Quicker Slants

Javonte Williams, Logan Thomas, and Twitter Thread of the Day.

Good morning. Had a late work event last night, so just a quick Huddle this morning. We’re in the hurry-up offense:

Well this is interesting

Sam Hoppen @SamHoppen

In his weekly situational usage article, @HaydenWinks pointed out that 44% of Javonte Williams' opportunities have come in garbage time (WP at 95%+). Inspired by that, I visualized the distribution of running back opportunities based on win percentage.

This is a Logan Thomas tweet

Logan Thomas has seen great usage and put up decent numbers so far. Smash game incoming.

Scott Barrett @ScottBarrettDFB

2021 Tight Ends by Route Share 1. Logan Thomas (94%) 2. Darren Waller (90%) 3. Travis Kelce (86%) 4. Mark Andrews (86%) 5. TJ Hockenson (84%) 6. Kyle Pitts (81%) 7. Tyler Higbee (80%) 8. George Kittle (77%)

Rest of Season Strength of Schedule

Look at the Buffalo Bills, TB Buccaneers, and Titans…

Mike Clay @MikeClayNFL

Rest-of-Season NFL Strength of Schedule based on my current evaluation of each team Green = Easy Red = Hard

Deep Dive

NJ.com's Darryl Slater said Kadarius Toney "might" be the Giants' slot receiver in Week 4 if Sterling Shepard (hamstring) is out. 

Joe Judge said the Giants are "focused on" getting Toney more touches. “We’ve got to get him the ball, and we definitely want to,” Judge said. “He’s got the ability to make some guys miss in space. He comes off the ball with a different level of speed than a lot of guys. I’m not going to say we’re going to manufacture 50, 60 snaps artificially with him. But if the opportunity presents itself, we’ll definitely try to get him the ball.”

So… Kadarius Toney is worth grabbing. He’s a first-rounder who could see a big opportunity.

Plus, he can do this:

Bobby Skinner @BobbySkinner_

Hand the ball off to Kadarius Toney

Quick Slants

• Tee Higgins (shoulder) remained sidelined at Bengals practice on Tuesday. Doesn’t bode well for his chance of playing Sunday. Ja’Marr remains a must-start, while Boyd is in flex consideration.

• NFL Network's Tom Pelissero said the Colts and Marlon Mack have "agreed mutually to seek a trade." Jonathan Taylor owners are smiling to themselves.

• NFL Network's Tom Pelissero reports free agent CB Richard Sherman is visiting with the Bucs. The Bucs ravaged secondary is looking for reinforcements.

Twitter Thread of the Day

Evan Silva is back at it:

Evan Silva @evansilva

QB Thoughts: * Justin Fields stunk but quick-pass O without designed runs minimizes his strengths & maxes weaknesses * Dak Prescott playing career-best ball. Pocket feel is unmatched * Matt Stafford belongs firmly in early MVP convo. Upgrade from Goff has unlocked #Rams O

Evan Silva @evansilva

RB Thoughts: * Saquon Barkley buy-low window closed. 87% snaps, 7 targets * Jonathan Taylor perfect example of how offensive environment matters more than RB talent * Clinging tight to Elijah Mitchell after Trey Sermon ran tentative on SNF * Chuba Hubbard the new “90% CMC”

Evan Silva @evansilva

WR Thoughts: * Buying low on Stef Diggs, DeAndre Hopkins, Antonio Brown, Robby Anderson, Rob Woods * Not buying low on Cal Ridley, Allen Robinson AJ Brown * Mike Williams > Keenan Allen as #Chargers No. 1 Brandon Staley on MW after win over #Chiefs: “Best player on the field”

Evan Silva @evansilva

TE Thoughts: * Ty Higbee remains every-week TE1 * Ty Conklin can be too with #Vikings destined to stay pass first * Arrows up Mark Andrews. Was clear-out guy early, Marquise Brown capitalized. Now roles reverse. They’ll play off each other * Time to take Dawson Knox seriously

Evan Silva @evansilva

Randoms: * #Falcons running Anti-Air Yards offense * COY faves: Matt Rhule, Brandon Staley, Kev Stefanski, Sean McVay * Love every time the cultist Josh Allen Haters & Losers take it on the chin * #WashingtonFT latest greatest example of non-stickiness of year2year DEF dominance

Thanks everyone - just a short one this morning, but we’ll be back- better than ever, tomorrow morning.

Have an epic day!

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