NFL players Christian Kirk, D.J. Moore, and Rachaad White are analyzed after Week 1. Concerns include Kirk's disappointing performance, Moore's limited targets and poor play design, and White's poor efficiency. T Higgins' performance is not a worry.
Christian Kirk's lack of usage in two wide receiver sets and the increased involvement of other players raise concerns about his fantasy value moving forward.
DJ Moore's lack of targets, poor play design, and subpar quarterback performance are worrisome for his fantasy outlook.
Deep dives
Concerns About Christian Kirk's Week One Performance
Christian Kirk had a disappointing performance in week one, with only one reception for nine yards on three targets. He played only 43 snaps, a 60% share, which is worse than any game he had last year. This is concerning because Kirk seemed like the best value among the Cardinals' wide receivers. He wasn't playing in two wide receiver sets, while Zay Jones played in all of them. Despite some optimism for Kirk's usage and the team's passing volume, the combination of Ridley's dominant performance, Zay Jones' involvement in two wide receiver sets, and the increased usage of Travis Etienne in the passing game raises concerns about Kirk's fantasy value moving forward.
DJ Moore's Disappointing Week One Performance
DJ Moore had a lackluster performance in week one, earning only two targets despite the team throwing 37 times. Moore's fantasy success relies heavily on being the clear number one wide receiver and dominating the target share. However, the poor play design, wide receiver effort, and subpar performance from rookie quarterback Justin Fields are worrisome. Moore needs a significant target share and increased passing volume, but it seems unlikely given the team's current circumstances. While it's still early in the season and things can change, there are concerns about Moore's fantasy outlook moving forward.
Efficiency Concerns for Rashad White
Rashad White had a disappointing week one, despite receiving a near full workhorse role. He had negative 38 rush yards over expectation, which was one of the worst performances among running backs in the entire 2022 season. White's poor efficiency and the overall inefficiency of the offense raise concerns about his long-term fantasy value. As the offense is unlikely to improve, it would be a good time to sell White while his workload still looks promising. Once his poor efficiency leads to a reduced workload, finding potential buyers for him may become challenging.
Mike Leone recaps a strange Week 1 of NFL DFS action. He takes a closer look at three players whose usage is a concern early in the season: Christian Kirk, D.J. Moore, and Rachaad White.
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