Tyler Shough was successful in final week’s sleeper streets, and Khalil Shakir was okay — although most likely not wanted in most fantasy leagues. The remainder of the web page was a miss, however that’s how this column goes typically. Let’s see what we will uncover in Week 2.
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The goal right here is to highlight gamers rostered in underneath 50% of Yahoo leagues.
Quarterback
Carson Wentz at Chicago (4%)
Wentz performed hero in Week 1, coming off the bench and orchestrating a comeback win over Inexperienced Bay (three touchdowns, 7.0 YPA, 123.5 score). Wentz has loads of assist in Minnesota — Justin Jefferson downfield, Kevin O’Connell on the play sheet — and the Chicago protection appears to be like like a simple mark, particularly within the secondary. If Kyler Murray (concussion) must relaxation in Week 2, Wentz has some DFS and Superflex attraction.
Working Again
Tyler Allgeier vs. Seahawks (51%)
Allgeier has barely slipped over the goal roster tag for this text, however after a meaty Week 1 position, he deserves a point out. Allgeier dealt with 19 touches within the win over the Chargers, and figures to be in near a 50-50 timeshare with rookie Jeremiyah Love transferring ahead. The yards received’t come straightforward in opposition to the nasty Seahawks protection, however anytime a participant has this many touches in his again pocket earlier than the sport begins, we have to think about a proactive play.
Chris Brooks at Jets (4%)
The Inexperienced Bay operating recreation by no means obtained began at Minnesota, however notice that Brooks outsnapped MarShawn Lloyd by a 38-30 rely. Brooks is extra trusted in go safety, in order that utilization development may proceed. The Jets had a messy run protection final yr and the Titans did hit some good runs in Week 1, they only couldn’t keep it up as a result of the sport obtained away from them. The Packers battle to run block, however maybe Brooks could make 1-2 massive performs Sunday and assist us in deeper swimming pools.
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Huge Receiver
Devaughn Vele at Ravens (45% rostered)
This could possibly be the final week we get to dial up Vele as a sleeper (and pickup); his commencement papers are coming quickly. Vele popped for a 7-69-1 opener on 9 targets, the second precedence in a New Orleans’ passing recreation helmed by the underrated Shough and inventive play-caller Kellen Moore. Baltimore is bound to attain loads on this recreation; the Saints must push the tempo to maintain up. Vele ought to see one other wholesome share of quantity.
Caleb Douglas at 49ers (36%)
The rookie Douglas took the lead within the Miami receiver room, with a quick 5-94-0 debut off seven targets. He landed within the third spherical of April’s draft largely due to his pace profile. Miami already has him within the Circle of Belief, utilizing Douglas on each slot and outdoors routes in Week 1. Miami must be chasing the sport within the second half, maybe opening the door for some garbage-time manufacturing.
Demarcus Robinson vs. Dolphins (3%)
The estimable veteran had a sneaky 2-50-1 line within the down underneath win over the Rams, and his position is more likely to improve with De’Zhaun Stribling touchdown on injured reserve. Robinson is simply two years faraway from a seven-touchdown season, and he’s at all times proven first rate chemistry with QB Brock Purdy.
Tight Finish
Pat Freiermuth at Patriots (11%)
The Steelers normally have a crowd on the tight finish place, nevertheless it was primarily Freiermuth and Darnell Washington for the opener, with Freiermuth getting the higher of it (5-46-1). Freiermuth additionally ran 31 routes in comparison with 16 for Washington, and was prioritized when the Steelers had been in must-pass downs. Let Washington do the blocking work early within the rely, as long as Freiermuth is a precedence on third downs.