Fantasy scout team news
Here are some fantasy scout team news updates:
Top Performers
- QB: Lamar Jackson (BAL) - 24/34, 275 yards, 2 TDs, 1 INT, 12 carries, 65 yards, 1 TD. Jackson continues to dominate as a dual-threat QB, making him a must-start in fantasy.
- RB: Christian McCaffrey (CAR) - 22 carries, 108 yards, 1 TD, 5 receptions, 45 yards. McCaffrey is a workhorse RB who can dominate in both rushing and receiving.
- WR: Tyreek Hill (KC) - 7 receptions, 87 yards, 1 TD. Hill is a speedster who can make big plays down the field, making him a valuable asset in fantasy.
- TE: Travis Kelce (KC) - 7 receptions, 93 yards, 1 TD. Kelce is a top-tier TE who can dominate in both receiving and blocking.
Injuries
- QB: Deshaun Watson (HOU) - Out 4-6 weeks with a chest injury. Watson's injury is a significant blow to the Texans' offense, and his absence will likely impact fantasy owners.
- RB: David Montgomery (CHI) - Out 2-4 weeks with a knee injury. Montgomery's injury will likely lead to more carries for backup RB Mike Davis.
- WR: Cooper Kupp (LAR) - Out 2-4 weeks with a knee injury. Kupp's injury will likely impact the Rams' passing game, and his absence will be felt in fantasy.
Waiver Wire
- QB: Ryan Tannehill (TEN) - Tannehill has been playing well, and with the Titans' strong running game, he's a good streaming option.
- RB: Tony Pollard (DAL) - Pollard has been seeing more carries with Ezekiel Elliott out, and he's a good option for fantasy owners looking for a RB sleeper.
- WR: Sterling Shepard (NYG) - Shepard has been playing well, and with the Giants' passing game struggling, he's a good option for fantasy owners looking for a WR sleeper.
Start/Sit
- Start: Lamar Jackson (BAL) - Jackson is a must-start in fantasy, and his dual-threat ability makes him a valuable asset.
- Sit: Deshaun Watson (HOU) - With Watson out, the Texans' offense will likely struggle, making him a sit for fantasy owners.
- Start: Christian McCaffrey (CAR) - McCaffrey is a workhorse RB who can dominate in both rushing and receiving, making him a must-start in fantasy.
- Sit: Mike Davis (CHI) - Davis is a backup RB who will likely see more carries with Montgomery out, but he's not a reliable fantasy option.
Matchups
- Good Matchup: Kansas City Chiefs (vs. DEN) - The Chiefs' high-powered offense will likely dominate the Broncos, making them a good fantasy option.
- Bad Matchup: Houston Texans (vs. IND) - With Watson out, the Texans' offense will likely struggle, making them a bad fantasy option.
- Good Matchup: Carolina Panthers (vs. TB) - The Panthers' strong running game and defense will likely give them an edge against the Buccaneers, making them a good fantasy option.
- Bad Matchup: New York Giants (vs. PHI) - The Giants' struggling offense will likely struggle against the Eagles' strong defense, making them a bad fantasy option.