Phillip Dorsett (WR, NE) - Week 1 Waiver Wire Pickups

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ANALYSIS: New England Patriots wide receiver Phillip Dorsett never really meshed with the team last season. While we would love to buy that Bill Belichick and the Patriots will unlock Cordarelle Patterson, for now we need to buy into the simple fact that Dorsett is going to open as Tom Brady’s No. 2 WR. If for that reason only, we should take notice.

He may not actually be the No. 2 receiver, what with Rob Gronkowski, Chris Hogan, James White and Rex Burkhead all operating in the same receiving space, but the snaps should be there. If he stands out early then you have a significant piece of the Patriots offense for pennies, and if he fizzles out then you drop him for a Week 1 standout.