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Brandon Cooks, @Cowboys (63%, 12) – The rookie is legit and has already established himself as Drew Brees’ safety-valve option. I think the NO/DAL matchup is going to be a shoot out and Cooks should easily surpass the 12 points he’s projected for.
Kelvin Benjamin, @Ravens (58%, 11) – Another rookie who has already earned the trust of his QB, Benjamin is the best / only reliable WR option that Cam Newton has and he should continue to put up solid fantasy lines on a weekly basis.
DeAndre Hopkins, @Bills (43%, 11) – If this guy had a QB I think we’d be talking about him as a potential superstar, but unfortunately he’s limited by Ryan Fitzpatrick (who has an epic mustache at least). Hopkins has made at least 1 highlight reel play every week so far and it’s just a matter of time till he has a huge game. The Bills are giving up the 9th most fantasy points to WRs and this could be the week that Hopkins goes off.
Anquan Boldin, Eagles (38%, 9) – The Eagles secondary just gave up 427 passing yards to Kirk Cousins and could be just what Kaepernick and the Niners need to break out of their offensive funk. Just a hunch really, but I think Boldin goes off this week.
Terrance Williams, Saints (38%,11) – I feel a breakout game coming for Williams. He’s only averaging around 5 targets per week, but I hear the Cowboys plan on making an effort to get him more involved. With Dez Bryant attracting most of the secondary’s attention, Williams should be able to get open. If this isn’t the week, it may never happen.
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Allen Robinson, @Chargers (8%, 10) – Looked like Bortles go-to guy in his first game last week and should develop into a reliable possession receiver with good YAC potential, as I have said he would once or twice already. Robinson has the best size of the Jags wideouts and could be a solid WR3/Flex option the rest of the season.
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Martellus Bennett, Packers (68%, 10) – The Black Unicorn has been a beast so far this season. Both Bears WRs are still banged up, which means Bennett should be a primary option for Cutler again this week. In the past Bennett has faded after week 3, but he’s healthy this season and I think Bennett is in line for a breakout, Pro Bowl year.
Zach Ertz, @49ers (61%, 7) – He has been frustratingly inconsistent so far, but it’s not all Ertz’s fault. Eagles QB Nick Foles has missed Ertz wide open near the end zone in consecutive weeks on long pass plays. Once Foles and Ertz get on the same page, their will be some huge fantasy lines from Ertz.
Niles Paul, Giants (48%, 10) – Looks like I was wrong about Jordan Reed being back this week (or next week), so Paul is in line for another big day as one of QB Kirk Cousins’ favorite targets.
Travis Kelce, Patriots (38%, 8) – The Pats have been tough on tight ends, but Kelce is one of the only dynamic receiving options that the Chiefs have and I think they will find a way to get him involved this week. I’m confident in Kelce extending his double-digit scoring streak to three games.