Bills at Ravens: 5 best fantasy options
By James Dudko
Justin Forsett and Sammy Watkins headline the best fantasy options for the Baltimore Ravens’ Week 1 matchup with the Buffalo Bills.
The Ravens will host the Bills at M&T Bank Stadium on Sunday at 1:00 p.m. ET, hoping to exploit a defense that was weak in 2015. Buffalo head coach Rex Ryan has been dealt some bad luck in his bid to bolster the unit. His top two rookies, rush end Shaq Lawson and inside linebacker Reggie Ragland, are both on the shelf.
The lack of change to last season’s 19th-ranked defense is good news for the Ravens. Baltimore is welcoming quarterback Joe Flacco back under center, following an injury hit 2015 NFL season. He’s got the weapons to light up the scoreboard against this suspect Buffalo D’.
5. Robert Woods, WR, Bills
When you spend your time in Watkins’ shadow, you’re bound to be lacking in the league-wide respect department. But don’t let Robert Woods’ second-fiddle numbers fool you.
Buffalo’s No. 10 is a highly polished possession receiver. Specifically, he’s as slick and intelligent a route runner as they come.
Those skills should worry a Baltimore secondary looking flimsy at cornerback. Jimmy Smith is a solid starter, but questions have to be asked about Shareece Wright. It’s tough to see Wright having many answers when he’s lined up over Woods.
The latter’s main challenge is staying healthy. He started only nine games a year ago, but still averaged 11.7 yards per catch from 47 receptions.
Like most defensive coordinators, Dean Pees will likely focus most of his coverage on Watkins. It will leave Woods with several one-on-one matchups, opportunities he can seize.
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