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Those who have followed my work for any period of time are probably fully aware that I’m fearless when it comes to my fantasy football convictions. There is no take too bold to proclaim … as long as there is a rational, logical thought process (usually data-driven) that led me to come to that conclusion.
I am human, however … and wrong occasionally, no matter how fiercelessly I will deny ever admitting that to my wife.
Here are six players I’m most terrified to be wrong about in 2024.
There’s been no shortage of absurdly lofty praise for the Commanders’ No. 2 pick out of LSU — especially from me. Jayden Daniels lit the NCAA on fire in 2023, totaling 3,812 passing yards, 40 touchdowns and 4 INTs paired with another 1,134 yards and 10 touchdowns on the ground.
In short, the 2023 Heisman Trophy winner was absolutely unstoppable.
Though his transition to the NFL may not be as smooth as the one we’re projecting for Caleb Williams given the playmakers (or lack thereof) around him, but his rushing upside will provide fantasy football managers an extremely high ceiling regardless of his floor as a passer.
I have aggressively ranked him as my QB7 in comparison to his expert consensus ranking of QB11, even going as far as to say that a finish ahead of Anthony Richardson wouldn’t be beyond the realm of possibility.
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There might not be a player I’ve faded more aggressively at his second-round ADP this offseason than De’Von Achane. Despite having absolutely dominated in a limited role as a rookie with just under 1,000 scrimmage yards and 11 TDs on a minute 130 touches, there are some legitimate concerns that fantasy managers could be in for a stressful season investing such an early pick in the second-year RB.
My concerns are as follows:
Will Achane see enough volume? Veteran RB Raheem Mostert is back this year, who tied for the league lead in touchdowns last year and was utilized as the team’s primary starter. The…
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Publish date : 2024-08-29 19:46:03
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