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A Tight End to Target in Each of The First 10 Rounds of Your Redraft Leagues
Neil Dutton
August 19, 2021
If you are like me, you would have multiple tight end spots in your standard redraft teams. Most people are not like me, however, and would almost happily kiss goodbye to the most volatile spot in all of the fantasy sports. Most leagues insist on starting at least one, however, and that should suffice for now. When to target a TE in your drafts can…...
These 3 Tight Ends Are Seeing Their Prices Fall, But Have They Become Value Picks Yet?
Neil Dutton
July 9, 2021
I recently wrote about five tight ends who were experiencing an uptick in popularity with drafters over at the FFPC. I won’t rehash my findings for you here. What with time being in short supply as we continue on our journey through life. But I would suggest having a glance at it. In the interest of balance, I thought it only fair to have a…...
On the Rise: 5 Tight Ends With Rising ADPs
Neil Dutton
July 7, 2021
Most of the current talk in fantasy circles is of the Scott Fish Bowl, the drafting of which unofficially ushers in the new fantasy season. But other drafts are still taking place, especially over at the FFPC, and have been for some time. With this in mind, I thought it might be fun to take a look at a few players at my favorite position…...
Five Tight Ends to Target in the Late Rounds of Best Ball Drafts
Neil Dutton
June 3, 2021
When it comes to tight ends in fantasy football, the accepted wisdom is that you either take them early in drafts, or you take them late. In 2021, taking one early would likely mean spending a first-round pick on Travis Kelce, or landing George Kittle in the second. Or perhaps you really keep your powder dry and wait until round three to land Darren Waller…....
Pounding the Table: RotoViz’s Favorite Under the Radar Rookies
Neil Dutton
May 28, 2021
If the tales of various former scouts and front office executives are to be believed, every year during the NFL Draft there will come a time when an evaluator will vigorously champion the cause for a player he dearly wants the team to draft. Often these incidents occur late in the draft after the obvious blue chippers have all been taken. But the scouts, people…...
T.J. Hockenson Was the Biggest Winner from the NFL Draft
Neil Dutton
May 3, 2021
In the last days of April and the first of May, 256 players were drafted into the National Football League. Given how many thousands of youngsters play football in high school, and how many hundreds play in college, being one of the 256 represents an incredible achievement for every single one of them. Some, like Trevor Lawrence of the Jaguars, have the hopes of a…...
Najee Harris Fulfills His Destiny in Pittsburgh and Cements Himself as a Fantasy Must Own
Neil Dutton
April 29, 2021
With the No. 24 pick of the 2021 NFL Draft, the Pittsburgh Steelers selected running back Najee Harris out of Alabama. Fans and fantasy owners everywhere can now dream about the second coming of Le’Veon Bell. Harris comes into the NFL after a stellar four-year stint with the Crimson Tide. He played in 51 games, rushing for 3,843 yards at an average of 6.0 yards…...
DeVonta Smith Takes Over in Philadelphia, Helping Jalen Hurts and Maybe Even Jalen Reagor
Neil Dutton
April 29, 2021
With the 10th pick in the 2021 NFL Draft, the Philadelphia Eagles selected wide receiver DeVonta Smith from Alabama. The Eagles sent a third-round pick to their NFC East rivals the Dallas Cowboys to move up from 12 to 10 to take Smith. Smith comes into the NFL after an illustrious four-year stint with the Crimson Tide. In 47 games for Alabama, Smith caught 235…...
Jaylen Waddle Goes to Miami and the Dolphins Suddenly Look Explosive
Neil Dutton
April 29, 2021
With the sixth pick in the 2021 NFL Draft, the Miami Dolphins selected Jaylen Waddle, former Alabama wide receiver. He was the second WR selected with Ja’Marr Chase going to the Cincinnati Bengals at pick five. Waddle played three seasons for the Crimson Tide and appeared in 34 games. His 2020 season was cut short due to injury, and he ended up playing just six…...
Gerald Everett Joins the Seahawks: Is He the Fantasy Breakout Option Owners Desperately Need at TE?
Neil Dutton
March 21, 2021
The Seattle Seahawks moved to replace the retired Greg Olsen at tight end by signing Gerald Everett to a one-year, $6 million contract. On a new team, with a more efficient quarterback, could this move finally unlock Everett as a fantasy force? A viable receiving option at the TE spot is something that eluded the Seahawks in 2020. Even when Russell Wilson was “cooking,” the main…...
Could the Jaguars Signing of Marvin Jones Be the key to Unlocking Laviska Shenault in 2021?
Neil Dutton
March 17, 2021
The Jacksonville Jaguars bolstered their offense in free agency, signing former Detroit Lions wide receiver Marvin Jones to a two-year, $14.5 million contract. After finishing the 2020 season strong, can Jones continue to be fantasy relevant in sunny Florida? The Jaguars, barring an absolutely incredible series of events, will have a new quarterback in 2021 in Trevor Lawrence. In order for him to enjoy some…...
Hunter Henry Is Now a Patriot, but Has New England’s Spending Spree Actually Crushed His Fantasy Value?
Neil Dutton
March 16, 2021
After a wild day of spending on the first day of free agency, the New England Patriots were at it again on Tuesday. This time, they inked Hunter Henry, formerly of the Los Angeles Chargers, to a three-year, $37.5 million contract. But while the 2020 Patriots offense lacked weapons, does the crowded nature of the 2021 team make it hard to trust Henry in fantasy…...
Jonnu Smith Lands With a Patriots Team That Needs a Lot of Help, But Can They Launch Him in Fantasy?
Neil Dutton
March 15, 2021
The New England Patriots have signed former Tennessee Titans tight end Jonnu Smith to a four-year, $50 million deal that includes $31.25 million fully guaranteed. While this move will certainly bolster their offensive arsenal, does it make Smith a top-tier fantasy option at the TE spot? It would be fair to say that the Patriots needed more production from their tight ends in 2021 than…...
The Raiders Wanted Henry Ruggs to Be Their Tyreek Hill, But Is He Actually Another Mecole Hardman?
Neil Dutton
March 8, 2021
There was great excitement within the Las Vegas Raiders after taking Henry Ruggs III with the 12th overall selection in the 2020 NFL Draft. Ruggs had blazed a 4.27 forty-yard dash time in the pre-draft process, and the feeling was that the Raiders had found their own version of Tyreek Hill. This would give them an offensive piece to use as they attempted to go…...
Jalen Reagor’s Rookie Campaign Was Disappointing, But You’re Probably Too Low on Him in 2021
Neil Dutton
March 5, 2021
Wide receiver is a position that the Philadelphia Eagles have struggled to get production from in recent years. You have to go back to 2014 for the last time an Eagles wideout — Jeremy Maclin — crested 1,000 receiving yards. But they have certainly tried to find playmakers at the WR spot over the years. A year after re-acquiring DeSean Jackson and drafting J.J. Arcega-Whiteside, neither of…...
Jerry Jeudy’s Rookie Season Comps Display a Wide Range of Outcomes, But a Breakout May Be On the Horizon
Neil Dutton
March 4, 2021
Going into the 2020 NFL season, the Denver Broncos offense had the hallmarks of a unit that could surprise the league. While not 100% sure that Drew Lock was the answer at quarterback, the Broncos were going to give him a chance to succeed. They already had Courtland Sutton and Noah Fant, but in the first round of the draft, they added Alabama wide receiver…...
Brandon Aiyuk’s Rookie Comps Suggest a Breakout Is Coming, but Are There Enough Targets to Go Around in San Francisco?
Neil Dutton
March 1, 2021
Back in March 2020, a revered and much-respected writer for RotoViz[1]This writer looks a bit like me, and even lives in my house. wrote that Arizona State wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk could be the Deebo Samuel of the 2020 NFL Draft. As if to amplify this comparison, the same team that drafted Samuel in 2019, the San Francisco 49ers, took the plunge and spent the…...
Justin Jefferson’s Rookie Comps Are Elite, but Is There Value at His Current Price?
Neil Dutton
February 22, 2021
Before the 2020 NFL Draft, many NFL analysts, pundits, and prognosticators believed the Philadelphia Eagles would spend their first-round pick on a wide receiver. A large chunk of this group also believed that the player they would choose would be LSU WR Justin Jefferson. The Minnesota Vikings were also sure of this, as evidenced by their joy when the Eagles instead selected TCU speedster, Jalen…...
Clyde Edwards-Helaire Disappointed in 2020, But His Rookie Comps Include Second-Year Breakout Stars
Neil Dutton
February 19, 2021
One of the goals of the fantasy manager is to obtain players who form part of potent offenses. So when the Kansas City Chiefs spent a first-round draft pick on LSU running back Clyde Edwards-Helaire last year, hopes were understandably high that the player would be an asset to fantasy managers as early as his rookie season. While he had his moments, there seemed to…...
J.K. Dobbins Could Be the Next Nick Chubb, but Is That Enough to Make Him a Good Value?
Neil Dutton
February 12, 2021
When the NFL’s most prolific rushing attack adds an explosive rookie running back with an early-round draft pick, people have the right to get excited. This was certainly the case in 2020 when the Baltimore Ravens selected J.K. Dobbins in the second round of the NFL Draft. Dobbins had his moments in his first season. But just how good a year was it? Dobbins is…...
A Tight End to Target in Each of The First 10 Rounds of Your Redraft Leagues
Neil Dutton
August 19, 2021
If you are like me, you would have multiple tight end spots in your standard redraft teams. Most people are not like me, however, and would almost happily kiss goodbye to the most volatile spot in all of the fantasy sports. Most leagues insist on starting at least one, however, and that should suffice for now. When to target a TE in your drafts can…...
These 3 Tight Ends Are Seeing Their Prices Fall, But Have They Become Value Picks Yet?
Neil Dutton
July 9, 2021
I recently wrote about five tight ends who were experiencing an uptick in popularity with drafters over at the FFPC. I won’t rehash my findings for you here. What with time being in short supply as we continue on our journey through life. But I would suggest having a glance at it. In the interest of balance, I thought it only fair to have a…...
On the Rise: 5 Tight Ends With Rising ADPs
Neil Dutton
July 7, 2021
Most of the current talk in fantasy circles is of the Scott Fish Bowl, the drafting of which unofficially ushers in the new fantasy season. But other drafts are still taking place, especially over at the FFPC, and have been for some time. With this in mind, I thought it might be fun to take a look at a few players at my favorite position…...
Five Tight Ends to Target in the Late Rounds of Best Ball Drafts
Neil Dutton
June 3, 2021
When it comes to tight ends in fantasy football, the accepted wisdom is that you either take them early in drafts, or you take them late. In 2021, taking one early would likely mean spending a first-round pick on Travis Kelce, or landing George Kittle in the second. Or perhaps you really keep your powder dry and wait until round three to land Darren Waller…....
Pounding the Table: RotoViz’s Favorite Under the Radar Rookies
Neil Dutton
May 28, 2021
If the tales of various former scouts and front office executives are to be believed, every year during the NFL Draft there will come a time when an evaluator will vigorously champion the cause for a player he dearly wants the team to draft. Often these incidents occur late in the draft after the obvious blue chippers have all been taken. But the scouts, people…...
T.J. Hockenson Was the Biggest Winner from the NFL Draft
Neil Dutton
May 3, 2021
In the last days of April and the first of May, 256 players were drafted into the National Football League. Given how many thousands of youngsters play football in high school, and how many hundreds play in college, being one of the 256 represents an incredible achievement for every single one of them. Some, like Trevor Lawrence of the Jaguars, have the hopes of a…...
Najee Harris Fulfills His Destiny in Pittsburgh and Cements Himself as a Fantasy Must Own
Neil Dutton
April 29, 2021
With the No. 24 pick of the 2021 NFL Draft, the Pittsburgh Steelers selected running back Najee Harris out of Alabama. Fans and fantasy owners everywhere can now dream about the second coming of Le’Veon Bell. Harris comes into the NFL after a stellar four-year stint with the Crimson Tide. He played in 51 games, rushing for 3,843 yards at an average of 6.0 yards…...
DeVonta Smith Takes Over in Philadelphia, Helping Jalen Hurts and Maybe Even Jalen Reagor
Neil Dutton
April 29, 2021
With the 10th pick in the 2021 NFL Draft, the Philadelphia Eagles selected wide receiver DeVonta Smith from Alabama. The Eagles sent a third-round pick to their NFC East rivals the Dallas Cowboys to move up from 12 to 10 to take Smith. Smith comes into the NFL after an illustrious four-year stint with the Crimson Tide. In 47 games for Alabama, Smith caught 235…...
Jaylen Waddle Goes to Miami and the Dolphins Suddenly Look Explosive
Neil Dutton
April 29, 2021
With the sixth pick in the 2021 NFL Draft, the Miami Dolphins selected Jaylen Waddle, former Alabama wide receiver. He was the second WR selected with Ja’Marr Chase going to the Cincinnati Bengals at pick five. Waddle played three seasons for the Crimson Tide and appeared in 34 games. His 2020 season was cut short due to injury, and he ended up playing just six…...
Gerald Everett Joins the Seahawks: Is He the Fantasy Breakout Option Owners Desperately Need at TE?
Neil Dutton
March 21, 2021
The Seattle Seahawks moved to replace the retired Greg Olsen at tight end by signing Gerald Everett to a one-year, $6 million contract. On a new team, with a more efficient quarterback, could this move finally unlock Everett as a fantasy force? A viable receiving option at the TE spot is something that eluded the Seahawks in 2020. Even when Russell Wilson was “cooking,” the main…...
Could the Jaguars Signing of Marvin Jones Be the key to Unlocking Laviska Shenault in 2021?
Neil Dutton
March 17, 2021
The Jacksonville Jaguars bolstered their offense in free agency, signing former Detroit Lions wide receiver Marvin Jones to a two-year, $14.5 million contract. After finishing the 2020 season strong, can Jones continue to be fantasy relevant in sunny Florida? The Jaguars, barring an absolutely incredible series of events, will have a new quarterback in 2021 in Trevor Lawrence. In order for him to enjoy some…...
Hunter Henry Is Now a Patriot, but Has New England’s Spending Spree Actually Crushed His Fantasy Value?
Neil Dutton
March 16, 2021
After a wild day of spending on the first day of free agency, the New England Patriots were at it again on Tuesday. This time, they inked Hunter Henry, formerly of the Los Angeles Chargers, to a three-year, $37.5 million contract. But while the 2020 Patriots offense lacked weapons, does the crowded nature of the 2021 team make it hard to trust Henry in fantasy…...
Jonnu Smith Lands With a Patriots Team That Needs a Lot of Help, But Can They Launch Him in Fantasy?
Neil Dutton
March 15, 2021
The New England Patriots have signed former Tennessee Titans tight end Jonnu Smith to a four-year, $50 million deal that includes $31.25 million fully guaranteed. While this move will certainly bolster their offensive arsenal, does it make Smith a top-tier fantasy option at the TE spot? It would be fair to say that the Patriots needed more production from their tight ends in 2021 than…...
The Raiders Wanted Henry Ruggs to Be Their Tyreek Hill, But Is He Actually Another Mecole Hardman?
Neil Dutton
March 8, 2021
There was great excitement within the Las Vegas Raiders after taking Henry Ruggs III with the 12th overall selection in the 2020 NFL Draft. Ruggs had blazed a 4.27 forty-yard dash time in the pre-draft process, and the feeling was that the Raiders had found their own version of Tyreek Hill. This would give them an offensive piece to use as they attempted to go…...
Jalen Reagor’s Rookie Campaign Was Disappointing, But You’re Probably Too Low on Him in 2021
Neil Dutton
March 5, 2021
Wide receiver is a position that the Philadelphia Eagles have struggled to get production from in recent years. You have to go back to 2014 for the last time an Eagles wideout — Jeremy Maclin — crested 1,000 receiving yards. But they have certainly tried to find playmakers at the WR spot over the years. A year after re-acquiring DeSean Jackson and drafting J.J. Arcega-Whiteside, neither of…...
Jerry Jeudy’s Rookie Season Comps Display a Wide Range of Outcomes, But a Breakout May Be On the Horizon
Neil Dutton
March 4, 2021
Going into the 2020 NFL season, the Denver Broncos offense had the hallmarks of a unit that could surprise the league. While not 100% sure that Drew Lock was the answer at quarterback, the Broncos were going to give him a chance to succeed. They already had Courtland Sutton and Noah Fant, but in the first round of the draft, they added Alabama wide receiver…...
Brandon Aiyuk’s Rookie Comps Suggest a Breakout Is Coming, but Are There Enough Targets to Go Around in San Francisco?
Neil Dutton
March 1, 2021
Back in March 2020, a revered and much-respected writer for RotoViz[1]This writer looks a bit like me, and even lives in my house. wrote that Arizona State wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk could be the Deebo Samuel of the 2020 NFL Draft. As if to amplify this comparison, the same team that drafted Samuel in 2019, the San Francisco 49ers, took the plunge and spent the…...
Justin Jefferson’s Rookie Comps Are Elite, but Is There Value at His Current Price?
Neil Dutton
February 22, 2021
Before the 2020 NFL Draft, many NFL analysts, pundits, and prognosticators believed the Philadelphia Eagles would spend their first-round pick on a wide receiver. A large chunk of this group also believed that the player they would choose would be LSU WR Justin Jefferson. The Minnesota Vikings were also sure of this, as evidenced by their joy when the Eagles instead selected TCU speedster, Jalen…...
Clyde Edwards-Helaire Disappointed in 2020, But His Rookie Comps Include Second-Year Breakout Stars
Neil Dutton
February 19, 2021
One of the goals of the fantasy manager is to obtain players who form part of potent offenses. So when the Kansas City Chiefs spent a first-round draft pick on LSU running back Clyde Edwards-Helaire last year, hopes were understandably high that the player would be an asset to fantasy managers as early as his rookie season. While he had his moments, there seemed to…...
J.K. Dobbins Could Be the Next Nick Chubb, but Is That Enough to Make Him a Good Value?
Neil Dutton
February 12, 2021
When the NFL’s most prolific rushing attack adds an explosive rookie running back with an early-round draft pick, people have the right to get excited. This was certainly the case in 2020 when the Baltimore Ravens selected J.K. Dobbins in the second round of the NFL Draft. Dobbins had his moments in his first season. But just how good a year was it? Dobbins is…...
A Tight End to Target in Each of The First 10 Rounds of Your Redraft Leagues
Neil Dutton
August 19, 2021
If you are like me, you would have multiple tight end spots in your standard redraft teams. Most people are not like me, however, and would almost happily kiss goodbye to the most volatile spot in all of the fantasy sports. Most leagues insist on starting at least one, however, and that should suffice for now. When to target a TE in your drafts can…...
These 3 Tight Ends Are Seeing Their Prices Fall, But Have They Become Value Picks Yet?
Neil Dutton
July 9, 2021
I recently wrote about five tight ends who were experiencing an uptick in popularity with drafters over at the FFPC. I won’t rehash my findings for you here. What with time being in short supply as we continue on our journey through life. But I would suggest having a glance at it. In the interest of balance, I thought it only fair to have a…...
On the Rise: 5 Tight Ends With Rising ADPs
Neil Dutton
July 7, 2021
Most of the current talk in fantasy circles is of the Scott Fish Bowl, the drafting of which unofficially ushers in the new fantasy season. But other drafts are still taking place, especially over at the FFPC, and have been for some time. With this in mind, I thought it might be fun to take a look at a few players at my favorite position…...
Five Tight Ends to Target in the Late Rounds of Best Ball Drafts
Neil Dutton
June 3, 2021
When it comes to tight ends in fantasy football, the accepted wisdom is that you either take them early in drafts, or you take them late. In 2021, taking one early would likely mean spending a first-round pick on Travis Kelce, or landing George Kittle in the second. Or perhaps you really keep your powder dry and wait until round three to land Darren Waller…....
Pounding the Table: RotoViz’s Favorite Under the Radar Rookies
Neil Dutton
May 28, 2021
If the tales of various former scouts and front office executives are to be believed, every year during the NFL Draft there will come a time when an evaluator will vigorously champion the cause for a player he dearly wants the team to draft. Often these incidents occur late in the draft after the obvious blue chippers have all been taken. But the scouts, people…...
T.J. Hockenson Was the Biggest Winner from the NFL Draft
Neil Dutton
May 3, 2021
In the last days of April and the first of May, 256 players were drafted into the National Football League. Given how many thousands of youngsters play football in high school, and how many hundreds play in college, being one of the 256 represents an incredible achievement for every single one of them. Some, like Trevor Lawrence of the Jaguars, have the hopes of a…...
Najee Harris Fulfills His Destiny in Pittsburgh and Cements Himself as a Fantasy Must Own
Neil Dutton
April 29, 2021
With the No. 24 pick of the 2021 NFL Draft, the Pittsburgh Steelers selected running back Najee Harris out of Alabama. Fans and fantasy owners everywhere can now dream about the second coming of Le’Veon Bell. Harris comes into the NFL after a stellar four-year stint with the Crimson Tide. He played in 51 games, rushing for 3,843 yards at an average of 6.0 yards…...
DeVonta Smith Takes Over in Philadelphia, Helping Jalen Hurts and Maybe Even Jalen Reagor
Neil Dutton
April 29, 2021
With the 10th pick in the 2021 NFL Draft, the Philadelphia Eagles selected wide receiver DeVonta Smith from Alabama. The Eagles sent a third-round pick to their NFC East rivals the Dallas Cowboys to move up from 12 to 10 to take Smith. Smith comes into the NFL after an illustrious four-year stint with the Crimson Tide. In 47 games for Alabama, Smith caught 235…...
Jaylen Waddle Goes to Miami and the Dolphins Suddenly Look Explosive
Neil Dutton
April 29, 2021
With the sixth pick in the 2021 NFL Draft, the Miami Dolphins selected Jaylen Waddle, former Alabama wide receiver. He was the second WR selected with Ja’Marr Chase going to the Cincinnati Bengals at pick five. Waddle played three seasons for the Crimson Tide and appeared in 34 games. His 2020 season was cut short due to injury, and he ended up playing just six…...
Gerald Everett Joins the Seahawks: Is He the Fantasy Breakout Option Owners Desperately Need at TE?
Neil Dutton
March 21, 2021
The Seattle Seahawks moved to replace the retired Greg Olsen at tight end by signing Gerald Everett to a one-year, $6 million contract. On a new team, with a more efficient quarterback, could this move finally unlock Everett as a fantasy force? A viable receiving option at the TE spot is something that eluded the Seahawks in 2020. Even when Russell Wilson was “cooking,” the main…...
Could the Jaguars Signing of Marvin Jones Be the key to Unlocking Laviska Shenault in 2021?
Neil Dutton
March 17, 2021
The Jacksonville Jaguars bolstered their offense in free agency, signing former Detroit Lions wide receiver Marvin Jones to a two-year, $14.5 million contract. After finishing the 2020 season strong, can Jones continue to be fantasy relevant in sunny Florida? The Jaguars, barring an absolutely incredible series of events, will have a new quarterback in 2021 in Trevor Lawrence. In order for him to enjoy some…...
Hunter Henry Is Now a Patriot, but Has New England’s Spending Spree Actually Crushed His Fantasy Value?
Neil Dutton
March 16, 2021
After a wild day of spending on the first day of free agency, the New England Patriots were at it again on Tuesday. This time, they inked Hunter Henry, formerly of the Los Angeles Chargers, to a three-year, $37.5 million contract. But while the 2020 Patriots offense lacked weapons, does the crowded nature of the 2021 team make it hard to trust Henry in fantasy…...
Jonnu Smith Lands With a Patriots Team That Needs a Lot of Help, But Can They Launch Him in Fantasy?
Neil Dutton
March 15, 2021
The New England Patriots have signed former Tennessee Titans tight end Jonnu Smith to a four-year, $50 million deal that includes $31.25 million fully guaranteed. While this move will certainly bolster their offensive arsenal, does it make Smith a top-tier fantasy option at the TE spot? It would be fair to say that the Patriots needed more production from their tight ends in 2021 than…...
The Raiders Wanted Henry Ruggs to Be Their Tyreek Hill, But Is He Actually Another Mecole Hardman?
Neil Dutton
March 8, 2021
There was great excitement within the Las Vegas Raiders after taking Henry Ruggs III with the 12th overall selection in the 2020 NFL Draft. Ruggs had blazed a 4.27 forty-yard dash time in the pre-draft process, and the feeling was that the Raiders had found their own version of Tyreek Hill. This would give them an offensive piece to use as they attempted to go…...
Jalen Reagor’s Rookie Campaign Was Disappointing, But You’re Probably Too Low on Him in 2021
Neil Dutton
March 5, 2021
Wide receiver is a position that the Philadelphia Eagles have struggled to get production from in recent years. You have to go back to 2014 for the last time an Eagles wideout — Jeremy Maclin — crested 1,000 receiving yards. But they have certainly tried to find playmakers at the WR spot over the years. A year after re-acquiring DeSean Jackson and drafting J.J. Arcega-Whiteside, neither of…...
Jerry Jeudy’s Rookie Season Comps Display a Wide Range of Outcomes, But a Breakout May Be On the Horizon
Neil Dutton
March 4, 2021
Going into the 2020 NFL season, the Denver Broncos offense had the hallmarks of a unit that could surprise the league. While not 100% sure that Drew Lock was the answer at quarterback, the Broncos were going to give him a chance to succeed. They already had Courtland Sutton and Noah Fant, but in the first round of the draft, they added Alabama wide receiver…...
Brandon Aiyuk’s Rookie Comps Suggest a Breakout Is Coming, but Are There Enough Targets to Go Around in San Francisco?
Neil Dutton
March 1, 2021
Back in March 2020, a revered and much-respected writer for RotoViz[1]This writer looks a bit like me, and even lives in my house. wrote that Arizona State wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk could be the Deebo Samuel of the 2020 NFL Draft. As if to amplify this comparison, the same team that drafted Samuel in 2019, the San Francisco 49ers, took the plunge and spent the…...
Justin Jefferson’s Rookie Comps Are Elite, but Is There Value at His Current Price?
Neil Dutton
February 22, 2021
Before the 2020 NFL Draft, many NFL analysts, pundits, and prognosticators believed the Philadelphia Eagles would spend their first-round pick on a wide receiver. A large chunk of this group also believed that the player they would choose would be LSU WR Justin Jefferson. The Minnesota Vikings were also sure of this, as evidenced by their joy when the Eagles instead selected TCU speedster, Jalen…...
Clyde Edwards-Helaire Disappointed in 2020, But His Rookie Comps Include Second-Year Breakout Stars
Neil Dutton
February 19, 2021
One of the goals of the fantasy manager is to obtain players who form part of potent offenses. So when the Kansas City Chiefs spent a first-round draft pick on LSU running back Clyde Edwards-Helaire last year, hopes were understandably high that the player would be an asset to fantasy managers as early as his rookie season. While he had his moments, there seemed to…...
J.K. Dobbins Could Be the Next Nick Chubb, but Is That Enough to Make Him a Good Value?
Neil Dutton
February 12, 2021
When the NFL’s most prolific rushing attack adds an explosive rookie running back with an early-round draft pick, people have the right to get excited. This was certainly the case in 2020 when the Baltimore Ravens selected J.K. Dobbins in the second round of the NFL Draft. Dobbins had his moments in his first season. But just how good a year was it? Dobbins is…...
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