Fantasy Football Player Notes

The 49ers are absolutely rolling. With Brock Purdy playing at an MVP level, CMC, Mike Evans, and George Kittle all look no older than 30. Last week, CMC had a decent fantasy day against a formidable Seahawks defense. With only 83 total yards, his first-half touchdown saved fantasy managers. This week, they face a decent Commanders' defensive line on Monday Night Football. The Commanders don't have the horses to slow down the 49ers, and CMC should be heavily involved in the receiving game once again.

George Kittle is having a great season. With six or more targets in each of his last three games, his involvement is back to normal after tearing his Achilles last season. Most impressively, he has played over 90% of snaps in each of the last two weeks. A full-time player on an offense that is firing on all cylinders is everything you want for your fantasy TE. Add in his explosive playmaking ability, and he is once again one of the best TEs in fantasy. Last week, they ran into arguably the best defense in the league, which held him to 24 yards on five catches. I wouldn't worry about that as they face the Commanders this week, who are allowing the second most fantasy points to the TE position. Kittle is firmly my TE2 this week behind Brock Bowers.

I would say it was a vintage Mike Evans performance, but frankly he hasn't changed since entering the league. The big-bodied, future Hall of Fame receiver had a great day against a stingy Seahawks defense. Evans caught seven of ten targets for 113 yards, a score, and a 2-point conversion in their win against Seattle. In the game, Jacob Cowing and Deebo Samuel were also injured, constricting their passing attack to Evans, George Kittle, and Christian McCaffrey. This offense is firing on all cylinders and now faces Dan Quinn, who is on the verge of a different kind of firing. Last week's blunder wouldn't have been acceptable during recess, let alone the NFL. Either way, the Commanders are allowing the third most points per game and the fourth most passing yards. Evans is locked in as a WR1 in Week 6 and primed for another big day.