Fantasy Football Player Notes
2024 Half PPR Draft Rankings
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6.
Amon-Ra St. Brown
WR - (vs . MIN)
Amon-Ra St. Brown had a standout season, finishing third among WRs with 247.5 fantasy points and averaging 16.5 points per game. He showcased his reliability with 112 receptions for 1,371 yards and 9 touchdowns, earning a 12.2 yards per reception average. St. Brown commanded a 30% target share and 34% air yards share. His impressive performance earned him a lucrative 4-year, $120 million contract extension, making him the highest paid WR in the NFL at the time.
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12.
Jahmyr Gibbs
RB - (vs . MIN)
Every nerd who said the Lions were foolish for selecting Gibbs in the first round has a tiny bit of egg on their face. Gibbs finished the season as the RB8 in fantasy points per game and fantasy points per opportunity. He was a tackle-breaking blur last season, ranking 18th in yards after contact per attempt and 11th in missed tackles forced per attempt (per Fantasy Points Data). After David Montgomery returned from injury, Gibbs averaged 14.1 touches and 73.1 total yards per game. Montgomery isn't going anywhere, but that doesn't mean Gibbs can't be a top-shelf RB1 again in 2024.
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32.
Sam LaPorta
TE - (vs . MIN)
Sam LaPorta was a revelation as a rookie, catching 86 passes for 889 yards and 10 touchdowns to finish as the overall TE1. What can LaPorta do for an encore in Year 2? It might be hard for Sammy Ballgame to improve upon or even equal his 2023 touchdown total, but it's reasonable to think he could improve upon his average of 52.3 receiving yards per game and his 7.4 yards per target. LaPorta's age-22 season was a triumph, and he could be one of the top tight ends in the league -- and in fantasy football -- for years to come. Based on the splash he made at such a tender age, there's a strong case to be made that LaPorta should be the first TE selected in 2024 fantasy drafts.
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61.
David Montgomery
RB - (vs . MIN)
David Montgomery wrapped up his first season in Detroit as a resounding success in real-life football and fantasy. He was the RB15 in fantasy as he managed the second 1,000-yard rushing season of his NFL career. Montgomery did see his volume limited down the stretch some, as he averaged 15 touches and 75.7 total yards after his return in Week 10. He'll continue to share the backfield load with Jahmyr Gibbs weekly, but in one of the best offenses in the NFL, that shouldn't be a massive worry for his 2024 outlook. Montgomery will be the early down hammer (19th in missed tackles forced per attempt, per Fantasy Points Data) and be plenty involved in the red zone. Last season, he was 15th in carries and fifth in red zone touches as he scored 13 touchdowns (fourth-most).
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100.
Jared Goff
QB - (vs . MIN)
Fantasy managers might not ever get excited about drafting Jared Goff, but after strong seasons with the Lions in 2022 and 2023, Goff should be regarded as no worse than a solid midrange QB2. Goff finished QB7 in fantasy scoring last season, although he was only QB13 in fantasy points per game among quarterbacks who made at least six starts. Over the last two years, he's averaged 265.1 passing yards and 1.7 TD passes a game. Goff adds very little value as a runner, but his solid passing production makes him a useful fantasy asset.
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110.
Jameson Williams
WR - (vs . MIN)
Jameson Williams has faced challenges in his first two years in the NFL, including a torn ACL in his rookie season and a slow start due to a suspension in his second year. While he has displayed flashes of big-play potential, injuries and inconsistencies have hampered his progress. Heading into his third year, Williams is expected to take on a larger role in the Lions' offense with the WR2 position likely up for grabs. However, his limited target share and inconsistent performance in 2023 raise questions about his potential breakout. Williams may be overrated based on his draft capital, and he faces competition for targets in a crowded receiving corps in Detroit. Still, it's noteworthy that his HC has already labeled Jamo as the team's most improved player this offseason. Year 3 seems like it will be a career-best for the former Alabama product.
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240.
Detroit Lions
DST - (vs . MIN)
Per the FantasyPros projections, the Lions DST leads all teams in projected interceptions.
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310.
Kalif Raymond
WR - (vs . MIN)
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330.
Tim Patrick
WR - (vs . MIN)
It's been a long road for Tim Patrick, but there's no denying he solidified himself atop the Denver Broncos depth chart as the WR2 opposite Courtland Sutton during the preseason. Patrick hasn't played in the regular season since 2021 after suffering season-ending injuries in back-to-back seasons. However, the preseason usage was nothing more than a facade as the Broncos are expecting to trade him during roster cuts. He was released and is expected to join the Lions practice squad.
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334.
Jake Bates
K - (vs . MIN)
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338.
Craig Reynolds
RB - (vs . MIN)
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388.
Sione Vaki
RB - (vs . MIN)
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430.
Donovan Peoples-Jones
WR - (vs . MIN)
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433.
Brock Wright
TE - (vs . MIN)
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528.
Allen Robinson II
WR - (vs . MIN)
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591.
James Mitchell
TE - (vs . MIN)
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626.
Antoine Green
WR - (vs . MIN)
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654.
Jermar Jefferson
RB - (vs . MIN)
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685.
Hendon Hooker
QB - (vs . MIN)
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