Sleepers at Quarterback
Anthony Richardson, Indianapolis (at NY Jets)
Richardson and the offense should get an adrenaline boost from his return, and the Jets defense looked listless last week against the mobile Kyler Murray and the Cardinals offense. Richardson was actually playing much better than his stats indicated in the game before his benching, and he could be even better with a few weeks to reflect and regroup.
Russell Wilson, Pittsburgh (vs Baltimore)
Wilson has been meshing well with the Steelers downfield targets, including Mike Williams, who caught the game-winning score last week. Arthur Smith seems to have a good grasp of where Wilson excels, which should also match up with the Ravens' problems defending downfield against the pass. Wilson could get into a shootout with Lamar Jackson and has a high ceiling this week, especially in leagues that give bonuses for long touchdowns.
Drake Maye, New England (vs LA Rams)
Maye should have a lot more of the offense fall on his shoulders this week against a Rams offense that will test the Patriots young secondary. With proven running ability as a scrambler and a very loose mindset as a downfield passer, Maye has a high floor and a high ceiling. The rookie is getting more in tune with his receivers and could break out in the second half of the season.
Bo Nix, Denver (vs Atlanta)
Nix’s ceiling this week depends on whether the Broncos defense can keep the Falcons offense in check. Patrick Surtain II matches up well with Drake London, but Darnell Mooney, Bijan Robinson, and Kyle Pitts can all win consistently in the passing game and keep the Broncos on their heels. If that happens, then Nix will have to open up the downfield passing game and probably be put in more positions to scramble and create offense on his own.
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