Welcome back to the 2015 Last Word on Sports Fantasy Football Guide. Over the next several weeks we will be releasing player profiles, projections, position rankings, and a number of other articles that will help you dominate your fantasy league this season. Whether you have a standard draft, a snake or an auction league, and whether it’s keeper league or a one-year deal; we have all the fantasy information you need.
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Fantasy Profile: Brandon LaFell, WR, New England Patriots
Brandon LaFell had his best professional year in 2014, catching 74 balls for 953 yards and 7 touchdowns. He was the main target for quarterback Tom Brady on the perimeter while Julian Edelman and Rob Gronkowski patrolled the middle. LaFell finished as a top 25 receiver, meaning he was likely starting at a flex position in 2014. 2015 should be a similar year.
Despite Brady’s suspension and the recent injury to his foot (LaFell was seen in a walking boot at practice recently), LaFell should still be a top 30 receiver in 2015. His production will likely be down in the first few weeks, meaning LaFell is a player you could buy low and see better value in the middle of the season.
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Year | Team | G | Rec | Yds | Avg | Yds/G | Lng | TD | 20+ | 40+ | 1st | FUM |
2014 | New England Patriots | 16 | 74 | 953 | 12.9 | 59.6 | 56T | 7 | 10 | 2 | 50 | 1 |
2013 | Carolina Panthers | 16 | 49 | 627 | 12.8 | 39.2 | 79T | 5 | 5 | 1 | 31 | 1 |
2012 | Carolina Panthers | 14 | 44 | 677 | 15.4 | 48.4 | 62 | 4 | 13 | 2 | 31 | 1 |
2011 | Carolina Panthers | 16 | 36 | 613 | 17 | 38.3 | 91T | 3 | 13 | 2 | 23 | 0 |
2010 | Carolina Panthers | 14 | 38 | 468 | 12.3 | 33.4 | 44 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 23 | 0 |
TOTAL | 76 | 241 | 3,338 | 13.9 | 43.9 | 91 | 20 | 45 | 8 | 158 | 3 |
FOXBORO, MA – OCTOBER 26: Brandon LaFell #19 reacts alongside Tom Brady #12 of the New England Patriots after catching a touchdown pass during the second quarter against the Chicago Bears at Gillette Stadium on October 26, 2014 in Foxboro, Massachusetts. (Photo by Darren McCollester/Getty Images)