After three week of riveting football action, some trends that are starting to take place. There have been surprises, like every other year, such as the Buffalo Bills and Detroit Lions. The fact is that analysts really don’t know as much as they claim. So much happens on a week to week basis, making fantasy football so unpredictably awesome!
Winners:
- Daniel Jones, QB, New York Giants
In the eyes of all NY Giants fans, Daniel Jones is the hero and savior they needed. After a deflating start to the season with injuries and terrible play, Giants fans could only hope the 6th overall pick that they booed on draft night had some game. Thankfully for them, Jones looked poised and led the Giants on an 18-point 4th quarter come from behind victory, something Eli has never done in his career. Jones also did the majority of this without his best offensive weapon, Saquon Barkley.
- Taylor Gabriel, WR, Chicago Bears
Gabriel stole the show on Monday Night, as he was on the receiving end of three Mitch Trubisky TD passes. Gabriel has been quiet up until week 3, only catching three passes combined in the first two weeks. In Matt Nagy’s offense there are tons of opportunities for quick slot receivers to make a difference. With Allen Robinson playing on the outside, it’s really a battle between Gabriel and Anthony Miller to become the clear #2 WR option. This was the first stand out performance for the Bears offense, so it might be smart to pump the brakes until some consistency develops.
- Phillip Lindsay, RB, Denver Broncos
After two mediocre performances, Denver RB Phillip Lindsay proved that his Pro-Bowl Rookie campaign was no fluke. As the first undrafted offensive player to make the Pro-Bowl in his rookie season, many still didn’t believe in his talents. Going up against an improved Green Bay defense, Lindsay went for over 100 yards and 2 TDs. The Broncos should really feature Lindsay more like they did last week, as Royce Freeman hasn’t shown the ability to consistently make plays.
Losers:
- James Conner, RB, Pittsburgh Steelers
Starting the year, Conner was considered a borderline RB1 with tremendous upside on a week to week basis. With the loss of Ben Roethlisberger and a locker room going many different directions, Conner seems to be getting hit the hardest. With new QB Mason Rudolph, game flow has been forcing them to throw the ball too much, especially in the second half. Conner isn’t able to get any rhythm and it clearly shows in his numbers. He hasn’t totaled over 65 yards in any game so far and he has only reached the end zone once. Conner is no longer an RB1, for now.
- Stefon Diggs, WR, Minnesota Vikings
The Minnesota Vikings really devoted their off season to the run game. After being one of the most pass-heavy offenses in 2018, they are almost the complete opposite so far in 2019. This has really taken a toll on WR Stefon Diggs, who had over 1000 yards and 9 TDs last season. In week 3, he had a measly three receptions for 15 yards. If Diggs hadn’t connected on a 45 yard TD in Week 2, he might be one of the biggest busts so far this year.
- Robert Woods, WR, Los Angeles Rams
After an amazing season in 2018, Robert Woods has had a slow start to the 2019 campaign. He is yet to top 75 yards in a game and still has not found the end zone. Although he appears here this week, Woods does have a QB and coaching staff that can maximize his talents throughout the year, so don’t worry too much.
Waiver Wire Pickups:
- Darrel Williams, RB, Kansas City Chiefs (85.6% Available)
As the KC backfield deals with some injuries, Darrel Williams is a great option to pick up, especially if you are a Damien Williams or Shady McCoy owner. Darrel Williams came in last week and produced over 100 yards and looked sharp. If the two starters were to miss anymore time, look no further than Williams.
- DJ Chark, WR, Jacksonville Jaguars (41.1% Available)
The fact that DJ Chark is still available in only 40% of leagues is laughable! He is the clear #1 option for QB Gardner Minshew II, and his outstanding physicality makes him a force in the red zone. He has totaled over 15 fantasy points (0.5 PPR) and a TD in every week so far. Pick him up while you can.
- Wayne Gallman, RB, New York Giants (46.5% Available)
The New York Giants lost their superstar RB Saquon Barkley to a high ankle sprain on Sunday. Barkley is expected to miss 4-8 weeks with the injury. For these weeks the Giants will be starting RB Wayne Gallman. Gallman isn’t anything too special, but his volume in the new Daniel Jones led offense will surely lead to at least FLEX production. Available is just less than 50% of leagues, scoop him up now, especially if you own Barkley!
