Trent Taylor

Fantasy Upside

Early indications are Taylor will remain San Francisco’s primary option out of the slot, especially in third-and-short situations. According to the team's official website, rookie Dante Pettis is likely to get reps there as well in specific situations, but Pettis won’t be limited to the slot, either. Both young wideouts should carve out roles for themselves within the 49ers offense.

Fantasy Downside

Taylor, who underwent back surgery this offseason, opens training camp on the PUP list. He can come off at any point prior to the season, but any missed time will give Pettis time to prove his worth.

2018 Bottom Line

Unless you're in a redraft league that awards points for return work (Taylor ranked 21st in the league in return yardage last season), it's going to be hard to justify investing draft capital in 49er wideouts beyond Pierre Garcon and Marquise Goodwin. Other formats, primarily Dynasty, might be a different story.

Week 14 at Houston Texans

Trent Taylor had 6 catches for 82 yards last week and should continue to benefit from the QB change in San Francisco. Houston's pass defense has been spotty. Taylor should see enough targets to be useful as a FLEX play this week in PPR leagues. But he does have just one TD catch this season.