Fantasy Football Player Notes
Week 6 Rankings
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Derrick Henry
RB - BAL (vs . WAS)
It took a 51-yard run in overtime to get him there, but Derrick Henry posted his fourth-straight weekly top-10 finish in last week's Ravens victory. King Henry is in a prime spot to dominate again in Week 6 versus the Washington Commanders. Washington is allowing a league-worst 5.28 yards per rush to opposing running backs this year. Their defensive line is the main culprit, allowing 1.57 yards before contact per rush. That is the second-worst mark in the NFL. Baltimore's offensive line has provided a league-best 1.94 yards per rush before contact. This matchup in the trenches is a huge advantage for Baltimore, and Henry should be the primary beneficiary.
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Saquon Barkley
RB - PHI (vs . CLE)
Saquon Barkley has had at least 116 yards from scrimmage in his first four games as a Philadelphia Eagle. He should be in for another heavy workload in Week 6 versus the Cleveland Browns. Cleveland has been in the middle of the pack in terms of fantasy points allowed to the running back position. But they have allowed six rushing touchdowns to enemy backs this year. The Browns have also allowed a reception on 84.2 percent of targets to running backs. Barkley is coming off a bye week and should be ready to resume his role as the bell cow back in a potent offense.
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Jordan Mason
RB - SF (at SEA)
Though Jordan Mason had a relatively quiet fantasy day last week, he remained one of the more efficient backs in the NFL. Mason totaled 89 yards on 14 carries and has averaged five yards per carry or better in four of five games. He should continue to be a focal point of the 49ers' offense on Thursday night against the Seattle Seahawks. Seattle has been a good run defense, but Mason's volume should keep him as an RB1 in this matchup.
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Bijan Robinson
RB - ATL (at CAR)
This isn't the type of season I envisioned for Robinson as the RB24 in fantasy points per game. Atlanta has scaled back his workload over the last two games. He has played 64-67% of the snaps with 13 touches and 75.5 total yards per game. The big problem for Robinson is that Atlanta has leaned into their passing game so heavily that it has limited his overall volume some. He has been splitting the workload with Allgeier since Week 4. Robinson has had a 57.5% snap rate on rushing plays, a 66.7% snap rate on passing downs, and a 57.1% snap share in the red zone. Among 59 qualifying backs, he ranks 16th in missed tackles forced per attempt and 27th in yards after contact per attempt. This could be the big Robinson game that we have been waiting for. Carolina can't stop anyone on the ground. Carolina has allowed the sixth-most rushing yards per game, the fourth-highest yards per carry to zone runs, and the fifth-highest success rate to zone runs (Robinson 82.1% zone).
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Alvin Kamara
RB - NO (vs . TB)
Alvin Kamara is coming off his worst game of the year, managing just 66 scoreless yards in a loss to Kansas City. He still had 19 opportunities, so fantasy managers will just have to chalk it up to a rough day at the office. Kamara missed practice on Wednesday but should be good to go for a Sunday matchup with division rival Tampa Bay. Kamara will continue to be an elite RB1 in this matchup.
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Kenneth Walker III
RB - SEA (vs . SF)
A week after dropping a three-touchdown game on Detroit, Kenneth Walker III only had five carries in a home loss to the New York Giants. It was an odd game from a time of possession standpoint, which limited Seattle's commitment to the run. On the bright side, Walker III caught seven passes, which boosted him into RB2 territory in 12-team leagues. Seattle hosts San Francisco on a short week in Week 6. The 49ers have not been as dominant upfront as they have in recent years. San Francisco ranks 17th in the NFL against the run. I expect Seattle to ensure that Walker III is a featured player this week, so fantasy managers should continue to keep him in starting lineups as a low-end RB1.
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Josh Jacobs
RB - GB (vs . ARI)
Josh Jacobs finally got into the end zone last week as Green Bay held off the Los Angeles Rams. That touchdown enabled Jacobs to finish the week as the RB8 in Half-PPR leagues after four straight weeks outside the top 20. Jacobs gets a chance to build on last week's performance in a favorable Week 6 matchup with the Arizona Cardinals. Arizona is a below-average rush defense in most relevant metrics. His workload is about as projectable as they come at the running back position in 2024. Because of that, his place as a low-end RB1 should be relatively safe this week.
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CeeDee Lamb
WR - DAL (vs . DET)
CeeDee Lamb has only topped five receptions once this year and enters Week 6 as the overall WR13 in Half-PPR formats. The good news is this is not unlike last season for the Cowboys' star wide receiver. Lamb was the overall WR20 heading into Week 6 last year. He then proceeded to post 12 consecutive top-20 weekly finishes. One of those games came at the hands of the Detroit Lions when Lamb went for career-highs in receptions (13) and receiving yards (227). Expecting that level of production out of Lamb this week is not realistic. However, he is still among the safest and most reliable options at the wide receiver position. The Lions have played better pass defense than they are generally given credit for, but Lamb is always a threat to post huge yardage totals, especially in a game that should feature plenty of scoring.
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David Montgomery
RB - DET (at DAL)
Montgomery is the RB8 in fantasy points per game, averaging 18.1 touches and 91.3 total yards per game. Montgomery and Gibbs have been the twin engines of the Detroit offense. Despite his fantasy production, Montgomery's efficiency metrics have slowed some this season. Among 59 qualifying backs, he ranks 37th in missed tackles forced per attempt and 31st in yards after contact per attempt. Montgomery could be held in check this week against what has been a surprisingly formidable Dallas run defense. The Cowboys have kept backs in check with the ninth-lowest explosive run rate, the seventh-lowest missed tackle rate, and the 13th-lowest yards after contact per attempt. Montgomery is a volume play this week.
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Jahmyr Gibbs
RB - DET (at DAL)
Detroit's dynamic backfield duo of Jahmyr Gibbs and David Montgomery have been as consistent as they are productive from a fantasy standpoint. Gibbs has been a top-16 back in all four of the Lions' games, while Montgomery has finished inside the top 18 each week. Fantasy managers should expect more of the same in Week 6 when the Lions face the Dallas Cowboys. Dallas ranks 31st in rushing DVOA and 32nd in defensive EPA against the run this year. Both backs are worth starting in Week 6 as potential RB1s, with Gibbs being the preferred option in most formats.
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Breece Hall
RB - NYJ (vs . BUF)
After three straight top-15 weekly finishes to start the year, Breece Hall has now finished outside the top 40 in each of the last two weeks. Despite the recent disappointments, there are reasons to believe in Hall this week. The New York Jets host the Buffalo Bills in Week 6. Buffalo has allowed the most fantasy points to opposing running backs this year. Much of that production has come in the receiving game. No team has given up more receptions (36), receiving yards (312), or receiving touchdowns (3) to running backs than the Bills. Hall is tied for second among running backs with 21 receptions this year. With the Jets shaking things up in the wake of firing head coach Robert Saleh, expect Hall to be heavily involved in the offensive game plan this week.
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James Conner
RB - ARI (at GB)
Though he failed to score a touchdown last week, James Conner recorded his third game with at least 100 total yards and his fourth top-18 weekly fantasy finish. Conner has touched the ball at least 19 times in all four of those games. Quarterback Kyler Murray was the only other Cardinal besides Conner to log a carry in their upset win in San Francisco. The veteran running back should be in for another large workload this week versus the Green Bay Packers. Green Bay profiles as a slightly above-average run defense. However, much like his counterpart in this game, Conner has bankable volume that is a commodity in terms of expected fantasy production. His ceiling may not be as high as some other backs in this range, but Conner's floor keeps him in the RB1 discussion in 12-team leagues.
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Tony Pollard
RB - TEN (vs . IND)
Pollard is the RB18 in fantasy points per game and the clear leader in the Tennessee backfield. He has averaged a 64% snap rate with an 80% snapshare in the red zone. Pollard has averaged 18.6 touches and 83.3 total yards. Among 59 qualifying backs, he is 26th in explosive run rate and seventh in yards after contact per attempt. Pollard faces an Indy run defense that has allowed the second-most rushing yards per game, the tenth-highest yards after contact per attempt, and the 12th-highest yards before contact per attempt. He should have a banner day.
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Chuba Hubbard
RB - CAR (vs . ATL)
Hubbard is the RB12 in fantasy points per game, but he didn't really take off until Andy Dalton got the starting gig. Since Dalton has been under center, Hubbard has been the RB5 in fantasy points per game, averaging 21.6 touches and 128.3 total yards per game. Overall, among 59 qualifying backs, Hubbard ranks 21st in explosive run rate and 16th in yards after contact per attempt. Hubbard should keep rolling along this week. Atlanta has allowed the fourth-highest missed tackle rate and rushing yards per game, the third-highest rushing success rate, and the seventh-highest zone rushing success rate (Hubbard 72% zone).
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Ja'Marr Chase
WR - CIN (at NYG)
For the second time in three weeks, Ja'Marr Chase popped off for multiple scores and over 100 yards receiving. That upside always keeps the Bengals' wide receiver in the overall WR1 conversation. Especially in weeks where he is targeted a dozen times, as was the case last week. The New York Giants are an average NFL defense in many respects related to wide receiver production, so this is not a matchup to fear. Ja'Marr Chase can score from anywhere on the field, making him an elite WR1 regardless of matchup.
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D'Andre Swift
RB - CHI (vs . JAC)
Swift has been awesome over the last two games as the RB3 in fantasy points per game, averaging 65% of the snaps, 23 touches, and 142.5 total yards per game. Over that span, among 40 qualifying backs, he ranks 22nd in explosive run rate, 17th in missed tackles forced per attempt, and 35th in yards after contact per attempt. Good matchups and volume have been the engines of his production, while his tackle-breaking has remained modest. Swift will be running into brick walls this week on the ground, so he'll need all the passing game usage he can get. Jacksonville has kept rushers in check with the eighth-lowest rushing yards per game, the tenth-lowest missed tackle rate, and the second-lowest yards after contact per attempt allowed. Swift has an 11.2% target share while ranking ninth in YPRR and seventh in receiving yards per game (33) among 35 qualifying backs. The Jaguars have allowed the second-most receptions and receiving yards to running backs.
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Najee Harris
RB - PIT (at LV)
Harris has been the lead back for Pittsburgh all season in a run-first offense, and he's done very little with the role. He's the RB36 in fantasy points per game, averaging 18.8 touches and 77.8 total yards. He is fourth in weighted opportunities and 13th in red zone touches. Among 59 qualifying backs, he ranks 45th in missed tackles forced per attempt and 42nd in yards after contact per attempt. This offense desperately needs Jaylen Warren to get healthy. Harris should have his best game of the season this week against a putrid Raiders' run defense that has allowed the 11th-highest explosive run rate, the tenth-most rushing yards per game, and the fifth-highest missed tackle rate.
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J.K. Dobbins
RB - LAC (at DEN)
Dobbins got off to a hot start this season, but he's run into some tough run defenses, and the pain train continues in Week 6. Dobbins is the RB16 in fantasy points per game. He ranks 29th in weighted opportunities and 37th in red zone touches. Among 59 qualifying backs, he is 12th in explosive run rate and 13th in missed tackles forced per attempt while averaging 16.5 touches and 96.5 total yards. Dobbins faces a Denver run defense that has brick-walled backs with the 12th-lowest explosive run rate, the third-lowest rushing success rate, and the third-highest stuff rate.
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Brian Robinson Jr.
RB - WAS (at BAL)
Robinson Jr. entered the Week 5 banged up, and he proceeded to play a season-low 34% of the snaps with only seven touches and 18 total yards. His two touchdowns saved his fantasy day. We need to monitor his practice reports this week, but I'm hoping that he's healthier and will have a larger role in Week 6. Overall, he is the RB15 in fantasy points per game, averaging 16.2 touches and 78.6 total yards. Among 59 qualifying backs, Robinson has been strong as a tackle-breaker, ranking 22nd in missed tackles forced per attempt and 19th in yards after contact per attempt. Temper your expectations for Robinson Jr. this week, though. This is a beyond-brutal matchup. Baltimore has allowed the fourth-lowest explosive run rate, the fewest rushing yards per game, and the lowest yards after contact per attempt.
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Jayden Reed
WR - GB (vs . ARI)
Jayden Reed went for 97 scrimmage yards last week, which was his worst game alongside starting quarterback Jordan Love. That connection looks to continue their strong start to the year in a Week 6 matchup with the Arizona Cardinals. Arizona ranks 29th in DVOA against the pass and plays zone coverage at an above-average rate. Both of those indicators suggest Reed should be in for another big game on Sunday. He may not get the volume of a player like Malik Nabers, but Jayden Reed has all the makings of a WR1 this week.
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Amon-Ra St. Brown
WR - DET (at DAL)
Amon-Ra St. Brown has posted weekly fantasy totals of 17.4, 17, and 17.8 over his last three games. The ironic part is that his receiving yardage totals (119-75-45) have been all over the place. Still, fantasy managers will take points any way they can get them. This week feels like a game where Detroit will look to defeat Dallas on the ground. Having said that, St. Brown has had 95 receiving yards and/or a touchdown catch in all but two regular-season games dating back to last season. That level of consistency is what makes Amon-Ra St. Brown a weekly WR1 in almost every instance.
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Chase Brown
RB - CIN (at NYG)
Brown might draw the start this week if Moss is sidelined with a bum ankle. Over the last three games, Brown has seen an elevated role, playing 24-40% of the snaps, averaging 13.6 touches and 71.6 total yards. It's scintillating to ponder what Brown could do this week in a further expanded role. Among 59 qualifying backs, he ranks 11th in explosive run rate, ninth in missed tackle rate, and fourth in yards after contact per attempt. The Giants have been gashed by backs all year, allowing the tenth-highest explosive run rate, the highest missed tackle rate, and the second-highest yards after contact per attempt.
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Drake London
WR - ATL (at CAR)
The Drake London breakout season has been wonderful to see. The talent has always been there with London, but one dumpster fire after another under center has held his stats down. That has been corrected in 2024 with Cousins. London is the WR9 in fantasy points per game, tied for sixth in red zone targets. London has gobbled up a 24.7% target share, a 33.9% air-yard share, and a 35% first-read share with 2.25 YPRR. Oh baby, those are some beautiful market share metrics. London is prepared for liftoff again in Week 6 against a Panthers' secondary that has allowed the most PPR points per target to perimeter wide receivers. London will run about 68% of his routes against Jaycee Horn (52.2% catch rate and 83.1 passer rating) and Mike Jackson (63.6% catch rate and 94.9 passer rating).
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A.J. Brown
WR - PHI (vs . CLE)
A.J. Brown should be back in the lineup for the first time since Philadelphia's season-opening victory against Green Bay. The Eagles host the Cleveland Browns in Week 6 in what has largely been a neutral matchup for wide receivers. Brown brings upside that few at the position can, as evidenced by his seven-week stretch of top-12 weekly finishes a year ago. Because of that, fantasy managers should not hesitate to start Brown in all formats despite the month-long layoff.
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Deebo Samuel Sr.
WR - SF (at SEA)
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DJ Moore
WR - CHI (vs . JAC)
Moore has been Caleb Williams' go-to receiver as the WR20 in fantasy points per game. He has drawn a 24.7% target share, a 33.1% air-yard share, and a 28.4% first-read share with 1.65 YPRR. Moore is sixth in the NFL in red-zone targets while also tying for the team lead in end-zone targets (five). Jacksonville has been scorched by wide receivers, allowing the sixth-highest PPR points per target and the most receiving yards per game to perimeter wide receivers. Jacksonville has the eighth-highest rate of two-high (49%). Against two-high, Moore has seen his YPRR jump to 1.94 while his other baseline market share metrics have remained relatively stable. Moore will run about 80% of his routes against Ronald Darby (75.9% catch rate and 135.1 passer rating) and Montaric Brown (65.7% catch rate and 95.1 passer rating).
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DK Metcalf
WR - SEA (vs . SF)
DK Metcalf was another player whose numbers suffered last week as Seattle ran just 58 offensive plays. Metcalf finished with just 55 scoreless yards and lost a fumble for a second consecutive week. Metcalf looks to bounce back against the San Francisco 49ers on Thursday night. San Francisco has been a top-10 pass defense this year but has struggled at times in man coverage. That is an area where Metcalf has excelled in previous seasons. However, the 49ers have held him in check in recent regular-season meetings. Metcalf has failed to clear 65 yards in each of the last six regular-season matchups with San Francisco. He did burn the 49ers for a 10-136-2 line in a January 2023 playoff contest. Fantasy managers should start Metcalf in Week 6, but temper expectations a bit.
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Travis Etienne Jr.
RB - JAC (at CHI)
Etienne is dealing with a shoulder issue, and it has drastically affected his playing time. Over the last two games, he has averaged only 45% of the snaps with 12 touches and 60 total yards. Among 57 qualifying backs, he ranks 25th in missed tackles forced per attempt and 20th in yards after contact per attempt. The Bears run defense has been up and down. While they have the fourth-lowest missed tackle rate and the eighth-lowest yards after contact per attempt, they have also been exceptionally vulnerable to gap runs. They have allowed the ninth-highest explosive run rate and have given up the fourth-highest yards per carry to gap runs and the 11th-highest success rate to this run play type (Etienne 64% gap). With this snap rate cut, he's a dicey RB2, but the path is there for him to pay off this week, even with limited volume.
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Rico Dowdle
RB - DAL (vs . DET)
Dowdle is coming off his best game of the season. He had a season-high 50% snap share with 22 touches and 114 total yards. Over the last two weeks, among 41 qualifying backs, he has shown some glimmer of hope, ranking 20th in yards after contact per attempt. Overall, this season, he's the RB34 in fantasy points per game, averaging 13 touches and 64.4 total yards. This isn't the week to go chasing last week's results for Dowdle. He has a horrible matchup this week against Detroit's top-shelf run defense. The Lions have allowed the fourth-fewest rushing yards per game, the fourth-lowest yards after contact per attempt, and the lowest yards per carry and success rate to zone runs (Dowdle 55.6% zone).
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Brandon Aiyuk
WR - SF (at SEA)
The Brandon Aiyuk bounceback game occurred last week as he finished as the WR10 in weekly PPR scoring which pulled him up to WR47 in fantasy points per game for the season. Aiyuk now has a 22.8% target share, a 26.6% air-yard share, 1.93 YPRR, and a 22.1% first-read share while ranking second in end-zone targets (four). Seattle has the seventh-highest single-high rate (59.1%). Aiyuk leads the 49ers in TPRR (25%) and YPRR (2.68) against single-high while ranking second in first-read share (26.4%). Aiyuk will run about 81% of his routes against Devon Witherspoon (72% catch rate and 86.1 passer rating) and Tre Brown (66.7% catch rate and 139.7 passer rating). Seattle has been run of the mill against perimeter wide receivers, allowing the 15th-most receiving yards per game.
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Mike Evans
WR - TB (at NO)
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Stefon Diggs
WR - HOU (at NE)
Diggs has been a surprise this season as the WR12 in fantasy points per game. He has a 21.1% target share, 1.81 YPRR, and a 26.2% first-read share. He has drawn one end-zone target while ranking second on the team in red-zone targets (three). New England has the sixth-highest rate of two-high this season (51.3%). Against two-high, Diggs is second on the team in TPRR (21%) and first-read share (24.7%) while producing 1.50 YPRR. Last week, Diggs played even amounts on the perimeter and in the slot after Nico Collins was out. This is important because this week, he is likely to be shadowed by Christian Gonzalez (55.6% catch rate and 65.2 passer rating). He won't be able to get away from Gonzalez in the slot, as Gonzalez has moved into the slot on 17.3% of his snaps this season. Gonzalez has followed Ja'Marr Chase, Garrett Wilson, D.K. Metcalf, Tyreek Hill, and Brandon Aiyuk on 53.8-90% of their routes. Only Metcalf finishes with more than 60 receiving yards in his coverage. Diggs should be fed volume this week, but I'm not incredibly high about his Week 6 outlook.
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Tee Higgins
WR - CIN (at NYG)
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Chris Godwin
WR - TB (at NO)
Though Chris Godwin has failed to score in each of his last two games, he remains one of four wide receivers this season to post five straight top-40 fantasy finishes to begin the year. Look for that streak to continue when the Bucs travel to the Bayou to face the New Orleans Saints. The Saints are in the middle of the league in terms of fantasy points allowed to opposing wide receivers. New Orleans has only allowed one wide receiver to catch a touchdown against them, but they have allowed the fifth-most catches and seventh-most receiving yards to opposing wideouts. They also play a lot of man coverage, which means Godwin should face Alontae Taylor often in coverage. Taylor has allowed an 85 percent catch rate in his coverage. Even if Godwin does not score, he has proven he can be productive. Fantasy managers should expect another productive week from the veteran wide receiver.
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Garrett Wilson
WR - NYJ (vs . BUF)
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Marvin Harrison Jr.
WR - ARI (at GB)
Harrison Jr. is the WR27 in fantasy points per game, drawing a 24.6% target share, a 43% air-yard share, and a 28.4% first-read share with 1.96 YPRR. Harrison Jr. leads the team with six end-zone targets. He has three weeks with WR3 or better finishes (WR1, WR20, WR26). Among 111 qualifying wide receivers, he ranks 22nd in route win rate. Green Bay has the 12th-highest rate of single-high (58.2%). Against single-high, his numbers have ballooned with a 30.8% target share, a 45.3% air-yard share, 3.14 YPRR, and a 35.4% first-read share. Harrison Jr. should be the focal point of Arizona's passing attack this week. Green Bay has allowed the fifth-highest PPR points per target to perimeter wide receivers.
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Zay Flowers
WR - BAL (vs . WAS)
Flowers is the WR39 in fantasy points per game with three weeks of WR3 or higher production on his 2024 resume (WR35, WR11, WR14). Flowers has earned a 25.2% target share with 1.77 YPRR and a 31.3% first-read share. Flowers should be able to take advantage of a still suspect Washington secondary that has allowed the ninth-highest passer rating when targeted and the 12th-highest PPR points per target to perimeter wide receivers. Flowers is tied for third on the team in red zone targets. Flowers will run about 66% of his routes against Benjamin St. Juste (59.5% catch rate and 110.8 passer rating) and Mik Sainristil (73.7% catch rate and 137.3 passer rating).
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Diontae Johnson
WR - CAR (vs . ATL)
With Andy Dalton under center, Johnson has been reawakened as the WR11 in fantasy points per game with a 27.4% target share, a 46% air-yard share, 2.21 YPRR, and a 39.7% first-read share. Johnson should have a bounceback game this week after last week's letdown against a tough Chicago secondary. Atlanta has allowed the eighth-highest PPR points per target to perimeter wide receivers. Jonson is tied for the NFL lead in red zone targets. Johnson will run about 78% of his routes against A.J. Terrell (78.9% catch rate and 98.9 passer rating) and Mike Hughes (66.7% catch rate and 83.6 passer rating).
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Bucky Irving
RB - TB (at NO)
Irving has eaten into White's workload over the last two weeks with a 42-43% snap rate while averaging 11 touches and 55.5 total yards. He has accounted for a 51% snap rate on rushing plays and a 64% red zone snap rate since Week 4. Irving has been extremely efficient with his touches (among 59 qualifying backs), ranking seventh in explosive run rate, sixth in missed tackles forced per attempt, and 13th in yards after contact per attempt. This isn't the week to flex him, though. New Orleans continues to be a tough run defense, allowing the seventh-lowest explosive run rate, the seventh-fewest rushing yards per game, and the second-lowest yards after contact per attempt. Sit Irving.
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James Cook
RB - BUF (at NYJ)
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Tank Bigsby
RB - JAC (at CHI)
Bigsby exploded in Week 5 with a 40% snap rate, 14 touches, 129 total yards, and two scores. He played 60% of the rushing play snaps and had a 33% red zone snap rate. In the three games this season, Bigsby has played at least 29% of the snaps, he has averaged 11 touches and 97.3 total yards. He's been absolutely electric. Among 57 qualifying backs, Bigsby is putting up efficiency stats that would make De'Von Achane blush last year, ranking first in explosive run rate, third in missed tackles forced per attempt, and first in yards after contact per attempt. The Bears run defense has been up and down. While they have the fourth-lowest missed tackle rate and the eighth-lowest yards after contact per attempt, they have also been exceptionally vulnerable to gap runs. They have allowed the ninth-highest explosive run rate and have given up the fourth-highest yards per carry to gap runs and the 11th-highest success rate to this run play type (Bigsby 67.6% gap). Bigsby is a strong flex play this week that could finish with RB2 numbers.
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Javonte Williams
RB - DEN (vs . LAC)
Williams has been a volume play all season. The problem is the volume hasn't gotten anyone anywhere profitable. He is the RB38 in fantasy points per game, ranking 30th in opportunity share, 19th in weighted opportunities, and 22nd in red zone touches. Williams has averaged 14 touches and 64 total yards while ranking 32nd in explosive run rate and 41st in yards after contact per attempt. He's in for a long day against a Bolts run defense that has quieted rushers with the fifth-lowest explosive run rate, the sixth-fewest rushing yards per game, and the second-lowest missed tackle rate allowed.
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Jameson Williams
WR - DET (at DAL)
Williams is in the midst of a breakout season as the WR26 in fantasy points per game. He has commanded a 19.8% target share, a 43.8% air-yard share, and a 28.4% first-read share with 2.41 YPRR. Williams is second on the team in red zone targets. Dallas has the fifth-highest single-high rate (60.9%). Williams has seen his usage dip some against single-high with a 15% target share, a 29.3% air-yard share, 2.01 YPRR, and a 23.1% first-read share. This isn't a smash spot for Williams, but it's also not a stay-away. Dallas ranks 15th in PPR points per target and 17th in receiving yards per game allowed to perimeter wide receivers.
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Jerome Ford
RB - CLE (at PHI)
Ford is the RB27 in fantasy points per game. He has played at least 58% of the snaps in four of five games while averaging 13.6 touches and 67.4 total yards. Among 59 qualifying backs, he ranks 17th in explosive run rate and 15th in yards after contact per attempt. The Eagles have been a prime matchup for backs, allowing the highest explosive run rate, the sixth-highest missed tackle rate, and the 14th-highest yards after contact per attempt. It's fair to question whether the offense will get Ford into scoring position or the team will feed him enough volume to take advantage, though.
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Terry McLaurin
WR - WAS (at BAL)
Mclaurin is the WR32 in fantasy points per game as Daniels' alpha wide receiver. He has been a volume hog with a 26.1% target share, a 55.1% air-yard share, 2.20 YPRR, and a 31.6% first-read share. Daniels' progression has been noticeable for McLaurin's fantasy stock. Since Week 3, McLaurin is the WR13 in fantasy points per game. McLaurin leads the team with four end-zone targets. Baltimore has been giving to perimeter wide receivers, allowing the fourth-most receiving yards per game and the tenth-highest passer rating when targeted. McLaurin will run about 80% of his routes against Marlon Humphrey (65.5% catch rate and 88.1 passer rating) and Brandon Stephens (62.5% catch rate and 90.2 passer rating).
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46.
DeVonta Smith
WR - PHI (vs . CLE)
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Rachaad White
RB - TB (at NO)
White has been disappointing this season as the RB38 in fantasy points per game. Over the last two games, he has been conceding work to Bucky Irving, as White has averaged a 61% snap rate with 13 touches and 75 total yards per game. In those two games, he has had a 53% snap rate on rushing plays and retained his pass game usage with a 67.5% snap rate on passing downs, but he has lost the red zone battle with only a 48% snap rate (Irving 64%). I'm usually penning words in the Primer about White's woeful per-touch efficiency, but I am happy to report that he has flipped the script in 2024. Among 59 qualifying backs, White has really stepped up his game in the last few weeks, ranking 12th in missed tackles forced per attempt and 14th in yards after contact per attempt. Sadly, this week's matchup likely doesn't help him improve or maintain those numbers. New Orleans continues to be a tough run defense, allowing the seventh-lowest explosive run rate, the seventh-fewest rushing yards per game, and the second-lowest yards after contact per attempt.
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48.
George Pickens
WR - PIT (at LV)
Pickens is the WR50 in fantasy points per game with two top-24 fantasy performances (WR24, WR23). Last week, it looks like he was shoved into the coaching staff's dog house. Oh, what fun. Arthur Smith has brought his player usage circus to Pittsburgh. Pickens had a 61.3% route share, a 21.4% target share, and a 22.2% first-read share. His route share ranked fourth on the team. Hopefully, his usage rebounds this week, but with Arthur Smith, you just never know. Overall, Pickens has a 25.5% target share, a 45% air-yard share, 2.44 YPRR, and a 32.6% first-read share. Pickens leads the team in red zone targets while ranking 13th in the NFL in this statistical category. The Raiders have been a tough draw for perimeter wide receivers, allowing the seventh-lowest PPR points per target and the eighth-fewest receiving yards per game.
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49.
Tyrone Tracy Jr.
RB - NYG (vs . CIN)
Tracy Jr. stepped up last week as the Giants' starting running back and the RB18 for the week. He played 59% of the snaps overall and 71.9% of the snaps for rushing plays, but he only saw a 35.7% snap rate in the red zone. He had 19 touches and 130 total yards. With the extended playing time, he displayed better tackle-breaking numbers that he had prior in the season, with an 11.1% explosive run rate, a 22% missed tackle rate, and 3.11 yards after contact per attempt. If he draws the start again this week (if Singletary is out), he should comfortably be an RB2 with upside. The Bengals have allowed the third-most rushing yards per game, the eighth-highest missed tackle rate, and the highest rushing success rate.
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50.
Darnell Mooney
WR - ATL (at CAR)
Mooney has blown any offseason predictions for him in this Atlanta offense out of the water as the WR20 in fantasy points per game. He is tied for third on the team in red zone targets. Mooney has garnered a 21.9% target share with a 37.1% air-yard share, 1.94 YPRR, and a 28.2% first-read share. Carolina has the second-highest single-high rate (71.9%). Against single-high, Mooney's numbers have dipped some with a 20% target share, a 35.8% air-yard share, only 0.93 YPRR, and a 25.4% first-read share. Mooney will remain heavily involved, but it might not be the most efficient performance for him in Week 6. Mooney will run about 60% of his routes against Jaycee Horn (52.2% catch rate and 83.1 passer rating) and Mike Jackson (63.6% catch rate and 94.9 passer rating). Carolina has allowed the most PPR points per target to perimeter wide receivers.
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51.
Amari Cooper
WR - CLE (at PHI)
Cooper has been receiving a truckload of hollow volume from Watson all year. He has a 26.6% target share, a 51.1% air-yard share, 1.06 YPRR, a measly 41.6 receiving yards per game, and a 33.6% first-read share. Only 59.6% of his target volume has been deemed catchable. He is tied with Jeudy for the team lead in end-zone targets. Philly is 18th in PPR points per target allowed to perimeter wide receivers. Cooper remains a volume or plug-and-pray play.
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52.
George Kittle
TE - SF (at SEA)
George Kittle should be good to go for Thursday night despite dealing with a rib injury in recent weeks. Kittle missed one game due to injury but has finished as a top-four tight end in each of the last three games he has played. It would be hard to argue against another productive outing from Kittle in Week 6. Seattle's pass defense has sprung some leaks in recent weeks. In their last two games, opposing tight ends have caught all 11 passes thrown their way. Kittle should continue to be treated as a high-end TE1 in all formats.
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53.
Chris Olave
WR - NO (vs . TB)
Olave has been disappointing this season (WR43) as he has been operating as the team's WR2 behind Rashid Shaheed. This is definitely not how we thought Olave's 2024 season would unfold, but this is where we are currently. Olave has garnered a 19.9% target share with a 24.7% air-yard share, 2.15 YPRR, and a 25.3% first-read share. He remains tied for the team lead in end-zone targets and red-zone targets with two apiece. The Bucs have the third-highest rate of Cover 3 in the NFL (43.5%). Against Cover 3, Olave has seen his market share metric stay consistent with his overall numbers while his YPRR has jumped to 3.21. Olave will run about 69% of his routes against Zyon McCollum (48.1% catch rate and 92.1 passer rating) and Jamel Dean (66.7% catch rate and 92.7 passer rating). This is a decent bounce-back spot for Olave against a secondary that has allowed the ninth-most receiving yards per game to perimeter wide receivers.
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54.
Brian Thomas Jr.
WR - JAC (at CHI)
Thomas Jr. has been sprinting out the gate as the WR13 in fantasy points per game. Since Week 3, with Kirk factoring into the passing offense more, Thomas has tied for the team lead with a 23% target share, led the team with 2.78 YPRR, and ranked second with a 28.8% first-read share. Chicago has the eighth-highest single-high rate this season (58.7%). Against single-high, Thomas Jr. led the team with a 24.2% target share, a whopping 3.64 YPRR, and a 28% first-read share. He'll stress a strong Chicago secondary that has limited perimeter wide receivers to the fourth-lowest PPR points per target. This is a case of strength versus strength, and let the best win the matchup this week. Thomas Jr. will run about 78% of his routes against Jaylon Johnson (52.9% catch rate and 33.1 passer rating) and Tyrique Stevenson (51.4% catch rate and 70.5 passer rating).
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55.
Rhamondre Stevenson
RB - NE (vs . HOU)
Last week, Stevenson didn't "start" the game, but he did play 47% of the snaps with 16 touches and 92 total yards. Stevenson is the RB25 in fantasy points per game, averaging 18 touches and 78.6 total yards. He opened this week by missing practice (foot). We'll see if he can suit up this week, so monitor his practice reports and the Primer closely for updates. Stevenson remains the team's best offensive weapon. Among 59 qualifying backs, he ranks 16th in explosive run rate, eighth in missed tackles forced per attempt, and ninth in yards after contact per attempt. If Stevenson is healthy enough to go this week, he'll face a Houston run defense ranks 15th in rushing success rate while also allowing the 12th-lowest yards before contact per attempt. They have been stout against gap rushers, giving up the seventh-lowest yards per carry and the second-lowest gap success rate (Stevenson 61% gap).
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56.
Tank Dell
WR - HOU (at NE)
Dell has had a rough 2024 season so far as the WR70 in fantasy points per game. Dell has seen only a 13.3% target share, a 21.5% air-yard share, and a 13.3% first-read share with 1.07 YPRR. Dell has one end zone target and two red zone looks this season. New England has the sixth-highest rate of two-high this season (51.3%). Against two-high, Dell has had a disappointing 13% TPRR, 0.84 YPRR, and a 13% first-read share. Last year, against this coverage type, Dell posted a 20% TPRR, 2.02 YPRR, and a solid 17.4% first-read share. With Diggs likely to get the Christian Gonzalez treatment, Dell could be leaned on this week. Dell is likely to see Jonathan Jones (69.2% catch rate and 106.9 passer rating) and Marco Wilson (career: 69.3% catch rate and 115.2 passer rating) for most of the day.
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57.
Trey Sermon
RB - IND (at TEN)
Sermon surprised as a volume-driven RB1 last week (RB8). He was the clear lead back for the Colts with a 59% snap rate, 16 touches, and 63 total yards (one score). Sermon also had a 66.7% snap share in the red zone. Among 63 qualifying backs, he ranks fourth in explosive run rate and 21st in missed tackles forced per attempt. This is another tough rushing matchup for Sermon if he draws the start, but like in Week 5, he can likely overcome it with volume. Tennesse has the fifth-lowest missed tackle rate, the seventh-lowest yards after contact per attempt, and the fourth-lowest yards per carry allowed to gap runs (Sermon 52.6% gap).
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58.
Braelon Allen
RB - NYJ (vs . BUF)
Allen could see more work this week as New York should lean into their ground game to win this week's battle with Buffalo. Allen has played 26-36% of the snaps this season, averaging eight touches and 43 total yards. Among 59 qualifying backs, he ranks 18th in missed tackles forced per attempt and sixth in yards after contact per attempt. Buffalo has allowed the sixth-highest explosive run rate, the seventh-most rushing yards per game, and the seventh-highest yards per carry to gap runs (Allen 53.1% gap).
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59.
Dontayvion Wicks
WR - GB (vs . ARI)
Last week didn't pan out the way we all hoped for Wicks. I'm not fading Wicks after one down game where the Rams changed up their corners and found success in stopping Green Bay. He had a 62% route share while tying Jayden Reed for the team lead in target share (23.1%) while leading the way with a 44.2% air-yard share and ranking second in first-read share (23.8%). Wicks is second on the team in red-zone targets while leading the way in end-zone targets. This week, we should get the Wicks game that we all pinned for last week. Since Week 3, Arizona has had the ninth-highest single-high rate in the NFL (59.2%). Against single-high, Wicks leads the team with a 34% TPRR while posting a solid 2.18 YPRR and 0.105 FD/RR. Arizona has allowed the third-highest PPR points per target to perimeter wide receivers. Wick will run about 59% of his routes against Starling Thomas (55.6% catch rate and 119.9 passer rating) and Sean Murphy-Bunting (76.5% catch rate and 102.1 passe rating).
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60.
Rashid Shaheed
WR - NO (vs . TB)
Shaheed has been operating as the team's WR1 this season (WR25 in fantasy points per game). If you take out his Week 3 performance, where he was blanked in the fantasy points column, his production stands at 17.8 PPR points per game, which would have him tied with Chris Godwin for WR8 for the season. Shaheed leads the team with a 25% target share, a ridiculous 50.2% air-yard share, 2.82 YPRR, and a 32.2% first-read share. He is tied for the team lead in end-zone targets and red-zone targets with two apiece. The Bucs have the third-highest rate of Cover 3 in the NFL (43.5%). Against Cover 3, Shaheed's team-leading market share metrics all look similar to his overall usage numbers while noting that his YPRR has increased to 3.26. Shaheed will run about 76% of his routes against Zyon McCollum (48.1% catch rate and 92.1 passer rating) and Jamel Dean (66.7% catch rate and 92.7 passer rating). Shaheed could keep the train rolling this week against a secondary that has allowed the ninth-most receiving yards per game to perimeter wide receivers.
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61.
Alexander Mattison
RB - LV (vs . PIT)
Mattison should be the lead back again this week. Last week, he was the RB29 in fantasy, playing 57% of the snaps with 17 touches and 61 total yards. This offense is a dumpster fire outside of Brock Bowers. The offensive line ranks 16th in yards before contact per attempt. Mattison has simply gotten what is blocked and very little else this season, ranking 49th in missed tackles forced per attempt and 37th in yards after contact per attempt. Mattison will spend Week 6 running into brick walls. Pittsburgh has stood pat with the second-lowest explosive run rate, the fifth-fewest rushing yards per game, and the 11th-lowest missed tackle rate allowed.
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62.
Jaxon Smith-Njigba
WR - SEA (vs . SF)
Smith-Njigba is the WR36 in fantasy points per game with three top 36 weekly finishes this season (WR8, WR32, WR28). Smith-Njigba has a 20.1% target share, a 24.1% air-yard share, 1.34 YPRR, and a 19.7% first-read share. He leads the team in red-zone and end-zone targets with three a piece. Over the last two games, San Francisco has leaned more into single-high coverage with the 12th-highest rate (61.1%). Against single-high, Smith-Njigba ranks second on the team in target share (19.8%) and first-read share (22.4%), but he has been relatively ineffective with only 1.10 YPRR (fifth on the team). He could get an efficiency bump this week, though, against a 49ers' secondary that has allowed the fourth-highest PPR points per target and the seventh-highest passer rating when targeted to slot receivers. Smith-Njigba will run about 89% of his routes against Deommodore Lenoir (58.3% catch rate and 69.4 passer rating).
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63.
Calvin Ridley
WR - TEN (vs . IND)
Ridley is the WR56, drawing a 15.7% target share with a 42.5% air-yard share, 1.37 YPRR, and a 22.1% first-read share. Ridley hasn't drawn an end-zone target or a red-zone look. Indy has the 11th-highest single-high rate (58.3%). Against single-high, Ridley leads the team with an 18.9% target share, a 45.6% air-yard share, 1.44 YPRR, and a 26.3% first-read share. Ridley could have a huge game if Levis is willing to test this secondary deep. Ridley leads the team in deep targets (38.9% of his target volume). Indy has allowed the most deep passing yards and the 12th-highest deep-adjusted completion rate. Indy has allowed the 11th-highest PPR points per target and the sixth-most receiving yards per game to perimeter wide receivers.
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64.
Tyler Allgeier
RB - ATL (at CAR)
Allgeier is a low-end flex this week. Overall, this season, he is the RB52 in fantasy points per game, averaging 7.8 touches and 44.6 total yards. Among 59 qualifying backs, he hasn't been amazing on a per-touch basis, ranking 25th in missed tackles forced per attempt and 29th in yards after contact per attempt. If Atlanta jumps out to a big lead or is salting the clock away late, Allgeier could get an expanded role this week. If that happens, Allgeier could payoff for Fantasy GMs struggling to fill out lineups this week. Carolina has allowed the sixth-most rushing yards per game, the fourth-highest yards per carry to zone runs, and the fifth-highest success rate to zone runs (Allgeier 78.8% zone).
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65.
Wan'Dale Robinson
WR - NYG (vs . CIN)
Robinson has been a pleasant surprise this season as the WR27 in fantasy points per game. He is second among wide receivers in red zone targets. Robinson hasn't finished lower than WR35 in any week so far. He has soaked up a 25.7% target share and 27.1% first-read share while producing 1.51 YPRR. The Bengals has utilized single high on 56.7% of their defensive snaps. Against single-high, Robinson's target share has increased to 29.3%, and his YPRR has climbed to 1.77. Robinson should enjoy another wonderful week against a Bengals secondary that has allowed the eighth-highest PPR points per target to slot receivers.
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66.
Christian Kirk
WR - JAC (at CHI)
Since Week 3, Kirk has been heavily involved in the passing offense as the WR18 in fantasy points per game. Over this stretch, he has tied for the team lead with a 23% target share, led the squad with a 32.9% air-yard share and 30% first-read share, and produced 2.48 YPRR. Chicago has the eighth-highest single-high rate this season (58.7%). Since Week 3, Kirk is second on the team in target share (21.5%), YPRR (1.76), and first-read share (26.9%) against single-high. Temper expectations for the Jaguars' talented slot receiver this week. Chicago has allowed the eighth-fewest PPR points per target to slot receivers. Kirk will run about 82% of his routes against Kyler Gordon (65% catch rate and 89.4 passer rating).
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67.
Trey McBride
TE - ARI (at GB)
Trey McBride led the Arizona Cardinals with six catches and nine targets last week against the San Francisco 49ers. It was a decent showing after missing a week due to injury, but a dropped touchdown left a bad taste in the mouth of many fantasy managers. McBride should remain one of Kyler Murray's top targets in Week 6 when Arizona travels to Green Bay. The Packers have allowed the eighth-most fantasy points to opposing tight ends this season, so there is room for McBride to operate. McBride has at least six targets in all four games he has played, so hopefully the touchdowns will be soon to follow.
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68.
Ladd McConkey
WR - LAC (at DEN)
McConkey is the WR42 in fantasy points per game, but he has two WR2 weekly finishes this season (WR19, WR19). He has been the Bolts' clear WR1 with a 25.8% target share, a 30% air-yard share, 2.20 YPRR, and a 30.5% first-read share. Denver has the tenth-highest single-high rate (58.3%). Against single-high, McConkey has seen similar market share metrics, but his YPRR has jumped to 2.71. This efficiency will help McConkey combat a challenging matchup this week. Denver has allowed the lowest PPR points per target and the ninth-fewest receiving yards per game to slot receivers. McConkey will run about 67% of his routes against Ja'Quan McMillian (69.7% catch rate and 81.9 passer rating).
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69.
Jake Ferguson
TE - DAL (vs . DET)
The injury to Brandin Cooks has solidified Jake Ferguson as the Cowboys' second receiving target behind CeeDee Lamb. Truth be told, Ferguson was probably already number two anyway. Since returning from his knee injury scare, Ferguson has been a top-10 fantasy tight end in three straight games. He has done so even without scoring a touchdown in any of the three games. In that span, Ferguson has caught 19 of 25 targets for 214 yards. Dallas faces the Detroit Lions this week. The Lions are a relatively tough matchup for tight ends. But Ferguson's volume should be secure in what could be a shootout scenario. That makes him a must-start in all formats, but especially those with PPR components.
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70.
Brock Bowers
TE - LV (vs . PIT)
Brock Bowers took the fourth play from scrimmage 57 yards to the house for his first NFL touchdown last week. But the rookie was far from finished. Bowers finished the day with eight catches and 97 yards on 12 targets. With Davante Adams injured and seemingly destined to be traded, Bowers has a great chance to lead the team in receiving going forward. Bowers will face the Pittsburgh Steelers in Week 6. Pittsburgh allowed Jake Ferguson to catch six passes for 70 yards a week ago, so there is not much to worry about concerning this matchup. Keep rolling out the rookie in all leagues.
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71.
Tyjae Spears
RB - TEN (vs . IND)
Spears is a low-end flex and handcuff. He has averaged only 33-45% of the snaps with 9.8 touches and 40.8 total yards per game. Among 59 qualifying backs, he has been extremely disappointing this season with zero explosive runs and ranking 44th in yards after contact per attempt and missed tackles forced per attempt. The matchup is great this week, so maybe Spears will break off a long run to pay off this week. Indy's run defense has allowed the second-most rushing yards per game, the tenth-highest yards after contact per attempt, and the 12th-highest yards before contact per attempt.
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72.
Josh Downs
WR - IND (at TEN)
Downs has been the WR24 in fantasy points per game since his return, drawing a 27.4% target share with 2.37 YPRR and a 35.7% first-read share. He has been awesome and already has two end-zone targets. Tennessee has the seventh-highest two high rate in the NFL (50.4%). Against two-high, his target share has remained a strong 25.5% with 2.45 YPRR and a 34.4% first-read share. Tennessee hasn't yet been tested by a strong slot receiver who is receiving a heavy workload. Jayden Reed only saw six targets with a run-heavy game script with Malik Willis, but he converted those into four receptions and 50 receiving yards. Tennessee has faced the fifth-fewest slot targets and allowed the fifth-fewest receiving yards. Downs should be the focal point of the passing attack this week.
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73.
Courtland Sutton
WR - DEN (vs . LAC)
Only Sutton had more than a 60% route share in the Denver passing attack in Week 5. Sean Payton has utilized a full-blown committee behind Sutton. Sutton is the WR57 in fantasy points per game, ranking fifth in deep targets and red zone targets among wideouts. He has a 24.2% target share, a 48.1% air-yard share, 1.53 YPRR, and a 32.4% first-read share. With Nix's rollercoaster play, Sutton still only has 57.5% of his target volume deemed as catchable. Sutton faces a secondary that has held perimeter wide receivers to the 12th-fewest receiving yards per game. Sutton will run about 82% of his routes against Kristian Fulton (58.3% catch rate and 67.0 passer rating) and Asante Samuel Jr. (66.7% catch rate and 87.3 passer rating).
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74.
DeAndre Hopkins
WR - TEN (vs . IND)
Hopkins still hasn't been a full-time player this season. In Week 4, he had only a 52.2% route share with a 19% target share, 49% air-yard share, 2.58 YPRR, and a 23.1% first-read share. Indy has the 11th-highest single-high rate (58.3%). Against single-high, Hopkins ranks third on the team in TPRR (18%) and first-read share (15.8%). The matchup is amazing this week, but Hopkins hasn't been the go-to versus this coverage type, and without seeing Hopkins in a full-time role this season, it's easy to leave him on the bench this week.
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75.
Malik Nabers
WR - NYG (vs . CIN)
Malik Nabers missed last week's game in Seattle due to a concussion. Early reports indicate that Nabers should be ready to go for this week's contest against the Cincinnati Bengals. Cincinnati has struggled in pass coverage so far this season. They rank 25th in overall coverage per Pro Football Focus, and rank 30th in DVOA against number-one receivers per FTNFantasy. Nabers has earned a ridiculous 45 targets across his last three games. As long as he can clear concussion protocol before Sunday, Nabers should be a volume-based WR1 in Week 6.
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76.
Rome Odunze
WR - CHI (vs . JAC)
Odunze's rookie season has been overall disappointing as the passing game has floundered for most of the season and Odunze has been the third wheel. Odunze is the WR64 in fantasy points per game with a 16.5% target share, a 20.2% first-read share, and 1.30 YPRR. Over the last two games, he has been running neck and neck with Keenan Allen with both, drawing 17.3% target shares and 21.2% first-read shares. Jacksonville has the eighth-highest rate of two-high (49%). Against two-high, Odunze is third on the team with a 22% TPRR and a 1.42 YPRR, but he is second in first-read share (26.3%), tied with D.J. Moore. It's a great matchup for the Bears receivers, but with Odunze being the third wheel for the passing attack, it's tough projecting him to have a big day. He's still worth flex consideration, though, just based on the matchup. Jacksonville has been scorched by wide receivers, allowing the sixth-highest PPR points per target and the most receiving yards per game to perimeter wide receivers. Odunze will run about 65% of his routes against Ronald Darby (75.9% catch rate and 135.1 passer rating) and Montaric Brown (65.7% catch rate and 95.1 passer rating).
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77.
Jakobi Meyers
WR - LV (vs . PIT)
Meyers will be the team's de facto WR1 this week. With Davante Adams out, Meyers has had a 31.1% target share, a 38.9% air-yard share, 1.95 YPRR, and a 34.1% first-read share. Meyers leads the team in red zone targets (five). He may get shadowed by Joey Porter Jr. (66.7% catch rate and 86.3 passer rating) this week. Porter Jr. has shadowed three times this season, following Drake London, Courtland Sutton, and Quentin Johnston on 65.2-85.7% of their routes. None of those wide receivers finished with more than 44 receiving yards in his coverage. Only Johnston secured a touchdown. Last week, Meyers only saw Patrick Surtain on 50% of his routes, but Gardner Minshew only fed him two targets with Surtain opposite him. Meyers made the most of his opportunities with Surtain, not on him. This week, I don't see O'Connell challenging Porter Jr. if he is following him throughout the entire game. Sit Meyers this week.
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78.
Jalen Tolbert
WR - DAL (vs . DET)
Tolbert has shown growth this year as he's been forced to step up as the team's WR2. Tolbert is the WR42 in fantasy points per game with three outings of weekly WR3 or better fantasy production (WR24, WR34, WR12). Tolbert has a 14.4% target share, a 24% air-yard share, 1.52 YPRR, and a 16.4% first-read share. He leads the team with five red-zone targets. This week's matchup with the Lions should boost his fantasy outlook. Since Week 3, Detroit has the sixth-highest two-high rate (55.6%). Against two high, Tolbert has seen bumps across the board with an 18.4% target share, a 29.8% air-yard share, 1.82 YPRR, and a massive 27.9% first-read share. Tolbert will run about 70% of his routes against Carlton Davis (70.6% catch rate and 118.9 passer rating) and Terrion Arnold (64% catch rate and 98.4 passer rating). Detroit has allowed the third-most receiving yards per game to perimeter wide receivers.
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79.
Sam LaPorta
TE - DET (at DAL)
Lions' tight end Sam LaPorta has had a slow start to the season. He has yet to score more than 7.3 fantasy points in any of Detroit's four games this season. It has been a far cry from his rookie campaign last year when he eclipsed that total in 11 of his 17 games. LaPorta has been hampered a bit by an ankle injury, so perhaps Detroit's Week 5 bye came at just the right time. Fantasy managers are hoping that LaPorta will look like the 2023 version of himself beginning this Sunday when Detroit hosts Dallas. This projects to be a game where the Lions can control the pace with the running game versus a weak Cowboys' run defense. Still, there is always the chance the team makes a concerted effort to feature LaPorta coming out of the bye. Given the question marks surrounding many tight ends around the league, fantasy managers should continue to trust LaPorta despite the disappointing start.
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80.
Keenan Allen
WR - CHI (vs . JAC)
Allen has had an immensely disappointing season to date. He hasn't managed more than 6.9 PPR points or 33 receiving yards in any game. He has drawn a 21% target share, a 24.5% air-yard share, and a 26.4% first-read share with a sad 1.13 YPRR. Allen is fourth on the team in red-zone targets and third in end-zone targets. Jacksonville has the eighth-highest rate of two-high (49%). Against two-high, Allen is second in TPRR (24%) and first in first-read share (31.3%). This could be a great matchup to get Allen going after an injured and quiet start to the season. Jacksonville has allowed the seventh-highest PPR points per target and the sixth-most receiving yards to slot receivers. Allen will run about 57% of his routes against Jarrian Jones (73.3% catch rate and 105.1 passer rating).
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81.
Justice Hill
RB - BAL (vs . WAS)
Hill is a decent flex play. He is the RB37 in fantasy points per game, averaging 7.2 touches and 52.4 total yards. Among 65 qualifying backs, he is 29th in explosive run rate and 23rd in missed tackles forced per attempt. The matchup doesn't bode well for Hill's receiving upside, but he could make the most of this rushing work. Hill has a 12.6% target share, ranks fourth in receiving yards per game, and fifth in YPRR among 35 qualifying backs. Washington ranks 16th in receiving yards per game to backs while giving up the 13th-lowest yards per reception. They have also allowed the 11th-most rushing yards per game and the second-highest explosive run rate.
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82.
Michael Wilson
WR - ARI (at GB)
Wilson has two WR3 weekly fantasy finishes this season (WR28, WR32). He has commanded an 18.8% target share with 1.60 YPRR and a 20.6% first-read share. Green Bay has the 12th-highest rate of single-high (58.2%). Against single-high, his target share has remained steady (18.5%), but his effectiveness (1.35 YPRR) and his first-read share (18.8%) have declined. Wilson is on the flex radar, but he isn't a priority. He's more regulated to deep league formats or if you find yourself in a bye-week pickle. Green Bay has allowed the fifth-highest PPR points per target to perimeter wide receivers.
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83.
Austin Ekeler
RB - WAS (at BAL)
Ekeler has played 43% or higher in three of his four games this season while averaging 7.6 touches and 75.3 total yards. He is the RB29 in fantasy points per game. The decreased volume this season has helped some of his former efficiency creep back into his game. Among 65 qualifying backs, he ranks fifth in explosive run rate and 24th in missed tackles forced per attempt. It's tough to consider Ekeler as anything more than a middling flex for Week 6. Baltimore has allowed the fourth-lowest explosive run rate, the fewest rushing yards per game, and the lowest yards after contact per attempt. The Ravens have allowed some production to receiving backs, though, with the 14th-highest yards per reception and the 11th-most receiving yards per game allowed. Ekeler has a 10.6% target share while ranking second in receiving yards per game (37.8) and first in YPRR (3.08) among 35 qualifying backs.
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84.
Roschon Johnson
RB - CHI (vs . JAC)
Johnson's role has remained the same as a handcuff or backup to Swift. Johnson has averaged 34% of the snaps, 8.5 touches, and 25.5 total yards with three total touchdowns over the last two weeks. He has only had 32% of the rushing play snaps and 26.7% of the red zone snaps during that period. Johnson's value had been highly touchdown-related. He's an easy sit this week in a tough rushing matchup. Jacksonville has kept rushers in check with the eighth-lowest rushing yards per game, the tenth-lowest missed tackle rate, and the second-lowest yards after contact per attempt allowed.
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85.
Tyler Lockett
WR - SEA (vs . SF)
Lockett is the WR51 in fantasy points per game, but he has displayed a decently high floor. He has at least four receptions and 61 receiving yards in three of his five games, but he hasn't scored a touchdown yet, so it's pulling his fantasy status down. Lockett has had a 14.6% target share, a 22.9% air-yard share, 1.62 YPRR, and an 18.1% first-read share. Over the last two games, San Francisco has leaned more into single-high coverage with the 12th-highest rate (61.1%). Against single-high, Lockett's numbers have remained largely unchanged while noting that his first-read share has increased mildly to 19.4%. Lockett will run about 72% of his routes against Isaac Yiadom (68.8% catch rate and 115.9 passer rating) and Charvarius Ward (56.5% catch rate and 99.5 passer rating). Lockett is a sit this week against a pass defense that has allowed the second-lowest PPR points per target and the sixth-fewest receiving yards per game to perimeter wide receivers.
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86.
Allen Lazard
WR - NYJ (vs . BUF)
Lazard has been a pleasant surprise as the WR28 in fantasy points per game this season. He is fourth among wide receivers in red zone targets and has already scored four touchdowns (third-most). Lazard has a 17.9% target share, a 26.3% air-yard share, 1.36 YPRR, and a 20.8% first-read share. Buffalo has the fifth-highest rate of two-high (58.9%). Against two-high, Lazard's target share has bumped to 20%, and his first-read share has skyrocketed to 26.1%. Even with the volume bump this week, Lazard still is only a middling flex play. Buffalo has put the clamps on wide receivers, allowing the fifth-lowest PPR points per target and the second-fewest receiving yards per game to perimeter wide receivers.
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87.
Xavier Legette
WR - CAR (vs . ATL)
Legette sustained a shoulder injury in Week 5, but he opened this week with a full practice. In Week 4, Legette was a full-time player with a 24.4% target share, a 33.8% air-yard share, 1.89 YPRR, and a 31% first-read share. Atlanta has utilized single-high on 57.1% of their defensive snaps. Against single-high, Legette has a 19% TPRR, 2.00 YPRR, and a sexy 0.111 FD/RR. Atlanta has allowed the eighth-highest PPR points to perimeter wide receivers. Legette will run about 65% of his routes against A.J. Terrell (78.9% catch rate and 98.9 passer rating) and Mike Hughes (66.7% catch rate and 83.6 passer rating).
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88.
Antonio Gibson
RB - NE (vs . HOU)
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89.
Alec Pierce
WR - IND (at TEN)
This isn't the matchup to consider chasing a big Pierce week. Pierce remains the field stretcher for Indy. 55.6% of his target volume has been on deep targets. Tennessee has shut down deep passing, allowing the fewest deep passing yards per game and the lowest CPOE to targets 20 or more yards downfield.
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90.
Kyle Pitts
TE - ATL (at CAR)
Pitts found his way back into Fantasy GMs good graces last week as he upped his season-long stock to TE11 in fantasy points per game. That was only his second game of the season with more than eight PPR points. Overall, he has seen an 11.8% target share with 1.48 YPRR and a 9.4% first-read share. Pitts is second on the team in red zone targets (three). Pitts could stack back-to-back solid performances against a pass defense that has allowed the tenth-most receiving yards and the fifth-most fantasy points per game to tight ends.
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91.
Romeo Doubs
WR - GB (vs . ARI)
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92.
Tucker Kraft
TE - GB (vs . ARI)
Kraft is a stone-cold baller. He is the TE4 in fantasy points per game, drawing a 13.5% target share. Among 41 qualifying tight ends, he is fifth in YPRR, eighth in receiving yards per game, and 14th in FD/RR. He leads the team with five red zone targets. Since Week 3, Arizona has had the ninth-highest single-high rate in the NFL (59.2%). Against single-high, Kraft is second on the team with 2.69 YPRR and third in FD/RR (0.093). Arizona is a middle-of-the-road matchup, allowing the 13th-highest yards per reception and 16th in receiving yards per game to tight ends.
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93.
Jerry Jeudy
WR - CLE (at PHI)
Jeudy has handled an 18.1% target share with a 30% air-yard share, 1.13 YPRR, and a 20% first-read share. He is tied with Cooper for the team lead in end-zone targets. Jeudy has three top 36 wide receiver weekly finishes this season (WR33, WR27, WR31). If you're in a bye-week jam, Jeudy is a low-end flex or WR3 option, but in most formats and situations, you're not starting him. It's tough to have any faith in any part of the Cleveland offense right now. Philly is 18th in PPR points per target allowed to perimeter wide receivers.
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94.
Jauan Jennings
WR - SF (at SEA)
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95.
Dalton Kincaid
TE - BUF (at NYJ)
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96.
Quentin Johnston
WR - LAC (at DEN)
This isn't the week to look to Johnston for help in fantasy. He is likely going to draw shadow coverage from Patrick Surtain (71.4% catch rate and 55.1 passer rating). Surtain has followed D.K. Metcalf, Mike Evans, George Pickens, Garrett Wilson, and Jakobi Meyers on 50-95.8% of their routes. Surtain hasn't allowed a receiver in his shadow coverage to surpass 30 receiving yards (zero touchdowns). Sit Johnston.
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97.
Tre Tucker
WR - LV (vs . PIT)
Without Adams in the lineup, Tucker has handled an 18% target share and a 25% first-read share, producing only 29.5 receiving yards per game and 0.97 YPRR. Tucker has zero end-zone targets since Week 4. If Porter Jr. is following Meyers, Tucker will see Donte Jackson (54.2% catch rate and 37.5 passer rating) all day. I expect Jackson to win that matchup. Sit Tucker.
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98.
Emanuel Wilson
RB - GB (vs . ARI)
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99.
Rashod Bateman
WR - BAL (vs . WAS)
Bateman is the WR61 in fantasy points per game with a 14.6% target share, 1.53 YPRR, and a 14.6% first-read share. He is tied for second on the team with two end-zone targets. Washington has the fourth-highest two-high rate (59.6%). Against two-high, Bateman's market share has dipped with a 12.9% target share and an 11.5% first-read share, but his per-route efficiency has increased with 1.87 YPRR. Bateman is a bye-week or desperation flex this week. Washington's secondary has allowed the ninth-highest passer rating when targeted and the 12th-highest PPR points per target to perimeter wide receivers. Batema will run about 90% of his routes against Benjamin St. Juste (59.5% catch rate and 110.8 passer rating) and Mik Sainristil (73.7% catch rate and 137.3 passer rating).
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100.
Dallas Goedert
TE - PHI (vs . CLE)
Goedert is the TE2 in fantasy points per game, but that is inflated with Philly dealing with no DeVonta Smith or A.J. Brown for nearly two weeks. Both should be expected to return this week. In Weeks 1-2, Goedert was the TE13 in fantasy points per game, drawing a 14.1% target share with 1.21 YPRR and a 15.8% first-read share. The Browns have been a difficult assignment for tight ends, allowing the 11th-fewest receiving yards and the seventh-fewest fantasy points per game to the position.
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101.
Zach Charbonnet
RB - SEA (vs . SF)
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102.
Keon Coleman
WR - BUF (at NYJ)
Last week, Coleman took his only reception 49 yards to the house for a score. This isn't the week to chase Coleman's Week 5 fantasy points. He has only seen an 11.9% target share and an 18.9% first-read share with 1.72 YPRR. The volume isn't enough to overcome a horrendous matchup with the Jets secondary. New York has allowed the third-fewest receiving yards per game and the lowest PPR points per target to perimeter wide receivers.
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103.
Ray-Ray McCloud III
WR - ATL (at CAR)
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104.
Gabe Davis
WR - JAC (at CHI)
Since Week 3, Davis has only drawn a 13.3% target share and a 13.8% first-read share while producing a measly 0.59 YPRR. Davis is still searching for his first week of the season with double-digit PPR points, and I doubt he will break the bottom-of-the-barrel streak this week. Chicago's secondary has limited perimeter wide receivers to the fourth-lowest PPR points per target and the ninth-fewest receiving yards per game. Sit Davis.
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105.
Pat Freiermuth
TE - PIT (at LV)
Freiermuth is the TE9 in fantasy points per game, ranking second on the team in red zone targets (four). Freiermuth has had a 16.1% target share, 1.46 YPRR, and an 18.6% first-read share. Freiermuth has been strong on a per-route basis, ranking tenth in separation and 13th in route win rate (among 41 qualifying tight ends). The Raiders have faced the ninth-fewest targets to tight ends this season, but they have allowed the tenth-highest yards per reception to the position.
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106.
Mike Williams
WR - NYJ (vs . BUF)
Williams is an easy sit this week. He has only surpassed 34 receiving yards once this season. Buffalo has the fifth-highest rate of two-high (58.9%). Against two-high, Williams only has a 10% target share, 1.15 YPRR, and a 13% first-read share. Buffalo has crushed wide receivers, allowing the fifth-lowest PPR points per target and the second-fewest receiving yards per game to perimeter wide receivers.
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107.
Jaleel McLaughlin
RB - DEN (vs . LAC)
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108.
Darius Slayton
WR - NYG (vs . CIN)
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109.
Andrei Iosivas
WR - CIN (at NYG)
Iosivas is the WR58 in fantasy points per game. He has drawn two deep targets, and four red zone looks this season. He already has two WR2 performances on his 2024 resume (WR21, WR22). He has only managed an 11.6% target share, 0.97 YPRR, and an 11.9% first-read share. This doesn't project as a big Iosivas week against a Giants' secondary that has allowed the 12th-fewest PPR points per target to slot receivers. Sit Iosivas.
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110.
Devin Singletary
RB - NYG (vs . CIN)
Singletary missed last week's game with a groin issue. He opened this week with a limited practice. He could be back this week. Singletary is the RB29 in fantasy points per game, ranking eighth in opportunity share. He has averaged 16.5 touches and 73.3 total yards. Singletary is 14th in missed tackles forced per attempt and tenth in yards after contact per attempt. If he's healthy enough to go, Singletary should post a wonderful stat line this week. The Bengals have allowed the third-most rushing yards per game, the eighth-highest missed tackle rate, and the highest rushing success rate.
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111.
Tyler Conklin
TE - NYJ (vs . BUF)
Conklin is the TE16 in fantasy points per game. He has three deep targets, and two red zone looks this season. He has finished as a TE1 in two of his last three games (TE4, TE12). Buffalo has the fifth-highest rate of two-high (58.9%). Against two-high, Conklin has seen a bump in usage with a 16% target share, 1.70 YPRR, and a 10.1% first-read share. The matchup is tough this week, which makes Conklin a low-end streaming option. Buffalo has allowed the 13th-fewest receiving yards and the 12th-fewest fantasy points per game to tight ends.
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112.
Isaiah Likely
TE - BAL (vs . WAS)
If you're itching to start a Baltimore tight end this week, it should be Likely. Over the last two weeks, he has had a solid 60% route share. Washington has the fourth-highest two-high rate (59.6%). Against two-high, Likely is second on the team in TPRR (25%), YPRR (2.32), and first-read share (17.3%). Likely could operate as the team's WR2 against this coverage matchup. Washington has allowed the sixth-lowest yards per reception and the sixth-fewest fantasy points per game to tight ends.
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113.
Dalton Schultz
TE - HOU (at NE)
Schultz has been on the outside looking in this year. Houston hasn't leaned on him much, but that could change this week. Schultz is the TE25 in fantasy points per game with an 11.6% target share, 0.77 YPRR, and an 11.5% first-read share. He has two red zone targets this season. New England has the sixth-highest rate of two-high this season (51.3%). Against two-high this season, Schultz only has an 11% target share and an 11% first-read share. Last year, against two-high, he was second on the team in TPRR (25%) and first-read share (18.5%) with a strong 1.79 YPRR. The matchup this week also leans in the direction of Houston, featuring the tight end position. New England has allowed the third-highest yards per reception and the seventh-most receiving yards to tight ends.
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114.
Cole Kmet
TE - CHI (vs . JAC)
Since Kmet's big performance in Week 3, he has had a 63% route share, a 17.3% target share, 2.54 YPRR, and a 17.9% first-read share. His route share is passable, but the rest of his market share metrics are strong, considering the current fantasy landscape for the tight-end position. Overall, Kmet is the TE8 in fantasy points per game who ranks third on the team in red-zone targets. Kmet sits at the fringe of TE1 status again this week against a Jacksonville defense that has held the position to the 12th-fewest receiving yards.
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115.
Cam Akers
RB - HOU (at NE)
Akers has been the team's "starting running back" in each of the last three weeks, playing 32-43% of the snaps while averaging 11.3 touches and 43 total yards. In that period, he has been the RB41 in fantasy points per game. We'll see if he draws another start this week. I'll update his status on Friday. He has been impressive with the limited volume he has earned, ranking 19th in missed tackles forced per attempt and 12th in yards after contact per attempt. If Akers draws another start, he'll still be somewhere in the jumbled flex radar and needs a touchdown to pay off. New England has allowed the 13th-fewest rushing yards per game, the third-lowest missed tackle rate, and the 11th-lowest rushing success rate.
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116.
DeMario Douglas
WR - NE (vs . HOU)
Douglas is the WR73 in fantasy points per game with two top 36 weekly finishes (WR26, WR36). Douglas has one red zone target this season. He has been a dependable weapon for the passing attack when they have featured him. This season, he has a 16.8% target share, 1.20 YPRR, and a 21.1% first-read share (leads the team). Since Week 3, Houston has had the 12th-highest rate of single-high (58.8%). Against single-high, Douglas has seen his target share increase to 18.8% and his first-read share jump to 23.3%. Douglas will run about 77% of his routes against Jalen Pitre (65% catch rate and 92.3 passer rating).
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117.
D'Onta Foreman
RB - CLE (at PHI)
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118.
Adonai Mitchell
WR - IND (at TEN)
With Michael Pittman Jr. out for a while, Mitchell should step into the starting lineup. Mitchell has been a part-time player this season. Last week, he drew a 15.4% target share and an insane 58% TPRR with only a 24% route share. Overall, this season, he has had a 31% TPRR, 1.08 YPRR, and a 16.2% first-read share. Mitchell has two end-zone targets. Mitchell is likely to draw shadow coverage this week from L'Jarius Sneed (41.7% catch rate and 59.4 passer rating). Sneed followed Tyreek Hill, Romeo Doubs, Garrett Wilson, and D.J. Moore on 53.3-66.7% of their routes. None of them surpassed 35 scoreless receiving yards in his coverage. Tennessee has the seventh-highest two high rate in the NFL (50.4%). Against two-high, Mitchell has seen his TPRR drop to 25% as his YPRR has cratered to 0.33. Stash Mitchell, but don't look to put him in lineups this week. Tennessee has given up the 12th-lowest PPR points per target to perimeter wide receivers.
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119.
Khalil Shakir
WR - BUF (at NYJ)
Shakir was doing side work on Wednesday (ankle). He still seems like at least another week away from playing, but I'll update his status on Friday.
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120.
Joshua Palmer
WR - LAC (at DEN)
Palmer hasn't recorded more than three receptions or 36 receiving yards in any game this season. I don't think he will break the streak this week. Denver has the tenth-highest single-high rate (58.3%). Against single-high this season, he has only had a 9% TPRR, 0.34 YPRR, and an 11.1% first-read share. Palmer isn't rosterable in fantasy at this point. He needs to have a prove-it game to get back on the fantasy radar for 2024.
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121.
Mark Andrews
TE - BAL (vs . WAS)
Andrews remains a dicey tight-end play for fantasy. Despite drawing an 11.9% target share and finishing with four receptions and 55 receiving yards last week, he only had a 48.9% route share as Todd Monken continues to play the roulette wheel with player usage. Across his last two game, his usage looks even worse, with a 42.6% route share and only a 9.8% target share. It continues to fluster me to see Andrews used like this because the talent is still there. Among 41 qualifying tight ends, he ranks second in separation and third in route win rate. It's a week to continue to sit Andrews, as Washington has allowed the sixth-lowest yards per reception and the sixth-fewest fantasy points per game to tight ends.
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122.
Evan Engram
TE - JAC (at CHI)
Engram might be back this week, but we need to see his practice participation this week. We were sold the same bag of goods last week only for Engram to be held out. Sue me. I'm skeptical of everything that Doug Pederson says these days.
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123.
Ja'Lynn Polk
WR - NE (vs . HOU)
Over the last two weeks, Polk has had an 84.2% route share, a 19.7% target share, a 45.2% air-yard share, 0.67 YPRR (ewwww), and a 27.7% first-read share. He hasn't done much with the volume, with only 21.5 receiving yards per game. Polk has two red zone targets this season. Polk is a worth a stash in deeper leagues, but he's not a player I'm rushing to get into any lineups. Houston has allowed the 12th-lowest PPR points per target to perimeter wide receivers.
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124.
Cade Otton
TE - TB (at NO)
Otton has become the team's trusted WR3 in the offense over the last three weeks. In that period, Otton has had a 19.2% target share, 1.81 YPRR, and a 16.4% first-read share. He is third on the team with three red zone targets. Since Week 3, he has been the TE11 in fantasy points per game. Otton should be a TE1 again this week against a Saints defense that has permitted the third-most receiving yards and the fourth-most receptions to tight ends.
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125.
Gus Edwards
RB - LAC (at DEN)
At this point of the season, the answer when considering Edwards for any lineup is just no. Even in the best of matchups, Edwards has done relatively nothing this season. Now, this week, he has a tough matchup. Edwards is droppable in all formats. Denver's run defense has stopped rushers with the 12th-lowest explosive run rate, the third-lowest rushing success rate, and the third-highest stuff rate.
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126.
Zach Ertz
TE - WAS (at BAL)
Ertz is the TE16 in fantasy points per game with a 17.9% target share, 1.30 YPRR, and a 17.3% first-read share. Ertz continues to get open and defy Father Time. Among 41 qualifying tight ends, he is fourth in separation and second in route win rate. Ertz should flirt with TE1 stats this week against a Ravens pass defense that has allowed the seventh-most fantasy points per game and the second-most receiving yards to tight ends.
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127.
Greg Dortch
WR - ARI (at GB)
Since Week 2, Dortch has only seen a 13.1% target share with 1.12 YPRR and a 12.3% first-read share. Across his last four games, he hasn't eclipsed 38 receiving yards in any game and has drawn only one red zone target. Sit Dortch and consider dropping him. Green Bay has held slot receivers to the fourth-lowest PPR points per target.
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128.
Miles Sanders
RB - CAR (vs . ATL)
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129.
Mike Gesicki
TE - CIN (at NYG)
Gesicki missed Wednesday's practice (hamstring). I'll update Gesicki's outlook on Friday. If he misses Week 6, I could have just been a week early for the Erick All breakout game. We shall see.
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130.
Zack Moss
RB - CIN (at NYG)
Moss didn't practice on Wednesday (ankle). He could miss Week 6. I'll update his outlook on Friday.
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131.
Hunter Henry
TE - NE (vs . HOU)
Since Week 3, Henry has faded into the background of this offense with a 9.8% target share, 17.7 receiving yards per game, 0.71 YPRR, and a 9% first-read share. He'll continue to prepare for Halloween with his ghost costume this week against a pass defense that has allowed the second-fewest receiving yards and the fourth-fewest fantasy points per game to tight ends.
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132.
KaVontae Turpin
WR - DAL (vs . DET)
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133.
Josh Reynolds
WR - DEN (vs . LAC)
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134.
Dare Ogunbowale
RB - HOU (at NE)
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135.
Ezekiel Elliott
RB - DAL (vs . DET)
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136.
Curtis Samuel
WR - BUF (at NYJ)
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137.
Ty Johnson
RB - BUF (at NYJ)
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138.
Luke McCaffrey
WR - WAS (at BAL)
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139.
Xavier Hutchinson
WR - HOU (at NE)
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140.
Juwan Johnson
TE - NO (vs . TB)
Johnson has seen his usage tick up over the last two games, with at least 68% of the snaps in each contest. Over the last two weeks, Johnson has had a 63.2% route share with an 11.3% target share, 0.92 YPRR, and a puny 9.8% first-read share. Johnson is a low-end matchup-based streamer this week against a Bucs team that has allowed the 13th-most receptions and receiving yards to the tight end position.
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141.
Tyler Goodson
RB - IND (at TEN)
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142.
Noah Fant
TE - SEA (vs . SF)
Fant remains a fantasy ghost this season. He has only a 9% target share, 0.96 YPRR, and an 11.8% first-read share. He has drawn only one end-zone target. The 49ers have held tight ends in check with the 11th-fewest fantasy points per game and the fifth-fewest receiving yards allowed to the position. Sit Fant.
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143.
Calvin Austin III
WR - PIT (at LV)
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144.
Chig Okonkwo
TE - TEN (vs . IND)
Okonkwo has been droppable in all formats. He only has a 47% route share with an 8.7% target share, 0.77 YPRR, and a 10.4% first-read share. Okonkwo is averaging only 12.8 receiving yards per game.
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145.
Elijah Moore
WR - CLE (at PHI)
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146.
Ray Davis
RB - BUF (at NYJ)
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147.
Jamaal Williams
RB - NO (vs . TB)
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148.
Theo Johnson
TE - NYG (vs . CIN)
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149.
Isaac Guerendo
RB - SF (at SEA)
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150.
Mack Hollins
WR - BUF (at NYJ)
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151.
Lil'Jordan Humphrey
WR - DEN (vs . LAC)
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152.
Dameon Pierce
RB - HOU (at NE)
Pierce managed a limited practice on Wednesday. We'll see if he can get back into the lineup this week. I'll update his status on Friday.
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153.
Joe Mixon
RB - HOU (at NE)
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154.
Olamide Zaccheaus
WR - WAS (at BAL)
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155.
Dyami Brown
WR - WAS (at BAL)
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156.
Noah Brown
WR - WAS (at BAL)
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157.
Jonathan Mingo
WR - CAR (vs . ATL)
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158.
Tyler Boyd
WR - TEN (vs . IND)
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159.
Ameer Abdullah
RB - LV (vs . PIT)
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160.
Van Jefferson
WR - PIT (at LV)
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161.
Eric Gray
RB - NYG (vs . CIN)
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162.
Erick All Jr.
TE - CIN (at NYG)
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163.
David Njoku
TE - CLE (at PHI)
In his first game back from an ankle injury, Njoku left the game with a knee issue. We'll have to see if the Browns take it easy with his practice reps this week or hold him out for Week 6. I'll update his status on Friday.
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164.
Jeremy McNichols
RB - WAS (at BAL)
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165.
Tim Patrick
WR - DET (at DAL)
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166.
Sterling Shepard
WR - TB (at NO)
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167.
Dawson Knox
TE - BUF (at NYJ)
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168.
Ja'Tavion Sanders
TE - CAR (vs . ATL)
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169.
Trey Benson
RB - ARI (at GB)
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170.
Kenneth Gainwell
RB - PHI (vs . CLE)
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171.
Hunter Luepke
RB - DAL (vs . DET)
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172.
Jordan Akins
TE - CLE (at PHI)
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173.
Brenton Strange
TE - JAC (at CHI)
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174.
Bo Melton
WR - GB (vs . ARI)
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175.
Nelson Agholor
WR - BAL (vs . WAS)
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176.
Jonathan Taylor
RB - IND (at TEN)
I'll update Taylor's outlook on Friday. After not practicing at all last week, I'm expecting him to be held out for at least another week, but we'll see what he's able to do (if anything) in practice this week.
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177.
Taysom Hill
QB,TE - NO (vs . TB)
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178.
Kendrick Bourne
WR - NE (vs . HOU)
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179.
Christian Watson
WR - GB (vs . ARI)
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180.
Kyle Juszczyk
RB - SF (at SEA)
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181.
Mason Tipton
WR - NO (vs . TB)
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182.
Zamir White
RB - LV (vs . PIT)
White missed last week with a groin injury. I expect him to be out again this week. He only had a limited practice last Wednesday before missing practice for the rest of the week.
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183.
Foster Moreau
TE - NO (vs . TB)
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184.
Emari Demercado
RB - ARI (at GB)
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185.
Jalen Coker
WR - CAR (vs . ATL)
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186.
Jahan Dotson
WR - PHI (vs . CLE)
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187.
DJ Turner
WR - LV (vs . PIT)
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188.
Aaron Shampklin
RB - PIT (at LV)
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189.
Luke Musgrave
TE - GB (vs . ARI)
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190.
Khalil Herbert
RB - CHI (vs . JAC)
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191.
Jalen Brooks
WR - DAL (vs . DET)
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192.
Robert Woods
WR - HOU (at NE)
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193.
Pierre Strong Jr.
RB - CLE (at PHI)
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194.
Elijah Higgins
TE - ARI (at GB)
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195.
Trayveon Williams
RB - CIN (at NYG)
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196.
Treylon Burks
WR - TEN (vs . IND)
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197.
KhaDarel Hodge
WR - ATL (at CAR)
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198.
Kalif Raymond
WR - DET (at DAL)
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199.
Kayshon Boutte
WR - NE (vs . HOU)
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200.
D'Ernest Johnson
RB - JAC (at CHI)
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201.
Troy Franklin
WR - DEN (vs . LAC)
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202.
Greg Dulcich
TE - DEN (vs . LAC)
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203.
Malik Heath
WR - GB (vs . ARI)
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204.
Jalen McMillan
WR - TB (at NO)
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205.
Jalin Hyatt
WR - NYG (vs . CIN)
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206.
Marvin Mims Jr.
WR - DEN (vs . LAC)
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207.
Hayden Hurst
TE - LAC (at DEN)
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208.
Cedric Tillman
WR - CLE (at PHI)
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209.
Will Dissly
TE - LAC (at DEN)
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210.
JaMycal Hasty
RB - NE (vs . HOU)
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211.
K.J. Osborn
WR - NE (vs . HOU)
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212.
David Moore
WR - CAR (vs . ATL)
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213.
Mo Alie-Cox
TE - IND (at TEN)
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214.
Austin Hooper
TE - NE (vs . HOU)
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215.
Marquez Valdes-Scantling
WR - BUF (at NYJ)
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216.
Josh Whyle
TE - TEN (vs . IND)
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217.
Jake Bobo
WR - SEA (vs . SF)
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218.
Darnell Washington
TE - PIT (at LV)
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219.
Kimani Vidal
RB - LAC (at DEN)
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220.
John Metchie III
WR - HOU (at NE)
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221.
Brock Wright
TE - DET (at DAL)
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222.
Jaylen Warren
RB - PIT (at LV)
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223.
Kendre Miller
RB - NO (vs . TB)
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224.
Kylen Granson
TE - IND (at TEN)
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225.
Blake Watson
RB - DEN (vs . LAC)
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226.
Gerald Everett
TE - CHI (vs . JAC)
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227.
Scotty Miller
WR - PIT (at LV)
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228.
Kameron Johnson
WR - TB (at NO)
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229.
Charlie Kolar
TE - BAL (vs . WAS)
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230.
Parker Washington
WR - JAC (at CHI)
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231.
Cade Stover
TE - HOU (at NE)
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232.
Evan Hull
RB - IND (at TEN)
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233.
AJ Barner
TE - SEA (vs . SF)
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234.
Ashton Dulin
WR - IND (at TEN)
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235.
Adam Trautman
TE - DEN (vs . LAC)
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236.
Will Shipley
RB - PHI (vs . CLE)
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237.
Connor Heyward
TE - PIT (at LV)
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238.
Patrick Ricard
RB - BAL (vs . WAS)
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239.
Chris Brooks
RB - GB (vs . ARI)
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240.
Lucas Krull
TE - DEN (vs . LAC)
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241.
Dylan Laube
RB - LV (vs . PIT)
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242.
Will Mallory
TE - IND (at TEN)
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243.
Luke Schoonmaker
TE - DAL (vs . DET)
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244.
Drew Ogletree
TE - IND (at TEN)
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245.
Nate Adkins
TE - DEN (vs . LAC)
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246.
Jeremy Ruckert
TE - NYJ (vs . BUF)
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247.
Deuce Vaughn
RB - DAL (vs . DET)
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248.
Trey Palmer
WR - TB (at NO)
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249.
Derius Davis
WR - LAC (at DEN)
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250.
Grant Calcaterra
TE - PHI (vs . CLE)
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251.
Harrison Bryant
TE - LV (vs . PIT)
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252.
John Bates
TE - WAS (at BAL)
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253.
Daniel Bellinger
TE - NYG (vs . CIN)
|
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254.
Ben Sinnott
TE - WAS (at BAL)
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255.
Pharaoh Brown
TE - SEA (vs . SF)
|
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256.
Michael Mayer
TE - LV (vs . PIT)
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257.
Laviska Shenault Jr.
WR - SEA (vs . SF)
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258.
DeAndre Carter
WR - CHI (vs . JAC)
|
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259.
Michael Burton
RB - DEN (vs . LAC)
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260.
Brevyn Spann-Ford
TE - DAL (vs . DET)
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261.
Nick Vannett
TE - TEN (vs . IND)
|
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262.
Johnny Wilson
WR - PHI (vs . CLE)
|
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263.
Xavier Gipson
WR - NYJ (vs . BUF)
|
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264.
Jonathan Ward
RB - PIT (at LV)
|
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265.
Jermaine Burton
WR - CIN (at NYG)
|
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266.
Sean Tucker
RB - TB (at NO)
|
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267.
Sione Vaki
RB - DET (at DAL)
|
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268.
Luke Farrell
TE - JAC (at CHI)
|
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269.
Tylan Wallace
WR - BAL (vs . WAS)
|
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270.
Craig Reynolds
RB - DET (at DAL)
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271.
Simi Fehoko
WR - LAC (at DEN)
|
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272.
Charlie Woerner
TE - ATL (at CAR)
|
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273.
Cedrick Wilson Jr.
WR - NO (vs . TB)
|
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274.
Kenny McIntosh
RB - SEA (vs . SF)
|
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275.
Adam Prentice
RB - NO (vs . TB)
|
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276.
Audric Estime
RB - DEN (vs . LAC)
|
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277.
Drew Sample
TE - CIN (at NYG)
|
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278.
Trenton Irwin
WR - CIN (at NYG)
|
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279.
Ronnie Bell
WR - SF (at SEA)
|
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280.
Malachi Corley
WR - NYJ (vs . BUF)
|
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281.
Hassan Haskins
RB - LAC (at DEN)
|
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282.
Nick Westbrook-Ikhine
WR - TEN (vs . IND)
|
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283.
Ian Thomas
TE - CAR (vs . ATL)
|
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284.
Julius Chestnut
RB - TEN (vs . IND)
|
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285.
Anthony Gould
WR - IND (at TEN)
|
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286.
Ryan Flournoy
WR - DAL (vs . DET)
|
|
287.
Chris Conley
WR - SF (at SEA)
|
|
288.
Charlie Jones
WR - CIN (at NYG)
|
|
289.
Payne Durham
TE - TB (at NO)
|
|
290.
Ben Sims
TE - GB (vs . ARI)
|
|
291.
Parris Campbell
WR - PHI (vs . CLE)
|
|
292.
Tim Jones
WR - JAC (at CHI)
|
|
293.
Tip Reiman
TE - ARI (at GB)
|
|
294.
Zach Pascal
WR - ARI (at GB)
|
|
295.
Eric Tomlinson
TE - LAC (at DEN)
|
|
296.
Brandon Johnson
WR - PIT (at LV)
|
|
297.
Eric Saubert
TE - SF (at SEA)
|
|
298.
Reggie Gilliam
RB - BUF (at NYJ)
|
|
299.
Nick Chubb
RB - CLE (at PHI)
|
|
300.
Tyrell Shavers
WR - BUF (at NYJ)
|
|
301.
Raheem Blackshear
RB - CAR (vs . ATL)
|
|
302.
Avery Williams
RB - ATL (at CAR)
|
|
303.
James Proche II
WR - CLE (at PHI)
|
|
304.
Marcedes Lewis
TE - CHI (vs . JAC)
|
|
305.
Tyler Scott
WR - CHI (vs . JAC)
|
|
306.
Quintin Morris
TE - BUF (at NYJ)
|
|
307.
Jordan Mims
RB - NO (vs . TB)
|
|
308.
Isaiah Davis
RB - NYJ (vs . BUF)
|
|
309.
Bub Means
WR - NO (vs . TB)
|
|
310.
Dallin Holker
TE - NO (vs . TB)
|
|
311.
Jack Stoll
TE - PHI (vs . CLE)
|
|
312.
Brenden Bates
TE - NYJ (vs . BUF)
|
|
313.
Isaiah Hodgins
WR - NYG (vs . CIN)
|
|
314.
Parker Hesse
TE - DET (at DAL)
|
|
315.
Jacob Cowing
WR - SF (at SEA)
|
|
316.
Zay Jones
WR - ARI (at GB)
|
|
317.
Brycen Tremayne
WR - WAS (at BAL)
|
|
318.
Jordan Matthews
TE,WR - CAR (vs . ATL)
|
|
319.
Devaughn Vele
WR - DEN (vs . LAC)
|
|
320.
Chris Manhertz
TE - NYG (vs . CIN)
|
|
321.
Chris Moore
WR - FA (BYE)
|
|
322.
Jake Tonges
TE - SF (at SEA)
|
|
323.
Devin Duvernay
WR - JAC (at CHI)
|
|
324.
Tommy Tremble
TE - CAR (vs . ATL)
|
|
325.
Steven Sims Jr.
WR - HOU (at NE)
|
|
326.
Patrick Taylor Jr.
RB - SF (at SEA)
|
|
327.
Javon Baker
WR - NE (vs . HOU)
|
|
328.
Tyquan Thornton
WR - NE (vs . HOU)
|
|
329.
Ko Kieft
TE - TB (at NO)
|
|
330.
Blake Whiteheart
TE - CLE (at PHI)
|
|
331.
Davante Adams
WR - LV (vs . PIT)
|
|
332.
Allen Robinson II
WR - DET (at DAL)
|
|
333.
Roman Wilson
WR - PIT (at LV)
|
|
334.
Brenden Rice
WR - LAC (at DEN)
|
|
335.
Jordan Franks
TE - FA (BYE)
|
|
336.
Deonte Harty
WR - BAL (vs . WAS)
|
|
337.
Tanner Hudson
TE - CIN (at NYG)
|
|
338.
DeeJay Dallas
RB - ARI (at GB)
|
|
339.
E.J. Jenkins
TE - PHI (vs . CLE)
|
|
340.
Brady Russell
TE - SEA (vs . SF)
|
|
341.
Ainias Smith
WR - PHI (vs . CLE)
|
|
342.
Bryce Ford-Wheaton
WR - NYG (vs . CIN)
|
|
343.
Israel Abanikanda
RB - NYJ (vs . BUF)
|
|
344.
Ross Dwelley
TE - ATL (at CAR)
|
|
345.
Casey Washington
WR - ATL (at CAR)
|
|
346.
Frank Gore Jr.
RB - BUF (at NYJ)
|
|
347.
Keaton Mitchell
RB - BAL (vs . WAS)
|
|
348.
Dante Miller
RB - NYG (vs . CIN)
|
|
349.
Jase McClellan
RB - ATL (at CAR)
|
|
350.
Nyheim Hines
RB - CLE (at PHI)
|
|
351.
John Samuel Shenker
TE - LV (vs . PIT)
|
|
352.
John FitzPatrick
TE - GB (vs . ARI)
|
|
353.
MyCole Pruitt
TE - PIT (at LV)
|
|
354.
Irvin Charles
WR - NYJ (vs . BUF)
|
|
355.
John Stephens Jr.
TE,WR - DAL (vs . DET)
|
|
356.
Geoff Swaim
TE - CLE (at PHI)
|
|
357.
Alex Bachman
WR - LV (vs . PIT)
|
|
358.
Andrew Beck
RB - GB (vs . ARI)
|
|
359.
Teagan Quitoriano
TE - HOU (at NE)
|
|
360.
Tom Kennedy
WR - DET (at DAL)
|
|
|
361.
Isaiah Williams
WR - FA (BYE)
|
|
362.
Jha'Quan Jackson
WR - TEN (vs . IND)
|
|
363.
Ihmir Smith-Marsette
WR - NYG (vs . CIN)
|
|
364.
Stone Smartt
TE - LAC (at DEN)
|
|
365.
Donald Parham Jr.
TE - DEN (vs . LAC)
|
|
366.
Trent Taylor
WR - SF (at SEA)
|
|
367.
Rodney Williams
TE - PIT (at LV)
|
|
368.
Khari Blasingame
RB - CHI (vs . JAC)
|
|
369.
Xavier Weaver
WR - ARI (at GB)
|
|
370.
Tanner McLachlan
TE - CIN (at NYG)
|
|
371.
Tyreik McAllister
RB,WR - LV (vs . PIT)
|
|
372.
Jamari Thrash
WR - CLE (at PHI)
|
|
373.
Devontez Walker
WR - BAL (vs . WAS)
|
|
374.
Dee Williams
CB,WR - SEA (vs . SF)
|
|
375.
Colton Dowell
WR - TEN (vs . IND)
|
|
376.
Velus Jones Jr.
RB,WR - CHI (vs . JAC)
|
|
377.
David Martin-Robinson
TE - TEN (vs . IND)
|
|
378.
Jaheim Bell
TE - NE (vs . HOU)
|
|
379.
Thomas Odukoya
TE - TEN (vs . IND)
|
|
380.
Travis Vokolek
TE - ARI (at GB)
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