Josh Allen isn’t just leading quarterbacks in fantasy points, he’s absolutely annihilating the competition with an insane 28.1 half PPR points per game, making him the undisputed, clear-cut QB1. This guy is a fantasy juggernaut, a Round 2 value for anyone lucky enough to snag him.
Allen Is Unleashed, Burrow Is Balling
What makes Allen so dominant? It’s the perfect storm: he’s the QB6 in EPA per dropback while also tearing it up on the ground, averaging 40.0 rushing yards per game, good for second among all quarterbacks. And get this, DJ Moore, who has barely played all year, is expected back for Week 8. That’s just gonna open things up even more! The Bills are playing at home against a Baltimore Ravens defense that’s been generous, allowing the 19th-most half PPR points per game to quarterbacks. Just last week, the Ravens gave up a massive 28.9 fantasy points and four passing touchdowns to Joe Burrow. That game included downfield shots and out-of-structure plays, which are Allen’s bread and butter. Buffalo rolls into this one as 3.5-point home favorites with a huge implied team total of 28.5 points, second highest in the league. Lamar Jackson is also expected to play, which should make for some fireworks.
Speaking of Joe Burrow, he’s been the per-game QB2 through six games, stacking up 23.0 points per game himself. Burrow’s been efficient with a +0.21 EPA per dropback, ranking him eighth. He’s also leading the entire league with 2.5 passing touchdowns per game, throwing multiple scores in four straight starts! Cincinnati is absolutely leaning into the pass, ranking first with a 65% neutral pass rate on early downs. That volume is about to meet a Tennessee Titans defense that’s struggling, ranking 22nd in half PPR points allowed to quarterbacks. Tennessee has given up at least 20 fantasy points to opposing signal callers in three of their past four games. Quarterbacks like Deshaun Watson (QB10), Daniel Jones (QB12), CJ Stroud (QB14), and even part-time Lamar Jackson (QB11) have all had big outings against them this month. The Titans even just traded Jeffery Simmons! The Bengals are massive 10-point home favorites with an implied team total of 28.25 points, third highest, and it’s easy to see why.
Lamar’s Status and What It Means
Now, let’s talk about Lamar Jackson. We’re still waiting for full confirmation on his status later in the week, but before that ankle sprain, this guy was pacing to be the MVP, no joke. His +0.40 EPA per dropback is the best in the entire NFL. He might not be rushing the ball like he did in his prime, sitting at 36 yards per game, but new Offensive Coordinator Declan Doyle is clearly adding more explosiveness in the air, unlocking Zay Flowers and sprinkling in Ja’Kobi Lane’s catch ability.
It’s Week 8, folks, and these quarterbacks are about to light up the scoreboard. Keep those eyes peeled for updates all the way up to Sunday morning, because things can always shift in this wild league!
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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