Hello, Robby Anderson. The speedy wideout joined 2018 and finally displayed a solid rapport with Sam Darnold, who seemed to (uncoincidentally) have his training wheels removed and attempt the long ball far more often Sunday. In the process, Anderson hauled in 3-of-5 targets for 123 yards and 2 TDs as the Jets surprisingly trounced the Broncos. Just 35% owned in Yahoo Leagues, Anderson should be Week 6’s top Waiver Wire addition. He’ll be a potential week-swinging flex for Bye Weeks, with the upside for every-week status if he and Darnold continue honing this rapport.
After just 8 catches, 108 yards, and 1 score through four weeks, Anderson looked like a 2018 lost cause. However, with previous passing-game engine Quincy Enunwa nursing a hand injury and failing to log a catch Sunday on 5 targets, Anderson exploded and could reemerge as a season-changer as fast as his 4.34 Forty.
Entering Sunday, Darnold ranked towards the league-bottom with just 3.8 deep attempts per game. Clearly, the team wanted to test that strong arm against Denver, and Anderson validated their faith. Recall not long ago, Anderson was praised by his WRs coach as “a more complete” player who was “ready to explode” in Year 3. He showed league-changing upside from Weeks 7-13 last year, averaging over 20 PPR FPs per game. If he and Darnold can continue getting on the same page, Anderson has the ability for many more week changers. Ensure you add him if an impatient owner understandably dropped him last week.
