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Amon-Ra St. Brown is referenced as the established primary receiver in the Lions offense, ahead of Isaac Guerendo and other secondary targets.

Ashton Jeanty is going multiple picks ahead of A-Chain in ADP despite both being in bad offenses; Matt Kelley prefers A-Chain at his current cost over Jeanty, suggesting Jeanty is overvalued relative to his offensive situation.

Matt Kelley notes that Baker Mayfield looked phenomenal to start last year but was playing hurt. Mayfield doesn't have the touch and accuracy that Brock Purdy has, though Mayfield is more athletically gifted, has a stronger arm, and can move around better. Kelley prefers Purdy's accuracy for Evans' situation.

Bijan Robinson offers more durability and a higher floor than Jamir Gibbs due to his size and ability to withstand a heavy workload; however, his ceiling is limited to approximately 25 fantasy points per game in Atlanta's offense with two left-handed quarterbacks, making him five points per game behind Gibbs' upside.

Bijan Robinson's ceiling is constrained by Atlanta's quarterback situation; while he is more durable and can withstand heavy workload from an injury-risk perspective, his absolute ceiling of 25 fantasy points per game is lower than peers due to having two left-handed quarterbacks, limiting offensive efficiency and upside relative to players in better offensive systems.

Matt Kelley projects Brenton Strange for 87 targets and loves pairing him with Parker Washington on every team; Strange is a late-round tight end with upside in a top offense, better than Jake Ferguson with similar production plus more upside. He can block and the addition of more tight ends frees him to focus on pass-catching.

Matt Kelley projects Brian Thomas Jr. for 1,000 yards on 99 targets; he will be the second banana to Parker Washington with at least 5% lower target share. Thomas will provide spike weeks in best ball but be frustrating in seasonal leagues with inconsistent production.

Brock Bowers is positioned as a target competitor to Ashton Jeanty in the Raiders offense, limiting Jeanty's receiving upside.

Matt Kelley praises Brock Purdy as a more accurate thrower than Baker Mayfield, with better touch and accuracy. Purdy has timing, rhythm, and understands leverage of defenders much better than Mayfield. Kelley notes Purdy may be the second-best quarterback Mike Evans has ever played with (after Tom Brady), and his accuracy will help Evans make simple adjustments on the football.

Purdy is part of the 49ers' broader value discount caused by injury concerns and last year's poor team performance. Kelley identifies San Francisco as a gold mine of value across the board, with Purdy included in that thesis.

Matt Kelley still prefers Brock Purdy over Trevor Lawrence because he projects more passing yards and benefits from continuity and improved weapons in San Francisco's already elite offense.

Matt Kelley prefers Chase Brown over Jahmyr Gibbs at their respective ADPs, citing better value and a superior offensive context despite acknowledging the preference sounds counterintuitive.

Matt Kelley cannot get to Chris Rodriguez at ADP in Jacksonville's passing-game-focused offense; Rodriguez is only a touchdown play with no upside, making him a poor value in most leagues.

Matt Kelley notes that Christian McCaffrey is the only San Francisco player inside the top 50 fantasy rankings, making him the team's only expensive piece. San Francisco is projected for the sixth most points in the NFL with only McCaffrey in the top 50, making the team attractive for taking chances on other players.

Kelley argues McCaffrey is being drafted a slot or two behind where he should be, suggesting undervaluation. He's part of the broader 49ers passing game discount caused by injury concerns and last year's poor team performance, positioning him as a value target.

Matt Kelley expects DJ Moore to become more interesting as camp reports come out, suggesting he looks really good and will generate more interest as the season approaches. Moore is currently cheap and affordable on the Bills, making him a potential value play.

Matt Kelley expresses concern about George Kittle's involvement in the red zone coming off an Achilles rupture. Kelley has Kittle slightly behind Mike Evans at number three in red zone target share, and is uncertain how involved Kittle will be in the red zone this season.

Kittle is being drafted around or after where he should be, suggesting undervaluation. He's part of the 49ers' broader passing game discount stemming from injury concerns and last year's poor performance.

Greg Dulcich is being positioned as the de facto number one receiver in Miami's offense, which is characterized as an absurd outcome given Dulcich's historical resume and the presence of other receiving options like Devontae Houston.

Matt Kelley projects Isaac Guerendo's target ceiling at approximately 45-50 targets in a healthy scenario, with upside to 100 targets only in the event of a Jamison Williams suspension or injury; Kelley wants more from Guerendo but acknowledges he's in the right place on the right team to make it happen, suggesting this will become a stronger conversation point as summer progresses.

Isaiah Pacheco is not nearly as good as David Montgomery; while Matt Kelley liked Pacheco at one point, Montgomery at his prime in Detroit's first few years was a significantly better football player, and Pacheco compounds the issue by being unable to stay on the field, making him a poor comparison to Montgomery's production level.

Matt Kelley prefers Jamar Chase over Puka Nakua at pick 103, citing Chase's higher touchdown upside and greater likelihood of reaching the end zone. Kelley projects Chase at 19 PPG with more targets than Nakua, though slightly lower total projection. Kelley also notes Chase plays for a team (Bengals) that will be behind in games more often, driving more passing volume.

Sanders is expected to receive around 60 targets in Carolina's offense, positioning him as a secondary receiving option. His role is defined but limited in a pass-heavy environment.

Matt Kelley views Jahmyr Gibbs as overvalued at his ADP despite strong historical metrics. Gibbs is projected for 6 touchdowns and 60+ receptions, which historically (1999–2025) correlates with top-5 RB finishes 80% of the time; however, Kelley notes that none of the historical comparables played on a bottom-5 offense, and Gibbs's Detroit offense ranks in the bottom five. Kelley explicitly states he cannot draft Gibbs at his current ADP and prefers Chase Brown, Devon Echelon, James Cook, and Marion Hampton instead.

Matt Kelley loves Jalen Coker and finds it interesting that Coker is ranked in the same tier as Ricky Pearsall in Kelley's rankings, even though Pearsall is ranked much higher everywhere else. Kelley is bullish on Coker relative to consensus.

Coker has significant upside that's underappreciated; he's not on a top-10 offense but has exceptional opportunity due to Carolina's weak receiving corps and expected negative game script. With Ted McMillan potentially unavailable and no other dominant pass-catchers, Coker should command 25-30% target share, making him a value exception to the 42-WR rule despite ADP in the 120s.

Coker posted a 76.7% catch rate and 100% true catch rate on 43 targets last year, demonstrating elite efficiency and ball security. His yards per target metric is strong, and he has comparable athleticism and burst to Ricky Pearsall, making him a high-floor option despite playing for a weaker offense and quarterback situation.

Coker is the entrenched number-two option in Carolina's offense when Ted McMillan is healthy, giving him a higher floor than Ricky Pearsall (WR4 on 49ers). If Carolina's offensive line struggles and the team plays from behind, Coker's target share will increase further. His athleticism matches Pearsall's, but his positional role is more secure.

Coker's primary limitation is Bryce Young at quarterback; if Young were replaced or if Coker played for a better QB, he would be drafted 2-3 rounds earlier. Young's limitations as a passer and his small stature constrain Coker's ceiling despite his efficiency and athleticism.

Matt Kelley likes Coker and prefers him over Pierce in robust RB strategies because Coker has a higher floor as the number two option versus Pierce as the number four option; both are undervalued but Coker offers more security in early-round RB investment.

Pierce is described as an ideal upside bench player if drafted at a point where he doesn't need to start in week one, allowing time to evaluate his usage and role in the 49ers offense alongside George Kittle and Mike Evans.

Matt Kelley notes that James Cook is an expensive piece on the Buffalo Bills, and you're paying through the nose for him. Buffalo doesn't have a lot of interesting pieces beyond Cook and Josh Allen, making the team less attractive for fantasy targets despite Buffalo being projected for the second most points this year.

Matt Kelley prefers James Cook over Jahmyr Gibbs at their respective ADPs, citing better value and offensive context.

Jamison Williams is projected for approximately 95 targets, not 100 as some might expect; Matt Kelley notes that many people are high on JMO this year but he is not, suggesting the target projection reflects skepticism about his role expansion in the Lions offense despite the team's pass-heavy approach.

Jamison Williams is positioned as the primary receiver in the Lions offense ahead of Isaac Guerendo; a suspension or injury to Williams would dramatically increase Guerendo's target ceiling from 45-50 to approximately 100 targets.

Matt Kelley questions whether Jalen Wright's touches are crowding out other players' opportunities, raising concerns about touch distribution in the offense.

Brooks is mentioned as a running back option in the same ADP range but is cautioned against due to playing for a bad offense (Carolina). Drafters may avoid doubling up on Carolina's weak passing game by selecting Brooks.

Matt Kelley notes Josh Allen is an expensive piece on the Buffalo Bills, part of why the team doesn't offer much value despite being projected for the second most points this year. Buffalo's expensive pieces limit the number of interesting targets available.

Matt Kelley frames Justin Herbert as the inverse of Bryce Young in terms of quarterback quality and offensive context. The Chargers' situation under Herbert represents the opposite of the Panthers' dysfunction, with healthy offensive line play and stud tackles getting healthy, creating an optimal environment for skill position players.

LaQuint Allen is a passing-game play in Jacksonville's offense, functioning as a satellite back rather than a traditional running back.

Malik Willis is expected to be a rushing quarterback for the Dolphins, which will impact target distribution in the offense; despite Willis's rushing role, Devontae Houston is projected to be the primary receiving option.

Wilson is cited as Jalen Coker's best comparable player on PlayerProfiler, suggesting similar profile, efficiency, and opportunity trajectory. The comparison implies Coker could follow a similar path to relevance if given opportunity.

Matt Kelley is bullish on Mike Evans as a beautiful landing spot in San Francisco, projecting him at 14 PPG, which he notes is at least a round behind where he expects players to score points. Kelley believes Evans is competing for targets primarily with non-wide receivers (a running back out of the backfield and a tight end coming off an Achilles rupture), making him the clear red zone target. Kelley compares Evans' situation to Devontae Adams' 2023 season and notes Evans has never had great quarterback play except with Tom Brady—Brock Purdy may be the second-best QB of his career. Evans had 1,900+ air yards in 2023, top-10 target rate at 27.6% targets per route run, and his 3.3% motion rate (173rd among NFL WRs) suggests Kyle Shanahan could unlock additional upside by deploying him in motion more, something defensive coordinators have never accounted for.

Matt Kelley argues Evans has untapped upside through increased motion usage; he's never been deployed in motion frequently throughout his career, creating a schematic advantage if Kyle Shanahan or the Buccaneers deploy him more creatively. Kelley notes defensive coordinators have historical game plans for Evans' traditional usage patterns but have never accounted for high-motion deployment, suggesting early-season upside not baked into projections.

Evans benefits from six games per season against the NFC South, which has historically weak defenses and secondary play. This divisional advantage provides consistent upside opportunities throughout the season.

Mike Evans signed with San Francisco; his role and usage in the 49ers offense alongside George Kittle and other weapons creates unknowns about target distribution and opportunity.

Matt Kelley views Marion Hampton as a much better value play than Jahmyr Gibbs despite their historical draft proximity. Hampton is a first-round pick in a great offense (Los Angeles Chargers) with a superior offensive line and health situation compared to Gibbs's bottom-5 Detroit offense. Kelley explicitly states Hampton offers much better value and is the superior play when comparing the two similar-profile running backs.

Matt Kelley compares Parker Washington to Jerry Rice based on measurables alignment and work ethic; Washington shows up at 5 AM to the facility, has special permission to live there, and is a maniacal obsessed individual. He set a record for how quickly he saw the field as an undrafted free agent with a 100% true catch rate, demonstrating elite football ability regardless of metrics.

Matt Kelley projects Puka Nakua as a step above every other wide receiver based on probable target share and historic efficiency, despite consensus ranking him as WR2 or WR3 rather than WR1. Kelley attributes the consensus discount to off-field risk from a biting incident, but believes this is overblown and will be forgotten once the season starts. He projects Nakua at 19.3 PPG, slightly higher than Jamar Chase at 19 PPG, with an edge in yards per reception despite Chase having more targets.

Johnston's ADP rose as a result of the Chargers' offseason momentum and attention to the offense; the hype around the team's improved situation lifted his draft stock.

Matt Kelley acknowledges there is an upside case for Ricky Pearsall, noting it's hard to find a late-round wide receiver with more upside given his athleticism and the fact that he's in one of the top 10 offenses. However, Kelley prefers Mike Evans' target math and red zone role. Pearsall is discussed as a tier below Coker in Kelley's rankings, though he is ranked much higher everywhere else.

Kelley identifies Pearsall as a value play on a top-10 offense where WR2s typically go many rounds earlier (citing Devontae Adams, Jamison Williams, T Higgins as comparables). Despite never exceeding 10 fantasy points per game and inconsistent usage, Pearsall offers upside as a late-round flyer on an elite passing attack; his ADP sits at WR42, making him a logical target once starting WRs are secured.

Pearsall is athletic and explosive, excelling at catching the ball over the middle, breaking tackles, and scoring touchdowns in spike weeks. Kelley notes the entire 49ers passing game (outside Christian McCaffrey) is undervalued due to injury concerns and last year's poor performance, making San Francisco a gold mine of value across the board.

When Pearsall averages 30+ routes per game, he produces 12.12 fantasy points per game, demonstrating efficiency when involved in the offense. His polarizing profile—either exciting upside or avoid entirely—makes him a pure upside play at pick 90+, where injury risk is already baked into his ADP and the league-wide shift to RB-heavy drafting creates fewer competing upside plays.

Pearsall struggles against Seattle's defense, which serves as his kryptonite matchup. This is a notable weakness in his schedule that limits upside in certain weeks.

Matt Kelley uses Ricky Pearsall as an example of why default projections should not be used for draft decisions; Pearsall would never be drafted if sorted by default projections despite being a strong play, similar to how Jamir Gibbs should be preferred over Bijan Robinson despite lower default projections.

Ricky Pearsall would not be drafted if relying solely on default projections as the fourth option, but Matt Kelley's rankings place him ahead of players like Bijan Robinson and Jameer Gibbs based on range-of-outcomes analysis rather than baseline projections, suggesting he is undervalued by projection-only approaches.

Sam LaPorta is projected to be the number two target in the Lions offense, behind Amon Ra St. Brown, in an offense where Dan Campbell does not prioritize running up the score and most other receiving options are fungible.

Matt Kelley is more than five spots ahead of consensus on Terry McLaurin in Player Profiler's rankings, citing favorable target math. McLaurin is a play where the target math is heavily in his favor, similar to Mike Evans.

Matt Kelley projects Travis Hunter for only 58 targets and believes he will be on the field for 55-60% of offensive snaps, which may be generous. Hunter does not fit Jacksonville's offensive needs; with Parker Washington, Brian Thomas, Jacoby Myers, and Brenton Strange already in place, there is no impetus to play Hunter at wide receiver. The Jaguars are better off using him at cornerback if needed.

Harris's ADP did not rise significantly despite the Chargers' offseason momentum, making him an attractive target at his current draft price; Matt Kelley prefers to target Harris as a value play in the Chargers offense.

Matt Kelley views Trevor Lawrence as an incredible value in rounds 7-10 for quarterbacks; he projects more passing yards than Brock Purdy and benefits from continuity and improved weapons in Jacksonville's offense.

Matt Kelley recommends drafting Zay Flowers, suggesting he's an undervalued target in fantasy drafts based on his ranking and ADP relative to his projected production.