Anyone who followed Washington closely in 2019 already knows that the following statement is already true: Terry McLaurin is a problem for opposing defenses, and his continued growth would undoubtedly make him one of the most dynamic receivers in the NFL over the next few years.
However, because of Washington’s abysmal 3-13 record last season, few people ever got the chance to watch McLaurin go to work. That’s why it’s no surprise that this season, the fantasy football expert Field Yates, at ESPN, has named McLaurin the top breakout player of the upcoming season.
McLaurin burst onto the scene as a rookie, recording more points in his first three weeks (59.7) than any rookie wide receiver since Anquan Boldin, back in 2007. With speed to burn (ranked 12th in the NFL in YPC last season), McLaurin is a weekly threat to score a touchdown thanks to his big-play propensity. Inconsistent QB play doomed him for a stretch of last season, but an expected leap from Dwayne Haskins Jr. should boost his outlook. I love the player, I love the role and I see no reason he can’t climb even further up the wideout depth chart.
Like I said, everyone in Washington knows this already, but it’s extremely exciting to see a player wearing the Burgundy & Gold will likely be getting a ton of shine this season. What will be important to find out is who is going to be the next fantasy difference-maker to step up this year? Is it Derrius Guice? Steven Sims? Antonio Gandy-Golden? That’s where the real value comes in your draft.
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