Loveland was a big part of the passing game plan last week even
if the production (3 receptions, 30 yards) didn’t match. With
both Rome Odunze and Luther Burden III hobbled, Loveland should
be called upon again. He’s 9th among tight ends in average depth
of target, so he’s more of a downfield threat than dump off maven.
The SF secondary is plenty beatable, opening up the chance at
a boom week from Loveland.
Evans has instantly garnered alpha status upon his return in
Week 15. He’s seen 21 targets in his last two games, and
continues to be Baker Mayfield’s preferred option in the
red zone. The Bucs are reeling, but travel across the state to
face a Dolphin team that has officially mailed in the season.
His 1000-yard season streak is sure to be broken, but that won’t
stop anyone from trying!
Tied for 6th among receivers with eight scores, Jennings has
been a vital piece of the Niner passing game. After finally getting
healthy, he’s scored in six of the last seven games, and should
remain a top option even if Ricky Pearsall is able to return.
The Bears yield the 3rd most fantasy points to the position, and
this game has some shootout potential.
Grab some Pine
Chiefs Receivers vs DEN (Thu)
Outside of Rashee Rice (who has been placed on IR), none of these
KC receivers have been viable fantasy options for most of the
season. Now down to their 3rd QB, 7th rounder Chis Oladokun, and
facing the best secondary in the NFL, not a single Chief pass
catcher should be in your lineup.
Until Pat Bryant left the game with a concussion last week, Franklin
was on the verge of being phased out of a major role in the passing
game. His snap percentage was way down in Weeks 13, 14, and 15,
and a few garbage time yards salvaged his day in Week 16. The
last time Bryant missed a game (Week 15), Lil’Jordan Humphrey
stepped in to soak up 68% of the snaps. Franklin has been a nice
surprise this season, but has become way too volatile to trust
down the stretch.
Responsible for more fumbles than touchdowns, Flowers has been
a major disappointment this season. The Raven passing game has
struggled all year, and now Lamar Jackson is dealing with yet
another injury, this time to his back. Whether it is he, or Tyler
Hunter throwing the ball this week, it’s going to be tough
sledding against a desperate Green Bay defense.
