Using Brady at quarterback should leave more than enough room for two receivers in the $5-$6K range, with Olave and Lockett being my two favorites. The Seahawks do a really good job of closing games, too, which is going to make them dangerous if they get into the playoffs, which is looking more likely by the week. At WR23, Thomas is already someone I have no issue drafting as my WR2/3. He's worth adding for 1 percent of your remaining FAB. Over the last two games, he has taken over the SDD work and leads the way on passing downs. It feels like there is a rush to draft the incoming rookie running backs every year. Sunday RB Injury Report Week 14: Saquon Barkley, Leonard Fournette, Kenneth Walker III, and More, NFL Week 14 Underdog Pickems for Sunday Night Football Include Austin Ekeler and Tyreek Hill, Justin Herbert vs. Tua Tagovailoa: Underdog Pickems To Target, Is Lamar Jackson Playing Today vs. Steelers? Moore did get off to a bit of a slow start as he fought for playing time and snaps with Jamison Crowder. Jared Goff, the Lions and the opposing Vikings have the highest over/under this week. James Robinson feels like hes being overlooked this week. I'd like to stash Moore with an open roster spot in all leagues, and he's worth adding for up to 5 percent of your remaining FAB. All three players have RB1 upside at RB2 prices, albeit in different ways. Hes shown enough flashes and improvement to recognize the potential is there to reach that point. Carter split the backfield workload at North Carolina almost equally with Javonte Williams last year and gained more yards, but it was the bigger, more physical Williams who got popped early in the second round by the Broncos, while Carter landed with the Jets in the fourth. He gets Arizona in Week 14 and Las Vegas in Week 15, which are dream matchups. Tyler Higbee has been one of the biggest surprises at the position this year. What grade did NY Jets QB Mike White earn against the Chicago Bears? This is a typical Pete Carroll team, and the key for them moving forward will be Smith sustaining his performance level. The bars represents the team's percentile rank (based on QB Rating Against). He only has five catches for 66 yards on seven targets over that span, but Goedert is out for at least two more weeks. Henry is worth adding for 1 percent of your remaining FAB. The only concern would be the potential addition of Odell Beckham in Dallas, but that's not going to happen in Week 13 against the Colts. The most impressive part is that they are doing it with so many young players on that side of that ball. Breece Hall, who opened +800, had a slow start to the season for the Jets. The Jets boast one of the NFLs most exciting young playmaking groups. Marcas Grant breaks down some NFL fantasy football sleeper picks you should consider starting in Week 4 of the 2022 NFL season. If Thomas injury history is important to you for fantasy purposes, PFNs fantasy team released a full outlook on the Saints WR. Projections from One Week Season and Establish the Run are available if youre a subscriber to those specific sites (our optimizer is a separate add-on feature). Jaylen Warren (hamstring) was inactive against the Colts, and it would be great to see what he could do in a featured role if healthy for Week 13 with Harris hurt. For Week 13, we'll see what happens with Michael Carter (ankle), and he's considered day-to-day as of Tuesday morning. Because of his second-round draft projection, pass-catching ability, explosiveness, and offensive circumstance, Cook has immediate sleeper fantasy appeal across all PPR formats. Fantasy managers are hoping Wilsons streak of five games without an interception to end 2021 continues, and his playmaking swells as hes more experienced. Chris Godwin suited up last week for the first time since Week 1, and he wasted little time making an impact. Yes, there are concerns about him as a pure rusher, particularly his consistency, contact balance, and general aggressiveness. NFL Week 5 features a 12-game main slate starting at 1 p.m. However, if Carter is able to play, then Knight would fall into flex territory. While Moore only ran a route on 47% of the Jets passing plays, he was targeted on 24% of them. While Michael Carter technically remains the Jets starting running back, Breece Hall is the guy you want in fantasy. What is Garrett Wilson's fantasy outlook and projection for 2022, and should you look to draft him at his current ADP? He has at least seven targets in three games in a row, with 26 targets over that span, and he's scored at least nine PPR points in each outing against the Giants, Washington and Miami. Of course, he rejected the Bills and returned to Washington after originally agreeing to terms. With the NFL season and fantasy drafts closing in, what is Wilsons fantasy outlook in 2022, and could he prove to be a value at his current ADP in fantasy football drafts? Subscribe to The Athletic for in-depth coverage of your favorite players, teams, leagues and clubs. Jahan Dotson has been ruled out, so there are a few extra targets available. Fantasy managers could take Wilson as a low-floor, mediocre-ceiling backup quarterback or even as a QB3 in Superflex leagues. When healthy, he could still be the No. Hes had at least 17 carries in three of four games, and hes racked up at least 20 in two of them. O/U 40.5, TB -3.5 And the Bears, despite their 35-32 loss to Miami, may have finally found their franchise quarterback in Justin Fields. The Titans are clearly trying to get him involved, and hopefully some big games are ahead. Mims has also drawn rave reviews this offseason despite falling out of the rotation in 2021 and having trade rumors surrounding him. The Eagles, Vikings, and Cowboys rank higher. Thats good for an 81.8% market share, which is an outstanding number. His best two games this season have come in Jimmy Garoppolos two starts, so he should continue to produce. stereotype, but he also offers some power and elusiveness to make an impact on the ground. A cheap tight end gives you so much flexibility with the rest of your lineup and O.J. With such a low fantasy ceiling and possibly the floor of the worst starting passer in the NFL, its not a surprise Wilsons ADP has plummeted to 224 overall and QB30. It's modest production, but he could improve if Matthew Stafford (neck) does return at some point this year. Tannehill has now scored 23 Fantasy points in two of his past three games, and he comes into Week 13 having passed for 624 yards in his past two outings. Jefferson has scored in two of his past three games and finished with 11 PPR points in each of those outings. There's the potential of a shootout in Detroit against the Jaguars in Week 13, and then he gets Minnesota at home in Week 14. When it comes to your waiver wire moves on Tuesday, I would probably prioritize Snell (1 percent rostered on CBS Sports) first, ahead of Warren (44 percent), given his injury status. Itd take a miracle. If Cook isnt as involved in the passing game moving forward, it will be a bit hit to his fantasy stock. In college, he flashed some power and a willingness to lower his shoulder, though he mostly relied on elusiveness and nimble feet in traffic to create open space. Week 14 Outlook. He racked up 10 targets, which tied with Mike Evans for the top mark on the squad. The bar represents the player's percentile rank. If a player has a high ceiling but low projected ownership, they will have a strong Leverage Rating. But until this offense proves it can consistently crack the end zone at least three times per game its only happened once, in their loss to the Chiefs I wont be able to view them as a Super Bowl contender. in the picture. Despite lining up with Chris Olave, Jaxon Smith-Njigba, and Marvin Harrison Jr., Wilson recorded over 1,000 yards on 70 receptions for 12 touchdowns. Weve been so used to seeing him shred defenses, seeing him struggle the way he did was jarring. He stepped up for Etienne in Week 12 against Baltimore with 12 carries for 28 yards, along with five catches for 67 yards and a touchdown on five targets, and he would be at least a flex if Etienne were out. Offensive coordinator Mike LaFleur could easily feature one of them on any given play. That puts him in the middle of the ninth round in 12-team fantasy teams. Nguyen: The Vikings are winning close games and running away with the division. 3 Fantasy receiver in all formats for that matchup, and he's worth adding for up to 5 percent of your remaining FAB. Burks is worth adding in all leagues for 5-10 percent of your remaining FAB. He played through the injury in Week 12 at Seattle and had a massive outing with over 300 total yards and two touchdowns, but his status for Week 13 against the Chargers is now in question. Fantasy Advice Overall DFS NFL DFS NFL Futures Outlook: Notable Market Movement Following Week 5 on DraftKings Sportsbook. We'll see if Kyle Allen can eventually help Collins get over the hump, but he's worth adding for up to 5 percent of your remaining FAB given his recent uptick in targets over the past three games. Hes not an example of someone who is a better value if you wait. Of course, when the best pass-catching RB in the class is picked by the Buffalo Bills at No. McKissic entering free agency. For example, if the bar is halfway across, then the player falls into the 50th percentile for that metric and it would be considered average. The Falcons could also be forced to throw more than usual as large underdogs. 2 option or struggle to find a stable floor. All eyes will be on the Steelers backfield heading into Week 13 at Atlanta. With Mitchell out, Mason and Tyrion Davis-Price (4 percent rostered) will likely share the backup duties in San Francisco behind McCaffrey, and the winner of that battle could be the handcuff for McCaffrey, which is valuable. Quinnen Williams had a sack, and Sauce Gardner had tight coverage on the final incomplete pass. That was more targets and yards than he had in his previous four games combined, and it was his first touchdown since Week 4. He just had seven catches for 73 yards and a touchdown on 10 targets in Week 12 at Arizona, and he now has at least 16 PPR points in two of his past three games. section: | slug: fantasy-football-week-13-waiver-wire-mike-white-jared-goff-benny-snell-zay-jones-among-those-worth-chasing | sport: football | route: article_single_fantasy | Hall saw his utilization take another step forward in Week 4 with season-highs in snaps (66%), rush attempts (65%), and route participation (61%). Moreau had a productive game against the Seahawks in Week 12 with three catches for 33 yards and a touchdown on seven targets, and he's now scored at least 12 PPR points in two of his past three games. He played in tandem with Ty Johnson (1 percent rostered), who also had a productive game against the Bears with five carries for 62 yards and a touchdown, along with one catch for 16 yards on two targets. Henry will likely struggle against the Bills, but he could be worth stashing in deeper leagues. As a talent, Wilson is absolutely worth investing in at his current ADP. The bar represents the player's percentile rank. Get the latest fantasy news, stats, and injury updates for New York Jets WR Elijah Moore from CBS Sports We do ownership projections for every player, and our Leverage Rating compares those projected ownerships to each players projected ceiling. Even the obvious top two running backs, Breece Hall and Kenneth Walker III, found themselves in less-than-ideal landing locations. And then he gets Jacksonville in Week 14. Chark last week. But Warren didn't practice at all leading up to Week 12, which is why Snell is considered the priority as of Tuesday morning. Their record says they are, and their performance Sunday certainly said they are. The Packers arent catching the Vikings (7-1), and two of the wild-card teams the Cowboys and Giants are 6-2, with the seventh-seeded 49ers at 4-4 and trending upward. Meanwhile, the Jets stunned Josh Allen, the Bills and probably most of the football-watching world with their 20-17 upset of the Super Bowl favorites. We'll see what happens with Darrell Henderson as well, but Hasty seems locked in as the handcuff to Etienne for now. The Cowboys are another outstanding pass-rush team, so Kupp could be busy once again. If I were doing an NFC power ranking, Id go with the Eagles, Cowboys, 49ers, Vikings and Seahawks. Hockenson could emerge as the chalk once again depending on the Lions injury report. He's worth adding for 5-10 percent of your remaining FAB. Unfortunately for him, the Jets landed Breece Hall in the second round of this year's draft, and Breece Hall stats, game logs, red zone data, fantasy football news, rankings, projections, injury updates, strength of schedule and more. He also lost a fumble. The Bucs implied team total of 28.25 points also ranks second on the main slate. Watkins can be useful in deeper leagues, especially in a good matchup in Week 13 against the Titans. Logan Thomas is currently questionable, but he could be busy if hes able to suit up. But my concern from last week hasnt changed. I have the Eagles and Cowboys ahead of them. Howe: If you can beat the Bills, youre good enough to beat anyone on any given week. Bell is worth adding for 1 percent of your remaining FAB. Hopefully he can produce against New England in Week 13, but he's only worth adding for 1 percent of your remaining FAB in deeper leagues. Few rookies walk into the NFL and produce like a high-end fantasy football option. If Gordon does get a prominent role for the Chiefs then he could be a low-end starter or flex in deeper leagues. The youngster, however, makes up for it in receiving yards. And there still is reason to believe in this team. James has now scored a touchdown in consecutive games against the Lions and Cowboys, but he only has nine targets for eight catches and 89 yards over that span. If St. Brown is unable to suit up, its going to be tough to avoid Hockenson on DraftKings given his 97% Bargain Rating. Travis Kelce, Mark Andrews, and Pitts are all unavailable on the main slate, leaving George Kittle as the only player priced above $5,000 on DraftKings. Those types of players are ideal in tournaments. Follow all the Week 9 action with our live blog. Hes a prove it type of player in 2022. He hasn't caught more than four passes or topped 25 yards, and he's still looking for his first touchdown this season. 6-keys: media/fantasynews/nfl/reg/free/stories_waiver-wire. That could be blind optimism or progressive thinking. CBS Sports is a registered trademark of CBS Broadcasting Inc. Commissioner.com is a registered trademark of CBS Interactive Inc. site: fantasynews | arena: nfl | pageType: stories | Benny Snell would be the next man up, and he did well stepping in for Harris against Indianapolis, rushing 12 times for 62 yards and a touchdown, along with one catch for 6 yards on one target. In the first game without Breece Hall (ACL), the Jets were forced to throw in Week 8 against New England, and Wilson had his most targets (seven) since Zach Wilson replaced Joe Flacco in Week 4. White is worth 10-15 percent of your remaining FAB, and Abdullah is worth 1 percent. He faces Minnesota in Week 13, and the Vikings have allowed a quarterback to score at least 21 Fantasy points in three games in a row. The Eagles are undefeated and have the best roster in the league. He ran 113 times for 728 yards and seven touchdowns in 15 games for the Bulldogs last season. And he had a second touchdown called back on replay, although it appeared like it was a catch. Godwin is ultimately too cheap at $5,900 on DraftKings, especially for a matchup vs. the Falcons. His rookie season was almost a complete disaster despite his draft status as the No. Nguyen: The Bears finally built an offense around Fields strengths, and hes thriving. The case could be made that the New York Jets drafted the three highest-ranked players at their individual positions in CB Ahmad Sauce Gardner, RB Breece Hall, and Ohio State WR Garrett Wilson. Carter had some mild preseason buzz as a fourth-round pick out of UNC last year, in part because there was weak competition for touches in the Jets backfield. If Jacobs were to miss any time then White would likely replace Jacobs on rushing downs, with Ameer Abdullah factoring in for the passing game. Breece Hall continues to look more like a workhorse with a ton of fantasy upside, including a game-winning goal-line score and another six targets despite the QB change. If this defensive improvement is for real, I dont see why they dont have a real chance to win the NFC. A November ankle injury cost Carter As far as GPPs, you can utilize our NFL Models to identify some potentially overlooked targets. He owns an Opponent Plus/Minus of +3.00 on DraftKings, and the Falcons rank just 22nd in Football Outsiders defensive DVOA. O/U 50.5, BAL -8 Pompei: Joe Mixon is a good running back, so we probably shouldnt be surprised by his going off, but he came into his game Sunday averaging 54 rushing yards per game. Salary is so much more plentiful, so going with a stud quarterback isnt nearly as difficult. While thats all true, it doesnt change the reality of the situation. Nice to see some Brady late-game magic though. Christian McCaffrey, Derrick Henry, Nick Chubb, and Austin Ekeler are the four priciest players, and each is projected for 11% ownership or less. If that offense turns it around, itll be because theyve found something they havent shown all year. 2004-2022 CBS Interactive. Howe: Nope. With Drake London off the board, the Jets were celebrating with Wilson falling to them. Especially when the defense knows you want to run a ball and you continue to do it consistently, its a great feeling. Halls Outlook for Rest of 2022 Season That hasnt been the case this year, with Higbee ranking second at the position in target market share. The 49ers are listed as 6.5-point road favorites, so this game could get ugly. Pompei: They have lost six games. 3 PPR receiver moving forward since he has at least five catches in each of those outings, but he's yet to top 49 yards. Thats already off to a rocky start as Wilson is out currently for four to six weeks after undergoing surgery to repair a meniscus tear and a bone he sustained in Week 2 of the preseason, along with a bone bruise. This section compares his advanced stats with players at the same position. In one-quarterback leagues, Love is worth 1 percent of your remaining FAB. Still, the Giants need help in their passing game, and James should be the No. and checkout my free 2022 fantasy football rankings here: (RBs Breece Hall & Michael Carter and WRs Elijah Moore & Garrett Wilson). The truth is the Bills needed another pass-catcher to target for Josh Allen. He has a tough test against the Eagles in Week 13, but then he gets Jacksonville, the Chargers and Houston in his next three matchups. "Sinc Prior to getting hurt, Boone had seven carries for 38 yards and three catches for 47 yards on three targets in Week 5 against the Colts, and he could have that level of production on a weekly basis to close the season. Swift and Chark remain out, while St. Brown and Josh Reynolds are questionable. The Jets defense ranks 29th in pass defense DVOA, and they also rank first in pace. 63, you tend to pay attention. 3 Fantasy receiver in the majority of leagues. I really like what the Seahawks are doing. To wit, Cook has soared up draft boards and is now firmly in the mid-round mix. Smith is the real deal, and hes playing like an elite quarterback. 3 Fantasy receiver in deeper leagues, and he's worth adding for up to 5 percent of your remaining FAB. Because he has the finest hands in the class, this is where he will provide value to the Bills. 3 Fantasy receiver in the majority of leagues. Rhamondre Stevenson is another player who has carved out a nice role recently. He's worth adding for 1 percent of your remaining FAB. Hurst will likely struggle with Ja'Marr Chase (hip) back in Week 13 against the Chiefs, but Hurst does have at least eight PPR points in four of his past five games. Its another week where the top guys at the position should garner minimal attention on DraftKings. In the interim until Williams plays, you might consider adding D.J. Allen isnt easy to bring down, and the Jets sacked him five times. He's worth adding in all formats for at least 10 percent of your remaining FAB. The Jets drafted do-it-all running back Breece Hall at the top of the second round in the 2022 NFL Draft. Carter's short stature and natural pass-catching skills, as well as his solid showing as a pass protector, mark him as a receiving back in the NFL, but he also has the potential to become more than that. Those numbers were slightly inflated by an 81-yard reception, but he still wouldve had an outstanding performance without it. Howard fits that description in Week 5. provide some value on passing downs and as a backup, but he's a lot less appealing with Hall Hes turned that into 14 catches for 162 yards and a touchdown, and hes posted a positive Plus/Minus in both contests. Raheem Mostert got more work than Jeff Wilson in San Francisco last week and should find more run to room this Sunday against the Chargers. Of course, he hasnt had much help. His utilization metrics have already reached RB1 status in just four short weeks. Hes averaged 6.1 yards per carry, so he can do some damage with that many opportunities. Allen will also take the field as a 14-point favorite, and hes historically averaged a Plus/Minus of +3.31 when favored by at least a touchdown (per the Trends tool). ; Jonathan Taylor maintains trade value: The Indianapolis Colts RB has maintained his standing as the single most valuable trade asset at the position in standard-scoring, PPR and superflex fantasy football It backed up what was a sensational albeit COVID-shortened 2020 season with Justin Fields as his QB, where Wilson accounted for 34% of OSUs receiving yards (723) on 27.2% of the receptions (43) while recording a rather high 3.21 YPTPA (yards per team passing attempt). Replace Wilson with any average veteran quarterback or better, and this could be a top-eight offense. He is a quick runner who can grab the lead or race into daylight. However, his work in the passing game last week was a little bit troubling. What is Wilsons fantasy football outlook for 2022, and whats his current ADP in fantasy drafts? If I were to bet on who is more stable, that would be Moore, my WR32 (ADP 83). The 511 199-pound running back has more than enough bulk to handle a heavy workload, especially as an out-of-the-backfield receiver. Theyve held possession for just 24.3 minutes per game this season, which is easily the worst mark in the league. Elijah Mitchell (knee) is likely out for the rest of the season, and now Christian McCaffrey (knee) is a little banged up, although he's expected to play in Week 13 against Miami. 5 in most Fantasy points allowed to opposing running backs, so you should speculate on adding White and Abdullah (3 percent). O/U 43.5, WAS -2.5 All three players are significantly underpriced, so theres really no need to pay up for a stud at the position. Copyright 2022 GDC Media Limited, licensed to GDC America Inc and sub-licensed to Roto Sports Inc. All Rights Reserved. Buffalos 65 percent pass rate was second only to Tampa Bay, indicating that this role is extremely valuable. Still, Cook should be able to do plenty of damage on the ground vs. the Bears. Hes had 30 total targets over the past three weeks, and hes racked up at least 14.1 DraftKings points in each game. Whether or not you should be in on Wilson depends on how much you believe Zach Wilson will progress in 2022. Ohio residents, Ohio sports betting is coming soon. Singletary actually went off in their final four games. In two games without Dallas Goedert (shoulder), Watkins has scored two touchdowns against the Colts and Packers. But in deeper leagues, you might want to speculate on Bell with Deshaun Watson now starting for the Browns. Hes priced at just $9,000, resulting in a Bargain Rating of 78%. There's the chance Snell could be the starting running back for the Steelers in Week 13 at Atlanta, which is why he's listed here. This offense can beat you in multiple ways. Howe: Theyve lost five in a row, and theyre in danger of an eight-game skid with the Cowboys, Titans and Eagles on tap. He looked lost for the majority of the season, which partially explains how he led the NFL in sack yards taken. To tie the last two questions together, next weeks clash between the Bucs and Seahawks might say quite a bit about each team. Brady has also started to turn things around after a slow start to his season. Williams now doesn't seem likely to make his NFL debut in Week 13 against Jacksonville, but hopefully he will play in Week 14 against Minnesota. Carter should only be trusted if Mike Williams (ankle) remains out, but he's done well of late for the Chargers and Fantasy managers. 3 Fantasy receiver in deeper leagues. O/U 42.5, PHI -5.5 Hes the safest investment in fantasy. He's now scored at least 10 PPR points in two of his past three games, and he can be a low-end starter in deeper leagues for the rest of the season, starting in Week 13 against the Browns. 192 and QB26. Cook, on the other hand, will trail Singletary in overall volume and will lack a consistent rushing floor. We've also seen the 49ers use Mitchell in tandem with McCaffrey for the past three weeks, so one of these guys could have that role. Their offense has suffered some significant injuries, so its hard for me to call them true contenders unless we see some improvement from Wilson. For cash games, Dalvin Cook figures to be the preferred target in this price range. Hasty is worth up to 5 percent of your remaining FAB. At 60 and roughly 190 pounds, he has the makings of an elite option with skills reminding some of Stefon Diggs. But once he broke through, Moore was sensational. It's been a tough go for Mooney since joining the Bears via trade from the Steelers with just seven catches for 83 yards, but he did have two catches for 51 yards on five targets in Week 12 at the Jets with Trevor Siemian. But if you are looking for upside and betting on profiles, Wilson as a low-end WR4 with upside could end up paying off for minimum cost. That means it could be a good week to pay up for one to be contrarian. Matt Ryan needs help in the passing game, and Woods was great against the Steelers. They have possibilities to peak in the second half. Johnson had a bad game in Week 12 at San Francisco with no catches on two targets, but he did drop an end zone pass, which would have given him a touchdown in four games in a row and five times in his past six outings. The Vikings are currently listed as 7.5-point favorites, and Cook has historically thrived in similar situations. If Mixon keeps producing like that, the Bengals will tear it up in the second half. You can also combine them to create your own aggregate projections: Its hard to overlook the consistency and upside of Josh Allen. He was extremely busy in terms of snaps and routes last year, but he didnt do much work as a pass-catcher. This very likely is going to be LaFleurs first season missing the playoffs. That bodes well for his outlook in Week 5. We'll see if Kadarius Toney (hamstring) can play in Week 13 at Cincinnati, which will likely determine how much you can trust Moore, but if Toney remains out then Moore can be a No. One of the top rookie receivers in the NFL and fantasy football, New York Jets WR Garrett Wilson projects to be a mid-round pick once again as his 2022 fantasy outlook rivals the top rookies in the game. Boone is worth a look in deeper leagues in case he gets a big role with the Broncos in tandem with Latavius Murray. They appear to have more vulnerabilities than some teams, such as the Bills, but they have found ways to win six games, including five of their last six. His legs not only move the ball for the Bears, but they also change the way defenses play him, which opens up opportunities downfield. Pompei: How could they not be? All Rights Reserved. Carter could still He's worth adding for 1 percent of your remaining FAB. O/U 42.5, CLE -7 He saw a season-high 65% of the teams rushing attempts last week, and he remains an absolute monster in the passing game. On the other end of the spectrum, Aaron Rodgers and the Packers dropped their fifth straight game, losing to the previously 1-6 Lions and falling to 3-6 on the season. For example, if the bar is halfway across, then the player falls into the 50th percentile for that metric and it would be considered average. Rodgers threw three interceptions to the Lions for the first time in his career a Lions defense that had two picks all season and underthrew a potential TD on a deep ball early in the game. He owns a Bargain Rating of 95%, which is tied for the top mark at wide receiver. Thats considering how Round 2 running backs have finished in the top 36 more than half of the time since 2013. 2 pick in a loaded class. Subscribers now have the option to purchase Derek Cartys THE BLITZfrom our Marketplace. Cooks pick almost confirms that this was a need they wished to fill. Williams is worth adding for 1 percent of your remaining FAB. He racked up 12 targets, which he turned into eight catches for 179 yards and two touchdowns. The reason we want to know is Atlanta has allowed a running back to score at least 18 PPR points in six games in a row, so the starting running back for the Steelers can be a great Fantasy asset this week. the Iowa State product figures to immediately step in as the lead runner. If Wilson has the talent to be an NFL-caliber quarterback, he will show it this year. If you want to wait for fantasy RBs or want some upside, Cook in the RB4 bracket is worth considering. Following a bumpy launch week that saw frequent server trouble and bloated player queues, Blizzard has announced that over 25 million Overwatch 2 players have logged on in its first 10 days. But it's hard to count on Warren after he didn't practice at all last week. In Week 12 at Indianapolis, Snell replaced Harris and had 12 carries for 62 yards and a touchdown, along with one catch for 6 yards on one target. If Wilson has the talent to be an NFL-caliber quarterback, he will show it this year. Dont forget to check out our Lineup Builder if you like to hand build your lineups or our Lineup Optimizer for those of you that like to enter multiple lineups into tournaments. He will never be required to be the man, but even then, he should be useful in fantasy. A little undersized 2:56 pm ET, I agree to receive the "Fantasy Football Today Newsletter" and marketing communications, updates, special offers (including partner offers), and other information from CBS Sports and the Paramount family of companies. He also ranks second at the position in terms of expected DraftKings points, so hes an outstanding value at $4,300. If you don't need a running back for this week then I might target Dobbins ahead of Benny Snell or Zonovan Knight because Dobbins could be the best option long-term. Hes been the focal point of the Saints passing attack recently, racking up 33 total targets over the past three weeks. David Montgomery will miss his second straight game, so Khalil Herbert will get another shot as the teams starting running back. When healthy, he could emerge as a weekly No. The NFL Network reports that Josh Jacobs is dealing with a calf injury and isn't expected to practice this week. All Rights Reserved. He struggled as a rookie, which is to be expected. Claypool is worth adding for 1 percent of your remaining FAB. He has the chance to be even busier than usual in Week 5. Downgrading Kupp to Brandin Cooks allows you to go with guys like Alvin Kamara and Leonard Fournette at running back, who are also underpriced. Keep in mind that Cook will be the passing-down RB on the NFLs fifth-fastest offense. But his weekly floor could prove to be a bit unstable early on in his rookie season until he and Zach Wilson get in sync. Goff is worth using as a low-end starter in all leagues against the Jaguars, and he should be added for up to 5 percent of your remaining FAB. The Jets receiving corps is surprisingly deep, but that does not mean overly talented when compared to other teams. Finally, make sure to check out all the projections available for purchase within the FantasyLabs Models. Cook as an RB4/5 in a PPR scoring scheme might be lucrative in 2022, but there is always some uncertainty there. Matthew Berry and Jay Croucher break down Berry's favorite RB starts and fades for the Week 6 slate, highlighted by Rhamondre Stevenson and Breece Hall. Overall, it was a tough draft year for rookie running backs. Wilson managed 13.4 DraftKings points against a tough Rams defense in Week 4, and his matchup against the Panthers is much friendlier. Akins has taken over as the lead tight end for the Texans, and he stepped up in the first start with Kyle Allen in Week 12 at Miami with five catches for 61 yards and a touchdown on five targets. He needs better receivers to keep improving as a passer, but his development in the last three games has been tremendous. The Seahawks passing attack has been much better than expected this season Geno Smith ranks first in QB grade per PFF and Lockett has been their most consistent producer. 2 receiver for Daniel Jones behind Darius Slayton with Wan'Dale Robinson (ACL) out for the season. Im still going to be anchoring my receiver corps with Kupp on DraftKings, but no one else is my current lineup is priced above $6,000. Truthfully, Cook is one of the most divisive rookies this season. Williams played the most snaps for the Rams in Week 12 at Kansas City and finished with 11 carries for 35 yards, along with three catches for 25 yards on three catches. If Harris and Warren were both out, Snell would likely share playing time with Anthony McFarland, who had six carries for 30 yards against the Colts, as well as two catches for 11 yards on two targets. Here is the general consensus on Thomas and his potential this season. It would not be surprising to see the Bucs go on a run and to barrel into the playoffs with a hot hand. Start Instead Breece Hall (vs. MIA), J.K. Dobbins (vs. CIN), Dameon Pierce (at JAX) Elliott looks quicker this year to the naked eye, but the Cowboys' run blocking has taken a step back even as the pass protection sans Tyron Smith (IR - knee) has been a pleasant surprise. Im much more likely to pay up for Allen at quarterback on FanDuel. Carter apologists will say its not exactly the same. Buffalo Bills rookie James Cook should be one of the finest pass-catching running backs in the NFL and fantasy football. In this article, Ill be using various FantasyLabs tools and other industry metrics to break down the slate. After holding Allen and the Bills to only 17 points their lowest total all season you have to put them into the elite defense conversation. O/U 51.5, GB -3 Hopefully, Mike Tomlin can shed light on the situation Tuesday before you make any moves, and we should get a better idea of the injury status for Harris and Warren after Wednesday's practice. Last season, we witnessed what could happen if the Bills deployed a single running back as a workhorse. Hes racked up 42 receptions through the first four weeks to go along with 402 yards and three touchdowns. He posted a season-best 65% route participation, and he racked up a 15% target share. Moore is a sensational player after the catch, with some feeling he has shades of Antonio Brown in his game. Hes racked up 28 targets through the first four weeks, and hes had at least six targets in all but one game. Pompei: Fourth. Pompei: Fields has made significant improvement in recent weeks, but its still early to make any proclamations about his being or not being a franchise quarterback. Wilson is someone who Id try to avoid relying on at all in 2022. Brady overcame the inefficiencies around him Sunday, but hes going to need more help moving forward. Hes been lighting it up all season, and hes coming off 37.22 DraftKings points without Amon-Ra St. Brown, DAndre Swift, and D.J. If that happens, expect Wilson to be the guy killing the clock in the fourth quarter. That might not be the worst thing for his chances of making a splash as a rookie, though. Now, Knight could be a one-week wonder against a bad Bears defense, or he could have emerged as the lead running back for the Jets for the rest of the year since they have been searching for a replacement for Breece Hall (ACL). There are a ton of questions when it comes to Elijah Mitchell, Chase Edmonds, J.K. Dobbins, Cordarrelle Patterson, Damien Harris, Miles Sanders, Josh Jacobs, Clyde Edwards-Helaire, and Antonio Gibson. 1 running back in Baltimore, although he will likely share touches with Gus Edwards and even Kenyan Drake. He was a four-year starter at Georgia but didnt seal his spot on the team until 2021. Still, Cook established himself as a receiving threat, collecting 27 catches for 284 yards and four touchdowns. Edmonds gave fantasy owners a little love in Week 3 when he ran for two scores, but against a Bengals defense yielding just 86 yards per game on the ground neither should be viewed as more than a shaky flex. I'm not sure, barring an injury, he'll play ahead of Isiah Pacheco or Jerick McKinnon, but Gordon is worth adding to speculate if you have an open roster spot. Cook, however, appears to be priced closer to his bottom than his ceiling at an ECR of RB44. Jefferson, even without Stafford, can still be a No. Gallup just had season highs in catches (five), yards (63) and targets (eight) in Week 12 against the Giants, and hopefully he can finish the season strong as Dak Prescott starts to rely on him more. While PFNs rankings are a consensus, Wison comes in as my WR51 in my rankings and 122nd player overall. 2 receiver for the Jaguars behind Trevor Lawrence, but he's outproduced Christian Kirk several times this season. He also draws a strong matchup vs. the Cardinals, who rank 29th in defensive DVOA. Cook would reel off massive plays on several occasions. because there was weak competition for touches in the Jets backfield. He's worth adding for 1 percent of your remaining FAB. O/U 43, LAC -2 including 172 and a TD against the Bengals in Week 8. Pro Football Network, LLC. three and a half games, and ultimately prevented him from topping 1,000 scrimmage yards on 3 receiver conversation if Fields can start against the Packers in Week 13. He had 20 opportunities last week vs. the Giants 19 carries and one target and hes been extremely efficient this season. While Evans has a higher ceiling due to his touchdown-scoring ability, Godwin has been the preferred option between the 20s. Nguyen: The Jets have a legit defense. See where Michael Carter lined up on the field and how he performed at each spot. Erik Siegrist previews the Week 14 slate as Tua Tagovailoa and the Dolphins look to bounce back against the Chargers on Sunday night. It's a revenge game for Chark, and he just scored a touchdown in Week 12 against Buffalo with two catches for 16 yards on five targets. Their offense still isnt good enough, and they took advantage of a Rams team that has struggled just as badly this season. O/U 44.5, ATL -1.5 Williams is worth adding in all leagues for up to 5 percent of your remaining FAB, and Chark is worth adding for 1 percent. They also boast a weak secondary, and PFF gives him the second-largest advantage of the week at the receiver position. But what if Buffalos proclivity to throw stemmed from a lack of trust in its talent? With Drake London off the board, the Jets were celebrating with Wilson falling to them. Try a week on us. This offseason was about protecting Wilson and giving him more dynamic playmakers to work with. His skill set also remains extremely fantasy-friendly, particularly his rushing ability in the red zone. Hes the best running QB in football behind Lamar Jackson. 3 PPR receiver against the Bengals. Conklin had three catches for 50 yards on three targets in Week 12 against Chicago in the first start with Mike White, and hopefully he can build off that performance in Week 13 against the Vikings, which is his former team. Coach Robert Saleh said Friday that Carter (ankle) is doubtful to play Sunday against the Vikings. The Rams might have the worst offensive line in the league, and Matthew Stafford doesnt look like himself with his elbow issues. And yes, the Jets have already beaten two of those teams (Dolphins and Bills), but theyll need more consistently explosive plays out of Zach Wilson to go on that type of run. (Top photo of Aaron Rodgers: Mike Mulholland / Getty Images). 1 conference once again. Woods took advantage of Kylen Granson (illness) being out in Week 12 against Pittsburgh and had a monster game with eight catches for 98 yards on nine targets. In his tier are Robert Woods and DeAndre Hopkins, along with former OSU teammate Chris Olave, and fellow rookies Treylon Burks, George Pickens, and Jalen Tolbert. Vikings improve to 7-1 with comeback win over Washington. There was speculation that the Jets would obtain Kareem Hunt, but James Robinson is another viable option. Tight end is weaker than usual at the top this week. Brown, Justin Jefferson, and JaMarr Chase as rookie breakout receivers. Pro Football Network strives to passionately deliver purposeful, captivating, and exceptional football content. This feels like an excellent week for a balanced cash lineup on DraftKings. That could work either way for Cook. Bell has seen an uptick in playing time lately and has at least five targets in three games in a row. for a feature back at 5-8, 200, Carter has the receiving skills to hold up that end of the scatback Josh Allen sits atop QBs: The Buffalo Bills QB is the single most valuable fantasy trade asset in standard-scoring, PPR and superflex fantasy football leagues. He's worth adding for 1 percent of your remaining FAB. Wilsons talent, in my opinion, is unquestioned. Hopefully, Moore will get more targets when the Jets are in more competitive games, which could start this week at Minnesota. I would spend up to 15 percent of your remaining FAB on Knight to see what happens, and Johnson is worth adding for up to 5 percent. How the New York Jets depth chart impacts Garrett Wilsons fantasy projection for the season, PFNs 2022 fantasy football redraft rankings. Carter (ankle) rushed five times for five yards and caught three of six targets for 15 yards in Sunday's 20-12 loss to Buffalo. O/U 46.5, SEA -8 on the season weren't too exciting, Carter did have three games with 100-plus total yards, Henry has a brutal matchup in Week 13 against Buffalo, but he just had a solid performance in Week 12 at Minnesota with three catches for 63 yards and a touchdown on five targets. Love came on for Rodgers in the second half of Week 12 at Philadelphia and completed 6-of-9 passes for 113 yards and one touchdown. Of course, he will likely play alongside or behind Devin Singletary, who was the Bills primary back for the final six weeks of the 2021 regular season. He was bad, and the offense has been substandard all season. You could make the argument that the Giants would beat the Seahawks if they played in a venue other than Lumen Field. Its also why Cook has risen in the rankings despite the fact that some critics dislike his play style. Nick Mariano's fantasy football waiver wire FAAB bidding guide for Week 4 (2022) -- how many FAAB dollars (free agent acquisition budget) to spend on waivers. Remember that chasing upside via targets is never a terrible tactic when seeking for extra depth on your squad. Nguyen: No. Amon-Ra St. Brown is providing monstrous late-season production again and should continue against Minnesota. He racked up 193 yards and one touchdown, and now he gets one of the best possible matchups in fantasy. This is just who they are right now. The 49ers put Matthew Stafford under heavy pressure, and Stafford tends to look for Kupp when he needs to get rid of it quickly. The Jets are likely to start Joe Flacco in Week 1 against the Baltimore Ravens. It was the reason they first pursued J.D. But the Jets hoped for more than 2,334 yards, a 9:11 TD-to-INT ratio, and a 55.6% completion percentage. If Carter is out in Week 13 against the Vikings, Knight is worth using as a low-end starter or flex in all leagues, and Johnson would be a flex option. Wide Receivers vs. Cornerbacks: Week 14 Matchups, Exploiting the Matchups: Week 14 Fantasy Start/Sit and Streamers, Week 14 NFL Injury Analysis: Jackson Injury Timeline Unclear, Ethan B. Greenberg of the Jets' official site. With Keenan Allen back, Carter has spent more time outside, and that's helped his production in recent weeks. With an ADP of 118, Wilson is coming off the boards as the WR49 in PPR formats at the moment, placing him towards the end of the ninth round in 12-team fantasy leagues. The question is whether or not Wilson can support one or multiple fantasy assets. Sunday, he rushed for 153 yards, had 211 total yards and scored five touchdowns. The Texans also rank 29th in rush defense DVOA, so Robinson could be in line for a large workload in an ideal matchup. Nguyen: Third. Pro Football Network, LLC. O/U 40, FFT: Injury updates, latest Week 14 rankings, Week 14 Fantasy football rankings, picks, lineups, Injury report: Barkley, Metcalf, Lawrence questionable, Cameron Dicker (33 percent rostered) at LV, Greg Zuerlein (15 percent rostered) at MIN, Ryan Succop (60 percent rostered) vs. CLE. He owns a Bargain Rating of 94%, and hes been extremely busy to start the year. He's the No. Geno Smith and the Seahawks keep rolling along, dispatching the Cardinals on Sunday 31-21 to notch their fourth consecutive victory and remain atop the NFC West standings. Chris Olave is another appealing option in this price range. In the last four years, the only first- or second-year quarterbacks who have landed in the top 10 of all fantasy passers were dual-threats like Lamar Jackson, Josh Allen, Justin Herbert, and Kyler Murray. Copyright 2019-2022. Im not sure theyre at that point yet. The Jaguars are listed as seven-point favorites something I never thought Id say this season yet their starting running back is projected for less than 6% ownership. Wilson is their most important young piece, and he hasnt had a standout game so far this season. He captained New Yorks first game-opening touchdown drive of the season and They only combined for 9 yards on three catches, but they made it count when it mattered. Their defenses arent bad, but they have huge offensive issues. NYJ @ BUF. While his final numbers This changed when Breece Hall suffered a knee injury in Denver. Wilson has an impressive assortment of weapons around him, but his own play and LaFleurs play calling and designs leave room for improvement. And hes set to face a trio of terrific defenses in his division a total of six times. Goff had 21 Fantasy points in Week 12 against Buffalo and has now scored at least 18 Fantasy points in five of six home games this season. at Their offensive success has been based on the ground game, and losing Breece Hall and Alijah Vera-Tucker was a major hit to that approach. He carried 80 times for 375 yards and four touchdowns and caught 14 catches (17 targets) for 110 yards. After everything, Cook will still play a part in this Bills offense. Anthony McFarland (1 percent rostered) would share touches with Snell, and McFarland had six carries for 30 yards against the Colts, as well as two catches for 11 yards on two targets. Chicago has allowed a quarterback to score at least 19 Fantasy points in four of the past five games, including three passers getting at least 29 points over that span. The Bears need to continue to help him get there by drafting well and putting their $110 million in projected cap space to good use in 2023. I can make a case for any of them depending on the rosters construction but in 2022. Teddy Bridgewater will make the start in relief of Tua Tagovailoa, and he played well after taking over last week. Factor in a completely remade tight end room and Halls presence as a workhorse back, and Zach Wilson has everything needed to take a solid leap. The real competition will be between Wilson and second-year phenom Elijah Moore. There are other solid veterans who are going two or three rounds before Wilson who are better options. Additionally, you could actually forgo Kupp for a truly balanced build. The Cowboys have a defense playing at elite level all season (except one slip up in a win against the Bears). Please check the opt-in box to acknowledge that you would like to subscribe. Collins is getting a lot of work lately, and hopefully the production will start to follow. But the Packers havent shown enough to make us believe they can win six or seven of their last eight. He might not even be inside the top three of this class in 2022 with Drake London, Treylon Burks, Skyy Moore, Chris Olave, Jahan Dotson, and Jalen Tolbert. Unfortunately, his day ended with a dropped fourth-and-10 pass. Wilson, Moore, and Hall is a fantasy trio to build around. But the Jets also saw that having so much youth around him didnt help Wilsons play. So to be contenders, youve got to be good enough to rip off two or three playoff wins against the likes of offensively stacked teams like the Chiefs, Bills, Bengals, Dolphins and Ravens. David Njoku has come alive over the past two weeks, racking up 17 total targets. Wilson has his BFF in Braxton Berrios, and Corey Davis is entering his second year with the team and hopes to stay healthy. Their defenses arent bad, but they have huge offensive issues. He's yet to score or gain more than 63 yards, but the Chiefs are trying to get him going. While its still a group learning to be professionals, this offense should accidentally create explosive plays throughout the season. Michael Thomas remains out for the Saints, so Olave should be busy once again. Every day, get free NFL updates sent straight to your inbox! That gives him a very fantasy-friendly skill set. It should come as no surprise that Wilson was nowhere near that group in his first season. In PFNs 2022 fantasy football redraft rankings, Wilson is the WR49, matching his ADP, as the 123rd ranked player. Theres a chance the Vikings regress, but itll be pretty tough for the Packers to get back into the division race. Howard stands out as one of the better per-dollar plays at the position, making him a viable punt play. (Mike Dinovo / USA Today), built an offense around Fields strengths. White started for Zach Wilson in Week 12 against the Bears and completed 22 of 28 passes for 315 yards and three touchdowns, adding 2 rushing yards on three attempts. Recent RotoWire Articles Featuring Michael Carter. The best-case scenario is Najee Harris is healthy, but he left Monday's game at Indianapolis with an abdomen injury in the second quarter and was ruled out after halftime. Now, if Warren (44 percent) is healthy, he would be the preferred Steelers running back to add, and he scored 10 PPR points in each of his past two games in tandem with Harris. TE C.J. Zaccheaus gets the Steelers in Week 13 before a bye in Week 14, so he's only worth adding for 1 percent of your remaining FAB. If Allen is the 1A on this slate, Jalen Hurts is the 1B. New York also splurged on free agent left guard Laken Tomlinson and tight ends C.J. He's worth adding for up to 5 percent of your remaining FAB. Hes worth some consideration as a punt play, particularly on FanDuel. He's worth adding for up to 5 percent of your remaining FAB. The wild card in all of this is James Robinson, who was a healthy scratch in Week 12 because the Jets wanted to use Knight. You can also add McFarland (1 percent) in deeper leagues. His ability to create downfield plays with a strong arm and solid elusiveness sold the Jets early in the draft process. Carolina has held their own defensively this season, but their offense has left them on the field a lot. the season despite a 100-yard rushing game against the Jaguars in Week 16. Start Instead Breece Hall (vs. MIA), J.K. Dobbins (vs. CIN), Dameon Pierce (at JAX) Elliott looks quicker this year to the naked eye, but the Cowboys' run blocking has taken a step back even as the pass protection sans Tyron Smith (IR - knee) has been a pleasant surprise. His 2022 fantasy prognosis is comparable to that of the top rookie RBs this season. Cook, in fact, shared the backfield with multiple RBs including Zamir White and DAndre Swift. To illustrate, 10+ yard runs accounted for about 40 percent of his 2021 running total (290). Jeff Stotts details the week's most significant injuries, starting with Ravens QB Lamar Jackson, who's sidelined with an undisclosed knee injury. From Weeks 6-13, Moore was the WR8 in PPR scoring, posting 35 receptions on 57 targets for 472 yards and five touchdowns (17.7 PPR points/game). Against the Lions, McKenzie had six catches for 96 yards and a touchdown on 10 targets. The Ravens have some juicy matchups coming up against Cleveland in Week 15 and Atlanta in Week 16, and Dobbins could be a potential low-end starter or flex option if he's healthy by then. While I believe both will have relevance, Ill let managers draft the rookie while I take the value in Moore. Tyler Lockett actually leads all wide receivers in DraftKings projected Plus/Minus per THE BLITZ. This could be a tough defense for a long time. The Athletics Jeff Howe, Ted Nguyen and Dan Pompei weigh in on these performances and more: Howe: Fifth. The list of players in the table only includes defenders with at least 3 attempts against them. With Breece Hall (knee) on IR, Carter appears to be the team's No. Make sure to also take advantage of all the excellent written content that will be produced prior to kickoff. 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