I’ll by no means perceive the knee-jerk reactions of NFL coaches. RB Jeff Wilson Jr. has been stellar within the backfield for the 49ers. He is twelfth in dashing within the NFL, forward of such luminaries as Christian McCaffrey, Joe Mixon and Jonathan Taylor. 92% of all fantasy homeowners began Wilson in opposition to the Falcons as he was ranked a top-ten RB final week. Yet when he fumbled within the recreation, Wilson was summarily benched by teaching “genius” Kyle Shanahan and solely touched the ball three extra occasions. The 49ers went pass-heavy after that. QB Jimmy Garoppolo threw two interceptions in an embarrassing loss. Wilson’s Fantasy homeowners misplaced as nicely. He has fumbled simply 5 occasions in his profession, so the punishment was punitive and a blow to his psyche. I understand NFL coaches don’t cater to Fantasy Football, however thanks for nothing Kyle Shanahan. You’re not so sensible. As we have a look at our Giddy Ups! and Whoa Downs! for Week 7, be certain that to examine the NFL damage experiences earlier than submitting your lineups.
GIDDY UP!
Dak Prescott, QB — Welcome again Dak. Now that his fractured thumb has healed, I can consider no higher opponent for Dak to face than the Detroit Kittycats. You understand it’s a nasty Lions cross D when even Carson Wentz put up three TDs and 300 yards.
Matt Ryan, QB — Three quick weeks in the past in Tennessee, Ryan pummeled the Titans’ hapless Thirty second-ranked cross protection for 30 Fantasy factors. I see a repeat efficiency at residence, particularly with RB Jonathan Taylor nonetheless not 100%.
Travis Etienne, RB — The RB pecking order in Jacksonville is shifting away from James Robinson and in direction of Etienne. He’s averaged six yards per carry during the last three video games. It’s an ideal matchup this week because the Giants surrender about … six yards per carry.
Kenyan Drake, RB — I like the Drake. He blew up the stats board together with his stunning sixth-place PPR end for RBs, subbing for an ailing J.Ok. Dobbins. If Dobbins is out this week, the sky’s the restrict for the Drake in opposition to Cleveland’s sieve-like run D.
Chris Godwin, WR — Godwin has but to attain this yr as a result of Tom Brady has thrown for one TD in 5 of the final six video games. Very un-Brady-like. Positive regression says Brady will put up three TDs on the Panthers, and Godwin will get his first tuddy.
Michael Gallup, WR — It’s been a gradual restoration from a torn ACL for Gallup. His enjoying time has elevated with every recreation. The Lions will focus their efforts overlaying WR CeeDee Lamb, giving Gallup a “Giddy Up” sort of day.
Gerald Everett, TE — The Seahawks are the worst staff within the NFL overlaying TEs. Even the massively disappointing Kyle Pitts put up 87 yards on them. Everett is my seventh-rated TE for the week, proper between Zach Ertz and David Njoku.
WHOA DOWN!
Taylor Heinicke, QB — Don’t look within the trash for Fantasy gold. I do know Heinicke had some shocking Fantasy stats final yr, however don’t get cute by beginning him over Aaron Rodgers or Matt Ryan. Facing a ticked-off Packers staff that simply misplaced to the Jets shouldn’t be a really perfect spot.
Tua Tagovailoa, QB — If we take away Tua’s outlier efficiency in opposition to the Ravens, he’s averaging 15 factors per recreation. You received’t win many Fantasy video games with a 15-point QB.
David Montgomery, RB — Da Bears offense is in hibernation. Traveling to New England for Monday Night Football to fight the top-ranked run protection shouldn’t be going to wake Montgomery and his fellow bruins from their slumber.
Eno Benjamin, RB — Last week’s waiver-wire lottery ticket was a grade-A bust for Eno’s debut as a beginning RB. Arizona retains investing in ability gamers (i.e., buying and selling for Robbie Anderson). Maybe they need to put money into an honest offensive line.
Terry McLaurin, WR — “Scary Terry”? More like “Contrary Terry.” He’s executed simply the alternative of what was anticipated this yr. Heinicke must throw fast outs to keep away from the Green Bay cross rush. Looks extra like a Curtis Samuel recreation.
Jerry Jeudy, WR — After two nationally televised disasters, it’s time to be Bronco busters. How are you able to probably begin Jeudy? Or Cortland Sutton or Melvin Gordon?
Robert Tonyan, TE — Tonyan had a powerful 10 catches for 90 yards final week. I believe that whole will get lower in half this week.
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