Framing matters in fantasy football. When you scroll through the free agents in your league and see a high scorer, your first instinct might be to consider adding him.
Think about what O.J. Howard did in Week 1 for the Texans: two touchdowns, 38 yards. At the paper-thin tight end position, that’s a gold mine! But what did he do this week? One catch for seven yards. When you consider he played just 17% of snaps, it’s easy to see that isn’t sustainable.
Just as there are two sides to a coin, there are different ways to look at different fantasy situations. The trick is to determine which view you should take before making your next move. In this new SI Fantasy series, I’ll deliver some good news/bad news scenarios. It might be a player showing positive signs but with underlying concerns; it might be a player who is struggling but has reasons for optimism. Let’s dive in…
