Marquez Valdes-Scantling

Marquez Valdes-Scantling

29-Year-Old Wide ReceiverWR
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Free Agent
2023 Fantasy Outlook
Valdes-Scantling signed with the Chiefs last offseason with the expectation of being the deep threat with Tyreek Hill gone. That's how things played out, but Valdes-Scantling finished with only 42 receptions for 687 yards and a pair of touchdowns as Patrick Mahomes just didn't throw deep often -- a career-low 8.2 percent of his attempts were 20-plus yards. From a fantasy perspective, MVS is wildly inconsistent, requiring a couple deep grabs to earn fantasy relevance on a given week. With JuJu Smith-Schuster and Mecole Hardman both gone, Valdes-Scantling could draw a few more targets in 2023 in a wideout corps that also includes Kadarius Toney, Skyy Moore, Rashee Rice and Richie James, but drafting any pass-catcher in Kansas City's offense other than Travis Kelce is a speculative endeavor. Read Past Outlooks
$Released by the Chiefs in February of 2024.
Let go by Kansas City
WRFree Agent
February 28, 2024
Kansas City will release Valdes-Scantling on Wednesday, Jeremy Fowler of ESPN.com reports.
ANALYSIS
Valdes-Scantling's only chance of remaining with the Chiefs would have been to restructure the final year of his three-year, $30 million contract, but Kansas City will instead cut him loose to save roughly $12 million in cap space. The savings are a necessity for the Chiefs, who are hoping to retain defensive stalwarts L'Jarius Sneed and Chris Jones this offseason on longer-term deals. Valdes-Scantling did little across 16 regular-season games in 2023, with just 21 catches for 315 yards and one touchdown on 42 targets. Back in 2022, he essentially doubled that production in one extra game played. The 29-year-old deep threat will now look to find a complementary role in a wide receiver corps elsewhere in the league.
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How do Marquez Valdes-Scantling's 2023 advanced stats compare to other wide receivers?
This section compares his advanced stats with players at the same position. The bar represents the player's percentile rank. For example, if the bar is halfway across, then the player falls into the 50th percentile for that metric and it would be considered average. The longer the bar, the better it is for the player.
  • Air Yards Per Game
    The number of air yards he is averaging per game. Air yards measure how far the ball was thrown downfield for both complete and incomplete passes. Air yards are recorded as a negative value when the pass is targeted behind the line of scrimmage. All air yards data is from Sports Info Solutions and does not include throwaways as targeted passes.
  • Air Yards Per Snap
    The number of air yards he is averaging per offensive snap.
  • % Team Air Yards
    The percentage of the team's total air yards he accounts for.
  • % Team Targets
    The percentage of the team's total targets he accounts for.
  • Avg Depth of Target
    Also known as aDOT, this stat measures the average distance down field he is being targeted at.
  • Catch Rate
    The number of catches made divided by the number of times he was targeted by the quarterback.
  • Drop Rate
    The number of passes he dropped divided by the number of times he was targeted by the quarterback.
  • Avg Yds After Catch
    The number of yards he gains after the catch on his receptions.
  • % Targeted On Route
    Targets divided by total routes run. Also known as TPRR.
  • Avg Yds Per Route Run
    Receiving yards divided by total routes run. Also known as YPRR.
Air Yards Per Game
44.8
 
Air Yards Per Snap
1.23
 
% Team Air Yards
18.8%
 
% Team Targets
7.0%
 
Avg Depth of Target
17.1 Yds
 
Catch Rate
50.0%
 
Drop Rate
9.5%
 
Avg Yds After Catch
4.4
 
% Targeted On Route
9.5%
 
Avg Yds Per Route Run
0.72
 
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Receiving Alignment Breakdown
See where Marquez Valdes-Scantling lined up on the field and how he performed at each spot.
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Measurables Review View College Player Page
How do Marquez Valdes-Scantling's measurables compare to other wide receivers?
This section compares his draft workout metrics with players at the same position. The bar represents the player's percentile rank. For example, if the bar is halfway across, then the player falls into the 50th percentile for that metric and it would be considered average.
Height
6' 4"
 
Weight
206 lbs
 
40-Yard Dash
4.37 sec
 
Vertical Jump
30.5 in
 
Broad Jump
124 in
 
Bench Press
15 reps
 
Hand Length
10.25 in
 
Arm Length
32.25 in
 
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Past Fantasy Outlooks
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The Chiefs' plan to replace Tyreek Hill — so much as that's a thing — seemingly hinges on a committee rather than any expectation of a true No. 1 receiver. They shopped middle of the market in free agency, landing JuJu Smith-Schuster and Valdes-Scantling, before using a second-round pick on Skyy Moore. Combining those three with Mecole Hardman, the Chiefs have a diverse receiving corps, with JuJu the slot/possession target, Hardman the YAC/screen/rushing guy and Valdes-Scantling the deep threat. Moore could eventually offer elements of each skill set, just as Hill did, but that's a lot to ask of a rookie right out of the gate. Valdes-Scantling, on the other hand, has plenty of experience, with 39 starts in 59 games in four seasons with the Packers. He never did better than 690 yards or six TDs in a season (2020) and still hasn't shown much sign of effectively using his 4.37 speed in the short passing game, but MVS did average at least 15.3 yards per catch each year in Green Bay. He now joins Patrick Mahomes and the Chiefs on a three-year, $30 million contract, though the team can get out of it after one season and $9 million.
Valdes-Scantling, known more for drops than performance, turned the corner a bit in 2020, with massive per-play averages of 20.9 YPC (1st among 60-target wideouts) and 11.0 YPT (4th). He also tied for the league lead with six catches of 40-plus yards on only 63 targets. Of course, he still dropped seven of those 63 targets, for a higher drop rate than even Diontae Johnson. At 6-4, 206, and with 4.37 40 speed, MVS is built for downfield routes. His slight build, shaky hands and average route-running skills probably preclude him from seeing much more than that, as does the presence of target magnet Davante Adams. Furthermore, the Packers bring back Allen Lazard and added Randall Cobb and Amari Rodgers, so there's no assurance of Valdes-Scantling keeping his top-three role.
Early last season, it appeared Valdes-Scantling was making the second-year leap, earning a starting spot and tallying 416 yards and two scores over the first seven weeks. After that, though, his snap count and production fell off a cliff, and he totaled just 36 receiving yards the rest of the way. Valdes-Scantling's combination of size and speed makes him an intriguing prospect, but he won't help fantasy players if he's not on the field. Every wide receiver spot on the depth chart behind Davante Adams is up for grabs, so Valdes-Scantling still could find himself in a prominent role. However, given where he finished in 2019, Valdes-Scantling is going to have to surpass several players to even have a shot at fantasy relevance.
A fifth-round pick in 2018, Valdes-Scantling had a decent rookie season with 15.3 YPC, 8.0 YPT and four catches of 40-plus yards on 73 targets. Inconsistent usage, a low catch rate and an occasional lack of focus (four drops) prevented it from being better, but he did enough to be in the mix for a bigger role. Davante Adams is the constant in the team's receiving corps and should again see a large share of the targets, but beyond him, nothing is set. Geronimo Allison returns from a groin injury, and fellow 2018 draftee Equanimeous St. Brown (36 targets) will also vie for looks, but at 6-4, 206, and with 4.37 40 speed, Valdes-Scantling is probably the Packers' best option for stretching the field. Moreover, with Aaron Rodgers finally free of Mike McCarthy and his outdated scheme, there should be more production to go around under new coach Matt LaFleur.
Valdes-Scantling was the second of three receivers selected by the Packers in April's draft. He and a host of other receivers are competing for several reserve spots on the Week 1 roster, and he is going to have to stand out in preseason action to make the cut. If he does not, Valdes-Scantling would be an option for Green Bay's practice squad.
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Candidate to be released
WRKansas City Chiefs
February 20, 2024
Kansas City may release Valdes-Scantling this offseason, a move that would clear up $12 million in cap space, according to Nate Taylor of The Athletic.
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Ices game with big reception
WRKansas City Chiefs
January 28, 2024
Valdes-Scantling caught both of his targets for 38 yards in Sunday's 17-10 AFC Championship win over the Ravens.
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Redemption in divisional round
WRKansas City Chiefs
January 21, 2024
Valdes-Scantling recorded two receptions on four targets for 62 yards in Sunday's 27-24 win over the Bills.
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Held to one catch in wild-card round
WRKansas City Chiefs
January 17, 2024
Valdes-Scantling recorded one catch for eight yards on two targets Saturday in the Chiefs' 26-7 win over the Dolphins in the wild-card round.
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Minimal output versus Bengals
WRKansas City Chiefs
January 2, 2024
Valdes-Scantling gathered in one of three targets for three yards during Sunday's 25-17 win against Cincinnati.
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