NFL fantasy football news and player signals for Wednesday, May 27, 2026
A crawlable daily synthesis of the player-specific takes STACKED extracted from monitored podcasts, videos, articles, and social posts.
Players driving the slate
Malik Willis
7 signals7 positive across Projection, Role, Value.
Justin Herbert
7 signals6 positive, 1 negative across Injury, Projection.
Bucky Irving
6 signals1 positive, 5 negative across Injury, Projection, Value.
Josh Jacobs
5 signals3 positive, 2 negative across Depth Chart, Injury, Value.
Christian Watson
4 signals4 positive across Injury, Projection, Role.
Travis Etienne
4 signals3 positive, 1 negative across Bust, Projection, Role.
Jayden Reed
4 signals1 positive, 3 negative across Role, Usage, Value.
Jordan Addison
3 signals3 positive across Projection, Sleeper, Value.
All extracted player insights
Drafted in the sixth round with potential to be flex starter if he truly blows up; positioned as a conditional flex option dependent on performance relative to running back options in the tight end premium scoring system.
Jerry Jeudy is a speculative what-if bet on the Cleveland Browns offense. Projected to run approximately 85% of routes if starting; ranked 29th in NFL targets last year. The source acknowledges he is a terrible player on a terrible team with Deshaun Watson at QB, but the volume should be there.
Kaevon Black is a very high upside dart at round 14 price with immense handcuff value if he wins the job over Jordan James. The source projects he could end up on 80% of fantasy teams this year if it becomes clear by week one that he is the primary backup to Christian McCaffrey, though he lacks standalone value and is roster-clogging if McCaffrey stays healthy.
Antonio Williams was added as the fourth wide receiver in the draft during the dart-throwing phase as part of a strategy to load the roster with young WRs who might not play and could be cut. This approach was enabled by having established starters in Puka Nacua and Rashee Rice, allowing the source to take speculative young WR darts elsewhere.
Patrick Mahomes is one of the most underpriced guys on the board and will be active week one as a starter. The source drafted him as a stack and emphasizes he should not be going after Jackson Dart or Trevor Lawrence in ADP, positioning him as a strong value pick who will be very good for fantasy from week one.
Croskey-Merritt was drafted as part of a reverse running back strategy alongside Pollard and Dobbins. The source projects him for 9.5–10.5 fantasy points per game as an early-down running back on a good offense, but notes he lacks receiving potential (averaging under 2 receptions per game combined with Dobbins) to reach legendary upside seasons.
Dobbins was acquired at pick 100 as a week one starting running back for the Denver Broncos as part of a reverse-drafted running back strategy. The source projects him for 9.5–10.5 fantasy points per game due to limited receiving potential (averaging under 2 receptions per game) despite playing for a good offense.
Kelce was drafted at pick 93 in a tight end premium format. In a 17-game season with Patrick Mahomes, his reception projection should be 85–95 receptions, potentially reaching 100 passes, especially if he replaces short-area Rashee Rice routes and Rice runs a more complete route tree. Kelce may struggle efficiency-wise and for YAC, but the format rewards receptions and he has one of the safest floors for tight ends. The source plans to start Kelce over Jordan Addison in week one and possibly throughout the season despite Addison's greater upside.
Pollard is built for steady, reliable production and the source expects him to get every opportunity to start and play for the Tennessee Titans, providing a viable flex or backup option early in the season. However, the source explicitly states Pollard is not on a good enough offense to generate the fantasy points over expectation needed for legendary upside, unlike backs with receiving potential on strong offenses. This limits his league-winner ceiling despite his role security.
Addison was drafted at pick 69 as the third wide receiver. The source feels comfortable starting him in week one. The SLAP model ranks Addison as the best wide receiver in the class draft capital agnostic, and even when inputting draft capital, Addison remains the number one wide receiver in the modeling, ahead of Carnell Tate and very close to Jameson Williams.
Henderson is underpriced relative to his profile at ADP 52. He will score fantasy points over expectation, be involved in the passing game, be more explosive, and average more yards per carry than Rhamondre Stevenson, making him a better fantasy asset despite Stevenson likely getting the first carry for the Patriots.
Price was in the drafter's queue and went at pick 68. The source thought Price would have been a great fit for the team because he could have potentially started Price over Bucky Irving or Trevion Henderson in the first week of the season given that Charbonnet is not going to be back.
The source is concerned about McBride's QB situation in fantasy playoffs (weeks 15–17), where he may have either Carson Beck or Gardner Minshew as his quarterback instead of Kyler Murray. This uncertainty makes Loveland a more attractive target despite McBride being the more talented tight end.
Drafted in round 2 in tight end premium league; the source projects 13–14 PPG and believes Loveland could lead the Chicago Bears in targets with potential for 100 catches. The source believes Loveland could outscore Trey McBride in fantasy despite McBride being the more talented player, primarily due to McBride's uncertain QB situation (Carson Beck or Gardner Minshew) in weeks 15–17.
Drafted in round 2 in tight end premium league (1.5 PPR scoring); the source projects 13–14 PPG and believes Kmet could lead the Chicago Bears in targets with potential for 100 catches. Benefits from tight end premium scoring format.
Drafted 1st overall at the 4th slot in a tight end premium league (1.5 PPR scoring); the source considered it a no-brainer pick at that position given the scoring boost for elite tight ends. Provides roster stability as a core wide receiver starter with no start-sit situation, allowing flexibility to take speculative young WR darts elsewhere.
Drafted in round 3 via coin flip with Rashee Rice. The source believes Nabers is a strong pick even if he misses a month of the season on the PUP list, embracing volatility in leagues where waiver wire skill is high.
Drafted in round 3 via coin flip with Malik Nabers; the source believes Rice will not serve a suspension based on current incidents but acknowledges variance risk that Rice might engage in further off-field incidents; Rice serves as a core wide receiver starter with no start-sit situation, providing roster stability and allowing flexibility to take speculative young WR darts elsewhere.
The source avoided drafting Jacobs and considers it good fortune; the source ended up in a position to not select him.
Drafted at 45th overall (round 4) due to positional need despite not being particularly bullish; Todd Bowles stated Irving will return in summer or fall, which is concerning for a running back and will likely lower his ADP below 45th; Irving has one very great season of scoring actual fantasy points and two great years of scoring fantasy points above expectation, and will be more efficient than league average on the touches he does get; Irving is a potential league winner who should be priced up in drafts because he has the ability to generate fantasy points over expectation.
RB option the source was not interested in drafting; the source explicitly states he was not nearly as happy to take Akers compared to other second-tier RB options like Chase Brown.
Alternative RB option the source would have been happy to take; the source notes Walker went way earlier than expected in the draft.
Elite RB profile priced much more expensively this year compared to years past; the source notes that profiles like Bijan Robinson, Jaylen Warren, and RJ Harvey are priced all the way up this year, making zero RB strategy less attractive than in prior seasons.
Co-target at 3.4 (28th overall) alongside Breece Hall; the source was willing to take either running back at this draft position.
Target at 3.4 (28th overall) in the draft; the source wanted Breece Hall or Derrick Henry at this spot but was sniped by Theo Greninger, expressing regret at missing out on Hall.
Jaylen Waddle is referenced as a low-end comparison for Ladd McConkey's potential in the Chargers offense.
Devon Achane has averaged 18 points per game for three straight years under Mike McDaniel, demonstrating the coach's ability to elevate running back production.
Raheem Mostert had an unbelievable season with 21 touchdowns in 2023 under Mike McDaniel, demonstrating McDaniel's ability as a running back whisperer.
Alec Ingold is a fullback brought in by the Chargers who provides blocking that juices the efficiency of wide receivers and tight ends, with up to a 30% increase in yards per route run.
Keaton Mitchell is the speed weapon in the Chargers backfield and is more of a best ball play, taking on design plays and gimmicky trick plays that McDaniel likes to mix in.
Saquon Barkley is referenced as a comparable player to Omarion Hampton in terms of upside and draft positioning.
Omarion Hampton is a first-round running back entering an offense that has been literally the best for running backs over the past five seasons, with upside comparable to Ken Walker and Saquon Barkley.
Trey McBride is referenced as a comparison point for McDaniel's flex-only tight ends who have spike weeks over their last 17 games.
Jonnu Smith is an example of a McDaniel flex-only tight end who had spike weeks despite running a 50-60% route share.
Darren Waller is an example of a McDaniel flex-only tight end who had spike weeks despite running a 50-60% route share.
Charlie Kolar is brought in by the Chargers to provide blocking in heavy personnel packages under Mike McDaniel.
David Njoku is expected to be blocking in line for the Chargers, potentially limiting his receiving opportunities.
Quentin Johnston has a chance to hit in a major way at wide receiver 50 type ADP numbers in the Chargers offense.
Trey Harris is expected to be on the field for the Chargers but may see competition from Rondale Gadsden and other receiving options in McDaniel's offense.
Ladd McConkey is especially loved in the Chargers offense, with potential to follow a Jaylen Waddle-type path on the low end or go way higher on the high end.
Tyreek Hill completely broke fantasy football in 2023 under Mike McDaniel with the Dolphins, and McDaniel is capable of pulling off similar magic again.
Justin Herbert should have the best season of his career under Mike McDaniel with the Chargers, and his ADP would be two rounds higher if not for his playoff performance reputation.
Carnell Tate, a rookie wide receiver, is expected to see his ADP rise throughout the summer along with other rookie receivers.
Bryce Young brings a big-time size-speed combination and is expected to be on the field a lot for the Saints.
Oscar Delp is a tight end who brings exceptional speed and will feature in 12 personnel packages for the Saints.
Kelvin Banks, drafted in round one by the Saints, looks like an absolute stud long-time offensive lineman for them year in and year out.
Juwan Johnson had a career season with the Saints and continues to provide fantasy utility in Kellen Moore's high-volume offense.
Jordan Addison is especially attractive at his current ADP cost in the Saints offense under Kellen Moore.
Travis Etienne brings explosiveness back to the Saints backfield and is expected to be a borderline RB1/RB2 with a volume archetype, even cheaper than Josh Jacobs or Kyren Williams.
Jordan Tyson is a giant upgrade at wide receiver two for the Saints over Devon Valay, who was the second wide receiver running routes for much of last season.
Tyler Shough is expected to provide efficiency improvement for the Saints offense in year two, with the team sounding incredibly excited about him going into the season.
Rashid Shaheed was traded last year, ending his tenure with the Saints where he had ranked as a top 24 wide receiver by expected fantasy points per game.
Chris Olave ranked as a top 24 wide receiver by expected fantasy points per game under Kellen Moore's Saints offense, even with inefficiency from Spencer Rattler in the first half of last season.
Mayer could be the second-best pass catcher on the Raiders and potentially the wide receiver two in 12 personnel, with high-end tight end two to borderline tight end one production when running over two-thirds of routes.
Tucker is a wide receiver option in the Raiders offense who could hit if the offense turns around, particularly in best ball formats.
Nailor is a wide receiver option in the Raiders offense who could hit if the offense turns around, particularly in best ball formats.
Jeanty has a great chance of breaking through as a second-round value pick and was the best running back in yards after contact per attempt on plays where he had room to run.
Bowers costs a mid-first-round pick in FFPC but goes toward the end of the second round in PPR formats, with potential to be a huge league winner and could be in a Jaxon Smith-Njigba type role at tight end.
Claiborne could be a deep sleeper if the Vikings offense turns around, offering potential value in deeper leagues.
Jones is breaking down at the end of last year, contributing to the Vikings' likely higher pass rate this season.
Mason could end up being a top-24 scorer if the Vikings offense turns around, though the team doesn't seem overly thrilled with him.
Addison is sneaky and nobody's talking about him, but should benefit from the Vikings' expected bounce back with Kyler Murray and Kevin O'Connell.
Murray has never been lower than an 87.2 passer rating in his past five seasons and belongs in the top group of QBs under Kevin O'Connell, with potential to finish as a low-end QB1.
Jefferson inside round two could become one of the biggest win-rate guys if he returns to his 2022-2024 form, averaging 19.9 fantasy points per game with competent quarterbacks under Kevin O'Connell.
Penix is a free QB option in best ball formats who is stylistically fantasy-friendly and could serve as a panic option if Tua fails.
Tagovailoa is the preferred bet for the Falcons QB position, getting drafted as a QB3 but expected to bring stability similar to Matt Ryan era, with good vibes around him.
Branch is a third-round pick who stylistically fits well in the Falcons offense with parallels to year one Tank Dell.
Pitts is somewhat affordable after career highs last year and should thrive in the Stefanski system where tight ends have historically performed well.
Robinson, a top-two pick, could be a 25-point per game scorer with 20 being a reasonable bet, similar to Jahmyr Gibbs in terms of upside potential.
London is going inside round two and could be targeted for top-five wide receiver upside in the Falcons' new Stefanski/Tommy Rees system.
Williams has a clear year one path in the Commanders offense, as discussed on Fantasy Points Dynasty YouTube.
Daniels is capable of leading the Commanders to high-volume offense in negative game scripts, and in his first year as starter led a team to 28.8 points per game and sixth overall in scoring.
Okonkwo could see increased route share in negative game scripts where the Commanders are trailing, potentially reaching a career-high above 62%, and has outperformed Trey McBride through three years of playing together.
McLaurin is positioned as a potential big winner in the Commanders' expected negative game script, having had one of the most efficient seasons of his career last year despite Marcus Mariota at QB.
Anthony Richardson's draft performance is cited as a cautionary example of overpricing young quarterbacks based on perceived upside.
Baker Mayfield is being drafted ahead of Malik Willis despite Willis having superior advanced metrics.
Justin Herbert is characterized as the 'statue guy' in the quarterback tier, positioned between the elite rushing QBs and other options.
Kyler Murray is ranked way higher than his current ADP by the analysts, similar to Malik Willis.
Justin Fields was drafted as QB1 last year despite changing teams twice, and the market has since become burnt on him due to overpricing based on his rushing ability.
In 2018, Lamar Jackson was the only quarterback with 100+ rushing attempts who finished lower than QB18 in points per game, but he was QB1 in points per game once he became the weekly starter after only starting seven games.
Willis represents an arbitrage opportunity because his pass catchers are so weak that nobody is stacking with him, whereas quarterbacks with quality pass catchers ahead of them on the ADP board typically get drafted higher.
Even if Willis just runs around, he'll provide usable weeks, and if he has just a couple games with two passing touchdowns plus rushing production, he'll have spike weeks and easily be in lineups.
Willis showed comfort and rhythm under center with chunk plays and big-time vertical routes in his limited sample, with the new Dolphins play caller Bobby Slowick's system (similar to what worked for CJ Stroud in Green Bay) providing a better fit than his rookie season.
Willis is being drafted after Baker Mayfield and Tyler Shuck despite having elite EPA per dropback and completion percentage over expected metrics, representing significant value at his current ADP.
Willis is ranked way higher than his current ADP by the analysts, with one calling him "easily my highest drafted quarterback right now" and another ranking him and Kyler Murray significantly higher than where they're being drafted.
Jacobs left the game against Baltimore with an injury, which contributed to Malik Willis having a 75% drop-back rate in that contest.
Henry ran for significant yardage in the game where Malik Willis had his highest drop-back rate (75%), indicating the Packers' game script in that matchup.
Daniels is second in scramble rate over the past two years behind Malik Willis, indicating he has significant rushing upside.
Willis had a 75% drop-back rate in his last start against Baltimore (the highest of his career) and played well while winging it. Historically, 41 of 47 quarterbacks who ran 100+ times in a season were top-12 fantasy QBs, and 30 were top-6 scorers.
Willis is the analyst's favorite pick in the QB20 range. He has elite fantasy points per snap (0.73, ahead of Lamar Jackson at 0.62 and Josh Allen at 0.61), a 15% scramble rate (highest in the NFL), and averages 9 yards per scramble (5th in the league), providing a high floor.
Okonkwo is drafted about two rounds later than Isaiah Likely and the analyst likes him as well. While he's the worst run-blocking tight end in the NFL, he has a similar profile to Harold Fannon (a terrible run blocker on a pass-heavy team) and should be a top target on the Commanders.
Kraft's early-season status is uncertain coming off injury, creating some risk for early-season production.
Kittle's early-season status is uncertain coming off injury, creating some risk for early-season production.
Likely is one of the analyst's favorite later-round tight end options. He goes after Neighbors but ahead of other Ravens receivers, positioning him as a potential lead or second target on the team, which historically correlates with TE1 finishes.
Ferguson is too fast to count as a traditional tight end in the 13-personnel package, running mostly 25-yard routes rather than functioning as a traditional pass-catching tight end.
Loveland is one of the top three tight ends from a talent perspective with upside, but the Bears' run-oriented philosophy may limit his raw route participation despite his talent.
Bowers is one of the top three tight ends from a talent perspective, but there's a concern that the Raiders' run-oriented philosophy may limit his raw route participation.
McBride is one of the top three tight ends from a talent perspective and ran 121 more routes than the next closest tight end last year, essentially playing four extra games worth of snaps.
Njoku is a late-round option who could soak up touchdown production or benefit from injuries or increased two-tight-end usage in the Chargers offense.
Harris is good in the run game and may work his way into playing time in tighter formations under Mike McDaniel's system.
McConkey is the fifth pick in the fourth round and the analyst wants to draft him as often as humanly possible this year, indicating strong value at his current ADP.
The analyst believes Herbert is a guy to bet to win MVP this year and will score a ton of points, with the sky being the limit for him in the improved Chargers offense.
Herbert averaged 0.56 fantasy points per drop back with Alt on the field and 0.43 without him, a difference between QB7 and QB21 on the season. With Mike McDaniel's coaching system, which has produced elite efficiency from quarterbacks, Herbert is positioned for significant upside.
Nix had 669 dropbacks (most in NFL) but was only hit 71 times, providing context for how brutal Herbert's situation was with 129 hits on 9th-most dropbacks.
Herbert's offensive line situation should improve significantly; the Chargers' most-used OL combination was on field for only 16.5% of snaps (lowest in NFL), and Bradley Bozeman and Zion Johnson are no longer on the team, suggesting better protection ahead.
Herbert was hit on 129 dropbacks last year (9th in NFL in total dropbacks), leading the NFL in hits, while dealing with injuries to Rashawn Slater and Joe Thuney (6 games), creating a brutal situation.
Herbert is the player with the largest gap between Reeves' rankings and ADP, ranked as a top-10 QB despite going later, because he's set up to score a lot of fantasy points this season.
Kraft's return timeline is uncertain; he could return earlier than expected, but optimism about injury recovery has been historically unreliable.
Reed has only run 8 career routes in 1-2 wide receiver sets and his role extension is uncertain, making him less likely to see significant playing time compared to Christian Watson and Matthew Golden.
Golden is preferred over Jaden Reed as a Packers receiver target in Underdog's explosive-play-driven format, with potential to play a significant role in the offense.
Watson has missed multiple games every year of his career, creating volatility similar to Jameson Williams, though he's currently healthy at age 27 and could simply have experienced bad injury luck.
Watson's out routes jumped from 7.7% of targets in his first three seasons to 35% last season, providing more gimme plays and lower aDOT opportunities that add baseline production to his explosive upside with Jordan Love.
With Romeo Doubs and Dontavian Wicks gone, Watson should be on the field all the time in the Packers' base offense, as he's the only remaining receiver likely to run 50%+ of drop backs after Wicks' trade and Jaden Reed's limited role (only 8 career routes in 1-2 WR sets).
Watson is severely underpriced at WR28-29 despite being hyper-efficient; he posted 7th in yards per route run and WR13 in air share from weeks 8-17 last season, with three years of 2+ yards per route run and WR15 ranking since entering the NFL.
Chris Bell (WR, MIA) is #209 overall in Hayden Winks' 2026 Half-PPR rankings vs. Underdog ADP 208 with a 74.7-point projection. Verdict: Round 3 slider due to ACL but the most raw talent in Dolphins WR room. Falling 50 spots is never good. Bell seemed like a Round 1 talent who would go in late Round 2, but that didn't come to fruition for whatever reason. In fact, the Dolphins drafted a WR (Caleb Douglas) ahead of Bell in Round 3!
DK Metcalf (WR, PIT) is #82 overall in Hayden Winks' 2026 Half-PPR rankings vs. Underdog ADP 77 with a 152.3-point projection. Verdict: New target competition turns Metcalf into a no-floor fantasy WR4. Metcalf was highly inconsistent in a slow and balanced Aaron Rodgers offense last year, ultimately finishing as the WR27 on WR34 expected half PPR points and WR32 targets. Things only look trickier in 2026 after Rodgers re-signed as a 42-year-old and the Steelers added Michael Pittman and 2nd-rounder Germie Bernard to the WR room. Metcalf only had a 15% target share with 3+ WRs on the field last year, versus a 25% target share as the lone WR.
Bucky Irving (RB, TB) is #61 overall in Hayden Winks' 2026 Half-PPR rankings vs. Underdog ADP 53.2 with a 183.3-point projection. Verdict: Fade. Irving (shoulder) expected back "by summer or fall" per Bowles. Irving was one of the best RBs in the NFL as a rookie. That's not an exaggeration. Without OC Liam Coen and worse injury luck across the OL, Bucky really regressed in 2025.
Zay Flowers (WR, BAL) is #40 overall in Hayden Winks' 2026 Half-PPR rankings vs. Underdog ADP 33.4 with a 187.2-point projection. Verdict: Flowers can smash in Round 4 with better TD luck. 1 per game) and yards (71 per game), even though Lamar Jackson missed time and was playing well off his MVP pace when available. The 25-year-old receiver has improved, and the target competition is as weak as ever with Isiah Likely out and Mark Andrews aging. He just has to score more TDs.
Josh Jacobs (RB, GB) is #37 overall in Hayden Winks' 2026 Half-PPR rankings vs. Underdog ADP 37.8 with a 188.1-point projection. Verdict: Jacobs could face 0-6 game absence after DV arrest. Jacobs was arrested on allegations of one felony and four misdemeanors, all related to a domestic violence allegation. His legal team claims his innocence, and the Packers said they are letting the legal process play out. On May 27th, the District Attorney released Jacobs and did not announce final charges.
Ja'Marr Chase (WR, CIN) is #3 overall in Hayden Winks' 2026 Half-PPR rankings vs. Underdog ADP 3.1 with a 250.6-point projection. Verdict: The 1.01 in full PPR with Burrow healthy this offseason. 5 PPR points per game. The only receivers close to matching him over that span are Puka Nacua, Amon-Ra St. Brown, CeeDee Lamb, and Malik Nabers.
Chris Olave's value may be declining due to the addition of Jordan Tyson and the impact of Rashid Shahid's presence last season. His ADP has risen to the early part of round three, which may be too high given the competition for targets.
TreVeyon Henderson is likely to remain in a timeshare with Ramondre Stevenson, limiting his opportunities. His draft position in round four is considered too early given his lack of consistent usage.
Travis Etienne's value is in question due to the potential presence of Alvin Kamara, who may limit his passing game involvement. His ADP is around RB 17 or RB 18, but he may not be worth that investment if Kamara stays.
Devon Achane is dealing with an injury and has a concerning situation with a weak receiving core and an unproven quarterback, which could limit his opportunities. He is currently being drafted around 13th in Fantasy Pros ADP, but should not be a first-round pick.
Mike Evans is mentioned as a 33-year-old player who missed significant time last year due to injury, which could impact his value.
George Kittle is noted to be coming off an Achilles injury, which raises concerns about his health heading into the season.
Jalen Hurts is still viewed as a keeper, but there are concerns about his long-term safety due to the Eagles' contract situation.
Blake Corum is mentioned as a potential flex option with the upside to be a top 10 running back if the starter misses time.
Brian Thomas Jr. is viewed as a risk due to his low target share and the need for significant changes to improve his value.
Parker Washington had a significant target per route run rate of 26.3% in the last six games when healthy, indicating potential for high usage.
A.T. Perry is highlighted as a target due to the new offensive coordinator's plans, which may better utilize his skill set.
There is a discussion about whether to draft DeAndre Swift without Kyle Mononga, indicating that they are viewed as independent players.
Jonathan Brooks has shown positive signs in OTAs, indicating he is recovering well from his knee injury and could be a valuable asset if he continues to progress.
Jahmyr Gibbs is expected to have a clearer path to production now that David Montgomery is out of the way, enhancing his potential for a breakout season.
Patrick Mahomes participated in OTAs, which is a positive sign for his health and readiness for the upcoming season.
Trey Benson could be a potential trade target for Green Bay to bolster their running back depth if Jacobs is out.
Marshawn Lloyd has struggled with injuries since entering the NFL, which raises concerns about his availability.
Josh Jacobs has been arrested and charged with several domestic violence charges, which could lead to a suspension and impact his fantasy value.
Woody Marks struggled to make an impact last year, and with the addition of David Montgomery, he is likely to remain a secondary option in the Texans' backfield.
Caleb Johnson has seen a significant drop in value and is now viewed as a backup option, with little chance of emerging as a starter in the Steelers backfield.
Ollie Gordon is a good injury away candidate and has shown potential as a short yardage specialist, making him someone to watch in the Dolphins backfield.
Dylan Sampson showed promise last year and is worth keeping on your radar as a potential injury away candidate in the Browns backfield.
Despite concerns about the offensive line and run game, DeAndre Swift remains a solid pick at his current ADP, as he can keep the offense on schedule.
RJ Harvey is viewed as a risky pick due to the uncertainty of his role in a crowded backfield, especially with Jonah Coleman expected to take touches away from him.
Ramondre Stevenson is currently rising in ADP and is viewed as a solid fantasy draft pick, especially early in the season, despite concerns about his workload compared to Travion Henderson.
Travion Henderson has a current ADP of RB 22 and 53rd overall, showing promise from a solid rookie season with 911 rushing yards and 10 touchdowns, but concerns remain about his role compared to Ramondre Stevenson.
Quinchon Judkins is expected to benefit from Todd Monken's coaching, which could lead to improved offensive performance for the Falcons this year.
Despite a challenging situation last year, Judkins averaged 11.2 fantasy points per game and has the potential to be a low-end RB2 with upside this season.
Quinchon Judkins is coming back from a serious injury but has shown promising recovery and could be a meaningful fantasy piece if the Browns' offense improves.
Josh Jacobs was arrested on multiple charges, but no criminal charges have been filed against him yet, and the situation is still developing.
Given his injury and the addition of other running backs to the roster, Bucky Irving's ranking has dropped to the high-end RB3 range, and he is considered a player to avoid in drafts.
Bucky Irving is not expected to return until sometime in the summer or fall due to a shoulder injury, which raises significant concerns about his availability for the season.
Jaden Reed is currently being drafted in the seventh round, but there are other wide receivers like Josh Downs who may offer better value at a lower cost.
Jaden Reed has only run a pass route on eight plays in two wide receiver sets over three NFL seasons, raising concerns about his usage and potential impact.
Jaden Reed seems to be typecasted into a specific role in a balanced offense, limiting his upside compared to other wide receivers in the same draft range.
Parker Washington has shown versatility in his routes, excelling both in the slot and outside, which could lead to increased opportunities in a pass-heavy offense.
Parker Washington was PPR's wide receiver 18 from week seven on, showcasing a 21% target share and strong usage, indicating potential for a breakout season.
If the Texans' offensive line investments pay off, David Montgomery could be a solid selection with the potential for eight rushing scores inside the 15-yard line this year.
David Montgomery is currently being selected as the running back 22, which reflects a volume-based draft pick in round five. His performance could vary significantly based on the Texans' offensive line improvements.
Underdog projections currently set Bucky Irving's rushing touchdowns at 5.5, which is tough to sell given his current role and injury concerns.
Bucky Irving is recovering from offseason shoulder surgery and has not been cleared to participate, raising concerns about his availability for the upcoming season.
Zay Flowers had a solid season last year but has not been a significant red zone target, which could limit his touchdown upside compared to Garrett Wilson.
Garrett Wilson has established himself as one of the better wide receivers in the NFL and is expected to maintain a high target share despite competition.
With minimal competition behind him, Travis Etienne is expected to have a significant role in the Saints' offense, especially with Alvin Kamara's uncertain future.
Travis Etienne has cleared 1,300 total yards in three of his four seasons and is in the best environment for fantasy points he's ever been in, thanks to coach Kellen Moore.