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The Shot Caller's Report - Wk 1 Wide Receivers



By Colby Cavaliere | 9/5/24 |
Bye Weeks: N/A
QBs | RBs | WRs


Grab a Helmet

Chris Godwin vs WAS

For most receivers 83 receptions and 1,000+ yards would be a strong season, for Godwin it’s become routine. While his teammate Mike Evans gets most of the pub, Godwin is a professional who might not pop off the screen, but nets you a strong PPR floor. Due for a little positive regression in the touchdown department (he only has 10 touchdowns in his last 285 receptions), Godwin should feast against one of the worst pass defenses in the NFL.

Khalil Shakir

Khalil Shakir vs ARI

Hundreds of targets have been vacated on this offense, and my bet to soak up a good bunch of them is the incumbent Shakir. Unlike rookie Keon Coleman, or newbie Curtis Samuel, Shakir has the trust of QB Josh Allen. In the last five games of the season, including the playoffs, Shakir totaled 23 receptions and two touchdowns. With Samuel hobbled by a turf toe, and Coleman playing his first game, Shakir is a great bet to lead the receivers in targets and receptions, making him a sneaky WR3 play with upside against a very beatable Cards defense.

Brian Thomas Jr. @ MIA

The rookie first rounder was a walking highlight reel this summer, and should have a clear path to targets in what should be an improved offense. His size/speed combination was one of the best in the draft, and his ball skills will give him a chance to produce in all areas of the field. This game could be an absolute track meet, so fire him up as a big upside WR3.

Grab a Headset

TE Brock Bowers @ LAC

You can thank Sam LaPorta for throwing rookie tight end expectations off the rails. Typically, a rookie position to avoid for fantasy purposes, Bowers was drafted as a TE1 because of both talent and opportunity. Unfortunately, he missed a majority of camp with a foot injury, and will likely be on a snap count early in the year. He’ll pay dividends later, but for Week 1 look elsewhere.

Courtland Sutton @ SEA

If not for a fluky 10 touchdown receptions last year, Sutton would have been a barely rosterable receiver. Even after Jerry Jeudy was jettisoned to Cleveland, rumors continued to swirl about Sutton being moved as well. Sutton hasn’t come close to his strong 2019 season, and the matchup on the road with a rookie QB, and solid Seahawk secondary just doesn’t inspire much confidence.

Rome Odunze vs TEN

I don’t expect Odunze to spend much time in this spot as the season moves on, but for now it’s tough to gauge just how much of an early season fantasy impact he will have. He might be 4th or 5th in the pecking order, and despite being uber talented, Caleb Williams is making his first start. Talent will eventually win out and Odunze will be a difference maker, but for now take a wait and see approach.

Quarterbacks | Running Backs | Wide Receivers