Ja'Marr Chase, CeeDee Lamb and Brandon Aiyuk are still elite fantasy football options despite their holdout concerns in 2024.
Holdouts have been a part of the NFL for as long as can remember. We can look back to the 1970s, when guys like Duane Thomas and John Hannah were in infamous holdouts. Several NFL superstars like Eric Dickerson, Emmitt Smith, Bo Jackson, Darrelle Revis and many more have gone the way of the holdout, looking for a new and bigger contract. More recently, Josh Jacobs held out of training camp for the Las Vegas Raiders last season.
This year is no different, as three high-end wide receivers, CeeDee Lamb, Ja’Marr Chase and Brandon Aiyu, are all making a statement by either holding out or “holding in.” Both Lamb and Chase are first-rounders in fantasy drafts, and Aiyuk could go as high as Round 3. But with their current situations, should managers be afraid to draft any of this trio?Why? Well, it’s very rare for a holdout to last into the regular season.
The bigger concern for managers is that a holdout could result in an injury or a decrease in statistical production. We saw that with Jacobs, who went from winning a rushing title to missing four games and rushing for a mere 805 yards in 2023. Fellow backs such as Jamal Anderson , Larry Johnson and Steven Jackson suffered similar fate. But others, like Smith, Marshall Faulk and Corey Dillon , had great seasons after a holdout. One thing all these players have in common is position ...
Lamb, Chase and Aiyuk play a far less physically punishing position, so I think they’re less likely to fall prey to an injury. None of these players have been overly “injury prone” either., the high-stakes folks are worried about Lamb or Chase. Lamb remains the top wideout selected with an ADP of 2.8, while Chace is coming in at 6.9. Aiyuk has fallen a bit, maybe because his holdout has been more prominent in the news.
United Kingdom Latest News, United Kingdom Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Ja’Marr Chase, CeeDee Lamb and Brandon Aiyuk Smart to Seek Contracts NowAnyone who catches footballs for a living in the NFL should follow them to the picket line. It’s their only recourse against billionaire owners before a window possibly closes.
Read more »
Dan Orlovsky Explains How Cowboys Offense Would Be 'Nothing' Without CeeDee LambThe first game of the 2024 NFL season is weeks away and the Dallas Cowboys are still embroiled in all sorts of contract drama. Despite ongoing negotiations, it
Read more »
Dallas Cowboys news: CeeDee Lamb having 'promising talks'; Rookie WR making wavesThe latest Dallas Cowboys news for Wednesday, August 21.
Read more »
Jerry Jones on 'promising' talks with CeeDee Lamb, Trey Lance's preseason performanceDallas Cowboys owner and general manager Jerry Jones took questions from reporters about CeeDee Lamb, Dak Prescott and Trey Lance.
Read more »
Dallas Cowboys met with CeeDee Lamb’s reps Thursday in bid to end holdoutThe Cowboys’ latest offer to Lamb is still below that of top-paid receiver Justin Jefferson of Minnesota.
Read more »
Cowboys' Reported Contract Offer to CeeDee Lamb RevealedThe Dallas Cowboys' reported contract offer to star wide receiver CeeDee Lamb has been revealed.
Read more »