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Eric MoodyESPN
Fantasy football Some people can make it a year-round endeavor. Others may not know the Super Bowl was won by the Rams, or that your team was selected in the first round. However, they might have heard about the other teams. It’s okay, we can keep you updated quickly and cover all your bases. These are the 12 most important offseason headlines.
Davante Adams He was traded to Raiders in order to reunite him with his former college quarterback Derek Carr
Just days after Aaron Rodgers The Packers agreed to a contract extension. However, the Packers’ top receiver (who led the league in receiving touchdowns (29) and receptions (238) over the past two years) asked for a deal and was promptly granted one to Las Vegas. Adams and Derek Carr were college teammates at Fresno State, where they scored 39 touchdowns and rushed for 3,037 yards. Although the NFL isn’t college, and Carr isn’t Rodgers either, this is an interesting pairing.
Green Bay is Rodgers’ No. Rodgers’ No. Allen LazardAlthough he is not Davante Adams, he creates an interesting partnership with the current league MVP.
And then, the Chiefs traded Tyreek Hill To the Dolphins
This was also a shocking trade in this offseason. Patrick Mahomes He may have lost his top wide receiver but he still has Travis Kelce And the team added JuJu Smith-Schuster Marquez Valdes-ScantlingSo he still has plenty of guys who are capable of catching his passes. Despite being downgraded by Mahomes, Hill is still a fantasy WR1 Tua Tagovailoa. In 2010, 15 wide receivers changed their teams after receiving 1,000 yards. Nine other receivers had another 1,000 yard season. Hill is also skilled enough to do this.
The Eagles bought A.J. Brown They were involved in a huge trade
Brown was the Titans’ number one receiver. Brown will now play the same role as the Titans’ No. 1 receiver for three seasons. Philadelphia acquired Brown to assist its young quarterback. Jalen HurtsBrown has been a friend of his since high school. Brown signed a four-year extension worth $100 million with Philadelphia. He could now set career records in receiving yards and targets, since he plays for a team that doesn’t force-feed him the ball. Derrick Henry 23 times per game.
Russell Wilson He is the Broncos starting quarterback
Since 2015, the Broncos have been looking for a replacement to Peyton Manning. Russell Wilson has been a top-10 QB since 2016, despite being a Seahawks player. Wilson could be the AFC West’s top fantasy QB, with a high scoring AFC West. The Broncos should have a pass first offense with plenty of receiving playmakers.
Who is Seattle’s quarterback now? It’s not clear, so don’t worry about it in your draft.
Ryan, who spent 14 seasons as the Falcons’ starter quarterback, is now with his Colts team. He leads the league in passing yardage (26,978) since the beginning of the 2016 season. Ryan ranks fifth in passing touchdowns, with 165. A strong running game features Jonathan Taylor And with Michael Pittman Jr. As his No. We haven’t yet heard the last from Matty Ice. However, he is still a more quality backup than a Top-10 guy at the moment.
Amari Cooper Traded from Dallas to Cleveland
Last year, the Browns entered the season with Odell Beckham Jr. And Jarvis Landry They ranked Cooper and Landry as the top receivers. Beckham was awarded a ring by the Rams while Landry became a Saint. Cooper, who averaged 15. fantasy points per game during his four seasons with Cowboys, will be the undisputed top target. Cooper remains a WR3 despite uncertainty about the quarterback in Cleveland. So what is the uncertainty?
After asking for a trade, Watson did not play in the last season. Houston Texans Prior to the allegations, 25 civil lawsuits were filed against Watson alleging sexual misconduct during massage sessions. Watson still faces one civil lawsuit after settling 23 of them and one was dropped by a judge. He was also suspended six games from an independent arbitrator. Watson Josh Allen Are the only players to have attained at least 100 touchdowns and 15 rushing touchdowns during their first four seasons. Cooper will continue to catch passes until Watson steps on the field. Jacoby Brissett. Last season’s Browns starter Baker MayfieldCarolina Panther.
Ridley was temporarily suspended for bets on NFL games. If you are not in a keeper team, Ridley was suspended indefinitely. However, you can learn his name here instead. Drake London. After being a star USC receiver, London was drafted eighth in the draft. Atlanta will require him to be an integral part of its offense from the beginning. But what a great offense! Marcus Mariota As the quarterback is… debateable.
Deandre Hopkins Will play but will be suspended for six games
Hopkins tested positive for a trace amount of Ostarine, which violated the NFL’s performance-enhancing drug policy. Hopkins claims that he does not know how the banned substance got into Hopkins’ system. But, Hopkins is now suspended. Cardinals also lost Christian Kirk To Jacksonville in free agency, traded by the Ravens for No. Kyler Murray is quarterback Kyler Murray’s former Oklahoma football teammate. Marquise Brown. He averaged 8.62 targets per week during Hopkins’ time with Cardinals. Brown should be seeing similar volume and being a deep ball threat immediately. He is a great WR2 and should not be overlooked in fantasy drafts.
Meanwhile, Rashod Bateman Is Lamar JacksonBaltimore’s top receiver However Mark Andrews Bateman will likely lead the Ravens in target production, so fantasy managers should keep Bateman as an option.
The Super Bowl champ Rams are getting ready for another run. Robinson, who just finished one of the worst statistical seasons in his career with Bears, will get a significant step up in quarterback play. Matthew Stafford Instead of throwing the ball at him, he will throw it at the quarterbacks he played in Chicago.Mitch Trubisky, Nick Foles, Justin Fields, Chase Daniel Andy Dalton). Robinson is a solid flex choice for the Rams where he is expected be a clear No. 2 to No. 1 Cooper Kupp. Woods, however, landed with Ryan Tannehill The Titans and Brown, which ostensibly replaced A.J. Brown.
Carson Wentz was sold to the Commanders
Wentz is now on his third team after three seasons. However, there are many things to love about Wentz’s landing in Washington. He joins wide receiver David Johnson. Terry McLaurin Running back Antonio Gibson Fantasy-friendly offense. From a fantasy perspective Wentz could be considered a low-end quarterback, but this should bode well McLaurin in the same manner that Allen Robinson’s quarterback upgrade.
Wilson, a former Ohio State star receiver, is expected to receive a lot of targets from the second-year quarterback Zach WilsonHall, a former Iowa State standout, has the potential to be a three-down back at NFL level. Hall could lead the team in carries as soon as Week 1. In fantasy football, wins by the NFL don’t count. Don’t forget about talented players who might be able to play immediately, even if they struggle.
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