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Jack Doyle Held To One Reception In Week 3 Loss
Indianapolis Colts tight end Jack Doyle caught one pass for 10 yards in a 25-16 Week 3 loss to the Tennessee Titans. Doyle saw his targets drop from eight in Week 2 to just two against the Titans, catching only one for 10 yards. The Colts' offense as a whole has looked inadequate and sluggish, […]
Matt MacKay 3 years agoMo Alie-Cox Finishes With 14 Yards In Week 3 Loss
Indianapolis Colts tight end Mo Alie-Cox caught two passes for 14 yards during a 25-16 Week 3 loss to the Tennessee Titans. Cox splits time with Jack Doyle as a receiving option for Carson Wentz. However, his role in the passing game remains minimal. The Colts' offense has not yet thrown a touchdown to any […]
Matt MacKay 3 years agoZach Pascal Finishes With 31 Yards In Week 3 Loss
Indianapolis Colts wide receiver Zach Pascal finished with two receptions for 31 yards during a 25-16 Week 3 loss against the Tennessee Titans. Pascal's touchdown streak ended against the Titans on Sunday, although he did see the second-highest number of targets (7) in the Week 3 loss. With Carson Wentz struggling to get going, Pascal […]
Matt MacKay 3 years agoMichael Pittman Jr. Leads Colts With 12 Targets In Week 3 Loss
Indianapolis Colts wide receiver Michael Pittman Jr. caught six receptions for 68 yards, adding one carry for five yards in a 25-16 Week 3 loss against the Tennessee Titans. Pittman replicated his 12 target performance from Week 2, leading the Colts with 12 targets and 68 receiving yards. Unfortunately, the Colts' offense hasn't yet found […]
Matt MacKay 3 years agoNyheim Hines Scores Rushing Touchdown In Week 3 Loss
Indianapolis Colts running back Nyheim Hines carried six times for 25 yards and a touchdown while adding five receptions for 54 yards in a 25-16 Week 3 loss to the Tennessee Titans. Hines has been one of the most consistent targets for Carson Wentz through the Colts' first three games, totaling 16 targets as the […]
Matt MacKay 3 years agoJonathan Taylor Totals 72 Yards In Week 3 Loss
Indianapolis Colts running back Jonathan Taylor totaled 10 carries for 64 yards and caught one reception for eight yards during a 25-16 Week 3 loss to the Tennessee Titans. Taylor has finished three consecutive weeks without a touchdown and is limited in the passing game, losing valuable touches to Nyheim Hines. Taylor is a mid-range […]
Matt MacKay 3 years agoCarson Wentz Held Without A Touchdown in Week 3 Loss
Indianapolis Colts quarterback Carson Wentz completed 19 of 37 pass attempts for 194 yards in a 25-16 Week 3 loss to the Tennessee Titans. Wentz was sacked twice, and while he avoided turning the ball over, he also failed to find the end zone with either his arm or his legs. Moving forward, Wentz is […]
Matt MacKay 3 years agoHigh-Upside Bench Stashes: Week 3
There are numerous high-upside bench stashes to prioritize on league waiver wires entering Week 3. Injuries are ramping up already, and players we expected would sit and develop are instead nearing roles that include opportunities to contribute within their respective offense. Whether a rookie or a veteran in a reasonable situation, please take advantage of […]
Matt MacKay 3 years agoMo Alie-Cox Records One Reception In Week 2 Loss
Indianapolis Colts tight end Mo Alie-Cox caught one of two passes for 18 yards during Sunday's 27-24 Week 2 loss against the Los Angeles Rams. Cox was out-snapped by Jack Doyle and saw six fewer targets, meaning fantasy managers should avoid rostering Cox until he increases his involvement within the passing game.
Matt MacKay 3 years agoZach Pascal Catches Touchdown In Week 2 Loss
Indianapolis Colts wide receiver Zach Pascal caught five of six targets for 38 yards and a touchdown during Sunday's 27-24 Week 2 loss against the Los Angeles Rams. Pascal extended his touchdown streak from Week 1, hauling in an eight-yard pass from Wentz to keep the game competitive down the stretch. With Pascal running over […]
Matt MacKay 3 years agoJack Doyle Finishes With 64 Receiving Yards In Week 2 Loss
Indianapolis Colts tight end Jack Doyle caught five of eight passes for 64 yards during Sunday's 27-24 Week 2 loss against the Los Angeles Rams. Doyle led the Colts' tight ends in snaps (59.2%) and in targets. Carson Wentz increased his targets towards tight ends in Week 2, and Doyle emerged as the leading candidate, […]
Matt MacKay 3 years agoMichael Pittman Jr. Leads Colts With 123 Yards In Week 2 Loss
Indianapolis Colts wide receiver Michael Pittman Jr. led the team with 12 targets during Sunday's 27-24 loss to the Los Angeles Rams. Pittman managed to catch eight passes for 123 yards, as Carson Wentz leaned heavily on the second-year wideout. Pittman is a WR3 with WR2 upside against a vulnerable Tennessee Titans defense heading into […]
Matt MacKay 3 years agoNyheim Hines Totals 22 Yards In Week 2 Loss
Indianapolis Colts running back Nyheim Hines carried once for five yards and caught one of two passes for 17 yards during Sunday's 27-24 Week 2 loss against the Los Angeles Rams. Hines saw his targets drop from eight to two and was given only one carry, disappointing fantasy managers expecting a similar role to his […]
Matt MacKay 3 years agoJonathan Taylor Rushes For 51 Yards In Week 2 Loss
Indianapolis Colts running back Jonathan Taylor carried 15 times for 51 yards and caught his lone target for two yards during Sunday's 27-24 Week 2 loss against the Los Angeles Rams. Taylor was held under 100 yards against an excellent Rams defense and saw six fewer targets than he did during Week 1. Without a […]
Matt MacKay 3 years agoCarson Wentz Throws For 247 Yards In Week 2 Loss
Indianapolis Colts quarterback Carson Wentz completed 20 of 31 pass attempts for 247 yards, one touchdown, and an interception during Sunday's 27-24 Week 2 loss against the Los Angeles Rams. Wentz also carried five times for 37 yards in a tightly contested game that ended as a loss. He targeted the wide receivers much more […]
Matt MacKay 3 years agoBrandon Aiyuk Records One Reception In Week 2 Win
San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk caught one of two passes for six yards in a 17-11 Week 2 win against the Philadelphia Eagles. Aiyuk ran slightly more (55%) of the team's offensive snaps than Trent Sherfield (35%) in Week 2 but should be faded in PPR formats until he proves that he can become […]
Matt MacKay 3 years agoJauan Jennings Scores A Touchdown In Week 2 Win
San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Jauan Jennings caught both of his targets for 11 yards and a touchdown during Sunday's 17-11 Week 2 win over the Philadelphia Eagles. The second-year wideout was drafted in the seventh round but was able to find the end zone during a defensive battle in Philadelphia. Jennings should remain on […]
Matt MacKay 3 years agoGeorge Kittle Held To 17 Yards In Week 2 Win
San Francisco 49ers tight end George Kittle caught all four of his targets for 17 yards during Sunday's 17-11 Week 2 win over the Philadelphia Eagles. Kittle saw the team's second-highest target share at 17.6 percent behind Deebo Samuel, so fantasy managers shouldn't be too concerned about his outlook moving forward. Kyle Shanahan ran 38 […]
Matt MacKay 3 years agoDeebo Samuel Leads 49ers With Six Receptions In Week 2 Win
San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Deebo Samuel caught six of eight targets for 90 yards during Sunday's 17-11 Week 2 win against the Philadelphia Eagles. Samuel was again the 49ers leading receiver and should be treated as a mid-range WR2 with WR1 upside moving forward. He is also involved in the 49ers' running game, carrying […]
Matt MacKay 3 years agoTrey Sermon Sees Just One Carry In Week 2 Win
San Francisco 49ers running back Trey Sermon finished with just one carry for eight yards during Sunday's 17-11 Week 2 win over the Philadelphia Eagles. While Sermon was activated after not playing in Week 1, he saw only 1.5 percent of the rushing share and zero targets. This is certainly concerning for his value if […]
Matt MacKay 3 years agoJaMycal Hasty Sees Five Targets In Week 2 Win
San Francisco 49ers running back JaMycal Hasty carried five times for 38 yards and caught four of five targets for 21 yards during Sunday's 17-11 Week 2 win against the Philadelphia Eagles. Hasty was used more than many anticipated, including leading the 49ers running backs in targets. If he is still available on waiver wires, […]
Matt MacKay 3 years agoElijah Mitchell Finishes With 53 Yards In Week 2 Win
San Francisco 49ers running back Elijah Mitchell carried 17 times for 42 yards and caught both of his targets for 11 yards in a 17-11 Week 2 win against the Philadelphia Eagles. Mitchell was one of the hottest waiver wire pick ups after a strong 100-yard rushing performance in Week 1 but struggled against a […]
Matt MacKay 3 years agoJimmy Garoppolo Totals Two Touchdowns In Week 2 Win
San Francisco 49ers quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo completed 22 of 30 pass attempts for 189 yards and a touchdown while carrying 11 times for 20 yards and a rushing touchdown during Sunday's 17-11 Week 2 win over the Philadelphia Eagles. Garoppolo played a clean, turnover-free game and didn't get sacked once against a talented Eagles defensive […]
Matt MacKay 3 years agoHigh-Upside Bench Stashes: Week 2
Fantasy football often requires thinking ahead of the competition. This article introduces high-upside bench stashes to target on league waiver wires ahead of Week 2, as most leagues use either a free-agent auction-based (FAAB) waiver system or a standard worst-to-first order for top waiver priority. Either way, taking advantage of players ahead of plus-matchups in […]
Matt MacKay 3 years agoTrent Sherfield Catches Touchdown In Week 1 Win
San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Trent Sherfield caught two of three passes for 23 yards and a touchdown during Sunday's 41-33 Week 1 win over the Detroit Lions. Sherfield caught a five-yard touchdown pass from rookie quarterback Trey Lance in the first quarter but was quiet for the duration of the game. Sherfield could be […]
Matt MacKay 3 years agoJaMycal Hasty Scores Touchdown In Week 1 Win
San Francisco 49ers running back JaMycal Hasty carried once for a three-yard rushing touchdown and caught his lone target for 15 yards during Sunday's 41-33 win over the Detroit Lions. Due to Mostert's injury early within the game, Hasty was given a relief opportunity behind rookie Elijah Mitchell, who absorbed the lion's share of carries […]
Matt MacKay 3 years agoGeorge Kittle Finishes With 78 Receiving Yards In Week 1 Win
San Francisco 49ers tight end George Kittle caught four of five targets for 78 yards during Sunday's 41-33 win over the Detroit Lions. While he was held without a touchdown, it was good to see Kittle's involvement throughout the game, as he was second on the 49ers in targets (5) behind Deebo Samuel (12). Continue […]
Matt MacKay 3 years agoDeebo Samuel Explodes For 189 Yards And A Touchdown
San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Deebo Samuel caught nine of 12 targets for 189 yards and a touchdown in an impressive outing during Sunday's 41-33 Week 1 win against the Detroit Lions. Samuel was drafted as a WR3/WR4 behind Brandon Aiyuk, who was held to zero receptions against a bad Lions defense. Samuel experienced ups […]
Matt MacKay 3 years agoElijah Mitchell Rushes For 104 Yards During Week 1 Win
San Francisco 49ers rookie running back Elijah Mitchell carried 19 times for 104 yards and a touchdown during Sunday's 41-33 win over the Detroit Lions. The rookie running back was given the primary workload after Raheem Mostert suffered a minor knee injury in the first quarter of their Week 1 win. Mitchell will likely be […]
Matt MacKay 3 years agoTrey Lance Throws Touchdown Pass During Week 1 Win
San Francisco 49ers rookie quarterback Trey Lance completed his lone pass attempt for a five-yard touchdown to Trent Sherfield in the first quarter to put the 49ers up 7-0. Unfortunately, this was the only significant production Lance delivered during Sunday's 41-33 win over the Detroit Lions. Garoppolo looked good against a bad defense and will […]
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