Fantasy Football: 14 Under-the-Radar Rookies to Target in 2017
Zay Jones, WR, Buffalo Bills
Before Anquan Boldin joined the team last week, Zay Jones likely wouldn't have counted as an "under-the-radar" rookie. But he can still provide value with Boldin in town.
Boldin's presence does give the Buffalo Bills additional depth at wide receiver, and that's obviously going to put a dent in any market share expectations for Jones. He can largely retain his fantasy appeal, though, if he can stay on the field, and that seems as if it will be the case.
Watkins and Zay Jones take the first-team reps in a two-wide set as team drills open up. #Bills
— Joe Buscaglia (@JoeBuscaglia) August 8, 2017
With Jones running alongside Sammy Watkins, he would seem to be the main beneficiary should Watkins' health issues flair up again. Snap rates are huge for generating fantasy value, and Jones is in line to be on the field with regularity.
Boldin sucked up 22 red zone targets last year with the Detroit Lions, taking away part of the appeal in Jones, but a large majority of the factors leading us to him before are still in place. He'll be on the field, he could easily be the team's second option in the passing game, and his potential should Watkins get dinged is huge. Jones is still worth drafting despite the addition of Boldin. —Jim Sannes
