NFL free agency matchmaker: For both fantasy and reality, where should the top players end up?

Whether you’re an avid fantasy football player or just a fan of the NFL, free agency always brings a sense of excitement with it. And in the spirit of that excitement, Matt Harmon is playing matchmaker with the top free agents at every position, revealing where he thinks they’ll fit best in both fantasy and reality.

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Quarterbacks

Kirk Cousins to the Atlanta Falcons

I’m buying all the whispers that point to Cousins deciding between a return to Minnesota or flying away to Atlanta. Ultimately, the Falcons’ sheer will to land a proven starting quarterback and their willingness to pay up for that security wins out over a Vikings brass that seems split on their path forward at the position.

Atlanta makes sense for Cousins because this team has the talent it needs to win now. Specifically on offense, Drake London has all the tools and abilities to handle significant volume in the new system Zac Robinson will bring on offense. Bijan Robinson is a bell-cow back capable of being the figurehead of a dominant run game.

I know some will feel burned by what happened with this offense over the last few seasons, but this will be the dawn of a new era and Cousins’ arrival will seal that reality.

Baker Mayfield back to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers

A reunion here is the only thing that makes sense for both parties. I remain unconvinced that another team will view Mayfield as highly as the Bucs will after he enjoyed success in their building. You would imagine Mayfield wants to settle down after experiencing quite a bit of volatility in his first five seasons in the league.

The one big variable to consider with this unit is turnover at the offensive coordinator position, with Liam Coen taking over following Dave Canales’ departure. Otherwise, Mayfield should return to resume his excellent connection with Mike Evans and continue to ride the wave of a largely successful 2023 retool.

Russell Wilson to the New York Giants

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Publish date : 2024-03-08 15:37:14

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