Reece James vs Matt Targett: Gameweek 2 Analysis
| Photo | Player | GW xPts | Form | Season Pts | Goals | Assists | Pts per £m | Ownership | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | James DEF - Chelsea | 2.5 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10.3% | £5.5m |
 | Targett DEF - Hull City | 1 | 1.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0.3 | 2.4% | £4.0m |
TOO CLOSE TO CALL
Reece James and Matt Targett are closely matched in Gameweek 2. Both carry similar expected returns, form, and fixture difficulty. This one comes down to your squad needs and risk tolerance.
- Reece James projects 1.5 more expected points in GW2.
- Matt Targett is in sharper form with 1.0 points per game over the last six gameweeks.
Fixture run - next 4 gameweeks
James
GW2
Brighton
Home
GW3
Arsenal
Away
GW4
Hull City
Home
GW5
Brentford
Away
Targett
GW2
Coventry City
Away
GW3
Aston Villa
Home
GW4
Chelsea
Away
GW5
Newcastle
Away
The case for each player
James
- Reece James has registered 0 goals and 0 assists this season, totalling 0 points at £5.5m.
- Expected to score 2.5 points in GW2, making James a viable starting option.
- James's fixture run looks manageable over the next 4 gameweeks.
Targett
- Matt Targett has registered 0 goals and 0 assists this season, totalling 1 points at £4.0m.
- Expected to score 1.0 points in GW2, making Targett a viable starting option.
- With only 2.4% ownership, Targett offers differential value to boost your rank if they deliver.
James vs Targett Gameweek 2
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