💰 19 MAJOR values in fantasy football

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Today in 5 minutes or less, you’ll learn:

• A couple of QBs outside the top 14 💥 

• Old vets ready to recapture the magic 🪄 

• Young players making their mark at camp 🔥 

• Another round of NFL training camp news 🏈 

Aaron Rodgers (NYJ), ADP 138.4, QB15:

His down year in ‘22 may have been related to a thumb fracture. One of the greatest ever seems happy with the Jets and hopes to play for them for a long time.

Cam Akers (LAR), ADP 65, RB21:

Seems to have earned the bell cow role, playing 100% of the snaps in the season finale. Sony Michel abruptly retired this week, leaving the RB1 role to Akers alone.

DeAndre Hopkins (TEN), ADP 34.4, WR17:

Was 2nd air yards share (43.5%), and 9th in fantasy PPG (16.9). He can still get open, with the 4th route win rate (51.8%). Ryan Tannehill is more accurate than you think.

Dameon Pierce (HOU), ADP 58.1, RB20:

He was 6th in opportunity share and 15th in yards created (718). Houston’s offensive line should be much improved.

Rashid Shaheed (NO), ADP 201.7, WR73:

Had 6.4 yards after catch per reception. Michael Thomas has a load of uncertainty and is already being managed which means possible chances opening up for Rashid.

Evan Engram (JAX), ADP 78, TE9:

Engram was 5th in targets (98), 2nd in YAC (460), and had 306 unrealized air yards. With the soaring improvement of Trevor Lawrence, I expect a big season out of the TE.

Even with Ridley’s presence, I still predict Engram will surpass his PrizePicks futures line of 675.5 yards.

A.J. Dillon (GB), ADP 94.9, RB32:

After Week 9, Dillon totally dominated the goal line work for the Packers and finished 5th in PFF rushing grade with 7 total TDs.

Jakobi Meyers (LV), ADP 108.2, WR48:

Meyers was top-20 in slot snaps, yards per route run, and total TDs in ‘22 for a bad Pats team. He has the edge over Hunter Renfrow for slot work and targets in 2023.

David Njoku (CLE), ADP 105.1, TE10:

Njoku had his career high in receptions last season. If Deshaun Watson’s game returns to form, he’ll be in line for producton.

Kenny Pickett (PIT), ADP 206.1, QB19:

He only threw 1 interception after Week 9 last season, and his offensive line is much improved. Big Year 2 jump incoming.

Elijah Mitchell (SF), ADP 123.2, RB39:

Was 14th in fantasy PPG back in ‘21 as a rookie, and now backs up Christian McCaffrey, who had 330 touches last season.

Isaiah Hodgins (NYG), ADP 210.4, WR75:

Huge 6’4” frame helps him get open. He was 1st in route win rate (53%) and 7th in fantasy points per target (2.13). Should benefit under Daniel Jones’s improvement.

Jerick McKinnon (KC), ADP 103.3, RB36:

Was actually 1st in reception TDs by a RB in ‘22 (9). Was also 4th in receiving yards (512) and 1st in yards created per touch (5.56) and fantasy points per opportunity (1.37).

Antonio Gibson (WAS), ADP 90.8, RB28:

Easily the pass-catcher out of his backfield, earning a 14% target share in ‘22. New scheme may open opportunities in that role.

Jonathan Mingo (CAR), ADP 135.9, WR64:

Has a great balance of size, speed, and burst. Enjoyed a 23.8% target share at Ole Miss in ‘22, and joins a building Panthers squad looking for young players to emerge.

Joe Burrow (CIN), ADP 48.6, QB5:

Joe Cool is one of the best QBs in the league, and has one of the best WR stables in the league with Ja’Marr Chase, Tee Higgins, and Tyler Boyd.

K.J. Osborn (MIN), ADP 143.9, WR62:

He’s worth a shot at this point in the draft even though he looks to be overtaken by Jordan Addison. He had the 8th most total route wins and 5 TDs for Minnesota.

Michael Gallup (DAL), ADP 131.3, WR59:

He’s healthy and confident for the first time in years. He enjoyed an 86.9% route participation in ‘22 and 13 RZ targets.

Samaje Perine (DEN), ADP 87.9, RB31:

I don’t totally trust Javonte Williams’s health. When Perine started last season he scored: 30.2, 19.3, and 21.5 PPR points.

🔥 Browns Benchwarmers: 37 Inactive for HOF Game

💥 Raiders' Loss is Niners' Gain: SF Signs CB

🏃‍♂️ Charbonnet's Speedy Return: Seahawks' Surprise

⚖️ Falcons Cut QB-Turned-TE Franks

🥊 Titan’s Practice Brawls Lead to Release

🤕 49ers RB Out Briefly with Strain

🔍 Rock Ya-Sin's Knee Scare: Ravens' Relief

💥 Javonte to Play Preseason, Broncos Confident

🏈 QB Purdy Has "Minimal Soreness"

💔 Broncos' LB Tears ACL, Heartbreak in Denver

Enjoy the waning weekends of summer as we ramp up to the season!

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