Fantasy soccer Week 11 takeaways: Assertion video games from Sean Tucker and Bryce Young

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Buffalo Bills performed a terrific recreation, producing one new fantasy takeaway. Sean Tucker dominated the scoring for the Bucs with three touchdowns, together with two on the bottom. He seemed unbelievable as a receiver out of the backfield — crucial because the Tampa Bay passing recreation has fallen on exhausting instances.

Tucker, who has been acting at a excessive stage within the execs and possibly would have been a second-round choose if he had been wholesome in his draft 12 months, had 21 touches for 140 yards. But Rachaad White isn’t getting completely swept apart, as his success fee for the season could be very excessive, remaining increased than Tucker’s, and he was efficient once more in Buffalo (51 yards on 10 carries). Bucky Irving is week to week. Irving may be again in Week 12, however who is aware of. Sunday’s occasions are dangerous for individuals who held on to Irving, as his function could also be restricted.

The Bucs punted to lose, opting to kick on fourth-and-2 halfway by the fourth quarter close to midfield. Their probabilities of subsequently holding the Bills with no rating in a recreation they already had been trailing by 5 had been low, and Josh Allen and firm moved the ball down the sphere like a scorching knife by butter. Allen was at his finest regardless of two picks, and Tyrell Shavers emerged as a prime goal. I’ll speak about Shavers at extra size in Tuesday’s “Market Share Report.”

Allen is the second QB ever with three passing TDs and three speeding TDs in the identical recreation (he has completed it twice). The different such recreation was by essentially the most underrated QB in NFL historical past: Otto Graham (1954).

Early video games: Young walks tall; Jefferson disappoints once more

Washington vs. Miami (Madrid): This was a pathetic outing by Tua Tagovailoa in opposition to the NFL’s worst cross protection. So a lot for Jacory Croskey-Merritt, because it looks as if Chris Rodriguez is the first again now for the Commanders. Deebo Samuel is averaging 7 yards per catch over the previous 5 video games, however he had touchdowns prior to now two.

Carolina at Atlanta: My perception was that the Falcons weren’t dangerous, particularly on protection. I’ve handy it to Bryce Young, who simply carved up Atlanta for 448 yards and three touchdowns. He additionally led a fourth-quarter comeback, successful the sport in additional time. I’ve given up on Young, however that is the type of recreation that earns you one other season on the controls — whether or not that finally ends up being constructive for the Panthers stays to be seen. My skepticism about Tetairoa McMillan has all the time been QB-based. He dominated with Young, which was hardly stunning. But Young dominating any protection, by no means thoughts an average-ish one, was gobsmacking — for me, a minimum of. Tyler Allgeier was a nonfactor, and Bijan Robinson dominated. That appears to occur randomly.

Houston at Tennessee: Davis Mills once more got here to life late within the recreation and received Nico Collins producing at a prime stage with over 25 PPR factors. Woody Marks has completely shoved Nick Chubb apart. It’s mainly early retirement for Chubb. But Marks did little and was a complete bust as a receiver. The Texans have gained three of 4 with out C.J. Stroud courting again to final season. I’m simply ignoring the Titans, one of many worst offenses in league historical past. Tennessee had 5 penalties (4 false begins) on its first 18 performs … at residence.

Chicago at Minnesota: I’ve all the time believed in QB-centric WR rankings. By that, I imply if I believe the QB is horrible, I mainly am manner under market on his crew’s WRs. J.J. McCarthy had some drops, together with a pair by Jordan Addison. But he airmailed and spiked a bunch of simple throws, too. Justin Jefferson has two touchdowns and 270 receiving yards in his 5 video games with McCarthy. Caleb Williams additionally wasn’t good, however we are able to say that’s because of Minnesota’s protection. The Bears protection, alternatively, has been horrible, and this was — on paper — a recreation through which McCarthy was alleged to generate momentum going into the ultimate stretch of the season.

Green Bay at New York Giants: I used to be shocked by how the Giants managed this recreation on the bottom. They had been gashing the Packers for a lot of the day. Tyrone Tracy Jr. lastly seemed good, and he and Devin Singletary mixed for 187 scrimmage yards. Meanwhile, Josh Jacobs suffered a knee damage that reportedly just isn’t season-ending, however anytime a knee knocks you out of a recreation, you need to count on a one- to four-game absence. Nothing concerning the Packers was spectacular Sunday in opposition to a Giants crew that, although not as dangerous as its document, continues to be dangerous. I’ll be shocked if the Packers make any noise in January. Can I put my finger on what the issue is? Not remotely.

Cincinnati at Pittsburgh: I suppose we now have to just accept that the Steelers’ protection has rebounded. That’s not precisely surprising, given Mike Tomlin runs the unit and is clearly a great coach. I’m shocked, although. The expectation is that Ja’Marr Chase goes to be suspended for a recreation, given he appears to have spat on Jalen Ramsey. What a humiliation. A person can’t spit on one other man. Pittsburgh tight finish Darnell Washington, who weighs 300 kilos and whom Aaron Rodgers reportedly banged the desk to maintain on the place slightly than transferring to sort out, is like an indignant dad attempting to show his young children a lesson. He’s positioned to be a fan favourite for years. Jaylen Warren is like Bruce Lee on the market, launching flying kicks into defenders. Is this even authorized? Maybe he was attempting one other hurdle.

Los Angeles Chargers at Jacksonville: It looks as if the Chargers have simply too many accidents to compete. I wish to give Jacksonville’s protection some credit score, although. The Chargers had 135 scrimmage yards and eight first downs. Nothing in opposition to Travis Etienne Jr., however Bhayshul Tuten is extra thrilling. He has elite pace and runs with extra energy than Etienne. He ought to begin. Whether he’ll, who is aware of.

Late video games: Darnold a dud, Brissett breaks document

Seattle at Los Angeles Rams: Man, I’ve egg on my face with all of the plaudits I’ve given to Sam Darnold. He threw 4 picks and misplaced the sport. His efficiency in massive video games in opposition to prime groups is a matter now. He flagged the final two of final season, together with one within the playoffs to the Rams. He fumbled the sport away in opposition to the 49ers within the opener. Now this fiasco. It’s not truthful. The greater pattern is all the time extra predictive. But narrative trumps analytics, and Darnold goes to be criticized for falling brief till he doesn’t. He’s definitely not at his finest when his finest is required. The Seahawks gained yards per cross play 6.3 to 4.6, which ought to be an 8- to 9-point win. But not with 4 picks. Seattle’s protection dominated (12 first downs allowed versus 26 for the Seahawks).

Kansas City at Denver: This line (Chiefs minus-4.5) appeared improper all week, even with Patrick Surtain II out for the Broncos. Denver nonetheless has most likely one of the best cross protection in soccer given its cross rush, and it held Patrick Mahomes to a pathetic 5.2 yards per cross play. Neither crew may muster a working recreation with its starters injured. Tyquan Thornton must play extra. He pops on the market, even working down defenders on turnovers. He’s as quick as Jameson Williams. I believed Rashee Rice was going to be WR15, however that may have been optimistic.

San Francisco at Arizona: Christian McCaffrey had a great all-around recreation, regardless of the touchdowns, which is extra predictive of future factors. Jacoby Brissett set a completion document (47). We have to select on this San Francisco protection now. This might be going to be good for Brock Purdy, because the Niners might be pushed to attain. Bam Knight had a protracted TD known as again (holding). We’ll save Michael Wilson for Tuesday’s column.

Baltimore at Cleveland: Myles Garrett is simply unreal with 4 extra sacks. But the much less stated concerning the offenses on this recreation, the higher. Derrick Henry and Zay Flowers had been caught from behind to stop lengthy TDs. Shedeur Sanders performed worse than a fifth-round rookie, if that’s even doable. Quinshon Judkins appears to have hit a wall (3.3 yards per carry in his previous 5 video games).