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Fantasy Football Players Gaining Ground and Losing Steam
After four weeks, several names show improved usage while others face reduced roles and production
By OddsListing wire desk
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Players on the Rise
Boston has delivered 12 or more points in three of four games with touchdown receptions in two of them. He is averaging 5.5 targets per game and has drawn eight targets on throws of 15 or more air yards. Samuel has reached at least 15 points in three of four outings while seeing a variety of alignments in the offense, including five catches for 26 yards and a score plus 44 rushing yards on three carries in Week 4. Monangai posted a career-high 28 fantasy points on 30 carries for 146 yards and two scores in a Week 4 win. Washington has recorded 11 or more points in back-to-back games while averaging seven targets per game and handling at least one carry in each of his last three contests.
Players Trending Down
Hurts is averaging 16.8 fantasy points per game and 178.3 passing yards while posting just 26.3 rushing yards per game and one rushing touchdown. Hampton is at 11.2 fantasy points per game after a Week 4 performance on only 11 touches that included a season-low nine carries. Jones is scoring 9.1 fantasy points per game and has completed just one of five throws of 20 or more air yards while averaging 188.5 passing yards. Montgomery has averaged 2.5 yards per carry and 38.3 yards from scrimmage over his last three games with 5.2 fantasy points per game in that span.
Key Usage Notes
Monangai handled seven goal-to-go carries in Week 4 while Swift saw reduced work near the end zone. Washington has a 27 percent team target share and lines up in multiple spots including as an I-back. Montgomery has recorded only 10.3 touches per game across his last three outings. Jones has rushed for one score and averages 5.3 yards per game on the ground while throwing three touchdowns against four interceptions.
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