Jayden Reed Fantasy Football Week 12 Scouting Report

Jayden Reed
WR
, Green Bay Packers

Age: 24
Weight: 187 lbs
Height: 5' 11"
College: Michigan State

ADP: 81
Depth Chart Ranking: 1

Pts	RecYds	RecTD	Rec	RuYds
104.8	643	4	38	105

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by Brendan Darr

· Sep 27, 2023 · 12:47 PM EDT

GB WR Jayden Reed - Week 4 Fantasy Football Outlook

Week 4 vs. Detroit Lions

Jayden Reed has stepped into the starting lineup and not looked out of place at all as a Day 2 rookie. Reed leads the Packers in receiving yards and is tied for the team lead in targets (with Romeo Doubs). While, Reed while likely lose target share with Christian Watson and Aaron Jones returning, he's definitely worth hanging onto.

Reed is a higher-upside flex option than some of the receivers ranked around him thanks to a solid matchup and his big-play ability. There's a bit of a leap of faith here as we aren't sure what his role will be with Watson returning, but it's at least worth exploring if you lack better options.

by Brendan Darr

· Sep 22, 2023 · 11:31 AM EDT

GB WR Jayden Reed - Week 3 Fantasy Football Outlook

Week 3 vs. New Orleans Saints

Jayden Reed rewarded those who went after him on waivers or played him in DFS this week. Despite the low total and slow pace, Reed made quite the statement in Week 2 against a tough Falcons secondary. Even more impressive, he's looked this good and is still only playing 67% of snaps through two weeks. However, his 29% targets per routes run are quite good. That will drop if Christian Watson returns this week, but it's something to keep an eye on.

Reed would be on the border of a WR3/Flex option this week if Watson were to miss and would be more of a Flex option if Watson were to return. Being in the slot he should avoid Marshon Lattimore for much of the day, hopefully.

by Brendan Darr

· Sep 15, 2023 · 1:50 PM EDT

GB WR Jayden Reed - Week 2 Fantasy Football Outlook

Week 2 at Atlanta Falcons

Jayden Reed tied Romeo Doubs for the most targets of the week (5) in Week 1, but was only able to secure two of his five targets. However, with an aDot of 18.4 and 32% of the Packers' air yards, Reed has big-play ability and Jordan Love will look to take some shots against Atlanta.

Reed likely isn't in Flex consideration yet, coming in at 43rd amongst receivers this week in half-point PPR scoring ranks, but he could be a deep GPP flier in DFS. The slower pace of Atlanta hurts the Green Bay passing game a bit more this week, especially coming in as road favorites.

by Brendan Darr

· Sep 08, 2023 · 11:25 AM EDT

GB WR Jayden Reed - Week 1 Fantasy Football Outlook

Week 1 at Chicago Bears

With the injury to Christian Watson, Jayden Reed looks locked into a role in two wide receiver sets which is great for his fantasy upside. While the matchup isn't great, it isn't bad either. The Bears finished 11th in aFPA against Wide Receivers last year so it isn't like they locked down receivers all season. It does seem like it is asking a lot for a Day 2 rookie receiver with a new quarterback running the offense to have a spiked week. Reed isn't startable this week unless you're desperate.

UPDATE: With Watson officially ruled out, we can have a little more confidence in Reed's role, but if Doubs (Questionable) is ruled out he moves into WR3/Flex territory.

by Brendan Darr

· Jul 28, 2023 · 2:58 PM EDT

GB WR Jayden Reed - 2023 Fantasy Football Outlook

Fantasy Upside
The upside here comes from Jayden Reed's draft capital, but we'll have to see how he plays during camp to get a better idea. Is he competing with Samari Toure for the WR3 spot or is he more in the mix for the WR2 with Romeo Doubs? Like the other receivers in Green Bay, most of his upside is tied to the success or failure of Jordan Love. If Love can improve off what we saw in limited action last year, it's possible this offense can support multiple receivers in fantasy. His second-round draft capital should buy him some leeway to get through early struggles.

Fantasy Downside
It all comes down to Jordan Love. We usually expect slow starts from rookies, just look at Christian Watson last year, but if Love doesn't elevate his game, the post-bye rookie bump could never materialize for Reed. There's also the other competition from the other young receivers in Christian Watson and Doubs.

2023 Bottom Line
With a late-round ADP, you aren't putting a lot on the line to bet on Jayden Reed in fantasy. For best ball or leagues with deeper benches, he's an easy stash betting on him getting in gear for the fantasy playoffs. If Love doesn't elevate his game and the Packers struggle, it won't cost you a lot and you can move on. At WR49 in our rankings, he's a worthwhile pick at ADP.