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A look at Ravens vs Chiefs, an early season strength of schedule analysis, and deeeeep dives.
Good morning.
Last night had it all⌠a weather delay, Taylor Swift in the house, Chris Collinsworth obsessing over Mahomes, and the Ravens being a toe away from a comeback for the ages (Rex Ryan would be proud).
The Kansas City Chiefs WIN 27-20 after Isaiah Likelyâs toe was out of bounds
Football is the greatest thing on earth.
â Eric Rosenthal (@ericsports)
3:56 AM ⢠Sep 6, 2024
We are so back itâs not even funny.
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đ§ Early Season Strength of Schedule Analysis
𤿠Malik Washington & Other Deeeeep Dives
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Isaiah Likely Shines, but Ravens Fall Short
Isaiah Likely // USA Today Sports
Although the Chiefs won 27-20, Ravens TE Isaiah Likely stole the fantasy spotlight. The 3rd year TE exploded for nine catches on 12 targets for 111 yards and one TD. Rumors of the Ravens using two TEs definitely came to fruitionâŚ
Final Ravens TE workloads (per @NextGenStats):
Mark Andrews: 71.6% snaps, 28 routes, 2 targets, 14 yards
Isaiah Likely: 70.3% snaps, 24 routes, 12 targets, 111 yardsâ Jim Sannes (@JimSannes)
4:03 AM ⢠Sep 6, 2024
While we shouldnât overreact and assume Likely will out-target Mark Andrews this much every week, itâs clear that heâll have a large role in the offense.
Me pulling up to waivers with my FAAB offer for Isaiah Likely:
â Sleeper (@SleeperHQ)
3:09 AM ⢠Sep 6, 2024
On the Chiefs side of things, rookie Xavier Worthy flashed his big play ability with two TDs (one rushing and one receiving), while Rashee Rice (seven catches for 103 yards) looked every part of a potential 2nd year breakout candidate. Travis Kelce disappointed (three catches for 34 yards), but donât write him off after one week.
On the ground, it was refreshing to see Isiah Pacheco play nearly 80% of the teamâs snaps (per PFFâs Nathan Jahnke), as Samaje Perine and Carson Steele were barely involved.
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Early Season Strength of Schedule
Defenders like Myles Garrett can wreak havoc on fantasy performances // ClevelandBrowns.com
While some experts think strength of schedule is important, others throw it out the window because of all the variability that can happen with defenses throughout the year.
While it may be hard to predict for the full season, the quality of defenses can be fairly predictable for the start of the year â before injuries occur.
Recently, RotoBallerâs Scott Rinear did a thorough analysis of each positionâs early season strength of schedule. Weâre going to go through each position and highlight some of Rinearâs key takeaways.
If youâd like to read his work in totality, click HERE.
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