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2016 Fantasy Football: Five Must Start Players in Patriots vs Jets

By Nick Ziegler

Dec 27, 2015; East Rutherford, NJ, USA; New York Jets wide receiver Brandon Marshall (15) pulls in pass reception during overtime to setup winning touchdown as he is defended by New England Patriots cornerback Duron Harmon (30) at MetLife Stadium. New York Jets defeat the New England Patriots 26-20 in overtime. Mandatory Credit: Jim O
Dec 27, 2015; East Rutherford, NJ, USA; New York Jets wide receiver Brandon Marshall (15) pulls in pass reception during overtime to setup winning touchdown as he is defended by New England Patriots cornerback Duron Harmon (30) at MetLife Stadium. New York Jets defeat the New England Patriots 26-20 in overtime. Mandatory Credit: Jim O /
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November 20, 2016; Santa Clara, CA, USA; New England Patriots wide receiver Julian Edelman (11) runs against San Francisco 49ers free safety Eric Reid (35) during the second quarter at Levi /

Julian Edelman

The Patriots have arguably the best depth at skill positions in the NFL, and that can make things tricky for fantasy owners. Depending on matchups, players like James White can be a great play for fantasy football owners in certain weeks. However, one of the most consistent players on the Patriots has been wide receiver, Julian Edelman.

Aside from Rob Gronkowski, Edelman is arguably the next best weapon for Brady in the passing offense. Without Gronkowski out last week against the 49ers, Edelman was targeted 17 times by Brady in the win. On those 17 targets, Edelman was able to total eight receptions, 77 receiving yards, and one receiving touchdown.

In points per reception leagues, Edelman is a great weapon to have, and he could be the number one target for Brady again against the Jets. Due to the uncertainty surrounding the status of Gronkowski, Edelman might be targeted heavily again.

The Jets passing defense has struggled against wide receivers all season, as their secondary has some serious flaws. Edelman is not the traditional size of a number one wide receiver, but he is capable of putting up those numbers. Against a poor passing defense, expect Edelman to have a big game against the Jets.

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