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Snatch ‘Em Up Now
If they weren’t already drafted in your league, these guys will be hot commodities on the wire this week.
Quarterbacks:
Kyle McCord, Syracuse – Amazing what a new environment can do for a quarterback. No longer in a toxic situation in Columbus, is supported fully by his head coach, and has a surprising number of weapons. Eight passing touchdowns combined in the first two games, surpassing 300+ yards against both Ohio and Georgia Tech. The next three games feature Stanford, Holy Cross and UNLV – just unfortunate we must wait a week as Syracuse has its first bye week.
Brendan Sorsby, Cincinnati – What’s great so far about Sorsby’s fantasy production is he’s hardly run the football at all, which he can do, and is a staple of this Scott Satterfield offense. Sorsby has been getting it done through the air, averaging close to 350 passing yards in two games. There literally is no roadblock the remainder of the season as we look at the Cincinnati schedule to where you say to yourself, I must sit Sorsby this week.
Running Backs:
Braedon Sloan, Ball State – Yes, it was just Missouri State, but we absolutely love the usage out of Sloan in Ball State’s first game with 21 rushing attempts and a perfect 6-for-6 on targets in the passing game. Running backs have been plenty successful over the years with the Cardinals and early indications show this is Sloan’s backfield with no other RB getting more than six attempts.
Kaleb Johnson, Iowa – Exhibit A of “depth charts can be deceiving.” Kamari Moulton as RB1 last just a half as Johnson now has a stranglehold on the starting job after rushing for 100 yards in back-to-back weeks. Helping matters is that Leshon Williams doesn’t even seem to be in the conversation at this point.
Wide Receivers:
Trebor Pena, Syracuse – Last chance to pick up Pena this week as the slot receiver has posted identical stat-lines the first two games with a combined 12 receptions on 14 targets and two touchdowns against both Ohio and GT.
DT Sheffield, North Texas – We were just a year early on DT Sheffield. Double-digit targets in each of the first two games, and this time finding the end-zone three times against SF Austin. If you’re wondering about Damon Ward, he’s still a hold for now. Ran the most snaps of any UNT receiver and played the entire game. With how Chandler Morris is slinging the rock, we can have two productive receivers in this offense.
Treon Sibley, Liberty – Most everyone was wondering who’d assume the CJ Daniels role at wide receiver for Liberty. Clear as day after two weeks with Treon Sibley who has crossed the century mark in consecutive weeks. Added benefit of having WR/RB dual designation on Fantrax.
Worth A Look
If you have the roster room, these prospects are worth a look.
Quarterbacks:
Eli Holstein, Pittsburgh – The final stat line for Holstein isn’t indicative of how he played for the entirety of the game, but all we care about is the fantasy points right? 30+ in each of the first two games. Weapons a plenty at receiver and tight end with a dynamic running back paired with Holstein in the backfield. Plus, he has some wheels I didn’t realize he had, with 50 rushing yards on eight attempts. Most importantly, this offense is operating at a much faster pace under its new offensive coordinator than the stale schemes the Panthers have employed in the past.
Darian Mensah, Tulane – The Wave have a potential star at the position in redshirt freshman Darian Mensah who tossed two touchdowns and 342 yards in the loss to Kansas State. Still some freshman mistakes like his costly fumble that was returned for a touchdown, but the flashes are there. ESPN’s Louis Riddick called the game and comped Mensah to Jordan Love. Woah.
Anthony Colandrea, Virginia – Thank goodness Tony Elliott didn’t make the boneheaded decision to start Tony Muskett. All Colandrea has done through two games is lead UVA to consecutive wins and score 30 fantasy points in each performance. Virginia has a building block for their program. Maryland and Coastal Carolina in the next two games is appealing.
Running Backs:
Demond Claiborne, Wake Forest – Tough test against Ole Miss this week followed by a bye week but should be smooth sailing the rest of the way for Claiborne in a less than stellar ACC conference. He’s been Wake’s best offensive player through two games, averaging nearly six yards a carry with three touchdowns.
Henry Parrish, Ole Miss – A player that rushes for four touchdowns will always get a nod on our waiver wire report. Discussing the Ole Miss backfield in the offseason, I stayed away thinking it would be a full-on committee. Our fearless leader, Joe, suggested drafting someone because of the scoring opportunities with how good this offense will be ultimately with Jaxson Dart and Co. You’re seeing the reason why here. Don’t expect this weekly, though.
Wide Receivers:
Andrew Armstrong, Arkansas – Want to see it occur more than once before suggesting Armstrong as a must-add candidate, but what a performance coming back from injury with 164 yards on 13 targets. The offense looks great under new OC Bobby Petrino, and the Arkansas defense is mediocre at best. Expect some shootouts with the Razorbacks this season, which bodes well for Armstrong.
Malik Rutherford, Georgia Tech – At least seven targets in each of the first three games for Rutherford who appears to be the primary option – at least to start – over Eric Singleton Jr. Rutherford should be prioritized more in full-point PPR.
De’Zhaun Stribling, Oklahoma State – Quiet day for Stribling with just four receptions for 38 yards, but the second consecutive week with eight targets. Same situation as last year with the centralized target share for Oklahoma State among the top three wideouts. Helps when this offense barely throws to running backs or tight ends in the passing game.
Konata Mumpfield, Pittsburgh – We were mentioning all the new pieces Pitt had at receiver last week, but the most experienced Pitt receiver has been the most productive so far in Mumpfield who has found the end-zone three times in two games. Eight targets in both weeks. Pitt will rotate 5-6 different options each week so not sure how consistent this production will be, but so far so good.
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