3 Players in Decisive Seasons: Receivers (Fantasy Football)

When preparing for your fantasy football drafts, it’s important to know which players to target and which to avoid. The amount of information out there can be overwhelming, so a great way to condense the data and determine which players to draft and which to leave for your leaguemates is to use our expert consensus fantasy football rankings compared to fantasy football average draft position (ADP). This way, you can identify players that the experts are willing to reach for at ADP and others that they may not draft until much later than average. Let’s dive into a few notable fantasy football players who are having a make-or-break season.

Advice for Fantasy Football Draft 2024

Wide receivers

Jahan Dotson (WAS)

Jahan Dotson’s 2023 season was disappointing after a promising rookie campaign marked by inefficiency in a pass-heavy Commanders offense. However, Curtis Samuel’s departure to the Bills opens up opportunities for Dotson to rebound in Year 3. Despite his struggles, Dotson showed flashes of potential in games where Samuel was absent or limited, putting up strong numbers. With the Commanders’ passing game leaning heavily on volume over efficiency, Dotson, along with teammate Terry McLaurin, will be reliant on improved quarterback play from Jayden Daniels to increase their fantasy value. Dotson’s involvement in the red zone in 2023 indicates he has the potential to create more scoring opportunities with better quarterback performance.
–Andrew Erickson

Quentin Johnston (LAC)

Quentin Johnston’s rookie season left much to be desired, with disappointing production. Despite the Chargers’ offseason moves that provided opportunities, including the departure of key receivers, Johnston failed to capitalize on his opportunity. With Ladd McConkey drafted early, Johnston’s future role in the offense is uncertain. While it may be premature to call him a bust after just one season, his lack of impact in Year 1 (61st of 63 qualifying WRs in yards per route run) raises red flags for his fantasy value going forward.
–Andrew Erickson

Tight ends

Chigoziem Okonkwo (TEN)

Chigoziem Okonkwo was a trendy sleeper pick a year ago but had a slightly disappointing season in 2023, but he’s an intriguing post-hype sleeper candidate for 2024. After a promising rookie season that saw him haul in 32 receptions for 450 yards and three touchdowns, Okonkwo upped his reception and yardage totals in 2023, with 54 catches for 528 yards. But Okonkwo only scored one touchdown last season and he went from 14.1 yards per catch and 2.61 yards per route run in 2022 to 9.6 yards per catch and 1.31 yards per route run in 2023. If young Titans QB Will Levis continues to endure some growing pains, Okonkwo’s chances of breaking out could suffer. On the other hand, the Titans don’t have much firepower at the WR position, which increases Okonkwo’s target prospects. Consider Okonkwo a mid-range TE2 for the 2024 fantasy drafts.
–Pat Fitzmaurice

Fantasy Football Draft Rankings

Check out our experts’ consensus rankings for the 2024 fantasy football draft.