Waiver Wire: Week 14
Waiver Wire: Week 14 In some ways, August was a long time ago. However, from a fantasy football perspective, it seems like just yesterday. All those research, mock drafts, and prep hours led us to this pivotal Week 14. This
In some ways, August was a long time ago. However, from a fantasy football perspective, it seems like just yesterday. All those research, mock drafts, and prep hours led us to this pivotal Week 14. This is what it was all for. But this Week 14 is the cruelest of all, with six teams off. We’ll do our best to help you navigate it with our Waiver Wire: Week 14.
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Week 14 BYES: Baltimore, Denver, Houston, Indianapolis, New England, Washington
Jordan Mason (RB) San Francisco 49ers – After a pair of games with little usage after Christian McCaffrey’s return, it’s possible that Mason managers cut bait. Now, with CMC’s season over, Mason is a potential championship winner as San Francisco’s starter down the stretch. Feel free to empty your entire remaining FAAB budget in leagues where Mason is available. And a speculative bid on Issac Guerendo also makes sense as a consolation prize.
Adam Thielen (WR) Carolina Panthers – I mentioned Thielen last week and he came through with another solid outing. We love the touchdown production. However, it’s the 25% target share and 28% air yards share in Week 13 that has me very interested in pursuing Thielen where he’s un-rostered.
Braelon Allen (RB) New York Jets – Breece Hall was limited last week and didn’t look healthy on Sunday. With the Jets…
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Fantasy Football Start ‘Em Sit ‘Em Week 13
Fantasy Football Start ‘Em Sit ‘Em Week 13 As the fantasy football season barrels into Week 13, the stakes couldn’t be higher. For some, it’s a must-win scenario to secure that coveted playoff spot; for others, it’s about jockeying for seeding or spoiling a rival’s season. Every lineup decision matters, and with the fantasy landscape constantly shifting due to injuries, matchups, and player trends, navigating who to start and sit has never been more critical. Whoever you are, Fantasy Football Start ‘Em Sit ‘Em Week 13 has you covered. Dive in as we break down the best and worst matchups across every position, helping you make the calls that will lead you to Week 13 glory. Let’s set those winning lineups and keep the playoff dreams alive! Subsequently, our Fantasy Football Start ‘Em Sit ‘Em Week 13 will help you navigate that turbulence to pick a winning lineup this week. Additionally, FullTime Fantasy has some of the top tools of the trade and accurate rankings. Quarterbacks Start ‘Em Bo Nix, Denver Broncos vs. Browns Bo Nix began the season slowly, but he’s been on a roll since Week 5, averaging 21 fantasy points per game, which places him fourth among quarterbacks in that span. His workload has been stellar, ranking top six in both passing and rushing attempts for QBs during this period. This week, he faces the Cleveland Browns, a defense with a mixed bag of strengths and weaknesses. They rank third in pass-rush grade but second-worst in coverage. Much of their pressure stems from Myles Garrett, the top-rated healthy edge rusher this season. Fortunately for Nix, Garrett typically lines up against the right tackle, which pits him against Garett Bolles a top tackle in the NFL. Nix also offers rushing upside. Anthony Richardson, Indianapolis Colts vs. Patriots Anthony Richardson remains a high-risk, high-reward play. Last week’s 12.98 points against the Lions was a reminder of his low floor. The Colts have leaned on Richardson’s rushing ability recently, with 10 carries in each of his last two games, generating 21 fantasy points on the ground over that span. The Patriots’ defense could set the stage for a big performance. They’ve allowed the most passing touchdowns in the league since Week 8 and rank in the top 10 for passing yards and touchdowns allowed to quarterbacks. Richardson isn’t a lock, but if you’re looking for a high-ceiling option during a crucial stretch of the season, he’s worth the gamble. Sit ‘Em Kyler Murray, Arizona Cardinals vs. Vikings Kyler Murray’s inconsistency continued with a 10.3-point performance in Week 12. He’s now scored under 16.2 points in three of five road games, and the Vikings present another tough test. Minnesota has allowed only four quarterbacks to surpass 20 fantasy points this season and is the best in the league at limiting rushing yards to QBs. Murray’s floor makes him hard to trust this week. Geno Smith, Seattle Seahawks vs. Jets After a hot start, Geno Smith has cooled significantly, averaging just 16.1 points per game since Week 6. He now faces a Jets defense that ranks as the second-toughest matchup for quarterbacks. With limited upside and a tough opponent, Smith is a risky play in Week 13. Running Backs Start ‘Em Bucky Irving, Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs. Panthers Bucky Irving saw a notable increase in usage last week, playing over 50% of offensive snaps for the first time this season alongside Rachaad White. After seeing double-digit carries in his last two games—a rarity earlier in the year—Irving’s role appears to be growing. The matchup couldn’t be more favorable. The Panthers have surrendered the most fantasy points to running backs this season, making Irving a prime start in Week 13. Chase Brown, Cincinnati Bengals vs. Steelers Chase Brown has been a fantasy revelation in Zack Moss’s absence, averaging 22 points per game over the last three weeks while playing at least 80% of offensive snaps. His production has come despite tough matchups against the Ravens and Chargers, two of the stingiest defenses against running backs. While the Steelers present another challenging matchup, Brown’s workload and consistency make him a reliable option. He’s worth starting again this week. Sit ‘Em Nick Chubb, Cleveland Browns vs. Broncos Chubb came through last week, but his two-touchdown performance masked underlying concerns. Without scores, he’s averaging just 4.9 fantasy points per game this season. The Broncos have allowed only five rushing touchdowns to running backs, making Chubb a TD-dependent option you may want to avoid. Travis Etienne, Jacksonville Jaguars vs. Texans Travis Etienne has struggled lately, failing to exceed 6.3 PPR points in three consecutive games. While Trevor Lawrence’s return may boost the Jaguars’ offense, the Texans remain a tough matchup, ranking fifth in fewest points allowed to running backs. Etienne is a risky flex play this week. Wide Receivers Start ‘Em Ladd McConkey, Los Angeles Chargers vs. Falcons Ladd McConkey enters Week 13 on fire, earning a solid WR2 status in all formats. Over his last two games against Cincinnati and Baltimore, he’s racked up 12 catches for 206 yards on 15 targets, scoring at least 14.3 PPR points each time. The matchup against the Falcons is enticing, as Atlanta ranks fourth in most fantasy points allowed to wide receivers. With several pass-catchers finding success against this defense in recent weeks, McConkey is well-positioned for another strong outing. Brian Thomas, Jacksonville Jaguars vs. Texans Brian Thomas should see a major boost with Trevor Lawrence (shoulder) returning in Week 13. While he held his own with Mac Jones in Week 11, Thomas’s ceiling is much higher with Lawrence under center. He’s topped 15 PPR points in two of his last three games with Lawrence, and the absence of Gabe Davis and Christian Kirk could elevate his target share. The Texans, meanwhile, rank eighth in fantasy points allowed to receivers, making this a golden opportunity for Thomas to shine. Sit ‘Em Deebo Samuel, San Francisco 49ers vs. Bills With Brock Purdy’s status uncertain and snow potentially affecting this
Week 13 Sleepers & Emerging Players
Week 13 Sleepers, Potential-Emergent Players, and Opportunistic Plays This article is contributed by Brad Kruse This column is NOT intended to provide Week 13 waiver claims lists. Instead, the purpose is to look at young players whose opportunity could emerge and should be monitored. I will also look at potential injury replacement players, but I will try not to focus on the obvious choices for this week’s slate of games as that is covered elsewhere on the sight. My goal is to help look around corners for the season which might give some ideas for pre-emptive adds to your roster with Week 13 Sleepers & Emerging Players. This week I’ll focus exclusively on the young receivers and review how they’ve performed using targets per route run and yards per route run metrics. A minimum of ten targets is required to be included in the list below. Young Breakout Receivers (through Week 12) The above table looks at all first and second-year WRs who have at least 15% targets per route run (TPRR) and 1.5 Yards per route run (YPRR) through ten weeks this year. Below are some comments on players who stood out in Week 12. Second-Year Players Jordan Addison: Addison turned in a huge week collecting eight receptions for 162 yards and one touchdown. He did this on nine targets and earned a 25% targets per route run (TPRR) and an incredible 4.5 yards per route run (YPRR). For the year, Addison earned a respectable 20% TPRR and 2.1 YPRR. Puka Nacua: Nacua continues to deliver for fantasy teams. He recorded 37% TPRR and 3.3 YPRR this week. He caught nine balls for 1117 yards scoreless yards. For the year, Nacua has recorded 35% TPRR and 3.2 YPRR over his six-game sample. Demario Douglas: Douglas had a useable week catching six balls for 62 yards. That amounted to 22% TPRR and 1.9 YPRR. For the year, he’s recorded a 22% TPRR and 1.6 YPRR. He’s a fringe start decision each week as a flex and an excellent bye-week replacement. Quentin Johnston: Johnston only caught two of eight targets, but did get 48 yards and a touchdown to salvage his fantasy day. He’s averaging 12 ppg which is a solid bounce back from a difficult rookie campaign. Additionally, he also collected a 21% TPRR and a 2.1 YPRR on the year. He appears to be a piece of the rebuilding receiving room for the Chargers. Rookies Ladd McConkey: McConkey played on Monday night, so the route data isn’t available at the time of this writing, but he continues to look like the top option in the passing game. Devaughn Vele: Vele is getting used more by the Broncos and has demonstrated an ability to earn targets for Bo Nix. This week he caught six of nine targets for 80 yards giving him a 41% TPRR and 3.6 YPRR for the week. For the year, he’s collecting 24% TPRR and 2.1 YPRR. Malik Nabers: This wasn’t a peak Nabers performance week. He caught six of nine targets for 64 yards. That equated to a 24% TPRR and a 1.7 YPRR. That brings his YTD performance to 31% TPRR and 2.0 YPRR. Rome Odunze: Odunze didn’t enjoy the fantasy day of his fellow receivers. However, he earned 10 targets, catching five of them for 39 yards. The offense shows some signs of improvement, and Odunze is a full-time receiver for the Bears. He did manage a 22% TPRR this week for a woeful 0.8 YPRR. That brings his YTD metrics to 19% TPRR and 1.4 YPRR. ENTER OUR WEEK 13 DRAFT CONTEST! How it Works: First, you draft your team using our On-Demand Simulator. Next, try to stack the team with players you think will do well this week. Finally, the highest Week 13 Score wins. (PLUS: You get to see the Thursday Night game and then draft!) Here’s our Week 13 Player Rankings to help. First, it’s a best-ball contest, so no need to submit a lineup. We’ll optimize the best one. Secondly, you just sit back and watch your team climb the leaderboard. Weekly Prizes and a Grand Prize at the end of the season! Finally, the Grand Prize Winner (highest individual week of the season) gets to choose from the amazing prizes below. If you don’t know just how awesome and amazing the Panini Flawless Football briefcase is, make sure and watch the video starting at the 8-minute mark! Trading cards are back! MEMBER PERK! Fulltime Members get 5 Free On-Demand Drafts each month in our contest! DRAFT YOUR WEEK 13 TEAM and enter your REDEMPTION CODE you received by email.
Jody Smith’s Fantasy Football Rankings: Week 13
Jody Smith’s Fantasy Football Rankings: Week 13 FullTime Fantasy has been synonymous with accurate fantasy football rankings for years. Our rankings have garnered numerous industry accolades, with several top-5 finishes in season-long, weekly, and even sports betting accuracy. This is
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Target & Touch Leaders Week 12
Target & Touch Leaders Week 12 Opportunity is everything in fantasy football. Looking beyond the box score to see what players are earning crucial targets and touches is integral. Our Target & Touch Leaders Week 12 breaks down those opportunities
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Injury Report: Week 13
Injury Report: Week 13 Welcome to (Un)Lucky Week 13. It’s a holiday slate for the NFL and fantasy football, with three Thursday tilts and the first-ever Black Friday game. Before you start on the turkey prep, our Injury Report: Week 13 catches you up on all the latest fantasy-relevant injury news ahead of the Week 13 waiver wire claims. Also, a great starting point for staying updated on the latest injuries is to bookmark our NFL Injury Report. Finally, FullTime Fantasy Members will get the latest NFL injury news and advice live each Sunday and Thursday in the FullTime Fantasy Discord. Click below to join us today! Week 13 BYES: NONE Josh Downs (WR) Indianapolis Colts – Downs is “week-to-week” with a shoulder injury. However, with Indianapolis on bye in Week 14, he is unlikely to play in New England. J.K. Dobbins (RB) Los Angeles Chargers – Dobbins injured his knee on Monday night. He later returned with a brace but did not return to action. We will have updates in Discord when news breaks on the severity of the injury. Austin Ekeler (RB) Washington Commanders – In the waning moments of Washington’s Week 12 loss, Ekeler was felled by a scary-looking head injury. He was diagnosed with his second concussion of 2024. That essentially assures that Ekeler will miss Week 13. With Brian Robinson (ankle) also ailing, target Jeremy McNichols on the waiver wire. Isiah Pacheco (RB) Kansas City Chiefs – The Chiefs will play in the NFL’s first Black Friday game and are expected to welcome back star RB Isiah Pacheco. His return will be huge for fantasy managers. However, Kareem Hunt will be relegated to an afterthought role.🚀 According to @profootballdoc THIS is the week Chiefs RB Isiah Pacheco returns! And yes, he said December but was off because of the Black Friday game… #ChiefsKingdom pic.twitter.com/JkV7CL0Qjh — Sports Injury Central (@SICscore) November 26, 2024 Brock Purdy (QB) San Francisco 49ers – Purdy missed Week 12 with a shoulder injury. However, he was able to do some light throwing on Monday, so there is hope that he will play this week. David Montgomery (RB) Detroit Lions – Fortunatley, Montgomery avoided a serious injury and looks good for Thursday’s tilt. #Lions RB David Montgomery on facing his ex-Bears team: “it always feels a little different so, I’ll be ready.” pic.twitter.com/5cRD8DsIIt — Eric Woodyard (@E_Woodyard) November 24, 2024 Brandin Cooks (WR) Dallas Cowboys – Cooks (knee) returned to the practice field Monday and has a good shot at returning to the Dallas lineup on Thursday. Jake Ferguson (TE) Dallas Cowboys – Ferguson (concussion) is still not practicing and is unlikely to play on Thursday. Luke Schoonmaker will fill in. Ja’Tavion Sanders (TE) Carolina Panthers – Good news after Sanders landed on his head. His neck injury isn’t serious and he was in Carolina’s facilities Monday. Ja’Tavion Sanders avoided a serious injury, per Dave Canales. It is a neck injury and they are working through the evaluation of the injury. He’s in the building (or at least was). #Panthers — Mike Kaye (@mike_e_kaye) November 25, 2024 Tommy DeVito (QB) New York Giants – DeVito is dealing with a minor forearm injury. Drew Lock will start if DeVito is unable to suit up by Thursday. Tyler Higbee (TE) Los Angeles Rams – The Rams will welcome Higbee (knee) back to practice this week. However, he is just beginning to ramp up activity after a brutal knee injury late last season. Also, the Rams are barely in playoff contention, so there may be no reason to risk Higbee’s long-term health for a lost cause. Gardner Minshew (QB) Los Angeles Raiders – Minshew Mania has come to an end as Gardner Minshew broke his collarbone and will miss the remainder of the season. Hayden Hurst (TE) Los Angeles Chargers – The Chargers placed Hurst on IR, essentially ending his fantasy season. ENTER OUR WEEK 13 DRAFT CONTEST! How it Works: Firstly, draft your team using our On-Demand Simulator. Next, try to stack the team with players you think will do well this week. Finally, the highest Week 13 Score wins. (PLUS: You get to see the Thursday Night game and then draft!) Here’s our Week 13 Player Rankings to help. Firstly, it’s a best-ball contest, so no need to submit a lineup. We’ll optimize the best one. Secondly, you just sit back and watch your team climb the leaderboard. Weekly Prizes and a Grand Prize at the end of the season! Finally, the Grand Prize Winner (highest individual week of the season) gets to choose from the amazing prizes below. If you don’t know just how awesome and amazing the Panini Flawless Football briefcase is, make sure and watch the video starting at the 8-minute mark! Trading cards are back! MEMBER PERK! Fulltime Members get 5 Free On-Demand Drafts each month in our contest! DRAFT YOUR WEEK 13 TEAM and enter the REDEMPTION CODE you received by email.
Waiver Wire: Week 13
Waiver Wire: Week 13 After a wild Week 12 that was marred by six teams on bye, the holiday Week 13 brings the field up to full strength. The playoffs are now within site, making this Thanksgiving slate the most
After a wild Week 12 that was marred by six teams on bye, the holiday Week 13 brings the field up to full strength. The playoffs are now within site, making this Thanksgiving slate the most important. Our Waiver Wire: Week 13 will help you reinforce your rosters for the final push.
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Here are the low-rostered players you should consider adding before Week 13. Also, a friendly reminder that the first-ever Black Friday Game will take place this week, in addition to three Thursday tilts.
Week 13 BYES: NONE
Jeremy McNichols (RB) Washington Commanders – Brian Robinson got injured early in Week 13 and Austin Ekeler suffered a late concussion. Ekeler is very unlikely to play and Robinson could miss time. That puts McNichols in line to have a significant role at home against the Titans. McNichols has been productive with limited touches, so he’s a priority add worth 8-10% of your remaining FAAB. Teammate Chris Rodriguez can also be targeted in deeper leagues.
Keon Coleman (WR) Buffalo Bills – Out of sight, out of mind. Coleman has now missed three weeks of action. It’s plausible that his manager was forced to drop him last week just to field a credible Week 12 lineup. If that’s the case, make Coleman one of…
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Fantasy Football Start ‘Em Sit ‘Em Week 12
Fantasy Football Start ‘Em Sit ‘Em Week 12 The fantasy football season is heating up, and Week 12 is packed with opportunities for players to shine—or leave you hanging. Let’s dive into the Fantasy Football Start ‘Em Sit ‘Em Week 12 to maximize your lineup’s potential. Subsequently, our Fantasy Football Start ‘Em Sit ‘Em Week 12 will help you navigate that turbulence to pick a winning lineup this week. Additionally, FullTime Fantasy has some of the top tools of the trade and accurate rankings. Quarterbacks Start ‘Em Justin Herbert, Los Angeles Chargers vs. Ravens Justin Herbert has shaken off a sluggish start to the year and is now firmly in the MVP discussion. Over his last five games, Herbert hasn’t dipped below a 74.0 PFF grade, a sharp contrast to his sub-63.0 performances in the first five weeks. This resurgence has translated into solid fantasy production, with three top-10 finishes in his last four outings. This week, Herbert squares off against the Baltimore Ravens, who have been surprisingly generous to fantasy quarterbacks, surrendering the third-most points to the position. Baltimore’s stout run defense forces opponents to lean on the pass, and their coverage has been less effective than in past seasons, giving up 7.7 yards per attempt and below-average team coverage grades. Herbert is poised to take advantage and could deliver his first top-five fantasy performance of the year. Bo Nix, Denver Broncos vs. Raiders Bo Nix is on fire, coming off a stellar Week 11 where he notched a career-high 36 fantasy points. He’s now surpassed 20 fantasy points in five of his last seven games. That includes two consecutive weeks of elite production. The matchup against the Raiders in Week 12 looks favorable. Las Vegas has allowed at least 22 fantasy points to five of the last six quarterbacks they’ve faced, including three straight games. Nix is primed for another big day. Sit ‘Em Geno Smith, Seattle Seahawks vs. Cardinals Geno Smith faces a tough task in Week 12 against an Arizona defense that has been stingy against quarterbacks. Over their last four games, the Cardinals haven’t allowed a passer to exceed 16.7 fantasy points. With Smith struggling for consistency—scoring under 16 points in three of his last five games—he’s a risky start outside of two-quarterback leagues. Matthew Stafford, Los Angeles Rams vs. Eagles Matthew Stafford is coming off a hot streak, but this week’s matchup against the Eagles could bring him back to earth. Philadelphia’s defense ranks fifth in fewest fantasy points allowed to quarterbacks, and no signal-caller has surpassed 20 points against them since Week 4. Stafford is best left on the bench in standard leagues. Running Backs Start ‘Em Tyrone Tracy Jr., New York Giants vs. Buccaneers Tyrone Tracy Jr. has been a reliable workhorse over the past six weeks, averaging 15 carries, 86 rushing yards, and nearly three targets per game. With four games of 20+ touches and two explosive fantasy outings of over 22 points, Tracy provides a blend of safety and upside. With rookie quarterback Tommy DeVito starting, Tracy could see even more involvement as DeVito tends to check down to running backs, targeting them at a higher rate than Daniel Jones. This week’s matchup against the Buccaneers is a great opportunity for Tracy. Tampa Bay has struggled against pass-catching backs, allowing the fourth-most receiving yards, third-most receiving touchdowns, and fifth-most fantasy points per game to the position. Tracy is a strong play in Fantasy Football Start ‘Em Sit ‘Em Week 12. Bucky Irving, Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs. Giants Bucky Irving has settled into a backfield timeshare with Rachaad White, but he continues to lead the Buccaneers in carries. While game scripts in recent weeks have limited Irving’s volume, Week 12 against the 2-10 Giants presents a perfect opportunity for him to thrive. Tampa Bay enters as 5.5-point favorites, and the Giants have allowed the fourth-most rushing yards per game this season (147.1). Irving has been a steady contributor, ranking 24th in fantasy points per game among running backs since Week 7. This favorable matchup gives him a chance to break out for a big performance. Sit ‘Em Javonte Williams, Denver Broncos vs. Raiders The Denver Broncos’ approach to their backfield is all about riding the hot hand, which makes Javonte Williams a dicey fantasy option. While he led the team with nine carries last week, it’s worth noting that he had only a single rushing attempt the week prior. Even in a dominant 32-point victory, nine carries are less than ideal for a lead back. This week, Denver is favored against the struggling 2-8 Las Vegas Raiders, but the risk of Audric Estime emerging as the primary ball carrier is too significant to overlook. Fantasy managers should tread cautiously with Williams in Week 12, as his workload remains unpredictable. Rico Dowdle, Dallas Cowboys vs. Commanders Rico Dowdle has had a tough time stepping up in the absence of Dak Prescott due to a hamstring injury, and now the Cowboys’ offensive line is dealing with injuries as well. Over his last two games against the Eagles and Texans, Dowdle has managed only 14 combined PPR points. Even more concerning, he’s turned eight targets into just five catches for a measly nine yards during that stretch. The Washington Commanders’ run defense isn’t particularly intimidating, but former Dallas defensive coordinator Dan Quinn is familiar with how to neutralize their offense. Dowdle is a risky play in Week 12 and should only be considered as a desperation flex option in deeper leagues. Wide Receivers Start ‘Em Jauan Jennings, San Francisco 49ers vs. Packers Jauan Jennings has been a standout performer for the 49ers since returning from a hip injury, posting 17 catches for 184 yards and a touchdown on 22 targets over the last two weeks. He’s delivered at least 16.3 PPR points in each of those games and has a strong chance to shine again against the Packers. With Green Bay’s top cornerback Jaire Alexander potentially sidelined, Jennings will face a secondary that
Week 12 Sleepers & Emerging Players
Week 12 Sleepers, Potential-Emergent Players, and Opportunistic Plays This article is contributed by Brad Kruse This column is NOT intended to provide Week 12 waiver claims lists. Instead, the purpose is to look at young players whose opportunity could emerge and should be monitored. I will also look at potential injury replacement players, but I will try not to focus on the obvious choices for this week’s slate of games as that is covered elsewhere on the sight. My goal is to help look around corners for the season which might give some ideas for pre-emptive adds to your roster. As we enter week 10, the playoffs are starting to close in. Some teams are finding themselves mathematically out of it, others need to make some aggressive moves to get into the playoffs. Others are positioning themselves for the playoffs. This week I’ll focus exclusively on the young receivers and review how they’ve performed using targets per route run and yards per route run metrics. Young Breakout Receivers The above table looks at all first and second-year WRs who have at least 15% targets per route run (TPRR) and 1.5 Yards per route run (YPRR) through ten weeks this year. Below are some comments on players who stood out in Week 11. Second Year Players Josh Downs: Downs continues to contribute even with the switch back to Anthony Richardson. This week, he caught all five of his targets for 84 yards and a touchdown. That equated to a 23% targets per route run (TPRR) and 3.8 yards per route run (YPRR) both numbers that demonstrate high efficiency for the sophomore receiver. On the year, which gives him a 32% TPRR and 2.5 YPRR efficiency. He’s the most reliable of the Colts receivers. Jaxon Smith-Njigba: Smith-Njigba was the first receiver off the board in his rookie class. He underwhelmed last year, but he continues his breakout campaign. This week, he caught 10 of his 11 targets for 110 yards but no touchdowns. His 31% TPRR and 3.1 YPRR showed he could deliver even with DK Metcalf’s return. That moves his 2024 metrics to 23% TPRR and 1.9 YPRR Jordan Addison: Another first-round rookie in his class, Addison has been up and down a bit this year, but he did collect eight targets on 25 routes this week catching three balls for 61 yards and a TD. That gave him 32% TPRR and 2.4 YPRR on the week. For the year, he has 19% TPRR and 1.6 YPRR. He’s a potential flex play for owners each week hoping for one of his big weeks. Puka Nacua: Nacua just continues to deliver for his owners after a lengthy string of weeks missed due to injury. He recorded 33% TPRR and 1.5 YPRR this week. He caught seven balls for 123 yards and a touchdown. For the year, Nacua has recorded 34% TPRR and 3.2 YPRR over his five-game sample. Quentin Johnston: Johnston only caught two of eight targets, but did get 48 yards and a touchdown to salvage his fantasy day. He’s averaging 12 ppg which is a solid bounce back from a difficult rookie campaign. Johnston also collected a 21% TPRR and a 2.1 YPRR on the year. He appears to be a piece of the rebuilding receiving room for the Chargers. Rookies Ladd McConkey: McConkey continues with his breakout rookie season. He caught six of his nine targets for 123 scoreless yards. That amounted to a 28% TPRR and 3.8 YPRR on the week. That moves his year-to-date performance to 24% TPRR and 2.4 YPRR. He’s a bright rookie and the centerpiece of the Chargers’ passing attack. Devaughn Vele: Vele has been inconsistent but continues to be out there running routes for the Broncos. This week he caught four of five targets for 66 yards giving him a 22% TPRR and 2.9 YPRR for the week. For the year, he’s demonstrated target-earning ability in the seven games he’s played collecting a 21% TPRR and 1.9 YPRR. For him to be trusted, however, he’ll need to more consistently be out there running routes. Rome Odunze: Odunze flashes on and off this report. Once again, he delivered a playable week with ten targets and six receptions for 65 yards. The Bears’ offense leaves a lot to be desired, but Odunze should be a significant piece of the offense if they can get in sync. ENTER OUR WEEK 12 DRAFT CONTEST! How it Works: First, you draft your team using our On-Demand Simulator. Next, try to stack the team with players you think will do well this week. Finally, the highest Week 12 Score wins. (PLUS: You get to see the Thursday Night game and then draft!) Here’s our Week 12 Player Rankings to help. First, it’s a best-ball contest, so no need to submit a lineup. We’ll optimize the best one. Secondly, you just sit back and watch your team climb the leaderboard. Weekly Prizes and a Grand Prize at the end of the season! Finally, the Grand Prize Winner (highest individual week of the season) gets to choose from the amazing prizes below. If you don’t know just how awesome and amazing the Panini Flawless Football briefcase is, make sure and watch the video starting at the 8-minute mark! Trading cards are back! MEMBER PERK! Fulltime Members get 5 Free On-Demand Drafts each month in our contest! DRAFT YOUR WEEK 12 TEAM and enter your REDEMPTION CODE you received by email.
Jody Smith’s Fantasy Football Rankings: Week 12
Jody Smith’s Fantasy Football Rankings: Week 12 FullTime Fantasy has been synonymous with accurate fantasy football rankings for years. Our rankings have garnered numerous industry accolades, with several top-5 finishes in season-long, weekly, and even sports betting accuracy. This is
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Jody also ranks inside the top 10 at FantasyPros for multi-year accuracy. That makes his combined draft and weekly rankings one of the most accurate and reliable in the business.
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