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Fantasy Football Player Notes

2024 Half PPR Draft Rankings

Jonathon Brooks Note
Jonathon Brooks photo 115. Jonathon Brooks RB - (at ATL)
Brooks lands in CAR with second-round NFL Draft capital in a wide-open backfield, with his toughest competition being Chuba Hubbard and Miles Sanders. Yes, he's recovering from an ACL tear, but as soon as he's ready to shoulder most of the load for this backfield, it should be his job. Brooks displayed a three-down skillset last year at Texas, ranking 21st in yards after contact per attempt and yards per route run while also finishing ninth in PFF elusive rating. Brooks could begin the season as an RB3/flex after he is activated from the PUP, but he could finish it as a stretch-run hero.
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Chuba Hubbard Note
Chuba Hubbard photo 122. Chuba Hubbard RB - (at ATL)
Chuba Hubbard stole the lead back job in Carolina from Miles Sanders last year. Maybe injuries helped pave the way, but Hubbard proved the entire season that he was the better player on a per-touch basis. Hubbard rolled up the volume as Carolina's guy. In Weeks 6-18, as the RB24 in fantasy points per game, he averaged 19.2 touches and 77.7 total yards. His efficiency stats don't paint a pretty picture, as he was 30th in explosive run rate, 32nd in missed tackles forced per attempt, and 31st in yards after contact per attempt last season (per Fantasy Points Data). Look for Hubbard to lead the ground game until Jonathon Brooks is off the PUP is up to speed. Once that happens, Hubbard will be a weekly zero.
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Adam Thielen Note
Adam Thielen photo 155. Adam Thielen WR - (at ATL)
Adam Thielen's 2023 season provided the full-body experience of an older veteran WR with zero competition for targets. He started out of the gates red hot, as the WR11 overall through 11 weeks, scoring fantasy points per game at a top-15 rate at 13.7. But alas the 33-year-old could not continue his production with shoddy QB play from his rookie QB. WR51 from Weeks 12-18. Woof. With 103 receptions (10th) on 137 targets (25% target share, 14th), Thielen racked up 1,014 receiving yards, averaging 9.8 yards per reception, and notched 4 touchdown receptions running the 5th-most routes in the NFL. He ended the season with a 10.6 points per game average, securing him as the 25th overall wide receiver in half-PPR scoring. WR31 per game. He's under contract until 2026 and will be entering the offseason as the Panthers' No. 1 WR until they add more WRs in the draft/free agency - the latter of which will likely happen based on the Panthers' interest before this past year's trade deadline.
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Bryce Young Note
Bryce Young photo 170. Bryce Young QB - (at ATL)
Bryce Young's rookie season was a bumpy ride. In fairness, the No. 1 overall pick of the 2023 NFL Draft had one of the worst supporting casts in the league. Still, it's hard to find the silver lining in a rookie season where Young averaged a meager 5.5 yards per pass attempt, threw 11 TD passes and 10 interceptions in 16 starts, and piled up a league-high 477 yards' worth of sacks. The hope is that the arrival of new Panthers head coach Dave Canales, who worked wonders with Baker Mayfield last season as the Buccaneers' offensive coordinator, will get Young on the right track. The Panthers have also added WR Diontae Johnson, giving Young another proven possession receiver.
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Xavier Legette Note
Xavier Legette photo 174. Xavier Legette WR - (at ATL)
Xavier Legette, a standout receiver from South Carolina, showcased his skills with exceptional performances, notably in his super senior year. At 6'3" and 227 lbs, his size and athleticism make him ideal for an outside receiver role. With strong hands and the ability to secure catches in traffic, he's reliable even without relying on his body. Despite concerns about consistency as a one-year wonder entering the NFL at 23, his physical traits resemble players like D.K. Metcalf, hinting at his potential. Drafted in the first round by the Carolina Panthers, his success may hinge on how well he's utilized in their scheme under new HC Dave Canales.
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Miles Sanders Note
Miles Sanders photo 242. Miles Sanders RB - (at ATL)
Ja'Tavion Sanders Note
Ja'Tavion Sanders photo 263. Ja'Tavion Sanders TE - (at ATL)
Tommy Tremble Note
Tommy Tremble photo 361. Tommy Tremble TE - (at ATL)
Carolina Panthers Note
Carolina Panthers photo 420. Carolina Panthers DST - (at ATL)
Eddy Pineiro Note
Eddy Pineiro photo 440. Eddy Pineiro K - (at ATL)
Raheem Blackshear Note
Raheem Blackshear photo 470. Raheem Blackshear RB - (at ATL)
Ian Thomas Note
Ian Thomas photo 491. Ian Thomas TE - (at ATL)
David Moore Note
David Moore photo 517. David Moore WR - (at ATL)
Andy Dalton Note
Andy Dalton photo 541. Andy Dalton QB - (at ATL)
Dillon Johnson Note
Dillon Johnson photo 551. Dillon Johnson RB - (at ATL)
Stephen Sullivan Note
Stephen Sullivan photo 554. Stephen Sullivan TE - (at ATL)
Jalen Coker Note
Jalen Coker photo 564. Jalen Coker WR - (at ATL)
Emani Bailey Note
Emani Bailey photo 584. Emani Bailey RB - (at ATL)
Mike Boone Note
Mike Boone photo 652. Mike Boone RB - (at ATL)
Deven Thompkins Note
Deven Thompkins photo 672. Deven Thompkins WR - (at ATL)
Dax Milne Note
Dax Milne photo 780. Dax Milne WR - (at ATL)