Fantasy Football Player Notes
Week 16 PPR Rankings
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Bijan Robinson
RB - ATL (at ARI)
One of these seasons, Bijan is going to string together multiple huge performances. Watching his dynamic playmaking ability on Thursday Night Football against the Buccaneers, just reminded everyone why he may be the best running back in the league right now. Finishing the week as a top 5 back, he had 19 carries for 93 yards and a score, along with eight catches on 11 targets for 82 yards. Only behind CMC in targets and receptions at the position, Robinson is primed to stay hot into the fantasy playoffs. This week, he faces the Cardinals, who are allowing the fifth-most fantasy points to the RB position over the last five weeks. This is a great matchup for the superstar RB.
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Jahmyr Gibbs
RB - DET (vs . PIT)
Since Week 7, Gibbs had alternated a week of 30+ fantasy points with a week below 20. Based on the pattern, last week was supposed to be a huge game for the star RB. Unfortunately, the Rams are the best defense against the back and managed to hold him to 50 total yards. This week, he has another tough matchup, but not nearly as tough as the Rams. The Steelers held the Dolphins' ground game relatively in check last week, with DeVon Achane accumulating 60 rushing yards on 12 attempts. The Steelers are allowing the 10th fewest fantasy points to the position, but this is Jahmyr Gibbs we are talking about. Continue to ride the explosive back with confidence as we come down the fantasy playoff stretch.
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Christian McCaffrey
RB - SF (at IND)
For the first time since Week 14 of 2023, CMC finished a game with only one target. Much like their match against the Titans last week, this was largely due to his ability to gouge the defence on the ground. Carrying the ball 22 times for 73 yards and a score was a surprisingly modest day at the office for the fantasy RB1. Unfortunately, his next two matchups are against solid run defenses, with the Colts and Bears, who are 11th and 13th in fewest RB fantasy points allowed since Week 10. Either way, CMC is not your average Joe. Whether it is through the air or on the ground, CMC will always find a way through for fantasy.
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De'Von Achane
RB - MIA (vs . CIN)
Arguably the most consistent RB of the season, Achane has been phenomenal for fantasy. To make it even better, he has the best matchup for fantasy RBs in your fantasy playoffs. The Bengals can not stop anyone. Averaging the most fantasy points to the position both on the season and over the last five weeks, Ahcane should feast. The Dolphins have quietly turned their season around, despite being out of playoff contention for a few weeks now. With their defense stepping up and Mike McDaniels creating great schemes, I would be worried if I saw Achane on the other side of my playoff matchup.
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Amon-Ra St. Brown
WR - DET (vs . PIT)
Playing through an ankle injury he suffered on Thanksgiving, ARSB has 19 catches, 256 yards and two scores over his last two games. Emphasized by his 164 yards and two scores last week, ARSB is locked in as a fantasy difference maker at the position. This week, he faces the Steelers, who are allowing the ninth most fantasy points to opposing wideouts on the season. Last week, the Steelers shut down Jaylen Waddle, holding him to two catches for 26 yards. ARSB is a far superior player, and the Lions are a better offense, but it's not the best matchup this week against a Steelers team that will want to control the game and lean on their defense. That said, ARSB is a star and remains a top-end WR option.
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Puka Nacua
WR - LAR (at SEA)
Who needs touchdowns when you are getting 11 targets and over 160 yards in each of the last two games? With his only game below 10 fantasy points being the game he didn't finish, Puka is one of the rare elite receivers who has a locked-in floor with huge upside. Coming off weeks of WR1 and WR2 finishes, fantasy managers should feel great going into the playoffs. Having said that, Puka left late last week with an injury. Unfortunately, the Rams have a short week before taking on the Seahawks on Thursday Night. If Puka plays, he is a locked-in WR1 even in a tough matchup. However, managers should have a contingency plan in case he is ruled out.
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Ja'Marr Chase
WR - CIN (at MIA)
The Bengals were shut out last week, but Ja'Marr Chase still did Ja'Marr Chase things. Finishing with 10 receptions on 16 targets for 132 yards is yet another great performance for the star wideout. To make things even better, Chase has the Dolphins and Cardinals coming up over the next two weeks. Although the Dolphins have been league average against the receiver position, they lack the individual talent to stop Chase. With Tee Higgins potentially missing another game with a concussion, Chase could go nuclear to close out this fantasy season.
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Jaxon Smith-Njigba
WR - SEA (vs . LAR)
For the ninth time this season, JSN cracked 100 yards in a game. In fact, he has 12 games with more than 90 yards. Wild. In what has been one of the best receiver seasons of the decade, JSn continues to find ways to be a league winner. This week, the Seahawks have a very important game against the Rams on Thursday Night. With the Rams potentially missing both Davante Adams and Puka Nacua, it will be an interesting defensive battle. On the season, the Rams are allowing the 10th most fantasy points to opposing wideouts. They'll likely have a plan to try and slow down JSN, but the last time they met, he still had nine catches for 105 yards.
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James Cook III
RB - BUF (at CLE)
For only the second time in his career, Cook graced us with a three-touchdown game to open up the fantasy playoffs. Despite New England being one of the toughest run defenses on the season, Cook tormented them for 107 yards and two scores on the ground, adding a third touchdown in the receiving game. This week, they face the Browns, who look like a terrible matchup on paper. However, since Week 10, the Browns are allowing the 14th fewest fantasy points to the RB position. Although not a phenomenal matchup, the Bills' offense against an average run defense should find a way to Cook (pun intended).
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Trey McBride
TE - ARI (vs . ATL)
You may think you know that McBride is having a good year, but here are a few stats that put his performance in perspective. Currently, McBride has 41 more targets, 28 more receptions, and 274 more yards than the next highest TEs. The gap in fantasy points between McBride and the next best fantasy TE (Travis Kelce) is equivalent to the gap between Kelce and the TE 25 (Darren Waller). As a result, the fact that he plays the Falcons this week shouldn't matter. Even though the Falcons have been the third-best defense against fantasy TEs on the season, they drop to the 12th-fewest over the last five weeks. Don't worry about any of that. McBride is a true fantasy X factor this year.
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Travis Etienne Jr.
RB - JAC (at DEN)
For the sixth time in the last seven weeks, Etienne has finished as a top 12 RB on the week. His three-touchdown performance overshadowed his abysmal 12 carries for 32 yards on the ground last week. Instead, he made his hay with three receptions that all went for touchdowns and combined for 73 yards. With Bayshul Tuten set to miss the next few weeks after receiving surgery on his finger, Etienne is one of the true bell cow RBs down the stretch. Unfortunately, the stretch starts with a tough matchup against the Broncos. Although Jacobs found success on limited work last week against the Broncos, they are allowing the eighth-fewest fantasy points to the position since Week 10.
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CeeDee Lamb
WR - DAL (vs . LAC)
Back from his concussion in Week 14, Lamb casually put up his third straight 110+ yard performance. With at least six receptions in each of his last three games, Lamb is one of the steadiest receivers heading into the fantasy playoffs. Unfortunately, the Cowboys take on a Chargers' team that has been the best defense against opposing wide receivers all season. Averaging the fewest fantasy points per game at the position, even the high-flying Cowboys may have trouble moving the ball through the air. Either way, coming off a tough loss to the Vikings, the Cowboys' defense will force Dak Prescott to throw to keep them in the game. As a result, he may have a lower ceiling than usual, but Lamb is still a fantasy stalwart this week.
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Jonathan Taylor
RB - IND (vs . SF)
Last year, Taylor was abysmal over the start of the season, but became a league winner over the fantasy playoffs. This year, it seems the script was flipped, as he started on a fantasy record-setting pace, but four straight weeks of being the RB19 or worse. Especially with Daniel Jones out for the season, fantasy managers will need to rely on Philip Rivers to move the ball. Thankfully, he did an admirable job against the Seahawks last week, giving Taylor 28 touches. With the 49ers next on the schedule, the Colts should find a way to move the ball against their depleted defense. Unfortunately, he plays the Jaguars in championship week, but we'll cross that bridge when we get there.
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Nico Collins
WR - HOU (vs . LV)
Despite being held to three catches, Collins came through for fantasy managers. On the opening drive, he took a 51-yard reception to the house, and later scored in garbage time to finish with 85 yards and two scores on the day. The Texans have been rolling, and with their elite defense, as long as Stroud continues to play turnover-free ball, they could make a run. On offense, they rely heavily on Collins and some semblance of running game. With three straght weeks finising as the WR14 or better, Collins now faces an abysmal Raiders secondary. The only concern is that the Texans' defense will swarm the Raiders' offense. In fact, the Texans' defense could probably win this game without their offense taking a single snap. As a result, there is a world where targets are at a premium once again. However, if they need to move the chains, Collins will be the g- to target.
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Saquon Barkley
RB - PHI (at WAS)
Barkley might be heating up at the perfect time for anyone who has made it this far with him. Despite producing as a middling RB2 for most of the season, we now have back-to-back RB1 games. In each of his last two games, he has had 20 carries and a score, a combination that had only happened once in the first 13 weeks of the season. To make everything even better, Barkley has the best schedule for RBs down the stretch. With the Commanders twice, sandwiching the Bills, he faces the two teams allowing the sixth and fourth most fantasy points to the RB position over the last five weeks. If you've overcome his down weeks, he should come through for you when it matters most.
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Javonte Williams
RB - DAL (vs . LAC)
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A.J. Brown
WR - PHI (at WAS)
He may have lost his streak of 100-yard games, but his 27-yard touchdown saved fantasy managers last week. Despite only having two targets and two receptions, the star wideout continued his streak of decent fantasy finishes. Just in time for the fantasy playoffs, Brown has arguably the best matchup for receivers in Week 15. Although the Commanders are only allowing the seventh most fantasy points to opposing wideouts, we have seen them be lit up by multiple weapons. In his two games against the Commanders last year, Brown combined for 23 targets, 13 receptions, 162 yards, and a score. With all the weapons on the Eagles, it's hard to know who is going to get home, but Brown has a great chance for a good game in Week 15.
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Chris Olave
WR - NO (vs . NYJ)
Who would've thought that Tyler Shough and Chris Olave would be the only two bright spots for the Saints this season? Well, that and Brandon Staley coaching a great defense. Sitting as the WR8 on the season, Olave has been nothing but consistent all season. With the fourth most targets and fifth most receptions, Olave has volumed his way to being the WR8 on the season. This week, they face the Jets. The Jets are not the same without Sauce Gardner and Quinnen Williams, allowing five passing touchdowns to Trevor Lawrence last week. As the best option on their offense, Olave should find a way to at least 10 fantasy points, with a great chance at finding the endzone for the second consecutive week.
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Jameson Williams
WR - DET (vs . PIT)
There has been a true chicken-or-egg controversy with Jamo's increased production. With Dan Campbell calling plays and Sam Laporta being out for the season, it's hard to know which has led to Jamo's increased fantasy production. Thankfully, it doesn't matter the reasoning; all that matters is that he has been great over the last few weeks. With seven receptions and over 100 yards in each of his last three games, the boom or bust receiver has been impressively consistent. In fact, if you remove his two zero-point outings, he has seven straight weeks as a top 15 receiver. Ofcourse, the two zeros came out of nowhere, and you never know if it will happen again. However, they play the Steelers, who allow the ninth most fantasy points to receivers over the last six weeks. Continue to stay in the flames with Jamo, and just hope he doesn't have another goose-egg down the stretch.
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Bucky Irving
RB - TB (at CAR)
Bucky had his first down week since returning from injury in Week 13. Fortunately, his down week was not a result of a decrease in usage, rushing 16 times for 60 yards and playing his most snaps since his return. Unfortunately, in a competitive game against the Falcons, the Bucs relied heavily on Baker Mayfield feeding his fully healthy arsenal of receivers. This week, the Bucs have the first of two huge games against the Panthers. Since Week 10, the Panthers have allowed the tenth most fantasy points to the position. Despite splitting work, Bucky is a low-end RB1 this week in a positive matchup.
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George Pickens
WR - DAL (vs . LAC)
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Mike Evans
WR - TB (at CAR)
The Hall of Fame receiver is back and came out swinging against the Falcons. Even though he played limited snaps, his six receptions for 132 yards were more than double the yards of the next receiver. Even in a loss, it was clear that Baker Mayfield missed his big-bodied target down the field. This week, they have their first of two huge games against the Panthers to close out the season. The Panthers have been trying to take over the division, but continue to get in their own way. That said, they have been solid against opposing wideouts all season, averaging the 11th fewest fantasy points to the position, and the ninth fewest receiver points in the red zone. Seeing what Evans did in his return, he is once again a low-end WR1, even in a difficult matchup.
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Chase Brown
RB - CIN (at MIA)
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George Kittle
TE - SF (at IND)
George Kittle is back to doing Kittle things. With four receptions in every game he has played but one, not only does he have a consistent fantasy floor, but he is back to being a fantasy difference maker. With a top 8 finish in six games of his eight games, and 60 or more yards in five consecutive games, he is the second-best fantasy option behind only Trey McBride. Even though the Colts are averaging the fifth-fewest fantasy points to the TE position over the last five weeks, Kittle remains a great option. If you have managed to hang onto Kittle in the fantasy playoffs, feel confident in riding him the rest of the way.
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Michael Wilson
WR - ARI (vs . ATL)
Despite being outmatched against the Texans' defense, Michael Wilson managed to come through with 54 yards and a score. Considering he had 11 targets, fantasy managers may have expected more, but this Texans defense is incredible. Thankfully, Wilson has a better matchup against the Falcons in Week 15. Last week, Buccaneers' receivers combined for 234 yards against the Falcons. On the season, they are allowing the seventh most fantasy points to the receiver position. It's going to be fascinating to see Wilson's usage once Marvin Harrison Jr. returns, but until then, Wilson remains a low-end WR1.
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DK Metcalf
WR - PIT (at DET)
DK Metcalf is the WR25 in fantasy points per game with a 21.5% target share, 57.7 receiving yards per game, 2.07 yards per route run, and a 27.9% first-read share. Metcalf has 13 red zone targets and 16 deep targets this season. He has had at least 14.4 PPR points in three of his last four games. Metcalf is a strong WR2 this week. Since Week 10, Detroit has allowed the fifth-most PPR points per target and the most receiving yards per game to perimeter wide receivers.
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Derrick Henry
RB - BAL (vs . NE)
Playing 37% of snaps and having 11 carries for a crisp 100 rushing yards might be the most Derrick Henry performance of all time. Unfortunately, he did not explode against a brutal Bengals defense, but he still managed to rack up enough yards to help your fantasy week. What is most concerning is that despite a positive game script, he only saw 37% of snaps. In past December games with this script, Henry would be almost guaranteed 30 touches. Instead, we saw Keaton Mitchell involved, carrying the ball eight times for 66 yards. December Derrick may not be what he has been in the past, and now he faces a tough Patriots defense. Even though James Cook exploded for three touchdowns against them last week, they are allowing only 70 rushing yards and 0.4 RB touchdowns per game since Week 10.
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Jauan Jennings
WR - SF (at IND)
Since Week 9, Jauan Jennings has been the WR20 in fantasy points per game with a 19.9% target share, 47.2 receiving yards per game, 1.79 yards per route run, and a 27.9% first-read share. In those six games, Jennings has had a ton of high cholesterol usage with nine red zone targets and four deep targets that have helped to lead to six touchdowns. Jennings should easily flirt with WR2 production again this week. Since Week 10, Indy has allowed the third-most receiving yards per game and the fifth-most fantasy points per game to perimeter wide receivers.
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TreVeyon Henderson
RB - NE (at BAL)
Henderson might be having one of the most head-scratching seasons for a fantasy running back. Despite having three games with 27 or more fantasy points, he does not have a game between 12 and 26 fantasy points all season. Ultimately, he is the definition of a boom-bust player this season. One thing is clear, and that is his ability to spring big plays. Finishing with 14 carries for 148 yards and two scores, was electric last week. Unfortunately, Rhamondre Stevenson was heavily involved for most of the game as well. If you have made the playoffs with Henderson, his highs are too high to bench, but he is unlikely to score more than 12 fantasy points unless he explodes again. It's a risk, but the Ravens' defense this week is not the scariest. Hopefully, you are relying on him in your flex, and not as your locked-in RB1 this week.
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RJ Harvey
RB - DEN (vs . JAC)
RJ Harvey sustained a rib injury last week, but he is practicing in full so it doesn't look like a concern for Week 16. Since Week 11, Harvey has averaged 18 touches and 69.3 total yards as the RB12 in fantasy points per game. During this span, among 51 qualifying backs, he has ranked 25th in missed tackle rate, 12th in rushing success rate, and 44th in yards after contact per attempt. This week, he'll encounter ANOTHER brutal run defense. Since Week 11, Jacksonville has allowed the fewest rushing yards per game, the lowest explosive run rate, and the fourth-lowest missed tackle rate. Harvey will need to rely upon volume and touchdown equity again.
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Courtland Sutton
WR - DEN (vs . JAC)
Courtland Sutton is the WR16 in fantasy points per game. After a down stretch of games, he has rebounded nicely in recent weeks. Since Week 11, Sutton has had a 20.6% target share, 74 receiving yards per game, 2.19 yards per route run, and a 26.5% first-read share. In those four games, he has had six red zone targets and six deep targets. This week, he faces a Jacksonville pass defense that, since Week 11, has had the sixth-highest two-high rate (57.3%). Since Week 11, against two high, Sutton has seen a 20.5% target share and 22.2% first-read share, but his yards per route run has dipped to 1.48. Sutton might take an efficiency hit this week, but he'll still lead the Denver passing attack against a Jacksonville pass defense that since Week 10 has allowed the eighth-most fantasy points per game and eighth-most receiving yards per game to perimeter wide receivers.
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Tetairoa McMillan
WR - CAR (vs . TB)
Tetairoa McMillan is the WR22 in fantasy points per game with a 23.1% target share, 60.8 receiving yards per game, 1.96 yards per route run, and a 27.4% first-read share. McMillan leads the team with 14 red zone targets and 16 deep targets. Bryce Young's weekly volatility has bled over to McMillan all year. McMillan has three top 13 wide receiver weekly finishes as well as four games outside the top 40 wide receivers for the week. McMillan is more likely to boom this week. Since Week 10, the Bucs have allowed the tenth-most fantasy points per game and the 11th-most receiving yards per game to perimeter wide receivers.
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Zay Flowers
WR - BAL (vs . NE)
Zay Flowers had to deal with DJ Turner's shadow coverage in his two recent meetings with the Bengals, and he'll likely have to deal with shadow coverage again this week. Except in Week 16, Christian Gonzalez will follow him. Gonzalez has shadowed four times this season, following Emeka Egbuka, Darius Slayton, Tee Higgins, and Jerry Jeudy on 61.3-78% of their routes. None of those wide receivers scored a touchdown or surpassed 60 receiving yards, with Gonzalez following them. Temper your expectations for Flowers this week, as Gonzalez could easily be in his back pocket for 60-70% of his routes. Overall, Flowers is the WR23 in fantasy points per game with a 27.2% target share with 68.5 receiving yards per game, 2.40 yards per route run, and a 33.2% first-read share. Flowers has only eight red zone targets this season, but he has amassed 17 deep targets. Flowers will still be started in most leagues and for most fantasy teams, but I'm not expecting a boom week.
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Wan'Dale Robinson
WR - NYG (vs . MIN)
Wan'Dale Robinson is quietly having a monstrous season as the WR15 in fantasy points per game on pace for 95 receptions and 1,071 receiving yards. Since Week 4, in Jaxson Dart's starts, Robinson has had a 25.9% target share with 51.9 receiving yards per game, 1.49 yards per route run, and a 28.3% first-read share. In those nine games, Robinson has had seven red zone targets and eight deep targets. Robinson should lead the way for the Giants' passing attack again this week, but it will be a tough matchup. Since Week 10, Minnesota has allowed the tenth-fewest PPR points per target and the tenth-lowest passer rating when targeted to slot receivers.
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Kyle Pitts Sr.
TE - ATL (at ARI)
Kyle Pitts scored 7% of his career fantasy points last Thursday Night against the Buccaneers. He also scored 28% of his career touchdowns last week. All these points define what it means to have an outlier game. Having said that, in the absence of Drake London, Pitts has taken a step forward for his fantasy production. Although early in the week, it appears that the Falcons are hoping to have London back against the Cardinals. If he does return, Pitts' managers will be left in Limbo, wondering the impact of his involvement. That said, with the stretch of games Pitts is on, he is locked into all lineups.
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Kyren Williams
RB - LAR (at SEA)
The Rams have been splitting up the backfield work as the coaching staff wants to keep Kyren Williams fresh for the playoffs. Last week, Williams played 53.6% of the snaps with a 36.6% route share and 2.6% target share. He finished with 16 touches, 88 total yards, and three red zone rushing attempts. I expect Williams to keep a slim margin in usage and playing time over Blake Corum. This week, Williams will have a tough road, but considering the context of the offense he is in, he should be able to overcome the matchup with volume and touchdown equity. Since Week 11, Seattle has allowed the 13th-lowest explosive run rate, the seventh-fewest rushing yards per game, the lowest rushing success rate, and the sixth-lowest missed tackle rate.
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Quinshon Judkins
RB - CLE (vs . BUF)
Quinshon Judkins is the RB23 in fantasy points per game, ranking 13th in snap share, 16th in weighted opportunities, and 24th in red zone touches. Judkins has averaged 18.7 touches and 72.8 total yards. Among 43 qualifying backs, Judkins ranks 32nd in explosive run rate and 22nd in yards after contact per attempt. He should post a solid RB2 stat line again this week. Since Week 11, Buffalo has allowed the tenth-most rushing yards per game, the 12th-highest explosive run rate, the most yards before contact per attempt, and the seventh-highest rushing success rate.
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Jaylen Waddle
WR - MIA (vs . CIN)
Since Week 10, the Dolphins have moved to being a run-first team, and it has hurt Waddle as the WR28 in fantasy points per game since then. Since Week 10, his per-route numbers and market share have remained awesome, but the decrease in passing volume has lowered his weekly ceiling and floor. Across his last five games, he has had a 27.4% target share with 50.4 receiving yards per game, 2.38 yards per route run, and a 35.6% first-read share. That market share has amounted to only 6.2 targets per game. In that span, he has had only two red zone targets and seven deep targets. Add in a possible shadow from DJ Turner this week, and the uncertainty of Quinn Ewers under center and Waddle becomes a shaky player to start. DJ Turner has followed DK Metcalf (twice), Justin Jefferson, Romeo Doubs, Zay Flowers (twice), and Gabe Davis on 62.9-90.3% of their routes. None of those receivers surpassed 50 receiving yards in his coverage, and only Flowers scored a touchdown (in their second meeting).
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D'Andre Swift
RB - CHI (vs . GB)
Since Week 11, D'Andre Swift has averaged 16.8 touches and 87 total yards with a 53.3% snap rate, a 37.8% route share, and a 4.8% target share. Since Week 11, he has lost the goal-line battle to Kyle Monangai with 11 red-zone rushing attempts versus Monangai's 16. Swift has still been the lead back and the preferred passing down back. Among 43 qualifying backs, Swift ranks ninth in explosive run rate and 14th in missed tackle rate. He'll have a tough matchup this week, but with the injuries to the receiver room, I expect Ben Johnson to lean on the ground game. Since Week 11, Green Bay has allowed the seventh-lowest explosive run rate, the 13th-lowest rushing success rate, the third-lowest missed tackle rate, and the 12th-lowest yards after contact per attempt.
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Breece Hall
RB - NYJ (at NO)
Breece Hall remains a volume-driven RB2. Hall is the RB21 in fantasy points per game, averaging 17.5 touches and 87.4 total yards. Among 43 qualifying backs, Hall ranks fifth in explosive run rate and 16th in missed tackle rate. This week, he faces a Saints run defense that, since Week 11, has allowed the second-most rushing yards per game, the 13th-highest explosive run rate, and the 14th-most yards before contact per attempt.
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Josh Jacobs
RB - GB (at CHI)
There are two ways to look at last week's performance by Jacobs. The first is that he faced the Broncos defense, and managed his third-highest fantasy points of the season. However, it was a rollercoaster to get there. Not only was he questionable to play up until Sunday morning, but he also played his second fewest snaps of the season. On top of this, he had his fewest rushing attempts in a full game all season, which is likely an outcome of not being fully healthy. Since this knee injury has been lingering, it is fair to assume he won't be fully healthy for the rest of the season. Despite playing his lowest snaps and receiving his fewest rush attempts in a game, he came through with his longest rushing touchdown of the season (40 yards) and his first receiving touchdown of the season. Together, it was clear that the fantasy gods were smiling down on Jacobs' managers last week. As a result, he is still a must-play in Week 16 against the Bears, but managers would like to see his usage increase to feel confident trusting him as an RB1.
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DeVonta Smith
WR - PHI (at WAS)
DeVonta Smith is the WR29 in fantasy points per game with a 24% target share, a 34.9% air-yard share, 2.07 yards per route run, and a 30% first-read share. Smith is third on the team with eight red zone targets and tied with AJ Brown for the team lead in deep targets. Smith has had a slump only one game with double-digit PPR points since Week 11. During that span, he has had only two red zone targets and exceeded 55 receiving yards only once. This week's matchup offers a nice bounce-back opportunity. Since Week 10, Washington has allowed the tenth-most PPR points per target and the third-highest rating when targeted to perimeter wide receivers.
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Justin Jefferson
WR - MIN (at NYG)
Last week, Justin Jefferson should have had two touchdowns, which would have quieted the narrative that he and JJ McCarthy's connection is worrisome at best. One score was called back by penalty, and the other sailed through Jefferson's hands. In the eight games Jefferson has played with McCarthy this season, he has two top 24 finishes in weekly scoring with a 29.1% target share, 43.9 receiving yards per game, 1.55 yards per route run, and a 34.7% first-read share. In those games, Jefferson has also had 11 red zone targets and ten deep targets. I'm still rolling out Jefferson there this week in a great spot. Since Week 10, New York has allowed the 13th-most receiving yards per game and the 12th-most PPR points per target to perimeter wide receivers.
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Tyrone Tracy Jr.
RB - NYG (vs . MIN)
In his last two full games played, Tracy has been the Giants' workhorse with a 73.6% snap rate, a 60.2% route share, and a 9.5% target share while averaging 20.5 touches and 113.5 total yards. He finished as the RB12 and RB5 in weekly PPR scoring. Tracy has had a 10% missed tackle rate and 2.09 yards after contact per attempt this season. He's a pure volume play as a strong RB2 who could easily be an RB1 again this week. Since Week 11, Minnesota has allowed the 13th-most rushing yards per game, the eighth-highest rushing success rate, and the second-most yards after contact per attempt.
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Brock Bowers
TE - LV (at HOU)
This has been the tale of Bowers' season all year. With the Raiders as a team holding him back, he is a name that is cemented into your lineups, despite having a low floor. Thankfully, he has overcome his situation with a top 10 finish in five of the last seven games. However, in the other two games, he finished outside of the top 20 at the position. Last week, with Kenny Pickett under center, he had one of those weeks outside the top 20. With their QB for Week 16 still uncertain, managers need to hope Geno Smith can return for a very difficult game against the Texans. On the season, the Texans are allowing the eighth fewest fantasy points to the position. Having said that, they just allowed 134 yards and two scores to Trey McBride. I'm not going to be the one to tell you to bench Bowers in the fantasy playoffs, but I also wouldn't be the one chastizing you for doing so. All I ask, it consider what other options are available before locking him into your lineup for the biggest week of the season so far.
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Jakobi Meyers
WR - JAC (at DEN)
Patrick Surtain will shadow Jakobi Meyers or Brian Thomas Jr. this week. Who will it be? That's a great question. Considering how integral Meyers has been to the Jags' passing attack since his arrival, I do lean that it'll be Meyers, but I could easily be wrong about that. Since Week 11, Meyers has been the WR19 in fantasy points per game with a 23.9% target share, 62.8 receiving yards per game, 2.26 yards per route run, and a 29.6% first-read share. In those five games, Meyers has had six red zone targets and one deep target. Surtain has shadowed six times this season, following A.J. Brown, Calvin Ridley, Quentin Johnston, Terry McLaurin, Christian Watson, and Ja'Marr Chase on 64.3-94.7% of their routes. Only McLaurin scored a touchdown with Surtain in tow, and none of those receivers surpassed 61 receiving yards in his coverage. Fade Meyers this week.
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47.
Aaron Jones Sr.
RB - MIN (at NYG)
Aaron Jones is a solid RB2 this week. Since Week 14, he has averaged 14.5 touches and 70.5 total yards with a 51.3% snap rate and 45.5% route share. Jones has been the backfield leader, but he hasn't been the team's goal line back with only two red zone totes over the last two games (Mason, six). Jones could easily break a long run against the Giants and pay off, though. Since Week 11, the Giants have remained one of the worst run defenses in the NFL, giving up the most rushing yards per game, the second-highest explosive run rate, and the most yards after contact per attempt.
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48.
Rico Dowdle
RB - CAR (vs . TB)
The Carolina backfield has been a back-and-forth situation over the last two games, with Rico Dowdle and Chuba Hubbard trading lead back weeks. Since Week 13, Dowdle has had a 50.8% snap rate with a 32.7% route share and 9.1% target share. In those two games, Dowdle had two red zone rushing attempts while averaging 18.5 touches and 66.5 total yards. Overall, this season, among 48 qualifying backs, Dowdle ranks 15th in explosive run rate and eighth in yards after contact per attempt. He's in the RB2/3 conversation this week against a Bucs' run defense that, since Week 11, has allowed the tenth-highest missed tackle rate and the ninth-most yards before contact per attempt while also sitting at 18th in explosive run rate.
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49.
Terry McLaurin
WR - WAS (vs . PHI)
Since his Week 13 return, Terry McLaurin has had two top 20 weekly finishes (WR8, WR19) while drawing a 23.7% target share with 68.7 receiving yards per game, 2.71 yards per route run, and a 28.8% first-read share. In those three games, McLaurin has had five red zone targets and four deep targets. The usage has been fantastic. He'll have a tough test this week that'll lower his ceiling and floor. Since Week 10, Philly has ranked 16th in receiving yards per game against perimeter wide receivers while surrendering the fifth-fewest PPR points per target to the position.
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50.
Harold Fannin Jr.
TE - CLE (vs . BUF)
Since Week 12, with Shedeur Sanders under center, Fannin has been the TE5 in fantasy points per game with a 28.5% target share, 61.3 receiving yards per game, 2.08 yards per route run, and a 31.8% first-read share. In those four games, Fannin has had three red zone targets and two deep targets (two touchdowns). Fannin could see enough volume to carry him across the TE1 line for this week, but I'm worried. I don't like starting tight ends against the Bills. This pass defense has been elite against tight ends for the last few seasons. This year, Buffalo has allowed the second-fewest receiving yards and the fewest fantasy points per game to tight ends.
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51.
Ladd McConkey
WR - LAC (at DAL)
Ladd McConkey might be the WR16 in fantasy points per game, but his fantasy stock has been in freefall with the Chargers' passing attack tanking over the last few games. Since Week 9, McConkey has had only two top 36 weekly finishes and one game in which he surpassed 60 receiving yards. Since Week 9, he has had a 17.7% target share with 41.2 receiving yards per game with 1.47 yards per route run and a 13.9% first-read share. In those six games, he has had four red zone targets and five deep targets. McConkey has become a risky flex play with a good matchup this week. Since Week 10, Dallas has allowed the tenth-most PPR points per target and the seventh-most receiving yards per game to slot receivers.
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52.
DJ Moore
WR - CHI (vs . GB)
In the two games that DJ Moore has played this year without Rome Odunze, he had a 12.7% target share, 32.5 receiving yards per game, 1.16 yards per route run, and a 17.6% first-read share. Moore had two red zone targets and three deep targets (two touchdowns). Moore finished as the WR97 and WR7 for those two games. Moore should see a bump in this usage this week as Luther Burden is also sidelined. Moore is a strong WR2/3 this week. The Packers' pass defense has taken a step back recently, and since Week 10, they have allowed the ninth-most PPR points per target and the tenth-most receiving yards per game to perimeter wide receivers.
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53.
Drake London
WR - ATL (at ARI)
Drake London opened this week with a limited practice (knee). I'll update his outlook on Friday, but I expect him to sit out again this week and possibly return next week. Atlanta is out of playoff contention and has zero reason to rush him back.
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54.
Omarion Hampton
RB - LAC (at DAL)
Since his return, Hampton has had a 33.8% snap rate, a 17.6% route share, and only a 5.5% target share. He has averaged 15.5 touches and 66 total yards as the Bolts' goal-line back. In those two games, Hampton has had six red zone rushing attempts versus Kimani Vidal's one. Hampton has looked like a shell of himself, though, with an 11% missed tackle rate and 1.25 yards after contact per attempt. He's a middling flex play again this week. Since Week 11, Dallas's run defense has been beastly, giving up the second-fewest rushing yards per game, the 11th-fewest yards after contact per attempt, the ninth-fewest yards before contact per attempt, and the 13th-lowest rushing success rate.
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55.
Ashton Jeanty
RB - LV (at HOU)
Ashton Jeanty is the RB19 in fantasy points per game, ranking sixth in snap share, second in opportunity share, seventh in weighted opportunities, and 17th in red zone touches. Jeanty has averaged 17.8 touches and 69 total yards. Among 43 qualifying backs, Jeanty is 12th in missed tackle rate and 25th in yards after contact per attempt. Jeanty will need a heaping amount of volume this week and a touchdown to pay off for fantasy. He has a terrible matchup incoming. Since Week 11, Houston has allowed the fourth-fewest rushing yards per game, the third-lowest missed tackle rate, and the fourth-fewest yards before contact per attempt.
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56.
Woody Marks
RB - HOU (vs . LV)
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57.
Travis Kelce
TE - KC (at TEN)
Travis Kelce is the TE5 in fantasy points per game with a 17.9% target share, 56.9 receiving yards per game, 1.82 yards per route run, and a 19.1% first-read share. Kelce has 11 red zone targets and seven deep targets this season. Even with Gardner Minshew tossing him passes, Kelce is a strong TE1 this week. Since Week 9, Tennessee has allowed the fifth-most yards per target and the seventh-most fantasy points per game to tight ends.
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58.
Brian Thomas Jr.
WR - JAC (at DEN)
Since Week 13, Brian Thomas Jr. has had two top 24 wide receiver weekly finishes (WR23, WR15) while seeing a 17.8% target share with 60.3 receiving yards, 2.21 yards per route run, and a 26.2% first-read share. During this three-game stretch, he has had a 21.0 aDOT, and 50% of his targets have been downfield. This isn't the matchup to consider flexing Brian Thomas Jr. Since Week 9, Denver has allowed the eighth-lowest deep ball completion rate and the fourth-lowest passer rating to downfield passing. If that doesn't scare you, then I'll also add that since Week 10, Denver has allowed the 12th-fewest PPR points per target to perimeter wide receivers.
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59.
Michael Carter
RB - ARI (vs . ATL)
Last week, with Zonovan Knight injured and Emari Demercado back, Carter was given the keys to the offense to operate as their bellcow with an 80.3% snap share, 18 touches, and 94 total yards. Carter also had a 62.8% route share and a 10% target share. I expect Carter to operate in this role again this week. Carter hasn't been efficient with his workload, sadly. He hasn't managed an explosive run this season while posting only a 4% missed tackle rate and 1.39 yards after contact per attempt. Carter is a volume-based RB2/3. Since Week 11, Atlanta's run defense has picked up the slack, allowing the ninth-fewest rushing yards per game, the third-lowest explosive run rate, and the fourth-fewest yards before contact per attempt.
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60.
Chris Godwin Jr.
WR - TB (at CAR)
Chris Godwin has been a WR2/3 since Week 13 with weekly finishes as the WR33, WR27, and WR24. In those three games, he has had a 17.4% target share, 51 receiving yards per game, 1.80 yards per route run, three red zone targets, one deep target, and a 21.1% first-read share. Last week, in the first game with Egbuka, Mike Evans, and Chris Godwin all in the lineup, Godwin had an 11.8% target share (third on the team) with 20 receiving yards, a score, one red zone target and a 19% first-read share. Godwin remains a solid WR2/3 against a secondary that, since Week 10, has allowed the 12th-most PPR points per target to slot receivers while also ranking 15th in passer rating when targeted.
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61.
Jayden Reed
WR - GB (at CHI)
Last week, Jayden Reed's route share increased to 67.4%. I think he should at least see this type of workload this week, but it could continue to increase this week, and it wouldn't shock me at all. Since Week 14, Reed has had a 21% target per route run rate with 43 receiving yards per game, 1.79 yards per route run, and a 19.4% first-read share. In those two games, Reed has one red zone target and zero deep targets. Reed is a strong flex this week that could produce WR2/3 numbers. Since Week 10, Chicago has allowed the ninth-most receiving yards per game and the ninth-most PPR points per target to slot receivers.
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62.
Emeka Egbuka
WR - TB (at CAR)
Emeka Egbuka is the WR20 in fantasy points per game with a 25.1% target share, 62.1 receiving yards per game, 1.98 yards per route run, and a 31% first-read share. Egbuka leads the team with 13 red zone targets and 19 deep targets. Last week, in the first game with Egbuka, Mike Evans, and Chris Godwin all in the lineup, Egbuka ranked second on the team with a 20.6% target share and 23.8% first-read share while finishing with two deep targets and 64 receiving yards as the WR38 for the week. Egbuka is a solid WR2 this week against a Carolina secondary that, since Week 10, has allowed the seventh-most PPR points per target to perimeter wide receivers.
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63.
Stefon Diggs
WR - NE (at BAL)
Stefon Diggs has seen his route share dip at various points in the season. I bring it up because it happened again last week. Diggs had a 58.6% route share, a 13% target share, and a 17.6% first-read share. Since Week 8, Diggs has had only two top 24 weekly finishes among wide receivers while having a 65.7% route share, a 17.9% target share, 39.3 receiving yards per game, 1.67 yards per route run, and an 18.8% first-read share. Those are WR3 usage numbers. In those seven games, Diggs has had six red zone targets and five deep targets. I don't see his usage changing this week, so just understand what you're signing up for if you're flexing him this week. Since Week 10, Baltimore has allowed the ninth-most receiving yards per game to perimeter wide receivers while ranking 17th in fantasy points per game.
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64.
Dallas Goedert
TE - PHI (at WAS)
Dallas Goedert is the TE7 in fantasy points per game while garnering a 19% target share with 42.4 receiving yards per game, 1.54 yards per route run, and a 21.6% first-read share. Goedert has smashed in each of the last two games as the TE5 and TE3 in weekly scoring. He is tied for the team lead in red zone targets with 11 while also kicking in six deep targets. Goedert could be a top-five tight end again this week. Since Week 10, Washington has allowed the sixth-most fantasy points per game and the third-most yards per target to tight ends.
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65.
Jaylen Warren
RB - PIT (at DET)
Since Week 12, Jaylen Warren has averaged 14 touches and 55.6 total yards with a 49.3% snap rate, a 33.9% route share, and a 7.8% target share. He has had nine red zone rushing attempts (Gainwell, seven), but he has been losing the passing game role to Gainwell. Among 58 qualifying backs, Warren ranks fifth in missed tackle rate and 18th in yards after contact per attempt. He's an RB2/3 again this week. Since Week 11, Detroit's run defense has been a middle-of-the-road unit ranking 17th in yards after contact per attempt, 16th in yards before contact per attempt, 15th in rushing success rate, and allowing the 14th-most rushing yards per game.
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66.
Kenneth Gainwell
RB - PIT (at DET)
Since Week 12, Gainwell has been the RB12 in fantasy points per game with a 49.3% snap share, a 48.4% route share, and an 18.1% target share while averaging 13.3 touches and 73.8 total yards. He has been the team's preferred passing down back while also eating into Jaylen Warren's red zone usage with seven red zone rushing attempts (Warren, nine). Among 58 qualifying backs, Gainwell ranks 20th in explosive run rate and 11th in missed tackle rate. He's a strong RB2/3 again this week. Since Week 11, Detroit's run defense has been a middle-of-the-road unit ranking 17th in yards after contact per attempt, 16th in yards before contact per attempt, 15th in rushing success rate, and allowing the 14th-most rushing yards per game.
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67.
Deebo Samuel Sr.
WR - WAS (vs . PHI)
Deebo Samuel is the WR24 in fantasy points per game, seeing seven deep targets and 12 red zone targets this season. Samuel has a 23.3% target share with 46.5 receiving yards per game, 1.72 yards per route run, and a 28.1% first-read share. Touchdowns have helped Samuel this season when he hasn't had a 100-yard receiving day in 2025 and has surpassed 65 receiving yards in a game once since Week 5. Samuel will need a touchdown to pay off again this week in fantasy. Philly has shut down slot receivers since Week 10, allowing the fewest PPR points per target and the fewest receiving yards per game to the position.
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68.
Adonai Mitchell
WR - NYJ (at NO)
Since Week 12, Mitchell has had two top 20 weekly finishes at wide receiver in weekly scoring, including last week's game with Brady Cook (WR14). Since Week 12, Mitchell has had a 26.6% target share with 56.5 receiving yards per game, 1.73 yards per route run, and a 30% first-read share. In those four games, Mitchell has had six red zone targets and nine deep targets. Mitchell is a low-end volume-based flex play with a tough matchup. Since Week 10, New Orleans has allowed the 14th-fewest PPR points per target and the fifth-fewest receiving yards per game to perimeter wide receivers.
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69.
Michael Pittman Jr.
WR - IND (vs . SF)
Michael Pittman is the WR17 in fantasy points per game with a 21.6% target share, 51.8 receiving yards per game, 1.74 yards per route run, and a 25.1% first-read share. Pittman is third on the team in red zone targets (ten) and second in deep targets with eight. Last week, Pittman was the WR64 in fantasy with an 18.5% target share, a 7.8 aDOT, 26 receiving yards, and a 21.7% first-read share. With Philip Rivers playing a game manager role, Pittman's weekly floor and ceiling have been dramatically lowered. He's a middling flex play this week against a secondary that, since Week 10, has allowed the 13th-most PPR points per target to perimeter wide receivers.
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70.
Tony Pollard
RB - TEN (vs . KC)
Tony Pollard has turned in his two best games of the season over the last two weeks with a 56.3% snap rate, 20 touches, and 135.5 total yards per game. He was the RB2 and RB11 in weekly scoring. Since Week 14, Pollard has churned out a 10.3% explosive run rate and a 15% missed tackle rate. In those two games, he has had a combined two targets and one reception, so don't expect much passing game usage this week. Pollard will need a ton of volume this week to pay off for fantasy against one of the best run defenses in the NFL. Since Week 11, Kansas City has allowed the 11th-lowest explosive run rate, the fifth-lowest missed tackle rate, and the second-fewest yards after contact per attempt.
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71.
Keenan Allen
WR - LAC (at DAL)
Keenan Allen is the WR35 in fantasy points per game, but he hasn't finished inside the top-36 in weekly scoring among wide receivers since Week 7. That was also the last time that Allen surpassed 55 receiving yards in a game. Since Week 8, Allen has had an 18% target share with 35 receiving yards per game, 1.58 yards per route run, and a 23.1% first-read share. In those seven games, he has had only two red zone targets and four deep targets. Maybe the plus matchup this week against Dallas helps to elevate Allen's stat line, but this Chargers offense has also skewed run-heavy to protect Justin Herbert, and I don't see that changing this week. Allen is just another middling flex play this week. Since Week 10, Dallas has allowed the eighth-most PPR points per target and the seventh-most receiving yards per game to perimeter wide receivers.
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72.
Dalton Schultz
TE - HOU (vs . LV)
Since Week 7, Dalton Schultz has been the TE9 in fantasy points per game with six TE1 weekly finishes. Since Week 7, Schultz has had a 19.2% target share with 51.6 receiving yards per game, 1.60 yards per route run, and an 18.3% first-read share. In those nine games, Schultz has had six red zone targets and four deep targets with two touchdowns. Since Week 11, the Raiders have ranked 19th in yards per target and 17th in fantasy points per game allowed to tight ends. Schultz could be a TE1 again this week.
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73.
Colby Parkinson
TE - LAR (at SEA)
Over the last two weeks, Colby Parkinson has been the TE11 and TE5 in weekly scoring, and he could easily stack another TE1 finish this week. Since Week 14, Parkinson has had a 63.9% route share, a 17.4% target share, 53.5 receiving yards per game, 2.33 yards per route run, and a 16.4% first-read share. In those two games, he has seen a whopping seven red zone targets and two deep targets with three touchdowns. Seattle has been a good matchup for tight ends this season, giving up the ninth-most yards per target and the sixth-most fantasy points per game to the position. Parkinson is a STRONG TE1 this week. I expect Matthew Stafford to lean on him as the second option in the passing attack behind Puka Nacua with Davante Adams out.
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74.
Jordan Addison
WR - MIN (at NYG)
In Jordan Addison's six games with JJ McCarthy under center, he has had two top 36 weekly finishes (WR31, WR29) with a 16.4% target share, 38.5 receiving yards per game, 1.43 yards per route run, and a 21.9% first-read share. In that sample, Addison has had two red zone targets and nine deep targets. He's a decent flex play again this week with a nice matchup. Since Week 10, New York has allowed the 13th-most receiving yards per game and the 12th-most PPR points per target to perimeter wide receivers.
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75.
Xavier Worthy
WR - KC (at TEN)
I'll update Xavier Worthy's outlook for Week 16 once we know more about Rashee Rice's availability on Friday. If Rice is unable to clear the concussion protocol, I expect Worthy to operate in the "Rice role" like he did last season.
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76.
Khalil Shakir
WR - BUF (at CLE)
Khalil Shakir is the WR41 in fantasy points per game with top 36 weekly finishes in three of his last four games (WR13, WR32, WR33). Shakir has a 19.4% target share with 46.4 receiving yards per game, 1.90 yards per route run, and a 22.7% first-read share. Shakir has 11 red zone targets and six deep targets this season. Shakir is a low-ceiling flex play again this week with a tough matchup. Since Week 10, Cleveland has allowed the 11th-fewest PPR points per target and the fourth-fewest receiving yards per game to slot receivers.
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77.
Colston Loveland
TE - CHI (vs . GB)
In his last meeting with Green Bay, Coltson Loveland secured four of his five targets with 29 receiving yards and a touchdown as the TE9 for the week. Since Week 10, Loveland has had a 14.4% target share, 44 receiving yards per game, 2.13 yards per route run, and a 15.7% first-read share. In those six games, Loveland has had four red zone targets and one deep target. Caleb Williams will lean on him more this week with Rome Odunze and Luther Burden out. Loveland has the talent to overcome a bad matchup as he did in his first meeting with this defense, but it won't be easy. Since Week 10, Green Bay has allowed the fifth-fewest yards per target and the third-fewest fantasy points per game to tight ends.
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78.
Kenneth Walker III
RB - SEA (vs . LAR)
The Seattle backfield has been a constant back and forth all season. Once we finally think Kenneth Walker is about to take over, Zach Charbonnet or some other backup running back comes out of the woodwork to foil those plans, so I'm going to look at the last few games as a conglomerate. Since Week 11, Walker has averaged 14 touches and 66.6 total yards with a 51.8% snap rate, a 36.6% route share, and an 8% target share. He has had eight red zone rushing attempts versus Zach Charbonnet's 12. Among 43 qualifying backs, Walker ranks fourth in explosive run rate and third in missed tackle rate. Walker has a horrible matchup this week. Since Week 11, the Rams have allowed the ninth-lowest explosive run rate, the sixth-lowest rushing success rate, and the eighth-lowest yards before contact per attempt.
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79.
Christian Watson
WR - GB (at CHI)
Christian Watson opened the week with a DNP before logging limited practices on Thursday and Friday. Watson has been listed as questionable (chest/shoulder). He didn't wear a non-contact jersey in practice this week, so that's encouraging for his outlook this week but his injury and playing time are a definite mystery. I could see Watson playing a full time role this week or seeing a 50-60% route share. Neither would shock me. It makes Watson a volatile proposition for fantasy football. With his speed and big play potential, he could play limited snaps and still pay off for fantasy. Since Week 11, Watson has been the WR15 in fantasy points per game with a 21.7% target share with 58.6 receiving yards per game, 2.71 yards per route run, and a 30.9% first-read share. He has had three red zone targets and ten deep targets in those five games. Since Week 13, Chicago has had the tenth-highest rate of man coverage (32.4%) and the 11th-highest rate of two high (52.9%). Since Week 11, against man coverage, Watson had led the team with a 26.2% target share, 2.46 yards per route run, and a 31.6% first-read share. Since Week 11, against two high, Watson had led the team with an 18.3% target share, 2.41 yards per route run, and a 27.8% first-read share. Watson should lead the way for the Packers' passing attack this week if he's healthy enough to do so. Since Week 10, Chicago has allowed the sixth-fewest fantasy points per game and the ninth-fewest receiving yards per game to perimeter wide receivers. It's a tough matchup for Watson, but he has the talent to overcome it.
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80.
Jalen Coker
WR - CAR (vs . TB)
Since Week 10, Coker has had three top 24 weekly scoring finishes among wide receivers (WR24, WR15, WR24). Since Week 10, Coker has had a 14% target share with 47.8 receiving yards per game, 1.85 yards per route run, and a 21.3% first-read share. In those five games, he has only one red zone target and three deep targets. Coker is a solid flex play that could pay off in a big way this week if Bryce Young has another boom game. Since Week 10, Tampa Bay has allowed the fourth-most PPR points per target and the second-most receiving yards per game to slot receivers.
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81.
Rashid Shaheed
WR - SEA (vs . LAR)
Over the last two weeks, Shaheed has finished as the WR14 and WR28 in weekly scoring with an 18.2% target share, 70.5 receiving yards per game, 2.71 yards per route run, and a 23.8% first-read share (second on the team). During these two weeks, Shaheed has had one red zone target and three deep targets. Shaheed is a surprisingly strong flex this week against a secondary that, since Week 10, has allowed the fourth-most PPR points per target and the fourth-most receiving yards per game to perimeter wide receivers.
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82.
Tyler Warren
TE - IND (vs . SF)
Tyler Warren is the TE10 in fantasy points per game. Warren has a 19.3% target share with 51.3 receiving yards per game, 1.82 yards per route run, and an 18.4% first-read share. Warren leads the team with 16 red zone targets while seeing only two deep targets this season. Last week, Warren finished as the TE30 for the week with three receptions, 19 receiving yards, a 22.2% target share, and a 26.1% first-read share. He could easily bounce back this week as a low-end TE1. Since Week 10, the 49ers have allowed the fifth-most receiving yards, the 11th-most yards per target, and the second-most fantasy points per game to tight ends.
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83.
Darren Waller
TE - MIA (vs . CIN)
Excluding the Week 7 game, where Waller left early with the pec injury, he has had a 61.5% route share with a 15.7% target share, 40.5 receiving yards per game, 2.11 yards per route run, and an 18.9% first-read share. In those six games, Waller has had seven red zone targets, four deep targets, and six touchdowns. In that span, he has averaged 13.5 PPR points per game, which over the course of the entire season would make him the TE5 in fantasy points per game. Waller the Baller should cook again this week. The Bengals have allowed the most receiving yards and the most fantasy points per game to tight ends.
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84.
Jayden Higgins
WR - HOU (vs . LV)
Since Week 10, Higgins has four top 36 weekly finishes among wide receivers in weekly scoring (WR22, WR35, WR23, WR26). Since Week 10, he has had a 16.1% target share with 39.7 receiving yards, 1.79 yards per route run, and a 19.1% first-read share. In those six games, Higgins has had four red zone targets and six deep targets. Higgins is a strong flex play again this week. Since Week 10, the Raiders have allowed the 11th-most PPR points per target and the 12th-highest passer rating when targeted to perimeter wide receivers.
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85.
Troy Franklin
WR - DEN (vs . JAC)
Sit Troy Franklin this week. His route share rebounded last week with a 58.3 route share, but the coverage matchup isn't in his favor this week. This week, he faces a Jacksonville pass defense that, since Week 11, has had the sixth-highest two-high rate (57.3%). Since Week 11, against two high, Franklin has had a 10.2% target share, 1.48 yards per route run, and a 13.3% first-read share. The Jags have allowed substantial production to perimeter wide receivers, so that could help Franklin this week. He is still a thin play when looking at the coverage matchup and his recent usage. Since Week 10, Jacksonville has allowed the eighth-most fantasy points per game and eighth-most receiving yards per game to perimeter wide receivers.
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86.
Hunter Henry
TE - NE (at BAL)
Hunter Henry is the TE16 in fantasy points per game with four TE1 weekly finishes this season. Among tight ends, he ranks third in deep targets and fourth in red zone targets. Henry has a 16.8% target share with 44.9 receiving yards per game, 1.70 yards per route run, and a 19.2% first-read share. Sit Henry this week. Since Week 9, Baltimore has allowed the fewest yards per target and the second-fewest fantasy points per game to tight ends.
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87.
Oronde Gadsden II
TE - LAC (at DAL)
Last week, Gadsden saw his route share dip to 54.5% while he still had a 17.2% target share with 61 receiving yards (3.39 yards per route run), and a 13.6% first-read share. Over the last two games, Gadsden has finished as the TE50 and TE15 in weekly scoring with a 16.4% target share, 34 receiving yards per game, 1.45 yards per route run, an 11.4% first-read share, and two deep targets (zero red zone targets). Gadsden is just a middling streaming option at tight end this week with a wide range of outcomes. Since Week 10, Dallas has allowed the 13th-highest yards per target and ranked 18th in fantasy points per game against tight ends.
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88.
Jake Ferguson
TE - DAL (vs . LAC)
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89.
Juwan Johnson
TE - NO (vs . NYJ)
Since Week 9, Juwan Johnson has been the TE13 in fantasy points per game with a 16.4% target share, 46 receiving yards per game, 1.79 yards per route run, and a 19% first-read share. In those six games, Johnson has had three red zone targets, two touchdowns, and one deep target. Johnson is a borderline TE1 again this week. Since Week 10, New York has ranked 16th in receiving yards per game and allowed the 12th-highest yards per target to tight ends.
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90.
Kyle Monangai
RB - CHI (vs . GB)
Since Week 11, Kyle Monangai has taken over as the team's goal-line back with 16 red-zone rushing attempts while averaging 14.6 touches and 61 total yards with a 44.2% snap rate, a 26.5% route share, and a 3% target share. Among 43 qualifying backs, Monangai ranks 21st in explosive run rate and 17th in yards after contact per attempt. Ben Johnson should lean on the ground game with all of the injuries to his aerial attack this week. Since Week 11, Green Bay has allowed the seventh-lowest explosive run rate, the 13th-lowest rushing success rate, the third-lowest missed tackle rate, and the 12th-lowest yards after contact per attempt.
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91.
Brenton Strange
TE - JAC (at DEN)
Since Week 12, Brenton Strange has had two TE1 weekly finishes (TE4, TE7). In his last four games, Strange has had a 15% target share, 47.8 receiving yards per game, 2.08 yards per route run, and a 14.5% first-read share with five red zone targets and four deep targets. Strange should produce as a TE1 again this week, and he could lead the Jags' passing attack. Since Week 9, Denver has allowed the third-most receiving yards and the fifth-most fantasy points per game to tight ends.
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92.
Romeo Doubs
WR - GB (at CHI)
Romeo Doubs' role in the offense could be dramatically altered if Christian Watson isn't able to play this week. I'll update Doubs' outlook for Week 16 on Friday when we hopefully know more about Watson's outlook for Week 16.
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93.
Theo Johnson
TE - NYG (vs . MIN)
Since Week 4, Theo Johnson has been the TE15 in fantasy points per game with four TE1 outings in weekly scoring. In Jaxson Dart's starts, Johnson has had a 19.3% target share with 40.7 receiving yards per game, 1.48 yards per route run, and a 22.8% first-read share. In those nine games, Johnson has had five touchdowns, seven red zone targets, and four deep targets. Johnson is a low-end streaming tight end option this week. Since Week 10, Minnesota has allowed the seventh-fewest fantasy points per game and the ninth-fewest yards per target to tight ends.
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94.
David Montgomery
RB - DET (vs . PIT)
Since Week 11, David Montgomery has been a touchdown-dependent flex play with a 33.9% snap rate, 7.8 touches per game, and 45.4 total yards per game. Overall, among 58 qualifying backs, Montgomery ranks 34th in explosive run rate and seventh in yards after contact per attempt. This is a nice matchup to consider plugging Montgomery into a lineup. Since Week 11, Pittsburgh has allowed the third-most rushing yards per game, the eighth-highest explosive run rate, the third-most yards before contact per attempt, and the tenth-highest rushing success rate.
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95.
Jerry Jeudy
WR - CLE (vs . BUF)
Since Week 12, Jeudy has finished above WR59 in weekly scoring only once, and that was against Tennessee. During those four games, Jeudy has seen a 13% target share with 40.8 receiving yards per game, 1.34 yards per route run, and a 16.7% first-read share. During that span, he has had zero red zone targets and four deep targets. Keep Jeudy on the bench again this week. Since Week 10, Buffalo has allowed the ninth-fewest fantasy points per game to perimeter wide receivers.
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96.
John Metchie III
WR - NYJ (at NO)
Since Week 12, John Metchie had one top 36 weekly wide receiver finish (WR11) while seeing a 21.9% target share and 27.8% first-read share while producing 35.8 receiving yards per game and 1.09 yards per route run. In those four games, Metchie has had four red zone targets and zero deep targets. Metchie is best left on the bench this week. Since Week 10, New Orleans has allowed the 14th-fewest PPR points per target and the fifth-fewest receiving yards per game to perimeter wide receivers.
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97.
Audric Estime
RB - NO (vs . NYJ)
Audric Estime is an interesting flex play this week with Alvin Kamara out. Estime will likely split the backfield work with Evan Hull this week. Last week, in the second half, Estime played 52.8% of the snaps with a 46.4% route share, finishing with six touches and 50 total yards. Evan Hull had both of the red zone carries last week, but that could have been circumstantial with who was rotating in on that drive. I'll lean on Estime's snap and route share last week as the possible lead back for this offense in Week 16, but is there volatility and risk playing him this week? Absolutely. Estime could pay off nicely this week, though. Since Week 11, New York has allowed the ninth-most rushing yards per game, the tenth-highest explosive run rate, and the third-most yards after contact per attempt.
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98.
Darius Slayton
WR - NYG (vs . MIN)
Since Week 4, with Jaxson Dart under center, Slayton has had an 18.1% target share with 49.4 receiving yards per game, 1.91 yards per route run, and a 23.2% first-read share. In those seven games, Slayton has had only one red zone target, but he has also seen 12 deep targets (15.3 aDOT). This isn't the week to look to flex Slayton with his downfield role. Minnesota's pass defense has improved dramatically against deep passing and with defending perimeter wide receivers. Since Week 9, Minnesota has allowed the 11th-lowest deep completion rate and the fourth-fewest deep passing yards per game. Since Week 10, the Vikings have also given up the 11th-fewest PPR points per target and the 13th-fewest receiving yards per game to perimeter wide receivers. Sit Slayton this week.
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99.
Dalton Kincaid
TE - BUF (at CLE)
Dalton Kincaid can't seem to stay out of the trainer's room this season. He opened this week with a DNP (knee). Kincaid had another DNP on Thursday before upgrading to a full session on Friday. Kincaid doesn't carry an injury designation into this game, but I doubt he will be a full-time player because he hasn't been in his last two games played. Since Week 14, Kincaid has had a 42% route share with a 16.1% target share, 37.5 receiving yards per game, 2.59 yards per route run, and a 21.1% first-read share. In those two games, Kincaid had three red zone targets and two deep targets. Kincaid could pay off as a low-end TE1 this week or fall into the TE2 deadlands because of his limited route share. Since Week 10, Cleveland has allowed the 14th-most yards per target and ranked 15th in fantasy points per game versus tight ends.
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100.
Chuba Hubbard
RB - CAR (vs . TB)
The Carolina backfield has been a week-to-week changing of the guard over the last two games. Since Week 13, Hubbard has had a 50.8% snap share with a 49.1% route share and 6.8% target share. In those two games, Hubbard had one red zone rushing attempt while averaging 14 touches and 81 total yards. Hubbard remains in the RB2/3 conversation this week with a decent matchup against a declining Bucs run defense. Since Week 11, Tampa Bay has allowed the tenth-highest missed tackle rate and the ninth-most yards before contact per attempt, while also sitting at 18th in explosive run rate.
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101.
Kayshon Boutte
WR - NE (at BAL)
This isn't the week to consider flexing Kayshon Boutte. This season, Boutte has been the field stretcher for New England with his 16.7 aDOT and 11 deep targets (28.9% of his target volume). Since Week 9, Baltimore has allowed the 12th-lowest deep ball completion rate and the seventh-lowest passer rating to downfield targets. Boutte will have more spike weeks this season, but I don't think this will be one of them.
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102.
AJ Barner
TE - SEA (vs . LAR)
AJ Barner is the TE23 in fantasy points per game with a 64.8% route share, a 13.5% target share, 29.5 receiving yards per game, 1.51 yards per route run, and an 11.2% first-read share. Barner is second on the team with ten red zone targets while also drawing two deep targets. Barner isn't on the streaming radar this week. Since Week 11, the Rams have limited tight ends to the second-fewest yards per target and the third-fewest fantasy points per game.
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103.
Blake Corum
RB - LAR (at SEA)
Blake Corum has eaten into Kyren Williams' workload with the Rams becoming a split backfield. The Rams are doing this to keep Williams fresh for the rest of the season and the playoffs. Corum has had little to no passing game usage, with only one game this season with more than two targets. His avenue to scoring fantasy points is entirely dependent upon his early downs production in the rushing department. Last week, he played 46.4% of the snaps with a 26.8% route share as he finished with 11 carries for 71 rushing yards. This isn't the matchup to plug in a touchdown-drive flex play. Since Week 11, Seattle has allowed the 13th-lowest explosive run rate, the seventh-fewest rushing yards per game, the lowest rushing success rate, and the sixth-lowest missed tackle rate.
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104.
Chimere Dike
WR - TEN (vs . KC)
Since Week 12, Chimere Dike has had two top-20 wide receiver weekly scoring outings. In his last four games, Dike has had a 79.3% route share, a 17.5% target share, 23.3 receiving yards per game, 0.78 yards per route run, and a 23.8% first-read share. Across his last four games, Dike has had six red zone targets and three deep targets. Dike is a flex option best left on the bench this week. Since Week 10, Kansas City has allowed the third-fewest PPR points per target and the ninth-fewest receiving yards per game to slot receivers.
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105.
Mack Hollins
WR - NE (at BAL)
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106.
Rhamondre Stevenson
RB - NE (at BAL)
Over the last two games, Rhamondre Stevenson has had a 62.4% snap rate with one red zone rushing attempt while averaging 12 touches and 78.5 total yards. Overall, among 43 qualifying backs, Stevenson ranks 26th in explosive run rate, sixth in missed tackle rate, and 24th in yards after contact per attempt. Stevenson is a flex play that is best left on the bench this week. Since Week 11, Baltimore's run defense has tightened up, allowing the second-lowest explosive run rate, the 14th-lowest missed tackle rate, and the second-fewest yards before contact per attempt.
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107.
Mike Gesicki
TE - CIN (at MIA)
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108.
Kareem Hunt
RB - KC (at TEN)
Last week, Kareem Hunt ceded control of the Kansas City backfield to Isiah Pacheco. Hunt had only one red zone rushing attempt, while Pacheco had five. Hunt finished with a 49.2% snap rate, a 42.5% route share, seven touches, and 20 total yards. Sit Hunt this week. The Tennessee run defense has MASSIVELY improved. Since Week 11, Tennessee has allowed the sixth-fewest rushing yards per game, the fourth-lowest explosive run rate, and the eighth-lowest missed tackle rate.
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109.
Darnell Mooney
WR - ATL (at ARI)
Drake London has a chance to return this week. I'll update Darnell Mooney's outlook on Friday once we know if London will be back.
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110.
Mark Andrews
TE - BAL (vs . NE)
Mark Andrews has been maddening this season. Last week, he had another dud game in a great spot. Andrews has only four TE1 weekly finishes this season and has surpassed 50 receiving yards in a game only once this season. Andrews has a 15.9% target share with 25.6 receiving yards per game, 1.28 yards per route run, and a 20.8% first-read share. He has 13 red zone targets and only two deep targets. Andrews looks like he's headed for another down game this week. Since Week 9, New England has allowed the 11th-fewest receiving yards and the seventh-fewest yards per target to tight ends.
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111.
Cooper Kupp
WR - SEA (vs . LAR)
Since Week 14, Kupp has seen his role in the Seattle passing offense take a hit as Rashid Shaheed is finally being integrated. Since Week 14, Kupp has had a 15.2% target share with 40.5 receiving yards per game, 1.42 yards per route run, and a 21.4% first-read share. Kupp has had four red zone targets and one deep target during these two games, so his touchdown equity in the offense is still strong. This isn't the matchup to consider flexing Kupp against, though. Since Week 10, the Rams have allowed the second-fewest PPR points per target and the sixth-fewest receiving yards per game to slot receivers.
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112.
Kimani Vidal
RB - LAC (at DAL)
Over the last two weeks, Kimani Vidal has been a decent flex play as the Chargers' passing-down back. In those two weeks, Vidal has averaged 14 touches and 76 total yards while compiling a 66.9% snap rate, a 56.8% route share, and a 7.3% target share. Vidal has only one red zone rushing attempt in that span, so the odds of him scoring a touchdown are slim. Overall, among 58 qualifying backs, Vidal ranks 25th in explosive run rate and 40th in yards after contact per attempt. Since Week 11, Dallas's run defense has been beastly, giving up the second-fewest rushing yards per game, the 11th-fewest yards after contact per attempt, the ninth-fewest yards before contact per attempt, and the 13th-lowest rushing success rate. Vidal is an uninspiring volume-based flex again this week.
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113.
Olamide Zaccheaus
WR - CHI (vs . GB)
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114.
Josh Downs
WR - IND (vs . SF)
Downs has a 60.5% route share, a 16.3% target share, 31.2 receiving yards per game, 1.47 yards per route run, and an 18.4% first-read share. Downs is second on the team in red zone targets while also chipping in six deep targets. Last week, Downs had an 18.5% target share, a 17.4% first-read share, 13 receiving yards, and a score. The touchdown saved his day as the WR39 for the week with 10.3 PPR points. Add Downs to the risky wide receiver bets in the Colts' passing offense that could pay off this week. Since Week 10, the 49ers have allowed the most PPR points per target and the 11th-highest passer rating when targeted to opposing slot receivers.
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115.
Parker Washington
WR - JAC (at DEN)
Last week, in his return to the lineup, Parker Washington split the slot role with Tim Patrick. Washington had only a 52.8% route share, a 9.4% target share, and a 9.5% first-read share. Washington is droppable at this point. He's not worth holding on a roster with the Jags' passing offense at full strength and his role trending downward.
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116.
Tyler Allgeier
RB - ATL (at ARI)
Tyler Allgeier is a solid flex play again this week. Allgeier has averaged 8.8 touches and 35.4 total yards this season with eight top-36 finishes among running backs in weekly scoring. Among 45 qualifying backs, Allgeier ranks 18th in explosive run rate and 33rd in missed tackle rate. Arizona's run defense has been engaged in a competition with the pass defense over the last few weeks to see who can play worse. Since Week 11, you could argue that the run defense is winning, giving up the fourth-highest explosive run rate, the fifth-most rushing yards per game, the fourth-highest missed tackle rate, and the fifth-most yards before contact per attempt.
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117.
Zach Charbonnet
RB - SEA (vs . LAR)
The Seattle backfield has been a constant back and forth all season. Once we finally think Kenneth Walker is about to take over, Zach Charbonnet or some other backup running back comes out of the woodwork to foil those plans, so I'm going to look at the last few games as a conglomerate. Since Week 11, Charbonnet has averaged ten touches and 46.2 total yards, with the backfield lead in red zone rushing attempts with 12. He has played 43% of the snaps with a 26.3% route share and 3.7% target share. He has been a touchdown-dependent flex. Among 43 qualifying backs, he ranks 18th in missed tackle rate and fifth in yards after contact per attempt. Since Week 11, the Rams have allowed the ninth-lowest explosive run rate, the sixth-lowest rushing success rate, and the eighth-lowest yards before contact per attempt.
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118.
Tre Tucker
WR - LV (at HOU)
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119.
Alec Pierce
WR - IND (vs . SF)
Pierce has a 17.6% target share with 65.4 receiving yards per game, 2.21 yards per route run, and a 21.4% first-read share. Pierce remains the team's field stretcher with an 18.7 aDOT, 29.8% of his targets coming downfield, and 20 deep targets. Last week, Pierce drew only one target that was 15 yards downfield. This week could bear sweeter fruit, but he is now a riskier bet with Rivers' decreased arm strength and the specialized role in the Colts' offense. Pierce will have to make due with decreased target volume and quality. He could produce as a risky flex play this week, though. Since Week 9, the 49ers have allowed the sixth-highest deep ball completion rate, the eighth-most deep passing yards per game, and the seventh-highest passer rating to downfield targets.
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120.
Jordan Mason
RB - MIN (at NYG)
Over the last two games, Jordan Mason has been the team's early down thumper and goal line back, averaging 10.5 carries and 40.5 rushing yards with a 31.9% snap rate. He has six red zone rushing attempts during those games versus Aaron Jones' two. Mason is a strong touchdown-dependent flex play this week. If Minnesota builds a strong lead, we could see him creep into the 13-15 carry range (or higher). Since Week 11, the Giants have remained one of the worst run defenses in the NFL, giving up the most rushing yards per game, the second-highest explosive run rate, and the most yards after contact per attempt.
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121.
Samaje Perine
RB - CIN (at MIA)
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122.
Elic Ayomanor
WR - TEN (vs . KC)
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123.
T.J. Hockenson
TE - MIN (at NYG)
Last week was T.J. Hockenson's first TE1 weekly finish of the season with JJ McCarthy under center (TE12). In those eight games, Hockenson has had a 14.6% target share with 22.8 receiving yards per game, 1.03 yards per route run, and a 13.6% first-read share. In those eight games, Hockenson has had only three red zone targets and one deep target. Hockenson is on the streaming radar again this week. Since Week 10, the Giants have faced the fewest tight end targets in the NFL, so it's not surprising that they have allowed the fifth-fewest fantasy points per game to the position. The interesting fact is that, also during that span, they have allowed the second-most yards per target to tight ends. Hockenson could have a surprising game this week and log another low-end TE1 finish.
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124.
Xavier Legette
WR - CAR (vs . TB)
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125.
Isiah Pacheco
RB - KC (at TEN)
Last week, Pacheco took over as the team's goalline back with five red zone rushing attempts, 11 touches, and 21 total yards. He played 45.8% of the snaps with a 35% route share. Pacheco is a flex option that is best left on the bench. Pacheco will be running behind a battered offensive line and against an improved Titans' run defense. Since Week 11, Tennessee has allowed the sixth-fewest rushing yards per game, the fourth-lowest explosive run rate, and the eighth-lowest missed tackle rate.
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126.
Ryan Flournoy
WR - DAL (vs . LAC)
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127.
Chris Rodriguez Jr.
RB - WAS (vs . PHI)
Chris Rodriguez practiced in full all week and will be good to go for Week 16. Rodriguez will be reinstalled as Washington's early down thumper. In Weeks 11-14, in this role, Rodriguez averaged 12.3 touches and 59.3 total yards with two top 36 running back weekly finishes (RB29, RB35). Rodriguez has been efficient in his early down role, ranking 33rd in explosive run rate and first in yards after contact per attempt (among 58 qualifying backs). Rodriguez is a strong RB3/flex this week. Since Week 11, Philly has allowed the third-highest explosive run rate, the eighth-most rushing yards per game, and the 11th-most yards before contact per attempt. If Rodriguez gets in the end zone this week, he'll likely finish as an RB2 for the week.
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128.
Emari Demercado
RB - ARI (vs . ATL)
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129.
Tyjae Spears
RB - TEN (vs . KC)
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130.
Tre Harris
WR - LAC (at DAL)
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131.
Evan Engram
TE - DEN (vs . JAC)
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132.
Devin Singletary
RB - NYG (vs . MIN)
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133.
Malik Washington
WR - MIA (vs . CIN)
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134.
Gunnar Helm
TE - TEN (vs . KC)
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135.
David Sills V
WR - ATL (at ARI)
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136.
Marquise Brown
WR - KC (at TEN)
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137.
Tee Higgins
WR - CIN (at MIA)
Tee Higgins remains in the concussion protocol. He opened the week with a limited practice. I'll update his outlook on Friday.
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138.
Andrei Iosivas
WR - CIN (at MIA)
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139.
Marvin Mims Jr.
WR - DEN (vs . JAC)
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140.
Matthew Golden
WR - GB (at CHI)
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141.
Pat Freiermuth
TE - PIT (at DET)
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142.
Chig Okonkwo
TE - TEN (vs . KC)
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143.
Jacory Croskey-Merritt
RB - WAS (vs . PHI)
Well, after last week's strong game, Bill might only get a one-game run as the team's starter. After missing last week's game, Chris Rodriguez opened this week with a full practice (groin). We'll see what Rodriguez's practice reports look like this week, and I'll update Bill's outlook on Friday.
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144.
Isaiah Likely
TE - BAL (vs . NE)
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145.
Rachaad White
RB - TB (at CAR)
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146.
Pat Bryant
WR - DEN (vs . JAC)
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147.
Kendrick Bourne
WR - SF (at IND)
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148.
Dawson Knox
TE - BUF (at CLE)
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149.
Keon Coleman
WR - BUF (at CLE)
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150.
Jalen Nailor
WR - MIN (at NYG)
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151.
Evan Hull
RB - NO (vs . NYJ)
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152.
Keaton Mitchell
RB - BAL (vs . NE)
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153.
Cole Kmet
TE - CHI (vs . GB)
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154.
Dontayvion Wicks
WR - GB (at CHI)
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155.
Jack Bech
WR - LV (at HOU)
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156.
Ty Johnson
RB - BUF (at CLE)
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157.
Marvin Harrison Jr.
WR - ARI (vs . ATL)
Marvin Harrison Jr. opened this week with a limited practice (heel). I'll update his outlook on Friday, but I'm approaching it right now as if he is out again this week.
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158.
Sean Tucker
RB - TB (at CAR)
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159.
Isaac TeSlaa
WR - DET (vs . PIT)
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160.
Christian Kirk
WR - HOU (vs . LV)
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161.
DeMario Douglas
WR - NE (at BAL)
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162.
Jeremy McNichols
RB - WAS (vs . PHI)
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163.
Brian Robinson Jr.
RB - SF (at IND)
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164.
Jalen McMillan
WR - TB (at CAR)
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165.
Luke Musgrave
TE - GB (at CHI)
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166.
Emanuel Wilson
RB - GB (at CHI)
In Emanuel Wilson's one start this season, he had 30 touches, 125 total yards, and two scores as the RB3 for the week. Wilson played 56.1% of the snaps in that game. If Josh Jacobs is out this week, I expect him to be the team's workhorse and a plug-and-play RB2. Among 58 qualifying backs, Wilson ranks 54th in explosive run rate and 19th in yards after contact per attempt. Wilson has a nice matchup against a Bears' run defense that, since Week 11, has allowed the seventh-highest explosive run rate, the sixth-highest rushing success rate, and the second-most yards before contact per attempt.
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167.
Jonnu Smith
TE - PIT (at DET)
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168.
Isaiah Hodgins
WR - NYG (vs . MIN)
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169.
Malik Davis
RB - DAL (vs . LAC)
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170.
Jaleel McLaughlin
RB - DEN (vs . JAC)
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171.
Joshua Palmer
WR - BUF (at CLE)
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172.
Isaiah Davis
RB - NYJ (at NO)
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173.
Calvin Austin III
WR - PIT (at DET)
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174.
Darnell Washington
TE - PIT (at DET)
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175.
Isaiah Bond
WR - CLE (vs . BUF)
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176.
Ja'Tavion Sanders
TE - CAR (vs . TB)
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177.
Van Jefferson
WR - TEN (vs . KC)
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178.
Greg Dulcich
TE - MIA (vs . CIN)
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179.
DeAndre Hopkins
WR - BAL (vs . NE)
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180.
Isaiah Williams
WR - NYJ (at NO)
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181.
Konata Mumpfield
WR - LAR (at SEA)
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182.
Quentin Johnston
WR - LAC (at DAL)
Quentin Johnston missed last week's game with a groin injury. He has practiced on a limited basis all week and has been listed as questionable. With the Chargers operating as a run-heavy team and Johnston's volatility factored in, I can't trust him as a flex option this week. Johnston hasn't had more than 53 receiving yards in a game since Week 4. Since Week 5, he has finished as a top 24 receiver in weekly scoring only once. Could he burn me this week against Dallas? It's possible, as Dallas has allowed the eighth-most PPR points per target and the seventh-most receiving yards per game to perimeter wide receivers since Week 10. Still, it's also tough to depend on Johnston this week with his track record and in a passing offense that, since Week 14, has had the seventh-lowest neutral passing rate.
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183.
Ben Sinnott
TE - WAS (vs . PHI)
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184.
LeQuint Allen Jr.
RB - JAC (at DEN)
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185.
Rasheen Ali
RB - BAL (vs . NE)
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186.
Jawhar Jordan
RB - HOU (vs . LV)
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187.
Mason Tipton
WR - NO (vs . NYJ)
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188.
Mitch Tinsley
WR - CIN (at MIA)
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189.
Rashod Bateman
WR - BAL (vs . NE)
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190.
JuJu Smith-Schuster
WR - KC (at TEN)
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191.
Tutu Atwell
WR - LAR (at SEA)
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192.
Demarcus Robinson
WR - SF (at IND)
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193.
Jaylen Wright
RB - MIA (vs . CIN)
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194.
Ameer Abdullah
RB - IND (vs . SF)
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195.
Lil'Jordan Humphrey
WR - DEN (vs . JAC)
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196.
Dare Ogunbowale
RB - HOU (vs . LV)
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197.
Ollie Gordon II
RB - MIA (vs . CIN)
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198.
Terrance Ferguson
TE - LAR (at SEA)
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199.
KaVontae Turpin
WR - DAL (vs . LAC)
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200.
Tank Bigsby
RB - PHI (at WAS)
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201.
Nick Chubb
RB - HOU (vs . LV)
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202.
Davis Allen
TE - LAR (at SEA)
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203.
Cade Otton
TE - TB (at CAR)
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204.
Tyler Lockett
WR - LV (at HOU)
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205.
Tyler Badie
RB - DEN (vs . JAC)
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206.
Taysom Hill
TE - NO (vs . NYJ)
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207.
Kevin Austin Jr.
WR - NO (vs . NYJ)
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208.
Cedric Tillman
WR - CLE (vs . BUF)
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209.
Xavier Hutchinson
WR - HOU (vs . LV)
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210.
Jeremy Ruckert
TE - NYJ (at NO)
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211.
Kyle Juszczyk
RB - SF (at IND)
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212.
Brashard Smith
RB - KC (at TEN)
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213.
Trayveon Williams
RB - CLE (vs . BUF)
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214.
Brandin Cooks
WR - BUF (at CLE)
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215.
Ray Davis
RB - BUF (at CLE)
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216.
Jaylin Noel
WR - HOU (vs . LV)
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217.
John Bates
TE - WAS (vs . PHI)
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218.
Jahan Dotson
WR - PHI (at WAS)
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219.
Jalen Brooks
WR - ARI (vs . ATL)
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220.
Jordan Whittington
WR - LAR (at SEA)
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221.
Tim Patrick
WR - JAC (at DEN)
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222.
Chris Brooks
RB - GB (at CHI)
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223.
Marquez Valdes-Scantling
WR - PIT (at DET)
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224.
Raheem Mostert
RB - LV (at HOU)
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225.
John FitzPatrick
TE - GB (at CHI)
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226.
Hunter Luepke
RB - DAL (vs . LAC)
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227.
Will Shipley
RB - PHI (at WAS)
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228.
Ricky Pearsall
WR - SF (at IND)
Ricky Pearsall aggravated his PCL injury last week. I doubt that he will suit up this week, but I'll update his status on Saturday.
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229.
Raheim Sanders
RB - CLE (vs . BUF)
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230.
Noah Gray
TE - KC (at TEN)
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231.
Tommy Tremble
TE - CAR (vs . TB)
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232.
Kaleb Johnson
RB - PIT (at DET)
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233.
Treylon Burks
WR - WAS (vs . PHI)
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234.
Tanner Hudson
TE - CIN (at MIA)
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235.
Adam Thielen
WR - PIT (at DET)
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236.
Michael Mayer
TE - LV (at HOU)
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237.
Jaylin Lane
WR - WAS (vs . PHI)
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238.
Adam Trautman
TE - DEN (vs . JAC)
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239.
Devin Duvernay
WR - CHI (vs . GB)
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240.
Tyrell Shavers
WR - BUF (at CLE)
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241.
Dylan Drummond
WR - ATL (at ARI)
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242.
Xavier Smith
WR - LAR (at SEA)
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243.
Elijah Higgins
TE - ARI (vs . ATL)
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244.
Alec Ingold
RB - MIA (vs . CIN)
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245.
Shane Zylstra
TE - DET (vs . PIT)
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246.
Corey Kiner
RB - ARI (vs . ATL)
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247.
Adam Prentice
RB - DEN (vs . JAC)
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248.
Trevor Etienne
RB - CAR (vs . TB)
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249.
Cade Stover
TE - HOU (vs . LV)
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250.
Gage Larvadain
WR - CLE (vs . BUF)
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251.
Dylan Laube
RB - LV (at HOU)
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252.
Tyler Goodson
RB - IND (vs . SF)
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253.
Tyquan Thornton
WR - KC (at TEN)
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254.
Kalif Raymond
WR - DET (vs . PIT)
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255.
Devontez Walker
WR - BAL (vs . NE)
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256.
Tez Johnson
WR - TB (at CAR)
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257.
Tahj Brooks
RB - CIN (at MIA)
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258.
Noah Fant
TE - CIN (at MIA)
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259.
Patrick Ricard
RB - BAL (vs . NE)
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260.
D'Ernest Johnson
RB - NE (at BAL)
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261.
C.J. Ham
RB - MIN (at NYG)
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262.
Zavier Scott
RB - MIN (at NYG)
|
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263.
KeAndre Lambert-Smith
WR - LAC (at DAL)
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264.
Austin Hooper
TE - NE (at BAL)
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265.
Malachi Corley
WR - CLE (vs . BUF)
|
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266.
Dylan Sampson
RB - CLE (vs . BUF)
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267.
Kyle Williams
WR - NE (at BAL)
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268.
Foster Moreau
TE - NO (vs . NYJ)
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269.
Jackson Hawes
TE - BUF (at CLE)
|
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270.
Nick Westbrook-Ikhine
WR - MIA (vs . CIN)
|
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271.
Arian Smith
WR - NYJ (at NO)
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272.
Anthony Firkser
TE - DET (vs . PIT)
|
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273.
Josh Oliver
TE - MIN (at NYG)
|
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274.
Daniel Bellinger
TE - NYG (vs . MIN)
|
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275.
Khalil Herbert
RB - NYJ (at NO)
|
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276.
Bhayshul Tuten
RB - JAC (at DEN)
|
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277.
Dante Pettis
WR - NO (vs . NYJ)
|
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278.
Darius Cooper
WR - PHI (at WAS)
|
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279.
Jimmy Horn Jr.
WR - CAR (vs . TB)
|
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280.
Dont'e Thornton Jr.
WR - LV (at HOU)
|
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281.
British Brooks
RB - HOU (vs . LV)
|
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282.
DJ Giddens
RB - IND (vs . SF)
|
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283.
James Proche II
WR - TEN (vs . KC)
|
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284.
Trent Sherfield Sr.
WR - ARI (vs . ATL)
|
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285.
Cedrick Wilson Jr.
WR - MIA (vs . CIN)
|
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286.
Reggie Gilliam
RB - BUF (at CLE)
|
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287.
Mitchell Evans
TE - CAR (vs . TB)
|
|
288.
Drew Sample
TE - CIN (at MIA)
|
|
289.
Grant Calcaterra
TE - PHI (at WAS)
|
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290.
Kendall Milton
RB - CIN (at MIA)
|
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291.
Quintin Morris
TE - JAC (at DEN)
|
|
292.
Brevyn Spann-Ford
TE - DAL (vs . LAC)
|
|
293.
Chris Moore
WR - WAS (vs . PHI)
|
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294.
Charlie Woerner
TE - ATL (at ARI)
|
|
295.
Cody White
WR - SEA (vs . LAR)
|
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296.
Luke Schoonmaker
TE - DAL (vs . LAC)
|
|
297.
Bo Melton
WR - GB (at CHI)
|
|
298.
Brycen Tremayne
WR - CAR (vs . TB)
|
|
299.
Julian Hill
TE - MIA (vs . CIN)
|
|
300.
Jonathan Mingo
WR - DAL (vs . LAC)
|
|
301.
Ben Skowronek
WR - PIT (at DET)
|
|
302.
Charlie Kolar
TE - BAL (vs . NE)
|
|
303.
Dyami Brown
WR - JAC (at DEN)
|
|
304.
Stone Smartt
TE - NYJ (at NO)
|
|
305.
Nikko Remigio
WR - KC (at TEN)
|
|
306.
Eric Saubert
TE - SEA (vs . LAR)
|
|
307.
Devin Culp
TE - TB (at CAR)
|
|
308.
Jalen Royals
WR - KC (at TEN)
|
|
309.
Will Dissly
TE - LAC (at DAL)
|
|
310.
Jack Stoll
TE - NO (vs . NYJ)
|
|
311.
Blake Whiteheart
TE - CLE (vs . BUF)
|
|
312.
Scotty Miller
WR - PIT (at DET)
|
|
313.
Jalin Hyatt
WR - NYG (vs . MIN)
|
|
314.
Deven Thompkins
WR - ATL (at ARI)
|
|
315.
Pharaoh Brown
TE - ARI (vs . ATL)
|
|
316.
Payne Durham
TE - TB (at CAR)
|
|
317.
Connor Heyward
TE - PIT (at DET)
|
|
318.
Dee Eskridge
WR - MIA (vs . CIN)
|
|
319.
Mo Alie-Cox
TE - IND (vs . SF)
|
|
320.
Jahdae Walker
WR - CHI (vs . GB)
|
|
321.
Savion Williams
WR - GB (at CHI)
|
|
322.
Michael Bandy
WR - DEN (vs . JAC)
|
|
323.
Xavier Weaver
WR - ARI (vs . ATL)
|
|
324.
David Njoku
TE - CLE (vs . BUF)
|
|
325.
Jaydon Blue
RB - DAL (vs . LAC)
|
|
326.
Nate Adkins
TE - DEN (vs . JAC)
|
|
327.
Luke Farrell
TE - SF (at IND)
|
|
328.
Justice Hill
RB - BAL (vs . NE)
|
|
329.
Clyde Edwards-Helaire
RB - KC (at TEN)
|
|
330.
Kalel Mullings
RB - TEN (vs . KC)
|
|
331.
Durham Smythe
TE - CHI (vs . GB)
|
|
332.
LaJohntay Wester
WR - BAL (vs . NE)
|
|
333.
Jake Tonges
TE - SF (at IND)
|
|
334.
Jelani Woods
TE - NYJ (at NO)
|
|
335.
Hunter Long
TE - JAC (at DEN)
|
|
336.
Casey Washington
WR - ATL (at ARI)
|
|
337.
Johnny Mundt
TE - JAC (at DEN)
|
|
338.
Ian Thomas
TE - LV (at HOU)
|
|
339.
Josiah Deguara
TE - ARI (vs . ATL)
|
|
340.
Drew Ogletree
TE - IND (vs . SF)
|
|
341.
Kylen Granson
TE - PHI (at WAS)
|
|
342.
Skyy Moore
WR - SF (at IND)
|
|
343.
Brenden Bates
TE - CLE (vs . BUF)
|
|
344.
Cam Akers
RB - SEA (vs . LAR)
|
|
345.
Robert Tonyan
TE - KC (at TEN)
|
|
346.
Ben Sims
TE - MIN (at NYG)
|
|
347.
Tyler Conklin
TE - LAC (at DAL)
|
|
348.
David Martin-Robinson
TE - TEN (vs . KC)
|
|
349.
Tyler Johnson
WR - NYJ (at NO)
|
|
350.
Gabe Davis
WR - BUF (at CLE)
|
|
351.
Tom Kennedy
WR - DET (vs . PIT)
|
|
352.
Ja'Quinden Jackson
RB - JAC (at DEN)
|
|
353.
Shedrick Jackson
WR - LV (at HOU)
|
|
354.
Charlie Jones
WR - CIN (at MIA)
|
|
355.
Harrison Bryant
TE - HOU (vs . LV)
|
|
356.
Anthony Gould
WR - IND (vs . SF)
|
|
357.
Velus Jones Jr.
RB,WR - SEA (vs . LAR)
|
|
358.
Tylan Wallace
WR - BAL (vs . NE)
|
|
359.
Josh Whyle
TE - GB (at CHI)
|
|
360.
Allen Lazard
WR - FA (BYE)
|
|
361.
Tai Felton
WR - MIN (at NYG)
|
|
362.
Travis Homer
RB - CHI (vs . GB)
|
|
363.
Gunner Olszewski
WR - NYG (vs . MIN)
|
|
364.
Nick Kallerup
TE - SEA (vs . LAR)
|
|
365.
Teagan Quitoriano
TE - ATL (at ARI)
|
|
366.
Samori Toure
WR - NO (vs . NYJ)
|
|
367.
Chris Manhertz
TE - NYG (vs . MIN)
|
|
368.
Derius Davis
WR - LAC (at DAL)
|
|
369.
Colson Yankoff
RB,TE - WAS (vs . PHI)
|
|
370.
Austin Trammell
WR - JAC (at DEN)
|
|
371.
Cameron Latu
TE - PHI (at WAS)
|
|
372.
Tejhaun Palmer
WR - ARI (vs . ATL)
|
|
373.
Sterling Shepard
WR - TB (at CAR)
|
|
374.
Braelon Allen
RB - NYJ (at NO)
|
|
375.
MarShawn Lloyd
RB - GB (at CHI)
|
|
376.
Hassan Haskins
RB - LAC (at DAL)
|
|
377.
Jerome Ford
RB - CLE (vs . BUF)
|
|
378.
Jack Westover
RB,TE - NE (at BAL)
|
|
379.
Britain Covey
WR - PHI (at WAS)
|
|
380.
DeeJay Dallas
RB - JAC (at DEN)
|
|
381.
Eric Gray
RB - NYG (vs . MIN)
|
|
382.
Nick Vannett
TE - LAR (at SEA)
|
|
383.
Mason Kinsey
WR - TEN (vs . KC)
|
|
384.
Julius Chestnut
RB - TEN (vs . KC)
|
|
385.
Jalen Tolbert
WR - DAL (vs . LAC)
|
|
386.
Laquon Treadwell
WR - IND (vs . SF)
|
|
387.
Ronnie Rivers
RB - LAR (at SEA)
|
|
388.
Brady Russell
RB,TE - SEA (vs . LAR)
|
|
389.
Jordan Watkins
WR - SF (at IND)
|
|
390.
Hayden Rucci
TE - MIA (vs . CIN)
|
|
391.
Nathan Carter
RB - ATL (at ARI)
|
|
392.
Jared Wiley
TE - KC (at TEN)
|
|
393.
Cody Schrader
RB - DEN (vs . JAC)
|
|
394.
McCallan Castles
TE - GB (at CHI)
|
|
395.
Pierre Strong Jr.
RB - GB (at CHI)
|
|
396.
Xavier Restrepo
WR - TEN (vs . KC)
|
|
397.
Dareke Young
WR - SEA (vs . LAR)
|
|
398.
Andrew Beck
RB - NYJ (at NO)
|
|
399.
Myles Price
WR - MIN (at NYG)
|
|
400.
Jacob Saylors
RB - DET (vs . PIT)
|
|
401.
Xavier Gipson
WR - NYG (vs . MIN)
|
|
402.
Isaac Guerendo
RB - SF (at IND)
|
|
403.
Justin Watson
WR - HOU (vs . LV)
|
|
404.
Kene Nwangwu
RB - NYJ (at NO)
|
|
405.
Sione Vaki
RB - DET (vs . PIT)
|
|
406.
Craig Reynolds
RB - NE (at BAL)
|
|
407.
Kameron Johnson
WR - TB (at CAR)
|
|
408.
Cam Grandy
TE - CIN (at MIA)
|
|
409.
Robbie Ouzts
RB,TE - SEA (vs . LAR)
|
|
410.
KhaDarel Hodge
WR - ATL (at ARI)
|
|
411.
Dalen Cambre
WR - NYG (vs . MIN)
|
|
412.
Brittain Brown
RB - CHI (vs . GB)
|
|
413.
Giovanni Ricci
TE - DET (vs . PIT)
|
|
414.
Jakob Johnson
RB - HOU (vs . LV)
|
|
415.
Amar Johnson
RB - LAC (at DAL)
|
|
416.
Elijah Mitchell
RB - KC (at TEN)
|
|
417.
E.J. Jenkins
TE - PHI (at WAS)
|
|
418.
A.J. Dillon
RB - PHI (at WAS)
|
|
419.
Dante Miller
RB - NYG (vs . MIN)
|
|
420.
Alex Bachman
WR - LV (at HOU)
|
|
421.
Jordan Mims
RB - TEN (vs . KC)
|
|
422.
Zamir White
RB - LV (at HOU)
|
|
423.
Ty Chandler
RB - MIN (at NYG)
|
|
424.
Carlos Washington Jr.
RB - ATL (at ARI)
|
|
425.
Gary Brightwell
RB - CIN (at MIA)
|
|
426.
Jeff Wilson Jr.
RB - MIA (vs . CIN)
|
|
427.
Ke'Shawn Williams
WR - CIN (at MIA)
|
|
428.
Deuce Vaughn
RB - DEN (vs . JAC)
|
|
429.
Jacardia Wright
RB - SEA (vs . LAR)
|
|
430.
Jonathan Ward
RB - BAL (vs . NE)
|
|
431.
Carson Steele
RB - KC (at TEN)
|
|
432.
Jordan James
RB - SF (at IND)
|
|
433.
Chase Edmonds
RB - WAS (vs . PHI)
|
|
434.
Donovan Edwards
RB - WAS (vs . PHI)
|
|
435.
Jashaun Corbin
RB - NE (at BAL)
|
|
436.
Frank Gore Jr.
RB - BUF (at CLE)
|
|
437.
Coleman Owen
WR - IND (vs . SF)
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