Navigating Fantasy Football Decisions: Hold or Fold on Jeudy, Diggs, Ridley, and Harvey
As the NFL season enters its fourth week, fantasy football managers are faced with challenging dilemmas regarding their rosters. A 1-2 or even 0-3 start can quickly escalate the pressure to make tough decisions. If you’ve been relying on players like Jerry Jeudy, Stefon Diggs, Calvin Ridley, and RJ Harvey, you might find yourself at a crossroads. Here’s a closer examination of these four players and their future prospects.
Should I drop Jerry Jeudy in fantasy?
Unless your roster is exceptionally deep at wide receiver, holding onto Jerry Jeudy is advisable. Currently, Jeudy is the top wide receiver for the Cleveland Browns, averaging 7.0 targets per game—a respectable figure. Given that the Browns often find themselves in trailing situations, either Joe Flacco or Dillon Gabriel should be able to provide Jeudy with opportunities to score points, even if that means producing during garbage time.
While Jeudy’s performance dipped in Week 3, registering just one catch for 17 yards, his previous outings included a solid 5-66 and 4-51. These glimpses of potential suggest that he can still have a productive season ahead.
Should I drop Stefon Diggs in fantasy?
Stefon Diggs remains a player worth keeping in your fantasy lineup. Although he is still recovering from last season’s torn ACL, he has been gradually increasing his involvement this season. Diggs is averaging 5.0 targets per game, which may not be ideal, but it’s likely that viable options on the waiver wire are limited.
In Week 1, his performance of six catches for 57 yards offered a glimpse of his capabilities, particularly in points-per-reception leagues. If quarterback Drake Maye starts to utilize Diggs more in the red zone, his value should only increase.
Should I drop Calvin Ridley in fantasy?
Calvin Ridley is another player best kept on your roster for now. Throughout the first three weeks, he has averaged 7.0 targets per game. However, the output has been underwhelming, with performances of 4-27, 3-57, and 1-27. The chemistry between Ridley and quarterback Cam Ward has yet to fully develop, which is concerning.
Adding to the uncertainty is the emergence of wide receiver Elic Ayomanor, which could further impact Ridley’s target share. Despite these challenges, Ridley is still seeing enough opportunities that dropping him outright seems premature.
Should I drop RJ Harvey in fantasy?
RJ Harvey is a player to stash on your bench unless you are in desperate need of a roster spot. He is currently averaging 30.1% of offensive snaps for the Denver Broncos, with J.K. Dobbins ahead of him on the depth chart. However, Harvey has shown promise, averaging 6.2 yards per carry and contributing with five receptions during his limited playtime.
With the running back position still relatively thin, holding onto Harvey could prove beneficial as the season progresses.
Looking Ahead
As the season heats up, the decisions regarding these key players weigh heavily on fantasy managers. Balancing potential production against performance can often dictate success or failure in the competitive landscape of fantasy football. Patience may be required, but it can also pay off as the season unfolds.
