Fantasy targets and keys: Week 10

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We got lucky this year, as the annual bye-week apocalypse hit and included only a few critical fantasy offenses. Losing Andrew Luck, Saquon Barkley, and Zach Ertz have certainly been hurt, but not too many fantasy owners have been relying on the Jaguars or Cardinals. As for the Bengals, they're banging up, so hopefully that's going to make them better for the fantasy playoffs. Though, the news around A.J. Green (toe) does not sound a bit disappointing. Anyway, let's dive into the rubric of what Week 9 had to offer and see what takeaways there are for Week 10.

KEY

percent TS = percentage of total team passing targets
percent AY = percentage of total team air yards player received

BYE WEEKS: Arizona Cardinals, Cincinnati Bengals, Jaguars Jacksonville, Indianapolis Colts, New York Giants, Philadelphia Eagles

Oakland Raiders at San Francisco 49ers

Raiders

backfield
Doug Martin, RB – 12 keys (Wk 8:15, Wk 7: BYE, Wk 6: 1), 46 percent snap share
Jalen Richard, RB – 6 keys (Wk 8:10, Wk 7: BYE, Wk 6: 9), 38 percent snap share

Martin remains the main option on the ground for the Raiders, but Richard is a fixture in the passing game. Richard has at least four catches and 45 receiving yards in each of his last four games, giving him at least a reasonable floor in PPR formats.

Passing game
Jordy Nelson, WR – 12 percent TS, 32 percent AY
Seth Roberts, WR – 12 percent TS, 8 percent AY
Brandon LaFell, WR – 12 percent TS, 12 percent AY
Jalen Richard, RB – 16 percent TS, 1 percent AY

If you watch this game as a Raiders fan, well, I'm sorry. Hopefully, you were not too many Raiders in fantasy. Derek Carr just surprising numbers last weekend but managed just 171 passing yards against the 49ers. It's likely to be abandoned on the Raiders passing attack in fantasy (if you had not already).

49ers

backfield
Matt Breida, RB – 13 keys (Wk 8:16, Wk 7: 5, Wk 6:14), 48 percent snap share
Raheem Mostert, RB – 7 keys (Wk 8: 2, Wk 7:11, Wk 6: 12), 26 percent snap share
Alfred Morris, RB – 7 keys (Wk 8: 6, Wk 7: 9, Wk 6: 0), 19 percent snap share

Mostert provided one of the night's big plays on a 52-yard touchdown run, but suffered a broken arm and will be injured the rest of the year. Breida has long been the leader of this backfield committee, and it should not change moving forward. Morris will pick up some slack but likely is not trustworthy in lineups just yet.

Passing game
George Kittle, TE – 18 percent TS, 12 percent AY
Goodwin Marquise, WR – 18 percent TS, 26 percent AY
Pierre Garcon, WR – 23 percent TS, 49 percent AY

What a start to Nick Mullens' NFL career! The undrafted quarterback was the goal of a lot of jokes coming into the game (mostly based on his relative anonymity). Mullens threw for 262 yards and three touchdowns, with Garcon and Kittle each hauling one in. Kittle had the bigger day, though, going for over 100 yards. He remains one of the most consistent tight end options.

Chicago Bears at Buffalo Bills

Bears

backfield
Jordan Howard, RB – 14 keys (Wk 8:22, Wk 7:13, Wk 6:13) 50 percent snap share
Tarik Cohen, RB – 7 keys (Wk 8: 6, Wk 7:14, Wk 6:12), 52 percent snap share

The Bears scored two early defensive touchdowns, just taking a break from the game script. He was on the field a lot was not used as recently seen. In more competitive games he should be more involved. Howard once again comes back to the end zone, so it should be thrilled. As usual, he's an extremely touchdown-dependent fantasy asset.

Passing game
Taylor Gabriel, WR – 25 percent TS, 21 percent AY
Trey Burton, TE – 14 percent TS, 22 percent AY
Anthony Miller, WR – 30 percent TS, 29 percent AY

The Bears forced four turnovers, scoring on two of them. That's really about the need to take the air. It's worth noting that with Allen Robinson (groin) sidelined again, Anthony Miller rookie remained a bigger part of the offense. He might be worth a look if Robinson is out again next week when the Bears play the Lions.

Bills

backfield
Chris Ivory, RB – 10 keys (Wk 8: 7, Wk 7:19, Wk 6: 7), 31 percent snap share
The Sean McCoy, RB – 14 keys (Wk 8:18, Wk 7: 2, Wk 6:19), 45 percent snap share

Ivory left the game with a shoulder injury, which could open up more opportunities for McCoy next week. As for this week, Nathan Peterman led the team in rushing yards (46) and scored the team's only touchdown.

Passing game
Logan Thomas, TE – 17 percent TS, 9 percent AY
Kelvin Benjamin, WR – 19 percent TS, 48 percent AY
Zay Jones, WR – 12 percent TS, 5 percent AY

Nathan Peterman threw three interceptions and no touchdowns while averaging under 4 yards per pass attempt. "Not good, Bob!" Former quarterback Logan Thomas popped up for seven catches, but even when it comes to streaming tight ends are better than the Bills. New acquisition Terrelle Pryor played on 82 percent of team snapshots and saw five targets managed just two catches for 17 yards.

Tampa Bay Carolina Panthers Buccaneers

Buccaneers

backfield
Peyton Barber, RB – 13 keys (Wk 8:19, Wk 7:11, Wk 6:17, Wk 5: BYE), 53 percent snap share

Barber was once again leading the way to the Bucs goal (40 yards from scrimmage). The Buccaneers fell into a deep hole early and took to the air to try and come back.

Passing game
DeSean Jackson, WR – 10 percent TS, 29 percent AY
Mike Evans, WR – 25 percent TS, 36 percent AY
Adam Humphries, WR – 20 percent TS, 8 percent AY
Howard O.J., TE – 12 percent TS, 14 percent AY

This box score features so many oddities it's hard to know where to begin. Evans led the team in targets (10) but caught just one pass. Howard scored on two of his four receptions. And, Humphries led the team in receptions (eight) and receiving yards (82). This is the second week in a row where Humphries has been second in playing time among the Tampa wideouts. Over those two games, he has 15 catches for 158 yards and two scores. He might be worth adding in PPR leagues just in case.

Panthers

backfield
Christian McCaffrey, RB – 22 keys (Wk 8:18, Wk 7:13, Wk 6:15), 98 percent snap share

This was the Run CMC the Panthers envisioned when drafting him eighth overall last year. The dual-threat back the team in rushing (17-79-2) and receiving (5-78-0). Curtis Samuel scored twice on three keys. He may be a member of the Panthers.

Passing game
Devin Funchess, WR – 20 percent TS, 14 percent AY
Greg Olsen, TE – 26 percent TS, 23 percent AY
Christian McCaffrey, RB – 26 percent TS, 4 percent AY
Curtis Samuel, WR – 17 percent TS, 32 percent AY

Cam Newton is spreading the ball around really well these days. It's great for the floor of his top targets, but really limited to their weekly ceiling. Funchess has four more catches in all but two games this year, but has a high mark of just 77 yards and has scored only three touchdowns.

Kansas City Chiefs at Cleveland Browns

Chiefs

backfield
Kareem Hunt, RB – 18 keys (Wk 8:21, Wk 7:20, Wk 6:15), 83 percent snap share

Kareem Hunt has jumped to hyperspeed after a slow start to the season. Three touchdowns in this one reminded people why they invested in a first-round pick in the Chiefs talented runner.

Passing game
Travis Kelce, TE – 29 percent TS, 33 percent AY
Tyreek Hill, WR – 16 percent TS, 29 percent AY
Spencer Ware, RB – 16 percent TS, 0 percent AY
Sammy Watkins, WR – 16 percent TS, 23 percent AY

All of these players are at least four passes for 62-plus yards. It's not worth it, but he only played 24 percent of the snaps, so he's not threatening Hunt at all. Watkins limped off the field late, so you're in a pinch and need to rely on him next week.

Browns

backfield
Duke Johnson Jr., RB – 10 keys (Wk 8: 4, Wk 7: 5, Wk 6: 6), 45 percent snap share
Nick Chubb, RB – 23 keys (Wk 8:20, Wk 7:18, Wk 6: 3), 51 percent snap share

Chubb dominated the overall keys, but I do not think it's a coincidence that one week after Hue Jackson and Todd Haley get fired, Johnson sees a season-high in targets (nine). Those who held onto Johnson could find themselves with a nice PPR flex option.

Passing game
Jarvis Landry, WR – 17 percent TS, 18 percent AY
Antonio Callaway, WR – 12 percent TS, 19 percent AY
Duke Johnson, RB – 21 percent TS, 2 percent AY
Breshad Perriman, WR – 14 percent TS, 31 percent AY

Landry managed a solid PPR outing (6-50-0), but the real story is Johnson hauling in nine for 78 and two touchdowns. The Browns really need additional options to step up in the passing game, and they could continue. When Breshad Perriman is getting six targets in a game, you're clearly having some issues.

New York Jets at Miami Dolphins

jets

backfield
Isaiah Crowell, RB – 14 keys (Wk 8:13, Wk 7:12, Wk 6:15, Wk 5: 16), 37 percent snap share
Elijah McGuire, RB – 10 keys (n / a – just returned from IR), 52 percent snap share

Crowell had more hits, but McGuire saw the field more in his first game. This likely lands Trenton Cannon on the drop-list, and make McGuire has not been scooped up already.

Passing game
Jermaine Kearse, WR – 24 percent TS, 37 percent AY
Elijah McGuire, RB – 13 percent TS, 6 percent AY
Robby Anderson, WR – 16 percent TS, 26 percent AY
Chris Herndon, TE – 14 percent TS, 14 percent AY

With tight end still being a fantasy-wise disaster, you could do worse than trotting out Herndon. While he did not find the end zone for what would have been the fourth straight game, he did catch four passes for 62 yards.

Dolphins

backfield
Kenyan Drake, RB – 7 keys (Wk 8:14, Wk 7:10, Wk 6:17, Wk 5: 13), 49 percent snap share
Frank Gore, RB – 21 keys (Wk 8: 13, Wk 7:11, Wk 6: 16, Wk 5: 12), 51 percent snap share

I'm not sure what to do Gore out-touching Drake 3-to-1, but perhaps Sam Darnold's four interceptions had something to do with it. The Dolphins may have just been killed, the veteran hands of Gore.

Passing game
Kenyan Drake, RB – 25 percent TS, 8 percent AY
Danny Amendola, WR – 29 percent TS, 42 percent AY

The Dolphins only threw the ball 24 times in this game, and the vast majority of those targets went to Drake and Amendola. Kenny Stills (groin) returned to the lineup, muddying the waters for the rest of the ancillary pieces like DeVante Parker and Jakeem Grant.

Pittsburgh Steelers at Baltimore Ravens

Steelers

backfield
James Conner, RB – 31 keys (Wk 8:27, Wk 7: BYE, Wk 6:23), 84 percent snap share

It's also scored seven touchdowns in that span.

Passing game
JuJu Smith-Schuster, WR – 19 percent TS, 26 percent AY
Antonio Brown, WR – 23 percent TS, 39 percent AY
James Conner, RB – 19 percent TS, 0 percent AY

The raw numbers in the Pittsburgh passing game will not "wow" you, but they did not need to beat Ravens defense. The Steelers had 18 first downs via the pass, while the Ravens had 18 first downs all game. Conner and Brown each found the end zone, while Smith-Schuster led the team in receptions (seven) and receiving yards (78).

Ravens

backfield
Alex Collins, RB – 10 keys (Wk 8:13, Wk 7:14, Wk 6:19, Wk 5: 13), 48 percent snap share
Javorius Allen, RB – 6 keys (Wk 8: 3, Wk 7: 6, Wk 6: 4, Wk 5:14), 45 percent snap share

Collins found the end zone again, but this duo continues to disappoint. They managed just 54 yards on their 16 combined keys. It will be interesting to see if it's going to happen Ty Montgomery starts getting into the mix.

Passing game
Michael Crabtree, WR – 18 percent TS, 30 percent AY
John Brown, WR – 16 percent TS, 13 percent AY
Willie Snead IV, WR – 22 percent TS, 11 percent AY
Mark Andrews, TE – 16 percent TS, 31 percent AY

Something is amiss in the Ravens' nest. Joe Flacco averaged 313 yards, 2.0 touchdowns, and 0.5 interceptions per game over his first four. Since then, he's put up 243 yards, 0.8 touchdowns, and 0.8 interceptions per game. His 209 yards and zero touchdowns in this game.

Detroit Lions at Minnesota Vikings

Lions

backfield
Kerryon Johnson, RB – 15 keys (Wk 8:14, Wk 7:19, Wk 6: BYE), 55 percent snap share
Theo Riddick, RB – 7 keys (Wk 8: n / a, Wk 7: n / a, Wk 6: BYE), 55 percent snap share

Riddick's return immediately took a choke out of both Johnson's playing time and his role in the passing game. Johnson played over 80 percent of the snaps last week. Johnson still saw five targets here, but Riddick nabbed eight.

Passing game
Theo Riddick, RB – 22 percent TS, 0 percent AY
Marvin Jones, WR – 22 percent TS, 46 percent AY
Kenny Golladay, WR – 11 percent TS, 33 percent AY

The Marvin Jones / Kenny Golladay Celebration Party Following Golden Tate 's trade was delayed a week. Matthew Stafford was sacked 10 times and the Lions offense could not get anything going through the air. Jones at least put up a decent PPR numbers (6-66-0) but this was far from what fantasy owners were hoping for.

Vikings

backfield
Dalvin Cook, RB – 14 keys (Wk 8: n / a, Wk 7: n / a, Wk 6: n / a), 54 percent snap share
Latavius ​​Murray, RB – 11 keys (Wk 8:18, Wk 7:19, Wk 6:25), 48 percent snap share

Many wondered why the Vikings would bring Dalvin Cook (hamstring). Well, Cook looked pretty darn good in limited work (89 yards on 10 carries). As long as he does not have a setback next week, he'll likely take a larger portion of the backfield when Minnesota returns in Week 11.

Passing game
Adam Thielen, WR – 32 percent TS, 30 percent AY
Chad Beebe, WR – 14 percent TS, 5 percent AY
Dalvin Cook, RB – 18 percent TS, 0 percent AY

Stefon Diggs missed this game with an injury and the Vikings passing offense suffered. Thielen found the end zone but his streak of 100-plus yard games came to an end.

Atlanta Falcons at Washington Redskins

Tevin Coleman, RB – 18 keys (Wk 8: BYE, Wk 7:13, Wk 6:11), 56 percent snap share

Ito Smith, RB – 11 keys (Wk 8: BYE, Wk 7: 9, Wk 6: 13), 42 percent snap share

Have a day, Tevin Coleman. After a few ho-hum weeks, he gets fired out of the bye with 156 yards from scrimmage and two receiving touchdowns. Smith hit paydirt on the ground and chipped in 64 yards from scrimmagge as well. Hopefully, these two can keep this up next week when they play the Browns.

Passing game
Julio Jones, WR – 26 percent TS, 52 percent AY
Calvin Ridley, WR – 24 percent TS, 29 percent AY
Tevin Coleman, RB – 18 percent TS, 1 percent AY

JULIO JONES SCORED IN TOUCHDOWN! I REPEAT: JULIO JONES SCORED IN TOUCHDOWN!

Redskins

backfield
Adrian Peterson, RB – 12 keys (Wk 8:27, Wk 7:25 Wk 6:17, Wk 5: 6), 59 percent snap share

Even with Chris Thompson (ribs) out, this game got off the Adrian Peterson script in a hurry. The Falcons were up 14-0 early in the second quarter, basically ruining any chance Peterson had to see 20-plus keys again.

Passing game
Maurice Harris, WR – 28 percent TS, 31 percent AY
Vernon Davis, TE – 16 percent TS, 24 percent AY
Jordan Reed, TE – 14 percent TS, 13 percent AY
Josh Doctson, WR – 12 percent TS, 15 percent AY
Paul Richardson, WR – 12 percent TS, 15 percent AY

It's tough to get a read on this passing attack. When Washington falls behind, all of you will be in charge. This week it was Harris, who turned his 12 targets into 10 catches for 124 yards. Also, Doctson scored a touchdown (so only had two catches for seven yards), so that was nice.

Houston Texans at Denver Broncos

Texans

backfield
Lamar Miller, RB â € "14 keys (Wk 8:18 Wk 7:23, Wk 6:17), 64 percent snap share
Alfred Blue, RB – 15 keys (Wk 8:15, Wk 7: 8, Wk 6: 9), 36 percent snap share

After back-to-back 100-yard outings Miller averaged 1.8 yards per carry in this contest. It's worrisome that Blue remains in the mix, even out-touching MIller here. With D'onta Foreman (Achilles), where it's possible to have a good job.

Passing game
DeAndre Hopkins, WR – 50 percent TS, 52 percent AY
Thomas Demaryius, WR – 12 percent TS, 17 percent AY
Jordan Akins, TE – 12 percent TS, 12 percent AY

The Texans tried to get Thomas involved early, but when pushed to shove, Deshaun Watson went to his old pal Nuk. Thomas should have a bigger role he gets more reps in the offense and with Watson.

Broncos

backfield
Devontae Booker, RB – 5 keys (Wk 8: 13, Wk 7: 1, Wk 6: 4), 41 percent snap share
Philip Lindsay, RB – 19 keys (Wk 8:21, Wk 7:15, Wk 6:10), 56 percent snap share

Booker received just five hits but one landed him in the end zone. Lindsay provided a nice floor as usual, though.

Passing game
Courtland Sutton, WR – 12 percent TS, 35 percent AY
Emmanuel Sanders, WR – 18 percent TS, 26 percent AY
Jeff Heuerman, TE – 28 percent TS, 9 percent AY

Just in the future, Thomas in Houston was. . . Jeff Heuerman. Joking aside, Denver's tight end has been trending in the right direction as a streaming option for weeks, and increased opportunities will only help his odds of putting up a solid stat line.

Seattle Chargers at Seattle Seahawks

Chargers

backfield
Melvin Gordon, RB – 17 keys (Wk 8: BYE, Wk 7: n / a, Wk 6: 20), 88 percent snap share
Austin Ekeler, RB – 4 keys (Wk 8: BYE, Wk 7:17, Wk 6: 7), 18 percent snap share

The Chargers Gave Gordon Two weeks of rest and he looks good at 7.1 yards per carry in this contest. Back at full health, Gordon is once again set-it-and-forget-it lock each and every week.

Passing game
Keenan Allen, WR – 38 percent TS, 49 percent AY
Mike Williams, WR – 12 percent TS, 25 percent AY
Melvin Gordon, RB – 15 percent TS, 0 percent AY
Tyrell Williams, WR – 12 percent TS, 16 percent AY

Allen did not find his way into the end zone, but he went for over 100 yards for the first time since Week 1. He's Philip Rivers' favorite target. Touchdowns will come (we hope).

Seahawks

backfield
Chris Carson, RB – 8 keys (Wk 8:27, Wk 7: BYE, Wk 6:14, Wk 5: 20), 13 percent snap share
Mike Davis, RB – 22 keys (Wk 8:11, Wk 7: BYE, Wk 6: 7, Wk 5:14), 69 percent snap share

One week after I said Carson looked refreshed and energized in this space, the bruising back suffers a thigh / hip injury. Sigh. If Carson misses time, Davis is the back to start, but he is not as powerful or dynamic as Carson. Rashaad Penny remains a distant third to Carson and Davis.

Passing game
Nick Vannett, TE – 24 percent TS, 24 percent AY
David Moore, WR – 22 percent TS, 0 percent AY
Mike Davis, RB – 22 percent TS, 39 percent AY

The Seahawks Offensive Struggled and Russell Wilson put them in a hole early in the morning. The Seahawks face the Rams next, which could be a bounce-back game for Wilson and his wide receivers if it turns into a shootout (as most Rams games do).

Los Angeles Rams at New Orleans Saints

Rams

backfield
Todd Gurley, RB – 19 keys (Wk 8:31, Wk 7:19, Wk 6:30), 90 percent snap share

This was Gurley's second-yardage output of the season (79 yards from scrimmage), but he found the end of the box.

Passing game
Robert Woods, WR – 23 percent TS, 24 percent AY
Brandin Cooks, WR – 21 percent TS, 37 percent AY
Todd Gurley, RB – 18 percent TS, 1 percent AY
Cooper Kupp, WR – 15 percent TS, 14 percent AY

With Cooper Kupp (knee) returning to the field after a multi-week absence, the Rams got right back to what worked so much earlier in the season: All three wideouts posted respectable fantasy outings ..

saints

backfield
Alvin Kamara, RB – 23 keys (Wk 8:20, Wk 7:19, Wk 6: BYE, Wk 5: 9), 59 percent snap share
Mark Ingram, RB – 10 keys (Wk 8:16, Wk 7:14, Wk 6: BYE, Wk 5:18), 47 percent snap share

Perhaps it was because of this game, but Kamara far out-touched Ingram here and found the end zone to Ingram's zero. We would like to say that this would be a very difficult time, but this discrepancy in workload was a bit surprising.

Passing game
Michael Thomas, WR – 38 percent TS, 32 percent AY
Alvin Kamara, RB – 15 percent TS, 11 percent AY
Benjamin Watson., TE – 12 percent TS, 28 percent AY

Thomas set the single-game Saints receiving record (212 yards) and paid homage to Joe Horn with his touchdown celebration. If you're confused, just Google it. The Saints are working out extra receivers, but that should not concern those with Thomas on their rosters.

Green Bay Packers at New England Patriots

Packers

backfield
Jamaal Williams, RB – 9 keys (Wk 8: 4, Wk 7: BYE, Wk 6: 7), 42 percent snap share
Aaron Jones, RB – 16 keys (Wk 8:14, Wk 7: BYE, Wk 6: 8), 58 percent snap share

Everything was going according to plan. Jones got the start and looked great for the Packers. He was watching targets in the passing game. Then, he fumbled. Jones was relegated to the following table. Hopefully, he can escape Mike McCarthy's doghouse and pick up where he started next week against Miami.

Passing game
Davante Adams, WR – 21 percent TS, 17 percent AY
Randall Cobb, WR – 14 percent TS, 9 percent AY
Mark Valdez-Scantling, WR – 14 percent TS, 33 percent AY
Jimmy Graham, TE – 14 percent TS, 16 percent AY

If you have not added Valdez-Scantling yet, it's time to do so. Over the last four games, he's caught 15 passes for 317 yards and two touchdowns. Geronimo Allison (snake) might need surgery and MVS has out-snapped up Cobb in consecutive weeks now.

Patriots

backfield
Cordarrelle Patterson, WR – 12 keys (Wk 7:10, Wk 6: 3), 19 percent snap share
James White, RB – 18 keys (Wk 8:18, Wk 7:19, Wk 6: 11, Wk 5: 12), 80 percent snap share

Leave a comment Bill Belichick to maximize Patterson's abilities on the football field … as a running back. White left this game for a bit of ankle injury. Patterson could be a dangerous flex option for those in deeper leagues, though Sony Michel (knee) looks likely to return next week.

Passing game
Julian Edelman, WR – 28 percent TS, 23 percent AY
James White, WR – 19 percent TS, 8 percent AY
Josh Gordon, WR – 28 percent TS, 25 percent AY

Last week the Patriots made an effort to get Rob Gronkowski going. This week? Gronk (back) was a late scratch. In his absence, Edelman and Gordon shouldered the load for the Pats passing attack that was flummoxed at times by Green Bay's defense. However, as is usually the case, Tom Brady and Co. made adjustments and came out on top. Brady 's Trust in the Future, and the talented wideout may be closing in on a weekly starter status.

Tennessee Titans at Dallas Cowboys

Titans

backfield
Dion Lewis, RB – 22 keys (Wk 8: BYE, Wk 7:19, Wk 6: 7), 84 percent snap share
Derrick Henry, RB â € "8 keys (Wk 8: BYE, Wk 7:14, Wk 6: 8), 23 percent snap share

Henry scored an early touchdown, but when the Titans needed to move the chains, you know, run an offense, they turned to Lewis. He's more elusive and a better threat out of the backfield, as evidenced by his four catches for 60 yards and a touchdown here. He'll have a 20-key appeal after moving forward. The tides could be turning in the Titans backfield.

Passing game
Corey Davis, WR – 34 percent TS, 47 percent AY
Cameron Batson, WR – 10 percent TS, 24 percent AY
Dion Lewis, RB – 14 percent TS, 0 percent AY

Once again, all of the peripherals were there for a long time. However, it only turned into a 6-56-0 line. Marcus Mariota showed signs of life this game was also unven for much of the contest. If offensive coordinator Matt LaFleur can get Mariota going, Davis could explode down the stretch. Now can be the time to buy low.

Cowboys

backfield
Ezekiel Elliott, RB – 21 keys (Wk 8: BYE, Wk 7:17, Wk 6:25, Wk 5: 27, Wk 4:29), 89 percent snap share

Keys and playing time are not an issue for Zeke. He's suffering from an offense that can not be challenged by the air, struggles to score, and has him "running" routes like this. At least his volume will give him a safe weekly floor.

Passing game
Amari Cooper, WR – 25 percent TS, 37 percent AY
Cole Beasley, WR – 12 percent TS, 14 percent AY
Michael Gallup, WR – 16 percent TS, 40 percent AY
Ezekiel Elliott, RB – 19 percent TS, 0 percent AY

Well, it's nice to see the Cowboys treat like a No. 1 receiver for whom they traded away at first-round pick. Unfortunately, this offense has a broken look. The play-calling and design is suspicious, and Dak Prescott continues to struggle.

Alex Gelhar is a freelance writer for the NFL and a full-time law student. Follow him on Twitter @AlexGelhar.