Quarterback
Taylor Heinicke
Washington Commanders @ Houston Texans
Since taking over under center for the Commanders Taylor Heinicke has played well. Taylor Heinicke had 191 passing yards with 0 passing touchdowns and 0 rushing yards 0 with rushing touchdowns versus the Texans.That was 7.84 fantasy points and was the 22nd best fantasy QB finish this week. Taylor Heinicke is rostered in 2.2% of fantasy leagues.
Running Back
Samaje Perine
Cincinnati Bengals @
Pittsburgh Steelers
On Sunday Joe Mixon suffered a concussion in the 2nd quarter versus the Steelers. Samaje Perine came in for Mixon anyplayed 80% of the remaining snaps. If Perine is the starter next week he could do well. As a starter Perine has averaged 13.6 points on 19 touches. Samaje Perine had 30 rushing yards with 0 rushing touchdowns and 52 receiving yards with 3 receiving touchdowns versus the Steelers. That was 30.20 fantasy points and was the 2nd best fantasy RB finish this week. Samaje Perine is rostered in 0.8% of fantasy leagues.
Wide Receiver
Nico Collins
Houston Texans vs
Washington Commanders
With the Texans not being that good of a team means that they will have to throw the ball a lot. That is good news for Collins as he will have plenty of opportunities in the passing game. Collins has had 17 targets in his last 2 games. Nico Collins had 48 receiving yards with 0 receiving touchdowns versus the Commanders. That was 9.80 fantasy points and was the 35th best fantasy WR finish this week. Nico Collins is rostered in 1.1% of fantasy leagues.
Tight End
Juwan Johnson
New Orleans Saints vs
Los Angeles Rams
Juwan Johnson has been getting more involved in the Saints passing game the last 5 games. Johnson has scored a receiving touchdown in his last 5 games. Juwan Johnson had 47 receiving yards and 1 receiving touchdowns versus the Rams. That was 13.70 fantasy points and was the 5th best TE finish this week. Juwan Johnson is rostered in 14.1% of fantasy leagues.
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