Top 100 highlights
My fifth selection for the Top 100 highlight series from the 60-51 group is
Jameis Winston
Since entering the league Winston has managed to post back to back 4000 passing yard seasons. His Fantasy numbers last season were better than Brady’s. Keep in mind that Brady played four fewer games before you get too excited. One category he definitely exceeded Brady in was total number of interceptions unfortunately. Jameis Winston threw 18 interceptions last season. When you compare that to only two for Brady, it’s obviously a problem. If your Fantasy league penalizes Quarterbacks the usual -2 points for an interception. Then Jameis Winston flushed an additional 32 points more than Brady down the drain.
Should that be enough to keep you from drafting Jameis Winston?
It’s obvious that the Tampa Bay Buccaneers believe in there number one overall draft pick. All they’ve done is surround him with talented offensive targets. Any quarterback in the league would be happy to have the group of skill Players at Winston’s disposal. Cameron Brate, and O.J. Howard to create mismatches across the middle. A true WR1 in Mike Evans that most people including me would consider a top 5 Wide Receiver in Fantasy football. Now you can add DeSean Jackson to the mix. He now provides Jameis Winston with the deep threat he was lacking. Do I see another 4000 yard season in Jameis Winston’s future? You don’t need a crystal ball to figure out that the answer is yes.
The Bucs weren’t able to effectively stretch Defences last year. As a result of that Jameis Winston was forced to throw in to some really tight windows. It’s no wonder he racked up 18 interceptions. With the addition of DeSean Jackson Defences won’t be able to simply clog up the first 15 yards beyond the line of scrimmage. The Tight Ends will have more room across the middle, and Evans shouldn’t face as many double coverages. The real benefactor here is Jameis Winston. He won’t be forced to place every throw just perfect, or make as many risky throws.
Now is Jameis Winston a top tier Fantasy QB you should target in your draft? Well that’s going to depend on what type of QB you are after, and which round you intend to draft them? If the Quarterback position is something you place a great deal of importance in. Then grabbing Aaron Rodgers, Drew Brees, Tom Brady, or Andrew Luck early makes sense. If you would prefer to wait until later in the draft to pick up a consistent trustworthy signal caller. Then grab Russell Wilson, Kirk Cousins, or Philip Rivers to play it safe. Now if you’re like me. You’ll want a Quarterback on your roster that has the potential to have Boom or bust weeks. You can probably hold off for a bit and pull the trigger a little later to get Jameis Winston, Cam Newton, or Tyrod Taylor. Each of these Quarterbacks have the ability to take over a game, and put up huge Fantasy numbers on any given week. They also have the occasional flop. Hopefully you are able to draft them late enough that their flop weeks are offset by the amazing Running Backs, and Wide Receivers you drafted earlier.