Emari Demercado being out didn’t result in more work for
Benson who injured his ankle in this game. Dallas is the next
man up but shouldn’t threaten Conner’s workload who handled 21
touches against the Patriots.
The Falcons leaned on the running game Monday night against
the lifeless Raiders. 34 combined rushing attempts for Bijan (22-125-0,
1-10-0) and Allgeier (12-43-0).
Cousins threw the ball an astounding 17 times for 112 yards
and 1 TD. No Falcons wideout had more than 3 targets. London (3-53-1)
survived this mess by scoring a TD. Just 1 target for Mooney.
TE Kyle Pitts: 23 snaps (39.7%), 25.0% tgt share
TE Charlie Woerner: 40 snaps (69.0%), 18.8% tgt share
TE Ross Dwelley: 29 snaps (50.0%), 0.0% tgt share
Pitts (4-28-0) led the team with 4 targets but barley played
in this game as the Falcons abandoned the pass and simply ran
the ball.
The Ravens used the aerial attack early to control the game
which didn’t leave a lot of work for the running backs. Henry
(14-67-0) had just 14 touches and no TDs in a 35-14 win which
is unusual. Mop up time allowed third-string RB Ali to get 8 touches.
A big day for Lamar (290-5-0, 6-65-0) created a big game
for Bateman (3-80-2) on just 5 targets. Flowers (6-53-0) led the
team with 7 targets but didn’t find the endzone. The Ravens were
so efficient that no receiver or tight end racked up huge volume.
TE Mark Andrews: 39 snaps (66.1%), 8.3% tgt share
TE Isaiah Likely: 39 snaps (66.1%), 8.3% tgt share
Andrews and Likely both had just 2 targets but Andrews (2-24-1)
found the endzone.
The Bills are now using all three of their running backs
which typically isn’t great for the lead back, but Cook (14-105-2,
1-28-0) has been able to overcome his limited snaps with insane
efficiency. Ty Johnson (2-9-0, 5-114-0) had the most receiving
yards for any Bills players.
14 targets last week for Cooper when the Bills scored 42
points. Zero targets this week when the Bills score 48 points.
Shakir (6-39-1) led the wideouts with 7 targets. Coleman (1-64-0)
returned from his wrist injury and played more snaps than Cooper,
but had just 2 targets.
TE Dawson Knox: 51 snaps (72.9%), 9.4% tgt share
TE Dalton Kincaid: 34 snaps (48.6%), 21.9% tgt share
Kincaid (4-53-0) led all the Bills pass catchers with 7 targets.
Chuba got all the playing time with Jonathon Brooks out.
Unfortunately, the Panthers couldn’t do anything on offense in
their loss to Dallas which limited his touches to 14.
The Bears’ passing game is still broken as Caleb is off-target
too many times and the o-line is struggling. Keenan (6-82-1) led
the team with 13 targets. Moore (8-46-0, 3-24-0) caught all 8
of his targets and had 3 carries in the run game.
TE Cole Kmet: 62 snaps (92.5%), 3.2% tgt share
TE Marcedes Lewis: 17 snaps (25.4%), 0.0% tgt share
Kmet (1-14-0) has sunk to low-end TE2 value as he just isn’t
earning enough targets on a consistent basis. This is the 6th
game he’s had 3 or fewer targets.
Chubb (9-41-0) suffered a foot injury in this game and will
miss the rest of the season. Ford should take over as the lead
back. Expect D’Onta Foreman (Inactive) to be back in the mix moving
forward. Ford (7-84-1) broke off a 62-yard TD run.
Cedric Tillman was Inactive. Woods filled in for Tillman
but had just 3 targets. Jeudy (14 tgts) was the clear alpha receiver
in this game and the only bright spot in the passing attack.
Jameis (3 INTs) got yanked in this game for poor play.
The three-head RBBC in Denver remains alive and well although
McLaughlin (10 touches) did injure his quad in this game. Just
8 touches for Javonte (6-15-0, 2-8-0) who led the trio in snap
share.
A rough week for the Lions in the injury department which
included Montgomery (5-4-0, 4-31-0) who will miss the rest of
the season with a knee injury. As if he needs it, Gibbs (8-31-1,
5-83-1) will get a boost for the final weeks of the season.
Goff threw for 494 yards and 5 TDs in a shootout with the
Bills. A whopping 18 targets for ARSB (14-193-1). Jamo (3-37-1)
had just 5 targets. Patrick (4-30-1) was second among the wideouts
with 8 targets.
TE Sam LaPorta: 77 snaps (97.5%), 18.5% tgt share
TE Brock Wright: 18 snaps (22.8%), 0.0% tgt share
LaPorta (7-111-0) missed just 2 snaps for the entire game.
He finished 2nd on the team in targets with 10.
Just 27 pass attempts from Jordan Love. With all four of
their top receivers playing, nobody had more than 6 targets or
56 yards. Doubs (3-40-2) found the endzone twice.
TE Tucker Kraft: 57 snaps (89.1%), 7.7% tgt share
TE Ben Sims: 16 snaps (25.0%), 0.0% tgt share
TE John FitzPatrick: 9 snaps (14.1%), 0.0% tgt share
The Texans passing offense continues to struggle with penalties
and takes too many sacks. Nico (6 tgts) scored twice but had just
17 yards receiving. Dell (2-26-0, 1-15-0) has just 11 targets
in his last three games.
TE Dalton Schultz: 47 snaps (94.0%), 16.0% tgt share
TE Irv Smith: 23 snaps (46.0%), 0.0% tgt share
Taylor (22-107-0, 1-4-0) was one of TWO players on the day
to drop the football just before crossing the goaline for a TD,
then having the ball roll through end zone, resulting in zero
points and a touchback.
Another inefficient game from A-Rich who completed less than
half of his passes and threw for just 172 yards. Pittman (6-58-0)
led the Colts wideouts with 9 targets. Downs (3-32-0) had 8 targets.
Neither of these guys are consistent enough to be considered WR2s.
The Jaguars had outsized play volume (84 snaps) in this game
which allowed Mac Jones to pile up 294 yards and 2 TDs. Most of
that went to Thomas (10-105-2). He had 14 targets. No other JAX
WR had more than 6.
Strange (11-73-0) filled in nicely for Evan Engram who is
out for the rest of the season. He won’t see this amount of volume
most weeks, but he’s in the weekly TE2 discussion.
A 50-50 split for Pacheco (13-32-0, 1-15-0) and Hunt (13-45-0,
1-4-0). The Chiefs were in control of this game early on, yet
seem hesitant at times to lean on their running game.
Patrick Mahomes sprained his ankle and likely won’t play
in Week 16. Worthy (6-46-0, 3-30-1) led the team in targets with
11 but is still struggling to connect with Mahomes. Hopkins (6
tgts) continues to be limited in his role.
TE Travis Kelce: 67 snaps (89.3%), 21.1% tgt share
TE Noah Gray: 41 snaps (54.7%), 13.2% tgt share
Kelce (4-27-0) caught just half of his 8 targets as he continues
to look old.
Vidal (3-9-0, 2-13-0) played more snaps than Gus (8-23-0)
as this game against the Bucs got out of hand for the Chargers.
Neither of these backs are valuable fantasy assets given their
weak running game.
Justin Herbert (195-2-1) came into the game banged up which
means this offense is not going to run smoothly. QJ (5-45-1) led
the team with 10 targets. McConkey (5-58-1) is going to be a high
pick in fantasy drafts next season.
TE Stone Smartt: 35 snaps (67.3%), 18.8% tgt share
TE Tucker Fisk: 14 snaps (26.9%), 3.1% tgt share
TE Eric Tomlinson: 9 snaps (17.3%), 0.0% tgt share
Will Dissly was Inactive. A nice game from Smartt (5-50-0)
who is holding down the starting TE role until Dissly can return.
31 touches for Kyren (29-108-0, 2-4-0) as this game saw a
rainy first half that limited the passing efficiency for both
teams. Corum remains a bench stash with no stand-alone value.
A dreadful passing game for the Rams this week in bad weather.
Despite playing their usual roles, Kupp (3 tgts) and Robinson
didn’t have a catch between them on just 4 targets. Puka (7-97-0)
was the only wideout to post a decent fantasy day.
TE Colby Parkinson: 32 snaps (49.2%), 19.2% tgt share
TE Hunter Long: 22 snaps (33.8%), 7.7% tgt share
TE Davis Allen: 15 snaps (23.1%), 0.0% tgt share
The three-headed tight end by committee is expected to get
Tyler Higbee back in Week 16.
McCormick (7-8-0, 2-17-0) left the game with an ankle injury.
Desmond Ridder led the Raiders rushing “attack” with 28 yards.
Mattison and Abdullah combined for 10 carries and 29 yards.
This team appears to be packing it in and looking forward
to the off-season. Meyers (5-59-0) got going late in the 4th quarter,
otherwise there was nothing of note in the passing game.
TE Brock Bowers: 63 snaps (94.0%), 17.6% tgt share
TE Michael Mayer: 47 snaps (70.1%), 5.9% tgt share
Bowers saw 6 targets but finished with just a 3-35-0 line.
Achane (12-41-0, 7-35-0) had a long run of 7 yards but continues
to be used heavily in the pass game. Mostert (6-8-0, 3-13-0) was
back in action and the clear No.2 running back ahead of Wright.
Solid work from Aaron Jones (18-86-1, 2-20-0) who finished
as the RB7 on the week in half-PPR leagues in a game the Vikings
controlled throughout. Akers (10-24-1) got 10 touches in the backup
RB role.
14 touches for Rhamondre (13-69-0, 1-16-0) who’s stuck in
an offense that is subpar in the passing game. Gibson (7-33-0,
2-31-0) had 9 touches as the backup RB.
Kamara (5-12-0, 4-58-1) suffered a groin injury in the 4th
quarter and never returned. Kendre (9-46-0) would be the starter
in Week 16 if Kamara can’t go.
The Saints couldn’t move the ball with Jake Haener at QB
so he got benched for Spencer Rattler. It doesn’t help when MVS
(7 tgts) and Dante Pettis (5 tgts) are your top receivers.
Both Giants RBs had 11 touches against the Ravens despite
Tracy playing more snaps. Tracy is in Flex consideration until
he demonstrates he’s taken a lead back role.
Both DeVito and Tim Boyle played in this game and the results
were predictable. Nabers (14 tgts) was able to find his way to
a good game, his first since Week 4 (12-115-0). Wan’Dale was second
on the team in targets (9).
Braelon injured his back and was limited in this game but
the Jets used all three running backs which limited the fantasy
value of all. Breece (9-30-1, 2-21-0) came into the game with
a knee injury and had 11 touches.
Lazard is firmly in the 3rd wide receiver role but didn’t
catch any of his 4 tgts. Huge game for Adams (9-198-2) who led
the team with 12 targets. Wilson (3-56-1) scored early but played
second fiddle to Adams.
Barkley (19-65-0, 2-9-0) didn’t play as many snaps this week
and could be dealing with a small injury issue. 10 touches for
Gainwell was his highest touch count outside of his Week 7 game
(13) against the Giants.
Geno injured his knee in this game and we got to see Sam
Howell take a bunch of sacks. Metcalf (3-28-0) had just 3 targets
as he falls further behind JSN (12 tgts) in the offense.
TE Noah Fant: 35 snaps (59.3%), 22.6% tgt share
TE AJ Barner: 17 snaps (28.8%), 9.7% tgt share
TE Pharaoh Brown: 10 snaps (16.9%), 0.0% tgt share
Fant had 7 targets, second behind JSN, but finished with
just a 3-15-0 line.
The 49ers managed just 2 field goals against the Rams on
a rainy Thursday night. Guerendo (20 touches) was Questionable
to play in this game but ended up seeing every RB touch.
Deebo (3-16-0, 2-3-0) had a bad drop in this game on his
way to another underwhelming performance. Jennings (2-31-0) led
the team with 9 targets but it didn’t amount to much as Purdy
threw for just 142 yards and zero TDs. Jacob Cowing and Chris
Conley combined for just 7 snaps.
TE George Kittle: 52 snaps (96.3%), 22.6% tgt share
TE Eric Saubert: 17 snaps (31.5%), 0.0% tgt share
Kittle (4-61-0) was the on respectable fantasy play for the
49ers this week as they could nothing on offense against the Rams.
It seems like the Bucs are going to try and get Evans (9-159-2)
to 1000 yards to keep his streak going. He needs 251 receiving
yards over the next three games. Back-to-back games with a TD
for McMillan (5-75-1).
TE Cade Otton: 66 snaps (91.7%), 11.5% tgt share
TE Payne Durham: 30 snaps (41.7%), 0.0% tgt share
TE Ko Kieft: 19 snaps (26.4%), 0.0% tgt share
Just 3 targets for Otton (2-24-0) who is now 4th or 5th in
line for looks in this offense.
Spears (7 tgts) was used heavily in the pass game this week
and had his best fantasy game of the season (4-5-1, 6-87-1). Pollard
(17-45-1) didn’t have a target.
Levis (3 INTs) got yanked in this game for poor play. We
might see Mason Rudolph play next week. Just 5 targets for Ridley
who won’t find any consistency in this offense.
TE Chig
Okonkwo: 44 snaps (62.9%), 27.0% tgt share
TE Nick Vannett: 26 snaps (37.1%), 2.7% tgt share
TE Josh Whyle: 18 snaps (25.7%), 13.5% tgt share
10 targets in Week 15 for Chig (8-59-0), by far the most
he’s seen in a game all season. His previous high was 6 (Week
13).
The Commanders got out to an early lead thanks to Daniels
and McLaurin (7-73-2) and then held on in the second half for
a 1-point victory over the Saints. Brown (3-30-0) and Zaccheaus
(3-36-0) both had 4 targets.
TE Ben Sinnott: 42 snaps (53.8%), 3.2% tgt share
TE John Bates: 42 snaps (53.8%), 3.2% tgt share
TE Zach Ertz: 18 snaps (23.1%), 6.5% tgt share
Ertz (2-25-0) left a with concussion putting his Week 16
status in doubt. Bates and Sinnott are likely to share time in
Week 16 if Ertz misses.
