Fantasy Upside
For years, fantasy experts said Will Fuller could be a WR1 if he’d just stay healthy. Well, he proved that in 2020. Through 12 weeks, Fuller was the No. 5 fantasy receiver (half-PPR). He scored eight times in 11 games while averaging just shy of 80 yards. He joins a Miami team in 2021 where he could be the No. 1 option playing outside DeVante Parker, and alongside rookie Jaylen Waddle, who we’d expect to be in the slot.
Fantasy Downside
One obvious downside to Fuller this season is the fact he’ll miss Week 1 due to a PED violation, which is the reason his 2020 season was cut short. Another reason is that he gets a downgrade at quarterback, and Fuller hasn’t been great without Deshaun Watson. Without Watson, Fuller averaged 6.0 targets, 3.1 receptions, 38.7 yards, and 0.10 touchdowns. With Watson, Fuller averaged 6.5 targets, 4.5 receptions, 70.6 yards, and 0.67 touchdowns.
2021 Bottom Line
It’s hard to imagine Fuller living up to the pace he set in 2020, especially with Parker, Waddle and Mike Gesicki in the lineup. Also, the Dolphins didn’t rely on Tua Tagovailoa to throw the ball too much last season as he finished six of his nine starts with less than 30 pass attempts. Fuller should be drafted as a WR4.