Fantasy Upside
Kelvin Benjamin put up some pretty good numbers his first two years in the NFL—1,949 receiving yards. So, many believe he is capable of being an elite receiver in the NFL. There is little doubt he will be the No. 1 target in the Buffalo passing game. He also is in a contract year which usually motivates players for the next paycheck.
Fantasy Downside
Benjamin fell out of favor in Carolina and was traded to the Bills midseason. That's not usually a good sign. Once with the Bills, Benjamin put up modest numbers. In six games with Buffalo, Benjamin caught 16 of his 27 targets for 217 yards and just one touchdown. He also had some minor knee surgery in January but is expected to be 100 percent for Week 1. Another issue is at quarterback for the Bills which could limit Benjamin's numbers.
2018 Bottom Line
At this point, Benjamin is not even considered a fantasy starter and is probably nothing more than a depth option at this point. His ADP is 118 which puts him as an 11th-round pick. If you draft him, don't expect much, although he could surprise some people if the quarterback situation is stable.