Previously in our One Week Season “Daily Dose” Draft Guide series, I gave you my “Seven Sleepers” – players to target late in drafts whose upside could change your roster in a positive way. Something that is just as, if not more, important in a fantasy football league is avoiding those players earlier in drafts who can tank your rosters. To help you with that, we are bringing you our “Five Fades” series, which will feature five players at each position that I am fading based on where they are being drafted and concerns I have about their outlooks. Today’s article will focus on wide receivers::
The Raiders’ coaching staff allegedly wants to be a run-first unit and have three running backs in the mix to see the field. Meanwhile, the Raiders spent a high first-round pick on tight end Brock Bowers and fellow wide receiver Jakobi Meyers has reportedly been the “star” of the Raiders offseason. The Las Vegas QB situation can be described as “mediocre at best” and Adams is in the back nine of his career. Adams is ranked as a mid-to-late second-round pick across most major sites, but he has a lot of obstacles to overcome in 2024.
Pittman is a solid NFL player but has not shown himself as an “alpha” in my mind. The Colts have a strong offensive line and should have a good running game, while Anthony Richardson’s rushing ability should also siphon a lot of production. The Colts also drafted Adonai Mitchell in the second round and Josh Downs has been a preferred target of Richardson’s throughout the summer.
