About this video

• Video Title: LIVE Q&A w/ John Daigle: 3 Players to Act On Now — BUY Flowers, SELL Keenan Allen & PIVOT from JCM
• Channel: Yahoo Fantasy
• Speakers: John Daigle
• Duration: 53:10

Overview

In this fantasy football Q&A session, host John Daigle discusses actionable advice for Week 8. He analyzes player performances, provides buy/sell recommendations, and answers viewer questions about lineup decisions and trade strategies, emphasizing a contrarian approach to fantasy football.

Key takeaways

• Amon-Ra St. Brown's Rise: St. Brown has emerged as a key player for the Chargers, increasing his route participation and target share, which has negatively impacted Keenan Allen and Quentin Johnston.
• Keenan Allen and Quentin Johnston's Decline: Due to St. Brown's increased role and the presence of other receivers like Trey Harris, both Allen and Johnston are seeing reduced opportunities, making Allen a player to consider selling. Johnston's value is currently too low to sell effectively.
• Zay Flowers as a Buy: With Lamar Jackson back and healthy, Zay Flowers is poised for a breakout, especially against a weak Bears defense. He is a strong target for trades.
• J.K. Dobbins' Poor Matchup: Dobbins faces a tough matchup against the Chiefs' strong run defense, making him a player to avoid starting this week, especially with a backup quarterback.
• Start/Sit Advice: The video offers specific advice on who to start between various players, considering injuries, matchups, and team roles. Key discussions include DeVonta Smith vs. A.J. Brown/Amechi Ebuk, T. Higgins vs. Darnell Mooney vs. Terry McLaurin, and Bo Nix vs. Drake May.
• Trade Strategy: Daigle advises against trading for depth as the fantasy playoffs approach, emphasizing the importance of acquiring top-tier talent. He also highlights players to buy low on, like George Kittle.
• Player Stashes: Players like Trayvon Henderson and Devin Neal are identified as potential stash candidates with upside due to potential role changes or injuries to other players.

Here's the information related to Darnell Mooney from the transcript:

• Recommendation to Play: Darnell Mooney is recommended as a player to start against the Dolphins defense.
• Comparison to Tez Johnson: Mooney is presented as a safer play than Tez Johnson.
• Reasoning for Playing Mooney:
  • In his last two full games before getting injured, Mooney led the Falcons in targets over Drake London.
  • In the week prior, he led the team in receiving yards.
  • Drake London's target share significantly decreases when Mooney is active (24% share) compared to when Mooney is injured or inactive (41% share).
• Comparison to Terry McLaurin: Mooney is preferred over Terry McLaurin because McLaurin is returning from injury, and his effectiveness and playing time are uncertain.
• Flex Play Consideration: Mooney is listed as an option for a flex play.
• Safest Flex Option: When comparing Mooney to Marvin Mims, Sterling Shepard, and Alec Pierce for a flex spot, Mooney is considered the safest option.
• Potential vs. Safety: While Mims might have a higher ceiling, Mooney is seen as the safer play due to the uncertainty surrounding Mims' role and the Cowboys' defensive coverage.

Here's all the information related to players named "Davis" in the transcript:

• Travis Etienne:
  • He is mentioned as a running back who was held to 12 carries for 49 yards against the Chiefs.
  • He is also mentioned in the context of the Jaguars' backfield, where he had a 12-carry, 49-yard performance against the Chiefs.
• A.J. Davis: There is no mention of a player named A.J. Davis.

Here's the information from the transcript relating to the Jets:

• Defensive Backfield Strategy: The Jets, when facing teams with strong cornerbacks like Sauce Gardner (even if he's not playing that week), tend to force targets to their wide receiver twos. This is because quarterbacks give "name-based respect" to the top cornerback, leading to other receivers seeing more volume.
• Example with Ryan Finley: Ryan Finley had over a hundred yards for the Jets.
• Wide Receiver Rotation: The Broncos have a history of rotating wide receivers when they don't have a clear WR2. This was seen with Troy Franklin, Marvin Mims, and Pat Bryant. This rotation tactic by the Jets' opponent (Broncos) made people forget how the Jets themselves typically handle their WR2 situation.
• Xavier Legette's Role (and lack thereof): Xavier Legette had a career-high target share in a previous game, but this is not considered sustainable. Against the Jets, it's mentioned that Sauce Gardner is not playing, but the coaching staff and quarterbacks are still cautious, funneling targets to WR2s. Legette is noted as not being a sustainable play.
• Matchup against Gardner: Even when Sauce Gardner is playing, he is not considered a player to be scared of, with the transcript stating "you should target him you're not scared of him at all."