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That should result in a bumper crop of targets for Doyle. He saw five or more in 10 straight before the Snow Bowl game last week in Buffalo a game in which he scored in. That's good news — six of eight tight ends with a minimum of five targets against the Broncos have been good for at least seven Fantasy points. Doyle should be able to exceed that. I mentioned this back in Week 11 and will mention it again here: Tate struggles with the Bears. In seven career matchups with the Lions, he's hit 10 Fantasy points or less every time.

In Chicago he had just four targets, three catches and 32 yards. Tate's also not the most consistent guy in the world as he has yet to score in back-to-back games this season after accomplishing the feat just twice in PPR league owners can feel better about starting him since he does have seven-plus targets in all but one of his last nine at Chicago being the outlier , but non-PPR leaguers shouldn't think of Tate as a slam-dunk.

Smith's numbers have been better when he's on the road, and his personal three-game streak of multiple touchdowns against the Chargers should mean something. But this is a tough matchup as the Chargers have not allowed a passer to eclipse 20 Fantasy points in 12 straight games.

They have the defensive backs to scheme up against Tyreek Hill and Travis Kelce along with the front seven to put pressure on Smith. So why is he still worth considering? Because last week Smith should have had three touchdowns — one was reversed when Kelce was ruled down at the goal line, one was dropped by Kelce and one was called back by penalty on a play Kelce scored.

He's moving the chains and playing well, so don't immediately discount him just because his final stats were bad last week. It seems like the Chargers have learned to lean on Henry regularly without regard for his specific matchup. After all, he has two catches or less in all but one of the Bolts' losses this season.

We can't complain about Henry's usage over the past three weeks, and he should come through against the likes of strong safety Daniel Sorensen Besides, who else are you going to start at tight end these days?! Quarterback issues and a depleted offensive line aren't typically good for running backs. Miller is no exception. Miller has averaged below 3. Starting rushers have been held to single-digit Fantasy points against the Jaguars in five straight matchups and Miller himself delivered nine points against the Jags back in Week 1.

That's probably close to his ceiling in a game the Jaguars should be able to dominate on the scoreboard and in time of possession. Bortles looked pretty dang good last week. He hit a couple of tight throws and was 5 for 5 on deep ball passes. The Texans pass defense has allowed just two touchdowns in the last three weeks but that's been partially because of teams running on them and partially because of some mediocre quarterbacks. Bortles has seemingly busted out of mediocrity three straight with plus Fantasy points and could take aim at Texans cornerback Kevin Johnson much like he picked on Byron Maxwell last week.

Houston's shrinking pass rush only helps Bortles' cause.

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The Browns have allowed six scores to wide receivers in their last six games, many by No. Additionally, Joe Flacco has turned his season around with back-to-back games with multiple touchdowns and a season-high yards in each. This seems like the kind of data you'd like to have when backing a receiver, but we're talking about Mike Wallace. He seems like the No. Here's the good news — he's posted at least seven Fantasy points in four of his past five plus in PPR and has come through with four deep-ball receptions on 10 deep targets in his past two overall.

Go big or go home with Wallace in a matchup where Flacco should throw a decent amount. I can't find big negatives with Flacco. He's taking on a Browns defense that's seen five of six quarterbacks hit plus Fantasy points against them. He also happens to have a sensational recent track record against them -- multiple touchdowns in three straight and four of his last five. Flacco also has come through for plus Fantasy points in back-to-back games in equally easy matchups Detroit at home, Pittsburgh on the road. Best of all, he's throwing much better now than earlier this season and has quietly developed a deep receiving corps when you include his running backs, tight ends and developing wideout Chris Moore.

It's hard to see him getting slowed down by the Browns. There hasn't been a philosophical change in how often the Panthers use Stewart — he's still under 30 snaps per game in all but one outing this year. But it is noticeable that the Panthers have gotten some scoring out of J-Stew in each of their three games since their bye. That isn't a by-product of what the run game is doing. It's way too early to count out the Patriots. What to watch next. Saints fend off Panthers. Eagles surprise Rams on road. Evan Engram of the Giants is unable to make a catch against the 49ers on Nov.

The visiting Cowboys won Philadelphia's Nelson Agholor, bottom left, is tackled by several Dallas players on Nov. The visiting Saints won Pittsburgh's James Conner, left, scores a touchdown on Nov. The visiting Steelers won Pittsburgh's Antonio Brown celebrates after scoring a touchdown against Baltimore on Nov. The 49ers won George Kittle 85 of the 49ers celebrates with Raheem Mostert after a touchdown against the Raiders on Nov. Williams during the visiting Saints' victory on Oct.

Minnesota's Latavius Murray 25 leaps for a touchdown on Oct. New Orleans' Alvin Kamara 41 dives the end zone for a touchdown on Oct. The play was disallowed because of offsetting penalties. The Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson 4 is lifted by teammate Nick Martin 66 as they celebrate a touchdown against the Dolphins on Oct. The Falcons won Washington wide receiver Josh Doctson 18 is unable to catch a pass during the host Redskins' victory over Dallas on Oct. Found the story interesting? Like us on Facebook to see similar stories.

I'm already a fan, don't show this again. How can we improve? Please give an overall site rating: He was drafted by the Eagles in Traded to Cleveland in and was released prior to the season. Then the Colts signed and released him within eight days in He had workouts for the Giants and Patriots, but no contract. How many players have bounced around to three teams and finally figured it out with their fourth? Many have brought up the contract extension the Patriots gave Lewis during the season last year as a vote of confidence.

I can see their point to an extent. For a comparison, Ronnie Hillman signed a one year deal to stay in Denver for 2 million with only k guaranteed. Are you confident in Hillman due to the investment Denver made? The situation in New England is often referenced because it has historically featured a pass-catching back. However, when I crunched the numbers, I believe Dion Lewis truthers may be disappointed. Here are the highest reception totals each season by a New England running back:. Is Lewis a transcendent talent? Despite his positive production in , Lewis had two fumbles on 85 touches and four drops on 40 catchable targets.

Even Adrian Peterson had a drop rate of 2. I can understand dismissing the last game due to injury. Yet, he still managed career receptions. Even Mikel Leshoure had 34 career receptions. I find it difficult to invest capital in a player with very little production at the age of 26 in September. Lets recap Dion Lewis. He was a fifth round NFL Draft pick in with a low athletic profile. The Patriots invested very little money into him and his touches were decreasing as the season progressed.

He showed a high drop rate and fumbles with those touches. The Patriots historically average 38 receptions to the best receiving back; yet Lewis has 39 career NFL receptions and turns 26 in September. But people are going to invest a fifth round startup pick in him? It makes me want to scream! I understand and appreciate the point, but prior to , when was the last time the Jets produced a top 10, heck, top 20 WR? My point is, while past is a worthy reference point to predict the future, more needs to be considered.

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Let the nay Sayers say nay! Also, considering how successful guys like Sproles, Woodhead, and other PPR options have been in recent years. And as far as volumn I agre with Steve, I own gronk and Edelman and got burnt on a few games last year not starting dion where they all 3 blew up for top end production. The time half a decade ago is irrelevant, in my opinion. Though, one for Sproles was 4 years ago ;. One may also argue that Sproles inability to hit these level and his reduced involvement was due to age.

In regards to pass-catching PPR success, specifically:. Woodhead points; RB3 — Woodhead points; RB12 — Sproles points; RB12 — Sproles points; RB5. In the end, these three are guys all cut from the same cloth in a very similar offensive role with their respective teams. I think automatically discounting Lewis to RB3 territory is vastly underrating his potential.

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In fact, Lewis arguably has the higher ceiling if he sits at a similar target pace to what he had in Nick, You made a lot of good counterpoints against Dion Lewis however your average catches per season argument is misleading.