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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 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 NFC East.
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Dallas Cowboys
Jake Ferguson had a breakout year in 2023, leading the tight end position in red-zone targets and charting as the TE8 through Week 17. But maybe there’s room for improvement — despite Ferguson’s exposure around the goal, he scored a modest five touchdowns. Some of that positive regression kicked in during the playoffs, when Ferguson spiked three times (part of a 10-catch afternoon) against the Packers.
The Cowboys didn’t improve their receiver room, so Ferguson’s target share looks secure. At minimum, Ferguson’s a good bet to meet his TE9 ADP in Yahoo drafts, along with some profit potential as he steps into his third season.
Philadelphia Eagles
Saquon Barkley won’t miss toiling with the undermanned Giants, but the shift to Philadelphia might not be all sunshine and lollipops, either. Jalen Hurts has become an unstoppable goal-line force through the “tush push” and it’s unlikely the Eagles will stop featuring that play; that obviously hurts Barkley’s touchdown equity.
Barkley hasn’t made it through a full season since 2018, his rookie year, and his efficiency metrics in the passing game are headed in the wrong direction. The early Yahoo draft market has pushed Barkley to the 12-13 turn, and that’s a price I’m unlikely to pay.
Washington Commanders
Jahan Dotson was a flop in his second year, averaging just 30.5 yards per game and managing a skimpy 6.2 yards per target. But like success, failure has many parents — and perhaps that lost season was more a comment on departed QB Sam Howell and OC Eric Bieniemy, who didn’t know how to best utilize Dotson.
While the estimable Terry McLaurin will be drafted as a…
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Publish date : 2024-07-25 15:50:05
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