"At this point of the fantasy football season, every manager has a player or two who were drafted to produce high-end numbers but, instead, have disappointed. The scoring totals are down. So is the usage. Or maybe we just can't figure out their offensive deployment, which creates even more lineup questions on game day for fantasy managers. Below is a breakdown of eight players failing to live up to preseason expectations, while discussing what moves to make next as a fantasy manager."
"Williams has averaged 7.9 fantasy PPG -- down from 14.1 in 2024 -- and he's failed to top the 50-yard receiving mark in four of five games played, despite seeing consistent usage as a route runner. Williams is running an average of 29.6 routes per game: Verticals, deep overs and the crossers that can provide catch-and-run numbers with Williams' electric open-field speed. But in an explosive Detroit offense that can spread the ball around, while scoring a league-best 34.8 PPG, Williams has been a fantasy letdown."
Eight players are identified as failing to meet preseason fantasy expectations, with analysis focused on usage, offensive fit and upcoming matchups to guide roster decisions. The breakdown begins with a wide receiver who was a summer breakout candidate but is struggling despite playing in the league's top-scoring offense. That receiver has averaged 7.9 fantasy PPG, down from 14.1 in 2024, and has failed to top 50 receiving yards in four of five games despite consistent route usage. The receiver runs about 29.6 routes per game, featuring verticals, deep overs and crossers that leverage open-field speed. The piece advises patience with the player rather than an immediate drop, noting a Week 2 performance that produced 18.8 fantasy points against the Bears.
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