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What is worse than having an early fantasy choice that far exceeds expectations? When you even lose that disappointing production due to injury. A bit like having a shoe with holes – it's always better than not having shoes at all.
Eagles running back Jay Ajayi was placed in the injured reserve on Monday with a knee injury ending the season. Outside of a good opening week, it had been a huge disappointment – two games with less than 30 rushing yards and he missed another one. His best effort in the last four weeks has been a 70-yard week in Tennessee. It is hardly the RB2-type production that many expected when choosing the third or fourth round.
The good news is that you no longer have to sweat from poor performance. You do not have to engage in the false hope that it will finally become a consistent contributor. You do not have to deal with the weekly crisis of confidence when you put it in your alignment. The bad news is that any replacement you find is likely to inspire even less confidence.
Finding this replacement will not be easy. Most waiver threads are chosen bare back. In the shallow or passive leagues, you may be able to find Aaron Jones, who, according to Madman, will eventually assume the leadership role for the Packers. But good luck with that because he's been away for a long time in most leagues. Check on Nyheim Hines. He probably left for the PPR leagues, but he could be available in standard formats. He plays a fairly important role in the offense to justify such a decision in such desperate circumstances.
You can rally Mike Davis, hoping he'll get a good chunk of the game in Seattle, but we're worried that Chris Carson will get too much to make Davis viable in the long run. If you have depth to last a moment, you
could catch and tidy Nick Chubb, expecting him to inherit more staves once the Browns are out – but we're talking in weeks, nothing was immediately helpful.
Wendell Smallwood, Corey Clement, Darren Sproles and rookie Josh Adams are on the Eagles' list. And remember, coach Doug Pederson loves committees. If Pederson can undermine the fantasy value of good RBs, it does not bode well for less talented and often injured options.
Keep an eye on business discussions. It has been weeks since the Eagles have questioned the potential interest in Le'Veon Bell, but such an exchange would be complicated and seems unlikely. When your ears should be rejuvenated, it's if more realistic news appears – like, for example, if the name of Ameer Abdullah appears as a potential commercial target or as one of the Packers supporters.
None of these options are attractive and a transaction would probably be a better option, but at a higher cost. Just be mentally prepared that when you replace the Ajayi cruddy shoe, you'll end up with a shoe with even more holes.
Go get them
Jameis Winston QB, the buccaneers
Despite not being caught off guard, surprisingly little owner. He does not need to be Fitzmagic to be relevant in fantasy.
Kyle Juszczyk RB, 49ers
Ignore Alfred Morris and go to Juszczyk for Matt Breida's insurance (ankle). The Packers are a tough match for the fantastic RB, but the main role of Juszczyk is to pass.
Javorius Allen RB, Ravens
This unfortunate scenario just does not disappear. Coach John Harbaugh reiterated Monday his preference for a committee. Allen is not good, but he has opportunities worthy of a list.
Christian Kirk WR, Cardinals
The Arizona offense was almost NFL this week, while Kirk contributed with a touchdown of 85 yards. He's not a beginner apart from incredibly deep leagues, but someone to hide or have on your radar.
Get rid of
Marcus Mariota QB, Titans
He is standing, he is on the ground. He gives hope, he crushes it. He has only a headache and loses a place in the lineup. Find the deposit button. Click on it.
Duke Johnson Jr. RB, Browns
Many hang on to Johnson in the PPR leagues. It's just not used enough. It's very annoying that we can cut this more talented RB to get Buck Allen back.
Chris Hogan WR, Patriotes
A juicy match this week against the leaders. If you hold him so long, stay with him for another week. When he begins to fall, let him down. If it explodes, swap it. But get ready to get rid of him next week, one way or the other.
Kenny Stills WR, dolphins
Too big dependents. The upcoming calendar is not favorable. The team offensive has slipped. It's time to bail out.
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