Greg Jennings is no longer a Green Bay Packer. He has left the Green and Yellow, to don the Purple of the Minnesota Vikings. How will this impact Jennings fantasy value in 2013?
Greg Jennings could have a very productive year in Minnesota. Jennings has always been a favorable target in the red zone. Over the past five years Jennings had been thrown to in the Redzone 71 times, hauled in 41 catches, with 21 of them being touchdowns. Half the time he gets a Redzone reception it is for a touchdown. Jennings can provide the Vikings another option besides Adrian Peterson and Kyle Rudolph.Percy Harvin is no longer a Viking, hopefully Jennings can fill the void.
An important indicator of a receivers skill is yardage. A receiver who consistently puts up yardage will benefit you in fantasy football. He is less likely to blank the board for you. Greg Jennings has impressive career averages. Over the last five years Jennings has averaged 72 yards a game, a touchdown every two games, and an impressive 10.53 fantasy points a game.
I believe Christian Ponder is a decent quarterback. He has a premier running back in Adrian Peterson, and will benefit from the addition of Jennings. Ponder played well when Harvin was healthy last year, and should return to form with Jennings. My biggest concern is Greg Jennings health. In 2012 he played only 8 games, 2011 he played 13. If Jennings can remain healthy he will be a welcomed addition to your fantasy team. The only drawback is his injuries from the past two seasons. I would still draft him, but not over reach and take him early. I would not draft many wide receivers in the first two rounds, but is covered in my old articles, and will be covered in my 2013 draft strategy.
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Unfortunately, his quarterback situation is not nearly as good in Minnesota as it was in Green Bay.
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