If he can’t produce this weekend, he’s never going to produce.
The Falcons gave up 49.6 fantasy points in Week 1 and if the Falcons’
DC has an ounce of brains he’s going to target all his defense
on Cooper Kupp (13-128-1 vs. Buffalo). Robinson never got into
the flow seeing just two targets and with Van Jefferson still
not expected back for Week 2, it’s time for Robinson to shine.
London led the team in targets (tied with Kyle Pitts) with seven
looks and caught a team-leading five balls. The Falcons should
be trailing an angry Rams team which means plenty of opportunities
for the rookie. I’m expecting his first career NFL touchdown catch.
Michael Pittman Jr. did his thing in dominating the Colts receiving
workload, but the surprise was who finished second with six targets.
Not veteran Parris Campbell and not rookie Alec Pierce, Dulin
finished the game with the second-most targets for a modest 7.6
fantasy points. The Jaguars allowed 53 fantasy points to the Commanders
so either Campbell or Dulin is likely to produce solid numbers
alongside Pittman.
Grab some Pine
1) All Browns receivers vs. New York Jets
The Cleveland Browns are not going to allow Jacoby Brissett too
many opportunities to throw the ball because; a) they don’t have
confidence in him and b) their running game is too good. Even
when he threw the ball is was mostly dump offs and short passes.
Donovan
Peoples-Jones led the team with 11 targets, but for just 60
yards. Amari
Cooper had three catches for just 17 yards. Stay away until
Week 13 at the earliest.
I’m not a Mitch Trubisky fan. I’ve never been a Trubisky fan.
In Week 1 he threw 38 times but managed just 194 yards. He targeted
Diontae Johnson and tight end Pat Freiermuth 22 times versus Claypool
and rookie Pickens just seven times. Now he’ll face a Patriots’
team coming off a loss. I have no confidence that he can stretch
the field which is what these two receivers do best. They will
thrive when Kenny Pickett is the starter, but until then, they
have limited value.
When Watson dropped a “sure” 75-yard touchdown pass
on the first play from scrimmage last week, quarterback Aaron
Rodgers didn’t look his way again for the next 41 minutes.
No, Rodgers doesn’t hold a grudge at all, LOL. I watched
that entire game and I felt the better rookie receiver was Romeo
Doubs. If Allen Lazard (ankle/foot) returns, Watson might not
get enough opportunities to produce for you. Even if Lazard sits
again, Rodgers still may not have the confidence to throw it to
Watson.
