Snap Share Stock Report Time! Here, I examine Snap Share data from each team and highlight some players who may have seen a noticeable spike or drop in playtime and/or usage.
SEAN TUCKER: STOCK UP
Obviously.
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In addition to the 17 touchdowns he scored (Editor's note: There are actually only three TDs.), Tucker achieved a 50% snap share for the first time all season, playing 58% of the team's snaps and ahead of Rachaad White (45.6% of snaps).
It really begs the question: Has he officially overtaken White on the depth chart? Bucky Irving's return is inevitable, and we're all operating under the assumption that Bucky is the clear-cut starter.
For those of you who say there is absolutely no way Tucker can play that well and fade into the background, just remember: this won't be the first time Tucker blew up and was banished to the shadow realm next week.
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In Week 6 of 2024, when then-starter Rachaad White was injured, Tucker gained nearly 200 yards from scrimmage and two touchdowns on 40% of his snaps. Already next week? White returned to the game, and Tucker played less than 20% of the snaps. He wasn't relevant in fantasy until late in the season as Irving gradually took over.
New season, new circumstances, so new results may be achieved, but I emphasize this to say that Tucker is far from a guaranteed role moving forward.
ADONAI MITCHELL: STOCK UP
I know this seems like a strange and controversial choice because Mitchell looked like he couldn't catch a cold at the North Pole in Week 11, but there's no doubt that AD was creating separation.
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The fact that he only played 49% of snaps and still led the team in targets says a lot about his potential role in this offense.
And remember, this was Mitchell's first full game in six weeks! With Tyrod Taylor taking over for at least a week, let's see if he provides some stability in the passing game – and if Mitchell can get his sea legs under control.
TRAVIS ETIENNE JR: NEUTRAL FOR STOCKS
Look, I know what you're thinking: “How can a guy who scores two touchdowns not see his stock go up???” Well, if we explore the sharing and use of Snap, which is what this space does, there are some red flags.
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His share of 50.7% last week was the lowest all season, and the team seemed very conscious of pushing Bhaishul Tuten into even greater success.
Game script certainly played a role (Jacksonville crushed LAC, 35-6), but Tuten's 15 carries were a season-high. His record the previous season was just nine.
Additionally, Etienne's efficiency has declined over his last five games, as he averaged just 3.7 yards per carry over that period. That's a far cry from the 5.8 years per PC average he posted in his first five games.
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Tuten has been more inconsistent, but it's worth noting that the rookie has averaged 4.1 points over his last five games, up from 3.8 points over five games to start the season.
There are several people in the fantasy space who are pushing the story of “Toutin >>> Etienne” with all their might, and for now I suggest many On a more subdued note, there is no doubt that the use and performance of ETNs has certainly raised some eyebrows.
LUTHER BERDEN III: RESERVES
For the first time all season, Burden outpaced Olamide Zakso, playing 44% of snaps to OZ's 14%.
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Burden's 21 routes weren't all that productive (black line 5/3/27) but were literally infinitely better than Olamide's 0/0/0 line on the seven routes he ran.
Since we're already halfway through the season, let's see if the rookie's role and usage starts to increase, especially in the slot. He's currently playing only 33% of his snaps inside, but he's been productive in limited looks.
It's an insanely small sample size, but his 91 yards per reception with five slots works out to a very healthy 18.2 yards per reception. I don't think this is a sustainable number, but it does indicate how explosive a weapon it can be while inside.
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TYRONE TRACY JR: RESOURCES DECREASING
The split between Tracy (52%) and Devin Singletary (48%) was close to 50-50. Tracy had a little more opportunities (carry + target) – 23 versus 17 for Singletary.
Tracy was more efficient (6.04 vs. 2.76 yards per touch), but Singletary completed literally every throw to score, touching the ball SIX times inside the 10 without Tracy ever seeing the end zone.
I thought Singletary (a longtime Daboll guy) would lose his insider privileges with the coaching change, but that ended up being wildly misguided as Mike Kafka, the offensive coordinator turned interim head coach, leaned on Singletary even more in high-leverage situations.
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Much like Kenneth Walker III (more on him later) in the Pacific Northwest, it appears it will take divine intervention to get Tracy moving forward in the end zone. Of his 101 total touches, he only had one touchdown, which came from a not-so-good offense.
Like Mankind vs. UndertakerTracy is a hardcore fan of SELLING, SELLING, SELLING.
ISAIAH HODGINS: STOCK UP
With Darius Slayton (hamstring) on ​​the shelf, the Giants sent Hodgins a question: “Are you up?” text, plucking him from the Steelers' practice squad and immediately inserting him into the starting lineup, playing 78 percent of his snaps, second-most among New York receivers.
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This is his fourth season playing for the Giants, all under Kafka. He actually played under Brian Daboll as a secondary player for the Bills before this, so this is clearly a book he's comfortable with.
Jaylin Hyatt was also involved (62%), but I think it's safe to assume that if and when Slayton returns, Hyatt will be relegated to a backup role again. And by the way, while we know Wan'Dale Robinson will be the team's starter, I can be confident that Hodgins, who has played well, becomes the team's primary outside receiver ahead of Slayton.
If we rank these receivers, tell me the guy who is best equipped to handle the midfield. According to Next Gen Stats, 45 of Hodgins' 57 yards came from 10-15 yards downfield.
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BROCK WRIGHT: STOCK UP
With Sam LaPorta on IR, Wright ended up filling a huge void of snaps available at tight end. Taking a whopping 81.7% of snaps, Wright ended up with seven solid targets.
The volume wasn't great, with just two receptions for a paltry eight yards, so Wright isn't exactly a hot giver. But the stakes of attachment and purpose are too great to ignore.
The offense as a whole is really good, meaning Wright should have some solid upside in the red zone in the coming weeks.
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Pat Freiermuth: stocks are down
I thought after his massive 111-yard, 2-touchdown performance against Cincy, the team would use him more, but alas, Arthur Smith peak right now.
Fryer-Man played just 46% of snaps last week, and three of the four games that followed his big explosive play were below 50%. On the reverse side…
DARNELL WASHINGTON: RESERVES
… I figure if one falls, the other must rise. Washington played 71% of snaps last week and over the last seven games he has averaged about 66% of snaps, which is very close to the 70% threshold we like to see for sleeper tight ends.
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I mentioned Arthur Smith. Well, it seems like his eyes have taken their eyes off Jonnu Smith and are fully focused on the giant Washington.
Height 6 feet 7 inches (go and do the job) and weighing over 265 pounds, Washington has 5+ targets in four of his last six games.
Washington is obviously a speculative candidate, but there is a non-zero chance that he discovered something in his DNA last week.
His catch and run against Cincy was one of the most physically impressive I've seen from a tight end in many moons.
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And here's the thing: what if he channeled that inner Marshawn Lynch more often???? Given Arthur Smith's unrequited love affair with a tight end, don't tell me there's no path to seeing Washington as the starter on the Steelers' roster to finish the season.
KENNETH WALKER III: STOCK NEUTRAL
As someone who held Walker's line for as long as possible, I was extremely pleased to see him look explosive and FINALLY score a touchdown against a really good Rams defense. This was his first result since WEEK THIRD.
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However, he still only played 51% of snaps and had a total of 19 opportunities, so his usage did not improve significantly.
His only shot on goal came when Seattle was holding a rush drill and they didn't want to come out and allow the Rams to come on.
Through the first three weeks of the season, Walker has made three goal-line shots to Zach Charbonnet's four. But the team has since adopted an “anyone but Walker” approach.
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From Week 4 onwards, Walker saw six goal line kicks, Charbonnet 12, George Holani one, and TIGHT END AJ Barner had two scoring chances. Add in Sam Darnold's three goal-line carries in that span, and we're looking at a measly 25% share of goal-line carries for Walker.
I have no reason to think that will change.
Play him if you have him, but his fantasy stock is severely limited if he isn't given any opportunities to score touchdowns.
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Other notes on instant messaging:
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Name worth highlighting: Tyrell Shavers. The Bills play like 45 different receivers. (Editor's note: Six BUF receivers saw action in WK11) but Shavers' 53% share was tied for the lead with Curtis Samuel and Khalil Shakir. If Keon Coleman has indeed fallen out of favor with the coaching staff, Shavers could benefit greatly. He averages 15.6 yards per 11 receptions with an unmatched 65% catch rate.
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Don't worry about Ricky Pearsall. His 73.1% share was tied with Jauan Jennings for the most among SF WRs. His 23 routes run were just one behind the team lead. The Niners controlled the contest and it was a big play from George Kittle.
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Calvin Ridley fractured his fibula and is out for the season. Instead, From Jefferson played 91% of snaps. He ran 37 routes and posted a very boring 7/3/22/TD line. If you need an aging receiver in a bad offense, be my guest.
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As for the Jets, this Isaiah Williams the character has completed the most routes. He's a rookie guard from Illinois with a 4.6 forty point average. John Metchie III Receivers led the team in snaps (82.5%). Metchie is the more interesting of the two.
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Since the trade deadline has expired, Brice Hall saw dominant use. He played 72% of the snaps.
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TreVeyon Henderson had an insane 90% share, but expect that number to drop significantly once Rhamondre Stevenson is ready to go, perhaps even this week.
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Ollie Gordon II returned as the primary backup (39% of Snap's share). Jaylen Wright played just one snap.
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Greg DulcicPlaying time has leveled out. Last week he played 53%, the previous week – 58%.
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For the second time in three games Taija Spears ahead of Tony Pollard (53% to 49%). Tennessee is now trending toward a full 50-50 backfield.
