NFL fantasy football news and player signals for Monday, May 25, 2026

Bob Harris notes that Malik Nabers is dealing with injury recovery from a second cleanup procedure and the Giants are expected to be patient with his return timeline, suggesting Nabers is less healthy than teammate Skowronek at this point in the offseason.

Bob Harris expresses comfort with Javonte Williams as a running back option but questions whether he possesses the same upside potential and receiving ability as Cam Akers, positioning Williams as a solid but less explosive alternative.

RB20 value with elite receiving ability and red zone target upside; improving health trajectory is key. From week 2 onward averaged 16 carries, 4.7 targets, 96.3 yards per game with 6 TDs in 6 full games; 19.2 fantasy points per game would have ranked RB6 over full season; in 3 fully healthy games ranked RB8. Five straight games with 90+ all-purpose yards. Bob Harris prefers Akers over Ky' Irving and notes he has more upside and receiving ability than Javonte Williams. The Chiefs throw a lot of screens and passes near the goal line, making the running back a frequent target; Akers dominated in targets and red zone targets.

New England WR entering year 2 with improved size and strength; history of drop issues in contested scenarios but potential upside if catch performance improves. Bob Harris notes he was hyped as potential starter in spring but became quiet once pads came on due to dropping passes. If he improves catch performance in tight coverage and contested scenarios, he could be a real boon for the offense. Should not be ignored this summer.

Browns tight end positioned as one of the two primary tight ends alongside Charlie Kolar. Njoku is a better receiver in zone coverage than Oronde Gadsden and an all-around better player, making him the preferred option in the tight end room. The arrival of a new offensive coordinator likely prefers using pieces like Gadsden, but Njoku's superior receiving ability and all-around skill set him apart.

Showed brief fantasy value last year, reaching tight end one overall for a couple weeks, but Bob Harris rates him as a 'fuck it' dynasty value. Gadsden still needs to learn to be a better route runner; his production against zone coverage faded significantly once defenses paid more attention to him. He lacks the receiving ability and all-around skill of competing tight ends Charlie Kolar and David Njoku, and would need to play a Keenan Allen-type role to justify roster spots—a steep climb Harris compares to a banjo player trying to fill Eddie Van Halen's role. His saving grace could be Mike McDaniel, but not enough for Harris to actively acquire him.

Giants tight end selected in round seven with long-term upside. Travis Kelce was impressed by him as a rookie at tight end U last year. Despite missing time midway through last year, Fidone is an excellent blocker, good zone route runner, and excellent at the catch point and after the catch. Matt Waldman projects he could become a second-contract starter in the league and expects he may develop into a player with significant fantasy value in three to four years, warranting continued monitoring despite the crowded depth chart.

Cardinals wide receiver is the primary pass-catcher on a thin depth chart. Once you get past London, the Cardinals are looking for something to get excited about at the position, which will be part of the quarterback situation evaluation.

Shedeur Sanders has looked okay during recent OTAs, per reports, but Deshaun Watson is the early favorite in the Jaguars QB competition. Bob Harris expresses concern about Deion Sanders' public campaign to meet with Todd Monken as a coach (not parent), viewing it as narcissistic behavior and a sign that Deion is attempting to insert himself into his son's professional development in ways that undermine normal coaching hierarchies. Harris notes that Shedeur has never been coached by anyone other than his father Deion until last year, and argues that the sooner he can 'cut the umbilical cord from Deion' and become his own person, the better for his career trajectory. The constant media presence and parental involvement puts inadvertent pressure on Shedeur and contrasts unfavorably with how Cam Ward approaches his professional development with focus on on-field work rather than social media and public perception management.

Bob Harris is counting on Chig Okonkwo to replicate the late-season form he showed in his final four games of last year, when he recorded multiple touchdowns in each game with interceptions eliminated. Okonkwo is already the first Titans player off the board in best-ball formats at pick 66, and Bob Harris would take him as the first Titan off the board in redraft as well, suggesting he's a value play with upside to outperform expectations. Okonkwo is critical to Carnell Tate's fantasy success.

Matt Waldman dismisses glowing reviews from a Friday practice session as uninformative hype, arguing that Tate didn't demonstrate anything on the practice field that he hasn't already shown on film; the three-touchdown day in shirts-and-t-shirts practice is not predictive of NFL performance and represents overreaction by beat writers unfamiliar with his actual tape. Bob Harris notes he didn't do anything different than what he's shown on film; the nuance on tape exceeded what practice in shirts and t-shirts revealed. Tate is a rookie WR in a non-elite Titans offense, making WR1 value expectations hazardous; he's best viewed as a WR3/WR4 with WR2 upside if everything clicks in Brian Daboll's system.

Bob Harris endorses Keenan Allen as a worthwhile late-round flyer in best-ball formats based on his prior-year production; notes the door remains open for a return to the Los Angeles Chargers. Harris suggests Allen is worth a late-round flyer particularly if he returns to the Chargers; he had a strong early start last season before fading, and maintains good rapport with Justin Herbert, positioning him as a potential value target in deeper leagues.

Bob Harris does not prioritize Tyreek Hill as a waiver-wire or mid-season acquisition despite Hill's elite ceiling; cites age, recent surgery recovery, mid-season team joining, and lack of current team affiliation as factors placing Hill in the same speculative tier as Aiyuk; will hold if already rostered but won't actively pursue. Harris also notes Hill is now working as a DJ at events, suggesting his time as an NFL player may be winding down; the Dolphins appear to be moving in that direction.

Bob Harris advises against trading for or making a dart-throw pick on Brandon Aiyuk despite the 49ers' elite offense; cites a documented personality clash with Kyle Shanahan dating to Aiyuk's rookie season and notes that historical precedent shows wide receivers who didn't mesh with Shanahan did not have strong post-49ers careers, making Aiyuk a poor trade target.

Bob Harris emphasizes that a healthy Lamar Jackson is critical to the Ravens' run-game effectiveness and directly impacts Derrick Henry's fantasy ceiling and elite production potential.

Bob Harris and Matt Waldman project Derrick Henry can rebound into the top-5 RBs in 2025 at age 32, despite finishing as RB7 last season. Waldman attributes last year's perceived poor performance to Lamar Jackson's injury, not Henry's decline. He cites the Ravens' draft of a generational guard prospect (Mekari Becton) as supporting infrastructure for Henry's rebound. Waldman expects Henry to be a top-3 to top-4 back and a value pick. Harris notes that at 32 years old, while cliff-fall risk exists for any aging back, the cost to find out is not prohibitive given his likely RB1 production if healthy. Both emphasize that a healthy Lamar Jackson is critical to Henry's rebound.

Matt Waldman characterizes Noah Fant as a one-year rental at the end of his career with limited upside. Waldman notes Fant is a decent blocker who can catch and run in space but has hands issues with tracking the ball and poor route-running skills. Waldman describes him as a very linear player—a high-end linear athlete comparable to David Njoku but not as good—positioning him as an inferior option to Oscar Delp on the Saints depth chart.

Matt Waldman identifies catching ability and route-running as weaknesses for Xavier Legette in the Panthers' WR3 competition. Waldman notes that catching the football has been an adventure for Legette and that he's not as skilled a route runner as Chris Brazwell. This assessment positions him behind Brazwell for the starting role.

Harris notes that Trey McBride, along with Michael Wilson, outperformed Marvin Harrison Jr. in getting the job done for the Cardinals offense last year, establishing McBride as a key target in the Cardinals' receiving hierarchy.

Bob Harris identifies Michael Wilson as strong value at WR38 ADP. Wilson finished as WR2 over the final six games of last season, and Harris states he would 'pay that all day' for a receiver at that ADP given that recent production. Harris contrasts Wilson's valuation favorably with Marvin Harrison Jr.'s WR31 ranking (seven to eight spots ahead), which Harris finds unjustifiable until he sees evidence of Harrison Jr.'s improvement. Wilson's production under Jacoby Brissett last year outpaced Harrison Jr.'s, making him a relative bargain at current market price regardless of Cardinals QB uncertainty.

Bob Harris and Matt Waldman debate Harrison Jr.'s breakout potential. Waldman dismisses concerns that backup quarterbacks (Minshew/Beck) will stunt growth, arguing that getting open hasn't been the problem—rather, hands and ball-tracking ability are the limiting factors. Waldman notes that when Kyler Murray was the Cardinals QB, he frequently skipped first reads (often Harrison Jr.) to check down to Trey McBride, suggesting quarterback trust in Harrison Jr.'s hands is the real issue. However, Harris expresses skepticism about Harrison Jr.'s current ADP of WR31, approximately seven to eight spots ahead of Michael Wilson (WR38). Harris notes that Trey McBride and Michael Wilson outperformed Harrison Jr. last year, and emphasizes that elite receivers must produce regardless of quarterback situation. Harris states this concern is more about Harrison Jr.'s performance than the Cardinals' QB uncertainty, and won't justify the valuation until he sees evidence of improvement.

Jacoby Brissett's contract situation with the Cardinals is uncertain; the two sides are reportedly far apart, with Brissett seeking starter's money. While he will likely receive a pay increase, the timing is unknown. In the meantime, Gardner Minshew and Carson Beck are taking first-team reps. Bob Harris expresses doubt about Brissett's quality as a starter, noting he had to throw the ball heavily last year and relied on teammates stepping up. Harris questions whether Brissett will remain the Cardinals' starter all season, suggesting that if Arizona goes 1-11 in his first 12 starts, he may not finish the year as the starter.

Could potentially emerge as the best wide receiver on the Broncos if injuries occur or he wins the job in camp, despite the team's plans to play him more at corner.

Post-hype sleeper with exceptional wide receiver talent who could be a league-winner if drafted in the last round; author emphasizes the value proposition given his upside and uncertainty around his position and team's WR depth.

Hunter is described as an exceptional wide receiver talent with the potential to be featured heavily in the offense.

Travis Hunter is selected as a high upside wide receiver with potential to be the best receiver on his team, and is positioned as a post-hype sleeper who could be a league winner if drafted in the last round.

Concepcion is selected by the drafter as their wide receiver pick.

Kincaid is considered relatively close in value to Ferguson, with not much difference between them.

Pittman is considered as an option but ultimately passed on due to concerns about low volume and low ADOT in the passing attack, though the drafter likes him as a player.

The drafter would not take Quentin Johnston and Ladd on the same team due to capping upside potential.

Mason is selected and goes off the board in the mock draft.

Prescott is selected and goes off the board in the mock draft.

Kittle is selected in the mock draft as a tight end option.

Jordan Mason goes off the board before the team's next pick.

Andrews could be paired with Kittle as a two-tight-end strategy, starting Andrews to begin the season and getting really good value when Kittle returns.

Isaiah Likely is mentioned as a potential second tight end option after Kittle.

Kittle is a great pick in this build because the team waited at tight end and can take two; composite ADP is 107 but actual live ADPs show people drafting him earlier, providing good value.

Alec Pierce has insane efficiency with every catch seeming to be a 50-yard touchdown in preseason; with Pittman gone and limited receiver depth, Pierce and Downs will likely be the two wide receivers in 12 personnel sets, and if given 8-9 targets a game he would crush it in fantasy.

Stevenson is selected as the better pick compared to Pollard in this draft scenario.

The analyst really likes Pollard but thinks Stevenson is still the better pick between the two.

Trey Tucker is available at the very end of the draft and can be taken as a shot.

Jalen Nailor is available at the very end of the draft and can be taken as a shot.

Jauan Jennings is recommended as a late-round shot with contingent upside.

Josh Downs is characterized as a good pick but not necessarily a player with an immense ceiling.

Tucker is a player the analyst would take a shot on in the late rounds.

Nailor is a player the analyst would take a shot on in the late rounds.

Jennings is a player the analyst would take a shot on for contingent upside in the late rounds.

Hunter is liked by the analyst and is available at the very end of the draft as part of a strong late-round wide receiver group.

Godwin is a good pick but not necessarily a guy with an immense ceiling in this range.

Downs is a good pick but not necessarily a guy with an immense ceiling in this range.

Moore is someone the analyst would take on Underdog because he's probably going to be a very highly variant player.

Pierce is thought to have a lot of upside this season.

Maye is described as totally fine at this running back spot in the draft.

Pollard is liked by the analyst and is expected to step right into his role from last season in an ascending offense, locking up a lot of touches.

Stevenson is liked by the analyst and is expected to be pretty involved on a pretty good offense, making him a solid third running back lock.

Warren is a tight end option the analyst would take if he becomes the best player on the board in round five or six.

Loveland is one of the analyst's preferred tight end targets, willing to take him if available at a good spot in round four.

Jordan Addison is a good pick in this range, though there's some correlation concern with the Saints offense.

Carnell Tate is described as a very good pick in this range, part of the analyst's preferred wide receiver options.

Jameson Williams is tough to trust due to high variance—he can produce four for 110 and two TDs or one for 20 yards in the same game, making him better suited for a flex spot than WR2.

Trevor Lawrence is described as another really good pick this season, part of a tier with Herbert and Dak where the gap from Jalen Hurts should be around 5-10 picks.

Analyst would take Jalen Hurts at this pick to lock up the quarterback position, believing the QB drop-off will happen soon and he's worth securing early.

Analyst notes Jameson Williams represents a pretty good drop-off at wide receiver and is a solid pick.

Analyst calls Lawrence another really good pick this season.

Analyst considers Mims as a viable receiver option at this range.

Analyst considers Tate as a viable receiver option at this range.

Analyst considers Watson as a viable third receiver option, noting you can deal with spike weeks having him as your third receiver.

Analyst considers Moore as a viable third receiver option at this range.

Analyst considers Evans as a viable third receiver option at this range.

Analyst considers Adams as a solid wide receiver pick at this range.

Analyst identifies Swift as one of the top two running back options at this pick range.

Analyst would not stack London with Bijan Robinson due to quarterback play risk, noting uncertainty around Penix or Tua compared to established QBs.

Analyst would not stack Robinson with Drake London due to quarterback play risk, noting uncertainty around Penix or Tua compared to established QBs.

Analyst would not stack Adams with Puka, but notes it's far enough away that it's not a major concern.

Analyst would not stack Puka with Adams, but notes it's far enough away that it's not a major concern.

Analyst would not stack Pickens with Lamb early, noting ADP alignment concerns.

Analyst would not stack Lamb with another receiver early, noting ADP alignment concerns.

Analyst discusses stacking McConkey with Herbert as part of a Chargers offense bet, noting it's aggressive but could be positive if the offense hits.

Analyst considers Herbert as a potential stack option with Chargers offense but would prefer to take him in round seven if available.

Analyst mentions Caleb as part of the expected quarterback run in rounds 5-6, noting he's likely to be drafted in succession with other QBs.

Analyst mentions Burrow as part of the expected quarterback run in rounds 5-6, noting he's likely to be drafted in succession with other QBs.

Analyst selects McConkey as a wide receiver pick, preferring him over taking a fourth running back due to RB pricing concerns.

Analyst prefers Lamar but would not take him at this spot, though fans of the QB would be fine doing so.

Analyst would take Hurts in round six for the upside, noting it's pretty likely one of the top QBs falls there.

Analyst mentions Daniels as a quarterback option but doesn't provide specific projection details.

Analyst believes Maye is going to have an awesome season.

Analyst thinks Hill is going to have an awesome season.

Jalen Hurts would still be taken in round six for his upside, despite the analyst feeling less locked in about him compared to other quarterback options.

Anthony Richardson is mentioned as a potential quarterback option, though the analyst feels less locked in about him compared to other options.

Brock Purdy is expected to have an awesome season as a quarterback option.

Patrick Mahomes is expected to have an awesome season as a quarterback option.

Lamar Jackson is the preferred quarterback option in round six, with the analyst expecting one of several top quarterbacks to fall to that pick.

Dalton Schultz would not be a recommended tight end pick in this draft spot.

Quentin Johnston is likely to win the outside receiver job with the Chargers, with increased yards per route run if the team uses more two tight end sets.

Justin Herbert is described as an exceptional quarterback who will support high passing volume for the Chargers offense.

Marvin Harrison is likely to crush in games where the Chargers play from behind and throw frequently, with less correlation risk to Ladd McConkey than Tee Higgins has to Ja'Marr Chase.

Ladd McConkey is set up for a monster season with the Chargers, who will throw at a high rate with Justin Herbert at quarterback, and has less correlation risk than Tee Higgins if paired with Marvin Harrison.

Tee Higgins has high correlation risk with Ja'Marr Chase, as both could underperform in windy, cold, or defensive-heavy game scripts that favor running plays.

Taking both Ja'Marr Chase and Tee Higgins creates correlation risk, as windy, cold weather or good pass defense could lead to more running plays that hurt both players' production.

The analyst is not a huge fan of Zay Flowers as a wide receiver option.

Luther Burden has a ton of upside as a wide receiver option.

Garrett Wilson is listed among amazing wide receiver options available on the board.

DeVonta Smith is listed among amazing wide receiver options available on the board.

Bucky Irving is probably in a split with Gainwell and then a trio maybe with Sean Tucker in a crowded backfield.

Trayvion Henderson is still probably going to split carries with Stevenson and is part of a crowded backfield situation.

Etienne has a huge role with the ability to catch passes and rack up 3-5 receptions per game, with 17+ carries and goal line opportunities, positioning him as a top 10 running back this season.

Bucky Irving is expected to be in a split with Gainwell and possibly a trio with Sean Tucker, limiting his standalone value.

Javonte Williams is selected in round 4 before the analyst's pick.

Kyren Williams is selected in round 4 before the analyst's pick.

Colston Loveland comes off the board in round 4 of the mock draft.

A.J. Brown is mentioned as part of the wide receiver run on the board in round 3.

Malik Nabers is mentioned as part of the wide receiver run on the board in round 3.

Ja'Marr Chase is selected as the wide receiver pick in the mock draft.

Travis Etienne is a strong pick with a huge role in Jacksonville's offense, capable of accumulating 17+ carries with goal line opportunities and occasional receiving production, with top-10 running back upside this season.

Breece Hall is described as an awesome running back option in round 3.

Josh Jacobs is described as an awesome running back option in round 3.

Kenneth Walker is a strong value pick in round 3, expected to be heavily used on the ground with goal line opportunities in a run-heavy offense that won't drop back frequently.

DeVonta Smith is mentioned as a viable alternative wide receiver option in round 3 alongside other top receivers.

Chris Olave is mentioned as a viable alternative wide receiver option in round 3 alongside other top receivers.

George Pickens is mentioned as a viable alternative wide receiver option in round 3 alongside other top receivers.

Nico Collins is presented as a strong alternative wide receiver pick in round 3 if avoiding Neighbors due to injury concerns.

Hall is not preferred over Amari Hampton in round two.

Lamb is one of the elite wide receivers the analyst would want to see at value to justify an early wide receiver pick.

Amon-Ra is one of the elite wide receivers the analyst would want to see at value to justify an early wide receiver pick.

JSN is one of the elite wide receivers the analyst would want to see at value to justify an early wide receiver pick.

Collins is such a good pick that he's a viable alternative to Neighbors.

Kmet is a wait-until-at-least-round-four option at tight end.

Allen is the only elite quarterback option in the round 2-3 range, with a significant value cliff after him.

Geronimo Love came off the board in the mock draft as expected.

Derrick Henry came off the board in the mock draft as expected.

Drake London was almost selected in the mock draft but was passed over.

Mitchell is expected to receive an okay role in the Ravens offense, which may limit Hampton's elite status.

Chase Brown is a great pick but should be avoided if you already have a Bengals player due to negative correlation concerns.

McBride is set up well this season but is ranked behind Bowers in the tight end hierarchy.

Trey McBride is set up extraordinarily well this season as one of the elite tight end prospects in smaller league formats.

Brock Bowers is set up extraordinarily well this season as one of the elite tight end prospects in smaller league formats.

Colston Loveland is set up extraordinarily well this season as one of the elite tight end prospects in smaller league formats.

Josh Allen is expected to have a great season, but the analyst would not take him in round two due to high opportunity cost.

Justin Jefferson goes off the board in the early rounds alongside other elite wide receivers.

CeeDee Lamb goes off the board in the early rounds alongside other elite wide receivers.

JSN (Jalen Hurts) goes off the board in the early rounds alongside other wide receivers.

Joe Mixon (Jente) is among the five running backs going off the board early in the draft.

Saquon Barkley is among the five running backs going off the board early in the draft.

Dalvin Cook is among the five running backs going off the board early in the draft.

Travis Etienne is among the five running backs going off the board early in the draft.

Christian McCaffrey goes off the board in the early rounds of the mock draft.

Amon-Ra St. Brown could potentially be thrown into the elite tier mix at the three spot.

Christian McCaffrey is in the elite tier of picks at the three spot alongside Chase, Puka, Jefferson, and JT.

Jonathan Taylor is in the elite tier of picks at the three spot alongside Chase, Puka, Jefferson, and McCaffrey.

Puka Nacua is in the elite tier of picks at the three spot and could have a monster season.

Chase has the upside to be the number one scorer by an entire point per game and is on an offense with no changes, making him a strong pick in the middle of the first round.

Gibbs is expected to go in the top two picks of the draft, indicating elite tier status among running backs.

Bijan Robinson is expected to go in the top two picks of the draft, indicating elite tier status among running backs.

Like Wolverine in terms of how fast he heals and plays through anything; always hurt but has shown remarkable recovery ability.

Has shattered his injury recovery timeline, cited as evidence of the 'peptide era' potentially accelerating healing.

Has injury concerns similar to George Kittle, but Kittle has shown ability to step up and be the focal point of the offense.

Has injury concerns similar to George Kittle, but Kittle has shown ability to step up and be the focal point of the offense.

If taken in round two along with George Kittle in round seven, represents a bet on getting top three to four tight end production from both.

Uncorrelated option with potential for 50 touchdown passes if everything goes well.

Preferred over George Kittle as an alternative option with uncorrelated upside.

Referenced as a cautionary example from 2024 where San Francisco misled about his health status while people drafted him enthusiastically.

33 years old coming off an Achilles injury; analyst expresses concern he may not be ready for week one despite team assurances, similar to Christian McCaffrey situation in 2024.

One of the tight ends available after George Kittle in the draft.

One of the tight ends available after George Kittle in the draft.

Tied with George Kittle in fantasy points per game over the last two years combined in PPR format.

Averaged 14.7 fantasy points per game last year, went in round one, same PPG as George Kittle.

Available in round seven as a tight end premium value; has averaged 14.7 fantasy points per game last year (same as Brock Bowers who went round one) and led all tight ends in PPR fantasy points per game the year before, tied with Justin Jefferson over the last two years combined.

Going at the end of round six as a big outside alpha with potential for double-digit touchdown catches.

Going at 7.02 with downside risk, but represents a bet on youth and upside with potential for a post-hype sleeper year and double-digit touchdown catches.

One of the players being targeted for upside outcome in the draft, part of a strategy to chase youth and potential post-hype sleeper year.

Would need to be taken around the 8th-12th area if available in the draft.

C.J. Stroud is expected to struggle against the Eagles defense, which could lead to a disappointing performance in their Christmas Eve matchup.

The Thanksgiving night game against the Bills is expected to be a high-stakes matchup, with Patrick Mahomes likely fully operational by that time.

The Thanksgiving night game between the Bills and Chiefs is a must-watch, showcasing Josh Allen and Patrick Mahomes, which could be a pivotal matchup for fantasy implications.

Tank Bigsby is a strong late-round pick due to his potential as a direct backup to Saquon Barkley, especially in a new offensive scheme.

Josh Downs has seen a rise in ADP due to the Colts' need for him to expand his role, especially after the departure of Michael Pittman.

Chigoziem Okonkwo's ADP is too high given the uncertainty around the Commanders' receiving corps and the potential addition of another wide receiver.

Calvin Ridley's ADP has dropped due to concerns about his age and the Titans' offensive situation, but he could still have a few impactful games.

Rice's ADP has fallen due to his off-field issues, but he remains a better play in full PPR formats where he can excel on underneath routes.

Rasheed Rice is recovering from a knee surgery while also facing legal issues, which has caused his ADP to drop significantly.