Fantasy Football On Target 🎯 What lessons did we learn in Week 15 for Week 16?

Jaylen Waddle went off in Week 15 without Tyreek Hill — could the same go for Tee Higgins in Week 16? (Photo by Rich Storry/Getty Images)

There were plenty of wide receiver fantasy misses in Week 15. Justin Jefferson was merely the WR27; it’s been three months since he had a splash game. Ja’Marr Chase got hurt, stumbling to a WR36 finish. None of the signature wideouts produced in the Seattle-Philadelphia game (just focusing on the top-four guys; Jaxon Smith-Njigba did have the game-winning score in the final minute, saving his day).

Calvin Ridley, Garrett Wilson, Drake London, Tyler Lockett and Odell Beckham Jr. all finished outside the top 50 at the position. Yikes.

But every week has some receiver stars nonetheless, and I thought we might want to look at last week’s hits and see if their story could apply to someone else for Week 16. Stay with me, let’s see what we find. We’ll throw in a couple of tight end opinions at no extra charge.

Chris Godwin was WR13; volume overcomes touchdown allergy

Week 16 application: Garrett Wilson vs. Washington

It’s been a frustrating season for Wilson managers, who saw their dreams evaporate when Aaron Rodgers was hurt on the fourth snap of the year. But Wilson continues to absorb targets (he has 35 looks in the last four weeks, eighth in the league), and the Washington secondary is happy to escort you where you need to go. Did you see the non-coverage of Cooper Kupp on his long score last week? Maybe Wilson can finally post a breakout game.

Terry McLaurin was WR3; his backup QB bailed him out

Week 16 application: Drake London vs. Indianapolis

We’re not asking too much from Taylor Heinicke this week; just be a little better than Desmond Ridder. It’s a reasonable bar to clear. Heinicke and London have only played one full game together this year, but it was a respectable 5-55-0 log on seven targets. That’s a good over-under for Week 16, and I think London can beat the projection. He’s back in play as a reasonable WR3.

Davante Adams was…

Source link : https://sports.yahoo.com/on-target-using-week-15-results-which-receivers-could-go-off-in-week-16-183534614.html

Author : Yahoo Sports

Publish date : 2023-12-19 18:35:34

Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.