Injury Report: Week 9
Injury Report: Week 9 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! Stefon Diggs (WR) Houston Texans – Diggs tore his ACL and will miss the remainder of the 2024 season. Another top-level wideout is lost. The good news for the Texans is Nico Collins will be back in Week 10. Jordan Love (QB) Green Bay Packers – Love is questionable with a “mild” groin strain. If he sits, the entire Green Bay offense must be downgraded. Tee Higgins (WR) Cincinnati Bengals – Higgins is week-to-week with a quad injury. Unfortunately, the injury occurred at last Friday’s practice, causing Higgins to miss Week 8. Also, there is a chance it will carry over into this week. We will monitor his practice participation. T.J. Hockenson (TE) Minnesota Vikings – There’s a very good chance the Vikings will welcome Hockenson back to the fold for his 2024 debut. However, he may be on a snap count. TJ Hockenson will be added to the active roster pic.twitter.com/dhWj3j7RHl — Minnesota Vikings (@Vikings) October 25, 2024 Brian Thomas Jr. (WR) Jacksonville Jaguars – Thomas has a chest contusion. However, he should be able to play through it albeit there is a chance he will be limited. We will update Discord as news develops. Meanwhile, teammate Gabe Davis is dealing with a shoulder ailment but it is not considered serious. Tyrone Tracy Jr. (RB) New York Giants – Tracy is in the NFL concussion protocol and will have to clear five steps before he can return. Consider him very questionable for Week 9. Christian Kirk (WR) Jacksonville Jaguars – Kirk broke his clavicle and will miss the rest of the season. Derek Carr (QB) New Orleans Saints – There is optimism that Carr (oblique) will return this week. If he does, it will be a huge boost for a Saints’ squad that has lost six straight. Drake Maye (QB) New England Patriots – New England’s rookie signal-caller is also in the NFL’s concussion protocol. The average recovery time is 8-10 days, so Maye will have a tough time clearing it for Week 9. Jacoby Brissett is next man up. Allen Lazard (WR) New York Jets – After missing last week, Lazard (chest) is week-to-week. Jonathon Brooks (RB) Carolina Panthers – There is a good chance Brooks will make his NFL debut this week. However, the Panthers are going nowhere and Brooks is going to be on a snap count. That makes him a very risky play, even if he’s active. Bub Means (WR) New Orleans Saints – A high-ankle sprain will sideline Means for 2-4 weeks. ENTER OUR WEEK 9 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 9 Score wins. (PLUS: You get to see the Thursday Night game and then draft!) Here’s our Week 9 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 9 TEAM and enter the REDEMPTION CODE you received by email.
Waiver Wire: Week 9
Waiver Wire: Week 9 It’s scary how fast the 2024 season is flying by. We are already into the second half of the campaign. Last week also brought more untimely injuries to deal with. The FullTime Fantasy Waiver Wire: Week
It’s scary how fast the 2024 season is flying by. We are already into the second half of the campaign. Last week also brought more untimely injuries to deal with. The FullTime Fantasy Waiver Wire: Week 9 has all the free agents you need to target to begin the playoff push.
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Here are the low-rostered players you should consider adding before Week 9.
Week 9 BYES: Pittsburgh Steelers, San Francisco 49ers
Cedric Tillman (WR) Cleveland Browns – Tillman was mentioned as a proactive add in last week’s piece. And he came through with a monster Week 8 outing. We can’t rely on that kind of performance again. However, Tillman did run 40 routes and drew nine targets. With Jameis Winston under center, Tillman looks like a solid WR3 for the remainder of the season. Therefore, he’s worth a strong FAAB bid.
Keon Coleman (WR) Buffalo Bills – The biggest benefactor of the Amari Cooper trade has been…Keon Coleman? Since adding Cooper before Week 7, Coleman has…
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Fantasy Football Start ‘Em Sit ‘Em Week 8
Fantasy Football Start ‘Em Sit ‘Em Week 8 We are officially halfway through the 2024 fantasy season. The playoff push begins this week. Knowing who to start and fade can make all the difference in wrapping up a key victory. Our Fantasy Football Start ‘Em Sit ‘Em Week 8 will help you find the optimal starts and sits to consider. Subsequently, our Fantasy Football Start ‘Em Sit ‘Em Week 8 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 Caleb Williams (Chicago Bears) at Washington Caleb Williams had a shaky start to the season, but lately, he’s been heating up. He’s landed as a top-10 fantasy QB in three of his last four outings. Sure, playing against defenses like Jacksonville and Carolina, who have been generous to quarterbacks in fantasy, helped his numbers. However, Williams is finding his rhythm, and his career-best PFF grades show he’s only getting better. With the momentum he’s built, Williams should be considered a strong QB1 play this week, especially given a favorable matchup. Kirk Cousins (Atlanta Falcons) at Tampa Bay Cousins couldn’t capitalize on his Week 7 matchup against Seattle, and overall, his fantasy output has been inconsistent, aside from a massive Week 5 explosion. That performance, where he dropped 509 yards and four touchdowns, came against none other than Tampa Bay—his opponent again this week. The Buccaneers have allowed the third-most passing yards and the second-most fantasy points per game to quarterbacks. Cousins already torched them once, and with their track record against QBs, it’s worth plugging him into your lineup again. Sit ‘Em Dak Prescott (Dallas Cowboys) at San Francisco Prescott has only been a top-12 fantasy QB twice this season, and those instances came against extremely favorable matchups. This week, the Bears face a tough test against San Francisco, who ranks as the 12th-best team in limiting fantasy points to quarterbacks. With Prescott’s inconsistent play and the 49ers’ defense on tap, it’s better to look elsewhere for Week 8. Anthony Richardson (Indianapolis Colts) at Houston Richardson was electric in Week 1, but since then, it’s been a steep drop-off. Across his last three full games, he’s combined for just 34 fantasy points. While Richardson is still talented, the Week 8 rematch against the Texans doesn’t inspire much confidence. He’s only worth a start in deeper leagues like Superflex or two-QB formats at this point. Running Backs Start ‘Em Javonte Williams (Denver Broncos) vs. Carolina Williams has firmly taken over as the Broncos’ lead back, logging at least 13 carries and 60 yards in three of the last four games, all of which Denver won. His workload has increased, now playing over 60% of offensive snaps in the last three weeks. Facing Carolina’s defense this week, which has allowed the most fantasy points to running backs, Williams is in prime position to deliver. The Panthers have given up rushing touchdowns in every game this season, and seven RBs have gone over 70 yards against them. Williams should thrive in this matchup. Kareem Hunt (Kansas City Chiefs) at Las Vegas Since stepping into the starting role for the Chiefs, Hunt has been solid, posting at least 18 PPR points in his last two games. He’s seen 49 carries and found the end zone three times. While his receiving work has been minimal, that might not matter against a Raiders defense that ranks eighth in allowing fantasy points to RBs. A running back has scored 15.5 or more PPR points in every game against Las Vegas this season. Hunt is locked in as a top-15 option this week. Sit ‘Em Chase Brown (Cincinnati Bengals) vs. Philadelphia Brown’s workload has been steady, but his output hasn’t followed. Over the past four weeks, he’s failed to top 12 receiving yards in a game, and touchdowns have been hard to come by. This week, the Bengals face an Eagles defense that has been stingy against the run, allowing the sixth-fewest fantasy points to RBs. Without much involvement in the passing game or red-zone opportunities, Brown doesn’t offer enough upside to be worth starting. Nick Chubb (Cleveland Browns) vs. Baltimore Chubb’s return from a serious knee injury was heartwarming, but he wasn’t overly effective in Week 7. His snaps were limited, and while he scored, he only managed 32 total yards on 11 carries. Baltimore‘s defense presents a daunting challenge, having allowed the fewest yards per carry and the lowest explosive-run rate. It might be best to wait another week before trusting Chubb in fantasy lineups. Wide Receivers Start ‘Em Darnell Mooney (Atlanta Falcons) at Tampa Bay Mooney has quietly been one of the season’s surprises, averaging over 14 PPR points per game over the past six weeks—good for 16th among wide receivers. While he hasn’t been entirely consistent, he’s still hit 50+ yards in four of his six games. His best outing came against Tampa Bay, when he posted 105 yards and two TDs, and he gets to face them again this week. The Bucs are allowing the fifth-most fantasy points to wide receivers, so Mooney should be in line for another productive day. Jaylen Waddle (Miami Dolphins) vs. Arizona The Dolphins get a boost with Tua Tagovailoa set to return from a concussion in Week 8, which is fantastic news for Waddle. Waddle has struggled in recent weeks without Tua, failing to hit double-digit PPR points in five straight games. But with his quarterback back, Waddle should return to form. Arizona has allowed the sixth-most fantasy points to receivers this season, making Waddle a strong WR2 play in this juicy matchup. Sit ‘Em Christian Kirk (Jacksonville Jaguars) vs. Green Bay Kirk has seen a decline in fantasy production since Evan Engram returned, managing just five catches in his last three games. This week’s matchup against the Packers doesn’t bode well either, as Green Bay’s defense has allowed the second-fewest adjusted yards per attempt
Week 8 Sleepers & Emerging Players
Week 8 Sleepers, Potential-Emergent Players, and Opportunistic Plays This article is contributed by Brad Kruse This column is NOT intended to provide Week 8 Waiver Wire 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 with Week 8 Sleepers 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 8, more young players are potentially emerging, but time is becoming critical for them to help your teams get into the fantasy playoffs. In many cases, decisions have to be made on who you continue to trust or who you need to shed for players who might have a near-term opportunity to contribute. Young Running Backs and Their Opportunity Status Chase Brown: Chase Brown is the clear 1A in this backfield at this point. He had 15 carries to Zach Moss’ 6 while gaining 44 yards to Moss’ 7. Moss did out-targeted Brown 3:2 in the receiving game, but Brown is consistently the better fantasy play at this point. Braelon Allen: With the recent coaching change, it’s clear that Breece Hall has been re-inserted as the workhorse running back. This change has benefited Hall, but the Jet’s backfield has also been more effective as well. Allen has fallen back into premium handcuff territory, unfortunately for his owners. Jaylen Wright: With the Dolphin’s top three running backs all healthy, Wright again slotted in as RB3. And again, led the team in yards per carry. Only Achane received a target out of the three. The good news is Tua Tagovailo returns in week 8. This could propel the offense back to being one of the elite offenses. I can’t give up on Wright yet; however, it gets late early in fantasy football. Tank Bigsby: The Jaguars met the Patriots in London last week. With Etienne injured and the game turning into a positive game script, Bigsby delivered a huge game. He recorded 118 yards and two rushing TDs. Unfortunately, he was quiet again in the passing game. It’s clear D’Ernest will be a solid backfield play in negative game scripts and Bigsby will optimize his skill set in positive game scripts. Bucky Irving: Similar to Jalen Wright, all three Buccaneer running backs were active this week. Sean Tucker did earn a piece of the running back rotation as the coach promised; however, it was the smallest share. Each of the running backs played fairly well against the tough Raven run defense. Tucker led the group with 5.8 yards per carry on five carries. White led the backfield with 6 receptions 71 yards and two TDs on 6 targets. Irving had a solid fantasy day catching all three of his targets for 54 yards while adding 23 yards and a touchdown on the ground in his nine attempts. This has turned into one of the better rushing attacks and may be leaned upon more with Chris Godwin now out for the year. Ray Davis: Ray Davis showed well in limited usage this week. He had 41 yards and a touchdown on five carries as well as catching his only target for six yards. Davis received significantly more opportunities than Ty Johnson and may have elbowed his way into the RB2 role for the Bills. That could lead to emergency flex consideration for fantasy teams. Young Breakout Receivers Second Year Players Jayden Reed: The Packers v Texans matchup did not yield the fantasy day Reed owners anticipated (two receptions for 10 scoreless yards). However, he still led the team with 86% route participation. Don’t give up on Reed. His role hasn’t changed. Dontayvion Wicks: After two disappointing weeks for Wicks, he bounced back with three receptions for 48 yards and a touchdown. However, with everyone healthy, he and Christian Watson split the WR3 role with each running 44% of the routes. Wicks turned in a strong 38% targets per route run and 3.00 yards per route run. They are encouraging efficiency numbers, but he’ll need to be on the field to contribute consistently. Zay Flowers: Flowers seemed to get injured early in the game. He only missed a handful of snaps before returning, however. But he put in a muted game effort. Was that due to being hobbled? It’s unclear. He should bounce back. Jaxon Smith-Njigba: Smith-Njigba continues to run hot and hold. In a day that was supposed to be a fast-paced game, Smith-Njigba only managed three receptions for nine scoreless yards on six targets. Metcalf left this game injured. Smith-Njigba will need to step up if Metcalf misses time. Josh Downs: Downs’ is a strong fantasy start when Richardson doesn’t play it seems. But his game doesn’t seem to mesh with Richardson’s who prefers the downfield targets better. Downs ran as the WR3 on the team with 69% route participation behind Pittman and Pierce. It’s difficult to say when the young receiver and his young QB games will mesh and unlock them both. Demario Douglas: Douglas opened the game on fire with two receptions in the first three plays. However, he succumbed to his illness and played limited snaps after that encouraging start. Hunter Henry capitalized on his absence to take many of the looks afterward. This could have been a strong day for Douglas had he been able to remain on the field. Kayshon Boutte: Boutte repeated his starter-level snap share while leading the receivers with a 76% route participation rate. That didn’t translate to production this week with only a 6% targets per route run performance, however. It’ll be interesting to continue to monitor if Boutte keeps the role, he’s in right now or if Javon Baker or another receiver gets tried in this role. Drake Maye has the arm to
Jody Smith’s Fantasy Football Rankings: Week 8
Jody Smith’s Fantasy Football Rankings: Week 8 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 7
Target & Touch Leaders Week 7 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 7 breaks down those opportunities
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 7 breaks down those opportunities in a user-friendly way. Having this data can help fantasy football managers make informed decisions for Week 8 and beyond.
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Injury Report: Week 8
Injury Report: Week 8 The good news is there are no byes in Week 8. However, the bad news is that the never-ending string of injuries felled another crop of fantasy producers. Our Injury Report: Week 8 analyzes the latest and the impact on this week’s fantasy football landscape. 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! Chris Godwin (WR) Tampa Bay Buccaneers – An unfortunate injury in the waning moments of an already-decided game. Godwin dislocated his ankle on a tackle and will miss the rest of the season. Mike Evans (WR) Tampa Bay Buccaneers – Evans aggravated a hamstring injury after trying to play through it on Monday. We will have updates but the early diagnosis is a 2-3 game absence. Brandon Aiyuk (WR) San Francisco 49ers – Aiyuk’s 2024 season is over after suffering a torn ACL and MCL injury against the Chiefs. However, Aiyuk wasn’t the only 49ers pass-catcher to go down. Teammate Jauan Jennings missed last week with a hip injury. Subsequently, Ricky Pearsall becomes a hot commodity on the Week 8 Waiver Wire. Cooper Kupp (WR) Los Angeles Rams – Some good news for a change. The Rams are expected to welcome Cooper Kupp back this week. #Rams coach Sean McVay tells reporters that WR Cooper Kupp is expected to return on Thursday. — Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) October 20, 2024 Zay Flowers (WR) Baltimore Ravens – A hip-drop tackle led to Flowers twisting his right ankle during Monday’s win. Flowers attempted to play through the ailment. However, he was limited. We will have updates throughout the week. George Kittle (TE) San Francisco 49ers – Day-to-day with a sprained foot. Deebo Samuel (WR) San Francisco 49ers – An illness out of nowhere- Samuel was hospitalized after coming down with pneumonia and having fluid in his lungs. Injuries severely impact the Niners and Samuel’s Week 8 availability is in doubt. Chris Olave (WR) New Orleans Saints – Olave (concussion) and TE Taysom Hill (rib) are trending in the right direction. Good injury news on the way. Taysom, Cesar Ruiz, Pete Werner and Chris Olave could all be back this week. Lucas Patrick should definitely be back after being active last week. — Nick Underhill (@nick_underhill) October 22, 2024 Jayden Daniels (QB) Washington Commanders – Rookie superstar QB Jayden Daniels is “very much in doubt” to play with a rib injury this week. Marcus Mariota’s solid play in relief could also be a factor in the team’s decision to be cautious with Daniels on Sunday. Jonathan Taylor (RB) Indianapolis Colts – Taylor is expected to practice this week. If he returns, Taylor will be a premier option facing a Houston defense that he has carved up. Juju Smith-Schuster (WR) Kansas City Chiefs – A hamstring injury forced Smith-Schuster to miss most of KC’s Week 8 game and will keep him out at least one more week. Deshaun Watson (QB) Cleveland Browns – A ruptured Achilles ended Watson’s season. Jameis Winston will take over for the Browns and is an upgrade over Watson. Aidan O’Connell (QB) Las Vegas Raiders – AOC will miss 4-6 weeks with a broken thumb. Gardner Minshew will return as the starter for the hapless Raiders. The club also signed Desmond Ridder off of Arizona’s practice squad. T.J. Hockenson (TE) Minnesota Vikings – The Vikings opened Hockenson’s 21-day window. Subsequently, he’s been a limited participant in practice. Expectations are that Hockenson will return in Week 8 or 9 but will be eased back into action. Quentin Johnston (WR) Los Angeles Chargers – Johnston missed Week 7 with an ankle injury. Cordarrelle Patterson (RB) Pittsburgh Steelers -Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin told the media Patterson (ankle) could return in Week 8 against the NY Giants. ENTER OUR WEEK 8 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 8 Score wins. (PLUS: You get to see the Thursday Night game and then draft!) Here’s our Week 8 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 8 TEAM and enter the REDEMPTION CODE you received by email.
Waiver Wire: Week 8
Waiver Wire: Week 8 We’ve officially reached the halfway point of the 2024 season. The campaign is flying by despite all the turmoil football fans have faced. Now is the time to make the playoff push. And knowing who the
We’ve officially reached the halfway point of the 2024 season. The campaign is flying by despite all the turmoil football fans have faced. Now is the time to make the playoff push. And knowing who the top Waiver Wire: Week 8 targets are is a good way to start the second half.
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Here are the low-rostered players you should consider adding before Week 8.
Week 8 BYES: NONE
Alexander Mattison (RB) Las Vegas Raiders – Even with Zamir White back in the fold, Mattison dominated playing time and opportunities again in Week 7. Against the Rams, Mattison turned 26 touches into 15.3 fantasy points. Meanwhile, White only played 11 snaps. This is Mattison’s backfield and he should be viewed as a starter with top-waiver priority.
Romeo Doubs (WR) Green Bay Packers – Doubs’ 80.1% snap…
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Fantasy Football Start ‘Em Sit ‘Em Week 7
Fantasy Football Start ‘Em Sit ‘Em Week 7 With all our adversity, this 2024 season is humming along. We’re approaching the season’s mid-point, and getting these wins is crucial. Our Fantasy Football Start ‘Em Sit ‘Em Week 7 will help you find the optimal starts and sits to consider. Subsequently, our Fantasy Football Start ‘Em Sit ‘Em Week 7 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 Sam Darnold (Minnesota Vikings) vs. Detroit Sam Darnold came out of the gates on fire this season, ranking fourth in fantasy points among quarterbacks through the first four weeks. However, he stumbled in Week 5 against a tough New York Jets secondary before the Vikings hit their bye. The Lions, Minnesota’s Week 7 opponent, use zone coverage at one of the highest rates in the league, which could spell trouble as Darnold has struggled with zone. With the Vikings favored by only 2.5 points, we might see Darnold needing to air it out frequently. I see a bounce back with a heavy dose of Justin Jefferson. Anthony Richardson (Indianapolis Colts) vs. Miami All signs point to Anthony Richardson making his return in Week 7, and if he’s on your roster, it would take an elite option to justify sitting him. The young quarterback has enormous potential. In his first four NFL appearances, he was averaging over 25 fantasy points per game. Even though he’s battled injuries and had some recent struggles, his dual-threat ability as both a passer and runner keeps his upside intact. Facing the Dolphins may not look like the most favorable matchup on paper, but Miami’s defense isn’t a brick wall by any means. If you have Richardson, it’s worth taking the risk. Sit ‘Em Kyler Murray (Arizona Cardinals) vs. L.A. Chargers Kyler Murray has had a tough season, managing fewer than 16.8 fantasy points in four of six games. He’s becoming hard to trust in single-QB leagues. Heading into Week 7 against the Chargers, Murray might also be without top target Marvin Harrison Jr., who’s dealing with a concussion. The Chargers have been stingy against quarterbacks, allowing only two to score more than 15 fantasy points all season. If Harrison can’t suit up, Murray is best left in Superflex or two-QB leagues this week. Justin Herbert (LA Chargers) vs. Arizona Justin Herbert’s fantasy value has been frustratingly low this season, which is why he continues to land in the “Sit” category. His season-high of 13.7 fantasy points came in Week 6, but it’s been a struggle, with Herbert only surpassing 180 passing yards for the first time last week. The offense simply doesn’t lean on him enough, and with just six passing touchdowns in five games, the upside isn’t there. He’s better left on the bench unless you’re desperate. Running Backs Start ‘Em Tank Bigsby (Jacksonville Jaguars) vs. New England (in London) With Travis Etienne dealing with a hamstring issue and unlikely to suit up for Week 7 in London, Tank Bigsby is stepping into the spotlight as a must-start RB2. The Patriots have allowed six running backs to rack up at least 14.1 PPR points this season, and five backs have managed to gain 77 or more total yards against New England over their last three outings. Bigsby will share the backfield with D’Ernest Johnson, who could be considered a flex play, but Bigsby is primed to handle 15+ touches. That workload should yield a strong fantasy performance across all formats. Chase Brown (Cincinnati Bengals) at Cleveland Chase Brown is quickly emerging as the Bengals’ lead back. Last week marked the first time he led the team in early-down snaps, and he’s put up impressive numbers recently, with 179 yards and three touchdowns on 37 carries over the last three games. The Bengals are slated to face the Browns, a team allowing 4.7 yards per carry, which ranks among the worst in the league. With Cincinnati favored by 6.5 points, expect them to lean on the run, and Brown could deliver big numbers. Sit ‘Em Zack Moss (Cincinnati Bengals) at Cleveland Zack Moss started the season with steady volume, seeing 9-15 carries per game, but over the last two weeks, he’s seen his workload shrink to just 15 carries for 37 yards. Chase Brown is cutting into his touches, and Moss’s lack of efficiency isn’t helping his case. While the matchup against the Browns isn’t bad, the limited workload makes it hard to trust him in Week 7. James Conner (Arizona Cardinals) vs. LA Chargers James Conner’s status for Week 7 is in question after suffering an ankle injury in Week 6. Even if he’s active, this matchup against the Chargers could be problematic. L.A. has given up just one rushing touchdown to running backs this season, and if Marvin Harrison Jr. (concussion) is sidelined, the Chargers’ defense will likely focus on shutting down Conner. He’s a risky RB2 at best this week. Wide Receivers Start ‘Em Diontae Johnson (Carolina Panthers) at Washington Diontae Johnson has been thriving with Andy Dalton under center, averaging 11 targets, 77 receiving yards, and a hefty 18 FPPG over the last four games. He’s found the end zone three times in that span and leads the league with eight end-zone targets since the QB switch. Now, he faces a Commanders defense that has given up five 20+ fantasy point performances to wide receivers in six games. Washington has also allowed the sixth-most yards and the most touchdowns to receivers, making Johnson a must-start in Week 7. JuJu Smith-Schuster (Kansas City Cheifs) at San Francisco JuJu Smith-Schuster had a standout performance in Week 5 against the Saints, catching seven of eight targets for 130 yards, and now he’ll take on the 49ers fresh off the bye. San Francisco has been vulnerable to receivers this season, allowing six wideouts to notch at least 12.8 PPR points. With Patrick Mahomes likely
Target & Touch Leaders Week 6
Target & Touch Leaders Week 6 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 6 breaks down those opportunities
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 6 breaks down those opportunities in a user-friendly way. Having this data can help fantasy football managers make informed decisions for Week 7 and beyond.
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