As the fantasy football season winds down, every week of elite-level play can make the difference for contenders and pretenders alike. Notable developments this week include Harold Fannin Jr.‘s impressive streak, Dallas Goedert‘s exceptional scoring, and the challenges faced by several key players in their upcoming matchups.
Harold Fannin Jr., a rising star in the league, has been a consistent performer, scoring at least 20 fantasy points in his last three games. With this accomplishment, he has now tied Matthew Stafford for the longest active streak among all quarterbacks. His dynamic talent and magnetic personality on the field have created a star-studded spotlight of expectations. Now, he faces a Rams defense that’s been trending towards more vulnerability in recent weeks.
These Rams have made it easy for opposing wide receivers to light them up. In only the last three weeks, they’ve let four players go over 23 fantasy points on them. Perhaps even more important, this trend might be a game-changer for Fannin Jr.’s performance. He will look to exploit the poor Rams secondary.
Rising Stars and Challenging Matchups
As Fannin Jr. continues to climb the ranks, other players are making headlines. Drake London looks more than capable of shredding the porous Rams secondary. This matchup would present him with the best opportunities to punish defensive mismatches. Whether or not London can find that separation and hand big-play ability will go a long way toward determining his fantasy point total this week.
Second-year tight end Dallas Goedert has frankly been awesome. He definitely outperformed projections, scoring 42 fantasy points over expectation in 2025. He’ll have a tougher assignment this week, as he goes up against the vaunted Buffalo Bills, a team with a good history of strong defensive play. Whether or not Goedert can make a big impact in this important game will make the difference. It would shape his fantasy potential and affect so many franchises that rely on him for their glory.
The other player making headlines is Derrick Henry, who is about to square off against the Green Bay Packers. Given Henry’s physical running style and track record in the big moments, he might be an all-important X factor this week. Second, he has to be a tackle-breaker, yard-gainer. In order for him to remain one of the top running backs in the league, this skill will be extremely important.
In-Depth Player Analysis
Jameson Williams is a player that’s hard to ignore, particularly in anticipation of his first full game against the Minnesota Vikings. Williams has historically produced a ridiculous 26% of his fantasy production on deep targets. This could make him a major playmaker in a matchup against a Vikings defense that has given up 19.3 fantasy points to wide receivers on deep attempts over their last seven games. If Williams is able to correctly read the field and find his quarterback, this trend can create some huge scoring chances for him.
With Joe Burrow back under center, Joe Mixon’s performance is experiencing a renaissance. Burrow’s stabilizing presence on the field may be the most significant effect. In truth, Mixon has accumulated an astounding 85.7 FP over the past month. Such a resurgence would make Mixon a high floor play in fantasy lineups, particularly with Burrow attracting defensive focus.
Rookie Bijan Robinson is on a historic roll, bursting onto the scene with a ridiculous 99.0 FP scored in the last four weeks. His dual threat ability as a runner and receiver raises his playmaking value to a premium level. At the same time, James Cook III is carving out an impressive niche as well, totaling 87.3 FP during that span. Both players’ contributions could be crucial as their teams look to gain momentum heading into the latter part of the season.
The Impact of Target Shares
Looking at target shares gives a much better picture of player performances and how things could shake out in the future. Harold Fannin Jr. ranks second among tight ends with an impressive 26.0% target share and fifth overall in fantasy points with 130.7 over the past 11 weeks. This much work in his own team’s passing attack could have gone a long way toward solidifying his fantasy league must-start status.
As squads gear up for the first round of the knockout stage, it’ll be important to understand these dynamics. Players such as Fannin Jr., Goedert, and more are poised to make a real impact by helping to shape whatever matchups appear. With their competitions just around the bend, fantasy managers will have all eyes on these incredible competitors. Second, they will be looking forward to most for the first test of their respective seasons.
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