Mark Andrews, a standout tight end facing performance scrutiny, shares the spotlight with rising star Zamir White, whose potential is being keenly evaluated. Xavier Worthy is discussed as a player poised for a breakout, especially with Rashee Rice currently sidelined. The conversation dives into waiver wire strategies and the unpredictable nature of player performances, alongside critical recommendations for fantasy football managers navigating Week 5's transactions.
Dontavian Wicks has emerged as a key contributor in the Packers' offense, achieving an impressive target share and fantasy points.
Tucker Craft is becoming a valuable fantasy tight end with consistent target share and increasing route participation within the struggling tight end landscape.
Deep dives
Dontavian Wicks' Rising Role
With Christian Watson sidelined due to an ankle injury, Dontavian Wicks has stepped up significantly in the Green Bay Packers' offense. His route participation skyrocketed to 80%, and he achieved a 24% target share, resulting in 24.8 PPR points in his recent performance. Historically, Wicks has showcased impressive metrics, such as a yards per route run figure above 2, a mark only reached by a select group of successful rookie wide receivers since 2011. The upcoming schedule features matchups against teams that struggle against wide receivers, suggesting Wicks could maintain or even enhance his offensive impact moving forward.
Tucker Craft's Tight End Potential
Tucker Craft has emerged as an essential player in the tight end landscape, having secured a 15% target share in three consecutive games. His route participation increased significantly, peaking at 86% in week 4, solidifying his position as the Packers’ top tight end. With Jordan Love leading the offense, Craft's enhanced usage suggests he can become a reliable fantasy contributor. Given the current tight end scarcity, Craft's performance makes him a valuable roster addition in most leagues.
Emmanuel Wilson's Promising Usage
Emmanuel Wilson continues to establish himself in the Green Bay backfield, showcasing noteworthy running back rush shares during the past two games. His share reached 41% and 47%, indicating he is leveraging an unexpected opportunity within the offensive scheme. While comparisons to Bucky Irving highlight that both players have had similar usage, Wilson's role could expand significantly if Josh Jacobs were to miss playing time due to injury. This potential for increased workload makes Wilson a viable fantasy option, especially in deeper leagues.
What should you do with Mark Andrews? Zamir White? Is Xavier Worthy about to blow up with Rashee Rice sidelined? JJ talks about those players -- and more -- on this week's 15 Transactions episode.
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