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5 best fantasy football pickups to make for Week 1

By Frankie Licausi

COSTA MESA, CA - JUNE 16: Jared Cook #87 of the Los Angeles Chargers during mandatory minicamp at the Hoag Performance Center on June 16, 2021 in Costa Mesa, California. (Photo by John McCoy/Getty Images)
COSTA MESA, CA - JUNE 16: Jared Cook #87 of the Los Angeles Chargers during mandatory minicamp at the Hoag Performance Center on June 16, 2021 in Costa Mesa, California. (Photo by John McCoy/Getty Images) /
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Nov 22, 2020; Houston, Texas, USA; New England Patriots wide receiver Jakobi Meyers (16) runs with the ball as Houston Texans free safety Eric Murray (23) attempts to make a tackle during the fourth quarter at NRG Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 22, 2020; Houston, Texas, USA; New England Patriots wide receiver Jakobi Meyers (16) runs with the ball as Houston Texans free safety Eric Murray (23) attempts to make a tackle during the fourth quarter at NRG Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-USA TODAY Sports /

3. Jakobi Meyers, WR, New England Patriots

Jakobi Meyers led the Patriots in receiving last year, catching 59-of-81 targets for 729 yards with no touchdowns. He was the favorite target of former Patriots quarterback Cam Newton.

While the Patriots went out and signed weapon after weapon in free agency, including Nelson Agholor, Jonnu Smith, Hunter Henry, and Kendrick Bourne, none of them have the experience in this system like Meyers does.

With Mac Jones now at the helm in New England, the fantasy upside is higher for the entire Pats’ offense. Meyers will lead the offensive resurgence for the Pats and should lead the team in receiving again due to his experience in this system.

Meyers recently stated, “I don’t feel like I proved anything yet, honestly. I feel I still got a long way to go. That was more just like a taste, an appetizer, honestly,” per CBS Boston.

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