Almost every year, we find players who surprise in the NFL and in Fantasy Football. Some do it very well and others not so much…
Year after year, however, we are faced with the harsh reality of NFL injuries and their implications for every team in the league. We have been able to see this from very early in the season, with players missing games from the beginning and, some others, having worse performances than expected, affected by said injuries or prolonged absences.
Once again, it is time to strengthen our teams, trying to identify the players who, for one reason or another, have become more relevant after a second week of games.
The alternatives for this week are still interesting, although it seems to me that they are not at the level of last week.
Good luck with your waivers!
QUARTERBACKS
Matthew Stafford- Los Angeles Rams (72% disponible)
Many (including me) had ruled out the Rams after Cooper Kupp’s injury. Well, it turns out that Stafford has looked extremely good accompanied by Puka Nacua, Tutu Atwell and Kyren Williams. He won’t stop having his games with interceptions, like any quarterback, but he has moved the ball and put points on the scoreboard. He seems to be returning to streamer territory.
Sam Howell- Washington Commanders (95% disponible)
He has been a top 15 option in the first 2 weeks of the season. The weapons around him are extremely interesting and, in addition, he has a certain Eric Bieniemy as his offensive coordinator. The “mini Konami Code” that I saw in it has not yet been unlocked, which should make us even more excited. You have to be careful, because in the next 2 weeks they face Buffalo and Philadelphia.
Derek Carr- New Orleans Saints (70% disponible)
In the absence of what happens in the first game of the Monday Night Football doubleheader, this great veteran could establish itself as one of the safest streaming options for the entire season. His receiving corps is elite and his schedule is extremely simple. It’s well worth going after him right now if you have the roster space and are worried about the concussion suffered by Anthony Richardson.
RUNNING BACKS
Kyren Williams- Los Angeles Rams (66% disponible)
Here we go once again with the Rams backfield soap opera. My bets said that Cam Akers would lose the starting job in Week 8 and, apparently, I was wrong… Akers was inactive by decision of the coaches this Sunday and Kyren Williams responded with a performance of 14 carries and 10 targets, which he converted into 100 total yards and 2 touchdowns. Could it be that Sean McVay is determined to give him the keys to the position?
Gus Edwards (68%) y Justice Hill (92%)- Baltimore Ravens
Both were usable, sharing carries practically 50/50. As expected, it was Hill who saw the aerial involvement, while Edwards took the goal-line touches. I think both are solid players, whose ceiling is capped, but with a relatively solid floor to align with week after week.
Roschon Johnson- Chicago Bears (87% disponible)
In another backfield that was decided very quickly, D’Onta Foreman was inactive by decision of the coaches. Roschon Johnson is still the No. 2 behind Khalil Herbert, but his involvement should continue to increase in the Bears’ offense in the short term. He averages 4.5 targets so far this season and that, without getting too excited, could give him a very solid floor, particularly in PPR leagues.
Chuba Hubbard- Carolina Panthers (92% disponible)
It probably sounds very unattractive, but the options for established running backs are decreasing by the minute. One of the interesting things with Hubbard is that you can take him before waivers come in, since he plays on Monday Night Football.
De’Von Achane- Miami Dolphins (80% available)
Although Raheem Mostert didn’t do anything to warrant less involvement, we know that Mike McDaniel loves speed and eventually Achane’s role will grow. For now, it is worth having him on the roster as depth at the position.
Tyjae Spears- Tennessee Titans (99% disponible)
I think there are a couple of things that stand out about Spears: 1. His high level of involvement (8 carries in a backfield with Derrick Henry is no small feat) and 2. His efficiency on the ground (practically 7 yards per carry This tells us that we should think of him as a substitute with a lot of upside, although his role remains somewhat limited for the moment.
Matt Breida- New York Giants (99% disponible)
After the injury of Saquon Barkley, who will surely miss at least a couple of weeks, he appears as an option to claim. My enthusiasm for Breida at this point in his career is practically nil, but I’m sure there will be those who will find it necessary to look for him. I recommend not playing him for any reason in Thursday’s game against the 49ers.
WIDE RECEIVERS
Tank Dell- Houston Texans (97% disponible)
There was much talk that it had been CJ Stroud himself who had practically “demanded” the Texans look for this wide receiver in the draft. Such rumors have become a reality in Fantasy terms at the beginning of the season. Dell averages 7 targets and 5 receptions in 2 games and has quickly become a solid option in the Houston attack, who will most likely have to be throwing the ball to come from behind this year. It’s very nice to see the QB-WR connection working early.
T*utu Atwell- Los Angeles Rams (80% disponible) *
Although everything could end sooner rather than later with the latent return of Cooper Kupp, the reality is that Atwell is consolidated as the second most important target in a Rams offense that has looked much better than expected. His target share exceeds 18%, which has been enough to produce almost 100 yards per game, with 6 and 7 receptions, respectively.
Josh Reynolds- Detroit Lions (98% disponible)
For now, he has paid off with 2 games inside the top 30 at the position, even scoring on a couple of occasions against Seattle. I think it is normal that we consider him a slightly less viable option, since the best scenario for him at the moment is to be third in the order of targets in the Lions offense. However, he has become a wide receiver to have on the radar, not only in deep leagues.
Jayden Reed- Green Bay Packers (94% disponible)
Although he has averaged 6.5 targets per game, he could soon lose certain opportunities with the eventual return of Christian Watson. At the moment, his metrics when he has been on the court are quite good and in week 2 he already paid off, scoring on a couple of occasions. You should not trust touchdowns, as they are very difficult to predict.
Calvin Austin (99%) and Marvin Mims (97%) – At the moment they are nothing more than speculation
TIGHT ENDS
Zach Ertz- Arizona Cardinals (80% disponible)
Even though we shouldn’t be overly excited about the Cardinals’ offense for the rest of the season, it’s very hard to ignore that Ertz is averaging 9 targets and 6 receptions per game, which should be enough to consider him a streamer option week in and week out. , in the worst case.
Luke Musgrave- Green Bay Packers (93% disponible)
It continues with a target share close to 15%. The Packers’ offense continues to see passing volume that limits their potential, but that could be dictated by the script of the games they’ve been involved in. It is a more interesting option in the medium term, from my point of view.
PYou can take them before your MNF match starts:
Juwan Johnson- New Orleans Saints (47% disponible)
Hayden Hurst- Carolina Panthers (47% disponible)
DEFENSIVE
Seattle Seahawks (94% disponible)
Rookie quarterback playing on the road in Seattle. Although the Seahawks defense has looked bad, I am confident that Pete Carroll and Clint Hurtt will do what is necessary…
Jacksonville Jaguars (85% disponible)
CJ Stroud and the Texans Where did I read that?
Kansas City Chiefs (36% disponible)
Defenses are averaging 5 sacks against the Bears so far this short season. There is opportunity for big plays.
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2023-09-18 20:48:00
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