{"id":191093,"date":"2024-09-23T13:01:33","date_gmt":"2024-09-23T17:01:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/?p=191093"},"modified":"2024-09-23T13:01:33","modified_gmt":"2024-09-23T17:01:33","slug":"jaguars-bills-fantasy-football-curtis-samuel-trevor-lawrence","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/2024\/09\/23\/jaguars-bills-fantasy-football-curtis-samuel-trevor-lawrence\/","title":{"rendered":"Jaguars-Bills Fantasy: Now-or-Never for Curtis Samuel in Buffalo?"},"content":{"rendered":"

Curtis Samuel<\/a> became a popular fantasy football sleeper after joining the Buffalo Bills in free agency. The veteran wide receiver’s connection with quarterback Josh Allen<\/a> has been slow to develop, but he needs a standout performance in Week 3 to remain roster-worthy.<\/p>\n

Meanwhile, Jacksonville Jaguars signal-caller Trevor Lawrence<\/a> was frequently targeted by managers who waited to select a QB on draft day. The 2021 first-overall pick has tallied just two total touchdowns in the Jags’ first two games and is losing his status as a reliable fantasy starter.<\/p>\n

The outlook for both Samuel and Lawrence will become more clear after the Bills and Jaguars take part in a key AFC clash on Monday Night Football<\/em>. Kickoff at Highmark Stadium is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. ET on ESPN.<\/p>\n

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Jaguars-Bills Key Fantasy Football Storylines (Week 3)<\/h2>\n

Bills: Curtis Samuel Desperately Needs Breakout Game<\/h3>\n

The Buffalo offense grew stagnant last year. Most of the snaps saw Stefon Diggs<\/a> and Gabe Davis<\/a> on the outside with either Khalil Shakir<\/a> or Dalton Kincaid<\/a> in the slot. The play-calling was direct and featured little variation to keep defenses honest.<\/p>\n

Following the departures of Diggs (Houston Texans<\/a>) and Davis (Jaguars), the arrival of Samuel generated excitement. His dual-threat playmaking upside combined with the ability to move him around the formation to generate matchup advantages appeared to represent a fresh direction for the Bills.<\/p>\n

Instead, the 28-year-old Ohio State product has struggled to find consistent involvement. He’s been targeted only four times in two games, making three catches for 18 yards, and he’s yet to receive a carry as part of the rushing attack. The lack of production has pushed him to the fantasy fringe.<\/p>\n

If Samuel is going to turn things around, the Jags seem like a perfect opponent to make it happen. Jacksonville leads the league<\/a> in man coverage this season. The counter to that is a lot of pre-snap motion and the occasional trick play.<\/p>\n

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The #Bills<\/a> get Curtis Samuel in motion. Allen finds Shakir in the middle on a seam route. Poyer gets flagged for the hit. #BillsMafia<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/5duwnQ7IPo<\/a><\/p>\n

— BillsOutlet (@_billsoutlet) September 18, 2024<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n