In his third season, Jets QB Mark Sanchez appears to be...

Oct 12, 2011

In his third season, Jets QB Mark Sanchez appears to be overwhelmed by expectations, unsure of how to handle veteran receivers and unable to take the next step in his development.

The 24-year-old has played 36 regular-season games, a decent sample size. He has 37 touchdowns and 38 interceptions. He has completed 54.7 percent of his passes. Basically, the definition of mediocre. He does have four playoff victories, but the Jets need more from him in the four months leading up to January.

If the Jets are going anywhere this season, Sanchez is going to have to lead them. It is time for offensive coordinator Brian Schottenheimer to put his trust in Sanchez. Let him throw the ball down the field. Take some chances. Sanchez looks most comfortable in late-game situations when he’s running the no-huddle. Schottenheimer needs to find a way to recreate those situations earlier in games.

Fantasy Impact:

This blueprint doesn't jibe with the "ground and pound" approach that Rex Ryan has embraced, but letting Sanchez throw the downfield certainly sounds good to owners who are sitting on Santonio Holmes. While Holmes did finish with 4-60-1 against the Patriots in Week 5, he's still trailing the likes of Steve Breason and Early Doucet in fantasy points per game. Holmes has another good matchup in Week 6 against the Dolphins, who are 29th in adjusted fantasy points allowed to WRs.

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Seahawks RB Kenneth Walker listed as DNP; RB Zach Carbonnet full

Adam Schefter on X

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Seahawks listed RB Kenneth Walker III as a Did Not Practice today while RB Zach Charbonnet was upgraded to full practice ahead of Thursday night’s game at Chicago.

Fantasy Impact:

Walker is dealing with an ankle injury and as we get closer to Thursday his status really seems to be in doubt. Charbonnet would be the team's lead back and looks to be good to go despite dealing with an elbow injury. He'd once again be a great option if Walker is unable to go.

Charger RBs Gus Edwards, J.K. Dobbins listed as limited

Pro Football Talk

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Gus Edwards is listed as a limited participant due to an ankle injury. Edwards ran 14 times for 68 yards and two touchdowns in last Sunday’s win over the Broncos.

J.K. Dobbins (knee) was also limited in his first appearance on the injury report since being designated for return from injured reserve.

Fantasy Impact:

The story said if Dobbins is going to play against the Patriots, the Chargers will have to activate him by Friday. It could be a tricky situation depending on each back's status. Owners will want to pay close attention to this situation leading up to game time.

Bengals QB Joe Burrow, WR Tee Higgins listed as limited

Pro Football Talk

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Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow told reporters on Tuesday that he feels like he’s totally past his right wrist injury, but it still landed him on the team’s injury report.

Burrow was listed as limited due to the wrist and his knee

Wide receiver Tee Higgins (ankle, knee) was listed as limited as well,

Fantasy Impact:

The story said Burrow's injury shouldn’t create much cause for concern about his availability against the Broncos on Saturday since he was listed as limited all of last week before playing without issue in the team’s win over the Browns. Burrow added there are still things he does to help with it but he's pretty much past it. The story added Higgins also played without incident last Sunday after being on the report all week.