Philip Rivers overcame the stout Seattle Seahawks defense on Sunday. Rivers completed 28 of 37 pass attempts for 284 yards and three touchdowns. Rivers connected with tight end Antonio Gates for all three scores. Even though Gates handled every score, Rivers distributed the ball well. Gates, Eddie Royal, and Keenan Allen each had five or more receptions. Even with a weak ground game on Sunday, Rivers was able to capitalize in the passing game. Even though Seattle seems to struggle on the road, Rivers overcame a team that held Aaron Rodgers to 189 yards and one touchdown in Week 1.
Philip Rivers delivers three touchdowns for fantasy owners
Rivers connects with Antonio Gates three times in the end zone on Sunday. We take a look a the fantasy implications.
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Fantasy impact: Rivers was a value pick in many fantasy drafts. His ADP fell into the double digits in many instances, and those who scooped him up may be seeing the start of a rewarding investment moving forward. Rivers will be a low-end QB1 with upside over the next few weeks as he faces the Buffalo Bills and the Jacksonville Jaguars.
