Was that the outdated Chiefs we noticed final Sunday towards the Ravens? It certain appeared prefer it, as Patrick Mahomes threw for 270 yards and 4 touchdowns. After all, the Ravens protection is in shambles, however there’s little question the Chiefs offense has needed to chunk and claw to maneuver the ball this season. Getting Xavier Worthy again was an enormous assist, and so long as he doesn’t worsen his shoulder harm, he’s going to assist open up the offense.
The Jaguars however haven’t damaged out offensively like we hoped with new head coach Liam Coen, however they’re 3-1 with the assistance of an improved protection. The hope was that Coen would assist elevate Trevor Lawrence like he did Baker Mayfield, however Lawrence stays common, whereas RB Travis Etienne has been the breakout participant on offense.
Jacksonville’s protection has allowed simply 18 factors per sport and 5.1 yards per play, which ranks them fourth and eleventh on the season. Whereas the Chiefs have allowed simply 19 factors per sport and 5.3 yards per play, rating them seventh and sixteenth within the early going.
The Jaguars have been terrific towards the move, rating third in EPA per drop and first in DVOA towards the move, whereas the Chiefs rank ninth in EPA and sixteenth in DVOA. Towards the run, each groups are beneath common in EPA and DVOA, however the Chiefs are thirty first in each, whereas Jacksonville is nineteenth and twentieth.
Beneath we’ll check out the very best DFS performs for this Sunday evening showdown.
Patrick Mahomes, QB, Chiefs (FLEX $13,800, CPT $20,700)
The Chiefs throw first, quick paced offense, together with Mahomes’ potential, all the time retains him close to the highest of fantasy projections. Add in his dashing potential when wanted, and his ground stays excessive even after they have bother scoring factors. The Jaguars protection has been adequate to fret about his ceiling, however the nearer the sport is, the extra Mahomes will probably be pushed, which is all the time good for his fantasy manufacturing.
Travis Etienne, RB, Jaguars (FLEX $11,800, CPT $17,700)
Etienne has performed nicely this season, changing 65 dashing makes an attempt for 394 yards (6.1 ypc) and a couple of touchdowns, whereas catching 6-of-10 targets for 32 yards and one other landing. Up to now, he’s been the one Jags participant you’d need as a captain on a single slate. That’s to not say Brian Thomas Jr. and Trevor Lawrence can’t get issues going, however they haven’t but.
The Chiefs have additionally been higher towards the move, so we are able to count on the Jags to at the very least attempt to get the run established early on, and in the event that they do, this might find yourself being an Etienne sport.
Xavier Worthy, WR, Chiefs (FLEX $10,600, CPT $15,900)
The Chiefs highest ceiling ability place participant is Worthy and it’s not shut. Kareem Hunt and Isiah Pacheco break up work too evenly, whereas Travis Kelce is just too sluggish and outdated to have the upside he as soon as did. For one in all their gamers not named Worthy or Mahomes to be value a captain’s slot, they’d very a lot must catch a number of brief landing passes to make up for his or her lack of total makes an attempt.
JuJu Smith-Schuster, WR, Chiefs (FLEX $6,000, CPT $9,000)
Smith-Schuster doesn’t have the upside he used to, however he’s had an honest ground the final two weeks, even with Worthy again final week. In that sport JuJu caught 4-of-6 targets for 36 yards and a landing. He was second on the crew in targets and seems set to proceed to be a strong goal for Mahomes beneath.
Parker Washington, WR, Jaguars (FLEX $5,000, CPT $7,500)
Washington’s utilization has been inconsistent, however he has proven sufficient to love his upside. He had a kick return landing final week and has proven good explosiveness. He’s not a man I’d like in money video games, however in bigger subject tournaments he is smart.
Brenton Unusual, TE, Jaguars (FLEX $4,600, CPT $6,900)
Unusual has seen good utilization thus far, and during the last two video games he’s caught 6-of-7 targets in every. He has but to search out the top zone, which is maintaining his value down. He’s dependable and may have higher upside than he’s proven thus far this season.
