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Fantasy football: Where to draft Los Angeles Rams WR Cooper Kupp

Analyzing Los Angeles Rams WR Cooper Kupp’s 2023 fantasy football ADP and where to target him in fantasy drafts.

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After a breakout year in 2021, fantasy owners flocked to Los Angeles Rams WR Cooper Kupp in drafts. He was 1 of the top picks last year, but missed 8 games with an ankle injury and finished with fewer than 900 yards receiving.

He was still very productive in the 9 games that he did play, but it wasn’t the record-setting year fans saw the year prior when he had 145 receptions and 1,947 yards with 16 TDs. Will he bounce back and play more like he did in 2021 or is Kupp due for a down year?

Below, we look at Cooper Kupp‘s 2023 fantasy football average draft position (ADP) and where you should draft him.

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Cooper Kupp’s ADP: 9.27

(ADP data courtesy of MyFantasyLeague.com; last updated at time of this publishing – ADPs continually change as more drafts occur)

Kupp carries an ADP of 9.27 into fantasy drafts this year, which puts him 4th among wide receivers and 8th among all players. That’s right behind Atlanta Falcons RB Bijan Robinson (9.07) and just ahead of New York Giants RB Saquon Barkley (11.64), so he’s the last player with an ADP below 10.

The 3 receivers ahead of Kupp are Minnesota Vikings WR Justin Jefferson (2.92), Cincinnati Bengals WR Ja’Marr Chase (4.96) and Miami Dolphins WR Tyreek Hill (8.04). Just behind Kupp at WR is the Buffalo Bills’ Stefon Diggs (11.93).

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Cooper Kupp’s 2022 stats

Games: 9

Receptions | targets: 75 | 98

Receiving yards: 812

Receiving touchdowns: 6

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Where should you draft Kupp?

Kupp was a league-winner in 2021, far outplaying his ADP that year when he set all kinds of records and won Offensive Player of the Year. He took a step back last year when he was limited to just 9 games, but he still averaged 8.3 receptions per game and 90.2 yards per game – only down a bit from his 8.5 receptions per game and 114.5 yards per game in 2021.

The Rams dumped Allen Robinson in a trade with the Pittsburgh Steelers, so he’s not there to eat into Kupp’s targets, leaving Van Jefferson as the No. 2 receiver. Jefferson is a solid option for the Rams, but he’s not a high-volume player with a ADPof 154.06 to rank 80th among WRs, so Kupp is still going to get the bulk of the targets.

His chemistry with Matthew Stafford has been on full display the last 2 seasons and they’ve been among the best tandems since the Rams acquired the veteran QB from Detroit. It’s hard to expect Kupp to have another season like the one he enjoyed in 2021, but he deserves to be a 1st-round pick this year.

I would even feel comfortable taking him before Hill, especially in PPR leagues. Kupp deserves to be ahead of Diggs, as well, knowing the Rams are likely to be playing behind in a lot of games this season, thus forcing them to throw the ball a bunch.

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Fantasy football: Where to draft Los Angeles Rams RB Cam Akers

Analyzing Los Angeles Rams RB Cam Akers’ 2023 fantasy football ADP and where to target him in fantasy drafts.

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Los Angeles Rams RB Cam Akers had a bizarre and difficult 2022 season. He was demoted to a backup role, was away from the team for a few weeks due to a disagreement with the coaching staff and then finished the season as an above-average running back in the last month or so.

Heading into the upcoming season, Akers is once again penciled in as the starting running back for Los Angeles. The Rams held him out of all 3 preseason games to keep him fresh and healthy, a sign that he’ll be a big part of the offense.

Below, we look at Cam Akers‘ 2023 fantasy football average draft position (ADP) and where you should draft him.

Entering his 4th year in the NFL, Akers should have his best season yet and help the Rams bounce back from a terrible 2022 season that saw them finish 5-12.

Cam Akers’ ADP: 59.36

(ADP data courtesy of MyFantasyLeague.com; last updated at time of this publishing – ADPs continually change as more drafts occur)

Akers has an ADP of 59.36 in redraft leagues, which puts him in the range of the 5th to 6th round, depending on the size of your league. Just ahead of Akers in terms of ADP is Arizona Cardinals RB James Conner (59.17) and just behind him is Carolina Panthers RB Miles Sanders (59.41).

The 50s is a popular spot to pick up mid- and lower-tier running backs. Houston Texans RB Dameon Pierce (53.74), Minnesota Vikings RB Alexander Mattison (55.99) and Denver Broncos RB Javonte Williams (60.42) are all in a similar range as Akers in terms of ADP.

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Cam Akers’ 2022 stats

Games: 15

Carries | rushing yards: 188 | 786

Rushing touchdowns: 7

Receptions | receiving yards: 13 | 117

Receiving touchdowns: 0

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Where should you draft Akers?

Akers is a tough player to project in fantasy football. On one hand, he’s entering the final year of his contract and could carry over some momentum from the end of last season when he had 345 yards and 3 touchdowns in the final three games of the year. On the other hand, he only had 176 yards in the first 7 games and missed 2 weeks because of a dispute with the team.

He’s in a much better place now and said he bulked up a bunch this offseason — in a good way — which should help him bounce off tacklers and pick up yards after contact. He’s always been a pretty elusive runner but he could add some power this year.

What could hurt Akers is the presence of RB Kyren Williams. The 2nd-year back had a great performance in training camp, consistently helping out as a receiver. That may take Akers off the field on 3rd downs, which limits his upside in PPR leagues. He’s never been much of a receiver anyway.

Akers is worth a flier in the 5th or 6th round because he’s one of the last starting running backs left at that point and Williams isn’t a massive threat to eat into his carries — not initially, at least. Take him ahead of Conner but I would probably prefer Pierce, Williams and Sanders over Akers.

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Fantasy football: Where to draft Seattle Seahawks RB Kenneth Walker III

Analyzing Seattle Seahawks RB Kenneth Walker III’s 2023 fantasy football ADP and where to target him in fantasy drafts

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When the Seattle Seahawks drafted running back Kenneth Walker III in the 2nd round of the 2022 draft, it took some by surprise because the Seahawks had depth at the position. However, Walker stepped up and took over as the primary back, after RB Rashaad Penny once again went down to injury, and he’s never looked back.

Below, we look at Kenneth Walker‘s 2023 fantasy football average draft position (ADP) and where you should draft him.

Despite being a healthy scratch in Week 1 and not starting until Week 6, Walker rushed 228 times for 1,050 yards, caught 27 passes for 165 yards and scored 9 touchdowns. In the process, he finished 2nd in the Offensive Rookie of the Year voting.

Kenneth Walker’s ADP: 42.31

(ADP data courtesy of MyFantasyLeague.com; last updated at time of this publishing – ADPs continually change as more drafts occur)

Few players have as distinct a separation between their ADP and those around them. He is more than 6 draft slots behind the closest player in front of him and more than 6 slots ahead of the closest running back behind him. Those in front of him are clearly viewed as the No. 1 back in their respective offense while the two behind him are returning from injuries that shortened their 2022 seasons.

Walker’s current ADP has him in some interesting company, way behind Green Bay RB Aaron Jones (35.98) and Jacksonville Jaguars RB Travis Etienne (36.00) and well ahead of the New York Jets RB Breece Hall (48.97) and Baltimore Ravens RB J.K. Dobbins (50.66).

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Kenneth Walker’s 2022 stats

Games: 15

Carries | rushing yards: 228 | 1,050

Rushing touchdowns: 9

Receptions | receiving yards: 27 | 165

Receiving touchdowns: 0

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Where should you draft Walker?

His slotting seems about right in that he shouldn’t be taken ahead of either Jones or Etienne and shouldn’t be taken after Hall or Dobbins. The biggest hurdle he may face is from within his own team. Head coach Pete Carroll has a long history of replacing his starting running backs and the organization once again used a 2nd round draft pick on a running back, snagging Zach Charbonnet out of UCLA.

While Walker enters the season as Seattle’s clear No. 1 running back after being just the 2nd Seahawks rookie to rush for more than 1,000 yards, he may have to look over his shoulder. Charbonnet is likely to be worked into the lineup sooner rather than later.

However, as long as Walker keeps playing like he did last year, he will get the lion’s share of the carries and be a valued RB2 on any fantasy roster.

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Fantasy football: Where to draft Seattle Seahawks QB Geno Smith

Analyzing Seattle Seahawks QB Geno Smith’s 2023 fantasy football ADP and where to target him in fantasy drafts

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Many felt it was only a matter of time before the Seattle Seahawks found somebody to start for them instead of longtime clipboard holder QB Geno Smith following the blockbuster (and apparently one-sided) trade of Russell Wilson last year that changed the face of the quarterbacks’ room.

Instead, the Seahawks showed the confidence in Smith that left no doubt they were rolling with him, despite him last being a starter in 2014. He completed 69.8 percent of his passes for 4,282 yards with 30 TD passes and added 366 rushing yards and a rushing touchdown.

Below, we look at Geno Smith‘s 2023 fantasy football average draft position (ADP) and where you should draft him.

Geno Smith’s ADP: 89.23

(ADP data courtesy of MyFantasyLeague.com; last updated at time of this publishing – ADPs continually change as more drafts occur)

Smith’s ascent up the ADP board has been impressive after being near the bottom of the QB rankings heading into last season because it had been so long since he was a fantasy factor. His current ranking has him at QB14, making him a priority backup fantasy quarterback.

Smith’s current ADP finds him slotting in behind Miami Dolphins QB Tua Tagovialoa (84.15) and Indianapolis Colts rookie QB Anthony Richardson (84.71) and just in front of both of the New York quarterbacks – the Jets’ Aaron Rodgers (90.74) and the Giants’ Daniel Jones (102.35).

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Geno Smith’s 2022 stats

Games: 17

Passing yards: 4,282

Completions | attempts: 399 | 572

Passing touchdowns: 30

Interceptions: 11

Carries | rushing yards: 68 | 366

Rushing touchdowns: 1

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Where should you draft Smith?

Smith was an efficient game manager who led the league in completion percentage (69.8), but he appeared to wear down as the season progressed. In his first 13 games, Smith averaged 264 passing yards and threw 25 touchdowns. In his final 4 games — when his team needed him most in their playoff push — Smith averaged just 212 passing yards a game and threw only 5 touchdowns.

While he gets a lot of love from drafters, his ranking is too high. Rodgers has too many weapons at his disposal to be behind Smith and Jones is a much more valuable rushing threat — which helps pile up fantasy points in a hurry.

Smith was grossly undervalued last season, but it would seem that there was a little too big of an over-correction this year. He definitely has value as a 2nd quarterback on a fantasy roster, but you will likely get more consistent and better production from either of the New York quarterbacks.

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Fantasy football: Where to draft New Orleans Saints WR Chris Olave

Analyzing New Orleans Saints WR Chris Olave’s 2023 fantasy football ADP and where to target him in fantasy drafts.

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New Orleans Saints WR Chris Olave put together an impressive rookie campaign in 2022 as the No. 11 overall pick in the 2022 NFL Draft. The Ohio State product topped 1,000 receiving yards as a rookie. With fantasy football drafts taking place right now, let’s look at Chris Olave‘s 2023 average draft position (ADP) and where you should draft him.

After a stellar 1st year in the NFL, Olave is poised to have a large role in the Saints’ offense in 2023. Given the QB change in New Orleans, Olave is an intriguing player to discuss in fantasy football for the upcoming season.

Chris Olave’s ADP: 29.91

(ADP data courtesy of MyFantasyLeague.com; last updated at the time of this publishing – ADPs continually change as more drafts occur)

Olave has an ADP of 29.91 in redraft leagues, which puts him in the range of the third or fourth round, depending on the size of the league. His ADP puts him behind running backs Jahmyr Gibbs of the Detroit Lions (26.75) and Joe Mixon of the Cincinnati Bengals (29.42) while placing him ahead of Najee Harris of the Pittsburgh Steelers (30.04) and Baltimore Ravens QB Lamar Jackson (30.92).

Among wide receivers, Olave’s ADP puts him 12th at the position, behind the likes of Amon-Ra St. Brown (Detroit Lions, 18.62), Garrett Wilson (New York Jets, 21.42), and Jaylen Waddle (Miami Dolphins, 25.31), and slightly ahead of Calvin Ridley (Jacksonville Jaguars, 30.92) and DeVonta Smith (Philadelphia Eagles, 31.08).

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Chris Olave’s 2022 stats

Games: 15

Receptions | targets: 72 | 119

Receiving yards: 1,042

Receiving touchdowns: 4

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Where should you draft Olave?

Earlier this offseason, the Saints signed Derek Carr, which should provide a boost to Olave’s fantasy value. Olave caught passes from Andy Dalton and Jameis Winston last season, so the play under center should be better in his 2nd year in the NFL.

With inconsistent QB play, Olave posted 10.8 fantasy points per game in half-PPR (points per reception) formats, which was 25th among WRs. He also finished with a target share of 26.6% in 2022, putting him 18th among all skill players in the NFL.

While Olave should benefit from Carr targeting him through the air, the return of Michael Thomas could lower his ceiling slightly if the veteran remains healthy. Thomas was averaging 14.4 fantasy points per game before suffering a season-ending toe injury in Week 3 of the 2022 season.

The addition of Carr could outweigh Thomas’ return for Olave, especially with the 2nd-year wideout catching only 4 TDs a season ago. While Olave has a chance to take a step forward in his development this season, the preference is getting him in the latter part of the 3rd round rather than reaching for him in drafts.

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Fantasy football: Where to draft Seattle Seahawks WR D.K. Metcalf

Analyzing Seattle Seahawks WR D.K. Metcalf’s 2023 fantasy football ADP and where to target him in fantasy drafts.

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Seattle Seahawks WR D.K. Metcalf has been impressive throughout his 1st 4 NFL seasons. Selected 64th in the 2019 NFL Draft out o,f Ole Miss Metcalf has been to 1 Pro Bowl. Below, we look at D.K. Metcalf‘s 2023 fantasy football average draft position (ADP) and where you should draft him.

Metcalf enters 2023 with the skill set to be among the top-5 receivers in the NFL, but usage and rivaling competition will be major factors. The high-caliber receiver will be intriguing in terms of fantasy value.

D.K. Metcalf’s ADP: 31.25

(ADP data courtesy of MyFantasyLeague.com; last updated at time of this publishing – ADPs continually change as more drafts occur)

Metcalf has an ADP of 31.25 in redraft leagues, which puts him in the range of the 3rd to 4th round, depending on the size of the league. He has the highest ADP on the Seahawks, just in front of Kenneth Walker III (42.85).

Among wide receivers, Metcalf’s ADP puts him 15th at the position, behind the likes DeVonta Smith (Philadelphia Eagles, 31.08) and Calvin Ridley (Jacksonville Jaguars, 30.92) and slightly ahead of Tee Higgins (Cincinnati Bengals, 34.05) and Deebo Samuel (San Francisco 49ers, 34.52).

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D.K. Metcalf’s 2022 stats

Games: 17

Receptions | targets: 90 | 141

Receiving yards: 1,048

Receiving touchdowns: 6

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Where should you draft Metcalf?

Metcalf’s fantasy value may get a ding this year with the Seahawks taking WR Jaxon Smith-Njigba in the 1st round. Metcalf will still be the top option, but will now be sharing targets with Smith-Njigba and Tyler Lockett.

Metcalf is a lethal downfield options. At 6-foot-4, he has the frame to go and get the ball, and he will have a full season under his belt with QB Geno Smith which should only aid Seattle’s passing offense.

The addition of JSN does hurt Metcalf, but the floor for the star is also high. He has hit 900 yards in each season and has seen his targets increase from 100 to 129 (129 in 2 straight seasons) to 141. The comfort level with Smith should help his high usage rate. He should be out there the bulk of the time and is still the team’s top option.

Draft Metcalf ahead of players like Higgins, who is the 2nd option on the Bengals. Don’t let Metcalf fall out of the third round in any league. When healthy, he should hit 1,000-plus yards and 80-plus receptions. If you’re in need of a receiver, he should be a consistent option.

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Fantasy football: Where to draft Carolina Panthers RB Miles Sanders

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Timing is everything and when it came time to hit free agency, Carolina Panthers running back Miles Sanders picked the perfect time to have a career year with the Philadelphia Eagles — rushing 259 times for 1,269 yards and 11 TDs just in time to hit the open market.

Below, we look at Miles Sanders‘ 2023 fantasy football average draft position (ADP) and where you should draft him.

Unlike the veteran-laden Eagles, the Panthers are much more of a work in progress. After holding a fire sale at the trade deadline, the Panthers come into 2023 with a rookie QB, three free-agent receiver signees and Sanders as their primary RB — hoping an overhaul will translate into wins.

Miles Sanders’ ADP: 59.62

(ADP data courtesy of MyFantasyLeague.com; last updated at time of this publishing – ADPs continually change as more drafts occur)

Sanders has found himself dropping a bit in ADP rankings over the last couple of weeks — going from a late-RB2 to an early RB3 who currently checks in at RB21. With a solid track record in Philadelphia, he is head and shoulders the top back on the Panthers depth chart, but so are the guys in his vicinity.

Sanders current ADP finds him being taken slightly behind Houston Texans RB Dameon Pierce (55.31) and the Minnesota Vikings’ Alexander Mattison (56.64) and narrowly ahead of the Los Angeles Rams’ Cam Akers (60.04) and the Arizona Cardinals’ James Conner (60.21).

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Miles Sanders’ 2022 stats

Games: 17

Carries | rushing yards: 259 | 1,269

Rushing touchdowns: 11

Receptions | receiving yards: 20 | 78

Receiving touchdowns: 0

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Where should you draft Sanders?

This is a tough call because Sanders is in completely new surroundings as one of a slew of offensive imports in Carolina, but the key to having success with any young QB is having a strong running game — something the Panthers have had for years.

Sanders proved last year on the Eagles’ Super Bowl run that he could be the main running threat over the course of a 17-game season and he may be counted on even more with the Panthers. He was used as part of a platoon system his 1st 3 years so his breakout season last year was more than 400 rushing yards more than his previous high.

His draft position is about right — he’s a coin-flip pick with both Mattison and Pierce. However, he shouldn’t drop any further than his current positioning because he should be a better fantasy prospect than either Akers or Conner. There are plenty of questions in Carolina with so many new skill position players, but Sanders has the ability to make the switch and be a productive fantasy back with the Panthers.

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Fantasy football: Where to draft Chicago Bears QB Justin Fields

Analyzing Chicago Bears QB Justin Fields’ 2023 fantasy football ADP and where to target him in fantasy drafts.

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Chicago Bears QB Justin Fields is coming off a breakout season in fantasy football and he carries lofty expectations entering the 2023 season. Fields was the 11th overall pick in the 2021 NFL draft and he’s heading into his 3rd year in the league.

Below, we look at Justin Fields’ 2023 fantasy football average draft position (ADP) and where you should draft him.

Fields enters 2023 among the group of dual-threat quarterbacks who are valuable in fantasy football. He’s expected to take a step forward as a passer this season and his rushing ability makes him an enticing player in drafts.

Justin Fields’ ADP: 41.40

(ADP data courtesy of MyFantasyLeague.com; last updated at the time of this publishing – ADPs continually change as more drafts occur)

Fields has an ADP of 41.40 in redraft leagues, which puts him in the range of the 3rd or 4th round, depending on the size of the league. The 3rd-year quarterback is coming off the board directly after Green Bay Packers RB Aaron Jones (36.98) and Los Angeles Chargers WR Keenan Allen (37.04) and directly ahead of Cleveland Browns WR Amari Cooper (42.54) and Seattle Seahawks RB Kenneth Walker III (43.07).

Among quarterbacks, Fields’ ADP puts him 7th at the position, behind the likes of Patrick Mahomes (Kansas City Chiefs, 12.62), Josh Allen (Buffalo Bills, 15.40), Jalen Hurts (Philadelphia Eagles, 17.40), Lamar Jackson (Baltimore Ravens, 29.72), Joe Burrow (Cincinnati Bengals, 31.57) and Justin Herbert (Los Angeles Chargers, 36.03).

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Justin Fields’ 2022 stats

Games: 15

Passing yards: 2,242

Completions | attempts: 192 | 318

Passing touchdowns: 17

Interceptions: 11

Carries | rushing yards: 160 | 1,143

Rushing touchdowns: 8

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Where should you draft Fields?

Fields finally gets a true No. 1 WR this season in DJ Moore, who the Bears acquired via trade in the offseason.

Without a talented wide receiver room in 2022, Fields averaged 20.5 fantasy points per game, which was 5th among quarterbacks who played in 2 or more games. The only 4 quarterbacks ahead of Fields were Hurts, Mahomes, Allen and Burrow.

What made Fields such a valuable asset in fantasy football last season was his massive uptick in rushing production. While it’s tough to predict 3 rushing touchdowns of 55 yards or more again, the expectation is for Fields to see a decent increase in his passing numbers with a much-improved skill player group.

Even with Moore and a solid group of pass catchers, Fields should still be used as a weapon in the run game for the Bears. With Fields providing production through the air and on the ground, along with the expectation of him taking a step forward as a passer, he’s worth taking early in the 4th round of drafts.

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Fantasy football: Where to draft Philadelphia Eagles WR A.J. Brown

Analyzing Philadelphia Eagles WR A.J. Brown’s 2023 fantasy football ADP and where to target him in fantasy drafts.

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Philadelphia Eagles WR A.J. Brown comes into the 2023 season as a top player in the NFL.

After being traded to the Eagles by the Tennessee Titans for a 1st-round choice on draft night in 2022, Brown went on to be a major reason for the Eagles participation in the Super Bowl.

Below, we look at A.J. Brown’s 2023 fantasy football average draft position (ADP) and where you should draft him.

In 17 games for the Eagles, Brown caught 88 passes for 1,496 yards and 11 TDs. The 6-foot-1, 227-pound receiver used his size to break tackles as he averaged 17.0 yards per catch over the course of the year.

Brown will look to have another monster season as Philadelphia looks to get back into the Super Bowl in a watered down NFC.

A.J. Brown’s ADP: 17.47

(ADP data courtesy of MyFantasyLeague.com; last updated at time of this publishing – ADPs continually change as more drafts occur)

Brown’s ADP places him as the 5th pick of the 2nd round in a 12-team league and the 12th picked wide receiver overall, one ahead of Dallas Cowboys WR CeeDee Lamb (14.59) and just ahead of Las Vegas Raiders Davante Adams (17.52).

While Dallas and Las Vegas should be decent this season, Brown has the best QB of the group in Jalen Hurts, who finished as the 3rd-best QB in fantasy last season, according to Pro Football Reference.com. Hurts (17.40) is currently being taken as a top-20 pick in fantasy drafts.

Brown had a terrific season a year ago, and there’s no reason to believe he can’t do it again in 2023. He is a solid choice for anyone looking to draft a WR at this point of their drafts.

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A.J. Brown’s 2022 stats

Games: 17

Receptions | targets: 88 | 145

Receiving yards: 1,496

Receiving touchdowns: 11

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Where should you draft Brown?

Both Brown and Smith had stellar seasons a year ago with Hurts as QB. While Smith finished ahead of Brown in receptions — 95 catches to 88 — Brown finished with 300 more receiving yards and 4 more TDs (11-7) ahead of Smith.

Both players have high floors. But the connection Brown has with Hurts and his 17.0 yards per catch average compared to 12.6 from Smith give Brown the ceiling of the fantasy WR 1, while Smith will certainly be the WR 2 in Philadelphia.

A mid-2nd round price for Brown is not value, but it’s not being priced at his ceiling.

While some players being taken ahead of him like Miami Dolphins’ Tyreek Hill (8.44) and Lamb have some QB questions, Brown and the Eagles have no such concerns. This makes Brown a broad selection as WR 7, and taking him as high as WR 5 would not be out of hand.

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Fantasy football: Where to draft Philadelphia Eagles WR DeVonta Smith

Analyzing Philadelphia Eagles WR DeVonta Smith’s 2023 fantasy football ADP and where to target him in fantasy drafts.

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WR DeVonta Smith has a remarkable 2022 for the Philadelphia Eagles. He led the team in receptions with 95, finishing with 1,196 yards and 7 TDs for the Eagles.

Below, we look at DeVonta Smith’s 2023 fantasy football average draft position (ADP) and where you should draft him.

Seen as too slight when coming out of Alabama, the Heisman Trophy winner has shown an ability to play bigger than his 6-foot, 170-pound frame would suggest.

The ascension of Smith directly coincides with not just the ascension of Jalen Hurts at QB. It also has a lot to do with the arrival of A.J. Brown to take over the WR 1 role. This allows Smith to play the WR 2 role, something he is more suited for at his size.

With much of the defense focused on Brown and the running of Hurts, Smith found a perfect fit in this offense. And he exploited it to the fullest in last season.

Coming into 2023, Brown is again back as the WR 1 and with new contract in hand, Hurts is also back. With TE Dallas Goedert looking to return healthy after only playing in 12 games a season ago, he will also get attention from opposing defenses. This will garner Smith even more of a chance to have an 100-reception season.

DeVonta Smith’s ADP: 31.03

(ADP data courtesy of MyFantasyLeague.com; last updated at time of this publishing – ADPs continually change as more drafts occur)

Smith’s ADP places him as the No. 13 wide receiver in fantasy drafts. By the end of the season, it wouldn’t be a surprise if he finishes in the top 10.

Despite being in an elite offense, Smith is 2nd fiddle to Brown, making him more of a forgotten man. Although, getting drafted as the 13 wideout, he is not completely forgotten.

With the ability Hurts showed last season to be a top 3 fantasy QB, Smith’s ADP is not a bad price for someone on one of the best offenses on one of the best teams in the NFL.

With a litany of running backs looking to get work in the Eagles backfield, it is safer to stay away from all of them. Instead, take a sure thing and find your value in the WR position on the team.

Smith provides a lot of value and making him your selection could be a league-winning move.

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DeVonta Smith’s 2022 stats

Games: 17

Receptions | targets: 95 | 136

Receiving yards: 1,196

Receiving touchdowns: 7

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Where should you draft Smith?

While Smith should not be taken ahead of teammate Brown, he should not be far behind.

Smith is on pace to finally break the 100-reception mark in Year 3 of his NFL career. He is also set for an uptick in TD production as opposing defenses will focus more on stopping Brown and Hurts from beating them. Smith is the forgotten man by opponents but not by the Eagles coaching staff.

While Smith’s ADP has him going in the middle of 3rd rounds in 12-team drafts, he should move up into the top-20 selection next season. This could be your last chance to get him at such a low cost.

He would make a great WR 2 for your fantasy team. But if you decide to go RB in the first 2 rounds — like the Tennessee Titans’ Derrick Henry (16.40 ADP) or Atlanta Falcons rookie Bijan Robinson (9.08) — Smith will also make a good WR 1 with the number of receptions he’s expected to catch for Philadelphia.

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