Jayden Reed

Jayden Reed had an awful year after high expectations. Can he return to his numbers or better from his first two years? If he does he becomes incredible value. With an unproven Matthew Golden and an injury prone Christian Watson around, Reed could be much better than expected.

After a broken collarbone ruined his 2025 campaign, Reed is primed for a major bounce-back as Jordan Love's primary slot target now that Romeo Doubs and Dontayvion Wicks are out of the picture in Green Bay. Reed also brings a rushing threat to his game, which gives him additional fantasy appeal. 

Has proven more trustworthy than Matthew Golden to capitalize on target consolidation in Green Bay.

I've been calling Reed a Stefon Diggs Starter Kit with some of the advanced options pre-installed since Reed arrived in Green Bay. 

Despite strong production, the Packers coaching staff hasn't used him as a full-time starter. Unless there's a hidden chronic injury, the usage doesn't make a lot of sense. 

I blame cheese curds in the meeting rooms.  

With Romeo Doubs and Dontayvion Wicks gone, Reed is the most game-ready option to increase his target share. My projections for Reed are more conservative this year, but I'm betting I abandon that forecast for a more aggressive stance by August. 

Even the conservative forecast has Reed leading in every receiving category because I trust Christian Watson less than Reed to play a full season.