NFL training camps are open, and for millions of people worldwide their fantasy football preparation has begun in earnest. Here at Sports World News we will break down all 32 NFL teams in terms of their fantasy value. Readers will find the must-own players in every format, the sleepers in specific formats, and hidden gems only necessary for those in very deep leagues.
Today's preview will be on the Arizona Cardinals. As always, average draft position (ADP) is pulled from FantasyPros.com.
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Must Owns
Andre Ellington, RB (ADP: 48): The Cardinals are light on fantasy studs, but Ellington has the potential to be one. His ADP is hurt by disappointing owners last season when he was a second-round pick, but the new ADP offers upside, especially in PPR formats. He may not be built to be a workhorse, but he’s as explosive as RBs get, and an ace out of the backfield in the passing game. He was catching four passes a game in 2015, so in any league where receptions count he gets a boost.
Michael Floyd, WR (ADP: 99): Floyd was another fantasy dud in 2014, and his ADP reflects the damage he did. Just don’t forget he’s only 25, he’s physically very gifted, and he will have a healthy Carson Palmer throwing passes again.
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Larry Fitzgerald, WR (ADP: 105): Fitz is being taken just six spots after Floyd, although he offers much less upside at this point in his career. Once a fantasy titan, Fitzgerald’s speed is just gone; he hasn’t gotten to 1,000 yards receiving in the last three years, and his 10-touchdown 2013 looks like a fluke when sandwiched between seasons with four and two scores, respectively. This ADP is actually too high, but Fitz still offers consistency as a FLEX in very deep leagues.
Sleepers (Best Format)
John Brown, WR, PPR (ADP: 124): Brown is a popular sleeper pick, and he could do real damage even if the stats don’t show it. Brown only caught three passes a game last year, but he will spend most of his time in the slot and that is more conducive to PPR formats. With Fitzgerald slowing down, and the running game questionable, Brown may explode.
Carson Palmer, QB, Standard (ADP: 149): Palmer is underrated. He only played in six games last season, but in that short span he threw 11 touchdowns against just two interceptions and threw two or more touchdowns in five of six tilts. He’s a high-end QB2 in two-QB formats, and he may flirt with Top 10 status if the running game falls apart.
David Johnson, RB, Standard (ADP: 146): Johnson is a rookie, and therefore hard to trust. He will see snaps though because Ellington isn't built for a 250-300 carry beating. He may also be a trusted guy in the red zone, where Ellington's size is less than optimal.
Deep Finds (Best Format)
Jermaine Gresham, TE, Standard (ADP: N/A): Gresham was brought in this offseason and might be a sneaky source of TDs. Gresham has a reputation for being an excellent blocker, so he will see plenty of snaps. He’s proven capable as a receiver in the past, and could be really valuable if Palmer begins force feeding him in the red zone.
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