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The Shot Caller's Report - Wk 13 Wide Receivers



By Colby Cavaliere | 12/3/20 |
Bye Weeks: CAR, TB
QBs | RBs | WRs


Corey Davis

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Corey Davis vs CLE

It’s taken a while, but Davis is finally becoming a weekly WR play in fantasy. Set to easily surpass his career highs in receptions, yards and touchdowns, a host of things play into Davis’ favor this week against Cleveland. Not only will the Browns sell out to slow Derrick Henry and contain A.J. Brown, but the Dawgs are missing several starters in their secondary. They got torched by the Hall of Fame duo of Mike Glennon and Collin Johnson last week, and it should be easy for Davis to sneak around the secondary unnoticed.

Henry Ruggs III @ NYJ

It’s hard to believe, but Ruggs was the 1st receiver selected in the 2020 draft. While fellow rooks like Tee Higgins, CeeDee Lamb, Justin Jefferson, and Chase Claypool have become instant difference makers in real life and in fantasy, Ruggs just hasn’t seen many snaps or targets. But last week, the winds of change may have begun to blow. His 42 snaps paced the receivers, and a few dynamic plays will certainly have gotten the attention of his coaches and quarterback. The Jets give up a ton of explosive plays, and I think Ruggs adds to the total.

Mike Gesicki vs CIN

At this point of the year anyone with a pulse is an option at tight end! Gesicki’s targets are trending up lately, with a clean 5 in each of his past three games. He’s had 40+ yards or a score in his last four games, and the Miami offense is devoid of playmakers outside of DeVante Parker. Gesicki does get schemed the ball from time to time, has athletic upside, and is facing the league’s worst defense against fantasy tight ends. Hey, why not!

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NYG Receivers vs SEA

With Daniel Jones an extreme long shot to suit up this week, Evan Engram, Darius Slayton, Sterling Shepard and Golden Tate, who were already struggling to put up meaningful numbers, will take a huge hit with Colt McCoy under center. While Jones has a big arm, and is able to move around to create plays, McCoy isn’t nearly as athletic, and has never been able to push the ball down the field consistently. With a Seattle pass rush suddenly alive (19 sacks since Week 9) look for a ton of dump offs and short throws from this offense. However you were using these guys in your lineup, drop them down a notch.

Jamison Crowder vs LV

It's been a mighty fall for the guy who was nearly the entire Jets passing offense over the first quarter of the season. After seeing double digit targets in his first five games to start the season, Crowder has been invisible since returning from injury. His 6 receptions on 10 targets the last three weeks have produced diddly squat, and it’s clear Perriman and Mims are just higher in the pecking order right now. Vegas isn't a shy away matchup, but this offense is much too dysfunctional and unpredictable to trot Crowder out there in your lineup.

Emmanuel Sanders @ ATL

Sometimes a confluence of circumstances torpedo a players fantasy value, and that’s exactly what’s happening to Sanders. The return of Michael Thomas, and the insertion of Taysom Hill into the lineup has been a deadly elixir for Sanders, who for much of the year had been a viable WR3. With passing volume at an all-time low, there just doesn't seem to be a short term pathway for Sanders to produce enough to be a trusted play. With all but two teams done with their bye weeks, fantasy rosters are nearly at full strength. Until Brees gets back, Sanders has to stay benched.

Quarterbacks | Running Backs | Wide Receivers