Cole is averaging a healthy 17 yards per
catch and the Titans have given up the 2nd most FPts to WRs.
Grab a Helmet
Keelan
Cole vs TEN: It’s interesting how exciting and productive
this offense can be when they aren’t locked in to slamming Leonard
Fournette into the line of scrimmage 25 times a game. Cole was the
ringleader of the high flying circus last week making a catch befitting
an acrobat and compiling a 7-116-1 stat line. Coming off an impressive
rookie year, Cole has managed a modest 10 receptions for 170 yards
in two games, but if he continues to assert himself as this team’s
primary receiver, he’s going to be a weekly asset. Now he’s simply
not going to be a 10+ target guy on a consistent basis, but looking
back to 2017, his floor wasn’t dreadful, and his ceiling was difference
making. He’s also the primary deep threat on this team so he can
give you production on just a few receptions. This week seems like
an exploitable matchup for the Jags passing game with Fournette
coming off an injury (if he even plays) and a Tennessee secondary
that have given up three 100-yard games to receivers already this
year.
Quincy
Enunwa @ CLE: It’s hard to believe that coming off a
serious neck injury with a rookie quarterback Enunwa would be 12th
in the NFL in targets and have more fantasy points then his stadium-mate
OBJ, but here we are! After two weeks of the 2018 season Enunwa
has clearly established himself as the Jets WR1. Offensive coordinator
Jeremy Bates designs plays to get him the ball, and he’s back to
his impressive 2016 form. This offense is predicated on the short
to intermediate game, an area Enunwa can use his size and quickness
to an advantage. He’s seen 10+ targets in each game this year, I
expect the trend to continue against a Browns team that has a leaky
back end of the defense. Enunwa is still floating under the radar,
but makes a great PPR play, and is establishing himself as a solid
WR3 in standard formats.
Pierre
Garcon @ KC: Counted on to be a big part of the Niner
passing game, Garcon has mostly been a bystander to start the season.
The de facto #1 receiver for San Fran with Goodwin still nursing
a knee injury, Garcon has only seen 10 passes come his way the first
two weeks. Garoppolo and Garcon were able to connect a bit last
week against the Lions, but an even better match-up looks on tap
this week against Kansas City. The Chiefs have a dynamic passing
game of their own, but an equally terrible secondary, as they have
given up the 4th most fantasy points to receivers. Both Philip Rivers
and Ben Roethlisberger were able to carve this defense up, and with
safety Eric Berry a bit iffy to return this week, a shootout is
sure to transpire. San Francisco is going to have to pass a ton
in this game, either to keep pace or to catch up, so if there was
a spot for Garcon to make good on your investment, Week 5 is it.
Grab Some Pine
Corey
Davis @ JAX: There always seems to be an excuse for
the lack of production from the former No.5 overall pick. Last
year it was injuries and inexperience, this year it looks like
a disaster area at quarterback is going to be to blame. In positive
developments, Davis has been the focal point of the passing game
through two weeks, racking up a healthy 20 targets. But with Marcus
Mariota struggling mightly and dealing with an elbow injury, and
Blaine Gabbert as your other quarterback, those targets aren’t
turning into much production. I’m invested pretty heavily in Davis
this season, as I anticipated a turnaround with the level of skill
position players this team has. But the loss of two starting tackles
and Jacksonville up next on the schedule, it’s best to keep Davis
on the bench this week if you can help it.
Keenan
Allen @ LAR: The Battle for L.A. takes place this weekend,
and I anticipate a very entertaining game. The Rams defense has
been an absolute wrecking ball, especially against opposing passing
games. They’ve yet to allow a receiver to go over 27 yards in
either game, and they’ll get better as the season goes along.
After a monster first week Allen took a back seat last weekend
in the win against Buffalo. I don’t know that I’d call Allen matchup
proof, as he’s sure to get something this weekend, but the match-up
is nasty, making Allen more of a lower end WR2 this week.
Demaryius
Thomas @ BAL: A new diet and a renewed energy seemed
to be the word around camp this summer when it came to Thomas.
But even with a new diet and new quarterback, things still haven’t
changed much. The chances have been there (21 targets), but the
yards-per-reception is a running back esque 7.4. This comes off
the heels of last season when Thomas averaged a career low 11.4
y.p.c. The lack of speed and explosion shows, as his average targets
have traveled only 8.4 yards from the line of scrimmage. While
teammate Emmanuel Sanders’ targets have traveled 12.1. With
the loss of quickness Thomas doesn’t get much after the
catch either. The more I look, all the signs point to Sanders
being the receiver to own in this offense, now and long term.
While Thomas should always maintain a decent floor due to his
targets, he’s basically a touchdown or letdown fantasy receiver.
