Tyler Lockett 2020 Outlook: Set For A Strong Fantasy WR2 Season
5 years agoWith the retirement of Doug Baldwin, Tyler Lockett seized the opportunity to become the Seahawks’ new primary WR. He caught 25 more passes than he did in 2018 and finished with 82 catches. He surpassed the 1,000 yard mark for the first time in his career. Lockett also continued to be a strong TD producer, as he finished with eight scoring catches, and he has 18 in the past two seasons. He finished as fantasy WR12 in 2018. He did, however, have some quiet outings down the stretch last season, as he had less than nine PPR points in five of six games from Weeks 10 through 16, even getting shut out in Week 13 by Minnesota. But he did deal with a serious leg injury and an illness during the early part of that period. Lockett finished strong in Week 17 and caught nine passes for 136 yards and a TD in the playoffs against the Packers. Exciting rookie DK Metcalf had a breakout performance in the first round vs, Philadelphia and should now command more defensive attention in 2020. That will help free Lockett up more and fantasy owners can potentially expect more week to week consistency over the full schedule in 2020. His outstanding chemistry with QB Russell Wilson has been well documented and was evident again last year, as Lockett’s 75% catch rate was second in the NFL. You can certainly count on 75-plus catches, 1,000 yards and seven or more TD receptions. Lockett has an ADP of 57, and that seems fitting for this high-end WR2 type.