There. Goes. That. Man.
Four words when put together emphasize a person’s greatness and contribution to not only their NFL teams, but OUR fantasy football teams. This past weekend’s slate of action brought a LOT of memories that were worthy of using that expression, but were they just flashes in the pan moments or premonitions of things to come.
LET’S FIND OUT!
Here is my 4-EYED RECAP FROM WEEK 6
Quarterback: Carson Wentz
Format | Fantasy Points Scored | Avg FPPG |
FanDuel Scoring | 29.4 | 20.7 |
Carson Wentz with the rush in his FACE 🔥 @cj_wentz @Eagles 📺 #BALvsPHI on CBS pic.twitter.com/XWFfpyl7O5
— The Checkdown (@thecheckdown) October 18, 2020
Dating back to Week 13 in 2019, Carson Wentz has averaged 20.6 fantasy points per game despite having any of his primary receiving options healthy during that stretch with the exception of Zach Ertz. On Sunday, he led a masterful performance posting 213 yards, 2TDs, 59 yards rushing, 29.4 fantasy points against one of the best defenses in the NFL. I feel like many of us in the fantasy football industry have been low on Carson Wentz for a LONG time due to the lack of receiving options available to him in recent memory. However, should we be shocked at how well he’s been doing in 2020?
I’m, actually, not. He’s been able to do so much with so little dating back to last season, so this really shouldn’t come as a shock to everyone. However, Wentz faces, surprisingly, a tough test on defense this week facing a Giants team allowing only the 13th most passing yards per game and on average 16.7 fantasy points per game. That being said if there was any QB in the league right now that I’d have faith in to exceed expectations it would be Wentz.
Running Back: D’Andre Swift
Format | Fantasy Points Scored | Avg FPPG |
Non-PPR | 24.3 | 10.6 |
FanDuel (0.5 PPR) | 25.8 | 12.2 |
Draft Kings (PPR) | 30.3 | 14.4 |
De’Andre Swift con el TOUCHDOWN! #OnePride | #DETvsJAX pic.twitter.com/woiLk7LBVh
— Primero y Diez (@Primeroydiez) October 18, 2020
Wide Receiver: Justin Jefferson
Format | Fantasy Points Scored | Avg FPPG |
Non-PPR | 30.6 | 12.6 |
FanDuel (0.5PPR) | 35.1 | 14.6 |
Draft Kings (PPR) | 42.6 | 18.4 |
Justin Jefferson with another big day on
10 targets 8 catches 137 yards 2 TD Once the Vikings started to work him into the passing game, he’s been excellent. A historically fast start for the #LSU rookie. pic.twitter.com/vZk6GeOK2d — Shea Dixon (@Sheadixon) October 18, 2020
In last week’s 4-EYED STARTS & SITS, I mentioned that fantasy managers shouldn’t be concerned with Justin Jefferson’s dud of a fantasy performance in Week 5. Well, I hope you listened.
Jefferson, in Week 6 against a woeful Atlanta Falcons team, posted 166 yards receiving (1st among all receivers) and 2 TDs (1st among all receivers) on 11 targets (4th among all WRs).
Among all active wide receivers, both, Adam Thielen and Justin Jefferson rank in the Top 12 in fantasy points per game in 1/2 PPR scoring. Both have over 35 targets on the season. Jefferson isn’t going away, folks. Those who have him, be thankful. Those who don’t, pay up for him!
Tight End: Rob Gronkowski
Format | Fantasy Points Scored | Avg FPPG |
Non-PPR | 13.6 | 4.6 |
FanDuel (0.5PPR) | 16.3 | 6.0 |
Draft Kings (PPR) | 18.3 | 7.5 |
Gronk TD number one in his first season back from retirement 💪
(via @NFL)pic.twitter.com/DWjfz6udFr — SportsCenter (@SportsCenter) October 18, 2020
Toot. Toot!
Defensive Back: Budda Baker
Format | Fantasy Points Score | Avg FPPG |
FantasyPros | 27.0 | 15.1 |
Budda Baker is a PROBLEM 💥
(via @thecheckdown)pic.twitter.com/74L3vJWum1 — SportsCenter (@SportsCenter) October 20, 2020
7 solo tackles, 1 forced fumble, 1 sack, 1 interception, and 27.5 fantasy points later and Budda Baker proved without a shadow of a doubt that he should be considered the DB1 ROS (rest of season).
If someone tries to acquire Baker from you in a trade, demand a ransom!
Linebacker: Roquan Smith
Format | Fantasy Points Scored | Avg FPPG |
FantasyPros | 17.75 | 15.2 |