Trashman’s Garbage Grab Bag: Week 3

Trashman’s Garbage Grab Bag: Week 3

 

It’s week 3 and chances are you’ve been affected by the onslaught of injuries that has stricken the league over the past two weeks – I know I have. But fear not, I’ve compiled a short list of lesser owned players who can be used this week and hopefully beyond. Happy dumpster diving my friends… 

 

Running Back

 

Darwin Thompson, Chiefs: Thompson steps into the no.2 role this week with Damien Williams sidelined with a knee injury. Thompson is undersized, but he had an eyebrow raising 5.07 yards after contact average in college, and will split snaps with Shady McCoy and Darrell Williams. Williams could vulture some goal line action, but Thompson should see enough work and has enough upside to warrant flex consideration. 

 

Ito Smith, Falcons: Smith has outgained Devonta Freeman each of the past two weeks, though neither back has scorched the field. Freeman is still top dog, but Smith has earned more touches, and he gets the Colts this week, a team that has performed poorly against the run the past two weeks. Even if you don’t use him this week, he’s someone to position at the end of your bench. 

 

Rex Burkhead, Patriots: I like Burkhead this week mainly because the Pats like to use him in blowouts, and this week is shaping up to be no different, as they will face a Jets team minus their starting QB in New England. 

 

Jeff Wilson, 49ers: Wilson scored twice last week on ten carries as the third back in rotation for the 49ers. The important thing to note here is that he seems to be the de facto goal line back. That, in addition to potential double-digit touches, makes Wilson worth flexing against a – so far –  soft Steelers front. 

 

Wide Receiver

 

J.J. Arcega-Whiteside/Mack Hollins: These guys become more viable if Alshon Jeffery sits, but with DeSean Jackson already out and a strong chance that Jeffery is going to be a glorified decoy should he play, they’re both reasonable DFS plays with Whiteside being the higher upside play. With Jeffery’s injury history, it’s probably a good idea to own him anyway in deeper leagues. 

 

Deebo Samuel, 49ers: Samuel is the “no.1” WR in San Fran right now, despite Dante Pettis returning to the field. He should have an easy time getting open against a Steelers secondary that’s been getting torched. 

 

Devin Smith, Cowboys: Smith gets a chance to start this week with Michael Gallup sidelined due to a meniscus tear. Smith went big last week(74 yards, 1 TD) with Gallup in the game, so it looks like the Cowboys were trying to get him more involved anyways. He should have no trouble breaking through Miami’s tanking defense, especially when their best defender will be on Amari Cooper most of the game. 

 

Preston Williams, Dolphins: Miami is going to have to air it out to have a chance against the Cowboys, and Williams has been their best bet through the air over the first two games of the season. He’s a longshot, but his floor has been pretty high thus far. 

 

Damiere Byrd, Cardinals: Byrd is working as the no.3 option in Arizona to the surprise of many. He’s had 7 targets in each of the first two games of the season, and though he hasn’t broken any big plays, he’s proven to be an asset PPR formats. 

 

Tight End

 

Vernon Davis, Redskins: Davis is making another start with Jordan Reed once again sidelined due to a concussion, it seems if the Bears are susceptible anywhere so far, it’s against tight ends. He’ll probably need a TD to make a dent, but there’s solid chance he gets one. 

 

Gerald Everett, Rams: Everett is making the start with Tyler Higbee sitting due to a chest injury. He’s an impressive athlete who immediately steps in as a red-zone threat. That can be said about every other starting pass catcher for the Rams, but Everett makes for an intriguing streamer if you’re in a pinch, especially since the Browns starting safety is out.  

 

Quarterback

 

Jacoby Brissett, Colts: Brissett has had at least 20 fantasy points in both of his games this season, and those were away games. Brissett gets a faltering Atlanta at home this week, and he may have to depend even more on his arm with Marlon Mack playing hurt. 

 

46 Comments

  1. ↓ Post By Cancop1

    Freeman owner. Should I look to acquire Ito Smith. Have a trade offered to me where I send Miles Sanders and receive Smith straight up. PPR

    1. ↓ Post By Trashman

      I think Sanders is a better talent than Smith who will rise to the top of the depth chart eventually. Smith has more standalone value than is a pure handcuff. If you do add him, eventually you’ll be deciding whether to start him or Freeman on any given Sunday which would be a headache.

  2. ↓ Post By Show Me Your TDs

    16 Tm .5ppr.
    TE question with Henry in IR slot,
    Currently have Dissly do you him over Everett? I’m also starting Robert Woods and Lockett in the flex. Thanks

    1. ↓ Post By Byron Lambert

      Check the snap counts / touches targets and matchup tool

      this is a total trashman question

    2. ↓ Post By Trashman

      I think Everett has the higher floor and is an overall safer play

      1. ↓ Post By Show Me Your TDs

        Awesome thank you!

  3. ↓ Post By HouseofPain

    Need 3 breida, Emmanuel Sanders, adam thielen , Mixon ppr

    1. ↓ Post By Byron Lambert

      Mixon + Thielen

      Decide b/t Breida and Sanders using the system I described in detail, below for another user asking about flex (the gordon vs breida diatribe)

  4. ↓ Post By StageMaster

    Half ppr pick 1. Jacobs, Miles Sanders, or Darwin?

    1. ↓ Post By Byron Lambert

      It’s Jacobs or Darwin— and Jacobs is probably the “safe play” and Darwin the “upside play”

      If it’s my team— I prob roll Jacobs. Good question- just updated the RB rankings a smidge. Good luck.

  5. ↓ Post By Sushi

    Nice stuff Trashman. Picked up Deebo.

    Got 2 questions for RW Nation…

    1. Who to Flex? Josh Jacobs (concerned about his usage and him being sick most of the week), DJ Moore, or Deebo. Leaning Deebo for the matchup.

    2. Need 1 RB. Josh Jacobs or Mostert

    3. Who to Flex? Mecole or Mike Williams?

    1. ↓ Post By Byron Lambert

      This should say nice “puff” piece Trashman—lol. Serious I would add also Yeldon to this list if I was a super disgusting trashman

      I’d say go w/ Rankings on Moore vs Deebo—- but we obv big Deebo fans for a long time- trashman likes him– so if you want to roll him out– no problems here.

      2. Go with the rankings, a lot goes into those!

  6. ↓ Post By Sushi

    Meant 3 questions … And thank you everyone

  7. ↓ Post By Flying Toilet

    PPR 2 flex league, which 2 should I start?

    Mixon
    Breida
    Josh Gordon (I also have Edelman)
    David Montgomery

    1. ↓ Post By Byron Lambert

      1. Use the RB rankings to choose the first RB

      2. Use the RB rankings to see who the RB2 on this list is, and compare them to Gordon

      3. Reference Trashman’s Flex Rankings, The Matchup Tool, Snap Counts / Targets / Touches, and the Vegas Game Total / Game Flow, and Vegas Flex Value tool to help split the hairs on the flex.

      So using that system-

      RB1 = Mixon

      Flex = Breida vs Gordon

      Matchup – Gordon
      Vegas Flex Value (absolute value)- Gordon

      Vegas Game Total / Game Flow- Brieda
      Trashman Flex Ranks- Brieda

      Snap Counts,Touches, Targets = Draw

      So this one is down to the absolute wire—-I probably default to the matchup and Tom Brady and go JGordon instead of a 3 headed RB committee w/ Wilson as the “goal line” back. Great options all around.

  8. ↓ Post By Austin Benedict

    Landry, Sutton, Devanta Freeman. Which one do I bench today, in a PPR? Got Landry benched right now.

    1. ↓ Post By Byron Lambert

      Think so, yes

  9. ↓ Post By Coachzilly

    WR 3 & Flex PPR
    Sutton, Robby Anderson, Mostert
    Thanks

  10. ↓ Post By One Alpha

    12 team Standard I’m 1-1, do I start Qb Wentz or Winston?
    RB2 Jacobs or Montgomery?

    1. ↓ Post By Byron Lambert

      Go with the rankings!

  11. ↓ Post By Austin Benedict

    Mixon or Ross III, ppr. Projections have us dead even.

  12. ↓ Post By rw-Z7rx4m6ck

    Need to start 2 RBs in 0.5ppr: Devante Freeman, Miles Sanders, Peyton Barber, Raheem Mostert, Darwin Thompson. What say you? For the win! Let’s do this!!

  13. ↓ Post By Chief58

    PPR. Hockenson over Andrews with the Andrews injury and the miserable Kansas City weather?

    Thanks

    1. ↓ Post By Trashman

      I still like Andrews

  14. ↓ Post By dyanks13@aol.com

    PPR. Flex Spot: LeSean Mccoy or Christian Kirk?

  15. ↓ Post By cwink

    Ppr, need two flex – Josh Jacobs, JJAW, Deebo or Gore?

  16. ↓ Post By rw-WEs7ARvi5

    Deez Nutz 2-0, Pro Member. Standard Flex: K Johnson, Mack (probably not due to calf), Gore, or Hyde? Thanks!

  17. ↓ Post By uneedham4sure

    Hardman, J. Washington, Darwin Thompson, Lat Murray or John Ross ppr. Need one. Also have to drop one for kicker, who gets dropped ??

  18. ↓ Post By antonio.hart.kj@gmail.com

    Need 2, 1/2point ppr….. Kerryon Johnson, Debbo, Shepatd DJ Moore

  19. ↓ Post By antonio.hart.kj@gmail.com

    Deebo

  20. ↓ Post By uneedham4sure

    Kupp, Kirk, D. Robinson or J. Washington? Ppr
    Need one

    Also Lamar or Russell ? Only ask because of the weather concerns.
    Thank you very much

  21. ↓ Post By uneedham4sure

    Kupp, Kirk, D. Robinson or J. Washington? Ppr
    Need one
    Thank you very much

  22. ↓ Post By spy0021@yahoo.com

    Questions for a couple different leagues. 1pt PPR.

    Gore or Carson?
    Boyd or Kirk?
    Cooper or Godwin?
    McDonald or Olsen?

    Thank you!

  23. ↓ Post By rw-qiGJ9ot1q

    Kirk or Hollywood brown in the rain? PPR

  24. ↓ Post By rw-qiGJ9ot1q

    Should I start Christian Kirk or Hollywood brown in the rain? PPR

  25. ↓ Post By Bhoeh

    Wilson or Baker standard league

  26. ↓ Post By rickymurawski@gmail.com

    My team Josh Allen,Mark Ingram, Matt Bredia, DHopkins, Amari Cooper, Darren Waller, Sony Michel.
    BENCH
    Kyler Murray,Duke Johnson,AP,Tyreek Hill, Christian Kirk, Cortland Sutton

    A trade was just proposed to me:
    Me giving up, Amari Cooper and Mark Ingram
    For Mike Evans, Lamar Jackson and Chris Carson SHOULD I ACCEPT THIS TRADE?!

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