Sleeper Picks, Surprise Stars, and Fantasy Risks to Avoid (Fanatic Friday)

Fantasy football draft season is here! In this Fanatic Friday episode, Nick and Wil down which quarterbacks, running backs, wide receivers, and tight ends are primed to outperform expectations and which stars could disappoint. From surprising QB picks to rookie running backs ready to explode, they share bold predictions and sleeper insights to help fantasy managers dominate their leagues. 

Whether you agree or disagree, the conversation will get you thinking twice before you draft your next lineup.

Key Takeaways:

• Predicting surprise quarterback performances from Baker Mayfield, Dak Prescott, and Trevor Lawrence.
• Justin Fields is considered a risky fantasy option due to low passing yardage projections.
• Jared Goff may struggle because of a weaker offensive line in Detroit.
• Patrick Mahomes could face his first down year due to inconsistent receivers and off-field distractions.
• Geno Smith is projected to outperform Brock Purdy and JJ McCarthy in fantasy production.
• Running back Ashton Genti is expected to make a strong rookie impact and be a contender for rookie of the year.
• Saquon Barkley may regress after his high-volume season with the Eagles, given historical trends for 2,000-yard backs.
• Bijan Robinson is viewed as a top fantasy running back despite coaching decisions splitting time with Tyler Allgeier.
• Josh Jacobs is expected to have another monster season with limited competition for carries.
• Fantasy managers should stay cautious with Derrick Henry and Devona Chain due to age and offensive struggles.
• Alvin Kamara is expected to be the workhorse in New Orleans, while Jonathan Taylor and Aaron Jones carry more risk.
• Jamar Chase and CeeDee Lamb are considered elite fantasy wide receivers to build around.
• Rookie wideouts Marvin Harrison Jr. and Malik Nabers are both expected to exceed touchdown projections.
• Brock Bowers is projected to smash his five-and-a-half touchdown over-under as a rookie tight end.
• Trey McBride is poised for a bigger scoring season despite Arizona’s offensive challenges.
• Mike Evans’ 1,000-yard receiving streak may come to an end this season.
• Drake London is highlighted as a potential breakout wide receiver in Atlanta’s offense.
• Rookie Xavier McMillan with the Panthers could emerge as a fantasy sleeper and outperform his WR3 expectations.

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