Many fantasy football players usually want the ”˜shiny new toy’ or rookies going into the new season. With the 2021 NFL draft now in the rearview mirror, we all know where the rookies will be beginning their careers at the highest levels.

Before the fantasy season kicks off, it could be the best time to take advantage of this ”˜rookie fever’ and sell players for peak dynasty value. This piece will look at three such rookie’s who could be sold for a haul. 

Kadarius Toney-

Toney split opinion going into the draft but ended up being selected by the New York Giants at pick number 20 following their trade with the Chicago Bears. They moved up to this spot previously owned by the Giants to snatch Justin Fields. 

The fact that Toney was taken this high and was the 4th wide receiver drafted in this class could be tempting in its own right to some dynasty owners. However, I would not be too sure. The Giants have added Kenny Golladay, who should come in and take over as the number one target in this offence, and also signed speedster John Ross. These two free-agent signings and the draft pick of Toney have crowded a receiver room that already has Sterling Shepard and Darius Slayton sitting in it. 

The Giants also added two pass-catching tight ends, Kyle Rudolph and Kelvin Benjamin, who will join Evan Engram and Levine Toilolo at the position. 

As well as having players added at both the wide receiver and tight end positions, 2021 will also see Saquon Barkley’s return. Therefore we should assume that there will be fewer passes to go around. 

It is also unclear what the future holds for Daniel Jones at quarterback. There were whispers that the Giants could either draft a signal-caller or perhaps grab one in free agency, this did not happen, and the Giants will continue with Jones under centre for the time being. Suppose Jones does not perform with the available weapons. In that case, the Giants may take a leaf out of the Jets book and cut their losses and move on, which would potentially mean two transition years in a row for Kadarius Toney, initially after joining the NFL and secondly with a new quarterback. 

Zach Wilson-

Could Zach Wilson be a star in the NFL? The answer to that is yes. However, will that happen this year or even next year? To that question, I’m not so sure. 

Much like Toney, Wilson comes into the NFL with a 1st round draft cost which may be enough to get a good return on a dynasty trade, especially as he went 2nd overall to the New York Jets in this year’s draft.  

It is primarily due to his landing spot that I am not overly excited about Wilson in 2021. 

Wide Receivers at teams with a starting rookie quarterback-

If we look at the above table, we can see the top receivers for each franchise who will have a rookie quarterback playing in 2021 (The Chicago Bears are included as I expect Fields to start at some point). I prefer the group of both the Bears and the Jaguars compared to that of the Jets. Corey Davis is an excellent receiver who had a very productive 2020 season as a second wide receiver behind AJ Brown at the Titans. Can he step up to become an alpha receiving option for Zach Wilson? Will 2nd-year receiver Denzel Mims step up and breakout this season with a new quarterback under centre?

When we look at the running backs that Wilson has to lean on, it seems as if he will not have a workhorse behind him. Thus far, Tevin Coleman joined, following his exit from San Francisco, and took Frank Gore’s place during the offseason. 

The Jets are rebuilding, and I’m unsure how quickly Zach Wilson can hit high fantasy value.

Ja’Marr Chase- 

Ja’Marr Chase has the chance to be a superb player in the NFL. He is a player I have personally drafted in a start-up league. However, I am currently considering testing the trade market to see what I could get back for him.

He is the consensus wide receiver 15 currently, which for me seems high. There are a few other reasons why I think he could be a sell.

Firstly, will Joe Burrows be ready to play again from the very start of the season? And if he does, will he be able to play to the same level he was at pre-injury? Even if he does return to a reasonable level, it is common knowledge that the Bengals O-line is a problem area for the team. The line will need to be addressed at some point to protect their first-round draft pick from 2020.

Now, it is true that AJ Green has left Cincinnati to join the Arizona Cardinals, which will vacate targets that Chase can step into. However, Tyler Boyd and Tee Higgins will both take a large target share, limiting production at first. 

Joe Mixon only played six games in 2020, and getting him back could help the offence substantially. Without Mixon, the team had to be pass-heavy and should Mixon play the whole of the upcoming season; pass attempts should decrease.

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By: CJ Krause

Normally a quarterback under the age of 25 is a hold in Superflex formats. BUT here are a few players I believe need to be sold before the bottom falls out or because their value has probably hit its peak.

Drew Lock

It seems Drew’s days are numbered in Denver. There have been rumblings of Denver being aggressive in attempting to acquire Deshaun Watson, and lately, rumors of potentially signing Ryan Fitzpatrick. With John Elway stepping down as the GM, and George Paton taking the reins, I’m sure he will want to make his mark on the franchise. He also has the green light from the organization that if he chooses to, he may move on from Lock. Us fantasy owners were optimistic just a year ago with one of the best young group of pass catchers at Lock’s disposal, especially after coming off a hot streak to end the 2019 season ”¦ but Lock flopped, only averaging 15.10 fantasy points per game and finishing as QB 23 in 2020. Lock also had his completion percentage drop from 64% to 57% AFTER the upgrade in pass catchers.

For a return I would be aiming for a late 1^st to early 2^nd round rookie pick. But I would settle for a mid-round 2^nd to get out before it is too late.

Daniel Jones

Unlike Lock, this is not a get out at any price. I do think Danny Dimes is the unquestioned starter in 2021. I would, however, definitely be looking to get an upgrade because I believe the bottom could fall out in 2021. Typically, what we see in our sophomore QB’s is a step forward. However, in his second season, Daniel Jones took a step back. Some of this could fall on him missing his All-Pro Running Back Saquan Barkley, but his yards per game went down from 232 to 210 (that is 30 yards per game below league average for 2020). We also saw Daniel Jones’ passing touchdowns go from 24 in 2019 to 10 in 2020. Not good. The good news is he could turn it around because he is young. BUT if the price is right, I would sell because if he doesn’t, the Giants will be looking for a new signal caller in 2022.

For a return I would be aiming for a late 1^st with a 2^nd round or player on top. My big goal is to try to find somebody who still believes in Daniel Jones and swap or add to him to get a slightly older safer QB like a Tannehill, Stafford, or Kirk Cousins.

Jalen Hurts

One of the most enigmatic situations in the NFL is the one in Philadelphia. With the recent trade of Carson Wentz to the Indianapolis Colts, the stage is set for Jalen Hurts to be the heir apparent ”¦ or is it? The Eagles have the sixth pick in the NFL draft and this year’s draft has one of the best QB classes of the past few years. It’s not out of the question, though highly unlikely, that the Eagles decide they want to roll with a Justin Fields or Zach Wilson instead. I honestly don’t see this happening, but they will be bringing someone in. If I had to put money on it, we will see a QB like Tyrod Taylor or Jacoby Brissett type who have similar skill sets to Jalen. I believe this will be to push Hurts but not take over the job. Regardless, Jalen is an almost complete unknown. We have a small sample size of four starts and yes, for fantasy he has the Konami Code of rushing averaging 68 rushing yards per game. That gives him a great floor and ceiling for fantasy. BUT with never breaking 57% completion percentage in any of the starts for the real NFL, he may be sat or replaced sooner rather than later if he does not improve. So, it might be best to sell high now. We need to remember Jalen Hurts was not drafted in the second round of the 2020 NFL draft to be a starter, he was drafted to be the back-up to Carson Wentz and do “gadget” and “Taysom Hill” style plays.

For a return I would be looking for either an early 1^st round rookie pick in 2021, a mid 1^st round pick and lesser QB, or a 2022 1^st round pick, because the upside is immense for Jalen but the floor is in the basement.

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By Darren Smith

It’s that time of the year again. The months after the Super Bowl are prime time to get your Dynasty team back into shape. Most Dynasty managers are looking to acquire young and talented breakout stars. While this is usually a good strategy, there is a flip side: Selling High. 

Trading these types of players could be even more beneficial to your team by selling at the peak value. I’m here to tell you which young studs you should be selling to return top profit. Here are 5 breakout stars, under the age of 24, that are a sell in Dynasty leagues:

1.) David Montgomery – Running Back, Chicago Bears, 23 Years Old

David Montgomery was a fantasy anomaly in the 2020 season – just his second year in the NFL. Finishing as the RB #4 in PPR leagues was not on anyone’s expectation list. Monty totalled 1070 rushing yards and averaged 4.33 YPC blowing out last season’s stats on the same amount of attempts. However, what really created his studly fantasy output was touchdowns. David scored 7 TD’s in his last 5 games while never failing to reach the endzone after week 13. This was great for his owners making a playoff push, but these TD numbers are just not realistically sustainable. The Bears had incompetent QB’s all season (Foles, Trubisky) forcing them to rely on the ground game to have offensive production. With a new QB, I expect Mongomery’s touches to decrease and his TD’s to regress. Sell high while he is at his peak value.

Comparable Value:

• Mid 1st
• Late 1st + slight RB downgrade

2.) Josh Jacobs – Running Back, LV Raiders, 23 Years Old

Don’t get me wrong – I love Josh Jacobs. But let’s take a look at the numbers before you call me crazy. Jacobs finished as the RB #8 in PPR, upgrading from his #21 finish in 2019. If you look deeper into the stata, this is because his TD’s went up by almost double with a slight increase in receptions and receiving yards. When you break down the rushing numbers, Jacobs actually regressed. The 2nd year player rushed 273 times in 2020, up from 242 in 2019. But his rushing yardage total dropped by 100, and his average YPC fell to 3.9, opposed to 2019’s 4.75. More opportunity is a good thing, but Josh failed to capitalize. These lower numbers may not all be his fault (O-Line struggles), but my advice is to sell Jacobs before he regresses any further.

Comparable Value:

• Top 1st
• Two mid 1sts

3.) Justin Jefferson – Wide Receiver, Minnesota Vikings, 21 Years Old

Yeah, yeah, yeah. I get it. Jefferson is the consensus top WR in dynasty leagues. Don’t jump on me just yet. I have nothing bad to say about Justin Jefferson. He had one of the most prolific rookie seasons ever, posting 1400 yards on only 88 receptions. 15.9 YPC is incredible – he was PPR WR #6 as a 21 year old rookie. There is only one reason JJ is a sell. Value. With all the hype surrounding him, you can rack in a huge haul trading him away. In my most recent start up draft, Jefferson was the first WR off the board – over top names like Davante Adams and Tyreek Hill. If your team is contending for a championship and you own Jefferson, you could possibly receive a top 5-10 WR in return that is only slightly older, while also acquiring 1st round picks. I’m not saying he’s not a good asset for your team, but you could potentially double JJ’s value if you play your cards right. Managers are willing to pay just about whatever it takes to get him. Why not at least throw some feelers out there to see what comes back?

Comparable Value:

• 1.01 + WR downgrade
• 3 mid/late 1sts
• Top 10 WR + mid/late 1st

4.) James Robinson – Running Back, Jacksonville Jaguars, 22 Years Old

James Robinson may be the most questionable piece that owners are struggling with. I see daily tweets asking “What do I do with James Robinson?” As you may be noticing a trend in this article, my advice is sell. The undrafted rookie had a great first season finishing as the RB #7 in PPR. Robinson never fell below 10 fantasy points per game and was the model of consistency in 2020. Talent aside, his team is the reason for my recommendation. The Jaguars have the most cap space in the entire NFL at over $77.5 million. This money could mean they could sign a UFA veteran RB, which could eat into James’s workload (about 80% snap percent in 2020). The Jags also have an enormous amount of draft picks in 2021: #1 (We all know who), #25, #33, #45 and #65 in only the first 3 rounds. Chances are, one of these picks will be an RB. Capitalize on Robinson’s value now instead of taking the gamble.

Comparable Value:

• Mid 1st
• Late 1st + RB Downgrade

5.) Chase Claypool – Wide Receiver, Pittsburgh Steelers, 22 Years Old

Last but not least: Chase Claypool. The rookie came out the gate swinging in 2020, scoring 3 TD’s against my Eagles, along with many other impressive stats in the first half of the year. However, from Week 13 on, Chase averaged only 9.7 points in PPR leagues, catching only 17 passes on 35 targets in 5 games. This is concerning. Claypool will be the WR 3 behind Diontae Johnson, and JuJu Smith-Schuster if the Steelers decide to stick with him in 2021. Not to mention that Pittsburgh will be on the lookout for a new franchise QB for the first time in 17 years, as Big Ben may only have one more left in the tank. Claypool’s production is either going to rely on a fresh rookie QB, the dreaded Mason Rudolph, or newly signed Dwayne Haskins. Yuck. Chase definitely has talent. But for Dynasty purposes, you can get a higher return in a trade than his stand alone value for your team. Sell Claypool high while Ben is still there to boost his stats.

Comparable Value:

• Mid 1st
• Late 1st + WR downgrade

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By: Joe Pepe

The wide receiver class of 2020 delivered on every expectation from their teams. Some would say they over-delivered on what they brought to the table this past year. While most of this wide receiver class excelled in 2020, there are a few candidates that you should try to move on from before 2021.

Let’s break down three of the options you should consider moving on from this offseason.

Jalen Reagor

Reagor finished his rookie campaign with only 31 receptions. He had less than 400 yards (396) and just a single touchdown. As the 21 first pick in the NFL Draft, the Philadelphia Eagles expected more from their speedy selection. Sandwiched between CeeDee Lamb and Justin Jefferson, who the Eagles passed on, makes Jalen Reagor’s selection look like a bust for an organization that struggles in the draft. Reagor’s most significant issue is staying healthy combined with inconsistent quarterback play.

The Eagles are in the midst of a coaching change this year. The organization is also dealing with a quarterback controversy. To put a cherry on the top of the disaster in Philadelphia, they own a high draft pick (6th overall) with rumors of high profile rookies such as Devonta Smith, Ja’Marr Chase, and Jaylen Waddle joining the team.

Some may say he is a “buy” candidate. However, with this many negatives attached to his name, Reagor should be sold this offseason.

K.J. Hamler

This second-year Denver Broncos wide receiver(the number 46th overall pick) had flashes of greatness on the field throughout the season. Even with those flashes, Hamler only recorded 30 receptions in 2020. Those receptions only produced 381 passing yards and three touchdowns. Hamler’s most prominent issue comes with Courtland Sutton’s return, who is coming off an ACL tear at the beginning of the season.

In 2019 Sutton recorded 72 catches for 1,112 yards and six touchdowns. With Sutton’s return, Hamler falls to third on the depth chart and fourth overall in Drew Lock options.

Another issue for Hamler would be Drew Lock. Lock struggled throughout the entire 2020 season. Rumors around the NFL are that the Broncos are looking into possibly bringing in a veteran to compete/take over the quarterback role. The list of players could consist of high profile names such as Dak Prescott, Kurt Cousins, Deshaun Watson, Jameis Winston, and a plethora of other viable quarterbacks.

Some say that your dynasty offseason begins the day after the Super Bowl. In that case, making your “buy or sell” moves are just around the corner. Identifying the players that you should move on from is as crucial as moving on from GameStop stock at the right moment. Make sure to do your reach not just on the players above but on the entire 2020 class of wide receivers.

Darnell Mooney

2020’s 173rd pick in the NFL Draft showed flashes in his rookie year of being talented in a Chicago offense that at times struggled to produce on the field. The Chicago Bears will spend the offseason contemplating bring back Allen Robinson, although the rumors are they will split this offseason.

They also have Mitchell Trubisky testing the free agency market, and with Nick Foles far removed from his Super Bowl MVP performance, the Bears have rough waters ahead for this mediocre club.

Mooney stock is higher than it should be due to Robinson possibly being on the move, and now is the time to capitalize on this asset.

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By Rod Villagomez @rjvillagomez 

Each year, new players enter the NFL with high hopes. Each year fantasy football players draft these rookies with equally high hopes. Some first year players rise to meet the hype. Some prove to need some time to find their footing. Most though, fail to make a name for themselves and slide into a “role player” status on their teams. Let’s take a look at five rookie running backs heading into their second seasons and make a case for why you can move on from them for fantasy purposes. Many of the names on this list are still talented backs, but their situation has kept them from reaching their full potential. 

This list is mainly geared towards those who are looking to improve their rosters in the short term. Hopefully, if you are on the fence about any of them, this can help you decide their fates. Note that this does not necessarily evaluate their overall talent. This is merely an assessment of their fantasy value moving into the 2021 season. 

Joshua Kelley  – Los Angeles Chargers

When Melvin Gordan parted ways with the Chargers to join the Broncos, the Los Angeles backfield was up for grabs. Austin Ekeler, became the front runner for the job due his dependable production over the last three seasons. Behind him sat a mixture of both Kelley and third year back Justin Jackson. Both received work as Ekeler’s change of pace, neither achieved sustained success. Even when their lead back fell injured, the Chargers failed to name either as the clear lead back. In fact, they went so far as to bring in Kalen Ballage from the Jets to assume some of the carries.

As the dust settled on the season for Kelley, his rookie resume consisted of 111 carries for 354 yards and two touchdowns. He saw action in 13 games but only managed to gain more than 30 yards in four of them. Much of that could stem from the offensive line troubles for the Chargers. Pro Football Focus ranked the unit dead last in their rankings. Another reason came by way of young Justin Herbert taking the offense by storm and finding much success in the aerial attack. Either way, there wasn’t much upside to be had for Kelley.

His situation is unlikely to improve if he remains in Los Angeles. Ekeler, when healthy, is cemented in the minds of the Chargers as the clear lead dog. This is furthered by his ability to catch from the backfield as well. Not to mention, the small sample size from Jackson gives him a slight edge over Kelley for the role of the backup. You may have picked him up on the waiver wire after Week 2 hoping for him to pop. You may have held onto him all season waiting for another Ekeler injury to catapult him to a start. Even now, you may be holding him thinking he’s a lottery ticket that may pay off next season. The truth is, if you are looking to make room for a hot trade, or if someone drops a name you’ve been wanting for a while, Kelley can take that hit for you. 

Ke’Shawn Vaughn – Tampa Bay Buccaneers

It seemed as if Vaughn might have found a favorable landing spot when the Bucs took him in the third round of the draft. He was set to assume the backup role to Ronald Jones II on a team with Tom Brady. That situation took a hit in September when Tampa Bay locked up a deal with the Jaguars for Leonard Fournette. Suddenly, the former Fighting Illini turned Vanderbilt Commodores standout found himself behind two number one caliber backs. There was not much work to be had for the rookie. He saw spot carries in mop-up duty or to spell the top two backs for a down or two. 

His biggest output of the season came in Week 16 with Jones out of the lineup. He out-touched Fournette in that game turning 15 carries into 62 yards. His colleague managed nine carries for 34 yards and a touchdown. It should be noted that this all occurred in a 47-7 rout of the Lions. His contributions in the playoffs have been negligible to boot. He registered five carries for 21 yards in his only meaningful action against Washington. When the regular season ended, his final tally read more like a single game total. He finished with 26 carries for 109 yards. His lone touchdown of the year came in Week 4 on one of his two receptions that game.  

Even if Fournette moves on from the Buccaneers after this season, Jones will still reign supreme in that Tampa Bay backfield. There doesn’t seem to be much to be excited for in the way of prospects for Vaughn. Unless he’s able to secure a larger role in the offense, he is a player you can safely relegate to free agency.

Anthony McFarland Jr. – Pittsburgh Steelers

The buzz around the Steelers makes it sound as if James Connor will likely not be returning for another season in Pittsburgh. Should this be the case, it will likely elevate Benny Snell into the number one position. On the surface, it would imply that McFarland will get a shot at competing for that spot. At the very least he could stand to inherit the backup role. But, McFarland truthers may have to pump the brakes a bit. 

The Steelers running game has hit a rough patch since Le’Veon Bell took his services elsewhere. Pittsburgh has been towards the bottom of the league in the rushing category for the last four seasons. They finished this season last in average rushing yards per game with 82.5. It’s safe to think the answer to their problem is not already on their roster.

There are several free agent names floating out there that the Steelers can chase after for their 2021 campaign. Backs like Aaron Jones, Kenyan Drake, even the aforementioned Fournette could stand to improve their situation. Again, the talent may be there for McFarland, but we certainly did not get an opportunity to see it this year. His 33 carries for 113 yards did not instill the proper confidence needed to keep him on your bench. Also consider that almost half of that production came from his Week 3 showing where he carried the ball six times for 42 yards. If you have someone in your league willing to give you something in return for him, take the deal. Otherwise, here is your permission to walk away from this situation. 

La’Mical Perine – New York Jets

It probably goes without saying at this point, but there almost no part of the Jets offense valuable for fantasy purposes. This obviously includes the running backs who were led this season by the most rugged of them all, Frank Gore. One would assume that backing the 38 year old warhorse would be a choice gig. That assumption was squashed quickly when it became apparent that the only thing that could slow him down was his own offense. But this is not a love song for the grizzled veteran. This is dedicated to the viability of what he’ll leave behind should he finally decide he’s achieved enough. 

What that consists of is the soon to be second year back in Perine and an impressive now third year back in Ty Johnson. It was in fact Johnson who came out the better on the season, if not by the thinnest of margins. Johnson finished the year with 254 yards and a touchdown on 54 carries. Perine clocked in with 232 yards on 64 carries and two touchdowns. Neither separated themselves from the other and neither holds much appeal as a hopeful stash candidate the least of which is Perine. 

Much like the Steelers, the Jets may look to the wealth of the free agent market to shore up their leaks. Trying to lure in a top name may not be easy, but necessary. Should they land a bigger fish, Perine will again find himself cast back to the bench. And if there is not much value to be had from the New York starters, you can imagine what’s left from the backups. You can cut the line here with no regrets. 

Zack Moss – Buffalo Bills

Before you yell at the computer screen hear this one out. Timeshare running back situations, while more common these days, are still a frustrating proposition. The call to try and deal Moss comes purely from a lack of upside in his current situation. He has proven to be a talented running back. His Week 8 performance showed his promise and a glimpse of what we might see someday. Against the Patriots, he turned 14 carries into 81 yards and two touchdowns. He also enjoyed a three game stretch in Weeks 14, 15, and 16 where he registered double digit carries in each. In that span he accumulated 181 yards and a touchdown. 

While it may seem like this is an argument to hold Moss, the counter comes by way of his fellow running back Devin Singletary. Entering his second season in 2020, Singletary kept his hot rookie start going with another solid outing. He finished just south of 700 rushing yards on 156 carries. It was clear Buffalo wanted to establish him as the lead back. What they ended up doing was sprinkling in enough of Moss and even T.J. Yeldon to chip away at a run away season for Singletary, or week to week consistency from anyone below him. 

Yeldon is set to be a free agent this offseason, but that does little to improve the landscape for Moss. He will find himself in a similar situation in 2021 as he faced his rookie year. What you will wind up getting should you hold on to him is a frustrating flex play week to week. Your best bet is to find someone still sold on the Utah version of him and make a deal. Don’t just drop him as there is still sentimental value attached to his name.        

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By: Ravi Krishnan (Twitter: @MaslaESPN)

2020 was the year of Wide Receivers (WR) in fantasy football. Top-tier players from prior years established themselves as Top-10 overall picks — Davante Adams, DeAndre Hopkins, Tyreek Hill, Calvin Ridley, for example. More significantly, rookie WRs emerged real strong throughout 2020, with several first-year draftees attaining fantasy asset status. Justin Jefferson was the standout in this context, but Jerry Jeudy, Laviska Shenault, CeeDee Lamb, Chase Claypool, and Tee Higgins all having their days in the sun a few times.

My piece for today is focused on the other end of the spectrum — WRs who showed signs of waning in 2020 and might be candidates to jump off the bandwagon from in 2021. Two of these are erstwhile studs who, sadly, have seen better days; the third one is a touted young player whose hype, unfortunately, appears to be far beyond his actual production. Here is my list of three WRs who ready to sell/fade in 2021.

Julian Edelman

2020: 315 yards in 6 games; 0 TDs; 7.5 Half-PPR points per game

The biggest impact of Tom Brady’s departure from the Patriots was undoubtedly felt by the Buccaneers who welcomed him with open arms for a trip to next weekend’s Super Bowl. The second biggest impact arguably was experienced by Julian Edelman, Brady’s pass-catcher-in-chief for the past several seasons. Edelman had one great game all season — the 170+ yard explosion versus the Seahawks in Week 2. This was followed by a few mediocre performances, largely due to the wildly inaccurate Cam Newton. As the year progressed along, it got from bad to worse, and injuries finally took a toll on him during the second half of the season. All in all, Edelman was the unfortunate recipient of the ghastly trio of doom — bad quarterbacking, deteriorating skills, and injuries — and this is why he is one to fade moving forward. The Patriots are unlikely to see a huge upgrade at QB, so even if he can avoid any further injuries, Edelman is best left as waiver wire fodder on a wait-and-see basis during draft season next year.

Christian Kirk

2020: 621 yards in 16 games; 6 TDs; 8.1 Half-PPR points per game

The Arizona Cardinals had high hopes from Kirk as a solid complement to DeAndre Hopkins, their unquestioned #1 WR. Their expectation from Kirk was as a guy to exploit defenses focusing on D-Hop as well as to be the deep threat on a creative offense. Well, hardly any of that actually materialized. Kirk averaged less than 40-yards a game, and while he scored six times, his good games were few and far between. More than the stats though, it was unsettling to see Kirk not creating the separation he was known for and was also unable to make much of the flat- and screen passes that are a Kiliff Kingsbury staple. The Cards will most definitely add a second WR via draft or free agency, and when that happens, Kirk will, at best, be third in the pecking order. As such, he is best left undrafted in fantasy, or, sold in dynasty.

JuJu Smith-Schuster

2020: 831 yards in 16 games; 9 TDs; 11.1 Half-PPR points per game At the beginning of the 2020 season JuJu was seen as the lead WR for a potent passing offense in Pittsburgh and was a consensus 2^nd/3^rd-round draftee in fantasy drafts. Further, he was owned in 94% of leagues at the end of the season, even though his production was far below those lofty expectations. In fact, he did not get to the 1000-yard threshold — the baseline for a startable receiver, and this, despite the fact that he played all 16 games. You couple this with the emergence of Diontae Johnson and Chase Claypool as more explosive options, and, most importantly, the definitive vacuum left at the QB position in the likely event of a Big Ben retirement. Oh, and one last thing — JuJu is a free agent, so there is a good chance he is on a new team next year. With all these uncertainties in the offing, it will be prudent to fade/sell JuJu in dynasty; in redraft leagues, he might be worth a flier in the 6^th-round or later, but nothing higher.

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1. Bryan Edwards

I saw Bryan Edwards this year as a stud & while that hasn’t changed, what has changed is all of our outlook on Nelson Agholor.

Edwards turned into this team’s WR1 & had some monster games. Bryan Edwards had an injury during the season that only allowed him to play 12 games–leading his stats to be 11 receptions on 15 targets for 193 yards.

I watched more Raiders games than I ever thought I would because I love watching Darren Waller & they never had designed plays to get Edwards open & really didn’t have a desire to get him heavily involved in this offense.

I believe that really set his confidence back & caused him to be the true number 4 option in the passing game. I don’t want to say sell, but when Tyrell Williams returns from injury he will move to option number 5. He is a great player, but everyone in the NFL is a great player & he is not someone I am wanting to go into next season with.

2. Devin Duvernay

Devin Duvernay is an interesting sell because if he was on any other team I don’t believe I could sell him & I know you are saying then why should we sell him? The Lamar Jackson effect is why & believe me it is a very real thing if you don’t believe me you should @ Hollywood Brown & ask him how he was feeling mid-way through the season as an afterthought in that offense.

His career-best game this season was 3 targets for 3 receptions & 45 yards & his season stats were 20 receptions on 26 targets for 201 yards. When you think about the team you have Hollywood Brown, Mark Andrews, Jk Dobbins, Gus Edwards, Willie Snead, & Miles Boykin.

His career-high will continue to “be his career-high” as the mouths to feed in Baltimore stays the same with an offense that doesn’t desire to have too many pass catchers being relevant.

3. Michael Pittman Jr

I watched Michael Pittman Jr today & wanted to take him off this list so badly because his season stats were 40 receptions on 61 targets for 503 yards. He is a really good receiver, but he is in a crowded offense with big quarterback uncertainty next year.

If it does end up being Phillip Rivers he will have to continue to battle Hilton, Pascal, & Campbell, but if his QB ends up being Carson Wentz that doesn’t seem to be an upgrade to me for this receiving core at all. It will be a run-heavy scheme focused on Johnathan Taylor.

He isn’t a clear superstar on this team where you see a couple of these second-year receivers who will be clear superstars heading into next year, so looking at Michael Pittman Jr next season I am going to sell.

4. Van Jefferson

A wide receiver I want to see explode, but he is so entrenched in the depth chart I don’t see a route for him to take on a bigger role heading into next season.

He has had shots to burst onto the scene this year, but he didn’t take full advantage of the opportunities. His stats for this season were 19 receptions on 31 targets & 220 yards & if the Rams are keeping Goff at the QB position this is not a receiver I want. They will continue to ride Cam Akers just like McVay did with Gurley a few years ago while having Woods & Kupp on the outside.

I know McVay wants to get him more opportunities, but he has to fight behind Kupp, Woods, & Reynolds. I am looking to sell Van Jefferson heading into next season.

5. Jalen Reagor

A guy everyone was truly so high on & why wouldn’t you be with the talent, speed, & big-play ability, but who saw the decline of Wentz in this system & the issues with Doug Peterson at the captain’s chair. It has truly created a mess for the Eagles & Jalen Reagor has reaped the effects of this leading his season stats to be 31 receptions on 54 targets for 396 yards.

Jalen Hurts is a good quarterback, but not the most accurate passer & the Eagles aren’t sold on him being their guy of the future. This team is a mess with quarterback problems & head coach problems.

It will be an interesting offseason seeing what the Eagles do as I fully expect to see Carson Wentz traded. I don’t love the outlook for Jalen Reagor next year in this offense with the uncertainty at the quarterback position.

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