Rest-of-season fantasy schedule strength: The case to trade Lamar Jackson, Derrick Henry
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Rest-of-season fantasy schedule strength: The case to trade Lamar Jackson, Derrick Henry

New York Times  

Lamar Jackson and Derrick Henry have been instrumental to the success of many fantasy teams this year, and most fantasy managers would balk at the idea of trading away either of them. New York has green-rated vertical pass coverage matchups in four out of five games from Weeks 10-15, and Jones has two wide receiver vertical threats in Malik Nabers and Darius Slayton. Running backs Players with 20 or fewer rushing matchup points Jonathan Taylor, IND Nick Chubb, CLE Travis Etienne Jr., JAX Tank Bigsby, JAX Derrick Henry, BAL Now let’s consider the trade-away case for Derrick Henry. Players with 80-plus rushing matchup points Breece Hall, NYJ James Conner, ARI Devin Singletary, NYG Tyrone Tracy Jr., NYG Saquon Barkley, PHI The Jets couldn’t ask for a more favorable upcoming schedule, as they have four green-rated rush defense matchups in the next five games. The Giants have five green-rated rush defense matchups in Weeks 9-14 and no red-rated matchups in that span, which is a good reason to grab Tyrone Tracy Jr. if he’s still available in free agency.

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