The 2021 NFL offseason may find yourself being the most enjoyable and thoughts-boggling we have ever seen. There have already been two huge trades involving quarterbacks: Matthew Stafford, Jared Goff, and Carson Wentz will likely be carrying new uniforms in 2021. Based mostly on reviews, that might simply be the begin of the frantic motion of huge-title superstars (Deshaun Watson, anybody?). With that in thoughts, let’s check out a few of the gamers you need to think about shopping for low on proper now earlier than offseason motion improves their inventory in dynasty fantasy soccer leagues.
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Table of Contents
- Ezekiel Elliott, RB, Dallas Cowboys
- Joe Mixon, RB, Cincinnati Bengals
- Ronald Jones, RB, Tampa Bay Buccaneers
- Courtland Sutton, WR, Denver Broncos
- D.J. Moore, WR, Carolina Panthers
- A.J. Dillon, RB, Inexperienced Bay Packers
- D.J. Chark, WR, Jacksonville Jaguars
- Deebo Samuel, WR, San Francisco 49ers
- Michael Gallup, WR, Dallas Cowboys
- Rashaad Penny, RB, Seattle Seahawks
- Tua Tagovailoa, QB, Miami Dolphins
- Dallas Goedert, TE, Philadelphia Eagles
Ezekiel Elliott, RB, Dallas Cowboys
Elliott is coming off a disappointing 2020 season, so now could be the time to pounce on him in a possible dynasty commerce. In the 5 video games he performed with Dak Prescott at the helm, Zeke put up a mean of over 22 fantasy factors and was on tempo for almost 357 factors. In his Dak-much less video games, Elliott averaged 11.2 factors. Additionally, preserve in thoughts that the Dallas offensive line was a wreck on account of accidents, however Tyron Smith and Zack Martin will likely be again at 100% for 2021. Plus, the Cowboys ought to add some offensive line assist in the NFL draft (I’ve them taking Northwestern’s Rashawn Slater). Elliott goes to be simply 26 years previous when subsequent season begins too.
Joe Mixon, RB, Cincinnati Bengals
Mixon missed most of final season with a foot harm that did not appear critical when it occurred however wound up costing him 10 video games. He had performed in at the very least 14 video games in his first three NFL seasons. Nevertheless, throughout that point, he had a number of seasons with 1,400-plus yards and at the very least eight touchdowns. Mixon has a promising younger area common in Joe Burrow below heart, and the Bengals ought to deal with bettering their offensive line in the offseason. Mixon was additionally on tempo to supply profession totals as a go-catcher final season, and he is now getting into the prime of his profession at 24.
Ronald Jones, RB, Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Jones performed second fiddle behind Leonard Fournette throughout the Buccaneers Tremendous Bowl run, however Fournette is slated to grow to be a free agent subsequent season. Jones had a powerful stretch of manufacturing throughout the common season, however he missed time whereas on the COVID-19 checklist, after which he handled a quadriceps ailment down the stretch. Digging into the numbers, Jones was a powerful eighth in yards created amongst working backs, per FantasyData He’s additionally simply 23 years previous, so he has lots of tread left on his NFL tires. If Fournette leaves, RoJo may shine.
Courtland Sutton, WR, Denver Broncos
Sutton missed all however one recreation this previous season after struggling an ACL and MCL tear, however he’ll be superb for the begin of the 2021 marketing campaign and past. Let’s look again at his breakout season of 2019 when he completed nineteenth in fantasy factors amongst large receivers. He was additionally ninth in purple-zone catches, tenth in air yards, and twelfth in yard per go route. Whereas the Broncos group of receivers is a deep one with Jerry Jeudy, Okay.J. Hamler, and Noah Fant in the combine, I nonetheless like Sutton to re-emerge as the high choice in the passing assault for Drew Lock or whoever begins below heart.
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D.J. Moore, WR, Carolina Panthers
Moore completed this previous season a disappointing twenty fifth in fantasy factors amongst large receivers, and he didn’t outscore teammates, Robby Anderson or Curtis Samuel. He had extra receiving yards than in his breakout 2019 season, although, and his goal share may rebound if the Panthers don’t retain free agent Samuel (97 targets in 2020). Moore may also be a mere 24 years previous when the 2021 marketing campaign begins, and the Panthers appear intent on upgrading their quarterback place.
A.J. Dillon, RB, Inexperienced Bay Packers
Dillon’s inventory could possibly be declining in the eyes of some dynasty leaguers, and right here’s the motive. Because of the projected decrease wage cap, the Packers can be loopy not to place the franchise tag on Aaron Jones for round $8 million in 2021. That may be a 21.4 % decline primarily based on the working again tag complete of 2020 on account of COVID-19. Whereas the Packers haven’t used their tag in over a decade, holding Jones at an enormous low cost would enable them to retain their high working again and appease Aaron Rodgers. If this type of state of affairs performs out throughout the offseason, Dillon will likely be at the very least another 12 months from making any important impression for fantasy leaguers.
D.J. Chark, WR, Jacksonville Jaguars
Chark took a statistical step again throughout the board this previous season, as his targets, catches, yards, yards per catch, and touchdowns all took a dive. Nevertheless, you may’t blame all of it on Chark as the Jaguars performed a recreation of quarterback carousel that included Gardner Minshew, Jake Luton, and Mike Glennon. Nevertheless, the future will likely be a lot brighter as the Jaguars will likely be taking potential celebrity Trevor Lawrence with the No. 1 total choose in the 2021 NFL Draft. Positive, there’s an opportunity that the Jags use a few of their cap house so as to add a No. 1 large receiver like Allen Robinson, however Chark would nonetheless be catching passes from Lawrence in an offense that has an opportunity to be very fantasy-pleasant. Laviska Shenault is one other wideout to focus on.
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Deebo Samuel, WR, San Francisco 49ers
Deebo was all the rage throughout his rookie season, proving he could possibly be a playmaker each as a receiver and a runner in the 49ers’ offensive assault. He ranked as the eighth-greatest wideout primarily based on fantasy factors from Week 8 to Week 17. Then got here the addition of rookie Brandon Aiyuk, who made fairly an impression in the stat sheets himself. Samuel additionally missed greater than half the season on account of accidents, and that didn’t assist his inventory in re-drafts or dynasty leagues. Nevertheless, he is nonetheless very younger at 25, and don’t neglect he ranked fifth in yards after the catch and sixth in yards after contact amongst wideouts as a rookie. He’s nonetheless an attention-grabbing dynasty goal.
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Michael Gallup, WR, Dallas Cowboys
To the shock of nobody, Gallup’s totals declined throughout the board final season after the Cowboys added rookie CeeDee Lamb in the NFL draft. He did end tied for twenty second in factors the earlier season although, and he is but to enter the prime of his profession. Additionally, preserve in thoughts that the Cowboys can get out of the Amari Cooper contract with no wage cap repercussions after the 2021 marketing campaign. So, it’s completely inside the realm of potentialities that Lamb and Gallup grow to be Dallas’ high two wideouts in 2022 and past with Dak Prescott below heart. That makes Gallup a worthwhile goal.
Rashaad Penny, RB, Seattle Seahawks
Penny has been an absolute bust primarily based on his first-spherical choice in the 2018 NFL Draft, however issues may line up nicely for him heading into the 2021 marketing campaign. Chris Carson and Carlos Hyde are each free brokers, and up to date reviews counsel Carson could possibly be extra more likely to go away than be again with the staff shifting ahead. That might open the door for Penny to take over as Seattle’s high working again subsequent season and past. Penny can be simply 25 years previous, and he’s had little NFL put on and tear. Since he will not value a lot in a commerce, Penny could possibly be an honest dynasty addition.
Tua Tagovailoa, QB, Miami Dolphins
Tagovailoa did not have an ideal rookie season, however not many quarterbacks will come out and produce like Justin Herbert in their first NFL marketing campaign. He did present some flashes of potential, and he’s very more likely to have a lot better expertise round him in 2021 and past. The Dolphins have lots of draft capital and cash to spend, so Tua may have an arsenal that features Ja’Marr Chase or Devonta Smith, DeVante Parker, Travis Etienne, Najee Harris (or Aaron Jones), and Mike Gesicki. Sounds good, proper? Tagovailoa can be going to be 23 years previous at the begin of subsequent season.
Dallas Goedert, TE, Philadelphia Eagles
Goedert is not going to be thought-about a cut price, per se, however I might definitely prefer to get some share of him in dynasty leagues. The Eagles offense will look lots completely different in 2021 with out Alshon Jeffery and DeSean Jackson, and it seems to be like Zach Ertz may need performed his final snap in the Metropolis of Brotherly Love. Enter Goedert, who will likely be simply 26 years previous when the 2021 marketing campaign begins and has a shot to be closely focused in the offense of latest head coach Nick Sirianni. Whereas the Eagles led the league in 12 personnel final season at almost 34 %, Sirianni’s Colts had been fifteenth at 19.3 %. If Goedert is featured with out Ertz, he could possibly be an actual fantasy star.
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