Tyler Shough, the Saints quarterback, is projected as a QB14 in six-point per pass touchdown fantasy leagues this year, yet he’s still falling all the way to QB21 in Round 13 of drafts. That’s a value gap you simply can’t ignore if you want to win your league. It’s a massive oversight by the rest of your fantasy league, and if you’re sleeping on him, you’re missing out on a potential draft-day steal.
Shough’s Second-Year Leap Is Already Baked In
Shough isn’t just a flyer, folks. His projections are solid: 4,296 passing yards, 296 rushing yards, and a total of 28 touchdowns. Remember his nine starts last year? Those yardage numbers are right in line with his 17-game pace. The big jump is in those touchdowns, which is a common improvement for a second-year starter who’s getting comfortable. Plus, if Jordyn Tyson gets healthy in the second half of the season, getting into the end zone becomes even easier. Here’s the kicker: with a healthy Olave and Tyson for the second half, Shough could blow past even these already impressive projections. This isn’t just about what he’s expected to do, it’s about what he *could* do if everything clicks, making his current ADP look absolutely ridiculous.
Coker’s Undervalued Slot Threat and Willis’s Untapped Rushing Upside
And Shough isn’t the only guy to keep your eyes on. Jalen Coker, the Panthers’ wide receiver, is another absolute gem no one seems to be talking about. He’s projected as a WR31, easily worth a Round 9 pick, but he’s also slipping to Round 13. We’re talking 65 catches, 841 yards, and five touchdowns! The Panthers are planning to use both Coker and Tetairoa McMillain more in the slot, which should boost Coker’s target share. He’s already been incredibly efficient, averaging 9.8 yards per target and posting a 5.6% TD rate in his first two years. That kind of efficiency from a late-round pick? Sign me up.
Then there’s Malik Willis, the Dolphins QB. His ADP has actually fallen recently to QB23, despite the fact he’s a guaranteed rushing monster. The Dolphins’ offense might look like one of the worst in the NFL, but Willis’s rushing upside alone is enough to keep him relevant. He’s projected for 3,618 passing yards, a staggering 642 rushing yards, and 26 total touchdowns. He’s gonna be among the league leaders in rushing production for quarterbacks. With Chris Bell healthy before the season, Willis gets even more passing upside than initially projected. He’s an excellent upside QB2 if you already drafted someone like Jared Goff.
Don’t let these guys slip through your fingers in your fantasy draft. These projections mean real wins for your squad. Get ready, the season is almost here!
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Originally reported by CBS Sports.
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