Breakouts for the 2013/2014 NFL Fantasy Football Season
- Andrew Luck, Colts, QB: The Stanford star was one of many rookies quarterbacks to perform well last season, which for him was not easy given the shadow left by Peyton Manning. With the likes of Wayne, Hilton, Heyward-Bey to throw to, Luck could have plenty of upside this season, and is consistent to boot.
- Jamaal Charles, Chiefs, RB (pictured): Ok, I know what you’re thinking; he’s already a first round selection. True, but we actually believe he will finish as one of the top two running backs come seasons end, if not the number one back (PPR). With Coach Reid at the helm, we see Jamaal increasing his workload, especially his production on the receiving end (see McCoy from Eagles in previous seasons).
- Lamar Miller, Miami, RB: With a year under his belt, and Reggie Bush no longer in the picture, the lead role is now with Lamar. With little competition, and added confidence in Tannerhill, we see Lamar being quite productive.
- Le’Veon Bell, Steelers, RB:Likely to be the most productive rookie on the running back board. Mendenhall has moved on, so expect the Steelers to look to him often.
- Stevan Ridley, Patriots, RB:On top of the depth chart, injuries to other key players, and no Danny Woodhead points to a nice uplift in production for Ridley, particularly in the passing game out of the backfield. Shane Vereen is another to benefit.
- Pierre Garcon, Redskins, WR: Expect less running and more passing from RG3 this season. Garcon’s first season at the Redskins was plagued by injuries, but we expect him to bounce back and be the key to the Redskins passing attack, with 1,000+ yards potential.
- Torrey Smith, Ravens, WR: Very little weapons in the passing game available for Flacco besides Smith. Expect him to do well in the end zone, and the second option behind Ray Rice.
- Brandon Myers, Giants, TE: The Giants love their tight ends. Was reasonably productive on a Raiders team last season. Potential for Myers to finish as a top 5 TE by seasons end, in what is a rather weak market for this position.
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