Denny Carter, NBC Sports' Rotoworld fantasy football analyst, joins JJ to discuss how his journalism background helps him as a fantasy football analyst, perplexing backfields across the league, Patrick Mahomes' rest-of-season outlook, and more.
Patrick Mahomes' fantasy production has decreased due to the Chiefs' improved defense and more balanced offense, limiting his ceiling.
Jonathan Taylor's rushing attempts have decreased as the Colts adopt a more balanced approach, impacting his fantasy production.
Fantasy managers should closely monitor Kyler Murray's uncertain return to the Cardinals lineup and be prepared for his potential comeback in the coming weeks.
Deep dives
Concerns about Patrick Mahomes' performance this season
Patrick Mahomes has been underperforming this season, averaging only 19.5 points per game. The Chiefs' defense performing well and the team's slightly more balanced offensive approach are factors contributing to the decrease in Mahomes' fantasy production. Despite his running ability helping to make up for it, his passing efficiency has been lower than usual. While he remains a consistent starter, his ceiling may be limited compared to previous seasons.
Jonathan Taylor's role in the Indianapolis Colts offense
Jonathan Taylor's role in the Colts' offense has been impacted by the team's improved defense and more balanced approach to the game. This has led to fewer rushing attempts for Taylor, particularly in negative game scripts. While he still has value as a high-end RB2, fantasy managers should be aware that his production may be capped as long as the team continues with a balanced offensive strategy.
The uncertainty of Kyler Murray's return
Kyler Murray's return to the Arizona Cardinals lineup is uncertain. While he appears to be progressing well, the team has not confirmed when he will start. It is possible that Murray could miss another week before making his return. Fantasy managers should monitor the situation closely and be prepared for his potential return in the coming weeks.
The process of selecting kickers in fantasy football
When selecting kickers in fantasy football, the process should focus on kickers who are in positive or neutral game script situations that provide ample opportunities for field goal attempts. Kickers on teams with high passing yardage allowed tend to have more field goal opportunities as well. It's important to prioritize attempts over long kicks. While kicking accuracy is a consideration, it becomes concerning when a kicker is converting below 70% of their kicks. The goal is to find kickers with a favorable situation and ample opportunities to contribute.
Analyzing buy and sell candidates in fantasy football
DK Metcalf is a potential buy candidate in fantasy football. Despite recent struggles, he has a strong peripheral profile with high air yards and valuable targets. The Seahawks' offense is likely to improve, boosting Metcalf's production. On the sell side, Joe Mixon could be worth considering. While he currently has a favorable situation as the lead back for the Cincinnati Bengals, his inefficiency and potential regression could limit his future value. Capitalizing on his current situation could be a smart move.
Denny Carter of NBC Sports' Rotoworld joins JJ to talk about how his journalism background helps him as a fantasy football analyst, perplexing backfields across the league, Patrick Mahomes' rest-of-season outlook, and more.
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