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Fantasy Football Target Shares, Snap Rates, and Red Zone Opportunities From Week 12

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Fantasy Football Target Shares, Snap Rates, and Red Zone Opportunities From Week 12

Week after week, it's vital to keep tabs on new trends and usage in order to make optimal fantasy football decisions for the rest of the season.

And while we can hope for certain players to see more work, what matters is the data -- snaps, carries, targets, and more.

So, with that in mind, here's a breakdown of each player's offensive snaps, passing play snaps, carries, red zone opportunities (carries plus targets), overall targets, and downfield targets (10-plus air yards).

Players without a carry or target will be omitted from the data.

Stats via numberFire and NextGenStats unless otherwise noted.

Arizona Cardinals

Player
Pos
Offense Snaps
Pass Snaps
Rush Attempts
RZ Opps
Overall Targets
Downfield Targets
Trey McBrideTE54 (96.4%)400115 (44.1%)3
Marvin Harrison Jr.WR53 (94.6%)40016 (17.6%)3
Michael WilsonWR47 (83.9%)36004 (11.8%)3
James ConnerRB38 (67.9%)29705 (14.7%)0
Elijah HigginsTE17 (30.4%)10002 (5.9%)0
Greg DortchWR12 (21.4%)9012 (5.9%)1
Emari DemercadoRB9 (16.1%)8100 (0.0%)0

James Conner managed only 49 scrimmage yards but had a 67.9% snap rate and 5 targets (with 7 carries). The underlying role was rather good -- but the production wasn't there.

Trey McBride continues to produce as a receiver without scoring touchdowns. He's up to 68.5 receiving yards per game but has no receiving touchdowns yet this season. McBride does, though, own a 28.3% target share on the year, better than Marvin Harrison Jr.'s 21.6% market share.

Atlanta Falcons

Bye Week

Baltimore Ravens

To be updated after Monday Night Football.

Buffalo Bills

Bye Week

Carolina Panthers

Player
Pos
Offense Snaps
Pass Snaps
Rush Attempts
RZ Opps
Overall Targets
Downfield Targets
Xavier LegetteWR55 (94.8%)36016 (18.2%)4
David MooreWR54 (93.1%)350410 (30.3%)8
Chuba HubbardRB51 (87.9%)3316105 (15.2%)0
Tommy TrembleTE47 (81.0%)27022 (6.1%)1
Adam ThielenWR35 (60.3%)25014 (12.1%)2
Ja'Tavion SandersTE12 (20.7%)11003 (9.1%)1
Deven ThompkinsWR8 (13.8%)6013 (9.1%)0

Out of a bye week, the Panthers pushed the Chiefs but lost 30-27.

Notably, Jonathon Brooks was really limited in his NFL debut (5 snaps), and Chuba Hubbard kept an elite role (51 snaps, an 87.9% snap rate). Hubbard handled 7 red zone rushes and 3 red zone targets for a 52.6% red zone opportunity share this week.

Adam Thielen returned to the lineup after a seven-game absence. Thielen had a 60.3% snap rate.

David Moore was the lead target earner in this week's game (10 targets, a 30.3% share), and he had 4 red zone targets and 4 end zone targets with 8 downfield targets. His role increase has coincided with Diontae Johnson out of the lineup.

Ja'Tavion Sanders (neck) exited early.

Chicago Bears

Player
Pos
Offense Snaps
Pass Snaps
Rush Attempts
RZ Opps
Overall Targets
Downfield Targets
Cole KmetTE73 (100.0%)510210 (21.3%)3
D.J. MooreWR72 (98.6%)51127 (14.9%)1
Keenan AllenWR65 (89.0%)500215 (31.9%)4
Rome OdunzeWR63 (86.3%)500210 (21.3%)3
D'Andre SwiftRB39 (53.4%)211304 (8.5%)1
Roschon JohnsonRB29 (39.7%)26231 (2.1%)0
DeAndre CarterWR4 (5.5%)3000 (0.0%)0

D'Andre Swift again edged out Roschon Johnson in snaps but did not get any of the red zone work. Johnson had three total red zone touches and scored on one of them.

Caleb Williams lit it up for 340 yards and 2 touchdowns after a bit of a slow start, and the production funneled mostly through Keenan Allen (15 targets for 122 yards and a touchdown).

As usual, the targets -- overall -- were focused on Allen, D.J. Moore, and Rome Odunze, though Cole Kmet saw 10 targets here with 3 of them downfield and 2 in the red zone.

Since the Week 7 bye, Allen and Odunze pace the team in targets and air yards.

Player
GP
Targets Per Game
Rec Per Game
Yards Per Game
Air Yards Per Game
Target Share
AY Share
Keenan Allen59.24.849.290.628.4%33.7%
Rome Odunze57.84.454.495.224.1%35.4%
D.J. Moore56.64.650.443.420.4%16.1%
Cole Kmet53.62.626.626.811.1%10.0%
D'Andre Swift52.62.417.05.08.0%1.9%
Roschon Johnson51.41.06.23.44.3%1.3%
Gerald Everett50.60.41.60.01.9%0.0%

Cincinnati Bengals

Bye Week

Cleveland Browns

Player
Pos
Offense Snaps
Pass Snaps
Rush Attempts
RZ Opps
Overall Targets
Downfield Targets
David NjokuTE54 (98.2%)28025 (18.5%)1
Jerry JeudyWR45 (81.8%)24006 (22.2%)4
Elijah MooreWR39 (70.9%)19005 (18.5%)2
Nick ChubbRB35 (63.6%)132081 (3.7%)0
Cedric TillmanWR31 (56.4%)15004 (14.8%)1
Jordan AkinsTE21 (38.2%)14004 (14.8%)1
Jerome FordRB20 (36.4%)15401 (3.7%)0

In a tough, snowy game against the Steelers, the Browns prevailed.

Nick Chubb saw a season-high 63.6% snap rate and scored twice on the ground while seeing 72.7% of the total red zone plays go his way. Chubb has now averaged 45.8 scrimmage yards per game on a 43.6% snap rate when active this season.

Passing volume was down a bit in the conditions, but the market shares were again concentrated on the usual suspects in the offense: Jerry Jeudy, David Njoku, Elijah Moore, and Cedric Tillman (plus Jordan Akins).

Since Week 8 with Jameis Winston starting, Jeudy, Moore, and Tillman all have at least a 20.0% target share.

Player
GP
Targets Per Game
Rec Per Game
Yards Per Game
Air Yards Per Game
Target Share
AY Share
Jerry Jeudy49.06.094.8107.522.5%28.9%
Elijah Moore48.55.050.0102.821.3%27.7%
Cedric Tillman48.04.562.3102.520.0%27.6%
David Njoku47.05.045.031.017.5%8.3%
Jordan Akins43.31.822.326.58.1%7.1%
Jerome Ford32.72.013.0-4.36.7%-1.2%
Nick Chubb41.00.5-0.8-3.52.5%-0.9%

Dallas Cowboys

Player
Pos
Offense Snaps
Pass Snaps
Rush Attempts
RZ Opps
Overall Targets
Downfield Targets
Jalen TolbertWR60 (98.4%)33024 (12.5%)1
CeeDee LambWR58 (95.1%)321112 (37.5%)1
Rico DowdleRB39 (63.9%)151913 (9.4%)0
Luke SchoonmakerTE38 (62.3%)19004 (12.5%)1
Brevyn Spann-FordTE32 (52.5%)17002 (6.3%)1
Jalen BrooksWR17 (27.9%)11003 (9.4%)2
Jonathan MingoWR15 (24.6%)8002 (6.3%)0

Rico Dowdle generated 98 scrimmage yards on 19 carries and 3 targets with a 63.9% snap rate, suggesting that he is still holding onto the starting RB role in this offense even after a down week in Week 11.

Passing volume was funneled to CeeDee Lamb (12 targets for 67 yards), who had a 38.7% target share plus a carry. Since Week 10 -- without Dak Prescott -- Lamb has a 29.6% target share for 60.3 receiving yards per game.

Luke Schoonmaker has played 48.1% and 63.9% of the snaps the last two games with Jake Ferguson either leaving early or out. He has averaged 55.5 yards on 7.0 targets (a 16.3% share) in that two-game sample.

It's worth noting that Jalen Tolbert ran as many routes as Lamb, though he didn't get featured on them.

Denver Broncos

Player
Pos
Offense Snaps
Pass Snaps
Rush Attempts
RZ Opps
Overall Targets
Downfield Targets
Courtland SuttonWR56 (86.2%)390210 (25.6%)4
Devaughn VeleWR42 (64.6%)30009 (23.1%)3
Lil'Jordan HumphreyWR36 (55.4%)22003 (7.7%)1
Javonte WilliamsRB36 (55.4%)26834 (10.3%)0
Adam TrautmanTE33 (50.8%)21012 (5.1%)0
Troy FranklinWR26 (40.0%)19004 (10.3%)3
Jaleel McLaughlinRB19 (29.2%)11701 (2.6%)0

Courtland Sutton and Devaughn Vele dominated targets here, and Sutton put up 97 yards and 2 touchdowns in a big win for the Broncos.

Vele's snaps have been up the last three games (64.5%, 68.3%, and 64.6%). In this three-game split, he has elevated to be the WR2 in the offense, though Sutton's market share is borderline elite.

Player
GP
Targets Per Game
Rec Per Game
Yards Per Game
Air Yards Per Game
Target Share
AY Share
Courtland Sutton39.07.081.793.028.1%46.6%
Devaughn Vele36.04.761.754.718.8%27.4%
Marvin Mims33.73.035.3-7.311.5%-3.7%
Javonte Williams33.72.713.3-8.711.5%-4.3%
Lil'Jordan Humphrey33.32.726.315.710.4%7.8%
Troy Franklin32.71.718.341.08.3%20.5%
Adam Trautman31.30.712.35.34.2%2.7%

Javonte Williams saw a 55.4% snap rate this week, similar to his 53.3% mark from a week ago. Audric Estime's snap rate fell to 7.7% after being 21.7% last week.

Detroit Lions

Player
Pos
Offense Snaps
Pass Snaps
Rush Attempts
RZ Opps
Overall Targets
Downfield Targets
Amon-Ra St. BrownWR68 (94.4%)39017 (21.2%)3
Sam LaPortaTE67 (93.1%)36026 (18.2%)1
Jameson WilliamsWR60 (83.3%)33107 (21.2%)4
Jahmyr GibbsRB48 (66.7%)262153 (9.1%)0
Tim PatrickWR36 (50.0%)19014 (12.1%)1
Brock WrightTE34 (47.2%)16002 (6.1%)0
David MontgomeryRB21 (29.2%)13833 (9.1%)0

Detroit had some offensive injuries this week. David Montgomery (shoulder) left in the third quarter and did not return, and Kalif Raymond (foot) is expected to miss time, per head coach Dan Campbell.

With Montgomery missing time, Jahmyr Gibbs played a 66.7% snap rate and had 99 scrimmage yards. This was the single highest snap rate for a Lions RB all season. Gibbs' fantasy potential grows exponentially if Montgomery were to miss time.

Amon-Ra St. Brown and Jameson Williams tied for a team-high seven targets, and each had at least three downfield targets. Williams also had a carry.

Sam LaPorta's snaps were 93.1%, second-best of the season, after missing last week's contest.

Tim Patrick rotated in and ran around half the available routes while earning four targets.

Green Bay Packers

Player
Pos
Offense Snaps
Pass Snaps
Rush Attempts
RZ Opps
Overall Targets
Downfield Targets
Tucker KraftTE52 (77.6%)22022 (9.1%)0
Christian WatsonWR42 (62.7%)17103 (13.6%)3
Josh JacobsRB35 (52.2%)82671 (4.5%)0
Jayden ReedWR33 (49.3%)17003 (13.6%)1
Romeo DoubsWR33 (49.3%)14006 (27.3%)2
Dontayvion WicksWR27 (40.3%)10002 (9.1%)2
Chris BrooksRB24 (35.8%)14431 (4.5%)0

Josh Jacobs had a 52.2% snap rate for the full game but was on the field for 65.8% of the team's first-half snaps in a lopsided win. Jacobs scored 3 times and went for 106 yards on the ground, maintaining one of the best RB workloads in football.

As usual, passing volume was spread around, though Romeo Doubs' 6 targets were good for a 27.3% target share this week. Doubs left with a concussion.

In six games since Christian Watson returned to the lineup, nobody has better than a 19.8% target share.

Player
GP
Targets Per Game
Rec Per Game
Yards Per Game
Air Yards Per Game
Target Share
AY Share
Romeo Doubs65.53.752.369.719.8%27.2%
Christian Watson64.32.550.583.815.6%32.7%
Jayden Reed64.03.342.529.014.4%11.3%
Tucker Kraft63.32.330.719.212.0%7.5%
Josh Jacobs63.22.518.8-2.311.4%-0.9%
Dontayvion Wicks62.81.215.535.810.2%14.0%
Chris Brooks61.31.29.5-0.84.8%-0.3%

Houston Texans

Player
Pos
Offense Snaps
Pass Snaps
Rush Attempts
RZ Opps
Overall Targets
Downfield Targets
Dalton SchultzTE45 (83.3%)32012 (6.5%)1
Tank DellWR45 (83.3%)34005 (16.1%)5
Nico CollinsWR42 (77.8%)30019 (29.0%)3
Joe MixonRB41 (75.9%)261436 (19.4%)0
John Metchie IIIWR39 (72.2%)29003 (9.7%)1
Cade StoverTE18 (33.3%)11014 (12.9%)1
Robert WoodsWR13 (24.1%)5001 (3.2%)0

Joe Mixon was finally kept in check and had 45 scrimmage yards on a 75.9% snap rate with 20 total opportunities (14 carries and 6 targets). Mixon still handled 42.9% of the red zone opportunities -- plus 19.4% of the targets. We can't overreact to the yardage drop in a tough matchup.

Nico Collins and Tank Dell dominated the downfield targets, as expected, and Collins scored once -- and also had another touchdown called back.

In two games with Collins back in the lineup, he's seen 25.0% of the targets, and while Dell has had just an 18.8% share, he's at a team-best 38.3% air yards share in a pretty concentrated passing offense.

Player
GP
Targets Per Game
Rec Per Game
Yards Per Game
Air Yards Per Game
Target Share
AY Share
Nico Collins28.04.573.072.525.0%35.1%
Tank Dell26.03.563.079.018.8%38.3%
Dalton Schultz24.53.526.523.514.1%11.4%
Cade Stover23.02.520.56.59.4%3.1%
John Metchie III23.02.019.522.09.4%10.7%
Robert Woods21.51.510.58.04.7%3.9%

Indianapolis Colts

Player
Pos
Offense Snaps
Pass Snaps
Rush Attempts
RZ Opps
Overall Targets
Downfield Targets
Jonathan TaylorRB47 (95.9%)271220 (0.0%)0
Michael Pittman Jr.WR37 (75.5%)23007 (28.0%)4
Alec PierceWR35 (71.4%)20004 (16.0%)4
Kylen GransonTE31 (63.3%)19002 (8.0%)1
Andrew OgletreeTE27 (55.1%)11011 (4.0%)1
Josh DownsWR26 (53.1%)20017 (28.0%)2
Adonai MitchellWR12 (24.5%)9013 (12.0%)0

There wasn't much scoring to go around for the Colts, who had only a pair of field goals this week.

But we saw passing usage concentrated on Josh Downs and Michael Pittman again, and Pittman had 96 yards, the second-most yards he's had in a game this season. Downs (shoulder) did leave early.

In games with both Richardson and Downs active, we've seen roughly half the targets go to Pittman and Downs. Opportunity would be there for Pittman and likely Alec Pierce to see even more passing work if Downs were to miss time.

Player
GP
Targets Per Game
Rec Per Game
Yards Per Game
Air Yards Per Game
Target Share
AY Share
Michael Pittman Jr.56.23.851.491.625.0%29.8%
Josh Downs55.83.249.051.623.4%16.8%
Alec Pierce53.81.636.683.015.3%27.0%
Adonai Mitchell52.61.016.436.010.5%11.7%
Kylen Granson51.80.69.613.27.3%4.3%
Will Mallory21.50.52.515.05.7%4.1%
Jonathan Taylor41.30.810.0-2.54.9%-0.8%

Jonathan Taylor had a 95.9% snap rate this week but was held to 35 scrimmage yards on 11 opportunities (11 carries, no targets) in a game where the Colts had the ball for under 23 minutes and ran just 49 offensive plays. Better days should be ahead for Taylor.

Jacksonville Jaguars

Bye Week

Kansas City Chiefs

Player
Pos
Offense Snaps
Pass Snaps
Rush Attempts
RZ Opps
Overall Targets
Downfield Targets
Travis KelceTE62 (91.2%)37028 (22.2%)2
Justin WatsonWR48 (70.6%)27002 (5.6%)1
Xavier WorthyWR42 (61.8%)32116 (16.7%)2
Noah GrayTE40 (58.8%)24014 (11.1%)2
JuJu Smith-SchusterWR37 (54.4%)21012 (5.6%)0
Kareem HuntRB37 (54.4%)201654 (11.1%)0
DeAndre HopkinsWR28 (41.2%)19026 (16.7%)2

In another game without Isiah Pacheco, Kareem Hunt had a 54.4% snap rate and 87 scrimmage yards on 20 opportunities (16 carries, 4 targets) and 5 red zone chances.

Noah Gray scored twice on four targets and around half the routes, and Travis Kelce led with 8 targets -- just a 22.2% target share.

Notably, DeAndre Hopkins' snap rate has been 44.2% and 41.2% the last two games with JuJu Smith-Schuster back in the lineup. Smith-Schuster has played 32.7% and 54.4% of the snaps the last two weeks since returning.

With Smith-Schuster back the last two weeks, nobody has better than an 18.2% target share.

Player
GP
Targets Per Game
Rec Per Game
Yards Per Game
Air Yards Per Game
Target Share
AY Share
Travis Kelce26.04.035.047.018.2%21.7%
Xavier Worthy25.54.053.568.516.7%31.6%
DeAndre Hopkins25.04.032.048.015.2%22.2%
Noah Gray24.54.044.532.013.6%14.8%
Justin Watson22.01.520.522.06.1%10.2%
JuJu Smith-Schuster21.51.07.01.04.5%0.5%
Mecole Hardman21.51.06.0-3.04.5%-1.4%

Las Vegas Raiders

Player
Pos
Offense Snaps
Pass Snaps
Rush Attempts
RZ Opps
Overall Targets
Downfield Targets
Brock BowersTE59 (95.2%)431216 (41.0%)0
Tre TuckerWR55 (88.7%)43104 (10.3%)2
Jakobi MeyersWR54 (87.1%)42106 (15.4%)0
Michael MayerTE32 (51.6%)23023 (7.7%)0
DJ TurnerWR27 (43.5%)22003 (7.7%)0
Ameer AbdullahRB22 (35.5%)21113 (7.7%)0
Zamir WhiteRB21 (33.9%)12500 (0.0%)0

Ameer Abdullah saw an 87.8% snap rate with Alexander Mattison and Zamir White out of the lineup. He handled 14 opportunities (8 carries and 6 targets) for 65 scrimmage yards and a score.

As usual, passing volume was focused on Jakobi Meyers and Brock Bowers with Tre Tucker next in line.

In four games with Meyers back in the lineup, he and Bowers have accounted for 53.8% of the team's targets.

Player
GP
Targets Per Game
Rec Per Game
Yards Per Game
Air Yards Per Game
Target Share
AY Share
Brock Bowers49.86.866.847.326.9%23.7%
Jakobi Meyers49.87.076.572.526.9%36.3%
Tre Tucker45.33.535.351.514.5%25.8%
Ameer Abdullah43.53.019.03.39.7%1.6%
Alexander Mattison32.72.726.3-0.78.0%-0.4%
DJ Turner42.82.315.59.07.6%4.5%
Harrison Bryant12.02.022.04.06.3%1.6%

Gardner Minshew (collarbone) is out for the season.

Los Angeles Chargers

To be updated after Monday Night Football.

Los Angeles Rams

Player
Pos
Offense Snaps
Pass Snaps
Rush Attempts
RZ Opps
Overall Targets
Downfield Targets
Cooper KuppWR56 (94.9%)380011 (32.4%)2
Kyren WilliamsRB53 (89.8%)361640 (0.0%)0
Demarcus RobinsonWR48 (81.4%)33013 (8.8%)2
Puka NacuaWR47 (79.7%)350013 (38.2%)5
Davis AllenTE29 (49.2%)18001 (2.9%)0
Colby ParkinsonTE16 (27.1%)14002 (5.9%)0
Tutu AtwellWR15 (25.4%)12003 (8.8%)1

This offense remains one of the easiest to figure out in all of football. Puka Nacua and Cooper Kupp accounted for 70.6% of the Rams' targets in Week 12's loss to the Eagles.

We've really only had three games this year with Nacua playing his usual role (the last three games). Nacua, in this split, has a 34.6% target share. Kupp is at 26.7% with nobody else better than 11.4%.

Player
GP
Targets Per Game
Rec Per Game
Yards Per Game
Air Yards Per Game
Target Share
AY Share
Puka Nacua312.08.3112.7110.334.3%45.8%
Cooper Kupp39.37.082.071.326.7%29.6%
Demarcus Robinson34.01.719.022.711.4%9.4%
Davis Allen32.31.711.35.06.7%2.1%
Kyren Williams32.01.76.7-4.35.7%-1.8%
Tutu Atwell32.01.719.018.75.7%7.8%
Tyler Johnson31.71.312.07.74.8%3.2%

Kyren Williams continues to have a high snap rate (89.8%) and a great red zone role (80.0% of plays this week) but has averaged only 87.1 scrimmage yards per game. That's 17th among RBs.

Miami Dolphins

Player
Pos
Offense Snaps
Pass Snaps
Rush Attempts
RZ Opps
Overall Targets
Downfield Targets
Tyreek HillWR50 (75.8%)36026 (15.0%)3
Jaylen WaddleWR50 (75.8%)36019 (22.5%)5
Jonnu SmithTE45 (68.2%)351511 (27.5%)1
De'Von AchaneRB35 (53.0%)211034 (10.0%)1
Julian HillTE31 (47.0%)12002 (5.0%)0
Durham SmytheTE24 (36.4%)10001 (2.5%)0
Malik WashingtonWR21 (31.8%)12102 (5.0%)0

Jaylen Waddle posted a big day in Week 12: 144 yards and a touchdown on 9 targets. This was Waddle's first 100-yard game since Week 1. Waddle's big game came on a 22.5% target share but a 45.8% air yards share.

Tyreek Hill's 6 targets were just a 15.0% share as Jonnu Smith remained involved. In fact, Smith not only led in targets this week but is the leader in target share in five games since Tua Tagovailoa's return to the lineup.

Player
GP
Targets Per Game
Rec Per Game
Yards Per Game
Air Yards Per Game
Target Share
AY Share
Jonnu Smith57.05.459.834.020.8%19.2%
Tyreek Hill56.45.055.460.619.0%34.2%
De'Von Achane55.85.235.8-6.417.3%-3.6%
Jaylen Waddle55.23.860.455.015.5%31.0%
Odell Beckham52.41.49.017.27.1%9.7%
Julian Hill42.31.511.811.36.4%6.0%
Raheem Mostert51.61.214.81.44.8%0.8%

De'Von Achane remained involved as a pass-catcher and scored twice through the air on 4 targets go to along with 10 carries and 56 scrimmage yards. All indications are that he's the featured back in the offense.

Minnesota Vikings

Player
Pos
Offense Snaps
Pass Snaps
Rush Attempts
RZ Opps
Overall Targets
Downfield Targets
Justin JeffersonWR64 (98.5%)38005 (15.6%)4
Jordan AddisonWR61 (93.8%)37029 (28.1%)3
Aaron JonesRB51 (78.5%)2722104 (12.5%)0
T.J. HockensonTE43 (66.2%)32009 (28.1%)4
Johnny MundtTE31 (47.7%)11011 (3.1%)0
Jalen NailorWR25 (38.5%)22012 (6.3%)1
C.J. HamRB18 (27.7%)6001 (3.1%)0

Aaron Jones saw a 78.5% snap rate this week, an uptick from two weeks in the low 50s. Jones went for 129 yards from scrimmage and scored on the ground while being involved as a pass-catcher (4 targets). He fumbled on the goal line, so seeing this role stick overall is a big vote of confidence.

Jordan Addison and T.J. Hockenson were peppered (9 targets each), and those two plus Justin Jefferson accounted for virtually every downfield target available in this offense. Hockenson's snap rate jumped up to 66.2%, up from mid-40s marks in his first three games.

While Jefferson leads the team in target share in this four-game split with Hockenson back, he's not being featured quite like a true WR1, so it's something to monitor as the sample grows.

Player
GP
Targets Per Game
Rec Per Game
Yards Per Game
Air Yards Per Game
Target Share
AY Share
Justin Jefferson47.85.073.385.523.7%29.6%
Jordan Addison46.84.572.382.320.6%28.4%
T.J. Hockenson46.35.056.854.819.1%18.9%
Josh Oliver34.74.048.039.314.0%13.3%
Jalen Nailor42.00.85.825.06.1%8.6%
Trent Sherfield40.80.88.54.02.3%1.4%
Johnny Mundt40.80.55.04.32.3%1.5%

New England Patriots

Player
Pos
Offense Snaps
Pass Snaps
Rush Attempts
RZ Opps
Overall Targets
Downfield Targets
Kayshon BoutteWR54 (85.7%)34004 (10.8%)3
Hunter HenryTE51 (81.0%)33008 (21.6%)3
Demario DouglasWR44 (69.8%)32107 (18.9%)1
Kendrick BourneWR37 (58.7%)25005 (13.5%)1
Antonio GibsonRB28 (44.4%)19602 (5.4%)0
Rhamondre StevensonRB25 (39.7%)14802 (5.4%)0
Austin HooperTE24 (38.1%)16004 (10.8%)2

It was a pretty ugly fantasy day for the Patriots, which isn't that uncommon. No player had more than 63 scrimmage yards, and on the full season, nobody is averaging more than 44.6 scrimmage yards in their active games within this offense.

Rhamondre Stevenson had played 79.4%, 72.3%, 72.1%, and 75.3% of the team's snaps the last four games before seeing his rate plummet to 39.7% this week. Antonio Gibson's snaps climbed to 44.4% after being below 25% in each of the last four games. Gibson had a 53.8% second-half snap rate.

New Orleans Saints

Bye Week

New York Giants

Player
Pos
Offense Snaps
Pass Snaps
Rush Attempts
RZ Opps
Overall Targets
Downfield Targets
Malik NabersWR53 (94.6%)34019 (30.0%)5
Wan'Dale RobinsonWR46 (82.1%)32105 (16.7%)1
Theo JohnsonTE42 (75.0%)24006 (20.0%)1
Darius SlaytonWR33 (58.9%)18022 (6.7%)2
Tyrone Tracy Jr.RB23 (41.1%)13934 (13.3%)0
Devin SingletaryRB19 (33.9%)15212 (6.7%)0
Eric GrayRB15 (26.8%)8112 (6.7%)0

The offense struggled mightily with Tommy DeVito under center.

While Malik Nabers had a strong target share and still had downfield targets (5 of them), he wasn't targeted in the first half. Nabers managed 64 yards on 6 catches. It's a promising amount of usage (albeit late in the game) but a less-promising amount of production for the whole offense.

Tyrone Tracy had played on 79.5% of the team's snaps overseas before the bye but lost a crucial fumble late in that game. This week, his snap rate fell to 41.1%, and he fumbled again in the third quarter inside the five. He still mustered 71 scrimmage yards on his 13 opportunities and had 4 targets with a third of the red zone plays. Notably, Tracy had 5 of 6 first-half RB carries. The team seems to want him to be the guy.

New York Jets

Bye Week

Philadelphia Eagles

Player
Pos
Offense Snaps
Pass Snaps
Rush Attempts
RZ Opps
Overall Targets
Downfield Targets
A.J. BrownWR61 (89.7%)23017 (36.8%)4
Dallas GoedertTE50 (73.5%)18025 (26.3%)1
Saquon BarkleyRB49 (72.1%)162684 (21.1%)1
Johnny WilsonWR47 (69.1%)17011 (5.3%)0
Jahan DotsonWR46 (67.6%)17001 (5.3%)0
Grant CalcaterraTE37 (54.4%)10001 (5.3%)0
Kenneth GainwellRB19 (27.9%)7510 (0.0%)0

Saquon Barkley's fantasy potential feels virtually unlimited at this rate. He had 302 scrimmage yards and 255 rushing yards in a big win over the Rams. Barkley now has averaged 149.9 scrimmage yards per game. No other back is above 116.5 yards per game.

Passing volume was low in the positive script again, but AJ Brown accounted for a 36.8% target share in a game without DeVonta Smith. Dallas Goedert's 5 targets were good for a 26.3% share but only 19 yards on them.

This was the first game of the year without Smith but with Brown and Goedert, so these receiving stats can guide us a bit for next week if Smith is unable to go again.

While Jahan Dotson and Johnny Wilson saw solid snap rates, they just weren't involved in the offense.

Pittsburgh Steelers

Player
Pos
Offense Snaps
Pass Snaps
Rush Attempts
RZ Opps
Overall Targets
Downfield Targets
George PickensWR60 (89.6%)31017 (26.9%)4
Pat FreiermuthTE43 (64.2%)29004 (15.4%)2
Calvin Austin IIIWR40 (59.7%)24003 (11.5%)2
Jaylen WarrenRB38 (56.7%)221115 (19.2%)0
Darnell WashingtonTE37 (55.2%)17003 (11.5%)0
Najee HarrisRB27 (40.3%)101622 (7.7%)0
Van JeffersonWR17 (25.4%)9002 (7.7%)1

Jaylen Warren out-snapped Najee Harris for the first time this season (56.7% to 40.3%) and earned a 19.2% target share for 64 yards from scrimmage. Harris had 54 yards on his 40.3% snap rate and had 2 of 6 red zone chances.

George Pickens had a big game by air yards (143) and an okay game by production (4 catches for 48 yards).

Pickens has been the focal point of the passing offense with Russell Wilson under center.

Player
GP
Targets Per Game
Rec Per Game
Yards Per Game
Air Yards Per Game
Target Share
AY Share
George Pickens58.05.282.6119.029.6%50.8%
Calvin Austin III53.82.037.442.814.1%18.3%
Jaylen Warren53.42.620.64.812.6%2.0%
Darnell Washington53.02.225.410.411.1%4.4%
Pat Freiermuth52.82.632.015.610.4%6.7%
Van Jefferson52.61.623.234.29.6%14.6%
Najee Harris52.41.812.0-2.68.9%-1.1%

San Francisco 49ers

Player
Pos
Offense Snaps
Pass Snaps
Rush Attempts
RZ Opps
Overall Targets
Downfield Targets
Jauan JenningsWR43 (91.5%)30017 (26.9%)2
George KittleTE39 (83.0%)26026 (23.1%)2
Christian McCaffreyRB38 (80.9%)251124 (15.4%)0
Deebo SamuelWR33 (70.2%)27004 (15.4%)3
Kyle JuszczykRB19 (40.4%)9001 (3.8%)0
Eric SaubertTE12 (25.5%)8001 (3.8%)0
Jordan MasonRB9 (19.1%)6302 (7.7%)0

The 49ers were unable to move the ball much with Brandon Allen under center (199 yards on 29 attempts).

Christian McCaffrey totaled only 31 rushing yards on 11 carries and had 37 yards receiving on 4 targets.

We also saw a downtick in Deebo Samuel's snap rate (70.2% after being 78.7% and 86.0% the last two weeks).

George Kittle was able to overcome with 82 yards and a score on 6 targets, but the arrow would clearly be down here without Brock Purdy.

Seattle Seahawks

Player
Pos
Offense Snaps
Pass Snaps
Rush Attempts
RZ Opps
Overall Targets
Downfield Targets
AJ BarnerTE51 (83.6%)31004 (14.3%)0
D.K. MetcalfWR47 (77.0%)33005 (17.9%)3
Jaxon Smith-NjigbaWR41 (67.2%)31017 (25.0%)0
Tyler LockettWR40 (65.6%)29013 (10.7%)1
Kenneth Walker IIIRB39 (63.9%)201606 (21.4%)0
Pharaoh BrownTE27 (44.3%)12002 (7.1%)0
Zach CharbonnetRB23 (37.7%)16620 (0.0%)0

Kenneth Walker saw 6 targets (21.4%) and 16 carries on a 63.9% snap rate for 93 scrimmage yards. The rushing potential in this offense is pretty limited (PFF ranks Seattle 24th in run blocking), so it's nice to see Walker involved as a receiver.

Jaxon Smith-Njigba's breakout seems to be real. He has single-game target shares of 21.4%, 25.9%, 38.2%, 35.5%, and 25.0% over his last five games, two of which were without DK Metcalf.

With Metcalf back after the bye for two games, JSN has led the team in targets both games and owns a 30.5% share in the two-game split.

Player
GP
Targets Per Game
Rec Per Game
Yards Per Game
Air Yards Per Game
Target Share
AY Share
Jaxon Smith-Njigba29.08.093.557.030.5%31.8%
D.K. Metcalf27.05.564.571.023.7%39.7%
AJ Barner24.02.517.018.513.6%10.3%
Kenneth Walker III24.03.028.5-5.513.6%-3.1%
Tyler Lockett23.02.019.533.510.2%18.7%
Zach Charbonnet21.01.01.0-3.53.4%-2.0%
Pharaoh Brown21.01.09.55.53.4%3.1%

Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Player
Pos
Offense Snaps
Pass Snaps
Rush Attempts
RZ Opps
Overall Targets
Downfield Targets
Cade OttonTE50 (80.6%)28003 (10.0%)1
Jalen McMillanWR39 (62.9%)20002 (6.7%)1
Mike EvansWR36 (58.1%)19016 (20.0%)4
Bucky IrvingRB34 (54.8%)211246 (20.0%)0
Sterling ShepardWR32 (51.6%)19017 (23.3%)1
Rachaad WhiteRB29 (46.8%)121221 (3.3%)0
Payne DurhamTE24 (38.7%)7001 (3.3%)1

Coming out of a bye, the Bucs gave Bucky Irving a 54.8% snap rate, the first time he's out-snapped Rachaad White in a game with both active this season. White still played 46.8% of the snaps. Irving earned a 20.0% target share (6 targets) and had 12 carries for 152 scrimmage yards and a touchdown. While he's likely to split work with White and Sean Tucker still, Irving seems to have become the RB1 in the offense out of the bye.

In a very positive game script, there wasn't a lot of passing to go around, but Mike Evans earned 4 downfield targets and led with 68 receiving yards in his return to the lineup after a three-game absence.

Sterling Shepard did lead in targets (7) but had 16 yards and an aDOT of 2.9 yards.

Tennessee Titans

Player
Pos
Offense Snaps
Pass Snaps
Rush Attempts
RZ Opps
Overall Targets
Downfield Targets
Tony PollardRB62 (93.9%)322425 (20.0%)0
Nick Westbrook-IkhineWR59 (89.4%)33005 (20.0%)4
Calvin RidleyWR52 (78.8%)31016 (24.0%)3
Chigoziem OkonkwoTE51 (77.3%)23001 (4.0%)0
Tyler BoydWR37 (56.1%)23006 (24.0%)1
Nick VannettTE31 (47.0%)9001 (4.0%)0
Jha'Quan JacksonWR2 (3.0%)0000 (0.0%)0

With Tyjae Spears out of the lineup again, we saw the featured back version of Tony Pollard in the Titans' offense. Pollard had a 93.9% snap rate with 24 rushes and 5 targets for 129 yards from scrimmage plus a rushing score.

While Tyler Boyd (6 targets) tied for a team-high, he had only a 3.3-yard aDOT. Meanwhile, Calvin Ridley (12.8 aDOT) and Nick Westbrook-Ikhine (23.2 aDOT) dominated the high-leverage looks and air yards.

In three games with Will Levis back under center, this team has been kind of fun, and Westbrook-Ikhine has maximized his opportunities.

Player
GP
Targets Per Game
Rec Per Game
Yards Per Game
Air Yards Per Game
Target Share
AY Share
Calvin Ridley37.04.778.3123.327.3%51.3%
Nick Westbrook-Ikhine34.72.365.381.718.2%34.0%
Tony Pollard34.33.014.3-6.316.9%-2.6%
Tyler Boyd33.02.729.715.311.7%6.4%
Tyjae Spears23.02.56.00.011.5%0.0%
Chig Okonkwo32.01.334.35.77.8%2.4%

Washington Commanders

Player
Pos
Offense Snaps
Pass Snaps
Rush Attempts
RZ Opps
Overall Targets
Downfield Targets
Terry McLaurinWR55 (82.1%)35006 (17.6%)2
Noah BrownWR51 (76.1%)340010 (29.4%)5
Zach ErtzTE50 (74.6%)38028 (23.5%)3
Austin EkelerRB41 (61.2%)27903 (8.8%)0
John BatesTE27 (40.3%)9001 (2.9%)1
Olamide ZaccheausWR23 (34.3%)13001 (2.9%)0
Dyami BrownWR23 (34.3%)16102 (5.9%)1

Brian Robinson (ankle) left early, paving the way for Austin Ekeler to see a 61.2% snap rate. However, Ekeler (concussion) exited in the fourth quarter. Jeremy McNichols would be the next man up. Chris Rodriguez was released Saturday.

Noah Brown's role continues to expand within the offense, and he has had at least a 76.1% snap rate in three straight games. In those matchups, it's actually Zach Ertz leading in target share, however.

Player
GP
Targets Per Game
Rec Per Game
Yards Per Game
Air Yards Per Game
Target Share
AY Share
Zach Ertz37.75.338.741.323.5%20.2%
Noah Brown37.03.336.070.721.4%34.6%
Terry McLaurin34.73.775.053.714.3%26.3%
Austin Ekeler34.73.732.3-6.014.3%-2.9%
Dyami Brown32.31.74.36.07.1%2.9%
Olamide Zaccheaus32.01.08.79.36.1%4.6%
Luke McCaffrey31.70.710.324.05.1%11.7%

Despite the low target share, Terry McLaurin leads in yards per game (75.0) in the split.


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