Year 3 Breakouts, Late Round TEs, Raheem Mostert Hype Week, and More

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News & Notes:

WR Deebo Samuel suffered a broken foot and will be having surgery.

“The Seahawks and Ravens have had internal discussions about signing Antonio Brown.”

Panthers OC Joe Brady on WR Curtis Samuel: “Curtis is the one that I can’t wait to see him do what he does best. Curtis is a playmaker. He fits the mold of what we're looking for in this type of offense."

At least two Buccaneers’ players now have tested positive for COVID-19.

Despite RB Dalvin Cook’s frustration over low initial offer, the Vikings want to continue to work toward a deal.

Eagles’ Doug Pederson makes it clear Miles Sanders can ‘carry the load.’

QB Dak Prescott has signed his $31.4 million exclusive franchise tender. The two sides have until July 15 to work out a long-term deal.

“Multiple” clubs are proceeding as if veterans will report to camp July 28.

“Still only 29, [WR Josh] Gordon has been in Seattle, running routes and preparing for his return. The hope is to get his indefinite suspension lifted in time for training camp.”

“If the #Jets are out of contention by midseason, they probably will look to shop (Le’Veon Bell) at the trading deadline.”

Fauci says football season will be hard to pull off unless players are in a bubble. :(

Theory, Analysis, and Hype Pieces:

Great rundowns on year 3 breakout candidates: WR Anthony Miller and WR Calvin Ridley.

Looking for late round TE targets that have a shot to break out? Here’s a couple Twitter threads with comments from folks throwing in their two cents. Also, a Reddit thread on deep target TE Logan Thomas.

“A quick thread on why Clyde Edwards-Helaire is going to be an elite fantasy option, without anything to do with Clyde Edwards-Helaire.”

Reddit thread: Is RB Raheem Mostert the next fantasy RB1 no one is talking about.
Also, Next Gen Stats LOVED RB Raheem Mostert.
Also, why RB Raheem Mostert could be Kyle Shanahan's Terrell Davis.

Mind melting stat: QB Carson Wentz was the first quarterback in NFL history to throw for more than 4000 yards without a single wide receiver eclipsing 500 receiving yards.

Why RB Saquon Barkley should be the 1.01.

At the time of writing this, Matthew Berry’s 100 facts article is ready but hasn’t been published yet. But he has shared a bunch of fun stats that just barely missed the cut on players including Tyler Boyd, Hunter Renfrow, and Calvin Ridley.

Reddit thread: RB Miles Sanders is the offseason’s big winner and is set to be a RB1.

“So if we like CMC and DJ Moore and Curtis Samuel and Robby Anderson and Ian Thomas doesn’t that mean we should love Teddy two gloves?”

"We’ve learned that the Chiefs are looking to add another receiver with the ability to return punts and kickoffs so that [WR] Mecole Hardman can take a larger role on offense."

Chris Godwin and Tyler Lockett benefited most from coverage by non cornerbacks in 2019.

Evan Silva is “in” on rookie WR Jalen Reagor.

The question for the philosophers of our time: Is D’Andre Swift this year’s AJ Brown?

RB Jordan Howard may just be getting slept on for 2020.

Greg Roman weighs in on Ravens WRs.

Quick list of six QBs that could surprise in 2020.

Finding the next elite dynasty WR.

If you’re one of the mad lads planning to go Zero RB in 2020, RB Antonio Gibson might be one of your guys.

NFL Film Breakdown: Marquise Brown is a True #1 Receiver for the Ravens. (video)

After Deebo Samuel broke his foot, PFF moved WR Brandon Aiyuk to #1 in their rookie WR rankings. Fantasy Twitter went into a tizzy.

“Dwayne Haskins Is 2020’s under-the-radar sophomore quarterback”

Short and sweet RB Miles Sanders breakdown.

For those of us who still can’t get enough rookie content: profile for WR Justin Jefferson.

PFF Ranked RB Josh Jacobs as the #2 RB against stacked boxes.

The hype train for RB Darrynton Evans took off after the NFL draft and sputtered out almost immediately. But there are still dozens out there keeping the coals warm.

Some stern words regarding RB Jonathan Taylor RBBC concerns.

Reddit thread: Dynasty assets you could potentially acquire for a rookie 2nd.

Handy little chart showing how often each team passed the ball vs. ran the ball when they got into the Red Zone in 2019.

Been a lot of hype surrounding rookie QB Tua Tagovailoa. And we might still be too low on him.

A case for QB Ryan Tannehill being the best value at QB this season.

Someone put together and shared an 80-page fantasy football projections and draft strategy guide for free.

An argument for not completely dismissing RB Darrell Henderson.

Rankings and Mock Drafts:

Matthew Berry's 2020 fantasy football PPR rankings.

Redraft industry expert mock draft hosted by CBS.

Live redraft mock draft via BDGE. (video)

Top 12 PPR redraft running backs via BallBlast.

Top 12 PPR redraft running backs via Fantasy Football 24/7.

Some Great Podcasts From the Week:

24 most overvalued & undervalued redraft players. (video)

The Fantasy Footballers: Early Sleepers & Values.

Redshirts Fantasy Football Podcast: Discussing the top 12 running backs. (video)

The Breakout Finder Podcast: Julio Jones, what is dead may never die - Ft. Russell Clay”

The Fantasy Football Smackdown: Superflex buys and avoids.

Fighting Chance Podcast: The two most recent champions of The Scott Fishbowl square off. (video)

Other Fun Stuff:

A portrait of ff managers setting out on the exciting journey of a slow draft.

“74 seconds of Lamar Jackson throwing dimes.” Also serves as Hollywood Brown truther Catnip.

Mecole Hardman Jr. and Chad Johnson go at it on Twitter about who would win in a race.

RB Derrius Guice squatting 585 lbs. If you listen closely, you can hear fantasy managers having anxiety attacks watching his knees.

RB Saquon Barkley campaigning for a WR tag.

Sleeper App teasing some of their new trade features.

WR Emmanuel Sanders putting in work with Drew Brees.

WR Marquise Brown staying true to his Hollywood nickname and dropping workout videos that play like music videos.

How starved are we for sports? I present to you, helicopter footage of Tom Brady putting in reps with the Bucs offense. “That’s probably just a drone, not a helicopter” you say? You are likely both A. Correct B. No fun at parties.

Dynasty commish consideration: “If this season gets cancelled, how are you going to set up your league's 2021 draft?” —Should technically be filed under not-so-fun stuff.

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