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It can be so easy to panic in fantasy football. After all, we have a very limited amount of time to witness and analyze a player’s performance. But never fear — Dalton Del Don is here to gauge exactly how worried we should be — if at all.
Anthony Richardson, Indianapolis Colts
Richardson has been the league’s most inaccurate quarterback to open the season, highlighted by a truly awful passing performance last week. It hasn’t been a decision-making problem, as Richardson just keeps missing open receivers. Still, he was tackled inside the three-yard line on two separate drives last week, so he was a few feet away from much different fantasy production.
Another somewhat concerning issue is Richardson not having a high scramble rate when pressured. Shane Steichen gave Richardson by far the league’s highest rate of designed runs in the red zone last season, so we need to see more of that in 2024. Unfortunately, Richardson gets a Steelers defense this week, allowing the fewest fantasy points to quarterbacks.
Before we panic too much, it’s important to remember last week marked Richardson’s 20th start since high school. He’s the youngest QB in the league who also has 2024’s best throw of the season. AR ranks first in air yards, first in money throws and third in danger throws. Only Josh Allen has a higher hero throw rate. Richardson has gotten 8.0 YPA (eighth best) despite the ghastly completion percentage, and he’s also suffered from the league’s second-highest drop rate. The combination of rushing and consistently throwing deep (in a good scheme, to good receivers!) presents huge fantasy potential, currently ranked sixth in expected fantasy points.
Anthony Richardson can complete passes that 99% of NFL QBs cannot complete
Anthony Richardson cannot complete passes that 99% of NFL QBs can complete
It’s the most aggravating thing. #Colts
— Hunter Haas (@Haas_Football) September 22, 2024
Moreover, despite having the league’s fastest pace, the Colts are…
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Publish date : 2024-09-25 14:48:05
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