‘Tis the season to start preparing for fantasy football leagues as the 2020 regular season is right around the corner.
The Chargers have a few skill players that have helped fantasy owners in recent years. But is this the year where you should stay away from some of them? A few ESPN analysts believe so.
Four analysts, two for each, believe that wide receiver Keenan Allen and tight end Hunter Henry will fail to live up to their expectations in the upcoming season.
ESPN’s Mike Clay projected Allen to finish 2020 with 83 receptions for 978 yards and five touchdowns, which would be a regression in production from 2019.
Meanwhile, Henry is projected to finish with 54 receptions, 650 yards and four touchdowns. Those stats would slightly come up short from him surpassing last season’s numbers.
Studs in years prior, it’s easy to believe that Allen and Henry will see a dip in production. If Los Angeles adopts a run-heavy scheme, its unlikely that any of their pass-catchers will achieve numbers like they did when the pass was more emphasized.
There is a lot of uncertainty with the quarterback position, as Tyrod Taylor and Justin Herbert take over. Both Taylor and Herbert have questions as passers, which will have owners pause.
The bottom line is that both Allen and Henry will be fine options, but they might not offer the league-winning upside like they did in recent seasons.