Michael Gallup

Gallup seems to be the consensus player on the outside looking in on this Dallas offense, but we shouldn't completely write him off just yet. Through the first five weeks of the season when Dak was healthy, Gallup was the WR29 in all of fantasy football. This is while Cooper and Lamb were both top-15 options too. Gallup will be a bit boom-or-bust week in and week out, but he has the potential to be a matchup winner with his big performances. Based on last season's ups-and-downs, Gallup's going to have a depressed ADP that's perfect for the type of role he can fill for your fantasy roster. As a FLEX option, you can plug him into your lineup and live with the boom-or-bust performances and it's not going to significantly hurt your roster. Invest in this high-powered offense in Dallas if you can and Gallup's price tag is a perfect way to do just that.

Michael Gallup made 'huge step' in offseason, set for 'more opportunities'

Talking to reporters Saturday, Dallas Cowboys HC Mike McCarthy said WR Michael Gallup made a “huge step” this offseason, and that “Michael is playing all three receiver positions.” McCarthy added playing all three receiver positions gives Gallup "more opportunities" in the passing game.

Fantasy Impact

Because of the difference in target distance for the three receiver roles - X, Z, and slot - in an offense, the variety in Gallup's alignment, route tree gives the WR more opportunities at short and medium depth targets, according to Michael Gehlken. Entering a contract year, Gallup's less than two years removed from a 66-catch, 1,107-yard season. Last season, the WR was essentially a deep threat. Gallup totaled an 11.8 average target distance, 17 deep targets, and a 27.4% air yards share.