Tonyan has been a revelation for this Green Bay offense this season.
He’s given Rodgers a reliable mid-range threat that can take advantage
of the coverage that rolls toward Davante Adams. As evidenced by
his 10 touchdown receptions (only 1 behind Kelce for most among
tight ends) Tonyan has tremendous weekly scoring potential. Chicago
has been one of the worst defenses in the NFL against the position,
and the Packers are motivated to do everything they can to win the
#1 overall seed in the NFC.
Lamb literally had a career day (8-124) the last time these two
teams met in Week 5. That game was the last Dallas would play
with Dak behind center, and it’s taken them a bulk of the
season to finally right the ship. With Andy Dalton looking more
comfortable, and Cooper and Gallup threats on the outside, Lamb
should find room to operate against New York’s slot corners
and safeties. He’s been up and down most of the year, but
Lamb is always a big play waiting to happen.
A double tight end special to close the year here at the SCR!
Thomas, the converted quarterback, leads all NFC tight ends with
69 receptions, and has somehow become the lone playmaker in the
Washington passing game in the final month of the season. He has
20 receptions on 27 targets over the last two games, and with Terry
McLaurin set to miss Week 17, Thomas is again ready to dominate
looks.
Grab some Pine
Rams Receivers vs ARI
Goff is out with a broken thumb, Kupp is on the Covid list, and
free agent John Wolford (yes, THE John Wolford of CFL fame) is
set to throw his first official pass in the NFL. For all his limitations,
Goff still kept the Rams pass catchers fed and healthy for the
most part, so it’s anyone's guess exactly how McVay is going
to game plan this week without him. While interesting to watch,
I don’t want my fantasy success riding with anyone in this
offense right now.
Higgins has been everything the Bengals hoped for when they made
him the 1st pick in the 2nd round of the 2020 draft. As expected
his numbers took a huge hit after Joe Burrow was lost for the season,
but Higgins has seen a consistent number of looks all year and found
ways to still produce. Serving as the defacto #1 receiver with Tyler
Boyd out, Higgins went for 99 yards and a score last week against
the Texans. But a hungry and determined Raven’s team is not what
you want. The Bengals were stifled in their earlier meeting this
year, and will be hard pressed to build off their two-game winning
streak.
Arguably the best move made by any team this past offseason, Diggs
has provided this Buffalo offense with a spark that has them on
the verge of completing a truly special season, and it’s
why I don’t expect him to see more than a handful of snaps
this week against Miami. I’m sure Buffalo wants to keep
their momentum going as they prepare for the playoffs, but with
Cole Beasley already out multiple weeks, it makes no sense to
risk any of the other offensive stars in a game that means little
in the standings.
