I’m at all times sporting a Buffalo Payments hat. Sitting at a seashore bar on Amelia Island in Florida with my spouse and eldest daughter, I obtained a “Go Bills!” shout out from a really pleasant brother and sister. When requested, I informed them I turned a Payments fan as a result of I beloved the outdated standing purple buffalo emblem and , O.J. Simpson. With that the lady confirmed me an image on her telephone of an Oakland Raider tackling O.J. I acknowledged the Raider instantly as Phil Villapiano, former NFL nice who additionally performed for the Payments. Our new mates had been his youngsters, Andrea and Phil Jr.! I met Phil Sr. about 30 years in the past at his bar Jo Jo Gamers in N.J. once I gave him a framed watercolor I painted of him in a Payments uniform. Andrea referred to as him proper up and handed her telephone to me. I reminded Phil of our assembly and the portray. He remembered and mentioned he’d stored all of it these years, however after a number of home strikes, he’d misplaced monitor of it. We had a fast chortle, and I gushed just like the fan-boy I’m. Phil was a incredible linebacker, however after assembly the terrific Andrea and Phil Jr., I feel he’s a fair higher father.
GIDDY UP!
QB Drake Maye vs. Jets — Maye has been the second-best QB in fantasy, with a number of TD passes each week however two. The Jets loved getting on the gravy prepare towards the Browns, however let’s not neglect the lowly Dillon Gabriel put up two TDs on their Sauce-less secondary.
QB Aaron Rodgers vs. Bengals — It’s not usually that I like to recommend Rodgers however roll him out towards the Tiger Cubs this weekend in Pittsburgh. In Week 7 he put up 249 yards and 4 TDs in Cincy.
RB Woody Marks at Titans — The final time I endorsed Marks he dissatisfied with 15 fantasy factors. However the Titans’ twenty eighth ranked run D is just too candy to move up. Pencil in 80 yards and a TD, plus 4 receptions for 50 yards.
RB Ashton Jeanty vs. Cowboys — The primary-round rookie RB seemed as marketed towards a rugged Bronco D final week (60 yards, 1 TD). If Jeanty runs that method Monday evening, the Cowboys will limp again to Dallas with their third loss in a row.
WR A.J. Brown vs. Lions — What can Brown do for you? He can begin delivering, darn it. To beat Detroit you will need to outscore them, and Philly’s passing packages will probably be plentiful this Sunday evening.
WR Tee Higgins at Steelers — Tee Hee has been on a TD tear with 4 in his final three video games and he has three TDs in his final 4 video games towards the Steelers. Higgins is the most secure wager of any WR this weekend to achieve the top zone.
TE Zach Ertz at Dolphins — Buffalo’s TE Dalton Kincaid was on his solution to an enormous recreation in Miami earlier than a pulled hammy ended his day final week. Ertz will get his standard 4 receptions for 50 yards, however I say he scores too.
WHOA DOWN!
QB Baker Mayfield at Payments — Bleak and blustery describes the temper of the Buffalo Payments after their loss in Miami. It’s additionally the climate report for the guests from Tampa Bay. Throw in a lightweight rain and depleted WR corps. It gained’t be easy crusing for Baker.
QB Patrick Mahomes at Broncos — You’re not sitting Mahomes. However you must remember he has however two TD passes in his final three video games towards Denver.
RB TreVeyon Henderson vs. Jets — The 147 yards by “Baby Saquon” final week was spectacular, however 124 of these yards got here on two carries when the Bucs had been completely out of place. The opposite 33 got here on 12 totes. Count on the Jets D to indicate some moxie and clamp down on the speedy rookie.
RB Kenneth Walker III at Rams — The Seattle coaches hate your fantasy group. They show it each week with their ridiculous recreation of RB roulette. You need to lose in case you begin KW3.
WR Parker Washington vs. Chargers — Two stable outings in a row ought to be sufficient to begin P Dub, however the Chargers are stellar towards WRs, permitting simply 5 TD receptions on the season.
WR Xavier Worthy at Broncos — Worthy is enjoying second fiddle to Rashee Rice. Moreover, the Broncos’ protection has given up simply two TD receptions. Discover a higher choice than Xavier. He’s unfit this week.
TE Colston Loveland at Vikings — In order for you 4 catches for 45 yards, Colston is your man.
Thursday Night time Particular: The Patriots have gained 13 of their final 14 house video games towards Gang Inexperienced. The 11.5 unfold is hefty, however the Jets haven’t misplaced by greater than seven factors since Week 5. Take the Jets and the factors. Patriots 24, Jets 17
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Invoice Reinhard is a member of the Fantasy Sports activities Writers Affiliation and a columnist for FantasyGuru.com.
