Week 4 was a big step forward for Tucker Kraft, and if you weren’t paying attention, you absolutely should be right now. After a pretty quiet start to the season, still getting back into the swing of things after his offseason recovery, Green Bay decided it was time to get him heavily involved. And man, did it pay off.
Kraft’s Comeback to TE1 Status Has Managers Hyped
This dude saw seven-plus targets for the second game in a row. You hear that? That’s consistent volume, folks! He didn’t just get targets, though. He punctuated the whole performance with a touchdown catch. That’s the kind of combo that makes fantasy managers jump out of their seats. His snaps and route participation? They’ve been steadily climbing for three straight contests, with Jordan Love clearly looking for Kraft as his reliable, high-volume safety valve. In a position where getting consistent targets feels like finding a unicorn, Kraft’s expanding playing time and getting back-to-back weeks of focal-point usage firmly plant him right back in that TE1 conversation. You can actually feel good about locking him into your lineups, no joke.
Rhamondre Stevenson Locks Down Critical Touches
While we’re talking about players making moves, let’s talk about Rhamondre Stevenson. His ground game box score wasn’t exactly eye-popping for efficiency, but don’t let that fool you. He stepped right back into his role as the Patriots’ primary back. And when I say primary, I mean primary. Stevenson absolutely dominated critical high-value touches, taking virtually all third-down snaps and handling every single opportunity inside the opponent’s five-yard line. The numbers tell the story: he played 64 percent of the team’s snaps compared to TreVeyon Henderson’s 38 percent. Yeah, he picked up a minor knee issue late in the game, but he looked completely fine afterward, even talking to the media. With a favorable upcoming schedule on the horizon, plus guaranteed goal-line and third-down priority, Stevenson’s banked-in volume keeps him solidly in line as an RB2.
So, what’s next for your fantasy squad? Keep a close eye on Kraft. With that kind of usage, he’s a potential league-winner at a position that’s usually a wasteland. And Stevenson, with that favorable schedule ahead and his grip on those crucial touches, is setting up to be a rock-solid play week after week. If you’ve got either of these guys, you’re looking good.
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Originally reported by CBS Sports.
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