Tyler Boyd
29-Year-Old
Free Agent
2023 Receiving Stats
REC
67
YDS
667
TD
2
AVG
10.0
TAR
98
2024 Projections
2023 Fantasy Outlook
After back-to-back 1,000-yard seasons in 2018-19, Boyd has landed in the 750-850 range each of QB Joe Burrow's first three years. The veteran slot receiver also has the three best catch rates of his career since Burrow was drafted, with his YPT improving each season (7.6>8.8>9.3) while his volume of targets has dropped (110>94>82). It's all quite logical, of course, as the Cincinnati offense has improved with the help of stud wideouts Ja'Marr Chase and Tee Higgins. It might seem there's still an upside scenario given that Boyd is 28 and playing in a pass-first offense with a quality QB, but he averaged only five targets and 35.5 yards per game even when Chase missed four consecutive games midseason last year. It was Higgins who thrived in that scenario, averaging nine targets and 92.8 yards with his superstar running mate sidelined. Boyd still has value in deep formats where 50 or 60 WRs are started in the fantasy league, but in most setups it's better to use a bench spot on a young receiver with a lower floor and higher ceiling. Read Past Outlooks
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Interested in joining hometown team
Boyd and the Steelers have mutual interest, though no signing is imminent for the veteran free-agent receiver, Mark Kaboly of The Athletic reports.
ANALYSIS
Boyd is from Western Pennsylvania and went to college at Pittsburgh, so it comes as little surprise that he has interest in joining one of the Bengals' division rivals. He spent the first eight years of his career in Cincinnati, where he topped 1,000 yards in 2018 and again in 2019 before taking a back seat in the Bengals offense to Tee Higgins and then Ja'Marr Chase. The 29-year-old has mostly worked out of the slot, especially in recent years, but he could also get perimeter snaps in a Pittsburgh offense with minimal talent at wideout behind George Pickens.
Boyd is from Western Pennsylvania and went to college at Pittsburgh, so it comes as little surprise that he has interest in joining one of the Bengals' division rivals. He spent the first eight years of his career in Cincinnati, where he topped 1,000 yards in 2018 and again in 2019 before taking a back seat in the Bengals offense to Tee Higgins and then Ja'Marr Chase. The 29-year-old has mostly worked out of the slot, especially in recent years, but he could also get perimeter snaps in a Pittsburgh offense with minimal talent at wideout behind George Pickens.
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Fantasy/Red Zone Stats
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Advanced NFL Stats
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Air Yards Per Game
38.6Air Yards Per Snap
0.83% Team Air Yards
17.8%% Team Targets
16.5%Avg Depth of Target
6.7 YdsCatch Rate
68.4%Drop Rate
5.1%Avg Yds After Catch
4.3% Targeted On Route
17.1%Avg Yds Per Route Run
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Receiving Alignment Breakdown
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2023 Tyler Boyd Split Stats
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Measurables Review
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How do Tyler Boyd's measurables compare to other wide receivers?
This section compares his draft workout metrics with players at the same position. The bar represents the player's percentile rank. For example, if the bar is halfway across, then the player falls into the 50th percentile for that metric and it would be considered average.
Height
6' 2"Weight
203 lbs40-Yard Dash
4.58 secShuttle Time
4.35 secCone Drill
6.90 secVertical Jump
34.0 inBroad Jump
119 inBench Press
11 repsHand Length
9.75 inArm Length
32.00 in
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Interest from several teams
Boyd has received interest from the Chargers, Dolphins, Lions, 49ers and Kansas City, Mark Kaboly of The Athletic reports.
ANALYSIS
Boyd seemed like a strong fit to land with the Steelers at the start of free agency, but Pittsburgh is reportedly all but out of the mix to sign him. It's unclear to what level the listed teams have shown interest in him and if any have made formal offers. Both the Lions and Chargers may be in particular need of adding a reliable pass catcher, as the former recently lost Josh Reynolds in free agency while the Chargers parted ways with both Keenan Allen and Mike Williams this offseason.
Boyd seemed like a strong fit to land with the Steelers at the start of free agency, but Pittsburgh is reportedly all but out of the mix to sign him. It's unclear to what level the listed teams have shown interest in him and if any have made formal offers. Both the Lions and Chargers may be in particular need of adding a reliable pass catcher, as the former recently lost Josh Reynolds in free agency while the Chargers parted ways with both Keenan Allen and Mike Williams this offseason.
Past Fantasy Outlooks
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Boyd was one of the few Bengals who didn't match or exceed expectations last year, dropping
to 4.2 catches for 51.8 yards per game after three consecutive years with at least 5.3 receptions
for 56.1 yards. It was only in fantasy terms that Boyd disappointed, as a 71.3 percent catch rate
and 8.8 YPT were the second-best marks of his six-year career. He's only 27 and has two
1,000-yard seasons on his resume, but Boyd may be slipping to a distant Option C after
finishing last year with 16 fewer targets than Tee Higgins (who missed three games) and 34
fewer than Ja'Marr Chase. Then again, it might not be so bad as the third option in a top
offense, and there's still upside for triple-digit targets if Higgins or Chase misses time with an
injury. The Bengals don't have a top pass-catching back, nor a target hog at tight end (where
Hayden Hurst replaces C.J. Uzomah), and coach Zac Taylor's offenses have consistently
ranked top 5 in use of three-wide formations.
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Hitting free agency after down year
Boyd caught one of two targets for four yards in Sunday's 31-14 win over the Browns. He finishes the season 67 catches for 667 yards and two touchdowns on 98 targets.
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Targeted twice in loss
Boyd recorded two receptions on two targets for 29 yards in Sunday's 25-17 loss to the Chiefs.
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Five catches in Week 16 loss
Boyd caught five of seven targets for 59 yards in Saturday's 34-11 loss to the Steelers.
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Plays hero in overtime
Boyd caught two passes for 53 yards on five targets in the 27-24 overtime win against the Vikings on Saturday.
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Cleared for Saturday's game
Boyd (foot/ankle) doesn't carry an injury designation into Saturday's game against the Vikings after turning in a full practice Thursday.
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