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Fantasy Football Players to Sell
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Players to Sell
Alvin Kamara was the workhorse, carrying the ball 20 times for 115 yards, averaging 5.8 yards per carry, with a long run of 15 yards and three rushing TDs. He was supported by Jamaal Williams, who added eight carries for 39 yards, and Taysom Hill contributed three carries for 18 yards. Kamara was heavily involved in the passing game as well, catching two of his three targets for 65 yards and a TD. Kamara’s four TD performance is just another addition to his list of insane fantasy outings for one of the all-time great RBs to play the last 10 years. But here’s a friendly reminder about Kamara. He started very strong last year as well. RB6 in points per game Weeks 3-9. He then fell to RB17 Weeks 10-18. I acknowledge that his receiving usage thus far (20% target share) is great, but the TDs amid potential middling rushing efficiency for an older RB and questionable OL that could be problematic down the stretch.
Kamara has already scored as many TDs (5) as he has averaged over the past two seasons. I think this is an easy sell-high window.
Unless Amon-Ra St. Brown‘s injury is serious, I am not sure LaPorta is going to break out of his funk anytime soon. Jameson Williams showed that his Week 1 performance is no fluke. He is a staple part of the offense. And through two games, LaPorta has been hurt the most. Unless one of the WRs or RBs goes down, I am afraid LaPorta isn’t going to turn things around. His 11.8% target rate is a bottom-5 mark for TEs this season. And the red-zone targets that went to LaPorta last season are now finding their way into Jamo’s path.
Not to mention the Cardinals (Lions play in Week 3) have been strong against TEs through two games this season.
Davante Adams dominated in the receiving game, seeing 12 targets (32% target share), catching nine passes for 110 yards, and adding 14 YAC plus a TD score (three red-zone targets).
With Minshew at the helm, it will be a bumpy ride with Adams. Anytime he booms, he should be placed firmly on the trade block. The target volume has been there both weeks for Adams in the Raiders’ quick, short passing game, but I could see him suffering greatly in less favorable game scripts (such as the ones that are coming up in the next few weeks for the Raiders).
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 were blown out at Arizona in Week 2. They were undermanned given the vast amount of injuries they have suffered the past two weeks from WR Puka Nacua, WR Cooper Kupp, tackle Joseph Noteboom, G/C Steve Avila OL Kevin Dotson. In Week 2, Williams contributed 12 rushes for 25 yards (2.1 YPC) with his longest run being 9 yards. He did score a rushing touchdown while playing 79% of the snaps. Williams was listed as a sell last week, and got by with the TD. I don’t think he will be as lucky with the Rams offense struggling to move the ball with all their injuries. It’s possible he gets enough volume to survive, but the overall offensive struggles will hurt his total output especially with all the OL injuries. I’d sell off the high snap share and TD score.
As a result of James Cook‘s red zone emergence, I think we see less of Josh Allen rushing TDs. Given the state of his receivers, I’m lower on Allen ROS compared to the remaining elite crop of fantasy QBs.
Derrick Henry led the rushing attack with 18 carries for 84 yards (4.7 YPC) and a long run of 29 yards and one rushing TD. But this was a grim way to start the game. In the first half, Henry had five rushing yards on seven carries.
Henry contributed to the passing game with one catch on one target for 12 yards. Justice Hill also added two catches for 10 yards on two targets.
Two games in and I am not exactly thrilled with how Henry has rushed behind the Ravens offensive line. Hill also out-snapped Henry for the second straight game. If Baltimore continues to play in more back-and-forth contests, Henry’s production will remain super volatile. Perhaps there’s a sell-high opportunity ahead of a matchup versus the Cowboys.
They will face Dallas, Buffalo and Bengals over the next three games.
Running back J.K. Dobbins was the star on the ground, rushing 17 times for 131 yards (7.7 YPC) with a long of 43 yards, scoring a touchdown. Like last week, the move still remains to sell high for the injury-prone Dobbins. Tougher matchup on deck versus the Steelers. But if you don’t get anything worthwhile, just continue to ride the wave of the NFL’s leading rusher.
In Week 1, 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 two 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.
Things did not improve for White in Week 2. Irving managed seven carries for 22 yards (3.1 YPC), while White struggled to get going again, gaining just 18 yards on 10 carries (1.8 YPC). He left the game for a portion with a groin injury but returned to action. He still played 71% of the snaps, but the injury may have contributed to his lack of production.
Irving played 35% of the snaps, a slight increase from Week 1. White also caught just 1 pass on his 1 target (5.3%) for 5 yards.
Ty Chandler had an impressive game on the ground, rushing 10 times for 82 yards (8.2 YPC), including a long run of 25 yards.
Aaron Jones contributed nine rushes for 32 yards (3.6 YPC) but lost a fumble, while Sam Darnold chipped in with five carries for 32 yards (6.4 YPC). He played more than in Week 1 (61% snap share) while Chandler’s snap rate remained the same at 35%. His first carry came more than halfway through the second quarter.
I don’t think the box score accurately portrays Jones as the RB1. Still, it’s a friendly reminder that Chandler has a role in this Vikings offense, and that Jones isn’t the most reliable RB over a 17-game span. After a hot start, I’d be looking to cash out sooner rather than later on Jones. The Texans are also a no-joke run defense.
Per Next Gen Stats, Houston allowed Bears running backs to gain more yards than expected on just 1 of 16 rushes (6.3%), their lowest rate of runs over expected since 2018. In 2023, the Texans allowed -270 RYOE to opposing running backs, the fewest in the NFL and the 3rd-fewest over the last six seasons.
Jerome Ford led the Browns’ backfield, rushing 7 times for 64 yards (9.1 YPC) with a long of 36 yards. Ford caught 1 target for 0 yards. He only ran a route on 29% of the dropbacks. Big decline from his Week 1 usage where he was heavily involved in the passing game. 36 routes versus 11 in Week 2.
D’Onta Foreman added 42 yards on 14 carries (3.0 YPC), with his longest run going for 9 yards. Foreman started this game as the Browns wanted to get him more involved (38% snap share) after he barely played in Week 1. He also drew the carries in the red zone for the Browns.
Jaleel McLaughlin carried the ball 10 times but only managed 27 yards, while Javonte Williams had eight carries for 23 yards (52% snap share) in Week 1. 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. 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.
In Week 2, Williams was largely ineffective, rushing 11 times for 17 yards, averaging just 1.5 yards per carry. Two red-zone carries for not much production. Williams was at least a factor in the passing game, catching all 5 of his targets (14.3% target share) for 48 yards, with 48 YAC. He played 66% of the snaps. Sell high on the snap share. This Sean Payton backfield is impossible to project weekly. One week it’s Williams, the next it’s McLaughlin, etc.
In Week 2, Jaleel McLaughlin added six yards on three carries. McLaughlin (like Williams last week) had one touch in the second half. Woof.
Zack Moss led the backfield with 12 carries for 34 yards, averaging 2.8 yards per carry. He played 80% of the snaps. Moss was targeted once for 13 yards and had five red-zone carries with zero TDs. But Chase Brown had a productive day on limited touches, carrying the ball four times for 31 yards, averaging 7.8 yards per carry. I hate to beat a dead horse here, but Moss hasn’t been inspiring at all with his usage thus far. I think Cincy might switch things up in the backfield if Moss doesn’t improve. Sell Moss and hold Brown. Alexander Mattison‘s role as RB1 for the Vikings was unmatched through two weeks in 2023. We all know how that ended up.
Rico Dowdle led the ground attack with seven carries for 30 yards, averaging 4.3 yards per carry. He started and had the first carry. Ezekiel Elliott carried the ball six times for 16 yards. Deuce Vaughn had four rushes for 11 yards. Dowdle contributed to the passing game too, catching 4 of 5 targets for 29 yards. The snaps were 43% Dowdle, 40% of Elliott and 14% for Vaughn. Elliott ran the most routes. An ugly 3-way committee is forming where nobody can have success. To make matters worse, Zeke still looks to be the preferred candidate for red-zone usage. They played Elliott less to let Vaughn play more in Week 2. Sell Dowdle after he “started” in Week 2. With the Cowboys continuing to underwhelm in the ground game I’d speculatively add Dalvin Cook in deeper formats. Maybe he gets more run with nobody currently running away with the Dallas RB1 job. They will host the Ravens in Week 3, followed by the Giants, Steelers and Lions.
Zamir White led the rushing game with nine carries for 24 yards (2.7 YPC), with a long of eight yards. Through two games, he ranks dead last in the NFL in rushing EPA. Sell.
Alexander Mattison had four carries for one yard and one TD. He was used at the goal line instead of White. I fully expect Mattison to take over this backfield sooner rather than later.
The Vikings had the fifth-hardest schedule entering 2024, but they had an easy start in Week 1. In Week 2, Darnold was impressive. But it gets tougher. Weeks 3-5 before their Week 6 bye week: The Texans, Packers and Jets in London.
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