Posting early because of the Wilson pick in the London game.
After the feast and famine last week, I think there will be some more guys in between this week. Going with more PPR plays than usual but they have match ups that are too good to pass on. As always, I’ll be using the ownership percentages from CBS Sports since they are typically the highest and these guys will be even easier to find on waivers on other sites.
20%-50% Owned
Pickup of the Week – QB Brian Hoyer – Houston Texans – Owned: 31%
Over 1100 yards and 10 TDs in his last four games combined makes him a quietly hot commodity. This week he’s at home against a Titans D that has played much better this season than in 2014 but still are far from an elite unit. With Foster done, the team will have to ride Hoyer’s arm more than they want so he becomes a nice play for a variety of reasons. I think he continues his hot streak as he keeps feeding one of the best wide receivers in the league. (Projection: 250-3)
Honorable Mentions
WR Stevie Johnson – San Diego Chargers – Owned: 46% – A dream match up against a Ravens team that is incredibly generous to WRs. Definitely worth the risk in PPR. (6-85-1)
WR Eddie Royal – Chicago Bears – Owned: 28% – Another PPR play as the Bears come off their bye against the Vikings. Should get a good amount of looks and might get a ton if the Vikes can shut down the run early. (8-95)
TE Crockett Gillmore – Baltimore Ravens – Owned: 26% – Played better in his second week back from injury and should be a focal point in the passing game again. Could be a shootout in Baltimore this week and Gillmore could be great. (6-80-1)
Owned 20% or less
Pickup of the Week – TE Mychael Rivera – Oakland Raiders – Owned: 9%
A massive gamble to say the least but very interesting to me. The Jets are rather tough against WRs which could mean Carr has to look Rivera’s way a few more times than usual this week. The other match up similar to this the Raiders have had was Denver where Rivera record his best game this season, a still fantasy-irrelevant 3 catches for 33 yards. I think he improves on that this week as he should be able to do a little less blocking in this one and nabs his first TD of the season. (5-55-1)
Honorable Mentions
RB Dexter McCluster – Tennessee Titans – Owned: 11% – Another PPR play as he has quietly played pretty well this season in the mess that is the Titans backfield. Should put up another nice game against the underachieving Texans D. (7 catches-65 total yards)
WR Albert Wilson – Kansas City Chiefs – Owned: 5% – Started liking this guy down the stretch last season and he’s getting more involved with the absence of Charles. Worth the risk against a struggling Lions’ D. (4-85-1)
Chicago Bears Defense – Owned: 9% – After the first two weeks against elite offenses, they had been playing better until they surrendered 37 points at Detroit before their bye. They been stewing on that for two weeks now and I have to assume they come out with a fire this week against the Vikings. (11 fantasy points)
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