphia over Jordan Howard. But Darren Sproles and plenty of other options remain for the Eagles, so Sanders will likely have to cede carries, even if he does take the top job at running back. He's a high-upside option but not one without risk.
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Courtland Sutton
WR - DEN (vs . LV)
Sutton has had a very solid year overall, but the excitement after the Emmanuel Sanders trades now looks unwarranted. His first game without Sanders was his typical effort, and now Joe Flacco may be done for the season. Sutton sees the targets and is essentially the only game in town, so he's a surefire starter. But there's less optimism with him now than there had been immediately after the Sanders trade.
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Devonta Freeman
RB - FA (BYE)
Freeman missed almost all of last season due to injuries, but had put up anywhere between very good and elite seasons in the three prior years. With Tevin Coleman gone, Freeman should see an increaed workload, even with the presence of Ito Smith and others in the backfield. There are legitimate injury concerns with Freeman, but the Falcons may look to control the clock more and emphasize the run given their improved defense. All in all, Freeman makes a solid RB2, one with high upside.
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David Montgomery
RB - CHI (at MIN)
The Bears drafted Montgomery in the third round and he has been impressive so far this preseason. If he was all there was in the Bears backfield then fantasy owners would likely be drafting him as a low-end RB1. But of course they still have Tarik Cohen and they signed Mike Davis, so Montgomery is going to need to share the workload. Given the positive talk about him leading into the season, however, Montgomery should be drafted as a mid-tier RB2.
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Jarvis Landry
WR - CLE (at CIN)
Landry was a disappointment last year, though it's worth noting that his average depth of target was significantly higher than he averaged with the Dolphins. But after Freddie Kitchens took over, Landry's target share was relatively minimal-about 20%-when you consider that he was legitimately the only game in town. But the upside is that with Odell Beckham Jr. in tow and Nick Chubb looking like a breakout candidate, defenses likely won't focus nearly as much on Landry. That puts him at roughly a WR3 with WR2 upside, but there seems to be little chance for stardom.
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Devin Singletary
RB - BUF (vs . NYJ)
Singletary finally had the huge breakout game his fantasy owners have been waiting for in Week 9, rumbling for a touchdown and tallying several explosive plays. With Frank Gore finally starting to look his age, expect Singletary to have a much bigger role going forward, one that should make him a borderline RB2 for the rest of the season.
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Josh Jacobs
RB - LV (at DEN)
The Raiders used a first-round pick on Jacobs, so he should see a prominent role in the offense, particularly with Isaiah Crowell suffering a torn Achilles. Jacobs never had a huge workload in college, so it's unclear whether the Raiders intend to use him as a bell-cow back, especially with the re-signing of Doug Martin. Regardless, Jon Gruden's system works well for running backs, and Jacobs' pass-catching ability should give him a high floor each week. He should make a solid RB2 in all formats.
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James White
RB - NE (vs . MIA)
White is about as solid as they come in PPR formats, though his production waned as the season went on. With Rob Gronkowski out of the lineup, White's production has often soared, which portends good things for 2019. Josh Gordon's presence gives Tom Brady another body to throw the ball to (assuming Gordon can stay on the field), but White should continue to remain heavily involved in Josh McDaniels' system. Expect another borderline RB1 season in PPR leagues.
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Adam Thielen
WR - MIN (vs . CHI)
Thielen aggravated his hamstring injury early against the Chiefs, and will almost certainly miss Week 10 against the Cowboys. With a bye in Week 12, the Vikings could look to play it safe and hold Thielen out for several weeks. Although that would hurt his fantasy owners, it would obviously be preferable to Thielen trying to return while hobbled.
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Marlon Mack
RB - IND (at JAC)
Andrew Luck's sudden retirement changes the equation for Mack, but probably not as much as you'd expect. He'll still run behind an elite offensive line and excellent system. Yes, Jacoby Brissett as the quarterback marks a huge downgrade for the entire offense. But the Colts may try to lean on Mack a bit more than they otherwise would have, and he may able to make up a downgrade in efficiency with an uptick in touches. Drop Mack a few spots, but still consider him an RB2.
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John Brown
WR - BUF (vs . NYJ)
Despite playing with an inaccurate quarterback, Brown has developed into one of the most consistent options in the NFL at receiver. He has at least 51 yards receiving and four catches in every game, and is almost always good for a deep shot from Josh Allen. He's unlikely to put up a matchup-winning effort in any particular week, but he's certainly a receiver to start each and every week.
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James Conner
RB - PIT (at BAL)
Conner injured his AC joint in Week 8 against the Dolphins and missed the game against the Colts. He's likely to miss another week recovering, which should leave Jaylen Samuels in the driver's seat for the Steelers. Conner has battled injuries on and off all season long, but when healthy, has delivered quality fantasy performances. There's not much to do as a Conner owner but hold him and wait for him to recover, which should be within two weeks.
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50.
Darren Waller
TE - LV (at DEN)
Waller has been one of the best surprises in football, as he's offered some semblance of reliability at an unreliable position. His only negative is the fact that he has yet to score a touchdown, but so long as he keeps seeing the high volume of targets and piling on the receptions, they will come soon enough. He's one of the few tight ends you can simply leave in your lineup.
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Kenyan Drake
RB - ARI (at LAR)
Drake has been traded to the Cardinals, a surprising move given the Cardinals' place in the standings and the presence of David Johnson. Despite having only a few days to prepare, Drake will likely be the primary ball carrier in Week 9 on Thursday against the 49ers. His long-term value will depend entirely on David Johnson's health.
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Michael Gallup
WR - DAL (vs . WAS)
Gallup started the season hot before missing two games with a meniscus issue, but he came back strong against the Packers in Week 5 with seven catches for 113 yards and a touchdown. There's little reason to doubt Gallup when healthy at this point - Kellen Moore's offense and Dak Prescott's solid play makes him an excellent option at receiver for every fantasy team, and the ride should continue to keep going.
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Austin Hooper
TE - CLE (at CIN)
Hooper has now scored in three straight games and is simply having a marvelous season. Atlanta may be in the midst of an awful season, but that hardly matters for their offense, which continues to play from behind and maximize its receiving options. With few reliable tight ends, Hooper is extremely valuable this year, and there's no reason to expect it to end.
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DeVante Parker
WR - MIA (at NE)
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Raheem Mostert
RB - SF (at SEA)
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Hunter Henry
TE - LAC (at KC)
Henry has immediately vaulted into the discussion of top-five tight ends in fantasy football, as he's seen both the targets and the yardage to make him one of the rare, truly reliable players at the position. The Chargers may struggle on offense, but Henry should continue to get his going forward.
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Patrick Mahomes
QB - KC (vs . LAC)
Mahomes dislocated his kneecap on Thursday night against the Broncos, and early reports are the best-case scenario is a three-week absence. The worst case scenario is immediate surgery and Mahomes being lost for the season, which would obviously be a huge downgrade to all Chiefs players. Regardless, in the short term, Mahomes owners need to make other arrangements. Matt Moore should be serviceable in two-quarterback leagues given the offensive system, but he's hardly an option otherwise.
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Christian Kirk
WR - ARI (at LAR)
Kirk has had a lot of buzz this offseason and with good reason. Before missing the last several games with a broken foot, he put up excellent production despite catching passes from Josh Rosen in what was essentially a broken offense. Now with Kliff Kingsbury's system and Kyler Murray throwing him the ball, Kirk has all the makings of a breakout wide receiver. We still haven't quite seen what the offense can do and because Murray is a rookie, there's obviously a bit of risk. But he should be drafted as a WR3 with WR2 upside.
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Russell Wilson
QB - SEA (vs . SF)
Wilson is playing at an MVP level right now, completing 72.5% of his passes and accounting for 17 touchdowns. With a defense behind him that is far weaker than usual, Wilson has needed to generate plenty of points on offense. That's led to a ton of fantasy production, and Wilson being a top-five option for the rest of the season.
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Deshaun Watson
QB - HOU (vs . TEN)
It's been a bit of a mixed bag this year for Watson, who has had some incredibly strong games mixed in with some major duds. Much of his success depends on Will Fuller's health, as he's generally been able to produce better fantasy numbers throughout his career with Fuller on the field. With the Bucs on tap in Week 16 and a division title in his sights, Watson should be a guaranteed starter in all fantasy leagues and a fine DFS play.
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Kareem Hunt
RB - CLE (at CIN)
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Emmanuel Sanders
WR - NO (at CAR)
Sanders has been traded to the 49ers, and immediately becomes the top receiving option on the team. The 49ers have attempted the second-fewest passes in the league, and it will likely take time for Sanders to learn the offense. Still, given his talent and the upgrade in offenses from the Broncos to the 49ers, the move only helps Sanders' value.
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Sony Michel
RB - NE (vs . MIA)
Michel has looked better since the return of Isaiah Wynn to the offensive line and has two great matchups with the Bengals and Bills to close out the fantasy season. We also know the Patriots tend to ramp-up their run-game towards the end of the season in order to keep the pass-catchers healthy for the postseason.
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Tyler Boyd
WR - CIN (vs . CLE)
The casual fantasy owner probably thinks that Boyd's breakout in 2018 was because of A.J. Green's injury. But Boyd was nearly as productive with Green on the field. Either way, Green is already battling an injury that will force him to miss multiple games, so Boyd should see plenty of targets. There's little else in the Bengals' receiving group, so particularly early in the season, Boyd should be highly productive.
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Carlos Hyde
RB - SEA (vs . SF)
Hyde continues to garner the bulk of the running back touches in Houston, and has looked far more effective than anyone could have expected. He's a zero in the passing game, making him far less valuable in half- and full-PPR leagues. But in standard formats, he's someone you can start weekly without much concern.
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D.J. Chark
WR - JAC (vs . IND)
Perhaps no player's stock has risen more dramatically this season than Chark's, who has not only become Gardner Minshew's favorite target, but has become one of the most reliable starters in fantasy. He's scored five touchdowns through his first five games and has 27 catches on 37 targets. There's little reason to expect things to slow down going forward, so buy him as a solid borderline WR2.
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Mark Andrews
TE - BAL (vs . PIT)
After topping 100 yards receiving in each of his first two games, Andrews has come back down to earth a bit in his last three, totaling just 91 yards overall. But he's seen at least seven targets in each game and scored three touchdowns, and in the tight end landscape, that makes him a borderline superstar. Start him each and every week without hesitation.
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D.K. Metcalf
WR - SEA (vs . SF)
Metcalf's targets and receptions have dipped significantly since his first two games, but he remains a red zone threat, as he showed against the Rams. He'll never pile on huge yards, however, so he's more of a touchdown or bust Flex at this stage in his young career.
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Jamaal Williams
RB - GB (at DET)
Williams continues to eat into Aaron Jones' touches but, for the first time in a long time, that's not a negative. Jones continues to put up huge numbers, while Williams has scored four touchdowns in his last three games. Williams has earned a start now as an RB3/Flex play, and so long as the Packers continue to rely heavily on the run, he should see plenty of volume.
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70.
Ronald Jones II
RB - TB (vs . ATL)
After a big game in Week 1, Jones was entirely irrelevant in Week 2 against the Panthers, totaling only nine yards rushing. Peyton Barber ran well, meanwhile, so there's little reason to see a changing of the guard coming. It's fine to stash Jones. But don't expect much in the near-term.
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Adrian Peterson
RB - WAS (at DAL)
Peterson is not going to be a recommended start against the Eagles in Week 15, but he will be against the Giants in Week 16. That's a game he should see 15-plus touches in, and though they've been better against the run as of late, you can't find those touches on the waiver wire.
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72.
Latavius Murray
RB - NO (at CAR)
Murray filled in brilliantly for the injured Alvin Kamara in Weeks 7 and 8, but Kamara should return after the bye in Week 10. Chances are, Murray's performance has earned him a larger role than he saw earlier in the season, and he should settle into the Mark Ingram complement to Kamara. That's a running back who you can start most weeks.
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LeSean McCoy
RB - TB (vs . ATL)
McCoy was released by the Bills on Saturday. The surprise move strongly increases the value of Devin Singletary (and Frank Gore for that matter). McCoy will likely latch on somewhere so you can still draft him with one of your late picks. But don't expect much from him, particularly early on.
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74.
Damien Williams
RB - KC (vs . LAC)
Williams' season has been disastrous, but it appears he might finally provide the most value right when fantasy owners need him. With a bad LeSean McCoy fumble opening the door for Williams, the veteran shined in Week 9 against the Dolphins, highlighted by a 91-yard touchdown run. He'll still split touches with McCoy and perhaps others, but overall, it's possible he can become a reliable RB2 once again.
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75.
Tarik Cohen
RB - CHI (at MIN)
Cohen got nary a carry in Week 1 against the Packers, instead running routes out of the slot almost exclusively. He'll likely see some more work in the backfield but with Mike Davis also cutting into David Montgomery's role, there isn't that much room for Cohen at this point. He's certainly worth owning in PPR formats, but be wary about starting him for the foreseeable future.
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76.
Curtis Samuel
WR - CAR (vs . NO)
Samuel has a ton of talent, but the Panthers with Kyle Allen have morphed into more of a game-managing type of offense. Rarely are there big shots, as Carolina looks to control the clock and win with their defense. Samuel has seen at least six targets in each game since Week 1, but for now, it's hard to trust him in a fantasy lineup.
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77.
Sterling Shepard
WR - NYG (vs . PHI)
Shepard is back in the concussion protocol and is likely to miss the Giants' game in Week 6 against the Patriots. Even when he's healthy, the fact that he ran so many routes on the perimeter instead of out of the slot with the return of Golden Tate certainly puts a damper on his ROS outlook.
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78.
Deebo Samuel
WR - SF (at SEA)
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79.
Golden Tate
WR - NYG (vs . PHI)
The Giants represented a decent spot for Tate, given the dearth of receiving options for the team. But his four-game suspension realy hurts his value for obvious reasons. Because he can still play in the preseason, he should have enough time to develop chemistry with Eli Manning (to the extent there is such a thing anymore). But he should be considered only a borderline WR4 on draft day at this point.
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80.
Jack Doyle
TE - IND (at JAC)
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81.
Matt Breida
RB - MIA (at NE)
Like the dinosaurs in Jurassic Park, life finds a way with Breida, who is set to take back the lead role in the San Francisco backfield after Tevin Coleman's ankle injury. Raheem Mostert ran well against the Bucs after Coleman left the game, but Breida has shown before what he can do in this offense. He should be a reliable Flex play for as long as Coleman is out, even with sharing carries with Mostert.
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82.
Mike Williams
WR - LAC (at KC)
This is what upside looks like. After scoring 11 touchdowns last year and making significant progress as the season went on, Williams is in a great situation this year. Tyrell Williams is gone (though Hunter Henry returns) so even if he sees a downturn in his touchdown rate, he should make up for it with more targets. Draft him as a borderline WR2 but there's a lot more upside than that.
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83.
Aaron Rodgers
QB - GB (at DET)
It's too early to draw any conclusions from Rodgers' first game against the Bears. Facing a tough defense, he looked incredibly rusty. But he did enough to get the job done. For now, there's no reason to move off your preseason value for Rodgers, which should have been the third-ranked quarterback in fantasy.
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84.
Jamison Crowder
WR - NYJ (at BUF)
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85.
Terry McLaurin
WR - WAS (at DAL)
McLaurin has been the lone bright spot this season for the Redskins, and even his 3-51 line against the Patriots was a positive, with Colt McCoy as his quarterback and a ton of defensive focus on him. It's hard to be even remotely excited about anyone in Washington, but McLaurin remains a player who you can start at wide receiver most weeks, particularly in deeper formats.
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86.
Drew Brees
QB - NO (at CAR)
Brees returned against the Cardinals and looked healthy, throwing for more than 300 yards and three touchdowns. Five of his remaining seven games are indoors, and although he's no longer quite the elite fantasy quarterback he was in his hey-day, he's a must-start option going forward.
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87.
A.J. Brown
WR - TEN (at HOU)
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88.
Jameis Winston
QB - NO (at CAR)
Winston showed some improvement against the Panthers, but he has thrown just two touchdown passes in the first two games. He has the potential to uncork some perfect throws, but he seems far from putting it all together. Consider him only a borderline starter in deeper leagues for now, one who you shouldn't feel compelled to start going forward.
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89.
Dak Prescott
QB - DAL (vs . WAS)
Prescott has been incredible in the early going, and whether it's the schedule or Kellen Moore's influence as the offensive coordinator, he has been one of the biggest risers for fantasy quarterbacks. Much of this looks legitimate, so consider Prescott a guaranteed starter until further notice.
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90.
Kyler Murray
QB - ARI (at LAR)
Murray has been incredibly impressive with his passing ability early on (once he got past the first half of the first game). He has yet to run the ball at all, a surprising development that keeps him from moving up the ranks. He continues to have perhaps more upside than any other quarterback, however, and should remain owned in nearly all leagues for that reason alone.
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91.
Tevin Coleman
RB - SF (at SEA)
He's fallen down the depth chart over the last few weeks, while they are turning into a more balanced offense with their run/pass selection. Because of that, it's going to be even more difficult to find two 49ers running backs who see double-digit touches, let alone three of them.
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92.
JuJu Smith-Schuster
WR - PIT (at BAL)
What do you get when you take an elite wide receiver and you open up 168 targets by trading away one of the best receivers in the game? You get Smith-Schuster's 2019 season, and it's going to be glorious. Yes, he'll see more attention from defenses, but the Steelers will be creative enough to get him free. Plus, he has scored a touchdown in all three games that Antonio Brown has missed during Smith-Schuster's career. Expect an increase from the 166 targets he saw last season and another huge year.
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93.
T.Y. Hilton
WR - IND (at JAC)
It's tempting to drop Hilton after he suggested he "may not" play again this season, but knowing there's hope, you should hang onto him. This is the time of year where your bench should be filled with upside guys that you'll likely never use, and Hilton fits that description.
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94.
Robby Anderson
WR - CAR (vs . NO)
Anderson had a disappointing year in 2018 until he and Sam Darnold finally had a connection late in the season, after which Anderson's production skyrocketed. With another year from Darnold and in a better offensive system, there's a path for Anderson to have a monster year. Of course, with Le'Veon Bell and Jamison Crowder on board, and Quincy Enunwa back healthy, there are also many other options for the Jets. Add it all up and Anderson should be a solid WR3 in standard leagues, with room for more.
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95.
David Johnson
RB - HOU (vs . TEN)
Johnson will almost certainly miss Week 9 with his ankle injury, and the trade for Kenyan Drake puts his long-term availability in question. For now, there's not much you can do as a Johnson owner. You can't sell him low unless someone is wildly optimistic on his injury concerns. When healthy, he should continue to dominate the touches, even with Kenyan Drake in fold.
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96.
Will Fuller
WR - HOU (vs . TEN)
Fuller injured his hamstring against the Colts and is set to miss several weeks. He provided one enormous game but otherwise, was incredibly hit or miss. While he should come back in time for the fantasy playoffs, the initial estimates suggest that the injury is a multiple-week one. Make other arrangements if you own Fuller.
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97.
Matt Ryan
QB - ATL (at TB)
He hasn't been the same quarterback since returning from his ankle injury, but even more importantly, he's going to play against the 49ers and Jaguars over the final two weeks of the fantasy season. Those are two of the more limiting matchups you can think of for fantasy quarterbacks, and Ryan hasn't shown the stable floor we're used to, making him a shaky high-end QB2.
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98.
Dede Westbrook
WR - JAC (vs . IND)
Westbrook finds himself in a suddenly crowded wide receiver field in Jacksonville, with Chris Conley added to the Jaguars' already lengthy list of receivers. But the team reportedly views him as their top option, and with Nick Foles slinging the ball instead of Blake Bortles, Westbrook should find more success than last year. With Tom Coughlin still in charge, the Jaguars are likely to continue to lean on the ground game, so it's not as if Westbrook has sky-high upside. But as a WR3? You could easily do worse.
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99.
Josh Allen
QB - BUF (vs . NYJ)
He's shown improvement in a lot of ways this year, but his playoff schedule might be the worst in all of football. After hosting the Ravens last week, he now goes on the road to play the Steelers and Patriots in Weeks 15 and 16. If you were to talk about matchups you don't want your quarterback to have, these teams would make the list.
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100.
Mohamed Sanu
WR - NE (vs . MIA)
Sanu was having a decent, though inconsistent, season with the Falcons, but now moves to the Patriots, who reportedly have coveted him for some time. It should take him some time to get up to speed but with Josh Gordon moving to IR, there are plenty of targets available. Sanu may start slow, but he should offer WR3 value once he gets going.
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101.
Royce Freeman
RB - DEN (vs . LV)
It may be tempting to drop Freeman knowing it's the Phillip Lindsay show, but with the remaining schedule the Broncos have, Freeman might be the most valuable handcuff. in fantasy football. In fact, it's possible he has standalone value against the Chiefs and Lions, who both rank in the bottom-three against fantasy running backs.
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102.
Marquise Brown
WR - BAL (vs . PIT)
Brown has missed several weeks with an ankle injury, but is hopeful to return against the Patriots. When he does, he should immediately return as a WR3 with upside, though he's likely to see plenty of boom or bust weeks with Lamar Jackson's inconsistent throwing.
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103.
Ryan Tannehill
QB - TEN (at HOU)
He's produced in every game he's started, which is now a seven-game sample size. Why are fantasy owners doubting him? His playoff matchup in Week 15 is as good as they come at home against the Texans. The Week 16 matchup against the Saints isn't great, but it's also not one to run from.
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104.
Brandin Cooks
WR - HOU (vs . TEN)
Some may be thinking they're getting a steal by acquiring Cooks for next to nothing, but he's closer to a drop than he is to a must-start over the last two weeks. He'll play the Cowboys and 49ers, two zone-heavy schemes that don't allow big plays to receivers very often.
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105.
Jared Cook
TE - NO (at CAR)
Cook was perhaps the lone bright spot for the Raiders last year, and he parlayed his success into a multi-year deal with the Saints. The coaching staff hasn't been shy about talking up Cook, and outside of Michael Thomas and Alvin Kamara, reliable pass-catchers for New Orleans are few and far between. Cook is getting a little long in the tooth, but after last year, and with a spot on an elite offense, he certainly should be considered a top-10 tight end on draft day.
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106.
Kirk Cousins
QB - MIN (vs . CHI)
Cousins has done nothing to suggest he can be a QB1 for fantasy through the early going. The Vikings continue to look to rely on the run as much as possible, and when Cousins has been asked to throw, it hasn't been particularly pretty. There's no reason to look at him for fantasy purposes.
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107.
Bo Scarbrough
RB - DET (vs . GB)
If you're in a league where someone loves volume running backs and doesn't worry about matchups, maybe you can unload Scarbrough. They'll play the Bucs and Broncos over the final two weeks, which are matchups to avoid when you can, and even more so when you're dealing with a two-down back.
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108.
Duke Johnson
RB - HOU (vs . TEN)
Johnson's value has changed drastically this preseason, first with the move to the Texans and now with Lamar Miller's (likely) torn ACL. Houston will surely add running back depth at this point, but Johnson is big enough to handle an every-down workload. Particularly in PPR or 0.5 PPR formats, he should be drafted as a rock solid RB2.
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109.
Dallas Goedert
TE - PHI (at NYG)
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110.
Carson Wentz
QB - PHI (at NYG)
Wentz looked dynamic in Week 1 and there's little reason to expect anything different going forward. He's an elite fantasy quarterback for so long as he is healthy, and the addition of DeSean Jackson only further cements his status.
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111.
James Washington
WR - PIT (at BAL)
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112.
Larry Fitzgerald
WR - ARI (at LAR)
Fitzgerald has fallen off a bit since his incredibly hot start, but he's yet to have a game with fewer than five receptions. He's not the Fitzgerald of old, that much is clear, but especially in half or full-PPR leagues, he's an every-week starter without question, especially with some easier matchups on tap.
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113.
Tom Brady
QB - TB (vs . ATL)
There's no decline with Brady right now, and even with Antonio Brown no longer with the Patriots, there's little cause for concern. A pillow soft schedule and still the best coaching staff in the league should mean that Brady is an easy QB-1 ROS.
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114.
Tyrell Williams
WR - LV (at DEN)
Williams continues to deal with plantar fasciitis, but is practicing heading into Week 8 and may return to the field. When healthy, he's a viable WR3 play, though his injury seems likely to linger, pushing his ceiling down a bit.
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115.
Sammy Watkins
WR - KC (vs . LAC)
Watkins added a hamstring injury to his shoulder woes in Week 5 against the Colts, and appears likely to miss at least a little time. Outside of Week 1, when few people were starting him, Watkins had been a major disappointment despite the absence of Tyreek Hill. Now with injury concerns of his own, Watkins is still a rosterable option, but likely not one that you'll be able to or want to start anytime soon.
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116.
Zach Pascal
WR - IND (at JAC)
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117.
Jordan Howard
RB - MIA (at NE)
Howard had a monstrous day against the Packers in Week 4, scoring three touchdowns. He's earned himself a much bigger role, perhaps the stronger side of the split with Miles Sanders in the Philadelphia backfield. He'll take what is given to him, and doesn't have Sanders' upside. But for now, he remains playable in a pinch.
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118.
Randall Cobb
WR - HOU (vs . TEN)
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119.
Jimmy Garoppolo
QB - SF (at SEA)
Garoppolo has been a big reason for the 49ers' undefeated start to the season, but it hasn't translated into much fantasy success. He's thrown for just 1,163 yards and has a 7:5 TD-to-INT ratio. With the 49ers' strong defense, there's just not much need for Garoppolo to air it out much, making him an option in only two-quarterback leagues.
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120.
Jaylen Samuels
RB - PIT (at BAL)
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121.
Darius Slayton
WR - NYG (vs . PHI)
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122.
Jared Goff
QB - LAR (vs . ARI)
Goff threw for an incredible 78 yards against the 49ers after throwing for nearly 1,000 yards combined over his previous two games. It doesn't take a football analyst to realize that he's simply not playing anywhere close to his 2018 level, and more injuries on the Rams' offensive line is a bad sign going forward. Goff has fallen out of the QB1 conversation, and should now be considered just a bye-week filler until further notice.
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123.
Corey Davis
WR - TEN (at HOU)
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124.
Jacob Hollister
TE - SEA (vs . SF)
The Seahawks have the Panthers and Cardinals in Weeks 15 and 16, two of the better matchups for tight ends. They both rank in the top three in yards per target allowed to tight ends. With Tyler Lockett seemingly struggling as of late, Hollister could be the answer to your tight end problems.
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125.
Baker Mayfield
QB - CLE (at CIN)
If you trusted Mayfield last week against the Dolphins, you should be hanging onto him to slot him into lineups next week. The Cardinals have allowed 10 different quarterbacks finish as the QB11 or better this year, and Mayfield finally has a full complement of weapons with Beckham, Landry, Chubb, Hunt, and Njoku.
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126.
Anthony Miller
WR - CHI (at MIN)
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127.
Philip Rivers
QB - IND (at JAC)
It's been a struggle for Rivers this season, as injuries to his offensive line has left him little time to find open receivers. He's alternated excellent games with awful ones, and is no longer someone on whom fantasy owners can rely other than in two-quarterback leagues.
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128.
Frank Gore
RB - NYJ (at BUF)
The biggest mistake fantasy owners can make this time of year is to keep dead-weight players on their bench. There is no situation or injury that would push Gore into top-15 territory. Instead of rostering him, add someone like Tony Pollard or Alexander Mattison.
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129.
Peyton Barber
RB - WAS (at DAL)
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130.
Diontae Johnson
WR - PIT (at BAL)
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131.
Demaryius Thomas
WR - FA (BYE)
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132.
Chris Conley
WR - JAC (vs . IND)
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133.
Alexander Mattison
RB - MIN (vs . CHI)
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134.
Cole Beasley
WR - BUF (vs . NYJ)
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135.
Danny Amendola
WR - DET (vs . GB)
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136.
Noah Fant
TE - DEN (vs . LV)
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137.
Tony Pollard
RB - DAL (vs . WAS)
Some will want to drop Pollard knowing they aren't going to be starting him with Ezekiel Elliott on the field, but he's the ideal player to have on your bench. Should Elliott be forced to miss any games, Pollard would be a league-winner. These are the types of players to have on your bench heading into the fantasy playoffs.
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138.
Mitch Trubisky
QB - CHI (at MIN)
Trubisky returned from his shoulder injury after the bye and, although he put up garbage-time points, continued to look inaccurate and skittish. His regression has doomed the entire Bears offense, and there is no reason for optimism, even in two-quarterback formats.
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139.
New England Patriots
DST - NE (vs . MIA)
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140.
Benny Snell Jr.
RB - PIT (at BAL)
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141.
San Francisco 49ers
DST - SF (at SEA)
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142.
Buffalo Bills
DST - BUF (vs . NYJ)
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143.
Minnesota Vikings
DST - MIN (vs . CHI)
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144.
Jacoby Brissett
QB - IND (at JAC)
Brissett sustained an MCL sprain on Sunday against the Steelers, but it is reportedly mild. He may play in Week 10 against the Dolphins, but the Colts would be wise to hold him out and play it safe in a game they can win with Brian Hoyer. Either way, Brissett does not appear likely to miss significant time with the injury.
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145.
Allen Lazard
WR - GB (at DET)
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146.
Mike Gesicki
TE - MIA (at NE)
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147.
Nelson Agholor
WR - LV (at DEN)
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148.
Los Angeles Rams
DST - LAR (vs . ARI)
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149.
Chicago Bears
DST - CHI (at MIN)
The Bears defense hasn't been the defense many thought they'd be this year, and that's not likely going to change over the last two games of the fantasy season. They have games lined up against the Packers and Chiefs, two of the better offenses in the NFL, and teams that don't allow a lot of sacks.
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150.
New Orleans Saints
DST - NO (at CAR)
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151.
Baltimore Ravens
DST - BAL (vs . PIT)
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152.
Ryan Fitzpatrick
QB - MIA (at NE)
Fitzpatrick played fairly well against the Bills, and will earn another start against the Steelers. His presence only helps the Dolphins offense at this point, though he's obviously not someone to rely on in fantasy.
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153.
Harrison Butker
K - KC (vs . LAC)
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154.
Kyle Rudolph
TE - MIN (vs . CHI)
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155.
Wil Lutz
K - NO (at CAR)
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156.
Greg Zuerlein
K - DAL (vs . WAS)
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157.
Darwin Thompson
RB - KC (vs . LAC)
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158.
Justin Tucker
K - BAL (vs . PIT)
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159.
Sam Darnold
QB - NYJ (at BUF)
You may have held onto Darnold throughout his cake schedule over the last two months, but it's time to let go. He's going to play against the Steelers and the Ravens over the final two weeks, which are two of the worst matchups in football, especially considering Darnold gets pressured regularly.
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160.
Derek Carr
QB - LV (at DEN)
There were some who snagged Carr as a streaming option against the injury-riddled Titans secondary, but there's no way you should be trusting him against the Jaguars or Chargers over the final two weeks, allowing him to safely be dropped.
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161.
O.J. Howard
TE - TB (vs . ATL)
Howard is off to a brutal start to the season, and there's little reason for optimism at the moment. He's running routes on only about 60% of Jameis Winston's dropbacks so far this season. For now, there are plenty of other more intriguing names to be starting, though you should keep Howard on your bench.
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162.
Chris Thompson
RB - JAC (vs . IND)
Despite Derrius Guice's injury, Thompson's role should remain the same, and that's not necessarily a bad thing. He's always been a stealthily valuable running back, particularly in PPR and 1/2 PPR formats, whenever he's healthy. That's rarely a constant for Thompson, but so long as he remains free from injury, as he currently is, he should be a fine fantasy play in those formats.
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163.
Robbie Gould
K - SF (at SEA)
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164.
Pittsburgh Steelers
DST - PIT (at BAL)
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165.
Andy Dalton
QB - DAL (vs . WAS)
Dalton has played the whole season without A.J. Green and with a makeshift offensive line so fantasy owners can forgive him, but they were certainly expecting more in Zac Taylor's offense. Dalton has just seven touchdowns to go with five interceptions and, as usual, is only relevant in two-quarterback leagues.
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166.
Jacksonville Jaguars
DST - JAC (vs . IND)
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167.
Gardner Minshew II
QB - JAC (vs . IND)
Minshew will head back to the bench after the Jaguars' bye in Week 10, as Nick Foles is healthy enough to start. Minshew mania had begun to wear off in recent weeks and unless Foles struggles, Minshew should remain on the bench for the remainder of the season. He's droppable in all formats.
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168.
Green Bay Packers
DST - GB (at DET)
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169.
Malcolm Brown
RB - LAR (vs . ARI)
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170.
Philadelphia Eagles
DST - PHI (at NYG)
If you grabbed the Eagles defense to stream against the Dolphins and Giants, you can hang onto them for at least one more game. They're going to play against the Redskins in Week 15, which has been the best matchup for opposing DSTs since Dwayne Haskins took over as the starter.
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171.
J.D. McKissic
RB - WAS (at DAL)
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172.
Kenny Stills
WR - HOU (vs . TEN)
Stills has reportedly been traded to the Texans. Unless there is a significant injury to Will Fuller, Keke Coutee, or both, then Stills will have little fantasy impact this year. If room opens up in the receiving group, he'll be a deep-league draft pick or free agent add, but nothing more.
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173.
Nyheim Hines
RB - IND (at JAC)
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174.
Breshad Perriman
WR - NYJ (at BUF)
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175.
Jason Witten
TE - LV (at DEN)
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176.
Brian Hill
RB - ATL (at TB)
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177.
Ka'imi Fairbairn
K - HOU (vs . TEN)
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178.
Mason Crosby
K - GB (at DET)
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179.
Josh Gordon
WR - FA (BYE)
Gordon has been placed on injured reserve and the word is that the Patriots will release him once he is healthy. There's a minor chance that he latches on with another team and provides small value this season, but there's no reason to waste a roster spot on him.
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180.
Matt Gay
K - TB (vs . ATL)
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181.
Ryquell Armstead
RB - JAC (vs . IND)
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182.
Michael Badgley
K - LAC (at KC)
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183.
Tyler Higbee
TE - LAR (vs . ARI)
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184.
Phillip Dorsett
WR - SEA (vs . SF)
Dorsett benefits greatly from Josh Gordon moving to the IR, as he essentially locks down a spot as the perimeter receiver. He's had plenty of big games and it's likely that the best is yet to come. Expect WR3 production going forward.
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185.
Greg Olsen
TE - SEA (vs . SF)
Olsen looked to be returning to form for a few games, but has basically fallen off a cliff. He has just two catches for five yards combined in his last two games. The number of reliable tight ends is small, so Olsen is still a starter in deeper leagues. But there's not much to be optimistic about at the moment.
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186.
Patrick Laird
RB - MIA (at NE)
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187.
Mecole Hardman
WR - KC (vs . LAC)
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188.
Chase Edmonds
RB - ARI (at LAR)
With Kenyan Drake filling a big role for the Cardinals, the only way Edmonds sees playing time is if the Cardinals were to shut down David Johnson. That doesn't seem likely as of now, which makes Edmonds nothing more than a third-string running back.
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189.
Joey Slye
K - CAR (vs . NO)
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190.
Jake Elliott
K - PHI (at NYG)
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191.
Drew Lock
QB - DEN (vs . LV)
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192.
DeAndre Washington
RB - KC (vs . LAC)
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193.
Giovani Bernard
RB - CIN (vs . CLE)
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194.
Dallas Cowboys
DST - DAL (vs . WAS)
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195.
Taylor Gabriel
WR - FA (BYE)
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196.
Matt Prater
K - DET (vs . GB)
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197.
Rex Burkhead
RB - NE (vs . MIA)
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198.
Seattle Seahawks
DST - SEA (vs . SF)
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199.
Carolina Panthers
DST - CAR (vs . NO)
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200.
Reggie Bonnafon
RB - CAR (vs . NO)
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201.
Ty Johnson
RB - DET (vs . GB)
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202.
Daniel Jones
QB - NYG (vs . PHI)
Jones has been named the starter for the Giants in their Week 3 game against the Bucs. There's no reason at this point for the Giants to go back to Eli Manning at any point this season, so Jones should see starting reps for the remainder of the year. He showed plenty of flash in the preseason, but it remains to be seen what he can accomplish in real games. For now, consider Jones only as a backup in two-quarterback leagues.
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203.
Gus Edwards
RB - BAL (vs . PIT)
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204.
Jordan Wilkins
RB - IND (at JAC)
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205.
Darrell Henderson
RB - LAR (vs . ARI)
Not only does it appear like a timeshare behind Todd Gurley, but the offense isn't good enough to warrant the backfield as a must-own situation like it was the first two years in Sean McVay's offense. Henderson's best-case scenario is likely 8-12 touches per game with an injury to Gurley, and even then, he wouldn't get the goal-line work.
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206.
N'Keal Harry
WR - NE (vs . MIA)
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207.
Denver Broncos
DST - DEN (vs . LV)
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208.
Allen Hurns
WR - MIA (at NE)
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209.
David Njoku
TE - CLE (at CIN)
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210.
Kyle Allen
QB - WAS (at DAL)
With Cam Newton placed on IR, Allen will remain the Panthers' starting quarterback for the remainder of the season. He remains an option in two-quarterback leagues, but nothing more.
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211.
Russell Gage
WR - ATL (at TB)
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212.
Wayne Gallman
RB - NYG (vs . PHI)
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213.
Vance McDonald
TE - PIT (at BAL)
McDonald quietly had an excellent season last year, seeing 72 targets and pulling down 50 catches for 610 yards and four touchdowns despite missing a game. With Antonio Brown and his 168 targets gone, McDonald should see plenty of action. He has an extensive injury history but if he can stay healthy, he could be in line for a monster season.
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214.
Josh Reynolds
WR - LAR (vs . ARI)
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215.
Indianapolis Colts
DST - IND (at JAC)
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216.
Jonathan Williams
RB - FA (BYE)
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217.
Auden Tate
WR - CIN (vs . CLE)
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218.
Tennessee Titans
DST - TEN (at HOU)
This is the time in the year where you let go of defenses you don't feel comfortable with, and that's precisely the case with the Titans, who are not only dealing with a lot of cornerback injuries, but they're going to play against the Texans and Saints offenses over the final two games of the fantasy season.
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219.
Tre'Quan Smith
WR - NO (at CAR)
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220.
Kansas City Chiefs
DST - KC (vs . LAC)
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221.
Eli Manning
QB - FA (BYE)
Manning has been benched in favor of Daniel Jones. Absent an injury, there's little reason to think he'll see the field again in 2019. To the extent you were holding him (and you shouldn't have been), move on.
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222.
Ted Ginn
WR - CHI (at MIN)
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223.
Bilal Powell
RB - FA (BYE)
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224.
Jason Myers
K - SEA (vs . SF)
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225.
Jalen Richard
RB - LV (at DEN)
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226.
Gerald Everett
TE - LAR (vs . ARI)
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227.
Marquez Valdes-Scantling
WR - GB (at DET)
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228.
Los Angeles Chargers
DST - LAC (at KC)
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229.
Jeff Wilson
RB - SF (at SEA)
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230.
Demarcus Robinson
WR - KC (vs . LAC)
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231.
Nick Folk
K - FA (BYE)
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232.
Dare Ogunbowale
RB - TB (vs . ATL)
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233.
John Ross
WR - CIN (vs . CLE)
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234.
Alex Erickson
WR - CIN (vs . CLE)
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235.
Dion Lewis
RB - NYG (vs . PHI)
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236.
J.J. Arcega-Whiteside
WR - PHI (at NYG)
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237.
Jakobi Meyers
WR - NE (vs . MIA)
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238.
Brandon Bolden
RB - NE (vs . MIA)
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239.
Ian Thomas
TE - CAR (vs . NO)
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240.
Kerryon Johnson
RB - DET (vs . GB)
Johnson played 10 games in his rookie season, rushing for 641 yards and three touchdowns and adding 32 receptions. Although he missed the final six games of the season with a knee injury, he should be fully recovered. The Lions added C.J. Anderson this offseason, and so those who thought that the absence of LeGarrette Blount would lead to more carries for Johnson were likely incorrect. But with the release of Theo Riddick, Johnson should see more work in the passing game. If he can keep up what he did over his final eight games, he should be an excellent option this season.
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241.
Adam Humphries
WR - TEN (at HOU)
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242.
Geronimo Allison
WR - DET (vs . GB)
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243.
Dwayne Haskins
QB - WAS (at DAL)
Haskins was brutal in relief of Case Keenum against the Giants in Week 4, showing he's not close to ready to start. He'll remain on the bench for the foreseeable future and is droppable in all formats, including two-quarterback leagues.
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244.
Myles Gaskin
RB - MIA (at NE)
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245.
Cleveland Browns
DST - CLE (at CIN)
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246.
Devlin Hodges
QB - PIT (at BAL)
Hodges will continue to be the starter for the Steelers, at least into Week 16, according to Mike Tomlin. Although it's not a terrible matchup with the Jets, he's likely not on any championship rosters or in any DFS lineups. He's not worth consideration in any fantasy league.
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247.
Jimmy Graham
TE - CHI (at MIN)
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248.
Nick Foles
QB - CHI (at MIN)
Foles will return from his fractured clavicle in Week 11 against the Colts. He has been out since Week 1 so may be a bit rusty but, overall, the Jaguars' offense shouldn't see an appreciable downgrade. Foles is relevant in two-quarterback leagues only.
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249.
Andy Isabella
WR - ARI (at LAR)
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250.
Houston Texans
DST - HOU (vs . TEN)
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251.
Jay Ajayi
RB - FA (BYE)
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252.
David Blough
QB - DET (vs . GB)
With Matthew Stafford hitting injured reserve, Blough will continue to be the starter for the Lions. Other than a brief beginning to his season against the Bears on Thanksgiving, Blough has been irrelevant for fantasy purposes, and should continue to be for the remainder of the season.
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253.
Justice Hill
RB - BAL (vs . PIT)
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254.
Darren Fells
TE - HOU (vs . TEN)
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255.
Ameer Abdullah
RB - MIN (vs . CHI)
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256.
Ty Montgomery
RB - NO (at CAR)
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257.
Boston Scott
RB - PHI (at NYG)
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258.
Jonnu Smith
TE - TEN (at HOU)
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259.
New York Jets
DST - NYJ (at BUF)
Some snagged the Jets to stream against the Dolphins, but feel free to drop them with a matchup against the Ravens in Week 15. That's been among the worst matchups in football, and the Jets defense is ailing in their secondary.
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260.
Damien Harris
RB - NE (vs . MIA)
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261.
Hunter Renfrow
WR - LV (at DEN)
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262.
Chris Boswell
K - PIT (at BAL)
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263.
Kendrick Bourne
WR - SF (at SEA)
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264.
Dontrell Hilliard
RB - CLE (at CIN)
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265.
Keke Coutee
WR - HOU (vs . TEN)
Coutee was exciting in limited action last year, averaging roughly seven targets and nearly 50 yards per game, with a strong playoff performance thrown in. Deshaun Watson talked up Coutee this offseason, and he certainly looked like a breakout candidate. Unfortunately, Coutee's bugaboo has been injuries, like his chronic hamstring injury last year, and he sustained an ankle injury in the Texans' first preseason game and had to be carted off. The injury is reportedly not serious, though it seems like it could put his availability for the opener in doubt. Bump Coutee down your draft boards just a little, but don't go overboard just yet.
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266.
Dawson Knox
TE - BUF (vs . NYJ)
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267.
Justin Jackson
RB - LAC (at KC)
Jackson has run well in the first three games, but has been overshadowed by Austin Ekeler's dominance, particularly in the passing game. With Melvin Godon returning, Jackson's minimal value should nearly evaporate by Week 6. But for Week 4 against the Dolphins, when Gordon will be out, and Week 5 against the Broncos, when Gordon's role may be minimal, Jackson is someone who fantasy owners can likely play in a pinch.
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268.
Washington Redskins
DST - WAS (at DAL)
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269.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
DST - TB (vs . ATL)
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270.
Dan Bailey
K - MIN (vs . CHI)
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271.
Zane Gonzalez
K - ARI (at LAR)
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272.
Trey Edmunds
RB - PIT (at BAL)
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273.
Younghoe Koo
K - ATL (at TB)
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274.
T.J. Yeldon
RB - BUF (vs . NYJ)
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275.
Albert Wilson
WR - MIA (at NE)
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276.
Brett Maher
K - NYJ (at BUF)
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277.
Mike Nugent
K - FA (BYE)
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278.
Dante Pettis
WR - SF (at SEA)
Pettis is on plenty of breakout lists this year, after he came on strong at the end of his rookie campaign last season. But the early reports this preseason have been somewhat discouraging. Nowhere was that more evident than in the 49ers' first preseason game against the Cowboys, during which the vast majority of the starters sat out but which Pettis started and played 17 snaps. With Deebo Samuel and Jalen Hurd having good camps, it sounds like Pettis will need to pick things up to even lock down a starting role. Still, this could all be a motivational ploy by Kyle Shanahan, so don't downgrade Pettis too much just yet. But at this point, the situations is worth monitoring.
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279.
Keelan Cole
WR - JAC (vs . IND)
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280.
Wendell Smallwood
RB - PIT (at BAL)
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281.
Rashard Higgins
WR - CLE (at CIN)
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282.
Marcus Johnson
WR - IND (at JAC)
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283.
Ryan Finley
QB - CIN (vs . CLE)
Finley will take over for Andy Dalton for the remainder of the season. With A.J. Green on the verge of returning, Finley will at least have some weapons at his disposal. Unfortunately, his porous offensive line will limit any potential upside, making him only a deep-league filler in two-quarterback leagues.
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284.
New York Giants
DST - NYG (vs . PHI)
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285.
Willie Snead
WR - BAL (vs . PIT)
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286.
KeeSean Johnson
WR - ARI (at LAR)
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287.
Zay Jones
WR - LV (at DEN)
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288.
Kelvin Harmon
WR - WAS (at DAL)
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289.
Austin Seibert
K - CLE (at CIN)
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290.
DaeSean Hamilton
WR - DEN (vs . LV)
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291.
Mike Davis
RB - CAR (vs . NO)
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292.
Brandon McManus
K - DEN (vs . LV)
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293.
Qadree Ollison
RB - ATL (at TB)
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294.
Justin Watson
WR - TB (vs . ATL)
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295.
Brandon Allen
QB - CIN (vs . CLE)
Allen will take over as the Broncos' starter for Week 9 against the Browns. He has never shown anything in preseason games to make fantasy owners think he can be a viable option, so he's best ignored in all fantasy leagues.
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296.
Tyler Eifert
TE - JAC (vs . IND)
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297.
Eddy Pineiro
K - CHI (at MIN)
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298.
Olamide Zaccheaus
WR - ATL (at TB)
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299.
Jesse James
TE - DET (vs . GB)
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300.
Greg Ward
WR - PHI (at NYG)
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301.
David Moore
WR - SEA (vs . SF)
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302.
Dwayne Washington
RB - NO (at CAR)
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303.
Ashton Dulin
WR - IND (at JAC)
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304.
Detroit Lions
DST - DET (vs . GB)
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305.
Atlanta Falcons
DST - ATL (at TB)
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306.
Matt Bryant
K - FA (BYE)
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307.
Stephen Hauschka
K - BUF (vs . NYJ)
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308.
Miles Boykin
WR - BAL (vs . PIT)
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309.
Aldrick Rosas
K - FA (BYE)
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310.
Marquise Goodwin
WR - PHI (at NYG)
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311.
Las Vegas Raiders
DST - LV (at DEN)
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312.
Josh Rosen
QB - MIA (at NE)
Rosen will remain on the bench in favor of Ryan Fitzpatrick for the foreseeable future. There is no reason to own him in any format.
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313.
Irv Smith Jr.
TE - MIN (vs . CHI)
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314.
Nick O'Leary
TE - FA (BYE)
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315.
Damiere Byrd
WR - NE (vs . MIA)
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316.
Josh Lambo
K - JAC (vs . IND)
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317.
Olabisi Johnson
WR - MIN (vs . CHI)
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318.
Benjamin Watson
TE - FA (BYE)
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319.
Jake Kumerow
WR - GB (at DET)
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320.
Donte Moncrief
WR - FA (BYE)
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321.
Cameron Brate
TE - TB (vs . ATL)
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322.
Mike Boone
RB - MIN (vs . CHI)
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323.
Daniel Carlson
K - LV (at DEN)
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324.
Hayden Hurst
TE - ATL (at TB)
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325.
Miami Dolphins
DST - MIA (at NE)
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326.
Devin Smith
WR - DAL (vs . WAS)
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327.
Tyrod Taylor
QB - LAC (at KC)
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328.
Nick Boyle
TE - BAL (vs . PIT)
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329.
Logan Thomas
TE - WAS (at DAL)
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330.
Kaden Smith
TE - NYG (vs . PHI)
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331.
Antonio Brown
WR - FA (BYE)
Brown is one of the great route runners in the game, and although he was looking at a sharp decline in his quarterback play and his touchdown numbers hid some of his regression last year, he was surely in line for double-digit targets per game and a likely WR1 season. Of course, with Brown comes drama, and we've already seen plenty of it this preseason. Brown has been dealing with frostbite on his feet, and is now purportedly threatening to retire unless he is permitted to use his old helmet, which is no longer allowed by the NFL. Even assuming Brown plays, which he likely will, he's cost himself time to build chemistry with Derek Carr. It's hard to draft Brown with any confidence at this point and until we see him actually on the field and practicing with Carr, fantasy owners would be wise to avoid him absent a steep drop in price.
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332.
C.J. Uzomah
TE - CIN (vs . CLE)
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333.
Jaeden Graham
TE - ATL (at TB)
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334.
Marqise Lee
WR - NE (vs . MIA)
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335.
Cody Latimer
WR - WAS (at DAL)
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336.
Jeremy Sprinkle
TE - WAS (at DAL)
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337.
Virgil Green
TE - LAC (at KC)
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338.
Jordan Reed
TE - SF (at SEA)
Reed is one of the most injury-prone players in the game, and he suffered a concussion in Thursday night's preseason game against the Falcons. When healthy, Reed is a TE1, but that so rarely is the case that you can't draft him as such. Draft him as a TE2 with upside, but nothing more.
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339.
Travis Benjamin
WR - SF (at SEA)
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340.
Deon Cain
WR - PIT (at BAL)
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341.
Marcus Mariota
QB - LV (at DEN)
Mariota was benched in Week 6 against the Broncos, and his future is cloudy. Whether he or Ryan Tannehill starts for the remainder of the season, at this point, there's no reason to roster Mariota any longer.
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342.
Dustin Hopkins
K - WAS (at DAL)
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343.
Byron Pringle
WR - KC (vs . LAC)
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344.
Trevor Davis
WR - CHI (at MIN)
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345.
Jaron Brown
WR - FA (BYE)
Brown, once thought to be a sneaky early-season play with D.K. Metcalf battling injury, is reportedly going to be cut as a cap casualty of the Jadeveon Clowney trade. To the extent you were targeting him as a late-round selection, pass on him for someone else.
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346.
Robert Foster
WR - BUF (vs . NYJ)
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347.
Case Keenum
QB - CLE (at CIN)
Other than the game against the Giants when he was pulled early, Keenum has thrown multiple touchdown passes in every game he has started, including against the Bears. He's not pretty, but in a two-quarterback league, you could do worse as a low-end starter.
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348.
Brian Hoyer
QB - NE (vs . MIA)
Hoyer acquitted himself nicely in relief of Jacoby Brissett in Week 9 against the Steelers, throwing for three touchdown passes and nearly rallying the Colts to a win. He may get the start in Week 10 against the Dolphins if the Colts opt to hold Brissett out, and he'd be a fine streamer in two-quarterback leagues in that case. Other than that, however, fantasy owners do not need to consider Hoyer.
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349.
Jordan Akins
TE - HOU (vs . TEN)
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350.
Blake Jarwin
TE - DAL (vs . WAS)
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351.
Cincinnati Bengals
DST - CIN (vs . CLE)
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352.
Teddy Bridgewater
QB - CAR (vs . NO)
Bridgewater will head back to the bench with Drew Brees back and healthy. He performed admirably in Brees' stead, though was hit or miss for fantasy purposes. Owners can drop Bridgewater in all leagues.
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353.
Matt Moore
QB - KC (vs . LAC)
Moore has filled in admirably for Patrick Mahomes, but the young quarterback looks ready to return shortly. In a perfect offensive system, Moore has value in two-quarterback leagues so long as he is starting for the Chiefs, but that time is likely at an end.
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354.
Tavon Austin
WR - FA (BYE)
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355.
Arizona Cardinals
DST - ARI (at LAR)
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356.
Ricky Seals-Jones
TE - KC (vs . LAC)
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357.
Ryan Switzer
WR - PIT (at BAL)
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358.
Vernon Davis
TE - FA (BYE)
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359.
Demetrius Harris
TE - CHI (at MIN)
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360.
Geoff Swaim
TE - FA (BYE)
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361.
Javon Wims
WR - CHI (at MIN)
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362.
Jarius Wright
WR - FA (BYE)
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363.
Charles Clay
TE,SS - FA (BYE)
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364.
Taywan Taylor
WR - CLE (at CIN)
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365.
Nick Vannett
TE - DEN (vs . LV)
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366.
Cordarrelle Patterson
WR - CHI (at MIN)
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367.
Jakeem Grant
WR - MIA (at NE)
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368.
Duke Williams
WR - BUF (vs . NYJ)
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369.
Jace Sternberger
TE - GB (at DET)
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370.
Foster Moreau
TE - LV (at DEN)
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371.
Chase Daniel
QB - DET (vs . GB)
Daniel performed well in relief of Mitchell Trubisky (all things considered) in Week 4, and will get the reins against Oakland in London. It sounds like Trubisky will be back sooner rather than later, so Daniel is just a quick fix in two-QB leagues.
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