As we enter Week 10, half the season is over, but half the season still remains.
There’s plenty of time for players who have started slowly to turn it around as offenses evolve and heat up. In today’s buy-low column, I offer up a pair of preseason darlings who have been victims of their environment and a sneaky backup who could pay dividends down the stretch. As always, I’ll be here every Wednesday with three underperforming players to make inquiries on across fantasy leagues.
Breece Hall, RB, New York Jets
It’s felt like a frustrating season for those rostering Hall, but he still ranks as the No. 7 fantasy running back on the year.
Braelon Allen‘s snap share has decreased in recent weeks, which should save Hall from getting many more touchdowns vultured than he already has this season. Another reason for optimism is Hall will face one of the easiest remaining schedules for running backs from here on out. After struggling through their early-season gauntlet, the Jets’ find themselves with an opportunity to make up ground in the AFC playoff race. Hall should start to benefit from softer opponents and more favorable game scripts.
Dalton Kincaid, TE, Buffalo Bills
Kincaid is another player who has disappointed fantasy gamers up to this point, but there’s hope for a better second half.
The Bills have become more pass-heavy in recent weeks. While the trend is a small sample, it seems likely to continue as Amari Cooper gets integrated further into the Bills offensive plans. Kincaid should benefit from a more pass-heavy approach, as he earns targets at a high rate and should see his productivity increase in the coming weeks.
Trey Benson, RB, Arizona Cardinals
This may seem like a strange recommendation to trade for a backup running back, but he holds plenty of upside and can be acquired for a low price.
In Week 9, we saw Emari Demercado rush for a long touchdown on a mismanaged end of the half by the Bears defense. That highlight everyone saw might lead them to believe Demercado has won the No. 2 job behind James Conner. In reality, Benson saw the majority of the work when Conner was out and should remain the No. 2 back because he was a Day 2 pick in this year’s draft. Additionally, James Conner has never played a full season and hasn’t played more than 13 games in a season since 2021. If that trend continues, Benson would see time as a starter this year. You can call me a hack for banking on a player’s injury, but there’s a clear pattern and Benson offers great upside at a small cost.
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