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Bounce Back Spot For This WR
If I had told you that Matthew Stafford threw for 364 yards and 4 TDs, you would’ve been right to assume that Kenny Golladay went on for a pretty strong week as well, however, you’d be wrong. Golladay, after seeing over 25% of the teams total targets throughout the season, he saw just 2 targets of the teams 45 passing attempts. That would be good for 4% of teams targets, something that is not likely to happen again this season as Golladay is the proven number 1 in Detroit and remains Stafford’s go-to target. Golladay finds himself in a favorable matchup where it is logical to assume the Lions lean on the passing attack that has done well so far this season, as they just lost Kerryon Johnson to the IR. In terms of DVOA, the Giants rank 27th against the pass and currently giving up the most FPPG to opposing WRs, so safe to say this is a favorable matchup for babytron at home vs. the Giants.
Consistent Targets
It doesn’t matter who is starting at QB – although Brees returning from injury certainly wouldn’t hurt – Thomas is going to continue to get double-digit targets on a weekly basis. Thomas has a league leading 32% target share this season and a top five market share of air yards (41%). Amazingly, there’s still some room for improvement on those numbers if Alvin Kamara misses another week for the Saints. New Orleans will get the benefit of hosting the Cardinals this week and should benefit from playing up in pace against a Cardinals defense that plays at the fastest pace in the league and ranks 26th in pass-defense DVOA.
George Kittle (Groin), Raheem Mostert (Knee) and Deebo Samuel (Groin) Limited in Practice Wednesday
Kittle and Samuel are both likely to play, while Mostert will need to progress in order to play this week.
As reported by: Eric Branch Other tagged players: Raheem Mostert, Deebo Samuel
Davante Adams (Toe) Does Not Practice; Jimmy Graham (Ankle), Aaron Rodgers (Knee) Both Limited Wednesday
Graham and Rodgers are both expected to play, while Adams likely needs to practice this week to play.
As reported by: Matt Schneidman Other tagged players: Jimmy Graham, Aaron Rodgers Patrick Mahomes (Knee) Limited, Sammy Watkins (Hamstring) Practices Fully Wednesday
Mahomes was able to practice in a limited fashion Wednesday, but is not expected to play this week. The Chiefs have not ruled him out, but it would be pretty reckless to put their franchise player back on the field so quickly. Watkins has missed the previous two weeks but should return.
As reported by: Kansas City Chiefs Other tagged players: Sammy Watkins Justin Jackson (Calf) Limited in Practice Wednesday
Jackson was limited Wednesday in practice. He has missed four straight games and will be the third string RB when he returns. He will still see a small role in the offense when healthy, but his touches will be limited.
As reported by: Los Angeles Chargers Other tagged players: Melvin Gordon, Austin Ekeler Josh Jacobs (Shoulder) Does Not Practice, Tyrell Williams (Foot) Limited Wednesday
Jacobs and Williams still are considered likely to play this week.
As reported by: Vic Tafur Other tagged players: Tyrell Williams Alvin Kamara (Ankle/Knee), Jared Cook (Ankle) and Tre'Quan Smith (Ankle) Do Not Practice Wednesday
All three Saints that did not practice Wednesday could still play this week, although they will need to be monitored the rest of the week.
As reported by: Josh Weinfuss Other tagged players: Jared Cook, Tre'Quan Smith Christian Kirk (Ankle), Maxx Williams (Ankle) Limited in Practice Wednesday
Kirk and Williams were both limited in practice Wednesday but are expected to play Sunday.
As reported by: Josh Weinfuss Other tagged players: Maxx Williams David Johnson (Ankle), D.J. Foster (Hamstring) Do Not Practice Wednesday
There is a chance Arizona is without two RB’s this week. They are clearly preparing for that situation, as they signed running backs Alfred Morris and Zach Zenner. Those two players would backup Chase Edmonds, if Johnson is out.
As reported by: Josh Weinfuss Other tagged players: D.J. Foster, Alfred Morris, Zach Zenner, Chase Edmonds Josh Gordon (Knee) Placed on Injured Reserve
Gordon was placed on IR by the Patriots, effectively ending his tenure with the team. He is on the IR with the designation of a minor injury, meaning he will be waived once he is healthy. The trade for Mohamed Sanu gave the Patriots the flexibility to move on from Gordon.
As reported by: Field Yates Other tagged players: Mohamed Sanu Demaryius Thomas (Hamstring), Chris Herndon (Hamstring) and Braxton Berrios (Hamstring) Limited in Practice Wednesday
The Jets had three players on their first injury report of the week. Herndon was the only of the three not to play last week, so he is the most likely to miss this upcoming week.
As reported by: Rich Cimini Other tagged players: Chris Herndon, Braxton Berrios Matt Ryan (Ankle), Ito Smith (Concussion/Neck) Both Do Not Practice Wednesday
Ryan is still likely to play, while Smith will likely miss his first game of the season. He has averaged 3 rush attempts and 2 targets per game, so the Falcons’ offense won’t change significantly if Smith is out.
As reported by: D. Orlando Ledbetter Other tagged players: Ito Smith Parris Campbell (Abdominal) Limited in Practice Wednesday
Campbell has missed two straight games and was limited Wednesday in practice.
As reported by: Indianapolis Colts Rex Burkhead (Foot), Phillip Dorsett (Hamstring), Julian Edelman (Chest) and Gunner Olszewski (Ankle/Hamstring) All Limited Wednesday
The Patriots had four players limited in practice Wednesday. All still have time to get healthy by Sunday.
As reported by: New England Patriots Other tagged players: Phillip Dorsett, Julian Edelman, Gunner Olszewski