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Joshua Palmer is a fantasy football waiver wire pickup option for wide receivers. Target him as a free agent add off waivers for Week 4 of the 2023 NFL season.
BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues
ROSTERED IN: 2% of Leagues
ANALYSIS: Joshua Palmer's role is certainly going to grow in the coming weeks. That much was evident based on the routes run following Mike Williams' knee injury (torn ACL). Palmer operated as the team's No. 2 receiver and that'll likely be how they'll use their receivers in Week 4.
However, as the season rolls along, it's certainly possible that Quentin Johnston's talent and first-round pedigree will push Palmer back into the No. 3 role he was occupying prior to Williams' injury.
Last year, with Allen and Williams out for what combined to be the duration of the season, Palmer still just finished with 101 targets, 68 receptions, 730 yards, and three touchdowns. The upside, even despite Williams' injury, is limited.
That said, he now profiles as a full-time starting receiver in what is likely going to continue being one of the most pass-heavy offenses in the NFL and one directed by offensive coordinator Kellen Moore and quarterback Justin Herbert.
Even if he falls back to the No. 3 role, Palmer is still a quality bench player to have. There's also always the chance that Johnston just isn't very good or maybe he's not ready to make a difference as a rookie. In that case, Palmer could maintain his current hold on the No. 2 role. Either way, he's certainly worth an add now that Williams won't play again in 2023.
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