Lineup Prep: Week 3

Wed Sep 18 8:56am ET
By JEFF PAUR
Sr Fantasy Writer

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Just remember, it is a long season. Those are my words of wisdom before I get to my random thoughts for the week. Things tend to even out, especially when it comes to really good or below average fantasy players. There are always peaks and valleys throughout a season. Don’t get too down or up based on just a couple games. You can make bad decisions as a fantasy owner if you do this.

Now for my random thoughts for the week . . . . .

It is a little surprising the Panthers are benching Bryce Young. He has been awful but you have to wonder what this is going to do for him. Will he learn from the bench? Or will this set back his development? At this point, it just doesn’t seem Young is ready to be a starting quarterback in the NFL. He makes poor reads, holds onto the ball too long and just misses on throws he should make. Young has made next to no progress since entering the league last season. This miss could setback the Panthers franchise even more.

I really don’t want any part of the Chiefs backfield right now. If I had to choose one player, I’m going with Samaje Perine. I think he has the most three-down potential of the group but am not confident with using him. I really think this will be a hot-hand situation, rotating backs in and out of the lineup. It will be a tough fantasy situation to trust from week to week while Isiah Pacheco is out of the lineup.

Kyler Murray is back. He looks like the Kyler Murray before his ACL injury. He is extending plays and making good decisions. Plus, he is running the ball better, having 55-plus rushing yards each of his first two games. It seems we might have underestimated this Cardinals offense a little. It is looking good right now, mainly because of the resurgence of Murray.

I think the Saints are for real. This is a pretty complete team on both sides of the ball. And the offense is rolling, having one of the top running games in all of football. This just opens up things for everything, including Derek Carr and the passing game. And the defense has plenty of firepower on that side of the ball. The Saints are going to be a problem all season long.

I’m a little concerned about Anthony Richardson. He gets to throw behind the best offensive line in football, but is still missing on way too many passes. A lot of quarterbacks would kill to throw behind that Colts stout offensive line. Richardson is not taking full advantage and needs to shore up his accuracy in a hurry if he hopes to be a top quarterback in this league. Richardson still has fantasy value because of his ability to make plays with his legs but he won’t reach his potential if he keeps missing on easy throws. His accuracy remains a concern.

In his last 11 games, Patrick Mahomes has more than 20 fantasy points just three times and his high during that stretch is 23.8 fantasy points. He has not been the elite fantasy quarterback lately. You can’t count out Mahomes but his recent stretch is a little concerning. He just has not been the elite fantasy quarterback you expect. Hopefully, he gets out of this stretch soon. It is just surprising to see his production down.

Rookie Brock Bowers is already a must start for me. He has been heavily involved in the passing game, having 17 targets in two games. He has 11-plus fantasy points each of his first two games. Bowers is going to be a star in this league for years to come. He has a real chance to be the Sam LaPorta of this year. Bowers has that kind of talent.

The Tua Tagovailoa situation is a rough one. You have to feel for him right now. From a fantasy perspective, the Dolphins offense is a concern with Skylar Thompson starting. This is going to impact everything. He is raw and needs plenty of seasoning. I expect plenty of growing pains for him, hurting the value of both the receivers and running backs. You can’t bench guys like Tyreek Hill or Jaylen Waddle but get ready to be disappointed by some bad showings. Not good.

News and Notes: The Panthers have benched quarterback Bryce Young. Andy Dalton has been named the starter. . . .The Chiefs signed running back Kareem Hunt to their practice squad on Tuesday. He could work his way into the lineup if he shows well in practice. . . . .Cincinnati signed defensive lineman Lawrence Guy on Tuesday. The Bengals are dealing with all sorts of injuries along the defensive line, so Guy could make an immediate impact. . . .The Giants signed kicker Greg Joseph off the Lions practice squad. He will take over the kicking duties for the Giants while Graham Gano is out.

HOT PLAYS

Jordan Mason, RB, 49ers. Mason continues to show well as a starter for the 49ers. He has hit the 100-yard rushing mark each of his first two games. He also has found the end zone each of those games, topping 17 fantasy points. He is a must start and legit No. 1 back as long as Christian McCaffrey is out of the lineup. He should keep up his hot ways this week against the Rams, a team that has really struggled to stop the run without Aaron Donald in the middle of their line. The Rams have allowed the fifth most fantasy points to running backs through two games.

Kyle Pitts, TE, Falcons. Pitts has been pretty ho hum once again to start this season outside of his touchdown in Week 1. His numbers have been very similar through two games, having six receptions for 46 yards on the season. He has been targeted seven times. The Falcons passing game came to life late in last week’s game, though, which bodes well for Pitts going forward. His numbers could start improving, especially this week against the Chiefs. Kansas City has been awful against the pass, allowing the most fantasy points to tight ends to start the season. This could be a big week for Pitts.

Jameson Williams, WR, Lions. Williams showed last week that his huge Week 1 wasn’t a fluke. He followed that with another very good performance, catching five passes for 79 yards on 11 targets. He has been targeted 20 times in two games and has a rush attempt in each game. Williams is becoming a legit low-end No. 1 or top No. 2 fantasy receiver. He looks like a different player out there. Look for him to keep up his hot ways this week against the Cardinals, a team that allows the ninth most fantasy points to receivers.

Joe Burrow, QB, Bengals. Burrow got going last week after a poor showing in Week 1. He topped 20 fantasy points and threw for 258 yards with two touchdowns. The Bengals offense played better and Burrow looked as healthy as he has been in a while. Look for Burrow to build on that solid play this week against the Commanders. Washington allows the most fantasy points to quarterbacks this season.

Travis Etienne, RB, Jaguars. Etienne has failed to top 55-rushing yards each of his first two games but found the end zone each of those games. The scores have given Etienne decent fantasy numbers despite not so great yardage totals. He has 12-plus fantasy points each of his first two games. He continues to play a ton for the Jaguars, playing at least 70 percent of the snaps both games. If he gets his usual workload this week against the Bills, look for his best game of the season. Buffalo has allowed the second most fantasy points to running backs and 131.5-rushing yards per game.

COLD PLAYS 

Anthony Richardson, QB, Colts. Richardson is off to an erratic start to the season. He is missing on some throws he should make, causing for down fantasy production if he doesn’t do a lot on the ground running the ball. It could be more of the same for Richardson this week against a very good Bears defense. Chicago allows the seventh fewest fantasy points to quarterbacks and gives up just 169.5-passing yards per game. If you have better options, go with them in Week 3.

Mike Evans, WR, Bucs. Evans had just three receptions for 42 yards last week. He has eight receptions for 103 yards in two games. Chris Godwin has been getting more of the looks in the passing game and producing big. Evans remains a factor in this offense but could have another disappointing showing this week against the Broncos. He should draw shutdown corner Patrick Surtain in coverage, which isn’t good news for Evans. Plus, the Broncos allow the fewest fantasy points to receivers.

Any Cowboys running back. The Cowboys are pretty much splitting the backfield with Ezekiel Elliott and Rico Dowdle. Deuce Vaughn did get a few more chances last week, though, and could get more going forward with Elliot and Dowdle doing little. The Cowboy ran 21 times for just 68 yards last week and have failed to top 100-rushing yards in either of their two games. We would just steer clear of any Cowboys back at this point. It isn’t worth the risk. The ceilings of these players just isn’t very high, especially this week against a Ravens defense that is first overall against the run. Baltimore allows just 49.5-rushing yards per game.

Patrick Mahomes, QB, Chiefs. Mahomes is winning games and making plays, but his fantasy production has not been great. This actually dates back to last season late in the year as well. He just hasn’t produced the huge fantasy games you are accustomed to with Mahomes. He has fewer than 20 fantasy points each of his first two games this year. It is so tough to bench Mahomes because of his huge weekly ceiling but it might be another ho-hum showing for Mahomes in Week 3. He gets a very good Chargers secondary, a team that allows the fewest fantasy points to quarterbacks.

Aaron Jones, RB, Vikings. Jones had a game to forget last week. He was outplayed by backup Ty Chandler and lost a fumble at the goal line. Jones ran nine times for just 32 yards. He isn’t going to lose his job or anything, but Chandler could eat into his playing time a little more. Jones is still going to have some big games, but one of those might not be this week against the Texans. Houston allows the third fewest fantasy points to running backs and are seventh overall against the run.

SLEEPERS

Alexander Mattison, RB, Raiders. Mattison has just 13 touches his first two games but has touchdowns each of the first two games. Mattison took more of a backseat to Zamir White last week but he wasn’t very good with his chances. This could open the door for Mattison to play this week. And if that happens, he could do some damage to the lowly Panthers. Carolina allows the fourth most fantasy points to running backs and has been dreadful defensively this season.

Rashod Bateman, WR, Ravens. Bateman hasn’t done a whole lot to start the season, but has about seven fantasy points each of his first two games. He is more than capable of a game with double-digit fantasy points, especially this week against the Cowboys. This seems a good match for Bateman, playing against a Cowboys secondary that has some injury issues. We expect the Cowboys to do all they can to take away Zay Flowers and Mark Andrews, leaving more favorable matchups for Bateman.

Sam Darnold, QB, Vikings. Darnold is off to a strong start as the Vikings starter, having multiple scores each of his first two games. He scored 23.6 fantasy points last week against a good 49ers defense in the Vikings upset victory. Darnold is looking like a solid spot starter for fantasy teams. And this week could be a time to use him, playing the Texans. Houston allows the eighth most fantasy points to quarterbacks.

D’Andre Swift, RB, Bears. Swift has been a disaster to start the season. He has 24 carries of just 48 yards, averaging two yards per carry. The Bears offensive line is a mess, causing all sorts of issues for both the running and passing games. If the Bears are ever going to have a good week rushing the ball, this is the week. The Bears play the Colts, a team dead last against the run. The Colts allow 237-rushing yards per game. Give Swift a shot in this matchup to get right.

Demarcus Robinson, WR, Rams. The Rams are devastated by injury at receiver. If we had to pick an option to consider using going forward, it would be Robinson. He seems the best bet for consistent production and the Rams clearly believe in him. His stats aren’t anything special each of his first two games, but Robinson is playing a ton. He has played 92 percent of the snaps each of his first two games. He could be a sneaky play this week against the 49ers, a team that allows the fourth most fantasy points to receivers.

High/Low Scoring Games

Each week we will take a look at some of the high and low scoring games for the coming week. In high scoring affairs, get your marginal players on those teams in your lineup to take advantage of the possible points barrage. And in the low scoring games, keep those marginal players on the bench and make sure to have your defenses involved in those contests.

High Scoring Games: Texans/Vikings, Eagles/Saints, Lions/Cardinals, Chiefs/Falcons.

Low Scoring Games: Patriots/Jets, Bears/Colts, Broncos/Bucs, Giants/Browns, Chargers/Steelers, Packers/Titans, Panthers/Raiders.

Jeff Paur is a two-time finalist for FSWA Fantasy Football Writer of the Year and won the FSWA award for Best Fantasy Football Article on the Web in 2011. He also was the most accurate expert in 2012, winning the FSTA Fantasy Football Accuracy Award. If you have any questions for Jeff, email him at [email protected]. Follow Jeff on Twitter @jeffpaur.

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Curtis Samuel Sep 24 8:20am CT
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Buffalo Bills wide receiver Curtis Samuel did not factor heavily into the Bills Week 3 offensive output against Jacksonville. The Bills put up 47 points but Samuel had three catches for 22 yards and one rush for no gain. Josh Allen and the Bills spread the ball around in this one and Khalil Shakir, Keon Coleman, Dalton Kincaid, and Ty Johnson each caught a touchdown pass and James Cook and Ray Davis scored rushing TDs. Samuel hasn't found a consistent piece of the Bills offensive pie yet this season after coming over from Washington in the offseason. With so many offensive weapons, it's hard to see Samuel making a big fantasy impact this season.

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Gabriel Davis Sep 24 8:10am CT
Gabriel Davis

Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver Gabe Davis saw six targets against the Buffalo Bills on Monday night but could only turn those into two catches for 18 yards. Christian Kirk and Brian Thomas, Jr., saw most of the targets for the Jaguars as they were routed by the Bills in Buffalo. Davis was unable to get loose against his former team in this one. Even at his most productive in Buffalo, Davis was a boom-or-bust fantasy option. The big-play threat has yet to break free for a long catch from Trevor Lawrence this season. With Kirk and Thomas ahead of him on the receiving pecking order and tight end Evan Engram (hamstring) likely to take targets away from him upon his return, Davis is best left on the waiver wire.

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Brian Thomas Jr. Sep 24 1:00am CT
Brian Thomas Jr.

Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver Brian Thomas Jr. caught five of nine targets in a 47-10 loss to the Buffalo Bills. The rookie first-round receiver had a solid outing despite the blowout and looks like a high upside fantasy option in the future for patient fantasy managers. The Jaguars offense has struggled through three weeks, but BTJ has been solid despite that. In Week 1, BTJ caught a touchdown, in Week 2, he had 94 yards receiving, and in Week 3, he had his most targets and receptions so far. If the LSU product can put it all together, he could be in for a big game very soon. Given his baseline talent level, despite being a part of a rough offense, the rookie receiver should continue to serve as a high upside flex option going forward. BTJ and the Jaguars offense faces yet another tough defense in the Houston Texans in Week 4.

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Christian Kirk Sep 24 12:50am CT
Christian Kirk

Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver Christian Kirk was the team's best performer in an otherwise rough night in a 47-10 loss to the Buffalo Bills. The Jaguars put up a stinker on Monday Night Football, but fantasy managers who kept faith in Kirk should be happy with an eight catch, 79 yard performance, especially in PPR leagues. That led the team in both categories, a drastic turn from his two catches for 29 yards in the first two games. Despite the good performance, it will still be hard to trust Kirk going forward giving how bad the Jaguars offense has looked so far. The matchups will also not get any easier over the next few weeks, so expectations should remain low for Kirk and the Jaguars offense. However, the former Arizona Cardinal could maintain a WR3 level in PPR leagues if he continues to earn targets. Kirk will look to build on this bounce back performance in Week 4 against the Houston Texans.

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Travis Etienne Sep 24 12:40am CT
Travis Etienne

Jacksonville Jaguars running back Travis Etienne Jr. was solid despite game script being against him in a 47-10 loss to the Buffalo Bills. Etienne Jr. didn't get a touchdown this week for the first time this season, but he put up a solid 68 yards rushing on 11 attempts as well as 17 yards on four receptions. The Clemson product has maintained an RB2 level so far this season, as given the Jaguars offense is struggling, his upside is limited. The Jaguars have faced three good defenses so far, but either way, the offense has not looked good at all. Etienne Jr. has been one of the few bright spots of the offense, and if it can manage to get going anytime soon, he may be in for a big game. For now, the 25-year-old back will struggle to stand out in fantasy, but will maintain a solid floor heading into a Week 4 matchup with the Houston Texans.

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Brenton Strange Sep 24 12:40am CT
Brenton Strange

Jacksonville Jaguars tight end Brenton Strange only caught two passes, but one was for the team's only touchdown in a 47-10 loss to the Buffalo Bills. He finished with 17 yards receiving, catching two of his five targets. Taking over for Evan Engram once again, Strange was a little quieter from a yards perspective compared to last week, but the touchdown gave him a respectable fantasy output. The second-year tight end will likely move back to his original role of clear backup to Engram once the starter returns from injury, but for now, Strange is a solid starting option for teams in desperate need of tight end help, which seems to be most fantasy managers so far this season. As with most tight ends, Strange has a low floor but enough of a ceiling where he is a startable option as long as Engram is out. He will look to catch another touchdown in a Week 4 matchup with the Houston Texans.

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Keon Coleman Sep 24 12:20am CT
Keon Coleman

Head coach Sean McDermott revealed that Buffalo Bills wide receiver Keon Coleman was benched for the first quarter due to punctuality issues. "This will serve as a learning opportunity for him," McDermott stated after the game. "It was a matter of being on time. He understands his responsibility to his teammates. We've addressed it, we support him, and now we move forward. I thought he played well tonight." Coleman made an impact after entering the game in the second quarter, scoring his first career touchdown and helping the Bills secure a decisive 47-10 victory. The 24-yard touchdown was his only target of the evening. Coleman participated in 19 out of 60 offensive snaps, which amounts to just 31.66%. However, heading into Week 3, he led all Bills wide receivers with 83 offensive snaps, outpacing the next closest receiver, Mack Hollins, by 16. Coleman also topped the team in routes run and was second in targets before his benching. With the Bills' offense performing at a high level, Coleman could be a solid flex option in favorable matchupsprovided he arrives on time, of course.

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Trevor Lawrence Sep 24 12:20am CT
Trevor Lawrence

Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence put up yet another underwhelming performance in a 47-10 loss to the Buffalo Bills. He finished with 178 passing yards, completing 21 of his 38 passing attempts. He threw one touchdown and one interception. The Jaguars offense just hasn't worked so far this season, and Lawrence has not looked great throughout. This is his second game with less than 200 yards passing, and he only has two touchdowns in three games. Even the potential rushing upside he has added during his career just hasn't materialized this season. The former number one pick is a player that can be dropped at this point in most leagues. His early schedule has been tough, but he isn't providing enough of a floor to be trusted at all to start in fantasy lineups. Lawrence has yet another tough road matchup in Week 4 when he faces the Houston Texans.

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Jayden Daniels Sep 24 12:13am CT
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Zack Moss Sep 24 12:13am CT
Zack Moss

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Trevor Lawrence Sep 24 12:13am CT
Trevor Lawrence

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Keon Coleman Sep 24 12:13am CT
Keon Coleman

Dynasty | Bills rookie receiver Keon Coleman had a 24-yard touchdown catch in the Bills 47-10 demolition of Jacksonville. Dynasty Analysis: Unfortunately, it was Coleman's only target on the night. With just seven targets through three games, it's clear the BIlls are bringing him along slowly. Khalil Shakir is starting to establish himself as the top option and that's going to keep Coleman as a dynasty stash for the time being. While he doesn't belong near lineups at the moment, we can see the talent and dynasty managers are going to need to simply stay patient. Coleman could be a savvy manager's buy low at the moment.

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Mark Andrews Sep 24 12:10am CT
Mark Andrews

Baltimore Ravens head coach John Harbaugh has warned Mark Andrews' managers that they're in a turbulent ride. Andrews has been a source of frustration for fantasy owners, and Harbaugh indicated that this situation is unlikely to improve soon. He mentioned that the tight end position will see rotation, and snap counts will vary according to the team's game strategy. Last week, Andrews was on the field for only 33 percent of the snaps due to the Ravens utilizing "heavy" personnel packages. Given Harbaugh's comments, it will be challenging to depend on Andrews for consistent production week after week. A tight end participating in just a third of the snaps isn't positioned to deliver major stats in fantasy leagues. While Andrews' managers shouldn't feel the need to drop him outright, it makes sense to consider benching him until there's more clarity regarding the tight-end rotation. The challenge lies in discovering any viable alternatives in the current tight-end nightmare.

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Zac Taylor Sep 23 11:50pm CT
Zac Taylor

Cincinnati Bengals right tackle Trent Brown (knee) exited Monday night's game with a knee injury. He was seen in the locker room with a full brace on his right leg and using crutches after the game. Brown went down during a pass protection play in the second quarter, immediately grabbing his right knee before being carted off the field. His fellow offensive linemen helped him onto the cart, offering their best wishes as he was taken to the X-ray room with 6:25 left in the half. The veteran was making his third start of the season after signing a one-year contract worth up to $4.75 million during the offseason, following three years with the New England Patriots. When asked about Brown's condition in the postgame press conference, Bengals coach Zac Taylor remarked, "It doesn't look good." Rookie Amarius Mims, who had just taken his first NFL snap six plays earlier during a field goal drive, stepped in to replace Brown. Mims, the team's first-round pick this year, is expected to step up effectively. Before his preseason injury, he was tentatively set to be the starting right tackle, and now that he's healthy, he's ready to fulfill the expectations that come with his draft status.

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Ray Davis Sep 23 11:30pm CT
Ray Davis

Buffalo Bills running back Ray Davis rushed seven times for 22 yards and a touchdown in the team's 47-10 win over the Jacksonville Jaguars. He also caught one pass for one yard. Davis' first NFL touchdown came with just over four minutes remaining in the game to put the Bills ahead by 37 points. With the victory in hand, Josh Allen and other starters had already moved to the bench. With a healthy James Cook and Ty Johnson filling in on third downs, Davis isn't anything more than a complementary running back in the Buffalo offense. Fantasy managers should view him as insurance in case Cook gets injured.

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Keon Coleman Sep 23 11:20pm CT
Keon Coleman

Buffalo Bills wide receiver Keon Coleman saw just one target on Monday Night Football, but he made the most of it. The rookie scored his first NFL touchdown on a 24-yard catch midway through the second quarter. That was Josh Allen's second passing touchdown of the night and the Bills' third score overall. By halftime, the Bills built a 27-point lead, and Coleman did not need to be involved any further to secure the victory. James Cook, Khalil Shakir, and Dalton Kincaid are ahead of Coleman in the offensive pecking order, keeping Coleman as a boom/bust wide receiver in Week 4 against Baltimore.

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Dalton Kincaid Sep 23 11:20pm CT
Dalton Kincaid

Buffalo Bills tight end Dalton Kincaid caught three passes for 41 yards and a touchdown in the team's 47-10 victory over the Jacksonville Jaguars. Josh Allen kept a first-quarter play alive with his legs and found Kincaid in the back of the endzone for a six-yard score. Earlier on that drive, Allen connected with Kincaid on a 28-yard gain. The reception total is still on the lower side, but the Bills barely threw in the second half with a 27-point lead that eventually ballooned to 37. With the touchdown, Kincaid finished as a top-five fantasy football tight end in Week 3. He'll hope to keep that status in Week 4 against the Baltimore Ravens.

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Josh Allen Sep 23 11:10pm CT
Josh Allen

Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen threw for 263 yards and four touchdowns in a dominant victory over the Jacksonville Jaguars. He also added 44 yards on the ground on six carries. A large chunk of his production, including all of his touchdowns, came in the first half. The Bills jumped out to a 27-point halftime lead, scoring a touchdown on all five of their drives in the first half. Allen found Dalton Kincaid, Khalil Shakir, Keon Coleman, and Ty Johnson for his touchdown passes. Even with the blowout, Allen finished as the QB1 for the week. The Bills travel to Baltimore in Week 4.

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James Cook Sep 23 11:10pm CT
James Cook

Buffalo Bills running back James Cook rushed the football 11 times for 39 yards and a touchdown while adding four catches for 48 yards in the team's 47-10 victory over the Jacksonville Jaguars. The Bills opened the game throwing more often than running, although Cook finished the first drive with his touchdown. Due to another blowout win, Cook only touched the ball once in the fourth quarter. Cook's 87 total yards were his fewest of the young season, but he still managed to end the week as an RB1 in PPR formats. With his work on the ground and through the air, the soon-to-be 25-year-old will remain an RB1 against a tough Baltimore defense in Week 4.

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Khalil Shakir Sep 23 11:10pm CT
Khalil Shakir

Buffalo Bills wide receiver Khalil Shakir caught all six of his targets for 72 yards and a touchdown in a blowout victory over the Jacksonville Jaguars. Quarterback Josh Allen looked for the slot receiver early in the game and later connected with him on a 27-yard catch-and-run for a touchdown on the Bills' fourth drive. All of Shakir's production came in the first half. With a 27-point halftime lead, the Bills didn't need to throw much in the second half. Shakir has cemented himself as Allen's top option in the passing game and will be a WR3 when the Bills travel to Baltimore in Week 4.

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