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Packers at Jaguars: 5 best fantasy options

By Russell S. Baxter

Aug 28, 2016; Jacksonville, FL, USA; Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Blake Bortles (5) hands the ball off to running back Chris Ivory (33) in the first quarter against the Cincinnati Bengals at EverBank Field. Mandatory Credit: Logan Bowles-USA TODAY Sports
Aug 28, 2016; Jacksonville, FL, USA; Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Blake Bortles (5) hands the ball off to running back Chris Ivory (33) in the first quarter against the Cincinnati Bengals at EverBank Field. Mandatory Credit: Logan Bowles-USA TODAY Sports /
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It should be a busy afternoon for those fans in Jacksonville that have their seats in the end zone. Both the Packers and Jaguars should be making frequent visits.

There figures to be a ton of points scored this Sunday afternoon at Jacksonville as the improved Jaguars host the always-formidable Green Bay Packers.

We take a look at the top fantasy options from 5 to 1 when it comes to these teams, although given the caliber of these offenses we may be shortchanging you a bit.

5. WR Davante Adams, Green Bay Packers

After a standout rookie campaign in 2014 which saw him open up some eyes in both the regular season and the playoffs, the talented wide receiver from Fresno State took a step backwards due to numerous reasons.

Davante Adams was supposed to take the natural next step forward in his second year but a nagging ankle injury short-circuited those plans. Combine that with a severe case of the dropsies and it added up to a frustrating 2015 campaign.

In his debut year, the 2014 second-round pick caught 38 passes for 446 yards and three touchdowns in the regular season, then followed that up with eight grabs for 124 yards and one score – the vast majority of that coming in the NFC Divisional Playoffs against the Dallas Cowboys.

Yet despite the fact that Adams tied for third on the club with 50 catches last season, they added up to a paltry 483 yards (9.7 average) and resulted in only one trip to the end zone. The second-year pro looked a bit healthier this preseason and he could be a big-time bounce back performer for Mike McCarthy’s club this season.

With Jordy Nelson and Randall Cobb drawing plenty of attention (and the former coming off a lost 2015 season), as well as downfield threat tight end Jared Cook preoccupying defenses as well, Adams is in prime position to excel this fall and he will get off to a good start this Sunday. The Jaguars have plenty of new faces in the secondary and it may take a little time for this unit to settle in.

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