Between the Lines: Week 15 Snap Count Analysis
AFC West
Denver Broncos - Patrick and Hamilton: the New Thomas and Sanders
Quarterback: Case Keenum (100%)
Running Backs: Phillip Lindsay (53%), Royce Freeman (25%), Devontae Booker (21%)
Wide Receivers: DaeSean Hamilton (99%), Courtland Sutton (86%), Tim Patrick (70%), Andre Holmes (11%)
Tight Ends: Matt LaCosse (93%), Brian Parker (18%)
Well, maybe they aren't at Demaryius Thomas and Emmanuel Sanders' status just yet, but DaeSean Hamilton and Tim Patrick have certainly seen a ton of opportunity over the past two weeks. Hamilton has 14 catches on 21 targets for 93 yards and a score while Patrick has 12 catches on 18 targets for 150 yards. If you're in a championship game in which you are projected to lose big, what does it hurt to give one of these guys a shot?
Kansas City Chiefs - Williams over Williams
Quarterback: Patrick Mahomes (100%)
Running Backs: Damien Williams (73%), Darrel Williams (25%)
Wide Receivers: Chris Conley (95%), Tyreek Hill (88%), Demarcus Robinson (60%), Kelvin Benjamin (20%)
Tight End: Travis Kelce (100%), Demetrius Harris (30%)
Next man up. That's the tune playing in Kansas City, where the Chiefs have had a very fluid running back position over the past few weeks. Damien Williams got the starting nod this week, and the former Dolphin took advantage, totaling 123 yards and 2 touchdowns in a one-point loss to the Los Angeles Chargers. Ware could be back this week for fantasy championships, but if you still have Williams, don't let him go just yet.
Los Angeles Chargers - Zero to Hero
Quarterback: Philip Rivers (100%)
Running Backs: Justin Jackson (76%), Detrez Newsome (24%)
Wide Receivers: Mike Williams (89%),Tyrell Williams (88%), Travis Benjamin (59%), Keenan Allen (23%), Geremy Davis (15%)
Tight Ends: Virgil Green (58%), Antonio Gates (57%)
Melvin Gordon has missed the past two weeks. That obviously stings if you weren't able to use him in the fantasy playoffs, but if you made it through and have him, get ready to roster him because he practiced in full on Tuesday and should be back this week. Justin Jackson and your 76% of snaps? It was nice knowing you.
Oakland Raiders - Who Knows?
Quarterback: Derek Carr (100%)
Running Backs: Jalen Richard (51%), Doug Martin (46%)
Wide Receivers: Jordy Nelson (97%), Marcell Ateman (83%), Seth Roberts (68%)
Tight Ends: Jared Cook (88%), Darren Waller (15%), Derek Carrier (14%), Lee Smith (12%)
WHAT EVEN IS THIS TEAM? GAH! Screams into pillow loudly before remembering he's a strong, non-bandwagon Chiefs fan who doesn't need no stinkin' Chucky-led Raiders to make him feel better about his team.
If that rambling didn't make sense (it didn't), pretend I was taking advice from Gruden and the Oakland front office.
