The NFL is a “subsequent man up” league. By extension, your fantasy soccer league is as effectively. You acquired your crew through the draft, however it’s the strikes you make because the season unfolds that can finally determine in the event you’re playoff-bound or planning for subsequent season. Each week, we’ll make it easier to establish the gamers out there in additional than 50% of ESPN leagues whose worth has taken a flip for the higher and must be added to your roster as starters or as good stashes in your bench.
Subsequent man up
People, brace yourselves as “bye-mageddon” is again for a sequel. The Baltimore Ravens, Denver Broncos, Houston Texans, Indianapolis Colts, New England Patriots and Washington Commanders are all off this week. That is lots of firepower that might be left on the fantasy sidelines as groups look to solidify playoff positioning.
Sunday night time additionally gave us the largest fantasy headline of the week. Christian McCaffrey, the San Francisco 49ers’ star working again, suffered what’s believed to be a PCL harm in his proper knee towards the Payments. This might put the remainder of his season in jeopardy. It is tough information, particularly since McCaffrey had solely simply returned in Week 10 after lacking most of coaching camp and the primary eight video games of the season on account of Achilles tendinitis.
Jordan Mason (rostered in 41.7% of ESPN leagues) stepped up whereas McCaffrey was sidelined earlier this yr, averaging 18 touches per recreation and likewise scoring the Tenth-most fantasy factors because the 49ers’ starter, regardless of himself lacking most of Week 6. On Sunday, Mason delivered once more with 13 carries for 78 yards. Rookie Isaac Guerendo (1.3%) additionally discovered the top zone for the 49ers’ solely landing.
Mason is a must-add throughout all leagues. The 49ers have an amazing schedule for working backs over the following three weeks, placing Mason in place to ship top-10 fantasy RB numbers once more. Guerendo can also be price a glance in deeper codecs.
Different RB choices
Tank Bigsby, Jacksonville Jaguars (32.5%): Towards the Texans, Bigsby and Travis Etienne Jr. performed on an analogous variety of snaps, however Etienne had extra touches (16-8). Bigsby was efficient along with his restricted touches in his first recreation again since Week 10. With QB Trevor Lawrence now coping with a concussion, the Jaguars may select to lean extra on the run, that means Bigsby could effectively see an elevated position within the fantasy playoffs.
Jeremy McNichols, Washington Commanders (11.1%): Austin Ekeler’s fantasy season is actually over, as he will not return from IR till Week 18 on the earliest. On Sunday towards the Tennessee Titans, Brian Robinson Jr. and McNichols cut up snaps over the primary three quarters (round 60/40), serving to the Commanders construct a commanding lead. Because of that lead, Chris Rodriguez Jr. took over within the fourth, ending with 13 touches and 15.4 fantasy factors. Robinson’s 17.9 fantasy factors on 17 touches grabbed consideration, however it was McNichols who displayed effectivity along with his touches, dashing for 32 yards on simply six makes an attempt. He’s the again to focus on off the wire, particularly contemplating Robinson’s harm historical past.
Honest McCormick, Las Vegas Raiders (0.1%): McCormick has been the Raiders’ handiest runner this season, placing up 64 yards on simply 12 carries. With that efficiency, he ought to have a task within the rotation transferring ahead. Nonetheless, it is powerful to belief any Las Vegas working again in fantasy till we get extra readability on the backfield breakdown, particularly as soon as Zamir White and Alexander Mattison return.
Braelon Allen, New York Jets (22.0%): Breece Corridor simply does not look 100% as he offers with a knee harm. With the Jets’ season all however over, there’s an opportunity they shut Corridor down to guard his long-term well being. That opens the door for Allen, who might be a league-winning pickup. The Jets have probably the most favorable schedule for working backs down the stretch, making Allen worthy of a stash in all codecs.
Subsequent QB up
Caleb Williams, Chicago Bears (37.0%): Williams has been spectacular, scoring 20-plus fantasy factors in two of his final three video games whereas showcasing his dual-threat capacity as each a passer and a runner. He is now thrown 232 consecutive passes with out an interception — a exceptional feat for a rookie. His second-half efficiency towards the Detroit Lions final Thursday was particularly spectacular, as he corrected first-half struggles with poise and precision. That type of psychological toughness is precisely what you need in a quarterback. Wanting forward, Williams faces the 49ers in Week 13, adopted by matchups with the Minnesota Vikings, Lions, and Seattle Seahawks. He is a dependable QB2 with QB1 upside.
Different QB choices
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Is Russell Wilson a top quality fantasy choice at QB?
Eric Karabell breaks down Russell Wilson’s fantasy efficiency vs. the Bengals.
Russell Wilson, Pittsburgh Steelers (43.1%): On Sunday, Wilson delivered a season-high 26.8 fantasy factors towards the Cincinnati Bengals, throwing for over 400 yards for simply the third time in his profession, and his first as a Steeler. He grew to become solely the third Steelers QB to submit 400 yards and three touchdowns in a recreation, becoming a member of Ben Roethlisberger and Tommy Maddox. Whereas he is a stable QB2 with upcoming matchups towards the Cleveland Browns, Philadelphia Eagles, Ravens, and Kansas Metropolis Chiefs forward, this was solely his second recreation this season with 30-plus passing makes an attempt, so quantity stays a priority for his fantasy outlook.
Drake Maye, New England Patriots (18.9%): Maye posted his third-best fantasy efficiency of the season on Sunday with 19.4 factors towards the Colts. The Patriots’ dual-threat QB has scored 17-plus fantasy factors in 4 out of eight video games since changing into the starter, logging at the very least 5 dashing makes an attempt in half of these matchups. Popping out of the bye in Week 15, Maye faces an Arizona Cardinals protection that is allowed the Twelfth-most passing yards per recreation, making him a stable QB2 choice, particularly in superflex leagues.
Bryce Younger, Carolina Panthers (3.8%): Younger has proven important enchancment of late, posting considered one of his greatest video games this previous Sunday with 23.6 fantasy factors. He is the primary Panthers QB since Cam Newton in 2012 to file back-to-back 250-yard video games with zero turnovers. With the Dallas Cowboys, Cardinals, and Tampa Bay Buccaneers on the fantasy playoff schedule (Weeks 15-17), Younger might be a sneaky play in deeper superflex codecs. Dallas and Tampa Bay each rank within the prime six for many fantasy QB factors allowed, making him price contemplating in deeper leagues.
Subsequent WR up
Nick Westbrook-Ikhine, Tennessee Titans (19.9%): Westbrook-Ikhine has been constant regardless of the “boom-or-bust” label. He is scored 12-plus fantasy factors in 5 of his final six video games (with three over 16 factors), and has seen six-plus targets in three of these matchups — together with a season-high eight on Sunday. With favorable playoff matchups towards the Jacksonville Jaguars (twice), Bengals, and Colts — three defenses within the top-15 for WR fantasy factors allowed — he is a stable add for managers making a playoff push.
Different WR choices
Romeo Doubs, Inexperienced Bay Packers (47.6%): Doubs was dominated out for final week’s Thanksgiving Day recreation towards the Miami Dolphins. Nonetheless, he practiced on Sunday for Inexperienced Bay, suggesting he’ll return for Week 14’s recreation towards a Lions protection that offers up the fifth-most WR fantasy factors per recreation. The Packers have the fifth-most favorable rest-of-season schedule for receivers.
Xavier Legette, Carolina Panthers (35.9%): Bryce Younger’s sturdy play has been a lift for Legette and the schedule forward is favorable. Over his final 5 video games, Legette has caught at the very least 4 passes in 4 of them. He is additionally scored nine-plus fantasy factors in three of these matchups.
Adam Thielen, Carolina Panthers (27.3%): Thielen noticed 10 targets on Sunday towards the Buccaneers, racking up 23.9 fantasy factors whereas working primarily out of the slot. It’s going to be fascinating to see if that position and quantity holds when Jalen Coker returns from his quad harm. For now, although, it is clear that Younger trusts Thielen, making him a prime WR pickup off the wire this week.
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Parker Washington’s Week 13 fantasy recap
Take a look at some stats behind Parker Washington’s stellar Week 13 fantasy efficiency.
Parker Washington, Jacksonville Jaguars (0.9%): Washington took benefit of an amazing matchup towards the Texans, racking up 12 targets and a season-high 24.3 fantasy factors. With Christian Kirk and Gabe Davis each out for the season, his position because the Jaguars’ No. 2 receiver is locked in. Washington is a superb pickup for these in deeper codecs.
Subsequent TE up
Pat Freiermuth, Pittsburgh Steelers (41.9%): Freiermuth is heating up on the proper time, ending with seven targets and a season-high 18.8 fantasy factors towards the Bengals on Sunday. That is two straight video games with four-plus catches and double-digit fantasy factors. In Week 14, he faces a Browns protection permitting the eighth-most TE fantasy factors. Plus, the Steelers have the sixth-most favorable schedule for tight ends over the remainder of the season. Freiermuth is a stable choice in the event you need assistance on the place.
One other TE choice
Will Dissly, Los Angeles Chargers (32.9%): Dissly had a troublesome recreation towards the Atlanta Falcons on Sunday, ending with only one goal and 0 fantasy factors, largely on account of Ladd McConkey absorbing 50% of the crew’s general goal share. Nonetheless, let’s not neglect that Dissly scored eight-plus fantasy factors 5 occasions from Weeks 7-12. With the Chiefs protection permitting the fourth-most TE fantasy factors per recreation, Dissly may bounce again in a giant approach this week.
