The NFL preseason is less than a month away. The New York Jets were just picked for “Hard Knocks,” and training camps are about to begin.
With these training camps, we have a firm grasp on the position battles, and it’s important to sort through them as we evaluate fantasy value.
Using PPR league ADP and context, we’ll examine the Washington Commanders’ running backs, Arizona Cardinals’ receivers, and New England Patriots’ wide receivers.
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2023 Position Battles to Watch
Patriots WRs
- JuJu Smith-Schuster (ADP: 119 | WR55)
- DeVante Parker (ADP: 193 | WR82)
- Kendrick Bourne (ADP: 250 | WR107)
As with any Patriots’ offensive situation, we first need to see how Bill O’Brien integrates his offense and what he asks quarterback Mac Jones to do. He threw 10+ yards on over 30% of his total attempts, but DeVante Parker didn’t reap many rewards.
The addition of JuJu Smith-Schuster and his contract indicates he’s the No. 1 option. For a WR1 at WR55 PPR value, that will easily be worth it. Still, there’s still risk with drafting any of these receivers because Jones isn’t capable of dishing out competitive fantasy volume to elevate the value of multiple, or perhaps even one player.
Conclusion:
- Target: JuJu Smith-Schuster
- Risky: JuJu Smith-Schuster, DeVante Parker, Kendrick Bourne
- Dart throw: JuJu Smith-Schuster, DeVante Parker
- AVOID: N/A
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