Outlook Rashod Bateman
Expanded Target Share Beckons with Zay Flowers Sidelined
Bateman was held without a catch on a lone target in the opener, but the coaching staff praised his route running and expects bigger days ahead. More importantly, top receiver Zay Flowers has been ruled out with a hamstring injury, thrusting Bateman into Baltimore's primary perimeter role.
Our models project him for roughly 5 targets, 47 receiving yards, and 0.4 touchdowns (around 7 to 10 fantasy points). With Baltimore favored at home against New Orleans, game script could lean toward the ground game, but Bateman's sudden volume bump makes him an appealing flex or streaming option.
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Outlook Makai Lemon
Makai Lemon at TEN — Looking to rebound after quiet debut
Operating out of the slot alongside DeVonta Smith and Dontayvion Wicks, rookie Makai Lemon remains in Philadelphia's starting lineup despite a rough NFL debut that netted three receptions for minus-5 yards on four targets.
Philadelphia enters this road matchup against Tennessee as a seven-point favorite in a projected low-scoring environment. Our weekly projection slates Lemon for roughly 2.4 catches and 28 receiving yards (6.2 fantasy points). Rostered in 75% of leagues but started in just 3%, fantasy managers should keep the rookie on the bench until he proves his role translates to consistent yardage.
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