FSH NOTEBOOK: DAVID'S DAILY DIGEST

September 15th, 2021
Wednesday Late-Evening Edition

Week 1 Quick Takes

After one week of football, let's  pump the brakes on panic mode. There’s not enough sample size to make any definitive conclusions and it’s too early to let emotion dictate your actions (well that’s actually never a good idea). So what do we know after one Sunday, not a whole lot more than we knew before Sunday to be honest, but here are a few quick takes from Week one….

RB-Ronald Jones
It’s way too early to dump Jones. He had a fumble, those things happen, and they will happen again, but his talent does not grow on trees. Even after his disastrous week one, Cardinals Head Coach Bruce Arians has already come out and said he’s their starter. Let’s take that statement with a grain of salt, we’re not going to drop Jones, but keep him stashed on your bench for now.

RB-Devin Singletary
Any part of the Buffalo offense you can snatch is worth owning. Singletary is not a household name as a top-20 fantasy back (29th RB in week 1), and though his production was modest, he posted an 80% snap count percentage with 14 touches (11 carries, 3 catches), with 5 targets. The touches were a little low for being on the field 64 snaps, but if he continues to manage a high percentage snap count the volume and opportunity will come in a high-powered offense. Singletary should be rostered and considered as a week-to-week flex play moving forward.

WR-Christian Kirk
It was amazing to see how many fantasy leagues the Cardinal’s wide receiver was not drafted in. Clearly the arrival of AJ Green clouded Kirk’s outlook in the minds of many fantasy owners and it shouldn’t have. Kirk has shown great skill in the past and his production on Sunday is a very encouraging sign that he could actually elevate the teams number 2 receiving option. Playing in only 60% of the team’s offensive snaps (39), he finished with five targets (just one behind Green) and outperformed the latter with 5 receptions for 70 yards and two scores. Kirk finished week 1 as WR9 in fantasy scoring and should be started as a solid flex going forward.

WR-Mike Williams
Everyone loves wide receiver Keenan Allen and why shouldn’t they, he’s the poster-child for target consistency, but his teammate and fellow Chargers receiver Mike Williams is a must start going forward. We’ve seen some flashes in the past and a few fireworks last season, but now with 2nd year quarterback Justin Herbert at the helm, Williams is set to breakout. His 12 targets and 14th WR in fantasy for week one are a direct indication of what’s to come. Williams is a low WR2 and high-Flex start moving forward.

The Packers Offense
Everyone, and I mean everyone has a bad day every now and then. With a primetime matchup on Monday night against the Lions, yes, the Packers offense will rebound and get right. Quarterback Aaron Rodgers, running back Aaron Jones, and wide receiver Davante Adams, should all return to their normal fantasy stud status.

That's my Take.

~David Ortega