When it comes to fantasy football, receiving production at running back, wide receiver, and tight end is the backbone of strong roster construction. While counting stats such as yards, receptions, and touchdowns help to tell the story, delving deeper can help fantasy managers identify breakouts before they occur, rather than react to last year’s trends.
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When an offense needs a big play, they will often look to their best players to deliver for them. The title of this article may lead to some raised eyebrows, as Mark Andrews’ huge drop against the Bills in the playoffs effectively ended Baltimore’s season. However, one play does not a season make. Following some early-season struggles, Andrews was able to turn things around by picking up first downs and scoring touchdowns at a high rate from Week 6 onward. And he was not alone in his efficiency, as his teammate Isaiah Likely was right behind him when it came to turning his opportunities into meaningful plays.
