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2021 Fantasy Football Breakouts: Swift, Lamb, McLaurin, and More

Fantasy Football TodayAugust 18, 202157 min25,283 views
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De'Andre Swift Breakout Case

  • πŸš€ De'Andre Swift is a 22-year-old running back with significant potential, showing elite production when given touches.
  • πŸ’‘ In his last six games as a 21-year-old, Swift was on pace for nearly 1400 total yards, 61 catches, and 14 touchdowns.
  • 🎯 New coaching staff aims to emulate Saints and Chargers offenses, focusing on running back usage in the passing game, similar to Alvin Kamara and Austin Ekeler.
  • ⚠️ Concerns exist regarding a potential split with Jamal Williams, who may handle early-down work and goal-line carries, and Swift's injury history.

CeeDee Lamb's Sophomore Potential

  • πŸ“ˆ CeeDee Lamb achieved 900 receiving yards as a rookie, a mark historically associated with strong sophomore seasons.
  • 🎯 Despite a target share below 17% with Dak Prescott, Lamb consistently scored at least 10 PPR points per game.
  • 🏈 With Dak Prescott healthy and potentially increased target share, Lamb is projected to finish as a top-12 wide receiver.
  • ⚠️ Competition for targets from Amari Cooper and the Cowboys' balanced offensive attack present challenges for Lamb to reach elite status.

Breakout Potential for AJ Brown and Noah Fant

  • ✨ AJ Brown is poised for a top-five finish among wide receivers, having averaged 18.3 PPR points per game over his last 18 overall.
  • 🎯 With Julio Jones potentially drawing double teams, Brown could see an increased target share and efficiency.
  • 🏈 Noah Fant has the talent and opportunity to break out, with vacated targets and improved quarterback play expected from either Drew Lock or Teddy Bridgewater.
  • ⚠️ Concerns for Fant include a lack of red zone targets and the potential impact of Cortland Sutton and Jerry Jeudy on his target share.

Other Notable Breakouts

  • πŸƒβ€β™‚οΈ D'Andre Swift is highlighted as a potential top-20 running back with top-12 upside if he stays healthy, despite concerns about workload splits and injury history.
  • 🎯 Terry McLaurin is projected to become a top-10 wide receiver with the addition of Ryan Fitzpatrick, who has a history of high target share for his top receivers.
  • 🏈 Jonathan Taylor is a candidate for a top-three running back finish, with potential for 2,000 total yards and double-digit touchdowns as the focal point of the Colts' offense.
  • 🌟 Jalen Hurts is a late-round quarterback option with upside, expected to improve efficiency and fantasy production with a healthier offensive line and the addition of DeVonta Smith.
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