Cale Ahearn is a communication/journalism major at Shippensburg University. He is a senior and plans to enter the sports journalism field when he graduates. Ahearn boasts ten years of experience with fantasy football, winning four championships and finishing within the top three in his leagues nine times.
WR Davante Adams, Green Bay Packers – After an impressive rookie season, expectations are high for Adams entering 2015. Fellow receiver Jordy Nelson has already suffered a season-ending injury and Adams is going to have to step up to fill the void in the offense. With Aaron Rodgers throwing the football, Adams is going to put up numbers.
TE Greg Olsen, Carolina Panthers – Olsen has been a model of consistency, scoring at least five touchdowns every season since 2008. He has always been a focal point of the Panthers’ offense and now that top option receiver Kelvin Benjamin has been lost for the season, Olsen will assume the role of lead pass catcher for the club.
RB Frank Gore, Indianapolis Colts – Even in what many considered a down year for Gore in 2014, he amassed over 1,000 yards on the ground. Now, moving to a more potent Indianapolis Colts’ offense, Gore should have many more opportunities to score, as his power running style fits a need that the team has had for a few seasons.
RB Carlos Hyde, San Francisco 49ers – Coming off a rookie season where Hyde spent the season as Gore’s backup, he now is ready to be the starter for the 49ers in 2015. In an offense that likes to run the football, Hyde is expected to get a large amount of touches and should be one of the main contributors to the team.
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