Tag: Jordan Reed

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Jordan Reed may be the breakout fantasy star of the 2014 NFL season.

Analysis: Reed recorded 499 receiving yards and 3 touchdowns last year in just nine games played(four starts). Reed would have finished 8th among tight ends last season if you project his numbers over sixteen games. Jordan Reed is the 7th to 10th tight end being taken off the board in drafts. He is going in the 75-125 pick range.

The Washington offense sets up well for Reed this season. Pierre Garcon is the possession guy, DeSean Jackson is the stretch the field guy, RG3 is a dual threat and Alfred Morris is a respectable running back. This allows head coach Jay Gruden to let Reed do what he does… which is make athletic plays. Reed isn’t a big leaper like some of the elite tight ends but he is absolutely dangerous in the open field.

If Reed can stay healthy he is a lock to put up top ten fantasy tight end numbers… with a top five ceiling. I do not trust Jordan Cameron(1 TD in last 8 gms  last yr) this season with the Browns quarterback situation and the Josh Gordon suspension. Dennis Pitta and Kyle Rudolph are fine but they do not have top five potential or the athletic ability of Reed.

Big Days For Reed/Gibson/Douglas

Brandon Gibson, Harry Douglas and Jordan Reed had monster games in week seven.

Analysis: Both Brandon Gibson and Jordan Reed have put together consecutive solid fantasy performances. Brandon Gibson scored 2 touchdowns on 5 receptions for 40 yards today against the Bills. He has hit the 70 receiving yard mark in his two previous contests and now has 15 receptions over his last three games. Gibson is available in 93-99% of fantasy leagues.

Jordan Reed is one  athletic and versatile tight end. On Sunday afternoon against the Bears he caught 9 balls on 9 targets for 134 yards and 1 touchdown. Reed went for 58 receiving yards last week against the Cowboys on 6 targets. He is quickly becoming a low end TE1 and now is the time to grab him. Reed is available in 60-97% of fantasy leagues.

With Julio Jones out for the year and Roddy White out for now, Harry Douglas figured to play a larger role in the Atlanta offense this week. Douglas caught 7 balls for 149 yards and 1 touchdown today against the Bucs. He was a major add this past week but he is still available in 30-65% of fantasy leagues.