Players on New Teams: Adam Thielen, Hayden Hurst, Miles Sanders (Fantasy Football)

One of the most popular concepts for fantasy managers to explore is the shiny new toy in fantasy football. Typically, it’s the rookie arriving on the NFL scene with the opportunity to shine immediately. Additionally, it can be current NFL players changing scenery.

Whether for financial gain or the chance to shine in a new offense, players seek the opportunity to showcase their talents and ultimately play on a winning team.

Check out the fantasy impact of 16 players who have changed NFC uniforms.

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Changing Scenery: NFC

Taylor Heinicke (QB – ATL)

Taylor Heinicke is a journeyman quarterback who was signed due to the uncertainty surrounding Desmond Ridder. Heinicke is an inefficient gunslinger best suited to be an NFL backup. If Ridder does not perform, there is a possibility that Heinicke will see the field. However, the Falcons must see what they have in Ridder. Is he a bridge to the future, or is he the future in Atlanta? Neither helps the fantasy value of Heinicke.

Miles Sanders (RB – CAR)

After rushing for a career-high 1,269 yards in 2022, Miles Sanders is heading to Carolina! ⚫️?@BoobieMilesXXIV | @Panthers pic.twitter.com/tvzILEmorG

— NFL (@NFL) March 15, 2023

The Carolina Panthers jumped at the opportunity to sign running back Miles Sanders after Sanders felt slighted by the Philadelphia Eagles. Sanders set career-highs in carries (259), rushing yards (1,269), and touchdowns (11) last season with the Eagles but was disgruntled with his usage in the Super Bowl and decided to find a new home in 2023. The Panthers boast an underrated offensive line that helped D’Onta Foreman average 4.5 yards per carry and pushed the rushing attack into the top ten in rushing yards last season. Sanders walks directly into a featured back role in Carolina, and with head coach Frank Reich calling the plays, Sanders should see the ball as much as he can handle. His fantasy outlook is on the rise despite leaving the Eagles’ offense.

Adam Thielen (WR – CAR) & Hayden Hurst (TE – CAR)

The Carolina Panthers added this pair of veteran receiving options to assist their number one overall pick Bryce Young with reliable outlets in the passing game. Adam Thielen continued to produce despite a noticeable decline in skill. Thielen scored six touchdowns last season with the Minnesota Vikings and caught 70 passes on 107 targets for 716 yards. The veteran wideout will not have the best receiver in the NFL (Justin Jefferson) opposite him in Carolina, so look for those numbers to take a massive dip. Hurst didn’t provide much fantasy relevance last season with the Cincinnati Bengals, catching 52 passes for 414 yards and only two scores. Hurst will be a security blanket for the rookie signal-caller, and there’s hope he can pile up receptions in an offense that possesses plenty of young offensive weapons.