For many, this is the final week of the fantasy football playoffs, and this 17th week will have many questions answered. But some time ago, one big question was answered: who is the most valuable fantasy player.
This is Cooper Kupp, landslide.
The Rams’ most reliable receiver has a season of a lifetime, which could earn him a few lines in the NFL record books:
– His 132 receptions are just 17 less than Michael Thomas’s 2019 record.
– Its 1,734 reception yards are just 230 meters from the 2012 benchmark set by Calvin Johnson.
– His 14 touchdowns lead the league, although he is still slightly behind Randy Moss’s record (23) in 2007.
Pretty good for a guy who picked most of the third or fourth round drafts. But Kupp was not the only player whose performance exceeded expectations and brought happiness to fantasy fans. He had a company:
Jonathan Taylor (Colts RB) Star Andy has slowed down a bit lately, so a 2,000 yard run is unlikely, but he’s still # 1 running back a mile. His 297 carries over 1,626 yards and 17 touchdowns almost singlehandedly kept the Colts in the playoffs.
Cordarrell Patterson (Falcons RB) – The fast attack of the former Viking was the biggest surprise of the season. In total, Patterson made 189 touches for 1102 yards and 11 touches. He even threw one pass. Mister Versatility.
Dibo Samuel (49ers WR) – It turns out that Samuel is the best successor of San Francisco and the best running defender. While his 70 catches for 1,247 yards and five touchdowns are good, his 302 racing yards and seven TD runs are even better.
Mark Andrews (The Ravens TE) Baltimore’s best striker discreetly surpassed Travis Kelsey as MV-TE. With two games left, Andrews has 93 receptions, 1,187 yards and nine touchdowns. And all this despite the Ravens’ injury problems as quarterback.
Jalen Hurts (Eagles, QB) The Philadelphia sophomore has been one of the top 5 quarterbacks this season, mainly due to his running. He raced 740 yards and 10 touchdowns to go just under 3,000 yards and 16 TD shots. Interception in the middle of the draft.
Nick Folk (Patriots K) – The New England kicker was a draw with 34 field goals and only three penalties from 50 yards or more. His numbers were aided by attacks by the Patriots, who sometimes fought in the red zone.
Dallas Cowboys (special defense teams) – Led by world-class sophomore Trevon Diggs and his 11 interceptions, the Cowboys dominated after smelly years. No team has had more than seven touchdowns from Dallas defense and retaliatory strikes.
Seated stars
Pittsburgh, RB Naji Harris looks like he’s out of gas, so don’t count on him against Cleveland. … The same can be said about Washington, RB. Antonio Gibsonwho will meet with Philadelphia this week. … And Las Vegas ” Josh Jacobswhich has a tough match against the Colts. … Arizona QB Kyler Murray lately has been a shadow of his old self and will continue to oppose Dallas. … And the Miami defender Tua Tagovailoa it can be difficult to move surprisingly hot dolphins to Tennessee.
MATCHUP
Need to fight back against a weak opponent this week? How about Tampa Bay Ronald Jones against the Jets or New England Damien Harris against Jaguars or Chicago David Montgomery against giants … Cincinnati Ty Higgins he had a breakout match with Baltimore last week and is set to play again against Kansas City. … Both defenders have good offseason games today: Rams Matthew Stafford against the Ravens and Detroit Jared Goff against Seattle. … And if Tysom Hill passes COVID protocols, the Saints will finally have a worthy protector against Carolina.
SEE INJURIES
Topping the list are three serious injuries in the ranking: James robinson ripped his achilles tendon, chiefs Clyde Edwards-Heler bruised his shoulder and Philly Miles Sanders broke his arm. … Vikings get RB Dalvin Cook back but wr Adam Thielen is done within a year after ankle surgery. … Baltimore, QB Lamar Jackson and KC tight end Travis Kelsey returned but will be Indy QB Carson Wentz get off the COVID list in time? … The long list of dubious ones includes San Fran RB Elijah Mitchell, Detroit, RB D’Andre Swift, Arizona, RB James Conner, Tampa Bay, Washington Mike Evans, WR Chargers Mike Williams, Houston (WR) Brandin cooks, Dead End Raiders Darren Waller and Las Vegas QB Derek Carr…
THE DEEPEST SLEEP
Buffalo Stricken by Coronavirus Last Week Didn’t Expect Too Much From Widespread Spread Isaiah Mackenzie… He entered the game with just seven catches in a season. Nose Cole Beasley and Gabrielle Davis came out the former Georgia bulldog had a career day. Eleven catches for 125 yards and a touchdown for the fifth year of the double in the Bill’s big win over New England. We’re willing to bet he’ll have another strong match this week against Atlanta’s underpaid defense.
LAST NEWS
We’ll be updating our column based on the latest injuries and hints right up to the start of Sunday. Go to TwinCities.com/theloop…
You can hear Kevin Cusick on Wednesdays on Bob Sansever’s BS Show podcast on iTunes. You can follow Kevin on Twitter – @theloopnow… You can reach him at kcusick@pioneerpress.com.
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