The Browns have been very generous to opposing receivers (48.3
FPts/G) and Ruggs is just the guy to grab a big one. Darren Waller
is still the first target for Derek Carr, but the rookie is the
team’s deep threat who can get you a bundle of points in one catch.
Former Eagles receiver Nelson Agholor is getting some attention
after a nine-target, five-catch, 109-yard game, but those targets
were almost half of his six-game season total.
The Cowboys have allowed a league-high 12 touchdown passes (tied
with Houston and Minnesota) and Fulgham has become the Eagles
No.1 target. Even if Dallas Goedert or Jalen Reagor return, Fulgham
is the guy Carson Wentz looks to find first. He’s seen double-digit
targets in three consecutive games averaging 21 fantasy points
over that span. The Dallas defense, like the offense, is a mess.
Take advantage while you can.
Aiyuk had his best game of the season last weekend against the
Patriots (6-115-0) and is set to have another big game against
the generous Seahawks pass defense (ranked 32nd yielding 360.4
wide receiver fantasy points in six games). Ten receivers have
produced 20 fantasy points. Add in Deebo Samuel’s hamstring injury
which will have him inactive and Aiyuk should be second on the
team in targets behind George Kittle and a big-time contributor.
It’s pretty simple. A rookie quarterback making his first
start (Tua Tagovailoa), an offensive line dealing with the best
defensive lineman in the league (Aaron Donald) and likely locked
up against CB Jalen Ramsey, is a recipe for an ugly game. Stay
away.
Even if Michael Thomas (hamstring, ankle) and Emmanuel Sanders
(Covid-19) are still sidelined, Smith will not be a great option.
The Bears have yielded a league-low two touchdown passes in seven
games. In a slightly better matchup last week with his top-two
receivers sidelined, Smith managed four catches for 54 yards.
The Bucs aren’t just an offense of Tom Brady, Mike Evans,
Chris Godwin and Antonio Brown - they have a very good defense
too. Tampa ranks ninth against opposing wideouts and third against
quarterbacks. Which means Daniel Jones likely won’t be good
and his receivers likewise will struggle. Even as the best of
the Giants receiving corps, Slayton, who has two 100-yard games
this season, should be avoided.