Witten has 31 receptions on the season through seven games, but 12 of those catches have come in the last two weeks. Hes totaled 17 carries for 42 yards over the last two weeks and was saved by his two receiving touchdowns in Week 7. Yes, Ertz is a top-three fantasy tight end who has already scored 116.4 PPR fantasy points and hasnt scored less than 13 PPR points all season, but the 49ers are among the best at defending tight ends. Sadly, the Panthers picked up in-demand running back Royce Freeman off waivers. 2 Fantasy receiver this week, and hopefully he stays hot at home. The Browns defense covers wide receivers well, but tight ends can break free. Check out what our experts have to say. 11 -- Randall Cobb leads the NFL with 11 targets inside the 10 yard line. The Bears have allowed just three touchdowns to opposing receivers and only three guys to score at least 12 PPR points. Fantasy injury update for Cowboys-Saints Week 13 Thursday Night Football (Updated), has been activated off of the reserve/COVID list and is expected to play on Thursday. The targets continue to be there for Johnson, but the production has not. Be sure to also check out our full Week 7 wide receiver rankings. But not the wide receivers. Nyheim Hines (RB IND) 3 receiver for the Steelers when everyone is healthy, and that's a bad thing going into a matchup with the Ravens. video for Did Steph Curry cook up the best Game 7 performance ever? Lance hardly screamed consistent QB1 in the pre-season, and he has only played one competitive game since 2019. O/U 53.5, TB -10.5 The Steelers have allowed 12 receivers to score at least 12 PPR points this season, and Smith and Brown should add to that total in this matchup at home. All Rights Reserved. For all the latest fantasy updates, follow us on Twitter @SN_Fantasy. But you can also use Peoples-Jones as a No. Lamb and Cooper will immediately rejoin the "must-start", especially against the Saints defense that ranks in the bottom five against fantasy WRs. If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, crisis counseling and referral services can be accessed by calling 1-800-GAMBLER (1-800-426-2537) (CO/IL/IN/LA/MD/MI/NJ/OH/PA/TN/WV/WY), 1-800-NEXT STEP (AZ), 1-800-522-4700 (KS/NH), 888-789-7777/visit ccpg.org (CT), 1-800-BETS OFF (IA), visit OPGR.org (OR), or 1-888-532-3500(VA). Nelson Agholor and Henry Ruggs have a higher ceiling for the Raiders given their big-play ability, but don't be surprised if Renfrow has a big game this week against the Browns. In his past four games against Denver, Williams has 18 catches for 312 yards and one touchdown, so he's easy to fade this week. When should Pirates fans buy into this team? And two, Cooper matches up against Darius Slay. Amon-Ra St. Brown (WR DET) The Colts have one of the worst defenses in the league against running backs, giving up 103.6 yards per game, 0.57 touchdowns, and 44 yards receiving. The latest reports have it coming down to the wire, a true game-time decision. Mike Gesicki (TE MIA) McKissic, Hines is the best option. These are the same names that kicked off the stash category. Denver is No. This is mostly a desperation option for those of you in deep leagues. T.Y Hilton (2.7 FP) Hilton owners are going to have to get use to games where he scores fewer than five fantasy points. By choosing I Accept, you consent to our use of cookies and other tracking technologies. Carter has been the clear RB3 in New York, and while he is probably the most talented runner on the roster, both Tevin Coleman and Ty Johnson are obviously ahead of him on the depth chart. Call (800) 327-5050 or visit gamblinghelpline.ma.org (MA), Call 877-8-HOPENY/text HOPENY (467369) (NY). 6 months ago Cleveland Browns wide receiver Amari Cooper has played well in his first season with his new team, catching 34 passes for 422 yards and four touchdowns in seven games. Start Jordy Nelson (1.3 FP) In the past when Aaron Rodgers was injured, Nelson still produced, but its hard to produce when your QB only throws for 87 yards. He is a proven downfield home-run hitter against the best . 1 receiver against the Seahawks. We go over the fantasy football outlook of Amari Cooper ahead of the Cowboys Week 8 matchup against the Vikings. Start Jarvis Landry (15.3 fantasy points) Even with Jay Cutler out for a few weeks, expect Landry to continue to get peppered with targets. It'll be tough to produce a fourth against a Falcons defense that has given up the eighth-fewest fantasy points to tight ends so far, but his high volume of targets (24 in past three games) should offset a possible weak performance if he doesn't find the end zone. Michael Thomas (WR NO) Whether it is by addition or subtraction, a trade (in real. He is better off taking up space on somebody elses bench so that you can focus on winning now. He had six catches for 59 yards and a touchdown on eight targets, and he should again be heavily involved from Daniel Jones this week. 3 overall in Rest of Season accuracy for 2020. This week doesnt look promising against the Bills. Jefferson comes off Minnesota's bye in Week 7 with at least 100 receiving yards in three of his past four games, and he has three touchdowns over that span. It's hard to sit Cooper in most leagues, but two things are working against him this week. O/U 52.5, KC -19.5 In those positive outings, Thielen had at least eight targets, so hopefully, Kirk Cousins continues to feed him as the No. Others: ET. Davis has top-15 upside this week at home. If anything, Kareem Hunt has been the most reliable pass catcher for the Browns outside of Cooper. Without Jarvis Landry on the roster, they placed a ton of responsibility on Donovan Peoples-Jones, Anthony Schwartz, and David Bell. Theres a good chance Baltimore grinds the poor Dolphins into Florida orange juice, but dont get cute and bench Landry. While there are plenty of other options, including James White, Giovani Bernard, Damien Williams, and J.D. Thats three straight games with a TD for Seferian-Jenkins. This backfield will be a total mess in an offense that managed 26 passes in the first half despite playing without Stefon Diggs. The Cardinals have allowed seven receivers to score at least 12 PPR points this year, and Thielen likes facing Arizona. By Erik Buchinger Oct 30, 2022, 5:00am PDT David Dermer-USA TODAY Sports O/U 42.5, CLE -2.5 Written by Michael Horvath, who is part of the Athlon Contributor Network. Were also looking at players owned in a majority of leagues. The Cowboys will take on a brutal Buccaneers front, but Im starting Dak regardless, and I will do so every week this season unless his situation changes. Our goal here is to help you understand which players you should be thinking about moving around and to indicate whether theyre on the way up or down. Although he is a solid player, he will probably be a matchup-dependent option this season, and it just isnt there for him in Week 1. Having the foresight to start the wide receiver who erupts for 100 yards and a touchdown in a cakewalk . In most leagues, these guys should now be on waivers, and its time to say goodbye. Pittsburgh has allowed the fourth-most fantasy points to wide receivers this year (48.8 PPR) and has allowed four double-digit receivers in just two weeks. With an average of only 10.3 receptions, 131 yards, and 0.43 touchdowns per game, this unit is built to limit big plays and is extremely effective against passing attacks. On the other side, itll be Levi Wallace, who is also allowing a 79% completion rate and 1.3 yards per route. The Steelers typically dont rotate corners to shadow players. While the draft and waiver impact a fantasy football team, nothing else matters if you make the wrong lineup decisions. It doesn't look like there's worry about a "setback" despite Cooper's nagging symptoms, but as always, we'll dive into all of the possible outcomes. Hanging over that game is a big question mark, the status of quarterback Dak Prescott. Quarterback | Running back | Wide receiver | Tight end | D/ST | Kicker. Amari Cooper start or sit: Week 8 fantasy football advice. Lock him and leave him there. Allen Lazard (WR GB) 24 overall in 2020 in-season fantasy football accuracy and No. Zack Moss (RB BUF)and Devin Singletary (RB BUF) With Chris Godwin already struggling through a quad injury, AB could find himself very busy on Thursday night. It's a great matchup, and the timing is perfect for Aiyuk coming off the best game of his career in Week 7 against New England when he had six catches for 115 yards on seven targets. Cooper has four weeks with a touchdown to help make up for lost volume, but its concerning he has combined for seven receptions and 118 yards over the last two weeks. We'll continue to update this article with news on Cooper up until the official active/inactive report comes out on Thursday around 6:50p.m. 1 in fewest Fantasy points allowed to opposing receivers. These are the guys that have earned the right to play in every match-up. He responded with his second-best fantasy week of the season with 15.2 points. It's a team who can't hold on to the ball or maintain drives in the Steelers (30th in . He now has at least 15 PPR points in four of his past five games, and he should stay hot against the Steelers, who will likely struggle to stop Smith and A.J. 2023 Outlook. Theres not much hope of a QB1 game for Stafford in Week 1. The two met last year when Slay was in Detroit, and Cooper finished with three catches for 38 yards on eight targets. As with DeAndre Hopkins, Hilton's saving grace is the amount of targets (seven per game) and that Cincinnati has allowed the most points to WR1s (Jeremy Maclin, Jordy Nelson, Antonio Brown). 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Gronks value just isnt that high anymore. If you invested heavily in early-round wide receivers in your Fantasy football draft, you might be in a tough spot in Week 8. We use cookies and other tracking technologies to improve your browsing experience on our site, show personalized content and targeted ads, analyze site traffic, and understand where our audiences come from. Crabtree had a quiet game until his game-winning catch last week. Boyd should be considered a top-30 receiver for the foreseeable future, but I like him as a No. The bad news is he's facing a secondary led by Jalen Ramsey, and this will be Tua Tagovailoa's first NFL start. O/U 46.5, LAC -3 Please also read our Privacy Notice and Terms of Use, which became effective December 20, 2019. Theyve already given up the eighth most to the position on the year. Stick him on your bench, and thank me later. As far as Week 3 is concerned, Cooper is a mid-range WR3 in PFNs redraft fantasy football rankings against the Pittsburgh Steelers. This is actually a good time to trade Cooper before tough matchups against the Bills and Buccaneers come in Week 11 and Week 12. Quarterback is a very deep position, so unless youre very weak at it, Fields and Lance are both unlikely to start for you any time soon. Despite being a starter in 85.5% of ESPN leagues and ranked as our RB19 for Week 8, I would bench Aaron Jones if you have a decent option that can slide into one of your RB roles. The Cowboys defense is awful, and nine receivers have either a touchdown or 100 receiving yards against this secondary in 2020. And the Seahawks allow the most Fantasy points to opposing receivers, which makes Aiyuk a potential top-20 receiver in all leagues in Week 8. The fantasy industry expected the Falcons to add some competition for new man Mike Davis. Listed as the WR6 on the very unofficial Lions depth chart, he currently sits behind such household names as Kalif Raymond, Quintez Cephus, Trinity Benson and KhaDarel Hodge. Thanks to a couple of rushing touchdowns, Aiyuk has scored at least 12 PPR points in three of his past five games. You can see the Cincinnati running back's magnificent lip-w Maybe the time off allowed Hilton and Philip Rivers to get on the same page, which would be great. He has four catches or less in five games in a row, 40 yards or less in four games in a row, and he's combined for 18 PPR points since Week 3. But figuring out who to start and sit when you have so many good options is a challenge of its own. You don't currently have any notifications. Amari Cooper (WR - DAL) While Dak Prescott and CeeDee Lamb are starts this week, top Cowboys outside receiver Amari Cooper is a very easy fade. The Chargers offense, which relies on their TEs in the red zone, will put the Patriots defense back on track on giving up major points to TEs. So with Week 8 here and all these teams on a bye, who should you start? While Devin Singletary played the entire first quarter, he failed to register a carry, receiving two short passes instead. 1 team against RBs and a terrible team against WRs, so this sets up to be a nuclear game for Dak Prescott and his pass-catchers. Cooper has been on a bit of a decline of late. October 21, 2022. While Freeman is unlikely to play much while CMC is healthy, he does limit the upside of Hubbard, who will likely split snaps with the former Denver third-rounder if the Panthers stud goes down again. Playing matchups is key, and we're here to find you the perfect path to a winning in 2022. Everybody can read last seasons statistics, but the best fantasy footballers are good at predicting what will happen next. This happens every year, and you want that guy on your roster. Of the first 11 wide receivers drafted, only four look like true must-start options this week. 3 receiver in most leagues. If you have specific start/sit questions, please reach out to me on Instagram or Twitter, and Ill be happy to help. Now in Chicago, he isnt guaranteed to earn a WR3 role running go routes all game. All Rights Reserved. Unlike his teammate Brandon Aiyuk, who will likely be a start most weeks, Deebo should spend most of the season on your bench. Pickens first career touchdown came on a play only a few receivers can routinely make. Our two start options are currently being started in around 40% or less in leagues, whereas our two sit players are at around 70% or higher. Ads help us pay RotobBaller's award-winning writers as much as possible they are vital to the site's operations and team. 2004-2023 CBS Interactive. Now, unless youre a time traveler, youre never going to get these predictions right every time. While he remains still a solid TE2 option, some are expecting bigger things. In fact, Cooper had more yards on Sunday (101) than Peoples-Jones, Schwartz, and Bell have combined through two weeks (85). His worst game was Week 6 against Cincinnati with one catch for 11 yards on five targets. . Parker seems on track to play despite leaving Week 6 with a groin injury since he was limited in practice Wednesday. He has scored at least 14 PPR points in all four games in Cleveland this season. The prospect of starting a rookie wide receiver who plays with arguably the worst starting quarterback in the NFL against the undefeated Philadelphia Eagles is not lost on me. Start-O-Meter Values: Start Of The Week = 1.5pts Start = 1pt Sleeper = .75pt Sit Of The Week = - 1.5pt Bust = -1.25pt Sit = -1pt Matchups: Matchups are indicated next to the player's name Its unlikely that San Franciscos WR2 is still available on waivers in your league, but if he is (or he is on your bench), consider sliding him into your lineup against a horrible Lions defense that was already one of the worst against receivers in 2020. . Cooks has now fallen into sleeper territory because of his miserable production this season, but this should be a good time to trust him again as a borderline starter in all leagues. 3 receiver in PPR. Its a tempting option with Will Fuller unavailable, but this Patriots team just doesnt feel like a matchup that will suit Miamis tight end. Joe Burrow (QB CIN) Considering how much the Bengals use their own tight end, their defense is downright inhospitable to opponents tight ends. Matchups between Pickens and James Bradberry/Darius Slay wont be easy for the rookie, but I dont consider either corner to be shut-down stars on their own, either. And only two receivers have more than 13 PPR points against the Colts this year. While Dak Prescott and CeeDee Lamb are starts this week, top Cowboys outside receiver Amari Cooper is a very easy fade. It could be bad for Evans then, but he should be great against the Giants without Godwin on the field. And you can consider Marquise Goodwin a sleeper in this matchup since he'll see an uptick in playing time and targets if Metcalf can't go, and Goodwin just had two touchdowns in Week 7 at the Chargers. I have over the last few years become interested in the NFL. 2:43 am ET, SEA -3 Byes subtract just two teams from the Week 8 slate but that means we'll lose JuJu Smith-Schuster on his recent hot streak, Mike Williams (who is injured anyway) and Keenan Allen among others. Prior to Week 6, Bengals coach Zac Taylor said Boyd needed to be more involved in the offense. As managers set their fantasy football lineups for Week 3, should you start Cleveland Browns WR Amari Cooper against the Steelers?
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