What We Learned This Week
The Chargers took ownership of the Cincinnati Bengals and Joe Burrow on Sunday. The defensive unit produced six sacks, two fumbles, two interceptions, and a touchdown in the game! Drue Tranquill, Tevaughn Campbell, and Kizer White were excellent IDP players.
In butt-whooping on Sunday, the Indianapolis Colts defeated the Houston Texans on the backs of a shutout produced by the Indy defense. In the matchup, the Colts produced four sacks, a fumble, and an interception. Players who lead the Colts’ defensive charge in Week 13 were Al-Quadin Muhammad, Kenny Moore, and Kemoko Turay.
Kansas City’s defense has emerged throughout the second half of the season, and Sunday was no exception. The Chiefs’ defense created a sack, a fumble, two interceptions, and scored a touchdown against a solid Denver offense. Kansas City players like Daniel Sorenson, Willie Gay, and Juan Thornhill compiled nice IDP results.
Top Player Performances
Kamu Grugier-Hill – LB – HOUSTON TEXANS
Grugier-Hill made history in the Texans’ loss on Sunday, establishing a new Texans franchise record for tackles with 20. He also became the first NFL player since 1999 to finish with at least 19 tackles, three tackles for loss, and a sack. If you roster Grugier-Hill, you have an excellent shot to win games down the stretch with his help.
T.J. Watt – LB – PITTSBURGH STEELERS
Watt is making a case for DPOY with his production on the field this season. The fifth-year pro out of Wisconsin had a massive day against the Raven, accounting for six total tackles, a TFL, a forced fumble, and 3.5 sacks of Lamar Jackson. Watt has now contributed 47 tackles, 16 TFLs and 16 sacks in his 10 games played this season. The former first-round pick is the top edge rusher in IDP fantasy football right now and will be for years to come.
Azeez Al-Shaair – LB – SAN FRANCISCO 49ERS
If you read this article last week, you found a way to play Al-Shaair, the 24-year-old linebacker. Taking that advice paid off big-time, as the Florida Atlantic alum recorded 16 tackles (11 solo), half of a sack, a TFL, and a forced fumble in Sunday’s 30-23 loss to the Seahawks. Keep an eye on San Francisco’s injury report, because if Al-Shaair is the only healthy linebacker again, he could be in for another big week at Cincinnati.
Notable Injuries
Jamal Adams – S – SEATTLE SEAHAWKS
Adams suffered a torn labrum along with additional damage to his shoulder in Week 13. The star safety has thus turned in consecutive 12-game seasons in Seattle, both cut short by shoulder injuries. With Adams done for the year, Ryan Neal is a prime candidate to handle extra snaps down the stretch.
Marlon Humphrey – CB – BALTIMORE RAVENS
Marlon Humphrey is suspected to have suffered a season-ending shoulder injury. The standout cornerback sustained a season-ending torn pectoral muscle in Sunday’s loss to Pittsburgh. Across 12 appearances this season, the Alabama alum totaled 58 tackles (44 solo), an interception, a forced fumble, and 13 pass defenses. Jimmy Smith and Tavon Young should see an uptick in snaps in Humphrey’s absence.
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