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In NFL Week 10, several wide receivers showed notable fantasy usage trends. CeeDee Lamb and Ja'Marr Chase had standout performances, with Chase achieving the highest weekly ceiling. Puka Nacua and Calvin Ridley also had significant usage, while Davante Adams reached a season-high in expected fantasy points. The report highlights the fluctuating performances and expected points of various players, providing insights for fantasy football enthusiasts.
Fantasy football analyst Sal Vetri provides 10 key findings for Week 15 matchups, including the recommendation of Rachaad White as the top RB option due to his recent success and favorable matchup against the Packers, cautioning against starting James Conner against the 49ers, suggesting Noah Brown as a pick-up-and-play option with potential to be the Texans' No. 1 receiver, highlighting Zay Flowers' increased downfield usage as a potential league winner, noting Roschon Johnson's declining role in the Bears' backfield, and identifying Zay Jones as a trending up receiver for the Jaguars. Other findings include the impact of Dawson Knox's return on Dalton Kincaid's usage, Evan Engram's success against man coverage, and the messy backfield situation for the Baltimore Ravens.
The usage of melatonin, a sleep aid, among children in the US has increased significantly, with nearly 20% of five- to 13-year-olds now taking the hormone, compared to just 1% six years ago. Researchers have expressed concern over the rising usage and the lack of research on its long-term safety in children. Melatonin supplements are available over the counter without a prescription in the US, and sales have doubled between 2017 and 2020. Some experts worry that giving melatonin to young children could interfere with their development and the timing of puberty onset. The actual amount of melatonin in each supplement is not regulated, and the availability of child-friendly gummies increases the risk of accidental ingestion. Experts recommend caution and behavioral changes as the first line of treatment for sleep issues in children.
Twitter CEO Linda Yaccarino announced that Twitter experienced its highest usage day in months, coinciding with the launch of Meta Platforms' Threads. Threads, a text-based social media platform connected to Instagram, aims to provide real-time updates and public conversations. Despite some reports suggesting a drop in web traffic after Threads' unveiling, Elon Musk praised Twitter's usage, stating that it was "through the roof." Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg revealed that Threads had reached 100 million sign-ups, while Twitter threatened legal action against Meta, accusing them of stealing trade secrets.
Twitter CEO Linda Yaccarino claimed that Twitter had its "largest usage day since February," despite the launch of Meta's Threads app, which has already gained over 100 million users. Yaccarino's tweet appeared to take a jab at Threads, emphasizing that "there's only ONE Twitter." It remains unclear what Yaccarino means by "usage," but if she refers to screentime, it suggests that users are spending more time on the app rather than Twitter gaining in popularity. However, data from Cloudfare's head of cybersecurity and Similarweb indicate a decline in Twitter's traffic since the launch of Threads. The rivalry between Twitter owner Elon Musk and Meta boss Mark Zuckerberg has escalated, with Musk threatening to sue Zuckerberg for creating a copycat platform.