“So I’m looking to acquire a RB, WR, QB or TE. I’m pretty strong at IR, and I’d like to improve at other positions”
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It’s been a hectic workweek, so this edition is going to be a bit shorter, but there’s still some good stuff in there for you.
Analysis & Hype:
Javonte Williams is 1st in forced missed tackles rate and 3rd in total forced missed tackles.
Javonte Williams is the only player with 3 runs of 30+ yards.
Leonard Fournette through the last 3 weeks: 376 yards, 3 TDs, 54 rushes, 16 targets.
Rookie QBs by overall PFF grade through six weeks:
Mac Jones: 79.7
Zach Wilson: 59.4
Trey Lance: 59.0
Trevor Lawrence: 56.8
Davis Mills: 56.3
Justin Fields: 56.0
D'Andre Swift is the only player with 300+ yards after catch (318).
“D'Andre Swift currently ranks 3rd amongst all RBs in Expected Points with 112.5. A whopping 63.8% of his PPR production has come as a receiver. Swift is being used in roles that allow him to be an elite fantasy asset.”
Jonathan Taylor in the last 3 weeks
441 total yards
5 TDs
Top 10 RBs in PFF rushing grades (min. 30 carries):
1. James Robinson
2. Tony Pollard
3. Joe Mixon (cc: Haters)
4. A.J. Dillon
5. Ezekiel Elliott
6. Jamaal Williams
7. Melvin Gordon
8. Kareem Hunt
9. Jonathan Taylor
10. Zack Moss
This chart shows James Robinson is excellent at running the ball.
James Robinson now up to 5 rush TD this season. Only Derrick Henry has more.
James Robinson sits at 5.5 yards per carry which is second-best with at least 80 carries on the year (Nick Chubb, 5.7 YPC).
Derrick Henry is the first running back since LT in his MVP year to have 100 rush yards & 3 TDs in back to back games.
This never gets old. Most rushing yards in the NFL:
1. Derrick Henry - 783
2. Derrick Henry after contact - 587
Derek Carr is the only QB with 4 games of 300+ passing yards.
Antonio Brown’s last 8 games:
8 TD
49 REC
684 YDS (85.5/G)
Daniel Jones suggested the Week 6 game plan centered around Kadarius Toney and went out the window when he got hurt. - “He was a big part of it going in; he’s been playing at a high level. Made an impact there early on. We missed him…”
Thread on /r/DynastyFF: “Rookie WRs: 525 Yard Threshold Check-In”
Thread on /r/fantasyfootball: ““We’re going to get the cowbell going with that boy." Now is the time to buy Rhamondre Stevenson. Here's why.”
Reddit Adjusted Trade Values Week 7
Cold Water:
Antonio Gibson’s weekly FF ranks:
RB25
RB31
RB17
RB20
RB13
RB43
Sam Darnold this season
First 3 games: 1 INT, 3-0
Last 3 games: 6 INT, 0-3
(For Panthers WRs) Matt Rhule says Panthers are “going to redefine who we are and we’re going to run the football.” Bullish for CMC, though.
Potential Trade Targets:
Most yards per touch for RBs since 2019
1. Austin Ekeler -- 6.25
2. Christian McCaffrey -- 5.72
3. Miles Sanders -- 5.61
Miles Sanders has rushed for positive yards on 98.2% of his attempts this season
Highest rate among all RBs.
“Eagles OC Shane Steichen says offense needs to get RB Miles Sanders going”
(Dynasty) Eagles WR Quez Watkins ranks #1 in the NFL in receiving yards average.
Dropped passes among rookie QBs:
• Zach Wilson (15)
• Trevor Lawrence (8)
• Mac Jones (6)
• Trey Lance (4)
• Davis Mills (3)
• Justin Fields (1)
If you break it down by fantasy points per game, Darrell Henderson is the RB7 on the year.
(Dynasty): “Howie Roseman twice mentions Tyree Jackson's potential emergence as a legitimate TE as a reason the Eagles felt comfortable dealing Ertz.”
The Fun Stuff:
“So I’m looking to acquire a RB, WR, QB or TE. I’m pretty strong at IR and I’d like to improve at other positions”
I have no doubt this clip of Henry Ruggs will quickly become a meme.
Classy move, Mr. Eagles fan.
“The next game will consist of each player attempting to tackle Derrick Henry running full speed”
Derrick Henry can scoot.
“Eagles fans give Nick Sirianni a standing ovation for running the ball with Miles Sanders”
Louisville retires Lamar Jackson’s number 8.
Aaron Rodgers telling bears fans he owns them.
13 year old Tom Brady swag.
Mr. Unlimited: Still great at football. Still corny as hell.
Javonte Williams hurdle.
Myles Garrett decorated his front yard with QB gravestones for Halloween.
Myles Garrett: “I go sleeveless TWO TIMES and get “randomly” drug tested BOTH times… I’d try 3 for 3 but they can miss me with the blood draw. not the vibe. #SleevelessMyles is retired.”
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