Patrick Mahomes' Fantasy Breakout Sets Up for Great Sell-High Situation
What Does Mahomes' Resurgence Mean for Fantasy Owners?
Patrick Mahomes' return to dominance has been a welcome sight for fantasy football owners. After a disappointing 2021 season, Mahomes has looked like his old self in 2022, leading the NFL in passing yards and touchdowns through the first four weeks of the season. This has led to a surge in his fantasy value, and many owners are now wondering if it's time to sell high on Mahomes.
Why You Should Consider Selling High on Mahomes
There are a few reasons why you might want to consider selling high on Mahomes. First, his schedule is about to get much tougher. In the next four weeks, Mahomes will face the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, San Francisco 49ers, Las Vegas Raiders, and Buffalo Bills. These are all tough defenses, and Mahomes could struggle to put up the same kind of numbers that he has in the first four weeks of the season.
Second, Mahomes' weapons are not as good as they used to be. Tyreek Hill was traded to the Miami Dolphins in the offseason, and Sammy Watkins is no longer on the team. This means that Mahomes will have to rely more on lesser-known receivers, which could lead to a decrease in his production.
Finally, Mahomes is due for some regression. He is currently on pace to throw for over 5,000 yards and 50 touchdowns, which are unsustainable numbers. It's more likely that Mahomes will finish the season with around 4,500 yards and 35 touchdowns, which is still great, but not as good as his current pace.
Why You Might Want to Hold on to Mahomes
Of course, there are also some reasons why you might want to hold on to Mahomes. First, he is still one of the best quarterbacks in the NFL. Even if he does regress a bit, he is still likely to be a top-five fantasy quarterback. Second, Mahomes has a great supporting cast. Travis Kelce is still one of the best tight ends in the NFL, and JuJu Smith-Schuster and Mecole Hardman are both capable receivers. Third, Mahomes is still only 27 years old. He has many years of great football ahead of him.
