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The Brian Thomas Jr. fantasy hype has been growing — but is it warranted? (Photo by Chris Leduc/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)
Narrowing this week’s list of risers and fallers was tough. There were legitimately 15 players I could’ve placed in this article. Cooper Kupp is creeping up draft boards with just a single round now separating him from Puka Nacua. Jaxon Smith-Njigba is surging amid breakout rumors. Even Javonte Williams is on the rise with increased confidence in the Bo Nix-led Broncos offense.
On the opposite side, veteran receivers like Amari Cooper, Tee Higgins and Keenan Allen are falling. Backup or committee backs are taking a hit, including Jaylen Warren, Trey Benson and Ezekiel Elliott. As a whole, drafters seem to be leaning into upside while being weary of over-drafting players who will likely face consistency issues.
For this week’s list of risers and fallers, I’m focusing on a veteran who could finally have his WR1 season, dueling teammates and a surprising faller.
RISER: Terry McLaurin, WR, Washington Commanders
McLaurin feels like the perfect way to kick off this week’s article with the trade of Jahan Dotson to the Philadelphia Eagles. McLaurin’s ADP is naturally rising as many fantasy managers begin to see the value of drafting a WR1 with a major upgrade at quarterback and potential for hyper-targeting.
While Dotson’s exit may not feel like a significant boost to McLaurin, there are multiple factors to consider. Dotson’s stats weren’t mindblowing — 49 receptions on 83 targets for 518 yards and four touchdowns — but Dotson isn’t the only player removed from the offense. When you combine Dotson’s exit with that of Curtis Samuel, there are 1,100 yards and eight touchdowns vacated in an offense that should see an overall increase in competency with Jayden Daniels at the helm. A slight boost in targets plus an increase in touchdown opportunities from a competent quarterback put McLaurin in prime position for a career…
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Publish date : 2024-08-27 15:21:29
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