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Robert Woods 2023 NFL Player Outlook: Expected To Help Stroud Significantly
2 years agoHouston Texans wide receiver Robert Woods will play a vital role in developing rookie quarterback C.J. Stroud. This past offseason, the Texans signed Woods to a two-year, $15.25 million contract after the Tennessee Titans released him. The AFC South franchise got not just Woods, but also Dalton Schultz, and both veteran players will want to make an immediate impact on their new team. Woods is coming off a disappointing season with the Titans, where he had 53 catches for 527 yards and scored only two touchdowns in 17 games. However, he did finish with a career-low 9.9 YPC and 5.8 YPT. Still, his down season was primarily due to the uncertainty surrounding the Titans' quarterback position. The presence of the 31-year-old wide receiver, who has proven in the past that he can produce if he is the focal point of the offense, will be enormously beneficial to Stroud. Woods is the favorite to be on top of Houston's wide receiver depth chart, including John Metchie III, Nico Collins, Nathaniel Dell, and Noah Brown. He has had two 1,000-yard seasons in his career, both with the Los Angeles Rams, where he played alongside Jared Goff. This is an ideal situation for Woods, and he has the potential to have his best season yet, so fantasy managers should keep an eye on him if he is available for them in the latter stages of the draft. Woods has an FFPC ADP of 264.41 and is ranked 219th overall in the latest RotoBaller rankings, making him a solid value heading into 2023.
