The Hype Train Station - Week 13

Apologies for the Hype Train Station being delayed itself this week. It’s arrived now and with Bye weeks done and dusted now, playoff season is upon us so hopefully, your teams are rolling. Speaking of things rolling it’s time to look at the departure board to see which trains are ready to roll and which have square wheels.


Standing Room only - Phillip Lindsey (DEN)
I suspect a lot of victorious teams (or at least playoff teams) caught the Phillip Lindsey Train very early and have ridden it all the way to the end. He’s been a sensation and put Royce Freeman a little bit into the shade. Freeman hasn’t been bad but Lindsey has made the most of each chance he’s been given. 780 yards on the ground and 24 receptions for another 187 yards have not only kept fantasy owners happy, but it’s given Denver a good shot at the playoffs.

Reservations Recommended - Amari Cooper (DAL)
Cooper needed to move on from Oakland and while the price tag was steep it would appear it was a draft pick well spent by the Cowboys. Dak now has a primary target again and the offense has a focal point and they aren’t afraid to use him. He’s had 32 targets in the 4 weeks he's been a Cowboy and Cooper has brought in 69% of them. The Cowboys are going on a late run for the playoffs and with the Redskins and Eagles injury woes and the Giants almost looking like they are tanking, they should make it.

Ready to depart - Josh Reynolds (LAR)
With Cooper Kupp out for the rest of the season, Reynolds has already made strides towards being the 3rd receiver behind Woods and Cooks. He has every chance to shine in the high powered Rams offense and his performances could make next season very interesting indeed.

Delayed - Marquez Valdes-Scantling (GB)
MVS has had 2 particularly bad weeks either through the game script or Aaron Rodgers choosing to pepper Devante Adams. I can’t see that continuing too much longer and with Cobb still not fit and Allison on IR he’s the main alternative. With Jimmy Graham nursing an injured Thumb as well he has to see use soon otherwise the Packers slim hopes are done.

Canceled - Alston Jeffrey (PHI)
I could have put Golden Tate here too but Jeffrey has more hype and has had the bigger fall. None of the Eagles wide receivers seem to have been consistent or even startable in recent weeks. Unless you own Zach Ertz it’s almost an offense to completely avoid. Trading for Tate was meant to sure up the receiving corps but with him, Jeffrey and Agholor its all become rather confused and Carson Wentz still doesn’t seem 100% either.

The Sleeper Train - Matt LaCosse (DEN)
Now, this is a desperation move but with Jeff Heuerman on IR LaCosse is the only tight end left on the Broncos roster and he seemed to do well against the Steelers. It’s not the deepest receiving group so he’s going to be getting targets and in a position that can be a struggle to fill, he may be a sneaky late season option.