10 September 2024
Mason was largely bottled up in the first quarter before erupting the rest of the way, going into the half with almost 90 yards on the ground alone. He would continue to be the key cog for the offense in the second half as the 49ers pulled away from the Jets. It’s not difficult to look good in a Kyle Shanahan offense, but Mason indeed looked competent with the opportunity. He is sure to be a priority add off waivers heading into Week 2 considering Christian McCaffrey’s calf and Achilles issu ...10 September 2024
Samuel was clearly the focal point of the offense in the first half before the team rode former undrafted free agent running back Jordan Mason to a comfortable victory. His nine targets and eight carries combined for 17 total opportunities on a night no other pass-catcher saw more than five targets. Samuel will remain an integral piece of the offense moving forward, particularly in games played without Christian McCaffrey. Start Samuel with confidence for the remainder of the season.10 September 2024
Jennings saw a slight uptick in snap rate with Brandon Aiyuk on a loose snap restriction following the latter’s hold-in this offseason. While the fantasy returns were less than promising, the fact Jennings led the team in receiving is noteworthy. Even so, Jennings can be left on the waiver wire in all but the deepest fantasy leagues moving forward.10 September 2024
Kittle was kept in to block at elevated rates against the vaunted Jets pass rush, particular considering the absence of Christian McCaffrey and reduced role of Brandon Aiyuk. Kittle is unlikely to ever see consistent targets, instead relying on extreme efficiency and touchdowns to return fantasy value. Expect his wide weekly range of outcomes to continue forward, always capable of being the top tight end in a give week and also capable of being leveraged as an elite blocker in others.
10 September 2024
Aiyuk came into the game on a loose snap restriction following his offseaosn hold-in as a sought a new contract, something the coaching staff made good on against the Jets. Aiyuk should return to his previous status as one of the most efficient wide receivers in the league as he continues towards a return to game shape in the coming weeks. That could happen as early as Week 2 when the 49ers travel to Minnesota to face he Vikings, particularly so if Christian McCaffrey misses another contest.10 September 2024
Wilson understandably drew alpha coverage by a stingy 49ers secondary, struggling to shake free in all areas of his route tree. Even so, the 10 targets on just 21 Aaron Rodgers pass attempts handily led the team on a night the team managed to hold the football for under 22 minutes. Wilson would see one additional target from backup quarterback Tyrod Taylor on the team’s final possession of the game. Better fantasy performances are sure to lie ahead for one of the league’s most talented pass- ...10 September 2024
Williams saw fewer snaps than most assumed in Week 1, ending the night with under 10 total offensive snaps after seeing just four in the first half. Rodgers and the Jets will eventually need his services on the field after Garrett Wilson, Breece Hall, and Allen Lazard commanded 26 targets on just 29 team pass attempts.10 September 2024
More troubling than the two targets is the fact that both came from backup quarterback Tyrod Taylor after Aaron Rodgers left the game with just over four minutes remaining in the fourth quarter. Conklin played a full allotment of snaps so he could yet prove useful in fantasy circles, but to be blanked on a night where three players combined for 26 targets on 29 pass attempts is troublesome.10 September 2024
Purdy simply wasn’t required to do much after Mason got going, with the former undrafted free agent running back erupting for 147 yards and a score on the ground on a night the 49ers held the football for almost 39 minutes. But the team got the comfortable victory and scored more than 30 points yet again, something that has become commonplace with Purdy under center. Both touchdowns scored by the team came on the ground, one each to Mason and Deebo Samuel, while kicker Jake Moody went a perfec ...10 September 2024
Rodgers looked fully recovered from the torn Achilles suffered after just three offensive plays on Monday Night Football a year ago, appearing mobile in the pocket with solid bounce off the affected leg. Even so, the Jets struggled as a team against a 49ers defense that had their number the entire evening. They ran just 40 offensive plays with Rodgers under center before he gave way to Tyrod Taylor for the final possession of the game with under four minutes to play. In fact, the Jets held the f ...10 September 2024
Hall did most of the heavy lifting for an offense that managed under 22 minutes of possession against the 49ers, playing every offensive snap with Rodgers in the game before giving way to rookie Braelon Allen once Tyrod Taylor took over under center. He found the sledding tough against a good 49ers defensive line but the volume and heavy snap rate left fantasy managers feeling good about the early first round draft capital invested in the talented youngster. To that end, Hall remains one of the ...10 September 2024
Lazard’s first touchdown came on a free play at the end of the third quarter after a defender jumped offside, hitting the seam between the safety and corner in zone coverage for a 36-yard strike to pay dirt. He would then tack on an additional score with just 25 seconds remaining in the fourth quarter on a ball thrown from backup quarterback Tyrod Taylor from three yards out. Fantasy managers shouldn’t count on consistent production from Lazard considering recent addition Mike Williams playe ...10 September 2024
Allen added that he does not foresee the need to evacuate at this time but that the storm could alter the team’s late-week practice plans on Thursday and Friday. That said, weather forecasters currently will not rule out the possibility that the tropical storm develops into hurricane strength in the coming days, something that could change current plans.09 September 2024
Nothing much to see here other than penning in Braelon Allen as the clear backup to starting running back Breece Hall. As expected, Mike Williams is active for Week 1 but is reportedly on some sort of snap count.09 September 2024
McCaffrey missed significant time in camp and preseason with a calf strain that flared up and will ultimately miss the team’s Week 1 game agains the Jets because of it. Expect Jordan Mason to handle significant work out of the backfield for the 49ers while Deebo Samuel could see additional rushing usage as well. Also inactive for the 49ers are QB Joshua Dobbs, CB Darrell Luter Jr, S Talanoa Hufanga, DL Yetur Gross-Matos, LB Dee Winters, and OL Ben Bartch.09 September 2024
The Bills’ defense suddenly finds itself in a state of disarray after losing Matt Milano and Taron Johnson within the span of a week. This is in addition to the offseason departures of Micah Hyde and Jordan Poyer. That’s a tough hand to be dealt with the Dolphins on tap in Week 2.09 September 2024
The veteran special teams ace last played for the Panthers and was signed following the injury to Gunner Olszewski. Smith-Marsette shouldn’t be counted on for many, if any, offensive snaps at wide receiver at this point in his career, meaning he can be left on the waiver wire in fantasy leagues.09 September 2024
The civil suit alleges sexual misconduct, assault, and battery and was filed in Houston on Monday. The NFL has no comment on the new lawsuit but is surely tracking its proceedings. The filings claim the misconduct occurred in 2020 while Watson was a member of the Texans.09 September 2024
Toney also took a visit with the Seahawks but ultimately inked a deal with the Browns ahead of Week 2. It is unclear what kind of workload to expect from Toney in Cleveland considering their current depth chart, with the enigmatic receiver likely entering the kick return discussion as well as unique packages on offense. He can safely remain on the waiver wire in fantasy leagues.09 September 2024
Williams will be active for Week 1 and is reportedly set to see a normal allotment of snaps, which can’t be said for fellow contract hold-in Brandon Aiyuk. The fact that Williams will return to his normal workload is good news against the vaunted pass rush of the Jets under the big light on Monday Night Football.
