Fantasy Football Player Notes
2020 Rest of Season Rankings
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1.
Patrick Mahomes II
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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Kyler Murray
ARI (at LAR)
Murray hasn't been great as a passer thus far, with four touchdowns to five interceptions, but he's more than made up for it with his legs. With 187 yards rushing and four touchdowns already, Murray's floor is exceedingly high, and he should be viewed as no worse than a top-6 option at quarterback.
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Aaron Rodgers
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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Deshaun Watson
HOU (vs . TEN)
If you're looking ahead to the playoffs, you shouldn't rely on top-six production out of Watson. In Weeks 14 and 15 he'll play the Bears and the Colts, two of the worst matchups for quarterbacks. When you add in the loss of Will Fuller, it seems to be too much for Watson.
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Jalen Hurts
PHI (vs . WAS)
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Josh Allen
BUF (vs . MIA)
Allen has been both a fantasy and real-life MVP candidate to start the season, with over 300 yards passing and at least three touchdowns in each game. He's playing extremely well, and Stefon Diggs' presence has obviously given the coaching staff confidence that Allen can succeed in the passing game. He's a top-five play at quarterback going forward.
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Lamar Jackson
BAL (at CIN)
If you're a playoff team, a trade for Jackson would be wise. From Weeks 14 through 16, he'll play against the Browns, Jaguars, and Giants. Jackson is a prime buy-low quarterback.
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Justin Herbert
LAC (at KC)
Herbert has been named the starting quarterback for the remainder of the season. He's well outside the range of locked-in starters in single-quarterback leagues, but he can be streamed in the right matchup, and certainly buoys Keenan Allen's production. In two-quarterback leagues, he should be considered a low-end starter.
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Russell Wilson
SEA (at SF)
The remaining two games on his schedule are against Washington and the Rams, which are two of the tougher matchups in football for quarterbacks. Even if he plays well in those games, he's not likely to be a top-five quarterback over the final two weeks.
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Ryan Tannehill
TEN (at HOU)
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Tom Brady
TB (vs . ATL)
Brady has had his ups and downs this year, account for three or more touchdowns in three of his games, but just one touchdown in the other two. His receivers have been decimated with injuries so expect better things in the weeks ahead. With no contribution in the running game, Brady's upside is really a low-end QB1 at this point, and he should be valued as such.
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Matt Ryan
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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Mitchell Trubisky
BUF (vs . MIA)
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Baker Mayfield
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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Tua Tagovailoa
MIA (at BUF)
Tagovailoa has been named the starter for the Dolphins beginning in Week 8, after Miami's bye. Ryan Fitzpatrick had been playing well, but the Dolphins wisely realize that their long-term future is better served with Tagovailoa under center. He offers tremendous upside with his rushing ability and accuracy and should be added in all formats, but value him as a QB2 to start, though obviously hope for more.
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Jared Goff
DET (vs . MIN)
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Drew Brees
NO (at CAR)
Brees has multiple fractured ribs and a collapsed lung and will miss some time, though the exact length of his absence is unclear. In single-quarterback leagues, you can likely move on from the veteran, as the Saints will likely be careful with him since they've shown they can win despite playing a backup.
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Kirk Cousins
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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Matthew Stafford
LAR (vs . ARI)
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Ben Roethlisberger
PIT (at CLE)
Other than the first half of the Steelers' first game against the Giants, Roethlisberger has looked close to his old self this season. With seven touchdown passes through three games and an average of more than 250 passing yards per game, Roethlisberger has established himself as a borderline QB1 option, and one you can easily stream in the right matchup.
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Cam Newton
NE (vs . NYJ)
Newton has been diagnosed with COVID-19 and has been placed on the reserve/injured list. The primary concerns are with his overall health, of course, but from a fantasy perspective, it seems likely that Newton will miss at least Week 5, too, considering that NFL's stringent protocols. If you are rostering Newton, prepare to use another option for at least the short term.
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Teddy Bridgewater
DEN (vs . LV)
Bridgewater suffered a sprained MCL in his knee and may miss some time. Although he's fallen outside the QB1 tier, he's been a streaming option most weeks as he has made the most of his three receivers. Keep him rostered in two-quarterback leagues, but because he'll likely miss a game or be limited as a runner, he's not worth holding onto in single-quarterback leagues.
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Philip Rivers
IND (vs . JAC)
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Derek Carr
LV (at DEN)
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Drew Lock
DEN (vs . LV)
Lock is dealing with a rib injury and may miss Week 11's game against the Dolphins. Even when healthy, he's nothing more than a low-end QB2. There's no reason to roster him at this point other than in deeper two-quarterback leagues.
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Andy Dalton
CHI (vs . GB)
Dalton played poorly when he got his chance, missed a game with a concussion, and is now on the COVID-19 reserve list and will miss Week 9. There's little chance of Dalton providing value in redraft formats, and fantasy managers should move on.
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Daniel Jones
NYG (vs . DAL)
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Carson Wentz
IND (vs . JAC)
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Gardner Minshew II
JAC (at IND)
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Marcus Mariota
LV (at DEN)
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Taysom Hill
NO (at CAR)
Hill took over as the starter for the injured Drew Brees in Week 11 and performed extremely well, rushing for two touchdowns. The ceiling may not be there for Hill given that the pass attempts likely won't approach 30 most games, but he'll offer a high floor with his rushing ability. Brees is expected to be out until roughly Week 15, so Hill should be a borderline startable option for fantasy managers until then.
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Sam Darnold
CAR (vs . NO)
Darnold suffered a right shoulder sprain in Week 4 against the Broncos and could miss some time. He's not a play as anything other than a bye-week filler in two-quarterback leagues even when healthy, so fantasy managers can feel free to move on.
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Dwayne Haskins
PIT (at CLE)
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C.J. Beathard
JAC (at IND)
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Nick Foles
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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Ryan Finley
HOU (vs . TEN)
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Ryan Fitzpatrick
WAS (at PHI)
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38.
Jacoby Brissett
MIA (at BUF)
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Alex Smith
FA (BYE)
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Tyrod Taylor
HOU (vs . TEN)
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Jake Luton
JAC (at IND)
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Ben DiNucci
DAL (at NYG)
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Jameis Winston
NO (at CAR)
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Brandon Allen
CIN (vs . BAL)
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Mike Glennon
NYG (vs . DAL)
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Joe Flacco
PHI (vs . WAS)
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Jarrett Stidham
NE (vs . NYJ)
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Jeff Driskel
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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