With half of the NFL season done, fantasy football players are preparing for pivotal moves that will be key to their roster creation. Major players are stepping up, and trends are developing that would impact results of specific matchups starting this week. Wideouts Romeo Doubs of the Green Bay Packers and Troy Franklin of the Denver Broncos standout as top play-makers. Yet their impact on the game is undeniable. Quarterbacks Jake Browning and Bhayshul Tuten are gaining traction among fantasy managers, signaling possible shifts in player performance and value.
Romeo Doubs has been the best receiver in the Packers’ corps standing atop this group with an impressive nine targets run/9. And as far as his performance, it hasn’t been unnoticed, as he is currently getting picked up in 26.5% of ESPN Fantasy Football leagues. Doubs has developed such an amazing rapport with QB Jordan Love. This synergy between the two might end up being a season-defining connection for the Packers.
Meanwhile on the other side of the field, Troy Franklin has been a big time player for the Denver Broncos. He was an ace in private – leading all receivers for the Indianapolis Colts with impressive 83.3% offensive snapshot, while posting nine markouts. With a roster percentage of 27.4% in ESPN leagues, Franklin’s stock is on the rise as he becomes a popular add for fantasy managers looking for consistent receivers.
Getting overshadowed by Doubs and Franklin, Jake Browning has developed into a possible fantasy asset. As of this writing, Browning is only rostered in 6.3% of ESPN leagues. Last season, he validated that ability, averaging 267 passing yards and 1.6 touchdowns per game in seven starts. His emergence has taken Cincinnati’s offensive efficiency to another level. Since he took over as the team’s starter, their pass block win rate has jumped from 47% to 60%.
Bhayshul Tuten is another name to watch, with a 44.9% rostered percentage in ESPN leagues. Even though it was brief, his Week 2 performance culminated in ten touches. His 15.4 fantasy points indicates his ability to become a lucrative fantasy asset. His role may very well go beyond that as the season goes on.
Elic Ayomanor is introducing himself at a very high clip, currently rostered in 14.3% of fantasy leagues. As the season progresses, he could be a player to monitor more closely for those managers looking to build depth in their receiving stable.
Kyle Pitts Sr. is becoming a dangerous weapon at tight end for the Atlanta Falcons. He has an 84.6% catch rate, as he’s caught 11-of-13 targets for 96 yards in only two games. In tight end premium leagues, they can be even more impactful for fantasy matchups. Pitts’s day-in, day-out professionalism will be a worthy addition to any contender’s roster seeking to reload.
Micah Parsons is a force with a ridiculous 40% pressure rate, which is good for third in the NFL. His knack for disrupting opposing offenses can be a huge boon to your fantasy matchups—especially if your squad is going up against the Dallas Cowboys.
Moreover, the Packers’ defense has shown remarkable prowess, accounting for eight sacks over just two games, which ties them for second-most in the league. Their elite defensive performances provide tremendous upside. Similarly, fantasy managers can expect those waiver-wire options to offer a consistently solid defense to their rosters.
As we move into Week 3, fantasy players should keep these new stars and trends in mind when building their rosters. The combination of strong performances from players like Doubs, Franklin, Browning, Tuten, Pitts, and others can provide crucial advantages in head-to-head matchups.
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