ACCOUNTABILITY CHECK – WEEK 7 FINISHES
Jameis Winston – QB16
Justin Fields – QB24
C.J. Uzomah – TE1 !!!
Cole Kmet – TE16
New Orleans Saints– DST8
Carolina Panthers – DST21
Looks like I missed hard on the Quarterbacks, but in my last article, I said I would gladly take the L if I was wrong on Fields so I am here accepting it. I finally hit on some Tight Ends and I almost got the defenses right, just picked the Panthers instead of the Giants in that game. Getting better each week, I promise.
Bye weeks are not so hard this week, so streaming may not be popular but if you have Mark Andrews, Lamar Jackson, Derek Carr, and/or Darren Waller, here are some options.
QUARTERBACKS
Teddy Bridgewater vs WASHINGTON FOOTBALL TEAM
Yahoo Rostership: 25%
Opposition Rank vs QB: 1st
Lots of things lining up for Teddy this week. He gets back Jerry Juedy, who in the short amount of time looked like it was going to be a PPR God on the season before his ankle injury. He is at home against the league’s worst pass defense in the league. Courtland Sutton is continuing to get back into his Alpha form. I think Teddy is a smash play this week and could easily be a top 12 QB on the week. He has only done that twice this year but I think he can get there once again.
Trevor Lawrence @ SEATTLE SEAHAWKS
Yahoo Rostership: 40%
Opposition Rank vs QB: 8th
When will I quit suggesting these rookie QBs and them not paying off? Well, let’s hope the paying off trends start now. Trevor Lawrence has been playing much better football in the past 3 weeks. He will be coming off a bye week and looking to go up against a bad Seattle secondary. Plus, Trevor is starting to run some more, giving us a nice floor chance as well.
TIGHT ENDS
Evan Engram @ KANSAS CITY CHIEFS
Yahoo Rostership: 28%
Opposition Rank vs TE: 3rd
New York Giants have been racking up the injuries to their skill positions, leaving Engram to be a factor in the passing game once again. The Chiefs have been awful at defense this year and Daniel Jones hasn’t been too bad this season. Monday Night game so this makes it a little risky of a streamer since there won’t be many pivot options but still a solid play. He may also try even harder, with him looking to be traded to another team before the deadline.
Tyler Conklin vs DALLAS COWBOYS
Yahoo Rostership: 16%
Opposition Rank vs TE: 14th
Tyler has put up some good games this year, getting over 70 yards twice. Dallas has been decent at defending the Tight Ends but awful in the passing game when it comes to yards. Look for the volume of passing to be high in this game between both teams and Conklin might be a recipient of it.
DEFENSE/SPECIAL TEAMS
WASHINGTON FOOTBALL TEAM @ DENVER BRONCOS
Yahoo Rostership: 35%
Opposition Rank vs D/ST: 8th
Seems strange to suggest streaming a QB and then suggest streaming the defense that Quarterback is playing. Washington is starting to generate pressure and could potentially get an interception. Teddy is known for throwing up a duck in each game and their offensive line has been letting in some pressure. Decent bye week filler in a lower scoring game.
DETRIOT LIONS VS PHILADELPHIA EAGLES
Yahoo Rostership: 1%
Opposition Rank vs D/ST: 16th
Yes, I am digging very deep on this one but hear me out. Jalen Hurts has been good for at least 1 turnover and a couple of sacks each week. The Lions have been playing opponents tough this year, despite being winless. This is the game not only do the Lions get their win, but their defense helps them get it as well.
