The C.R.E.A.M of the crop (the highest salaries). If you’re looking to spend money on a WR we recommend:
Hopkins is the safest option of all the Blue Chips, here’s why:
– Hopkins leads all players in the NFL with 14.4 targets per game (101 through 7 games). With Arian Foster out, the Texans won’t be able to run the ball, so he’s likely to keep up this pace… and possibly increase.
– The Texans defense is incredibly bad which will prevent Nuk from losing opportunities due to game flow.
– Titans will likely be without their top 2 Corners on Sunday so Nuk will EAT.
Cauton:
– Texans OL is really bad and Titans are excellent at getting pressure without blitzing, this could affect Hoyer’s ability to throw and allow Titans and extra defender without blitzing to completely double Hopkins.
– AJ’s targets the last 5 meetings with the Steelers: 13, 15, 18, 14, 18
– Steelers new defensive scheme is very blitz heavy – Dalton is 37/58 for 631 and 5 TD’s and 0 ints when blitzed (Pro Football Focus)
– Dalton is one of the top deep passing QB’s – 13 of 25 for 511 yards and 4 TD’s 1 INT – The Steelers are tied for 3rd most 40+ yard pass plays given up with 7
Caution:
– If Ben doesn’t play Green gets a huge downgrade because this game will not be competitive and could hurt Green’s opportunities for targets
– Cincy has so many weapons that it makes Green’s floor very low, the game plan doesn’t necessarily need to flow through Green.
– If Ben is healthy Brown would be my #1 fantasy WR this week
– Last year Brown went : 14 targets 9-117-0 in week 13 and 13 targets 7-128-1 in week 16
– Football Outsiders ranks Bengals D as #28 vs. opposing #1 Wr’s
– Brown is gameflow proof, but will get even more targets if the Steelers trail the Bengals
Caution:
– If Landry starts, I’m staying away
“Bull” is inspired by a Bull Market on Wall Street. If you’re looking for a high ceiling with a moderate salary:
– With Antonio Brown + Le’veon Bell drawing the top interests of D Coordinators, Bryant will likely become the best mismatch for Pitt OC Todd Haley to exploit.
– Bryant is drastically underpriced, and a Big Ben return makes Marty a MUST own on every lineup.
– The Bengals secondary has already had multiple miscommunications for TD’s (Seattle-Kearse , Buffalo-Watkins come to mind) and we all know that Bryant only needs one missed step to blow by defenders for a TD.
– Decker is vastly underpriced, and had 12 targets to Brandon Marshall’s 8 last week despite drawing shadow coverage fom Malcolm Butler, the Patriots best corner. That says a lot about Fitz’s trust in Deck.
– The Oakland Raiders defense is improving, but is especially excelling stopping opponents on the ground. That should again make the Jets game plan center around the pass this week.
– The Raiders offense is also one of the most dangerous through the air, the young Oakland offense will be able to score and keep this game competitive which will maximize Decker’s opportunities
– We’ve been believers from the jump – and we continue to believe in his week 8 matchup vs. the Bears.
– The Bears D ranks 30th vs. Deep passing and 24% of Diggs’ targets have been on deep balls (6 catches for 137
and 1 TD).
– This Teddy-Diggs relationship is trending up and they get one of their best matchups to feast on this week.
If you’re looking for near minimum salary with the potential to out perform the Blue Chip market:
– Teddy is the most talented (healthy) Panther WR’s, Cam’s favorite.
– He gets the struggling Indianapolis secondary coming off tough matchups vs. Seattle and Philadelphia.
– At this low price he is a safe bet to at least triple his salary
– With such a low price and in such a pass happy offense, Johnson is a no brainer in the Penny Stock market.
– The Ravens defense can’t stop the pass, allows an average of 283 passing yards per game – the Chargers offense can only pass, leading the league at 343 yards per game.
– Johnson had 8 targets and 5 receptions in his first game back from injury, the chemistry between he and Rivers will improve this week.
