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Monday, May 20, 2024

New York Jets 2024 fantasy football projections

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Below you will find our 2024 fantasy football projections for the New York Jets.

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QUARTERBACKS

PlayerAtt.Comp.YardsTDINTRushYardsTDPoints
Aaron Rodgers552.8359.33924.927.648.8436.1104.71.44268.99
Tyrod Taylor44.828.1313.61.70.761789.30.6830.83

Aaron Rodgers: The Jets signed Mike Williams, a big upgrade opposite Garrett Wilson, and Tyron Smith in free agency while also drafting Olu Fashanu and Malachi Corley with their first two picks to help bolster the offense. Assuming better health in 2024 for Rodgers, who missed nearly all of last season with a torn Achilles, he should help raise the play of the offense in general — and the pass catchers in particular — even if he's only a mid-tier QB2 in fantasy.

MORE: Check out our 2025 NFL Mock Draft

RUNNING BACKS

PlayerAtt.YardsTDRec.YardsTDPoints
Breece Hall233.81063.86.962508.63.4250.04
Braelon Allen53.1228.31.4314.7114.40.855
Israel Abanikanda43.6185.30.9812.293.20.643.43
Isaiah Davis24.2101.60.584.6360.321.34
Nick Bawden1.33.30.042.3170.14.02

Breece Hall: Not much went right for the Jets in 2023, although Hall was one of their few bright spots. Hall nearly rushed for 1,000 yards (994), led all running backs in receptions (76) and scored the fourth-most fantasy points (second-most in full-PPR formats) among running backs. With more competent quarterback play next season and being another year removed from his torn ACL, Hall is my clear favorite among non-Christian McCaffrey running backs.

WIDE RECEIVERS

PlayerRec.YardsTDRushYardsTDPoints
Garrett Wilson921112.67.64.317.20.17205.6
Mike Williams61837.15.7000148.41
Malachi Corley38.7466.23.26.435.20.3290.61
Allen Lazard10.7137.81.100025.73
Xavier Gipson9.3103.80.75.331.80.3224.33
Jason Brownlee2.125.40.20004.79

Garrett Wilson: With Aaron Rodgers playing four snaps in 2023, it's no surprise that Wilson failed to live up to preseason expectations. Then again, fantasy managers expected more than a WR31 finish. Even so, the lack of scoring (three TDs) was a big factor, as Wilson finished with 95 catches for 1,042 yards. No receiver had a higher number of contested targets (37), per PFF. Assuming better quarterback play and barring injury, Wilson could take a big step forward in his age-24 season.

Mike Williams: Williams missed nearly all of the 2023 season with a torn ACL, but he's shown how productive he can be when healthy. While he has appeared in only 32 games over the past three seasons, he has averaged a 17-game line of 84/1,217/7 during that span. Earlier this spring, GM Joe Douglas said of Williams, "I would say he's not gonna be ready for the start of training camp," but "we do feel confident that he's gonna be ready for the year."

MORE: 2024 NFL Strength of Schedule

TIGHT ENDS

PlayerRec.YardsTDRushYardsTDPoints
Tyler Conklin50508.63.600097.46
Jeremy Ruckert22.1222.51.600042.9
Kenny Yeboah5.655.10.400010.71

Tyler Conklin: Conklin has had exactly 87 targets with 58 to 61 receptions in three consective years including the past two seasons with the Jets. Conklin set a career high with 621 yards (but failed to score a touchdown) in 2023. The presence of Mike Williams and Malachi Corley as the team's WR2/WR3, respectively, could lead to a few less targets (than 87), but a healthy Aaron Rodgers should raise the overall performance of the offense.

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Thursday, August 31, 2023

New York Jets 2023 Fantasy Football Projections

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Below you will find our 2023 fantasy football projections for the New York Jets.

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QUARTERBACKS

PlayerAtt.Comp.YardsTDINTRushYardsTDPoints
Aaron Rodgers556.3364.44088.829.7610.0136.8106.71.38281.52
Zach Wilson35.520.1252.11.10.994.319.40.2215.76

Aaron Rodgers: After winning back-to-back NFL MVP awards in 2020 and 2021, Rodgers numbers (without Davante Adams) were well below his career averages across the board in 2022 — 64.6% (65.3% career average), 4.8 TD% (6.2%), 2.2 INT% (1.4%), 6.8 Y/A (7.7) and 91.1 passer rating (103.6). Regardless of how long the next era of his career lasts, Rodgers joins a Jets team that has a better supporting cast than he had last year in Green Bay.

RUNNING BACKS

PlayerAtt.YardsTDRec.YardsTDPoints
Breece Hall183.4825.35.539.8329.92.1181.02
Dalvin Cook144.4635.44.4826.9212.71.4133.54
Michael Carter28.11180.712.5760.532.85
Israel Abanikanda19.581.90.47430.40.217.25
Nick Bawden0001.28.70.12.07

Breece Hall: Before Hall tore his ACL, his NFL career was off to a great start. The rookie from Iowa State averaged 5.8 yards per carry and 11.5 yards per reception through seven games. His workload had jumped considerably in Weeks 4-6 (61 touches) from Weeks 1-3 (34). Who knows how good his rookie season would have been if the injury hadn't happened? There are lots of reasons for fantasy managers to be excited about Hall's long-term outlook, but it wouldn't be a shock if he starts the 2023 season slowly, especially with Dalvin Cook joining the Jets on a one-year deal.

Dalvin Cook: Cook appeared in all 17 games last season, and it was the first time that played more than 14 games in a season. Now a Jet, he's no longer the clear lead back, but it's possible that he starts the season with a larger share of the workload as the Jets ease Hall back from injury.

Michael Carter: Carter had double-digit touches in eight of the first nine games last season, but he had only 28 touches — 15 carries for 32 yards and 13 catches for 79 yards — over the final five games. The team kept him over Zonovan Knight, but his opportunities will be limited as long as both Hall and Cook are healthy.

WIDE RECEIVERS

PlayerRec.YardsTDRushYardsTDPoints
Garrett Wilson83.11048.37.1527.50.18192.81
Allen Lazard61.3779.25.72.615.60.1144.93
Mecole Hardman32.9479.73.26.944.90.2189.37
Randall Cobb32.73692.81.98.60.0471.15
Xavier Gipson8.799.80.700018.53
Jason Brownlee5.667.30.500012.53
Irvin Charles2.734.70.20006.02

Garrett Wilson: Despite poor quarterback play, Wilson was outstanding in 2022 as he finished with 83 receptions for 1,103 yards and four touchdowns and was named NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year. More efficient quarterback play should help Wilson in his second season.

Allen Lazard: Lazard posted career highs in targets (100), receptions (60) and yards (788) last season. Although Lazard edged his Packers teammate Christian Watson in fantasy points scored last season, both of whom finished as top-36 performers, Watson outscored him on a per-game basis. While he benefits from continuing to catch passes from Aaron Rodgers, there's a clear talent gap between Garrett Wilson and Lazard.

Mecole Hardman: Hardman has the potential to have an occasional big week, but he'll be hard to trust as the team's third (or fourth?) receiver behind Wilson and Lazard (and Cobb?). He's never averaged more than 40.8 yards per game in his four seasons with Patrick Mahomes.

TIGHT ENDS

PlayerRec.YardsTDRushYardsTDPoints
Tyler Conklin40.4449.33.400085.53
C.J. Uzomah17.71911.600037.55
Jeremy Ruckert11.3123.7100024.02
Kenny Yeboah3.841.20.30007.82

Tyler Conklin: Conklin followed up his breakout 2021 season (61/593/3, 87 targets) in Minnesota with nearly identical numbers (58/552/3, 87 targets) with the Jets last year. Given that the offense should be better in general in 2023, there's a chance that Conklin performs as a mid-tier TE2 once again.

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Friday, August 11, 2023

New York Jets 2023 Fantasy Football Projections

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Below you will find our 2023 fantasy football projections for the New York Jets.

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QUARTERBACKS

PlayerAtt.Comp.YardsTDINTRushYardsTDPoints
Aaron Rodgers556.3364.44088.829.7610.0136.8106.71.38281.52
Zach Wilson35.520.1252.11.10.994.319.40.2215.76

Aaron Rodgers: After winning back-to-back NFL MVP awards in 2020 and 2021, Rodgers numbers (without Davante Adams) were well below his career averages across the board in 2022 — 64.6% (65.3% career average), 4.8 TD% (6.2%), 2.2 INT% (1.4%), 6.8 Y/A (7.7) and 91.1 passer rating (103.6). Regardless of how long the next era of his career lasts, Rodgers joins a Jets team that has a better supporting cast than he had last year in Green Bay.

RUNNING BACKS

PlayerAtt.YardsTDRec.YardsTDPoints
Breece Hall190.5857.35.7238.8323.42.1184.39
Michael Carter54.1227.21.3532.3238.71.278.04
Zonovan Knight85.33542.1311.791.20.767.35
Israel Abanikanda45.5191.11.09645.60.335.01

Breece Hall: Before Hall tore his ACL, his NFL career was off to a great start. The rookie from Iowa State averaged 5.8 yards per carry and 11.5 yards per reception through seven games. His workload had jumped considerably in Weeks 4-6 (61 touches) from Weeks 1-3 (34). Who knows how good his rookie season would have been if the injury hadn't happened? There are lots of reasons for fantasy managers to be excited about Hall's long-term outlook, but it wouldn't be a shock if he starts the 2023 season slowly as he works his way back from injury. Clouding the outlook for the backfield was Dalvin Cook's visit at the end of July, even if there is "no timeline for a signing."

Michael Carter: Carter had double-digit touches in eight of the first nine games last season, but he had only 28 touches — 15 carries for 32 yards and 13 catches for 79 yards — over the final five games. Various other backs (Hall, James Robinson and Zonovan Knight) had games where they handled larger workloads than Carter last season and there is speculation that Carter could be the odd man out if the team signs Dalvin Cook.

Zonovan Knight: Knight wasn't active until Week 12, but he handled 98 touches (85/300/1 rushing and 13/100 receiving) over the final seven games of the season.

Israel Abanikanda: NFL.com's Lance Zierlein comped Abanikanda to Kansas City's Isiah Pacheco before the NFL Draft, although it would be unreasonable to expect a such a large rookie contribution from the fifth-round pick. That said, The Athletic's Zach Rosenblatt wrote after OTAs that Abanikanda "has the explosiveness and home-run ability to make an impact right away, and I think he will."

WIDE RECEIVERS

PlayerRec.YardsTDRushYardsTDPoints
Garrett Wilson81.11026.67527.50.18189.04
Allen Lazard61.3779.25.72.615.60.1144.93
Mecole Hardman40.6555.63.96.944.90.21105.01
Corey Davis27.1327.72.400060.72
Randall Cobb17.3195.31.51.98.60.0438.28
Alex Erickson2.328.20.20005.17

Garrett Wilson: Despite poor quarterback play, Wilson was outstanding in 2022 as he finished with 83 receptions for 1,103 yards and four touchdowns and was named NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year. More efficient quarterback play should help Wilson in his second season.

Allen Lazard: Lazard posted career highs in targets (100), receptions (60) and yards (788) last season. Although Lazard edged his Packers teammate Christian Watson in fantasy points scored last season, both of whom finished as top-36 performers, Watson outscored him on a per-game basis. While he benefits from continuing to catch passes from Aaron Rodgers, there's a clear talent gap between Garrett Wilson and Lazard.

Mecole Hardman: Hardman has the potential to have an occasional big week, but he'll be hard to trust as the team's third receiver behind Wilson and Lazard. He's never averaged more than 40.8 yards per game in his four seasons with Patrick Mahomes.

TIGHT ENDS

PlayerRec.YardsTDRushYardsTDPoints
Tyler Conklin38.5427.63.300081.81
C.J. Uzomah17.71911.600037.55
Jeremy Ruckert7.580.30.700015.98
Zack Kuntz2.330.40.30005.99

Tyler Conklin: Conklin followed up his breakout 2021 season (61/593/3, 87 targets) in Minnesota with nearly identical numbers (58/552/3, 87 targets) with the Jets last year. Given that the offense should be better in general in 2023, there's a chance that Conklin performs as a mid-tier TE2 once again.

C.J. Uzomah: After signing a free-agent deal with the Jets, Uzomah finished 2022 with a modest 21/232/2 stat line. Perhaps a new year with a new quarterback and offensive coordinator will be what Uzomah needs for a better season with Gang Green.

Jeremy Ruckert: The Athletic's Zach Rosenblatt called Ruckert "one of the biggest winners of OTAs." Meanwhile, coach Robert Saleh said that the third-round, second-year tight end "looks awesome."

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Tuesday, July 4, 2023

New York Jets 2023 Fantasy Football Projections

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Below you will find our 2023 fantasy football projections for the New York Jets.

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QUARTERBACKS

PlayerAtt.Comp.YardsTDINTRushYardsTDPoints
Aaron Rodgers556.3364.44088.830.0410.0136.8106.71.38282.64
Zach Wilson35.520.1252.10.920.994.319.40.2215.04

Aaron Rodgers: After winning back-to-back NFL MVP awards in 2020 and 2021, Rodgers numbers (without Davante Adams) were well below his career averages across the board in 2022 — 64.6% (65.3% career average), 4.8 TD% (6.2%), 2.2 INT% (1.4%), 6.8 Y/A (7.7) and 91.1 passer rating (103.6). Regardless of how long the next era of his career lasts, Rodgers joins a Jets team that has a better supporting cast than he had last year in Green Bay.

RUNNING BACKS

PlayerAtt.YardsTDRec.YardsTDPoints
Breece Hall194.8876.65.8438.8323.42.1187.04
Michael Carter56.3236.51.4133.8251.81.381.99
Zonovan Knight83.1344.92.0811.791.20.766.14
Israel Abanikanda41.1172.60.995.643.40.332.14

Breece Hall: Before Hall tore his ACL, his NFL career was off to a great start. The rookie from Iowa State averaged 5.8 yards per carry and 11.5 yards per reception through seven games. His workload had jumped considerably in Weeks 4-6 (61 touches) from Weeks 1-3 (34). Who knows how good his rookie season would have been if the injury hadn't happened? There are lots of reasons for fantasy managers to be excited about Hall's long-term outlook, but it wouldn't be a shock if he starts the 2023 season slowly as he works his way back from injury.

Michael Carter: Carter had double-digit touches in eight of the first nine games last season, but he had only 28 touches — 15 carries for 32 yards and 13 catches for 79 yards — over the final five games. Various other backs (Hall, James Robinson and Zonovan Knight) had games where they handled larger workloads than Carter, but he's a talented back, especially as a receiver, and Hall should be eased in slowly.

Zonovan Knight: Knight wasn't active until Week 12, but he handled 98 touches (85/300/1 rushing and 13/100 receiving) over the final seven games of the season.

Israel Abanikanda: NFL.com's Lance Zierlein comped Abanikanda to Kansas City's Isiah Pacheco, and it would be unreasonable to expect a similar rookie contribution from the fifth-round pick. That said, The Athletic's Zach Rosenblatt wrote after OTAs that Abanikanda "has the explosiveness and home-run ability to make an impact right away, and I think he will."

WIDE RECEIVERS

PlayerRec.YardsTDRushYardsTDPoints
Garrett Wilson79.61009.36.9527.50.18185.96
Allen Lazard61.7785.75.72.615.60.1145.78
Mecole Hardman40.95603.96.944.90.21105.6
Corey Davis25.6310.42.300057.64
Randall Cobb16.9173.61.51.98.60.0435.91
Denzel Mims6.286.80.700015.98

Garrett Wilson: Despite poor quarterback play, Wilson was outstanding in 2022 as he finished with 83 receptions for 1,103 yards and four touchdowns and was named NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year. More efficient quarterback play will definitely help Wilson, even though Rodgers' buddies (Allen Lazard and Randall Cobb) followed him to Florham Park.

Allen Lazard: Lazard posted career highs in targets (100), receptions (60) and yards (788) last season. Although Lazard edged his Packers teammate Christian Watson in fantasy points scored last season, both of whom finished as top-36 performers, Watson outscored him on a per-game basis. While he benefits from continuing to catch passes from Aaron Rodgers, there's a clear talent gap between Garrett Wilson and Lazard.

Mecole Hardman: Hardman has the potential to have an occasional big week, but he'll be hard to trust as the team's third receiver. He's never averaged more than 40.8 yards per game in his four seasons with Patrick Mahomes.

TIGHT ENDS

PlayerRec.YardsTDRushYardsTDPoints
Tyler Conklin38.1423.23.300081.17
C.J. Uzomah16.31781.400034.35
Jeremy Ruckert6.973.80.700015.03
Zack Kuntz2.330.40.20005.39

Tyler Conklin: Conklin followed up his breakout 2021 season (61/593/3, 87 targets) in Minnesota with nearly identical numbers (58/552/3, 87 targets) with the Jets last year. Given that the offense should be better in general in 2023, there's a chance that Conklin performs as a mid-tier TE2 once again.

C.J. Uzomah: After signing a free-agent deal with the Jets, Uzomah finished 2022 with a modest 21/232/2 stat line. Perhaps a new year with a new quarterback and offensive coordinator will be what Uzomah needs for a better season with Gang Green.

Jeremy Ruckert: The Athletic's Zach Rosenblatt called Ruckert "one of the biggest winners of OTAs." Meanwhile, coach Robert Saleh said that the third-round, second-year tight end "looks awesome."

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Sunday, September 4, 2022

New York Jets Fantasy Football Projections 2022

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Below you will find our 2022 fantasy football projections for the New York Jets.

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QUARTERBACKS

PlayerAtt.Comp.YardsTDINTRushYardsTDPoints
Zach Wilson505.2300.63435.419.713.8933156.81.27211.74
Joe Flacco68.942.7475.42.821.586.213.60.1229.22

Zach Wilson: The second overall pick in the 2021 NFL Draft, Wilson was a major disappointment as a rookie. The former BYU Cougar completed only 55.6% of his pass attempts, averaged 6.1 yards per attempt and threw more interceptions (11, 2.9%) than touchdowns (nine, 2.3%). On a positive note, the Jets used four picks in the first four rounds of this year's draft on offense. While it would be difficult to be much worse, how much of an improvement will we see from Wilson in his second season?

RUNNING BACKS

PlayerAtt.YardsTDRec.YardsTDPoints
Breece Hall185.9808.75.332.82641.6165.07
Michael Carter136.3586.13.4138.83051.8139.77
Ty Johnson19.884.20.455.8450.320.32
Zonovan Knight10.343.30.242.215.60.19.03

Breece Hall: As the focal point of Iowa State's offense, Hall rushed for 3,044 yards and 41 touchdowns while adding 59 receptions for 482 yards and five touchdowns over the past two seasons. Hall is a patient runner with outstanding vision and contact balance and he's a reliable receiver out of the backfield. Even if Michael Carter starts the season as the RB1, Hall should earn a larger share of the workload as the season progresses.

Michael Carter: One of the few bright spots in New York's offense last year, Carter turned his 183 touches as a fourth-round rookie into 964 scrimmage yards and four touchdowns. Even though Hall has the higher draft pedigree, Carter goes into his second season as the starter and as an undervalued option available many rounds later than Hall in drafts.

WIDE RECEIVERS

PlayerRec.YardsTDRushYardsTDPoints
Elijah Moore65.6856.54.68.362.30.42154.8
Garrett Wilson52.2680.53.86.240.30.31122.84
Corey Davis44.3598.43.5000102.99
Braxton Berrios26.9332.41.8748.30.4665.08
Denzel Mims2.433.20.20005.72
Jeff Smith2.127.40.20004.99

Elijah Moore: Moore missed the final five games of 2021, but he had 34 catches for 459 yards and five touchdowns on 51 targets over his final six games played as a rookie. During that stretch, only Justin Jefferson scored more fantasy points than Moore, who was fifth on a per-game basis over that time period. The Athletic's Zack Rosenblatt wrote early in camp that "Moore seems to have firmly established himself as this team's No. 1 receiver. He's in line for a big year."

Garrett Wilson: Wilson was my top-ranked receiver prospect in this year's draft class. Wilson has outstanding body control, ball skills and is dynamic after the catch.

Corey Davis: Davis had a breakout season in 2020 (65/984/5) that he parlayed into a three-year deal with the Jets. Missing roughly half of the season and plagued by poor quarterback play, Davis finished with 34/492/4 in nine games in his first season with the Jets. At this point, however, I'd prefer both Moore and Wilson over Davis in fantasy.

TIGHT ENDS

PlayerRec.YardsTDRushYardsTDPoints
Tyler Conklin31.1336.3200061.18
C.J. Uzomah29.7318.71.900058.12
Jeremy Ruckert9.497.80.600018.08

Tyler Conklin: Robert Saleh said last month (via NY Post's Brian Costello): "Conk is awesome. He's been fantastic for us. The whole [tight end] group really has been really good for us, but as far as he's concerned, just his ability on third down to create separation and win those one-on-one's and be a run blocker, he's an all-around tight end. He's been a pleasant surprise."

C.J. Uzomah: Uzomah set career highs in receptions (49), yards (493) and touchdowns (five) in his final season with the Bengals. Now with the Jets and in a less-potent offense, it's likely that his production declines year over year even if he leads the tight end group in snaps and production.

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Wednesday, August 10, 2022

New York Jets Fantasy Football Projections 2022

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Below you will find our 2022 fantasy football projections for the New York Jets.

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QUARTERBACKS

PlayerAtt.Comp.YardsTDINTRushYardsTDPoints
Zach Wilson531315.93610.820.7114.3433158.41.32222.35
Joe Flacco43.126.7297.41.770.996.213.60.1219.08

Zach Wilson: The second overall pick in the 2021 NFL Draft, Wilson was a major disappointment as a rookie. The former BYU Cougar completed only 55.6% of his pass attempts, averaged 6.1 yards per attempt and threw more interceptions (11, 2.9%) than touchdowns (nine, 2.3%). On a positive note, the Jets used four picks in the first four rounds of this year's draft on offense. While it would be difficult to be much worse, how much of an improvement will we see from Wilson in his second season?

RUNNING BACKS

PlayerAtt.YardsTDRec.YardsTDPoints
Breece Hall221961.46.332.7263.81.6186.27
Michael Carter92.9399.52.3237.9295.11.8113.13
Tevin Coleman22.795.30.575.5430.321.8
Ty Johnson15.766.70.355.844.90.317.96
Nick Bawden0002.115.60.13.21

Breece Hall: As the focal point of Iowa State's offense, Hall rushed for 3,044 yards and 41 touchdowns while adding 59 receptions for 482 yards and five touchdowns over the past two seasons. Hall is a patient runner with outstanding vision and contact balance and he's a reliable receiver out of the backfield. Even though Michael Carter will remain involved as well, Hall should be drafted as an RB2 in fantasy drafts.

Michael Carter: Carter was one of the few bright spots in New York's offense last year, as he turned his 183 touches as a fourth-round rookie into 964 scrimmage yards and four touchdowns. With the team using the 36th overall pick on Hall, Carter becomes relegated to a change-of-pace role behind their new featured back, but he'll especially make an impact in the passing game.

WIDE RECEIVERS

PlayerRec.YardsTDRushYardsTDPoints
Elijah Moore65.4855.94.68.362.30.42154.64
Garrett Wilson48.3646.83.66.240.30.31116.32
Corey Davis43.95983.5000102.75
Braxton Berrios26.6332.21.8748.30.4664.91
Denzel Mims2.433.20.20005.72
Jeff Smith2.127.40.20004.99

Elijah Moore: Moore missed the final five games of 2021, but he had 34 catches for 459 yards and five touchdowns on 51 targets over his final six games played as a rookie. During that stretch, only Justin Jefferson scored more fantasy points than Moore, who was fifth on a per-game basis over that time period. The Athletic's Zack Rosenblatt recently wrote, "Moore seems to have firmly established himself as this team's No. 1 receiver. He's in line for a big year."

Garrett Wilson: Wilson was my top-ranked receiver prospect in this year's draft class. Wilson has outstanding body control, ball skills and is dynamic after the catch.

Corey Davis: Davis had a breakout season in 2020 (65/984/5) that he parlayed into a three-year deal with the Jets. Missing roughly half of the season and plagued by poor quarterback play, Davis finished with 34/492/4 in nine games in his first season with the Jets. At this point, however, I'd prefer both Moore and Wilson over Davis in fantasy.

TIGHT ENDS

PlayerRec.YardsTDRushYardsTDPoints
Tyler Conklin31336.1200061.11
C.J. Uzomah29.6318.51.900058.05
Jeremy Ruckert9.497.70.600018.07

Tyler Conklin: Per NY Post's Brian Costello, Robert Saleh has recently said: "Conk is awesome. He's been fantastic for us. The whole [tight end] group really has been really good for us, but as far as he's concerned, just his ability on third down to create separation and win those one-on-one's and be a run blocker, he's an all-around tight end. He's been a pleasant surprise."

C.J. Uzomah: Uzomah set career highs in receptions (49), yards (493) and touchdowns (five) in his final season with the Bengals. Now with the Jets and in a less-potent offense, it's likely that his production declines year over year even if he leads the tight end group in snaps and production.

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Monday, October 4, 2021

Fantasy Football TE Waiver-Wire Options Heading into Week 5

Every week, we examine players that may be available on your league's waiver wire that could help your team in the short and/or long term.

For a player to be listed, he must be rostered in 50 percent (or less) of Yahoo! leagues. The goal is to provide recommendations of players that have a greater chance of being available on your league's waiver wire. Of course, your league's size and settings could significantly impact whether these players (or better options) are available in your particular league(s).

With that said, here are some tight end waiver-wire options to consider heading into Week 5 (Yahoo! % rostered in parenthesis):

RankPlayerTeamRoster %
1Dawson KnoxBuffalo Bills47%
2Jared CookLos Angeles Chargers47%
3Tyler ConklinMinnesota Vikings13%
4Evan EngramNew York Giants34%
5Dan ArnoldJacksonville Jaguars3%
6Zach ErtzPhiladelphia Eagles26%
7Dalton SchultzDallas Cowboys33%
8C.J. UzomahCincinnati Bengals2%
9Pat FreiermuthPittsburgh Steelers9%
10Juwan JohnsonNew Orleans Saints13%
11Mo Alie-CoxIndianapolis Colts1%

1. Dawson Knox, Buffalo Bills (47%)

Knox had a big week against the Houston Texans as he finished with five catches for 37 yards and two touchdowns on eight targets (26.67%). While Knox has yet to reach the 50-yard mark this season, he has scored in three consecutive weeks and has at least four catches in three of four games this season.

The Bills have won their past three games by 97 combined points and few teams are as capable of scoring points in bunches the way the Bills can. They face one of those teams (Kansas City Chiefs) in Week 5. Knox will look to extend his streak of top-12 weekly finishes to four weeks in a row.

2. Jared Cook, Los Angeles Chargers (47%)

Yet to score his first touchdown this season, Cook ranked top 15 among tight ends in targets (16, T-10th), receptions (10, T-14th) and receiving yards (111, 15th) through Week 3. (Cook and the Chargers host the Raiders on Monday Night Football, so he has yet to play this week.)

3. Tyler Conklin, Minnesota Vikings (13%)

Conklin had a modest Week 4 performance (4/18 on six targets). The second-year tight end has 22 targets (5.5/G) and 17 receptions (4.25/G) through four games. Given the soft matchup against the Detroit Lions in Week 5, Conklin will be a viable streamer this week.

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Tuesday, August 31, 2021

2021 Fantasy Football Projections: Minnesota Vikings

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Below you will find our 2021 fantasy football projections for the Minnesota Vikings.

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QUARTERBACKS

PlayerAtt.Comp.YardsTDINTRushYardsTDPoints
Kirk Cousins512.3350.94047.229.4610.7633.6109.20.76273.69
Kellen Mond32.720.82421.340.983.712.60.0714.76

Kirk Cousins: Throwing 35 touchdowns and 13 interceptions (both career highs) in 2020, Cousins was especially good down the stretch. Cousins scored a minimum of 20 fantasy points in seven of his final nine games last season. Even though Stefon Diggs led the NFL in receiving, rookie Justin Jefferson (88/1,400/7) more than compensated for the 2019 version of Diggs (63/1,130/6). Given the team's run-first nature, however, Cousins remains a streaming option for those in single-QB 12-team leagues.

RUNNING BACKS

PlayerAtt.YardsTDRec.YardsTDPoints
Dalvin Cook293.41349.612.4749.3418.22.5291.25
Alexander Mattison124.3553.12.6714.9122.20.996.4
Kene Nwangwu32.3142.10.893.225.70.224.92
C.J. Ham515.50.17.157.90.413.89

Dalvin Cook: Once again, Cook has missed multiple games, but he set career highs in touches (356), yards from scrimmage (1,918) and touchdowns (17) and scored the third-most fantasy points (half-PPR) among running backs. The clear lead back in one of the league's most run-heavy offenses, Cook averaged a career-high 5.0 YPC in 2020 and has a minimum of 40 catches in each of the past three seasons.

Alexander Mattison: Dalvin Cook has never played a full season and has actually missed multiple games in all four seasons. Given Cook's durabilty history and the team's run-first offensive philosophy, Mattison is a high-end handcuff.

WIDE RECEIVERS

PlayerRec.YardsTDRushYardsTDPoints
Justin Jefferson87.712318000214.95
Adam Thielen80.31020.87.55270.05190.23
Dede Westbrook29.2323.82.300060.78
K.J. Osborn3.340.70.30007.52
Ihmir Smith-Marsette225.70.20004.77

Justin Jefferson: Jefferson exceeded all expectations in his inaugural season with 88 catches for a rookie-record 1,400 yards and seven touchdowns. Not only did the former LSU Tiger have seven 100-yard games, but he had double-digit targets in five of his final six games after doing so in only two of his first 10 games. Going forward, Jefferson is clearly the 1(a) to Adam Thielen's 1(b) in Minnesota's passing offense.

Adam Thielen: Thielen averaged only 61.7 YPG, but he scored 14 touchdowns in 2020. Only three receivers were targeted more often in the red zone than Thielen (19). While Justin Jefferson has moved ahead of him in the wide receiver pecking order, Thielen remains a strong WR2 in both real life and fantasy.

TIGHT ENDS

PlayerRec.YardsTDRushYardsTDPoints
Irv Smith38.3411.83.800083.13
Tyler Conklin29.9321.72.400061.52
Chris Herndon25.1274.52.200053.2
Brandon Dillon1.5150.10002.85

Irv Smith: Smith missed three games last season, but the second-year tight end set career highs in YPG (28.1), Y/R (12.2) and touchdowns (five). The arrow was pointing up for the third-year tight end with Kyle Rudolph in New York, but he will have meniscus surgery that is expected to "sideline him for at least the start of the regular season."

Tyler Conklin: Earlier this offseason, Mike Zimmer talked up Conklin when he said: "It's a bigger role for Tyler Conklin [this season]. He's kind of emerged as a guy that's moving upward, and with those two guys (Conklin and Smith), we have a lot of weapons there." With Smith set to have meniscus surgery, Conklin has the potential to flirt with TE1 (top-12) numbers if Smith misses most or all of the season.

Chris Herndon: Missing most of the 2019 season, Herndon played a full 16-game slate in 2020, but he was mostly a non-factor with an average receiving line of 1.9/17.9 and a total of three touchdowns. With the Vikings sending a fourth-round pick to acquire Herndon from the Jets, it's possible the Vikings expect Smith to miss a significant portion of the 2021 season.

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Sunday, August 1, 2021

Fantasy Football Projections 2021: Minnesota Vikings

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Below you will find our 2021 fantasy football projections for the Minnesota Vikings.

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QUARTERBACKS

PlayerAtt.Comp.YardsTDINTRushYardsTDPoints
Kirk Cousins520.5356.5411229.9310.9333.6109.20.76277.82
Kellen Mond24.515.6181.310.743.712.60.0711.45

Kirk Cousins: Throwing 35 touchdowns and 13 interceptions (both career highs) in 2020, Cousins was especially good down the stretch. Cousins scored a minimum of 20 fantasy points in seven of his final nine games last season. Even though Stefon Diggs led the NFL in receiving, rookie Justin Jefferson (88/1,400/7) more than compensated for the 2019 version of Diggs (63/1,130/6). Given the team's run-first nature, however, Cousins remains a streaming option for those in single-QB 12-team leagues.

RUNNING BACKS

PlayerAtt.YardsTDRec.YardsTDPoints
Dalvin Cook2911338.612.3749.3429.32.5290.66
Alexander Mattison111.94982.4114.9128.80.989.99
Ameer Abdullah22.4100.80.4511.275.10.730.09
Kene Nwangwu24.9109.60.682.217.20.118.46
C.J. Ham515.50.17.162.30.514.93

Dalvin Cook: Once again, Cook has missed multiple games, but he set career highs in touches (356), yards from scrimmage (1,918) and touchdowns (17) and scored the third-most fantasy points (half-PPR) among running backs. The clear lead back in one of the league's most run-heavy offenses, Cook averaged a career-high 5.0 YPC and has a minimum of 40 catches in each of the past three seasons.

Alexander Mattison: Dalvin Cook has never played a full season and has actually missed multiple games in all four seasons. Given Cook's durabilty history and the team's offensive philosophy, Mattison is a high-end handcuff.

WIDE RECEIVERS

PlayerRec.YardsTDRushYardsTDPoints
Justin Jefferson87.81232.28000215.12
Adam Thielen80.71028.27.75270.05192.37
Dede Westbrook17.1184.61.300034.81
Chad Beebe10.2115.90.800021.49
Bisi Johnson4.555.80.500010.83
Blake Proehl3.238.60.30007.26
Ihmir Smith-Marsette227.90.20004.99
K.J. Osborn1.519.30.20003.88

Justin Jefferson: Jefferson exceeded all expectations in his inaugural season with 88 catches for a rookie-record 1,400 yards and seven touchdowns. Not only did the former LSU Tiger have seven 100-yard games, but he had double-digit targets in five of his final six games after doing so in only two of his first 10 games. Going forward, Jefferson should be the 1(a) to Adam Thielen's 1(b) in Minnesota's passing offense.

Adam Thielen: Thielen averaged only 61.7 YPG, but he scored 14 touchdowns in 2020. Only three receivers were targeted more often in the red zone than Thielen (19). While Justin Jefferson has moved ahead of him in the wide receiver pecking order, Thielen remains a strong WR2 in both real life and fantasy.

TIGHT ENDS

PlayerRec.YardsTDRushYardsTDPoints
Irv Smith49.55414.7000107.05
Tyler Conklin26.2287.72.100054.47
Zach Davidson3.234.30.30006.83
Brandon Dillon1.5150.10002.85

Irv Smith: Smith missed three games last season, but the second-year tight end set career highs in YPG (28.1), Y/R (12.2) and touchdowns (five). With Kyle Rudolph no longer on the roster, the arrow is pointing up for the third-year tight end.

Tyler Conklin: Earlier this offseason, Mike Zimmer talked up Conklin when he said: "It's a bigger role for Tyler Conklin [this season]. He's kind of emerged as a guy that's moving upward, and with those two guys (Conklin and Smith), we have a lot of weapons there."

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