
Why You Should Draft the Players I'm Avoiding.
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Amon-Ra St. Brown
George Kd identifies Amon-Ra St. Brown as having higher touchdown upside compared to Justin Jefferson, noting that touchdown luck for wide receivers can fluctuate significantly year-to-year.
Insight pageBrian Thomas Jr.
George Kd identifies Brian Thomas Jr. as a buy-back candidate, projecting him to serve as a boundary receiver running valuable downfield routes. This role is expected to yield 5-6 high-value targets per game, with a season outlook of 950-1,000 yards. Kd dismisses his 10 drops last year as an anomaly, noting he had half the drops on 45 more targets during his rookie season.
Insight pageCaleb Williams
George Kd is higher on Caleb Williams than the current market ADP of QB7, ranking him closer to QB9-10. Williams offers a high fantasy floor due to his rushing upside, with projections of 450 yards and 4-6 touchdowns on the ground, meaning he does not need elite passing volume to be a productive fantasy asset.
Insight pageChris Bell
George Kd notes that Chris Bell is a rookie weapon who was considered a first-round talent by many, positioning him as a potential contributor if the team's passing attack performs better than anticipated.
Insight pageDe'Von Achane
George Kd suggests the market has overcorrected on Devon Achane, pushing his ADP to the mid-to-late second round. Despite concerns about the Miami offense, Achane's elite efficiency—leading the league in yards per carry and yards after contact per attempt—and the team's commitment to his role via a large contract make him a target. Improvements in run-blocking talent like Aaron Brewer and Kaden Proctor further support his outlook.
Insight pageDeebo Samuel
George Kd views Samuel as a veteran passing game weapon who is past his prime, noting his return to the San Francisco offense amidst a lack of other proven receiving options.
Insight pageDrake London
George Kd highlights Drake London as a prime example of how coaching changes impact fantasy production. Under new coordinator Zack Robinson, London's slot usage increased from 8% to 35%, which directly contributed to his reception total jumping from 70 to 105.
Insight pageGeorge Kittle
Despite being 33 and recovering from a January Achilles tear, Kittle has been cleared from the PUP list and is participating in individual drills. The injury location was reportedly favorable for recovery. Even in a limited 60-70% snap role, his red-zone usage in San Francisco's efficient offense—which has been top-nine in passing TDs per game in three of the last four years—could yield 7-8 touchdowns, making him a viable top-10 tight end. George Kd recommends monitoring his situation and targeting him in the 8th to 12th round range.
Insight pageJ.K. Dobbins
JK Dobbins has a history of being unable to stay healthy for a full season, which creates a potential opportunity for teammates like RJ Harvey to see increased snap shares. Denver re-signed him to address the need for a reliable runner.
Insight pageGeorge Kd notes that J.K. Dobbins has a history of being unable to stay healthy for a full season, which creates a significant risk for his fantasy outlook. Denver re-signed him to address a need for a reliable runner, but the team also drafted Jonah Coleman to serve as a handcuff for early-down work should Dobbins miss time.
Insight pageJa'Marr Chase
George Kd notes that Ja'Marr Chase possesses higher touchdown upside than Justin Jefferson, though he cautions that touchdown totals for wide receivers are often subject to annual fluctuation.
Insight pageJaylen Johnson
George Kd reports that Jaylen Johnson sustained an injury at practice on August 27th; the severity is currently unknown, but his absence would be a significant loss for the team's secondary.
Insight pageJonah Coleman
Jonah Coleman was drafted by Denver to serve as a handcuff to J.K. Dobbins. George Kd believes Coleman is specifically positioned to handle early-down work in the backfield rotation if Dobbins misses time due to injury.
Insight pageJordyn Tyson
Jordan Tyson is currently out due to injury, which creates an immediate opportunity for teammates like Juwan Johnson to command a higher target share.
Insight pageJustin Jefferson
George Kd ranks Justin Jefferson as the WR6, matching his current ADP, but admits to feeling uneasy drafting him in the first round due to uncertainty at quarterback. Despite these concerns, Jefferson remains an elite asset with a massive floor and ceiling; his production in non-rookie starts last year paced for 1,592 yards, 164 targets, and 113 receptions. While George Kd notes that peers like Amon-Ra St. Brown, Puka Nacua, and Ja'Marr Chase offer higher touchdown upside, Jefferson's yardage and reception volume keep him firmly in the top-six wide receiver conversation.
Insight pageJuwan Johnson
Johnson is a recommended late-round target (TE16) who should see a high target share in a fast-paced offense while Jordan Tyson is sidelined. He serves as excellent insurance for managers drafting George Kittle.
Insight pageMalik Willis
George Kd notes that while the sample size is limited, Malik Willis has performed well over the last few years and could potentially be a franchise quarterback. His mobility creates significant rushing lanes for running backs, and if he performs better than market expectations, it would be a major positive for the entire Miami offense, including Devon Achane.
Insight pageMarvin Harrison Jr.
George Kd expects Marvin Harrison Jr. to benefit from high pass volume due to Arizona's difficult schedule and projected negative game scripts, which will force the team into comeback mode. Harrison maintains an elite profile, including 80th percentile separation against man coverage and 77th percentile against press. He is expected to be an every-down player in 12 personnel, with a favorable playoff schedule that could lead to a late-season breakout.
Insight pageMichael Wilson
George Kd identifies Michael Wilson as a talented player and a legitimate wide receiver two in the NFL. However, his fantasy upside is capped by the team's commitment to Marvin Harrison Jr. as the clear alpha; Wilson saw his target share diminish significantly once Harrison returned to the lineup last season.
Insight pageMike Evans
Evans is struggling with a quad injury that has kept him out of practice and caused repeated aggravations, raising concerns about his availability despite reports that the issue is not serious.
Insight pagePuka Nacua
George Kd highlights Puka Nacua as a wide receiver with higher touchdown upside than Justin Jefferson, though he acknowledges that touchdown variance is common for the position.
Insight pageRJ Harvey
Despite concerns about his in-between-the-tackles running during his rookie season, RJ Harvey is an explosive pass-catcher in an elite offensive system with a top-tier offensive line and high pass-rate-over-expectation, making him a strong PPR asset. Denver drafted Jonah Coleman as a handcuff to mitigate the risk of Harvey's early-down struggles.
Insight pageTrevor Lawrence
George Kd expresses optimism for Trevor Lawrence, citing his number nine ranking in deep-ball accuracy last year and suggesting he could compete for an MVP award, which would directly benefit Brian Thomas Jr.'s fantasy production. Kd feels good about projecting his role and volume.
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