As the NFL continues to evolve, so must our fantasy analysis. Back in 2007, NFL offenses had three or more wide receivers on the field for just 55% of all passing plays. That number reached an all-time high of 76% in 2016 and was still a lofty 73% last season. The dramatic change in personnel usage has led to fewer snaps "wasted" on fullbacks (multiple-RB sets are down from 27% to 9% during the span) and more usage and targets for wide receivers who were once considered bench players but are now de facto starters in most schemes.
By evaluating the personnel usage of each team and coach, we can determine which players' snap counts will get a boost and those who will see a dip. Of course, it's not as simple as just looking at last season's numbers, as roster turnover (and especially coaching changes) is sure to have an effect. Nevertheless, we've come up with a projection of how often each team's offense will have at least three wide receivers on the field in 2020, as well as a look at which individual players will be most affected in terms of fantasy value. This evaluation of each offensive scheme can give you a leg up on your league mates on draft day.
Note: Mentions of three-plus-WR sets throughout this article refer only to passing plays. Asterisks "*" represent the projected offensive playcaller for each team.
1. Miami Dolphins: HC: Brian Flores, OC: Chan Gailey,* Projected 3+ WR sets: 85%