Thomas has enormous talent, but like many rookies is inconsistent
in his first season. He’s scored five times, but only cracked
100 receiving yards one time. In Week 10 he has a good chance
to do both. The Vikings pass defense has allowed 43.6 FPts/G to
opposing wideouts and with Christian Kirk injured, Thomas figures
to see a lot more volume given the other options are Gabe Davis
and Parker Washington.
The Lions pass defense is third-worse to opposing wideouts. Part
of that is teams are always behind because of the explosive Lions
offense. Opposing wideouts are producing 42.2 fantasy points and
over 200 yards per game. Even if Nico Collins returns, there is
still plenty of work available for Dell. Dell saw nine targets
last Thursday, despite a horrible day out of C.J. Stroud. The
Texans OL will have to block better this time out.
Williams returns from a two-game suspension, so should be rested
and ready to go. The Texans have allowed a league-high 14 touchdowns
to opposing wide receivers and when Williams gets one, it’s
usually a long one. Figure one for Williams and one for Amon-Ra
St. Brown.
Sure, Harrison has all the talent in the world, but he’s
still a rookie and been prone to ugly games. He’s produced
five games of six points-or-less and four games above 15 fantasy
points. But in this one he’ll surely see a lot of All-Pro
Sauce Gardner. That should be enough to scare most people away.
The Jets also have produced 31 sacks in nine games, so quarterback
Kyler Murray may be running more for his life and throwing less.
Johnston has been a boom or bust receiver this season. He’s scored
four touchdowns in six games and has two games above 20 points
and three games below seven fantasy points. The Titans have allowed
just 108.8 yards to receivers per game and Ladd McConkey figures
to get at least half that. It doesn’t leave much for Johnston,
Josh Palmer or Jalen Reagor.
3) Any Patriot receiver vs. Chicago
The Bears have allowed the fewest touchdown receptions to opposing
wideouts – just four in eight games. None of those have
come in Soldier Field. Now add a rookie quarterback, who ran for
95 yards last week and threw for only 206 yards. None of the Patriots
receivers are even averaging 10 FPts/G with Demario Douglas leading
the way at 9.1 points. Early weather reports call for windy conditions
and a chance for rain.
