As we wait for training camp to start next month, let’s do some fantasy football prep.
A game about the game of football, fantasy football, because of the internet, has brought together millions worldwide. And entering next season, ESPN’s Eric Moody believes newly-acquired quarterback Russell Wilson is a strong bet to finish as QB1 in fantasy football this fall.
“In Denver, Wilson has the offensive players to succeed,” Moody wrote on ESPN.com. “[Courtland] Sutton and [Jerry] Jeudy will both benefit under him, and he will have adequate secondary receiving support from Tim Patrick and KJ Hamler to push him beyond 4,100 passing yards and 30 touchdowns. Patrick and Sutton are particularly intriguing because they are huge receivers with large catch radiuses who will complement Wilson’s career completion rate of 65%. The Broncos are loaded with young playmakers who have all shown flashes in the league, but were held back by subpar quarterback play and conservative playcalling.”
That’s right, Broncos Country, this is the year to be a homer in your fantasy football leagues! We haven’t had that luxury since Peyton Manning was putting up video game numbers 2012-’14 (most notably in 2013). Funny enough, because life is funny, Wilson will become the first QB to play for a team he defeated in the Super Bowl. Check out the rest of Moody’s reasoning on ESPN’s website.
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