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Untangling the Waiver Wire (Fantasy Football 2022 – Week 9)

November 1, 2022

Week 8 was a scoring bonanza. The number of players with multi-touchdown games was incredible unless you were against a team that completely demolished you. Then it might not have been that much fun.

In the past couple of weeks, I have been trying to arm you with players who are not yet busting out weekly. I keep pounding the drum for Jaguars pass catchers because the easiest part of their schedule is just coming up. I am already looking down the road at fantasy playoff schedules and will start talking about those more in-depth after Week 9. This is the time to start planning for those three weeks.

I hope you all had a happy and amazing Halloween. Now let’s get on to this week’s Waiver Additions.

NOTE: If you are new here, this column refers to players rostered in under 50% of Yahoo, ESPN, and Sleeper Leagues.

Quarterbacks

Justin Fields

It gets you here with 151 passing yards, two touchdowns, 60 rushing yards, and a touchdown against the Cowboys, who are one of the toughest defenses against quarterbacks. His next three matchups are against the bottom five defenses against quarterbacks: Dolphins (fifth easiest), the Lions (fourth easiest), and the Falcons (second easiest).

41% rostered on Yahoo
26% rostered on ESPN
41% rostered on Sleeper
15% Free Agent Budget

NOTE: I would add Fields if I have space on my bench, even if I don’t need him. He looks like he is bursting at the seem with fantasy goodness right now.

Marcus Mariota

Mariota has a rushing upside, but I wouldn’t call him a Konami Code QB. He has not passed much, but he has a pretty easy schedule down the stretch, including a super easy fantasy playoff schedule.

26% rostered on Yahoo
24% rostered on ESPN
35% rostered on Sleeper
2% Free Agent Budget

Other quarterbacks to consider if you are desperate:

Taylor Heinicke – 279 yards passing, TD, 29 yards + a rushing TD.
Andy Dalton – 229 yards passing, 2 TDs Raven is up next.
Jimmy Garoppolo – 235 yards passing, 2 TDs, super easy schedule rest of season. Bye is Week 9.

NOTE: I only have Jimmy G as someone to consider, as he has a bye in Week 9. I think he is the priority add at quarterback after Fields. With QB play being down this year, he should already be rostered in most leagues.

Tyler Allgeier

He is someone that probably should be rostered in your league, but if he isn’t, you need to add him. Double-digit fantasy scores the past two weeks. The Falcons have an easy schedule against the run for the next five weeks. He plays 60% of the snaps as the lead back in this running back by committee. If you need a bye-week fill-in, he is your guy.

54% rostered on Yahoo
55% on ESPN
61% on Sleeper
5% Free Agent Budget

Jaylen Warren

He is on bye in Week 9. He had six carries for 50 yards rushing and three receptions for 25 yards receiving. He gets roughly a third of the snaps but looks more effective than Najee. His role may grow; he is more of a speculative add.

5% rostered on Yahoo
2% on ESPN
10% on Sleeper
2% Free Agent Budget

Other running backs to consider if you are desperate:

Nyheim Hines – 20 yards rushing, TD, two targets, two receptions, and 29 receiving yards.
Dontrell Hilliard – 83 yards rushing, one target, one reception, and 12 receiving yards.
Latavius Murray – 46 Yards, TD, two targets, one reception, and 13 receiving yards.

Wide Receivers

Joshua Palmer

Mike Williams is out. Palmer is essentially his direct backup. To top it off, the Chargers will play the Falcons in Week 9. Palmer already had 16% of the target share this season. He produces when he gets the targets; in the three games he has had eight or more targets this season, he has had double-digit fantasy scores. He is a very nice addition if you need wide receiver help right now.

26% rostered on Yahoo
25% on ESPN
36% on Sleeper
15% Free Agent Budget

Romeo Doubs

Is this addition by subtraction? I mean the subtraction of other wide receivers. In Week 8, he had seven targets, four receptions, 62 yards, and a touchdown. For the next three weeks, the schedule is pretty straightforward. I like him as an add if you need wide receiver help.

47% rostered on Yahoo
47% on ESPN
60% on Sleeper
5% Free Agent Budget

Zay Jones

Jones is back in the lineup and healthy. The Jaguars have five straight games against defenses that give up many fantasy points to wide receivers. The passing game for the Jaguars will most likely come back alive during this stint. It is a smorgasbord of fantasy goodness for the next five games.

20% rostered on Yahoo
27% on ESPN
38% on Sleeper
10% Free Agent Budget

Other wide receivers to consider:

Kalif Raymond – 4 targets, three receptions, 76 yards
Garrett Wilson – 7 targets, six receptions, 115 yards
Mack Hollins – 8 targets, seven receptions, 64 yards

Tight Ends

Evan Engram

This is the third week in a row Engram is mentioned here. Again, Engram sees consistent targets in the Jaguar passing game. In Week 7, he had seven targets for four receptions and 67 yards, and in Week 8, he had six targets for four receptions, 55 yards, and a touchdown. Once again, this passing offense will be opening soon as the schedule becomes more manageable. So grab him for a lovely floor at a tight end for the next six weeks.

43% rostered on Yahoo
32% on ESPN
48% rostered on Sleeper
10% Free Agent Budget

Greg Dulcich

Dulcich had a touchdown in Week 6. He followed that up in Week 7 with nine targets, six receptions, and 51 yards. In Week 8, he had five targets which he turned into four receptions and 87 yards. This is a trend; he is everything people want Albert O-whatever his name is to be.

42% rostered on Yahoo
34% on ESPN
46% rostered on Sleeper
10% Free Agent Budget

Isaiah Likely

Mark Andrews left the Ravens’ Week 8 game with a shoulder injury. Likely filled in nicely with seven targets which he turned into six receptions, 77 yards, and a touchdown.

5% rostered on Yahoo
1% on ESPN
7% rostered on Sleeper
5% Free Agent Budget

Other tight ends to consider:

Tyler Conklin – 10 targets, six receptions, 79 yards.
Robert Tonyan – 6 targets, five receptions, 35 yards.

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Money Makers and Heart Breakers (Fantasy Football 2022 – Week 8)

Michael Reedy

October 27, 2022

Money Makers and Heart Breakers (Fantasy Football 2022 – Week 8)

Smiling is contagious.

I used to tweet this all the time, and I backed off a little because of the pandemic. But did you know that smiles are legitimately contagious? Like, smiles are more contagious than the flu. Which means it may be even more contagious than Covid-19.

According to various studies smiling activates the release of neuropeptides and neurotransmitters like dopamine, serotonin, and endorphins. These decrease stress levels and relax the body, which acts as an antidepressant and mood lifter. So when you smile more on purpose, it makes you want to smile more.

Also, you may have noticed that when you smile at other people, they see you as much more relaxed, reliable, and attractive. (Seriously, some of you need to smile a lot more). This, in turn, makes them smile.

So when you are out and about in the world smile and watch other people start to smile. You will help spread joy through things like dopamine and endorphins. So let’s get out there and make the world a little happier, one person at a time.

Now let’s get to some football.

If you are new here, this column can help you handle some sit/start questions you might have, but its primary purpose is to take you through the main DFS slate weekly with players that will make you money and players that will break your heart.

Here is a brief definition of each of my terms for anyone that might be new:

💰 Money Maker – This player will perform better than expectations

💔 Heart Breaker – This player will perform lower than expectations

💰 Money Makers

Quarterbacks

Andy Dalton

Last week Dalton had 361 yards and four touchdowns against the Cardinals. In Week 8, the Saints are playing the Raiders, who are even worse against the pass than the Cardinals. The Raiders give up the most points to opposing teams’ quarterbacks. Quarterbacks have scored 16 touchdowns in 6 weeks of play against the Raiders. The average is 277 yards and two touchdowns passing against the Raiders. I am plugging Andy in here, as Winston may not be ready to play this week. But whoever the starter is for the Saints is a QB1 play in Week 8, as this game is projected to be a shootout with an over under 50 points.

$5,500 on DraftKings
$7,100 on Fanduel

Tua Tagovailoa

The Dolphins play the Lions in Week 8. The highest projected scoring game on the main slate is Dolphins against the Lions. This game has an over-under of 51.5 points. Neither team is excellent at defending the pass. In fantasy, the Lions give up the fourth most points to opposing teams’ quarterbacks. Tua got a game back under his belt last week where he was just ok, but I like the potential for another big blow-up game for Tua.

$6,200 on DraftKings
$7,700 on Fanduel

P.J. Walker

Walker had 177 yards and two touchdowns in Week 7 against the Buccaneers. In Week 8, he plays against the Falcons and their defense, giving up 318 yards and two touchdowns passing to quarterbacks a week. The Falcons are the second friendliest team to pass against. They are not good. I like Walker as a very inexpensive play this week.

$5,200 on DraftKings
$6,400 on Fanduel

Other quarterbacks for Week 8

Jared Goff

$5,500 on DraftKings
$7,300 on Fanduel

Kirk Cousins

$6,100 on DraftKings
$7,800 on Fanduel

Davis Mills

$5,200 on DraftKings
$6,500 on Fanduel

Running Backs

Derrick Henry

The Texans give up the most fantasy points to running backs. Last week Jacobs gashed them for 143 yards and three touchdowns. This week we get to watch Henry, with his massive volume in total touches, go up against the Texans. I will be paying up for Henry somewhere. This is just too tasty of a matchup to pass on.

$8,400 on DraftKings
$10,000 on Fanduel

Raheem Mostert

Running backs have scored touchdowns every single week against the Lions’ defense. I copied that sentence from last week where I told you to play Ezekiel Elliott against this same Lions’ defense. Zeke had only 57 yards but scored two touchdowns. Mostert is leading the Dolphins’ backfield in touches and had 109 all-purpose yards and a touchdown last week. So this is a nice boom week for Mostert.

$5,900 on DraftKings
$6,800 on Fanduel

Saquon Barkley

The Seahawks give up the 5^th most points to opposing teams running backs. Pass-catching running backs have done an actual number on them this season. Barkley, meanwhile, has double-digit fantasy scores every week so far this season. It feels like this guy will get 10 points on his bye week the way this season is going; he is just the most consistent running back. This is a set-it-and-forget-it decision. Play Barkley.

$8,100 on DraftKings
$9,500 on Fanduel

Other Running backs for Week 8

Ezekiel Elliott

$6,200 on DraftKings
$7,100 on Fanduel

NOTE: It looks like Zeke will most likely miss week 8. Pivot to Pollard in a great match up.

Miles Sanders

$6,600 on DraftKings
$7,400 on Fanduel

Brian Robinson

$5,600 on DraftKings
$6,000 on Fanduel

Wide Receivers

AJ Brown

The Steelers give up the second most points to wide receivers weekly in fantasy. The Eagles play the Steelers in Week 8. Wide receivers average 209 yards and a touchdown weekly against the Steelers. Brown commands a 30% target share and a 40% air yards share of the Eagles’ passing game. I like him and DeVonta Smith a lot this week.

$7,700 on DraftKings
$8,200 on Fanduel

DJ Moore

That Steelers matchup was nice for Brown, but the best matchup play this week is DJ Moore against the Falcons. The Falcons give up the most points to opposing teams’ wide receivers. The Falcons have given up 11 touchdowns to wide receivers this season and give up an average of 208 yards per game to the position. Moore has not been great this season, with only two double-digit fantasy scores. But he has a 28% target share and 39% air yards share of the Panthers’ passing game. For some strange reason, PJ Walker has revived DJ Moore. PJ to DJ is a thing.

$5,300 on DraftKings
$6,200 on Fanduel

Amon-Ra St. Brown

The Dolphins give up the 7^th most points to opposing teams’ wide receivers. The over-under for this game is the highest on the main slate at 51.5. Nine wide receivers have hit double-digit scores against the Dolphins this season. The Lions’ offense goes through St. Brown. He has a 25% target share and 70% catch rate, with 28 receptions on 40 targets. Right now, it looks like he is playing. If he is playing, I am playing him.

$6,900 on DraftKings
$7,200 on Fanduel

Other Wide Receivers for Week 8

Michael Pittman

$7,200 on DraftKings
$7,100 on Fanduel

Devante Adams

$8,600 on DraftKings
$8,500 on Fanduel

Wan’Dale Robinson

$4,700 on DraftKings
$5,900 on Fanduel

Tight Ends

Irv Smith

Irv has not been spectacular this season. However, he plays the Cardinals this week, who give up the second most fantasy points to tight ends. The Cardinals have given up four double-digit fantasy days this season to tight ends. Irv has a 10% target share, which isn’t great. But against the opponent, this week is going to dictate that Irv gets a touchdown and some yards. The Cardinals give up an average of 7 receptions, 70 yards, and a touchdown to tight ends.

$3,500 on DraftKings
$5,000 on Fanduel

Juwan Johnson

In Week 7, Johnson had a nice day against the Cardinals scoring two touchdowns. That was five targets for five receptions, 32 yards, and two touchdowns. The Raiders don’t defend tight ends much better than the Cardinals. As a result, the Raiders give up the third most points to tight ends in fantasy. Johnson plays the majority of the snaps with a 78% snap share. Johnson is a nice tight-ends streamer in Week 8.

$3,200 on DraftKings
$5,200 on Fanduel

Other Tight Ends for Week 8

Zach Ertz

$5,100 on DraftKings
$6,000 on Fanduel

Mike Gesicki

$3,800 on DraftKings
$5,400 on Fanduel

TJ Hockenson

$400 on DraftKings
$6,300 on Fanduel

💔Heart Breakers

Quarter Backs

Trevor Lawrence

Lawrence has been a little up and down this season. The Broncos are the most formidable team for quarterbacks to score fantasy points on. They give up the least amount of fantasy points to quarterbacks. Only two quarterbacks have double-digit fantasy scores against the Broncos this season, and no one has more than 17 points. Don’t play him season-long, and don’t play him in DFS. Huge yuck here. I got the vomit out early.

Matthew Stafford

He has been awful all season, so if you have him, season-long has already broken your heart weekly. Stafford played against the Niners in Week 4 and held him to 254 yards and an interception. I spoke too soon about getting all the vomit out; I’ll be right back.

Justin Fields

Fields killed the Patriots last week. He has a good schedule coming up. That isn’t Week 8, though. In Week 8, the Bears play the Cowboys. The Cowboys give up the fourth fewest points to quarterbacks. The most fantasy points a quarterback has scored against the Cowboys is 16.9. So if you need your quarterback to get close to 10 points in Week 8 Fields, isn’t it?

Running Backs

Darrell Henderson

The Niners are excellent against the run. They give up the second-fewest points to running backs. In Week 4, the Niners held Henderson to a combined 39 yards. This is a challenging game for the struggling Rams in week 8. Henderson should be the primary back, but I am not playing him in DFS in this lousy matchup.

David Montgomery

Sorry Bears fans. I have the second position on your team, breaking hearts in Week 8. This one isn’t your fault, though. This is because the Cowboys are the best team against running backs. They give up the fewest points to the position. Only three running backs have had a double-digit day of fantasy scoring against the Cowboys this season. I am out on Monty in Week 8.

Aaron Jones

Jones seems to be boom or bust. Last week he boomed, and this week he’ll bust. The Bills’ defense is generally good and especially against the run. They give up the fifth-fewest points to running backs in fantasy. I don’t like Jones, Dillon, or any Packers this week. I am playing Jones season-long but all-out avoid in DFS.

Wide Receivers

Christian Kirk

Last week Kirk proved me wrong by pulling out a double-digit fantasy score on pure volume. The matchup is horrible again this week, and I am not ready to say he is matchup-proof. The Broncos give the least amount of fantasy points to opposing teams’ wide receivers. They have given up one touchdown to wide receivers all season. For season long, if you need him to play him.

Tyler Lockett

The Seahawks play the Giants in Week 8. The Giants give the third-fewest points to opposing teams’ wide receivers. DK Metcalf will likely be out, so that the focus will be on Lockett. He could be another volume-based producer, but I will not bet on that in DFS.

CeeDee Lamb

The Bears give up the fourth fewest points to wide receivers. This looks like a defensive battle for Week 8. Only four wide receivers have hit double-digit scores against the Bears this season. They have only given up three touchdown receptions to wide receivers this season. I get it if you need to play him season-long. Horrible play in DFS.

Tight Ends

George Kittle

Only one tight end scored seven fantasy points this season against the Rams. That is because the Rams are the toughest defense against the position in fantasy. I know Kittle is coming off a good game, but remember, fantasy is a weekly game, and that was last week. Don’t chase the points. The price is too high in DFS for the worst matchup there is. Play him for a season-long at your own risk.

Darren Waller/Foster Moreau

Essentially Raiders tight ends are bad this week. You probably didn’t need me to tell you this. I did because the Saints are the second-toughest team against tight ends in fantasy. I hate them this week. Bringing one of these guys up to me as a potential play might get you punched in the nose.

Dawson Knox

The Packers finally have something going for them this week. The Packers defend the tight end position well. This means that the Bills will recognize this and never pass to Knox because they have so many weapons they don’t have to.

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Trimming Your Roster – (Fantasy Football 2022 – Week 8)

Derek Fuchs

October 25, 2022

Trimming Your Roster – (Fantasy Football 2022 – Week 8)

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Review from Week 7

Aaron Rodgers – Finished QB12 on the week, good trim. First time finishing as a QB1 because four other top QBs were on the bye week, and he didn’t even top 200 passing yards.

D.J. Moore – Finished WR9 on the week, bad trim. Look at DJ Moore bouncing back from the dead! I love to see it, and I am glad I was wrong. PJ Walker came through, and happy to see him score again.

Antonio Gibson – Finished RB16 on the week, decent trim. Lovely bounce-back week for Antonio with a receiving TD. Still being out-snapped and rushed by Brian Robinson, but with JD McKissic hurting, Gibson might have some value in PPR leagues.

The bye week this week has some stars for sure. Hopefully, with the Kansas City Chiefs and Los Angeles Chargers on bye this week, you were trimming your roster to prepare for these and have a deep bench. So let’s get to trimming those rosters!

Kyle Pitts (TE – Atlanta Falcons)

Rostership Percentages:
Yahoo – 95% Ownership
ESPN – 95% Ownership
Sleeper – 95% Ownership (Includes dynasty)
Season Ranking – TE22
Week 4 Finish – TE42
Week 6 Finish – TE12
Week 7 Finish – TE29

This one hurts the most, but last week was the last straw. Playing behind on every snap, Arthur Smith refused to pass the ball. Instead, he wanted to establish the run and possibly his final year as a head coach in the NFL. Until something changes in their approach to winning games, Pitts is not part of their recipe for winning, so look to stream at this position.

Drake London (WR – Atlanta Falcons)

Rostership Percentages:
Yahoo – 82% Ownership
ESPN – 87% Ownership
Sleeper – 88% Ownership (Includes dynasty)
Season Ranking – WR36
Week 5 Finish – WR56
Week 6 Finish – WR49
Week 7 Finish – WR85

Can I copy and paste from the Kyle Pitts section? Same situation same reasoning. What coach drafts a pass-catching TE 4th overall in the NFL draft and then follows it up with a WR at 8th overall but then decides to run the ball every down? I hate this so much.

Short and sweet this week, essentially hating on the Atlanta Falcons because they deserve it, and I can’t believe this is how they want to operate this year. Some other apparent names I could have written were Matt Ryan and Jeff Wilson, but even they might have more value.

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Untangling the Waiver Wire (Fantasy Football 2022 – Week 8)

Michael Reedy

October 25, 2022

Untangling the Waiver Wire (Fantasy Football 2022 – Week 8)

We all got a little excited over adding Isaiah Pacheco on Sunday morning once he was named the starter for the Chiefs. I know I did. I also didn’t think it was an excellent time to try and play him in Week 7. He was and is an add-and-hold. He may never take off if the Chiefs continue to do what they are doing. This makes him only viable in leagues where you also get return yardage.

It was a speculative add.

Remember when you wake up on Wednesday morning to go and take a look at who is on the waiver wire in your league? Sometimes especially during the bye weeks, there is gold in them thar hills. You may find the best fantasy defense gets dropped or an excellent wide receiver to free up a bench slot on another team. I always try to find and add those players to my bench during the bye weeks. Unfortunately for me, my league mates are reading this right now.

Let’s move forward with who you should be looking to add to help you through the rest of the bye weeks.

NOTE: If you are new here, this column refers to players rostered in under 50% of Yahoo, ESPN, and Sleeper Leagues.

Quarterbacks

Daniel Jones

In Week 7, Danny Dimes threw for 202 yards and a touchdown. He also ran for 107 yards and another touchdown. Having Wan’Dale Robinson in the lineup has helped open the field for him. In Week 8, he plays against the Seahawks’ defense, giving up the 10^th most points to opposing teams’ quarterbacks.

40% rostered on Yahoo
28% rostered on ESPN
40% rostered on Sleeper
5% Free Agent Budget

Jameis Winston

Andy Dalton had a fantastic game filling in against the Cardinals in Week 7. If for some strange reason Winston was not able to go in Week 8, I would make Dalton a stream play. In Week 8, the Saints will be playing against the Raiders. The Raiders give up the most points to quarterbacks in fantasy. I would gladly play the starter for the Saints if I were desperate for a bye-week fill-in for Week 8.

20% rostered on Yahoo
13% rostered on ESPN
29% rostered on Sleeper
5% Free Agent Budget

Other quarterbacks to consider if you are desperate:

Davis Mills – 302 yards passing, TD, Titans up next.
Taylor Heinicke – 201 yards passing, 2 TDs, Colts up next.

Running Backs

Gus Edwards

He isn’t available in a single league I play in, but he needs to be considered if available. The Gus Bus took over lead back duties for the Ravens and had 66 rushing yards and two touchdowns in his return from an injury. He led all Ravens running backs with 16 touches. If available, he is a must-add.

43% rostered on Yahoo
16% on ESPN
38% on Sleeper
20% Free Agent Budget

D’Onta Foreman

Foreman had 15 carries for 118 yards and two receptions for 27 yards. I was advocating adding him all week long after Christian McCaffrey was traded to the Niners. If you want a Carolina running back, Foreman is the one to add.

49% rostered on Yahoo
35% on ESPN
61% on Sleeper
20% Free Agent Budget

Other running backs to consider if you are desperate:

Nyheim Hines – 5 targets, five receptions, 41 yards.
Chuba Hubbard – 63 yards rushing, TD, 2 Receptions, 10 yards receiving

Wide Receivers

Parris Campbell

In the past two weeks, Campbell has proven he is healthy and part of this offense; in Week 6, he had 11 targets for seven receptions, 57 yards, and a touchdown. He followed that up in Week 7 with 12 targets for ten receptions, 70 yards, and a touchdown. He is hugely lightly rostered. The schedule is pretty straightforward. He is a must-add.

5% rostered on Yahoo
2% on ESPN
11% on Sleeper
15% Free Agent Budget

Mecole Hardman

It feels like chasing touchdowns, but it isn’t if you look at the past three games. He has double-digit fantasy scores in all three. He is the third option in the passing game and was used as a runner in the red zone in Week 7. Even if the touchdowns don’t continue, he certainly will not be scoring three a week. He has been developing a lovely floor of around 10 points.

24% rostered on Yahoo
21% on ESPN
30% on Sleeper
5% Free Agent Budget

Zay Jones

Jones is back in the lineup and healthy. He had ten targets in Week 7. He turned that into five receptions and 54 yards. This was against a Giants defense that defends wide receivers exceptionally well. Next week the Jaguars play Denver, another good defense, but then they have five straight games against defenses that all give up lots of fantasy points to wide receivers. So add him now, and thank me later. The Jaguars’ passing game will go nuts between Weeks 9 and 14.

18% rostered on Yahoo
25% on ESPN
34% on Sleeper
10% Free Agent Budget

Other wide receivers to consider:

Kalif Raymond – 6 targets, five receptions, 75 yards.
Marquise Goodwin – 5 targets, four receptions, 67 yards, and 2 TDs.
George Pickens – 6 targets, six receptions, 61 yards, TD.
Wan’Dale Robinson – 8 Targets, 6 receptions, 50 yards

NOTE: I wrote about Wan’Dale last week he is still available in 71% of Yahoo leagues. Should be a top addition this week

Tight Ends

Juwan Johnson

Johnson has 11 targets over the past two weeks. He has turned that into nine receptions, 73 yards, and two touchdowns. The Raiders are a bottom 3 team at defending tight ends and are up next. So he is a nice plug-and-play streamer for Week 8.

3% rostered on Yahoo
3% on ESPN
5% rostered on Sleeper
5% Free Agent Budget

Evan Engram

He was mentioned here last week as someone else to consider. Engram sees consistent targets in the Jaguars’ passing game. In Week 7, he had seven targets for four receptions and 67 yards. Once again, this passing offense will be opening soon as the schedule becomes more manageable. So grab him for a lovely floor at a tight end for the next six weeks or so.

41% rostered on Yahoo
33% on ESPN
45% rostered on Sleeper
5% Free Agent Budget

Greg Dulcich

Dulcich had a touchdown in Week 6. He followed that up in Week 7 with nine targets, six receptions, and 51 yards. With a backup quarterback under center, Dulcich looks like a nice add at tight end. The volume will be there. Turn up the volume

11% rostered on Yahoo
7% on ESPN
14% rostered on Sleeper
3% Free Agent Budget

Other tight ends to consider:

Harrison Bryant – Will be taking over for David Njoku.
Will Dissly – 4 targets, four receptions, 45 yards.
Cade Otton – 5 targets, four receptions, 64 yards.

Money Makers and Heart Breakers (Fantasy Football 2022 – Week 7)

Michael Reedy

October 20, 2022

Money Makers and Heart Breakers (Fantasy Football 2022 – Week 7)

There is a difference between being kind and being nice. I am a kind person, it’s true, and I know it. I approach leadership with kindness. Although I am not necessarily a nice person, some people who read this and follow me online think I am nice but only kind.

What is the difference between being kind and being nice? A kind person does things without the hope of getting any recognition. Nice is the person who needs recognition to feel they did nice things. Niceness can be faked, whereas kindness comes from the goodness of your heart. *(reference: https://www.theodysseyonline.com/difference-kind-nice )

The nice person will check in on you when something terrible happens and want the world to see it; they will put on social media how much they helped you or that you need help. The kind person will check in on you regularly to ensure you are ok and never be prompted by an event. * (reference: https://www.theodysseyonline.com/difference-kind-nice )

Most people will be “nice” so everyone can see how nice they are. Try being kind just because it is the right thing to do. Be kind when no one is looking.

Try more acts of kindness without anyone knowing what you did but yourself, and fewer acts of niceness where you shout out to the world how mean others are or how nice you are. The niceness I often see is disingenuous because you do it to be recognized by others. It’s like you think it didn’t occur unless somebody measured it. When you forget to wear your Fitbit, the steps don’t count even though you took those steps. I hate to tell you they still matter.

Be kind with what appears to be some tough times coming in the world. Be genuinely kind to others.

Be kind and rewind.

Now let’s get to some football.

Here is a brief definition of each of my terms for anyone that might be new:

💰 Money Maker – This player will perform better than expectations

💔 Heart Breaker – This player will perform lower than expectations

💰 Money Makers

Quarterbacks

Joe Burrow

The Bengals are playing the Falcons in Week 7. The Falcons give up the 8^th most fantasy points to the opposing team’s quarterbacks. Burrow throws the ball an average of 38 times a game. He just had 300 yards and three touchdowns against the Saints last week. This passing offense is finding its stride and facing an easy opponent. But, the volume and production will be there.

$6,900 on DraftKings
$8,300 on Fanduel

Jimmy Garopollo

In the last two games, Jimmy has passed for over 250 yards and two touchdowns in each game. He has scored 18 fantasy points in each of those games. In Week 7, the Niners play the Chiefs. The Chiefs give the opposing team’s quarterbacks the third most fantasy points. Quarterbacks average 286 yards and 2.5 touchdowns passing against them. Jimmy G is good for another 18 to 22 points this week.

$5,500 on DraftKings
$7,200 on Fanduel

Matt Ryan

The Titans have given up over 300 yards and multiple touchdowns in 4 straight games. They have given numerous touchdowns up in every single game this season. The Colts are passing the ball a lot, with 58 pass attempts in Week 6. Matt Ryan threw for 389 yards and three touchdowns in that game. The Titans give up the 5^th most points to the opposing team’s quarterbacks. Ryan should hit the average game against the Titans with 304 yards and two touchdowns.

$5,400 on DraftKings
$7,300 on Fanduel

Other quarterbacks for Week 7

Dak Prescott

$6,700 on DraftKings
$7,500 on Fanduel

Davis Mills

$5,000 on DraftKings
$6,300 on Fanduel

Justin Herbert

$7,200 on DraftKings
$8,100 on Fanduel

Running Backs

Josh Jacobs

The Texans give up the most fantasy points to running backs. Jacobs, meanwhile, has put together back-to-back outstanding games. With 144 yards and two touchdowns against the Broncos in Week 5 and 154 yards and a touchdown against the Chiefs the following week. The Raiders will run the ball on this Texans’ defense. Jacobs will score lots of fantasy points in Week 7.

$6,500 on DraftKings
$8,600 on Fanduel

Ezekiel Elliott

Running backs have scored touchdowns every single week against the Lions’ defense or lack thereof. So should we just call the Lions defenseless? You can run the ball right up this defense’s gut, which is what Elliott does well. I like him to get yardage and a score in Dak Prescott’s first game back. The Lions are the second friendliest defense to running backs. They will try to hug Zeke for sure. I feel so warm and fuzzy about this one.

$6,000 on DraftKings
$6,900 on Fanduel

Kenneth Walker

This Kenneth Walker kid is pretty good. He had 21 carries for 97 yards and a touchdown in his first start for the Seahawks. He now has touchdowns two weeks in a row. Guess what? He plays against a defense that struggles to stop running backs in Week 7, the Chargers. The Chargers give the fourth most fantasy points to opposing teams running backs. So this is nicely set up for Walker to dominate again.

$5,800 on DraftKings
$7,300 on Fanduel

Other Running backs for Week 7

Saquon Barkley

$7,900 on DraftKings
$9,300 on Fanduel

Jeff Wilson Jr.

$5,800 on DraftKings
$6,300 on Fanduel

Leonard Fournette

$7,700 on DraftKings
$8,400 on Fanduel

Wide Receivers

Deebo Samuel

I like the Niners’ passing game against the Chiefs. Deebo and Aiyuk should be getting double-digit scoring days against the Chiefs. The Chiefs give opposing teams’ wide receivers the third most fantasy points. Nine wide receivers have scored double-digit fantasy points against the Chiefs this season. Deebo has a 27% target share on the season. He has scored double-digit fantasy points each week this season. Both Deebo and Aiyuk reach double digits in Week 7.

$7,600 on DraftKings
$7,700 on Fanduel

Michael Pittman

The Colts are playing the Titans. The Titans have played five games this season. They gave up seven double-digit fantasy scores to the opponent’s wide receivers in those five games. Wide receivers score the second most fantasy points against the Titans. Pittman is coming off a big receiving game with 13 receptions and 134 yards. To beat the Titans, you pass so that the Colts will pass a lot. Pittman has a 24% target share, 73% catch rate, and 26% of the air yards for the Colts passing game. I like him a lot this week; I also like Alec Pierce too.

$7,400 on DraftKings
$7,500 on Fanduel

Allen Lazard

Do you know which Packers wide receivers have double-digit fantasy scores in four straight games? Why that would be Allen Lazard. He plays 97% of the snaps, so he is always on the field. He leads the team in Target share with 20%. He leads the team in air yards share with 37%. He leads the team in receiving touchdowns with 4. The Packers suck, but Lazard has been so consistent and has a nice matchup against the Commanders or whatever their name is this season. The Commanders give up the fifth most fantasy points to wide receivers. Even Chicago had two wide receivers score double-digit fantasy points against this defense. Play him in DFS and any format.

$6,100 on DraftKings
$6,600 on Fanduel

Other Wide Receivers for Week 7

Brandon Aiyuk

$6,000 on DraftKings
$6,300 on Fanduel

Amari Cooper

$6,100 on DraftKings
$7,200 on Fanduel

Ja’Marr Chase

$8,200 on DraftKings
$8,500 on Fanduel

Wan’Dale Robinson

$4,500 on DraftKings
$5,500 on Fanduel

Tight Ends

Gerald Everett

The Seahawks are the worst team at defending the tight end position. Nothing has changed since last week. They have given up double-digit fantasy scores to 6 tight ends this season. Last week it was Ertz (my top TE play) who had seven receptions for 70 yards. Everett has been part of the Chargers’ passing game this season. With a 15% target share and two touchdowns on the season. The matchup is perfect for him to have a good day.

$4,000 on DraftKings
$6,300 on Fanduel

Hayden Hurst

Hurst is third in target share on the Bengals with 14%. He has scored two touchdowns. He is playing against a defense that gives up the fourth most points to opposing teams’ tight ends, the Falcons. This is a match-based play with a top-15 tight end against a defense that can’t cover the tight ends.

$3,500 on DraftKings
$4,900 on Fanduel

Other Tight Ends for Week 7

Dalton Schultz

$3,600 on DraftKings
$4,800 on Fanduel

Mark Andrews

$7,400 on DraftKings
$8,500 on Fanduel

David Njoku

$4,200 on DraftKings
$5,700 on Fanduel

💔Heart Breakers

Quarterbacks

Zach Wilson

You probably aren’t playing Wilson anyways. You shouldn’t be. Not only has Zach been average at best, but the Jets look good. He is playing against a Broncos defense that has been amazing against the quarterback position this season. Only two quarterbacks have scored double digits against them. No quarterback has scored more than 17 points. They don’t give up passing touchdowns. I am vomiting profusely at the thought of Zach in any lineups this week. You might get negative points; stay away.

Marcus Mariota

The Falcons are playing the Bengals in Week 7. Mariota is a player people are adding because he will run with the football. That is the only way he will get it done this week. The Bengals have not allowed a quarterback to score more than 15 points this season. That was Lamar Jackson. Maybe just maybe, Mariota can make it to 15. I am not hopeful. I need to brush the taste of stomach bile out of my mouth.

Jared Goff

The Cowboys are a good defense in real life and fantasy. They give up the 7^th fewest points to opposing teams’ quarterbacks. I am playing Goff for season-long myself. He will have volume in his favor. But I would avoid him in DFS. Not a single quarterback has surpassed 16 fantasy points against this defense. Only one QB has thrown for over 300 yards, and only two have thrown for over 200 yards. EEEEEWWWWW, this feels icky.

Running Backs

Clyde Edwards-Helaire

The combination of the Niners being amazing against the run and CEH being a touchdown-dependent play make him someone I wouldn’t use unless I must cover a bye week. Only Christian McCaffrey has had a stellar day against the Niners’ defense. CEH is no CMC, even though we refer to them in 3 digit acronyms. Unless he scores, he is close to useless.

Tyler Allgeier

The Falcons use multiple players to run the ball; Allgeier is only one of them. The Bengals are the opponent in Week 7. The Bengals give up the 7^th fewest points to opposing teams running backs. The Falcons will run with their three-headed monster and probably effectively. But that means 5 points for Allgeier. I would only play him as a bye-week fill-in.

D’Andre Swift

Swift will play this week after healing up over the bye week. He had ankle and shoulder injuries. He comes back to play against a Cowboys defense that gives up the 6^th fewest points to opposing team running backs. With Jamaal Williams playing exceptionally well this season, I expect the lions to limit Swift’s touches and ease him back in. I am playing him for a season-long if he is going and I am not in DFS. He has made me feel a little better going through the Heart Breakers; he is almost an antacid.

Wide Receivers

Christian Kirk

The Giants are the best defense against wide receivers this season. Kirk has been good, but I also had him as a heartbreaker last week. He will be targeted and probably get you around the eight fantasy points he scored last week. He has another tough defense next week, and it starts to lighten up. Sit him if you can season-long, and do not play him in DFS. I would look to acquire him after next week, though. After that, the schedule gets very easy for this passing attack.

Elijah Moore

You probably don’t need me to tell you this, especially after reading my thoughts on Zach Wilson. I should have named this all Jets receivers and not just Moore. But Moore has been horrible. It isn’t getting better this week, barring a miracle. The Broncos give up the second least amount of points to wide receivers. So out on the Jets, with the exception being Breece Hall.

Titan Wide Receivers

The Titans’ wide receivers haven’t been great as it is. This week they get the Colts, and Colt’s defense doesn’t let wide receivers do too much. The Colts give up the third-fewest points to wide receivers. I see people saying to add Robert Woods; don’t bother. It’s not worth much right now.

Tight Ends

Zach Ertz

Money Maker last week and a Heart Breaker this week. That is simply how fantasy football works. The Saints defend the middle of the field well. They have not given up a touchdown to an opposing tight end yet this season. I am sticking with Ertz for the season-long as he gets the targets, and with the Marquise Brown injury, maybe they line him up wide more. But in DFS, this is a bad play this week. I am hoping for the best for him as he is a favorite play of mine, typically.

Robert Tonyan

The Commander’s defense doesn’t do many things well, but they defend the tight end position well. Maybe because they let wide receivers do whatever they want. I don’t know. People will be tempted to pivot to Tonyan after his huge volume in Week 6. Don’t do that. The Packers will most likely shift to wide receivers this week.

TJ Hockenson

I’ll start with I would play him for a season-long league. I don’t love the matchup. The Cowboys’ defense is good. Not a single tight end has scored more than 8 points against this defense. Another guy I don’t genuinely hate, but I am not willing to play in DFS.

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