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32 breakout fantasy football players for the 2016-17 NFL season

By Andrew C. Lovell

May 6, 2016; Irving, TX, USA; Dallas Cowboys number one draft pick Ezekiel Elliott (21) runs drills during rookie minicamp at Dallas Cowboys headquarters at Valley Ranch. Mandatory Credit: Matthew Emmons-USA TODAY Sports
May 6, 2016; Irving, TX, USA; Dallas Cowboys number one draft pick Ezekiel Elliott (21) runs drills during rookie minicamp at Dallas Cowboys headquarters at Valley Ranch. Mandatory Credit: Matthew Emmons-USA TODAY Sports /
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Nov 26, 2015; Detroit, MI, USA; Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver Nelson Agholor (17) catches a ball before the NFL game against the Detroit Lions on Thanksgiving at Ford Field. Mandatory Credit: Raj Mehta-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 26, 2015; Detroit, MI, USA; Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver Nelson Agholor (17) catches a ball before the NFL game against the Detroit Lions on Thanksgiving at Ford Field. Mandatory Credit: Raj Mehta-USA TODAY Sports /

Philadelphia Eagles – WR Nelson Agholor

Agholor, the No. 20 overall pick in the 2015 NFL Draft, had a supremely disappointing rookie season. The former USC standout finished his first year with just 23 receptions for 283 yards and one touchdown.

That’s not exactly what Chip Kelly and the Eagles had in mind when they selected him. Kelly is gone now but Agholor remains, and he should open the season as the No. 2 receiver opposite Jordan Matthews.

The Eagles added veteran Rueben Randle from the division rival Giants, and tight end Zach Ertz took a major step forward in 2015, so Agholor will have to perform to earn consistent playing time.

Agholor and the entire Eagles’ offense could be limited by the quarterback situation, of course. Sam Bradford is the assumed starter, but if he gets injured or struggles, free-agent addition Chase Daniel could play. Behind them is this year’s No. 2 overall pick Carson Wentz. There’s a lot of uncertainty with this trio, and that could rub off on the receivers.

Best-case scenario: Agholor emerges as the consistent deep threat the Eagles desperately need. Worst-case scenario? He remains a non-factor, both for the Eagles and fantasy owners. We’re leaning toward best-case scenario, however, simply because of his upside.

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