Fantasy Upside
After a lackluster 2016 season in Kansas City, Jeremy Maclin comes to a Ravens team badly in need of consistent pass-catchers. Maclin is still only 29 years old, so he should have some solid seasons ahead of him, and he’s only two years removed from 1,088 yards and 8 touchdowns with Alex Smith as his quarterback. Joe Flacco has more arm talent than Smith, and he’s been searching for someone to be a reliable target for years. If Maclin can stay healthy, he could gobble up targets and become a nice possession player and complement to the speedy Mike Wallace.
Fantasy Downside
Mike Wallace has a year up on Maclin in the offense, and the Ravens haven’t been a consistently prolific passing offense with Flacco at the helm. That makes it hard to believe the team can sustain more than one legit fantasy option, although there were times last season where Steve Smith Sr. and Wallace were both able to produce. The biggest risk with Maclin though is his health. He missed four games last season and was hobbled with nagging injuries throughout the year.
2017 Bottom Line
Maclin is risky, but with an ADP in the 12th round, his potential isn’t bad as a backup receiver on your roster. If he can develop a nice rapport with Flacco and stay on the field, then Baltimore might fall in love with him. He’s arguably the most talented receiver they’ve had since Derrick Mason was in his prime, so the potential is there as long as his price tag remains low.