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Phillip Dorsett 2019 Player Outlook: Cloudy With A Chance of Touchdowns
6 years agoThe speedy Dorsett found a niche in New England’s complicated passing attack last year and actually went from being a home run threat to being a possession receiver who caught high-percentage passes. While he caught a career-high three touchdown passes during the regular season and added two more scores during the playoffs, Dorsett averaged a paltry 9.1 yards per catch after averaging 16 yards per snag in each of the prior two years. New England’s receiving corps is in a state of flux with tight end Rob Gronkowski retired, troubled receiver Josh Gordon suspended, and Chris Hogan no longer with the team. Dorsett looks to slot in as the No. 3 WR behind perennial top target Julian Edelman and first-round draft choice N’Keal Harry. He could move up to the No. 2 spot if Harry has problems adjusting to the NFL and the Pats offense, or he could fall to fourth or fifth in the pecking order if newly-signed veterans Demaryius Thomas and/or Dontrelle Inman outshine him during training camp. Do not be surprised to see Dorsett receive an expanded role in New England’s offense and surpass his previous personal bests in many categories, but for fantasy purposes it is hard to see him as anything better than a WR 4.
