Top 50 Position Battles: Lelie vs. Battle
# 34. 49ers number two receiver: Ashley Lelie vs. Arnaz Battle
Battle is a rock solid possession receiver, but the 49ers want more. Lelie has to stay healthy for a real chance to start, something he hasn’t been all summer. Ideally, we think the 49ers would keep Darrell Jackson at his natural flanker position and play him opposite a deep threat like Lelie or rookie Jason Hill. Hill isn't ready yet.
Lelie’s durability issues gives Battle a good chance to start at the flanker spot. As a starter, Battle would catch just enough passes each week to not kill fantasy teams as a reserve in deep PPR leagues, but you should aim higher. I’d consider Lelie in deeper leagues if he has a huge camp.





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