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 Owns
Alfred Morris, RB (ADP:30) Morris is currently the 14th RB off the board, but buyer beware in PPR leagues, where Morris’ value takes a big hit. He will be a reliable source of touchdowns, and has the ability to have major yardage if Robert Griffin III is himself again. Morris is a low-end RB1, and a high-quality RB2.
DeSean Jackson, WR (ADP:48) Jackson, like Morris, is much less valuable in a PPR league. He’s also capable of winning owners a week on his own. Jackson’s 20.9 yards per reception were tops in the NFL, so that has to be weighed along with his low-catch weeks where he’s putting up next to nothing. Don’t rely on him as a WR1.
Pierre Garcon, WR (ADP:130) Garcon’s dropoff from 2013 to 2014 was severe, but with RGIII and head coach Jay Gruden entering Year 2, here’s hoping there’s new chemistry. In 2013 Garcon had a 113-catch season with five touchdowns. He can get there again.
Sleepers (Best Format)
Robert Griffin III, QB, Standard (ADP:159) RGIII is most valuable in leagues where passing touchdowns are four points and not six. Griffin is currently the 24th QB off the board, meaning fantasy owners are over it. His accuracy has gone downhill and he’s a major injury risk, but his upside REMAINS Top 10. If he can stay upright, RGIII has the upside to be the top rushing QB in the NFL.
Matt Jones, RB, PPR (ADP: 244) This rookie is expected to take third-down duties for Alfred Morris, and if he shows he can make a big difference between the tackles this may become a full-blown committee.
Deep Finds (Best Format)
Niles Paul, TE, Standard (ADP: N/A) Jordan Reed is ahead of Paul on the depth chart, but the NFL cares most about what players have done lately. Paul has contributed more recently, and Reed has developed a reputation of being injury prone.
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