NFL training camp season has arrived, ladies and gentlemen. Prepare for the onslaught of information, rumors and hype pieces. But fantasy football managers shouldn’t be wary of the influx of info — Scott Pianowski has you covered with one key nugget to know for every team. Next up is the AFC West.
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[NFC fantasy footnotes: South | East | North | West ] [AFC fantasy footnotes: South | East | North | West ]Kansas City Chiefs
Although the Chiefs ended last season with a victory parade, it wasn’t a signature year for the offense, Kansas City ranked ninth in yards and 15th in points, the least-efficient Andy Reid offense in about a decade. It also slotted 26th in rushing touchdowns, and that’s the worst Reid rank in that stat since his third season with the Eagles, way back in 2001.
Of course the offense came around in the second half and postseason — that’s why the Chiefs are the defending champs. And Isiah Pacheco was a big part of that rebound. Over his final 10 starts (including the playoffs), Pacheco went for 933 total yards and eight touchdowns. Some injuries held him back in the second half, but Pacheco had three top 8 fantasy performances in the final two months, including a RB2 finish in Week 17.
All running backs carry notable injury risk and perhaps Pacheco has a little more risk tied to him, given his aggressive, contact-seeking running style. But after two years he’s clearly established himself as the featured back in an offense helmed by Reid and Patrick Mahomes, and we’d like exposure to that type of player. Pacheco is a reasonable pick in the late-second round of Yahoo drafts (his current ADP is 20), and a nifty value if he slips into the third round of your league.
Denver Broncos
A shrewd fantasy player often looks at a nebulous backfield and sees potential for profit. After all, the crowding issue generally keeps the draft cost down, and if one player gets a favorable runout, fantasy profit can…
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Publish date : 2024-07-31 14:36:28
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