Mattek Fantasy Football

Reports indicate he may return in just over six weeks; he is already doing light running drills on his ankle. Mattek Fantasy Football emphasizes that no team needs a receiver back more than the New England Patriots. Additionally, the source notes AJ Brown leads the league in expected points per play and also leads the league this season, describing him as simply an excellent player.

Aaron Jones is ranked 87; the Packers signed Devon Neal, which the source views as a smart addition that suggests the team does not want to give Aaron Jones 20 carries per game; however, Aaron Jones is likely to start in any game without Jordan Mason, making him a favorable option.

AJ Dillon's participation in the game was very limited, indicating reduced offensive role or playing time.

Ranked 73rd; Mattek Fantasy Football 'bets heavily on him' at this ranking, saying 'you guys might be wrong, it's impossible to believe.' Lazard is 'an excellent player' who 'gets a lot of opportunities,' and the New York Jets offense is 'much better than we thought.' The source prefers Lazard over DK Metcalf, citing Metcalf's inconsistency despite health and limited target volume; the Jets offense will deliver a strong performance this week against Chicago Bears.

Amari Rodgers ranks at position 36 and is being outperformed by Ke'Shawn Mitchell in the Chargers' offense. Mitchell plays in passing situations and gets opportunities near the goal line, while Rodgers does not. Mitchell is expanding his role because he is a better and more elusive runner in those spaces than Rodgers, making Mitchell the preferred option.

Ranked among the source's top fantasy football players for the season; the source considers him a must-have and would trade multiple players to acquire him.

Ranked 11th in rest-of-season rankings with 18.4 PPR points per game average. Despite Mike Washington Jr. taking a touchdown last week, Jeanty's usage is exceptional and unmatched in fantasy football: 23 rushing attempts and 6 targets in one game; 21 rushing attempts and 7 targets in another; 19 rushing attempts and 3 targets in a third. The source maintains confidence in his ranking despite the touchdown vulturing.

Mayfield is expected to miss three to four weeks due to a finger injury, which will impact the Buccaneers' offensive production and limit receiving volume for pass catchers like Bucky Irving, since backup Galen Daniels is a run-first quarterback who throws fewer short passes.

Ranked among the source's top fantasy football players for the season; the source considers him a must-have and would trade multiple players to acquire him, despite some concerns about his team's weakness limiting his scoring ceiling.

Ranked 93rd in the source's rest-of-season rankings.

Ranked 12th overall by the source. Had an excellent return game with 27 fantasy points thanks to heavy involvement. The source considers Bowers an excellent buy option and notes some may argue he deserves a higher ranking.

Mattek Fantasy Football states he will change his ranking after this video, preferring Purdy over Jalen Hurts. Purdy is 'an excellent player' and 'the #1 quarterback in the NFL in average expected points per play throughout his career.' He also leads the league this season in average expected points per play, making him 'simply a skilled player.'

Ranked 9th in rest-of-season rankings despite playing only one game this season and missing the last two games; the source expects him to play this weekend and remains confident in his ranking. Irving led the NFL in rushing yards per route last season, even surpassing Jonathan Taylor, and is expected to be available in many leagues due to the original drafter's poor record (1-2 or 1-3), presenting significant value.

Ranked in tier C. Rumors of Caleb Williams' decline have been greatly exaggerated. Blake Corum is performing the same role as last year. Williams may miss passes, make mistakes, and struggle in short-yardage situations, but it doesn't matter because Sean McVay will return to him. Williams is McVay's preferred option and the one McVay trusts. He is the primary running back and will continue to score 15–17 points weekly. Those who drafted Williams in the fourth round for the fourth consecutive year will say the doubters are tired of him, but sometimes being boring gets the job done.

Ranked 7th in the source's rest-of-season rankings; considered a top-tier fantasy asset.

Had a difficult start this year due to the Bengals' schedule, but his usage remains very good at 16 carries per game. The source views this as a positive indicator despite the tough schedule.

Ranked 100th in the source's rest-of-season fantasy football rankings.

Ranked 21st overall by Mattek Fantasy Football with 23 points per game average. Mattek expresses concern about the sustainability of the Saints' performance, noting that over 52% of Olave's fantasy points came in the fourth quarter and overtime with Tyler Shank making heroic plays late in games. Mattek is uncertain if this late-game scoring pattern is sustainable.

Ranked 8th in rest-of-season rankings despite averaging only 19 PPR points per game. The source justifies the ranking by noting his elite target share (8 targets per game), red zone efficiency (multiple 1-yard TD opportunities), and the 49ers' injury situation at receiver (Mike Evans injured, Christian Kirk questioned due to team injuries), making him the only reliable option in San Francisco's offense.

Watson is scoring 23 points per game and will have a big opportunity. He and Matthew Golden will receive many passes from Jordan Love, positioning them as the season's fantasy stars. The source considers Watson worthy of immediate purchase.

Moore is scoring 11 points per game and is ranked 47th overall. The source is monitoring his situation and considering whether to prefer him over Rashee Rice.

Ranked 27th overall with 18.7 PPG average. Swift had a poor week 3 performance but still finished with 10.8 points, which is what is expected from a star running back. The source notes that if you can reach 10 points without scoring a touchdown, it likely means you have an important role. Swift has a very important role in the offense that the source wants to invest in.

Ranked 68th overall; described by Mattek Fantasy Football as 'a very good quarterback in fantasy football.'

Kincaid is ranked 42nd. Despite a poor performance in week 3, his usage remains impressive. The source considers him one of the best tight end options in fantasy football.

Averaging 21 points per game despite a poor Week 1 (5 points) when sick, with subsequent weeks of 39 and 20 points. Mattek considers him a poor trade target now and suggests he can be sold for a very good deal; wonders if in some leagues you could trade him for Parker Washington and Byron Leftwich, or explore 2-for-1 deals to acquire him. At age 34, the source believes they've already seen Adams' peak performance, as Boka Nakua and T Ferg will return, widening the passing lanes for the Rams.

Montgomery is not getting all the goal-line touches as expected; Woody Marks scored a goal-line touchdown last week. The Texans are not a team the source loves, so Montgomery was projected around 50th overall in the draft.

Ranked ahead of McBride by Mattek Fantasy Football, who describes the ranking as undisputed and emphasizes that Njoku is the clear focal point of the Raiders offense.

Ranked 92nd in the source's rest-of-season rankings. The source has given Boston some respect in his rankings for the remainder of the season, suggesting he sees value at this position.

Ranked 25th overall with 16.2 PPG average. Smith had a strong start to the season, including 10 catches for 117 yards and 1 touchdown in the exciting win over the Titans.

Mattek Fantasy Football is not convinced by DK Metcalf on the Pittsburgh Steelers despite health; Metcalf scored a touchdown last week but receives only five targets in 95% of games, indicating inconsistent opportunity and unreliable production. The source explicitly prefers Allen Lazard over Metcalf.

Ranked 22nd overall. The source expresses concern about the Falcons' offensive structure, noting discomfort with Penix's performance and the offensive line. Kyle Pitts is not contributing meaningfully. The source suggests London's performance should be better given the circumstances and disagrees with assessments that prefer London over Parker Washington.

Mattek Fantasy Football describes him as 'in a pitiful state,' complaining of shoulder issues then denying problems. Ranked 89th in rest-of-season rankings; the source suggests he may be receiving too much respect at that ADP. The source groups him with Patriots players generally as 'all bad options in fantasy football,' noting that the team is 'deteriorating from the head down,' and if Drake Maye plays this poorly, none of these players will be good fantasy investments.

Gabe Nabers is projected as a bust in fantasy football this season. He is returning from an ACL injury without a reliable center, and offensive coordinator Matt Nagy is very poor, making the asymmetric risk unfavorable despite initial draft enthusiasm. His limitation is that he can only run vertically and is one of the worst runners in the NFL at running east-to-west, which compounds the problem given the Chargers' poor interior offensive line.

Ranked 30th overall, Mattek Fantasy Football considers Wilson a mid-tier buy currently and will actively pursue him in fantasy trades. Despite Adam Thielen complicating the receiver landscape, Wilson hasn't played with another good wide receiver except DeVante Adams, whom he underperformed alongside.

Currently ranked very low but the source plans to immediately raise his ranking to the 60s (specifically 63) after this video. The source prefers Kittle over Rondel Moore. The only concern cited is Kittle's age, but this does not deter the source from upgrading his valuation significantly.

Ranked 26th overall. The source notes that Pickens' start to the season has been somewhat disappointing, as more was expected from him. However, the Cowboys' offense looks good and Dak looks good, so Pickens will get what was paid for him, though there will be a slight delay in the start.

Despite being in his prime and previously drafted heavily by the source, Dobbins looks very bad when running on the edges. The source is concerned about his durability and performance after multiple injuries, suggesting 'maybe it's time for JK Dobbins to retire.'

Ranked among the source's top fantasy football players for the season; the source considers him a must-have and would trade multiple players to acquire him.

Ranked among the source's top fantasy football players for the season; the source considers him a must-have and would trade multiple players to acquire him.

Ranked 63rd overall. The source does not expect him to play this week due to a hamstring injury that appears to be relatively minor. The source acknowledges that preferring Coker over T.J. Hockenson is defensible.

Ranked 69th overall; known for boom-or-bust performance—'either he scores two touchdowns or he scores none,' per Mattek Fantasy Football.

Ranked 96th. McMillan is expected to miss an extended period due to injury, which limits his fantasy value for the remainder of the season. His ranking reflects his unavailability.

Has not had significant involvement so far, especially in the red zone; not the best pass-catcher but plays for one of the top-2 offenses in football. He is the lead back with limited opportunities for other backs. The source considers this a fair price for him.

Ranked 91st in the source's rest-of-season rankings.

Ranked 24th overall. The source agrees that Javonte Williams will outperform Saquon Barkley in fantasy for the rest of the season, though Barkley is the better player. Williams is in an ideal fantasy situation with Tyler Goodson as his backup. He receives many passing opportunities, gets goal-line carries, and the fullback gets no such opportunities. Williams is projected to average 3.8 yards per carry, which would rank him in the top 15 running backs.

Warren is ranked 48th and has looked impressive with 24 receptions but no touchdowns. He plays Thursday night against Cleveland Browns and will likely see increased role with Rico Dowdle likely out. However, the source expects his role to decrease upon Dowdle's return, a classic situation where a backup running back loses touches when the starter returns.

One of the top risers for the rest of the season after week 3 usage; scored 21 fantasy points on 21 rushing attempts and 5 targets with a receiving touchdown in week 3, plus a rushing touchdown in week 1. Mattek Fantasy Football considers him an excellent buy option at a reasonable price.

Ranked 67th; described as an excellent quarterback in fantasy football.

Ranked 10th in rest-of-season rankings with 21.2 PPR points per game average; the source notes the Colts' offense has been better than expected and expects Taylor to continue performing well despite non-ideal pass-catching usage.

Will miss 6 to 8 weeks due to injury, creating an extended absence from fantasy lineups.

Expected to return from injury soon, likely next week rather than this week. The team will want to lean on the running game, especially if Kyler Murray continues to struggle.

Ranked ahead of McBride by Mattek Fantasy Football, who states that Jacobs is unquestionably the focal point of the Raiders' offense. Also ranked 83rd overall with a strong likelihood of returning from a six-game suspension, with no other Packers running backs pushing him off the field.

Currently dealing with an injury; averaging 15 PPR points per game but limited availability is impacting his fantasy value and his quarterback's performance. Had only 5 targets in week 3. The source expects Jefferson's return to the field and increased involvement in the upcoming game to significantly improve Kyler Murray's performance, suggesting Jefferson's presence is critical to the Vikings offense.

Keaton Mitchell is ranked 88 and scored 13 fantasy points last week on 8 carries for 52 yards; the source believes Mitchell will play more going forward and expects to see him and Rahim Hampton split carries with Hampton playing less, suggesting Mitchell is emerging as a more prominent option in the Ravens offense.

Ranked among the source's top fantasy football players for the season and considered a must-have, though some may worry about injury risk.

Underperformed in his first game. The source attributes part of this to Jefferson's limited involvement (5 targets in week 3) and expects Jefferson's return to improve Murray's output. The source had preseason expectations of strong performance but now views the situation as illogical without Jefferson.

Ladd McConkey is ranked 40th with significant concerns about the Chargers' performance. In their recent game against the Bills, McConkey received minimal volume with only 4 receptions for 66 yards, which is essentially nothing. The Chargers are performing very poorly, limiting his upside.

Jackson has started the season strong again and is ranked in the top tier of fantasy quarterbacks.

Mattek is a believer in Burden, noting he had 11 targets in the game against Eagles with 7 receptions for 61 yards and a touchdown, showing the offense is clearly planning around him. The source expects Burden to outproduce Rondale Moore, who has never been good from his first draft pick. Mattek acknowledges this is a controversial pick that people will hate.

Malik Nabers is projected as a bust in fantasy football. He is returning from an ACL injury without a reliable center, and offensive coordinator Matt Nagy is very poor, making the asymmetric risk unfavorable despite initial draft enthusiasm. The source was a strong Nabers advocate in the draft but now expects him to underperform.

Ranked 97th in rest-of-season rankings. The source ranks Washington above Ali Gordon and Jaylen Wright. He played three full snaps as a fullback last week and is positioned to benefit from Devon Achane's absence, making him an excellent waiver wire target.

Golden is ranked 41st and is now second in the NFL in projected fantasy points among pass catchers. He is receiving huge target volume (12, 6, 12, 5 targets across recent games with 100 yards and a touchdown). The source calls him a buy signal and expects him to be one of the season's breakout stars, shining brighter each game and catching deep balls with skill. He was acquired at a price that doesn't reflect his expected production due to only one touchdown scored so far.

Ranked 77th and may be undervalued. The source suggests he may be overestimating Trey McBride's and Marvin Harrison Jr.'s pass-catching ability, implying Wilson has more upside than currently projected. Harrison Jr. is not in the source's top 100 players.

Ranked 60th overall with a fractured rib; the source is uncertain about his recovery timeline. Would have ranked him 20 spots higher if confident he would be healthy for the rest of the season.

Scored an impressive 21 points in his first game of the season but suffered a hamstring injury and did not play against Cincinnati or Indianapolis. Mattek's primary concern is the high risk of soft tissue injury recurrence, as hamstring injuries frequently repeat throughout the season. This injury history causes the ranking to be lower than production might suggest, though the source acknowledges the ranking may be too cautious.

Ranked 20th overall by Mattek Fantasy Football and considered an excellent buy. Few believe in his standout performance, but he ranks in the top five in yards per target, target share percentage, and expected points for receivers. Mattek states no player is rising in fantasy football more clearly than Parker Washington.

Pat Bryant is ranked 85 and had his best game of the year last week, playing 70% of snaps and scoring 14 fantasy points on 2 catches for 44 yards with a touchdown and 2-point conversion; the source believes Bryant is much better than Courtland Sutton and expects the Broncos to continue relying on passing due to weak rushing performance; Bryant has a good fantasy matchup this week against San Francisco and the source has been impressed with him all year.

Ranked third among fantasy quarterbacks, scoring more points per game than Lamar Jackson despite Jackson's superior rushing ability. The source believes this will likely be Mahomes' MVP season, though Josh Allen could win the award; Mahomes will be the most valuable player in the NFL.

Quentin Johnston is ranked 82 with uncertain touchdown upside; the source notes he may or may not score a long touchdown.

Rashaad White suffered a shoulder injury and did not practice on Wednesday. The source expected White to receive more usage when Jayden Daniels was injured, but this did not materialize, with Jaylen Warren instead leading the team in rushing attempts.

The source is hesitant about Rice despite the Chiefs' strong offense. Rice's fantasy value was derived from the Chiefs' poor rushing attack, but the team has improved from worst to second or third-best rushing offense in the NFL, reducing Rice's target volume. However, his average target depth has increased, suggesting more deep-field usage. Rice is the Chiefs' best receiver, though that is not a major achievement given their receiver roster.

Ranked 59th, ahead of Treylon Henderson, because Henderson had poor rushing performance between the tackles except for one 139-yard touchdown run, while Stevenson's role remains secure with no realistic scenario where the Patriots don't use him.

Ranked 79th. This rating could be too high or too low depending on usage. The source does not expect Dowdle to play this week and may need to lower his rating.

Mattek Fantasy Football expects RJ Harvey to benefit from Jonah Coleman's injury and JK Dobbins' return. Harvey can participate in the passing game with six receptions on 41 targets as a receiver. The source notes Harvey has only five rushing attempts this year but will fill the pass-catching role that is essential in Sean Payton's offense, a role previously excelled at by Pierre Thomas, Darren Sproles, and Alvin Kamara.

Has never been good from his first draft pick and Mattek would not be surprised if Caleb Raymond outproduces him, suggesting Moore's production is disappointing relative to draft capital.

Ranked 23rd overall with 7 PPG average. The source believes Barkley deserves to be sold and would rank him even lower. The Eagles' offense has been terrible, the offensive line is catastrophic, and the team cannot utilize DeVonta Smith optimally. Jalen Hurts does not throw the ball downfield and is better used as a rushing quarterback. Barkley receives fewer than 35% of passing opportunities with Philadelphia, gets no goal-line carries because Hurts takes them all, and is not producing explosive plays. The source questions what to expect from Barkley without passing opportunities.

Ranked 62nd overall, but this ranking is too low if James Daniels returns and plays this week or next week. Diggs has been a real discovery for the Commanders; the source has drafted him frequently and still considers him a good player, surprised by how well he has performed with them.

Played fullback in the second half against the Browns and could not do anything. The source questions whether he should have gained approximately 15 pounds during the offseason, suggesting the weight gain may have been excessive for his role and is limiting his effectiveness.

T.Y. Hilton is ranked 39th. The source notes there is nothing special to say about him—he is simply a very good fantasy football player with consistent production. He is a reliable, steady option.

Tony Pollard is ranked 81 and while not an elite fantasy option, he is one of the few players in the NFL guaranteed to play and get the ball; recent usage shows 14 carries, 17 carries, and 4 targets in the last game, making him a reliable option despite not being excellent.

Travis Etienne is an excellent fantasy football choice. He is the clear best running back on the Jaguars' offensive line and his usage is increasing on the field. The Jaguars have a strong offense, making Etienne a valuable pick with upside.

Injured and did not play at all, removing him from fantasy consideration in the near term.

Trevor Lawrence is ranked 80 and described as an excellent fantasy football quarterback.

Ranked 61st overall. Cannot advance much further in rankings but consistently scores touchdowns despite limited production. This season he has had games with three, six, and nine receptions with fewer than 100 yards, yet has scored two touchdowns.

Ranked 90th in rest-of-season rankings. While the source notes he is not elite, Worthy runs 85% of passing routes on a strong Chiefs offense, providing consistent target opportunity and floor. The source compares him to Q.J. Worthy as similar week-to-week touchdown-dependent performers with boom-or-bust scoring potential.

Available at very low prices in dynasty leagues; the source prefers him over Khalil Herbert and Jaylen Wright, who will be sold at inflated prices this week. The source would definitely select Zamir White if available in any of their leagues.

Ranked 19th overall by Mattek Fantasy Football with exceptional early-season performance. If he maintained his first three games' route rate at his current yards-per-route average, he would project to 7,000 receiving yards. Has not yet played a full game (14 routes in week 3) and Mattek plans to likely raise his ranking in upcoming week-by-week updates pending a full game appearance. Mattek is concerned about hamstring health given limited snaps in weeks 1-3.