Several factors go into building a winning fantasy football team. One of those factors is identifying players with league-winning upside, especially in the later rounds. To help you create an elite fantasy football roster, I have identified one potential league winner for every NFL team.
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Fantasy Football Upside Picks
Will Shipley (PHI): ADP 213.3 | RB67
Philadelphia surprised many this offseason when they signed Saquon Barkley to a massive contract in free agency. Unfortunately, Barkley has dealt with numerous injuries in his career, missing 25.3% of the games, including three contests last year. Therefore, Shipley could have significant upside if Barkley misses time in 2024. The rookie running back had 11 or more rushing touchdowns in two of his three college seasons. Furthermore, he can make plays in the passing game, totaling 85 receptions for 602 receiving yards at Clemson.
Luke McCaffrey (WAS): ADP 186.8 | WR81
While the hottest rumor in the NFL is about Brandon Aiyuk wanting to play with Jayden Daniels, fantasy players should target McCaffrey late in their drafts. The rookie is still learning the wide receiver position after starting his college career as a quarterback. Yet, he ranked second in the draft class among wide receivers in contested catches last season (17), finishing only behind Rome Odunze (per PFF). While McCaffrey won’t replace Terry McLaurin as the No. 1 receiver, don’t be surprised if he pushes Jahan Dotson for snaps and targets.
Caleb Williams (CHI): ADP 113.2 | QB13
Rarely are No. 1 overall picks in the NFL Draft set up to succeed as rookies. Last year, Bryce Young had no weapons and an awful offensive line. However, that won’t be the case for Williams. The Bears made multiple additions to their offensive line, including trading for Ryan Bates. More importantly, Chicago added Keenan Allen, Rome Odunze, Gerald Everett and D’Andre Swift to a receiving core led by D.J. Moore and Cole Kmet. Williams has the talent and supporting cast needed to put up massive numbers as a rookie.
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