Fantasy Football Week 3: Thread Targets Removed, Injury Replacement

That same day, Ben Roethlisberger started at half-time in the Steelers 'defeat against the Seahawks, Saints quarterback Drew Brees hit his nagging hand on the Rams' defensive tail, Aaron Donald, and was forced to leave what would become the defeat of the Saints in Los Angeles. Rams.

After trying and failing to hold a soccer ball on the sideline, Brees is wrapped in the ice. After half-time, he came out without cashing a loop and remained on the sideline even though he had been ruled out for the remainder of the game.

Unsurprisingly, the Saints' offense has stammered. Teddy Bridgewater driving the offensive, Michael Thomas needed 10 assists to accumulate 89 yards and no one else in the team had even 60 yards total. No one has scored either.

After the game, head coach Sean Payton did not really say much:

This certainly does not seem to be good news. In fact, even with sound, Brees dreads his next exam:

Replacing Brees in Fantasy will not be too difficult. Andy Dalton and Jacoby Brissett will be the main substitutes for less than 50% breakaway cables (Brissett plays the Falcons in the third week, a better match than Dalton at the Bills). Teddy Bridgewater could also be a choice, although the other two are probably better. Swapping for a smuggler could be easier – backups Fantasy shifts usually do not bring much value. Check with other managers.

Just to say it: Bridgewater came in this week with a 29-23 TD in 35 appearances, a completion percentage of 64.6, seven multiple outs and five career 300-yard games.

The absence of Brees would be absolutely detrimental to other Saints players. Thomas would need many targets each week to keep the bulk of his value in Fantasy. The same goes for Alvin Kamara, who would see the defenses cover him differently without Brees. It would be really difficult to take into account anyone in the offense. Latavius ​​Murray and Jared Cook could find their way to the waiver wire, though in Murray's case it would be short-sighted.

The Saints play at the Seahawks next week, then are at home against the Cowboys, the Buccaneers, in Jacksonville, Chicago, and at the Cardinals before a weekend 9. A healthy Brees would help this unit to fend off a lot better than Bridgewater. If we learn that the news on Brees is not good, it might be time to consider trading in key Saints players. Most of their upcoming clashes are downright dangerous.

Week 3

First objectives of renunciation

More names to know

• Deebo Samuel (available in 75% of CBS sports leagues): Samuel led the 49ers receivers, including George Kittle, in targets, catches and yards on Sunday with a 2-yard touchdown. He played 29 shots, less than Dante Pettis (35, no goals) and Marquise Goodwin (38, 3 goals captured for 77 yards and an open touch), but he clearly demonstrated a skill set capable that Niners could use now . Samuel could replace A.J. Brown, Danny Amendola, Donte Moncrief, Anthony Miller, James Washington or even Pettis on your bench.
• Marquise Goodwin (available in 63% of CBS sports leagues): See above.
• Terry McLaurin (available in 50% of CBS sports leagues): The rookie resembles Washington's No.1 receiver. He has scored goals in consecutive weeks and leaves with a good distance with each intensive use. Listen, there's going to be somebody catching football in Washington when he's playing from behind. This fast and tall catcher seems ready to be this guy. You might want to catch it and put it to the bench, though – the Bears are going to D.C. during the third week.
• D.J. Chark (available in 79% of CBS sports leagues): It does not matter if you did not buy Chark last week – hardly anyone did it. But that will change after he had a touchdown from Gardner Minshew late in the defeat of the Jaguars against the Texans. He also led the Jaguars with nine goals, catching seven for a modest 55 meters. He is a giant at 6 feet 4 inches and has played until now in both games. There is a lot of risk – he is not a very refined receiver, his quarterback does not have a solid pedigree, and his team could really stink. Their schedule in the future also suggests some difficulties (Tennessee this Thursday, then to Denver, then to Carolina, then home to New Orleans). It would not hurt to have it as a backup plan if you miss one of the Chiefs' waivers.
• Will Dissly (available in 94% of CBS sports leagues): It is encouraging that Dissly has caught his five targets for 50 yards and two touchdowns. That does not mean that he will do it every week. The Seahawks played well one week and fell the following week. Dissly himself has struggled to stay healthy (he started this week as a question mark to play). The saints then visit the Seahawks, which is not a favorable confrontation for Dissly.
• Andy Dalton (available in 71% of CBS sports leagues): It's ugly, but Dalton has found a way to score more than 300 yards and more than two goals in consecutive games. It's remarkable because he did it without A.J. Green. That will change soon – Green will come back and join what has been a pretty good reception group led by Tyler Boyd and John Ross. He will need them – he will participate in consecutive games on the road in weeks 3 and 4, then face tough defenses starting in week 6, during his starting week and even beyond.