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In a year filled with uncertainty and inconsistency, one wide receiver continues to reshape his image. Wide receiver Will Fuller of the Houston Texans, once known for his yearly injuries, has established himself as an elite, consistent option this year. A vintage Fuller game on Thanksgiving was the latest exclamation point on an already fantastic season. His 171 yard, two-touchdown performance (35.1 PPR) reminded fantasy managers what he has always been capable of throughout his career.
Houston Texans wide receiver Will Fuller V had a monster game in a Thanksgiving day win over the Lions. Fuller caught six of seven targets for a season-high 171 yards and two touchdowns. A strong game from the 26-year old turned into a beastly one in the fourth quarter, as he torched the Lions’ defense on two deep balls for scores, showcasing his great connection with quarterback Deshaun Watson. Fuller has at least 80 yards in three of his last four games and has found the end zone three times in that span. The Colts’ 4th-ranked pass defense awaits in Week 13, though Fuller is too good to have on the bench.
From Injury-Prone to Star Receiver
The phrase “injury-prone” was almost synonymous with Fuller after his first few seasons in the league. The massive, week-winning performances were soured by injuries every year. His speed, talent, and connection with Watson were never in question. It was his inability to stay on the field that consistently frustrated his fantasy managers. In his first four seasons, Fuller appeared in 42 of 64 possible games. Now, in his fifth season and still only 26-years-old, Fuller is establishing himself as a consistent, weekly option.
