NOTE: These player rankings track a player’s value for the remainder of the season and are intended to be used as a tool, not necessarily a definitive guide to player valuation. The scoring system is performance PPR.
There is no exact science behind season-long rankings, considering all of the variables and situational uncertainties at work.
Fantasy football rest of season rankings
Quarterbacks |
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Rk |
Never leaves lineup |
Bye |
Movement |
Notes |
1
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Patrick Mahomes, KC |
10
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2
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Russell Wilson, SEA |
6
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Wilson has now turned the ball over seven times in his last three games | |
3
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Kyler Murray, ARI |
8
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he’s eighth in the NFL in rushing and third in rushing TDs | |
4
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Lamar Jackson, BAL |
7
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Rk |
Lineup regulars |
Bye |
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5
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Justin Herbert, LAC |
6
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7
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6
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Josh Allen, BUF |
11
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Allen lit up SEA, but that closing schedule is concerning | |
7
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Deshaun Watson, HOU |
8
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8
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Aaron Rodgers, GB |
5
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9
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he’s only played about six quarters all season with both of his top WRs |
9
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Tom Brady, TB |
13
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10
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Drew Brees, NO |
6
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11
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Joe Burrow, CIN |
9
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12
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Matt Ryan, ATL |
10
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consistent yardage and lots of weapons; if the TDs start showing up look out | |
13
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Ben Roethlisberger, PIT |
8
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14
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Ryan Tannehill, TEN |
4
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12
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has cooled considerably since his fast start |
Rk |
Weekly matchup plays |
Bye |
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15
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Jared Goff, LAR |
9
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16
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Matthew Stafford, DET |
5
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tough week: COVID list, no practice, poor play, knocked out of the game | |
17
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Carson Wentz, PHI |
9
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18
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Derek Carr, LVR |
6
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two straight games under 175 passing yds & Wk 9 wasn’t weather related | |
19
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Teddy Bridgewater, CAR |
13
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20
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Cam Newton, NE |
5
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21
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Baker Mayfield, CLE |
9
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22
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Philip Rivers, IND |
7
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19
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that tackle attempt… wow |
23
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Tua Tagovailoa, MIA |
7
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26
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he looked much more comfortable in his second start |
Rk |
Fringe plays/roster depth |
Bye |
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24
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Nick Mullens, SF |
11
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30
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with Garoppolo on IR, Mullens is likely to receive several starts |
25
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Kirk Cousins, MIN |
7
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MIN is gonna pound the ball, leaving Cousins’ margin for value razor thin | |
26
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Andy Dalton, DAL |
10
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24
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missed Sunday following positive COVID test; could return in Wk 10 |
27
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Daniel Jones, NYG |
11
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28
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Nick Foles, CHI |
11
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29
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29
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Drew Lock, DEN |
5
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more late-game production; don’t be fooled | |
30
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Gardner Minshew, JAC |
8
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23
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unlikely to play in Wk 10 |
31
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Alex Smith, WAS |
8
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NR
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Smith replaces Allen, who dislocated his ankle in Wk 9 |
32
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Sam Darnold, NYJ |
10
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missed MNF w/ a shoulder issue | |
33
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Jake Luton, JAC |
8
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36
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solid debut and is expected to start in Wk 10 |
34
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Garrett Gilbert, DAL |
10
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NR
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played well under very difficult circumstances; could he supplant Dalton? |
35
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Ryan Fitzpatrick, MIA |
7
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36
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Jarrett Stidham, NE |
5
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NR
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Running backs |
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Rk |
Never leaves lineup |
Bye |
Movement |
Notes |
1
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Alvin Kamara, NO |
6
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2
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Dalvin Cook, MIN |
7
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3
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even acknowledging the durability risk, Cook is a stud |
3
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Derrick Henry, TEN |
4
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4
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Christian McCaffrey, CAR |
13
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a shoulder injury late in his return could put CMC back on the shelf | |
5
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Aaron Jones, GB |
5
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returned on TNF and immediately looked like a difference maker | |
6
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Ezekiel Elliott, DAL |
10
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played through hamstring soreness in Wk 9 | |
Rk |
Lineup regulars |
Bye |
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7
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James Conner, PIT |
8
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8
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James Robinson, JAC |
8
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10
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9
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Miles Sanders, PHI |
9
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Sanders is likely to return in Wk 10 after missing two games w/ a knee injury | |
10
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Josh Jacobs, LVR |
6
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11
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Nick Chubb, CLE |
9
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17
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returning to practice this week & could play in Wk 10 |
12
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Joe Mixon, CIN |
9
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7
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missed his last two games w/ a foot injury but could return in Wk 10 |
13
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Darrell Henderson, LAR |
9
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19
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should be good to go in Wk 10 after suffering a thigh injury in Wk 8 |
14
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Todd Gurley II, ATL |
10
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15
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Chris Carson, SEA |
6
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12
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hasn’t played since Wk 7 w/ a foot sprain; status unknown for Wk 10 |
16
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Kareem Hunt, CLE |
9
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17
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David Montgomery, CHI |
11
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suffered a concussion Sunday; he’ll need to clear protocol to play in Wk 10 | |
Rk |
Weekly matchup plays |
Bye |
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18
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Clyde Edwards-Helaire, KC |
10
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13
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his usage has fallen off a cliff over the last three games |
19
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Jonathan Taylor, IND |
7
|
a game-changing fumble landed him in the doghouse Sunday | |
20
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Kenyan Drake, ARI |
8
|
DNP in Wk 9 due to an ankle injury; his status for Wk 10 remains unclear | |
21
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David Johnson, HOU |
8
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Johnson sustained a concussion early in Wk 9; he’s TBD for Wk 10 | |
22
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Phillip Lindsay, DEN |
5
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23
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Melvin Gordon III, DEN |
5
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21
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24
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Antonio Gibson, WAS |
8
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25
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Myles Gaskin, MIA |
7
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18
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placed on IR w/ a knee injury; will miss at least two more games |
26
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J.K. Dobbins, BAL |
7
|
held in check by IND but still holds upside | |
27
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Zack Moss, BUF |
11
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32
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Rk |
Fringe plays/roster depth |
Bye |
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28
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Davonta Freeman, NYG |
11
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missed his second straight game w/ an ankle injury; his availability for Wk 10 is TBD | |
29
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D’Andre Swift, DET |
5
|
37
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30
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Latavius Murray, NO |
6
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31
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Austin Ekeler, LAC |
6
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26
|
at 2-6 there’s no incentive to rush Ekeler’s return |
32
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Raheem Mostert, SF |
11
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33
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Devin Singletary, BUF |
11
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28
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34
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Ronald Jones, TB |
13
|
29
|
simply not generating much value when Fournette is available |
35
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Leonard Fournette, TB |
13
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36
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Chase Edmonds, ARI |
8
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37
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J.D. McKissic, WAS |
8
|
48
|
he could see a lot of passes w/ Smith at QB |
38
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Damien Harris, NE |
5
|
was poised to move up but then suffered a chest injury of unknown severity late | |
39
|
Jamaal Williams, GB |
5
|
set to return in Wk 10 after missing TNF on the COVID list | |
40
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Mark Ingram, BAL |
7
|
has missed two straight w/ an ankle injury; Wk 10 status is unknown | |
41
|
Le’Veon Bell, KC |
10
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34
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42
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Alexander Mattison, MIN |
7
|
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43
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Justin Jackson, LAC |
6
|
35
|
hurt his knee early in Wk 9 and never touched the ball; the extent is unknown |
44
|
Frank Gore, NYJ |
10
|
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45
|
Jerick McKinnon, SF |
11
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53
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46
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Mike Davis, CAR |
13
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59
|
if McCaffrey misses more time, Davis would be a priority addition |
47
|
Adrian Peterson, DET |
5
|
43
|
it feels like DET is making Swift the primary back |
48
|
La’Mical Perine, NYJ |
10
|
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49
|
Tony Pollard, DAL |
10
|
61
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50
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Matt Breida, MIA |
7
|
63
|
DNP in Wk 9 w/ a hamstring injury but might start in Wk 10 w/ Gaskin out |
51
|
Nyheim Hines, IND |
7
|
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52
|
Gus Edwards, BAL |
7
|
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53
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Duke Johnson Jr., HOU |
8
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60
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54
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Jordan Wilkins, IND |
7
|
69
|
led the team in rushing again in Wk 9 |
55
|
Malcolm Brown, LAR |
9
|
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56
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JaMycal Hasty, SF |
11
|
46
|
McKinnon got most of the touches this past week |
57
|
Boston Scott, PHI |
9
|
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58
|
James White, NE |
5
|
48
|
his role is nonexistent these days |
59
|
Wayne Gallman, NYG |
11
|
65
|
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60
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Joshua Kelley, LAC |
6
|
49
|
very telling that when Jackson got hurt they went w/ Ballage over Kelley |
61
|
Cam Akers, LAR |
9
|
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62
|
Carlos Hyde, SEA |
6
|
45
|
still out w/ a hamstring injury and has played in just four games this season |
63
|
Giovani Bernard, CIN |
9
|
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64
|
Benny Snell Jr., PIT |
8
|
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65
|
Brian Hill, ATL |
10
|
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66
|
DeeJay Dallas, SEA |
6
|
keeping the position warm until Collins and/or Hyde return | |
67
|
Tevin Coleman, SF |
11
|
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68
|
Sony Michel, NE |
5
|
61
|
returned to practice this week; what’s his role moving forward? |
69
|
Chris Thompson, JAC |
8
|
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70
|
Rex Burkhead, NE |
5
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NR
|
every few weeks he’ll do something that warrants attention |
Wide receivers |
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Rk |
Never leaves lineup |
Bye |
Movement |
Notes |
1
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DeAndre Hopkins, ARI |
8
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it’s unfortunate for Hopkins owners that drawn penalty yardage doesn’t count | |
2
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Davante Adams, GB |
5
|
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3
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Julio Jones, ATL |
10
|
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4
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Tyreek Hill, KC |
10
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7
|
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5
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Keenan Allen, LAC |
6
|
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6
|
DK Metcalf, SEA |
6
|
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7
|
Stefon Diggs, BUF |
11
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8
|
Calvin Ridley, ATL |
10
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6
|
Ridley didn’t play in Wk 9 w/ a foot injury but should return after the Wk 10 bye |
9
|
A. Robinson II, CHI |
11
|
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10
|
Michael Thomas, NO |
6
|
finally returned but was not the focus of the passing game; we’ll see what Wk 10 brings | |
Rk |
Lineup regulars |
Bye |
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11
|
Terry McLaurin, WAS |
8
|
15
|
he makes plays every week no matter who is at QB |
12
|
Chris Godwin, TB |
13
|
returned after a one-game absence due to a finger injury | |
13
|
Tyler Lockett, SEA |
6
|
11
|
in four of his last five games Lockett has posted fewer than 50 yds receiving & 0 TDs |
14
|
A.J. Brown, TEN |
4
|
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15
|
Amari Cooper, DAL |
10
|
14
|
very tough to get a read on what DAL’s passing game will look like |
16
|
Cooper Kupp, LAR |
9
|
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17
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JuJu Smith-Schuster, PIT |
8
|
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18
|
D.J. Moore, CAR |
13
|
16
|
the emergence of Samuel could undercut Moore’s value |
19
|
Kenny Golladay, DET |
5
|
missed Wk 9 due to a hip injury; his status for Wk 10 is unknown | |
20
|
Robert Woods, LAR |
9
|
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21
|
Will Fuller, HOU |
8
|
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22
|
Mike Evans, TB |
13
|
13
|
AB’s debut further muddies the waters in TB |
23
|
Tyler Boyd, CIN |
9
|
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24
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Adam Thielen, MIN |
7
|
15
|
it’s clear that MIN wants to take the ball out of Cousins’ hands |
25
|
Jarvis Landry, CLE |
9
|
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26
|
Robby Anderson, CAR |
13
|
24
|
more collateral damage from Samuel’s expanding role |
Rk |
Weekly matchup plays |
Bye |
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27
|
DJ Chark Jr., JAC |
8
|
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28
|
Chase Claypool, PIT |
8
|
37
|
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29
|
Tee Higgins, CIN |
9
|
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30
|
Justin Jefferson, MIN |
7
|
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31
|
Diontae Johnson, PIT |
8
|
36
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32
|
Travis Fulgham, PHI |
9
|
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33
|
Jamison Crowder, NYJ |
10
|
returned on MNF but was only targeted twice | |
34
|
DeVante Parker, MIA |
7
|
42
|
Tagovailoa looked much better in his second start |
35
|
Brandin Cooks, HOU |
8
|
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36
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CeeDee Lamb, DAL |
10
|
38
|
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37
|
Christian Kirk, ARI |
8
|
49
|
five TDs in his last three games |
38
|
Cole Beasley, BUF |
11
|
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39
|
Curtis Samuel, CAR |
13
|
55
|
I like everything I’m seeing from Samuel right now |
40
|
Darius Slayton, NYG |
11
|
28
|
two or fewer receptions in three of his last four games |
41
|
Emmanuel Sanders, NO |
6
|
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42
|
Laviska Shenault, JAC |
8
|
checked out of his Wk 9 game w/ an injured hammy but has a shot to play in Wk 10 | |
43
|
Brandon Aiyuk, SF |
11
|
32
|
missed TNF on COVID list; should be fine for Wk 10 |
44
|
Corey Davis, TEN |
4
|
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45
|
Deebo Samuel, SF |
11
|
has missed two in a row w/ a hamstring issue; has a shot to return this week | |
46
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Marquise Brown, BAL |
7
|
38
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47
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Tim Patrick, DEN |
5
|
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48
|
A.J. Green, CIN |
9
|
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49
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Mike Williams, LAC |
6
|
just when I thought I was out, he pulls me back in! | |
50
|
Marvin Jones, DET |
5
|
39
|
unimpressive showing w/ Golladay out vs a bad MIN secondary |
51
|
Allen Lazard, GB |
5
|
traveled w/ the team to SF and has a chance to return next week | |
52
|
Michael Gallup, DAL |
10
|
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53
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Jerry Jeudy, DEN |
5
|
outperformed Patrick on Sunday, but I’m not sold on Jeudy being WR1 in DEN | |
54
|
Sterling Shepard, NYG |
11
|
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55
|
T.Y. Hilton, IND |
7
|
Hilton missed Wk 9 w/ a groin injury but might return on TNF | |
56
|
John Brown, BUF |
11
|
he’s alive!! | |
57
|
Jakobi Meyers, NE |
5
|
73
|
Meyers is the de facto WR1 in NE |
58
|
Nelson Agholor, LVR |
6
|
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59
|
Preston Williams, MIA |
7
|
injured his foot in Wk 9; he’s TBD for Wk 10 | |
Rk |
Fringe plays/roster depth |
Bye |
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60
|
Antonio Brown, TB |
13
|
69
|
looked decent in his first NFL action in over a year |
61
|
Mecole Hardman, KC |
10
|
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62
|
Hunter Renfrow, LVR |
6
|
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63
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Michael Pittman Jr., IND |
7
|
72
|
led IND in receiving on Sunday |
64
|
Henry Ruggs III, LVR |
6
|
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65
|
Rashard Higgins, CLE |
9
|
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66
|
Marquez Valdes-Scantling, GB |
5
|
75
|
tallied two TDs on TNF |
67
|
Darnell Mooney, CHI |
11
|
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68
|
Randall Cobb, HOU |
8
|
63
|
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69
|
Josh Reynolds, LAR |
9
|
||
70
|
Jalen Reagor, PHI |
9
|
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71
|
B. Perriman, NYJ |
10
|
77
|
topped 100 yds and scored twice on MNF |
72
|
Russell Gage, ATL |
10
|
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73
|
N’Keal Harry, NE |
5
|
62
|
sat out a second straight game w/ a concussion |
74
|
Scotty Miller, TB |
13
|
59
|
nice knowing you, Scotty! |
75
|
Golden Tate, NYG |
11
|
inactive in Wk 9 following critical comments | |
76
|
Larry Fitzgerald, ARI |
8
|
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77
|
Keelan Cole, JAC |
8
|
68
|
one catch in each of his last two games |
78
|
Alshon Jeffery, PHI |
9
|
has a shot to make his 2020 debut in Wk 10 | |
79
|
Sammy Watkins, KC |
10
|
65
|
missed his fourth straight game w/ a bad hamstring; can’t stay healthy |
80
|
Julian Edelman, NE |
5
|
71
|
underwent surgery; might be done for the season |
Tight ends |
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Rk |
Never leaves lineup |
Bye |
Movement |
Notes |
1
|
Travis Kelce, KC |
10
|
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2
|
Darren Waller, LVR |
6
|
targeted on 10 of Carr’s 23 passes in Wk 9 | |
Rk |
Lineup regulars |
Bye |
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3
|
Mark Andrews, BAL |
7
|
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4
|
T.J. Hockenson, DET |
5
|
4
|
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5
|
Hayden Hurst, ATL |
10
|
8
|
Hurst is basically Austin Hooper 2.0 in ATL |
6
|
Hunter Henry, LAC |
6
|
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7
|
Evan Engram, NYG |
11
|
9
|
he’s getting a lot of looks right now |
8
|
Rob Gronkowski, TB |
13
|
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Rk |
Weekly matchup plays |
Bye |
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9
|
Jared Cook, NO |
6
|
||
10
|
Noah Fant, DEN |
5
|
aggravated his ankle injury but returned | |
11
|
Dallas Goedert, PHI |
9
|
||
12
|
Mike Gesicki, MIA |
7
|
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13
|
Austin Hooper, CLE |
9
|
should return in Wk 10 following his appendectomy | |
14
|
Eric Ebron, PIT |
8
|
16
|
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15
|
Jimmy Graham, CHI |
11
|
17
|
keeps getting red zone chances |
16
|
Robert Tonyan, GB |
5
|
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17
|
Zach Ertz, PHI |
9
|
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18
|
Dalton Schultz, DAL |
10
|
23
|
becoming a reliable possession option in DAL |
19
|
Jonnu Smith, TEN |
4
|
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20
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Tyler Higbee, LAR |
9
|
15
|
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21
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Irv Smith, MIN |
7
|
22
|
two receptions in Wk 9, two TDs |
Rk |
Fringe plays/roster depth |
Bye |
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22
|
Jordan Reed, SF |
11
|
activated in Wk 9 but had only one catch | |
23
|
Trey Burton, IND |
7
|
20
|
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24
|
Gerald Everett, LAR |
9
|
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25
|
Darren Fells, HOU |
7
|
29
|
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26
|
David Njoku, CLE |
5
|
||
27
|
Greg Olsen, SEA |
6
|
||
28
|
Logan Thomas, WAS |
8
|
||
29
|
Tyler Eifert, JAC |
8
|
||
30
|
Jacob Hollister, SEA |
6
|
NR
|
he’s been getting a little action recently, enough to join the rankings at least |
31
|
George Kittle, SF |
11
|
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32
|
Drew Sample, CIN |
9
|
||
33
|
Cameron Brate, TB |
13
|
||
34
|
Anthony Firkser, TEN |
4
|
||
35
|
Ross Dwelley, SF |
11
|
NR
|
he saw more action that Reed in Wk 9; could he inherit a meaningful role? |
Defensive teams |
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Rk |
Never leaves lineup |
Bye |
Movement |
Notes |
1
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Steelers |
4
|
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2
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Ravens |
7
|
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3
|
Colts |
7
|
||
4
|
Buccaneers |
13
|
||
5
|
Rams |
9
|
||
Rk |
Lineup regulars |
Bye |
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6
|
Saints |
6
|
10
|
that was impressive |
7
|
Chiefs |
10
|
||
8
|
Dolphins |
7
|
9
|
they keep making big plays |
9
|
Eagles |
9
|
||
10
|
Bears |
11
|
||
11
|
Browns |
9
|
||
12
|
Bills |
11
|
18
|
finally, some signs of the 2019 version of BUF’s D |
Rk |
Weekly matchup plays |
Bye |
||
13
|
Giants |
11
|
20
|
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14
|
49ers |
11
|
||
15
|
Cardinals |
8
|
||
16
|
Broncos |
5
|
13
|
|
17
|
Washington |
8
|
||
18
|
Patriots |
5
|
12
|
Belichick or no, struggling with the Jets means dropping in the rankings |
19
|
Chargers |
6
|
||
20
|
Packers |
5
|
NR
|
better effort, more pass rush in Wk 9 |
Primary trade targets |
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Pos |
Player |
Bye |
Action |
Notes |
QB
|
Carson Wentz, PHI |
9
|
Acquire
|
he’s been hamstrung by injuries at key positions; players are getting healthier |
QB
|
Matthew Stafford, DET |
5
|
Acquire
|
perhaps someone will overreact to a bad game after a week w/ no practice & no WR1 |
QB
|
Ryan Tannehill, TEN |
4
|
Trade
|
his numbers continue to trend in the wrong direction |
QB
|
Tua Tagovailoa, MIA |
7
|
Trade
|
I’m selling high; if you can flip Tua for a steadier hand go for it |
RB
|
Zack Moss, BUF |
11
|
Acquire
|
when the weather turns BUF is gonna run more & I think Moss will get most of the carries |
RB
|
Darrell Henderson, LAR |
9
|
Acquire
|
he looks poised to be the clear RB1 for LA over the final eight weeks |
RB
|
J.K. Dobbins, BAL |
7
|
Trade
|
I’m not convinced Ingram doesn’t get most of the carries down the stretch |
RB
|
Todd Gurley II, ATL |
10
|
Trade
|
has scored a bunch to inflate his value but his YPC is terrible |
WR
|
Michael Thomas, NO |
6
|
Acquire
|
maybe you can convince someone that the passing game doesn’t flow through Thomas now |
WR
|
Allen Lazard, GB |
5
|
Acquire
|
GB played just two games w/ Lazard & Adams; they scored 85 points |
WR
|
Adam Thielen, MIN |
7
|
Acquire
|
for everything Cook is, he’s not durable; if he’s out the passing game comes back to life |
WR
|
Jarvis Landry, CLE |
9
|
Acquire
|
he’s gonna be Mayfield’s top target; people just may not realize it yet |
WR
|
Mike Evans, TB |
13
|
Trade
|
his value is heavily TD dependent & now he must contend w/ Brady faves Gronk & AB |
WR
|
Tyler Lockett, SEA |
6
|
Trade
|
Metcalf is the steady producer; Lockett’s weekly value is all over the place |
WR
|
Will Fuller, HOU |
7
|
Trade
|
Fuller averaged 9.3 games played per season in 2017-19; he’s already played in eight |
TE
|
Hunter Henry, LAC |
7
|
Acquire
|
too much talent between him & Herbert for them not to figure it out |
TE
|
Dallas Goedert, PHI |
9
|
Acquire
|
his role could be substantial & it’s unclear when Ertz will be back |
TE
|
Rob Gronkowski, TB |
13
|
Trade
|
lots of alternatives and lots of miles on that body |