In Week 7, we had Tetiaroa McMillan, Jalen Coker, DK Metcalf, and Germie Bernard all ranked in our top 24 at receiver. All four receivers from the Steelers and Panthers disappointed. And in most cases, we are telling you to go right back to them.
The problems for these two duos weren't exactly the same. The Panthers were simply overwhelmed by the pressure Tampa Bay applied to Bryce Young, and Young responded very poorly. The reason I am optimistic is that Young has been pressured at a similar rate all season long.
It's just that most weeks, he had beaten the pressure with deep shots to McMillan and Coker. In Week 7, he did beat the pressure deep once, but it was a deep shot to Darren Waller for a 50-yard touchdown. I wouldn't bet on that happening again.
Both McMillan and Coker are top 12 receivers in my early projections, as close to must-start receivers as you can get. In Pittsburgh, the story was different. The Saints didn't put up a fight against either the Steelers defense or the Steelers running backs.
That led to fewer pass attempts from Aaron Rodgers and fewer targets for Metcalf and Bernard. I am slightly concerned about a repeat of that in Week 8 because the Browns pass defense has been much better than their run defense and the offense has been spotty at best. Still, Metcalf and Bernard both crack the top 24.
I will say, the Bernard situation could change. As of Tuesday morning, we aren't ranking DJ Moore or Emeka Egbuka. It is quite possible that changes by Wednesday night.
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