The Fantasy picks to click this week:Player of the week: James White, RB, Patriots. Over his last two games, White has seen 24 targets, more than any other NFL running back. Only Calvin Ridley, Tod…
The Fantasy picks to click this week:
Player of the week: James White, RB, Patriots. Over his last two games, White has seen 24 targets, more than any other NFL running back. Only Calvin Ridley, Todd Gurley and Alvin Kamara have more touchdowns through five weeks (5). Even with Julian Edelman back in the picture and Sony Michel finding his rhythm on the ground, White’s touches appear to be safe. Against the Chiefs, with the Patriots likely to remain in a pass-heavy game script, White is capable of reeling in a huge number of touches. If his recent output is any indicator, White will probably lead the Patriots in targets. In PPR formats, especially, he could have a monstrous showing in an important game for both teams.
Quarterback: Jameis Winston, Buccaneers.
Sure, he wasn’t the starter for a few weeks. Yeah, he wasn’t perfect in his first half back. But up against Atlanta’s injury-ravaged secondary, Winston has the weapons to put up huge numbers in what should be a shootout.
Running back: Aaron Jones, Packers.
Jones hasn’t exactly run away with the Packers’ No. 1 back role, but he’s definitely the most talented option available in Green Bay. This week, with the hapless 49ers on the docket, the Packers should have a run-positive game script.
Wide receiver: Robert Woods, Rams.
With Brandin Cooks and Cooper Kupp still recovering from concussions, Woods is likely to be the de facto No. 1 wideout in the NFL’s best offense, even if one or both are able to play. The Broncos’ once-dominant secondary has been a shell of its former self.
Tight end: Cameron Brate, Buccaneers.
The tight end position is a wasteland right now, but Brate has been a surprisingly reliable option with Winston as his quarterback. If you bet on Winston and need a streamer at tight end, they could be a potentially lucrative combination.
