Between the Lines: Week 9 Snap Count Analysis
NFC East
Dallas Cowboys - Cooper Makes Immediate Impact
Quarterback: Dak Prescott (100%)
Running Backs: Ezekiel Elliott (88%), Rod Smith (12%)
Wide Receivers: Amari Cooper (85%), Michael Gallup (80%) Cole Beasley (75%), Allen Hurns (31%)
Tight Ends: Blake Jarwin (46%), Dalton Schultz (41%), Rico Gathers (31%)
While the Dallas Cowboys might have ruined their playoff chances with a demoralizing 28-14 loss to the Tennessee Titans on Monday night, there was a bright spot. Newly acquired wide receiver Amari "First Round" Cooper did his best to remind people that he can still ball. Cooper finished with team-highs in catches (5), targets (8), and receiving yards (58). He also found the end zone for just the second time this season. It's an encouraging start for a player whose season was the fantasy football version of a bungee jump. If he can continue this type of output, he could legitimately be a WR2 from here on out. Sure, that's a big assumption, but do you think fantasy championships aren't built on playing it safe. If he's been sitting on your bench, it may be time to dust him off for the stretch run.
New York Giants - Bye Week
Philadelphia Eagles - Bye Week
Washington Redskins - Bibbs Steps up
Quarterback: Alex Smith (100%)
Running Backs: Adrian Peterson (46%), Kapri Bibbs (30%), Samaje Perine (22%)
Wide Receivers: Josh Doctson (99%), Maurice Harris (87%), Paul Richardson (78%), Michael Floyd (20%)
Tight Ends: Jordan Reed (54%), Vernon Davis (46%), Jeremy Sprinkle (17%)
With Chris Thompson out due to a rib injury, all signs pointed to Kapri Bibbs playing the passing back role for the Washington Redskins in their Week 9 matchup against the Atlanta Falcons. He put a smile on the faces of those who took a chance on him this week as he found the end zone for the third time this season (on just 19 touches). If Thompson is forced to sit again, Bibbs will have a solid opportunity to finish with solid fantasy output in a plus matchup against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, who have been a bottom-10 defense against the position this season.
