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Carolina Panthers WR Diontae Johnson (ankle) @ Washington Commanders
Date/Time: Sunday, 4:05 pm Eastern
Carolina Panthers No. 1 wide receiver Diontae Johnson failed to practice on Wednesday and Thursday this week, sidelined by an ankle sprain suffered in Week 4. Johnson practiced in a limited capacity on both Thursday and Friday in Weeks 5 and 6 so his inability to practice in Week 7’s Thursday practice serves as a potential harbinger for his Sunday availability. Wide receiver-needy fantasy managers should consider adding No. 2 wide receiver Xavier Legette and/or No. 3 wide receiver Jalen Coker.
Should Johnson sit out Week 7, the two athletic, big-bodied rookies can return flex value against a Washington Commanders pass defense ranking 26th in yards allowed per coverage snap (6.88), 28th in expected points added (EPA) allowed per play and 31st in explosive pass plays allowed rate (16.8 percent).
Legette has glaring deficiencies in his college prospect profile, effectively failing to produce before his fifth-year, senior season. Legette is third on the team in targets (16) with quarterback Andy Dalton under center in Weeks 3-6.
Coker ascended over the last two weeks, catching 7-of-7 targets for 98 yards while producing team-bests in yards per route run (YPRR, 1.72) and explosive pass plays (four).
San Francisco 49ers RB Jordan Mason (AC joint sprain) vs. Kansas City Chiefs
Date/Time: Sunday, 4:25 pm Eastern
San Francisco 49ers running back Jordan Mason practiced in a limited capacity Wednesday and Thursday, sporting a blue, non-contact jersey while nursing an acromioclavicular (AC) joint sprain suffered in the team’s Week 6 Thursday Night Football win over the Seattle Seahawks. Fantasy managers needing running back help can roll the dice on backup running back Isaac Guerendo, who played well in Mason’s stead last week. Risk-averse fantasy managers may wish to utilize a different running back, as Guerendo’s involvement is not guaranteed.
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Publish date : 2024-10-18 02:48:31
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