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 Washington Redskins.
Must Own
Alfred Morris, WR: Morris will offer nothing in the passing game, but he doesn't have to. The 'Skins may have changed head coaches, but their personnel isn't all that different, and running quarterbacks historically aid the running backs. Morris' production dipped from his rookie year, but he still eclipsed 1,000 yards and scored 10 touchdowns. If they get his carries back up, he should be fine-his yards per carry in both seasons were virtually identical.
Pierre Garcon, WR: Owners expecting another 113 catches out of Garcon may be sorely disappointed after the Redskins added DeSean Jackson in the offseason, but he will still be a highly-targeted weapon in this offense. The talent is real, and a drop in catches could be offset by a rise in touchdowns. Who knows?
DeSean Jackson, WR: Jackson had a career year in Philadelphia, so a regression is likely in store. However if he regresses to his normal averages-55 catches, 957 yards, and five touchdowns-he'll still be a valuable fantasy option. He is also always a threat for monster individual games that can win a week almost single-handedly.
Jordan Reed, TE: Reed caught 45 passes for 499 yards and three touchdowns in just nine games, and this is a season in which RGIII was way below his normal standard of play. Reed's a non-factor in terms of blocking, which may hurt his overall playing time, but he's in for a pretty big year regardless.
Sleepers (Best format)
Robert Griffin III, QB (Standard): RGIII is bar none the highest upside sleeper in fantasy. His rookie season was a resounding success, and while he was atrocious in real life last season, for fantasy purposes he wasn't awful. The Redskins may be a disaster this season, and that's reflected in his ADP-he's the 15th QB off the board in 2014. That said, if he stays healthy, he could rise as high as No. 1 overall.
Roy Helu, RB (PPR): Helu is a very nice handcuff to Morris, and a valuable PPR player if Morris falls victim to injury. As it stands he isn't someone who can start right away because Morris is the clear No. 1 back, but Morris owners may want to pick him up.
Deep Finds (Best format)
Andre Roberts, WR (PPR): Andre Roberts opened last season as the Arizona Cardinals' No. 2 receiver; his role decreased as time went on, but it was more due to the rise of Michael Floyd than anything Roberts did wrong. If Jay Gruden's a hit in Washington, Roberts will likely be a part of it. Don't expect touchdowns, but 70 receptions is in play.
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