Sam LaPorta rewrote the script for rookie tight ends, paving the way for Georgia's Brock Bowers to generate a ton of fantasy hype heading into 2024.
Puka Nacua was the leader of a 2023 rookie class that outperformed expectations, setting the table for a 2024 class that comes with far more hype thanks to mega prospects Marvin Harrison and Malik Nabers.
Lions WR Jameson Williams handled a near-every-down role (and made a 63-yard reception) before an ankle injury removed him from Saturday's loss to the Cowboys.
K.J. Osborn is set up for a return to fantasy relevance after teammates T.J. Hockenson and Jordan Addison suffered injuries Week 16.
Noah Brown rebounded from consecutive goose eggs with his third huge fantasy game of the season, but his value for Weeks 16-17 partially depends on Nico Collins' health.
Odell Beckham still only plays about half of Baltimore's snaps, but that hasn't stopped him from piling up targets and yards the past month.
Elijah Moore had over 200 air yards Week 13, benefitting from Joe Flacco's presence under center combined with Amari Cooper's early exit due to a concussion.
Steelers TE Pat Freiermuth was the only NFL player to reach 120 receiving yards Week 12, but a couple of rookie wideouts weren't too far behind.
Zay Flowers didn't have a big stat line Week 11 but figures to see a ton of targets over the final month and a half of the season.
Demario Douglas has been one of the few bright spots for a miserable Patriots offense, emerging as the team's clear No. 1 receiver midway through his rookie year.
Undersized rookie wideouts are all the rage this week with Tank Dell and Demario Douglas both coming off their best games of the season.
Bills TE Dalton Kincaid caught eight passes Sunday and should get plenty of chances the next few weeks with teammate Dawson Knox scheduled for wrist surgery.
Trey McBride and Michael Mayer took big step forwards Week 6 and could end up being worthwhile fantasy starters by the end of the season.
Jerry Donabedian takes his weekly look at WR/TE usage and performance, complete with waiver picks for Week 6 and players worth stashing on benches for later in the year.
Arizona's Michael Wilson is getting all the attention this week, but Jerry Donabedian would rather stash earlier 2023 draft picks like Marvin Mims and Rashee Rice on his fantasy benches.
With veteran breakout candidates all falling flat, a pair of NFC North tight ends are rapidly emerging as the league's new stars at the position.
Tutu Atwell had another big game, and he's still available on waivers in a lot of leagues after the focus last week fell on teammates Puka Nacua and Kyren Williams.
Jerry Donabedian looks at usage rates and snap and alignment snaps for the full breakdown on unexpected Week 1 standouts like Puka Nacua, Tutu Atwell and Luke Musgrave.
Jerry Donabedian takes a look back at some of 2022's standouts and gives his early 2023 fantasy rankings for tight ends.
Jerry Donabedian hands out awards, checks in on offseason injury rehabs and looks ahead to a weak class of WR free agents
Jerry Donabedian thinks the Saints are set at wide receiver for the next half decade with Rashid Shaheed joining Chris Olave to give them a pair of rookie standouts.
Jahan Dotson is finishing his rookie season strong despite the poor quarterback play in Washington.
Jerry Donabedian thinks K.J. Osborn's impressive performance could lead to more targets over the final three weeks of the season.
Will DJ Chark or Jameson Williams be the top downfield threat for Detroit's potent offense down the stretch?
DJ Chark could offer short-term relief for those in need of a Week 14 starter, while rookie teammate Jameson Williams makes more sense as a bench stash for playoff-bound teams.
Zay Jones soars to the top of Week 13 waivers lists after hitting the Ravens for 11 catches and 145 yards. It was a surprise to most, but perhaps not for Target Breakdown readers.
Rookie wide receivers Treylon Burks and Wan'Dale Robinson reached 100 yards for the first time, but only Burks will have the opportunity to build on his breakout performance.
Jerry Donabedian looks at all the big developments for pass catchers from Week 10, including major injuries to Cooper Kupp and Zach Ertz and a breakout game for rookie Christian Watson.
Things haven't gone as planned for the Cardinals, Panthers and Chargers, but all three got encouraging Week 9 performances from their 2021 Day 2 picks at wide receiver.
Garrett Wilson broke out of his slump this past weekend and should continue to see plenty of targets with Corey Davis injured and Elijah Moore benched.