Josh Allen, Bills: The Colts defense has given up points in droves to opposing offenses all season long and is the seventh-worst team versus opposing quarterbacks. This game feels like the last stand for the Colts to have any chance at making the playoffs. Conversely, Buffalo is nearing a playoff berth if they can continue winning. Indianapolis plays a lot of zone defense, which should be perfect for Khalil Shakir, and Allen will take advantage of a weak Colts’ pass rush to have time to throw to his receivers. We also haven’t seen a Josh Allen rushing touchdown in the last three games and I think we just might see one this week.
Brock Purdy, 49ers
The BYE week came at a perfect time for San Francisco as Christian McCaffrey and Deebo Samuel are expected back. Purdy gets to face Tampa who’s coming off an emotional loss on Monday night to Kansas City. Moreover, Tampa plays a Cover 2 zone, which is exactly what Deebo Samuel loves to face. Purdy hasn’t had a big game yet this year, but this feels like one of those weeks where he could pass for 250 yards and three touchdowns, especially against the team that is worst in the league against opposing quarterbacks.
Sam Darnold, Vikings
The breaking news out of Jacksonville is that Trevor Lawrence will miss this game with a shoulder injury. Former first-round pick Mac Jones will be the starter, and he’s going to have a lot of issues dealing with the Vikings’ blitz. With Jacksonville not being able to convert a ton on offense it’s going to give the Vikings way more opportunities to put up fantasy points. Look for Darnold to throw for 250 yards and at least two touchdowns against the team that is the second-worst versus opposing quarterbacks.
Tua Tagovailoa, Dolphins
It’s been an awful year for Miami Dolphins skill players not named De’Von Achane, but flying out West might be the cure to that. The Rams’ defense has let up the highest yards per passing attempt this season, and they just traded star CB Tre’Davious White this past week before the trade deadline. Dolphins fans have been waiting impatiently for the Tyreek Hill/Jaylen Waddle breakout game. I have a Visionary feeling that it’s coming on Monday night.
Aaron Rodgers, Jets
Arizona has played way better than expected especially on defense this season. They’ve let up the sixth most passing yards, but their pass rush has improved, and coverage hasn’t been as leaky. Last week felt like a must-win week for the Jets, and it wasn’t until after halftime that the offense seemed to click. Hopefully, Rodgers can build on that success. With a condensed passing tree, Rodgers should have at least 240 yards and two touchdowns as the Jets cling to their slim playoff hopes.