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Week 9 Fantasy Football Recap: Waiver Wire, Winners & Losers, and Player Analysis

Fantasy Football TodayNovember 8, 20201h 15min18,479 views
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RBBC Frustrations and Running Back Injuries

  • 😩 The hosts express strong dislike for Running Back by Committee (RBBC), citing it as unfair and making it difficult to find reliable fantasy running backs.
  • πŸ€• Several running backs suffered injuries, including Justin Jackson (left after one snap), David Montgomery, and David Johnson (concussion), impacting fantasy teams.
  • ⚑ Kalen Bellage showed surprising effectiveness for the Chargers, looking like a tough between-the-tackles runner.

Quarterback Debate and Tight End Concerns

  • πŸ€” A debate arises about the worst starting quarterback in the NFL, with Philip Rivers and Daniel Jones being discussed.
  • πŸ“‰ Mark Andrews is no longer considered a must-start tight end, with consistently low yardage and reception totals in recent games.
  • πŸ€·β€β™‚οΈ The difficulty of finding reliable tight ends is highlighted, with Travis Kelce and Darren Waller being the only true must-starts.

Wide Receiver Analysis and Waiver Wire Targets

  • πŸ“ˆ Cole Beasley is deemed droppable in most formats due to the resurgence of John Brown and Stefon Diggs commanding targets.
  • πŸš€ D.J. Chark is discussed as a potential sell-high candidate, showing boom-or-bust potential with a big game, but consistency remains a question.
  • 🌟 Justin Jefferson is emerging as a significant factor for the Vikings, impacting Adam Thielen's target share.
  • 🎯 Christian Kirk, Jerry Jeudy, and Curtis Samuel are identified as potential waiver wire targets with upside.

Week 9 Winners, Losers, and Key Matchups

  • πŸ† John Brown and D.J. Chark are highlighted as winners, with Brown looking like his old self and Chark showing big-play ability.
  • πŸ“‰ Marvin Jones and Corey Davis are listed as losers, with Jones's scoring dependent on Kenny Golladay's absence and Davis struggling with targets.
  • 🏈 Jonathan Taylor's fumbling issues are a concern, potentially leading to a split workload with Jordan Wilkins.
  • πŸ“ˆ Hunter Henry is outperforming Mark Andrews in recent weeks, raising questions about Andrews's must-start status.
  • πŸ’₯ Clyde Edwards-Helaire is a concern due to low touch counts, despite his talent and the Chiefs' pass-heavy offense.
  • πŸš€ Duke Johnson could be a top waiver wire pickup if David Johnson misses time due to concussion.
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