Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Blake Bortles has been playing well during the preseason, so it would make sense that his supporting cast is benefiting in the process. Allen Robinson has cemented himself as the team's WR1, and Allen Hurns is shaping up to be a strong option as the team's No. 2 option. Hurns caught all four of his targets for 42 yards and a touchdown during Friday's preseason game against the Detroit Lions.
Fantasy football sleepers 2015: Allen Hurns is heating up
Allen Hurns will likely be the No. 2 receiver in Jacksonville. We take a look at the fantasy implications.
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Hurns was all over the place statistically during his rookie season. He ended with 51 receptions for 677 yards and six touchdowns. He was sharing snaps with Cecil Shorts and Marqise Lee in 2014. Shorts is no longer on the team, and Lee has been a disappointment during the offseason. It is currently Hurns' job to lose.
Fantasy impact: Hurns was one of the top fantasy football waiver grabs in Week 1 of the 2014 season after posting a 4-110-2 stat line. He couldn’t maintain consistent production after that, however. Now in his sophomore season, Hurns and Robinson have a chance to capitalize on the presumed improvement of their quarterback. Hurns is going undrafted in a lot of fantasy leagues and could be a sneaky pick for those looking for the upside.
