NFL Fantasy Football Podcast on Wes Welker

PodcastBrett Kollmann & Trevor Sikkema’s Week 3 Preview | NFL ProSeptember 25, 2026

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Everybody wanted a Wes Welker. Eventually Julian Edelman. Like everybody was trying to match those archetypes.

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NeutralRole

Welker's archetype drove 12-personnel slot receiver trend.

Welker is cited as an archetype that teams tried to replicate during the 12-personnel era; he exemplified the move tight end/slot receiver role that was central to the Patriots' offensive scheme.

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Wes WelkerPositiveRole

Welker was key to Belichick's offensive rebuild that led to the 16-0 regular season.

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Wes WelkerNeutralRole

Welker elevated to tight ends coach after Steele suspension.

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Wes WelkerNeutralProjection

Welker cited as 2011 Patriots comparison for receiver role.

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Wes WelkerPositiveProjection

Welker finished as WR11 in 2007 and anchored a 9-0 start.

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Wes WelkerPositiveUsage

Welker caught a 2-yard touchdown pass from Manning in the third quarter to extend Denver's lead to 35-20.

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Will LevisNegativeRole

Levis signed to Jets practice squad; lacks trust factor despite elite tools.

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