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Let’s take a look at a few polarizing players and what fantasy football expert Derek Brown advises. And you can find all of DBro’s fantasy football outlook in this week’s fantasy football primer.
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In Maye’s three full starts, Henry has had an 18% target share, 1.91 YPRR, and a 23.9% first-read share (leads the team). In those games, he has averaged 63 receiving yards per game with weekly finishes as the TE7, TE6, and TE10. Henry had five red zone targets in those three games but only one touchdown. Henry should flirt with TE1 production again this week against a secondary that is 16th in fantasy points per game, 13th in receiving yards per game, and tenth in yards per reception allowed to tight ends.
Downs is the WR23 in fantasy points per game, ranking 20th among wide receivers in red zone targets. He has also seen five deep targets in his seven games played. With Flacco starting, Downs has been the clear WR1 for Indy with a 27.3% target share, 2.38 YPRR, and a 33.8% first-read share. Downs should have another strong game this week and lead the way for Indy’s aerial attack again this week. Buffalo has been more pliable for slot receivers, allowing the eighth-most receiving yards per game while ranking 15th in fantasy points per game.
Last week Hopkins stepped up as the weekly running mate with Travis Kelce. He had a 62% route share, a 20.5% target share, 2.77 YPRR, and a 28% first-read share (second to only Kelce). The biggest usage note for Hopkins that could help him this week is that he ran 45% of his routes from the slot. Last week that helped Zay Flowers avoid Patrick Surtain, and I bet the Chiefs will deploy the same playbook this week. We could also see Hopkins’ slot usage bump even higher if Andy Reid really wants to lean into this advantage. Denver has kept slot receivers in check, giving up the tenth-fewest receiving yards per game and the second-lowest PPR points per target to the position, but Hopkins has the talent and quarterback talent to overcome the tough matchup.
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