It’s already arrived. She’s already here. The first Byepocalypse of the 2023 Fantasy season. As if the injuries were not enough, we will also have to deal with the Jets, Titans, Panthers, Bengals, Cowboys and Texans in a bye week, which leaves us without the next viable options for our confrontations:
Breece Hall, Garrett Wilson
Derrick Henry, ¿DeAndre Hopkins?
Chuba Hubbard/Miles Sanders, Adam Thielen
Joe Burrow, Joe Mixon, Ja’Marr Chase
Tony Pollard, CeeDee Lamb, Jake Ferguson
C.J. Stroud, Dameon Pierce, Nico Collins, Dalton Schultz
There are more than 12 perfectly alignable players week after week who we will have to find a way to replace in the short term.
Unfortunately for us, this week we do not have waivers “of those that change you for a season.” Fortunately for us, we do have many options to look for short-term solutions.
I remind you that the parameter to appear in this space is an availability greater than 50% in NFL Fantasy.
Joshua Dobbs- Arizona Cardinals (93% disponible)
It could be anything and the Cardinals’ offense will be completely anemic, but the aerospace engineer has rushed for at least 40 yards in 66% of his games this season. He is a solid streamer because of his floor and his matchup (Seattle).
Derek Carr- New Orleans Saints (86% disponible)
It seems to me that the Saints offense will have to start improving in the coming weeks and there is nothing better than a series of favorable matchups. Before their bye in Week 11, they will face Jacksonville and Chicago at home and will also visit Indianapolis and Minnesota. You could be a streamer with little ceiling during those four weeks.
Sam Howell- Washington Commanders (85% disponible)
How can a quarterback who has finished in the Top 15 in 83% of his games this season be so highly available? As if that were not enough, he has accumulated three consecutive games with 18 or more fantasy points. Plus, he rests until Week 14. Howell doesn’t deserve to be in free agency. They still have time to look for it.
Jordan Mason- San Francisco 49ers (99% available)/ Elijah Mitchell- San Francisco 49ers (75% available)
It seems to me that we should consider that Christian McCaffrey could be out for at least a couple of weeks, since the 49ers rest in Week 9. Historically, it has been Elijah Mitchell who has led the way between these two running backs, although it has been Mason who has seen more activity throughout this season. Thinking in the very short term, both could be usable against Minnesota, at least this week with so many teams resting.
Roschon Johnson- Chicago Bears (87% disponible)
His availability is very high because he was inactive due to being in the concussion protocol. However, since the beginning of the season he had won the job over D’Onta Foreman, who had 15 carries against the Vikings. I think his role will grow in the absence of Khalil Herbert, who is on IR.
Justice Hill- Baltimore Ravens (94% disponible)
There are two reasons why I prefer Hill over Gus Edwards in the Ravens backfield: He looks more explosive and has a role in the passing game. No other Baltimore running back has the talent he has receiving and generating yards after the catch. At worst, he’s usable as a low RB2 on bye weeks, like this one.
Kareem Hunt- Cleveland Browns (79% available)
The chances in the Browns backfield are 60/40 for Jerome Ford, who was dealing with knee issues in the week leading up to the game against San Francisco. It’s certainly interesting to see if Hunt still has more in the tank. For now, it’s worth looking for, but we shouldn’t count on touchdowns week after week.
Salvon Ahmed- Miami Dolphins (99% available)
This is mere speculative territory, considering that Ahmed is part of the best offense in the league. Many things would have to happen for him to establish himself as a relevant option in the Dolphins backfield. I consider him more of a substitute with upside than someone to look for very fervently.
Tyjae Spears- Tennessee Titans (79% disponible)
His usage (4 carries, 1 target) was the lowest so far this season against the Ravens and with that he will go to his bye week. It is a great moment to take advantage and take it to speculate in the long term.
Zach Charbonnet- Seattle Seahawks (59% disponible)
Many of us would like to see more participation from the rookie (who has only had more than 10 opportunities in a game) in the Seahawks’ offense. How do you call them? Substitutes with upside? Charbonnet is precisely that.
Kendre Miller- New Orleans Saints (82% disponible)
It’s in the realm of pure speculation, as Jamaal Williams will soon be back and Alvin Kamara is averaging 25 touches per game. It seems like an option for deep leagues or leagues with 14 or more teams.
Quentin Johnston- Los Angeles Chargers (59% disponible)
I’ve been on this train for several weeks now. The opportunity is there and the table is set for Quentin Johnston to start his great season. I think his availability is still very high and they can still go get him, since he plays on Monday Night Football. I wait for the first game with more than 3 targets for him. From here on out, the sky is the limit.
Jaxon Smith-Njigba- Seattle Seahawks (55% disponible)
Although the explosion has not occurred, JSN is on the right path and this week he had his greatest participation (snaps and routes taken) so far in his short career. If we want to look at it another way, he averages 5 targets per game, which is nothing to sneeze at for a rookie. I like it more in PPR leagues than non-PPR.
Josh Downs- Indianapolis Colts (75% disponible)
If the Smith-Njigba thing is interesting, what about the practically 7 targets per game that this other rookie averages? He has managed to convert this volume into 3 performances within the Top 36 in the position. The absence of Anthony Richardson (who is even speculated to miss the rest of the season) only benefits him.
Jameson Williams- Detroit Lions (56% disponible)
To date, it remains a highly volatile option. We’re practically talking about the perfect definition of “boom or bust.” Now, expectation tells us that this should be JaMo’s floor in a highly explosive Detroit offense. He is not a confident candidate to line up at the moment, but it seems to me that the arrow is pointing in the right direction.
Rashee Rice- Kansas City Chiefs (89% disponible)
Mecole Hardman, Kadarius Toney, Skyy Moore, MVS, Justyn Ross… No wide receiver has managed to establish themselves in Kansas City since the departure of Tyreek Hill. Is it worth continuing to bet on Mahomes and his offense? Everyone’s decision. Rice averages less than 5 targets per game, but the potential (the eternal potential) is there… Option thinking more about the long term.
Wan’Dale Robinson- New York Giants (99% disponible)
Two things seem certain: 1. Robinson is going to compete with Darren Waller for being the Giants’ target leader and, 2. The Giants’ offense is scary (and not the good kind). All that said, a co-leader in targets (Wan’Dale has been the leader in two of the four games in which he has participated) should not be a matter of free agency. The volume is not negligible and it seems to me that eventually the touchdowns will come (not many).
Rashid Shaheed- New Orleans Saints (73% disponible)
Another “boom or bust” wide receiver with a high dependence on the type of coverage he faces. He should be considered a player to use in bye weeks, with upside, but with a very low floor.
Luke Musgrave- Green Bay Packers (94% disponible)
I sound like Musgrave’s Spanish promoter/representative. Adding to everything previously said, their next matchups with the Broncos and Rams look VERY attractive, with the number two and three defenses allowing the most points to the position.
Jonnu Smith- Atlanta Falcons (95% available)
As? Now it turns out there are two Falcons tight ends who could be relevant? Are you telling me I have to add another Atlanta player? Well, that depends on you. Do you like tight ends with at least 5 targets per game? If the answer is yes, you know what to do…
Michael Mayer- Las Vegas Raiders (99% available)
Slowly but surely, Mayer’s participation and involvement in the Raiders’ offense has been increasing. If they do not have the position resolved, it is well worth giving this rookie two or three weeks of opportunity.
Cleveland Browns (84% disponible)
Apparently, many people ran away from them for confronting San Francisco. It’s a defense that’s better in real life than in fantasy, but that doesn’t mean it should be avoided. Your apartment seems the most attractive to me.
Green Bay Packers (76% disponible)
Everyone is already partying against the Broncos, right? Let’s ride!
Las Vegas Raiders (84% available)
Oh really? Yes really. Why not use it against Tyler Bagent? The Bears allow 4 sacks per game to opposing defenses. Ah! And if Justin Fields is the quarterback, too…
Seattle Seahawks (78% disponible)
Consecutive weeks hosting the Cardinals and Browns. Nothing more to say.
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2023-10-16 18:36:00
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