Eyes of the Guru IDP Info: Week 3

The theme for week two was injuries. Several on both sides of the ball will have a major fantasy impact. While injuries stink for everyone, the silver lining is that other players, often young guys, will get an opportunity to play. Some of them will surprise us, and a few will likely use the audition to earn starting jobs. The only thing we can do is try to take advantage of their opportunities as well.    

Guru's IDP Notes on Arizona

Dennis Gardeck exploded in week two, racking up 6-0-3. Don’t be that manager who chases points, though. Arizona gets to play the Rams again, but it’s not this week. Gardeck had a career-high of seven sacks in 2020. He has seven total over his other five seasons. With three in the books already, There is a good chance that he’ll set a new career mark, but it will be a shock if he turns out to be more than a bye-week flier for us.

No Arizona linebacker had more than two solo stops versus the Rams. The game script was horrible, but the snap counts tell a story we need to hear. Kyzir White recorded seven combined stops. Only two were solo but at least he played 85% of the snaps. After a strong week one, Mack Wilson Sr. turned back into a pumpkin, going 0-4 on a 44% play share. Owen Pappoe was 2-1 on 31%, and Krys Barnes 2-2-1 on 38%. Unless you have White, stay away from this mess.

Guru's IDP Notes on Atlanta

The bad news for Falcons’ fans is that they are still struggling to find a consistent pass rush. The good news for those of us with Matthew Judon is that he has 1.5 of their 2 sacks to date. My only fear with Judon is that offenses will pile on to get him blocked unless someone else steps up to keep them honest. Right now, there is no one to be optimistic about.

Many IDP managers were disappointed when Troy Andersen and Nate Landman split time in week one. While we never wish injury on anyone, the loss of Landman to IR opened the door for Anderson to play 67 of 71 snaps in week two. There has never been any doubt about his talent or potential so Andersen’s nine-tackle performance should surprise no one. Put him in your lineup this week against the Chiefs.   

Guru's IDP Notes on Baltimore

The Ravens were in a big nickel on 87% of the snaps with Eddie Jackson seeing 76% as the third safety. So far this has made no impact on the stat sheet but Jackson can be productive if his role evolves.

Maxx Crosby got all of the attention with his big game against Baltimore but Jason Oweh put up better numbers at 4-1-2.5 with a forced fumble. This week Oweh gets a Dallas offense that gave up four and a half sacks to Aiden Hutchinson. One great week is not a trend but it is how they get started. Oweh was a watch-list player with breakout potential entering the season. It might be a good idea to pick him up this week for safekeeping. The price will be a lot higher if he has another good outing.

Marlon Humphrey spent most of week two following Davante Adams around. That translated into eight solo tackles, a pair of assists, and an interception. If he draws coverage on CeeDee Lamb this week as expected, we could see similar production.

There was not much opportunity for Baltimore’s linebackers in week two. The Raiders ran the ball 14 times. Roquan Smith managed a respectable 4-7 with a batted pass while Trenton Simpson was just 3-2. The good news for those with Simpson is that both backers were on the field for every snap.

Guru's IDP Notes on Buffalo

As someone with several shares of Terrell Bernard over my 14 leagues, it was depressing to see him walk off the field holding his chest. It turns out the news is not as bad as it looked. The injury is a strained pectoral. Bernard will miss some time but should be able to return in time to help us. The team is considering their options and could put him on IR, which would mean at least four games.

If you need someone to get you bye, seventh-round rookie Baylon Spector might be your guy. He took over for Bernard and played well. Spector finished the game with seven tackles and three assists on 82% of the snaps. He stayed on the field in sub packages and called plays in the huddle, so playing time should not be an issue. 

Gregory Rousseau fell back to earth after his big week one but it was not a complete crash. His snap count fell a little, to 68%, so that is something we will need to watch.  

Guru's IDP Notes on Carolina

Derrick Brown was an IDP star last year. With Brown landing on IR after the week one injury, A’Shawn Robinson steps into that role. Robinson is not Brown, but he has been productive at times over his career. Most importantly, he was 5-4 in week one and 6-0 in game two.

The Panthers have already made a change at quarterback. If the team can’t get some offense going, Shaq Thompson and Josey Jewell will be worn out by the end of the season. They were 8-6 and 8-3 with a recovery respectively in week two when both played 100% of the snaps.

Guru's IDP Notes on Chicago

Kevin Byard III is the perfect example of why we should not overreact to week one. He opened the season with a one-tackle performance. That was enough for some impatient managers to let him go and pick up the flavor of the week. Those managers were undoubtedly kicking themselves when Byard was 7-4 with a fumble recovery in week two. Some managers may want to sit him one more time to make sure. That’s reasonable but he’ll be in my lineups this week.

Kyler Gordon Didn’t exactly blow up the box score on Sunday night but his 4-2 and a pass breakup were not bad for a corner. We often talk about pass rushers getting close and how pressures eventually turn into sacks. Gordon has come oh so close to making splash plays in each of the first two games. The role he is playing can be highly productive. If you start two corners, slip him onto your roster as your third and give Gordon a week or two.

Consistent production from the tackle position is not easy to come by. If you are looking for help, consider that Gervon Dexter Sr has a sack in each of the first two games.

Guru's IDP Notes on Cincinnati

The Cincinnati defense is playing pretty well overall but they find themselves thin at the tackle positions. Kris Jenkins Jr. is sidelined by a broken thumb, B.J. Hill left Sunday’s game with a hamstring injury and Sheldon Rankins was down a couple of times with Zach Carter and Jay Tufele finishing the game. Cincinnati signed Lawrence Guy Sr. to help fill the void and they hope to have Jenkins back soon.    

Guru's IDP Notes on Cleveland

Jordan Hicks is off to a mediocre start at best. He has six tackles and four assists over the first two games but added a sack and a pair of passes defended for a decent point total in game two. The bigger news is that Hicks had an increased role in week two. After seeing about 70% of the playing time in the opener, he was just shy of 90% against the Jaguars. The question is, will we ever get consistency in his snap count or will the Browns continue to be all over the place like they were last year? An 85% play share should be enough for Hicks to be relevant but we can't have 90% this week and 60% next or he’ll never be more than a bye week gamble for us.

The Browns used a combination of Ronnie Hickman and Rodney McLeod Jr. to replace Juan Thornhill at free safety.

Denzel Ward is dealing with a sore shoulder that caused him to miss most of the week two game. Cameron Mitchell would be the next man up if Ward is not available.

Guru's IDP Notes on Dallas

Are the Cowboys taking a page out of the Browns playbook when it comes to linebacker playing time? Dallas won a lopsided game in week one so the snap counts were skewed. They lost a lopsided game in week two, making it hard to tell exactly what is going on, but I don’t like what we are seeing so far. There is at least one point of consistency. Eric Kendricks played the most in the opener and was on the field for 95% of the plays in last week’s loss. At the least, he seems safe. After that, the situation is as clear as a mud fence.

DeMarvion Overshown saw the second most action among the linebackers in week one with Damone Clark a distant third and Marist Liufau playing nine snaps. In week two it was Clark at almost 70%, Liufau at 66%, and Overshown at 31%. Liufau is easy to explain. Dallas played more three LB packages against the Saints and Liufau is their strong side backer. It’s the flip-flop between Overshown and Clark that is concerning. If you have either of these two and can be patient, sit on them for another week and see what happens. Overshown has clearly been the more productive of the two but coaches don’t look at stats when making those decisions.   

Guru's IDP Notes on Denver

Baron Browning left Sunday’s game with a foot injury. An update on his status is pending and may not happen before the team’s Wednesday practice report. If Browning misses time, it will open the door for Nik Bonitto to get back in the starting lineup. He totaled eight sacks in 2023, most of them coming while Browning was out over the first half of the season. Some would argue that Bonitto is an upgrade. I would be inclined to agree.

Browning was not the only injury to Denver’s defensive line. John Franklin-Myers suffered a concussion and will need to clear protocol before he can suit up for week three.

Cody Barton’s snap total was up in week two. A 71% share of the playing time might be enough for Barton to put up decent numbers on some weeks but it will seriously limit his ceiling.

After a big opener, rookie corner Riley Moss managed three tackles for an encore. Don’t give up on him over a bad matchup though. The Steelers are still looking for a quarterback, the Buccaneers have one in Mayfield, who I expect to pick on the rookie mercilessly this week.  

Guru's IDP Notes on Detroit

Aiden Hutchinson lit up the box score in week two with a highlight reel game that included four and a half sacks. He is a leading candidate for Defensive Player of the Week. The chances of him repeating that production this week are slim at best, but it is noteworthy that the Cardinals allowed three sacks to Greg Rousseau in week one. Hutchinson will draw the same matchup that Rousseau faced, so there is reason for optimism.

The snap counts looked off for Detroit’s linebacker last week. Derrick Barnes saw the most playing time because Alex Anzalone missed the last few snaps while being evaluated for a concussion. On Tuesday, Anzalone said he was feeling good but he has not been cleared yet. If he misses the game, look for Barnes and Jack Campbell to have three-down roles versus the Cardinals.

Marcus Davenport managed one game before missing time yet again, this time with a groin injury. Davenport did not practice last week and is in danger of missing week three. With the Lions already shorthanded on the edge, tackle Levi Onwuzurike saw some playing time on the outside in week two and is in line for more in week three.

Guru's IDP Notes on Green Bay

Javon Bullard put up strong numbers in his week one debut. His totals slipped considerably in week two when he produced three tackles and two assists. There may be more to this story though. He played every snap against Philadelphia but only 75% versus the Colts. While flipping back and forth between games on Sunday, I thought I saw that Bullard was banged up. Keep an eye on the practice reports this week.  His fellow rookie, Evan Williams, picked up the snaps Bullard missed and would get the start.

Isaiah McDuffie continues to get plenty of playing time but the numbers are not there. He was on the field for all but six plays against the Colts but could only muster three combined tackles and a pass breakup. If you are sitting on Edgerrin Cooper, be patient, his time is coming.

Guru's IDP Notes on Houston

Henry To’oto’o turned in a big performance in week two, going 9-4-1, but he played 73% of the snaps, down from 89% in week one. To’oto’o proved last year that he can be fairly productive without an every-down role. There are not enough three-down linebackers to go around so as long as Christian Harris remains out of action, To’oto’o is a viable option for us as a third starter. 

To’oto’o could have a bigger role this week if Azeez Al-Shaair gets more than a fine for throwing a punch on the sideline after a play. There was no penalty during the game but it was obvious on the replay, so Al-Shaair is likely to see some sort of discipline from the league.

Jalen Pitre was 8-2 versus the Bears, so is he back? After a slow week one, there is still some grey area in the answer to that question but there is reason for optimism. Pitre is back at strong safety, which is a plus. That and his week two totals are certainly good signs. A solid matchup with the Vikings makes Pitre an acceptable risk this week.   

Guru's IDP Notes on Indianapolis

The Colts have been bitten hard by the injury bug. Julian Blackmon missed week two with a sore shoulder, JuJu Brents landed on IR with a knee, DeForest Buckner followed him with an ankle injury ten plays into Sunday’s game, and rookie Laiatu Latu came out of the game with a hip injury. At least he hasn’t been put on IR yet.

There is a big ripple effect from all of this. With Blackmon out, Nick Cross shifted to strong safety for much of the game, putting up huge numbers (10-5) for the second time. There could be a false sense of security with Cross. His big week one came despite his role as the free safety. It was somewhat of a perfect storm. Rodney Thomas II had that role in week two and was 4-2 on the day. Cross should stay hot at least as long as Blackmon is out. After that, we will have to see.

The Buckner injury is a big one for the Colts and IDP managers. There is no one on the roster who can fill his shoes. Indianapolis went with a platoon on Sunday with Raekwon Davis, Taven Bryan, and Adetomiwa Adebawore all seeing at least 21 snaps.

The Laiatu Latu injury could take yet another good player out of the rotation. That would likely mean a three-man rotation on the edge with Dayo Odeyingbo as the third man. If he ever lands a big role, Odeyingbo can put up good numbers for us. Keep an eye on this one.

The Brents injury could have a surprisingly big impact on fantasy managers. To compensate for the loss of Brents, the Colts moved Kenny Moore II from his normal slot position to the outside. We’ve seen this happen before and it was not pretty. Moore was 2-2 with a pass breakup in week two. If he is stuck on the outside, we will see a lot more weeks like that from him.  

Guru's IDP Notes on Jacksonville

With Darnell Savage sidelined, Andre Cisco moved back to free safety in week two. If that were not bad enough, Cisco came out of the game with a sore groin. The injury is not serious and he has a shot at playing this week. We have seen more than enough of Cisco as a free safety, to know he will not be a factor for us at that position.  

Montaric Brown played sparingly in his first two seasons. With Tyson Campbell on IR, Brown got the start against Cleveland. He responded with solid play on the field and eleven solo tackles on the stat sheet. The sample is too small to tell us anything for sure but it looks like Brown could be wearing a bull's eye on his back going forward.

Why are the Jaguars not playing their top two LBs full-time? Foye Oluokun played 85% in game one and 82% versus the Browns. For Devin Lloyd, it was 75% and 67%. These were close games so it is not a case of lopsided scores. This one is a real head-scratcher and something to monitor.

Guru's IDP Notes on Kansas City

Chamarri Connor turned in another big stat line with 4-2-1 and a recovery for a score. Two in a row is a trend so managers are picking him up this week. It’s hard to argue against adding him but I would feel a lot better if he were staying on the field more. Connor played 58% of the snaps in week one and 45% against the Bengals. Since he keeps making plays, the Chiefs should find a way to play him on nearly every snap. If that doesn’t happen, the low snap counts could eventually catch up.

Guru's IDP Notes on Las Vegas

With Andy Dalton starting at quarterback, the Panthers hope to get a boost. It can’t get much worse but the Panthers have more issues than just their quarterback. Through two weeks, Carolina has been a horrible matchup for anyone other than pass rushers.

Guru's IDP Notes on LA Chargers

In week one the Chargers gave us a three-man rotation at the linebacker position. Week two was heading that way until rookie Junior Colson tweaked the hamstring injury that bothered him throughout much of training camp. With Colson limited to seven snaps, Daiyan Henley was 6-4 on 90% of the snaps, and Denzel Perryman 5-2-1 on 65%. Perryman has proven that 65-70% is enough playing time for him to be productive. If Colson is out, Perryman and Henley could put up quality numbers against a run-heavy Steelers offense.    

Joey Bosa was questionable going into last week with a sore back. He was active and managed a sack but was far from 100%, playing sparingly. Keep an eye on his practice status this week. If Bosa is out, Tuli Tuipulotu would get the start.

Guru's IDP Notes on LA Rams

The Rams' offense is hamstrung by injuries so the defense will be on the field a lot. That is good news for IDP managers with shares of Quentin Lake who went 6-5 in week two and has emerged as a strong IDP contributor, and Troy Reeder (4-4 in week two) who is their every-down linebacker. Reeder is not a standout talent but the sheer volume of opportunities will make him relevant.

Johnny Johnson III left Sunday’s game with a shoulder injury and is a candidate for IR.

The Rams are unlikely to play with a lead very often, which is not a good sign for Jared Verse or Byron Young. On the positive side, these guys are good run defenders and will give us solid tackle totals on most weeks. With just three players working in the rotation, Verse, Young, and Michael Hoecht all saw at least 64% of the action in week two. Verse played the most, going 6-1 with a forced fumble on 73% of the snaps.  

Guru's IDP Notes on Miami

So far David Long Jr is the guy to have from the Miami defense. He’s given us strong tackle totals in each of the first two games, including a mark of 9-2 against Buffalo. Two in a row has me leaning toward this being a trend we can count on but those of us with Jordyn Brooks should not be too quick to give up on him. His totals have been disappointing but, like Long, he is seeing full-time snaps. I have to think the numbers will improve.

The Dolphins’ player I am concerned about is Zach Sieler. This is a different Miami defense than the one that made him a tackling machine (for an interior linemen) in recent years. He is still getting a high percentage of the playing time but is, so far, not having the same impact. With one tackle and four assists to his credit, one more bad week is about all the patience we can afford. 

Guru's IDP Notes on Minnesota

The Vikings are one of the surprise teams of the young season. They are playing well on both sides of the ball. On the defensive side, Patrick Jones II is a big part of the reason. With two sacks in each of the first two games and a forced fumble to boot, Jones looks like the real thing on the field and the stat sheet. The only concern is playing time. Working behind Jonathan Greenard and Andrew Van Ginkel, Jones has not yet reached 50% of the snaps in a game. Sooner or later that will catch up with him. For now, ride the wave.

Most IDP managers and prognosticators were surprised when Blake Cashman landed the lead role at linebacker. Through two games he has shown us why the coaches made that decision. Cashman is a big part of the surprisingly strong start. After going 5-7-1 and knocking down a couple of passes in week two, he will be a starter for most IDP managers who were slick enough to pick him. Let me remind everyone that we have seen this from him before. The reason he was such a surprise is that he always gets injured and fades from memory. Let’s keep our fingers crossed that he can beat the trend this time.

The good news for all of us with a share of the Vikings safeties is that they all three have significant roles. The bad news is that neither Joshua Metellus nor Camryn Bynum are playing every snap. The emergence of Cashman and the team fielding two linebackers on almost 70% of the plays in week two, tells us we are not likely to get the big numbers from the safeties we were hoping for.

Guru's IDP Notes on New England

On the heels of a big week one, Ja’Whaun Bentley lasted ten plays in week two before leaving with a torn pectoral. With Bentley on IR, Jahlani Tavai steps into the lead role. Tavai’s production was nothing to get excited about but he was on the field for all but one play versus Seattle. He may not put up the kind of numbers that Bentley would, but the volume of opportunity should mean decent value for a waiver pickup. Raekwon McMillan is the next man up in the two-down role.

Guru's IDP Notes on New Orleans

Peter Werner put up better numbers at 5-3 than Demario Davis at 3-5 but neither was particularly impressive. Unlike week one, however, Davis worked in a three-down role while Werner was in for 73% of the action. With the Saints playing lights-out football in all phases, mediocre production might be all we will get from the linebackers.  

Will Harris has not yet produced useful numbers in a game but he has been on the field for every play thus far. He was not productive earlier in his career with Detroit either. Expectations are low but Harris is watch list worthy.

Tyrann Mathieu played 27 snaps in week one. I still have no explanation for that but he was back in a full-time role in week two.

Guru's IDP Notes on NY Giants

Darius Muasau was a week one sensation. Unfortunately, a knee injury kept him out of week two so we still don’t know if he beat out Micah McFadden for the starting job. While the initial report suggested that Muasau might be out for a while the most recent update is more favorable. He is participating in practice on a limited basis and has a shot at suiting up this week. McFadden looked good against the Commanders and was highly productive at 7-6-1. On the other hand, his 79% play share and the unknown situation with Muasau, make either player a risky start in week three.

The rookie corner rule is in effect with Dru Phillips. The rookie third-round pick drew the start in week two and was everywhere. He made plays in coverage, run support, and even got home on a blitz. At 7-5-1 on 92% of the snaps, Phillips is high on a lot of free agent lists this week, and rightly so. Keep in mind that it was just one week though. Getting him on your roster is one thing, plugging him into your lineup based on one game is risky.

Guru's IDP Notes on NY Jets

There is a lot going on with the Jets this week. Much of it is not good. It was confirmed on Tuesday that Jermaine Johnson is lost for the season with a torn Achilles’. With Haason Reddick still a no-show, this leaves the Jets thin at the position. Will McDonald IV stepped up big in week two, going 4-0-3 with a forced fumble. The problem is, McDonald was supposed to be a rotational guy, seeing most of his action on passing downs. At this point, McDonald, Michael Clemons, Takk McKinley, and undrafted rookie Braiden McGregor are the only healthy players on the roster at the position. From that perspective, I am snapping up McDonald in most of my leagues this week and keeping my fingers crossed.  

It looked bad when C.J. Mosley left the game in pain. The initial word was a foot injury but the update leaves room for optimism. The injury is a toe but not a turf toe or anything with joint damage. From the description, it sounds like the end of his big toe was pinched. It’s swollen and painful but doesn’t look like a long-term issue. Mosley’s availability for this week remains in question so Jamien Sherwood could be the starter. He performed well in relief, going 8-4 with a pass breakup on 82% of the snaps. If you need a one-week fill-in, he could be your guy.  

Guru's IDP Notes on Philadelphia

Zack Baun came down a little but his 7-2 against Atlanta was more than enough to convince us that week one was not a mirage. Nakobe Dean was much better and more consistent on the field in week two. His numbers are still lagging a bit but 5-2 is respectable and his play encouraging.

Jeremiah Trotter Jr.. showed up on the stat sheet with a tackle and an assist. Don’t get excited though. Those tackles came on special teams. He did not see the field on defense.  

Guru's IDP Notes on Pittsburgh

There is no need to panic over the slow start for Patrick Queen. The game script in week one was not good and Denver was a horrible matchup in week two. With five tackles, an assist, and one pass breakup to show for two games, the thought of putting him in our week three lineups is enough to make us pucker. Do it anyway. Robert Spillane, Josey Jewell, and Shaq Thompson combined for 23 tackles and 12 assists against the Chargers over the last two weeks.

There was no change at the other inside linebacker position where Payton Wilson and Elandon Roberts split 43 snaps 22-21 respectively in week two.

Guru's IDP Notes on Seattle

Jerome Baker tried to play through his sore hamstring. He lasted 21 snaps before giving way to rookie Tyrice Knight. While the Seahawks might elect to shut him down until the injury heals, there is a silver lining for managers with Baker. He recorded four combined tackles and broke up a pass on those 21 plays. Once he is healthy, the production should be good. Meanwhile, consider picking up rookie Tyrice Knight to fill the void. He was in on seven stops in relief 65%.

Guru's IDP Notes on San Francisco

Nick Bosa gave us excellent production against the Vikings and has a strong matchup this week with the Rams. That said, keep an eye on the practice reports this week. He limped off the field late in the game with what looked like a knee injury. No news is good news and we have not heard anything from the team about it so far.  

Fred Warner is killing it for us. He exploded for 8-1-1 with a pair of forced fumbles, a pick, and 2 passes defended against Minnesota. While a Rams matchup is good for the pass rushers, the crippled Los Angeles offense may not be such a good matchup for Warner. That said, he is matchup-proof and a must-start.

De'Vondre Campbell is getting the playing time but is not putting up the numbers. On 102 of a possible 105 plays to date, Campbell has four tackles and six assists. How close is Dre Greenlaw to getting back on the field?

San Francisco could have safety Talanoa Hufanga back for week three. He has been practicing for two weeks and, according to Coach Shanahan, has a solid chance of playing.

Guru's IDP Notes on Tampa Bay

With Antoine Winfield Jr out, Christian Izien shifted over to free safety and rookie Tykee Smith filled in as the slot defender. With Jared Goff throwing 55 times and completing 34 of them, everyone in the secondary was busy. That is not likely to happen in week three when the Buccaneers face the offensively challenged Broncos and their rookie quarterback. Denver was a horrible matchup for the Steelers last week. None of Pittsburgh’s corners had more than three combined tackles. If you want to grab one of the Buccaneers corners after last week’s numbers, that’s fine but don’t start them this week.

When Vita Vea left Sunday’s contest with a knee injury, it didn’t look good. Fortunately, it was not as serious as initially feared. Vea is day-to-day with a sprained MCL. He is not practicing this week and is questionable at best, but Vea is not expected to miss extended time.

In week one, the timeshare at linebacker heavily favored K.J. Britt. SirVocea Dennis looked good in that game, out-playing and out-producing Britt. In week two the playing time was divided almost equally with Dennis having a slight edge. Again, Dennis outshined Britt on the field and on the stat sheet. Is this the week the coaching staff finally puts the better player on the field full-time? It’s coming sooner or later.

Yaya Diaby is playing but he is not healthy. Diaby was down after a play in the second half and might have aggravated the ankle injury. I like this guy a lot in the long term but he could battle this injury all, or at least much of the season. Redraft managers may want to move on.

Guru's IDP Notes on Tennessee

Ernest Jones IV split time with Jack Gibbens in week one. Gibbens played three snaps in week two and those were at the expense of Kenneth Murray Jr.. Jones took over the lead role, playing every snap and posting a solid 6-3. 

Guru's IDP Notes on Washington

The Jeremy Chinn situation is puzzling. He was on the field for every snap in week two but did virtually nothing on the stat sheet. Chinn is playing strong safety on most plays. In that position on a bad team, he should accidentally put up decent numbers. I may hang on for one more week because I’m stubborn and because my expectations were so high, but a smarter manager will probably move on. The story is the same for several of Washington’s defenders who came with strong expectations. Dorance Armstrong has been a total bust through two games, despite a plus matchup in week two. Daron Payne and Jonathan Allen have done nothing, and Quan Martin crashed in week two after a productive opener. Maybe the hardest pill to swallow here is Allen who has been a perennial stud in tackle-required formats. The problem with moving on from Allen and Payne is that there is no one to move to in most leagues.  

One commander that has been a pleasant surprise is Benjamin St-Juste. This is a corner that should be the number two but is playing as the number one because Washington has no true number one at the moment. That means he is covering the go-to guy when the Commanders play man. As a result, St-Juste has eleven solo tackles and four pass breakups in two games. With the matchup against a Bengals offense that woke up in week two, St-Juste is in line for a third straight productive outing.

That’s a wrap for this week’s offering. Best of luck to you in week three.

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