Fantasy Football Player Notes

Last week, old man Rivers was slinging it as the QB13 for the week. Last week, among 37 qualifying quarterbacks, he ranked 13th in yards per attempt, fifth in aDOT, tenth in deep ball rate, and 18th in hero throw rate. It was an impressive showing for Rivers, especially compared to his first start. Rivers looked more mobile in the pocket and had better zip on his passes. He'll have a tougher challenge this week against a Jaguars' pass defense that, since Week 12, has allowed the third-fewest yards per attempt, the fifth-lowest passer rating, the sixth-lowest CPOE, and the eighth-lowest success rate per dropback. Rivers should still be able to provide solid QB2 value this week.

Aaron Rodgers is the QB21 in fantasy points per game with three QB1 outings in weekly scoring this season. Rodgers should return low-end QB2 numbers this week. Among 45 qualifying passers, he ranks 11th in passing touchdowns (tied), first in percentage of passing yards from yards after the catch (65.9%), and 22nd in yards per attempt and fantasy points per dropback. The Browns' pass defense has remained strong. Since Week 12, they have allowed the sixth-fewest passing yards per game, the eighth-fewest yards per attempt, the tenth-lowest CPOE, and the sixth-lowest success rate per dropback.