DeVante Parker 2020 Outlook: Set To Confirm 2019 Was No Fluke
5 years agoAfter most Fantasy players had written him off as a bust following his first four seasons, DeVante Parker came through with a surprising and outstanding breakthrough campaign in 2019. He finished fourth in the NFL with 1,202 receiving yards and led the AFC with nine TD catches. Parker placed as fantasy WR10 in a season when he did not have a Top 75 ADP at wide receiver. After his first three games, Parker registered double figure PPR points in all but one game the rest of the season. He was especially strong down the stretch, scoring 20-plus points in five of his final seven outings. Parker credited his much improved play to a sharper focus on conditioning and a better diet. A new offensive coordinator and QB also helped Miami boost their passing game, and Parker was a central figure in the rise. Chan Gailey was coaxed out of retirement and Ryan Fitzpatrick was installed as the new starting QB. Miami rose from 30th in the league in passing in 2018 to 12th in 2019. Parker projects to be Miami’s clear WR1 in 2020. Whether Fitzpatrick or prized rookie Tua Tagovailoa starting at QB, Parker will be a very busy man again. You should expect more receptions this season and over 1,100 receiving yards and eight-plus TDs. Parker is a good value pick capable of at least high-end WR2 production, and that makes him a value at an ADP of 61. Don’t doubt that he can approach last year’s totals, especially under the current and improving Miami regime.