If last week was a bad week to be knee, it was also a good week to be a rookie (unless of course you wanted to keep your WR1). Keep starting the youth - what could possibly go wrong? All that, and more, in the Thursday edition of Fantasy Loser Quick Hits.
LOSER OF THE WEEK
Grab a beer, loser.
Who will be the Loser of the Week? — Week 5
- Puka Nacua: he’s been so damn good, but the Niners won’t allow it.
- James Cook: Pats have been on fire lately, and since Josh can’t be stopped, Cook will.
- Patrick Mahomes: jumping on the Jaguars hype train.
- George Pickens: the hype is probably not real.
- AJ Brown: so far, AJ Brown for LotW feels like the safest bet of the season.
- Someone else?
Loser of the Week — Week 4: AJ Brown
With a 43% vote share in our social poll, LotW1 AJ Brown keeps his strong streak alive and pulls down another crown. When you have as many yards as targets, things are going badly. 7 targets, 2 receptions, 7 yards. 2.7 PPR fantasy points of 13.68 projected. Less time on social media, more in the film room.
WEEKLY CHALLENGE
Week 5 — The Rookie Bump
Let's not have a knee jerk reaction here, but rookies are taking over. Week 4 was a banner week for rookies, and now even more are being added to the fray for Week 5. Woody Marks. Jaxson Dart. Cam Skattebo. Shedeur Sanders. Dillon Gabriel. Rome Odunze. Emeka Egbuka. TreVeyon Henderson. Omarion Hampton.
These rookies are no rookies. But even the youngins need a little bump in confidence. And points. For any rookie players that you start, their points are worth double.
FEATURED LEAGUE
Fortune Favors the Bald turned Week 4 into pure entertainment, Luke spun the punishment wheel, a fiery tier list, and the crew broke down every matchup with trademark mayhem. From strategy to shenanigans, their livestream proves why this league is must-watch this season.
FROM THE COMMUNITY
Can’t get any worse…right?
When worst comes to worst.
I’m broken, torn even.
Until next time, good luck and don’t suck!
