However, a few months later, Moore has been identified as the top target in the passing game and a potential breakout candidate for Gang Green. Clearly, something drew attention away from Moore, who was being taken as the WR33 in this year's fantasy drafts. Perhaps fantasy managers aren't convinced Zach Wilson is the Jets' long-term answer at quarterback, or maybe they were scared off when the team selected another wideout - Garrett Wilson - in the first round of April's NFL draft. It's surprising that the hype around Elijah Moore wasn't more prevalent throughout the offseason.Īfter all, he averaged the seventh-most fantasy points among all receivers over his final six games before a quad injury landed him on injured reserve. Ravens Icon Sportswire / Icon Sportswire / Getty Fire him up as a top-15 fantasy back in Week 1.īoone's projection: 67 rushing yards, 42 receiving yards, 4 receptions, TD
While Etienne's debut was delayed by a year, he's about to show us it was worth the wait. The Commanders' middle-of-the-pack run defense will also be without star Chase Young, who graded out as the league's fourth-best run-defending defensive end last season, according to PFF. Throughout summer practices and preseason outings, the 23-year-old has showcased the breakaway speed and big-play ability that made him a star at Clemson.Įtienne also offers the kind of pass-catching upside that'll make him game-script proof, which could help him emerge as a week-winning fantasy option. Last year's first-round pick is healed after the Lisfranc surgery that cost him his rookie season. That leaves plenty of valuable touches for Etienne. Robinson isn't guaranteed to play in the opener, but if he does, he'll be limited at best. If you drafted Travis Etienne, there's no better time to get him in your lineup than Week 1 when James Robinson is still just eight-and-a-half months removed from tearing his Achilles tendon. Lance has a similar upside, and he begins his season with an advantageous matchup where the 49ers are 6.5-point favorites against the Bears.ĭon't hesitate to start Lance as your QB1 this week.īoone's projection: 243 passing yards, 2 passing TDs, 46 rushing yardsĪt Commanders Icon Sportswire / Icon Sportswire / Getty
The last time we saw a dual-threat quarterback execute Kyle Shanahan's system, Robert Griffin III earned a top-five fantasy finish in his first season as a starter in Washington. The Niners also still have a top-tier rushing attack led by Elijah Mitchell. Even if tight end George Kittle is forced to miss the opener due to the groin injury he suffered Monday, San Francisco still has one of the league's best receiver duos in Deebo Samuel and Brandon Aiyuk. We're finally going to see what Trey Lance can do as the 49ers' quarterback after an offseason filled with mixed reports over whether he was ready to take over, as well as a last-minute decision to keep Jimmy Garoppolo as his backup.ĭespite all the unnecessary turmoil in the media, Lance enters his sophomore campaign as the unquestioned starter in a loaded offense.
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