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As we get into the thick of the fantasy season, we are going to have to make some uncomfortable start/sit decisions. For example, if you started Tyler Allgeier last week (who was in this column), he finished as RB11 in Week 6. Others from this column last week who stood out were Chase Brown (RB20) and Zach Ertz (TE11). Dontayvion Wicks got hurt, Rome Odunze gave way to Keenan Allen and Jalen Tolbert put up just 8.3 fantasy points. We have a new crew this week in some (supposedly) high-scoring games, so let’s see if we can make a nice mid-season run.
Jaylen Waddle, WR, Dolphins at Colts
Yes, I’m putting Waddle here and he is considered just a flex play until further notice (aka whenever Tua Tagovailoa returns). As Tyler Huntley becomes more acclimated with that very specific Dolphins’ offense, you can become a little more confident in starting their skill players. It wasn’t pretty, but in Week 5 Waddle had his most receiving yards (46) in a game since Week 1. He also saw a season-high eight targets in that game against the Patriots. In Week 7, he’ll go up against a Colts’ defense that allows the eighth-most fantasy points per game receivers. With the Colts sitting as 3.0 point favorites, the Dolphins will at least be in an even game script to where the passing game will be involved. Look for Waddle to get targets in the short and intermediate parts of the field and give you a serviceable stat line.
Tank Bigsby, RB, Jaguars vs. Patriots
All eyes will be on Bigsby in London this week as he will now get to be “guy” with Travis Etienne sidelined due to a hamstring injury. He was already the better performing Jags’ running back as he comes into the game with a whopping 7.2 YPC average. Bigsby and the Jags’ offense will look to bounce back against a Patriots’ defense that allows the sixth-most fantasy points per game to running backs. The Jags aren’t a good team this year so there’s no telling what’ll happen, but as 5.5 point favorites they…
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Publish date : 2024-10-17 13:43:11
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