If you are in the process of deciding who you want on your fantasy roster this season, Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver Jakobi Meyers is someone who should be on your radar, according to ESPN fantasy analyst Eric Moody.
Here is what Moody had to say about Meyers:
“Meyers is one of the better late-round values at wide receiver. He has topped 800 receiving yards in five straight seasons — including his first 1,000-yard campaign in 2024 — and finished no worse than WR32 during that span. After arriving in Jacksonville midseason, Meyers drew 61 targets in nine games while quickly earning quarterback Trevor Lawrence’s trust with his route running, feel for coverage and reliable hands. Now he gets a full offseason with Lawrence. Meyers, Brian Thomas Jr. and Parker Washington are all projected for 100-plus targets, yet Meyers is going a round later than the others. I’d rather wait and take the discount.”
First, chances are that Thomas, Washington and Meyers won’t have at least 100 targets each this season; none of them had 100 targets last season with the Jaguars. However, it was clear watching Meyers last season that he and Lawrence had chemistry right away.
Meyers led all the receivers with Jacksonville in receptions per game with 4.7 and his midseason addition altered the trajectory of the Jaguars’ offense.
There is also a gap left in the passing game with running back Travis Etienne Jr. now with the New Orleans Saints. It was Etienne who led the Jaguars in receiving touchdowns with six. Meyer’s ability to create space on short to intermediate routes and his reliability in those parts of the field could make him a greater red zone target with additional opportunities available.
As Moody mentions, Meyers’ average draft position (ADP) is currently as the No. 41 receiver off the board, whereas Thomas and Washington are being drafted higher based on their ADP. Meyer has a lot of upside for someone who is being drafted so late in fantasy drafts.
This article originally appeared on Jaguars Wire: ESPN analyst names Jaguars wide receiver a player to target in fantasy
Reporting by Ariana Pensy, Jaguars Wire / Jaguars Wire
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