Jakobi Meyers

Fantasy Upside
Jakobi Meyers signed with the Raiders this offseason after four modest seasons in New England. He is coming off a career-high six touchdowns last year, but he missed three games and was held to 804 yards on 67 receptions. Meyers has talent and is best suited for the WR2 role on a team. In that, he’s a perfect fit in this offense opposite Davante Adams.

Fantasy Downside
Mack Hollins was the second-best fantasy receiver in Las Vegas in 2022, and he was all the way down at WR44 in total half-PPR fantasy points. While you could argue Meyers has more talent than Hollins, it seems unlikely that this offense with a hobbled Jimmy Garoppolo and veteran journeyman Brian Hoyer behind center can sustain more than one fantasy receiver.

2023 Bottom Line
Meyers isn’t a particularly good value going in the ninth round of 12-team leagues right now. You can get players in better offenses and/or with higher upside a few rounds later. If Meyers slides to the end of your draft, he’s functional as a WR5 on your roster, but you don’t want to count on him. There are too many question marks on this offense to bank on any pass-catcher outside of Adams.

Week 16 vs. Cincinnati Bengals

Jakobi Meyers returned from a concussion last week and caught two passes on six targets for 47 yards. Of course, the Patriots passing offense didn't do too much, though they didn't need to with the effectiveness of Rhamondre Stevenson. A tough matchup awaits Meyers on Christmas Eve facing the Bengals' defense and still having a limited quarterback and play-caller. Meyers is still the favorite target of Jones, however, and that gives Meyers some fantasy value, but nothing more than a flex play.

Week 13 vs. Buffalo Bills

Jakobi Meyers dinged up his shoulder against the Vikings last week but still managed 62 yards on three catches. He remains the clear-cut No. 1 option for Mac Jones and his shoulder does look to be better and he looks to be good to go for Thursday against the Bills. It's certainly a tough matchup with the Bills getting healthier in the secondary as Tre'Davious White returned last week against the Lions. But as Mac Jones' favorite target, Meyers is at least still worthy of a WR3 spot in your lineups this week.