Fantasy Football: 10 overrated players to avoid in 2023 feat. Deebo Samuel

Fantasy Football overrated players to steer clear of in 2023

#6 - Christian Watson, WR, Green Bay Packers

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Christian Watson had a solid rookie campaign with the Green Bay Packers as they looked to replace Davante Adams. Linking up with Aaron Rodgers, Watson amassed 164.1 fantasy points throughout the year, averaging 11.7 ppg.

However, Rodgers has now left Green Bay, leaving Jordan Love as QB1 heading into 2023. Watson's ADP is 57th overall, ahead of Brandon Aiyuk, Drake London and Tyler Lockett, all of whom may be better options.

#7 - Jimmy Garoppolo, QB, Las Vegas Raiders

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Jimmy Garoppolo moved to the Las Vegas Raiders, and while he might have Davante Adams to throw to now, avoid him in fantasy.

Garoppolo ranked as the 25th best QB in fantasy football in 2022, behind the likes of Jacoby Brissett, Andy Dalton and Davis Mills. Garoppolo was in an excellent scheme in San Francisco, so it'll be interesting to see how he does in a new system, but don't hedge your bets on him in fantasy.

#8 - Devonta Smith, WR, Philadelphia Eagles

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While Devonta Smith is an excellent wide receiver, it's hard to justify his ADP being WR13 and 29th overall. Smith formed an excellent tandem, alongside Jalen Hurts and A.J. Brown in 2022, as all three ranked within the top 10 in fantasy scoring.

However, Dallas Goedert is likely to come back healthier than ever in 2023, and the Eagles acquired DeAndre Swift who will get catches out of the backfield. Smith will do well to replicate his 2022 form, let alone surpass it.

#9 - Kyle Pitts, TE, Atlanta Falcons

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Ever since Kyle Pitts was taken fourth-overall by the Atlanta Falcons in the 2021 NFL Draft, fans across the league have been waiting for his breakout fantasy campaign.

Going into his third season in the league, Pitts has only had three touchdowns in his career, totalling 1,382 yards. Pitts missed the final month of the 2022 season through injury, but still ended the campaign as a disappointing TE33.

The above doesn't nearly justify Pitts' ADP of TE5, let alone his 62nd overall, above the likes of Chris Godwin and Mike Williams.

#10 - Jonathan Taylor, RB, Indianapolis Colts

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Jonathan Taylor went down as one of the biggest NFL Fantasy Football draft busts in recent times, as the consensus 1st overall pick clocked up just 146.4 PPR points all year, the 33rd best for running backs. Taylor ended the year behind the likes of Jeff Wilson Jr. and Antonio Gibson in what was a bitterly disappointing campaign for him and the Colts.

However, Matt Ryan has been moved on in favor of rookie Anthony Richardson. This may only hinder Taylor as the mobile Richardson will likely take carries away from JT, across the field, as well as in the end zone. With this, along with his disastrous 2022 campaign, it's surprising Taylor is still holding an ADP of RB5 and 10th overall.