KC Concepcion is running nearly every passing-down route for the Browns, clocking a 95.5% snap rate in passing-down situations, even after getting knocked out early in Week 5 with a concussion. That’s a massive workload, and it sets him up for an explosion in Week 7. If Week 6 taught us anything, with Tyrone Tracy Jr. finishing as RB8, Rachaad White as RB10, Germie Bernard as WR3, and Omar Cooper Jr. as WR6, the NFL is truly “Any Given Sunday.” So, who’s about to blow up next?
Concepcion’s Target Hogs and Murray’s Sneaky Surge
Concepcion is already getting targeted on one in five routes run, and with him running about two-thirds of his routes from the slot, Week 7 offers a prime opportunity for a monster performance. The Titans, his opponent, are bleeding yards to slot receivers, ranking 2nd-worst in Yards per Target Allowed at a whopping 11.3. They’re also 4th-worst overall in Yards per target against wide receivers. This guy is set to feast.
Meanwhile, Kyler Murray is quietly putting together a seriously strong season. Kevin O’Connell is proving to be a true quarterback whisperer, making Murray’s unique skillset shine. Murray has logged only one turnover-worthy play, he’s 3rd in Time-to-Throw, 15th in PFF passing grade, and 10th in completion percentage. And don’t forget his legs! He’s churning out 23.3 rushing yards per game. The Vikings face the Colts this weekend, and Indianapolis ranks 11th-worst in Fantasy Points Allowed to Quarterbacks and 8th-worst in Yards per Attempt Allowed, giving up 6.1 yards per attempt to signal-callers. Murray is poised for a big day.
Knight’s Unexpected Rise and Kraft’s Red Zone Dominance
Over in Arizona, Bam Knight is making some noise in an unexpected running back split. In Week 6, Knight recorded 15 rushing attempts, just three shy of Tyler Allgeier’s 18 carries, but he absolutely blew Allgeier away with 42 more rushing yards. With Jeremiyah Love out again, Knight could see even more snaps. Cardinals Head Coach Mike LaFleur coached Knight as the Jets’ offensive coordinator from 2021-22, clearly favoring him and retaining him before LaFleur’s offseason hiring in Arizona. That kind of trust is huge for Knight to keep climbing.
And let’s not sleep on Tucker Kraft at tight end. The Lions are absolutely brutal against tight ends, ranking 5th-worst in Yards per Target Allowed. Their defense is just plain bad, ranking 32nd in Yards Allowed per Game and 30th in Points Allowed per Game. We’re looking at a potential shootout, which is fantastic news for Kraft, who’s due for a long-awaited breakout. He’s got a 15% target share already, with 22.2% of those targets coming in the red zone. With a 68% catch rate, six red-zone targets, and three inside the ten-yard line, Kraft is a massive threat when it matters most.
Week 7 is shaping up to be wild, with players like Knight, Concepcion, Murray, and Kraft looking to smash expectations. Who’s gonna be the next unexpected RB8 or WR3? We’re about to find out.
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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