WR:
Ja’Marr Chase, Bengals
Washington’s secondary has been torched by Mike Evans in Week 1 and Malik Nabers in Week 2. Cincinnati has struggled mightily on offense, but they seemed to have found some rhythm in the game against Kansas City. The Bengals work best when Burrow takes a few big shots downfield and I think this might be a week where Chase goes for 150+ yards and multiple TDs.
Rashee Rice, Chiefs
Through the first two games, Atlanta has played the 5th most zone coverage on defense. There might not be a better zone receiver around than Rashee Rice. With Isiah Pacheco and Hollywood Brown out, I expect that Patrick Mahomes will need to throw a lot of short and medium-range passes. That is where Rice thrives, and he should easily see double-digit targets and about 15+ fantasy points.
Chris Olave, Saints
In the Saints Week 1 drubbing of the Panthers, Rashid Shaheed made the big play. In the Week 2 drubbing of the Cowboys, it was Alvin Kamara who led the Saints with three TDs. In both weeks, Saints star receiver Chris Olave was used more as a decoy downfield than the viable target. In a game that is expected to have a lot of back-and-forth, look for OC Klint Kubiak to try to get Olave involved. He has a big speed advantage against Eagles CB Darius Slay, and I think this might be the week Olave breaks out.
Honorable Mention: DeVonta Smith, Brandon Aiyuk
TE:
Kyle Pitts, Falcons
Kansas City has allowed 25 receptions to opposing tight ends and an 83% catch rate (both stats being the worst in the league). Pitts disappointed against the Eagles, but football is all about matchups, and Pitts has the best one for any tight end, by far. I love his over 35.5. receiving yards prop bet, and I love him as a visionary play.
Trey McBride, Cardinals
If Arizona plays the way that I expect, Kyler Murray is going to need to pass about 40 times. This should pave the way for McBride to get about 8-10 targets, making him possibly the most targeted tight end on the slate. He should be good for 12-14 fantasy points with an outside possibility of 20 if he can find the end zone.
Dallas Goedert, Eagles
Defense vs. Position is one of my favorite stats to use. Most times, it helps lead us to make great decisions, but sometimes the numbers don’t add up. Take the Saints, for instance–they played Carolina (Ja’Tavion Sanders) in Week 1 and Dallas (Jake Ferguson injured) in Week 2, so do we really know how good they are versus opposing tight ends? I don’t think so. With A.J. Brown out again this week, Jalen Hurts is going to need Goedert to step up as the team’s second receiving option. I think he does to the tune of 50+ yards and a TD.
Honorable Mention: Jonnu Smith, Jake Ferguson (if active)
