DraftKings Network: All Posts by Erik BuchingerAnother great SB Nation bloghttps://cdn.vox-cdn.com/community_logos/52893/DKN_Favicon_32x32..png2024-01-23T14:24:56-08:00https://dknetwork.draftkings.com/authors/erik-buchinger/rss2024-01-23T14:24:56-08:002024-01-23T14:24:56-08:00Super Bowl trophy: Why is it called the Lombardi trophy?
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<p>The NFL’s championship trophy is the most-prized possession in the sport. </p> <p id="D3vf7v">The Lombardi Trophy is one of the most recognizable trophies in sports, and it’s the prize every NFL franchise strives for in the future. The trophy received its name before the fifth <a href="https://www.sbnation.com/super-bowl">Super Bowl</a> to honor former <a href="https://www.acmepackingcompany.com/">Green Bay Packers</a> head coach Vince Lombardi, who died in 1970 at 57 years old.</p>
<p id="VrjbzT">Lombardi won the first two Super Bowls with the Packers in 1966 and 1967. Green Bay knocked off the <a href="https://www.arrowheadpride.com">Kansas City Chiefs</a> 35-10 in the first Super Bowl and Oakland <a href="https://sportsbook.draftkings.com/teams/football/nfl/las-vegas-raiders--odds" data-source="encore">Raiders</a> 33-14 in the second year. Packers quarterback Bart Starr was named the MVP in both contests.</p>
<p id="u3Cpy5">Lombardi won five championships in his time with Green Bay, and the trophy was named after him in 1970 after he died in September of that year. The Packers won two more Super Bowls since then, but no franchise hoisted the Lombardi Trophy more than the <a href="https://www.patspulpit.com/">New England Patriots</a> or <a href="https://www.behindthesteelcurtain.com/">Pittsburgh Steelers</a>, both of which won it all six times.</p>
<p id="MBirNq"><em>This article can also be found in our </em><a href="https://dknetwork.draftkings.com/super-bowl-58-ultimate-preview-guide/"><em>Ultimate Guide to Super Bowl 58</em></a><em>, presented by Frank’s Red Hot.</em></p>
https://dknetwork.draftkings.com/23574314/super-bowl-trophy-name-why-is-it-called-the-lombardi-trophyErik Buchinger2023-08-14T16:15:25-07:002023-08-14T16:15:25-07:00Jets RB Breece Hall: Fantasy football draft profile for 2023 NFL season
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<p>We break down the outlook for New York RB Breece Hall heading into the 2023 NFL season.</p> <p id="Nhpda1">The <a href="https://sportsbook.draftkings.com/teams/football/nfl/new-york-jets--odds" data-source="encore">New York Jets</a> were a mess at the most important position last season with a rotating cast of quarterbacks. They received a significant upgrade this offseason by landing Aaron Rodgers from the <a href="https://sportsbook.draftkings.com/teams/football/nfl/green-bay-packers--odds" data-source="encore">Green Bay Packers</a>, and that should have a huge impact on the offense overall. Running back Breece Hall should benefit from this change as long as he can get back on the field quickly.</p>
<h2 id="u549Iz">2023 Fantasy Football: Breece Hall Profile</h2>
<h3 id="cl5KEC">Recap of 2022 season</h3>
<p id="xpKYMu">Hall had his rookie year cut short with a torn ACL in 2022 after playing in seven games with two starts. He was highly productive in his limited sample size with 463 yards on 80 carries, which is 5.8 yards per attempt, scoring four rushing touchdowns. Hall was also a contributor in the passing game with 19 receptions for 218 yards with another TD.</p>
<h3 id="Fy5yai">Updated Jets outlook</h3>
<p id="8F0aXe">The franchise made the biggest move of the offseason in landing Rodgers, and he brought wide receivers Allen Lazard and Randall Cobb with him. On the offensive line, guard Nate Herbig signed with the <a href="https://sportsbook.draftkings.com/teams/football/nfl/pittsburgh-steelers--odds" data-source="encore">Pittsburgh Steelers</a>, and the Jets landed former <a href="https://sportsbook.draftkings.com/teams/football/nfl/washington-commanders--odds" data-source="encore">Washington Commanders</a> guard Wes Schweitzer. New York spent a second-round pick on former <a href="https://sportsbook.draftkings.com/teams/college-football/wisconsin-badgers--odds" data-source="encore">Wisconsin Badgers</a> center Joe Tippmann. <strong>Update:</strong> The Jets signed RB Dalvin Cook to a one-year, $8.6 million deal. </p>
<h3 id="yt1eh4">Best-case scenario</h3>
<p id="rYramf">The best-case scenario is for Hall to be completely healthy come Week 1 and pick up right where he left off. He was about to have an incredibly productive season before going down with the injury and could get right back to that production if he healed properly throughout this offseason. If that happens, Hall could flirt with top-10 status as a fantasy running back. Even with Cook on board, the Jets give Hall most of the work when he’s on the field. Being ready for Week 1 will be important, but if that’s the case, Hall can still be an RB1. </p>
<h3 id="zXKQH2">Worst-case scenario</h3>
<p id="Gs0Jzb">The worst-case scenario would be for Hall to not be fully healthy at the start of the season or if he doesn’t trust his cutting ability coming off an ACL tear. Now that the Jets have signed Cook, any missed time from Hall could mean taking a back seat upon return. Any type of uphill battle for carries won’t be good and it isn’t like Cook is some slouch. He’s a four-time Pro Bowl RB who has at least 1,000 rushing yards in each of the past four seasons. </p>
<p id="z7lk0e">The Jets offense could also run stagnant if there are any injuries or Rodgers looks more like last season. That could limit Hall’s effectiveness in the passing game, another area where Cook can be serviceable. </p>
<h2 id="v8zigK">Prediction</h2>
<p id="xOy3bo">Hall can be selected as a top-15 fantasy football running back with fairly high upside. He’s should be the go-to guy heading into his second NFL season and could develop into a fantasy star. At the very least, you can get a reliable second running back who has the ability to outperform expectations in 2023. Cook will take carries away but we saw how Tony Pollard and Ezekiel Elliott could co-exist last season. The Jets could employ that approach with Hall and Cook, making each fantasy relevant in PPR. </p>
https://dknetwork.draftkings.com/2023/8/14/23712737/fantasy-football-2023-rankings-draft-breece-hall-jets-projections-profile-outlookErik Buchinger2023-08-14T04:00:00-07:002023-08-14T04:00:00-07:00Mark Andrews: Fantasy football draft profile for 2023 NFL season
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<p>We break down the outlook for Mark Andrews heading into the 2023 NFL season.</p> <p id="Nhpda1"><a href="https://sportsbook.draftkings.com/teams/football/nfl/baltimore-ravens--odds" data-source="encore">Baltimore Ravens</a> tight end Mark Andrews developed into one of the top fantasy football tight ends in the league and will look to keep that rolling into the 2023 season. Andrews took a tiny step back statistically last year but is still one of the most reliable players at the position.</p>
<h2 id="u549Iz">2023 Fantasy Football: Mark Andrews Profile</h2>
<h3 id="cl5KEC">Recap of 2022 season</h3>
<p id="xpKYMu">Coming off a dominant 2021 year with 107 catches for 1,361 yards and nine touchdowns, Andrews finished last season with 73 receptions on 113 targets for 847 yards and five TDs. He’s still a top target for Lamar Jackson, but wide receivers continue to become a larger part of the passing game.</p>
<h3 id="Fy5yai">Updated Ravens outlook</h3>
<p id="8F0aXe">The Ravens signed Jackson to a long-term deal this offseason, and he is certainly comfortable throwing Andrews’ way. Another significant move to watch for is Baltimore landing former <a href="https://sportsbook.draftkings.com/teams/college-football/georgia-bulldogs--odds" data-source="encore">Georgia Bulldogs</a> offensive coordinator Todd Monken. Baltimore signed veteran wide receivers Odell Beckham Jr. and Nelson Agholor to one-year contracts this offseason.</p>
<h3 id="yt1eh4">Best-case scenario</h3>
<p id="rYramf">The best-case scenario would be for Andrews to become an even bigger part of the offense with Monken coming to town. Georgia took advantage of elite tight ends with him in charge of that side of the ball, and Andrews can certainly be called one of the top at the position. It might be tough to surpass Travis Kelce, but there’s a possibility for Andrews to be the top fantasy tight end in 2023 if all goes well.</p>
<h3 id="zXKQH2">Worst-case scenario</h3>
<p id="Gs0Jzb">The worst-case scenario would be for you to spend a fairly high fantasy draft pick on a player who performs like an average tight end you could’ve gotten rounds earlier. Andrews should have a fairly high floor but if the offense continues to move toward more wide receiver targets, there isn’t a ton of value on him for what you must do to get him.</p>
<h2 id="v8zigK">Prediction</h2>
<p id="xOy3bo">Andrews is one of the best tight ends in the game and will perform that way this season. There isn’t a ton of risk in adding him because you know what you’re getting. A complete dud of a season is difficult to imagine outside of an injury, and the arrival of Monken could skyrocket his upside. He’ll finish as a top-three tight end in 2023.</p>
https://dknetwork.draftkings.com/2023/8/14/23713983/fantasy-football-2023-rankings-draft-mark-andrews-projections-profile-outlookErik Buchinger2023-08-14T04:00:00-07:002023-08-14T04:00:00-07:00Dallas Goedert: Fantasy football draft profile for 2023 NFL season
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<p>We break down the outlook for Eagles TE Dallas Goedert heading into the 2023 NFL season.</p> <p id="Nhpda1"><a href="https://sportsbook.draftkings.com/teams/football/nfl/philadelphia-eagles--odds" data-source="encore">Philadelphia Eagles</a> tight end Dallas Goedert spent his first full season playing without former teammate Zach Ertz and performed well aside from missing five games.</p>
<h2 id="u549Iz">2023 Fantasy Football: Dallas Goedert Profile</h2>
<h3 id="cl5KEC">Recap of 2022 season</h3>
<p id="xpKYMu">Goedert appeared in just 12 games last season due to a shoulder injury, and his numbers would obviously have looked much better if he was able to stay healthy all year. He caught 55-of-69 targets for 702 yards with three touchdowns, but it’s highly likely Goedert would’ve had career highs in everything except for potential touchdowns had he played more games.</p>
<h3 id="Fy5yai">Updated Eagles outlook</h3>
<p id="8F0aXe">Philadelphia didn’t make many changes in the passing game aside from Brian Johnson getting promoted to take over as the offensive coordinator. This is a strong offense that should be set up for more success this season as the Eagles look for another shot at the <a href="https://sportsbook.draftkings.com/super-bowl--odds" data-source="encore">Super Bowl</a>.</p>
<h3 id="yt1eh4">Best-case scenario</h3>
<p id="rYramf">The best-case scenario might just be for Goedert to do exactly what he was on pace for last season without an injury. If he stays healthy, there’s a lot to like about him this season. Goedert doesn’t quite have the upside to be inside the top tier at the tight end position but if touchdowns increase, he’s comfortably inside the top five.</p>
<h3 id="zXKQH2">Worst-case scenario</h3>
<p id="Gs0Jzb">The worst-case scenario would be for Goedert to fail to take advantage of an opportunity with more injury issues. There aren’t many reasons for this offense to be all that different, but it’s possible Philadelphia tries to get wide receivers more involved, which takes away opportunities for tight ends with the new OC.</p>
<h2 id="v8zigK">Prediction</h2>
<p id="xOy3bo">Goedert should be a quality starting tight end in standard leagues as a player who won’t leave you with a goose egg on Sundays but probably won’t go off for a massive fantasy day. He’s a steady option at the position and will finish within the top five or top 10 range among tight ends.</p>
https://dknetwork.draftkings.com/2023/8/14/23713988/fantasy-football-2023-rankings-draft-dallas-goedert-projections-profile-outlookErik Buchinger2023-08-14T04:00:00-07:002023-08-14T04:00:00-07:00Quentin Johnston: Fantasy football draft profile for 2023 NFL season
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<p>We break down the outlook for Quentin Johnston heading into the 2023 NFL season.</p> <p id="Nhpda1"><a href="https://sportsbook.draftkings.com/teams/football/nfl/los-angeles-chargers--odds" data-source="encore">Los Angeles Chargers</a> rookie wide receiver Quentin Johnston will look to hit the ground running in his first NFL season. The franchise spent the 21st overall pick on the former <a href="https://sportsbook.draftkings.com/teams/college-football/tcu-horned-frogs--odds" data-source="encore">TCU Horned Frogs</a> wideout this spring.</p>
<h2 id="u549Iz">2023 Fantasy Football: Quentin Johnston Profile</h2>
<h3 id="cl5KEC">Recap of 2022 season</h3>
<p id="xpKYMu">Johnston spent three seasons with TCU and put together his breakout season as a junior in 2022. He was a big part of the Horned Frogs team that reached the national championship game and played in 14 games throughout the season. Johnston caught 60 passes for 1,069 yards with six touchdowns.</p>
<h3 id="Fy5yai">Updated Chargers outlook</h3>
<p id="8F0aXe">Los Angeles has a lot of the same offensive weapons back this season in the passing game with Justin Herbert tossing to wide receivers like Keenan Allen and Mike Williams. Head coach Dennis Allen will return, but the Chargers made a big acquisition with offensive coordinator Kellen Moore.</p>
<h3 id="yt1eh4">Best-case scenario</h3>
<p id="rYramf">The best-case scenario would be for Johnston to prove to the coaching staff he can figure things out right away and become a major contributor right out of the gate. It usually takes wide receivers some time to figure things out at the NFL level with the increase in competition but if Johnston is ahead of the curve, he has the athleticism to become a regular starter in fantasy football formats.</p>
<h3 id="zXKQH2">Worst-case scenario</h3>
<p id="Gs0Jzb">The worst-case scenario is for Johnston to perform like most rookie wide receivers do. If that’s the case, it’s highly unlikely he’ll be anything other than a wideout to stash on the bench for the entirety of the season. It’s tough to know when a rookie WR will go off with little consistency from week to week.</p>
<h2 id="v8zigK">Prediction</h2>
<p id="xOy3bo">Johnston has massive upside with a significant downside, so there are a lot of ways his rookie season will go. He’s in a decent position behind two veterans with Allen and Williams, and a successful season might be just showing progress down the stretch. He probably won’t have a ton of fantasy value in Year 1, but there’s still a lot to love about how his career projects.</p>
https://dknetwork.draftkings.com/2023/8/14/23713780/fantasy-football-2023-rankings-draft-quentin-johnston-projections-profile-outlookErik Buchinger2023-08-14T03:49:00-07:002023-08-14T03:49:00-07:00Saints WR Michael Thomas: Fantasy football draft profile for 2023 NFL season
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<p>We break down the outlook for NOLA wideout Michael Thomas heading into the 2023 NFL season.</p> <p id="Nhpda1"><a href="https://sportsbook.draftkings.com/teams/football/nfl/new-orleans-saints--odds" data-source="encore">New Orleans Saints</a> wide receiver Michael Thomas has had all sorts of troubles staying on the field over the last few seasons as he gets ready for a major bounce back. He signed a new deal this offseason, and it’ll be interesting to see whether he can stay healthy this season.</p>
<h2 id="u549Iz">2023 Fantasy Football: Michael Thomas Profile</h2>
<h3 id="cl5KEC">Recap of 2022 season</h3>
<p id="xpKYMu">Thomas played 10 games over the last three years, and he saw the field three times in 2022. In limited action, he caught 16-of-22 passes for 171 yards with three touchdowns. His season ended after three games with a toe injury.</p>
<h3 id="Fy5yai">Updated Saints outlook</h3>
<p id="8F0aXe">Head coach Dennis Allen will return for his second season with the Saints, which did make a move at the quarterback position. New Orleans signed former <a href="https://sportsbook.draftkings.com/teams/football/nfl/las-vegas-raiders--odds" data-source="encore">Las Vegas Raiders</a> QB Derek Carr to a four-year contract this offseason. The Saints will see Year 2 of Chris Olave at wide receiver, and he could develop into a star at this level.</p>
<h3 id="yt1eh4">Best case scenario</h3>
<p id="rYramf">The best-case scenario would be for Thomas to play a ton of games and become useful as a No. 2 wide receiver or FLEX option. The last time he played anywhere close to a full season came in 2019, but he finished that season with 1,725 yards with nine touchdowns. Thomas won’t replicate those monster numbers, but he could be useful in fantasy leagues if he’s healthy.</p>
<h3 id="zXKQH2">Worst case scenario</h3>
<p id="Gs0Jzb">The worst-case scenario would be for Thomas to do what he’s done the last three seasons, which is to miss a ton of games due to injury. Another potential downside would simply be the injuries continuing to pile up, and he won’t be nearly the same player he was when he had a huge year in 2019.</p>
<h2 id="v8zigK">Prediction</h2>
<p id="xOy3bo">There’s too much risk with Thomas to take him anything more than a fourth wide receiver in standard leagues, but there’s a wide variance for what he might do this season. He’s pretty darn good when he’s on the field and if he stays healthy, Thomas will have value as a depth option at wide receiver as a FLEX option with upside.</p>
https://dknetwork.draftkings.com/2023/8/14/23713750/fantasy-football-2023-rankings-draft-michael-thomas-saints-projections-profile-outlookErik Buchinger2023-08-14T03:49:00-07:002023-08-14T03:49:00-07:00Colts WR Michael Pittman: Fantasy football draft profile for 2023 NFL season
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<p>We break down the outlook for Indy wideout Michael Pittman heading into the 2023 NFL season.</p> <p id="Nhpda1"><a href="https://sportsbook.draftkings.com/teams/football/nfl/indianapolis-colts--odds" data-source="encore">Indianapolis Colts</a> wide receiver Michael Pittman Jr. has been a fairly consistent pass-catching threat in the offense over the last couple of seasons. He’s dealing with a hip injury this offseason without a timetable for a potential return after missing spring workouts. Pittman said his goal is to be ready for the start of training camp this summer.</p>
<h2 id="u549Iz">2023 Fantasy Football: Michael Pittman Profile</h2>
<h3 id="cl5KEC">Recap of 2022 season</h3>
<p id="xpKYMu">Pittman played 16 games last season and caught 99 passes on 141 targets with 925 yards with four touchdowns. He also gained 30 yards on the ground on three rushing attempts. Pittman put up similar numbers to his breakout season in 2021, when he went for over 1,000 receiving yards and six TDs. </p>
<h3 id="Fy5yai">Updated Colts outlook</h3>
<p id="8F0aXe">Indianapolis will have a new look on offense this upcoming season, and it’s one of the few teams in the league that doesn’t have a clear starting quarterback at this point. Gardner Minshew was signed this offseason, and the Colts selected Anthony Richardson with the fourth pick of the 2023 NFL Draft. Expectations are for Richardson to be the starter but its unclear if that will last all season. The Colts may also trade RB Jonathan Taylor before the start of the 2023 season after he requested a trade. </p>
<h3 id="yt1eh4">Best case scenario</h3>
<p id="rYramf">The best-case scenario would be for the quarterback play to increase significantly this season, whether it’s Minshew or Richardson. If that happens and another pass-catcher emerges in this offense, Pittman could be in for his best year yet. It’s unclear what the issue is with the hip at this point but assuming that’s healthy for the season, a top-10 fantasy finish is the ceiling for Pittman.</p>
<h3 id="zXKQH2">Worst case scenario</h3>
<p id="Gs0Jzb">Pittman still has a fairly high floor as the most proven pass-catcher on the roster by far, but a potential issue might be the quarterback position. Minshew is a capable QB but clearly not the long-term option with Richardson waiting in the wings. If Richardson gets on the field, it may take some time for him to adjust to the NFL level, which may cost Pittman from a fantasy perspective. It’s not unrealistic for him to fall out of the top 30 among wide receivers in the worst-case scenario.</p>
<h2 id="v8zigK">Prediction</h2>
<p id="xOy3bo">Pittman is a proven option as a wide receiver with 187 receptions for 2,007 yards with 10 touchdowns over the last two seasons. Sticking with the same numbers over the last two years is a strong projection with the number of potential variables. Not having an elite quarterback and another proven pass-catcher may become an issue, but Pittman overcame that as a pro. Also, monitor the Taylor situation. If he’s traded, that impacts the offense immensely. He can be used as a No. 2 wide receiver in standard leagues and a FLEX option as well assuming the hip is not an issue heading into the season.</p>
https://dknetwork.draftkings.com/2023/8/14/23713673/fantasy-football-2023-rankings-draft-michael-pittman-jr-projections-profile-outlookErik Buchinger2023-08-14T03:48:00-07:002023-08-14T03:48:00-07:00Chargers WR Mike Williams: Fantasy football draft profile for 2023 NFL season
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<p>We break down the outlook for Los Angeles wideout Mike Williams heading into the 2023 NFL season.</p> <p id="Nhpda1"><a href="https://sportsbook.draftkings.com/teams/football/nfl/los-angeles-chargers--odds" data-source="encore">Los Angeles Chargers</a> wide receiver Mike Williams has been a fairly consistent pass-catching option with the franchise over the last several seasons and will look to keep that rolling into 2023. </p>
<h2 id="u549Iz">2023 Fantasy Football: Mike Williams Profile</h2>
<h3 id="cl5KEC">Recap of 2022 season</h3>
<p id="xpKYMu">Williams played 13 games last season and caught 63-of-93 targets for 895 yards with four touchdowns. He played in a meaningless Week 18 matchup and suffered an injury that forced him to miss the Chargers’ playoff loss to the <a href="https://sportsbook.draftkings.com/teams/football/nfl/jacksonville-jaguars--odds" data-source="encore">Jacksonville Jaguars</a>.</p>
<h3 id="Fy5yai">Updated Chargers outlook</h3>
<p id="8F0aXe">Los Angeles’ offense could look a bit different this season as it turns in a new direction with Kellen Moore as the offensive coordinator. Justin Herbert is a quality starting quarterback who could be a huge factor in this league for years to come. Additionally, the Chargers landed former <a href="https://sportsbook.draftkings.com/teams/college-football/tcu-horned-frogs--odds" data-source="encore">TCU Horned Frogs</a> wide receiver Quentin Johnston in the first round of the 2023 NFL Draft. </p>
<h3 id="yt1eh4">Best case scenario</h3>
<p id="rYramf">The best-case scenario would be for Williams to play the full season after missing a few contests in the 2022 season. If he’s able to stay on the field, Williams’ ceiling is likely as a No. 2 wide receiver in standard fantasy leagues. He’ll be limited by the presence of Keenan Allen, and the Chargers just spent a first-round pick on a wideout, so Johnston will likely see plenty of targets.</p>
<h3 id="zXKQH2">Worst case scenario</h3>
<p id="Gs0Jzb">The worst-case scenario would be for Johnston to surpass Williams as a target in this offense, which might not be able to satisfy three usable fantasy wide receivers. He has proven to be a dependable pro at the wide receiver position, but Los Angeles is clearly looking for more out of the position. Williams could start to see his numbers dip as Johnston gets things figured out at this level.</p>
<h2 id="v8zigK">Prediction</h2>
<p id="xOy3bo">Williams should have a fairly high floor as a capable wide receiver in this offense with years of proven stability. However, the upside is unlikely to be as high as it has been compared to earlier in his career. Williams can safely be used as a third wide receiver and FLEX option, but more targets could start to go Johnston’s way over the course of the season.</p>
https://dknetwork.draftkings.com/2023/8/14/23713705/fantasy-football-2023-rankings-draft-mike-williams-chargers-projections-profile-outlookErik Buchinger2023-08-14T03:00:00-07:002023-08-14T03:00:00-07:00Packers QB Jordan Love: Fantasy football draft profile for 2023 NFL season
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<p>We break down the outlook for Green Bay QB Jordan Love heading into the 2023 NFL season.</p> <p id="Nhpda1">The <a href="https://sportsbook.draftkings.com/teams/football/nfl/green-bay-packers--odds" data-source="encore">Green Bay Packers</a> will have a new look at quarterback for the 2023 season with Aaron Rodgers set to play for the <a href="https://sportsbook.draftkings.com/teams/football/nfl/new-york-jets--odds" data-source="encore">New York Jets</a>. Meanwhile, in <a href="https://sportsbook.draftkings.com/teams/mens-college-basketball/green-bay-phoenix" data-source="encore">Green Bay</a>, we’ll finally get our first full look at Jordan Love as a starting quarterback. He was a first-round draft pick in the 2020 NFL Draft and spent the last three years behind Rodgers.</p>
<h2 id="u549Iz">2023 Fantasy Football: Jordan Love Profile</h2>
<h3 id="cl5KEC">Recap of 2022 season</h3>
<p id="xpKYMu">Love played just four games last season, though Aaron Rodgers started all 17 regular-season games. In limited playing time, Love completed 14-of-21 passes for 195 yards with one touchdown and zero interceptions. As an offense, the Packers weren’t as dominant as they have been in the past with young pass-catchers without a proven No. 1 option.</p>
<h3 id="Fy5yai">Updated Packers outlook</h3>
<p id="8F0aXe">In addition to trading away Rodgers, the Packers lost wide receivers Allen Lazard and Randall Cobb to the Jets in free agency and tight end Robert Tonyan Jr. signed with the <a href="https://sportsbook.draftkings.com/teams/football/nfl/chicago-bears--odds" data-source="encore">Chicago Bears</a>. Green Bay didn’t do much in free agency to upgrade its offense but spent second-round picks on former <a href="https://sportsbook.draftkings.com/teams/college-football/oregon-state-beavers--odds" data-source="encore">Oregon State Beavers</a> tight end Luke Musgrave and <a href="https://sportsbook.draftkings.com/teams/college-football/michigan-state-spartans--odds" data-source="encore">Michigan State Spartans</a> wide receiver Jayden Reed. The Packers also added former <a href="https://sportsbook.draftkings.com/teams/mens-college-basketball/south-dakota-state-jackrabbits" data-source="encore">South Dakota State</a> TE Tucker Kraft in Round 3.</p>
<h3 id="yt1eh4">Best-case scenario</h3>
<p id="rYramf">The Packers have some young, talented pass-catchers with second-year wide receivers Christian Watson and Romeo Doubs, in addition to Reed coming in as a rookie. If Love can get on the same page with them early, this could be a fun story to watch as the Packers enter a new era of the quarterback and wide receivers. If that happens, Love could develop into a top-10 fantasy QB.</p>
<h3 id="zXKQH2">Worst-case scenario</h3>
<p id="Gs0Jzb">The worst-case scenario would be for Love to be one of the worst fantasy quarterbacks in the league. In his last full season as a starting quarterback, he threw 17 interceptions with the <a href="https://sportsbook.draftkings.com/teams/college-football/utah-state-aggies--odds" data-source="encore">Utah State Aggies</a>. The lack of a veteran pass-catcher could become an issue as the young kids try to figure things out, and the Packers could be left without a QB of the future.</p>
<h2 id="v8zigK">Prediction</h2>
<p id="3qhXlP">It’s difficult to know what Love is at this point with just one career start in three NFL seasons. While there’s a lot of talent, it would be nice to have a wide receiver in the room who has more than a year of experience at the pro level, and Love will have his struggles this season. He hasn’t been overly impressive in his limited experience in the league, and Love is probably not going to be much of a factor in standard fantasy leagues.</p>
https://dknetwork.draftkings.com/2023/8/14/23710998/fantasy-football-2023-rankings-draft-jordan-love-projections-profile-outlookErik Buchinger2023-08-14T03:00:00-07:002023-08-14T03:00:00-07:00Aaron Rodgers: Fantasy football draft profile for 2023 NFL season
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<p>We break down the outlook for Aaron Rodgers heading into the 2023 NFL season.</p> <p id="Nhpda1">The <a href="https://sportsbook.draftkings.com/teams/football/nfl/new-york-jets--odds" data-source="encore">New York Jets</a>’ addition of Aaron Rodgers is the story of the offseason, but will it have a big impact on his fantasy football production? He’ll be one of the most interesting storylines throughout the 2023 season, and here’s a look at what to expect out of him from a fantasy perspective.</p>
<h2 id="cl5KEC">2022 season statistics & fantasy finish</h2>
<p id="1ByHig">With the <a href="https://sportsbook.draftkings.com/teams/football/nfl/green-bay-packers--odds" data-source="encore">Green Bay Packers</a> last season, Rodgers started all 17 games and completed 64.6% of passes for 3,695 yards with 26 touchdowns and 12 interceptions. His statistics took a fairly significant dip coming off back-to-back MVP seasons. The Packers had a number of young pass catchers playing huge roles in the offense, and Rodgers’ lingering thumb injury may have had an impact.</p>
<h2 id="j7VyPg">Jets offseason moves</h2>
<p id="xpKYMu">New York signed Allen Lazard and Randall Cobb this offseason, so Rodgers will have a couple of his top targets with the Packers alongside him. The Jets also landed former <a href="https://sportsbook.draftkings.com/teams/football/nfl/kansas-city-chiefs--odds" data-source="encore">Kansas City Chiefs</a> WR Mecole Hardman. New York spent its first offensive draft pick on former <a href="https://sportsbook.draftkings.com/teams/college-football/wisconsin-badgers--odds" data-source="encore">Wisconsin Badgers</a> center Joe Tippmann in the second round and also selected former Pitt Panthers running back Israel Abanikanda in Round 5.</p>
<h2 id="yt1eh4">2023 best-case scenario</h2>
<p id="rYramf">The best-case scenario would be Rodgers doing what he does best when the NFL starts counting him out. It’s hard to find an athlete with a bigger chip on his shoulder, and he could return to an MVP level with New York. We may never know how much last year’s thumb injury hindered his performance, but he didn’t look like himself. He’s paired with WR Garrett Wilson, who went over the 1,000-yard receiving mark as a rookie with a rotating cast of quarterbacks throwing him the ball.</p>
<h2 id="zXKQH2">2023 worst-case scenario</h2>
<p id="Gs0Jzb">The worst-case scenario would be that 2022 was no fluke, and Rodgers has officially hit a wall at this stage of his career. It’s possible Wilson goes through a sophomore slump and if nobody else can step as far as pass catchers are concerned, the Jets could lean more on the run game than we originally thought, leaving fantasy managers disappointed.</p>
<h2 id="v8zigK">2023 prediction</h2>
<p id="xOy3bo">Rodgers will fall somewhere in the middle of the consecutive MVP seasons and what we saw from him in 2022. As much as the thumb injury may have had an impact on his 2022 performance, the loss of Davante Adams was an even bigger issue. He’s not Davante Adams, but Wilson could develop into an NFL star. If he puts together a breakout season in Year 2, Rodgers is worthy of being a regular starter in fantasy lineups.</p>
https://dknetwork.draftkings.com/2023/8/14/23710983/fantasy-football-2023-rankings-draft-aaron-rodgers-projections-profile-outlookErik Buchinger