Who Should I Start? Zay Jones or Jaylin Lane

Saturday, September 13, 10:22 AM

Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Zay Jones didn't play much of a part in the passing game during the Week 1 win over the New Orleans Saints. The 30-year-old caught his only target for four yards despite playing 47% of the snaps. When it comes to pecking order in the passing game, Jones was tied for sixth. Backup tight end Elijah Higgins and James Conner both saw more targets. So, even though their headed for a favorable matchup against the Carolina Panthers in Week 2, Jones can either remain on the waiver wire in average-sized leagues, or just be left on the bench.

Wednesday, September 10, 5:00 PM

Washington Commanders rookie wide receiver Jaylin Lane had a role in the offense in his NFL debut, catching one of two targets for 11 yards. Lane is entrenched as the team's starting punt returner, but he also impressed in his reps as a receiver during training camp and preseason, which ultimately earned him the No. 4 wide receiver spot. It was a small thing, but Lane dropped the first target he received from quarterback Jayden Daniels. But Daniels had faith in the fourth-round rookie and went right back to him on the next play, and Lane made the catch about six yards, then turned upfield for an 11-yard gain for his first career touch. Lane will likely continue to see a handful of snaps on offense a week now that the top of the Washington receiver room is intact. He is worth keeping an eye on in redraft leagues with his explosive playmaking ability.