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Fantasy Football: 10 Up-and-Coming Players to Target for Keeper Leagues

Matt Kupferle  —  @MKupferle Nov 22nd, 2016
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Tyreek Hill, WR, Kansas City Chiefs

Yahoo Ownership: 39%

ESPN Ownership: 26.0%

Tyreek Hill led the Kansas City Chiefs in targets in Week 10 against the Carolina Panthers, getting 13 targets for 10 catches and 89 yards. Week 11 was a bit of a step back as he was third in targets with only five, but he's still seeing consistent usage. Starting in Week 8, Hill has received five or more targets each week.

While quarterback Alex Smith tends to prefer the short passing game, ranking 25th in the NFL this season in yards per attempt (YPA) at 6.88, Hill is a vertical threat who should help tick that number upward. In four of the last five weeks, Hill has a catch of 27 yards or longer.

For leagues that include return yards, Hill is the Chiefs' man punt returner and also sees some time on kickoffs, too. It's a nice little bonus to keep in the back of your mind, especially if he can bust loose for a long one. Hill ran a 4.24 40-yard dash at his pro day before the 2016 draft, so the wheels are there.


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