Fantasy Upside
As SBNation.com's James Brady reminded readers, Goodwin was considered an underachiever through his first four years in the league with the Buffalo Bills. He's no longer viewed that way. Goodwin had a breakout 2017 season in San Francisco with career-highs in catches and receiving yards to go with two touchdowns.
He was third in the NFL with 17.2 yards per catch, and he had two of his three 100-yard games after quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo was inserted as the starter. Goodwin also played through personal strife in 2017. His son died from complications during his wife's pregnancy and Goodwin's father died in the days leading up to a game against the Titans. Goodwin posted 10 receptions for 114 yards in that game.
Fantasy Downside
Of some concern: Goodwin suffered a concussion—his second of the season—during the 49ers' Week 17 win over the Los Angeles Rams. He has had at least four concussions in his career.
2018 Bottom Line
Of greater interest to fantasy owners, Goodwin was tracked with the fastest speed by a wide receiver on any catch last season, according to Next Gen Stats, running 21.68 MPH on a 55-yard catch against the Cardinals on Nov. 5. Assuming Pierre Garcon is back at full speed, as expected, Goodwin will return to his natural No. 2 spot and provide fantasy managers with considerable upside.