Chris Godwin, a talented wide receiver, joins NFL coach Matt LaFleur and standout running back Josh Jacobs for an insightful discussion. They dive into the impact of Godwin's slot plays on fantasy value. LaFleur reveals his offensive strategies, hinting at Jacobs' potential usage this season. The trio also explores the Ravens' run-heavy approach and forecasts emerging passing trends. Get ready for data-driven insights that could shape your fantasy draft decisions!
The Ravens are likely to shift towards a more pass-oriented offense this season, providing opportunities for their receivers.
Chris Godwin's fantasy potential may improve significantly if he continues to work primarily in the slot despite past performance concerns.
Deep dives
Ravens Offense and Passing Trends
The Baltimore Ravens displayed a unique offensive strategy last season, leading the NFL in runs while holding the lowest pass rate. Notably, their pass rate over expected ranked 11th, indicating they were more pass-heavy than perceived when context was applied. With expectations for a potential drop-off in performance this season, it is projected that the Ravens could adopt a more pass-oriented approach. This shift could bring about valuable opportunities for receivers within the Ravens' offense as they adjust to changes in their overall game plan.
Impact of Slot Usage on Chris Godwin
Chris Godwin's prospects for the upcoming season hinge significantly on his usage in the slot, where recent preseason data shows he ran two-thirds of his routes. Despite this potential increase in slot work, his past performance raises concerns, particularly as he finished the previous season as a lower-tier fantasy receiver after being more productive in his earlier years. Godwin maintained a good target share and averaged decent yards per route run, but his lower catch rate and fewer touchdowns are critical factors influencing his overall performance. The potential for improved efficiency exists if he resumes a higher slot alignment, but current offensive dynamics must be considered.
Kenneth Walker's Receiving Potential
Kenneth Walker’s role and effectiveness as a running back in the upcoming season is closely tied to his target share and utilization in the passing game. While he has performed well in terms of rushing yards, his receiving numbers have not reached desirable levels, leading to skepticism about his capacity to catch passes. Recent coaching signals indicate that the new staff values his skill set, raising hopes that he could achieve a more significant receiving role. If he achieves even a modest target share, Walker could very well position himself among the top fantasy running backs this season.
Does Chris Godwin playing in the slot more actually matter? Are the Ravens bound to be run-heavy this year? What does Matt LaFleur's history tell us about Josh Jacobs' usage? JJ looks into those questions -- and more -- on the first 10 Trends episode of the season. Sign up and deposit on Underdog now and use promo code LATEROUND for a free Late-Round Draft Guide and deposit offer: https://play.underdogfantasy.com/p-late-round-ff Purchase the Late-Round Prospect Guide or the Late-Round Draft Guide: http://www.lateround.com/
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