In an article like this, everyone will give you Colston Loveland or Drake London. Duh! Are these guys really available for trade without gutting your team? They are not. Now that we have two weeks of data, we’re starting to see some consistency. Some of our old favorites are being their regular, consistent selves, while some former consistency stalwarts are not playing up to snuff. The less “sharp” fantasy players will be ready to ship out a former solid player for the new shiny toy. Don’t fall for the shiny toy this soon.
Marvin Harrison, WR Cardinals: There’s been a lot of talk about Marv and his play. This week they are playing the Packers, who have an outstanding run defense. So, if the Cardinals’ run game is stifled, they are going to have to find yards through the air. After talk in the media that Marv isn’t trying, he’ll step up and get open if only to show himself off in hopes of a trade. I’m sure Marv is sick and tired of being talked about by now. He’ll play better out of anger and/or his desire to leave. The Dolphins would make a good trade partner. Consistency is in his blood. His dad recorded eight consecutive 1000 yard seasons. I think young Marv has that in him. Get him cheap before he goes off. He’s never been a consistency king as a WR, but think about the QBs he’s had. It’s not better this year, but if Jacoby Brissett can make Michael Wilson a star, maybe he can do it for Marv.
Baker Mayfield, QB, Tampa Bay: I really wish that the Tampa owners waited until mid-season to give him the big contract. A pissed-off Baker is always better than even-keeled Baker. This is going to be his week. He doesn’t want to look like he just took the big check and checked out on the team. He takes everything personally. The game is at home against the 2-0 Vikings who have Kyler Murray coming back, and Baker is going to be sharp. Baker has had only one great, consistent season in 2024. He’s one of those QBs who always find a way.
Rachaad White, RB, Washington: He’s one of those players that shows up and does his job well without much attention or fanfare. The last three seasons, he has averaged 4.3 yards per carry. Over the last four seasons, he’s also had 40 or more receptions. He’s dirt cheap and never gets the respect he deserves. Through the first two games, he has outplayed JCM and should be considered the better RB. With Mariota as QB, there might not be a ton of downfield plays, and guess who is the best receiving RB to catch short passes in the middle when Mariota dumps it off.
In fantasy football, it pays to look for consistency gold where others wouldn’t and give certain players a chance that the impulsive fantasy players wouldn’t. Use their panic against them. Look at their whole roster to find their weaknesses, and use that knowledge to make trades. Good luck this week!
