Training camp risers to target at the end of your fantasy football drafts
By Raju Byfield
Fantasy Football Camp Impact: Chris Conley (WR – JAX)
Chris Conley is emerging as Nick Foles downfield receiver of choice in Jacksonville. The two have a pre-existing rapport from their days together in Kansas City that Conley can ride to fantasy relevance.
Marqise Lee now appears to be a PUP candidate which will open up more potential targets for Conley. While Westbrook has been the favorite to operate as the Jaguars number one receiver with Lee sidelined, Conley could very well eat into his value and make DeDe more of a possession receiver.
A player who saw under 70 percent of the snaps prior to Sammy Watkins’ injury last season, Conley could be in line for a full time role. Conley is a more versatile wide receiver than many give him credit for.
Used primarily as a go-route receiver in Kansas City, Conley’s week 11 route chart via NextGenStats shows a player that can also make his living in the short and intermediate game if given the chance.
Conley’s lone WR1 game last season saw him haul in seven of eight targets for 74 yards and two touchdowns. He did so against one of the better defenses in the league in the Los Angeles Rams.
Currently going undrafted in many fantasy leagues, Conley is the 128th wide receiver off the board based on consensus ADP. He sits at one percent ownership in Yahoo leagues and two percent in ESPN run leagues.
Conley should be considered at the end of fantasy drafts. And if you play in a league with a kicker spot, or in one that you plan to stream defenses in, consider adding Conley and sorting your K or D/ST situation out closer to the kickoff of the regular season.