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Dont’a Hightower Jersey 2019 ,27commentsNew England adds to its receiving corps.EDTShareTweetShareSharePatriots sign former defensive back Gunner
Olszewski to bolster their wide receiver groupMark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY
SportsThe New England Patriots held their third organized team activity practice
today, and among their offensive players was a mystery addition wearing the
white #72 jersey. Now we know who it is: undrafted rookie wide receiver Gunner
Olszewski out of Division II’s Bemidji State, whom the Patriots signed to their
active roster today after he already participated as an invitee at the team’s
rookie minicamp earlier this month.The 5-foot-10, 178-pound wide receiver, who
ran a 4.56-second 40-yard dash as well as a 6.88-second three-cone drill at his
pro day, served as a rotational wide receiver and punt returner during today’s
practice session. If he wants to make the Patriots’ roster or at least their
practice squad, Olszewski will have to make a positive impression in one,
ideally both phases of the game.When it comes to special teams, his experience
should help: in college, Olszewski returned 11 kickoffs for 327 yards and also
registered 69 punt returns for a combined 923 yards and a touchdown. But while
he had solid numbers in the kicking game over his four years with the Beavers,
his offensive numbers do not quite hold up: he had one rushing attempt for -1
yard and exactly zero receiving yards on zero catches and zero targets.His
stat-line is rather unsurprising, though: the 22-year-old played as a defensive
back until he headed to the NFL as an undrafted rookie. During his senior season
at Bemidji State, Olszewski was named the NSIC’s defensive player of the year —
he finished the 2018 campaign with 63 tackles and three interceptions — but his
future lies on the offensive side of the ball and in the kicking game. After
three weeks of fantasy football, you should have a pretty good idea of where
your team stands.Maybe you started 3-0 and drafted the best team of all time,
but maybe you lost your quarterback last week and Saquon Barkley this
week.Ultimately, you know what your team's strengths and weaknesses are.
Regardless of what position you need, we've got you covered.QUARTERBACKSDaniel
Jones vs. WASMatthew Stafford vs. KCCase Keenum at NYGJacoby Brissett vs.
OAKDaniel Jones, otherwise known as "Danny Dimes", made the first start of his
NFL career against the Tampa Bay Bucs in Week 3. All he did was score four total
touchdowns, finishing as the QB2 overall behind only Russell Wilson. The rookie
finished 23 for 36 with 336 passing yards
White Donald Trump Jerseys , 9.3 yards per attempt with an additional 28 rushing yards and four total touchdowns (two rushing). The athleticism is really what
makes Jones valuable for fantasy football. We've seen below-average passing
quarterbacks become relevant in fantasy football because of their rushing
ability. His matchup heading into Week 4 is a plus as well, going up against the
Washington Redskins. Washington's secondary is aging and one that Jones, Evan
Engram, and Sterling Shepard should be able to take advantage of. If you miss
out on Jones or want a more proven option, Matthew Stafford is facing the Kansas
City Chiefs in a game with a 53.5 game total, the highest of any Week 4 game
thus far. It's not always pretty with Stafford but he'll likely be playing from
behind, which means we get passing volume against a suspect defense.If you play
in a deeper league, Case Keenum and Jacoby Brissett have plus matchups as well
heading into Week 4. Let's start with Keenum who will be opposing Jones and the
New York Giants.The Giants have a poor defense. They just allowed 380 passing
yards and three touchdowns to Jameis Winston, just two weeks after allowing 405
passing yards and four touchdowns to Dak Prescott. Keenum could have his way
against this Giants secondary.Andrew Luck, who? Although the Colts may be
handling Brissett with kid gloves, he's performed well. Through three games,
Brissett has completed 71.7 percent of his passes with multiple touchdown passes
in each game. He'll face the Raiders in Week 4 who are allowing 286.3 passing
yards and 26 points per game.RUNNING BACKSWayne Gallman vs WASRashaad Penny at
ARIZDarrel Williams at DETRonald Jones at INDYIt's not the best week in terms of
running back waiver adds but if you lost Saquon Barkley or have suffered from
underperformance, there are a few names to target.With Barkley sidelined 4 to 8
weeks with a high ankle sprain, Wayne Gallman will assume the starting duties.
While Gallman isn't the athlete Barkley is, he has a real opportunity for the
next month or two.Gallman was a fourth-round pick in 2017 out of Clemson where
he had 66 catches in a three-year career. At the least, we know he can catch the
ball, which should mesh well with a rookie quarterback.Additionally, the Giants
offensive line has performed well, believe it or not. According to Football
Outsiders, the Giants line ranks first in run-blocking this season. It's not
often you're told to add a running back who was just inactive but this is a
unique situation.Entering this season
Donald Trump Jerseys 2019 , Seahawks running back Chris Carson fumbled three times in 18 games. Well, so far he's fumbled in each game of the 2019 season,
with a few of them being pivotal. Rashaad Penny missed Week 3 with a hamstring
injury but he's looked good this season, averaging 5 yards per carry, albeit on
just 16 carries. If Carson continues to fumble or perform poorly, Penny could
take over as the team's lead back.Admittedly, there are a lot of moving parts
when it comes to the Chiefs backfield. Damien Williams and LeSean McCoy top the
depth chart but are dealing with injuries, Darwin Thompson was a preseason
darling, and Darrel Williams was the forgotten piece to the puzzle. Forgotten,
no more. McCoy left Week 3 after reinjuring his ankle, which allowed Williams to
step in. He led all Chiefs backs with 37 offensive snaps, running nine times for
62 yards (6.9 YPC) while hauling in all five of his targets for an additional 47
yards. This might turn out to be nothing if Williams and McCoy are healthy, but
I'm willing to take a shot on anything involving this Chiefs offense. For the
second time in the first three weeks, Ronald Jones severely outplayed Peyton
Barber.In Week 3, Barber finished with 48 yards (3.7 YPC) while Jones ran for 80
yards (5.7 YPC). Jones still only played 23 snaps to Barber's 26, but if Bruce
Arians decides to hand the job over to Jones, we could have a low-end RB2 on our
hands. I'd be willing to stash that upside.WIDE RECEIVERSMarquez
Valdes-Scantling vs. PHIPhillip Dorsett at BUFGolden Tate vs. WASDionte Johnson
vs. CINPreston Williams vs. LACZach Pascal vs OAKI'm not sure why anybody would
have dropped Marquez Valdes-Scantling after just two weeks, but the truth is
he's only owned in 52 percent of Yahoo leagues. Valdes-Scantling is coming off a
big game against the Denver Broncos in Week 3 where he had six catches for 99
yards and a touchdown on 10 targets (28 percent target share). The Packers face
the Eagles on Thursday in Week 4, a defense that already struggled against wide
receivers and will be without their top cornerback Ronald Darby. If
Valdes-Scantling is already owned in your league, feel free to turn to Phillip
Dorsett. Dorsett is coming off a nice game of his own with six
receptions
White Stephen Gostkowski Jerseys , 53 yards, and a touchdown on seven targets in Week 3 against the New York Jets. After the Patriots released Antonio
Brown, Dorsett was immediately thrust back into a significant role on one of the
best offenses in the NFL. Add in the fact that Julian Edelman is dealing with a
chest injury and Dorsett becomes a solid WR3 option.Golden Tate is suspended
through Week 4, which means now is the time to add him before your league mates
remember. Tate is a year older (31 years old) but he can still perform,
especially in PPR formats. He's had at least 74 receptions in each of the past
five seasons and should provide a safety blanket for rookie Daniel Jones.Quite
the opposite of Tate is Diontae Johnson, rookie wide receiver for the Pittsburgh
Steelers. Johnson won't demand a ton of targets and receptions but should be
able to make some big plays. If there's one thing Mason Rudolph can do decently
well, it's throw the deep ball. Johnson ended Week 3 with three catches for 52
yards and a touchdown on six targets (23 percent target share). There will be
some inconsistency with Johnson, but the upside is there as long as he's a
starter for the Steelers. I understand it's not popular to own Miami Dolphins
for fantasy football right now but there should be interest in Preston Williams.
In Josh Rosen's first start with the Dolphins, Williams led the team with 11
targets and 67 offensive snaps. The Dolphins defense is so bad that it should
allow for a ton of passing volume and Williams and Rosen have a clear
connection.TIGHT ENDSWill Dissly at ARIZDawson Knox vs. NEWill Dissly was a
popular addition last week, but the truth remains: he's only owned in 45 percent
of Yahoo leagues. Dissly put together another big-time performance in Week 3
with six receptions for 62 yards and a touchdown. The real reason you want
Dissly is his Week 4 matchup against the Arizona Cardinals, who are allowing the
most fantasy points to tight ends this season and it's not close. If Dissly is
already owned in your league, I really like what I saw from rookie Dawson Knox
of the Buffalo Bills. In Week 3 against the Bengals, Knox led the Bills in
receiving with 67 yards and a touchdown on three catches. He also led all their
tight ends in offensive snaps (43) and routes run (21). Knox faces the Patriots
in Week 4, a team that has been strong against tight ends but if the Bills have
any chance of competing in that matchup, they're going to need Knox to step
up.For those who like to stream defenses on a weekly basis, make sure to check
out the Colts (vs. OAK), Steelers (vs. CIN) and Bengals (@ PIT). I realize it's
weird to have two defenses in the same game, but we could see turnovers from
both Mason Rudolph and Andy Dalton.This column was provided to The Associated
Press by SportsGrid Inc., www.sportsgrid.com
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