It seems like every week Pickens is making a highlight play,
and while his best days certainly lie ahead, it’s clear he’s becoming
the go-to receiver in this offense and will be a valuable fantasy
asset down the stretch. That kicks into gear this week against
a Falcon secondary giving up an NFL worst 3,067 yards through
the air. With some injury concerns in the backfield, and the safe
confines of Mercedes-Benz Stadium, look for plenty of targets
for the impressive rookie.
Since Week 6, Aiyuk has been one of the more consistent fantasy
receivers in the league. With four games of 80+ yards and five
touchdowns in the last six games, Aiyuk has been a key component
of the Niner passing game. Between Samuel’s tender hamstring
and the injury riddled backfield, look for San Fran to attack
a Dolphin pass defense that ranks in the lower half of the NFL.
Wilson has flashed dominant skills over the past four weeks.
Outside of an offense-wide dud against New England in Week 11,
Wilson has games of 6-115, 8-92, and 5-95-2 over his last four
games. Mike White will crash and burn eventually, but he gets
the ball out quick to his playmakers. Patrick Peterson has had
a renaissance season, but Minnesota hardly plays man coverage,
so expect the Jets to scheme Wilson open plenty this week.
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Ravens Receivers vs DEN
This Raven passing game has been impossible to trust this season.
Devin Duvernay and Demarcus Robinson have had some useful weeks
here and there, but no one has been able to step up and replace
Bateman since he was lost for the season. Even Mark Andrews seems
to have disappeared, as he hasn’t been able to top 63 yards
or find the end zone since Week 6.
Rams Receivers vs SEA
With Kupp, Robinson, and likely Matthew Stafford gone for the
remainder of a lost Rams season, there isn’t a single pass
catcher on this offense I trust heading toward the fantasy playoffs.
Van Jefferson is talented, and the easy WR1 in the offense, but
that doesn’t mean much when the dysfunction is so rampant.
With no time to attack downfield, the Bucs have emphasized the
run and short passing game, leaving Evans with a diminished role.
Add in the fact Evans and Brady are having a serious problem getting
it together (he’s only caught around 50% of the passes thrown
his way since Week 7) and Evans is tough to rely on. He also suffering
one of the longest touchdown droughts of his career, as he hasn’t
scored since Week 4.
