2024 Philadelphia Eagles Fantasy Preview
2024 Philadelphia Eagles Fantasy Preview The Eagles were the team to beat through the first 12 weeks of the 2023 season before a significant decline in play. After beginning 10-1, they lost five of six and allowed the Cowboys to
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2023 Philadelphia Eagles Outlook
2023 Philadelphia Eagles Outlook The 2023 NFL season is right around the corner and that means fantasy football drafts are underway. Before you assemble your championship dynasty, redraft, or high-stakes squad, FullTime Fantasy members will have an in-depth, player-by-player preview of all 32 teams from football legend Shawn Childs. Up next in our extensive NFL and fantasy football preview series is Shawn’s deep dive into the 2023 Philadelphia Eagles Outlook. — PROJECTIONS — — Coaching Staff — Nick Sirianni went 23-11 over his first two seasons as the head coach of the Eagles. Philadelphia had a dynamic run in 2022, leading to a trip to the Super Bowl. Unfortunately, they lost by three points to the Kansas City Chiefs. He spent the previous three seasons as the offensive coordinator for the Colts while having 14 years of coaching experience in the NFL. Philadelphia jumped to 3rd in points scored (477 – an increase of 33 points from 2021) while improving from 14th to 3rd in offensive yards. Brian Johnson takes over as Philly’s offensive coordinator. He earned his way to the NFL via 11 years of coaching in college. In 2021, Philadelphia gave him their quarterback’s coach job, leading to his promotion in 2023. Johnson turned 36 in February. Philly also lost their defensive coordinator after their great season. They awarded the job to Sean Desai this season. He held the same position in 2021 for the Chicago Bears while working as the Seattle Seahawks’ associated head coach and defensive assistant last year. Desai had been coaching in the NFL for 10 seasons. The Eagles allowed 344 points (8th) last year, an improvement of 74 points from 2020 and 41 points from 2021. Their defense did show more growth in yards allowed (2nd – 10th in 2021), thanks to a league-high 70 sacks. — Free Agency — Philadelphia lost DT Javon Hargrove to the 49ers in the offseason after they rewarded him with an $84 million contract ($40 million guaranteed). Last season, he set a career-high in sacks (11) with 60 tackles. Their defense also moved on from S Chauncey Gardner-Johnson (DET), LB T.J. Edwards (CHI), LB Kyzir White (ARI), S Marcus Epps (LV), and DE Robert Quinn (FA). The Eagles added S Terrell Edmunds and LB Nicholas Morrow via free agency. G Isaac Seumalo signed with the Steelers, and G Andre Dillard found a new home with the Titans. Offensively, RB Miles Sanders landed in Carolina while Philadelphia replaced him with RB Rashaad Penny. They brought in QB Marcus Mariota to cover the loss of QB Gardner Minshew (IND). The only other addition was WR Olamide Zaccheaus. — Draft — After an excellent season, the Eagles still had two first-round picks (DT Jalen Carter and LB Nolan Smith) in the 2023 NFL Draft. Carter instantly gives Philadelphia an impact interior lineman who will attack the quarterback and control the run game. He gets off the line with a plan creating wins with quickness, hands, and strength. His motor may need some gas late in games when facing bulky, power offensive linemen. Carter’s next step is personal growth in his maturity to keep him on point in the weekly battles in the trenches. Thanks to his speed (4.39 40-yard dash), vision, and team mentality, Smith brings a high foundation in his ability to support the run. His pass pushing has room to grow while needing more defined moves when stalemated in his attack. He had his 2022 college season cut short due to a torn pectoral muscle. Philly added T Tyler Steen in the third round. Early in his career, he projects higher in pass protection due to his vision and coverage area. His technique and attack angle need some work to increase his range and balance when moving forward. Steen must add patience to his plan to improve his chance of slowing down a delayed rusher. The Eagles added three more defensive players (S Sydney Brown, CB Kelee Ringo, and DT Moro Ojomo) over the back half of this year’s draft. Brown is at his best when attacking the line of scrimmage in run support, but he does miss some tackles. When asked to downshift and change directions, his defense has a step back in value. Brown stays connected to tight ends in coverage, but better route runners will give him problems. Ringo is the third player added to Philadelphia’s defense who played his college ball at Georgia. He offers blazing speed (4.36 40-yard dash) with the size (6’2” and 205 lbs.) to handle press coverage. Ringo adds value against the run but lacks the movements and anticipation to fire on time against throws over the short areas of the field. Penalties were an issue last year, and he needs to find a balance between watching the quarterback and staying connected to his assignment. Ojomo comes to the NFL as a tweener defensive lineman. His strength is the key to his wins, but he doesn’t have the lateral quickness to be a difference-maker on the edge or between defenders on the inside with his feet. Ojomo plays hard with an eye for the ball. Philadelphia invested in QB Tanner McKee in the sixth round. His skill set is miles away from Jalen Hurts, requiring the Eagles to run a different offense when he is behind center. McKee does his work from the pocket with an NFL arm. His delivery needs to be cleaned up to increase his accuracy. McKee loses value when asked to throw on the move, and his pocket presence isn’t high enough to extend the passing window when looking for his secondary receiving options. — Offensive Line — The Eagles fell to fourth in rushing yards (2,509) with 32 rushing touchdowns. They averaged 4.6 yards per carry (down from 4.9 in 2021) while gaining over 20 yards per rush in 17 runs. Philadelphia jumped to eighth in passing yards (4,364) while gaining 8.1 yards per pass attempt. They finished with 25 passing touchdowns and
Superflex Dynasty Rookie Rankings – Round One
SuperFlex leagues are becoming more popular each year with the glut of the position of quarterback becomes more prevalent across the fantasy landscape. Seems every team even in 12 team leagues has 2 quality options to choose from on most
1. Trevor Lawrence, QB – Jaguars
Lawrence is a no-brainer at the top of any quarterback premium formats. He enters the NFL with top-10 dynasty value at his position and will be in position to further improve upon that value. The Urban Meyer-led offense is sneakily loaded with playmakers who will flourish under the arm talent of Lawrence. Expect DJ Chark and Marvin Jones to man the outside while second-year breakout candidate Laviska Shenault operates out of the slot. The dangerous tandem of Travis Etienne and James Robinson will provide a nice security blanket out of the backfield. Fire away with Lawrence at 1.01.
2. Justin Fields, QB – Bears
Despite being the fourth quarterback taken in the NFL draft, Justin Fields sits just below Lawrence at second overall due to his combination of elite arm and leg talent. Once the Bears bench Andy Dalton after four games, Fields will step in and immediately pay dividends for fantasy owners. A Dak Prescott-like rookie season is within reach with Allen Robinson and Darnell Mooney being a thunder and lightning duo on the outside. Matt Nagy’s play calling will improve with the rookie phenom at the helm of the offense.
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Scott Atkins 2021 NFL Mock Draft FINAL – How Far Will Justin Fields Fall?
It’s Christmas in April for NFL fans everywhere. Here’s our final 2021 NFL Mock Draft. NFL Draft Round 1: April 29, 2021 – 8:00pm eastern 1) Jacksonville Jaguars: QB Trevor Lawrence, Clemson The easiest number one overall pick in years. 2) New York Jets: QB Zach Wilson, BYU I’m a believer in this player, even against lessor competition. 3) San Francisco 49ers (from HOU through MIA): QB Mac Jones, Alabama The shocker is confirmed. I can’t believe this is happening. Mac should instantly be considered as a number 3 overall pick in Superflex Dynasty leagues and actually makes a strong case for number one overall with the weapons Kittle, Samuel and Aiyuk. 4) Atlanta Falcons: TE Kyle Pitts, Florida Dynasty Rookie Tight Ends Outlook 5) Cincinnati Bengals: WR Ja’marr Chase, LSU For the record, I think this is a bad choice. Joe Burrow should be protected right here with this pick, but it’s the Bengals, and they decide to chase Chase. 2021 Rookie Wide Receivers Outlook – 1 of 2 6) Miami Dolphins (from PHI): WR Jaylen Waddle, Alabama Some think it’s Devonta Smith, but I think Waddle is the more impressive prospect. 7) Detroit Lions: OT Penei Sewell, Oregon 8) Carolina Panthers: OT Rashawn Slater, Northwestern 9) Denver Broncos: QB Justin Fields, Ohio State The Broncos decided they weren’t going to give up additional draft picks and decided to roll the dice on draft day, however if the plan were to backfire and teams did move up for Fields and Lance, they needed a plan B, knowing that the price for that backup plan (Teddy Bridgewater) would be more expensive post draft. So Teddy was insurance, nothing more. Fields becomes the number two overall prospect in Superflex Dynasty football rookie drafts. Dynasty and Superflex Rookie Quarterbacks Outlook 10) Dallas Cowboys: CB Patrick Surtain II, Alabama 11) New York Giants: WR Devonta Smith, Alabama 12) Philadelphia Eagles (from SF through MIA): LB Micah Parsons, Penn St 13) Los Angeles Chargers: OT Christian Darrisaw, Virginia Tech 14) Minnesota Vikings: OT Alijah Vera-Tucker, USC 15) New England Patriots: QB Trey Lance, North Dakota State I’m not buying the Garoppolo rumors. 16) Arizona Cardinals: CB Jaycee Horn, South Carolina 17) Las Vegas Raiders: OT Teven Jenkins, Oklahoma State Anything other than upgrading the woeful offensive line should result in immediate firing of everyone in charge. 18) Miami Dolphins: DE Kwity Paye, Michigan 19) Washington Football Team: LB Jeremiah Owusu Koramoah, Notre Dame 20) Chicago Bears: DT Christian Barmore, Alabama 21) Indianapolis Colts: DE Azeez Ojulari, Georgia 22) Tennessee Titans: CB Greg Newsome, Northwestern 23) New York Jets (from SEA): CB Caleb Farley, Virginia Tech Ultimate swing for the fences pick. 24) Pittsburgh Steelers: RB Najee Harris, Alabama – The sixth member of the Crimson Tide selected in the top 24 picks and the Steelers get their every down back to make things easier for Ben Roethlisberger and the wide receivers. 2021 Rookie Running Backs Outlook – 1 of 2 25) Jacksonville Jaguars (from LAR): DE Jaelan Philips, Miami 26) Cleveland Browns: LB Zaven Collins, Tulsa 27) Baltimore Ravens: WR Rashod Bateman, Minnesota 28) New Orleans Saints: CB Asante Samuel Jr., Florida State 29) Green Bay Packers: WR Kadarius Toney, Florida 30) Buffalo Bills: DE Jayson Oweh, Penn St 31) Baltimore Ravens (from KC): DE Gregory Rousseau, Miami 32) Tampa Bay Buccaneers: DE Joe Tryon, Washington Discuss this mock and everything NFL, seasonal, dfs and dynasty fantasy football in our NEW Discord. It’s FREE to chat and open 24/7.
Preview: 2021 Rookie Wide Receivers Outlook – 1 of 2
Members enjoy this outlook of 2021 Rookie Wide Receivers Outlook to prepare you for your upcoming rookie dynasty drafts by our NFL Scouting Analyst Riley Bymaster. This Rookie Profile Feature is MEMBER ONLY and designed to help dynasty fantasy players evaluate the incoming crop of NFL Rookies. We’ll be releasing rookie profiles for all the prominent dynasty rookies, including Dynasty ADP, Dynasty Rankings, draft boards and more. Subscribe today and use the Promo TD30 for 30% off your first two months! The play of the 2020 rookie wide receiver class quickly rivaled that of the loaded 2014 class that included Odell Beckham, Mike Evans, and Allen Robinson. Coming off of a season where the world was formally introduced to Ceedee Lamb, Justin Jefferson, and Tee Higgins, among others, there is another set of uber-high expectations for the incoming rookie class. Be careful with going all in on the so-called depth of this group of wideouts as there are several well-known players who carry higher bust potentials than the community may believe. However, these first six receivers carry the top-heavy class. Ja’Marr Chase – LSU / 6’0” – 201 lbs Having opted out of the 2020 season, Chase left us salivating about his phenomenal 2019 year where compiled a whopping 1,780 yards on 84 receptions and 20 touchdowns. His teammate at the time, Vikings’ soon-to-be sophomore Justin Jefferson, was the clear-cut second option for the 2019 Tigers. Chase brings his running back-like frame to the position and is likely headed for the title of first receiver off the board in this year’s draft. On the field, Chase leaves little to be desired as he shows game-in and game-out what he brings to the table as an alpha wide receiver. He shows incredible hands and the ability to snatch and tuck the ball away quickly and safely. Chase’s ability to high-point the football and play above the rim is the best in the class, which will immediately translate to the NFL. He is solid after the catch and will shake a good number of tackles with the ball in his hands. Chase needs to improve the quickness in and out of his breaks, but he brings a well-rounded, elite skillset to the table. Grade: Elite starter Draft Projection: Top 10 Projected DFWC ADP: 1.02 Comparison: AJ Brown with a sprinkle of DJ Moore Bottom Line: Chase will enter the league and immediately become one of the top receivers in all the NFL. He is a sure-fire top 5 pick in every fantasy format with the potential of being a perennial All-Pro. Don’t pass on Ja’Marr Chase. Rashod Bateman – Minnesota/ 6’0” – 190 lbs The Minnesota product sat out most of the 2020 campaign after being diagnosed with COVID and losing 10 pounds in the process. After breaking out as a freshman with 700 yards and six touchdowns, Bateman and teammate Tyler Johnson roasted the rest of the BIG 10 throughout the 2019 season. Totaling over 1,200 yards and 11 touchdowns, Bateman proved to be a go-to receiver with significant room to grow. Bateman’s route running and ability to separate with ease will easily translate to the next level. He snags passes away from his frame and keeps his momentum in the process. He shows clean footwork in his releases off the line of scrimmage, which will give cover corners problems in the NFL. Bateman may struggle with fighting through contact with physical, handsy corner backs. He dominates in the short and middle areas of the field, but we would like to see him win vertically a bit more before he can take the next step into the elite group of NFL receivers. Grade: ???? Draft Projection: ???? Projected DFWC ADP: ???? Comparison: ???? Bottom Line: ???? This is reserved for our Premium Members. Click here to read the Member version or click here to subscribe. DeVonta Smith – Alabama / 6’1” – 170 lbs Deemed the “Slim Reaper” by many in the fantasy community, Smith is the newest product of the Crimson Tide wide receiver factory. After a Heisman-winning campaign in 2020 where he accounted for just under 1,900 yards, 117 catches, and 23 touchdowns, fewer concerns were raised about Smith’s razor-thin frame. He proved his worthiness of a first-round pick by dominating every single Saturday against tough SEC defenses. Smith is a fast player who likely falls between Jerry Jeudy and Henry Ruggs on the explosion scale. He holds the biggest catch radius in the class as he’s able to catch any pass within a 10-foot radius. Smith has elite body control and has no issues adjusting to back shoulder or poorly thrown balls. He is a shifty runner after the catch and was used quite often on smoke and tunnel screens. His run blocking vastly improved from 2019 to 2020. Smith’s only concern is slightly leaning into his breaks when running deep posts or digs, but his NFL receiver’s coach should be able to tighten the screws relatively easily. Grade: Solid starter Draft Projection: 1st Round Projected DFWC ADP: 1.04 Comparison: Calvin Ridley on theoretical steroids Bottom Line: Smith is a natural playmaker whose weight will matter less than many may believe. He is best suited to play opposite of another elite receiver and may take a season to develop into his full potential. He is no worse than a top-three receiver in the 2021 class. Jaylen Waddle – Alabama / 5’10” – 180 lbs One of the most debated prospects in recent years, Waddle’s best collegiate season came during his first year on campus where he totaled 848 yards and seven scores on 45 receptions. Keep in mind this came on a loaded offense with Jerry Jeudy, Henry Ruggs, DeVonta Smith, and Josh Jacobs. He suffered a brutal ankle injury against Tennessee during the 2020 season, which kept him off the field for the majority of the year. He hobbled his way through the national championship game which likely provided ambivalent feelings from scouts and NFL personnel.
2021 Rookie Wide Receivers Outlook – 1 of 2
The play of the 2020 rookie wide receiver class quickly rivaled that of the loaded 2014 class that included Odell Beckham, Mike Evans, and Allen Robinson. Coming off of a season where the world was formally introduced to Ceedee Lamb,
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