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Who is playing for a contract this season? Who may have a new home in 2018? If you believe players are more likely to perform in a walk year, we've got 35 worth targeting.
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This is the second straight year Bell will play for a new contract. Despite missing four games, he finished as a top-five Fantasy rusher. He has an easier schedule in 2017 and has seemed to get his act together off the field. Big season coming!
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Improved quarterback play should help Hopkins improve on his gross 2016 stats, but a supreme effort would help his Fantasy prospects this year and his pocketbook for the next several years. Topping 1,000 yards should be within reach.
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Graham is looking for his second mega-deal after getting $40 million back in 2014. He's healthy, he started to find his groove last year with the Seahawks and should become a red-zone fixture for them again in 2017. He's got a lot to play for.
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There are only two ways Garoppolo will play this year -- a trade, and we're not saying the other in fear of jinxing Tom Brady. Next year is a different story, so dynasty league owners might want to acquire Garoppolo now and sit on him for a year.
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Freeman's looking for a third straight season with at least 1,500 total yards and at least 13 touchdowns. No doubt he's also looking for a massive pay day, and the Falcons seem willing to make him one of the top paid backs in the league.
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A lot of people expect Adams to regress after a breakout 2016, but another solid year from him should lock up a new contract with the Packers. If things continue to click for him, don't rule out a 1,000-yard, eight-score season.
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Cousins has posted 20-plus Fantasy points 18 times in the past two seasons, and now the sentiment is that his receiving corps has improved this offseason. Before he gets his pay day, Fantasy owners should enjoy another big year.
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If Pryor landed a $6 million deal after going for over 1,000 yards with the lowly Browns last season, just imagine how much he'll cash in for after playing with Kirk Cousins and a pass-aggressive offense in Washington this season.
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It seems like Eifert is constantly battling injuries, but he's healthy now. If it stays that way he should end up with a nice raise. Not only has he scored in 18 of his past 21 games, he has caught 67 percent of his targets in those matchups.
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A new contract is coming, so don't expect it to be a factor for Stafford this season. The high-volume passer posted at least 29 touchdowns in 2011, 2013 and 2015. If the trend continues, he'll be one of Fantasy's best bargains in 2017.
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The Jaguars and Robinson are already working on a deal to keep him in town, but it'll be tricky after the team gave Allen Hurns $20 million guaranteed in 2016. It'll be even more difficult for the Jags if Robinson puts together a year like he did in 2015.
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Over the past two seasons, Landry caught 68.7 percent of his 297 targets and posted back-to-back 1,100-yard campaigns. As the most trusted receiver for Ryan Tannehill, odds are Landry won't leave town regardless of his 2017 stats.
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The Bills turned down the fifth-year extension on his rookie contract, giving Watkins a shot at cashing in sooner than others drafted in 2014. Bank on Watkins going all out and playing through small injuries to show the league what his upside is.
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Bradford is absolutely playing for a new contract, particularly since the Vikings can still turn to Teddy Bridgewater once he's fully ready. He's coming off a career year with Minnesota, and another one might clinch him another starting job in 2017.
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Gates is 37 years old and will set the NFL record for most touchdowns by a tight end with his next score (could be as soon as Week 2 vs. Miami). This could very well be his last year in the league.
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Lacy met all of his offseason weight-based incentives and appears to have a shot at leading the Seahawks run game. If he stays in shape and plays well, he'll extend his career. If he balloons up again, Seattle might be his last stop.
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With 620 yards, Gore can pass LaDainian Tomlinson for fifth on the NFL's all-time career rushing yards list. That and a championship ring are probably Gore's last two remaining goals, not getting another mega-contract.
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Forget about next year -- Hyde might have to fight for a job with the 49ers this year! Kyle Shanahan's zone-run scheme doesn't quite fit Hyde's strengths, and his track record of injuries hurts his case. A bad year will certainly cost Hyde.
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Turning 31 in December and with seven seasons already under his belt, Blount knows his contract status is year to year regardless of how he performs. Penciled in to lead the Eagles run game isn't quite as glamorous as leading the Patriots backfield.
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After two seasons of disappointing rushing numbers, Hill must play really well and soon or get sent to the bench in favor of rookie Joe Mixon. Hill is already dropping in Fantasy drafts and could drop off the NFL radar with another bad year.
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Everything is lining up for West, who figures to assume the Ravens' lead rushing role for potentially the whole season. He already had a career year in 2016 and can build off that this season just in time for a new contract.
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Lewis has been great for the Patriots -- they haven't lost a game when he's played -- but his Fantasy production leaves a lot to be desired. One could hope he stays healthy and lands a nice role somewhere else in 2018.
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Charles, 30, is on a quest to prove he can still play after knee issues sidelined him for much of last season. A strong 2017 could lead to sticking around the NFL for another couple of years.
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It'll take some breaks for Rawls to regain his spot as the lead rusher for the Seahawks. If he does, he'll command a nice one-year deal as a restricted free agent. If he doesn't, he could find himself looking for a new team next spring.
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An opportunity for McFadden to show he can still work in an NFL backfield could arise if Ezekiel Elliott misses any playing time. But first, he'll have to average over 4.0 yards per carry for the second time in six seasons.
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Jeffery got $14 million from the Eagles for 2017. If he shows them he can serve as their No. 1 wideout he'll earn way more next spring. Philly has just enough quality pass catchers to keep Jeffery from being smothered by opposing defenses every week.
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It won't take too much for Moncrief to have a career year or prove to the Colts he's worth a long-term deal. His career-high is just 733 yards. Staying healthy and remaining a red-zone threat (13 touchdowns in his last 25 games) is what matters.
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After freakish injuries sidelined him for a chunk of last year, Brown is back and looks great. He's just a year removed from a 1,003-yard, seven-score campaign. The timing is perfect for him to rediscover his form and play well.
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After a shoulder injury knocked him out for most of last season, Decker should be anxious to prove he can still produce. He'll get that chance in Tennessee, where he should get over 100 targets. Decker, 30, should be able to extend his career a few more seasons.
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Snead should land new deals in each of the next two years because he's set to be a restricted free agent. It's two consecutive opportunities for Snead to shine. His targets should rise with Brandin Cooks leaving town, so he should nail down career-highs in receptions and touchdowns..
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After breaking out last season, Meredith can earn a nice one-season pay day as a restricted free agent next spring (and a bigger deal the following spring) . He's a lock to top 100 targets and has the size and versatility to keep the strong numbers coming.
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Williams had over 1,000 yards last season, but his playing time will be tied to the health and success of Keenan Allen and rookie Mike Williams. Should opportunities arise, Williams could earn some nice dough as a restricted free agent.
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Enunwa should work as the Jets' most targeted receiver, which isn't such a terrible thing since they figure to play from behind much of the year. If he improves on his 55.2 percent catch rate, he'll easily post some career-bests.
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If Matthews can get healthy and cement himself as a great slot receiver, he'll earn the chance to test the market next spring. If the Eagles let him prove himself as an outside receiver his profile could really rise. It might be asking for too much.
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Lee was more efficient than Allen Robinson last season. If he can establish himself as the better all-around receiver this season, Lee (25 years old) will become one of the most popular receivers in free agency next summer.
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