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USA Today
20-05-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
Panthers QB Bryce Young 'led' the NFL in this unfortunate stat in 2024
Panthers QB Bryce Young 'led' the NFL in this unfortunate stat in 2024 Carolina Panthers quarterback Bryce Young had himself an impressive 10-game stretch to end his resurgent 2024 campaign. But that season could've looked even better if his pass catchers were a bit more reliable. According to Fantasy Points Data, Young lost out on 210 air yards on on-target throws last year. And despite having started in 12 of 17 games, that total still ranked as the highest in the entire NFL. One of the main offenders of that unfortunate statistic was then-rookie receiver Xavier Legette. According to Pro Football Focus, the 2024 first-round pick amassed a team-leading eight drops—including one on what could have been a game-winning 32-yard touchdown reception against the Philadelphia Eagles in Week 14. Hopefully for Young and the Panthers, their latest first-round selection—University of Arizona's Tetairoa McMillan—will help bring that number down. McMillan, in addition to having an enormous catch radius at 6-foot-4 and 219 pounds, has some of the most natural hands you'll see in a young wideout. Young—when it comes to lost air yardage in 2024—was followed by Denver's Bo Nix (163), Tampa Bay's Baker Mayfield (132), New Orleans' Derek Carr (128) and Seattle's Geno Smith (123). Follow @ThePanthersWire on Twitter/X for more Panthers content.
Yahoo
13-05-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Fantasy Football: What happened to Breece Hall, and what should you do in 2025?
Hall was fantasy's RB2 from Week 5 on in 2023 despite returning from a torn ACL and having historically bad quarterback play from (mostly) Zach Wilson. Hall followed that up by finishing as the RB18 in a disappointing 2024 despite Wilson getting replaced by a four-time MVP winner and Hall being another year removed from surgery. Hall lost touches, and the Jets somehow ranked last in rushes inside the five-yard line for the second year in a row. Hall also led the league in RB drops, had a fumbling problem and didn't resemble the explosive player he had been in the past. Hall's 2025 fantasy value has seemingly taken a further hit in the offseason since new coach Aaron Glenn has already stated he's looking at deploying a three-RB committee approach. Isaiah Davis and Braelon Allen both finished with far higher Success Rates than Hall last season, and that came while Hall faced the second-lowest percentage (11.48%) of eight defenders in the box (Allen saw the fourth-lowest). That said, Hall's yards after contact per attempt were solid (better than Bijan Robinson and De'Von Achane), while only D'Andre Swift had a worse RYOE/Att (-0.64) than Allen. Hall has the pedigree, but it would be a fantasy disaster should Glenn go through with his committee plan. Breece Hall in 2023 (~10 months removed from an ACL tear):+ 0.31 MTF/touch (~RB5)+ 3.24 YACO/touch (~RB6)In 2024 (with no reported pre- or early-season injuries):+ 0.16 MTF/touch (~RB30)+ 2.56 YACO/touch (~RB23)What happened to that explosiveness? — Fantasy Points Data (@FantasyPtsData) February 3, 2025 However, last season's advanced metrics concerns and any threat of a committee would quickly go away should Hall return to his previous form, and his disappointing 2024 may be explained by injury. Hall was fantasy's RB7 (averaging more 0.5 PPR points than Jonathan Taylor and as many as Achane) before his ACL forced him to miss time, but it's entirely possible his surgically repaired knee bothered him throughout 2024. "He's a guy who's proven to be such an amazing teammate this year and his commitment to this game has gone to another place," (then coach) Jeff Ulbrich said of Hall. "His process had gone to another place, and he's been playing with a little bit of pain and fighting his way through that. But it's a thing that's maybe not improving as much as he'd like at this point.' It would certainly explain Hall's dramatic and sudden loss of explosiveness, as the previous version wasn't losing meaningful touches to players like Allen and Davis. Now the big question becomes, can Hall's knee return to 100% in 2025? New starting QB Justin Fields will help open running lanes, and his league-high check-down throw rate should aid targets. There's concern regarding Hall's role at the goal line, but he saw a whopping 80% of the Jets' carries inside the five last season, which was the sixth-highest rate in the league. Hall is entering a contract year and won't be happy sharing touches. He owned a top-five overall ADP in 2024 for a reason, as he's capable of making Allen and Davis afterthoughts. Hall ranks fourth in the league in yards after contact per attempt since 2022, saw the third-most RB targets last season and is still just 23 years old. He looks like a buy-low opportunity coming off an injured season and with fantasy managers worrying about a committee, but ultimately, we need Hall's knee to cooperate.
Yahoo
06-05-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Fantasy Football: What happened to Breece Hall, and what should you do in 2025?
Fantasy Football: What happened to Breece Hall, and what should you do in 2025? Hall was fantasy's RB2 from Week 5 on in 2023 despite returning from a torn ACL and having historically bad quarterback play from (mostly) Zach Wilson. Hall followed that up by finishing as the RB18 in a disappointing 2024 despite Wilson getting replaced by a four-time MVP winner and Hall being another year removed from surgery. Hall lost touches, and the Jets somehow ranked last in rushes inside the five-yard line for the second year in a row. Hall also led the league in RB drops, had a fumbling problem and didn't resemble the explosive player he had been in the past. Hall's 2025 fantasy value has seemingly taken a further hit in the offseason since new coach Aaron Glenn has already stated he's looking at deploying a three-RB committee approach. ADVERTISEMENT Advertisement Isaiah Davis and Braelon Allen both finished with far higher Success Rates than Hall last season, and that came while Hall faced the second-lowest percentage (11.48%) of eight defenders in the box (Allen saw the fourth-lowest). That said, Hall's yards after contact per attempt were solid (better than Bijan Robinson and De'Von Achane), while only D'Andre Swift had a worse RYOE/Att (-0.64) than Allen. Hall has the pedigree, but it would be a fantasy disaster should Glenn go through with his committee plan. Breece Hall in 2023 (~10 months removed from an ACL tear): + 0.31 MTF/touch (~RB5) + 3.24 YACO/touch (~RB6) In 2024 (with no reported pre- or early-season injuries): + 0.16 MTF/touch (~RB30) + 2.56 YACO/touch (~RB23) What happened to that explosiveness? — Fantasy Points Data (@FantasyPtsData) February 3, 2025 However, last season's advanced metrics concerns and any threat of a committee would quickly go away should Hall return to his previous form, and his disappointing 2024 may be explained by injury. Hall was fantasy's RB7 (averaging more 0.5 PPR points than Jonathan Taylor and as many as Achane) before his ACL forced him to miss time, but it's entirely possible his surgically repaired knee bothered him throughout 2024. ADVERTISEMENT Advertisement "He's a guy who's proven to be such an amazing teammate this year and his commitment to this game has gone to another place," (then coach) Jeff Ulbrich said of Hall. "His process had gone to another place, and he's been playing with a little bit of pain and fighting his way through that. But it's a thing that's maybe not improving as much as he'd like at this point.' It would certainly explain Hall's dramatic and sudden loss of explosiveness, as the previous version wasn't losing meaningful touches to players like Allen and Davis. Now the big question becomes, can Hall's knee return to 100% in 2025? New starting QB Justin Fields will help open running lanes, and his league-high check-down throw rate should aid targets. There's concern regarding Hall's role at the goal line, but he saw a whopping 80% of the Jets' carries inside the five last season, which was the sixth-highest rate in the league. Hall is entering a contract year and won't be happy sharing touches. He owned a top-five overall ADP in 2024 for a reason, as he's capable of making Allen and Davis afterthoughts. Hall ranks fourth in the league in yards after contact per attempt since 2022, saw the third-most RB targets last season and is still just 23 years old. He looks like a buy-low opportunity coming off an injured season and with fantasy managers worrying about a committee, but ultimately, we need Hall's knee to cooperate.
USA Today
01-04-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
7 things to know about new Buffalo Bills WR Josh Palmer
7 things to know about new Buffalo Bills WR Josh Palmer The Buffalo Bills have rounded out their core receiving group for the next several seasons, adding native Canadian Josh Palmer on a three-year deal with $18M guaranteed and worth up to $36M. While the $12M per season pricetag raised some eyebrows, it could be worth it in terms of what Palmer could do for the Buffalo passing game. The 6-foot-1, 210-pound 25-year-old from Brampton, Ontario, was a third-round draft pick of the Los Angeles Chargers in 2021. A closer look at what he brings to Buffalo is in order for Bills fans to get to know Palmer better. With that, here are seven things to know about the new Bills receiver: Seperator First and foremost, Palmer provides the Bills with something they've been missing. Josh Allen averaged only 5.4 air yards per completion in 2024 — 21st amongst NFL passers. Buffalo lacked a separator who could routinely stretch the opposing defense. Palmer, who averaged more than 15.0 yards per reception over the last two seasons. According to Fantasy Points Data, Palmer ranked eighth out of 131 qualifying receivers in separation score against man coverage last season. Last season, Palmer finished 17th in separation score and averaged 2.6 yards of separation per play. Full Routes Another positive attribute he brings to the offense is running full routes, which is something that helps to bring efficiency and effectiveness to the execution of plays called. He was 12th in route win rate last season Field Stretcher As a separator and route runner, he also adds an important element to the passing game in that Versatility his ability to line up anywhere on the field and run any route Core Player With Khalil Shakir, Keon Coleman, Curtis Samuel, and now Palmer locked in on multi-year deals in addition to tight ends Dalton Knox and Dalton Kincaid, the passing game now has its core passing game targets in place along with receiving running backs James Cook, Ty Johnson, and Ray Davis to supplement and support them. Deep Threat During his early career, quarterback Josh Allen more often than not had at least one deep threat on the roster. Since Gabe Davis's departure during free agency last offseason, however, a deep weapon has been missing from the arsenal. During 2024, his 15.2 air yards/target and 27.7% deep target rate were both good for 3rd in the league. Key Addition Palmer has the potential to be the missing piece and key that unlocks the Bills' passing game, in terms of coordinator Joe Brady's playcalling and Allen's passing, but also for fellow pass catchers as well. He'll be able to play inside as well as outside and deep, which will open things up for Coleman, Kincaid, and Samuel, who similarly signed to a several-year pact last offseason and did not make an impact until late in Buffalo's 2024 campaign.
Yahoo
12-03-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Fantasy football managers have reason to be excited about Evan Engram after TE lands with Broncos
Click here for more on NFL free agency signings and trades. There are plenty of teams across the league where I wouldn't be all that thrilled with an Evan Engram signing. Denver is one of the spots that captures my interest. Sean Payton publicly said this offseason that he's searching for a 'joker' for the Broncos offense; essentially a weapon who can line up at multiple positions and create mismatches. Most assumed that would come in the NFL Draft via a strong tight end class. It still might, but the two-year deal reportedly worth $23 million, including $16.5 million fully guaranteed at signing, makes me think an early tight end addition is off the table. Also, Engram is certainly a guy who checks the versatility box. Per Fantasy Points Data, Engram ran just 37.9% of his routes as an in-line tight end last season, 40.5% in the slot and 21.1% out wide. He even has 16 career rush attempts. The Broncos loaded up on defense in the opening waves of free agency. Somehow, a unit that ranked No. 1 in EPA per play allowed last season looks even better on paper. Opposing offenses are going to have a bad time when Denver is on the schedule. With linebacker and safety needs checked off by the Dre Greenlaw and Talanoa Hufanga additions, it gives the team flexibility to pursue playmakers on an offense that needed more juice both in the backfield and in the passing game beyond Courtland Sutton. With Engram in the fold, we could see a wideout or running back prioritized over a tight end. This is a good match for both sides. This is a more drawn-out conversation that deserves more space than a quick-reaction free agency piece, but I'm getting pretty high on this Broncos team for next season. That defense was already good and added a pair of tone-setting butt-kickers in free agency. The offense is well-designed, the line is good and Bo Nix is coming off a strong rookie season. With a few talented skill-position players from the draft, we could really be humming. Engram isn't a true vertical threat in the passing game, so he became a bit of a high-catch-count compiler in fantasy football in Jacksonville. He went south of 9.0 yards per reception in each of his final two seasons with the team. At the same time, I can see Payton making much better use of him on his play-action shot concepts in Denver. There's also so much available opportunity in this passing game. Sutton ran a route on 90.5% of the dropbacks last season; no other player cracked 50%. I'd bet Engram bucks that rotational trend. As we keep mentioning, Denver is likely to add more pieces at running back and pass-catcher in the NFL Draft. That will shake up the projections here, but for now, I feel comfortable slotting Engram somewhere between TE5 to TE8. Go check out the names listed in that area in FantasyPros consensus ranks. It's not exactly pretty.
