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Players to Buy
Tony Pollard (RB – DAL)
The Chargers, a bye week, Rams, Eagles, Giants, Panthers, and Commanders are the next six matchups for Dallas. Given the performance on Sunday Night Football, I think this is the prime time to buy low on Dallas players.
Specifically, Tony Pollard. Third in the NFL in touches. First in red-zone touches. 69% snap share was his second-highest rate of the year in game where it was blow out. Rico Dowdle had 3 of his 5 carries with Cooper Rush at QB.
Buy low.
Bijan Robinson (RB – ATL)
Bijan Robinson carried the ball 14 times, gaining 46 yards with an average of 3.3 yards per carry. Although he didn’t find the end zone (scored on 1 of his two targets in the red zone) his consistent running provided valuable yardage.
Tyler Allgeier contributed significantly to the rushing game, with 17 attempts for 40 yards, averaging 2.4 yards per carry. Desmond Ridder also made a contribution on the ground, rushing for 10 yards and scoring a goal-line touchdown.
B-Rob’s 318 rushing yards are the third-most in the NFL, but he has zero rushing TDs. That will not sustain. Buy low. Commanders at home looks like a nice spot for this Falcons offense in Week 6.
Brandon Aiyuk (WR – SF)
Every week, it’s somebody else. George Kittle week came on Sunday night to the tune of 3 catches for 67 yards on 4 targets (3 TDs). But don’t get it lost that Brandon Aiyuk was No. 1 WR with a dominant 28% Target share (7 targets) and 49% air yards share (104 air yards).
He caught four balls for 58 yards. Tied Kittle for the team-lead in routes run.
So, what do you do when a 49er goes off? You. Sell. High.
Aiyuk remains my favorite 49ers to be invested in for the rest of the season. Over his four healthy games he owns a 27% Target share and league-high 51% air yards share. Whenever San Fran is going downfield, it’s going to Aiyuk.
Saquon Barkley (RB – NYG)
In Week 5, the Giants adopted a running back-by-committee approach to their ground game
Rookie Eric Gray was the leading rusher for the Giants, carrying the ball 12 times for 25 yards, averaging 2.1 yards per attempt.
Matt Breida contributed significantly with 9 carries for 21 yards, averaging 2.3 yards per carry. He played the most snaps and ran the most routes.
D. Waller (TE) – 66 (92%)
D. Slayton (WR) – 49 (68%)
W. Robinson (WR) – 48 (67%)
M. Breida (RB) – 42 (58%)
J. Hyatt (WR) – 33 (46%)
Eric Gray (RB) – 30 (42%)
I. Hodgins (WR) – 28 (39%)
D. Bellinger (TE) – 27 (38%)
S.Shepard (WR) – 20 (28%)
P. Campbell (WR) – 16 (22%)— Andrew Erickson™ (@AndrewErickson_) October 9, 2023
This team needs Saquon Barkley back. The Bills cannot stop the run. He is LITERALLY their only hope.
Gray was more involved in the first half and would presumably be the guy to roster in Week 6 if Barkley misses another game.
Breece Hall (RB – NYJ)
My bold prediction in Week 5 was that Breece Hall would go for 150-plus yards and 2 TDs. I failed. He went for 177 yards on 22 carries and ONLY scored once, on a 72-yard touchdown.
YTLSI.
22 carries for Hall and 6 for Dalvin Cook. No targets for Cook, while Hall gobbled up 52% of the snaps. Just 17% of the snaps for Cook. Hall also chipped in 3 targets on just 10 routes. Michael Carter was actually the more involved receiver in routes, but that just means Hall’s role can continue to rise. Buy high. Because the buy-window is closed. But it might open back up again in a tough matchup in Week 6.
Joe Mixon (RB – CIN)
As for the backfield, same old for Joe Mixon. 25 carries for 81 yards and four catches (4 targets). 77% snap share. And although he was effective, he did not score. Buy the dip on the lack of TDs. He had 2 red-zone targets, and 8 red-zone carries. He just kept getting stuffed play after play. Mixon had 8 red-zone carries entering Week 5…
Seattle up next, then the bye week.
Watch out for this offense if this was the launch pad they needed to HEAT up.
DeVonta Smith (WR – PHI)
DeVonta Smith ended with just 1 catch for 6 yards. 5 targets. Woof. Must imagine HIS squeaky wheel game is coming….
The Jets, Dolphins and Commanders incoming. Bombs away.
Buy low on Smith. Lead the team in routes run.
He was visibly upset on the sideline with not much involvement. Seems like the biggest problem for the 5-0 Eagles is just trying to balance the offensive production to keep their players happy. Great problem to have – said a very sad Patriots fan.
Jaylen Waddle (WR – MIA)
Jaylen Waddle recorded 5 receptions for 35 yards and scored a touchdown (4 red-zone targets). Team-high ten targets while leading the team in routes run. More involved but not as efficient as you’d hope.
The big game is LOOMING. This matchup the Dolphins were not pushing downfield as things were open underneath. Chase the volume and routes. An injury to Achane could shift the big spike plays to Waddle…
The Panthers, Eagles and Patriots are the next 3 matchups.
Amari Cooper (WR – CLE)
On the Browns’ side, the offense was led by quarterback Dorian Thompson-Robinson with Deshaun Watson out in Week 4. DTR completed just 19 out of 36 passes for 121 yards, zero TDs.
David Njoku was his primary target, securing 6 receptions for 46 yards (7 targets, 21% Target share). Considering it was a new QB – not any usage change – that influenced Njoku’s best game to date, best not to read too much into it. Leave him on waivers or drop him.
No Watson killed the fantasy value of Amari Cooper (1 catch, 6 targets) and Elijah Moore (2 for 20, 4 targets). Buy Cooper after the down game, with Watson coming back healthy.
On the year, Cooper ranks 7th in air yards share.
Michael Pittman Jr. (WR – IND)
Michael Pittman Jr. also played a significant role with 5 receptions for 52 yards, showcasing his ability to make catches at different levels of the field. 7 targets. 5 from Minshew (35% Target share). Caught a DPI on a deep target.
Downs has been more productive in the games that Minshew has played more than with Richardson. Same goes for Pittman.
Both guys should be viewed in higher regard with Minshew slated to be QB1 over the next month.
The targets have been extremely concentrated between the two WRs anyway. Pittman has a 29% Target share this season. Downs owned a 25% Target share in Week 5. On the year, it’s 20%.
Jaguars, Browns and Saints are the next 3 games for Indy. Indy played Jacksonville in Week 1, and Pittman posted an 8-97-1 stat line on 11 targets.
Rhamondre Stevenson (RB – NE)
Rhamondre Stevenson and Ezekiel Elliott shared the rushing duties. Stevenson had 8 rushing attempts, gaining 24 yards, while Elliott carried the ball 8 times for 21 yards. The Patriots struggled to find significant success on the ground. Shocker.
Elliott had a notable role in the passing game, catching all 4 targets for 17 yards. Stevenson had just 2 targets (both on the 1st drive). Snaps were nearly 50/50, although Stevenson ran more routes (15 vs 10).
D. Parker (WR) – 53 (98%)
Kendrick Bourne (WR) – 47 (87%)
Hunter Henry (TE) – 42 (78%)
Mac Jones (QB) – 39 (72%)
J. Smith-Schuster (WR) – 27 (50%)
R. Stevenson (RB) – 27 (50%)
Ezekiel Elliott (RB) – 25 (46%)
Mike Gesicki (TE) – 16 (30%)
Demario Douglas (WR) – 7 (13%)— Andrew Erickson™ (@AndrewErickson_) October 9, 2023
This was Stevenson’s worst game and lowest volume output with just 10 touches. You’d be selling low if you move him especially ahead of a great matchups against the Raiders, Bills and Dolphins. Buy low.
He looked much better in this game than he has despite how bad the Patriots offense has played. Opened the game with an 8-yard rush, followed by rushes of 4, 4, 0, 8, -5, 7, 0 and 5. If he wasn’t getting completely stuffed, he was racking up 4-plus yards on the ground. The major loss came on a botched pitch by Jones.
Considering the current state of the Patriots offense – Bill Belichick said they need to start over – I’d bet he just rides in the best offensive players he has. That guy is Stevenson.
James Cook (RB – BUF)
James Cook. WOOF. 5 for -4 yards. 3 for 25 on 4 targets. The run game was completely abandoned.
Still…The Giants and Patriots up next.
So, I’d be buying the bounce back on the talented second-year RB.
Still played 62% of the snaps, tied for a season high. 63% route participation.
Brian Robinson Jr. (RB – WAS)
In the backfield Thursday night, Antonio Gibson dominated the snaps with Washington facing a negative game script. 54% Gibson, 36% Brian Robinson. Gibson ran 27 routes to Robinson’s 18. However, Robinson still earned 4 targets catching all four for 33 yards. Gibson saw 6 targets catching four for 64 yards (including a nice deep ball down the sideline).
The game scripts for Washington when the fall behind result in scary rushing lines for Brob (6 for 10 yards) but the fact that he is continuing to earn designed receiving looks as me wanting to buy. Nobody else carries the ball for the Commanders. He also saw 6 carries by the start of the second quarter, and the run game was abandoned completely in the second half. They didn’t run once in the second half with a RB.
Conversely, Gibson’s own receiving chops and abilities are a reminder that he should be rostered. He owns standalone appeal when Washington must air it out…and would be a bell cow if Robinson got hurt.
I think you want to acquire the Commanders RBs. Falcons and Giants are up next.
Chris Godwin (WR – TB)
The Buccaneers’ offensive attack primarily revolved around quarterback Baker Mayfield, who was efficient with 25 completions out of 32 attempts for 246 yards and three touchdowns. Mayfield spread the ball effectively among his targets, with Chris Godwin being his favorite, securing 8 receptions for 114 yards. Deven Thompkins and Mike Evans also contributed significantly with 4 catches for 45 yards and 3 catches for 40 yards, respectively. Evans left early with a hamstring injury. Thompkins did not play the most snaps after Evans injury. Trey Palmer (75% snap share) ran a route on nearly 80% of the dropbacks. Thompkins was around 61%.
Godwin blew up with Evans out, and Mayfield has shown he can support at least one fantasy WR every single week. Buy Godwin now, with the TD regression calling his name. Only receiver this year with 7-plus red-zone targets and zero TDs.
Isiah Pacheco (RB – KC)
Isiah Pacheco remains on the league’s under-the-radar bell cows. 16 carries for 55 yards and 1 TD with one catch on 9 yards. 59% snap share. Tied Jerick McKinnon in routes run (12).
Other KC RBs combined for 6 touches.
He faces DEN twice and the Chargers in the next three games. Buy.
Jerry Jeudy (WR – DEN)
Jerry Jeudy led the team in targets (7, 26%), catching 6 for 50. Only incompletion came on the final drive in total desperation mode. Was efficient and lead the team in routes run and air yards. He now leads the team in Target share (21%) this season.
Either he continues on the strong trajectory, or he gets traded as the Broncos’ 2023 season goes off the rails. Either way, he’s a nice buy-low target. Broncos defense is still horrible which means Jeudy will continue to see heavy involvement.
Nico Collins (WR – HOU)
C.J. Stroud completed 20 of 35 passes for a total of 249 yards. He threw one touchdown pass and didn’t record any interceptions, showcasing his poise in the pocket.
Tank Dell also made a significant impact, with 3 receptions for 57 yards (4 targets), averaging an impressive 19 yards per catch. But left the game with a concussion. John Metchie saw more snaps as a result. Dell will most likely miss Week 6 as players tend to miss one game after sustaining a concussion.
Robert Woods got the targets in a plus-matchup in the slot. Alas, the dusty veteran could not capitalize. 3 for 30 on 9 targets. Woof.
Nico Collins contributed with 3 receptions for 39 yards. Bad matchup. With the injury to Dell and the other TEs/WRs just not good enough, I expect Collins to bounce back. Still top-10 in receiving yards this season.
Dameon Pierce (RB – HOU)
The Texans’ rushing game was led by running back Dameon Pierce, who carried the ball 20 times and demonstrated his ability to grind out yards. Pierce managed to gain 66 yards on the ground, averaging 3.3 yards per carry. Although he didn’t find the end zone.
D. Pierce (RB) – 34 (59%)
D. Schultz (TE) – 34 (59%)
N. Collins (WR) – 51 (88%)
R. Woods (WR) – 39 (67%)
J. Metchie (WR) – 25 (43%)
T. Dell (WR) – 21 (36%)
T. Quitoriano (TE) – 23 (40%)
D. Singletary (RB) – 17 (29%)
X. Hutchinson (WR) – 8 (14%)
M. Boone (RB) – 7 (12%)— Andrew Erickson™ (@AndrewErickson_) October 9, 2023
But more importantly, in a close game there was no sniff of Devin Singletary. As the Texans OL gets healthier…. Watch out. Usage is trending upward for Pierce.
Garrett Wilson (WR – NYJ)
Garrett Wilson had his worst game, 3-54-0 on a team-high 7 targets. Happens. Better than a zero. He’s tough to justify as a buy low given his QB situation, even though he’s been productive despite the QB woes.
Still posted a 27% Target share and an insane 59% air yard share (107 air yards). His season-long 59% air yard share ranks 3rd in the NFL. 5th in weighted opportunities.
Eagles will be tough next week, but schedule gets back to soft between the Giants, Chargers and Raiders after Philly. I think he’s an interesting buy low.
Evan Engram (TE – JAC)
Evan Engram (8 targets) and Zay Jones, with Jones catching a touchdown pass. Jones left the game with a knee injury – as he missed time earlier this year with a knee injury. Jones plays such a critical role in the red zone for the Jaguars.
I’ve done my best to approach the Jags WR room with buy/low tips, and buying on Ridley last week paid off. Colts up next is a GREAT spot for him.
Selling Kirk…did not. But again, I did not anticipate Jones getting re-injured.
Either way, I think the move with this roster is to just buy any asset after a bad game and sell high after a strong game. In this case, it’s Evan Engram as the buy target. Still saw 8 targets but just 4 for 28.
Jaguars take on Colts, Saints and Steelers over the next three games.
Roschon Johnson (RB – CHI)
Khalil Herbert dominated the snaps with a 66% snap share, then followed by fullback Khari Blasingame, then third in the pecking order was rookie Roschon Johnson after he was ruled out with a concussion.
Herbert has been the No. 1 guy for two straight games and totaled 10 carries for 76 yards versus the Commanders, while seeing three targets.
With the Bears offense playing much better, I’d expect them to continue feeding Herbert as RB1. But that will no longer be the case in the short term with Herbert slated to miss multiple weeks with an ankle injury.
As for Blasingame working ahead of RJ – it’s mostly just related to the injury. RJ totaled 3 carries for 19 yards but was not targeted (6 snaps, 9% snap share). Unsure if he will be ready by Week 6, but he’s going to start if he’s healthy. Also be sure to add D’Onta Foreman, who the Bears signed this offseason. He has been inactive most of the year, but likely be in the starting lineup in Week 6 and beyond with Herbert out.
Jaxon Smith-Njigba (WR – SEA)
One would figure we get an expanded role for Jaxon Smith-Njigba post the bye week. Because through four weeks, Lockett has done pretty much nothing outside of two TDs in Week 2. JSN’s routes increased in Week 4 (75% route participation) versus Weeks 1-3 (63%). He also tied Lockett for the team-lead Iin targets (6).
Look for JSN to hit waivers after a slow start to his rookie year with Seattle coming off a bye. Take advantage and stash him. Could easily be a league-winner down the stretch.
Josh Downs (WR – IND)
Josh Downs was the standout receiver, receiving 6 passes for 97 yards, averaging an impressive 16.2 yards per catch. 6 targets. 4 targets from Minshew.
Michael Pittman Jr. also played a significant role with 5 receptions for 52 yards, showcasing his ability to make catches at different levels of the field. 7 targets. 5 from Minshew (35% Target share). Caught a DPI on a deep target.
Downs has been more productive in the games that Minshew has played more than with Richardson. Same goes for Pittman.
Both guys should be viewed in higher regard with Minshew slated to be QB1 over the next month.
The targets have been extremely concentrated between the two WRs anyway. Pittman has a 29% Target share this season. Downs owned a 25% Target share in Week 5. On the year, it’s 20%.
Jaguars, Browns and Saints are the next 3 games for Indy. Indy played Jacksonville in Week 1, and Pittman posted a 8-97-1 stat line on 11 targets.
Rashee Rice (WR – KC)
Rashee Rice is the only KC WR I want. 5 targets (13% Target share) for 4 catches and 33 yards and 1 TD. He ran 10 routes. Every time he is on the field they are looking to feed him the ball. 36% target rate per route run.
And unlike Toney – Rice is converting his limited snaps into production.
They like featuring him near the red zone which is the best part of being in a Patrick Mahomes-led offense. Embrace the carb life with Rice.
Justyn Ross was also heavily involved with four targets on just 6 routes run.
The Chiefs are one of those weird teams where I think you can disregard the routes/snaps. Because the players that play the most – Marquez Valdes-Scantling, Skyy Moore, Justin Watson – don’t get targeted as much as Toney, Rice, Ross etc.
Jake Ferguson (TE – DAL)
Jake Ferguson caught all 3 of his targets and ran a route on 81% of Dak Prescott‘s dropbacks. He’s still a fantasy TE1.
Players to Sell
Keenan Allen (WR – LAC)
Keenan Allen was Herbert’s top target in Week 4, hauling in 3 receptions for 32 yards and a touchdown. Although Palmer led the team with 8 targets, finishing with 3 for 77 yards. Again, the final stat line is majorly boosted by the last-minute catch, so Palmer busted for essentially 59 minutes. Keep that in mind…
Palmer led the WRs in snaps (86%) and tied with Allen in routes run (97%). If someone is sour on Allen after a low game, he would be a target off a bye week, especially given the injury surrounding Herbert’s finger injury on his non-throwing hand. Although if you want to sell the 31-year-old based on some recent injury history, I think it might be worth it to see what you can get in return.
Jonathan Taylor (RB – IND)
The Colts’ rushing attack was dominant, led by running back Zack Moss, who displayed both power and big-play ability against a fierce Titans DL.
Moss started, played 80% of the snaps and carried the ball an impressive 23 times, accumulating 165 yards on the ground with an outstanding average of 7.2 yards per carry. He found the end zone twice, showcasing his ability to break tackles and make explosive runs.
Jonathan Taylor (15% snap share) contributed 6 carries for 18 yards, although he didn’t manage to score a touchdown. (2 to 1 targets in favor of Moss). Taylor was used heavily at a per-snap rate (10 snaps, 7 RB opportunities), but Moss’s production cannot be ignored, nor can his overwhelming routes run rate (68%).
Also thought it was curious that the team elected to NOT use JT near the goal line. Moss has 8 red-zone carries to Taylor’s one.
The ultimate worst-case scenario for fantasy managers who had Moss and started JT this week. Woof. Expect JT’s snaps to rise…but perhaps we don’t see Moss totally disappear based on how well he has played. After all, JT has a long-term contract, so the team might be more keen on keeping him upright for the long haul. I think he’s a sharp sell high. Not like Shane Steichen is known for strictly using just 1 RB…
CeeDee Lamb (WR – DAL)
Not much can be taken away from another one-sided Dallas Cowboys game. Either they win big or lose big.
Michael Gallup looks to have firmly supplanted Brandin Cooks as the No. 2. Tied for the team lead in targets (5, 19%) with CeeDee Lamb and Tony Pollard.
Although Cooks just ran HORRIBLE converting 122 air yards (40%), into just 7 yards and one catch. Woof.
Lamb was marked as a sell-high last week, and I think I am doubling down. The dude just isn’t a true fantasy WR1 alpha. Just a 21% Target share for the year. Outside the top 40. And only one game with more than four catches.
Chris Olave (WR – NO)
Michael Thomas was Derek Carr‘s primary target, with 7 targets (28% targets share). He caught 4 passes for 65 yards. Chris Olave had 5 targets, making 2 receptions for 12 yards, and he found the end zone once. Was very close to a second score. Still, I’m not sold on the Derek Carr-Olave pairing. The Saints QB consistently misses Olave downfield. Therefore after the TD score, I am looking to SELL Olave even after buying low last week. The Saints second-year WR has 3 catches for 16 yards over the last two games.
The Texans, Jaguars and Colts are up next for the Saints.
Alvin Kamara (RB – NO)
Alvin Kamara led the ground game for the Saints with 22 rushing attempts, gaining 80 yards and finding the end zone once (62% snap share). He displayed his versatility as a dual threat back catching 3 balls for 17 yards (3 targets). 37% route participation was down from last week as the team didn’t really need to throw up big early in a blow-out victory.
Kendre Miller was also heavily involved, receiving 4 targets and making 4 receptions for 53 yards, displaying his reliability in the passing game. Only ran two fewer routes than Kamara and each saw two targets in the first half.
Miller went 12 for 37 rushing, although some of his work came later in the blow out. Still, he saw some time alongside Kamara before the game got out of hand as the team recently released Tony Jones Jr.
Make sure he’s not on waivers as a high-end handcuff to Kamara. Guy has juice especially in the passing game.
I also think Kamara might be a sharp sell-high after this game. Backfield was not all his with Miller sprinkling in. And Jamaal Williams will eventually be returning, which could spell further touches away from AK41.
Derrick Henry (RB – TEN)
Derrick Henry carried the ball 13 times for 43 yards, averaging 3.3 yards per carry. Although he didn’t find the end zone, his rushing efforts contributed to ball control. He also tried to throw another TD pass, but it was just out of bounds.
Tyjae Spears showcased his versatility with 7 carries for 34 yards, averaging an impressive 4.9 yards per carry. He also scored a rushing touchdown on a cool end round designed run, displaying his ability to finish drives. Spears contributed with 4 receptions for 35 yards (5 targets), demonstrating his ability to make short and intermediate catches to move the chains. Henry also caught 3 balls on 3 targets.
Spears – per usual – also ran more routes. Both RBs also played more than 50% of the snaps
Henry’s upside continues to be limited with Spears in the fold. Sell the Big Dog.
Kyren Williams (RB – LAR)
Kyren Williams maintained RB1 status, out-touching Ronnie Rivers 15 to 1. Williams just didn’t score. Still very strong 84% snap share. Would expect him to be in a solid bounce back spot next week. Probably a decent buy-low candidate. Just don’t overpay as he was someone I have voiced “selling” in past articles.
No. 1… not sure how good he actually is. Second worst in the NFL in rushing yards below expectation.
And I am somewhat concerned about the return of Kupp drastically altering his TD and receiving upside. Williams tied a season-low in targets with Kupp back. After scoring 6 TDs the first four weeks, he did not find the end zone in Week 5.
Just make sure you keep Rivers stashed because I feel confident he could seamlessly replace Williams’ production with the same role.
The Cardinals and Steelers are the Rams’ next 2 opponents. Think I might use that as leverage to move off Kyren to somebody who thinks he is the exact same guy to start the year. I’m less bullish, that’s the case.
George Kittle (TE – SF)
Every week, it’s somebody else. George Kittle week came on Sunday night to the tune of 3 catches for 67 yards on 4 targets (3 TDs). But don’t get it lost that Brandon Aiyuk was No. 1 WR with a dominant 28% Target share (7 targets) and 49% air yards share (104 air yards).
He caught four balls for 58 yards. Tied Kittle for the team-lead in routes run.
So, what do you do when a 49er goes off? You. Sell. High.
Terry McLaurin (WR – WAS)
Terry McLaurin and Jahan Dotson each only saw 5 targets. Not great. Hope you were able to ship off McLaurin before Thursday night.
Through five weeks – McLaurin/Dotson are tied with a 17% team Target share. Woof. Dotson can be dropped because his role is maxed out and I don’t envision his targets increasing too drastically. He has just been super inefficient ranking 8th-worst in yards per route this season.
Alexander Mattison (RB – MIN)
Alexander Mattison was the workhorse in the Vikings’ backfield, amassing 95 rushing yards on 17 carries. Cam Akers‘ debut did little to impact him on the surface, as the former Ram carried the ball just 5 times…but 40 yards. 8 yards per carry. Oh. That’s new. And it was TRUE 8 yards per carry. Rushes of 6, 8, 9, 7 and 10.
And Akers – who has been a total zero in the passing game throughout his career – sees two targets to Mattison’s one in his first game as a Viking. Saw 7 routes to Mattison’s 10.
Sell high. Akers’ 7 touches and 29% snap share was already higher than any snap rate or workload Ty Chandler had through three games. Mattison’s 69% snap share was a season low.
Miles Sanders (RB – CAR)
Chuba Hubbard carried the ball 9 times and gained 35 yards, averaging 3.9 yards per carry. Earned two red-zone opportunities.
Miles Sanders contributed 32 yards on 7 carries, with an average of 4.6 yards per carry. Sanders led in carries in the first half (6 to 3) and started.
Laviska Shenault had 5 carries. Not nothing.
1 target for Sanders, two for Hubbard. Sanders ran more routes.
Second straight game where Hubbard out-snapped Sanders. This looks like a full-blown committee as Sanders has no injury excuses this week compared to last.
George Pickens (WR – PIT)
George Pickens was the standout receiver for the Steelers, targeted 10 times (32% Target share). He made 6 receptions for an impressive 130 yards, averaging 21.7 yards per catch, and scored a touchdown on a long 41-yard pass.
Allen Robinson made 5 receptions for 29 yards (9 targets) showcasing his reliability as a possession receiver.
This team won because of their defense – a big reason why they have won any games this year. Much needed bye week is coming up where they can get healthier and work on a new offensive strategy. Whispers…fire Matt Canada.
Still, consider me pessimistic. If able, I would sell high on Pickens. He has made a lot of production ripping off big plays and his Target share can only go down with the eventual returns of Diontae Johnson and Pat Freiermuth.
Johnson is eyeing a Week 7 return (after the Steelers bye week).
It’s been 26% through 5 weeks with a top-10 air yards share (42%). I think Pickens is a great talent, but the offense and his role – having to rely some heavily on contested sideline catches – is just not conducive to sustained fantasy production.
Drake London (WR – ATL)
Ridder (undefeated at home in both college/pros) completed 28 of 37 passes for a total of 329 yards! He threw one touchdown pass and didn’t record any interceptions.
The Falcons’ receiving corps was actively involved in the game, with several players being targeted.
Kyle Pitts was the leading receiver, being targeted 11 times and catching 7 passes for 87 yards. He averaged 12.4 yards per reception. Have a day! SELL HIGH.
Drake London demonstrated his receiving skills with 6 receptions for 78 yards, averaging 13 yards per catch (9 targets). Again…sell high. Zero catches in the first half.
Ridder may never throw for 300-plus yards ever in his career.
No. 2 tight end Jonnu Smith made 6 receptions for 67 yards, showcasing his consistency as a target. 4 straight weeks of consistent usage.
On the year, Smith and Pitts have identical 20% target shares. London is at 19%, followed by Robinson (18%).
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