Who Should I Start? Michael Gallup or Marquez Valdes-Scantling

Sunday, September 24, 9:17 PM

Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Michael Gallup suddenly showed up in a Week 3 loss to the Arizona Cardinals. Gallup came into the game with a total of two catches for 13 yards through the first two weeks, but ended up leading the Cowboys in catches, targets, and yards in this game. He caught six passes on seven targets, gaining 92 yards including a long gain of 27. While this was likely more of a flash in the pan than a sign of things to come, it certainly means Gallup will be a popular waiver wire target this week. Don't fall too hard for it, this passing game will always go through CeeDee Lamb.

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.