Always a great report for our readers, enjoy the data. Expect another update after Week 8.
Arizona Cardinals
Michael Floyd-
22 targets
11 catches(252 yards, 0 TDs)
Targeted 22% of pass plays
Larry Fitzgerald
21 targets
10 catches(107 yards, 0 TDs)
Targeted 21% of pass plays
John Brown
15 targets
9 catches(109 yards, 3 TDs)
Targeted 15% of pass plays
Andre Ellington
12 targets
9 catches (50 yards, 0 TD)
Targeted 12% of pass plays
Note: Interesting to note that neither Larry Fitzgerald or Michael Floyd have hauled in a TD yet.
Atlanta Falcons
Julio Jones
41 targets
29 catches (447 yards, 3 TDs)
Targeted 26% of pass plays
Roddy White
29 targets
14 catches(187 yards, 2 TDs)
Targeted 19% of pass plays
Harry Douglas
17 targets
12 catches(121 yards, 1 TD)
Targeted 11% of pass plays
Note: Nothing of circumstance to see here. Harry Douglas is the rare example of where handcuffing a WR makes sense.
Baltimore Ravens
Steve Smith
42 targets
25 catches(429 yards, 3 TDs)
Targeted 27% of pass plays
Torrey Smith
21 targets
8 catches(138 yards, 1 TD)
Targeted 14% of pass play
Justin Forsett
19 targets
16 catches (63 yards, 0 TD)
Targeted 12% of the time
Owen Daniels
17 targets
14 catches(113 yards, 2 TD)
Targeted 11% of the time
Notes: Maybe I am wrong here but Steve Smith being targeted 10 times a game has to curb itself some time soon, no?
Buffalo Bills
Sammy Watkins
32 targets
17 catches(197 yards, 2 TD)
Targeted 24% of the time
Robert Woods
29 targets
11 catches(119 yards, 0 TD)
Targeted 22% of the time
Fred Jackson
24 targets
19 catches(170 yards, 1 TD
Targeted 18% of the time
CJ Spiller
10 targets
10 catches(81 yards, 1 TD)
Targeted 8% of the time
Notes: With Orton in at QB, maybe he can revive Robert Woods’ fantasy value. Sammy Watkins also has a lot to gain. Editors note: The Bills are absolute morons for not getting C.J. Spiller more than 10 targets. His perecentage should be way up. Doug Marrone or Doug Moron?
Carolina Panthers
Kelvin Benjamin
36 targets
21 catches(329 yards, 3 TD)
Targeted 25% of the time
Greg Olsen
31 targets
21 catches(254 yards, 2 TD)
Targeted 22% of the time
Chicago Bears
Martellus Bennett
37 targets
29 catches(295 yards, 4 TD)
Targeted 24% of the time
Alshon Jeffery
32 targets
20 catches(262 yards, 1 TD)
Targeted 21% of the time
Brandon Marshall
32 targets
16 catches(144 yards, 5 TD)
Targeted 21% of the time
Matt Forte
30 targets
24 catches(194 yards, 0 TD)
Targeted 19% of the time
Notes: Matt Forte is on pace for 96 catches. That will ease up I presume but nice to note anyway. Don’t panic with Brandon Marshall. He says he’s close to full strength this week and I assume his numbers will pick up.
Cincinnati Bengals
Giovanni Bernard
19 targets
12 catches(148 yards, 0 TD)
Targeted 22% of the time
AJ Green
18 targets
12 catches (233 yards, 1 TD)
Targeted 21% of the time
Mohammed Sanu
17 targets
12 catches(164 yards, 1 TD
Targeted 20% of the time
Notes: I don’t expect Gio to continue to lead the Bengals in targets but if he is at or near the top of the list, that’s clearly great for his value. Keep an eye on Marvin Jones as he recovers from his injury. Editors Note: Green’s targets look low, but he got hurt in Week 2 and had a bye last week.
Cleveland Browns
Andrew Hawkins
33 targets
21 catches(244 yards, 0 TD)
Targeted 33% of the time
Notes: Hawkins probably won’t be targeted as much with Cameron coming back but he should still hold some value in PPR leagues. Editors Note: Miles Austin not listed here I assume because Kev has no faith whatsoever in this guy.
Dallas Cowboys
Dez Bryant
33 targets
23 catches(291 yards, 3 TDs)
Targeted 28% of the time
Jason Witten
23 targets
15 catches (156 yards, 0 TDs)
Targeted 19% of the time
Terrance Williams
21 targets
14 catches(179 yards, 4 TDs)
Targeted 18% of the time
DeMarco Murray
11 targets
9 catches(68 yards, 0 TDs)
Targeted 9% of the time
Notes: If you can upgrade Jason Witten, I think now is the time to do it. Between the Cowboys run first style and his lack of TD potential there are going to be a lot of frustrating weeks with him.
Denver Broncos
Emmanuel Sanders
34 targets
25 catches (334 yards, 0 TDs
Targeted 30% of the time
Demaryius Thomas
27 targets
13 catches (141 yards, 1 TD)
Targeted 24% of the time
Julius Thomas
17 targets
14 catches(160 yards, 5 TDs)
Targeted 15% of the time
Detroit Lions
Calvin Johsnon
36 targets
21 catches (341 yards, 2 TDs)
Targeted 24% of the time
Golden Tate
31 targets
24 catches(317 yards, 0 TDs)
Targeted 21% of the time
Reggie Bush
23 targets
18 catches(112 yards, 0 TDs)
Targeted 16 % of the time
Joique Bell
16 targets
9 catches(73 yards, 0 TDs)
Targeted 11% of the time
Eric Ebron
12 targets
6 catches(72 yards, 1TD)
Targeted 9% of the time
Notes: Golden Tate continues to be remarkably efficient and Eric Ebron is on the uptick.
Green Bay Packers
Jordy Nelson
52 targets
34 catches(525 yards, 4 TDs)
Targeted 34% of the time
Randall Cobb
34 targets
24 catches(273 yards, 6 TDs)
Targeted 22% of the time
Davante Adams
17 targets
10 catches(90 yards, 1 TD)
Targeted 11% of the time
Notes: Jordy Nelson is on pace for a cool 1600 yards and Randall Cobb is on pace for for 20 TDs. Jordy might finish as the #1 WR in fantasy this year.
Houston Texans
Andre Johnson
34 targets
22 catches (262 yards, 0 TDs)
Targeted 30% of the time
DeAndre Hopkins
25 targets
18 catches(291 yards, 3 TDs)
Targeted 22% of the time
Arian Foster
15 targets
11 catches(84 yards,0 TDs)
Targeted 13% of the time
Notes: It’s rough starting Andre Johnson these days, and DeAndre Hopkins is standing out. Ryan Fitzpatrick makes it hard to have week to week faith in either of them though.
Indianapolis Colts
TY Hilton
38 targets
22 catches (291 yards, 0 TDs)
Targeted 22% of the time
Reggie Wayne
33 targets
23 catches(307 yards, 1 TD)
Targeted 19% of the time
Coby Fleener
19 targets
10 catches (109 yards, 2 TDs)
Targeted 11% of the time
Hakeem Nicks
18 targets
12 catches(94 yards, 2 TDs)
Targeted 11% of the time
Ahmad Bradshaw
16 targets
14 catches(134 yards, 4 TDs)
Targeted 9% of the time
Notes: Balanced attack here
Jacksonville Jaguars
Allen Robinson
26 targets
17 catches(192 yards, 0 TDs)
Targeted 19% of the time
Allen Hurns
24 targets
12 catches(254 yards, 3 TDs)
Targeted 17% of the time
Notes: Allen Robinson is worth owning in all formats
Kansas City Chiefs
Travis Kelce
24 targets
18 catches(259 yards, 2 TDs)
Targeted 19% of the time
Donnie Avery
24 targets
14 catches(156 yards, 0 TDs)
Targeted 19% of the time
Dwayne Bowe
17 targets
11 catches(153 yards, 0 TDs)
Notes: Kelce is coming.
Miami Dolphins
Mike Wallace
35 targets
20 catches(246 yards, 3 TDs)
Targeted 23% of the time
Brian Hartline
26 targets
16 catches(161 yards, 1 TD)
Targeted 17% of the time
Charles Clay
22 targets
14 catches(111 yards, 0 TD)
Lamar Miller
17 targets
12 catches(53 yards, 1 TD)
Notes: Mike Wallace is a rock solid fantasy option this year, and hopefully action starts to pick up for Charles Clay.
Minnesota Vikings
Greg Jennings
28 targets
17 catches(235 yards, 1 TD)
Targeted 17% of the time
Cordarrelle Patterson
25 targets
15 catches(189 yards, 0TD)
Targeted 15% of the time
Jairus Wright
24 targets
14 catches(196 yards, 0 TD)
Targeted 15% of the time
Matt Asiata
21 targets
12 catches(111 yards, 1 TD)
Targeted 13% of the time
Jerick Mckinnon
16 targets
8 catches(53 yards,0 TDs)
Targeted 10% of the time
New England Patriots
Julian Edelman
36 targets
26 catches(283 yards, 1 TD)
Targeted 25% of the time
Rob Gronkowski
26 targets
13 catches(147 yards, 3 TDs)
Shane Vereen
19 targets
14 catches(93 yards, 0 TDs)
New Orleans Saints
Jimmy Graham
42 targets
32 catches(340 yards, 3 TDs)
Targeted 26% of the time
Brandin Cooks
30 targets
23 catches(199 yards, 1 TD)
Targeted 19% of the time
Marques Colston
23 targets
12 catches(185 yards, 1 TD)
Targeted 14% of the time
Pierre Thomas
13 targets
12 catches (110 yards, 0 TD)
Targeted9% of the time
Notes: While Pierre Thomas isn’t on the field as much he still average 3 catches per game. There is hope he turns it around
New York Giants
Victor Cruz
32 targets
18 catches(299 yards, 1 TD)
Targeted 23 % of the time
Larry Donnell
31 targets
25 catches (236 yards, 4 TD)
Targeted 22% of the time
Reuben Randle
30 targets
19 catches(156 yards, 1 TD)
Targeted 22% of the time
Notes: It will be interesting to see how Odell Beckham Jr. plays into all of this.
New York Jets
Jeremy Kerley
27 targets
16 catches (144 yards, 1 TD)
Targeted 20% of the time
Eric Decker
23 targets
14 catches(204 yards, 2 TD)
Targeted 17% of the time
Jace Amaro
14 targets
11 catches(125 yards, 0 TD)
Targeted 10% of the time
Notes: Player to watch here is Jace Amaro. He has a lot of ability and his workload is picking up by the week.
Oakland Raiders
James Jones
28 targets
21 catches(272 yards, 2 TD)
Targeted 18% of the time
Andre Holmes
21 Targets
11 catches(148 yards, 1 TD)
Targeted 14% of the time
Notes: Andre Holmes is a name to watch. After all someone has to move the ball for the Raiders besides James Jones
Philadelphia Eagles
Jeremy Maclin
46 targets
20 catches(353 yards, 3 TD)
Targeted 28% of the time
Riley Cooper
25 targets
15 catches(125 yards, 0 TD)
Targeted 15% of the time
Jordan Matthews
24 targets
15 catches(121 yards, 2 TD)
Targeted 14% of the time
Zack Ertz
20 targets
13 catches(220 yards, 1 TD)
Targeted 12% of the time
Notes: Foles erratic play hasn’t helped, but they need to find ways to get Zack Ertz the ball more. That said, there are a lot of mouths to feed in Philly.
Pittsburgh Steelers
Antonio Brown
39 targets
29 catches(427 yards, 5 TD)
Targeted 28% of the time
Heath Miller
27 targets
21 catches(197 yards, 1 TD)
Targeted 19% of the time
Markus Wheaton
26 targets
19 catches(227 yards, 0 TD)
Targeted 18% of the time
Le’Veon Bell
23 targets
19 catches(192 yards, 0 TD)
Targeted 16% of the time
Notes: Antonio Brown is really REALLY good at football. Heath Miller is a rock solid lower end tier 1 TE
San Diego Chargers
Eddie Royal
29 targets
17 catches(236 yards, 4 TD)
Targeted 21% of the time
Keenan Allen
29 targets
22 catches(244 yards, 0 TD)
Targeted 21% of the time
Antonio Gates
23 targets
17 catches(215 yards, 3 TD)
Targeted 17% of the time
Malcom Floyd
15 targets
9 catches(187 yards, 2 TD)
Targeted 11% of the time
Notes: Hang tight with Keenan Allen in case you were panicking abut him.
San Francisco 49ers
Michael Crabtree
32 targets
24 catches(230 yards, 2 TD)
Targeted 26% of the time
Anquan Boldin
28 targets
21 catches(231 yards, 0 TD)
Targeted 23% of the time
Stevie Johnson
17 targets
14 catches(174 yards, 1 TD)
Targeted 14% of the time
Vernon Davis
12 targets
9 catches(91 yards, 2 TD0
Targeted 10% of the time
Notes: Crabtree and Vernon Davis are the only ones here that can be placed into weekly lineup reliably.
Seattle Seahawks
Percy Harvin
17 targets
15 catches(106 yards, 0 TD)
Targeted 20% of the time
Doug Baldwin
16 targets
10 catches(105 yards, 9 TD)
Targeted 18% of the time
Marshawn Lynch
10 targets
8 catches(81 yards 2 TD)
Targeted 11% of the time
Notes: Watch out for Luke Wilson. He can pay dividends
St. Louis Rams
Brian Quick
22 targets
16 catches(235 yards, 1 TD)
Targeted 21% of the time
Jared Cook
21 targets
15 catches(177 yards, 0 TD)
Targeted 20% of the time
Notes: Brian Quick is really coming into his own as a player in the third year of his career. As a WR3, you could do a lot worse.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Vincent Jackson
35 targets
13 catches(134 yards, 2 TD)
Targeted 26% of the time
Mike Evans
27 targets
17 catches(203 yards, 1 TD)
Targeted 20% of the time
Louis Murphy
11 targets
6 catches(99 yards,0 TD)
Targeted 8% of the time
Austin Sefarian Jenkins
9 targets
4 catches(70 yards, 0 TD)
Targeted 7% of the time
Notes: With Evans out and Sefarian Jenkins questionable, Louis Murphy might be a sneaky flex play for a couple of weeks.
Tennessee Titans
Delanie Walker
32 targets
22 catches(317 yards, 3 TD)
Targeted 25% of the time
Kendall Wright
30 targets
19 catches(176 yards, 3 TD)
Targeted 23% of the time
Justin Hunter
26 targets
9 catches(138 yards, 0 TD)
Targeted 20% of the time
Notes: Hunter, even as inconsistent as he is, is poised to take the #2 job from Nate Washington. If you have the room, stash him. The ability is there
Washington Redskins
Pierre Garcon
38 targets
24 catches (256 yards, 1 TD)
Targeted 25% of the time
Niles Paul
28 targets
21 catches(313 yards, 1 TD)
Targeted 18% of the time
Desean Jackson
26 targets
15 catches (207 yards, 1 TD)
Targeted 17% of the time
Notes: Lots of value to be found in the redskin passing game. Paul and Jordan Reed might cancel each other out a little bit but if you can own both, it is probably preferable to do so.
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