Houston Texans RB Alfred Blue had a big game in Week 3, and he might have another strong game in Week 4 against the Atlanta Falcons. The Falcons have allowed opposing running backs to roll up 264 yards on the ground, 317 receiving yards and seven rushing touchdowns through three games.
Monthly Archives: September 2015
Bengals | Another monster game for A.J. Green?
Cincinnati Bengals WR A.J. Green helped plenty of fantasy owners to wins in Week 3, and he faces another favorable matchup in Week 4 against the Kansas City Chiefs. In fact, the Chiefs have allowed an NFL-high nine receiving touchdowns by opposing wide receivers through just three games, although that number is slightly skewed by the fact they faced Green Bay Packers QB Aaron Rodgers in Week 3. Still, opposing wideouts have a league-high 57 catches against the Chiefs through three games, and 750 yards which ranks 31st in the NFL.
Cowboys | Jason Witten worth a look in Week 4
Dallas Cowboys TE Jason Witten faces the New Orleans Saints in Week 4, and it’s a favorable matchup for the veteran. The Saints are the worst NFC defense against opposing tight ends, allowing 17 receptions, 268 yards and three touchdowns through three games.
Steelers | Heath Miller likely to be quiet
Pittsburgh Steelers TE Heath Miller will face the Baltimore Ravens Thursday, Oct. 1, in a Week 4 matchup. Miller is without starting QB Ben Roethlisberger (knee) and he will face a Ravens defense which has yielded just seven receptions and 30 yards against opposing tight ends through three games.
Dolphins | Lamar Miller yet to find end zone
Miami Dolphins RB Lamar Miller has yet to find the end zone through three games, and it looks bleak that the streak will end against a randy New York Jets defense in Week 4 in London. However, in Week 17 against the Jets last season he piled up 178 rushing yards and a touchdown on 19 carries, and he has at least 72 rushing yards in three of his past four meetings with the Jets, including touchdowns in each of the past two.
Dolphins | Don’t expect much from Jordan Cameron
Miami Dolphins TE Jordan Cameron has at least three receptions in each of his first three games heading into Week 4 against the New York Jets in London, but he faces an awfully unfavorable matchup overseas. The Jets have allowed just eight receptions and 95 yards against opposing tight ends in three games this season.
Bears | Start Martellus Bennett in Week 4
Chicago Bears TE Martellus Bennett faces a very favorable matchup in Week 4 against the Oakland Raiders. The Raiders have been carved up by opposing tight ends in the first three weeks, giving up 305 receiving yards and a league-high five touchdowns, including 105 yards and a touchdown against Cleveland Browns journeyman TE Gary Barnidge in Week 3.
Panthers | Cam Newton looks to extend streaks
Carolina Panthers QB Cam Newton will be looking to extend several streaks in his Week 5 game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, a team he did not face either time in 2014 due to injury. Newton enters with two or more touchdowns and a rushing touchdown in each of his past two games this season. He also has two passing touchdowns and at least one rushing touchdown in each of his past two starts against the Bucs.
Jaguars | Blake Bortles a sleeper play in Week 4?
Jacksonville Jaguars QB Blake Bortles might be a sleeper in Week 4 against the Indianapolis Colts, as he enters with multi-touchdown games in each of his past two starts. The Colts also have a banged up secondary, and rank 21st against the pass allowing 261.0 yards per game with 14 or more pass plays of 20 or more yards allowed, tied for worst in the AFC.
Giants | Rueben Randle gets reprieve
New York Giants WR Rueben Randle appears to be locked in as the No. 2 wide receiver for the immediate future with WR Victor Cruz (calf, knee) suffering a setback Wednesday, Sept. 30.