Fantasy Football storylines to watch in Week 4: Rachaad White has a Bucky Irving problem

Sean McVay’s reaction to the Rams’ win should apply to the rest of Week 3.

Even when we think we know what’s going to happen, the players give us something different. It’s part of why we analyze and play this game. Our data points and conclusions can be a guide. And yet, every Sunday at kickoff, there’s a new set of information. We have to take into account more context.

I’ll probably be parsing through all of the storylines from last week up until next Sunday morning. However, to help you get prepared for Week 4, let’s dig into the biggest talking points stemming from the latest round of NFL action.

New defensive coverages? No problem — get new receivers!

The shift in defensive play-calling has offenses rattled. On the unserious side of things, analysts are calling for a rule change to put the power back on offenses. Meanwhile, in reality, just one of the QBs drafted this year has thrown for more than 300 yards in a single game.

I agree there’s a talent gap, but the issue extends (way) past what coverage a defense calls. But while quarterback development (or lack thereof) has been the headline for top-12 QBs, at least one of the top-12 WRs seems to have things figured out.

Through three weeks, Malik Nabers has earned the highest target and air yard share of any rookie WR since 2000. Opportunity isn’t a problem here. But Daniel Jones throwing him the ball (at least) looks like one.

Take whatever accuracy metric you want (adjusted completion percentage, CPOE), and you’ll find Jones in the bottom half. However, for all of HC Brian Daboll’s and OC Mike Kafka’s faults, finding ways to get their first-round pick the ball isn’t one of them.

Malik Nabers Week 3 route chart. (Chart by Next Gen Stats)

Nabers’ Week 2 route chart emphasizes part of the problem with trying to pin down his usage. He’s everywhere.

His first five routes in Week 3 included two Hitches (at five air yards), a Go (28), an Out (for a TD) and a Slant. Even better, Jones’…

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Publish date : 2024-09-25 15:30:36

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