Studs and Duds: Week 11
Mon Nov 21 10:51am ET
By JEFF PAUR
Sr Fantasy Writer
Kelce scores three touchdowns
Unfortunately, for many of you, this was not a good fantasy week. There were a lot of big-name players that had terrible games. There were a few big games along the way, but the bad performances outweighed many of the good showings. Scores were down in fantasy leagues. Hopefully, your teams did enough to win their games in Week 11.
Titans 27, Packers 17
Fantasy Stud: Derrick Henry. Henry had another one of his big games. He ran 28 times for 87 yards and a touchdown. He also had two catches for 45 yards, giving him 132 total yards and a touchdown. Henry scored 25.4 fantasy points, giving him at least 23 fantasy points three of four games. Henry continues to be one of the most consistent fantasy backs out there. He is over 1,000-rushing yards for the season after just 10 games.
Fantasy Dud: Robert Tonyan. Tonyan had just two catches for 19 yards. He has disappeared in recent weeks, failing to hit double-digit fantasy points five straight games. He has two games with double-digit fantasy points but the down games outweigh the good ones. He is a hard player for fantasy teams to trust. He just isn’t getting the consistent work in this offense.
Game Notes: Christian Watson continues to emerge for the Packers. He had four receptions for 48 yards and two touchdowns. He has five scores his last two games.
Treylon Burks had his first 100-yard game in the NFL. He caught seven passes for 111 yards on eight targets. He has been targeted 14 games his first two games back from injury.
Saints 27, Rams 20
Fantasy Stud: Andy Dalton. Daltnon will keep the starting job for the Saints for now after his big game in this one. He was 21-of-25 for 260 yards and three touchdowns without a turnover. This was his second three-touchdown game of the season. H topped 20 fantasy points for the second time.
Fantasy Dud: Ben Skowronek. Skowronek got al to of love with Cooper Kupp out, but he didn’t help this week. He caught just a pass for four yards. It is clear that he is not Cooper Kupp. He might have a few big games in this offense, but don’t expect up and down production based on his track record.
Game Notes: Matthew Stafford was unable to finish the game, getting put in to concussion protocol. He was 11-of-18 for 159 yard and two touchdowns without a turnover before getting hurt.
Chris Olave had five receptions for 102 yards and a touchdown. This was his first 100-yard game of the season and third score.
Eagles 17, Colts 16
Fantasy Stud: Jalen Hurts. Hurts didn't have one of his huge games, but managed 27.1 fantasy points despite not throwing for 200 yard. He played a solid game, going 18-of-25 for 190 yards and a touchdown. He also ran for 86 yards and a touchdown. Hurts has 23-plus fantasy points four straight games.
Fantasy Dud: Miles Sanders. Sanders had quiet game despite getting a decent workload. He ran 13 times for just 47 yards and caught only a pass for a yard. He failed to scored six fantasy points for the second straight game. He is having a decent season but disappeared at time for his fantasy owners.
Game Notes: Jonathan Taylor continues his resurgence. He had 22 carries for 84 yards and a touchdown. He also had three catches for 10 yards, scoring 17.4 fantasy points.
Parris Campbell had five receptions for 67 yards. Campbell has double-digit fantasy points four of six games.
Falcons 27, Bears 24
Fantasy Stud: David Montgomery. Montgomery had a good showing as the top back with Khalil Herbert hurt. He ran 17 times for 67 yards and a touchdown. He also led the Bears in receiving yards, catching three passes for 54 yards. He had 123 total yards and a score. He had more than 20 fantasy points for the first time all season. Montgomery has a chance to finish the season strong in an emerging offense as the No. 1 back.
Fantasy Dud: Drake London. London caught just a pass for to yards on only one target. The rookie has been a lot quieter since a fast start to the season. He has double-digit fantasy points just once his last eight games. He has not topped 50 yards in a game since Week 3. He should not be in fantasy lineups right now.
Game Notes: Kyle Pitts suffered a knee injury and was unable to return to the game. It just adds insult to injury to all his fantasy owners. He had three receptions for 43 yards before the injury.
Marcus Mariota played a strong game, scoring two touchdowns while not turning the ball over. He was 13-of-20 for 131 yards and a touchdown. And he ran 13 times for 25 yards and a score.
Lions 31, Giants 18
Fantasy Stud: Jamaal Williams. Williams continues to pile up the touchdowns. He had 17 carries for 64 yards and three touchdowns. He doesn’t catch passes or run for many yards, but as long as he keeps finding the end zone, Williams is a must start for fantasy teams He has 12 touchdowns on the season.
Fantasy Dud: Saquon Barkley. Barkley finally had a stinker of a game for his fantasy owners. He ran 15 times for just 22 yards. He had two receptions for 13 yards. You did not see this game coming from Barkley int what looked like a prime matchup for him. It happens, though. He will be fine going forward.
Game Notes: Wan’Dale Robinson was iffy to play but played and had his best game. He had nine receptions for 100 yards. It was his first 100-yard game as a pro. Unfortunately, Robinson hurt his knee late in the game. Reports are he suffered a torn ACL, ending his season.
De’Andre Swift continues to get little weekly work. The good news is he found the end zone this week. The bad news is he had just eight touches compared to 10 for Justin Jackson and 17 for Williams.
Patriots 10, Jets 3
Fantasy Stud: Patriots defense. This unit won the game for New England. They held the Jets to just three points and 103 total yards of offense. And the special teams won the game late, returning a punt for the game-winning score. The Patriots also had four sacks in the game. It was a dominating performance by this unit.
Fantasy Dud: Garrett Wilson. Wilson was really held down, catching two passes for just 12 yards. Wilson had 90-plus yards two straight games before this one. He even had a 100-yard showing two weeks ago against this same Patriots defense. It was not a good showing for the rookie, who has been erratic throughout his rookie year.
Game Notes: Zach Wilson had an awful showing, going 9-of-22 for just 77 yards. He didn’t score a touchdown or turn the ball over.
Damien Harris had one of his better games in several weeks. He led the Patriots in rushing, running eight times for 65 yards. He also had two receptions for 28 yards, giving him 93 total yards.
Ravens 13, Panthers 3
Fantasy Stud: Demarcus Robinson. Robinson had his best game of the year, catching nine passes for 128 yards. This was his first 100-yard game of the year. He has been getting more chances in recent weeks, having six-plus catches and 60-plus yards two of three games.
Fantasy Dud: D’Onta Foreman. Foreman had a rough game. He ran 11 times for just 24 yards and didn catch a pass. He had 100-yard games three of four before this dud of a game. He does have fewer than 25-rushing yards two of three, though. Foreman has been boom or bust in a starting role for the Panthers.
Game Notes: Mark Andrews returned from his injuries and looked just fine. He had six receptions for 63 yards. Andrews has double-digit fantasy points six games.
Baker Mayfield didn’t do a whole lot to show he should be the No. 1 quarterback for the Panthers. He was 21-of-33 for 196 yards with two interceptions. He failed to lead the Panthers to a touchdown in the game.
Commanders 23, Texans 10
Fantasy Stud: Antonio Gibson. There was not much offense in this game, but Gibson was solid. He had 18 carries for 72 yards. He also had three receptions for 31 yards, giving him 103 total yards. He led the Commanders in rush attempts. Gibson has at least 13 fantasy points four of five games.
Fantasy Dud: Dameon Pierce. Pierce had a game to forget, rushing 10 times for just eight yards. He also had two receptions for nine yards. So he finished the game with 17 total yards on 12 touches. He remains a fine play for fantasy teams, but could have some up and down games in an offense that is struggling right now.
Game Notes: Logan Thomas had five receptions for 65 yards. His reception total tied a season high and his yardage was a season best. He had double-digit fantasy points for the second time this year.
Curtis Samuel scored his first rushing touchdown of the year. He had a catch for 10 yards and two carries for 18 yards and a score. Samuel has double-digit fantasy points three of five games.
Bills 31, Browns 23
Fantasy Stud: Amari Cooper. Cooper had a huge game in defeat, catching eight passes for 113 yards and two touchdowns. This was his fourth 100-yard game of the season. He topped 30 fantasy points for the first time all year. He has been a consistent play for fantasy owners as the top target in this offense.
Fantasy Dud: Nick Chubb. The Bills did a great job of shutting down Chubb. He ran 14 times for just 19 yards. He did make a few plays in the air, finishing with three receptions for 48 yards. Chubb still finished with fewer than double-digit fantasy points for just the second time all year. It was the first time all year he did not reach at least 55-rushing yards.
Game Notes: Jacoby Brissett had his first three-touchdown game of the season. He was 28-of-41 for 324 yards and three touchdowns without an interception. He has 24-plus fantasy points two of three games.
James Cook is getting more and more chances in the Bills offense. He had 11 carries for 86 yards. It was just his second game with double-digit rushes all season. His 86-rushing yards was a season high.
Raiders 22, Broncos 16
Fantasy Stud: Davante Adams. Adams had another huge game, catching seven passes for 141 yards and two touchdowns, including the game-winner in overtime. Adams has three straight 100-yard games and topped 27 fantasy points in all three of those games. He is playing at an elite level once again.
Fantasy Dud: Russell Wilson. Wilson had a great matchup, but didn’t do much for fantasy owners as usual. He was 24-of-31 for 247 yards without a touchdown. Wilson scored just 13.2 fantasy points. He has more than 20 fantasy points just two games all season. He continues to be a huge bust for fantasy owners.
Game Notes: Melvin Gordon took a backseat to Latavius Murray much of the game. Gordon ran eight times for 31 yards while Murray had 17 carries for 49 yards and a touchdown.
Josh Jacobs had his fourth 100-yard game of the season. He ran 24 times for 109 yards and caught three passes for 51 yards. Jacobs has 20-plus fantasy points four times this season.
Cowboys 40, Vikings 3
Fantasy Stud: Tony Pollard. Pollard is one some kind of hot streak. He didn’t even cool off despite the return of Ezekiel Elliott. Pollard scored two touchdowns and had nearly 200 total yards. He led the Cowboys in rushing and receiving. Pollard ran 15 times for 80 yards and had six receptions for 109 yards and two touchdowns. Pollard has 21-plus fantasy points three straight games.
Fantasy Dud: Justin Jefferson. Jefferson had a rare down game for his standards. He had just three receptions for 33 yards. The entire Vikings offense was a mess, leading to the rare poor performance from Jefferson. He will rebound, but this game likely stung a lot of his fantasy owners.
Game Notes: Ezekiel Elliott returned to the lineup from his knee injury and had 15 carries for 42 yards and two touchdowns. Elliott hasn’t done a whole lot on the ground this year, but has six touchdowns.
Dak Prescott had a great performance, missing on just three throws. He was 22-of-25 for 276 yards and two touchdowns without a turnover. Prescott has 23-plus fantasy points three straight.
Bengals 37, Steelers 30
Fantasy Stud: Samaje Perine. Perine had an unexpected huge game, taking advantage of more playing time. He scored three receiving touchdowns. He had 11 carries for 30 yards and four receptions for 52 yards and three scores. Perine had just one game with double-digit fantasy points before this 30.2-point showing. He will have big value if Joe Mixon has to miss any time.
Fantasy Dud: Tyler Boyd. The Bengals threw for more than 350 yards but Boyd was relatively quiet. He had two receptions for 42 yards. Boyd had at least 12 fantasy points three of four games before this one. He does have fewer than 50 yards three straight, though, so his production has been a little down lately.
Game Notes: Joe Mixon was forced from the game early, going into concussion protocol. He had seven carries for 20 yards and three catches for 42 yards before exiting the game.
Jaylen Warren was knocked out very early in this one, leaving with a hamstring injury. He was unable to return and had just a catch for nine yards before the injury.
Chiefs 30, Chargers 27
Fantasy Stud: Travis Kelce. Kelce had a monster performance, finishing with six receptions for 115 yards and three touchdowns. Kelce had a season-high 35.5 fantasy points. He has three straight games with at least 20 fantasy points. He has 100-yard games three of five. Kelce remains the best in the game right now and is getting it done on a weekly basis for all his fantasy owners.
Fantasy Dud: Marquez Valdes-Scantling. The Chiefs were down all sorts of options in the passing game, so many thought Valdes-Scantling might be the top option at receiver for the Chiefs this week. Well, that didn’t happen. He had just a catch for 18 yards, posting numbers that were actually worse than normal. It was not the game you expected from Valdes-Scantling, especially when you consider his chance to have a big role.
Game Notes: Mike Williams didn’t last long in his first game back, injuring his other ankle. He had a catch for 15 yards before the injury.
Kadarius Toney is another player that was injured early, leaving with a hamstring injury. He didn’t catch a pass before the injury. Toney has a history of injury, so this latest one is not a good sign for the rest of the season.
Jeff Paur is a two-time finalist for FSWA Fantasy Football Writer of the Year and won the FSWA award for Best Fantasy Football Article on the Web in 2011. He also was the most accurate expert in 2012, winning the FSTA Fantasy Football Accuracy Award. If you have any questions for Jeff, email him at jeff@rtsports.com. Follow Jeff on Twitter @jeffpaur.
- Lions award Jared Goff four-year, $212M extension
- Bucs S Antoine Winfield gets record 4-year, $84.1M extension
- Saints reach deal with veteran G Lucas Patrick
- Chiefs to open 2024 season vs. Ravens
- Former Chargers GM A.J. Smith dies at 75
- Pats coach Jerod Mayo says QB Drake Maye will 'put the work in'
- Patriots name Eliot Wolf executive VP of player personnel
- Bill Belichick gets weekly spot on ESPN's 'ManningCast'
- Broncos first-round QB Bo Nix signs rookie contract
- Cardinals, WR Zay Jones agree on one-year deal
- Aidan O'Connell is early leader in Raiders' QB competition
- It's official: Bears rookie Caleb Williams to start at QB
- Giants sign first-round pick Malik Nabers to reported $29.2M deal
- Coach Dan Campbell to miss Lions' rookie minicamp
- Raiders sign first-round pick Brock Bowers, others
- Saints sign first-round OT Taliese Fuaga to $17.3M deal
- Pro Football Hall of Fame CB Jimmy Johnson dies at 86
- Rams releasing veteran WR Ben Skowronek
- Lions GM: QB Jared Goff 'earned' extension, a high priority
- Giants sign WR Allen Robinson
The Paur Report
According to ESPN's Adam Schefter, free-agent wide receiver Marquez Valdes-Scantling made a stop in Buffalo on Monday night. The wideout had a recent visit with the Chargers, although it appears nothing came of it. MVS hasn't been productive in years, and he finished the 2023-24 campaign by recording career lows in catches (21), receiving yards (315), and touchdowns (one). However, the Bills moved on from Stefon Diggs this offseason, so Valdes-Scantling could work his way up the depth chart. Yet, he'll need to prove his value to fantasy managers no matter where he signs, which won't come until he has at least a few decent performances.
From RotoBaller
The Denver Broncos continued voluntary offseason workouts on Monday. However, the team remains without wide receiver Courtland Sutton, who continues to work out at his residence in Florida. The veteran has two years left on a four-year, $60 million extension, but has made it clear he wants a raise. He also requested a trade, although the team is apparently not looking to move him. Of course, there will be updates on the situation moving ahead. Yet, it won't be as much of a concern until the summer when Denver begins training camp. With that said, several teams will monitor things, especially with Sutton coming off a massive year, which included a career-high 10 touchdowns. But if he stays with the Broncos, his fantasy outlook is directly related to how Bo Nix and Zach Wilson look heading into the 2024-25 campaign.
From RotoBaller
Detroit Lions quarterback Jared Goff agreed to a four-year $212 million contract extension that includes $170 million guaranteed, according to NFL insider Ari Meirov. Lions general manager Brad Holmes said the two sides were working on an extension last week, and they evidently worked quickly and got the deal done. The 2016 No. 1 overall pick by the Los Angeles Rams has been fantastic since being dealt to Detroit along with draft picks for Matthew Stafford. He led Detroit to a playoff win for the first time since 1991 last year, and he's posted 12,258 yards, 78 touchdowns, and 27 interceptions through his first 48 games with the organization. He's now under contract through the 2028 season and will remain a fringe QB1 option in fantasy football as long as his offensive weapons remain on the roster. Given his job security and upside in Detroit's offense, he should be viewed as a strong dynasty QB2 in Superflex formats.
From RotoBaller
Cincinnati Bengals defensive end Trey Hendrickson was spotted at voluntary offseason activities on Monday despite his recent request to be traded. It's a notable development considering the practices and workouts are entirely voluntary, but it's too early to assume it means he wants to remain with the team if he does not receive a new contract. The 2017 third-round pick by the New Orleans Saints had a monster season in 2023, racking up a Bengals' franchise record 17.5 sacks. He is the 11th-highest-paid edge rusher (average salary) and is entering the final year of his four-year, $60 million contract he signed as a free agent in 2021. The 29-year-old's situation will be worth monitoring this offseason, as there will likely be no shortage of interested suitors if the team is willing to listen to offers. With quarterback Joe Burrow already signed to a $275 million contract, and wide receivers Ja'Marr Chase and Tee Higgins seeking a new deals, Hendrickson may be expendable.
From RotoBaller
The Atlanta Falcons signed free-agent tight end Ross Dwelley on Monday, according to ESPN's Adam Schefter. Dwelley was undrafted out of the University of San Diego in 2018, but he stuck around on the San Francisco 49ers' roster for six seasons and played in 84 games. Overall, the 29-year-old has 44 receptions for 518 yards and five receiving touchdowns to his name. He'll look to compete with Charlie Woerner and John FitzPatrick to see the field in multi-tight end sets and to be Kyle Pitts' direct backup in 2024. For now, he's nowhere near the fantasy football radar heading into his seventh NFL campaign.
From RotoBaller
Free-agent tight end Nick Vannett is signing with the Tennessee Titans, according to ESPN's Turron Davenport. The 31-year-old spent last season with the Los Angeles Chargers and caught one pass for three yards in eight games played. Vannett is a former third-round pick by the Seattle Seahawks in 2016 and has spent time with seven organizations in seven years. Overall, he's hauled in 91 of his 130 career targets for 877 yards and six touchdowns. He'll likely compete with 2023 fifth-round pick Josh Whyle for the TE2 role in 2024, but Chigoziem Okonkwo remains the lead tight end for quarterback Will Levis after this signing.
From RotoBaller
The Detroit Lions signed free-agent tight end Parker Hesse to an undisclosed deal on Monday. Hesse entered the NFL as an undrafted free agent out of Iowa in 2021 with the Atlanta Falcons. He has spent all three of his seasons in the NFL with the Falcons and has totaled 14 receptions on 17 targets for 132 yards and no touchdowns in 28 games played (eight starts). The 28-year-old tight end played in only three games last year in Atlanta while also playing 28 snaps on special teams. In his three games played, Hesse wasn't targeted at all in the passing game. He'll merely be hoping to stick around on Detroit's roster after training camp and the preseason while providing depth at the position behind Sam LaPorta, Brock Wright, James Mitchell and Shane Zylstra.
From RotoBaller
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers and star safety Antoine Winfield Jr. reached an agreement on a four-year, $84.1 million on Monday that will make him the highest-paid defensive back in NFL history, according to sources. It's the first time in modern NFL history that a safety has set this mark. The deal was negotiated and confirmed by agent David Mulugheta of Athletes First. The new extension for the 25-year-old means Winfield won't have to play the 2024 season on the franchise tag, which would have paid him $17.1 million this year. The All-Pro safety is one of the most productive players at the defensive back position in IDP fantasy formats and had 122 tackles (76 solo), six sacks, three interceptions, 12 passes defended, six forced fumbles and four fumble recoveries in 17 stars in 2023.
From RotoBaller
The Pittsburgh Steelers signed free-agent cornerback Anthony Averett to an undisclosed one-year deal on Sunday, according to a source. The deal for Averett comes after he worked out at the team's rookie minicamp over the weekend on a tryout basis. The 29-year-old split time between the San Francisco 49ers and Detroit Lions last year but didn't play in any regular-season games. His last NFL action came in 2022 with the Las Vegas Raiders, when he recorded 13 tackles and a pass defended in seven games (six starts). He was originally a fourth-round pick by the Baltimore Ravens in 2018 out of Alabama. In his four seasons in Baltimore, he had 101 tackles, three interceptions and 22 passes defended. Averett will have plenty of competition at the cornerback position in training camp this summer as he tries to make the final roster.
From RotoBaller
The New York Jets agreed to terms with first-round pick Olu Fashanu on his rookie deal on Monday. The deal is for four years and $20,510,710 fully guaranteed and includes the standard fifth-year team option. It was reported on Sunday that Fashanu strained his quadriceps while running the 40-yard dash at the NFL scouting combine and could miss some or all of the Jets' organized team activities this offseason. The Jets took the 21-year-old with the 11th overall pick in this year's NFL draft to give veteran quarterback Aaron Rodgers some more protection in 2024. Barring a setback, Fashanu should be ready to go for the start of his rookie season this fall. So far, he's been working off to the side with trainers during the team's rookie minicamp.
From RotoBaller
Dynasty | The Cardinals have signed wide receiver Zay Jones. Dynasty Analysis: Jones has had some nice moments over his seven seasons in Buffalo, Las Vegas, and Jacksonville, though he's never posted more than 823 receiving yards or seven touchdowns in any given season. Jones could be viable opposite Marvin Harrison, Jr. if he can beat out Michael Wilson but that's no given. At this point, Jones looks like a roster worthy player but a potential roster clogger at the same time.
Carolina Panthers rookie tight end Ja'Tavion Sanders said his goal in the NFL is to be as good as former All-Pro Greg Olsen. Sanders, a converted receiver at Texas, averaged 49.5 catches a year with the Longhorns with an average of 648 yards and 3.5 touchdowns. His role with the Panthers is not clear yet, but head coach Dave Canales said on Saturday that Sanders will play both the "F" and the "Y" roles, dependent on pass plays versus 12 personnel. "He's a guy, you can move around a little bit more, maybe play him in the slot a little bit," Canales said, adding, "we look for those versatile type of tight ends." The 21-year-old was taken with the 101st overall pick in the fourth round this year but could immediately become the team's best pass-catching tight end over both Tommy Tremble and Ian Thomas. Still, fantasy managers in single-year leagues in 2024 should temper expectations for Sanders in Carolina's offense.
From RotoBaller
New England Patriots first-year head coach Jerod Mayo said that rookie quarterback Drake May, who was taken third overall in last month's NFL draft, "has a lot to work on." Saturday's practice featured a heavy emphasis on footwork fundamentals, with Maye spending the first few periods of practice taking snaps directly under center instead of the shotgun, which he mostly used the last two years at North Carolina. "The guy can sling it, man," said wide receiver Ja'Lynn Polk, the second-round pick from the University of Washington. "He's very confident. He's a leader, very vocal; he's setting the tone in practice, trying to get guys moving around and operating at a high level." Maye is expected to compete with veteran Jacoby Brissett for starting duties in 2024. The Patriots aren't going to rush Maye's development, so he's more of a dynasty/keeper asset in fantasy this year than a redraft one.
From RotoBaller
Denver Broncos head coach Sean Payton said he liked what he saw from rookie quarterback Bo Nix during practices at the team's rookie minicamp over the weekend. "He had two or three down the field throws [Saturday]," Payton said. "It's almost like watching a good golfer when you watch his game ... there's a patience to how he plays, the ball comes out." The Broncos took Nix 12th overall, which many thought was a massive reach, and hope he will become their next franchise signal-caller. With only Jarrett Stidham and Zach Wilson to compete with, Nix has a clear path to the starting job right away in his first season in the NFL, but the Broncos aren't getting ahead of themselves. "We'll figure it out, we'll figure it out ... We'll have a rotation and we'll go from there," Payton said when asked how the team's QB competition will unfold in the weeks ahead.
From RotoBaller
Free-agent tight end Tommy Sweeney signed an undisclosed deal with the Chicago Bears on Sunday after a tryout at their rookie minicamp, according to a source. Sweeney was with the New York Giants most of last year but sat out after he collapsed and had a "medical event" on the practice field. The 28-year-old was originally drafted in the seventh round (228th overall) by the Buffalo Bills in 2019 out of Boston College. All three of his NFL seasons came with Buffalo, and Sweeney has caught a total of 18 passes for 165 yards and one touchdown on 26 targets in just 24 games played (four starts). Sweeney will be competing for a roster spot in training camp this summer among a tight end group in Chicago that already includes Cole Kmet, Gerald Everett, Stephen Carlson and rookie Brenden Bates.
From RotoBaller
Dallas Cowboys head coach Mike McCarthy said the team will use a running back by committee approach this season, unlike the feature back approach used during RB Ezekiel Elliott's first tour of duty with the team. McCarthy said that he has not seen any drop off in the way Elliott moves but thinks it wouldn't be fair to give him a workload similar to what he saw in the early seasons of his career.
Fantasy Spin: Elliott had the least productive season of his career with New England in 2023, with career lows in carries (184), rushing yards (642), touchdowns (three) and yards per carry (3.5). Although he is expected to have a larger role in the Dallas offense in 2024, his days as an RB1 fantasy option are likely over. Elliott is most likely to see the field in short-yardage and goal line situations, making him worthy of consideration as an RB3 in many fantasy leagues. RBs Rico Dowdle and Deuce Vaughn are behind Elliott on the Cowboys' depth chart but their fantasy value remains uncertain, as it remains to be seen how many offensive snaps they will see in a typical game.
From TheHuddle
Free-agent linebacker Bud Dupree has reportedly signed a two-year deal with the Los Angeles Chargers. Dupree met with the Pittsburgh Steelers and Atlanta Falcons in addition to the Chargers. The 31-year-old has played with both the Steelers and Falcons during his career so it appears Dupree was looking for a new home. The veteran linebacker still has something left in the tank. He recorded 6.5 sacks last season with Atlanta. Those 6.5 sacks were the most for Dupree since the 2020 season. His addition should be a solid boost for this defensive unit heading into next season.
From RotoBaller
The Denver Broncos have released wide receiver Phillip Dorsett. The veteran wideout was already a longshot to make the roster. The 31-year-old joined the Broncos last season and failed to make a catch during his two appearances. Dorsett has bounced around quite a bit throughout his time in the league. Dorsett is viewed more as a depth option than an actual impact player on a roster. He could sign elsewhere before the season starts, but his chances of having fantasy value are low.
From RotoBaller
Free-agent wide receiver Albert Wilson has decided to retire from professional football after seven seasons. Wilson joined the Kansas City Chiefs as an undrafted free agent ahead of the 2014 season. He spent four seasons with the Chiefs, and Wilson achieved a career-high 554 receiving yards during his final season with the team. After that, Wilson joined the Miami Dolphins for the next three seasons. He was fairly lackluster during his time with the Dolphins. He bounced around with the Raiders and Vikings but hasn't seen the field since the 2021 season. Wilson will finish his career with 218 receptions, 2,499 yards, and 12 touchdowns.
From RotoBaller
Dynasty | Chiefs wide receiver Rashee Rice is under investigation in relation to a night club assault,. Dynasty Analysis: An adventurous off-season continues for Rice, who already has a massive legal problem in relation to a street racing incident. This new investigation is looking like it's going to take some time to unravel but it's clear a suspension (and possibly a lengthy one) is coming sooner rather than later. Rice is a hold for now as his value is clearly in flux.
