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Quarterback
Justin Fields, Steelers (32%)
The Steelers fell behind early in Week 4 and were forced to cut Fields loose. Fields dropped back a season-high 42 times and finished with 12 rush attempts. He returned the favor with a QB1 overall performance but also made more mistakes than we had seen in previous weeks. It was his lowest PFF passing grade of the year, his first game with a turnover-worthy play as a passer, and a season-high in sack rate. Fields threw for 312 yards and a score with a rushing line of 12/55/2. The fantasy output was great, but the result for the Steelers was not, and Mike Tomlin didn’t mince words after the game.
Mike Tomlin on Justin Fields: “I appreciate his fight. But he, and we, were a little bit sloppy at times, too sloppy to comfortably secure victory.”
— Mike DeFabo (@MikeDeFabo) September 29, 2024
The Steelers don’t want to play Fields hero ball and Fields is prone to making mistakes when too much is put on his shoulders. Pittsburgh is favored in four of their next five games and isn’t projected to be an underdog of more than a point until Week 11. Even though Fields is the top add at quarterback this week, I doubt we get another performance like this anytime soon.
Andy Dalton, Panthers (14%)
Dalton gets a tough matchup with the Bears in Week 5. They rank third in EPA per dropback allowed. Not great. On the other hand, Dalton is pretty good. He is sixth in EPA per play and 12th in adjusted yards per attempt. Most importantly, Dave Canales is opening things up with Dalton at quarterback.
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Dalton also ranks 18th in deep throw rate while Bryce Young is 32nd. As far as QB2 options go, Dalton is the best you will find on the wire.
Others receiving votes: Joe Flacco, Deshaun Watson
Running Back
Tank Bigsby, Jaguars (12%)
The Week 5 waiver wire is frothy with backup running backs pushing for larger roles. Of note, Bucky Irving is rostered in over half of all Yahoo leagues, taking him off the menu for this article. But be sure to…
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Publish date : 2024-09-30 19:13:11
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