Admittedly there are few metrics that would support LaPorta in
this slot, but the buzz around the Lions this week is that the
offense had gotten away from its identity. Despite 56 pass attempts
last week, LaPorta only saw 3 looks, and has a paltry 6-58-0 line
for the season. With Sun God banged up, and a Cardinal defense
that can be bullied, look for the Lions to run the ball, and get
back to more of a play-action based offense that LaPorta can use
to stretch the seams.
The San Fran offense is beginning to look like an episode of
the Walking Dead. Deebo is now out a few weeks, and the passing
game should flow through Aiyuk now that he’s begun to work
into game shape after a lengthy hold-in. With a decimated Rams
defense ripe for the picking, Aiyuk lives up to his draft capital.
It’s been a tragically slow start for most of the top tight
ends in the NFL, Pitts included. He’s seen just 7 targets
this season, and has taken a backseat to the Falcon receivers,
but so far this season the Chiefs have seemed content to let tight
ends have their way. KC has given up the most fantasy points to
the position by a wide margin, and should be busy slowing the
Atlanta run game. Pitts has the ability to exploit some matchups,
and has the talent to make a start worth it.
Grab a Headset
Chicago Bear Receivers @ IND
How can you trust any pass catcher on this offense right now?
With Caleb Williams struggling mightily to adjust to the speed
and timing of the NFL, D.J. Moore, Rome Odunze, Cole Kmet, and
Keenan Allen (heel) are clogging up roster spots and starting
lineups. Moore probably sneaks in as an upside WR3, but that’s
about it.
The Seahawk secondary hasn’t given up 50 yards to a receiver
yet, and with Skylar Thompson taking over for Tua, look for plenty
of safe, short throws from the Dolphins. Sitting Waddle probably
isn’t an option, but the guy you drafted to be your WR2
is probably looking at a WR3 ceiling for a while.
Packers Receivers @ TEN
It’s Wednesday, and I’m working on the assumption
that Love will be out, or severely limited this weekend against
the Titans. Tennessee has put a wet blanket on receivers thus
far, so the matchup, combined with the status of Love, and the
slot machine nature of the Green Bay receivers, make this a position
group to avoid for now.
