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Fantasy Football Player Notes

2023 Half PPR Draft Rankings

Justin Jefferson Note
Justin Jefferson photo 1. Justin Jefferson MIN (at DET)
The Vikings WR finished first in fantasy points scored, 10th in target share (28%), third in yards per route run (2.70) and second in expected fantasy points per game (15.9) in 2022. His 11.1 expected TDs and 26 red-zone targets tied for first among all WRs. With Adam Thielen's TD presence gone - and Jefferson coming off a curiously low 8-TD year (two fewer than in 2021) - I expect him to score inside the double-digits in 2023.
6 days ago
Ja'Marr Chase Note
Ja'Marr Chase photo 2. Ja'Marr Chase CIN (vs . CLE)
I fully expect Justin Jefferson to be the consensus No. 1 wide receiver, but Ja'Marr Chase will be right on his heels as the No. 2. Chase led all WRs in red-zone targets per game (28 in 14 games played) and expected fantasy half-PPR points per game (16.4). Therefore, he's an extremely strong bet to finish No. 1 in red-zone targets and receiving touchdowns in 2023. His 22 receiving touchdowns through his first two seasons are the most by any WR since Odell Beckham Jr. In the games that Chase was healthy this year, he also posted a superior target share (30% vs. 28%) and identical air yards share (39%) to Jefferson. All things being considered, Chase also has a quarterback that could easily throw for 50 TDs. Kirk Cousins won't toss 40-plus touchdowns in this lifetime.
6 days ago
Cooper Kupp Note
Cooper Kupp photo 3. Cooper Kupp LAR (at SF)
Cooper Kupp was originally in the S Tier of my 2023 WR rankings, but I moved him down in regard to concerns about Matthew Stafford's health. However, I still think Kupp will produce at an extremely high level if he and Stafford are healthy. Last year he led all WRs in points per game (18.4) while commanding the league's second-highest target share (31.3%) before his injury.
6 days ago
Tyreek Hill Note
Tyreek Hill photo 4. Tyreek Hill MIA (vs . BUF)
Tyreek Hill showed no decline with the move from Kansas City to South Beach. Hill was the WR3 in fantasy points per game, accumulating five weeks with 140 or more receiving yards. He led the league in deep targets while scoring nine total touchdowns (fourth). Hill amassed a ridiculous 31.6% target share (second-best) while ranking first in yards per route run. If the Dolphins scheme him up more targets in the red zone next season (40th among wide receivers), he could finish as the WR1 overall.
3 weeks ago
Stefon Diggs Note
Stefon Diggs photo 5. Stefon Diggs BUF (at MIA)
Diggs remains among the elite wide receivers in the NFL. He has now stacked three consecutive seasons with at least 100 receptions, 1,225 receiving yards, and eight receiving scores. Diggs was the WR6 in fantasy points per game while also ranking sixth in open rate (per ESPN analytics). He also finished top-ten in target share (tenth), red zone targets (fourth), and yards per route run (third). Diggs could begin to slow down as he's entering his age 30 season, but I fully believe he has at least 1-2 more electric seasons as a top 5-10 fantasy wide receiver before the cliff arrives.
3 weeks ago
CeeDee Lamb Note
CeeDee Lamb photo 6. CeeDee Lamb DAL (at WAS)
Lamb finished with the quietest 100 receptions (107) and 1,300 receiving yards (1,359) season in recent memory as the WR7 in fantasy. The "CeeDee Lamb alpha season" we have been waiting for finally came to fruition. He was seventh in target per route run rate and sixth in yards per route run as he broke out as one of the league's elite talents. Even with Mike McCarthy calling plays in 2023, Lamb remains primed for another WR1 campaign.
3 weeks ago
Davante Adams Note
Davante Adams photo 7. Davante Adams LV (vs . DEN)
Nobody boasted a higher target share than Davante Adams in 2022. The ex-Packers WR showed the entire world he didn't need Aaron Rodgers, hanging a league-leading 32.3% target share while finishing third in fantasy points per game (16.8). He even showed that he could thrive without Derek Carr, catching 7 balls for 153 yards and 2 TDs in a Week 17 contest with Jarrett Stidham under center.

The obvious concerns about Adams are his age (will be 31 in December) and how he will gel with injury-prone Jimmy Garoppolo as his new QB. But Adams showed zero signs of aging with the league's fifth-highest yards per route run (2.45) as PFF's second-highest graded WR. I also don't believe the fit with Jimmy G is as poor as many may lead on. Garoppolo is an accurate quarterback - 6th in completion rate last season - which should allow Adams to vacuum up targets and add yardage after the catch.

I also fully expect any QB issues to be mitigated to some extent by sheer volume, as the depth chart is barren behind Adams and Jakobi Meyers for targets. Hunter Renfrow is expected to be traded or cut by June 1st.
2 days ago
A.J. Brown Note
A.J. Brown photo 8. A.J. Brown PHI (at NYG)
Being high on A.J. Brown was a big hit for me in 2022, as the Eagles' WR1 finished as the WR4. I acknowledged his uber-talent from his days in Tennessee, combined with an offense that would be willing to throw more than his old team would unlock his fantasy football ceiling.

He did just that, finishing 8th in points per game (15.0) with a 29% target share. He posted the NFL's 6th-highest air yards share (39%) despite running fewer routes than his teammate DeVonta Smith. AJB tied a bow on his first year in Philadelphia second overall in yards per route run (2.89) behind only Tyreek Hill and 6th in yards after the catch per reception. The 26-year-old remains in his uber-prime and needs to be valued as such.
6 days ago
Amon-Ra St. Brown Note
Amon-Ra St. Brown photo 9. Amon-Ra St. Brown DET (vs . MIN)
Amon-Ra St. Brown is one of my other favorite targets in this range. I feel so comfortable pushing the draft button on him in Round 2 with zero hesitance to speak of. His 32% target rate per route run trailed only Tyreek Hill in 2022.
The Lions also own a top-10 schedule for the entire season and through the first 6 weeks of the year. With no Jameson Williams and a slate of favorable defensive matchups, there will be no stopping the burn from the Sun God himself. Detroit is tied with Jacksonville with the most favorable strength of schedule for fantasy WRs this season.
6 days ago
Garrett Wilson Note
Garrett Wilson photo 10. Garrett Wilson NYJ (at NE)
From Day 1, Garrett Wilson was my favorite rookie WR from the 2022 class. The dude could get open at will and check off all the boxes as an early declare being selected inside the top 10. And he did not disappoint. The former Buckeye commanded a 53% target share in Week 18 to close out a rookie season with a 25% target share, 86% route participation and 146 targets (top-10), despite not being a full-time player until Week 8. WR22 overall and WR20 in expected points per game.
Entering 2023, Wilson will have a major upgrade at quarterback with Aaron Rodgers under center. Last year in games started by non-Zach Wilson Jets QBs, Wilson averaged over 17 fantasy points, 6 catches, 11 targets, and 82 receiving yards per game. Top-10 fantasy WR numbers. If Rodgers can just be accurate throwing the ball (seems manageable), Wilson will crush it in 2023. No Jets QB completed more than 60% of their passes last season. Rodgers completed 64.6% of his passes last season, which was close to his career average (65.3%).
Wilson is also a prime candidate to experience positive TD regression after finishing as just one of three WRs with 1,000 receiving yards to score fewer than 5 TDs.
6 days ago
Jaylen Waddle Note
Jaylen Waddle photo 11. Jaylen Waddle MIA (vs . BUF)
Jaylen Waddle enjoyed an explosive sophomore season as the underneath complement to Tyreek Hill in the Dolphins' high-flying aerial attack. Waddle was the WR12 in fantasy, ranking tenth in YAC, seventh in receiving yards, and 11th in total touchdowns. Waddle was also fourth in yards per route run and third in fantasy points per target. He's an ascending alpha wide receiver who could easily lead the Dolphins in receiving in 2023 if Tyreek Hill shows any signs of slowing down. Invest in second and third-year wide receivers always. This is the way.
3 weeks ago
Tee Higgins Note
Tee Higgins photo 12. Tee Higgins CIN (vs . CLE)
Tee Higgins saw declines across the board last season as he fell from WR12 in fantasy points per game to WR26. His final stat lines look eerily similar, but we must remember he accomplished his 2021 accolades in only 14 games. Higgins saw declines in his PFF receiving grade (82.8 vs. 78.8), target share (23.9% vs. 18.6%), and yards per route run (2.18 vs. 1.80 per PFF). In 2021 Higgins competed with Ja'Marr Chase as the complimentary co-lead of the Bengals' passing attack, but we saw that change in 2022. After Chase returned in Week 13, he saw a 29.6% target share and 38.3% air yard share, while Higgins lagged at 20.2% and 31.1%. With Chase distancing himself more from Higgins in the pecking order, Higgins is best valued as a WR2 in 2023.
3 weeks ago
DeVonta Smith Note
DeVonta Smith photo 13. DeVonta Smith PHI (at NYG)
It was a true 1A-1B WR situation in Philadelphia last season. DeVonta Smith actually finished the season with more routes run than A.J. Brown (his 96% route participation ranked fourth overall) and the two were basically even split in target share (27% vs 29%). Smith's high-end usage resulted in a backend fantasy WR1 finish in his second season with an average of 12.3 points per game (16th). The "Slim Reaper" also ended the year 14th in yards per route run.
2 days ago
Chris Olave Note
Chris Olave photo 14. Chris Olave NO (vs . ATL)
Chris Olave ended his strong rookie season 8th in total air yards (1,531) while commanding a 25% target share and 10th-ranked air yards share (38%). He was the WR26 in points per game (11.0), 6th in yards per route run (2.42) and 8th in target rate per route run (28%). One of the most efficient seasons we have ever seen from a rookie WR. His downfield skill set and per-route efficiency will gel extremely well with his new quarterback, Derek Carr, in 2023.
Olave is also a prime candidate to experience positive TD regression after finishing as just one of three WRs with 1,000 receiving yards to score fewer than 5 TDs.
6 days ago
DK Metcalf Note
DK Metcalf photo 15. DK Metcalf SEA (at ARI)
DK Metcalf was one of my biggest dynasty targets last offseason and he did not disappoint even with a new quarterback. The super-sized WR finished as the WR24 in points per game and as the WR17 overall, but I'd argue that Metcalf left meat on the bone in his first year with Geno Smith at the helm considering his final output didn't truly reflect his alpha usage. He was the WR12 in expected points per game based on ranking 18th in target share (25.5%) and 12th in air yards share (37%). He tied for second overall in red zone targets with Justin Jefferson.
2 days ago
Amari Cooper Note
Amari Cooper photo 16. Amari Cooper CLE (at CIN)
Amari Cooper finally turned into the high-volume receiver we have wanted for years as he finished as the WR17. Cooper amassed a 26.1% target share (16th), a 26.1% target per route run rate (20th), and a 38.3% air yard share (seventh). Cooper will be entering his age 29 season, so there's some concern if his production could begin to taper off. Cooper turned back the hands of time with his highest yards per route run last season since 2019. Cooper was also 12th in red zone and deep targets. As long as Deshaun Watson can return to some shade of his former self at quarterback, Cooper should be able to turn in another WR2 campaign.
2 weeks ago
Deebo Samuel Note
Deebo Samuel photo 17. Deebo Samuel SF (vs . LAR)
Without his "wide back" role and with the 49ers bottling him up as a check-down specialist again, Deebo Samuel struggled to a WR28 finish in 2022. He still drew a strong share of the 49ers' passing offense with a 25.4% target share (19th), but his aDOT was 4.2 (102nd), and he only saw five deep targets (108th) and 12 red zone looks (36th). Without the rushing equity and high-leverage roles to help pad his fantasy production, Samuel dissolved into a WR3. With the quarterback situation remaining unsettled in San Francisco in 2023 and the onus remaining on running the ball, Samuel will likely disappoint if you're counting on WR2 production.
3 weeks ago
Keenan Allen Note
Keenan Allen photo 18. Keenan Allen LAC (vs . KC)
When Keenan Allen was healthy, he looked like the player we have loved for many seasons in fantasy. He was limited to ten games played. In Weeks 11-18, Allen was the WR4 in fantasy points per game, commanding a 26.5% target share (15th) and a 34.9% air yard share (19th) with 2.24 yards per route run (18th, minimum 25 targets). Overall Allen posted his highest yards per route run since 2018 (2.32), so there are reasons to be optimistic despite his advancing age (30) that he still has 1-2 more top 15 seasons left in him. Allen should be a volume hog again in 2023 in Kellen Moore's fast-paced offense.
3 weeks ago
DJ Moore Note
DJ Moore photo 19. DJ Moore CHI (at GB)
The 2022 season was another sad year of D.J. Moore suffering through the "Allen Robinson" experience as one of the league's most talented receivers that's being held back by mediocre quarterback play. Moore was the WR33 in fantasy as he dealt with a target quality rating and catchable target rate outside of 90th among receivers. Moore still managed to rank 27th in PFF receiving grade and 32nd in yards per route run (minimum 50 targets per PFF). We witnessed his floor last season as Moore was 12th in target share (27.7%), 17th in target per route run rate (26.8%), and fourth in deep targets. Justin Fields will be the best passer that Moore has worked with to this point. While the target volume concerns are justified for Moore in Chicago's offense, he has already displayed the ability to earn targets at a high rate. If the Bears' passing volume surprises with the receiving upgrades this offseason, Moore will happily pay off his ADP. Moore is a low-end WR2/high-end WR3 in 2023 that could easily finish as a top-15 receiver.
10 weeks ago
DeAndre Hopkins Note
DeAndre Hopkins photo 20. DeAndre Hopkins FA (BYE)
DeAndre Hopkins missed the first six games of the season due to suspension and the final two weeks with a knee sprain, but when he was on the field, he proved he hadn't hit the age cliff yet. Hopkins was the WR9 in fantasy points per game last season, drawing a 29.4% target share (fourth-best) and 43.5% air-yard share (second-best). Hopkins can still draw volume with the best of them, but his efficiency did tick down a bit as he was 17th in yards per route run and 35th in open rate (tied with Christian Kirk, per ESPN analytics). Hopkins' 2023 prospects are muddied with his next destination up in the air, but expecting WR2 production out of him this season, regardless of the landing spot, isn't insane.
6 days ago
Terry McLaurin Note
Terry McLaurin photo 21. Terry McLaurin WAS (vs . DAL)
Terry McLaurin's 2022 season was a tale of two halves. With Carson Wentz under center, McLaurin's role withered, as he had a 16.3% target share, a 26.4% air yard share, and 1.52 yards per route run. McLaurin's season would have been sunk if Wentz had kept ignoring him all season. Once Wentz was sidelined by injury, McLaurin exploded with Taylor Heinicke under center. With Heinicke, McLaurin had a 29.8% target share, a 44% air yard share, and 2.73 yards per route run (28% target per route run rate). McLaurin's skills haven't diminished one bit. The problem has been the quarterbacks tossing him the ball. At the moment, Washington is entertaining the Sam Howell experience under center in 2023 (it could easily be Jacoby Brissett). In Week 18, McLaurin saw a 33% target share from Howell, so if we are to take anything away from that one game sample, it's that Howell knows where his bread is buttered. McLaurin is a volume-based WR2.
3 weeks ago
Drake London Note
Drake London photo 22. Drake London ATL (at NO)
Drake London excelled in his rookie season, although fantasy gamers were not elated with his WR43 finish. If we look deeper than the raw counting stats, London's future is incredibly bright. If earning targets is a skill (it is), then London proved to be among the league's elite. He ranked 22nd in raw target volume last year (117) with the fifth-highest target share (29.4%) and second-highest target per route run rate (32.4%) among wide receivers. London also blazed in efficiency stats ranking 16th in open rate (per ESPN analytics), tenth in PFF receiving grade, and 14th in yards per route run (minimum 50 targets). London gave a glimpse into his 2023 upside down the stretch last season. In Weeks 13-18, he was the WR20 in fantasy, even though he failed to score a touchdown in this span. London is a target vacuuming WR2 with WR1 upside in 2023.
16 weeks ago
Chris Godwin Note
Chris Godwin photo 23. Chris Godwin TB (at CAR)
Chris Godwin had a productive 2022 in the shadow of his late-season 2021 ACL/MCL tear. Godwin was the WR15 in fantasy points per game as the Buccaneers' insane passing volume elevated him. Godwin was 31st in target share (21.8%) and tenth in raw target volume (142) while only playing 15 games. The volume covered up his efficiency ugliness in 2022. He was neutered into being a low aDOT (5.6, 99th) receiver who also ranked 38th in yards per route run. Godwin was 96th in deep targets and 18th in red zone targets. He was 68th among 82 qualifying wide receivers in open rate (per ESPN analytics). Entering his age 27 season with uncertainty at quarterback (Kyle Trask and Baker Mayfield...WOOF!) and in the passing volume department, Godwin is a scary WR3.
3 weeks ago
Christian Watson Note
Christian Watson photo 24. Christian Watson GB (vs . CHI)
Christian Watson was the talk of the town after blowing up the Senior Bowl and combine last year. Worries about Watson began to mount for many in camp and during the early part of the season as he dealt with nagging injuries. Once healthy, Watson proved that the cream does rise to the top. He emerged as the Packers' clear number-one wideout. Watson ranked 14th in open rate (per ESPN analytics), 12th in yards per route run, and third in fantasy points per route run. He was fourth in YAC per reception behind only Deebo Samuel, Rondale Moore, and Jaylen Waddle (minimum 50 targets, per PFF). Watson is a strong WR2 that has huge WR1 upside.
3 weeks ago
Jerry Jeudy Note
Jerry Jeudy photo 25. Jerry Jeudy DEN (at LV)
Jerry Jeudy weathered the Russell Wilson stink better than Courtland Sutton in 2022. Sutton dealt with a hamstring strain down the stretch and a grossly ineffective Wilson when he decided to chuck it deep. Jeudy parlayed his 20.8% target share (35th) into a WR19 finish and a 16th ranking in yards per route run. Jeudy's lower aDOT (11.8, 40th) helped shield Jeudy from the atrocious Wilson deep ball. Jeudy was 11th in open rate (per ESPN analytics). Jeudy is a talented player who still has untapped potential in the NFL. With Sean Payton in town, we could have been a year early touting this offense as a breakout unit. Jeudy is a borderline WR2/3.
3 weeks ago
Calvin Ridley Note
Calvin Ridley photo 26. Calvin Ridley JAC (at TEN)
The last time we saw Calvin Ridley, he was still among the best receivers in the league. In 2021, Ridley was seventh in target share (27.4%), fourth in air yard share (40.0%), and fifth in route win rate. Ridley and Ryan just couldn't find their old chemistry, as Ryan's skills were profoundly diminished. Ridley was subjected to backup quarterback-level target quality that ranked 63rd. His catchable target rate was only 71.2% (73rd). While it's worth pondering what version of Ridley we'll see returning from hiatus, don't for a second think he was playing poorly in 2021 despite the fantasy results not being there. With Trevor Lawrence taking a huge step forward in 2022, Ridley will be a WR2 next season with WR1 upside.
3 weeks ago
Tyler Lockett Note
Tyler Lockett photo 27. Tyler Lockett SEA (at ARI)
Tyler Lockett kept trucking along in his age-30 season last year, finishing with another stellar stat line. He was the WR16 in fantasy points per game, drawing a 22.8% target share (26th) and 30.5% air yard share (24th). Lockett showed little signs of slowing down, ranking 25th in PFF receiving grade and 24th in yards per route run (minimum 50 targets per PFF). He was also second in open rate behind only Diontae Johnson (per ESPN analytics). Lockett should have at least one more WR2 season left in the tank, but adding Jaxon Smith-Njigba could hurt his raw target volume. Lockett is a borderline WR2/3.
3 weeks ago
Michael Pittman Jr. Note
Michael Pittman Jr. photo 28. Michael Pittman Jr. IND (vs . HOU)
Michael Pittman failed to build upon his breakout 2021 season last year as he finished as the WR21 in fantasy points per game (2021 WR22), but there's still reason to be optimistic about Pittman. Pittman was 17th in target share (25.6%) and nearly logged one of the quietest 100 reception seasons (99 receptions) in recent memory. He was 18th in red zone targets, first in total route wins, and third in route win rate, so the talent is still there for Pittman to finish with an even better 2023 season. With the team drafting Anthony Richardson, the biggest worry for Pittman now is passing volume. Even if he continues to draw targets at a strong rate, his target volume could hard cap his upside and lower his floor. Pittman is a WR3.
3 weeks ago
Mike Williams Note
Mike Williams photo 29. Mike Williams LAC (vs . KC)
At this juncture of his career, we should finally conclude that Mike Williams cannot play a full season of games healthy. He was limited to 13 games played this past season, with some being less than full health. With Williams entering his age 29 season, those health worries aren't likely to resolve. He was still immensely productive as the WR20 in fantasy points per game when he was on the field. Williams was 42nd in target share (18.2%), 21st in air-yard share (31.1%), and 25th in receiving yards (895). He was also 20th in PFF receiving grade and yards per route run (minimum 50 targets per PFF). Williams should not be counted on as your WR2 in team builds, but as a WR3, he possesses weekly difference-maker potential when he's on the field.
16 weeks ago
Christian Kirk Note
Christian Kirk photo 30. Christian Kirk JAC (at TEN)
Christian Kirk set career highs across the board in 2022 as the WR18 in fantasy points per game. He gobbled up a 23.2% target share (24th) with the 15th-best raw target volume among wide receivers. Kirk also ranked 12th in deep targets, fifth in red-zone looks, and 22nd in yards per route run. Kirk was 21st in PFF slot receiving grade with 76.7% of his target volume coming via the slot (minimum 15 slot targets). With Calvin Ridley entering the target pecking order conversation in Jacksonville, Kirk profiles as a low-end WR2/high-end WR3.
16 weeks ago
Brandon Aiyuk Note
Brandon Aiyuk photo 31. Brandon Aiyuk SF (vs . LAR)
Brandon Aiyuk set career highs across the board in 2022 in targets (113), receiving yards (1,015), and receiving touchdowns (eight) as the WR23 in fantasy. Aiyuk was 19th in PFF receiving grade, 27th in yards per route run, and 23rd in YAC per reception (minimum 50 targets per PFF). Aiyuk was also eighth in open rate, tied with Davante Adams (per ESPN analytics). Aiyuk ran hot with touchdowns (11th among wide receivers) despite ranking only 36th in deep targets and 30th in red zone targets. While it's tough to project him to eclipse last season's target mark in the 49ers' run-first offense, if Aiyuk's high-value usage creeps up in 2023, he will improve upon last year's fantasy finish. Aiyuk is a WR2/3.
3 weeks ago
Mike Evans Note
Mike Evans photo 32. Mike Evans TB (at CAR)
Did Mike Evans fall off the age cliff last year or, at the very least, begin his descent? It does appear that way on paper. Evans finished 17th in raw target volume but 37th in target share (19.7%). He was 11th in air yard share (35.4%), third in deep targets, and 22nd in red zone targets. All these volume metrics are nice, but they will all take a hit with Tom Brady gone. His efficiency metrics are the real tale of the tape, as he was 33rd in yards per route run, 35th in route win rate, and 47th in open rate (per ESPN analytics). With declining metrics and an uncertain quarterback situation in Tampa Bay, Evans is a WR3.
16 weeks ago
Marquise Brown Note
Marquise Brown photo 33. Marquise Brown ARI (vs . SEA)
DeAndre Hopkins is gone, which means Marquise Brown could revisit his 2022 early-season usage. In Weeks 1-6, he was the WR7 in fantasy as he saw elite alpha-level love. He had a 26% target share, a 40.5% air yard share, and 2.00 yards per route run. Brown proved up to the task of operating as Arizona's number one receiving option. He was 24th in open rate last year, immediately behind Jakobi Meyers (per ESPN analytics). Brown is a WR2/3 that could revisit WR1 production if Kyler Murray is under center for most of this season.
6 days ago
Diontae Johnson Note
Diontae Johnson photo 34. Diontae Johnson PIT (at BAL)
There's only one explanation for Diontae Johnson's 2022 season. After an offseason workout in rainy Pittsburgh, he entered his house with an umbrella still drawn and tripped over his black cat, which sent him hurdling into his full-length entryway mirror, thus shattering it into a million pieces. This unlikely yet possible turn of events is the only possible explanation for his wretchedly unlucky season. Despite ranking 13th in target share, tenth in red zone targets, and the WR20 in expected fantasy points per game, Johnson finished the season with zero touchdowns as the WR39 in fantasy points per game. Kenny Pickett's play was a factor, but Johnson simply had a terrible run-out. Regression is coming for Johnson and this offense. Johnson still ranked 11th in total route wins, so no skill dropoff is involved here. It's just a case of legendarily bad luck. Johnson is a WR3 with top-15 upside.
2 weeks ago
Treylon Burks Note
Treylon Burks photo 35. Treylon Burks TEN (vs . JAC)
Treylon Burks is staring down a sophomore season with tons of opportunities at his disposal to put his disappointing rookie season in the past. Burks saw a 17.6% target share last season while ranking 35th in air-yard share and 32nd in yards per route run. While none of these numbers will inspire confidence in Burks entering year two, his 17th-ranked route win rate and 24th-ranked open rate (tied with Marquise Brown, per ESPN analytics) should. Burks enters the offseason with only Nick Westbrook-Ikhine, Kyle Philips, and Chigoziem Okonkwo to compete for targets in 2023. Burks falls in the WR3/4 bucket, but he could easily crush that expectation.
3 weeks ago
Jahan Dotson Note
Jahan Dotson photo 36. Jahan Dotson WAS (vs . DAL)
Dotson's overall rookie season numbers don't jump off the page. He was the WR38 in fantasy with a 15.9% target share (56th), a 24% air yard share, and 1.50 yards per route run (50th). All of these figures paint an inaccurate picture of his true upside. After he returned from injury, the season's final five games offered a clearer view of what a breakout sophomore season for Dotson could look like. In Weeks 13-18 of last season, Dotson ranked 20th in target share (24%), third in end zone target share (50%), 17th in weighted opportunity, and 13th in yards per route run. Sam Howell or Jacoby Brissett at the helm in 2023 doesn't inspire a ton of confidence, but Dotson is a skilled wide receiver well-versed from his college days in dealing with pitiful quarterback play. Dotson is a WR4/5 that could take a huge leap in his second season. I won't rule out him giving Terry McLaurin a run for his money for the team lead in targets this season. Investing in talented second-year wide receivers are strong bets to make.
2 weeks ago
George Pickens Note
George Pickens photo 37. George Pickens PIT (at BAL)
Pickens had some standout moments in his rookie season, including highlight-reel catches and shadow realm run blocking reps. Still, overall if you were banking on him to be a major fantasy producer, you were probably disappointed. Pickens logged six weeks with top-24 fantasy finishes, but outside of those weeks, he was unstartable with also eight weeks of WR50 or lower fantasy production. With Allen Robinson on the roster, expect the Steelers to utilize three wide receiver sets heavily. In Weeks 1-8, with the team heavily deploying 11 personnel, Pickens had a 15.1% target share, a 26% air yard share, and 1.19 yards per route run. He barely eclipsed a 15% target per route run rate. Pickens is a WR4/5 that could be the fourth option in a Kenny Pickett-led passing attack.
2 weeks ago
Kadarius Toney Note
Kadarius Toney photo 38. Kadarius Toney KC (at LAC)
Kadarius Toney could be an elite fantasy option if he can ever secure a full-time role and stay injury free. Toney was an efficiency darling in his rookie season, ranking seventh in target per route run rate and 17th in yards per route run. Those beautiful metrics carried over into 2022, with Toney garnering a 28.6% target per route run rate and 2.44 yards per route run. Toney only eclipsed 40% of the snaps once last year with the Chiefs. He then got dinged up and returned to 30-32% snap shares in Weeks 16-18. Even in the playoffs, he couldn't surpass 29% of the team's snaps in any game. If his stars align, Toney is a WR4 that could evolve into a weekly WR2.
2 weeks ago
Courtland Sutton Note
Courtland Sutton photo 39. Courtland Sutton DEN (at LV)
Courtland Sutton is coming off a disappointing season, but when we peer at deeper efficiency metrics, it's easy to see the problem wasn't him. Sutton dipped to 50th in yards per route run and 65th in fantasy points per route run, while he saw a 23.1% target share (25th). This paints the picture that the blame rests upon Sutton's shoulders until we also see that he was 16th in total route wins and 12th in open rate (per ESPN analytics). Only 72.5% (71st) of his targets were catchable, and he ranked 42nd in target quality rating. With a new head wizard in Sean Payton directing this passing attack, there are reasons to buy in on a big Sutton bounceback in 2023. Sutton was 11th in deep targets and 22nd in red zone targets last year. Sutton is an upside WR3.
16 weeks ago
Jordan Addison Note
Jordan Addison photo 40. Jordan Addison MIN (at DET)
Last year Adam Thielen earned a 17.0% target share and 107 targets. He did this while ranking outside the top 55 wide receivers in yards per route run and route win rate (per Playerprofiler.com). Why can't a talented first-round wide receiver match (or easily exceed) these volume numbers in his first season? Addison can. He absolutely can. Addison has ranked 22nd or higher in yards per route run and PFF receiving grade in each of his last two collegiate seasons (minimum 50 targets per PFF). The Vikings were third in neutral passing rate and second in red zone passing rate last season. I don't see them dropping outside the top 5-10 teams this season in either category. Addison could be a WR2 in fantasy if he can pass T.J. Hockenson in the target pecking order.
2 weeks ago
Jaxon Smith-Njigba Note
Jaxon Smith-Njigba photo 41. Jaxon Smith-Njigba SEA (at ARI)
Since Jaxon Smith-Njigba was announced as the Seahawks' pick in the NFL Draft, worries have been circulating about Seattle's usage of three wide receiver sets and his target share with D.K. Metcalf and Tyler Lockett. These are valid concerns, but before I push back against them, let's discuss Smith-Njigba as a talent. In 2021 he was first in yards per route run and first in PFF receiving grade (minimum 50 targets per PFF) while drawing a 22.7% target share alongside Garrett Wilson and Chris Olave. Smith-Njigba gets typecast as a low aDOT player, but he has also shown the ability to win downfield. In 2021 he was ninth in yards per route run and tied for first in PFF's deep receiving grade (minimum 15 deep targets per PFF). Smith-Njigba is an elite-level prospect. With that said, I have a hard time believing the Seahawks burnt a first-round pick on a player they don't plan to feature, so I believe they will run a ton of 11 personnel in 2023. Regarding the subject of target share, Smith-Njigba can put those concerns to rest quickly and hit the ground running as the second option in this passing attack. While I don't want to take anything away from Tyler Lockett, he hasn't been a high-end target earner. Over the last four seasons, he's never ranked higher than 36th in target per route run rate. The addition of Smith-Njigba can allow Lockett to return to stretching the field. Since 2019 he's ranked top-12 in deep targets twice. Last year he logged the second-lowest aDOT of his career and the lowest YAC per reception mark. Smith-Njigba should garner targets early and often in 2023. Draft him and enjoy.
2 weeks ago
Gabe Davis Note
Gabe Davis photo 42. Gabe Davis BUF (at MIA)
Davis didn't live up to the deafening hype last year. He finished as the WR36 in fantasy with an 18.2% target share (43rd). He remains Josh Allen's deep threat of choice, ranking 12th in deep targets and sixth in aDOT among wideouts. Davis has proven that he isn't a high-end target share earner. He was 68th in target per route run rate last year. Davis remains tied to Allen's cannon of an arm, so spike weeks will come again in 2023. At this point, you're kidding yourself if you think he will turn into a consistent WR2 type of player. Davis is a WR3/4 that can win you a week when he's locked in. I'm more inclined to get my Davis exposure than in redraft this year. The addition of Dalton Kincaid and James Cook taking another step forward could make his peaks and valleys more pronounced this season.
2 weeks ago
Rashod Bateman Note
Rashod Bateman photo 43. Rashod Bateman BAL (vs . PIT)
Rashod Bateman looked like a receiver on his way to a breakout campaign before his season was derailed by a foot sprain in Week 4 and ultimately ended in Week 8 with a LisFranc injury. In Weeks 1-3, he was the WR34 in fantasy points per game with an 18.8% target share, a 30.3% air yard share, and 3.14 yards per route run. Bateman was also only a 72.7% route per dropback player in that stretch. Bateman's talent is real, but he needs his health to comply. This could be a breaking point season. The team signed Odell Beckham Jr. and drafted Zay Flowers in the first round of the NFL Draft. This will be the best collection of weapons Lamar Jackson has ever had, but that also means it's the most competition for targets Bateman has dealt with during his time in Baltimore. Bateman has the talent to still emerge as the number one receiver in this offense and compete weekly for the team lead in targets with Mark Andrews. He's a WR3/4 that could easily finish as a WR2.
3 weeks ago
Brandin Cooks Note
Brandin Cooks photo 44. Brandin Cooks DAL (at WAS)
Last year Cooks saw his fantasy value crater as Pep Hamilton tried to pigeonhole him into a low aDOT role early on, which crushed his productivity. After Week 8, Hamilton returned to his senses and transitioned Cooks to his field-stretching role. Once the switch was made, his yards per route run jumped from 1.39 to 1.86. His aDOT climbed from 8.6 to 15.3 during this time. Cooks might not be a young pup anymore, but his top-25 rankings in route win rate and win rate against man coverage last year dispel any notion that he's turned to dust. With Dalton Schultz gone and Michael Gallup being JAG, Cooks should return WR3/4 value with room for more if he gels quickly with Dak Prescott. Another 1,000 season with a new team is possible for Cooks in 2023.
2 weeks ago
JuJu Smith-Schuster Note
JuJu Smith-Schuster photo 45. JuJu Smith-Schuster NE (vs . NYJ)
Smith-Schuster had a solid season last year in one of the best offenses in the NFL, but it wasn't amazing, no matter how you slice it. The great Juju Smith-Schuster revival in Kansas City didn't come to fruition as many hoped. He was the WR35 in fantasy points per game, drawing a 17.4% target share (46th) and 16.9% air yard share (70th). Smith-Schuster's ability to beat zone coverage is his calling card these days, so he should help New England's passing offense in this aspect. He should be the "new Jakobi Meyers" as a starter in two wide sets that flexes to the slot when they utilize 11 personnel. Smith-Schuster is an uninspiring WR4/5. Outside of Rhamondre Stevenson, the Patriots' roster is a steaming pile of stink on offense.
2 weeks ago
Jakobi Meyers Note
Jakobi Meyers photo 46. Jakobi Meyers LV (vs . DEN)
Josh McDaniels took another step today in making the Raiders "Patriots west" as they inked Jakobi Meyers to a three-year deal. This is a welcome addition to a Raiders' wide receiver room that was looking thin outside of Davante Adams and Hunter Renfrow (Mack Hollins is a FA). The dominoes might not be done falling, though, as this could also signal a Renfrow departure. Renfrow can be cut, and the Raiders can save 1.5 million against the cap. The likeliest outcome is that Renfrow remains in Vegas this year and is cut bait next year when the team can save 8.2 million against the cap next year by kicking him to the curb. The Raiders are surrounding their new starting quarterback with underneath weapons. Meyers will rotate slot work with Renfrow. Meyers played 69.5% from the slot last year (Renfrow 86.0%), drawing a 22.0% target share (29th), a 25.8% target per route run rate (22nd), and a 27.4% air yard share as the Patriots' number one option. He was 29th in PFF receiving grade and 23rd in yards per route run (minimum 50 targets per PFF). Meyers has been the WR29 and WR35 in fantasy points per game over the last two seasons. Meyers' signing could signal the Raiders' plan to deploy more 11 personnel this season after ranking 18th in the use of three-plus wide receiver sets last year. Meyers will compete with Hunter Renfrow for second in line at the target water fountain. Meyers is a low-ceiling WR3/4 that gets a small boost in PPR formats.
3 weeks ago
Quentin Johnston Note
Quentin Johnston photo 47. Quentin Johnston LAC (vs . KC)
Ok. Deep breath. Here's the list of injuries Mike Williams has sustained since entering the NFL: herniated disk, knee strain, back spasms, hamstring strain, hip flexor strain, high ankle sprain (twice), and transverse process fracture. I bring this up because Quentin Johnston could be operating as the Chargers' WR2 sooner rather than later. That type of upside in his rookie season shouldn't be ignored in an offensive system that could challenge for the league lead in passing attempts and play volume. Even if he doesn't supplant Williams this season, Johnston offers this offense a different element as a RAC specialist. Last year Johnston ranked sixth in YAC per reception and 11th in missed tackles forced (minimum 50 targets per PFF). Kellen Moore can design looks for Justin Herbert to get Johnston the ball in space and let him do his thing.
2 weeks ago
Jameson Williams Note
Jameson Williams photo 48. Jameson Williams DET (vs . MIN)
Don't lose faith in Jameson Williams. Despite his six-game suspension, Williams remains an extremely talented wide receiver entering his sophomore season with a mountain of upside. Williams was placed in bubble wrap in 2022 by the Detroit Lions, who valued being careful with their blazing-fast rookie coming off a major injury (ACL tear). Assuming Williams is good to go for 2023, he's still the same player that ranked 13th in yards per route run among all FBS wide receivers in 2021 (minimum 50 targets). Williams could be the number two option in this passing attack when he returns behind only Amon-Ra St. Brown. Williams is a WR4 that could crush his ADP in 2023.
3 weeks ago
Michael Thomas Note
Michael Thomas photo 49. Michael Thomas NO (vs . ATL)
The limited three-game sample we got with Thomas returning to the field last year was promising. Unfortunately, his season was cut short by another injury, but at least he resembled shades of his former self. Thomas had a 19.6% target share and a 33.3% endzone target share. Thomas wasn't a full-time player, though, as he saw only a 77.3% route run rate which could also speak to his health. If he wasn't fully healthy at any time last year, it would make sense for the team to limit his snaps some trying to conserve him. Thomas managed a 22% target per route run rate and 1.73 yards per route run. Those aren't mind-blowing numbers, but they are solid. With a strong red zone role, he could still produce a WR3 season with those peripherals. Derek Carr should offer an upgrade in quarterback play and overall efficiency of the offense in Big Easy this year. Thomas could turn into a high-floor option, but crafting an upside or ceiling scenario for him in 2023 is difficult.
2 weeks ago
Elijah Moore Note
Elijah Moore photo 50. Elijah Moore CLE (at CIN)
After a promising start to his career in his rookie season, Elijah Moore had a rocky and underwhelming 2022. In the nine games, Moore played at least 70% of the snaps; he only saw a 13.2% target share, zero end zone targets, and a 14% target per route run rate. In that sample, he only mustered 1.00 yards per route run. Woof! Those are atrocious numbers for a ballyhooed second-year receiver touted as the next rocket ship to the moon type player. His quarterback play was abysmal, but some blame for his production woes also lies at his feet. The big question is will he be a full-time player in 2023? Cleveland ranked 22nd in 11 personnel usage in 2022, so worries are warranted. Cleveland will likely roll with Amari Cooper and Donovan Peoples-Jones when they go two wide, so the Browns' bump in 11 usage has to happen for Moore to actualize a ceiling. He's a risky dice roll in the later rounds of drafts that could pay off, but a lot has to move in his favor for him to resume his rookie season career trajectory.
2 weeks ago
Darnell Mooney Note
Darnell Mooney photo 51. Darnell Mooney CHI (at GB)
Allen Lazard Note
Allen Lazard photo 52. Allen Lazard NYJ (at NE)
Nico Collins Note
Nico Collins photo 53. Nico Collins HOU (at IND)
Zay Jones Note
Zay Jones photo 54. Zay Jones JAC (at TEN)
Zay Flowers Note
Zay Flowers photo 55. Zay Flowers BAL (vs . PIT)
Flowers should immediately be starting in three wide receiver sets in Baltimore opposite Rashod Bateman and Odell Beckham Jr. in the Ravens' new-look passing attack under Todd Monken. With Greg Roman gone, Baltimore should usher in a new era of football with Lamar Jackson's arm doing the talking. The drastic changes incoming for the Ravens could open some eyes. The first could be the offensive pace and play volume, which means more passing attempts and targets for these receiving options. In three of Monken's last four seasons as an offensive mastermind, he's ranked inside the top 12 (eighth, 11th, fourth) in neutral script pace. Over that span, he was also top-five in passing attempts twice. If Beckham doesn't look like his old self and Bateman doesn't fully bounce back from last season's foot injury woes, Flowers could be the number two target in this aerial attack. Flowers can play inside and the perimeter as a receiver that can win at every level of the field. Flowers is a WR4 that can handily outplay his ADP if things break his way.
2 weeks ago
Rondale Moore Note
Rondale Moore photo 56. Rondale Moore ARI (vs . SEA)
Moore's abbreviated sophomore season was impressive. In his seven full games, he garnered a 22.7% target share producing 1.62 yards per route run. He handled a 22% target per route run rate in that stretch. In his full games played, he averaged 12.6 (PPR) fantasy points per game. That would have been good for WR32 (PPR) in fantasy scoring over the entire season. There are still dominoes to fall in the Cardinals' passing attack. Will DeAndre Hopkins get traded (he could already be by the time you read this)? Will Kyler Murray play more than half this season (if that)? Moore is a WR4/5 that could easily walk into WR3 production.
2 weeks ago
Tyler Boyd Note
Tyler Boyd photo 57. Tyler Boyd CIN (vs . CLE)
After back-to-back seasons as a WR3 in fantasy, Boyd dipped to WR45 in fantasy points per game last year. Boyd's target share dwindled to 13.5% (71st) as he finished outside the top 60 wide receivers in yards per route run and route win rate. Boyd isn't a sexy name to plug in your starting lineup, but he remains tied to Joe Burrow, and when the Bengals get a soft matchup against a nickel corner, expect Burrow to feed him. Despite the down season, Boyd still had two weeks with WR1 fantasy finishes and eight games with WR36 or higher fantasy output. Boyd is a WR5/6 worth a bench spot for his weekly flex week upside.
2 weeks ago
Adam Thielen Note
Adam Thielen photo 58. Adam Thielen CAR (vs . TB)
DJ Chark Jr. Note
DJ Chark Jr. photo 59. DJ Chark Jr. CAR (vs . TB)
Donovan Peoples-Jones Note
Donovan Peoples-Jones photo 60. Donovan Peoples-Jones CLE (at CIN)
Odell Beckham Jr. Note
Odell Beckham Jr. photo 61. Odell Beckham Jr. BAL (vs . PIT)
The last time we saw Beckham Jr., he evoked thoughts of yesteryear when Beckham Jr. took the league by storm. While Beckham Jr. was on his way to possibly a stout Super Bowl before injury struck again, we're likely never seeing prime Beckham Jr. again. During his final seven regular season games with the Rams, Beckham Jr. saw a 15.1% target share, 20% target per route run rate, and produced 1.25 yards per route run. His five receiving touchdowns in this span help gloss over the fact that he was a mediocre receiver per efficiency numbers in that stretch. Beckham can continue to be a red zone weapon assuming full health in Baltimore with Lamar Jackson, but the days of valuing him as anything more than a WR4/5 are over. I'll happily draft Rashod Bateman and Zay Flowers over Beckham, and they will go behind Beckham in many draft rooms. Beckham will need outlier touchdown production to surpass my expectations for him in 2023.
2 weeks ago
Skyy Moore Note
Skyy Moore photo 62. Skyy Moore KC (at LAC)
Hunter Renfrow Note
Hunter Renfrow photo 63. Hunter Renfrow LV (vs . DEN)
Romeo Doubs Note
Romeo Doubs photo 64. Romeo Doubs GB (vs . CHI)
Michael Gallup Note
Michael Gallup photo 65. Michael Gallup DAL (at WAS)
Alec Pierce Note
Alec Pierce photo 66. Alec Pierce IND (vs . HOU)
Wan'Dale Robinson Note
Wan'Dale Robinson photo 67. Wan'Dale Robinson NYG (vs . PHI)
K.J. Osborn Note
K.J. Osborn photo 68. K.J. Osborn MIN (at DET)
Rashid Shaheed Note
Rashid Shaheed photo 69. Rashid Shaheed NO (vs . ATL)
Curtis Samuel Note
Curtis Samuel photo 70. Curtis Samuel WAS (vs . DAL)
Chase Claypool Note
Chase Claypool photo 71. Chase Claypool CHI (at GB)
While consensus is ready to toss in the bag on Chase Claypool, I'm not. So quickly, everyone forgets that Claypool is an uber-athlete. His 90th percentile or higher speed and burst scores can create big plays at the drop of a hat. His rookie season marks of a 25.2% target per route run rate (15th-best) and 0.5 fantasy points per route run (14th-best) were the early signs of big time talent. Has his value dropped further after a down 2022 season? Yep. That's exactly why his ADP has dipped to the basement where it resides. Claypool showed promise of fulfilling his rookie season promise in three games with the Bears, in which he played at least 63% of the snaps. In that small three-game sample, he saw a 22.1% target share, a 50% end zone target share, 1.77 yards per route run, and a 28% target per route run rate. Claypool is one of the best WR5 upside darts to toss this year.
2 weeks ago
Joshua Palmer Note
Joshua Palmer photo 72. Joshua Palmer LAC (vs . KC)
Darius Slayton Note
Darius Slayton photo 73. Darius Slayton NYG (vs . PHI)
Marquez Valdes-Scantling Note
Marquez Valdes-Scantling photo 74. Marquez Valdes-Scantling KC (at LAC)
Isaiah Hodgins Note
Isaiah Hodgins photo 75. Isaiah Hodgins NYG (vs . PHI)
John Metchie III Note
John Metchie III photo 76. John Metchie III HOU (at IND)
Allen Robinson II Note
Allen Robinson II photo 77. Allen Robinson II PIT (at BAL)
Mecole Hardman Jr. Note
Mecole Hardman Jr. photo 78. Mecole Hardman Jr. NYJ (at NE)
Van Jefferson Note
Van Jefferson photo 79. Van Jefferson LAR (at SF)
Jalin Hyatt Note
Jalin Hyatt photo 80. Jalin Hyatt NYG (vs . PHI)
DeVante Parker Note
DeVante Parker photo 81. DeVante Parker NE (vs . NYJ)
Tyquan Thornton Note
Tyquan Thornton photo 82. Tyquan Thornton NE (vs . NYJ)
Parris Campbell Note
Parris Campbell photo 83. Parris Campbell NYG (vs . PHI)
Robert Woods Note
Robert Woods photo 84. Robert Woods HOU (at IND)
Russell Gage Note
Russell Gage photo 85. Russell Gage TB (at CAR)
Josh Downs Note
Josh Downs photo 86. Josh Downs IND (vs . HOU)
Corey Davis Note
Corey Davis photo 87. Corey Davis NYJ (at NE)
Tim Patrick Note
Tim Patrick photo 88. Tim Patrick DEN (at LV)
Jonathan Mingo Note
Jonathan Mingo photo 89. Jonathan Mingo CAR (vs . TB)
Terrace Marshall Jr. Note
Terrace Marshall Jr. photo 90. Terrace Marshall Jr. CAR (vs . TB)
Sterling Shepard Note
Sterling Shepard photo 91. Sterling Shepard NYG (vs . PHI)
Marvin Jones Jr. Note
Marvin Jones Jr. photo 92. Marvin Jones Jr. DET (vs . MIN)
Josh Reynolds Note
Josh Reynolds photo 93. Josh Reynolds DET (vs . MIN)
Khalil Shakir Note
Khalil Shakir photo 94. Khalil Shakir BUF (at MIA)
Kendrick Bourne Note
Kendrick Bourne photo 95. Kendrick Bourne NE (vs . NYJ)
Rashee Rice Note
Rashee Rice photo 96. Rashee Rice KC (at LAC)
He is a talented rookie wide receiver drafted in the second round of the NFL Draft and now finds himself tied to Patrick Mahomes. Where have I heard this before? Oh, that's right. Skyy Moore stole my heart last year, only to be limited weekly by Andy Reid. Just because I (and many others) were burned last year doesn't mean I'm shying away from Rice. That worry and recency bias will keep many from pressing the button when on the clock in fantasy drafts. His risk will likely be baked into his ADP, so the worries should be factored in. Rice is a zone coverage destroyer who could take over for Chief Juju Smith-Schuster's role in this offense. He has experience playing both the perimeter and slot extensively. Last year he ranked first in PFF receiving grade against zone and third in yards per route run against the coverage type (minimum 20 zone targets per PFF). Rice produced a 64th percentile college dominator and 96th percentile collegiate target share at SMU. If Kadarius Toney and Skyy Moore aren't up to operating as Mahomes' number two target, don't rule out Rice to seize the opportunity.
2 weeks ago
Isaiah McKenzie Note
Isaiah McKenzie photo 97. Isaiah McKenzie IND (vs . HOU)
Jayden Reed Note
Jayden Reed photo 98. Jayden Reed GB (vs . CHI)
The Green Bay passing attack is wide open after Christian Watson. Reed will be a starter immediately and should have no problems hopping Romeo Doubs in the pecking order. Reed is a good fit for this offensive system with his strong lower half and YAC ability. He should allow easy completions for Jordan Love with the talent to do something with the ball in his hands. He flashed better route running chops at the Senior Bowl in Mobile than I gave him credit for after examining his college film. Grab him at the end of your drafts. He's worth a stash and hold to see how this Packer offense unfolds. He could easily be a weekly flex play that pays huge dividends as we move through the fantasy season.
2 weeks ago
Mack Hollins Note
Mack Hollins photo 99. Mack Hollins ATL (at NO)
Richie James Jr. Note
Richie James Jr. photo 100. Richie James Jr. KC (at LAC)
Quez Watkins Note
Quez Watkins photo 101. Quez Watkins PHI (at NYG)
Devin Duvernay Note
Devin Duvernay photo 102. Devin Duvernay BAL (vs . PIT)
Marvin Mims Jr. Note
Marvin Mims Jr. photo 103. Marvin Mims Jr. DEN (at LV)
Sean Payton traded up in the second round of the NFL Draft to take the talented rookie from Oklahoma. Mims closes his collegiate career with a 94th percentile yards per reception and 96th percentile breakout age. Mims can work underneath and take the top off defenses with his 4.38 speed. He can also play above the rim with exceptional leaping ability and body control. Mims could be fighting for playing time with Tim Patrick from the outset, but it's possible he hops him on the depth chart and becomes a full-time starter immediately with a strong camp and preseason. Mims is a fantastic WR5 draft pick to stash on your bench. He could be a stretch-run hero and difference-maker in the fantasy playoffs if this offense bounces back from last year's pitiful showing.
2 weeks ago
Kayshon Boutte Note
Kayshon Boutte photo 104. Kayshon Boutte NE (vs . NYJ)
Nick Westbrook-Ikhine Note
Nick Westbrook-Ikhine photo 105. Nick Westbrook-Ikhine TEN (vs . JAC)
Laviska Shenault Jr. Note
Laviska Shenault Jr. photo 106. Laviska Shenault Jr. CAR (vs . TB)
KJ Hamler Note
KJ Hamler photo 107. KJ Hamler DEN (at LV)
David Bell Note
David Bell photo 108. David Bell CLE (at CIN)
Braxton Berrios Note
Braxton Berrios photo 109. Braxton Berrios MIA (vs . BUF)
Nelson Agholor Note
Nelson Agholor photo 110. Nelson Agholor BAL (vs . PIT)
Cedric Tillman Note
Cedric Tillman photo 111. Cedric Tillman CLE (at CIN)
Puka Nacua Note
Puka Nacua photo 112. Puka Nacua LAR (at SF)
Jamison Crowder Note
Jamison Crowder photo 113. Jamison Crowder NYG (vs . PHI)
Tank Dell Note
Tank Dell photo 114. Tank Dell HOU (at IND)
Jarvis Landry Note
Jarvis Landry photo 115. Jarvis Landry FA (BYE)
Chosen Anderson Note
Chosen Anderson photo 116. Chosen Anderson MIA (vs . BUF)
Julio Jones Note
Julio Jones photo 117. Julio Jones FA (BYE)
Justyn Ross Note
Justyn Ross photo 118. Justyn Ross KC (at LAC)
Kyle Philips Note
Kyle Philips photo 119. Kyle Philips TEN (vs . JAC)
Greg Dortch Note
Greg Dortch photo 120. Greg Dortch ARI (vs . SEA)
Xavier Hutchinson Note
Xavier Hutchinson photo 121. Xavier Hutchinson HOU (at IND)
A.T. Perry Note
A.T. Perry photo 122. A.T. Perry NO (vs . ATL)
Noah Brown Note
Noah Brown photo 123. Noah Brown HOU (at IND)
Deonte Harty Note
Deonte Harty photo 124. Deonte Harty BUF (at MIA)
Tutu Atwell Note
Tutu Atwell photo 125. Tutu Atwell LAR (at SF)
Tyler Scott Note
Tyler Scott photo 126. Tyler Scott CHI (at GB)
Marquez Callaway Note
Marquez Callaway photo 127. Marquez Callaway DEN (at LV)
Ben Skowronek Note
Ben Skowronek photo 128. Ben Skowronek LAR (at SF)
Jauan Jennings Note
Jauan Jennings photo 129. Jauan Jennings SF (vs . LAR)
Michael Wilson Note
Michael Wilson photo 130. Michael Wilson ARI (vs . SEA)
Parker Washington Note
Parker Washington photo 131. Parker Washington JAC (at TEN)
Justin Watson Note
Justin Watson photo 132. Justin Watson KC (at LAC)
Jalen Tolbert Note
Jalen Tolbert photo 133. Jalen Tolbert DAL (at WAS)
Kenny Golladay Note
Kenny Golladay photo 134. Kenny Golladay FA (BYE)
Trey Palmer Note
Trey Palmer photo 135. Trey Palmer TB (at CAR)
Chris Moore Note
Chris Moore photo 136. Chris Moore TEN (vs . JAC)
Olamide Zaccheaus Note
Olamide Zaccheaus photo 137. Olamide Zaccheaus PHI (at NYG)
DeAndre Carter Note
DeAndre Carter photo 138. DeAndre Carter LV (vs . DEN)
Kalif Raymond Note
Kalif Raymond photo 139. Kalif Raymond DET (vs . MIN)
Velus Jones Jr. Note
Velus Jones Jr. photo 140. Velus Jones Jr. CHI (at GB)
Calvin Austin III Note
Calvin Austin III photo 141. Calvin Austin III PIT (at BAL)
Cedrick Wilson Jr. Note
Cedrick Wilson Jr. photo 142. Cedrick Wilson Jr. MIA (vs . BUF)
Charlie Jones Note
Charlie Jones photo 143. Charlie Jones CIN (vs . CLE)
Tre'Quan Smith Note
Tre'Quan Smith photo 144. Tre'Quan Smith NO (vs . ATL)
Demarcus Robinson Note
Demarcus Robinson photo 145. Demarcus Robinson FA (BYE)
Trent Sherfield Note
Trent Sherfield photo 146. Trent Sherfield BUF (at MIA)
Danny Gray Note
Danny Gray photo 147. Danny Gray SF (vs . LAR)
Dontayvion Wicks Note
Dontayvion Wicks photo 148. Dontayvion Wicks GB (vs . CHI)
Dyami Brown Note
Dyami Brown photo 149. Dyami Brown WAS (vs . DAL)
Shi Smith Note
Shi Smith photo 150. Shi Smith CAR (vs . TB)
Marquise Goodwin Note
Marquise Goodwin photo 151. Marquise Goodwin CLE (at CIN)
T.Y. Hilton Note
T.Y. Hilton photo 152. T.Y. Hilton FA (BYE)
Samori Toure Note
Samori Toure photo 153. Samori Toure GB (vs . CHI)
Sammy Watkins Note
Sammy Watkins photo 154. Sammy Watkins FA (BYE)
Andrei Iosivas Note
Andrei Iosivas photo 155. Andrei Iosivas CIN (vs . CLE)
Jamal Agnew Note
Jamal Agnew photo 156. Jamal Agnew JAC (at TEN)
Jalen Guyton Note
Jalen Guyton photo 157. Jalen Guyton LAC (vs . KC)
Scotty Miller Note
Scotty Miller photo 158. Scotty Miller ATL (at NO)
Bryce Ford-Wheaton Note
Bryce Ford-Wheaton photo 159. Bryce Ford-Wheaton NYG (vs . PHI)
KhaDarel Hodge Note
KhaDarel Hodge photo 160. KhaDarel Hodge ATL (at NO)
Dee Eskridge Note
Dee Eskridge photo 161. Dee Eskridge SEA (at ARI)
Equanimeous St. Brown Note
Equanimeous St. Brown photo 162. Equanimeous St. Brown CHI (at GB)
Cam Sims Note
Cam Sims photo 163. Cam Sims LV (vs . DEN)
Dante Pettis Note
Dante Pettis photo 164. Dante Pettis CHI (at GB)
Randall Cobb Note
Randall Cobb photo 165. Randall Cobb NYJ (at NE)
Jalen Reagor Note
Jalen Reagor photo 166. Jalen Reagor MIN (at DET)
Amari Rodgers Note
Amari Rodgers photo 167. Amari Rodgers HOU (at IND)
Tylan Wallace Note
Tylan Wallace photo 168. Tylan Wallace BAL (vs . PIT)
Zach Pascal Note
Zach Pascal photo 169. Zach Pascal ARI (vs . SEA)
Byron Pringle Note
Byron Pringle photo 170. Byron Pringle FA (BYE)
David Sills V Note
David Sills V photo 171. David Sills V NYG (vs . PHI)
Ray-Ray McCloud III Note
Ray-Ray McCloud III photo 172. Ray-Ray McCloud III SF (vs . LAR)
Phillip Dorsett II Note
Phillip Dorsett II photo 173. Phillip Dorsett II LV (vs . DEN)
Juwann Winfree Note
Juwann Winfree photo 174. Juwann Winfree IND (vs . HOU)
Marcus Johnson Note
Marcus Johnson photo 175. Marcus Johnson FA (BYE)
James Proche II Note
James Proche II photo 176. James Proche II BAL (vs . PIT)
Kendall Hinton Note
Kendall Hinton photo 177. Kendall Hinton DEN (at LV)
Tom Kennedy Note
Tom Kennedy photo 178. Tom Kennedy DET (vs . MIN)
River Cracraft Note
River Cracraft photo 179. River Cracraft MIA (vs . BUF)
Brandon Powell Note
Brandon Powell photo 180. Brandon Powell MIN (at DET)
Anthony Schwartz Note
Anthony Schwartz photo 181. Anthony Schwartz CLE (at CIN)
Jalen Nailor Note
Jalen Nailor photo 182. Jalen Nailor MIN (at DET)
Dax Milne Note
Dax Milne photo 183. Dax Milne WAS (vs . DAL)
Jason Moore Jr. Note
Jason Moore Jr. photo 184. Jason Moore Jr. FA (BYE)
Blake Proehl Note
Blake Proehl photo 185. Blake Proehl MIN (at DET)
Denzel Mims Note
Denzel Mims photo 186. Denzel Mims NYJ (at NE)
Cody Hollister Note
Cody Hollister photo 187. Cody Hollister TEN (vs . JAC)
Damiere Byrd Note
Damiere Byrd photo 188. Damiere Byrd CAR (vs . TB)
Mike Strachan Note
Mike Strachan photo 189. Mike Strachan IND (vs . HOU)
Bryan Edwards Note
Bryan Edwards photo 190. Bryan Edwards NO (vs . ATL)
Jeff Smith Note
Jeff Smith photo 191. Jeff Smith NYG (vs . PHI)
Michael Bandy Note
Michael Bandy photo 192. Michael Bandy FA (BYE)
Tim Jones Note
Tim Jones photo 193. Tim Jones JAC (at TEN)
Rashard Higgins Note
Rashard Higgins photo 194. Rashard Higgins FA (BYE)
Miles Boykin Note
Miles Boykin photo 195. Miles Boykin PIT (at BAL)
Montrell Washington Note
Montrell Washington photo 196. Montrell Washington DEN (at LV)
Quintez Cephus Note
Quintez Cephus photo 197. Quintez Cephus DET (vs . MIN)
Breshad Perriman Note
Breshad Perriman photo 198. Breshad Perriman FA (BYE)
Tyrie Cleveland Note
Tyrie Cleveland photo 199. Tyrie Cleveland PHI (at NYG)
Ashton Dulin Note
Ashton Dulin photo 200. Ashton Dulin IND (vs . HOU)
Kendric Pryor Note
Kendric Pryor photo 201. Kendric Pryor JAC (at TEN)
Ihmir Smith-Marsette Note
Ihmir Smith-Marsette photo 202. Ihmir Smith-Marsette KC (at LAC)
Dez Fitzpatrick Note
Dez Fitzpatrick photo 203. Dez Fitzpatrick PIT (at BAL)
KaVontae Turpin Note
KaVontae Turpin photo 204. KaVontae Turpin DAL (at WAS)
Dezmon Patmon Note
Dezmon Patmon photo 205. Dezmon Patmon BUF (at MIA)
Racey McMath Note
Racey McMath photo 206. Racey McMath TEN (vs . JAC)
Gunner Olszewski Note
Gunner Olszewski photo 207. Gunner Olszewski PIT (at BAL)
N'Keal Harry Note
N'Keal Harry photo 208. N'Keal Harry FA (BYE)
Dareke Young Note
Dareke Young photo 209. Dareke Young SEA (at ARI)
Steven Sims Jr. Note
Steven Sims Jr. photo 210. Steven Sims Jr. HOU (at IND)
Michael Woods II Note
Michael Woods II photo 211. Michael Woods II CLE (at CIN)
Javon Wims Note
Javon Wims photo 212. Javon Wims ARI (vs . SEA)
Brandon Zylstra Note
Brandon Zylstra photo 213. Brandon Zylstra FA (BYE)
Trent Taylor Note
Trent Taylor photo 214. Trent Taylor CIN (vs . CLE)
Malik Turner Note
Malik Turner photo 215. Malik Turner IND (vs . HOU)
Dennis Houston Note
Dennis Houston photo 216. Dennis Houston DAL (at WAS)
DJ Turner Note
DJ Turner photo 217. DJ Turner LV (vs . DEN)
Demetric Felton Jr. Note
Demetric Felton Jr. photo 218. Demetric Felton Jr. CLE (at CIN)
Britain Covey Note
Britain Covey photo 219. Britain Covey PHI (at NYG)
Matthew Slater Note
Matthew Slater photo 220. Matthew Slater NE (vs . NYJ)
Mason Kinsey Note
Mason Kinsey photo 221. Mason Kinsey TEN (vs . JAC)
Tanner Conner Note
Tanner Conner photo 222. Tanner Conner MIA (vs . BUF)
Marcus Kemp Note
Marcus Kemp photo 223. Marcus Kemp WAS (vs . DAL)
Rakim Jarrett Note
Rakim Jarrett photo 224. Rakim Jarrett TB (at CAR)
Joseph Ngata Note
Joseph Ngata photo 225. Joseph Ngata PHI (at NYG)
William Fuller V Note
William Fuller V photo 226. William Fuller V FA (BYE)