NFL fantasy football news and player signals for Thursday, May 21, 2026

Fernando Mendoza (QB, LV) is #169 overall in Hayden Winks' 2026 Half-PPR rankings vs. Underdog ADP 169 with a 235-point projection. Verdict: Unlikely to start in September but excellent tools. His size, toughnesses, arm talent, and occasion scramble ability reminded me of the skinnier version of Ben Roethlisberger. He can make all the throws and very rarely made mistakes. His production profile and draft capital spit out a 95th percentile QB prospect, and he has the traits to enter the top-5 QB conversation in due time.

KC Concepcion (WR, CLE) is #121 overall in Hayden Winks' 2026 Half-PPR rankings vs. Underdog ADP 115.8 with a 124.2-point projection. Verdict: Will be the best Browns WR by Halloween. Bench stash.. His analytical profile is strong; early declare, freshman breakout, great college dominator, and played in the SEC. We didn't get official athletic testing, but take my word for it ... Concepcion is excellent in his movements.

Antonio Williams has the opportunity to earn a significant role in the Washington offense, especially if he can outperform other veterans in the receiving corps.

Chigoziem Okonkwo is a unique athletic tight end with the potential for significant targets in a receiving corps that lacks depth beyond Terry McLaurin.

Matthew Stafford is a strong late-round quarterback option, with an ADP around 100th, and has the potential to return to top-five fantasy production.

Chris Rodriguez could emerge as a valuable handcuff in the Jacksonville backfield, especially if he shows better performance than Basil Tootin in training camp.

J.K. Dobbins is expected to be the starter, but his injury history raises concerns about his availability and opens the door for Coleman to potentially take over.

Jonah Coleman is an interesting fit in Denver and could potentially earn a role if he outperforms Jonathan Brooks in the preseason.

Jonathan Brooks is currently preferred over Jonah Coleman, but his position could change based on preseason performance and practice participation.

Isaiah Likely has shown potential with a strong performance in limited opportunities, averaging 16.6 PPR points per game in nine games with six or more targets. With a new opportunity as a number one tight end, he could be a valuable target.

Aaron Rodgers has stated that this will be his last season, raising concerns about his long-term value.

Quinshon Judkins is participating in team drills, indicating he is on track for the upcoming season.

Isaiah Likely has huge upside potential as he transitions to being the number one tight end for his new team, despite a current ADP that doesn't reflect his potential.

Mark Andrews is expected to benefit from the departure of Isaiah Likely and could see an increase in targets this season.

Xavier Worthy has a chance to be a smash value pick late in drafts, especially if Rashid Rice is not 100% healthy.

Matthew Golden is a value in best ball formats due to the lack of depth at wide receiver in Green Bay, making him a solid late-round pick.

Aaron Jones may not have top 15 upside in season-long leagues, but he can outperform his draft position in best ball formats due to his receiving role.

Ricky Pearsall is in a highly efficient offense and had a strong yards per route run last year, making him a valuable late-round pick.

Sean Tucker has contingent upside in the backfield and led in rushing yards over expected last year, making him a valuable pick in best ball formats.

Keaton Mitchell is a great fit for Mike McDaniel's offense, which favors fast running backs, and he could see a role similar to that of Devon Achane.

Chase Brown is being drafted late in the second round, but he should be valued in the early second range due to his significant role in the Bengals' offense, where he averaged 19.4 PPR points per game without Jake Browning.

Terry McLaurin had a career-high 2.22 yards per route run last year, and with David Blough as the offensive coordinator, the offense is expected to revolve around him with a target goal of 10 per game.

Justin Herbert's fantasy production is expected to improve with the return of key offensive linemen, which has shown to significantly impact his performance.

Nico Collins is a strong value pick this year, especially with reports of increased target volume and his solid performance metrics from last season.

Chris Godwin is being undervalued in drafts, and with a potential slot role in the new offense, he could outperform his current ADP.

Malik Davis currently has the edge as the running back two for the Cowboys, but his value remains uncertain as he is largely undrafted.

Kenneth Gainwell is being drafted more frequently than Bucky Irving, indicating a shift in value perception among fantasy players.

Bucky Irving's injury situation is concerning, as he is only expected to be ready for training camp, which raises questions about his role and effectiveness this season.

Saquon Barkley is expected to bounce back this season as the offensive scheme in Philadelphia is set to improve, which could enhance his fantasy value.

Jacoby Brissett's performance has been underwhelming, ranking 23rd in EPA per drop back last year, and there are doubts about his ability to be a long-term solution for Arizona.

Antonio Williams is being considered for the Z receiver role in Washington, which could provide him with significant opportunities in the passing game.

Jaden Daniels has an interesting connection with Kayshawn Boutte from their time at LSU, which could play a role if Boutte is traded to a team with Daniels.

Caleb Johnson is likely the RB3 for the Steelers, but his recent practice clips shouldn't overly influence fantasy drafts.

Michael Pittman could potentially outscore DK Metcalf this year, making him a valuable asset in fantasy drafts.

Aaron Rodgers has joined the Pittsburgh Steelers, which could provide a more competent offense than last year, but his conservative playing style may limit fantasy upside.

Malik Willis is projected to throw for 3,951 yards this season, making him a viable late-round quarterback option.

Greg Dulcich is considered a super budget option who could provide value as a late-round pick.

Jake Ferguson is capable of producing tight end numbers, but his performance may depend on the health of George Kittle or CeeDee Lamb.

Dalton Schultz is also viewed as a safe tight end option, expected to finish around the same range as Hunter Henry.

Hunter Henry is projected to be a safe option, likely finishing around the tight end nine range.

Chigoziem Okonkwo has the potential to be a breakout tight end this year, with a higher ceiling than established players like Hunter Henry and Dalton Schultz.

Tyler Higbee is projected to be a safe option in the tight end rankings, likely finishing around the top ten.

A.J. Brown is considered a safe option as a wide receiver one, regardless of potential trade rumors.

Chase Brown is viewed as a strong target in drafts, with potential for a breakout season.

Luther Burden is expected to be a first-round pick in rookie drafts, with potential to be a top target in his offense.

James Cook is ranked around six in their rankings, but CeeDee Lamb is preferred as a keeper in a PPR league.

Kyron Williams is currently ranked as the RB 15, indicating that his risk is baked into his ADP.

Despite concerns about a timeshare, Kyron Williams had a strong pace of 1300 yards and 13 touchdowns over the last ten games after the bye week last season.

Kyron Williams is currently the primary starter for the Rams, but there are concerns about a potential timeshare with Blake Corum, who has been performing well.

Rashee Rice is facing significant challenges, including a 30-day jail sentence and recovery from knee surgery, which will impact his practice time and overall availability.

Travion Henderson is projected lower than DeAndre Swift, indicating concerns about his role and potential in the upcoming season.

DeAndre Swift is projected as a mid RB2, which is higher than expected given previous concerns about his role.

Jamison Williams is projected at 11, which is significantly higher than consensus, and he has shown potential for a strong performance in the second half of the season.

Patrick Mahomes is ranked at 20, which is well below his ADP of 12, indicating a potential undervaluation in drafts.

R.J. Harvey is ranked fourteen spots behind ADP due to concerns about his role and the team's offseason moves to acquire other running backs.

Bo Nix is projected at eight, which is six spots ahead of his ADP, indicating a belief in his bounce-back potential this season.

There are concerns about Luther Burden's ability to capitalize on his projected targets due to the overall offensive identity of the Bears, which may limit his upside.

Derrick Henry is projected at six, which is not outrageous given his current ADP, and he has a light depth chart that could lead to significant opportunities.

Mike Evans is ranked at 21, which is higher than most consensus rankings, and he pairs perfectly with Brock Purdy, who throws a good deep ball and touchdowns.