If you enjoy the thrill of snow football games, then Thursday night’s matchup in Cleveland was a sight to behold. The second half was a snow-covered spectacle that had fans buzzing. However, the blustery conditions weren’t exactly friendly to our quarterback and receiver fantasy assets. As the snow piled up, so did the struggles for key players on the field.
Neither Russell Wilson nor Jameis Winston managed to break the 14-point barrier, leaving fantasy managers disappointed. The receiving corps didn’t fare much better, with George Pickens only mustering 8.8 points and Cedric Tillman exiting the game with a concussion after contributing just 2.8 points. David Njoku also struggled, finishing with a meager 3.9 points.
In total, only two receivers managed to score in double digits, and one of them, Calvin Austin, who racked up 16.8 points, likely wasn’t in many fantasy lineups. The other, Cleveland’s Jerry Jeudy, scored 14.5 points, but his performance is what really caught the eye of fantasy managers.
Jeudy’s Resurgence
After a rocky start to the season, Jeudy has been on fire lately. He averaged a mere 7.9 fantasy points in his first seven games, leading many to cut him from their rosters. But since Winston took over as the team’s quarterback, Jeudy has turned things around dramatically. Over the last four games, he has received a combined 36 targets and averaged an impressive 17 points. This surge has catapulted him into the top 10 fantasy wideouts in PPR leagues during this stretch.
What does this mean for fantasy managers? It’s fantastic news! Jeudy has transformed into a reliable starter just when you need him most, especially during those heavy bye weeks and as we head into the fantasy playoffs. His next game is particularly intriguing as he faces off against his former team, the Denver Broncos, on Monday night. Will he continue his hot streak against a team he knows so well?
Upcoming Matchups
Looking ahead, Jeudy has a challenging matchup against the Steelers in Week 14, but let’s hope for better weather conditions this time around. Following that, he faces the Chiefs, which could be tough, but then comes a more favorable matchup against the Bengals in the fantasy semifinals. And don’t forget about the championship week, where he’ll go up against the Dolphins.
So, after posting weak totals that had him on the chopping block in many leagues, Jeudy is now positioned to potentially help you clinch a fantasy championship. Isn’t it amazing how quickly things can change in the NFL?
Well, the weather outside was frightful…
If you like snow football games, you loved Thursday night’s game in Cleveland, which had the look of a blizzard in the second half. Unfortunately, all that snow (which wasn’t predicted to be that heavy) didn’t bode well for our quarterback and receiver fantasy assets.
Neither Russell Wilson nor Jameis Winston surpassed 14 points. George Pickens scored just 8.8 points, Cedric Tillman had a mere 2.8 points before leaving the game due to a concussion, and David Njoku posted a mere 3.9 points.
In all, just two receivers scored in double digits. One, Calvin Austin, who scored 16.8 points, wasn’t in many fantasy lineups. The second, who scored 14.5 points, is Cleveland’s Jerry Jeudy.
Jeudy, who averaged a mere 7.9 fantasy points in his first seven games and was getting cut in a lot of leagues, has caught fire in the last month. Since Winston took over as the team’s quarterback, Jeudy has seen a combined 36 targets (four games) and has averaged a solid 17 points. That puts him among the top 10 fantasy wideouts in PPR leagues in that time.
That’s great news for managers, who now seem to have a reliable starter during the heavy bye weeks and down the stretch run into the fantasy playoffs. Jeudy will be motivated to produce in his next game, facing his former team, the Denver Broncos, on Monday night.
Jeudy will face the Steelers again in Week 14, hopefully in better weather conditions. After a tough matchup against the Chiefs, Jeudy gets a positive matchup against the Bengals in the fantasy semifinals before a game against the Dolphins in championship week.
So, after posting weak totals that had him getting released in a lot of leagues, Jeudy could now help get you to a fantasy championship.
As we dive deeper into the fantasy football season, keep an eye on players like Jeudy who can turn your roster into a championship contender. The unpredictability of the NFL is what makes it so exciting, and every week brings new opportunities for triumph. So, gear up and get ready for the final stretch; your fantasy championship could be just around the corner!
