We are almost 1/3 of the way through the fantasy regular season. Which means it is decision time for some teams. We still have 1 undefeated team (Connor's Stalions) and we 1 winless team (Bootay Pirates). After that, it gets a little murky in the waters. Yes, there has only been 4 weeks in - but here are some trade targets that could be moved....
A) J. Taylor of D. Adams (Bootay Pirates)
Don't get me wrong, these are great players - but that exactly the reason why they could be moved. They bring value to the table and should expect value back. If you have paid attention the NFL - there is talks that Adams could be traded, which means he brings value in the unexpected. I could see a team offering depth for a play like him and that could help Bootay get off the spiral.
B) T. Hill (ARBL)
This is an interesting target - one that many might not go after. To be fair, Tyreek is still Tyreek - he is just struggling as much as Miami is as a whole. I still think Hill carries value - with just what he can do if he does get the ball. ARBL is a team that is struggling and moving a player like Hill could bring in some new blood to the lineup.
C) G. Wilson (PEN15 Wrinkle)
This is a different kind of team... one that is 3-1, but they are still are on the bottom half of points scored. Wilson is a player that should be scoring points in bunches, but the Jets offense has yet to start clicking. It is a risky move to give up a receiver like Wilson, but it could push Wrinkle to the top of the league with being competitive in terms of points being scored.
D) T. Mclaurin (Heat Hicks)
This is another odd move, Heat Hicks is sitting at 1-3 - and could use some movement in the lineup. The issue becomes the fact that he needs a QB and trading a receiver for a QB can be difficult. QB used to be a position that you could stream, but with the way the league is operating now - you really need a scrambling fantasy QB... and those are being held on to tightly.
Matchup of the Week
The J-Bones 2.0 (3-1) v PEN15 Wrinkle (3-1)
Battle at the top...
Matchup to Watch: Kamara v Mason... this entire matchup is extremely close, and these two could determine the outcome. Kamara has been the number 1 RB in the league and arguably one of the favorites for fantasy MVP. Mason is the clear cowbell for the 49ers (after the CMC debacle) and is the heavy favorite for Waiver Wire pick-up of the year. These two could each score 20+ points this week and a big week with the way matchups are looking.
2.0 Favor: Decision Making... when you look at 2.0's bench, one thing that stands out is the fact that it is an easy call on who to play. Most fantasy owners have a tough decision to make each week - not for this team. The bench was already not deep to begin with and then the first bye week has made the decisions easy.
Wrinkle Favor: Arizona Defense... Arizona has given up an average of 35 points a game this season. That means that the likes of the 49ers offense, should score well here. Wrinkle has the starting QB and RB for the 9ers and they have the defense (who happens to be quite good at football as well). This could be a good week for Wrinkle in terms of that matchup alone.
Predicktion: The J-Bones 2.0
Mystery Guest: The J-Bones 2.0
Heat Hicks (1-3) v Cocaine Cowboys (1-3)
Battle at the bottom
Matchup to Watch: Robinson v Ford/Sermon... in a season that has yet to see Bijan score more than 20 points in a week - this matchup is key. The two RB's for Cowboys are playing solely because of bye weeks to the other RB's in the lineup and Robinson needs to win this matchup alone in order to have a chance at winning this week.
Hicks Favor: Depth... the first bye week has taken out 2 players... but there was plenty of depth to somewhat cover that up. There is not a huge hit when it comes to the bye week, something that can not be said for the opposing side. The matchups are not favorable, but who knows in this league - sometimes things look tough and then players step up.
Cowboys Favor: Lamar Jackson... Jackson is so far my pick for NFL MVP. He is also the type of QB you want for fantasy purposes. He could score 30 points if he decides to keep the ball around the goal line. Cincinnati has yet to look superb and this is a big game for Baltimore. Look for the Ravens to lean on Jackson and lead them on offense throughout the entire game.
Predicktion: Heat Hicks
Mystery Guest: Cocaine Cowboys
Ertz when Eifert (3-1) v Love Hurts (2-2)
Is Jordan Love back?
Matchup to Watch: Love v Murray... is Jordan Love really is back, and I mean like really back - this is a huge battle at the QB spot. Murray has a tough matchup against the 49ers defense and Love has a much easier matchup with the LAR defense. Murray poses a bigger threat scrambling and could rack up points with his legs. Love has playmakers and can rack up points by getting the ball out in space.
Ertz Favor: WRs... has been and always will be their favored spot. Jefferson will have to deal with Sauce Gardner this week, which could create some issues. However, DK and Zay have easier matchups and could easily outscore the opposing WRs on their own. They have big play potential and could see 20+ targets combined. This week is going to be reliant on the depth that Ertz has at WR.
Love Favor: MHJ... if you want to counteract an opposing QB, the best way to do that is to have the number 1 receiver on your side. Yes, MHJ has a tough matchup - but if Murray wants to move the ball against the 49ers defense, it is going to take MHJ to do it. I have to think that the Cardinals will not be able to stay in the game with just Murray and Connor running the ball.
Predicktion: Love Hurts
Mystery Guest: Love Hurts
ARBL (2-2) v Connor's Stalions (4-0)
Can the team stay undefeated?
Matchup to Watch: Hill v Aiyuk... you want to talk about players that are under performing. Hill is more due to QB issues and Aiyuk is just a big question mark. Both players have not scored more than 10 points in the past 3 weeks. Aiyuk has the bigger outlook with his matchup against Zona and still having his QB. If Miami can figure out how to use Hill and find ways to get him the ball in space, he could score points - but if you watched last week, Miami looks lost.
ARBL Favor: Kelce... you would think that he will return to form at some point. If you look at the Chiefs offense, Rashee Rice is now out - which opens up more target share for Kelce. Mahomes is going to throw the ball and at some point it has to start going Kelce's way. New Orleans like scoring points and so do the Chiefs, the ball has to go somewhere... is this Kelce's week?
Stalions Favor: The entire team... I HATE to say it, but this is a solid team - probably the team to beat. As long there are no injuries, this lineup is tuff!! You have the number 1 fantasy QB... shockingly to me. You have decent RBs and a solid group of WR's lead by Nico Collins - the number 2 WR. You have Brock Bowers at TE... number 3 in the position. You hate to see it, but this team is either looking like the team to beat or they are prematurely blowing their load.
Predicktion: Connor's Stalions
Mystery Guest: Connor's Stalions
Ankle Holster (3-1) v MAYEday (1-3)
Opposites attract
Matchup to Watch: Chase v Reed... these two receivers have been heating up as the season progresses. Chase was a no brainer, the Bengals have a reputation for taking a while to get going. Chase is averaging over 20 points in the past two week, but this week will be a big test with Baltimore. Reed, who now has his QB back, is looking to continue off the big week last week where he scored 27 points. These two could go a long way in terms of the winner in this matchup.
Ankle Favor: RBs... as these two teams matchup, there is a clearcut favorite in terms of running backs. I would personally take all 3 Holster RB's before I would take one of MAYE's RBs. These three players could each have a big week and could help secure the win this week, keeping Holster near the top of the division.
MAYE Favor: Chicago... that is weird to say. Chicago has Carolina this week and even though the Panthers have gotten better, it has not been on the offensive side of the ball. Moore and Swift combined for 40+ points last week against the LAR defense and will look to have a repeat week again. Swift should touch the ball 15-20 times and Moore should get 8-10 targets.
Predicktion: Ankle Holster
Mystery Guest: Ankle Holster
The J-Bones (2-2) v Bootay Pirates (0-4)
Don't be the first
Matchup to Watch: Henry v Taylor... in a matchup that is much closer than the records show, these two RB's go a long way in determining who will win this week. It really comes down to two questions...
A) Can Henry have a repeat performance?
B) Is Indy going to trust Taylor to put the game away in the 2nd half?
J-Bones Favor: Odd Point Scorers... outside of Derek Henry, a lot of the names in this lineup are not household names. Yes, there is Dak - but he has not looked super stellar, only once scoring more than 20 points. Long Tooth Harris looks like he has no burst left in the legs. Shaheed and Johnson are scoring points, but let's be honest - nobody expected it. Yet, somehow these players are performing - is this the best GM performance? The J-Bones is scoring points with players that people don't normally score with.
Bootay Favor: RBs... Taylor and Walker are both coming off good-to-great performances and will be looking to keep that going with the matchups they have. Taylor has J-ville, who looks lost as a team, and this could be a game where Indy relies on Taylor to put the game away in the 2nd half. Walker has the Giants - another team that can't stop the run. Walker is coming off a 30+ point performance last week and now he gets the Giants? Yikes.
Predicktion: Bootay Pirates
Mystery Guest: The J-Bones
Cleveland Streamers (1-3) v Pendulous TD's (2-2)
Tech vs Titties
Matchup to Watch: Richardson v Etienne... both of these players have really yet to hit their stride this season. AR has not broken 10 fantasy points in the past 3 weeks and Etienne is ho-hummily averaging just above 10 points a week. These two face-off in real life, which is a good thing for both offensive players. Indy's defense has looked pitiful when it comes to stopping the run. Etienne is in line for a big week - if he can stay healthy. AR should have a nice bounce back week after facing a tough Pittsburgh defense last week.
Streamers Favor: No Defense... I am sure by the time the games roll around, there will be a defense put in place - but maybe it is a strategy? If you are looking at the defenses on the waiver wire - it might be better to just hold on to your bench players and avoid a chance at negative points for the defense. There are already plenty of "questionable" injury tags in the starting lineup and keeping the bench players ready for fill-in might be more important than having a defense.
Titties Favor: RB Matchups... Etienne was already highlighted in the Matchup to Watch portion - looking like it could be a nice week for the J-Ville RB. Achane looked as lost as the rest of the Miami offense. The issue is that teams can now just crowd the box and dare Miami to try and throw the ball with Snoop D-O-Double G at QB. Achane should have a much better game against the New England defense. Look for both of these RBs to have nice bounce back weeks.
Predicktion: Pendulous TD's
Mystery Guest: Cleveland Streamers
As always, I wish everyone good luck - except for you, Cocaine Cowboys - may your entire lineup be forced to watch a WNBA game filled with layups, passing, dribbling, and more layups!
With Love
Commish
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