Denver Broncos
It looks like the Broncos’ running back position will be a job-share this season as Phillip Lindsay and Royce Freeman split carries in Week 1.
Lindsay had one more carry that Freeman, while Lindsay also picked up 6 targets on passing plays to Freeman’s 1. If you had to pick up one of the Broncos’ backs, Lindsay is your guy.
Detroit Lions
Are you looking for that under the radar pickup that will really round out your lineup? Pick up Lions’ rookie TJ Hockenson. The Iowa product had a terrific camp, and impressed coaches in the preseason exploded in his first game tying and NFL record for a tight end in his first game finishing with 131 yards.
Just a reminder, he’s catching those passes from one of the most accurate quarterbacks in the league, Matthew Stafford. The Lions are excited about where this combination can lead them, and you should be too.
Green Bay Packers
Davante Adams didn’t look great in the Packers’ opening week game against the Bears, but neither did anyone else on the Packers’ offense. Adams caught just 4 passes for 36 yards, but don’t worry.
He’s still one of the most consistent pass catchers in fantasy football and he’s got an elite quarterback throwing to him. After playing the best defense in the NFL, there’s nowhere for Adams and the Packers’ offense to go but up.
Houston Texans
Will Fuller was on the field for all but one of the Texans’ 59 offensive snaps in Week 1 but only managed 3 targets. Expect this production to go up in week two as the open division play against the Jaguars.
Star DeAndre Hopkins will be locked up by Jags’ corner Jalen Ramsey, leaving Fuller with less attention and more opportunity to make an impact and score you points.
Indianapolis Colts
If you’re in a deep league looking for a cheap pickup at receiver, pick up Deon Cain. Look for Cain’s receptions to increase after Devin Funchess was placed on IR with a broken collarbone.
A season-ending injury ended Cain’s season last year after he got off to a promising start. Maybe this is the opportunity he needs to break out.