2022 Fantasy Upside
Jerry Jeudy got off to a strong start in Week 1 last year before suffering a midgame high-ankle sprain that derailed his second pro season. Jeudy missed the next six games but appeared to feel the effects of the injury even after returning in Week 8. The good news is Jeudy should now be fully healthy and will get a massive QB upgrade in 2022 with Russell Wilson arriving in Denver via trade. At full health, Jeudy boasts explosive quickness and precise route running skills that should mesh well with Wilson's aggressive passing style. Jeudy's role also leads to favorable matchups as he played more then 75% of his snaps in the slot in 2021. With the Denver offense on the rise, look for Jeudy's production to rise along with it as the regular slot receiver catching balls from Wilson.
2022 Fantasy Downside
Jeudy is still a bit of an unknown at the NFL level given the quarterback play he dealt with during his rookie year and the injury issues he had to manage last season. Jeudy has only managed to score three touchdowns in his first 26 career games, and in 2022 he will have to produce while sharing targets with a loaded supporting cast for Wilson. Jeudy's role as a lower aDOT player who is not guaranteed a large weekly target share lends itself to inconsistency for fantasy purposes. Jeudy will face the same weekly volume issues other Denver pass catchers will, and his lack of track record in a successful offense means he comes with more question marks than some of the other receivers being drafted in the same range.
2022 Bottom Line
Jeudy has had an uneven start to his career, but his surrounding circumstances have taken a major leap in the last couple of months and his fantasy production should benefit in a big way. Jeudy makes for an interesting Flex prospect in fantasy given his role and offensive environment, but inconsistency could be an issue with the stiff target competition he will face on a weekly basis.
