Travis Etienne Jr. Shines Early with Two Touchdowns
In an impressive performance, Travis Etienne Jr. scored two touchdowns early in the game for the Jacksonville Jaguars. On two of their first three drives, the Jaguars drove the ball down the field, resulting in Etienne finding the end zone. However, his impact diminished for the remainder of the game.
Alvin Kamara Dominates as a PPR King
Alvin Kamara proved once again why he is considered a PPR king. In this game, he reached double-digit receptions for the second time this season, surpassing any other running back’s performance.
Calvin Ridley Struggles with Limited Impact
Despite being a top outside receiving option for the Jaguars, Calvin Ridley had a disappointing game with only one reception. However, this may not be indicative of his future performances.
Recap and Analysis
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PFF’s fantasy football recap provides a detailed breakdown of player usage and statistics to help you succeed in your fantasy league in 2023. Let’s take a closer look at the Jacksonville Jaguars’ game against the New Orleans Saints:
Travis Etienne Jr. Performance:
- Carries: 14
- Rushing Yards: 53
- Touchdowns: 2
- Receptions: 3
- Receiving Yards: 24
Alvin Kamara Performance:
- Carries: 17
- Rushing Yards: 62
- Receptions: 12
- Receiving Yards: 91
Jamaal Williams Returns to New Orleans
Jamaal Williams, who had been on injured reserve with a hamstring injury for the past four weeks, made his return for the Saints. Before his injury, Williams served as the clear starter in Weeks 1 and 2 while Alvin Kamara served his suspension. In this game, both Kamara and Williams were utilized interchangeably, with Williams primarily used in short-yardage situations and passing plays. Kamara’s fantasy production was unaffected due to his high target share, but if his target rate regresses, his fantasy value may be impacted. Kamara currently leads all running backs in receptions this season.
Calvin Ridley’s Limited Involvement
Calvin Ridley’s playing time remained consistent throughout the game, but he wasn’t heavily targeted in the passing game until late in the fourth quarter. This may have been a strategic decision by the Jaguars, considering Trevor Lawrence’s knee injury coming into the game. Lawrence’s average depth of target was the lowest of the season, and his average time to throw was below average. Ridley had the highest average depth of target among active Jaguars players, indicating his potential for big plays. However, the Jaguars’ game plan focused more on running the ball due to their lead and the Saints’ dominance in time of possession. Ridley should be considered a buy-low candidate, as he is expected to bounce back in future games once Lawrence has time to recover.
Miscellaneous Notes
Some additional notes from the game:
- Derek Carr played through an injury in the final minutes of the game, and his condition should be monitored for the upcoming week.
- Zay Jones missed his fourth game in five weeks due to a knee injury, with Christian Kirk and Jamal Agnew filling in for him in different formations.
- Second-round rookie tight end Brenton Strange out-snapped Luke Farrell for the first time last week, but this was only a temporary change, as Farrell returned to his usual role in this game.
- Juwan Johnson was absent again for the Saints due to a calf injury.
- Evan Engram and Michael Thomas entered the game with impressive reception numbers but no touchdowns. Thomas finally broke the streak with a touchdown, while Engram remains without a touchdown.
Table Notes
Some important notes regarding the provided table:
- Snaps include plays called back due to penalties.
- Targets may differ from official NFL sources.
- Carries only include designed plays, not quarterback scrambles.
