The red zone in the NFL is where fantasy football matchups are won and lost and dynasty value is mined. Championships are built, or torn down, as a team marches towards the end zone. Here is a breakdown of the Arizona Cardinals, San Francisco 49ers, Seattle Seahawks, and St.Louis Rams red zone turnover from 2014 and the changes in store for 2015:
Arizona
Biggest 2014 Departure
Stepfan Taylor, 10 opportunities
2015 Impact
Not much to see here as Andre Ellington missed time, opening the door to Stepfan Taylor and fellow JAG (just a guy) running back Marion Grice saw some red zone work later in the season. Ellington is joined by metric and UTH favorite David Johnson in the backfield. While Johnson did not show more than passable interior skills in college, he does possess prototypical size, which Ellington lacks for consistent goal line work. I do not know if Johnson can or cannot win between the tackles in the NFL, but I will bet on Johnson over Ellington to see more opportunities for short touchdowns in 2015. The passing game stays in tact from 2014 (a healthy Carson Palmer would be a boost). Drew Stanton and Ryan Lindley saw more red zone ‘looks’ (Footballguys Statistic for any rushing/passing attempt or target) than Palmer in 2014, making Michael Floyd and Larry Fitzgerald owners cringe seven months removed from the wreckage.
