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The Scott Barrett episode ft. Jakobi Meyers, Logan Thomas & Bell Cows

Aug 09, 2021

Welcome back - it’s a Monday, everyone’s least favourite day of the week. But there’s some silver lining today (at least for me) as my home league draft is tonight. I’ve been stocking up picks, moving up in the draft, and telling my friends how screwed they are.

But you’re not reading the Morning Huddle to hear about that - you’re here for league winning advice. This morning you’re in for a treat - I called this the “Scott Barrett Episode” because it highlights the top takes, articles, and pods by one of the best in the business.

(this is not a paid ad or anything - I’m just a massive fan of Scott’s work, as his advice has won me multiple titles. For example, he was above consensus on Lamar Jackson, Mark Andrews, Darren Waller, etc… all before their breakout seasons.)

Don’t be afraid of Houston

Sure, they have major issues:

Worst GM in the league
Superstar QB’s season in jeopardy after asking for the “Robert Kraft”

But all is not lost - there may be some opportunity in this offense:

Scott Barrett @ScottBarrettDFB

Brandin Cooks (Total Points Finish) 2020: 17th 2019: 61st 2018: 13th 2017: 15th 2016: 11th 2015: 14th (on 4 different teams) From Week 5 on: - 8.9 targets per game (would have ranked 9th-best) - 92.0 yards per game (3rd-best) - 18.9 FPG (4th-best) ADP: WR40 (Round 9)

Scott Barrett @ScottBarrettDFB

Mystery Running Back ranked... - 15th of 47 RBs in YPC (career-high) - 5th of 41 RBs in YPT (not a career-high) (minus one week they left early in the first quarter with an injury) - 1st in Snap% - 12th in YFS/G - 12th in FPG - 12th in XFP/G Current ADP: RB38

Answer: David Johnson, Texans RB

The best article you’ll read

The Bell Cow report: Running Backs win championships - but not all RBs are created equal. This article is FREE - and of tremendous value. In it, you’ll find out why Joe Mixon is more valuable than Aaron Jones, Nick Chubb, and other stud RBs. I’ll let Graham Barfield sell you:

Graham Barfield @GrahamBarfield

Can’t stress enough how good @ScottBarrettDFB’s Bell Cow Report is. Guarantee this is the most in-depth RB rundown you’ll read and it’ll change the way you think of certain players. The J.K. Dobbins outlook in here is spot on. 🔔🐮 fantasypoints.com/nfl/articles/s…

fantasypoints.com2021 Bell Cow ReportThe quintessential ranking and analysis for running backs, tiered by their tendency to be in a bell cow role.

Post-Puberty Explosion

^ that’s funny, right? Because Justin Herbert looks so young and had pimples?

Scott Barrett @ScottBarrettDFB

Justin Herbert has Josh Allen upside. Dat cannon + could see him used more on the ground this year Josh Allen - 6-5, 237 lbs - 4.75 40 - 33.5 vert - 119 broad - 6.90 3-cone Justin Herbert - 6-6, 236 lbs - 4.68 40 - 35.5 vert - 123 broad - 7.06 3-cone

Scott Barrett @ScottBarrettDFB

Most passing touchdowns, most passing yards per game by a rookie QB all-time Breakout Age: Mid-puberty THIS ISN'T EVEN HIS FINAL FORM

Ryan Tannehill is the most underrated QB in the league?

Scott Barrett @ScottBarrettDFB

Ryan Tannehill vs. Patrick Mahomes - Last 24 games started

More Elijah Moore

If you’ve been reading the past few days, you’re aware that we LOVE Elijah Moore this season. Here are Scott’s thott’s:

Scott Barrett @ScottBarrettDFB

Anyone remember that time AJ Brown told Elijah Moore that he was better than him at football?

Scott Barrett @ScottBarrettDFB

"I couldn't do none of the shit you do. I never told you this but you way better than me bro. The shit you do I'm still trying to do. The sky's not the limit for you, you can go as far as you want. Not worried about you. You're special. You going to be the best. I believe that." https://t.co/aL93E8L5dF

Scott Barrett @ScottBarrettDFB

#ElijahSZN “The more Gang Green uses Elijah Moore the better, because through five days of training camp, Moore has been unstoppable.”

DJ Bien-Aime @Djbienaime

#Jets can’t ignore unstoppable second-round pick Elijah Moore along with observations on how Zach Wilson did today and the starting corners https://t.co/4Bu1GyXGdE

Scott Barrett @ScottBarrettDFB

Since 2015 WRs Drafted in Round 1: 23 Pro Bowl WRs: 2 Hit Rate: 9% WRs Drafted in Round 2: 28 Pro Bowl WRs: 7 Hit Rate: 25% Note: This is an Elijah Moore tweet.

Scott Barrett @ScottBarrettDFB

Best Age-Adjusted Seasons by Receiving YPG + All Power-5 WR Seasons Since 2002 1. Michael Crabtree, 2007 2. Elijah Moore, 2020 3. Justin Blackmon, 2010 4. Brandin Cooks, 2013 5. Ja'Marr Chase, 2019 6. Larry Fitzgerald, 2003 7. Devante Parker, 2014 8. Devonta Smith, 2020

Hollywood 2021?

Marquise Brown is an interesting post-hype sleeper this season:

Scott Barrett @ScottBarrettDFB

Marquise Brown (2020 aka #HollywoodSZN) First 10 games: 8.7 FPG Final 8 games (including postseason): 16.0 FPG* * ranked 15th-best over this span, in between Allen Robinson (16.9) and D.K. Metcalf (15.9)

Jamison Hensley @jamisonhensley

Ravens TE Mark Andrews on WR Marquise “Hollywood” Brown, who is coming off his first full NFL offseason: “He’s the type of player who is going to shock the world.”

Listen here

Loved this podcast - Scott explains which QB most resembles Mahomes in 2018, Lamar Jackson in 2019, and Josh Allen last season. They discuss why you MUST draft Jakobi Meyers. Also highlights which RB, WRs, and TEs he’s drafting most: