Jameis Winston

Winston balled out in a good matchup as the QB10 in fantasy last week. Last week, among 33 qualifying quarterbacks, Winston ranked 14th in yards per attempt, ninth in passer rating, and 18th in CPOE and catchable target rate. The Chargers aren't nearly the inviting matchup through the air that Winston enjoyed last week, so temper your expectations with him this week. A QB2 outing is far more likely in Week 9. Los Angeles has kept quarterbacks in check with the eighth-lowest yards per attempt, the 13th-lowest CPOE, and the third-lowest success rate per dropback allowed.

In Week 8, Winston did his best 2023 Joe Flacco impersonation in leading Cleveland to victory, as the Browns' passing game came alive. Winston torched the Ravens' pass-funnel defense with 334 yards through the air and three scores. While Winston is a feel-good story for Week 8, and his elevation to the starter's chair means better days are ahead for these pass catchers, he's not a high-priority streamer or pickup this week. While he has a juicy revenge game in Week 11 against New Orleans, Winston faces the Chargers this week (third-fewest fantasy points allowed via passing) and then has a bye. Also, his matchups in Weeks 12-15 are beyond brutal, with two dates with Pittsburgh while also squaring off against Denver and Kansas City. If you pick up Winston this week, it should be specifically with an eye toward his matchup with New Orleans. (Fantasy teams with Kyler Murray or Baker Mayfield, I'm staring at you.)