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Players to Sell
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.
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…
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.
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 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 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 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.
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 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 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.
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 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.
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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