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Jags’ D.J. Chark projected to hit 1,100 receiving yards in 2020

The Huddle believes D.J. Chark will up his stats in 2020, which isn’t surprising when considering his performance at camp.

After having the strongest bounce-back year on the Jacksonville Jaguars’ roster, and maybe even the league last season, D.J. Chark Jr. will enter the 2020 season as one of the best-ascending receivers in football. Even with the Jags making three quarterback changes during the season, he was able to accumulate just over 1,000 receiving yards and eight touchdowns.

Based on how training camp has gone, Chark is the team’s best offensive player, which points to the third-year receiver being even better than he was in 2019. Our USA TODAY comrades over at The Huddle believe his numbers will see a slight increase in terms of targets, yards, and touchdowns, projecting him to acquire 80 catches for 1,100 yards and nine touchdowns.

Here is what they had to say about the third-year wide receiver who now has more help around him.

Chark caught 73 of 118 targets for 1,008 yards and eight touchdowns as a sophomore while bouncing between QBs Gardner Minshew and Nick Foles. He was the No. 1 option for either quarterback whenever on the field, and he’ll again lead a pass-catching group that added Laviska Shenault Jr. in the 2020 NFL Draft and TE Tyler Eifert in free agency. Chark should be viewed as a high-upside WR3.

In addition to the pickups the Jags made for their passing game, it’s also worth noting they will also be playing under a new offensive coordinator in Jay Gruden. He seems to be a big fan of Chark, who has looked like the MVP of Jags training camp. In fact, just last week Gruden said it was hard to find a weakness in Chark’s game.

Not too soon after Gruden joined the Jags’ staff, he stated that he would look to play Chark from multiple receiving positions and that definitely should help his production. If rookie receivers Laviska Shenault and Collin Johnson can cause size mismatches for the Jags’ opponents like most feel they can, Chark definitely could hit the 1,100-yard mark, especially as the No. 1 weapon on the unit.

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Saints WR Emmanuel Sanders projected to catch 50-plus passes in 2020

There has been a lot of hype surrounding the teamup between Emmanuel Sanders and the New Orleans Saints, but what could his stats look like?

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Just how productive will Emmanuel Sanders be in the New Orleans Saints offense? Sure, he’s a huge step up from the other wide receivers to pal around with Michael Thomas — but what sort of expectations should fans have for Sanders in 2020?

The team at The Huddle is projecting Sanders to snag 52 passes for 650 receiving yards and six touchdown catches, which would be more than what Ted Ginn Jr. reeled in over the last two years combined as the Saints’ second-best wide receiver: 47 passes for 630 yards and scored four touchdowns. That’s what you call an upgrade. Here’s some of what they wrote of Sanders’ fit in New Orleans:

New Orleans Saints WR Emmanuel Sanders will be the team’s No. 2 wide receiver in 2020 and adds a big boost to the offense, which was lacking dependable production out of receivers not named Michael Thomas last year. After Thomas’ 1,725 receiving yards, the next-best receiving output came from Ted Ginn Jr., who had just 421 yards receiving.
However, this projection may be too conservative. It would have Sanders averaging 40.6 receiving yards per game in a 16-game regular season, which would be his lowest pace since 2012. He’s consistently averaged better than 50 receiving yards per game in every season since 2014 (his first with the Denver Broncos) to 2019 (when he appeared in 7 games for Denver and 10 with San Francisco), falling short just once, back in 2017.

But that has to do with the opportunities Sanders may get in New Orleans. He’ll be the third or fourth option in the passing game rather than the go-to leading receiver he was on his previous teams, contending with Thomas, Alvin Kamara, and Jared Cook for looks downfield. He just won’t get as many targets with the Saints as he’s used to.

Then again, Drew Brees is known for finding the open receiver on any given play, and that’s often been Thomas. If he and Sanders can get on the same page right away, Sanders could very well look like his usual, playmaking self.

In fantasy football, Sanders currently has an average draft position at WR51, making him available as late as the eighth round, according to MyFantasyLeague. But it shouldn’t shock anyone if he ends up ranking high among the NFL’s 50 best receivers once the fantasy football playoffs roll around.

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Washington WR Terry McLaurin predicted to have over 900 yards, 8 touchdowns in 2020

McLaurin was a major player in fantasy football last season, and he’s expected to have just as much of an impact going forward.

After a stellar rookie season where he put up over 900 yards and seven touchdowns, expectations for Terry McLaurin’s sophomore year in the NFL are definitely high.

Coming into the 2020 season as one of the best receivers in his draft class, McLaurin now has the goal of becoming one of the best receivers in all of the NFL. So what are realistic expectations for the former Ohio State star? At The Huddle, they are projecting Jacobs to total 980 yards and eight touchdowns on 68 receptions, making him the 23rd ranked WR. Take a look at their thoughts on McLaurin this season:

Despite poor quarterback play, McLaurin delivered a strong rookie campaign and became the No. 1 option in the Washington passing attack. If Dwayne Haskins can make strides in his second year under center, 1,000 yards and WR2 production could both be on tap for McLaurin in 2020.

Unfortunately for McLaurin, he plays at a position where his own talent level is not the only factor in his production. One of the most impressive things about his stand-out rookie campaign was the fact that he was able to put up such impressive numbers with a major lack of consistency at the quarterback position. Coming into this season, expectations for Dwayne Haskins are higher as well, and there is a hope that the two can further their connection, one that has been in the works since their time together at Ohio State in college.

At the moment, McLaurin has an average draft position (ADP) of 58, according to ESPN, which means he’s being taken somewhere around the fifth round for most leagues. While reports from Washington’s training camp have been that the offense is looking solid, public perception of the unit is still low, so don’t be surprised if you are able to grab Terry when your time comes around.

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Can you roster QB Dwayne Haskins on your fantasy football team in 2020?

Haskins was not relevant for fantasy football in 2019, but his outlook going forward may cause you to look at picking him up.

There are now less than two weeks until the 2020 NFL season kicks off, so if you have been putting your fantasy football homework off due to the uncertainty brought forth by the coronavirus, it’s time to dust off those rankings.

It might be yet another tough season to find fantasy production from your favorite players in Washington, but there are a few guys who you might consider drafting and plugging into your starting spot. While WR Terry McLaurin is the obvious choice, another player to consider is QB Dwayne Haskins.

You may have just asked yourself, ‘Can I really play Dwayne Haskins as my starting quarterback?’

You’re not alone, and it’s a fair question to ask. After his tumultuous rookie season, expectations are a bit higher for the second-year player, though he isn’t likely to blow the roof off of the stadium just yet. Our friends over at The Huddle have predicted that Haskins will finish the 2020 season with 3,100 yards, 19 touchdowns, and 16 interceptions. Here is what they have to say about him:

Haskins started to show signs of life at the end of last season, but it was a lackluster rookie campaign overall. It is encouraging to hear that he has been dedicated this offseason, but he is still no more than a low-end QB2 heading into 2020.

At the moment, Haskins’ average draft position (ADP) is 286th, according to ESPN, meaning he is going undrafted in your typical league. That can be taken both ways, seeing as if you want him on your team, there’s hardly a chance that anyone else will beat you to the punch. However, it also shows how low the collective confidence in him is to perform.

What it all comes down to, obviously, is how comfortable he feels running the offense this year. Near the end of 2019, we saw Haskins go on a stretch of a few games where he started to put some things together and look like a capable passer. Of course, he is also working under yet another new coaching staff and offensive coordinator this season, which can’t help the learning process. So far in training camp, he looks much-improved over the rookie version of himself, but coach Ron Rivera admitted that there is still some growing to do.

It’s unlikely that you’ll start Haskins on your fantasy team early on in the season, but if you are a Washington fan who wishes to take him as a late-round flier and stash him on your bench to see what he does? Nobody can blame you for that.

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Jimmy Garoppolo projected to go over 4,000 yards in 2020

Jimmy Garoppolo could see a massive jump that even eclipses his 2020 fantasy football projected stats.

Jimmy Garoppolo fell short of the 4,000 passing yard threshold last season. That won’t be the case this year according to the fantasy football projections at The Huddle. They have Garoppolo projected for 4,100 passing yards – which would be the third-highest total in 49ers history.

Last season was Garoppolo’s first time starting 16 games, and he was coming off a torn ACL. A jump to 4,100 yards isn’t exactly a significant improvement on his 3,978 yards last season. Here’s what The Huddle had to say about the 49ers’ signal caller:

After six years in the NFL, Garoppolo finally lasted for 16 games as a starter and ended with 3,978 yards and 27 TDs. He topped 300-yards just three times but threw for 2+ TDs in about half of his games. SF ranked only #29 with 476 pass attempts and yet ranked #2 with 428 rushing attempts. That limits what Garoppolo can do fantasy-wise and almost no yardage or scores as a runner further keeps him in fantasy back-up territory

While a quarterbacking failing to throw for 4,000 in the modern NFL tends to point to an issue with the passer. Last season though Garoppolo’s yardage totals were stunted for a couple reasons.

First, he was coming off that torn ACL and saw a very light workload because of it early in the season. Garoppolo averaged just 27 attempts through the team’s seven games last year. That number leapt to 31.9 over his final nine contests. It stands to reason with a fully healthy offseason under his belt, Garoppolo’s workload should be heavier earlier in the season.

Second, the 49ers’ stout defense was historically great through the first half of the year and just great for the second half. While riding a stingy defense, San Francisco had four games where they won by three-plus scores, and a slew of others they had wrapped up early. Garoppolo had several games where he didn’t need to throw it all over the yard.

It wouldn’t be a huge surprise to see a regression from San Francisco’s defense this year that forces Garoppolo to use his right arm to win games.

While he wasn’t prolific from a volume standpoint, he was exceptionally efficient. Garoppolo’s 8.4 yards per attempt were the third-highest in the NFL, and the highest among quarterbacks with 16 starts.

If his YPA stays stagnant and his attempts hang around that 31.9 per game mark, Garoppolo will cruise to 4,100 yards and eclipse Jeff Garcia’s single-season franchise record of 4,278 yards.

The biggest factors in Garoppolo’s fantasy value will be his usage and his turnover rate. It looks like he’s on track to see a jump in attempts, and if he cuts down on his 13 interceptions, Garoppolo could be an extremely valuable fantasy pick. He’s currently the 181st player in The Huddle’s top 200, and the No. 19 quarterback. Waiting until late to scoop up Garoppolo is a low-risk, high-reward move that could wind up winning a league.

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Locked on Longhorns Podcast: ‘Mock Draft Monday, Fantasy Football Rankings’

This episode of the Locked on Longhorns Podcast is loaded with football news regarding former and current players.

Patrick and Cami begin the week discussing the latest news involving former Longhorns in the NFL. Continue reading “Locked on Longhorns Podcast: ‘Mock Draft Monday, Fantasy Football Rankings’”

Matt LaFleur on Packers RBs: ‘Going to see all of those guys in the mix’

The Packers are deep at running back, and they plan to use all their available options at the position in 2020.

Green Bay Packers coach Matt LaFleur is probably going to frustrate a lot of fantasy football owners this fall.

The Packers’ playcaller isn’t going to be shy about using all of his running backs during the 2020 season.

“We feel really confident with our running back core as a whole unit. I think you’re going to see all of those guys in the mix. They all bring something a little different to the table,” LaFleur said after Sunday’s scrimmage at Lambeau Field.

Fourth-year veterans Aaron Jones and Jamaal Williams both return after combining for almost 2,300 total yards and 26 total touchdowns during the 2019 season. Each figures to play a significant role again in 2020, with Jones as the lead back and a top offensive weapon and Williams satisfying any role LaFleur needs, whether it’s as a runner, receiver or blocker.

And then there’s 247-pound rookie A.J. Dillon, who could give the Packers offense another flavor out of the backfield once he begins to master the little things about the position.

“I think A.J. has shown improvement. Like any young back, there is a lot to learn in this offense, just in terms of the pass game, in pass protection. Certainly, he has some great skills as a runner. He’s gotta have the mindset that he better be ready to roll,” LaFleur said.

The Packers have used Dillon as both a between-the-tackles runner and as a receiver during camp, helping highlight their desire to make him an all-around threat.

The Packers also have Tyler Ervin, who could be used as a receiver/running back hybrid in 2020, and Dexter Williams, a sixth-round pick in 2019, who is physically talented and likely improved after struggling to get on the field as a rookie.

This is a deep, talented position group, and LaFleur – who wants to feature the position while also keeping everyone as healthy as possible over what will be a grueling season – intends to use them all.

Last season, Jones played 663 snaps, or roughly 61 percent of the offense’s total. Williams played 373 snaps, or roughly 35 percent. With Dillon in the mix, and Ervin likely to play a role on offense, the splits could be more even in 2020.

At the end of last season, LaFleur mentioned he wanted to find a quality third option behind Jones and Williams, both to keep them fresh and have a backup plan in case of injury. He has plenty of options now.

Fantasy football players might curse the development, but the Packers are likely going to spread out snaps and touches amongst a deep running back group this season.

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Fantasy projections for Rams rookies Cam Akers and Van Jefferson

Cam Akers is projected to have a big year for the Rams.

The Rams have high expectations for their rookie class, particularly their top two selections from the second round. Cam Akers and Van Jefferson were selected to effectively replace Todd Gurley and Brandin Cooks, who the Rams parted ways with this spring.

Akers’ role should be bigger than Jefferson’s in 2020, just based on the depth chart at running back and wide receiver, but both players carry some fantasy value this year. Assuming Akers wins the starting running back spot, and Jefferson pushes Josh Reynolds for snaps at WR3, there’s reason to draft both players in fantasy.

The Huddle has released projections for every notable player in fantasy for the upcoming season, and Akers’ predicted stat line should make both fantasy owners and Rams fans happy. Jefferson’s numbers aren’t as impressive, which is to be expected, but it wouldn’t be a surprise to see the rookie receiver surpass these projections.

Here’s how they break down for each player.

  • Akers (RB22): 950 yards, 8 TDs. 20 receptions, 180 yards, 1 TD. 167 fantasy points
  • Jefferson (WR104): 22 receptions, 300 yards, 1 TD. 36 fantasy points

The biggest hurdle standing in Akers’ way is the Rams’ other running backs on the roster. Malcolm Brown is also competing for the starting role, as is Darrell Henderson, who’s currently recovering from a hamstring injury.

Akers has been getting plenty of first-team reps and is being brought along quickly by the coaching staff, but Brown and Henderson’s presence still looms large.

As for Jefferson, his role will be much more limited. Although he too has gotten first-team reps, he has three receivers ahead of him on the depth chart and the Rams rarely use four-receiver sets. He’ll need to make big plays when the opportunity arises in order to earn more playing time and reward fantasy owners who take a chance on him in the later rounds.

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Fantasy football forecast after Jaguars waive Leonard Fournette

Where do the Jags turn after waiving Leonard Fournette, and which team will take a chance on him?

Reports had swirled for months about the Jacksonville Jaguars’ intent of trading running back Leonard Fournette, yet his release still feels like a surprise thanks to the timing of it all. In 10 days, the NFL will kick off its season, and the Jaguars will look much different on both sides of the ball after waiving Fournette and trading defensive end Yannick Ngakoue mere hours apart from each other.

Where will Leonard Fournette land?

Fournette is entering his fourth year, which means he’ll be subjected to the NFL’s waivers system. Any team can place a claim on him and pick up his $4.17 million in remaining salary, which clears the Jaguars of that cap charge. In the offseason, waivers are ordered from the worst to best record of the prior season, meaning the Cincinnati Bengals have the first crack at acquiring Fournette. Should he pass through waivers unclaimed, he becomes a free agent and is available to sign with any club at any price.

Looking through the order, the teams with higher levels of needing a running back include the Washington Football Team, Miami Dolphins, Atlanta Falcons, Chicago Bears, Los Angeles Rams and Houston Texans. All of those rosters have someone at least penciled in as a starter, suggesting Fournette would be in a tough spot to enter the year as a starter. He could serve as an expensive insurance policy for Todd Gurley, David Johnson, Jordan Howard or David Montgomery — none of which appears to be likely.

A surprise team to watch may be the Detroit Lions. Running back Kerryon Johnson is flimsy, and second-round rookie D’Andre Swift continues to miss time with an undisclosed leg ailment.

In all likelihood, Fournette will hit the open market and be free to find the best fit. That said, those teams also are the premium options for now, unless an injury or surprising cut prior to the season opens a roster spot for him.

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In 2019, Fournette overcame a tumultuous offseason battle with the organization to have a bounce-back year for the Jags. He averaged 17.4 PPR points after a career high of 17.7 as a rookie, regressing to 15.1 in the middle. His worth last year was largely carried by a whopping 76 receptions — mostly dump-off passes — and the bruising back’s touchdown count has dwindled each year since entering the league. Combine those concerns with injury history and a questionable attitude, it will be no shocker if Fournette remains unemployed well into the regular season.

The team to watch closely is Chicago. Quarterback Nick Foles spent a year with Fournette and could vouch for him to the front office. Of course, Montgomery is expected to miss up to four weeks with a groin injury, but there’s no guarantee he is up to speed until several weeks afterward.

Replacing Fournette

From the Jaguars’ perspective, this move leaves second-year back Ryquell Armstead tentatively the starter and Chris Thompson the change-up guy locked in as a third-down specialist. Running backs Devine Ozigbo, Nathan Cottrell, James Robinson and fullback Bruce Miller round out the remaining stable. Yeah, those impressive guys…

The free-agent market is barren at the moment, aside from Devonta Freeman. He’d cost a similar amount to what Fournette was on the books for prior to being sent packing. Alfred Blue, a former Jaguar, is a 29-year-old free agent.

There’s a reasonable chance Washington cuts Adrian Peterson if Bryce Love and Antonio Gibson continue to impress, so All Day would get a chance to be reunited with Jay Gruden, making the transition seamless. Derrius Guice is a free agent and knows the offense, although he’s likely to be suspended after an offseason arrest.

Other former Gruden guys with a possibility to sign could include Samaje Perine and Wendell Smallwood — hardly starting material. Both currently are on rosters and would need to get cut first.

Carlos Hyde could be an option to return to Jacksonville, should he be released by the Seattle Seahawks now that Rashaad Penny (knee) is once again on the field and rookie DeeJay Dallas has impressed.

Fantasy football takeaway

No matter the name, Jacksonville’s primary runner isn’t going to set the world ablaze in fantasy football in 2020. The offensive line is suspect, and everyone but Thompson is learning a new system in a tough defensive division.

Watch the situation play out as the Saturday, Sept. 5, roster deadline nears. Veterans are bound to be cut, and all it takes is one proven back to be thrown into this mix to muck it up for Armstead, the current front-runner for a starter’s workload. As it stands, he’s a fringe RB2 and a better flex target. Thompson is a matchup-based flex, but only in PPR formats. Earmark an RB3 or flex spot should a veteran enter the fray.

As for Fournette, his value is solely contingent upon where he lands. Talent alone, he’s a No. 2 fantasy back. Situationally, he could fall all the way down to unplayable, should a team with a star back add him for depth.

The primary format to select all of these backs is in best-ball drafts. You won’t have to invest as much draft capital, and the penalty isn’t be as harsh for being wrong, but the pay-off ends up being more lucrative for taking such a gamble.

Fantasy football forecast after Jaguars waive Leonard Fournette

Where do the Jags turn after waiving Leonard Fournette, and which team will take a chance on him?

Reports had swirled for months about the Jacksonville Jaguars’ intent of trading running back Leonard Fournette, yet his release still feels like a surprise thanks to the timing of it all. In 10 days, the NFL will kick off its season, and the Jaguars will look much different on both sides of the ball after waiving Fournette and trading defensive end Yannick Ngakoue mere hours apart from each other.

Where will Leonard Fournette land?

Fournette is entering his fourth year, which means he’ll be subjected to the NFL’s waivers system. Any team can place a claim on him and pick up his $4.17 million in remaining salary, which clears the Jaguars of that cap charge. In the offseason, waivers are ordered from the worst to best record of the prior season, meaning the Cincinnati Bengals have the first crack at acquiring Fournette. Should he pass through waivers unclaimed, he becomes a free agent and is available to sign with any club at any price.

Looking through the order, the teams with higher levels of needing a running back include the Washington Football Team, Miami Dolphins, Atlanta Falcons, Chicago Bears, Los Angeles Rams and Houston Texans. All of those rosters have someone at least penciled in as a starter, suggesting Fournette would be in a tough spot to enter the year as a starter. He could serve as an expensive insurance policy for Todd Gurley, David Johnson, Jordan Howard or David Montgomery — none of which appears to be likely.

A surprise team to watch may be the Detroit Lions. Running back Kerryon Johnson is flimsy, and second-round rookie D’Andre Swift continues to miss time with an undisclosed leg ailment.

In all likelihood, Fournette will hit the open market and be free to find the best fit. That said, those teams also are the premium options for now, unless an injury or surprising cut prior to the season opens a roster spot for him.

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In 2019, Fournette overcame a tumultuous offseason battle with the organization to have a bounce-back year for the Jags. He averaged 17.4 PPR points after a career high of 17.7 as a rookie, regressing to 15.1 in the middle. His worth last year was largely carried by a whopping 76 receptions — mostly dump-off passes — and the bruising back’s touchdown count has dwindled each year since entering the league. Combine those concerns with injury history and a questionable attitude, it will be no shocker if Fournette remains unemployed well into the regular season.

The team to watch closely is Chicago. Quarterback Nick Foles spent a year with Fournette and could vouch for him to the front office. Of course, Montgomery is expected to miss up to four weeks with a groin injury, but there’s no guarantee he is up to speed until several weeks afterward.

Replacing Fournette

From the Jaguars’ perspective, this move leaves second-year back Ryquell Armstead tentatively the starter and Chris Thompson the change-up guy locked in as a third-down specialist. Running backs Devine Ozigbo, Nathan Cottrell, James Robinson and fullback Bruce Miller round out the remaining stable. Yeah, those impressive guys…

The free-agent market is barren at the moment, aside from Devonta Freeman. He’d cost a similar amount to what Fournette was on the books for prior to being sent packing. Alfred Blue, a former Jaguar, is a 29-year-old free agent.

There’s a reasonable chance Washington cuts Adrian Peterson if Bryce Love and Antonio Gibson continue to impress, so All Day would get a chance to be reunited with Jay Gruden, making the transition seamless. Derrius Guice is a free agent and knows the offense, although he’s likely to be suspended after an offseason arrest.

Other former Gruden guys with a possibility to sign could include Samaje Perine and Wendell Smallwood — hardly starting material. Both currently are on rosters and would need to get cut first.

Carlos Hyde could be an option to return to Jacksonville, should he be released by the Seattle Seahawks now that Rashaad Penny (knee) is once again on the field and rookie DeeJay Dallas has impressed.

Fantasy football takeaway

No matter the name, Jacksonville’s primary runner isn’t going to set the world ablaze in fantasy football in 2020. The offensive line is suspect, and everyone but Thompson is learning a new system in a tough defensive division.

Watch the situation play out as the Saturday, Sept. 5, roster deadline nears. Veterans are bound to be cut, and all it takes is one proven back to be thrown into this mix to muck it up for Armstead, the current front-runner for a starter’s workload. As it stands, he’s a fringe RB2 and a better flex target. Thompson is a matchup-based flex, but only in PPR formats. Earmark an RB3 or flex spot should a veteran enter the fray.

As for Fournette, his value is solely contingent upon where he lands. Talent alone, he’s a No. 2 fantasy back. Situationally, he could fall all the way down to unplayable, should a team with a star back add him for depth.

The primary format to select all of these backs is in best-ball drafts. You won’t have to invest as much draft capital, and the penalty isn’t be as harsh for being wrong, but the pay-off ends up being more lucrative for taking such a gamble.