With two weeks in the books, we now have multiple data points to help decide what’s fact and fiction from the early portion of the NFL season.
While some players bounced back from poor Week 1 performances, there are still plenty of guys who have yet to hit their stride. As always, I’ll be here every Wednesday supplying three buy-low targets to make inquiries on in your leagues. This week, there’s a bonus fourth target.
Chris Olave, WR, New Orleans Saints
Olave remains the biggest buy-low in fantasy after Week 2.
The Saints’ offense stayed hot Sunday, proving their legitimacy against the Cowboys on their home turf. If this efficiency was promised during the summer, Olave’s ADP would’ve been ahead of Marvin Harrison Jr.’s in the back of the first round. Olave is a target hog, as evidenced by his 40% target share last week.
A high-volume player in one of the league’s best offenses is a recipe for fantasy gold, and Olave will deliver soon. Rashid Shaheed‘s impending regression will correspond with Olave’s inevitable boom, and there’s a good chance it comes this week against the Eagles.
Tank Dell, WR, Houston Texans
While Dell’s production has been lacking, underlying metrics suggest he’ll return to form.
His route participation remains strong at 88%, as the Texans like to keep their best three playmakers on the field. He might be more attainable this week because not only did he flop in an early-season primetime game, but he suffered an ugly drop in the process. It might be enough for someone to bite on discounted returns for Dell.
Ja’Marr Chase, WR, Cincinnati Bengals
The Bengals are off to their usual slow start, including Ja’Marr Chase after sitting out most of training camp due to a contract grievance.
It’s clear the offense isn’t clicking yet, and they’ve faced tough defensive matchups in the Patriots and Chiefs. Chase remains one of the league’s premier receivers, and his next three games come against extremely favorable opponents in the Commanders, Panthers and Ravens. It’s time to make your best offer for Chase while his manager’s resolve is weakest.
Diontae Johnson, WR, Carolina Panthers
Benching Bryce Young will take the Panthers’ offense from broken to competent, as Andy Dalton offers veteran experience and a solid track record as a backup. Johnson has delivered on his end of the deal thus far, getting open often and earning a 23% target share. Young’s futility cannot be overstated. Look for Johnson to double his reception total and supply startable flex play this week against the Raiders.
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