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 Buffalo Bills. As always, average draft position (ADP) is pulled from FantasyPros.com.
LeSean McCoy Can Expect A Heavy Workload
Must Owns
LeSean McCoy, RB (ADP: 18): McCoy has a world of talent, and figures to get a ton of work for his new coach Rex Ryan, but that doesn’t guarantee that he will make you happy for taking him 18th overall. McCoy was maddening with a big workload for Chip Kelly in Philadelphia, and in Buffalo his offensive line will be significantly worse.
McCoy’s receptions dipped dramatically in 2014, too. Fantasy owners have to hope that was a quirk of Kelly’s offense.
5 Players Whose Stock Is Rising Rapidly
Sammy Watkins, WR (ADP: 54): Watkins is a stud, but owners haven’t taken too much comfort from the three-way competition at QB that all but guarantees one of the worst passing situations in football. Tyrod Taylor has won the job, so consider Watkins boom-or-bust from week to week. Taylor’s mobility might open up huge touchdown strikes, but we have no clue what to expect in terms of consistency.
Defense/Special Teams (ADP: 78): This D/ST is the second off the board behind the Seahawks, and for good reason. This defensive line is going to pile up sacks like crazy, and the addition of Red Bryant from Seattle will allow them to stuff the run, and limit points.
The secondary has some question marks, but overall this is a tough, tough D.
Dan Carpenter, K (ADP: 161): Solid leg, and an offense that will have a hard time scoring touchdowns.
Sleepers (Best Format)
Percy Harvin, WR, Standard (ADP: 153): Harvin has really never been that good for an extended period of time, but his talent is so tantalizing. It’s hard to imagine the talents of Taylor really bringing out the best in Harvin, but his gifts can’t be ignored, nor can the opportunity presented in a weak receiving corps behind Watkins.
Deep Finds (Best Format)
Karlos Williams, RB, Standard (ADP: N/A): Figuring out which RB will play behind McCoy is throwing darts at the dartboard now that Fred Jackson has been cut. Williams is the youngest potential replacement, and has the most upside. Bryce Brown’s been in the league for three years now without making an impact, and Boobie Dixon is just a goal-line type.
Robert Woods, WR, PPR (ADP: 275): He loses appeal because of the QB situation, but Taylor will be looking fro Woods out of the slot when his line fails him and he’s under pressure.
Tyrod Taylor, QB, Standard (ADP: 258): Taylor won’t get much of a look outside of the deepest leagues, but he really shouldn’t be completely ignored. His passing is an unknown—which means it may surprise us. And his running ability is clear. Do not sleep on Taylor as a possible bye week replacement, or spot starter.
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