
He caught two passes for 10 yards in New York's second preseason game, but he also missed on a pass that was intercepted. However, Bellinger isn't ready to be a star just yet, and he's still working on timing with quarterback Daniel Jones. Jordan Akins and Ricky Seals-Jones are not top-end receiving tight ends. The Giants parted with both Evan Engram and Kyle Rudolph this offseason. The fourth-round pick out of San Diego State has loads of athletic upside and appears likely to lock down the starting job in New York. New York Giants rookie tight end Daniel Bellinger has deep sleeper potential, especially in PPR leagues. (Fred Kfoury III/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)ĭaniel Bellinger Isn't a Finished Product Just Yet Giants TE Daniel Bellinger has sleeper potential but is still developing. He's a viable sleeper, though, and a player who absolutely should not go undrafted. The drops are concerning and should temper expectations for Doubs. With Davante Adams gone, he's likely to utilize a committee approach at receiver-and Doubs could be a big part of it. Rodgers, who has won back-to-back MVP awards, is still one of the best quarterbacks in football. "The rookie receiver makes too many other plays." "Aaron Rodgers might just have to live with Romeo Doubs and his drops," ESPN's Rob Demovsky wrote. He had two in each preseason game, but his upside is impossible to ignore. That's impressive, but it comes with a caveat. Through two games, Doubs has caught six passes for 69 yards and two touchdowns. 1 wideout on the roster, and the fourth-round pick out of Nevada has fleshed during the preseason. If you're looking for late-round draft targets to help round out your roster, consider Green Bay Packers rookie Romeo Doubs. Michael Pittman Jr., Indianapolis Coltsġ7. Rookie WR Romeo Doubs could be a big piece of the Packers passing attack this season. This doesn't mean that Gibson is undraftable, but he's likely to be a serviceable flex option at best. Gibson's stock is further hurt by the presence of receiving back J.D. This is a strong indication that, even if Robinson isn't an every-down back, he may well lead the backfield committee.Ĭonsider Robinson a fine mid-round target. While the Commanders may simply be looking for new ways to put the ball in Gibson's hands, bell-cow backs generally don't return kicks. "He's approaching it as a professional," special teams coordinator Nate Kaczor said of Gibson, per Peter Hailey of NBC Sports Washington. Gibson, meanwhile, has been working with the special-teams unit. Rookie Brian Robinson, a third-round pick out of Alabama, got the start over Gibson in Week 2 of the preseason. However, Gibson's fantasy stock is set to take a huge hit. He topped 1,000 rushing yards last year and had 10 combined rushing and receiving touchdowns. Washington Commanders running back Antonio Gibson has been a viable fantasy option over the last couple of seasons. Travis Etienne Jr., Jacksonville Jaguarsīrian Robinson May be the New Starter in Washington Leonard Fournette, Tampa Bay Buccaneersġ7. Christian McCaffrey, Carolina Panthersġ3. Rookie RB Brian Robinson appears to be Washington's new starter. The Oklahoma product passed for 26 touchdowns and only eight interceptions two years ago with the Cleveland Browns, and the Panthers have better receiving weapons than Cleveland did that year. He should boost the stock of players like Moore and McCaffrey.Īs a fantasy option, Mayfield should now be a solid backup or streaming option. Mayfield is by no means an elite quarterback, but he's shown higher highs and more consistency than Darnold over the past four years. "I don't want to make it too simple, but he's a guy that's accurate. "We're hoping that he moves the offense,'' head coach Matt Rhule said, per ESPN's David Newton. 1 overall pick in the 2018 draft, was given the starting nod over incumbent Sam Darnold. We now know that trade acquisition Baker Mayfield will lead that offense. Moore, Robbie Anderson and Terrace Marshall Jr., there is potential in Ben McAdoo's offense. With weapons like McCaffrey (assuming he stays healthy), D.J. The Carolina Panthers weren't a hotbed of fantasy activity in 2021, though this was largely because of poor quarterback play and Christian McCaffrey's lingering injury woes. (Maddie Meyer/Getty Images)īaker Mayfield Wins the Stating Job in Carolina Though nothing more than a sleeper at this point, Baker Mayfield has earned the starting job in Carolina.
