Each week in the NFL brings surprises, and fantasy managers must decide what to believe moving forward. ESPN's Eric Karabell offers some bold predictions, starting with Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Aaron Rodgers finishing among the top 12 fantasy QB options.
Rodgers has been strong recently, averaging 20.6 fantasy points over the past four games and throwing 11 touchdown passes in that span. His season numbers look less impressive, though. The 42-year-old is completing only 61.4% of his passes, his worst figure since 2015, and has five interceptions in six games. Still, only 13 quarterbacks have more fantasy points this season. Rodgers is also throwing heavily, on pace for 660 pass attempts, which would be a career high by 50. Rookie Germie Bernard has emerged as a top target alongside DK Metcalf, and the schedule remains manageable, including a game against the New Orleans Saints in Paris this week. Karabell argues Rodgers should be rostered in more leagues.
Elsewhere, New York Giants running back Cam Skattebo is set to bounce back after being punished for an overtime fumble against the Washington Commanders in Week 5. He played just six snaps in Week 6 while Tyrone Tracy Jr. scored two touchdowns. New coach John Harbaugh made his point, and Karabell expects Skattebo to get every chance this weekend against the Houston Texans, with at least 60 total yards and a touchdown.
Karabell acknowledges Skattebo plays with reckless abandon, which sometimes hurts the offense. His rookie season also ended early due to an ankle injury, so full health for the season is far from guaranteed. Still, Karabell believes his talent outweighs those concerns.
Source: ESPN NFL · Summarized by HeadlinesBriefing