Film trailers might be enjoyable, however they usually aren’t barometer for the standard of a whole movie. There might be nice previews for horrible films, or uninteresting ones for what change into extremely entertaining flicks.
One half of 1 NFL sport solely supplies a sliver of data as to what the complete season holds. One half of 1 sport is half-hour of soccer, in a season 1,020 minutes lengthy (60 minutes every for 17 video games, not counting any extra time). For comparability, think about one steady 3-minute scene is used because the preview for a 100-minute film. That's primarily the identical — a random 3 % pattern of the entire.
That's what we have now of the pairing of the rookie Steelers combo of quarterback Kenny Pickett and huge receiver George Pickens — a film trailer’s price of knowledge to attempt to mission the standard of the remainder of the movie.
The excellent news is, at the least the trailer appears good. Heading into Week 4, with Mitchell Trubisky at QB, Pickens had simply 5 whole catches on 12 whole targets for 65 whole yards with no touchdowns. That's one simply “OK” sport, however unfold throughout three, it's irrelevant on the fantasy entrance.
It didn’t get a lot better within the first half final week, when Pickens hauled in two extra receptions for 21 yards. Even when it was on tempo to be his greatest day, that’s like rating the most effective “Starvation Video games” rip-off — the bar is frighteningly low.
However then coach Mike Tomlin pulled Trubisky in favor of Pickett to begin the second half. And Pickens’ fortunes modified as nicely. The rookie receiver caught 4 of 4 targets from the rookie QB (and had one other incomplete goal erased by penalty).
And people 4 targets weren’t simply of the dink-and-dunk selection. After a 5-yard seize, the following three went for 13, 26 and 27, totaling 81 yards. That’s 4-for-81 in a single half. That initiatives to 8-for-162 over a sport.
So in a single half he dwarfed his hypothetical output in comparison with his first three video games mixed. That's one thrilling film trailer.
However a trailer doesn't equal a completed movie. So fantasy managers are compelled to attempt to consider the remainder of the season primarily based on that 3 % pattern dimension. And the Madman thinks it is a scenario worthy of some funding. He's rostered in only a bit above half of leagues. If you may get him, do it. However you don’t should rush him into your lineup, particularly this week.
The Payments are one of many 5 hardest to this point towards opposing huge receivers, having given up simply two WR touchdowns. This might current issues for Pickens in protection and Pickett in having time to get him the ball.
But when determined, there's a sliver of daylight for a good sport: If the Steelers had been to fall behind, the gameflow might work in Pickens’ favor — with the Steelers passing way more usually.
So purchase a ticket to the Pickens present. However don’t race to the theater simply but.
Large Weeks
Damien Harris RB, Patriots, vs. Lions (FanDuel $7,200/DraftKings $5,600)
Leaning Harris over Rhamondre Stevenson for higher TD chance vs. a Lions D that has allowed a number of RB scores in three of 4 video games.
Khalil Herbert RB, Bears, at Vikings (FD $7,100/DK $5,900)
Even when David Montgomery performs, not anticipating a full workload, so Herbert will get share. Vikings have struggled towards the run (4 TDs allowed to operating backs to this point).
Tyler Lockett WR, Seahawks, at Saints (FD $6,800/DK $5,600)
Has been surprisingly stable with Geno Smith at QB. Hold taking part in him so long as it lasts. Plus, Saints D hasn’t been nice vs. the move.
Robert Woods WR, Titans, at Commanders (FD $5,900/DK $5,200)
Acquired 9 targets two weeks in the past and a rating final week. With Treylon Burks uncertain, might get further appears vs. poor Washington move D.
Small Weeks
Matthew Stafford QB, Rams, vs. Cowboys (FD $7,400/DK $6,400)
Struggling to this point this yr, and now faces a Dallas protection that places important stress on QBs. Hold him benched till he has a get-well sport.
Ezekiel Elliott RB, Cowboys, at Rams (FD $6,200/DK $5,800)
Getting extra quantity than anticipated and nonetheless underwhelming. Now faces prime protection vs. fantasy RBs. Rams have given up only one TD to opposing RBs this season.
Rashaad Penny RB, Seahawks, at Saints (FD $6,900/DK $5,300)
Final week’s breakout is probably going an anomaly. Don’t count on a repeat towards a Saints D that hasn’t allowed a RB rating since Week 1.
Dalton Schultz TE, Cowboys, at Rams (FD $4,800/DK $3,400)
He has been a bust and battled accidents so ar. It doubtless gained’t get higher this week towards an LA squad that hasn’t allowed a decent finish TD. Keep affected person.
Madness’s Each day Duel
Drew Loftis and Jarad Wilk submit dueling rosters right into a DFS content material:
Website: DraftKings
Slate: Solar. predominant (12 video games)
Sort: $12 tourney
Prime prize: $20K
Pot: $200K
Drew’s Crew
QB — Jalen Hurts (Phi, at Ari) $8,100
RB — Eno Benjamin (Ari, vs. Phi) $4,600
RB — Kareem Hunt (Cle, vs. LAC) $6,000
WR — Terry McLaurin (Was, vs. Ten) $6,200
WR — Greg Dortch (Ari, vs. Phi) $5,100
WR — Drake London (Atl, at TB) $5,900
TE — Dallas Goedert (Phi, at Ari) $4,700
Flex — Mike Evans (TB, vs. Atl) $6,900
DST — Seahawks (Sea, at NO) $2,500
Wilk’s Warriors
QB — Zach Wilson (NYJ, vs. Mia) $5,300
RB — James Robinson (Jax, vs. Hou) $6,300
RB — Devin Singeltary (Buf, vs. Pit) $6,100
WR — DK Metcalf (Sea, at NO) $6,800
WR — Curtis Samuel (Was, vs. Ten) $5,800
WR — Mike Williams (LAC, at Cle) $7,100
TE — Dallas Goedert (Phi, at Ari) $4,700
Flex — Elijah Moore (NYJ, vs. Mia) $5,000
DST — Lions (Det, at NE) $2,500
Season risked: $39
Season winnings: Drew $0, Jarad $0
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