Nelson Agholor caught a career-high 93 yards and a touchdown on four catches in the Philadelphia Eagles’ blowout win over the Arizona Cardinals last Sunday. That marks Agholor’s first back-to-back 50-plus-receiving-yard outings this season. The 2015 first-round pick has seen a weekly increase in targets and receptions since Week 3.
Fantasy football Week 6: What to do with Nelson Agholor for ‘Thursday Night Football’
Agholor could be a boom-or-bust option, but he is worth the fantasy gamble Thursday night.
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Agholor has an interesting matchup with the Carolina Panthers Thursday night. The Panthers have a formidable defense that is ranked ninth against the pass. They held each of the Lions’ receivers under 55 yards receiving Sunday.
Fantasy impact: Agholor makes his money on the big play. In Week 4 he caught a 36-yard pass down the sideline for most of his 58 yards. Sunday it was a 72-yard touchdown catch in the third quarter. In weeks when Agholor does not have a 30-plus-yard catch, he’s netted 20 yards or fewer. The Eagles have a lot of weapons that can spread a defense out, so the window for Agholor to make his big play could open up. With his targets and receptions on the rise, Agholor is worth rolling the dice and slotting in at flex.
