USA TODAY Sports Weekly

Robinson, Jefferson top class of rookies

These players saw their fantasy values increase or decrease most based on their performanc­es in 2020:

- Tony Holm, FantasySha­rks.com

Sizzlers

RB James Robinson, Jacksonvil­le Jaguars: The undrafted rookie was thrust into duty when Jacksonvil­le released Leonard Fournette. Exploding onto the NFL scene, Robinson rushed for over 1,000 yards, was a reliable receiver and a threat in the red zone.

WR Justin Jefferson, Minnesota Vikings: Perhaps no member of a stellar rookie class shined brighter. Jefferson broke Randy Moss’ franchise record for catches by a rookie and could also top Moss’ 1,313 receiving yards.

QB Kyler Murray, Arizona Cardinals: Murray led all quarterbac­ks with 11 rushing touchdowns and is on track to finish as this year’s No. 1 overall fantasy player.

QB Josh Allen, Buffalo Bills: Buffalo has found its long-term answer at quarterbac­k. Allen took a major step forward, passing for over 4,000 yards and 30 touchdowns, as well as creating opportunit­ies with his legs.

WR Calvin Ridley, Atlanta Falcons: Ridley was a matchup nightmare for defenses, even when Julio Jones wasn’t able to play. He’ll be one of the first receivers selected in 2021.

Fizzlers

WR Odell Beckham Jr., Cleveland Browns: With his on-field production rarely keeping pace with his ability, Beckham will have to prove he’s fully recovered from knee surgery.

WR Jerry Jeudy, Denver Broncos: His spotty receiving stats weren’t completely his fault, but Jeudy’s reputation as the best route-runner in his draft class didn’t translate into big rookie numbers.

WR T.Y. Hilton, Indianapol­is Colts: Hilton finally had a string of solid games late in the season, but it was too little, too late. Zach Pascal and rookie Michael Pittman could reduce his role even further next year.

TE Zach Ertz, Philadelph­ia Eagles: A six-week absence due to an ankle issue sunk his season, but he wasn’t that productive before or after the injury. Ertz is no longer a big-play threat – or even the team’s No. 1 tight end.

TE Evan Engram, N.Y. Giants: The loss of star running back Saquon Barkley had a devastatin­g effect on Engram’s production. With fewer threats on offense, he was unable to deliver on his potential.

 ?? MIKE WATTERS/USA TODAY SPORTS ?? Jaguars RB James Robinson may have been the fantasy waiver-wire pickup of the year after never scoring fewer than 10 fantasy points in a game until he missed Week 16 with an injury.
MIKE WATTERS/USA TODAY SPORTS Jaguars RB James Robinson may have been the fantasy waiver-wire pickup of the year after never scoring fewer than 10 fantasy points in a game until he missed Week 16 with an injury.

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