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The Cleveland Browns selected WR Denzel Boston in the second round of the NFL draft. What is his realistic 2026 fantasy outlook, and how might his presence impact Jerry Jeudy, K.C. Conception, and other Cleveland wideouts?
This franchise is probably one very good quarterback away from a winning record and playoff contention. Similarly, they’re probably one very good quarterback away from elevating Jeudy and their two high-priced rookie receivers: Boston and Conception.
But the reality is that they’re all long shots to finish in the top 40. The market seems to agree, as Conception leads the team with a WR55 ADP, followed by Boston (WR64) and Jeudy (WR68). In other words, managers drafting this early in the offseason are steering clear of this packed corps.
Had Boston landed elsewhere, Jeudy and Conception easily would have been top-45 targets. But by drafting two rookies and opting not to trade Jeudy at near-peak value, the Browns have forced fantasy managers to look away.
There is, of course, and outside chance that one of this team’s QBs could shock the world and look like a franchise-elevating player. Strangely (but not that strangely), Deshaun Watson is the best candidate, because he has the highest proven ceiling. If you’re looking for the best floor, that would probably be Shedeur Sanders.
Whatever happens at QB, it’s not likely to change the fact that -- for fantasy purposes -- this team has too many wide receivers.
This article originally appeared on Touchdown Wire: WR Denzel Boston rookie fantasy outlook and impact on WR teammates
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This franchise is probably one very good quarterback away from a winning record and playoff contention. Similarly, they’re probably one very good quarterback away from elevating Jeudy and their two high-priced rookie receivers: Boston and Conception.
But the reality is that they’re all long shots to finish in the top 40. The market seems to agree, as Conception leads the team with a WR55 ADP, followed by Boston (WR64) and Jeudy (WR68). In other words, managers drafting this early in the offseason are steering clear of this packed corps.
Had Boston landed elsewhere, Jeudy and Conception easily would have been top-45 targets. But by drafting two rookies and opting not to trade Jeudy at near-peak value, the Browns have forced fantasy managers to look away.
There is, of course, and outside chance that one of this team’s QBs could shock the world and look like a franchise-elevating player. Strangely (but not that strangely), Deshaun Watson is the best candidate, because he has the highest proven ceiling. If you’re looking for the best floor, that would probably be Shedeur Sanders.
Whatever happens at QB, it’s not likely to change the fact that -- for fantasy purposes -- this team has too many wide receivers.
This article originally appeared on Touchdown Wire: WR Denzel Boston rookie fantasy outlook and impact on WR teammates
Continue reading...
