Tautological Thursdays
Lamar Jackson: Lamar’s continuing to lead the league in yards per attempt after accomplishing the same feat last year. Uniquely, Lamar is also fifth in passing yards per attempt, making him the league’s top rushing option as well as a top-five passing option. The Colts defense has fallen off from their playoff run of old, failing to stop teams both through the air and on the ground, while their offense sputters on every down. Chalk is chalk for a reason, and I would prove myself to have no reason left, should I leave Lamar out of the captain’s spot.
Jonathan Taylor: I’m one of the biggest Carson Wentz haters alive. I’ve wasted more of my life than I’d like to admit arguing on message boards, and Facebook comment sections as to whether or not Wentz is worse than Jalen Hurts. Wentz has done nothing yet to prove me wrong, and Hurts has done everything to prove me right. Wentz sucking makes me want to limit my exposure to the Colt’s passing game. Taylor had his first breakout game of the season last week against the Miami Dolphins. Taylor’s a dangerous red-zone threat who will only fall off should the Colts decide to abandon the run game.
Raven’s defense: After suffering major injuries on both sides of the ball, this Raven’s defense fails to live up to Baltimore’s legacy of defensive dominance. Carson Wentz plays badly against mediocre defenses as well, often extending plays far longer than he needs to while taking unnecessary risks. Once again, this is more of a pick against Carson, more than it is a pick for the Colts.
Mark Andrews: The biggest value on the slate. As Jackson has moved towards throwing the ball to his outside wide receivers, Andrews has seen decreasing value as the year has gone on. Andrew’s disappointing start to the season is factored into his pricing. This means if Andrews has another middle-of-the-road performance, he’ll be at value paid instead of below it.
Michael Pittman Jr.: Pittman is the most dangerous receiving threat out of the Colts. Although not much of a red zone threat, he makes his hay on thirty-plus yard bombs. Pittman accounts for nearly 25% of his team’s target share, which is elite for his age and position.
Ty’Son Williams: Williams may not even see the field today, buried in the depth chart behind veterans like Latavius Murray and Devonta Freeman, there’s little opportunity for the young up-and-comer to impress. We’re hoping for a surprise one-off touchdown, but really he’s a boom/bust roster scrub who you should avoid if you can help it.
