Dark Horse Picks to Finish FIRST in 2024

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These are the players flying under the radar now, but by the end of the season, they could be the ones who carried your team to victory.

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• Player’s with a shot to finish 1st OVERALL 🔥 

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• The latest news from around the NFL 🏈

James Cook (BUF), ADP 55, RB13

After Joe Brady took over the play calling duties in Buffalo, Cook took on a higher share of the team’s carries. It allowed him to finish the season 10th overall in that metric. If that distribution holds, he should finish even higher this year.

But, that’s not all. With all the turnover in the team’s WR room, Cook should also see an uptick in targets, which would help him improve on his 8th-most receiving yards. The big downside of Cook’s outlook comes with the touchdown equity. He was already lacking in goal-line carries, and Josh Allen’s presence will continue to cap that.

Still, if he does end up with more opportunities in his opponents’ territory, Cook has a real shot to progress up the ranks this season.

Michael Pittman (IND), ADP 35, WR25

Pittman’s opportunity shares were legitimate last year as he endured his Gardner Minshew season:

• 4th in receptions (109)

• 4th in target share (30.5%)

• 9th in red zone targets (19)

• 10th in yards after the catch (513)

So, the chances are elite. The athleticism is elite. But, the QB play was… not. The inefficient passing led to just 4 Pittman touchdowns for the 2nd year in a row. With the return of Anthony Richardson, that number could rise, elevating Pittman into the top echelon of WRs.

Kyler Murray (ARI), ADP 74.1, QB7

Murray already has two elite seasons in fantasy points per game:

• 2020: 24.4 (3rd)

• 2021: 22.2 (4th)

Both years were anchored by a natural rushing ability that’s been hampered the last 2 years by a torn-up knee. But, all signs are pointing to the knee being healed up. Murray’s lateral movement has returned in team workouts. There’s also a lot of buzz about the immediate chemistry he’s building with Marvin Harrison Jr.

So, pending health, Murray looks like a draft bargain at worst, and a potential top QB at best. I’ll chase that ceiling this year.

Jake Ferguson (DAL), ADP 84.8, TE9

Ferguson broke out big last year with a steady stream of targets and the most red zone targets at the position (25). It’s clear that he and Dak Prescott, who led the NFL in touchdown passes, have a lot of trust in one another.

But, there are factors pointing to another year of growth for Ferguson. Tony Pollard and his 67 targets are gone.

he could see even more work this year with his team losing its RB1 and its superstar WR gearing up to hold out. Don't sleep on Jake Ferguson.

🔥 Brandon Aiyuk Trade to Steelers Nearing Final Stages

🏈 Vikings’ J.J. McCarthy to Undergo Knee Surgery

🤨 Ja’Marr Chase Skips Practice Amid Contract Talks

👋 Tavon Austin Retires After 10 Seasons in the NFL

🩼 Giants’ Tyrone Tracy Out Week-to-Week with Leg Injury

🤕 Bengals’ Jake Browning to Miss Time with Rib Injury

🚨 Hollywood Brown Out 4-6 Weeks with Injury

✍️ Raiders Sign Nathan Peterman Amid QB Competition

✅ Giants’ Malik Nabers Says He’ll Be Ready for Week 1

🚑 Giants RB Tyron Tracey Carted Off with Leg Injury

Good luck on draft day. Find your dark horse players and ride them to the top.

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