The Fantasy Football Unleashing Report: NFL Week 9
Hello Australia, and welcome to the latest version of the Fantasy Unleashing Report, where I take a look at a few fantasy football players that could be unleashed soon, along with whatever random shit I want to toss in. Here’s the list for week 9 in the NFL.
Dexter Williams: Off the practice squad to share time with Tyler Irvin for Thursday night matchup against the 49ers. Tough matchup, and it’s hard to say how the Packers will utilize the two backs. However, if the Packers are able to take control of the game, it could be Williams that handles the early down stuff over Irvin, who’s lined up at wide receiver for the Packers at times. Or Williams could show why the Packers never trusted him before and do jackshit.
Some 49ers Running Back: In the same matchup there are some interesting happenings on the 49ers side, as well, where half the offense is on the injury report. From what I can tell, the only two healthy backs will be Jerrick Mckinnon and Jamycal Hasty. We’ll have to see if Mckinnon’s legs are rested enough for him to register more than five snaps, but there could be some fantasy value here since the 49ers are lacking weapons and are going against the Packers D that just got mushroom stamped by Dalvin Cook.
Ross Dwelley: Speaking of the 49ers, George Kittle is injured and who knows where Jordan Reed is right now, so that may mean Ross is back, baby.
Jordan Wilkins: Since Jonathan Taylor isn’t allowed to be good at fantasy, apparently we need to keep an eye on Jordan Wilkins, who doesn’t totally suck but kind of does. Keep an eye on Taylor’s injury status, but the Colts play the Ravens so none of this matters anyway.
Marijuana: Several states legalized weed for recreational use, as the unleashing of weed continues. Meanwhile, Oregon went full GPP, MME mode.
Via Oregonlive.com
J.K. Dobbins - My oh my, has the time finally come? We’ll be watching for updates on Mark Ingram’s health, but Dobbins looked #strong on Sunday, and hopefully the Ravens will continue to unleash him going forward. That’d be great news for my best ball shares. Really great idea drafting him in the 5th round over and over…
Lamar Jackson: Remember him? A re-unleash (it’s a thing) could be coming.
Christmas spirit: There’s a running joke that people are starting to celebrate Christmas earlier and earlier each year, and this appears to be reaching a tipping point this year. My wife has already floated the idea of decorating our house. I don’t know what’s happening, but I think right now I’m on team Thanksgiving, who’s fighting to give the holiday the space and respect it deserves.
Deshaun Watson: The continuation of Watson’s unleashing could come on Sunday when the Texans get the pleasure of steamrolling the hapless Jaguars, who’ve given up 30+ in every game since the opener against the Colts.
Jake Luton: That’s who the Jaguars are starting at QB on Sunday. Based on my research it appears he consistently rocks a strong haircut. The real unleashing will be the Texans D against this poor young man.
Tua: He will likely have to throw more against the Cardinals this week. Am I predicting success? No.
Matt Breida: There’s already a Q next to his name this week, but Myles Gaskin will be out multiple weeks, so if Breida is healthy-ish, he could see a fat load come his way.
Christian McCaffrey: The GQ magazine star will be looking to get his life together.
Dalvin Cook - You already think he was unleashed? Well now he’s playing Detroit so we can see his true ceiling. To the moon!
Miles Sanders: The Eagles are on their bye week, but Miles should be healthy afterward. Every mini unleashing so far has resulted in an injury, much like a number of our Special Report picks. Still Sanders’ return to health could unleash major production in the second half of the fantasy season.
