Join NFL stars Justin Fields, Rico Dowdle, and Puka Nacua as they dive into the world of fantasy football sleepers. Fields discusses his dynamic playing style and shares if he can be trusted this week. Dowdle’s emerging talent is examined alongside strategies for navigating the Rams’ receiver lineup without Nacua. The conversation tackles key matchup insights and evaluates previous performances, helping listeners make educated decisions for their fantasy teams.
The analysis of week one highlights the unpredictable nature of player performances, emphasizing the importance of adjusting fantasy strategies accordingly.
Notable sleeper picks for week two include Justin Fields and Daniel Jones, who could exploit favorable match-ups to enhance fantasy points.
Deep dives
Week One Recap and Learning Points
The analysis of week one performance revealed both successes and failures in player selections, underscoring the volatility of early season data. Some players were highlighted as disappointments, such as Luke McCaffrey and Antonio Gibson, while others, like Sam Darnold and JK Dobbins, succeeded beyond expectations. This mixed performance of the week exemplifies the learning curve involved in fantasy football decision-making, where both historical performances and current match-ups play crucial roles. The recap serves as a reminder to evaluate both the accuracy of past calls and how they can inform future strategies.
Key Sleepers for Week Two
Several players emerged as notable sleeper options for week two, starting with Justin Fields, who remains widely available and can thrive particularly in high-run volume scenarios. Rico Dowdle is recommended due to his utilization in a Cowboys' offense projected to score well, despite not outshining Ezekiel Elliott in week one. Additionally, the Miami backfield, particularly Jeff Wilson and Jalen Wright, presents a situation to monitor closely due to injury fluctuations, with Wilson likely having a better week but Wright being viewed as a more valuable long-term option. Each of these players offers potential upside based on their respective usage and match-ups heading into the week.
Risky but Potentially Rewarding Plays
Daniel Jones is positioned as a quarterback with a favorable match-up against a weak secondary, making him an intriguing option for fantasy managers. Among wide receivers, players like Jalen McMillan and Quentin Johnston offer high-risk, high-reward potential given their emerging roles within their offenses. Both are entering matchups that could lead to increased target shares, particularly if the games turn into shootouts. At tight end, Hayden Hurst and Zach Ertz are cited as players to keep an eye on, given their target shares and the porous defenses they face this week.
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Evaluating Week One Performance and Identifying Potential Sleepers
Can you trust Justin Fields this week? What about Rico Dowdle? Who should we use in the Puka Nacua-less Rams wide receiver room? JJ gets to those questions -- and plenty more -- on this week's sleepers episode.
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