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It has been a challenging season for the Denver Broncos. Multiple injuries to critical pieces of their offense have derailed an otherwise promising cohort of offensive playmakers. Wide receiver Courtland Sutton was lost for the season early on, and quarterback Drew Lock missed two games of his own.
However, things are starting to look up. Despite dropping their Week 9 matchup, several offensive skill position players are starting to come into their own. One, in particular, is wide receiver K.J. Hamler, who saw 10 targets this weekend.
Denver Broncos rookie wide receiver K.J. Hamler was targeted 10 times in Sunday’s loss to the Atlanta Falcons, catching six of those passes for 75 yards. Hamler entered the game with just 18 targets on the season, so this explosion in usage was a bit unexpected. It’s unclear if we can expect this trend to continue, but Hamler’s at least worth a waiver add in 14-team leagues because of his upside.
Speedy Rookie With Upside
Hamler was a second-round selection out of Penn State this past spring. His college production numbers are not eye-popping, but they demonstrate his efficiency and utilization in both the receiving and running games. He added 17 rushing attempts in his two seasons to go with his 99 receptions.
His college production comps offer more insight and excitement into what Hamer could provide at the NFL level. He was the second receiver taken by the Broncos after they spent a first-round pick on Jerry Jeudy. After the loss of Sutton, Hamler has been thrust into a larger role and has responded well by scoring his first touchdown and seeing 13 targets across his last two games.
