Who Should I Start? Marquez Valdes-Scantling or Drake London

Saturday, September 23, 9:44 PM

Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Marquez Valdes-Scantling is yet to mesh with quarterback Patrick Mahomes in 2023, administering four catches (five targets) for 61 yards across Weeks 1 and 2. The 24-year-old at least hopes in Week 3 versus the Chicago Bears to run into the coverage of struggling 2023 second-rounder Tyrique Stevenson, who was dwarfed by Mike Evans and company in Week 2 for a 5/140/1 receiving line against him. Stevenson also had trouble defending a short-handed Green Bay Packers receiving corps in the season opener for a 3/42/1 line opposing him. Valdes-Scantling could draw a few extra looks if Kadarius Toney (toe) is missing or limited on Sunday, considering the latter has commanded 10 targets on a mere 28 routes despite his well-known struggles. MVS participated in 87% of K.C.'s offensive snaps a week ago, but he would only be Hail Mary WR4 recourse whether Toney is active or not.

Sunday, September 24, 9:06 PM

Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Drake London has seen an increase in usage after being held without a catch during the season opener. Since then, London has seen 17 targets over the last two games. On Sunday, London hauled in two of his six targets for 31 yards in the loss to the Detroit Lions. This is a frustrating situation because London does have the skills and potential to be a reliable weekly contributor. Sadly, quarterback Desmond Ridder continues to battle with accuracy issues. That means, London will be a shaky WR3 for the upcoming Week 4 matchup against the Jacksonville Jaguars.