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Bachman

Bachman saw extra time with both Davante Adams and Jakobi Meyers sidelined. He was actually second among all wide receivers in targets but also trailed both running backs and both tight ends. It’s highly unlikely that Bachman will emerge onto the fantasy radar, but fantasy managers in deeper formats can store his name away in case Adams and Meyers continue to miss time.

Bachman led the NFL in preseason receptions this summer, catching 19 of his 20 targets for 166 yards and two touchdowns in three games. Bachman, an undrafted free agent in 2019 who spent time with the Rams, has a decent chance to land on another team’s practice squad.

Bachman (6'0/190) was reportedly the best athlete at the Pro Day, also recording a 10-foot, 7-inch broad jump. He impressed in front of the 31 NFL teams in attendance and even outperformed likely draft-pick Greg Dortch. Bachman had just 370 receiving yards on 30 receptions during the regular season prior to his nuclear 7/171/0 outing in the Birmingham Bowl. He’ll likely have to work his way onto an NFL roster as an undrafted free agent.

The Demon Deacons were hit with a major blow when it was announced that star WR Greg Dortch (finger) would not be playing on Saturday, but Bachman showed up in a major way to help mitigate for that loss. The 6-foot, 190-pound senior was consistently rocking Memphis deep and averaged 24.4 yards per reception on the afternoon. This showing was made all the more impressive by the fact that Bachman entered the Birmingham Bowl having caught just 30 passes for 370 yards during the regular season. Heck of a way to go out on your college career, here, kid.

Bachman (6'0/190) missed Thursday’s game against Boston College. He’s listed as a starter on the depth chart for the Irish.

Bachman (6'0/190) missed Thursday’s game against Boston College. He’s listed as a starter on the depth chart for the Irish.

Bachman hauled in both of true freshman Sam Hartman’s touchdown passes; a 10-yard dart in the second quarter, and a 19-yard grab from Hartman in the beginning of the fourth that gave the Demon Deacons a 17-14 lead. The Demon Deacons have plenty of playmakers, but Bachman (6-0/190) came on strong to end the 2017 season, and appears to have a real connection with Hartman. He and Wake Forest are back at it next Saturday against Towson.

Bachman (6'0/190) had managed to play in each of the first two games of the young campaign, but he’ll be watching Thursday’s contest from the sidelines. The senior wideout has already caught three touchdowns this year. There’s no immediate timetable for his recovery.