Here are a few trends we can observe from recent happenings in the NFL.
1. Seattle Seahawks Receivers
With Percy Harvin traded to the New York Jets over the weekend, a bump up in value was expected for Seattle's remaining pass catchers. Though the sample size is small, Sunday's game without Harvin proved just that. Jermaine Kearse (43) and Doug Baldwin (41) led the team in passing routes. Rookie second-round pick Paul Richardson (31) also saw the field more in this one. While all three receivers will be somewhat limited by Seattle's run first approach, these are the Seahawks pass catchers you want to target in fantasy.
2. Eddie Lacy's Workload
Eddie Lacy has been a bit of a paradox lately. He's failed to live up to his early first-round grade so far this season and has handled less than 50 percent of the Packers' designed run attempt in his last three games. In that time frame, he's seen only 27 more snaps than backup running back James Starks. Despite the decreasing workload, Lacy has four touchdowns over his last four games and three double digit fantasy outputs. As long as Starks continues to see the field, Lacy's status as a RB1 is firmly in doubt. Yet it is encouraging to see him convert some goal line looks and see the endzone more in recent weeks.
3. Buffalo Bills Backfield
C.J. Spiller will miss the remainder of the season with a broken collar bone, while Fred Jackson will miss up to a month with a groin injury. That leaves Bryce Brown and Anthony Dixon as the head honchos in Buffalo's backfield. I mentioned Brown as a potential free agent pick up earlier this week. He's just two seasons removed from being a home run hitter in spot start duty with the Philadelphia Eagles (564 yards and four touchdowns in 2012). Despite some fumbling problems, Brown could turn into a viable fantasy backup option while Jackson is out with injury.
