Alright, let’s talk about Jahan Dotson. I spent some time digging into his situation for fantasy football this year because, honestly, wide receiver depth is always something I’m trying to figure out.
So, where did I start? First thing I did was pull up his game logs from last season. I wanted to see the raw numbers myself – targets, catches, yards, touchdowns. Just get a feel for his week-to-week production, you know? See if there were any patterns, like did he perform better with certain matchups or when other guys were out?
After looking at the basic stats, I went back and watched some cut-ups. Not full games, just his targets and catches. I wanted to see how he was being used. Was he getting deep shots? Was he mostly a short-route guy? Did he look explosive? Did he make tough catches? You get a different vibe actually watching the player compared to just looking at a spreadsheet.
Then I started thinking about the team context. This is huge, obviously. Washington brought in a new quarterback, Jayden Daniels. That’s a massive change. So I thought about how that might affect Dotson. Daniels likes to run, and rookie QBs can be unpredictable. Does that mean fewer pass attempts overall? Or maybe Daniels locks onto one or two guys?
Thinking About the Offense
I also looked at the other weapons there. Terry McLaurin is still the top dog, no doubt about that. They also brought in Austin Ekeler, who catches a lot of passes out of the backfield. Plus, they have other receivers and tight ends. So, I asked myself, where does Dotson fit in this pecking order?
- Is he clearly the number two receiver?
- Will he get enough targets to be consistent?
- How does the new offensive coordinator Kliff Kingsbury typically distribute targets? I tried to recall his time in Arizona.
Putting it all together, I saw a guy with talent. He showed flashes, especially his rookie year. Last year was a bit disappointing, though. The targets weren’t always consistent, and the touchdown numbers dropped significantly.
So, my personal take? It’s a bit murky. There’s potential, for sure. He runs good routes and has reliable hands. But there are questions. The biggest ones are the rookie QB and the target competition. Can Daniels support multiple fantasy-relevant receivers? Will Dotson command enough looks to overcome the potential inconsistency?
For me, right now, I see him as more of a WR4 or WR5 type for fantasy drafts. Someone you take a shot on later, hoping he clicks with Daniels and earns a bigger role. I wouldn’t want to rely on him as a weekly starter from day one. It feels like a bit of a gamble, but one that could pay off if things break right. I’ll definitely be watching reports out of training camp closely to see how he looks and how that connection with the new QB is developing. Gotta keep an eye on these situations.
