Andrei Iosivas is an intriguing late-round target in 2024 fantasy football drafts considering his situation with the Cincinnati Bengals this year. He is projected to be their WR3 and has a path to an expanded role this season on a high-powered offense.
Here's where the second-year wide receiver's fantasy outlook currently stands.
Should you draft Bengals WR Andrei Iosivas in 2024?
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Finding valuable picks with upside late in fantasy football drafts can be a key factor in building a winning roster. Andre Iosivas is a strong candidate to be exactly that in his newly projected role with his team. Tyler Boyd has provided fantasy value in this role previously, making Iosivas an interesting late-round flier.
The Bengals have one of the best passing offenses in the NFL with quarterback Joe Burrow so their receivers often get plenty of targets. Consistency and workload could be an issue for Iosivas with Ja'Marr Chase and Tee Higgins also on the roster but his favorable situation gives him more upside than most other options toward the end of fantasy drafts.
Andrei Iosivas 2024 fantasy outlook, ADP and 2023 stats
Iosivas spent his 2023 season as a rookie with the Bengals where he received limited playing time on his way to 15 receptions on 25 targets for 116 yards and four touchdowns. Two of his touchdowns came in the final week and 15 of his targets came across the final three games which suggests that his 2024 fantasy outlook could be on the rise.
However, managers shouldn't reach to get him as he could pay off as a late-round speculative pick.
Is Andrei Iosivas a good pick in fantasy football this year?
What makes Iosivas a good pick in fantasy football this year is his low ADP. He has a better chance than most other players in the late rounds of a fantasy draft to provide relevant contributions. While he is in a crowded offense, Tyler Boyd has previously proven that a WR3 on the Bengals can still be a valuable piece on a fantasy roster.
The Bengals' wide receiver room also has a few question marks entering the 2024 season as Chase and Higgins are both reportedly unhappy with their contract situations. If either of them becomes unavailable due to this situation, it could mean a significantly larger role for Iosivas.
Where should you draft Andrei Iosivas this year?
Iosivas' ADP ranks him as the WR92 and 301st overall player in 2024 fantasy football. This means that he profiles as a deep bench piece that can be targeted as late as the final round of most drafts.
Finding upside in the late rounds can be extremely valuable and the Bengals youngster is the preferred choice over Jalin Hyatt and Kendrick Bourne because of this. Sportskeeda's Who Should I Draft tool ranks him just slightly behind Odell Beckham Jr. who is also expected to be a WR3 in a high-powered offense.
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