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Stefon Diggs, Texans
The Jaguars play a ton of man coverage which is exactly what Diggs feasts on. Tank Dell is expected to miss the game, which should mean even more opportunities, and Nico Collins is highly questionable. I’m thinking that Diggs gets about 12 targets and should have 8 receptions for 90 yards and a touchdown.
Marvin Harrison Jr., Cardinals
Michael Davis is one of the worst cover cornerbacks in all the NFL, and this week, he draws Marvin Harrison, who should be able to take full advantage of this matchup. There’s also a good chance that Trey McBride might miss this game and if that happens they’ll be even more targets coming Harrison’s way. I think he’s good for at least double-digit targets which should lead to about six to seven receptions and an excellent chance of a touchdown.
Jaxon Smith-Njgiba, Seahawks
Sometimes it takes a couple of weeks, but patterns arise, and the pattern that we’ve seen with the Detroit Lions is that they’re very good at stopping the run but not great against opposing slot receivers. JSN had one great week in Week 2 but underperformed in Weeks 1 and 3. He seems primed for a rebound in a game that Seattle will have to throw if they want to win.
Honorable Mention: George Pickens, Diontae Johnson
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Travis Kelce, Chiefs
I have absolutely zero shares of Kelce in redraft leagues because I was worried that teams play a lot of zone defenses against the Chiefs, and there may not be a better receiver in the NFL against zone defenses than Rashee Rice. That being said, Kelce is still a force in the red zone, and I think his touchdown equity is still high. Look for him to get about 5 or 6 receptions against the Chargers and score a touchdown.
Kyle Pitts, Falcons
If you remember, last week I wrote up Dallas Goedert as a visionary play against the Saints. In the first two weeks the Saints were outstanding against opposing tight ends but that was because they played two teams that didn’t have tight ends that they threw the ball to. The Falcons need to keep Pitts involved in their offense or he takes plays off and gets disinterested. I’m expecting Pitts to have 50 to 60 yards and five or six receptions.
Brock Bowers, Raiders
On Thursday it came up that Davante Adams has a hamstring issue. Even though he hasn’t been ruled out yet I’m thinking that this needs to be a week where Bowers gets featured. He’s virtually impossible for any linebacker to cover one-on-one and Minshew has already shown that he loves throwing to him. Look for him to get about 7 receptions for 70 yards and a touchdown.
Honorable Mention: Tyler Conklin, Hunter Henry