Fantasy Football: Breakout player at each position

By Mark Morales-Smith | Aug 10, 2018

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WR Robby Anderson, New York Jets

I guess last year was kind of Anderson’s break out year, but he’ll build off that this year. His value is unbelievable as he’s currently being drafted as the WR42 this year.

I get it, he’s a Jet and nobody wants any shares of the Jets offense because they are the shame of our great nation. Just an ugly green nightmare that never fails to embarrass themselves at every turn. Nonetheless, “Ballin’ Bob” Anderson will be that diamond in the dumpster this year much like he was last season.

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Last season Anderson finished with 63 receptions for 941 yards and seven touchdowns. He was a serious big-play threat, but he’s more of a talented and complete receiver than people realize. He’s not just some guy who put up numbers in garbage time because someone has to. This is a legitimately good NFL wide receiver.

He went on a five-game stretch last season in which he caught 23 of 33 targets for 418 yards and six TDs. His numbers were fairly consistent despite being on a miserable offense that at the very least has been shot in the arm this year with a bit of hope adding a top-end draft pick at quarterback and a running back not on the verge of being checked in to an old folks home.

Don’t even wait for Anderson to fall as far as he currently is because a smart owner will reach up and pluck him a round or two earlier. I’m confident he will blow away his ADP and will finish as a high-end WR2 in the WR15 range.