Philadelphia @ L.A. Rams
Team Totals: Eagles 27.5, Rams 23.5
Somewhat disappointingly fantasy’s QB6 one month in, Jalen Hurts now encounters a Rams defense that faced calf-strained Joe Burrow in Week 3, then served up Week 4’s QB4 score to Anthony Richardson on the strength of 8.0 yards per pass attempt and 10/56/1 rushing. A boom week for Hurts is coming, and I’d rather not be late to that dance. … Perhaps earlier than expected, some definition has applied itself to Philly’s backfield. D’Andre Swift is the Eagles’ lead runner. Kenneth Gainwell is a dirty-work role player. Boston Scott plays special teams. Rashaad Penny is a healthy scratch. The Rams have surrendered a crisp 78/341/2 (4.4 YPC) rushing line to enemy running backs. As his Weeks 2-4 touch counts were 31, 17, and 18, Swift has earned upside RB2-play treatment. Gainwell and Penny are mere low-floor bench stashes.
Hurts’ Weeks 1-4 targets: A.J. Brown 43; DeVonta Smith 29; Dallas Goedert 19; Swift 11; Gainwell 8; Olamide Zaccheaus 5; Quez Watkins 2. … Targeted on first-read passes at the highest rate in the league, Brown is a weekly eruption candidate ranked No. 2 in the NFL in Air Yards share (48%). AJB has drawn double-digit targets in three of four games, while nothing imposing stands out about his Week 5 opposition.
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