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Keelan Cole, WR, Jets (1 Viewer)
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rockaction
Footballguy
Maybe starting over Gordon, but definitely on the roster.
unckeyherb
Footballguy
I have a pretty nice wr corps with TY Hilton, AJ Green and Juju has my starters. With Pittsburgh maybe wanting to feed Brown a ton to make him happy (stealing looks from Juju) and Cole playing so well, I might actually start him this week as my WR3. Crazy.
Hot Sauce Guy
Footballguy
That’s the question.
I’ll offer this - last year down the stretch, fhe Jags seemed to shift their offensive mentality. From weeks 13-16 Bortles threw for 300+ in 3 of his last 4, including a game against the Niners where he put it up 50x.
Against the Pats last week he put it up 29x for 376 yards.
hes my QB2 in a league where we get a fat 300+ yard bonus for that reason.
And with their RBs all seemingly hurt or fragile, it’s a good bet that they’ll keep leaning on Bortles arm.
The perception that the Jags can’t theow goes back to MJD. Things have changed.
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Ted Lange as your Bartender
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SameSongNDance
Footballguy
There's a lot of things to look at here..
Bortles has averaged 226/1/.5 at home vs. TEN in his career
Bortles has averaged 323/2.25./.25 without Fournette in the line-up
Cole's home/road splits are pretty stark.
In 9 homes games he's averaged 3.3/66/.44 or 12.5 ppg
In 9 away games he's averaged 2.4/36/0 or 5.6 ppg
Cole's splits with Fournette out of the line-up aren't that interesting because he was still just a part time player when Fournette missed his first game last year. However, he did set a then career high in that game (64 yards). And his career best game (7/186/1) did come in week 15 with Fournette out of the line-up.
Three WRs have gone for 100+ yards vs. TEN already this season (Stills, Fuller, Hopkins).
I think most importantly, even though Bortles hasn't done or been asked to do much at home vs. TEN in his career his WRs have had some success. I think Cole at least has a pretty decent PPR floor (~10) this week. The sole problem is Gabbert and whether or not he fully implodes leading to a blow-out.
Bortles has averaged 226/1/.5 at home vs. TEN in his career
Bortles has averaged 323/2.25./.25 without Fournette in the line-up
Cole's home/road splits are pretty stark.
In 9 homes games he's averaged 3.3/66/.44 or 12.5 ppg
In 9 away games he's averaged 2.4/36/0 or 5.6 ppg
Cole's splits with Fournette out of the line-up aren't that interesting because he was still just a part time player when Fournette missed his first game last year. However, he did set a then career high in that game (64 yards). And his career best game (7/186/1) did come in week 15 with Fournette out of the line-up.
Three WRs have gone for 100+ yards vs. TEN already this season (Stills, Fuller, Hopkins).
I think most importantly, even though Bortles hasn't done or been asked to do much at home vs. TEN in his career his WRs have had some success. I think Cole at least has a pretty decent PPR floor (~10) this week. The sole problem is Gabbert and whether or not he fully implodes leading to a blow-out.
Team Smokin'
Footballguy
Now that Fournette looks like he's out, may have to shift Cole out of WR and pick up Yeldon, who was dropped to play the Flex. Geesh
Hairy Snowman
Footballguy
Pretty sure Yeldon was declared out already. You may want to double check. It may be Corey Grant.
ETA Yeldon is NOT out. He practiced Friday. He should suit up.
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Ruffrodys05
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In over Fitz at WR3.
This is exactly why I have him as my WR3 over Funchess, Lockett, J. Brown. I already knew about the home/road split. Those numbers were sustainable with Fournette in the lineup last year. Now that he’s out Cole’s ceiling is in elite territory. Let’s go.
unckeyherb
Footballguy
I put him in over juju. Probably regret it but whatever
Team Smokin'
Footballguy
Too much of a stretch here in my humble opinion. I really like JuJu this week. But wt heck do I now lol
dkp993
Footballguy
I absolutely love Cole and am starting him over Stills and Crabtree but as an AB owner who watches a lot of JuJu it would be a bridge to far for me to cross. Was just reading an article the other day (can’t remeber where) that had Juju being the number 10 WR over his last 16 games. Dude is fire right now.
Judge Smails
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SaintsInDome2006
Footballguy
Going with Cole over Cooper. The combo of the Titans' pass D, the situation with Fournette and Gabbert starting seems too rich to ignore.
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doeseatplace
Footballguy
Matching up against Buster Skrine in the slot, this game had Dede Westbrook’s name all over it. Lots of room in the middle of the field and the TEs took advantage as well. I haven’t seen the coverage breakdowns yet, but assuming Trumaine Johnson was on Cole quite a bit.2 duds in a row, both against weaker defenses.
I would expect the Jags to go more vertical next week against an atrocious Chiefs secondary
It seems like facing weaker defenses really hurts Cole. Every D has one good cover guy, right? Bortles is not addicted to him like some QBs are to their WR1s, so when the one good cover guy is on Cole, Bortles looks elsewhere rather than give Cole a chance to make a play.
Against stronger defenses, which have multiple good cover guys, Bortles is more likely to look Cole's way I think. Just a theory.
Against stronger defenses, which have multiple good cover guys, Bortles is more likely to look Cole's way I think. Just a theory.
Football Jones
Footballguy
Some guys have trouble when Ds focus on them. #1 corner, doubles, shades, etc.
I've never been super-high on Cole, but he's got some talent.
I like Westbrook & believe he's got a nice ceiling, but it's kind of hard to make heads or tails of it right now.
I've never been super-high on Cole, but he's got some talent.
I like Westbrook & believe he's got a nice ceiling, but it's kind of hard to make heads or tails of it right now.
Deamon
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Elevencents
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Really depends. There's no other RBs in KC behind Hunt and Ware. Plus with that KC offense Ware is at least an RB2 with all three downs to himself if something happens to Hunt. That type of situation is extremely rare today given all the committees out there.
Elevencents
Footballguy
Oh I don’t blame you for wanting to. Ware has shown he can be extremely productive and can potentially get 20 touches.
Sarlakticacid
Footballguy
I have him in and hoping he sees a lot of Orlando Scandrick
Sarlakticacid
Footballguy
Was open in the RZ twice that i saw when bottles looked elsewhere with negative results
Sasgaard
Footballguy
I had Cole and dropped him to be honest. The problem with the Jax WRs are not the WRs...we all know that. I just couldn't push myself to put Cole in my lineup because I simply can't push myself to trust Bordles. That guy is just all over the place. I honestly believe that many times, when the ball snaps, he still not sure what he's going to do with it and just wing it as the play goes by...that guy is so erratic...it's scary. How can you start a jag WR in these conditions.....unless you are desperate, you simply can't start Cole right now and I didn't have enough room on my bench due to injuries to keep him. Too bad, I think the kid has tons of talent.
ShamrockPride
Footballguy
Well, with an official QB controversy/benching of Bortles, Cole is 100% droppable. Shame.
HairyGOATee
Footballguy
Surprising for sure. Does he have good chemistry with Minshew?
JaxBill
Footballguy
Meh. He's just a guy. But after dropping Marqise Lee, literally the only WR on the roster are Chark, Dede, Keelan, Conley, and a special teamer.
They needed someone even though they'll probably take somebody in the 2nd or 3rd today.
It's a one year deal that makes sense for both.
HairyGOATee
Footballguy
The Frankman
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Faust
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Jaguars' Keelan Cole: Catches another touchdown
Textbook high floor, low ceiling type of player this season.
Ministry of Pain
Footballguy
Loved him as a rookie and then things didn't go as i would have thought the last 2 seasons, now this year on what amounts to a 1 year and prove it deal or perhaps playing for a bigger contract in the free agent market this off season. He is starting alongside DJ Ckark and then you have the rookie int he slot as I understand it. Conley is not starting although he still seems involved.
The TDs might be over inflating his numbers, otherwise you have 105 yds over 2 games and people wouldn't be talking as much. How long can that continue? He has never had more than 3 in a season but he also hasn't had the same opportunities he is having now. A lot of them are the 7-8-10 yd variety, would like to see him break one off for some distance but that simply might not be the game plan here. Eventually he is going to lose some targets to Lavishka, hope I'm typing that right but the rookie looks good and will slowly see his role increase.
Glad he is balling right now.
The TDs might be over inflating his numbers, otherwise you have 105 yds over 2 games and people wouldn't be talking as much. How long can that continue? He has never had more than 3 in a season but he also hasn't had the same opportunities he is having now. A lot of them are the 7-8-10 yd variety, would like to see him break one off for some distance but that simply might not be the game plan here. Eventually he is going to lose some targets to Lavishka, hope I'm typing that right but the rookie looks good and will slowly see his role increase.
Glad he is balling right now.
Hot Sauce Guy
Footballguy
I needed an emergency flex in my dynasty league and got him with a claim for six dollars… So far he has been fantastic for me.
i’ll take whatever I can get right now, up for the good times continue to roll.… Maybe even gets a slightly larger at target chair as the season goes on.
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