We have several bold predictions remaining before the NFL returns in two days:
(45) Tajae Sharpe (WR-55 ADP) will be a top 40 WR. In a Titan preseason that was supposed to be dominated through the air by Dorial Green-Beckham, Rishard Matthews, and Delanie Walker, Sharpe has stood out. DGB’s exit to Philly should give Tajae extra run throughout the season. He’s now the best dynasty play among Tennessee’s receivers and could be a WR3+ most weeks in 2016.
(46) Devin Funchess (WR-49 ADP) will be a top 35 WR. As a 2015 rookie, Funchess averaged fewer than two receptions per game, yet still posted top 60 fantasy WR numbers. Expect 4+ catches per contest this year despite the return of Kelvin Benjamin. Some preseason reports suggest Cam Newton’s accuracy has been off. But you better believe once Week 1 kicks off on Thursday, Carolina will be clicking, and Funchess will be a major reason why. 1,000+ yards and 8+ TDs are not farfetched. Expect 800+ and 6+ at a minimum.
(47) Spencer Ware (RB-54 ADP) will be a top 35 RB. Regular FF4W readers know I’ve been pushing Ware—and to a lesser extent, Charcandrick West—for two months: http://www.fantasyfootballforwinners.com/2016/07/fantasy-football-preseason-rundown-32_9.html. Despite Jamaal Charles’ slow recovery from ACL surgery, Ware continues to get no love in online drafts, based on Fantasy Pros’ composite of eight sources: ESPN, CBS Sports, Fox Sports, Yahoo! Sports, NFL.com, Draft Wizard, Fantrax, and Fantasy Football Calculator. Ware is expected to begin the season as the lead back. Don’t fool yourself in thinking Charles will regain his longtime bell-cow status when 100% healthy. If Ware even comes close to mirroring his 2015 effectiveness and efficiency (403 yards and six TDs on 72 carries), he won’t relinquish his role.
And since it’s Tuesday, this is the final “Tuesday Trader” edition before the regular season. Starting next week I’ll run down players you should be targeting in trades and other players you should try to pawn off to an unsuspecting opponent. As I’ve written recently and going back several years, it’s never too early to establish trading channels with opponents. Be courteous. Be direct. Identify win-win swaps where you bolster a weak position and your opponent bolsters a different weak position. It’s not about taking advantage of anyone (overtly, anyway). It’s about creating 55%-60% probabilities that you’ll benefit, and then playing those percentages all season long.
(45) Tajae Sharpe (WR-55 ADP) will be a top 40 WR. In a Titan preseason that was supposed to be dominated through the air by Dorial Green-Beckham, Rishard Matthews, and Delanie Walker, Sharpe has stood out. DGB’s exit to Philly should give Tajae extra run throughout the season. He’s now the best dynasty play among Tennessee’s receivers and could be a WR3+ most weeks in 2016.
(46) Devin Funchess (WR-49 ADP) will be a top 35 WR. As a 2015 rookie, Funchess averaged fewer than two receptions per game, yet still posted top 60 fantasy WR numbers. Expect 4+ catches per contest this year despite the return of Kelvin Benjamin. Some preseason reports suggest Cam Newton’s accuracy has been off. But you better believe once Week 1 kicks off on Thursday, Carolina will be clicking, and Funchess will be a major reason why. 1,000+ yards and 8+ TDs are not farfetched. Expect 800+ and 6+ at a minimum.
(47) Spencer Ware (RB-54 ADP) will be a top 35 RB. Regular FF4W readers know I’ve been pushing Ware—and to a lesser extent, Charcandrick West—for two months: http://www.fantasyfootballforwinners.com/2016/07/fantasy-football-preseason-rundown-32_9.html. Despite Jamaal Charles’ slow recovery from ACL surgery, Ware continues to get no love in online drafts, based on Fantasy Pros’ composite of eight sources: ESPN, CBS Sports, Fox Sports, Yahoo! Sports, NFL.com, Draft Wizard, Fantrax, and Fantasy Football Calculator. Ware is expected to begin the season as the lead back. Don’t fool yourself in thinking Charles will regain his longtime bell-cow status when 100% healthy. If Ware even comes close to mirroring his 2015 effectiveness and efficiency (403 yards and six TDs on 72 carries), he won’t relinquish his role.
And since it’s Tuesday, this is the final “Tuesday Trader” edition before the regular season. Starting next week I’ll run down players you should be targeting in trades and other players you should try to pawn off to an unsuspecting opponent. As I’ve written recently and going back several years, it’s never too early to establish trading channels with opponents. Be courteous. Be direct. Identify win-win swaps where you bolster a weak position and your opponent bolsters a different weak position. It’s not about taking advantage of anyone (overtly, anyway). It’s about creating 55%-60% probabilities that you’ll benefit, and then playing those percentages all season long.