Los Angeles is buzzing as the NFL season heats up, bringing exciting matchups and pivotal fantasy implications this week. Key players are stepping into the spotlight, and projections are a crucial part of the decision-making process for fantasy lineups.
Quarterback Justin Herbert has turned things around after a slow start to the season. With a solid average of 19 fantasy points in his last three games, including two touchdowns in each matchup, Herbert is proving he can be a threat on the ground too, running for a total of 81 yards in two of his last three games. Facing the Cincinnati Bengals, who have struggled against quarterbacks, Herbert is projected to score 16.5 points.
Meanwhile, Russell Wilson is emerging as a star with significant potential. He has topped his current projection of 15.1 points in two of his three starts this season. The defense of the Baltimore Ravens has allowed opposing quarterbacks to exceed this projection in eight out of ten games, making Wilson a safe pick to potentially reach 20 points this week.
On the running back front, David Montgomery has struggled recently, scoring 14.6 and 12.8 points in his last two games. However, he faces the Jacksonville Jaguars, known for giving up a lot of fantasy points to running backs, suggesting a possible bounce-back performance is on the horizon.
The Kansas City Chiefs‘ Kareem Hunt might also have a big day ahead against the Buffalo Bills, who rank poorly against running backs. With numerous catches in recent games, he is projected to exceed his mark without much trouble, especially in PPR leagues.
In terms of wide receivers, Deebo Samuel has a strong history against the Seattle Seahawks, averaging 128.4 scrimmage yards in eight matchups, leading to a projection of 21 points this week. Expectedly, Ravens QB Lamar Jackson brings an intriguing dynamic despite struggling against the Pittsburgh Steelers, who rank well defensively against quarterbacks, and he might fall under his usual output.
As fantasy enthusiasts prepare for the week ahead, monitoring these projections and matchups will be key to making informed decisions and maximizing scoring potential in fantasy leagues.
