Sammy Watkins should just retire at this point
We all make mistakes, right? If you’ve made mistakes as I have, then it’s time to adjust expectations. Joe Mixon isn’t who you hoped he would be this season, he should be considered an RB2 or flex moving forward. You drafted Robert Woods to be a WR2, but the Rams offense is struggling. You have to consider him a flex play until the offense improves. All that being said, I have some apologies to make.
I’m sorry, Austin Hooper. You’re not just a spot filler, you ARE a good football player. I apologize, Leonard Fournette. It turns out you CAN stay healthy. I’m sorry, Amari Cooper. You CAN be a legitimate WR1 every week. Last but not least, I apologize for nothing, Sammy Watkins. You can’t be consistent or stay healthy, and you’re off my draft board forever. Good riddance.
QB – Josh Allen
Josh Allen has been nothing but consistent this season. Disregarding his game against the Patriots, he’s averaging 242 passing yards, over a touchdown, and some groundwork. He’s been banged up in his young career, but he should be fresh this week. This could very well be his best game of the season. Buffalo is coming off a bye and playing the Dolphins at home. He’s practically a lock for 15 points this week, so he’s a safe start with upside.
Gardner Minshew should have a solid bounce-back performance as well. The Jags get the Bengals this week, and I’m not sure the Bengals could stop a parked car from rolling into the endzone.
RB – Tevin Coleman
Coleman came back from an ankle injury in Week 5 and looked great on the field. He proved his worth in Week 6 against the Rams. He received 20 total touches and scored a touchdown. The 49ers’ defense looks so good right now that I don’t expect Coleman’s usage to change based on their opponent. Regardless, San Francisco is away at the Redskins in Week 7. Coleman will be heavily involved in what is expected to be a landslide.
In deeper leagues, take a shot with Chase Edmonds. He’s still the backup behind David Johnson, but he’s played so well the past two weeks that I expect him to be involved no matter what. Plus, he has an enormous upside if Johnson’s back injury is reaggravated.
WR – DK Metcalf
Metcalf has emerged surprisingly as second on the Seahawks in targets and receiving yards. The rookie was a sensation for his impressive combine metrics, but I wasn’t convinced of his football skills. Whether or not he’s skilled, he’s getting targets from Russell Wilson, and he’s currently the QB1 on the year. The WR2 for the QB1 should equal success, right? To further his case, starting tight end Will Dissly could be done for the year. Metcalf is 6’3” and has already gotten a fair share of endzone looks this year. Facing the Ravens in Week 7, DK is a strong bet for a touchdown. Oh, and he has a pacifier mouth guard, so opposing cornerbacks will be caught off guard.
Feeling lucky? If you’re in a pinch, try AJ Brown or Corey Davis. In the Broncos’ shutout of the Titans, Marcus Mariota was benched in favor of Ryan Tannehill. Tannehill saw more efficient passing, and if he gets the start this week against the Chargers, Davis or Brown could have another blowup game. It’s really a long shot, but people will think you’re a prophet if you start either of them successfully.
TE – T.J. Hockenson
Yes, I know the Lions play the Vikings this week. That could spell success for Hockenson for a few reasons. They’re playing at home, for one, and the Vikings defense just doesn’t seem the same on the road. Also, the Vikings haven’t been able to stop the tight end consistently. They’ve allowed 65 yards per game to tight ends this season. If Hockenson would just stop dropping balls in the endzone, he would be a consistent contributor. You could certainly do worse than him this week.
Keep an eye on Rhett Ellison. If Evan Engram misses again, Ellison will start again for the Giants. They take on the Cardinals, who are the worst in the NFL against opposing tight ends.