Jerry Jeudy 2023 Player Outlook: Reasons For Optimism Following 2022 Bounce-Back
2 years agoDenver Broncos pass-catcher Jerry Jeudy finished as a top-25 fantasy wide receiver last year in half-PPR formats despite operating in what turned out to be an atrocious offense in quarterback Russell Wilson's first year in Denver. Jeudy was beginning to look like a first-round bust heading into 2022, but he gave us reasons for optimism heading into this year by putting up a team-high and career-high 972 receiving yards while also setting career-highs in receptions (67) and touchdowns (six) in 15 games. The big year prompted Denver to pick up the 24-year-old's fifth-year option. Trade rumors surrounded Jeudy in the offseason, but he's unlikely to be moved and should have plenty of upside with head coach and offensive mastermind Sean Payton now in town. In addition, he should have more chemistry with Wilson. Even if the Broncos don't trade Courtland Sutton, Jeudy should be the favorite to lead the team in targets in 2023. At worst, fantasy managers should treat him as a low-end WR2. UPDATE: Jeudy could end up being questionable for Week 1 against the Las Vegas Raiders after suffering a moderate hamstring injury near the end of training camp. There's optimism that it's not a long-term injury, though, so it shouldn't really affect his value as a low-end WR2/high-end WR3 in upcoming fantasy drafts.