A Few Key Takeaways for NFL Usage from Week 2
- Davante Adams saw an uptick in targets and receptions against the Titans, recording the third-most targets in Week 2 across the league. Adams appears set to continue splitting the workload with Puka Nacua. Notably, Nacua is receiving a touch on 25% of the snaps he plays.
- Keon Coleman experienced a significant drop in snap count, from 88% in Week 1 to 51% in Week 2. His targets also decreased by eight. Consider looking at Bills receivers in potential shootouts, as Khalil Shakir and Josh Palmer saw fewer targets in Week 2 against the Jets due to a different game script compared to the high-scoring matchup with the Ravens in Week 1.
- Jake Ferguson was targeted 12 times in Week 2, doubling his previous target share and leading all tight ends in target share for the week. CeeDee Lamb (10) and George Pickens (9) complete one of two offenses with more than one player seeing over nine targets. Chicago may be a favorable matchup to consider for the Dallas offense.
- Brian Thomas Jr. played 91% of snaps and was targeted on 15% of those plays, but only 5% of his snaps resulted in a touch over Weeks 1 & 2. The connection between Trevor Lawrence and Brian Thomas Jr. needs improvement. Against the Texans, consider Travis Hunter and Dyami Brown, who each saw touches on 11% of their snaps played in the same time span.
- Zay Flowers ranks second among wide receivers in team target share at 42.6%, and fifth in air yard share at 50.6%. He is also second among wide receivers in targets per route run.
- De’Von Achane led Miami in targets with 10 and had the most targets among all running backs in Week 2.
- Malik Nabers had the second-most targets in Week 2 with 13. Wan’Dale Robinson, who recorded 10 targets, contributed to a Giants offense that displayed a pass-heavy approach against the Cowboys, a team that has given up the third-most fantasy points to receivers.
- Tyler Allgeier has appeared in only 41 snaps over two games. However, he has been given touches on 66% of those plays. Of his two chances this season, Allgeier hit the over on his rushing yards prop once.
- Josh Jacobs has handled 84% of Green Bay’s rushing attempts, averaging 21 carries per game, and has been on the field for 82% of snaps. Jacobs is maintaining a solid 54% route participation.
Fantasy Football Usage Report – RB, WR, TE
Why is usage rate important? – Opportunities trump talent every time in the NFL. Snaps, targets, and carries help demonstrate which players possess the most opportunities to succeed on the field. When teams leverage opportunity with elite talent, you get explosive plays and higher fantasy production from players.
Consider usage rate as a metric to help guide roster construction and props betting from week to week.
