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Denver Broncos wide receiver (WR) DaeSean Hamilton is a fantasy football sleeper and ADP value for the 2019 season. Phil Clark breaks down Hamilton's value in fantasy drafts.
BALLER MOVE: Target Around ~140 Overall
Current ADP: ~165
Daesean Hamilton entered Week 14 with anemic season-long numbers (8 targets/5 receptions/ 61 yards). But the torn Achilles that ended Emmanuel Sanders’ season in early December propelled Hamilton into a significant role. He played in 95.5% of the Broncos’ snaps from Weeks 14-17 and led all rookies with 38 targets. He also capitalized on that expanded usage by collecting 25 receptions and assembling 182 yards.
Hamilton established his reliability as a possession receiver, which ignited his relevance as a viable starter during the fantasy postseason. But Hamilton's ADP indicates that his momentum has not been sustained during the offseason. This is largely due to the possibility that Sanders can reemerge as the Broncos’ primary receiver. Sanders was 14th in targets (92) and 16th in target-per-game average (8.4) entering Week 13, and ultimately led Denver in receptions (71) and yardage (868).
While a healthy Sanders would theoretically impact Hamilton’s snaps, routes, and targets, he would only function as the Broncos' WR1 if he can achieve full recovery. The 32-year-old still must overcome significant obstacles for that to occur. This includes age, a devastating injury and the fact that it transpired late in 2018.
The degree to which Sanders is infused into the equation also affects Courtland Sutton, as the trio operates within a changeable environment. But Hamilton will provide pocket-passer Joe Flacco with a dependable option, and will receive extensive targeting regardless of the roles that Sutton and Sanders assume. His hamstring issue should be monitored, but he remains worthy of a Round 12 or 13 selection.
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