NFL fantasy football news and player signals for Friday, June 26, 2026

Tucker Kraft’s and George Kittle’s ADP should be flipped

Tucker Kraft’s and George Kittle’s ADP should be flipped

.@​PriscoCBS ranks Trevor Lawrence No. 65 overall in his 'Top 100 Players' heading into 2026: "He finally flashed the star power in 2025 that many expected when he was the first overall pick in 2021, but didn't really get going until Week 8 as he learned yet another new offense."

In 2025, the Packers had two WRs in the top-12 by YPRR on horizontally-breaking routes Christian Watson - 3.98 Stefon Diggs - 3.77 George Pickens - 3.73 Jaxon Smith-Njigba - 3.61 Parker Washington - 3.37 Puka Nacua - 3.19 CeeDee Lamb - 3.03 Amon-Ra St. Brown - 2.86 Rashee Rice - 2.85 Ja'Marr Chase - 2.78 Drake London - 2.72 Dontayvion Wicks - 2.59 @​FantasyPtsData

In 2025, the Packers had two WRs in the top-12 by YPRR on horizontally-breaking routes Christian Watson - 3.98 Stefon Diggs - 3.77 George Pickens - 3.73 Jaxon Smith-Njigba - 3.61 Parker Washington - 3.37 Puka Nacua - 3.19 CeeDee Lamb - 3.03 Amon-Ra St. Brown - 2.86 Rashee Rice - 2.85 Ja'Marr Chase - 2.78 Drake London - 2.72 Dontayvion Wicks - 2.59 @​FantasyPtsData

In 2025, the Packers had two WRs in the top-12 by YPRR on horizontally-breaking routes Christian Watson - 3.98 Stefon Diggs - 3.77 George Pickens - 3.73 Jaxon Smith-Njigba - 3.61 Parker Washington - 3.37 Puka Nacua - 3.19 CeeDee Lamb - 3.03 Amon-Ra St. Brown - 2.86 Rashee Rice - 2.85 Ja'Marr Chase - 2.78 Drake London - 2.72 Dontayvion Wicks - 2.59 @​FantasyPtsData

In 2025, the Packers had two WRs in the top-12 by YPRR on horizontally-breaking routes Christian Watson - 3.98 Stefon Diggs - 3.77 George Pickens - 3.73 Jaxon Smith-Njigba - 3.61 Parker Washington - 3.37 Puka Nacua - 3.19 CeeDee Lamb - 3.03 Amon-Ra St. Brown - 2.86 Rashee Rice - 2.85 Ja'Marr Chase - 2.78 Drake London - 2.72 Dontayvion Wicks - 2.59 @​FantasyPtsData

In 2025, the Packers had two WRs in the top-12 by YPRR on horizontally-breaking routes Christian Watson - 3.98 Stefon Diggs - 3.77 George Pickens - 3.73 Jaxon Smith-Njigba - 3.61 Parker Washington - 3.37 Puka Nacua - 3.19 CeeDee Lamb - 3.03 Amon-Ra St. Brown - 2.86 Rashee Rice - 2.85 Ja'Marr Chase - 2.78 Drake London - 2.72 Dontayvion Wicks - 2.59 @​FantasyPtsData

In 2025, the Packers had two WRs in the top-12 by YPRR on horizontally-breaking routes Christian Watson - 3.98 Stefon Diggs - 3.77 George Pickens - 3.73 Jaxon Smith-Njigba - 3.61 Parker Washington - 3.37 Puka Nacua - 3.19 CeeDee Lamb - 3.03 Amon-Ra St. Brown - 2.86 Rashee Rice - 2.85 Ja'Marr Chase - 2.78 Drake London - 2.72 Dontayvion Wicks - 2.59 @​FantasyPtsData

In 2025, the Packers had two WRs in the top-12 by YPRR on horizontally-breaking routes Christian Watson - 3.98 Stefon Diggs - 3.77 George Pickens - 3.73 Jaxon Smith-Njigba - 3.61 Parker Washington - 3.37 Puka Nacua - 3.19 CeeDee Lamb - 3.03 Amon-Ra St. Brown - 2.86 Rashee Rice - 2.85 Ja'Marr Chase - 2.78 Drake London - 2.72 Dontayvion Wicks - 2.59 @​FantasyPtsData

In 2025, the Packers had two WRs in the top-12 by YPRR on horizontally-breaking routes Christian Watson - 3.98 Stefon Diggs - 3.77 George Pickens - 3.73 Jaxon Smith-Njigba - 3.61 Parker Washington - 3.37 Puka Nacua - 3.19 CeeDee Lamb - 3.03 Amon-Ra St. Brown - 2.86 Rashee Rice - 2.85 Ja'Marr Chase - 2.78 Drake London - 2.72 Dontayvion Wicks - 2.59 @​FantasyPtsData

In 2025, the Packers had two WRs in the top-12 by YPRR on horizontally-breaking routes Christian Watson - 3.98 Stefon Diggs - 3.77 George Pickens - 3.73 Jaxon Smith-Njigba - 3.61 Parker Washington - 3.37 Puka Nacua - 3.19 CeeDee Lamb - 3.03 Amon-Ra St. Brown - 2.86 Rashee Rice - 2.85 Ja'Marr Chase - 2.78 Drake London - 2.72 Dontayvion Wicks - 2.59 @​FantasyPtsData

In 2025, the Packers had two WRs in the top-12 by YPRR on horizontally-breaking routes Christian Watson - 3.98 Stefon Diggs - 3.77 George Pickens - 3.73 Jaxon Smith-Njigba - 3.61 Parker Washington - 3.37 Puka Nacua - 3.19 CeeDee Lamb - 3.03 Amon-Ra St. Brown - 2.86 Rashee Rice - 2.85 Ja'Marr Chase - 2.78 Drake London - 2.72 Dontayvion Wicks - 2.59 @​FantasyPtsData

In 2025, the Packers had two WRs in the top-12 by YPRR on horizontally-breaking routes Christian Watson - 3.98 Stefon Diggs - 3.77 George Pickens - 3.73 Jaxon Smith-Njigba - 3.61 Parker Washington - 3.37 Puka Nacua - 3.19 CeeDee Lamb - 3.03 Amon-Ra St. Brown - 2.86 Rashee Rice - 2.85 Ja'Marr Chase - 2.78 Drake London - 2.72 Dontayvion Wicks - 2.59 @​FantasyPtsData

In 2025, the Packers had two WRs in the top-12 by YPRR on horizontally-breaking routes Christian Watson - 3.98 Stefon Diggs - 3.77 George Pickens - 3.73 Jaxon Smith-Njigba - 3.61 Parker Washington - 3.37 Puka Nacua - 3.19 CeeDee Lamb - 3.03 Amon-Ra St. Brown - 2.86 Rashee Rice - 2.85 Ja'Marr Chase - 2.78 Drake London - 2.72 Dontayvion Wicks - 2.59 @​FantasyPtsData

Wan'Dale Robinson was one of six players to account for 1/3 of team targets in 7+ different games in 2025.

Wan'Dale Robinson was one of five players to account for 1/4 of team targets more than a dozen times in 2025.

Who are the toughest players to rank for Fantasy Football 2026? The three I settled on in a discussion with @​daverichard cracked me up: Saquon Barkley Wan'Dale Robinson Quentin Johnson

Who are the toughest players to rank for Fantasy Football 2026? The three I settled on in a discussion with @​daverichard cracked me up: Saquon Barkley Wan'Dale Robinson Quentin Johnson

Jalen Hurts since 2021 on dropbacks from... Under center: 7.99 ANY/A (would rank ~QB1) 0.22 EPA/DB (~QB2) 0.56 FP/DB (~QB1) Shotgun: 6.52 ANY/A (~QB16) 0.10 EPA/DB (~QB16) 0.47 FP/DB (~QB13) Most QBs have splits like this, but this seems good! @​FantasyPtsData

One comment mentions 'The unsigned free agent Deebo' in response to McLaurin hype, suggesting Deebo as an alternative WR sleeper. Another comment notes Deebo 'looked like shit last time he was on the field anyway.' No direct connection to McLaurin's situation; appears to be tangential sleeper discussion.

Top comment (167 upvotes) jokes that David Blough looks exactly like Ladd McConkey in the photo accompanying the article. No fantasy relevance; purely a visual comparison joke.

Backup QB who started games in 2024 when JD was injured. McLaurin's best fantasy performances came with Mariota (e.g., 7 catches, 96 yards, 1 TD vs. Denver), described as one of the better backup QBs. However, some comments suggest Mariota may not be reliable long-term and that most WRs perform worse with backup QBs anyway.

Blough (new OC) stated offense will target McLaurin 10 times per game with explosive YAC; McLaurin quoted saying he's excited to finally run clean routes with space after not having that at high level in career. ADP has spiked to ~45 in recent weeks. Community split: optimists see this as validation of upside and value at current price, noting he's been top-30 every year except last year (2024) and was WR19 in 0.5PPR PPG in 2020 and 2022 among 10+ game players. Skeptics counter that he's turning 31, had only one truly elite fantasy season (2023 with 1400+ yards), suffered soft-tissue injuries in 2024 that may not fully recover in his 30s, and showed inconsistency even in good years—relyin...

"Josh Downs is in line for a bigger role, too, after veteran Michael Pittman Jr. was traded to the Pittsburgh Steelers in March. But the rest of this receiving group is underwhelming. Ashton Dulin appears to be the frontrunner for the third starting receiver job..."

"Josh Downs is in line for a bigger role, too, after veteran Michael Pittman Jr. was traded to the Pittsburgh Steelers in March. But the rest of this receiving group is underwhelming. Ashton Dulin appears to be the frontrunner for the third starting receiver job..."

Worst player on this list is Deebo Samuel… pretty good group

WR DeAndre Hopkins still hopes to join a contender heading into Year 14: "I still got a lot of ball left. But it's not a situation that I'm sitting here trying to force or go out and be the regular-season superstar because that's for the young guys, man." (via @​SiriusXMNFL)

The concept of Malik Willis dominating in garbage time against soft coverage is intriguing me could be a fantasy dark horse

Kayshon Boutte

TRUE OR FALSE - Malik Nabers is a Top 5 dynasty WR.

On Mike Washington "Thus filling another big need on the team, adding depth behind their former top pick Jeanty and a perfect fit for the zone blocking scheme [the Raiders] intend to deploy."

In fantasy, we're just looking for RBs who: 1) have a high usage rate at the goal line 2) catch a lot of passes When one does both (i.e., CMC), they break fantasy football if their offense isn't terrible. Ashton Jeanty ranked 1st below and 7th in target share last year.

Highest share of backfield carries inside the 10-yard line [Full season in 2025] 1. Ashton Jeanty - 94.1% 2. Derrick Henry - 93.0% 3. Jonathan Taylor - 92.9% 4. Christian McCaffrey - 88.1% 5. Josh Jacobs - 76.9% 11 of the top-14 fantasy RBs (by total points) were at 60%+ (ranking top-15 on this list). The ones who weren't? Jahmyr Gibbs, Bijan Robinson, and De'Von Achane. Those happened to be the next three best seasons by target share behind McCaffrey.

Highest share of backfield carries inside the 10-yard line [Full season in 2025] 1. Ashton Jeanty - 94.1% 2. Derrick Henry - 93.0% 3. Jonathan Taylor - 92.9% 4. Christian McCaffrey - 88.1% 5. Josh Jacobs - 76.9% 11 of the top-14 fantasy RBs (by total points) were at 60%+ (ranking top-15 on this list). The ones who weren't? Jahmyr Gibbs, Bijan Robinson, and De'Von Achane. Those happened to be the next three best seasons by target share behind McCaffrey.

Highest share of backfield carries inside the 10-yard line [Full season in 2025] 1. Ashton Jeanty - 94.1% 2. Derrick Henry - 93.0% 3. Jonathan Taylor - 92.9% 4. Christian McCaffrey - 88.1% 5. Josh Jacobs - 76.9% 11 of the top-14 fantasy RBs (by total points) were at 60%+ (ranking top-15 on this list). The ones who weren't? Jahmyr Gibbs, Bijan Robinson, and De'Von Achane. Those happened to be the next three best seasons by target share behind McCaffrey.

Highest share of backfield carries inside the 10-yard line [Full season in 2025] 1. Ashton Jeanty - 94.1% 2. Derrick Henry - 93.0% 3. Jonathan Taylor - 92.9% 4. Christian McCaffrey - 88.1% 5. Josh Jacobs - 76.9% 11 of the top-14 fantasy RBs (by total points) were at 60%+ (ranking top-15 on this list). The ones who weren't? Jahmyr Gibbs, Bijan Robinson, and De'Von Achane. Those happened to be the next three best seasons by target share behind McCaffrey.

Highest share of backfield carries inside the 10-yard line [Full season in 2025] 1. Ashton Jeanty - 94.1% 2. Derrick Henry - 93.0% 3. Jonathan Taylor - 92.9% 4. Christian McCaffrey - 88.1% 5. Josh Jacobs - 76.9% 11 of the top-14 fantasy RBs (by total points) were at 60%+ (ranking top-15 on this list). The ones who weren't? Jahmyr Gibbs, Bijan Robinson, and De'Von Achane. Those happened to be the next three best seasons by target share behind McCaffrey.

Highest share of backfield carries inside the 10-yard line [Full season in 2025] 1. Ashton Jeanty - 94.1% 2. Derrick Henry - 93.0% 3. Jonathan Taylor - 92.9% 4. Christian McCaffrey - 88.1% 5. Josh Jacobs - 76.9% 11 of the top-14 fantasy RBs (by total points) were at 60%+ (ranking top-15 on this list). The ones who weren't? Jahmyr Gibbs, Bijan Robinson, and De'Von Achane. Those happened to be the next three best seasons by target share behind McCaffrey.

Highest share of backfield carries inside the 10-yard line [Full season in 2025] 1. Ashton Jeanty - 94.1% 2. Derrick Henry - 93.0% 3. Jonathan Taylor - 92.9% 4. Christian McCaffrey - 88.1% 5. Josh Jacobs - 76.9% 11 of the top-14 fantasy RBs (by total points) were at 60%+ (ranking top-15 on this list). The ones who weren't? Jahmyr Gibbs, Bijan Robinson, and De'Von Achane. Those happened to be the next three best seasons by target share behind McCaffrey.

Breece Hall's usage in four 2025 games with all Jets RBs active: 59.8% snap share (~RB19) 39.1% route share (~RB21) 15.0% target share (~RB5) 40.0% of backfield i10 carries (~RB37) 27.2% of backfield i20 carries (~RB56) 12.7 XFP/G (~RB20) 11.9 FPG (~RB27) @​FantasyPtsData

Saquan Barkley feels like the best pick you can make in the 2nd round.

Do you think Derek Stingley checks his closet for Kayshon Boutte every night

Colts WR trade wish list: 1. Kayshon Boutte 2. Rashod Bateman 3. Jerry Jeudy

Colts WR trade wish list: 1. Kayshon Boutte 2. Rashod Bateman 3. Jerry Jeudy

Colts WR trade wish list: 1. Kayshon Boutte 2. Rashod Bateman 3. Jerry Jeudy

For an even starker contrast, here was Thomas's route tree in the second half of his rookie season (with mostly Mac Jones under center). Very few go routes. Tons of horizontal-breakers. He averaged 19.3 FPG on 16.4 XFP/G over this span. @​FantasyPtsData

Brian Thomas Jr.'s route tree in 2025 First image: pre-Jakobi Meyers trade Second: post-Meyers trade Went from a decent mix to way more go routes and way fewer slants/in-breakers. The first role was worth 12.4 XFP/G. The second was worth 9.2. @​FantasyPtsData

Best YPRR on Go routes (2022-2025) 1. Puka Nacua - 4.73 2. Jayden Reed - 4.00 3. A.J. Brown - 3.51 4. LADD MCCONKEY - 3.39 5. TYREEK HILL - 3.26 McConkey in Joe Alt's full games in 2025: 2.70 2025 without Alt: 1.95 2024 (largely with Alt + Slater): 4.17 @​FantasyPtsData

Best YPRR on Go routes (2022-2025) 1. Puka Nacua - 4.73 2. Jayden Reed - 4.00 3. A.J. Brown - 3.51 4. LADD MCCONKEY - 3.39 5. TYREEK HILL - 3.26 McConkey in Joe Alt's full games in 2025: 2.70 2025 without Alt: 1.95 2024 (largely with Alt + Slater): 4.17 @​FantasyPtsData

Best YPRR on Go routes (2022-2025) 1. Puka Nacua - 4.73 2. Jayden Reed - 4.00 3. A.J. Brown - 3.51 4. LADD MCCONKEY - 3.39 5. TYREEK HILL - 3.26 McConkey in Joe Alt's full games in 2025: 2.70 2025 without Alt: 1.95 2024 (largely with Alt + Slater): 4.17 @​FantasyPtsData

FYI, the second part isn't true if you exclude screens (Ladd edges QJ 90 to 89). And Ladd's aDOT is nearly two yards shorter than QJ over this timeframe (12.1 to 10.2). Also, Ladd is a slightly more efficient go-ball threat than Tyreek Hill. He does it all <

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Maximum dog (and he can route you up) Luther Burden is a problem

Deadbeat; A fantasy football player that is the black hole of his position's deadzone. RB Deadbeat - Jadarian Price WR Deadbeat - DJ Moore QB Deadbeat - Caleb Williams TE Deadbeat - Kyle Pitts

Deadbeat; A fantasy football player that is the black hole of his position's deadzone. RB Deadbeat - Jadarian Price WR Deadbeat - DJ Moore QB Deadbeat - Caleb Williams TE Deadbeat - Kyle Pitts

Deadbeat; A fantasy football player that is the black hole of his position's deadzone. RB Deadbeat - Jadarian Price WR Deadbeat - DJ Moore QB Deadbeat - Caleb Williams TE Deadbeat - Kyle Pitts

Deadbeat; A fantasy football player that is the black hole of his position's deadzone. RB Deadbeat - Jadarian Price WR Deadbeat - DJ Moore QB Deadbeat - Caleb Williams TE Deadbeat - Kyle Pitts

Josh Downs propaganda: -25 years young in August -19 targets in 2 career games without Michael Pittman -Alec Pierce (ankle) + Daniel Jones (Achilles) could mean more underneath passes than ever -Top-12 WR in Fantasy Points and ESPN's separation metrics in 2025 -Dealt with August ankle/hamstring injuries each of the last two seasons -Family has that dawg in 'em -If Keenan Allen signs in Indy I will cry and then buy his Chargers powder blue jersey off ebay

Josh Downs propaganda: -25 years young in August -19 targets in 2 career games without Michael Pittman -Alec Pierce (ankle) + Daniel Jones (Achilles) could mean more underneath passes than ever -Top-12 WR in Fantasy Points and ESPN's separation metrics in 2025 -Dealt with August ankle/hamstring injuries each of the last two seasons -Family has that dawg in 'em -If Keenan Allen signs in Indy I will cry and then buy his Chargers powder blue jersey off ebay

Josh Downs propaganda: -25 years young in August -19 targets in 2 career games without Michael Pittman -Alec Pierce (ankle) + Daniel Jones (Achilles) could mean more underneath passes than ever -Top-12 WR in Fantasy Points and ESPN's separation metrics in 2025 -Dealt with August ankle/hamstring injuries each of the last two seasons -Family has that dawg in 'em -If Keenan Allen signs in Indy I will cry and then buy his Chargers powder blue jersey off ebay

Rodgers' historical reluctance to target rookies is cited as primary headwind for Bernard's fantasy upside. Multiple comments note 'Rodgers doesn't really use rookie WRs ever' and reference his preference for established receivers. One contrarian comment suggests Rodgers 'was throwing to unpaid interns last year, he will like anyone who can catch a football.' Overall sentiment: Rodgers' QB preference is a significant downside risk for Bernard's target share.

Freiermuth mentioned as competing for slot targets alongside Bernard. One comment suggests Bernard's 'big slot' role may mirror Kenneth Gainwell's usage from prior year, implying TE and slot WR will share similar snap/route distribution. No strong sentiment; treated as established receiving option.

Pittman mentioned as competing for targets in crowded Steelers WR room. One comment notes he averaged 18 PPR points per game before Daniel Jones injury (context unclear—likely referencing prior team). Another questions whether Steelers offense is productive enough for both Pittman and Metcalf to produce fantasy value. No strong bullish or bearish consensus; treated as established depth-chart piece.

Comments highlight Metcalf's target concentration (850 receiving yards, 10 of 26 team TDs last year) and suggest Rodgers will continue funneling targets to him over Bernard. One comment jokes Metcalf will 'run Go routes or block every play, get 4 targets per game' due to Steelers' run-heavy approach. Another notes Metcalf 'kinda sucks holistically' despite individual talent. Sentiment is bearish on his consistency and role clarity.

DeFabo reports Bernard will play 'big slot' role; community interprets this as physical size descriptor rather than high-volume role. Skepticism centers on Aaron Rodgers' historical reluctance to target rookies and Steelers' crowded WR room (DK Metcalf, Michael Pittman Jr., Pat Freiermuth). One optimist projects 1,000-yard rookie season if Rodgers peppers him with targets. Consensus: role assignment is real but fantasy upside is capped by QB preference and target competition.

Terry McLaurin in 2024 (full season with Jayden Daniels): 82 REC 1,096 Yards 13 Touchdowns Fantasy WR6 He’s currently going as the WR27 👀

Terry McLaurin in 2024 (full season with Jayden Daniels): 82 REC 1,096 Yards 13 Touchdowns Fantasy WR6 He’s currently going as the WR27 👀

Alec Pierce had such a token "fantasy football is the dumbest thing ever" final four weeks of 2025: -Week 15: 44-year-old Philip Rivers is here! Facing the Seahawks. No way we can start Pierce. Sure enough, 1-16-0 on 1 target. We know ball. -Week 16: Rivers still here! No thanks Pierce ... oh shit he caught all 4 targets for 86 yards and 2 touchdowns. -Week 17: Alright man, we're in. Saw the upside. Facing the Jaguars. Let's do this for the championship .... 0-0-0 on 5 targets. -Week 18: Fant...

NFL Top 100 Rankings (91-100): 91 - DE Montez Sweat 92 - LB Azeez Al-Shaair 93 - LB Carson Schwesinger 94 - C Creed Humphrey 95 - LB Demario Davis 96 - RB Travis Etienne Jr. 97 - LB Ernest Jones IV 98 - QB Bryce Young 99 - G Quenton Nelson 100 - DE Cameron Jordan (@​NFLFilms)

.@​PriscoCBS ranks his Top 10 WRs for the 2026 season: 1) Ja’Marr Chase 2) Justin Jefferson 3) Puka Nacua 4) Jaxon Smith-Njigba 5) Amon-Ra St. Brown 6) CeeDee Lamb 7) AJ Brown 8) George Pickens 9) Chris Olave 10) Nico Collins Is this list VALID? 🤔

.@​PriscoCBS ranks his Top 10 WRs for the 2026 season: 1) Ja’Marr Chase 2) Justin Jefferson 3) Puka Nacua 4) Jaxon Smith-Njigba 5) Amon-Ra St. Brown 6) CeeDee Lamb 7) AJ Brown 8) George Pickens 9) Chris Olave 10) Nico Collins Is this list VALID? 🤔

.@​PriscoCBS ranks his Top 10 WRs for the 2026 season: 1) Ja’Marr Chase 2) Justin Jefferson 3) Puka Nacua 4) Jaxon Smith-Njigba 5) Amon-Ra St. Brown 6) CeeDee Lamb 7) AJ Brown 8) George Pickens 9) Chris Olave 10) Nico Collins Is this list VALID? 🤔

.@​PriscoCBS ranks his Top 10 WRs for the 2026 season: 1) Ja’Marr Chase 2) Justin Jefferson 3) Puka Nacua 4) Jaxon Smith-Njigba 5) Amon-Ra St. Brown 6) CeeDee Lamb 7) AJ Brown 8) George Pickens 9) Chris Olave 10) Nico Collins Is this list VALID? 🤔

.@​PriscoCBS ranks his Top 10 WRs for the 2026 season: 1) Ja’Marr Chase 2) Justin Jefferson 3) Puka Nacua 4) Jaxon Smith-Njigba 5) Amon-Ra St. Brown 6) CeeDee Lamb 7) AJ Brown 8) George Pickens 9) Chris Olave 10) Nico Collins Is this list VALID? 🤔

.@​PriscoCBS ranks his Top 10 WRs for the 2026 season: 1) Ja’Marr Chase 2) Justin Jefferson 3) Puka Nacua 4) Jaxon Smith-Njigba 5) Amon-Ra St. Brown 6) CeeDee Lamb 7) AJ Brown 8) George Pickens 9) Chris Olave 10) Nico Collins Is this list VALID? 🤔

Jonathan Taylor stays healthy and he's pushing for 2,000 total yards and 20 touchdowns. That's just the way the world works

You’re starting an NFL franchise - who do you want as your WR1? Malik Nabers CeeDee Lamb

You’re starting an NFL franchise - who do you want as your WR1? Malik Nabers CeeDee Lamb

Braelon Allen is projected for 100+ touches and 4 touchdowns in Mike Clay's projections, but Breece Hall still outproduces him in overall fantasy points.

Geno Smith's arrival as a below-average pocket passer who will check down frequently is exactly what Breece Hall needs after playing with scrambling QBs.

Despite Braelon Allen and Isaiah Davis on the roster, Breece Hall has a history of fending off competition and still projects to RB13 in Mike Clay's projections, outproducing his baseline ADP.

Breece Hall has true RB1 upside if he gets explosive runs, breaks away for long touchdowns, and receives more receptions than currently projected.

Author calls Breece Hall his 'favorite running back pick in the third round,' suggesting he offers value at his current ADP of RB14.

Last season, Breece Hall was 4th in explosive run rate and 10th in missed tackles forced per attempt, demonstrating elite efficiency metrics despite poor QB play.

The Jets have the fifth easiest schedule by Sharp Football Analysis, which should result in better game scripts, more blocking, and increased efficiency for Breece Hall.

With Geno Smith replacing Justin Fields and Tyrod Taylor, Breece Hall will benefit from more check-downs instead of scrambling plays, improving his offensive opportunity.

Author projects Breece Hall could improve from 14.4 PPG last season to approximately 17 PPG with Geno Smith at QB, positioning him as a true RB6 or better.

Javonte Williams had a 0.4 yards per route run last year, which was so poor that there's no way the Cowboys will feature him in a serious way in their passing game.

Travis Etienne has hit 40+ receptions only once in his career, suggesting limited receiving upside compared to Breece Hall in the same draft range.

Kyren Williams has never hit 40+ receptions in a season, limiting his receiving upside compared to other running backs in his draft range.

Breece Hall's receiving upside should improve significantly with Geno Smith replacing poor QB play (Justin Fields, Tyrod Taylor, Brady Cook), as Smith will check down to Hall instead of scrambling, and the Jets have the 14th best offensive line by ESPN.

Breece Hall has elite receiving credentials with 76 receptions in a season and 57 in another, a career 1.51 yards per route run (better than Jaylen Warren's top-10 number), and is one of seven running backs to hit 29+ receiving yards per game since his draft.

The analyst has pushed Breece Hall up in rankings and is taking him in round three of slow drafts, projecting him as a breakout candidate with elite receiving upside that wasn't showcased last year due to poor QB play.

JK Dobbins is coming off another injury and getting another year older, which raises concerns about his durability and role with the Broncos.

RJ Harvey's rushing efficiency was poor last year, ranking third worst in success rate, fourth worst in rushing yards over expected per attempt, fourth worst in stuff rate, seventh worst in yards per carry, eighth worst in yards after contact per attempt, and ninth worst in explosive run rate.

RJ Harvey had elite receiving production last year with the third most receiving touchdowns for running backs, sixth best passer rating when targeted, sixth most receiving first downs, eighth most receptions, eighth most receiving yards, and 12th best yards per route run.

RJ Harvey became the RB13 in points per game (15.2 PPG) after JK Dobbins' injury in week 10, and the analyst projects he could be a 'home run pick in the eighth round' if he improves his rushing efficiency in year two while maintaining his elite receiving role under Sean Payton.

JK Dobbins is coming off another injury and getting another year older, creating uncertainty about his durability and opening the door for RJ Harvey to get more opportunities.

RJ Harvey's rushing efficiency is poor with the third worst success rate, fourth worst rushing yards over expected per attempt, fourth worst stuff rate, seventh worst yards per carry, eighth worst yards after contact per attempt, and ninth worst explosive run rate.

RJ Harvey was an elite receiver last year with the third most receiving touchdowns for a running back, sixth best passer rating when targeted, sixth most receiving first downs, eighth most receptions, eighth most receiving yards, and 12th best yards per route run.

RJ Harvey became the RB13 in points per game (15.2 PPG) after JK Dobbins' injury in week 10 last year, demonstrating significant upside when given the opportunity.

RJ Harvey is going in the eighth round as RB31 and is on 17.3% of the analyst's teams, representing value given his elite receiving production.

Jaylen Warren has the second most missed tackles forced per touch since entering the league, demonstrating elite contact balance and elusiveness.

Based on his career metrics and the Steelers' offensive improvements under Mike McCarthy, Jaylen Warren could be a 'smash' in the middle rounds if he's the primary back with Rico Dowdle as the reliever.

Aaron Rodgers' playing style—dead last in average depth of target, fastest time to throw, and second most passes behind the line of scrimmage—sets up perfectly to feature Jaylen Warren in the passing game.

Jaylen Warren has receiving upside with a career 1.44 yards per out run (top-10 RB number) and already has a season over 60 catches, positioning him well as the primary back in Pittsburgh's offense.

Jaylen Warren is going off the board at RB29 (ADP 703) but finished as RB18 in points per game last year, presenting significant value in the middle rounds.

Going at RB29 (ADP 703) but finished as RB18 in points per game last year; has familiarity with Aaron Rodgers who prefers veteran continuity.

Day three pick from Boise State with limited production (22 carries, 73 yards, 3.3 YPC last year); will be a pass-catching/passing-down back but is not a real threat to J'Darien Price's early-season workload.

As a first-round NFL draft pick, he's expected to be featured in the Seahawks offense alongside George Holani and Emmanuel Wilson, but his role is complicated by his injury recovery timeline.

ACL recovery timeline is 10 months (week 8), with week one being only 8 months post-injury. If active early, significant risk of secondary injury and major efficiency dip expected, with typical 6-game ramp-up period.

His rookie year was considered a bust due to first-round ADP, but he still produced 13.5 points per game, which would have been a fine outcome if drafted later.

Going as RB26 (high-end RB3) with expected 12+ points per game in a Seahawks situation with an elite offensive line, similar to his Eagles environment where he thrived.

Audric Estime ranked dead last among 115 running backs with 250+ rushes (2012-2025) in yards before contact per rush, indicating he suffered from an all-time bad offensive line situation with the Raiders.

Through six weeks of Breece Hall's rookie year under Mike LaFleur with the Jets, he was the RB6 in points per game with 30 targets and was still ramping up as the main running back.

Saquon Barkley's success was driven by being on an Eagles team with amazing scoring environment and one of the best offensive lines in the league, demonstrating how environment matters as much as talent.

Jadarian Price is on a Seahawks team projected to have the eighth most implied points per game with the 10th best offensive line, creating an ideal situation for a running back.

Jadarian Price is available a round later than comparable upside plays like Travion Henderson and Bijan Robinson, making him a strong value in the round five to six range.

Jeremiah Love has a favorable playoff schedule, including home games against the Jets (allowed 3rd most fantasy points to RBs) and Raiders (allowed 9th most), plus a dome game against the Saints.

Jeremiah Love has elite prospect metrics including 4.3 40-time, 210+ pounds, and led the class with 34% missed tackles forced per touch, positioning him to beat his RB13 point-per-game projection based on ADP.

Mike Clay is projecting Jeremiah Love for 65 catches as the RB9, showing high confidence in the rookie despite the crowded backfield and offensive concerns.

Cardinals offensive coordinator Mike LaFleur, who coached Breece Hall as a rookie, is expected to heavily feed Jeremiah Love in the passing game, similar to how he utilized Hall early in his career.

Audric Estime ranked dead last among 115 running backs with 250+ rushes (2012-2025) in yards before contact per rush, indicating he had an all-time bad offensive line situation with the Raiders.

The Cardinals have a new offensive coordinator and play caller in Michael LaFleur, which should help create a more functional offense for Jeremiah Love.

The analyst is willing to take the discount on Jeremiah Love because of his elite talent and the Cardinals' improving offensive line, which is ranked 15th best and features first-round pick Paris Johnson, Chase Okwara, and free agent Isaac Seumalo.

Jeremiah Love is splitting the Cardinals backfield with Tyler Allgeier, James Conner, and Trey Benson, which presents a potential concern for his workload.

You can get Jeremiah Love at a discount at the 2-3 turn compared to the typical first-rounder to 1-2 turn pricing for can't-miss RB prospects, though the discount is justified given the Cardinals' weak team situation.

Jeremiah Love is viewed as a generational running back prospect, drafted third overall in an era where RBs rarely go that high since Saquon Barkley. He follows the archetype of can't-miss prospects like Audric Estime, Saquon Barkley, Zeke Elliott, and Bijan Robinson who typically become first-rounder to 1-2 turn picks in fantasy.

Jeremiah Love is one of three running backs the analyst drafts over 20% of the time. He's going as the RB13 at ADP 212, allowing the analyst to pair him with elite WRs like Ja'Marr Chase and Puka Nacua without overpaying for the RB position.

The analyst has been taking Saquon Barkley at the 201 ADP over and over again, indicating strong conviction in his value at that draft position.

Barkley hit two of the top 15 fastest ball carrier speeds last year at 21.68 mph and 21.87 mph, showing he's not washed. The analyst has him a tier ahead of Derrick Henry, Amani Hampton, Kenneth Walker, and Devon Achane at the one-two turn.

New Eagles OC Sean Mannion wants Jalen Hurts under center more with increased play action, which should boost Saquon's efficiency. Under center last year he had 4.92 yards per carry and 7.4% explosive run rate, compared to 3.54 yards per carry and 2.9% explosive run rate out of shotgun/pistol.

In games without A.J. Brown, Barkley is on pace for 76 targets and 60 receptions over a 17-game season, compared to 45 targets and 34 receptions in games with Brown. If he hits 50-plus receptions, he can reach 20-plus points per game and be an absolute smash at the one-two turn.

New Eagles OC Sean Mannion wants Jalen Hurts under center more with increased play action, which should boost Saquon's efficiency given his 4.92 yards per carry and 7.4% explosive run rate under center versus 3.54 YPC and 2.9% explosive rate from shotgun/pistol.

If Saquon reaches 50-plus receptions this season, he could reach 20-plus points per game and be 'an absolute smash at the one-two turn.'

In four games without A.J. Brown, Saquon was on pace for 76 targets and 60 receptions compared to 45 targets and 34 receptions over 28 games with Brown, suggesting significant receiving upside.

Despite finishing as RB14 in points per game last year amid Eagles dysfunction, Saquon is positioned for a bounce-back with A.J. Brown's departure freeing up targets and touches.

Analyst is drafting Saquon at 201 ADP in 17.3% of drafts and calls him his most drafted player in the top 15 picks, saying 'I'm honestly all in' on him at this price point.

If becomes Cardinals quarterback, analyst likes outcome even less for Marvin Harrison Jr.; represents downside QB scenario.

Drafted top-five overall by Cardinals at running back; suggests potential run-heavy offensive shift that could impact target distribution for Marvin Harrison Jr.

Target monster in Cardinals offense projected to see 130–140 targets per year, on par with Marvin Harrison Jr., creating significant target competition within the offense.

Significantly better than expected; improved performance adds to target competition landscape in Cardinals offense alongside Trey McBride and Marvin Harrison Jr.

WR18 ranking; top-five capital WR with real downside cases and systemic risk. Projected to see 130-140 targets per year on par with Trey McBride. Has 63% catchable target rate since joining NFL (second lowest in span), indicating target quality concern. Previous QBs Kyler Murray and Drew Pettine were not the answer. Upside case: Michael LaFleur as offensive coordinator calling progressive, high-quality offense; if Cardinals throw ball ton like last year, much could go to Harrison Jr. Downside: Trey McBride is target monster, Michael Wilson improved significantly, Jeremiah Love drafted top-five at RB suggesting potential run-heavy shift. Additional QB concern: Jacobe Brassette had huge stats last year but now has full year of film; if Carson Beck gets field, even worse for Harrison Jr. If target quality improves, stays healthy, and operates as WR1, some upside remains.

Part of condensed offensive pieces in Bengals offense alongside Joe Burrow, Jamar Chase, and T. Higgins; context for target distribution.

Commands more volume than T. Higgins; Flaco liked Jamar Chase more than Joe Burrow did last year. Combined target share between Chase and Higgins will be insane given lack of other legitimate targets in Bengals offense.

Analyst believes Burrow will fully compete for MVP award this year and be at top of his game as good as he's ever looked in NFL; context for T. Higgins upside.

WR16 ranking with proven track record of finishing as WR1; past performance demonstrates ceiling potential.

Target share in Panthers week 14 was very even compared to Teroa McMillan's target share, indicating competitive target distribution between the two receivers.

Caleb Williams attempted to trademark the nickname 'Iceman' on March 16th but failed; George Gervin (the former Spurs player famously known as 'The Iceman') filed for the trademark four days later on March 20th, but neither succeeded because the trademark is already owned by Lacrosse Footwear, an outdoor shoe company that sells insulated boots called the Iceman.

Kirk Cousins told Andrew Siciliano that in his 15 years in the NFL, this year's OTAs was the most urgent and productive he's ever been a part of; this suggests strong preparation and team cohesion under new offensive coordinator Kubiak.

Saquon Barkley is mentioned in the context of the Colts quarterback situation, though no specific fantasy insight is provided in the transcript.

Jameson Williams signed on the dotted line for his house in a heartwarming story shared by the Lions' Twitter and Instagram accounts; the post featured Williams with his agent and real estate agents during the home purchase signing.

Xavier Worthy is part of the Chiefs' explosive play-creation system under Matt Nagy, similar to how the Giants use their receivers.

Odell Beckham was used by the Giants to force the defense to allow them to get opportunities for explosive plays; the Giants now operate similarly to the Chiefs under Matt Nagy with a focus on creating explosive play opportunities.

Xavier Worthy is mentioned in context of Chiefs offense under Matt Nagy; analyst notes that with Matt Nagy as offensive coordinator, no one can get open, comparing situation to Giants with Odell Beckham where the offense is designed to force defense to allow explosive plays rather than creating opportunities through scheme.

JuJu Smith-Schuster is described as 'the world's oldest 29 year old wide receiver' by analyst; this is a negative characterization suggesting he is past his prime despite his age; he is part of Giants receiving corps that analyst views as weak and uninspiring.

Malik Nabers is behind schedule in recovery from meniscus injury; Giants initially said he would be ready to start training camp, then said he'd be ready sometime this summer, then said hopefully ready for week one; analyst expresses concern about his delayed timeline and questions whether he will be fully healthy.

Odell Beckham signed with Giants on June 1st; analyst expresses skepticism about whether Beckham still has it, citing report from Charlotte Carroll at The Athletic that Beckham struggled to beat cornerback Deontay Banks on go routes; analyst views signing as cynical public relations move given Giants' injury issues at receiver (Malik Nabers behind schedule) and overall weak offensive weapons.

Tucker Kraft is the number one tight end in Packers offense; mentioned as part of receiving corps that should see increased snap rates this year.

Matthew Golden appears to be the Z receiver in Packers offense; analyst notes he 'seems like he'll be the Z' and should benefit from increased snap rates across Packers receiving corps this year compared to last season when only one receiver played more than 67% of snaps.

Jaden Reed is the slot receiver in Packers offense and received a contract extension; analyst states 'I love Jaden Reed more than ended from week 18' and was 'very impressed' with his late-season performance; notes he was given up on earlier in season but showed promise late; should benefit from increased snap rates across Packers receiving corps this year.

Christian Watson is the X receiver in Packers offense; analyst expresses positive sentiment saying 'I like Christian Watson' and notes that Packers receivers should see higher snap rates this year compared to last season when only one receiver played more than 67% of snaps; this increased opportunity should benefit Watson and other Packers pass catchers.

Matthew Stafford is among five quarterbacks making approximately $55 million per year alongside Joe Burrow, Josh Allen, Jordan Love, and Trevor Lawrence; analyst notes all elite quarterback contracts follow similar pattern of consuming 16-17% of salary cap in year one, dropping to 10% by year four, then rising again when quarterback seeks new deal.

Trevor Lawrence is among five quarterbacks making approximately $55 million per year alongside Joe Burrow, Josh Allen, Jordan Love, and Matthew Stafford; analyst notes all elite quarterback contracts follow similar pattern of consuming 16-17% of salary cap in year one, dropping to 10% by year four, then rising again when quarterback seeks new deal.

Jordan Love is among five quarterbacks making approximately $55 million per year alongside Joe Burrow, Josh Allen, Trevor Lawrence, and Matthew Stafford; analyst notes all elite quarterback contracts follow similar pattern of consuming 16-17% of salary cap in year one, dropping to 10% by year four, then rising again when quarterback seeks new deal.

Joe Burrow is among five quarterbacks making approximately $55 million per year alongside Josh Allen, Jordan Love, Trevor Lawrence, and Matthew Stafford; analyst notes all elite quarterback contracts follow similar pattern of consuming 16-17% of salary cap in year one, dropping to 10% by year four, then rising again when quarterback seeks new deal.

Josh Allen is among five quarterbacks making approximately $55 million per year alongside Joe Burrow, Trevor Lawrence, and Matthew Stafford; analyst notes all elite quarterback contracts follow similar pattern of consuming 16-17% of salary cap in year one, dropping to 10% by year four, then rising again when quarterback seeks new deal.

Dak Prescott making $60 million per year; analyst compares this to Mahomes' $64 million and notes it's a no-brainer to pay Mahomes slightly more given he is clearly the superior player; context that Jerry Jones has cost Cowboys approximately $90 million over last four years by waiting until last second to restructure deals.

Mahomes signed 8-year extension for approximately $500 million (new money $239 million) averaging $64 million per year starting in 2027; analyst notes this is the most sensible quarterback contract given Mahomes is the best player in the NFL and allows Chiefs to keep dynasty going while he remains healthy; contract structure allows team to spread cap hit across years and defer money into future when salary cap rises with new TV rights deals.

Analysts debate Hall of Fame candidacy for Eli Manning versus Russell Wilson; one analyst argues Manning should not make Hall of Fame because the annual debate about his exclusion generates more cultural value than his induction would; notes Manning has twice the interceptions of Wilson in basically the same amount of time but had the best throw in Super Bowl history while Wilson had the worst.

Analyst recalls Wilson was 'amazing' on the Manning Cast when he appeared with Peyton and Eli Manning, engaging in unfiltered football discussion about third-and-four situations with no script; this is cited as evidence Wilson could potentially be good in broadcast role if he leans into that style rather than generic celebrity guest appearances.

Analyst expresses mixed confidence about Wilson's future as an NFL commentator; believes he could be good but uncertain if he will be; notes he is polished and speaks well but concerned he may be too worried about what people think and too focused on positivity to be critical like successful commentators (Troy Aikman, Jon Stewart on Manning Cast); suggests Wilson needs to lean into being more honest and critical rather than boring like Tom Brady and Drew Brees have been.

Russell Wilson retired and is joining CBS to replace Matt Ryan on the pre-game show; he is the only player to have played for all three of the hosts' teams (Seahawks, Steelers, Giants), making him a unique figure in their collective history.

If Aiyuk lands with the Commanders and is healthy, he could be a significant discount target in fantasy drafts; analyst suggests if priced at $6 in auction or similar discount to pre-crash valuation, he's worth a gamble, though odds of a 1,000+ yard rebound are estimated at only 15%.

Despite George Kittle reporting Aiyuk was hitting 22 mph and stopping on a dime in workouts a year ago, his 2024 season was a disaster: 370 yards and zero touchdowns in seven games before tearing his knee; he's 28 years old and hasn't played football in a long time, creating uncertainty about his ability to return to form after signing a 30 million per year deal following a 1,300-yard, 7-TD breakout year in 2023.

Aiyuk injured his knee, decided not to do his rehab, and has been in the doghouse with the 49ers for months; the team voided his remaining guaranteed money in summer 2025 because he wasn't participating in rehab; John Lynch stated 'It is safe to say he will never play for us ever again,' indicating a complete breakdown in the relationship and his removal from the team.

Market score's top comp for Ladd McConkey is Chris Godwin in 2019, where he scored almost 20 PPR points per game; illustrates McConkey's ceiling potential but also speaks to volatility in the comp list.

Keenan Allen's potential return to the Chargers is a concern for Ladd McConkey's outlook; it's not a guarantee he won't rejoin the team this season, which could impact McConkey's target share and role.

Analyst has talked himself into Quentin Johnson more than Ladd McConkey; Johnson was in same vicinity as McConkey and Keenan Allen in yards per route run last year, and analyst prefers him at current ADP in the Chargers offense.

Analyst still bullish on McConkey despite concerning trends; 2025 was disappointing but not as bad as it appears—he was in same vicinity as Quentin Johnson and Keenan Allen in yards per route run, led team in end zone targets with 21% target share. First downs per route run was very low at 6.2%, historically predictive of underperformance, but analyst believes Chargers offense has legit chance to be very good and McConkey belongs in amazing tier of round 3-5 wide receivers. Market score ranks him WR 17 (right below T. Higgins) with top comp Chris Godwin 2019 (20 PPR points per game). Analyst has cooled slightly on McConkey as ADP has risen but still wants exposure.

Analyst is at least optimistic that Makai Lemon can fit in and be productive with the Eagles; added as depth piece to replace AJ Brown, and should benefit from new offensive coordinator's improved scheme.

Analyst likes Saquon Barkley in the 1-2 turn area of the draft for the Eagles; with improved offensive scheme and coordinator change, he should see better rushing efficiency and opportunity.

Analyst likes DeVonta Smith at his current ADP in the Eagles offense; with new offensive coordinator and improved scheme, Smith should benefit from better play-calling and route design.

Departed the Eagles after 2025 season; while he's still a really good player, the Eagles were actually better by most metrics in the season without him, suggesting the offense may not suffer as much as expected from his absence.

Analyst believes Hurts is the most mispriced higher-end quarterback right now; despite poor 2025 season (points-per-game below 20 for first time, team EPA per play dead last, rushing EPA below zero), Eagles have made offensive coordinator change and added depth, creating optimism for turnaround. Hurts has been starting for five seasons and the team was better in the season without AJ Brown by most metrics.

Injuries to Baker Mayfield in 2025 contributed to Emeka Abuka's late-season regression; the quarterback's health issues made it difficult for Abuka to sustain his early-season deep-ball dominance.

Used as an example of a late-round pick with low hit rate; if drafted heavily across multiple teams and doesn't work out, it's easily correctable via waiver wire in managed redraft leagues, so high exposure to late-round picks is less risky than early-round concentration.

Ranked significantly higher in redraft (rounds 4-6) than Dynasty after his second-year playoff performance; analyst saw a scary floor that materialized, and the Dynasty community was treating him as a breakout candidate when the body of work didn't support it.

Dynasty value is significantly more volatile than redraft value due to uncertainty around his performance as a starter; in single-QB leagues he's a late-round pick, in Superflex he's manageable, but in Dynasty Superflex his cost is high (comparable to Christian Watson on KeepTradeCut).

Used as a comparison point to Tyler Shuck; analyst was never ultra high on Fields in Dynasty because passing numbers were always questionable and there was risk of job loss, but in redraft he provided good fantasy floor-ceiling combo as long as he was starting.

As the Bills tight end, competes with DJ Moore for targets, representing a potential headwind to Moore's target share and role clarity in Buffalo's offense.

Competes with DJ Moore for targets in the Bills offense, representing a potential headwind to Moore's target share and role clarity.

His return to the Detroit Lions offense threatens Jameson Williams' consistency, suggesting increased target competition and potential role/usage shift in the passing game.

Joins San Francisco with Brock Purdy; presents a touchdown-heavy boom-or-bust profile, with potential as a trade-deadline sell depending on touchdown regression.

Finally gets Josh Allen as his quarterback, but faces target competition from Khalil Shakir and Dalton Kincaid (TE), creating uncertainty around his target share and role in the Bills offense.

Was the definition of boom or bust in 2025; a new play caller plus Sam LaPorta's return threatens his consistency, creating uncertainty around his fantasy floor and ceiling.

Was a top-3 WR in fantasy points per game through five weeks before injury struck; with Mike Evans gone, he is the clear WR1 in Tampa Bay, positioning him as a lead target in the offense.

Analyst notes Bo Nix threw 600-plus passes last year and expects the Broncos to throw less going forward. Late-season ankle injury may reduce his scrambling tendency, potentially directing more touches to running backs. Nix's continued improvement is cited as part of the bull case for Broncos running backs, though analyst remains skeptical about actual production gains.

Co-host notes Beatty made at least one grab in more games than not last year, exemplifying how Broncos' split backfield approach fragments touches across multiple backs and reduces fantasy value for all running backs in the offense.

Co-host cites McLaughlin as example of Broncos' split backfield problem; notes he had at least four carries in eight of their last nine games, representing touches that fragment the backfield and hurt all running backs' fantasy value across the board.

Analyst has grown to like Coleman, especially in Dynasty, viewing him as a legitimate three-down running back who represents more direct competition for Dobbins than Harvey or McLaughlin did last year. However, analyst plans to target Coleman as a midseason waiver pickup only, assuming Dobbins gets injured. Co-host notes Coleman 'passes a lot of the sniff tests, usage and abilities in both sides of the game,' but acknowledges difficulty due to Broncos' split backfield approach.

Analyst expresses strong skepticism about Dobbins-led Broncos backfield; notes Dobbins will lead in touches until injury but injury timeline is uncertain. Last year Dobbins posted RB24 in points per game with poor receiving production (11 catches in 10 games, more games with negative receiving yards than double-digit receiving yards), forcing reliance on touchdown upside. Analyst concerned about durability and questions whether five healthy games of fringe RB2 production is worth the draft capital, stating 'I hate this backfield with a burning white hot passion' and 'I don't even want to deal with it.'

Analyst prefers Dowdle over other backfield options when forced to choose, citing his connection with Mike McCarthy from their time together in Dallas. If analyst had to choose between two-back backfield options, Dowdle is the pick, though analyst will take both backs.

Patriots quarterback Drake May took 13 goal-to-go carries in 2025, third on the team behind Henderson (16) and Mondre Stevenson (15), indicating he is involved in short-yardage situations.

ADP of 100 is not attractive to analyst; Dobbins had no top-10 weeks in 2025. Analyst dislikes this backfield and prefers running backs who catch passes; Dobbins is all rushing impact with no receiving floor, making him less appealing than Harvey.

ADP of 87 is attractive; Harvey has had an off-season fall similar to what analyst expected from Trevion Henderson. He had three top-10 weeks and two top-five weeks, showing ceiling potential. Analyst jumps on board when Harvey falls to triple-digit ADP (around pick 100), viewing him as a value play in the Broncos backfield.

Panthers are 'over the moon' about Brooks; every report from team camp highlights his potential. If Brooks outperforms Hubbard in camp, he could be the RB1 by week three or sooner. He has much higher ceiling than Hubbard but lower floor. Analyst recommends buying Brooks as a zero-RB ceiling play in redraft, but sets a cutoff around round six/seven; if Brooks creeps into that range due to positive reports, analyst will exit due to two ACL tears in the last two years on the same knee. However, analyst is willing to absorb the injury risk given the second-round draft capital and team enthusiasm.

ADP of 73 is too high; had only three top-10 weeks and zero top-five weeks, raising ceiling questions. Analyst has not been drafting Hubbard at all. His ADP is converging with backup Jonathan Brooks (around low 90s). Hubbard had zero 20-yard rushes in 134 attempts in 2025 and only one explosive rush (13-20 yards), showing lack of explosivity. However, he maintains a strong 48% success rate and just 12% non-positive attempt rate, making him a reliable but unspectacular floor play. Analyst is 'off him completely now as a fantasy asset' despite respecting him as a real football player.

ADP of 51 is too high; analyst believes Henderson and Mondre Stevenson ADPs should be flipped (Henderson 51, Stevenson 75). Henderson did not shine until week nine when Stevenson got injured; when Stevenson returned healthy, he played significantly more snaps due to superior pass-blocking and pass-catching ability. Analyst was not drafting Henderson last year due to concerns.

Pittsburgh Steelers have arguably the easiest first-half schedule of any NFL team; in their first eight weeks, they face only one team with a winning record (New England), with the other seven teams combining for 46 wins and 73 losses in 2025, creating positive game scripts that benefit running backs in split backfields.

If Warren receives even a small portion of the hyper-targeting that Jalen Rodgers showed toward Gainwell, he would be a 'smash' pick; analyst is getting sold on Pittsburgh backs due to two-back backfield structure where both backs split all pass-catching, garbage time, and end zone work.

Analyst notes that singular-use route specialist role for Pollard is 'mostly gone the way of the Dodo,' indicating a shift away from that specific role designation in current NFL landscape.

Completely out of the realm of possibility for fantasy relevance, especially after draft pick and recent reports. Analyst bought into the hype last season and regrets it; lesson learned about not paying up for unproven rookies.

Rookie running back being compared to Christian McCaffrey with no actual basis other than catching passes at Navy. Analyst dismisses the hype as unfounded speculation; lessons learned from overpaying for rookies last season.

Coming on board with Pittsburgh Steelers. Could give Aaron Rodgers another quick-release option, potentially reducing reliance on running back checkdowns and affecting Warren/Dowdle target volume.

Mentioned as a potential 2QB league target in context of Tennessee's offensive additions (Cardinal Tate, Wanda Robinson). The improved receiving weapons could help Ward's fantasy outlook.

Slightly better runner than Jalen Warren but not much. Likely in line for empty-calorie work and possibly more goal-line work. Pittsburgh backfield is split between Warren and Dowdle; you have to pick a side rather than roster both.

ADP 75 with three top-10 weeks and one top-five week. Underrated dual-threat with strong efficiency plus volume; got outshone by Gainwell last year but now Gainwell is gone. Pittsburgh was top-10 in rushing success rate despite bottom-five attempts, showing efficiency. Warren is a strong value at his price point.

ADP 190 (slightly high for a third back). Broke foot before Senior Bowl, which caused him to slide down draft boards. Has couple of thousand-yard seasons but recent low volume and injuries. Could disrupt Tony Pollard's role once healthy, making him a longer-term speculative play.

ADP 76 is enticing for a back with four consecutive 1,000-yard rushing seasons and ~1,300 scrimmage yards per year. New offensive coordinator Brian Dable has good history of emphasizing one running back, which is valuable in this backfield. Should get hot start over Nicholas Singleton (who broke foot before Senior Bowl). Risk is how long Pollard maintains the role before Singleton returns.

Rookie sixth-rounder from Penn State with ADP 200. Shows pretty good balance of volume and catches with decent touchdown production. Not a strong redraft target but could have value in best-ball formats as a backfill option.

Had two top-10 weeks and one top-five week last season. Good yardage after contact (NYPA) despite facing high volume of eight-man boxes. Slightly lower ceiling than Rashad White but still productive.

Listed in the next tier down from the seventh-round runningbacks (Chuba, Jalen Warren, Tony Pollard), alongside common guy and Rico Daddle. Analyst notes this tier 'is a very different feeling having one of those guys in your flex spot versus, you know, someone that's on your bench in week one.'

Listed among seventh-round running backs that 'feel so good' in half PPR scoring. Analyst notes these price tags feel attractive and that having one of these guys in your flex spot versus on your bench in week one is 'a very different feeling.'

Listed among seventh-round running backs that 'feel so good' in half PPR scoring. Analyst notes these price tags feel attractive and that having one of these guys in your flex spot versus on your bench in week one is 'a very different feeling.'

Listed among seventh-round running backs that 'feel so good' in half PPR scoring. Analyst notes these price tags feel attractive and that having one of these guys in your flex spot versus on your bench in week one is 'a very different feeling.'

Analyst suggests Kyler Murray 'would be a better pick' than the Cardinals running backs in best ball and believes 'there's a chance Kyler Murray could be a top 10 fantasy quarterback this year.' Prefers Murray over the backfield options in that range.

Production was not front-weighted; he was 'lighting it up' from week 16 through the Super Bowl, suggesting strong late-season momentum heading into the new year. Offensive line improvements could help. Analyst states 'I do think that Ramondre Stevenson is not some pushover back' and understands taking swings on both him and Travion Henderson.

Drafted as RB28 despite finishing last year as RB21 in points per game, representing significant undervaluation. Analyst notes he's 'not some pushover back' and likes his profile. He's the biggest back in the backfield, so he'll get goal-line work. Film from past season was better in pass protection and included big wheel route work; he ran hard between the tackles.

Very slight with explosiveness in open field, but has major issues in passing situations. 'Horrific in passing situations. So bad, awful hands, even on swing and flat routes, and then horrific when it came to pass protection.' At ~185 pounds, he needs air back to him, but lacks it. These deficiencies in passing-down role might minimize what he can do early and even later in the season. Analyst does not like his chances of carving out a significant role.

Analyst believes Jordan Mason 'possibly can like goal line himself into like eight touchdowns this season,' which would provide meaningful upside. Brad Beats 84 message supports this: 'I'm a Jordan Mason bull this year simply because I believe a more efficient offense means more goals to go to temps, which should be handled by Mason eight plus touchdown upside.'

Despite being the more talented option, Jordan Mason is 'such a zero as a pass catcher' that even if Aaron Jones goes down, he won't have much receiving juice on top of the carries. This limits his ceiling in PPR formats and overall fantasy upside.

Younger and more powerfully built than Aaron Jones; analyst believes if one of these guys was going to explode for 10 touchdowns, it would be Jordan Mason, not Aaron Jones. Had 10 of the 15 combined carries inside the 10-yard line (versus Aaron Jones' 5), giving him more goal-line opportunity. Rush yards over expected is positive 12% versus Aaron Jones' negative 4%. Analyst prefers Jordan Mason straight up and notes his efficiency is better.

Analyst calls Aaron Jones 'one of the easiest fades out there.' Despite being the last quote-unquote starting running back to be drafted in fantasy, there are five or six running back twos selected ahead of the Vikings running back one at this point. Rush yards over expected is negative 4% versus Jordan Mason's positive 12%.

31 years old with 5 games missed due to hip, shoulder, toe, hamstring, knees, and toes injuries. All of his per-season per-touch numbers were worse last year. Analyst expresses concern that the cliff has arrived: 'once you start hitting that the cliff is here and the cliff has arrived... I'm kind of worried we're at that point here.'

Last year was his lowest yards per carry season (career low by 0.3 yards). Even when the Vikings offense is really good, fantasy points at running back don't materialize; there's not much ceiling. In 2024 when Vikings scored 9th most points in NFL, Aaron Jones ranked as RB20 in points per game. He and Jordan Mason combined for only 8 attempts inside the 5-yard line and 15 carries inside the 10-yard line (which would rank 30th among all individual ball carriers), indicating insufficient touchdown opportunities.

Woody Marks expected to handle passing situations and pass-game work for Texans, with David Montgomery taking early-down role. Analyst notes Marks could make backfield close to even by end of season. Texans were tied for 32nd in yards after contact per attempt last season (same as Marks and Nick Chubb), suggesting offensive line limitations.

Analyst expects David Montgomery to be early-down guy with Woody Marks handling pass-game work. Offensive coordinator Nick Haley chose committee backfield last year and grew up watching Patriots who always chopped backfield into twos or threes. Baseline case is Montgomery gets early downs, Marks gets passing situations. Texans offensive line concerns (31st in EPA per carry, 22nd in rush yards per game since 2023) limit upside. Analyst prefers to draft someone with first pick of fifth round who has chance to return value as second or third round pick—doesn't see that ceiling with Montgomery.

Analyst projects David Montgomery as flex-to-low-end RB2 at best, not a true difference-maker. Early-down role with Woody Marks handling passing situations. Texans offensive line has been 31st in EPA per carry and 22nd in rush yards per game since 2023—very poor. Analyst notes both pro and con cases hinge on volume, which is concerning when both sides make same argument. Compares to running back dead-zone archetypes (Chuba Hubbard, Isaiah Pacheco, James Connor, Rashad White, Mike Davis) that have failed more often than succeeded. If it hits: 14+ touches/week for 17 games with improved red zone efficiency. If it fails: typical dead-zone outcome. Rookie center Keelan Rutledge changing positions adds concern.

Drafted as RB20 but finished 2024 as RB31 in points per game; ranked RB25 (64th overall) by analyst, behind his ADP of 50. Analyst does not think he profiles much different than Tony Pollard, Chuba Hubbard, Ramondre Stevenson, Jalen Warren—guys drafted much later. Contract is only 2 years/$16M with $10M guaranteed (nowhere near Joe Mixon's deal). Analyst skeptical of his current ability at age 29 with nine straight seasons of 180+ touches since Iowa State—significant wear and tear. Texans RB history is concerning: 2023 was Devin Singletary (RB35) vs Damian Pierce, 2024 was Woody Marks (RB35), only 2023 Joe Mixon season was awesome (RB9/RB5 usage).

Kenneth Walker is the entire offseason investment for Chiefs to change their rushing formula. He's the only substantial offensive move the team made, signaling organizational commitment. Chiefs were 20th in explosive carries with only 29 plays of 25+ yards in 2024 (only 5 teams had fewer); jumped to 37 last year but Kenneth Walker is the difference-maker, not first-round pick Xavier Worthy or other receivers. Analyst states: 'Kenneth Walker is the difference in all that. He is the investment to change all of that.'

Analyst projects top-3 to top-5 outcome if everything breaks right. Chiefs ranked 32nd in rush yards after contact per attempt last year despite 10th in yards before contact, indicating talent gap; Kenneth Walker creates game-changing moments that few players match. Averaged 17.5 fantasy points over last 26 games playing 60%+ snaps; should play 65-70% snaps this season. Analyst expects magical numbers if given this opportunity. Yahoo ADP at 21 suggests some redraft leagues haven't caught up to best ball pricing. Comparison to Kareem Hunt's rookie season (RB5 in PPG with Andy Reid) suggests special upside.

Drafted as RB10 but finished 2024 as RB28 in points per game; ranked 13th overall with ADP at 16th on Underdog. Signed $28M guaranteed contract with Kansas City Chiefs. Analyst buying this price tag. Chiefs RB group has been horrific since 2022; Kenneth Walker has better explosive play rate than Seahawks despite worse offensive line. Now has best offensive line of his career with Andy Reid, who has history with elite RBs (Deuce Daly, Brian Westbrook, Jamar Charles, LeSean McCoy). LeSean McCoy's final three seasons with Reid averaged 1800 scrimmage yards on 17-game pace. Walker can catch and competing against nobodies (Amari Di Mercado, Emmitt Johnson, Rashard Smith) for carries.

Analyst projects Saquon could finish closer to RB3 than RB15 if offensive line and running game improve. Notes he had 72, 70, 68, 65, 39, 25, 23-yard TD runs two years ago versus only two TD runs longer than 13 yards last season; if he's still 90% of 2024 player, cohesive offensive line gets him much closer to RB3 finish. Expects him to get the rock a ton; if Eagles move away from push-play situations, could add couple more TDs. Jalen Hurts running less reduces goal-line opportunities but running game is top priority for Eagles offense.

Drafted as RB7 but finished 2024 as RB15 in points per game; ranked 11th overall and RB5 by analyst despite high draft capital. Argument that he remains undervalued despite being at the one-to-turn. Positive updates include new offensive coordinator from Packers, expected offensive line health improvements (Lane Johnson, Landon Dickerson returning), and only 1 TD conversion on 11 goal-line carries last year suggesting touchdown regression opportunity. Analyst notes slight decrease from age 29 but expects similar overall performance to 2024 when he was elite; workload should remain high. Offensive line health and coordinator change are key drivers for upside.

Cardinals running back with injury concerns that could dramatically swing his fantasy football ADP over the coming months; health status is critical to monitor heading into the 2026 draft.

Giants wide receiver with injury concerns that could significantly impact his fantasy football ADP over the coming months; health status is a key monitoring point heading into the 2026 draft.

Broncos wide receiver involved in a key position battle; training camp will clarify his role and opportunity in Denver's offense.

Broncos wide receiver involved in a key position battle; training camp will determine his role and opportunity in Denver's offense.

Broncos running back competing in a key position battle; training camp will clarify his role and opportunity in Denver's backfield.

Broncos running back involved in a key position battle; training camp will determine his role and opportunity share in Denver's offense.

Jaguars wide receiver in a crowded receiver room; training camp will clarify his role and fantasy outlook in Jacksonville's offense.

Jaguars wide receiver operating in a crowded receiver room; training camp analysis needed to clarify his role and outlook in Jacksonville's offense.

Seahawks rookie running back whose lead back status is uncertain; training camp will determine whether he emerges as Seattle's primary back or if the team opts for a committee approach.

Deion Sanders on whether Travis Hunter should play both ways in the NFL: "The kid won the Heisman playing both sides of the ball. There's no comparison to what he's able to produce on the field. It's no comparison. He's different, man." (via <http://covers.com>)

Aaron Rodgers looking at Allen Lazard (iykyk)

Matthew Stafford says Drew Brees told him he might have the best five years of his career ahead of him 👀 "Drew saying that lit a fire under me and gives you a little bit of belief that maybe an old guy can still go out there and spin it around a little bit." (via @​greenlight)

I'll never forget you, 2018 James Conner 🥀

Woulda been a lot cooler if the Rams just drafted Makai Lemon and sent a 4th rounder for Anthony Richardson

Lot of people don't realize this but I am NOT a doctor. That said: Seems especially problematic that Daniel Jones tore his RIGHT Achilles aka the one on his push-off leg. Younger than Kirk Cousins, but certainly saw the difference in his mobility/arm strength the following year.

"After serving in a part-time role and mostly as a deep-ball specialist, his added strength and comfort level should give Bond a chance to compete for more snaps and to turn opportunities into more consistently positive plays."

WR Chris Olave and the Saints have both "spoken positively" about contract talks, per @​Kat_Terrell Olave said he'd love to get something done before training camp to "not affect team chemistry."

.@​PriscoCBS has just 4 TEs in his 'Top 100 Players' heading into the 2026 season: ▪️ Trey McBride (18) ▪️ Brock Bowers (27) ▪️ George Kittle (49) ▪️ Colston Loveland (100) Who's missing? 👀

.@​PriscoCBS has just 4 TEs in his 'Top 100 Players' heading into the 2026 season: ▪️ Trey McBride (18) ▪️ Brock Bowers (27) ▪️ George Kittle (49) ▪️ Colston Loveland (100) Who's missing? 👀

.@​PriscoCBS has just 4 TEs in his 'Top 100 Players' heading into the 2026 season: ▪️ Trey McBride (18) ▪️ Brock Bowers (27) ▪️ George Kittle (49) ▪️ Colston Loveland (100) Who's missing? 👀

Terrion Arnold might have robbed a few strangers but Jaxson Dart robbed America