2020 Fantasy football draft prep: The growing importance of slot targets

Slot targets are worth more than perimeter targets. Here's how big the difference is, and how you can capitalize in your 2020 Fantasy drafts.

Jacob Gibbs

As the NFL becomes more pass-heavy, the slot receiver role continues to evolve -- and grow in importance.

The slot position naturally gained significance with more teams using three wide-receiver sets. Then, offensive coordinators began lining up their most dangerous weapons in the slot, creating huge mismatches.