In this weekly series, the crew will break down their top plays for the day on Underdog Fantasy and tell you why you should target them! Kicking off Week 7, we get the Cincinnati Bengals facing off against the Pittsburgh Steelers. Can ol’ man Joe get it done?
Aaron Rodgers HIGHER than 20.5 Passing Completions
Aaron Rodgers
Pittsburgh Steelers • QB • #8
Aaron Rodgers has been playing some efficient, clean football under center this year for the Pittsburgh Steelers. It most likely won’t stop against the Cincinnati Bengals, who continue to suffer on defense (and offense). Rodgers is projected for 20.4 completions on 30.5 passing attempts, an easily attainable number to reach on Thursday Night. He had nine incompletes in Week 6 against Cleveland, four incompletes versus Minnesota in Week 4, and seven in Week 3. This is doable for the veteran quarterback.
Chase Brown LOWER than 13.5 Rush Attempts
Chase Brown
Cincinnati Bengals • RB • #30
The Cincinnati Bengals are a mess without Joe Burrow, and it continues to show. They find themselves trying to catch up from behind or even keep the offense on the field for longer periods of time. If they had a passing game, Chase Brown may be able to succeed on the ground. Sadly, nothing is working. Brown hasn’t had more than 13 carries since Week 2 of this season, and that was 16 carries against Jacksonville.
Ja’Marr Chase HIGHER Than 9.5 Targets
Ja'Marr Chase
Cincinnati Bengals • WR • #1
It doesn’t matter who is under center for the Bengals; Ja’Marr Chase will get his targets. Joe Flacco did just that last week under center for the first time for them. He targeted Chase 12 times, with the wide receiver catching 10 of them for 92 yards. Chase also has the best matchup on the field with Joey Porter on the opposite side of him. Flacco will throw it more than Jake Browning, and he should know that his top receiving option is 24/7, 365.
Kenneth Gainwell HIGHER than 16.5 Receiving Yards
Kenneth Gainwell
Pittsburgh Steelers • RB • #14
Kenneth Gainwell may have found the key to Arthur Smith’s heart. Putting in work during Week 4 (Jaylen Warren was ruled out), Gainwell recorded six receptions on six targets for 35 receiving yards. In Week 6 (Jaylen Warren returned), Gainwell still had six receptions on six targets but for just 14 receiving yards. We know the Bengals’ defense is bad, and if Arthur Smith continues using Gainwell in the passing game, 16.5 receiving yards should be a breeze.
**All projections are pulled from FantasyPros Weekly Research Tools.
