Welcome back fantasy football fans! We’re drawing ever closer to Week 1, and it’s time to start getting ready to chase another championship. Here is Golden Tate Michael Crabtree Joe Mixon Fantasy football advice. Don’t forget to check out Rotoballer.com for all of the tools you need to get the edge on your league mates.
Golden Tate Michael Crabtree Joe Mixon Fantasy football advice
Golden Tate has quietly been one of the league’s top wide outs for nearly half a decade, and his current fifth-round ADP doesn’t exactly reflect that. As the top volume target in an underappreciated offense, Tate has shined with 1,000-yard campaigns in three of the last four seasons, notching at least 90 receptions in each of the last four. Here is a Golden Tate Michael Crabtree Joe Mixon Fantasy football glance for the 2018 season. He’s averaged just about five touchdowns in that time frame as well, and while that number certainly doesn’t scream “elite”, you’re not looking for elite at that point in your draft. Tate’s consistency is tough to find, and with all of the major variables still in place (most specifically Matthew Stafford remaining in his prime), there is no reason to expect a significant drop-off from Tate in 2018. Being able to rely on a receiver for 8-10 targets and 6-7 catches a game week-in and week-out is something that should not be dismissed casually, and is a reason Tate should be circled on your draft board heading into this season.
Golden Tate Michael Crabtree Joe Mixon Fantasy football advice
Michael Crabtree is now in Baltimore after a successful stint in Oakland, and he should be able to return value on his current seventh-round ADP with his new team. Crabtree is coming off back-to-back-to-back seasons of eight or more touchdowns, and he spent much of that time as the theoretical #2 in the Oakland offense (Amari Cooper being the de facto #1). Crabtree is now the unquestioned top receiver for Baltimore, with only the oft-injured John Brown any real threat to that title. I fully expect Crabtree to be able to replicate his touchdown production from recent years, and he should be able to take a big step forward in the volume category as well. If he’s able to see at least 130 targets this season (a number he should hit with ease), Crabtree should be a nice mid-range WR2 for the year, and makes for a rock-solid value pick in the sixth or seventh round.
Golden Tate Michael Crabtree Joe Mixon Fantasy football advice
Joe Mixon is undoubtedly talented. The 22-year-old certainly impressed in his rookie season last year, which was highlighted by his 165-yard outburst in Week 4 against the Browns. In that game, Mixon received 23 carries and hauled in three passes for 51 yards–and never saw that workload again. Unfortunately for Mixon, the Bengals remain committed to the dynamic Giovani Bernard as a major player in the offense, and deservedly so. Bernard is a capable dual-threat running back who shines in the passing game, and he clearly has the trust of Andy Dalton. While Jeremy Hill is no longer in the mix to take carries away from Mixon, Bernard’s presence simply can’t be ignored. Mixon will definitely make for a fine RB2 most weeks, but his current ADP doesn’t come close to matching the output he’s going to produce–he’s currently going off the board as early as the late-2nd round. I’ll be passing on Mixon at that price and instead look for an alternative with much less risk, like Adam Thielen, T.Y. Hilton or Mike Evans.
Draft Sleepers of the Week
Bilal Powell, RB, New York Jets – With both Isaiah Crowell and Elijah McGuire banged-up, Powell may finally get the opportunity to start a season with the lion’s share of touches. He has always been productive when he’s actually given the ball, so he could be a great value pick in the late rounds.
Michael Gallup, WR, Dallas Cowboys – Allen Hurns and Cole Beasley are not going to hold off this talented rookie for very long. He’s the only receiver in Dallas with WR1 potential, and he’ll prove that sooner rather than later.
Chris Godwin, WR, Tampa Bay Buccaneers - Don't let the depth chart fool you--Godwin is the receiver with breakout potential on the Bucs. He should pass DeSean Jackson in short order, and has WR3 potential in 2018.
