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NFL training camp season has arrived, ladies and gentlemen. Prepare for the onslaught of information, rumors and hype pieces. But fantasy 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 North.
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Cleveland Browns
David Njoku finally cashed in on his immense potential last year, charting as the TE5. But it’s worrisome that the spike mostly happened when journeyman Joe Flacco grabbed the starting job late in the year. Njoku has yet to show any significant chemistry with starter Deshaun Watson, and it’s been four years since Watson showed superstar ability — injuries and off-field problems, not to mention an extended suspension layoff, seem to have sapped Watson’s confidence and upside.
As uncoverable as Njoku appears to be on a regular basis, I can’t trust Watson to pay this off. Sometimes it’s a case of loving the real-life player but being nervous about the fantasy prospects; unless the draft room gives me a modest Njoku discount, he’ll be a reluctant fade for me during the teeth of draft season.
Pittsburgh Steelers
It’s easy to build a case against running back Najee Harris. His fantasy ranking has dropped in each of the last two seasons, and Jaylen Warren was the more explosive back last season. The Steelers declined Harris’ fifth-year option, so he heads into a lame-duck season.
But perhaps some of those circumstances will set up Harris to be a decent fantasy value. Keep in mind he had more carries than Warren in every game last season, and he also had twice as many touchdowns. The Steelers rebuilt their offensive line in the 2024 draft, and now they welcome offensive coordinator Arthur Smith — one of the most run-happy play callers in the NFL. Harris no longer is a buzzy fantasy choice, but there’s something to be said for the boring veteran jam.
Baltimore Ravens
The Ravens have offensive line questions and…
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Publish date : 2024-07-26 13:59:21
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