Week 10 vs. Denver Broncos
Nelson Agholor had two catches for 55 yards and a touchdown last week against the Chargers. While it’s great that he has a touchdown in five of eight games this season, his inconsistent targets make him a risky fantasy option in any given week. He’s averaging just 3.2 targets per game, and has only one game with more than five targets all season.
This week, Agholor faces a Broncos defense that ranks 19th in aFPA to opposing wide receivers. There is upside if you’re desperate, considering his success at finding the end zone, but in most leagues, there should be a more reliable option available.
Week 9 at Los Angeles Chargers
Nelson Agholor followed up a nice game against the Buccaneers with a goose egg against the Browns. He was targeted twice last week and didn’t catch a single pass as the Raiders won a low-scoring affair to advance to 4-3 on the season. Much of last week could’ve been the difficult wind conditions, but Agholor hasn’t exactly been known for consistency throughout his career. Plus, the Chargers rank ninth in aFPA to opposing wide receivers, making this a tough matchup.
Week 8 at Cleveland Browns
Nelson Agholor had five catches for 107 yards and a touchdown against the Buccaneers last week. It was his third straight game with a touchdown, and his fourth score of the season. Agholor had nine targets last week, but is averaging just 3.3 targets per game over the course of the season, including just six in his previous two games. He’s an interesting addition to the back end of rosters, but it’s risky to expect this production to continue after years of inconsistent production from the veteran out of USC.
This week, he’ll face a Browns defense that ranks 31st in aFPA to opposing wide receivers, so there’s upside for him to repeat his success. However, it’s hard to bank on him after so much inconsistency in the past, and fantasy owners should be cautious. He’s a low-end WR3 in deep leagues, at best.
Week 14 vs New York Giants
Nelson Agholor returned after missing one game with an injury and caught three passes for 41 yards. In the last four games he has played, he has had either 3 or 4 catches so he has been consistent.
Agholor faces New York who is 23rd in aFPA to wide receivers. Expect Agholor to put up those three or four catches again this week, and that's not enough to put him in the starting lineup.
Week 13 at Miami
Nelson Agholor is expected to return after missing last week. He had been averaging over three catches per game before the injury that kept him out. But overall, Agholor has struggled for any consistency,
It will be a very good matchup for Agholor against Miami who is 31st in aFPA to wide receivers. However, looking at the Eagles overall issues in the passing game, Agholor should remain on the bench for Week 13.
Week 11 vs New England
Nelson Agholor is the second most targeted Eagles player in the passing game this season. He does have 32 catches but for only 282 yards and two touchdowns. He is better served as the No. three receiver in the Philly offense but the injury to DeSean Jackson has forced him to be more involved and the numbers haven't really been there.
It won't be easy Week 11 as the Eagles face the Patriots. New England is ranked first in aFPA to wide receivers. Expect a quiet day from Agholor and keep him on the bench.
Week 9 vs Chicago
It's been a strange year for Nelson Agholor who has had opportunities because of the injury to DeSean Jackson, but hasn't been able to put it all together. Last week, he had four catches, but for only seven yards. There have been too many games like that for him this season.
It won't get any easier in Week 9 as the Eagles face the Bears. Chicago is 6th in aFPA to wide receivers. We don't expect Agholor to snap out of his funk this week so keep him on the bench.
Week 8 at Buffalo
Nelson Agholor has been the No. 2 receiver and the targets have been strange. He has been targeted 1, 3, 7 and 4 times over the past four games. That has affected his results with only seven receptions over that time period.
Agholor plays against Buffalo who is seventh in aFPA to wide receivers. With a tough matchup and struggling passing game, Agholor needs to remain on the bench for Week 8. His value has dropped over the recent results.
Week 7 at Dallas
Nelson Agholor appeared back on the passing game radar this past week with four catches for 42 yards. He had only one reception in the previous two games before last Sunday. He has an opportunity with DeSean Jackson still on the shelf, but hasn't done much with it.
Agholor faces a Cowboys defense that is 18th in aFPA to wide receivers. Based on what he has been doing in recent weeks, we don't expect him to have any kind of crazy stats. So, keep him on the bench for Week 7 against Dallas. The numbers just haven't been there.
Week 6 at Minnesota
Nelson Agholor has disappeared the last two games with only four targets and one catch over that span. It's been strange considering he is the No. 2 receiver on the team at this point. We don't expect that to be the case moving forward but there hasn't been enough to have confidence in his fantasy value.
Agholor has a decent matchup against Minnesota who is 21st in aFPA to wide receivers, but it would be best to see him get more involved before we start relying on him to help in fantasy. Keep him on the bench for Week 6.
