TOP WIDE RECEIVER PLAYS
Jaxon Smith-Njigba, Seahawks – When you hear the words “zone coverage,” there are two players whose names should immediately come to your attention: Puka Nacua and JSN. JSN has been unbeatable all year, and the trade for Rashid Shaheed actually helps him more since the free safety has to respect Shaheed’s speed and make sure he has eyes on him. Arizona’s offense has been much better with Jacoby Brissett, so this game might be more explosive than it appears. Look for JSN to have 120+ receiving yards and a TD.
Rome Odunze, Bears – When it comes to letdowns, fantasy managers have very long memories. However, that is exactly what fantasy managers should never do. They need to worry about next week’s matchup and not stew over the previous week’s game. Odunze seemed like the only Bears receiver who didn’t have a good game against Cincinnati, and the inclination is to assume that he will bust again. Wrong! Rome dominates man coverage and will be the Bears’ receiver who dominates the Giants too. Lock him in for a TD.
Zay Flowers, Ravens – Expect the Vikings defense to do the following: 1) Keep Lamar Jackson in the pocket and 2) Make sure Derrick Henry doesn’t dominate in the run game. This should make the Ravens’ receivers excellent starts. Minnesota rolls out tons of zone coverage, and Zay Flowers thrives in that environment. Look for him to find all the holes in the Vikings secondary as he goes for 15-18 fantasy points.
Stefon Diggs, Patriots – Kayshon Boutte is likely out with an injured hamstring, and Rhamondre Stevenson is iffy with a toe injury. Kyle Williams is a rookie whom Mike Vrabel is not ready to commit to just yet. This leaves Diggs and Pop Douglas as the top two Patriot receivers. Diggs has played some really good football as of late, and I fully expect him to have another great game with 75+ yards and a TD.
Honorable Mention: Emeka Egbuka, Ladd McConkey
