KC Joyner, ESPN Staff Writer 8y

Players whose fantasy value is helped, hurt most by offensive line changes

Fantasy, Fantasy NFL

Hall of Fame general manager Jim Finks once noted that Walter Payton, one of the greatest running backs in NFL history, was only going to be as productive as the Chicago Bears' blocking would allow him to be.

The need for good blocking is just as true in the world of fantasy football, as it's the type of factor that can turn borderline players into stars and vice versa.

So which fantasy players are likely to see their values greatly increase or decrease based on improved or diminished offensive line play in 2016?

The list starts with a player who was able to make a strong fantasy MVP case last season despite his team having a league-worst ranking in offensive line continuity.

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