Fantasy Football Player Notes

Malik Washington has been a volume-filled low-end flex play this season as the WR48 in fantasy points per game. Washington has a 26.7% target share, 1.65 YPRR, one red zone target, six deep targets, and a 26.7% first-read share. Despite this high-volume usage, Washington hasn't eclipsed 12 PPR points in any game this season. This isn't the week to decide to flex him. Minnesota has allowed the ninth-fewest yards per target and fantasy points per opportunity to slot receivers.

Last week, Miami continued to ramp up Chris Bell's usage as he had a 64.3% route share, a 19.4% target share, 67 receiving yards (2.48 YPRR, and a 16.7% first-read share. Bell had one deep target and zero red zone targets. We'll see if his role continues to grow this week, but he's an interesting flex play. Minnesota has allowed the 11th-most yards per target and the tenth-most fantasy points per opportunity to perimeter wide receivers.

Caleb Douglas opened this week with a DNP (ankle). I'm expecting him to miss Week 4, but I'll update his outlook on Friday.