Michael Floyd Fantasy Football Week 12 Scouting Report

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Age: 35
Weight: 220 lbs
Height: 6' 3"
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by Brandon Niles

· Oct 15, 2015 · 5:16 PM EDT

ARI WR Michael Floyd - Week 6, 2015 Fantasy Football Outlook

Week 6 at Pittsburgh

Michael Floyd was targeted three times last week against the Lions and wound up with one catch for 15 yards. He has talent, but it doesn’t seem like there are enough targets going around in Arizona to sustain a third fantasy wide receiver, with the bulk of the points continuing to go to Larry Fitzgerald and John Brown.

This week, Floyd faces a Steeler defense that has been a little Jekyll and Hyde this year, giving up big numbers one week and then looking stingy the next. Regardless of the matchup, however, Floyd shouldn’t be counted on as the third option in the Arizona offense, and he should probably remain on waivers right now.

by Brandon Niles

· Oct 08, 2015 · 10:27 PM EDT

ARI WR Michael Floyd - Week 5, 2015 Fantasy Football Outlook

Week 5 vs. Detroit
Michael Floyd was targeted seven times last week and caught five passes for 59 yards. He’s back to being a legitimate part of the Cardinals offense, though he still isn’t getting as many looks as Larry Fitzgerald or sophomore John Brown. Floyd is a big target who has some potential, but he should most likely he should remain on your bench We have him hovering around 40th in our rankings this week, and as the third fiddle in the Cardinals passing game, it’s hard to recommend starting him. He should be considered a desperation play in 3WR leagues right now.

by Brandon Niles

· Oct 01, 2015 · 8:39 PM EDT

ARI WR Michael Floyd - Week 4, 2015 Fantasy Football Outlook

Week 4 vs. St. Louis
Michael Floyd was on the field a fair amount and was targeted five times against the 49ers last week, but he wound up with just one catch for 12 yards. It was an impressive catch, but those aren’t the kinds of numbers fantasy owners want to see when they consider starting him. Against the Rams this week, we don’t expect him to do much more than he did last week, and fantasy owners can expect him to stay behind John Brown and Larry Fitzgerald on the depth chart. Floyd has some stash value in large leagues, but should likely remain on waivers in most leagues.

by Brandon Niles

· Sep 24, 2015 · 6:55 PM EDT

ARI WR Michael Floyd - Week 3, 2015 Fantasy Football Outlook

Week 3 vs. San Francisco

Michael Floyd failed to catch his only target last week against the Bears and he’s still being out-targeted and outplayed by second-year receiver John Brown. Floyd is getting less snaps than Brown and will need to make up ground to become a legit fantasy option again.

Against the 49ers this week, Floyd will likely again be limited in his snaps. While he’s still a young and talented player, it’s too risky to have him in your fantasy lineup until he shows he’s fully healthy and ready to take on a larger role in the offense. A few more weeks of this and he’ll be very droppable.

by Brandon Niles

· Sep 17, 2015 · 9:23 PM EDT

ARI WR Michael Floyd - Week 2, 2015 Fantasy Football Outlook

Week 2 vs. Chicago

Michael Floyd played last week, but he better get himself in game shape or he’s going to lose his job to John Brown. Floyd caught the only ball thrown his way and ended up with just 18 yards against the Saints last week, while Brown was targeted seven times.

Floyd is a risky play against Chicago this week. Despite the good matchup, Floyd being targeted only once against the Saints does not bode well for his long term potential in an offense where the other receivers on the team combined for 19 targets in the passing game. Floyd is just barely inside our top 50 this week and should stay on your bench until he shows he’s worthy of a spot in your lineup.

by Brandon Niles

· Sep 10, 2015 · 4:47 PM EDT

ARI WR Michael Floyd - Week 1, 2015 Fantasy Football Outlook

Week 1 vs. New Orleans

Michael Floyd is dealing with dislocated fingers and is questionable for the Week 1 matchup against the Saints. If he plays, he could have some value with a great matchup. However, it’s more likely he’ll wind up sitting or playing decoy while he continues to heal, and fantasy owners should probably leave him on the bench for now until he shows that he’s healthy and ready to contribute.

by Bob Harris

· Jul 20, 2015 · 2:31 PM EDT

ARI WR Michael Floyd - 2015 Fantasy Football Outlook

Fantasy Upside
After a stellar sophomore season in 2013, in which Michael Floyd surpassed 1,000 yards, he regressed statistically in 2014. Floyd did lead Arizona in receiving yards and touchdown catches, but his 47 catches were third on the team in 2014. Floyd found a niche as Arizona’s deep threat, averaging almost two yards more per catch than in 2013, and the offense was more effective when he was on the field. But his reception rate dropped to 49.5 percent, and he floundered with a major opportunity in 2014 to prove he was a No. 1 receiver; that in his third season he was set to join the league’s elite tier. 841 yards -- the 41st most in the NFL -- isn’t elite. Neither is the fact that all six of his touchdowns came with Larry Fitzgerald on the field drawing the attention of opposing defenses.

Fantasy Downside
Although the team was apparently willing to entertain trade offers for Floyd in advance of this year’s draft, no deal came to pass. Still, it leaves questions about the team's commitment to Floyd. The presence of up-and-coming wideout John Brown is another concern.

Bottom Line
Floyd's current ADP (WR36) has him coming off the board a spot ahead of Fitzgerald. That seems a bit high to me. The potential is there and the ceiling could be high; but I see plenty of receivers in this range whose floor is more appealing (and like Brown at WR44, perhaps with much greater upside and bang for the buck).

UPDATE
Floyd suffered three dislocated fingers on his left hand on Aug. 5. He is expected to miss about four weeks. His Week 1 status will be uncertain.