Fantasy Football Make or Break: Why you can implement the double-tight end strategy in Week 9

This week’s Make or Break article is focused on one key aspect to success for borderline players: opportunity. Volume is king in fantasy football and when your time comes for increased opportunity, can you take advantage?

I’ve got two running backs and a wide receiver plus two tight ends with intriguing opportunities this week — and some potentially creative usage that could provide you with league-winning upside.

Javonte Williams, RB, Denver Broncos

Just when we were starting to feel more confident in Javonte Williams, he hit us with a seven-fantasy-point performance in what should’ve been an excellent matchup against the Panthers. The issue wasn’t opportunity. Williams had 17 carries and four receptions. They just yielded a total of 52 yards and he was outperformed by Jaleel McLaughlin, who managed more rushing yards on half the carries and added a touchdown.

This brings uncomfortable flashbacks to the early season when Williams constantly seemed on the verge of losing his job and was underperforming significantly. However, I wouldn’t anticipate a sudden shift in snap count or touches. Even with McLaughlin outperforming Williams in prior games, Sean Payton never pivoted away from Williams. Still, it’s a bit concerning, especially given this week’s matchup against a Baltimore Ravens defense that’s been vulnerable against the pass and tough against the run. Last week, Nick Chubb was the first back to exceed 50 rushing yards on the Ravens this year — he managed 52 yards on 16 attempts.

Will Williams make or break your lineup in Week 9?

Although efficiency stats favor McLaughlin, who holds the edge in rush yards over expected per attempt according to Next Gen Stats, the Broncos clearly trust Williams more in pass protection and receiving work, which could soften the blow of what should be a low-yardage day in a terrible matchup. The run game could be sidelined and Williams may rely on check-downs to salvage his fantasy day.

But a player whose day…

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Publish date : 2024-10-31 16:04:53

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