While Hilton was more productive in his first year, Brown showed some Hilton-like flashes with his speed and big-play ability, particularly in the second half when he averaged 15.4 yards on his 24 catches.
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The Cardinals still have to feed Larry Fitzgerald and Michael Floyd, but Brown will get his share. After all, he finished second on the Cardinals in receptions and third in receiving yards last year as a rookie.
If there is one area we want to see significant improvement from Brown, it’s his catch efficiency as he only secured 48 of his 103 targets (47 percent). Having Carson Palmer back will certainly help in that area and boost the entire Arizona offense, increasing the chances of Brown taking the second-year leap that fantasy owners have come to expect from wide receivers.
CWi Last Word: More of a deep sleeper, Brown has the makings of a poor man’s T.Y. Hilton in 2015. He’ll be a nice target in bonus leagues and a strong matchup play throughout the season.
CWi Projection: 61 receptions, 940 yards, 7 touchdowns
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