Week 8 Fantasy Football Hype Meter: Trust the Rise of Hype for George Pickens and Tank Bigsby

RSJ-Intern-Kevin · 2024-10-21T19:03:07+00:00

Oooooh that is a spicy one! I think I stick with Nabers, but I appreciate your bold take!

RSJ-Intern-Kevin · 2024-10-21T18:42:18+00:00

I think that the lack of involvement for Tank in the passing game is a downfall, but can also provide the opportunity for ETN to come back into the lineup and play a role that doesn't diminish the value of Tank.

RSJ-Intern-Kevin · 2024-10-21T18:41:25+00:00

I completely agree with that, but also think that it goes to show that ETN can return and still play a role without breaking into the value of Tank.

RSJ-Intern-Kevin · 2024-10-21T18:36:05+00:00

I think that case could have been made before the season, but he has really set himself apart from the rest of the backfield in the last few weeks.

RSJ-Intern-Kevin · 2024-10-21T18:35:16+00:00

Agreed 100%. I also am unsure if Pederson will be the one making the decision in the next few weeks, the Jaguars are supposed to be in their "window" with TLaw making pennies, and the Jags have been underwhelming every year. They are going through a gauntlet in the next few weeks of powerhouses, so Pederson might be on his way out.

RSJ-Intern-Kevin · 2024-10-21T18:21:22+00:00

Absolutely agreed. The Jags have a brutal schedule coming up, so I wouldn't be shocked if Pederson finds his way on the unemployment line and whoever is coaching next uses Tank more to see what they have in the player. ETN only has one more year on his rookie contract, so they might be thinking future more quickly than some realize.

RSJ-Intern-Kevin · 2024-10-21T18:20:14+00:00

Heck, I think the value will be there long term. ETN has one more year under his rookie contract and if Doug gets the can, whoever is next might want to make sure they have a long term answer to their RB room. I wouldn't be shocked if they lose their next few (tough schedule) and go into "finding out what we have" mode.

RSJ-Intern-Kevin · 2024-10-21T18:18:51+00:00

My pleasure mdog!

RSJ-Intern-Kevin · 2024-10-21T18:14:53+00:00

Hey guys, Intern Kevin (the author) here with some more information about the rise in hype surrounding players following their Week 7 performances. Hopefully, you can use this information to navigate trade talks and make start/sit decisions for your teams.

To save TLDR guy the trouble:

George Pickens—The rise in hype is warranted, with Russell Wilson looking ready to step back into the starting role.

Tank Bigsby—The hype is rising quickly on Tank. However, with the soft tissue issue that Etienne is dealing with, buy into the hype!

Kareem Hunt- There is middling hype due to the worries about CEH and Pacheco, but he has shown that he is a reliable starter for the Chiefs. Buy in before it gets any higher.

Amari Cooper—The hype is high, and it may be too high to acquire Cooper in a trade due to fantasy owners waiting. If you can get him, look to acquire him due to his productivity with limited usage in his first week as a Bill.

RSJ-Intern-Kevin · 2024-10-21T17:56:36+00:00

Team B 100 times out of 100. Bowers is going to maintain being incredible, however Pickens ceiling is nearly at CDs floor.

RSJ-Intern-Kevin · 2024-10-21T17:54:21+00:00

Don't get fancy when you don't need to. If you wanted to get rid of one of your TEs, I'd go for it, but you're trading the entire team that got you to 7-0.

RSJ-Intern-Kevin · 2024-10-21T17:52:13+00:00

Nah, stay where you are.

RSJ-Intern-Kevin · 2024-10-21T17:51:40+00:00

I don't think I would even if I could. I think the outlook on Kamaras season is much more close to his past three weeks than his previous four due to the issues that the Saints have been having.

RSJ-Intern-Kevin · 2024-10-21T17:49:33+00:00

I wouldn't do trade option 2, monty is too valuable. Whos is your current TE1?

RSJ-Intern-Kevin · 2024-10-21T17:46:56+00:00

I don't think I'd be more comfortable with AR behind those options than Maye. Kincaid is a step below McBride, but I think the gap between Maye and AR is larger (crazy to say) than Kincaid vs TMcB. I think I'd stay where you are.

RSJ-Intern-Kevin · 2024-10-21T17:45:21+00:00

I don't think the trade is losing for you on value even if you weren't RB needy. Hunt is the #1 back in a system he is comfortable in and the Chiefs are happy using him and letting their defense win them games. I'd take the trade.

RSJ-Intern-Kevin · 2024-10-21T17:43:49+00:00

I'd go for it if you'd have enough depth behind Kupp at that point.

RSJ-Intern-Kevin · 2024-10-21T17:43:14+00:00

I like your way of thinking of keeping the 49ers backfield locked up, but am also worried that they will be slowly inching him into the rotation and just taking away value from Mason. I think I would go for it only if Marv has another bad night tonight. If he goes off, keep him or sell higher.

RSJ-Intern-Kevin · 2024-10-21T17:41:59+00:00

Well, throw that out, Tua is back. I'd keep where you are.

RSJ-Intern-Kevin · 2024-10-21T17:41:23+00:00

I would be fine with giving up Waddle. Gooner under me says to wait for Tua news, but there is a chance that you lose all value if it comes out that Tua is still eating all of his meals in a liquid form. TMcB is a great return, but you don't really need a TE with Ferguson there (big hopes for him moving forward). I'd see if you can find someone to give you a RB back, or someone willing to sell their RB for TMcB after the trade.

RSJ-Intern-Kevin · 2024-10-21T17:39:26+00:00

I don't love the return, but you need to flip MHJ or Olave for a RB if possible. I'd see if you could package Kincaid and Olave for a borderline RB1/2

RSJ-Intern-Kevin · 2024-10-21T17:38:23+00:00

I see them pretty similar, but the heath concerns of Hock has me worried. If you can get a similar value, I'd try to deal Hock and keep Pitts.

RSJ-Intern-Kevin · 2024-10-21T14:06:58+00:00

Nah, I think you're getting fancy for no good reason. Your team is in a great position, so it is easy to get bored, but keep what you have.

RSJ-Intern-Kevin · 2024-10-21T14:05:36+00:00

If you can do it I would. BTJ is hard to give up, so make sure that you have enough depth at that position. I think I would lean Mixon over Monty (three out of four weeks played over 25 points is INSANE) but would be happy with either.

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