Ryan Tannehill is a thing again
Have you ever missed the bus on campus before? You feel either stupid or cheated when you do miss it. There are only two rational responses to missing the bus. If you have time to spare, you could just wait for the next bus. Most bus routes cycle every 30 minutes. If you’re in a hurry, you have to walk. There is a third option, but it’s not very effective. Have you ever tried chasing the bus? I’ve never actually caught up, but I have a feeling it’s not worth the effort even if you do. It’s only worth it if you know you’re going to ride that bus for a long time. Chasing the bus and chasing a fantasy performance have a lot in common.
This week, Zach Pascal scored two touchdowns on six catches and 106 yards. If you pick him up this week, you’re chasing his points. Don’t chase that bus. However, if you added Chase Edmonds when you learned that David Johnson was injured, you caught the bus. There’s no reason to get off the bus as long as it doesn’t slow down. If you didn’t add Edmonds, don’t sweat it. Another bus will come by eventually. Nobody can predict the bus schedule, but if you can understand which buses are worth chasing, you will have a lot of success as a fantasy owner.
QB – Ryan Tannehill
Andrew Luck is currently owned in more leagues than Ryan Tannehill. What’s even more surprising is that Tannehill, who has played a game and a half, leads all NFL quarterbacks in completion percentage and yards per attempt (minimum of 45 attempts). He threw for 312 yards and two touchdowns last game, which is enough to gain him another start. In Week 8, the Titans face the Buccaneers. Tampa Bay has allowed 20.6 points per game to opposing quarterbacks this season. Furthermore, they’ve only allowed 17.4 PPR points per game to running backs this season, which is the third best rate in the league. Tannehill should be a safe streaming option in this matchup.
RB – LeSean McCoy
Damien Williams has sputtered out in this offense. He is averaging 1.7 yards per carry on the season and gained just six yards on 11 touches last game. McCoy, on the other hand, has passed the eye test. He looks like the more elusive and composed back between the two. Shady is averaging 5.3 yards per carry this season. Now that Mahomes is out and Matt Moore is in, the Chiefs are going to have to rely on their ground game more than usual. Kansas City faces Green Bay at home on Sunday. Even if the Packers sell out to stop the run, they have one of the worst run defenses in the NFL. They’ve allowed over 28 PPR points per game to running backs this season, including 40 point performances from the Denver and Philadelphia backfields. McCoy’s workload warrants a start in Week 8.
WR – John Brown
Smokey Brown is having quite the season. He has recorded at least four catches and 50 yards in each game this season. Brown leads the Bills in targets, receptions, receiving yards and touchdowns. As the primary target for Josh Allen, he has an enormous upside in Week 8. Buffalo has a home matchup versus the Philadelphia Eagles. No team in the NFL has given up as many points to wideouts this season as Philly. In an average week, wide receivers catch 13 catches for 211 yards and a touchdown and a half. Given Brown’s 42 percent target share among Buffalo wideouts, that projects him for a line of 5 receptions, 89 yards and a touchdown. I love John Brown this week.
TE – Kyle Rudolph
There are few players on the Vikings more polarizing to fans than Kyle Rudolph. I believe he’s good but just not used that often. His usage is going to skyrocket if Adam Thielen doesn’t play. Thielen left Sunday’s game with a hamstring injury. As a result, Rudolph hauled in a season-high five receptions for 58 yards and a score. It’s likely that Thielen is out for Thursday’s matchup against the Redskins. With that in mind, there are few options you can pick up right now with more upside. When you have to start a tight end off waivers, you’re usually hoping for a touchdown. Rudolph should be involved in the game plan, which provides a safer floor than other streaming options.