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Here is our fantasy football trade advice article, including all the players we’re buying and selling this week. And below let’s take a closer look at a few players to trade this week.
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Fantasy Football Players to Sell
Here are players we’re trading away in fantasy football this week.
Players to Sell
Kyren Williams led the ground attack, rushing 18 times for 50 yards and a touchdown, while playing 91% of the offensive snaps. He was the focal point of the backfield, contributing in both the running and passing games. Ronnie Rivers, not Blake Corum (who played 0% of the snaps), served as the RB2, rushing two times for 16 yards. However, Williams struggled with his efficiency, posting 2.8 yards per carry and -1.1 rushing yards per attempt over expectation. The Rams will play at Arizona (shootout on deck) in Week 2. They might be undermanned given the vast amount of injuries they suffered in Week 1 from WR Puka Nacua, tackle Joseph Noteboom, G/C Steve Avila and OL Kevin Dotson. Head coach Sean McVay has already stated the team will look for offensive line help. I’m selling Williams high off the snap share alone. This OL mess could be problematic, and I don’t expect Corum to be a total zero for the rest of the season.
Cooper Kupp was the focal point in the passing game, receiving a whopping 21 targets (43% target share), catching 14 passes for 110 yards and a touchdown (158 air yards and 54% air yards share). He played nearly every snap running a route on 98% of the dropbacks while commanding three red-zone targets. With Puka Nacua out, Kupp is slated for a billion targets. But how sustainable are 20-plus targets per game for a 31-year-old WR? Not to mention, Nacua will likely return at some point and the Rams OL is dealing with major injuries. At this moment, Kupp’s value may never be higher. Sell for the farm.
On the ground, Bucky Irving led the rushing attack with 62 yards on nine carries, including a 31-yard burst, averaging 6.9 yards per carry. Rachaad White struggled to find running lanes, managing just 31 yards on 15 carries (long of 15 yards), while Mayfield added 21 rushing yards on three scrambles. The Buccaneers starter still played 70% of the snaps to Irving’s 31%. The White/Irving split is somewhat concerning. White saw a 70% snap share or less one time last season. And it was in a game where he struggled immensely as a rusher averaging fewer than 2 yards per carry. Irving steps in immediately as a rookie and excels rushing in the new scheme orchestrated by new OC Liam Coen. Irving was handpicked by Coen during the NFL Draft as a plan to lessen White’s workload. And rookie RBs (especially Day 3 picks) don’t usually play this much in Week 1. White’s pass-catching is still top-notch, but his continued struggles as a rusher are hard to ignore.
Given that Irving is my favorite RB to target off waivers this week, it makes me hesitant on White long-term. Don’t think he goes to zero due to the receiving, but the carries could shift dramatically if Irving is just more efficient in this rushing scheme. Keep in mind that other than being undersized and not overly athletic, Irving was a talented RB prospect from Oregon. His 3.11 yards per play rank in the top five in the class.
Jalen Hurts led the Eagles offense, completing 20 of 34 passes for 278 yards and two touchdowns, but he also threw two interceptions, finishing with a passer rating of 80.3. Hurts also contributed on the ground, rushing 13 times for 33 yards, averaging 2.5 yards per carry. The only “concern” about Hurts was his lack of rushing TDs in this contest. The loss of center Jason Kelce was apparent on several plays, so fantasy managers need to temper expectations on the 15 rushing TDs he scored a year ago.
Jaleel McLaughlin carried the ball 10 times but only managed 27 yards, while Javonte Williams had eight carries for 23 yards (52% snap share). Seattle stacked the box on 50% of Williams’ rushing attempts. Audric Estime contributed 14 yards on two carries (fumbled), including a long run of 12 yards. Williams started, but McLaughlin was involved throughout. Both guys were used in the red zone (although Denver wasn’t there much).
The ground attack for Denver was abysmal in Week 1 versus Seatle. Doesn’t help that LT Garrett Bolles was also injured during the game. Estime’s fumble has bought more time for Williams as the starter, but the lack of juice from the Broncos’ run game and overall offense is very concerning. Williams only ran a route on 41% of the dropbacks while McLaughlin settled at 29%. The target rates were stark with McLaughlin seeing a 41% target rate to Williams’ 11%. Javonte’s lack of pass-game work is a red flag. With the upcoming schedule – PIT, @TB. @NYJ – I’m not sure Sean Payton will stay patient enough with Williams if he falters in any way, even through tougher matchups. More than happy to “sell low” amid what could be a tough stretch of games for Denver.
The star of the day was J.K. Dobbins, who dominated on the ground with 135 rushing yards on 10 carries, averaging an impressive 13.5 yards per carry, including a 61-yard touchdown run that showcased his explosiveness. Per Next Gen Stats, Dobbins posted a career-high +98 rushing yards over expected. He scored from the 12-yard line and led the backfield with a 58% snap share. Gus Edwards contributed with 26 rushing yards on 11 carries. Edwards had 3 red-zone carries to Dobbins’ 2. Dobbins had the lone carry from inside the 10. In the first half the carries/snaps favored Edwards, but Dobbins broke out in the second half. However, it should be noted that he was caught from behind on some of his long runs. Dobbins is explosive, but it’s clear that very top notch gear is still lacking due to all the lower body injuries. As somebody that was pounding the table for Dobbins all offseason (and for someone who is just happy to see him healthy), I am thrilled with Week 1. But I want to be realistic. As I discussed with @FBInjuryDoc, Edwin Porras, he suggested to me that Dobbins would start strong (see Week 1) but then fail to sustain production for the long haul. Pains me to write this, but as I loved Dobbins so much as a draft selection, the sharp move might be to cash out while you can. It’s possible Dobbins could have an outlier “Raheem Mostert 2023″ season, but that’s not practical. At least put him on the trade block and see what bites.
The Vikings had the fifth-hardest schedule entering 2024, but they had an easy start in Week 1. But that’s about as positive as it gets. Weeks 2-5 before their Week 6 bye week: Niners, Texans, Packers and Jets in London. Note that Darnold (versus the Giants) was pressured on 42% of his dropbacks. Darnold and pressure are not a match made in heaven.
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