By Noah Zollin
ESPN
Starts:
Jaxon Dart:
After a bitter start his last time out against the Patriots, Dart looks to bounce back after a much-needed bye week against the Commanders. Dart averaged 21.7 fantasy points as a starter before his last performance, and the Commanders allow the 5th most fantasy points to QBs. We expect the rookie to give most fantasy managers a significant boost in advancing through the playoffs.
Woody Marks:
Woody is currently averaging 20 touches and 69 yards per game, but has faced limited production fantasy-wise. He faces a weak Cardinals defense this week, which has allowed 10 RB TDs over the last five Weeks. Nick Chubb also could be ruled out this week, resulting in an increase of touches and opportunities that can’t be ignored.
Travis Etienne:
The Jaguars RB has been one of the more consistent RBs over the past few weeks as he’s had 15+ fantasy points in 5 of his last 6 games. He plays a deflated Jets defense that ranks in the top 10 in PPG to RBs over the last 5 weeks. The mix of his current streak and the matchup has him as a must-start heading into the first week of fantasy playoffs.
Sits:
Jacoby Brissett:
Jacoby Brissett has been putting together a string of impressive fantasy
performances, but we expect that to halt as he faces a mean Texans defense. The Texans have allowed the fewest fantasy points and TD passes to QBs all season. If both Josh Allen & Patrick Mahomes were held under nine points combined against this defense, we don’t expect Brissett to present anything different.
performances, but we expect that to halt as he faces a mean Texans defense. The Texans have allowed the fewest fantasy points and TD passes to QBs all season. If both Josh Allen & Patrick Mahomes were held under nine points combined against this defense, we don’t expect Brissett to present anything different.
Omarian Hampton:
I know Hampton fantasy owners were glad to finally have the rookie RB
back on the field with a strong performance against the Eagles. Unfortunately, we don’t expect Hampton to continue the hot hand as he faces a Chiefs defense that has allowed the fifth fewest rushing yards since Week 10. They’ve also allowed the 7th fewest PPG to RBs, and we don’t expect this rookie to overcome the challenge.
back on the field with a strong performance against the Eagles. Unfortunately, we don’t expect Hampton to continue the hot hand as he faces a Chiefs defense that has allowed the fifth fewest rushing yards since Week 10. They’ve also allowed the 7th fewest PPG to RBs, and we don’t expect this rookie to overcome the challenge.
Kenneth Walker:
The Seahawks RB has been one of the more frustrating fantasy players, to no fault of his own, but due to the snaps shared between him & Charbonnet. Walker plays the Colts this Week, which allows the 6th fewest yards after contact per attempt. After six single-digit fantasy performances over the last nine games, we don’t expect much to change for poor K9 fantasy owners.