Team-by-Team Week 3 Recap & Week 4 Preview: Tank Dell, League Winner? Plus D'Andre Swift Does It Again (Episode 633)
Sep 27, 2023
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Tank Dell, a fantasy football expert, and D'Andre Swift, a football player, join the podcast to recap an eventful Week 3 and look ahead to Week 4. Topics include a devastating injury and its fantasy football implications, analyzing wide receivers and rookie breakouts, assessing the New York Giants' struggles, and discussing workload and performance of key players like CMC and Derek Henry.
Alexander Madison took on a prominent role in the offense, playing every running back snap.
The absence of Christian Watson in the passing game limited explosive plays.
The Rams struggled to find a rhythm on offense against the 49ers.
The Cleveland Browns' defense showcased their elite pass rush and secondary, limiting the Titans' offense to six first downs and 45 plays.
Deep dives
Alexander Madison dominates backfield with high workload
Alexander Madison played every running back snap and had a strong role in the offense.
Christian Watson's absence limits passing game potential
Christian Watson's absence is felt in the passing game, limiting the potential for explosive plays.
Rams struggle in a difficult matchup against 49ers
The Rams had a tough game against the 49ers, with the offense struggling to find a rhythm.
Giants face challenges with short week and tough opponents
The Giants faced a difficult matchup and struggled to find success on a short week.
Summary of the Titans' Offensive Struggles
The Tennessee Titans had a difficult time on offense against the Cleveland Browns, managing only six first downs and running only 45 plays. The performance highlighted the struggles of quarterback Ryan Tannehill, who completed just 25 pass attempts, and running back Derrick Henry, who saw a decrease in playing time with only 38% of snaps. Additionally, wide receiver A.J. Brown had a limited impact with only seven targets on 25 pass attempts. The Titans' offensive struggles were compounded by the strong defensive performance of the Cleveland Browns, making them a team to avoid targeting in fantasy matchups.
Concerns About Derrick Henry's Role
Derrick Henry's role in the Titans' offense is a cause for concern, as he saw a decrease in playing time against the Browns. With only 38% of snaps, Henry's production was limited in a trailing game script. He also faced competition from backup running back Jeremy McNichols, who has been involved in the passing game. Although Henry has more carries than McNichols, his decreasing playing time and the Titans' offensive struggles raise questions about his effectiveness as a fantasy running back.
Impressive Performance by the Cleveland Browns Defense
The Cleveland Browns defense delivered an outstanding performance against the Tennessee Titans, showcasing their elite pass rush and solid secondary. Their strong defensive play limited the Titans' offense to only six first downs and 45 plays. This solidifies the Browns' defense as one to avoid targeting in fantasy matchups, as they have consistently shown their ability to disrupt opposing offenses.
(4:13) - LAC (7:05) - MIA (10:33) - HOU (13:21) - NO (16:30) - PHI (20:10) - ARI (22:47) - ATL (25:18) - CAR (28:20) - CHI (30:31) - DAL (33:17) - DET (35:54) - GB (38:45) - LAR (41:54) - MIN (45:42) - NYG (47:55) - SF (50:45) - SEA (53:30) - TB (55:15) - WAS (57:57) - BAL (1:00:52) - BUF (1:03:02) - CIN (1:05:30) - CLE (1:07:43) - DEN (1:10:30) - IND (1:12:51) - JAX (1:15:44) - KC (1:17:55) - LV (1:19:33) - NE (1:21:39) - NYJ (1:24:59) - PIT (1:26:44) - TEN
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