RUNNING BACK ADDS
(17%) Dylan Sampson, Cleveland Browns – Quinson Judkins is nursing a shoulder injury, and Sampson was quite good as the lead back for the Browns before Judkins arrived, so he could make for a smart pickup right now in case there are any further complications with Quinshon’s shoulder, or in case he isn’t back this week.
(14%) Isaiah Davis, New York Jets – Davis looked really good before the BYE, and there have been some trade rumors circling around Breece Hall, though, for what it’s worth, the Jets apparently said they would need a Godfather-type offer to send him away. Nevertheless, Davis seems like a decent dart throw right now as one of the better handcuffs in the league.
(7%) Emari Demarcado, Arizona Cardinals – Demarcado looks like the best back right now with Trey Benson still on the shelf. He made a really smart play staying in bounds late in the game to keep the clock running against Dallas, which is important because of how stupid that would-be touchdown play was against the Titans, where he started celebrating too early and dropped the football right before reaching the end zone. It was good to see him regain some of his coach’s trust in this one, and it’s unclear when Benson will be back or how he’ll play when he gets back.
TIGHT END ADDS
(33%) Theo Johnson, New York Giants – Johnson is one of Jaxson Dart’s most reliable targets now with the injuries to both Malik Nabers and Cam Skattebo. He caught 3 of his 6 targets for 27 yards and a touchdown against San Francisco, and has 4 pretty good matchups coming up before New York’s BYE.
(24%) Colston Loveland, Chicago Bears – Loveland is no longer just a dart throw and is the obvious top pickup at the position this week, and likely the top pickup in general. He went nuclear in this game, catching 6 of his 7 targets for 118 yards and 2 touchdowns while filling in as the top tight end as Cole Kmet eases back from a concussion. He was the hero for the Bears on his last play, where he went 58 yards and broke free of a couple of defenders for the game-winning TD. He is absolutely worth grabbing wherever possible.
(1%) Luke Musgrave, Green Bay Packers – Tucker Kraft is out for the season after tearing his ACL. Musgrave should now take over as the primary tight end for the Pack, and he could be quite good. He’s still just 25 years old and was once a top prospect.
