WEEK 11: PLUG EM IN/ SIT EM OUT

Projections are based on Geeksports calculator. All are PPR. 

Quarterbacks 

Plug em in

• Ben Roethlisberger (PIT Steelers): Projection- 26.07 fpts
  • Big Ben has his receiver core fully healthy and it is showing as over the last two games he has scored 25.04 and 29.32 fantasy points respectively.
  • Big Ben finds himself in another great matchup against the Jaguars.
    • Jaguars are allowing an average of 22.9 fantasy points per game to opposing QBs. 
  • The Steelers are 8-0 and Mike Tomlin has mentioned that this game could be a trap game. I wouldn’t expect the Steelers to take it easy and just run the ball. 
• Justin Herbert (LA Chargers): Projection- 20.05 fpts 
  • Herbert has absolutely been ballin out this year having only one game under 20 points all year. 
  • Sadly this Jets game seems like a blowout as the Jets are still without Darnold.
    • It’s likely the Chargers get up early and chew the clock with their run game. 
  • Nonetheless it’s a great matchup for Herbert and his ceiling is absurd. 
  • The Jets are allowing the sixth most points per game to QBs at 20.09 fpts. 
• Cam Newton (NE Patriots): Projection- 21.09 fpts 
  • Cam Newton has been a rollercoaster of a start all year, going over 20 fantasy points three times this season. 
  • However, Newton has a rushing TD in every game except one all year. 
  • Newton has a great matchup this week versus the Texans who are allowing an average of 19.4 fantasy points per game to QBs. 
  • Newton will also have to pass a lot more to keep this game close as Watson is always a threat. 
• Other plugs: Tua Tagovailoa (MIA Dolphins), Carson Wentz (PHI Eagles), Teddy Bridgewater (CAR Panthers)

Sit em out 

• Aaron Rodgers (GB Packers): Projection- 15.12 fpts
  • In his only hard matchup this season (Tampa Bay) Rodgers scored a mere 5.80 fantasy points with two interceptions. 
  • Rodgers has two back to back tough matchups coming up against the Colts and the Bears.
  • Having Allen Lazard will definitely improve Rodgers odds but except Rodgers to struggle against the second best fantasy defense in the league.
    • The Colts are allowing a league low 13.6 fantasy points per game to opposing QBs. 
• Deshaun Watson (HOU Texans): Projection 17.72 fpts
  • Watson does reasonably well in tough matchups. So far this year Watson has averaged 21 fantasy points in tough matchups.
  • However, two of those games his points came from garbage time. 
  • This week against the Patriots if Gilmore can suit up, Fuller will likely be locked down.
  • The Patriots have also done a good job of taking out big plays. 
    • Patriots are allowing only 15.5 fantasy points to QBs on average. 

• Tom Brady (TB Buccaneers): Projection- 10.36 fpts
  • Tom Brady has suffered in tough matchups all year, staying under 15 fantasy points each time.
  • Brady faces the LA Rams this week, a team that has allowed the second least fantasy points per game to opposing QBs.
    • 14.2 fantasy points per game
  • Last week the Rams kept the MVP frontrunner, Russell Wilson to 10 fantasy points. 
  • Bench Brady. 
• Other plugs: Ryan Tannehill (TEN Titans), Jared Goff (LA Rams), Phillip Rivers (IND Colts)

Running Backs

Plug em in  

• Antonio Gibson (WAS Football Team): Projection – 19.60 fpts
  • It was the JD Mckissic show the whole first half where he racked up 12 targets. 
    • However Mckissic was not efficient at all.
  • Second half Gibson took over and scored two TDs.
  • Gibson on the field also helped Alex Smith play miles better as he was able to throw for 390 pass yards.
  • I would expect the Football Team to roll with Gibson for the remainder of the season and with Alex Smith at QB that means checkdowns for days.
  • Gibson also plays Cincinnati this week who have been allowing 18.8 fpts per game to RBs. 
• Chase Edmunds (ARI Cardinals): Projection – 16.80 fpts
  • Edmunds actually plays much better with Kenyan Drake on the field.
  • It also seems as if the Cardinals are going with a 50/50 approach for the rest of the year with Edmunds taking the majority of the receiving work. 
  • Week 7 the Cardinals played the Seahawks and Edmunds scored 21.50 fantasy points and got 7 targets in the passing game. 
  • The Seahawks have one of the worst defenses in the league and this is a prime time divisional matchup for the first place spot in the NFC West. 
• Josh Jacobs (LV Raiders): Projection – 18.50 fpts
  • Over the past 3 weeks, Jacobs has rushed over a hundred yards 2 out of the 3 games. 
  • Jacobs also has 3 TDs over the past three weeks.
  • Jacobs finds himself in another tough matchup against the Chiefs.
  • Last time Jacobs played the Chiefs he scored 22.50 fpts. 
  • The Chiefs are allowing an average of 19.3 fpts to opposing running backs. 
• Other plugs: Nyheim Hines (IND Colts), Mike Davis (CAR Panthers), Damien Harris (NE Patriots)

Sit em out

• Melvin Gordon (DEN Broncos): Projection – 5.50 fpts
  • The Broncos offense has just been horrible over the last few weeks.
  • Drew Lock hasn’t stopped throwing picks and Melvin Gordon isn’t being efficient at all on the ground. 
  • Over the past three weeks Gordon has seen 8, 6 and 11 carries respectively.
  • Gordon has an average matchup against the Dolphins this week who are in the middle of the pack.
  • If Gordon couldn’t produce against the Raiders I doubt he will get anything going against the Dolphins. 
• Miles Sanders (PHI Eagles): Projection – 11.00 fpts
  • Sanders has been suffering with injuries all year and when he has played he’s just been decent. 
  • Sanders has a tough matchup against the Cleveland Browns this week who are the 8th hardest defense against running backs. 
  • Sanders has also only ran for a 100 yards once this season. 
• Bucs RBs: Projection – 8.7 fpts for Jones and 9.8 fpts for Fournette
  • It seems as if the Bucs are rolling with the hot hand at the running back position.
  • Last week it was Ronald Jones’ turn as he rushed for 192 yards.
  • This week it’ll be tough for any running back to produce as the Bucs take on the Rams.
  • The Rams are allowing the 5th least points to running backs this season. 
  • Fournette seems to get the bulk of the passing work so he has a slightly higher ceiling but a much lower floor in non PPR leagues. 
• Other sits: Kareem Hunt (CLE Browns), Clyde Edwards-Helaire (KC Chiefs), Todd Gurley (ATL Falcons)

Wide Receivers 

Plug em in

• Jalen Reagor (PHI Eagles): Projection – 14.79 fpts
  • Since Reagor returned from his injury he has seen 6 and 7 targets respectively. 
  • He is building up a connection with Wentz that will only get stronger as the weeks go on. 
  • This week Reagor plays the Browns.
    • The Browns are allowing the 5th highest, 27.6 fppg to opposing WRs.
  • Reagor has an insanely high ceiling this week in a potentially high scoring game. 
• Marquise Brown (BAL Ravens): Projection – 18.90 fpts
  • Ah Marquise Brown what a disappointment you have been so far.
  • This is the last time I will put Brown here if he doesn’t pop off. 
  • Look Brown has had only 4 good matchups this season, in those matchups he has scored 15.10, 9.20, 19.80 and 7.30 fantasy points. 
  • Brown has his best matchup of the season this week against the Titans who are allowing 27.5 fantasy points per game to opposing WRs.
  • The last time Lamar faced the Titans was in the 2019 playoffs where he threw for 400 yards. 
• David Moore (SEA Seahawks): Projection – 20.10 fpts
  • David Moore is only a start option if Tyler Lockett is out which is how its seeming to be. 
  • David Moore will move up to WR2 against the Cardinals on TNF. 
  • With Russell Wilson at QB Moore will get many looks his way especially with Lockett out. 
  • The last time the Seahawks played the Cardinals, Moore was WR3 and caught 3 passes for 54 yards. 
• Other plugs: Emmanuel Sanders (NO Saints), Dionte Johnson (PIT Steelers), DJ Chark (JAC Jaguars)

Sit em out

• DJ Moore (CAR Panthers): Projection – 10.20 fpts
  • DJ Moore has been very inconsistent so far in 2020. Some games he goes off and others he does nothing. 
  • This week against Detroit seems like a week where Moore will be shut down and here is why.
  • Teddy Bridgewater might be out.
  • Moore has fallen behind Anderson who is now the WR1 for the Panthers
  • Detroit has been tough on opponent WRs too as they stand in the middle of the pack. 
• Chris Godwin (TB Buccaneers): Projection – 10.50 fpts
  • Chris Godwin did decent last week as he caught all 6 of his targets for 92 yards.
  • Godwin only has two TDs this year and has yet to surpass 100 yards. 
  • Also the team has too many receiving options in Mike Evans, Antonio Brown, Rob Gronkowski and Leonard Fournette. 
  • In tough matchups like this week against the Rams Godwin will have trouble getting the ball.
  • Godwin is also likely to draw some coverage from All Pro CB Jalen Ramsey. 
• Tyler Boyd (CIN Bengals): Projection – 9.80 fpts
  • Tyler Boyd in tough matchups this season has stayed under 10 fantasy points.
  • This week Boyd faces the Washington defense who have allowed the second least fantasy points to WRs at 16.2 per game.
  • Washington also tends to be tougher against Slot WRs which makes it worse for Boyd. 
• Other sits: Mike Evans (TB Bucs), Robert Woods (LA Rams), Jamison Crowder (NY Jets)

Tight Ends 

Plug em in 

• Logan Thomas (WAS Football Team): Projection – 12.70 fpts
  • Logan Thomas has a great matchup against the Bengals this week.
    • The Bengals are allowing the second most points to TEs.
  • Alex Smith also loves throwing checkdown to his running backs and tight ends. 
  • Last week Thomas caught 4 passes for 66 yards in a tough matchup. 
• Hayden Hurst (ATL Falcons): Projection 15.50 fpts
  • Hayden Hurst has actually been doing very well over his last 4 matchups, getting over 10 points each game. 
  • This week Hurst takes on the Saints who are allowing the 7th most points to opposing Tight ends.
  • The Falcons are fully healthy for once. 
• Other Plugs: Dallas Goedert (PHI Eagles), Eric Ebron (PIT Steelers), TJ Hockenson (DET Lions)

Sit em out

• Noah Fant (DEN Broncos): Projection – 4.70 fpts
  • Noah Fant has been very unimpressive this year going over 10 points only 3 times this year.
  • Drew Lock is to blame for this.
  • This week Fant finds himself in his toughest matchup of the season against the Dolphins. 
  • The Dolphins are allowing only 6.3 fantasy points on average to opposing tight ends. 
• Darren Waller (LV Raiders): Projection – 8.70 fpts
  • It’s tough to bench Waller so just be wary of him this week against the Chiefs. 
  • The Chiefs are allowing only 5.8 fppg to opposing tight ends.
  • Last week Waller only scored 6.70 fantasy points. 
• Other sits: Jonnu Smith (TEN Titans), Jared Cook (NO Saints), Trey Burton (IND Colts)

D/ST

Plug em in

• Steelers D/ST
• Dolphins D/ST
• Chargers D/ST

Sleeper starts

• Browns D/ST
• Vikings D/ST
• WAS D/ST

Desperate starts

• Packers D/ST
• Ravens D/ST
• Patriots D/ST

Sit em out

• Saints D/ST
• Colts D/ST
• Broncos D/ST

Advertisement

week 10: PLUG EM IN/Sit em out

Quarterbacks

Plug em in 

• Tua Tagovailoa (LA Chargers): 
  • Tua took down the Cardinals last week posting a stat line of 20/28 248 yards and 2 Tds as well as 35 rush yards. 
  • Tua finds himself in another favorable matchup this week against the LA Chargers. 
  • The Chargers are allowing an average of 240 yards per game to opposing QBs. 
  • The Chargers are also allowing a top 10 ranked, 2.0 passing TDs per game as well.
  • This game is likely to be a shootout as well.  

Sleeper start

• Carson Wentz (PHI Eagles):
  • Wentz played the Giants week 7 and scored 28.76 fantasy points. 
  • This is a divisional game in a division where no team has stepped up yet.
  • This game will be a shootout and a close game. 
  • Over the past three games, the Giants have allowed 396.0 pass yards per game as well. 

Desperate start

• Nick Foles (CHI Bears):
  • Since week 3, Nick Foles has attempted at least 40 passes every game except one where he had 39. 
  • Foles has had tough matchups every game since he started and this will be the first time Foles will start in a favorable matchup versus Minnesota. 
  • This is also a must win game for the Bears as they are close to making the playoffs. 

Sit em out

• Joe Burrow (CIN Bengals):
  • Joe Burrow has been amazing this season, having only one game with single digit fantasy points.
  • This week however, Burrow has his toughest matchup against the Steelers.
  • The Steelers are holding opponents to 317 yards per game on average and only 1.8 passing TDs on average. 

Running backs

Plug em in 

• Antonio Gibson (WAS Football Team): 
  • The Washington Football Team plays Detroit this week in a must win situation for both teams.
  • Detroit is the third worst team against the run, allowing an average of 148 yards per game to opposing backs.
  • To make this better for Gibson, Alex Smith is likely to start and he loves throwing to his backs. 

Sleeper start

• Jonathan Taylor (IND Colts):
  • Rough games last two games, one due to an ankle injury and another due to an early fumble. 
  • But has a great matchup this week versus the Titans who are allowing 119.0 yards per game to opposing backs. 
  • JT has only 1 fumble all year. 
• JD McKissic (WAS Football Team):
  • I’ll keep this one short.
  • Alex Smith loves throwing to his running backs and last week he targeted Mckissic 14 times. 
  • Mckissic is a great dark horse option this week. 

Desperate start

• Joe Mixon (CIN Bengals):
  • Joe Mixon might be back this week but finds himself in a tough matchup against the Steelers. 
  • The Steelers are only allowing 102 yards per game to opposing backs which is the 9th least in the league. 
  • Coming back from an injury Mixon might be limited as well.
  • I would be wary of starting him if he plays. 

Sit em out

• Jerrick Mckinnon (SF 49ers):
  • The saints have allowed the second least yards per game to opposing backs at 80 per game.
  • The Niners will also be playing this game from behind.
  • Mckinnon is also in a split backfield with Hasty. 
  • I would bench Mckinnon this week in a tough matchup. 

Wide receivers

Plug em in 

• Cooper Kupp (LA Rams):
  • Kupp faces a Seattle defense allowing a league high 455.8 yards per game to opponents.
  • Jamaal Adams is likely to play a role in stopping Robert Woods and Chris Carson. 
  • Kupp should have a nice game.
  • Kupp also saw a season high 20 targets week 8 before the Rams bye.
• Jalen Reagor (PHI Eagles):
  • Jalen Reagor got his first start since week 2 and scored 13.70 fantasy points. 
  • Reagor has another favorable matchup this week versus the Giants who outside of James Bradberry have struggled in the secondary. 
  • Travis Fulgham should draw Bradberry. 
  • I expect Reagor to have a huge game in this divisional matchup. 

Sleeper start

• Curtis Samuel (CAR Panthers):
  • Curtis Samuel has had two back to back 20 fantasy point performances.
  • Samuel is in line for another great performance versus Tampa Bay in a divisional header. 
  • To make matters better for Samuel, CMC is out which means Samuel will likely see more running back work. 
  • Tamba Bay does well against opposing WRs but Smauel is the WR3 for the Panthers and shouldn’t draw as much attention. 

Desperate start

• Zach Pascal (IND Colts):
  • Zach Pascal has seen 7,6,7 targets respectively all in tough matchups. 
  • This week Pascal has a good matchup against the Titans on TNF. 
  • The Titans are allowing 394 yards on average to opposing offenses which is the seventh highest in the league. 
  • Pascal could finally have his break out this week. But he is a high risk high reward player. 

Sit em out

• Marquise Brown (BAL Ravens): 
  • Marquise Brown hasn’t had a good fantasy performance since week 5 against the Bengals. 
  • Brown has had tough matchups however, every week except week 8.
  • Brown finds himself in another tough matchup this week against the NE Patriots who are only allowing 221 pass yards per game on average. 
  • Brown will also draw coverage from standout CB, Stephon Gilmore. 

Tight ends

Plug em in 

• Eric Ebron (PIT Steelers): 
  • Eric Ebron has a great matchup this week against the Bengals.
  • The Bengals are allowing the second most points to opposing tight ends at 11.8 per game. 
  • Ebron has had back to back games with a touchdown.
  • Ebron has also seen 8,5 and 6 targets in the last three games. 

Sleeper start

• Jordan Reed (SF Niners): 
  • Reed was limited last week as it was his first week back.
  • I would expect Reed’s targets and snaps to go up in a favorable matchup against the Saints
  • Reed is the better receiving tight end on the team.
  • NO Saints are allowing 9.7 fantasy points per game to opposing tight ends.  
• Evan Engram (NY Giants):
  • Evan Engram has seen 9, 10 and 10 targets the last 3 games.
  • The last time Engram played the Eagles this year, he got 10.90 fantasy points. 
  • Engram has bounced back since his slump and should have another nice game this week. 

Desperate start

• Jimmy Graham (CHI Bears): 
  • Graham matched his season high in receptions last week (6) and scored 17 fantasy points.
  • This was a game however, that Foles had 52 attempts and even Mooney saw 11 targets. 
  • Graham should take a step back this week against Minnesota who are in the middle of the bunch against tight ends. 

Sit em out

• Jared Cook (NO Saints): 
  • Niners are one of the best teams against tight ends even with all the injuries. 
  • They are ranked top 5 and are only allowing 5 points per game to opposing tight ends. 
  • Avoid Jared Cook in this week’s matchup. 

D/ST

Plug em in 

• Eagles D/ST
• Saints D/ST

Sleeper start

• Packers D/ST
• Steelers D/ST

Desperate start

• Dolphins D/ST
• Browns D/ST

Sit em out

• Bills D/ST
• Rams D/ST

WEEK 9: plug em in/sit em out

Quarterback

Plug em in

• Cam Newton (NE Patriots): 
  • Jets are allowing an average of 20.5 fantasy points per game which is third most in the NFL. 
  • Divisional header, Jets are showing out with their offense, could be a close game requiring both QBs to throw. 
  • Cam bounced back last week versus the Bills scoring 17.36 fantasy points after a 2 point outing the week before. 
• Derrick Carr (LV Raiders): 
  • Divisional header with two playoff contenders in a must win game. 
  • Chargers are allowing 22.6 fantasy points per game to opposing quarterbacks. 
  • Justin Herbert will keep this game close. 
  • Carr only has two interceptions on the year. 
  • Last week versus Browns it was a run heavy game due to the weather so Carr only scored 11 fantasy points. 
• Drew Lock (DEN Broncos):
  • Drew Lock looked great last week versus the Chargers, scoring 20.82 fantasy points and 3 TDs. 
  • Lock has another great matchup this week versus the Atlanta Falcons.
  • The Falcons lead the league in fantasy points allowed to QBs at 25.6. 
  • The Falcons defense has struggled all year and I expect these struggles to carry into this week. 
• Other plugs: Josh Allen (BUF Bills), Ben Roethlisberger (PIT Steelers), Deshaun Watson (HOU Texans)

Sit em out

• Nick Mullens (SF 49ers):
  • The Niners season looks to be over as Jimmy Garoppolo is out for the year with a high ankle injury. 
  • Nick Mullens will look to step up against a Packers defense allowing the 9th least fantasy points to QBs. 
  • The Packers also have one of the best corners in the league in Jaire Alexander who will likely cover Brandon Aiyuk.
  • Deebo, Kittle and Bourne are likely to miss this game as well.
  • Mullens will have trouble on Thursday night against the Packers. 
• Lamar Jackson (BAL Ravens):
  • Jackson has not been playing as well as he was projected to, having only 3 games over 20 fantasy points. 
  • This week Lamar plays the Colts who have allowed a league low 13.2 fantasy points per game. 
  • Jackson has also struggled in the passing game making Marquise Brown’s breakout delayed. 
• Drew Brees (NO Saints): 
  • Drew Brees takes on Tom Brady and the Buccaneers once again this week. 
  • Week 1 versus the Bucs, Brees only scored 14 fantasy points.
  • Michael Thomas might be back this week but he played week 1 against the Bucs as well and was shut down. 
  • The Bucs defense has only allowed an average of 14 fantasy points per game to opposing QBs. (5th least)
• Other sits: Sam Darnold (NY Jets), Cowboys QB, Daniel Jones (NY Giants)

Running Backs

Plug em in 

• Chase Edmunds (ARI Cardinals):
  • Kenyan Drake might be out this week and this might be Edmunds chance to show out. 
  • Edmunds has been playing really well as a backup RB, scoring more than 10 points in 4/7 weeks as a backup.
  • To make matters better for Edmunds, the Cardinals play the Miami Dolphins. 
  • The Dolphins are allowing the 7th most fantasy points to running backs at 21.8 per game. 
  • Game script will also favor Edmunds. 
• JaMycal Hasty (SF Niners):
  • No Mostert. 
  • No Deebo. 
  • No Coleman. 
  • No Wilson Jr. 
  • No Kittle. 
  • No Bourne.
  • No Garoppolo. 
  • The Packers also lead the league in fantasy points allowed to running backs at 29.2 per game. 
  • Hasty’s only competition in this game is Jerrick Mckinnon. 
• Justin Jackson (LA Chargers):
  • Justin Jackson had a great game against one of the toughest run defenses in the Broncos last week, scoring 17.20 fantasy points.
  • Jackson finds himself in an easy matchup this week against the Raiders. 
  • The Raiders have allowed the fifth most points to running backs at 23.0 per game. 
  • Kelley is fading as well which is good for Jackson. 
• Other Plugs: LaMical Perine (NY Jets), Matt Breida (MIA Dolphins), David Johnson (HOU Texans)

Sit em out

• Jonathan Taylor/ Jordan Wilkins (IND Colts): 
  • Jonathan Taylor has been dealing with an ankle injury and last week Wilkins carried the ball more than Taylor. 
  • It’s unlikely Taylor misses time but even then I would be wary of starting either of these backs this week. 
  • The Colts take on the Ravens run defense this week. 
  • The Ravens have the second toughest rush defense in the league, allowing only 13.4 fantasy points per game. 
• JK Dobbins/ Mark Ingram (BAL Ravens): 
  • Just as the Ravens have the second toughest run defense, the Colts have the third toughest. 
  • Colts are allowing an average of 13.5 fantasy points to opposing backs. 
  • Mark Ingram might even return this week which will cause Dobbins’s carries to drop. 
  • This three headed backfield should be avoided in a tough matchup this week. 
• Todd Gurley (ATL Falcons):
  • The only reason Gurley has stayed fantasy relevant is because he has a nose for the endzone. 
  • Gurley has been averaging around 2 yards a carry over the past three weeks and only has one game over a 100 yards this season. 
  • This week Gurley faces his toughest challenge in the Broncos defense.
  • The Broncos are allowing the 4th least points at 14.8 per game. 
• Other sits: Tyler Ervin (GB Packers), Ezekiel Elliot (DAL Cowboys), Leonard Fournette (TB Buccaneers)

Wide receiver 

Plug em in

• John Brown (BUF Bills): 
  • Cole Beasley and Stefon Diggs are also must starts. 
  • The Bills play the Seahawks in a likely shootout this week. 
  • The Seahawks are allowing a league high 36.2 fantasy points per game to opposing WRs. 
  • John Brown should get back on track this week versus the Seahawks. 
• Dionte Johnson (PIT Steelers): 
  • Chase Claypool is a must start and JuJu is a good sleeper pick. 
  • The Steelers will take on the Cowboys this week in a game that’s likely to be a blowout. 
  • Everyone on the Steelers is a must start, even their D/ST. 
• Danny Amendola (DET Lions): 
  • Kenny Gollday is going to miss this week’s game versus the Vikings. 
  • This is a great matchup for WRs as the Vikings allow the second most fantasy points per game to opposing WRs at 32.2. 
  • Amendola, Jones Jr. and Hall should all step up and see lots of targets in this divisional header. 
  • Amendola is also the Lions slot WR and has continued to see targets throughout the season. 
• Other plugs: KJ Hamler (DEN Broncos), Jakobi Meyers (NE Patriots), Terry Mclaurin (WAS Football Team)

Sit em out 

• Denzel Mims (NY Jets): 
  • Jamison Crowder might return this week and he is the WR1 for the Jets. 
  • Denzel Mims has played well since he returned from his injury. 
  • Mims has a tough matchup against Stephon Gilmore and the Patriots.
  • The Patriots are allowing the second least fantasy points per game to opposing WRs.  
• Tyler Lockett (SEA Seahawks): 
  • Lockett was shut down by the Niners last week after his 53 point performance the week before. 
  • Lockett has another tough matchup against the Bills this week. 
  • The Bills are allowing a league low 19.5 fantasy points per game to opposing WRs. 
  • DK is matchup proof but Lockett gets shut down in tough matchups. 
• Michael Thomas (NO Saints): 
  • It’s tough to bench Thomas but be wary of starting him if he is active. 
  • Thomas is returning from a high ankle injury which is hard to recover from especially for a receiver. 
  • Week 1 the Bucs held Thomas to only 3 catches. 
  • Be wary of MT this week. 
• Other sits: Devante Parker (MIA Dolphins), Mike Williams (LA Chargers), Brandon Aiyuk (SF 49ers)

Tight ends 

Plug em in

• Noah Fant (DEN Broncos): 
  • Falcons are allowing the most fantasy points to tight ends in the whole league. 
  • With Lock healthy, Fant is once again thriving.
  • Should be a high scoring close game. 
• Rob Gronkowski (TB Buccaneers): 
  • Saints are allowing the 4th most points toTEs at 11 points per game. 
  • Should be a high scoring divisional header during SNF.
  • Gronk has also picked it up lately. 
• Other plugs: Jonnu Smith (TEN Titans), Greg Olsen (SEA Seahawks), Evan Engram (NY Giants)

Sit em out

• Robert Tonyan (GB Packers):
  • Niners are only allowing 5.0 points per game to opposing tight ends. 
  • It will be a tough matchup for Tonyan.
• Dalton Shultz (DAL Cowboys):
  • The Steelers are only allowing 4.9 points per game to opposing tight ends. 
• Other sits: Mark Andrews (BAL Ravens), Jordan Reed (SF 49ers), Chris Herndon (NY Jets)

D/ST

Plug em in:

• Steelers D/ST
• Patriots D/ST
• Washington D/ST

Sleeper pick:

• Texans D/ST
• Packers D/ST

Desperate start: 

• Titans D/ST
• Cardinals D/ST

Sit em out:

• Chargers D/ST
• Bills D/ST

WEEK 8: Plug em in/ sit em out

Quarterbacks 

Plug em in 

• Jimmy Garoppolo (SF 49ers):
  • Divisional header versus the Seattle Seahawks who are allowing 26.4 fantasy points a game on average to opposing QBs.
  • Must win game for the Niners in the toughest division in the league. 
  • Last week Garoppolo threw two picks, one of which came with 10 secs in the half when he had to throw it deep. 
  • Jamaal Adams might still be out this week which would leave George Kittle to feast on the Seahawks weak secondary. 
• Derrick Carr (LV Raiders):
  • Derrick Carr and the Raiders are playing a Browns team that is allowing the 4th most fantasy points to opposing QBs (21.3 avg). 
  • Ruggs is finally healthy. 
  • Agholor is stepping up.
  • Renfrow is a great 3rd down option.
  • Darren Waller. That’s it. 
  • The Raiders will be looking to win after getting blown out by the Bucs offense. 
• Ryan Tannehill (TEN Titans):
  • The Titans will look to show out after taking their first loss of the year to the Steelers during week 7. 
  • The Titans play the Cincinnati Bengals this week.
  • The Bengals are allowing almost 20 points a game to opposing QBs. 
  • The Cincinnati Bengals also have a turnover differential of -2. 
• Other plus: Carson Wentz (PHI Eagles), Joe Burrow (CIN Bengals), Teddy Bridgewater (CAR Panthers)

Sit em out

• Mathew Stafford (DET Lions):
  • The Lions play the Colts this week. 
  • This is a must win for the Lions as they are in a tough division and have a shot to make the playoffs.
  • That being said, the Colts have the best defense in the league. Colts are allowing a league low 11.7 fantasy points a game to opposing QBs, 
• Jared Goff (LA Rams): 
  • The Rams take on the Dolphins led by Tua during this week’s matchup. 
  • The Dolphins cornerback duo of Xavien Howard and Byron Jones has been allowing a mere 16.8 fantasy points to opposing QBs. 
  • Jared Goff has also been unimpressive lately.
    • In the past 4 weeks; having only 1 game over 20 points, thrown 2 interceptions and averaging 2 Tds a game. 
• Daniel Jones (NY Giants):
  • Daniel Jones has had one game over 20 fantasy points (20.68) and that was due to his 80 yard rush. 
  • Jones has just been unimpressive this year. 
  • Jones also has a tough matchup against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers who have been allowing a low 13.6 fantasy points a game to opposing QBs. 
  • The Buccaneers secondary is very tough.
• Other sits: Tua Tagovailoa (MIA Dolphins), Drew Brees (NO Saints), Kirk Cousins (MIN Vikings)

Running Backs

Plug em in  

• Todd Gurley (ATL Falcons):
  • Gurley might’ve choked the win for the Falcons last week but he did drop over 20 PPR fantasy points. 
  • Gurley finds himself in another favorable matchup on Thursday Night Football against the Carolina Panthers.
  • Panthers are allowing the fifth most fantasy points to opposing backs at 23.1 per game. 
• Kareem Hunt (CLE Browns):
  • Nick Chubb and Odell Beckham Jr. are both out for the Browns.
  • Kareem Hunt will look to carry the load this week against a Raiders weak run defense. 
  • The Raiders defense is allowing the third most fantasy points to backs at 25.4 per game. 
  • Hunt has double digit points in every game except the Steelers who are very tough against backs. 
• Jonathan Taylor (IND Colts): 
  • Jonathan Taylor hasn’t broken out like everyone thought he would. 
  • Taylor has yet to crack 20 fantasy points or go over 60% snap share. 
  • However, coming back from a bye week against an easy rushing matchups in the Detroit Lions JT will look to show out. 
  • JT also has a top 3 offensive line blocking for him, his breakout is inevitable. 
• Other Plugs: Le’veon Bell (KC Chiefs), Boston Scott (PHI Eagles), Darrell Henderson (LA Rams)

Sit em out

• Carlos Hyde (SEA Seahawks):
  • Chris Carson might have a shot to play this week as he is GTD.
  • Carlos Hyde is dealing with an injury of his own that makes him QUES.
  • Even if Hyde plays and Carson sits, look for Deejay Dallas to get carries as well because of Hyde’s injury.
  • The Niners Defense is also allowing a league low 12.7 fantasy points to opposing backs. 
• JK Dobbins (BAL Ravens):
  • Mark Ingram might be out this week and we might finally see the Dobbins show.
  • But Gus Edwards will liley take all the goal line work and split some of the first down work. 
  • Dobbins also faces a Steelers defense allowing the third least points to backs at 13.4 per game. 
  • This game is likely to be a shootout as well. 
• Chargers RBs:
  • Justin Jackson and Joshua Kelley are splitting running back duties 50/50.
  • Neither of the backs have stepped up in Austin Ekeler’s absence. 
  • To make matters worse, the Chargers play a Denver defense allowing the second least points to backs at 12.7 per game. 
• Other sits: Latavius Murray (NO Saints), D’andre Swift (DET Lions), Ezekiel Elliot (DAL Cowboys)

Wide receivers 

Plug em in 

• Robby Anderson (CAR Panthers):
  • DJ Moore is also a great start, as well as Curtis Samuel in deeper leagues. 
  • Divisional header and a must win for the Panthers in a tough division. 
  • Falcons are allowing 29.6 fantasy points per game to opposing WRs which is the fifth highest in the league. 
  • Thursday night primetime matchup.
  • Anderson has double digit points every game this year and only two games with less than 8 targets. 
• Travis Fulgham (PHI Eagles):
  • Jalen Raegor is a great sleeper option this week as well.
  • Desean Jackson is out and Alshon Jeffery is questionable. It might go down to Fulgham season once again. 
  • In these 4 games, Fulgham has gotten 13.70, 31.20, 19.50 and 12.30 fantasy points respectively. To make matters even more impressive all of those showings were against top 10 secondaries. 
  • Cowboys are allowing the 4th most points to WRs this season at 30.0 points per game. 
• Rashard Higgins (CLE Browns):
  • OBJ is out for the season and so look for Higgins to step up in his replacement. 
  • Last week after OBJ wnt down Higgins stepped up and caught 6 passes for 110 yards. 
  • Higgins has another favorable matchup against a Raiders defense allowing 27.2 fantasy points per game. 
  • The Raiders have allowed a 100 yard receiver every week since week 4. 
• Other plugs: Tee Higgins (CIN Bengals), Brandon Aiyuk (SF Niners), Marquise Brown (BAL Ravens)

Sit em out

• Robert Woods (LA Rams):
  • Robert Woods has shown a tendency to be locked down in tough matchups as well. 29 yards against Jason Verrett, 22 yards against Fuller, 36 yards against James Bradberry and 14 yards against Darius Slay. 
  • Robert woods finds himself in another tough matchup against the Dolphins secondary. 
  • The Dolphins are allowing 23.0 fantasy points to WRs but with everyone fully healthy and the CB duo of Byron Jones and Xavien Howards Woods will struggle. 

• DK Metcalf (SEA Seahawks):
  • Jason Verrett is currently a top 3 cornerback in the league. 
  • Last week DK struggled for the first time this season against Patrick Peterson. 
  • Look for the Niners to to gamescript DK and Lockett out this week since Kuan Williams is also returning from IR. 
  • Tartt and Ward might also make a return this week for the Niners. 
  • The Niners are allowing the 4th least points to WRs at 18.8. 
• JuJu Smith-Shuster (PIT Steelers): 
  • Juju finally woke up last week and had a great performance. 
  • This week the Steelers play a Ravens defense allowing a mere 19.5 fantasy points to backs which is the 6th least in the league. 
  • Big Ben has also found his favorite target in Dionte Johnson. 
• Other sits: Preston Williams (MIA Dolphins), Julio Jones (ATL Falcons), Denzel Mims (NY Jets)

Tight ends

Plug em in 

• Jonnu Smith (TEN Titans):
  • Jonnu Smith has a great matchup this week.
  • Jonnu scored less two weeks ago due to an injury he suffered early. He struggled last week because he had a tough matchup. 
  • Jonnu is still a top 10 tight end in the league. 
  • The Bengals are allowing the third most points to opposing tight ends.
  • It’s a “REEEJONNUVATION!”
• Richard Rodgers (PHI Eagles):
  • Rodgers stepped up in the absence of Ertz and Goedert last week catching 6 passes for 85 yards and was a few yards away from a TD. 
  • If Goedert is out again this week, start Rodgers. 
  • Rodgers faces a Dallas defense allowing the 8th most points to opposing tight ends. 
• Other plugs: Jimmy Graham (CHI Bears), Drew Sample (CIN Bengals)

Sit em out

• Mark Andrews (BAL Ravens): 
  • The only reason Andrews is a reliable start is because he is a TD machine. 
  • Other than that he sees 3-5 targets most games. Lamar doesn’t throw enough.
  • Andrews plays a Pittsburgh team allowing the 4th least points to tight ends. 
• TJ Hockenson (DET Lions): 
  • Hockenson plays the Colts this week, the toughest defense against tight ends allowing a league low 2.3 points per game.
• Other sits: Trey Burton (IND Colts), Tyler Higbee/Gerald Everett (LA Rams)

D/ST

Plug em in 

• KC Chiefs D/ST
• LA Rams D/ST

Sleeper pick

• Bills D/ST
• Chargers D/ST

Desperate pick

• Colts D/ST
• Titans D/ST

Sit em out

• Niners D/ST
• Bears D/ST

week 7: plug em in/sit em out

Quarterbacks

Plug em in

• Mathew Stafford (DET Lions):
  • Plays the ATL Falcons this week who are allowing the second highest yards to opposing QBs at 361.3 YPG. 
  • Lions and Stafford are 2-1 since Kenny Golladay returned. 
  • Stafford has thrown over 200 yards every game and is averaging almost 2 touchdowns a game. 
  • A must win game for a Lions team in a tough division. 
• Gardner Minshew (JAC Jaguars):
  • Minshew has been on the struggle bus the last couple weeks but still has continued to put up at least 18 or more fantasy points each of those weeks.
  • In fact Minshew only has one game under 18 points and that was against an underrated Miami defense. 
  • Minshew plays the Chargers this week who have allowed 309.4 YPG to opposing quarterbacks which is the fourth most in the league. 
• Teddy Bridgewater (CAR Panthers):
  • The Panthers take on the Saints this week in a must win divisional game.
  • The Saints get MT back this week so expect this game to be an offensive shootout.
  • The Saints have allowed 265.4 YPG to opposing QBs.
  • The Saints have also allowed 23 fantasy points on average to opposing QBs
• Other plugs: Kyler Murray (ARI Cardinals), Ben Roethlisberger (PIT Steelers), Cam Newton (NE Patriots)

Sit em out

• Jared Goff (LA Rams):
  • Goff is a matchup dependent QB, he performs well in easy matchups and yet struggles in even the slightly tough ones.
  • Goff plays Chicago this week who are the toughest team against opposing QBs, they allow a league low 12.5 fantasy points per game. 
  • Goff has also thrown a pick in 4/6 games he has played. 
• Derrick Carr (LV Raiders):
  • Carr has been going off this year while helping the Raiders go 3-2 so far.
  • Carr however, has a tough matchup this week against a Tamba Bay defense allowing a mere 14.0 fantasy points a game. 
  • Josh Jacobs has also been struggling which puts more pressure on Carr to carry the load.
• Deshaun Watson (HOU Texans):
  • Watson has been performing well since Bill O Brien was fired. 
  • Be wary starting him this week against a tough Packers defense.
  • Packers have allowed an average of 17.9 fantasy points to QBs which ranks as 23rd.
  • Packers also have the best CB in the league right now in Jaire Alexander who will likely lock down Will Fuller V. 
• Other sits: Jimmy Garoppolo (SF 49ers), Drew Brees (NO Saints), Andy Dalton (DAL Cowboys)

Wide receivers 

Plug em in 

• Kenny Golladay (DET Lions):
  • Golladay has scored more than 14 fantasy points in each of his three starts. 
  • He has not had his breakout game yet however.
  • This week is a perfect time for a breakout game as Golladay plays the ATL Falcons. 
  • Falcons have allowed the fifth most fantasy points to WRs at 30.3 fantasy points a game. 
  • Look for Golladay to break out this week. 
• DJ Chark (JAC Jaguars):
  • Chark hasn’t performed as well as owners hoped in 2020. 
  • Chark has had only one game over 13 points this year and that was week 4.
  • Look for Chark to bounce back in an easy matchup against the Chargers. 
  • The injured Chargers defense is allowing 22 fantasy points on average to opposing WRs. 
• Dionte Johnson (PIT Steelers):
  • Dionte Johnson hasn’t truly played since week 3. 
  • With Claypool’s emergence and JuJu’s decline I think Johnson will have the same role.  
  • This week Johnson has a great matchup against a Titans defense who are allowing 28.7 fantasy points a game to opposing WRs. 
  • This is also a matchup against two 5-0 teams, it will be a shootout.
• Other plugs: Robby Anderson (CAR Panthers), Darius Slayton (NY Giants), Jamison Crowder (NY Jets)

Sit em in 

• Will Fuller V (HOU Texans): 
  • Will Fuller is playing against Jaire Alexander this week who is the number 1 rated CB according to PFF.
  • That is it. Fuller will have a tough time this week.
• Robert Woods (LA Rams):
  • Woods will be up against a tough Bears defense allowing the 4th fewest fantasy points to opposing WRs.
  • The Bears CB duo is one of the best in the league with Kyle Fuller and Jaylon Johnson.
  • Jared Goff will be struggling as well against the Bears defense. 
• Deebo Samuel (SF 49ers):
  • Deebo will be up against former DPOY Stephon Gilmore. 
  • New England is very tough against opposing quarterbacks as well, ranking 27th.
  • WR1s against the Patriots have struggled in the past. 
• Other sits: Kneal Harry (NE Patriots), Michael Gallup (DAL Cowboys), DJ Moore (CAR Panthers)

Running backs

Plug em in 

• Antonio Gibson (WAS Football Team):
  • Antonio Gibson is producing but isn’t getting the carries he deserves.
  • This week however, Washington has a great matchup against a Dallas defense that has allowed 22.4 points to opposing backs.
  • Gibson could have a huge game if he can get to his explosive quick start. 
  • Should be an even matchup for Washington in a Dak-less Cowboys team.
• Todd Gurley (ATL Falcons):
  • Gurley has been looking good recently and is getting fed.
  • Last week Gurley saw 20 carries in a tough matchup.
  • This week Gurley has a favorable matchup against a Detroit defense, currently allowing 25.4 points to opposing backs which is also the 4th most.
• David Johnson (HOU Texans):
  • Texans offense has been revived recently and along with them their run game flourished.
  • Since Bill O’Brien’s departure, DJ has actually seen an increase in carries (15+)
  • This week the Texans take on the Packers who have a good secondary and pass rush but allow RBs to average 28 fantasy points a game (second most!).
• Other plugs: Aaron Jones (GB Packers), Ronald Jones (TB Buccaneers), Justin Jackson (LA Chargers)

Sit em out 

• Niners RBs: 
  • Raheem Mostert is out for 3 weeks once again.
  • Jerrick Mckinnon and Jeff Wilson Jr. are likely to fill in for Mostert.
  • Niners do have a tough matchup this week against a Patriots defense.
  • Patriots defense is allowing only 14.8 fantasy points on average to RBs, the 4th lowest in the league.
  • At best only Mckinnon is worth a flex as he gets dump offs but Wilson and Hasty should be benched this week.
• Patriots RBs:
  • Patriots RBs have an even tougher matchup against the Niners defense allowing only 12.8 fantasy points per game to opposing backs which is the second least in the whole league. 
  • The Patriots backfield is also a huge mess with James White, Damien Harris, Rex Burkehead and JJ Taylor. 
  • I would avoid starting any of these this week as Niners have shut down even pass catching backs. 
• Clyde Edwards-Helaire (KC Chiefs):
  • This one is simple.
  • Le’veon Bell was signed and if he can play this week he will most likely split the backfield with CEH.
  • CEH also finds himself in a tough matchup against the Broncos. 
  • Broncos are allowing a league low, 12.1 fantasy points to opposing backs. 
  • CEH broke out last week but he did have 3 games under 15 fantasy points as the Chiefs sole back, I would expect another one of those games and if Bell plays CEH will most likely score less than 10 fantasy points. 

Tight ends 

Plug em in

• TJ Hockenson (DET Lions)
• Hunter Henry (LA Chargers)
• Other plugs: Chris Herndon (NY Jets), Tyler Eiffer (JAC Jaguars)

Sit em out

• Jonnu Smith/Anthony Firkser (TEN Titans)
• Hayden hurst (ATL Falcons)
• Other sits: Jared Cook (NO Saints), Eagles TE

D/ST

Plug em in 

• Bills D/ST

Sleeper pick

• Washington D/ST
• Niners D/ST

Desperate pick

• Bears D/ST
• Browns D/ST

Sit em out 

• Patriots D/ST
• Packers D/ST

Week 6: plug em in/sit em out

Trying a new format this week so make sure to comment below what you all think! Instead of paragraphs trying short bullet points to get to the point. Without further ado lets get into the week 6 list!

Quarterbacks

Plug em in

Kirk Cousins (MIN Vikings):

• Playing against the Atlanta Falcons who are allowing an average of 446 yards per game which is the second highest in the league. 
• Found a reliable WR2 in Justin Jefferson who has been stepping up recently.
• Dalvin Cook is out as well so Cousins will have to pass a lot more. 
• Mike Zimmer and the Vikings offense have found their groove after their slow start.

Cam Newton (NE Patriots):

• Cam Newton is likely to suit up this week after his COVID diagnosis two weeks ago.
• Newton faces a Broncos defense that has allowed 23.60, 22.88, 18.24 fantasy points respectively to QBs in the last three weeks. 
• Newton has only played 3 games this year, two of which he scored over 25 fantasy points (With his one subpar performance coming in a blowout).
• Broncos are allowing 365.2 yards per game to opposing offenses.

Ryan Tannehill (TEN Titans):

• Tannehill is playing against a Houston defense that has struggled on defense this year allowing 387.4 yards per game.
• Houston has 0 interceptions so far this year.
• Ryan Tannehill is coming off a 30 point fantasy game on Tuesday night, and is the QB 4 in PPG since week 7 of last season. 
• Tannehill also had a 26 point fantasy performance week 2 against the Jaguars, he clearly has the potential to show out. 

Other plugs: 

• Matthew Stafford (DET Lions), Gardner Minshew (JAC Jaguars), Baker Mayfield (CLE Browns)

Sit em out

Joe Burrow (CIN Bengals):

• Joe Burrow plays a Colts defense that is only allowing 10.70 fantasy points per game to opponents 
• Colts are allowing the least yards to opposing offenses in the entire league (266 yds/pg)
• Joe Burrow is coming from a tough matchup where he only threw for 183 yards and 1 INT.

Teddy Bridgewater (CAR Panthers):

• Teddy Bridgewater has had a great season so far but this week he has a tough matchup against the Bears.
• Bears are allowing 12.13 fantasy points on average to opponents.
• Bears are also allowing the 9th least yards to opposing offenses. 

Other sits:

• Jared Goff (LA Rams), Nick Foles (CHI Bears), Jimmy Garoppolo (SF Niners)

Running Backs 

Plug em in

Myles Gaskin (MIA Dolphins):

• Played over 60% snap share every week and has emerged as the Dolphins lead back.
• Has seen 4,7,5,4,5 targets from weeks 1-5, promising for PPR leagues. 
• Gaskins plays the Jets who have allowed 128.6 rush yards per game to opponents.
• Jets have also allowed the second most rush TDs on average in the whole league, allowing 1.8 per game.
• Gaskins saw 22 attempts week 3 and 16 attempts week 5, his volume is increasing. 

David Montgomery (CHI Bears): 

• Since Tarik Cohen went down, David Montgomery has seen an increase in snap % from around 50% to 80%.
• Week 5 against Tamba Bay, Montgomery saw a season high 8 targets from which he hauled in 7 for 30 yards.
• Bears play the Panthers this week who have allowed an average of 1.6 rush TDs that is the third most in the league. 
• Carolina is also allowing 133.4 rush yards per game to opponent backs. 

Chase Edmunds (ARI Cardinals):

• Edmunds is closing the gap on Kenyan Drake’s snap %. Drake has not been efficient this year and rumors are he is much slower, while Edmunds has shined with his limited carries. 
• Chase Edmunds saw a season high 44% snap share as well as two back to back weeks of 6 targets. 
• This week is a perfect opportunity for Edmunds to take over this backfield or at best make this a 50/50 committee.
• Arizona plays Dallas, a team that has struggled defensively allowing 1.4 rush TDs and 155.8 rushing yards per game on average. 

Other plugs:

• Phillip Lindsey (DEN Broncos), Antonio Gibson (WAS Football Team), La’Mical Perine (NY Jets)

Sit em out

Joe Mixon (CIN Bengals):

• Joe Mixon has finally broken out but this week he faces the toughest run defense in the league against the Colts so be wary of starting him.
• Colts have just allowed 1 rushing TD so far this year.
• Colts have also only allowed 86.4 rush yards per game which is the third lowest.

Miles Sanders (PHI Eagles): 

• Sanders had a huge game last week dropping 23.90 fantasy points, but those points don’t show his true stats. 
• Sanders had 11 carries for 80 yards; from those yards he got 75 yards from one attempt which he took to the house. So in reality he had 10 rushes for around 5 yards and 1 TD. 
• Sanders plays Baltimore this week with a team that is allowing only 92 rush yards per game.
• The game script also doesn’t favor Sanders. 

Darrell Henderson (LA Rams):

• The Rams backfield is once again crowded since Cam Akers returned from his injury. 
• This backfield is a three headed committee with all running backs playing under 50%.
• To make matters worse, Henderson plays the Niners this week. 
  • The Niners have allowed only 107.4 yards per game to opposing rushers which is the 10th lowest in the league. 
  • Niners have also only allowed 0.8 TDs per game on average.
• Not a favorable matchup or situation for Henderson.

Other sits:

• Niners RBs, Ronald Jones (TB Buccaneers), Damien Harris (NE Patriots)

Wide receivers 

Plug em in

Cooper Kupp (LA Rams):

• Cooper Kupp will be carrying the load this week against the Niners on SNF.
• Robert Woods will have Jason Verrett on him, Niners front 7 have been tough against TEs and RBs. 
• Kupp has seen an increase in targets after a slow start during the first two weeks (5.5-8.3).
• The Niners ‘ injured defense has been letting up 235 yards on average to QBs over the past two weeks. 

Kenny Golladay (DET Lions):

• Kenny Golladay hasn’t been what we expected him to be so far in the 2020 season. However, it is not entirely his fault after missing the first two weeks he has played against Patrick Peterson and Marshawn Lattimore. 
• Golladay has seen 7 and 8 targets in his matchups, respectively. 
• Jaguars have allowed the 10th most pass yards to opposing QBs.
• Jaguars have also allowed the 12th most TDs per game at 2.0. 

Justin Jefferson (MIN Vikings):

• Jefferson plays the Falcons this week who have allowed the second most pass yards per game at 446.
• Jefferson has finally emerged and caught the eye of Kirk Cousins. 
• After back to back 100 yards performances, Jefferson struggled to get going against a Seattle defense allowing the most pass yards per game. 
• Look to watch Jefferson bounce back this week against Atlanta.

Other plugs:

• Mecole Hardman (KC Chiefs), Marquise Brown (BAL Ravens), Christian Kirk (ARI Cardinals), Laviska Shenault (JAC Jaguars)

Sit em out

Deebo Samuel (SF 49ers):

• Jimmy Garoppolo has been having a tough time getting anything going behind his awful offensive line.
• Deebo is also up against standout corner, Jalen Ramsey.
• Rams have allowed the 4th least pass yards to opposing teams.
• I would stay away from the Niners offense this week in all honesty. 

Terry Mclaurin (WAS Football Team):

• James Bradberry has emerged to be one of the best shadow corners in the league and will be on Mclaurin this week. 
• Giants have allowed a league low 0.4 passing TDs per game.
• Giants have also only allowed 1 passing TD in the last three matchups. 
• Kyle Allen is likely to get the start again who doesn’t have as much of a connection with Terry than Haskins. 

Tyler Boyd (CIN Bengals):

• Tyler Boyd is the most efficient slot WR in the league right now and has a great connection with Burrow. 
• He has struggled in tough matchups this year, 7pts against Chris Harris Jr. and 8 points against Marlon Humpheries. 
• Boyd will be up against Kenny Moore who has been amazing this year. Yet another tough matchup for the emerging star WR. 

Other sits:

• Darius Slayton (NY Giants), Amari Cooper (DAL Cowboys), DJ Moore (CAR Panthers)

Tight ends 

Plug em in

Evan Engram (NY Giants):

• Evan Engram hasn’t been what we expected this year, having only one double digit fantasy performance this year. 
• The targets however, have been there. He has seen 7,8,5,10,2 in the last 5 games. 
• Engram and Giants face Washington this week in a favorable matchup.
• While Washington’s front 7 can put pressure on QBs they have let TEs to have good games this year. Gerald Everett scored 13 fp last week, Andrews scored 20.70 fp 2 weeks ago, Dallas Goedert scored 24.10 fantasy points against WAS week 1. 

Irv Smith (Min Vikings):

• Irv Smith emerged for Cousins last week getting 5 targets from which he caught 4 for 64 yards.
• Smith saw a season high 68% snap rate.
• If Smith can keep pace from last week he should thrive in this week’s favorable matchup against the Falcons. 
• Falcons have allowed the second highest points to TEs so far in 2020. 

Other plugs:

• Ian Thomas (CAR Panthers)
• Mark Andrews (BAL Ravens)

Sit em out

Jimmy Graham (CHI Bears):

• Jimmy Graham emerged as a reliable TE this year for the Bears as they Bears continue to run their offense through a 2 TE set. 
• Currently TE6 in standard scoring.
• This week however, the Vetern TE plays a tough Panthers defense. The Panthers defense has allowed the fifth least points to TEs at an average of 33 yards and 0.2 TDs per game. 
• Graham is not someone to start this week.

Tyler Higbee (LA Rams):

• Even with all the injuries on the Niners defense they have remained tough against opposing TEs. 
• Mike Gesicki was the only exception last week due to one deep catch and the Niners getting down early.
• The 49ers have allowed the 10th least points to TEs. They have also only allowed an average of 39.8 yards and 0.2 TDs to opposing TEs. 
• Bench Higbee during SNF this week.

Other sits:

• Drew Sample (CIN Bengals)
• Logan Thomas (WAS Football Team)

D/ST

Plug em in

Must plugs:

• Dolphins D/ST 
• Patriots D/ST
• Ravens D/ST

Sleeper picks:

• Rams D/ST
• Steelers D/ST
• Washington Football Team D/ST

Must sits:

• 49ers D/ST
• Bears D/ST
• Titans D/ST

Week 2: Game by Game Starts/flexes/sits

Start= Solid start.

Flex= Be wary, try to replace but isn’t the worst start.

Sit= Do not start.

• Bengals @ Browns
  • Joe Burrow: Sit
  • Joe Mixon: Start
  • CJ Uzomah: Flex
  • AJ Green: Flex
  • Tyler Boyd: Flex
  • Baker Mayfield: Sit 
  • Odell Beckham Jr.: Flex 
  • Jarvis Landry: Flex
  • Nick Chubb: Start
  • Austin Hooper: Flex 
  • Kareem Hunt: Flex
• Broncos @ Steelers 
  • Drew Lock: Sit
  • Melvin Gordon: Flex
  • Phillip Lindsey: Flex (Watch Injury Report)
  • Jerry Jeudy: Sit
  • Noah Fant: Start
  • Ben Roethlisberger: Sit 
  • James Connor: Sit
  • Benny Snell Jr.: Start
  • Juju Smith-Schuster: Start
  • Dionte Johnson: Flex
  • Eric Ebron: Sit
• Niners @ Jets
  • Jimmy Garoppolo: Sit
  • Raheem Mostert: Start
  • George Kittle: Start 
  • Niners WRs: Sit
  • Sam Darnold: Sit
  • Jets Rbs: Sit
  • Jamison Crowder: Start 
  • Chris Herndon: Sit
• Rams @ Eagles
  • Jared Goff: Start
  • Malcolm Brown: Start 
  • Robert Woods: Start
  • Cooper Kupp: Start
  • Rams TE: Flex
  • Desean Jackson: Start
  • Miles Sanders: Sit
  • Zach Ertz: Start
  • Dallas Goedert: Flex
  • Carson Wentz: Start
• Jaguars @ Titans 
  • Gardner Minshew: Sit
  • D.J. Chark: Start
  • James Robinson: Flex 
  • Lavishka Shelnut Jr.: Flex 
  • Ryan Tannehill: Sit 
  • AJ Brown: Flex
  • Corey Davis: Flex  
  • Jonnu Smith: Sit 
  • Derrick Henry: Start 
• Panthers @ Buccaneers 
  • Christian McCaffrey: No Question
  • D.J. Moore: Flex
  • Curtis Samuel: Sit
  • Robby Anderson: Start
  • Tom Brady: Start
  • Chris Godwin: Start
  • Mike Evans: Start
  • Bucs Backfield: Sit
  • Bucs TEs: Flex Howard or Gronk if desperate
• Bills @ Dolphins
  • Josh Allen: Start 
  • Bill’s Backfield: Flex
  • Stefon Diggs: Start
  • Devante Parker: Flex
  • Preston Williams: Sit
  • Jordan Howard/ Matt Breida: Sit Howard/ Sit Breida
  • Mike Gesicki: Sit
  • Gaskins: Flex
• Vikings @ Colts 
  • Adam Thielen: Start 
  • Justin Jefferson: Sit
  • Dalvin Cook: Start
  • Kirk Cousins: Sit
  • Kyle Rudolph: Sit
  • Johnathan Taylor: Flex
  • Nyheim Hines: Flex
  • Philip Rivers: Flex
  • T.Y. Hilton: Flex
  • Michael Pittman Jr.: Sit
  • Parris Campbell: Start
• Lions @ Packers
  • Matthew Stafford: Start
  • Kenny Golladay: Start
  • Marvin Jones: Flex
  • Lions Backfield: Sit (wait to see who emerges)
  • Aaron Jones: Start
  • Aaron Rodgers: Start 
  • Allen Lazard: Flex
  • Devante Adams: Start
  • MVS: (Flex for deeper leagues)
• Falcons @ Cowboys 
  • Matt Ryan: Start
  • Todd Gurley: Start
  • Julio Jones: Start
  • Calvin Ridley: Start
  • Russell Gage: Flex
  • Hayden Hurst: Sit 
  • Dak Prescott: Start
  • Amari Cooper: Start
  • Michael Gallup: Start
  • CeeDee Lamb: Flex
  • Ezekiel Elliot: Start
• Giants @ Bears
  • Daniel Jones: Start
  • Golden Tate III: Sit
  • Sterling Shepard: Flex
  • Saquon Barkley: Start
  • Darius Slayton: Flex
  • Evan Engram : Start
  • Allen Robinson: Start
  • Anthony Miller: Start
  • Mitchell Trubisky: Start
  • David Montgomery: Flex
  • Tarik Cohen: Sit
• Washington Football Team @ Cardinals
  • Terry McLaurin: Flex
  • Dwayne Haskins: Sit
  • Antonio Gibson: Sit
  • Logan Thomas: Start
  • Peyton Barber: Flex 
  • Kenyan Drake: Start
  • Kyler Murray: Start
  • DeAndre Hopkins: Start
  • Christian Kirk: Flex
• Chiefs @ Chargers

• Patrick Mahomes: Start
• Tyreek Hill: Start
• CEH: Start
• Travis Kelce: Start
• Sammy Watkins: Flex
• Mecole Hardman: Sit
• Austin Ekeler: Start
• Keenan Allen: Start
• Hunter Henry: Start 
• Tyrod Taylor: Flex
•  Ravens @ Texans

• Lamar Jackson: Start
• Marquise Brown: Start
• JK Dobbins: Flex
• Mark Ingram: Flex 
• David Johnson: Start
• Brandin Cooks: Flex
• Deshaun Watson: Start
• Will Fuller V: Start
• Patriots @ Seahawks

• Cam Newton: Start 
• Julian Edelman: Start
• Sony Michel: Sit
• Kneal Harry: Sit 
• Chris Carson: Flex 
• Russell Wilson: Start
• D.K. Metcalf: Start
• Tyler Lockett : Start
• Saints @ Raiders

• Drew Brees: Start
• Trequon Smith: flex
• Emmanuel Sanders: flex
• Alvin Kamara: Start
• Jared Cook: Start
• Josh Jacobs: Start
• Henry Ruggs: Flex (Watch Injury Report)
• Bryan Edwards: Sit
• Darren Waller: Start