NFL Rumors & News: Dontayvion Wicks, Joshua Palmer, Van Jefferson (Fantasy Football)

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Dontayvion Wicks, Packers WRs in four-man rotation
Second-year WR Dontayvion Wicks is part of a four-man rotation in Green Bay out wide with no clear “rotation or starters;” he is competing with WRs Romeo Doubs, Jayden Reed and Christian Watson for snaps.

Fantasy Impact

This is about what was expected as the Packers have a versatile four-player corps of receivers who are all more than talented enough to warrant a solid snap rate. As a result, this is becoming one of the most confusing receiver crews to invest in due to the uncertainty. Wicks (half-PPR ADP WR66) came on late in the season as a versatile pass-catcher, and Reed (WR34) showed his ability as a RAC and schemed-touch weapon as a rookie. Watson (WR44) is a deep-ball and explosive-play threat while Doubs (WR55) is a solid outside receiver and a red-zone threat. Ultimately, all four receivers may be relevant in fantasy in 2024.

Jordan Epp – Jepp Sports

Joshua Palmer likely to start for Chargers
Joshua Palmer is running with the first team at camp and will likely start for the Chargers this year.

Fantasy Impact

As expected, it looks like Palmer is going to be one of Los Angeles’ starting receivers this year. He has been part of the first-team trio consistently this offseason, and barring anything unforeseen happening, he should have a starting spot pretty well locked in. It remains to be seen if that will lead to strong fantasy output from him, but either way he’s a high-upside pick in the later rounds of fantasy drafts.

Leo Sells

Van Jefferson seeing reps in two-receiver sets
Pittsburgh Steelers WR Van Jefferson was seen starting alongside George Pickens in two-receiver sets during practice on Wednesday.

Fantasy Impact

The former second-round pick out of Flordia agreed to a one-year deal with the Steelers this offseason. He will hope to establish himself as a starting receiver in Pittsburgh as he could become a name to watch on the fantasy radar.

Josh Collier