I know.

Kansas City Chiefs receivers didn't catch a single touchdown in 2014.

27th wide receiver, so the aggregated fantasy football community is viewing his situation and his value in this game we play as a fringe-starter-worthy at best.

I think that's the wrong way to view him this year, and here's why.

Alex Smith Isn't Really a Downgrade

I know it's a bit odd to think about, but Alex Smith and his lowest-in-the-league average depth of target (aDOT) of 6.0 yards (according to Pro Football Focus) won't exactly be a new type of quarterback for Maclin to play with this year.

Last year, among receivers last year.

Also, Maclin could be -- as hard as it is to think because of Kelce and Charles -- a bit of a red zone threat. From 2010 to 2012, Maclin saw between 15 and 21 red zone targets with Reid in charge. Maclin recorded a 10-touchdown season in 2010, too.

In Philadelphia in 2010, our projections anticipate) and he can be a draft-day steal two years in a row.