Welcome to the fantasy playoffs!!! This is it, the challenge for supremacy begins this week and adjusting those rosters while attempting to find any helpful piece of the wire is paramount. With the waiver looking extremely thin by now, its imperative we don’t make any mistakes. While there could always be room to upgrade, we must be diligent in this process. Let’s dive into this week’s edition of wavier wire targets.
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Philip Rivers (IND) (40%)
If you require a fill in passer, Philip Rivers has been very consistent over the past several weeks and is likely the best option off the wire this week. Facing the Raiders who have been hemorrhaging points of late – Rivers should have another sound day. There is little risk as the Colts are playing well, he is a solid plug-in play this week.
While it would be a risk to pick up and play Sam Darnold, the opponent is where the excitement rests. Facing the Seahawks leaky defense is a positive for any offense, especially one that has three capable receivers. The Jets would likely play from behind for most of the day, improving garbage time points. He is an option this week.
Scarping the bottom of the barrel on this one, Mitchell Trubisky is also a potential play this week, but lower the expectations. The matchup verse the Texans is ripe to put up a safer floor, but the risk of turnovers and missed passes is always present. With that, if you require a quarterback, Trubisky isn’t awful this week.
Mike Glennon (JAX) (3%)
Alex Smith (WAS) (6%)
Peyton Barber (WAS) (1%)
With news that Antonio Gibson is now dealing with a turf toe issue, the next man up is likely to be Peyton Barber. Even with J.D McKissic still handling PPR duties, Barber will be leaned upon to take early down carries. While his matchup this week isn’t favorable, there is touchdown upside here. If you require a running back – he is the best bet to gain volume this week off the wire.
While it has become abundantly clear that the Ravens have no intension in using Mark Ingram moving forward, this backfield belongs to J.K Dobbins and Gus Edwards. The floor is always lower for Edwards as volume is the main issue. Being touchdown dependant is another concern here – but there is upside as the Ravens face the Browns and will need the committee to gain yards.
With news that Todd Gurley is continuing to deal with his wobbly knees, Ito Smith has been the most utilized back in this offense in his absence. The Falcons have a great matchup this week verse the Chargers who can’t stop a cold on the ground. This pickup and play will look much better if Gurley is ruled out - so stashing him on the bench until word is confirmed is the play here.
Here we find another Jets player that has the potential to see great volume, however, this is also contingent on Frank Gore missing this contest. Gore was ruled out early with a concussion last week and the side effects could be lasting and move to this week. Facing the Seahawks defense that has been better of late verse the run, there is some risk - but volume would be present.
Jeff Wilson (SF) (6%)
Brian Hill (ATL) (17%)
Sony Michel (NE) (14%)
Benny Snell (PIT) (40%)
Frank Gore (NYJ) (39%)
TY Hilton (IND) (46%)
Flying back to life over the past two contests, the Colts TY Hilton is a must add heading into the playoffs. While the target share could be limited on any given week, the upside is finally back for Hilton. With the next two games looking very favorable against the Raiders and the Texans, Hilton could be a very sneaky play in the flex spot. If you need backup, don’t hesitate on adding him.
While we weren’t shocked that Keke Coutee would see upped target share with Will Fuller no longer playing, the shock did come to how well he preformed. Keke saw a whopping nine targets last week and could witness a similar event going up against the Bears. While the Bears have a great pass defense – Coutee will get secondary coverage to come his way with Brandin Cooks taking top dogs. He is a must add this week again.
Looking for a wide receiver that has the potential to be a great plug-in play, the Packers Allen Lazard could be that guy. Green Bay is one of the best offenses in the NFL and eventually Lazard will carve out a very strong role. Injuries have been the largest concern for this man, but he finally appears to be on the turn. There is risk to him also, but is a good bench stash and matchup player for the fantasy playoffs.
With Smokey John Brown still nursing his injury, rookie Gabriel Davis is beginning to turn the corner in his progression. Josh Allen clearly trusts this rookie in the most opportune times and the touchdown upside is always present. The risk for Davis is the limited target share, but the upside is here. If you need a boom potential this week – Davis is that guy again.
Russell Gage (ATL) (7%)
Tim Patrick (DEN) (21%)
Nelson Agholor (LVR) (39%)
Denzel Mims (NYJ) (11%)
Jordan Reed (SF) (26%)
If there was any week to trust Jordan Reed, this is revenge week verse Washington! Reed has dealt with a number of injuries but has been able to remain on the field of play of late. Facing his former club is a recipe we are all in for, as most players raise up to stick it to their former team. With a 26% ownership share – Reed should be there to pick up and play this week.
With the tight end position being very thin for the most part, securing seven to 10-points (full PPR) is like a gift on a weekly basis. Dalton Schultz is that guy whose floor has become very safe and will at least get you something on the stat sheet. Touchdowns are very tough to come by, especially with a receiving core as strong as Dallas holds. Seeing four catches for 40 yards is the floor with a potential touchdown lifting him this week verse the Bengals.
With Mike Glennon behind center, the Jaguars now have a quarterback who knows how to utilize the position. Tyler Eifert has come back to some level of fantasy viability and might be a trusted play this week. Seeing 10-targets in the past two weeks – Eifert isn’t as bad as some may think.
Tyler Higbee (LAR) (48%)
Dawson Know (BUF) (1%)
Trey Burton (IND) (47%)
Kyle Rudolph (MIN) (24%)
Jordan Akins (HOU) (6%)
Cole Kmet (CHI) (1%)
San Francisco (50%) vs Washington
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