NFL fantasy football news and player signals for Saturday, June 27, 2026

Puka Nacua has topped 100+ receiving yards in 21 of his 40 career games. Demon.

Something that's important when examining Parker Washington's 2025 season: He didn't really get to play in the role he clearly fits best (slot) until the back half, despite getting some higher snap counts as a reserve early in the season. He didn't take more than 40% of his snaps in the slot in any game until after the bye (Travis Hunter injury) and didn't clear 60% until Week 15.

Chase Claypool after getting a critical first down with 30 seconds left

Robert Woods 2017 Marvin Jones 2017 Chris Godwin 2019 Christian Kirk 2022 Jakobi Meyers 2023 Nico Collins 2023 George Pickens 2025 ..... .... ... .. . Quentin Johnston 2026

Robert Woods 2017 Marvin Jones 2017 Chris Godwin 2019 Christian Kirk 2022 Jakobi Meyers 2023 Nico Collins 2023 George Pickens 2025 ..... .... ... .. . Quentin Johnston 2026

Crazy stat of the day... Jaxon Smith-Njigba had a target share of +40% in SEVEN different games. Since the NFL moved to 17 games in 2021, no player has even had five +40% target share games in a season. The last time a player had seven +40% games - 2012 (Brandon Marshall)

“There's no question Xavier has impressed. He's been consistently good. But he's going to have to keep it going, stay healthy, and keep competing. And, the reality is he's at a tough position to crack the 53 because of other guys on the team around him.”

“Yes, there were some controllables that Thomas himself could have handled better last year in terms of his performance, but it is fair to say that injuries should be considered a leading factor when determining why his numbers fell as far as they did.”

Cam Ward

Name this player. 2025 - 14 rushing TDs 2024 - 12 rushing TDs 2023 - 15 rushing TDs

The Cardinals losing 22-21 to the Titans last season remains one of the dumbest losses of all time: -Cardinals up 21-3 in the 2nd quarter -Kyler Murray loses a 3rd quarter fumble on TEN 20-yard line after the snap simply drills him in the face -Emari Demercado drops the football one yard short of the goal line on what should have been a 72-yard TD -Would-be game-ending Cam Ward INT is actually fumbled and turns into a Titans TD -Titans drive down with under 2 minutes left for the game-winning...

The Cardinals losing 22-21 to the Titans last season remains one of the dumbest losses of all time: -Cardinals up 21-3 in the 2nd quarter -Kyler Murray loses a 3rd quarter fumble on TEN 20-yard line after the snap simply drills him in the face -Emari Demercado drops the football one yard short of the goal line on what should have been a 72-yard TD -Would-be game-ending Cam Ward INT is actually fumbled and turns into a Titans TD -Titans drive down with under 2 minutes left for the game-winning...

The Cardinals losing 22-21 to the Titans last season remains one of the dumbest losses of all time: -Cardinals up 21-3 in the 2nd quarter -Kyler Murray loses a 3rd quarter fumble on TEN 20-yard line after the snap simply drills him in the face -Emari Demercado drops the football one yard short of the goal line on what should have been a 72-yard TD -Would-be game-ending Cam Ward INT is actually fumbled and turns into a Titans TD -Titans drive down with under 2 minutes left for the game-winning...

Rank these WRs 1-3: Amon-Ra St. Brown Malik Nabers Drake London

Rank these WRs 1-3: Amon-Ra St. Brown Malik Nabers Drake London

Rank these WRs 1-3: Amon-Ra St. Brown Malik Nabers Drake London

Mentioned as alternative target in crowded backfield. One comment (67 upvotes) asks 'Is this a 3 headed monster even before Charbonnet's return?' Wilson has excellent pass protection and hands; signed to 3-year deal. Some debate whether he or Holani is the true #2; one comment argues Wilson has 'nobody in front of him now' and 'dependable' with great speed (hit 22 mph), but Holani has coaching staff trust. Less than 100 total NFL yards for Holani vs. Wilson's established role.

Cited as historical parallel: 'Walker was a Super Bowl MVP caliber RB and still had trouble seeing the field enough to be fantasy relevant.' Used to illustrate that talent alone doesn't guarantee fantasy relevance in Seattle's system; backfield splits are a team tendency.

First-round rookie RB from Notre Dame; local analysts expect significant role and potential top-15 back next year, but 2026 season will be 'a struggle for touches' due to Charbonnet and Holani's pass-protection role. College production: 119 touches, 13 TDs (6.4 yards/touch), projects as above-average pass protector per PFF (8/10 grade). Debate over pass-blocking ability: one comment cites PFF ranking 126/137, another cites PFF 8/10 grade. Ceiling compared to Miles Sanders by some; others argue ceiling is unknown given limited college production behind Jeremiyah Love. Concerns: unknown receiving profile, fumbles in red zone, smaller/less athletic than expected.

ESPN reports Holani is 'squarely in Seattle's backfield plans for 2026.' Local Seahawks analysts emphasize his elite pass-protection ability (strength vs. Price's weakness) will earn him reps, particularly on 3rd down and goal line; likely RB1 first couple weeks before Charbonnet returns. National fantasy community views him as a role player similar to Ameer Abdullah or Samaje Perine—not fantasy relevant despite NFL role. Comments note he has less than 100 total NFL yards; ceiling capped by Price and Charbonnet. Some dynasty holders see value at low price.

Every Jaylen Waddle gain of 20+ yards in 2025

Davis Mattek calls Zavon Thomas his favorite late-round pick, describing him as the best secret guy and selecting him for his draft team.

Buck drafted Terry McLaurin as a wide receiver on his team.

The source drafted Ferguson as a Colts tight end, part of a running joke about the Colts tight end position being a meme; source notes Ferguson will have great plays three times and will stretch backwards in a sexy way.

Buck drafted Mark Andrews as a tight end on his team.

Buck drafted Jacobe Myers as a wide receiver on his team.

Buck drafted Breece Hall as a running back on his team.

The source includes Ricky Pearsall in his draft roster construction, listing him as one of the wide receivers selected in the draft. The source drafted Ricky Pearsall as a wide receiver on his team.

The source includes Jordan Mason in his draft roster construction, listing him as one of the running backs selected in the draft. The source drafted Jordan Mason as a running back on his team.

The source includes Dylan Samson in his draft roster construction, listing him as one of the running backs selected in the draft.

The source includes CJ Stroud in his draft roster construction, listing him as one of the quarterbacks selected in the draft.

The source mentions Godwin as a red zone threat for the Buccaneers who can operate in tight spaces, but notes his absence from the current roster context, suggesting his role is no longer available.

Davis Mattek drafts Terence Ferguson as a tight end in the 18th round, calling him 'the most mispriced anyone's ever been in the history' of fantasy football; Mattek claims Ferguson is a 1,000-yard tight end being drafted at tight end 30, representing exceptional value despite being nicknamed 'Trash can Ferguson' by detractors.

Davis Mattek identifies Antonio Gibson as a potential free-agent signing for the Browns backfield; Gibson is 28 years old and currently rehabbing from an injury. Mattek notes Gibson previously kept Trevion off the field, suggesting he could compete for carries if signed.

Sampson is a pass-catching running back who was a college workhorse and SEC offensive player of the year; he scored 16 fantasy points in his first-ever game with eight receptions, fitting the profile of a player fantasy analysts would have obsessed over three or four years ago when pass-catching backs were more valued. The drafter legitimately likes him and chose him over Shawn Tucker in a stack decision.

Schultz was selected in the mock draft as a tight end option; the drafter noted the tool was still offering him and made the pick to manage tight end allocation (targeting 18% at the position). Schultz was stacked with Colston Loveland.

The source believes James Conner is likely to be added to the Lions roster, which would further dilute the backfield committee and reduce Gibbs' role and touch share.

Gibbs is undersized and expected to get 25+ touches per game, but the Lions have a lot of rushing volume to distribute and will need to take him off the field, potentially at the goal line; the 'who else is there' argument supports his role despite the committee nature of the backfield. James Conner is likely to be added to the Lions roster, which would further dilute the backfield committee and reduce Gibbs' role and touch share.

Pacheco sacrificed his body trying to return too quickly during the 2024 Super Bowl season and has never been right since; he's an already not-very-shifty, not-very-agile running back now coming back in a diminished physical capacity with no upside remaining.

Listed among the source's ranked running backs (Spears, Samson, Coleman, Tucker, and Brian Robinson), indicating he is considered in the mid-tier of running back draft options.

Isiah Pacheco sacrificed his body trying to return too quickly during the 2024 Super Bowl season and has never been right since. He is an already not-very-shifty, not-very-agile running back now coming back in a diminished physical capacity. Discussed as a 12th-round handcuff pick with only 4% projection, the source expresses low confidence in his ability to produce.

Davis Mattek is now taking Brandon Aiyuk despite previous hesitation, citing his cheap draft price and strong upside-to-downside ratio; also motivated by not wanting to be wrong if a contrarian take (Liam's) proves correct. Mattek has 18% exposure to Aiyuk, which he acknowledges may be too much.

Davis Mattek expresses a preference for drafting Ted Hurst as part of his draft strategy, indicating a positive view of his value at his draft position. Later, Mattek selects Ted Hurst as a tight end pick, describing him as 'a little safer' than other options like Tank Dell, positioning him as a relatively secure fantasy selection in the draft context.

Davis Mattek recommends drafting Jaylen McMillan multiple times in the draft, indicating strong conviction in his value; also selected as a pick in the mock draft.

Projected for 60 targets with the Dolphins in the context of the team's weak receiving corps.

Projected for 35 targets with the Dolphins as a depth receiver in the team's passing game.

Projected for 55 targets with the Dolphins but noted as potentially not playing, raising questions about his actual role and availability.

Projected for 50 targets with the Dolphins as part of the team's deep receiving target distribution.

The source is bullish on Malik Willis as a quarterback, stating 'I have been a big big big Malik Willis guy. One of the few guys in the fantasy football space willing to say I don't care how bad the Dolphins are. This dude's going to run a billion times.' The source emphasizes rushing upside as the key driver despite the Dolphins' poor overall team quality and weak passing projections (3,600 yards, 15 TDs, 13 INTs between Watson and Sudfeld).

Mike Clay projects Fannon for 119 targets, making him one of only a few tight ends in the NFL projected to lead their team in targets alongside Bowers and McBride. The source notes this projection is either very bearish or very bullish depending on perspective, but acknowledges Fannon's skill set makes him conducive to touchdowns given his shiftiness and difficulty to bring down. The source believes if Fannon played for Buffalo, Jacksonville, Kansas City, or Cincinnati, he would be drafted where Tyler Warren is going, or even higher due to the 'slap factor' (community hype).

Davis Mattek selects Brock Purdy late in the draft, noting this is a recurring pattern in his draft videos. Purdy represents value at his late-round draft position.

Davis Mattek identifies Michael Pittman Jr. as a draft consideration that makes sense at his current draft position, suggesting he represents value in the context of the draft.

Davis Mattek is not concerned about Brenton Strange and views him as replacement-level tight end depth, dismissing some analysts' worries about 12 personnel usage and role concerns. Mattek states he is not scared of Strange despite the position's uncertainty.

Mattek warns that Travis Hunter will be primarily a defensive player and will be the most annoying player imaginable for DFS and seasonal fantasy because of extreme ceiling variance; he could post a 3-for-88 and 1 TD line in one game early in the season and look like the best player on the team, creating unpredictable fantasy value.

Mattek makes a bullcase for Parker Washington centered on coaching staff enthusiasm, a strong connection with Trevor Lawrence similar to Brian Thomas Jr.'s rapport with Mac Jones, and the team's apparent view of him as a positive asset. Mattek positions Washington as a year-three breakout candidate with Russell Gage as the closest comp; he can eat up volume on a passing-heavy Jaguars offense, is young (same age as Lad McConkey), was an early enrollee at Penn State, and is expected to play in 11 personnel. The main uncertainty is competition with Jacoby Myers in 12 personnel, but Washington has film pedigree and opportunity, distinguishing him from unproven downfield options.

Mattek selected Nico Collins as part of his draft strategy, building a roster with Swift, Warren, Collins, Parker Washington, and Loveland.

Mattek selected Jaylen Warren as part of a running back strategy, building a roster with Swift, Warren, and other complementary pieces. Mattek plans to draft Warren as part of a multi-quarterback strategy for the Pittsburgh Steelers, indicating confidence in Warren's role and availability at his draft position.

The source considered pairing Colton Loveland with DeAndre Swift as a double-up strategy, suggesting Loveland is a viable tight end option at this draft stage with low combinatorial ownership. The source selected Colton Loveland at pick 71, emphasizing the pick with conviction ('You simply have to'), indicating strong conviction in Loveland's value at this draft position.

Mattek selected Colston Loveland in the fifth round despite historical data showing fifth and sixth round tight ends have been among the worst fantasy picks. Mattek argues Loveland is different because he was a 10th overall pick and first pick of the Ben Johnson era, came on late, and looks like Travis Kelce. Mattek emphasizes that projections for Loveland need to be adjusted upward by approximately 10 points per game because he will catch everything.

Davis Mattek selected DeAndre Swift at the 4-5 turn, indicating preference for running backs over elite tight ends at this draft position and confidence in his value at the pick.

The source emphasizes it is very important to pair Lamar Jackson with Zay Flowers because Flowers cannot justify her ADP at pick 25 without Jackson's ceiling correlation. The source considers Jackson and Flowers to have the most correlated ceiling of any two players in fantasy football.

The source pulled Zay Flowers ahead of George Pickens, Rice, and Devonta Smith, representing aggressive positioning. Flowers has maintained above 2.5 yards per route run for his career; the Ravens may shift to more pass-heavy personnel this year due to lacking a second tight end and fullback, which could increase natural slot routes for Flowers and boost volume. Flowers has consistently been productive but has never scored touchdowns at a high rate; the source sees upside in whether Flowers can finally break through in the end zone this season. Critically, Flowers at pick 25 requires pairing with Lamar Jackson to justify the ADP; Jackson and Flowers have the most correlated ceiling of any two players in fantasy football, making the stack essential for Flowers' upside realization.

The source believes reasonable people could disagree on whether George Pickens or AJ Brown will score more fantasy points, suggesting Pickens has legitimate upside relative to his ADP. Pickens was selected at the 3-4 turn as a running back pivot; the combination of Pickens and Nico appears in 3 of 711 drafts in the database, suggesting moderate ownership overlap.

The one year Travis Kelce went in the first round in Basketball Mania was the year he got injured and performed poorly, ranking second overall at the position. This historical precedent warns against early elite tight end investment.

Derrick Henry is unexpectedly available in the 30s on several major fantasy football outlets, suggesting he is undervalued relative to his talent and market expectations.

Kenneth Walker is lagging behind on Yahoo, CBS, and ESPN compared to other platforms, making the 2-3 turn actually fine for drafting right now on those sites because he remains available later than expected.

Alvin Kamar's job security has become clear; the team is not going to cut him, which has caused ETN's ADP to fall as the role situation solidified.

Trey McBride exemplifies the volatility of the 2-3 turn; he has been drafted there in some contests, demonstrating the market's low confidence in the tier after Henry and London.

Josh Jacobs exemplifies the volatility of the 2-3 turn; he was drafted there in earlier contests but has since moved out of that range, demonstrating the market's low confidence in the tier.

DeVonta Smith exemplifies the volatility of the 2-3 turn; he has been drafted there in some contests and fallen out of that range in others, demonstrating the market's low confidence in the tier.

AJ Brown exemplifies the volatility of the 2-3 turn; he has been drafted there in some contests and moved out of that range in others, demonstrating the market's low confidence in the tier.

Justin Herbert is a key weapon for the Chargers under new head coach Mike McDaniels, who is focused on improving the offense's efficiency through better footwork and quarterback mechanics to get receivers the ball in stride for more yards after the catch, rather than overhauling the entire system.

Zaire Franklin was brought in to replace Quay Walker as the Packers' linebacker, described as a tackling machine who will anchor the defense under new coordinator Jonathan Gannon.

Micah Parsons' absence will make it difficult to evaluate the Packers' defensive ceiling under Jonathan Gannon; historically, the Packers did not win another game after Parsons got hurt last season, underscoring his critical importance to the defense.

Micah Parsons is expected to start the season on the PUP list as he recovers from ACL and meniscus knee surgery, likely sidelining him for at least the first month and possibly the first half of the season; his absence will significantly impact the Packers' defensive performance under new coordinator Jonathan Gannon.

Jerry Judy remains part of the Browns' front-line wide receiver group alongside new additions KC Concepcion and Denzel Boston in the remade receiving corps.

Denzel Boston was drafted by the Browns to join their remade wide receiver room alongside first-round pick KC Concepcion and Jerry Judy, forming a new receiving corps.

The Browns plan to use Concepcion all over the field in multiple positions, leveraging his versatility as a rookie; he expressed confidence in learning the playbook quickly and is ready to contribute immediately across the offense.

Concepcion was the 24th overall pick by the Browns in 2026 after a monster 2025 college season with 61 receptions, 900+ receiving yards, and 9 touchdowns while earning first-team AP All-American honors; he is a versatile receiver who can play multiple positions and generate yards after the catch.

Under new head coach Mike LaFleur, the Cardinals' offense emphasizes 12 and 13 personnel packages that heavily feature the tight end, signaling increased usage and role expansion for McBride in the new scheme.

McBride is coming off a huge touchdown season where he scored over 60% of his career touchdowns last year, demonstrating elite red zone efficiency and target volume under the Cardinals' new offensive system.

Alt is returning to the Chargers' offensive line alongside Rashawn Slater; Steve Weiss notes this strengthens the line for Justin Herbert.

Slater is returning to the Chargers' offensive line; Steve Weiss notes the team will get him back alongside Joe Alt, strengthening the line for Justin Herbert.

Njoku added to the Chargers at tight end; Steve Weiss notes this as part of the team's elite offensive weapons alongside Ladd McConkie and quality receivers to support Justin Herbert.

Mike McDaniel is working on improving Justin Herbert's footwork this offseason to help him get rid of the ball quicker and deliver receivers in stride for more yards after the catch; Steve Weiss praises McDaniel's humility in acknowledging he doesn't need to blow up the offense with an elite QB like Herbert.

Herbert walks into a rich offensive situation with the Chargers under Mike McDaniel; he has elite weapons including Omari and Hampton at running back, David Njoku at tight end, Ladd McConkie and other quality receivers, and an offensive line getting Rashawn Slater and Joe Alt back.

Dayball has already noted that Cam Ward is understanding what he's looking at and why things are going good or bad; Steve Weiss believes this quarterback intelligence and Dayball's coaching will result in a confident Ward and a good marriage between coach and player.

Brian Dayball, now Titans offensive coordinator, has high hopes for Cam Ward; Dayball researched Ward extensively when the Giants were in the QB market and liked his football intelligence, accuracy, athleticism, and ability to make plays out of broken plays. Steve Weiss expects a more confident Ward under Dayball's tutelage.

Crosby, still the face of the Raiders franchise, is rehabbing from injury but brings infectious positive energy to the building; Nakobe Dean notes his presence is felt every day despite not being on the field, and he is ready to get back and win.

Walker, who comes from Green Bay, reunites with Nakobe Dean at the Raiders; Dean notes they won a national championship together at Georgia and expresses optimism about their tandem, saying the sky is not even the limit for how good they can be together.

Dean, a Super Bowl champion from the Eagles, joins the Raiders as a veteran free agent addition; he emphasizes the importance of bringing winning culture and players who know how to win to change the Raiders' culture, noting that winning games is the only thing that matters in the NFL.

Duggar joins the Bengals' secondary as part of their defensive overhaul; Steve Weiss highlights him alongside Brian Cook as part of the team's aggressive investment in defense.

Cook added to the Bengals' secondary as part of their defensive investment; Steve Weiss notes the team is now aggressively pursuing defensive talent after years of neglect, with Cook joining Kyle Duggar in the secondary.

Allen acquired by the Bengals as part of their defensive reinforcement; Steve Weiss includes him in the team's aggressive offseason moves alongside Dexter Lawrence and Boye Mafé to address a historically weak defense.

Mafé signed by the Bengals as part of their aggressive defensive overhaul; Steve Weiss notes this signing alongside Dexter Lawrence and Jonathan Allen represents the team finally investing in defense after years of offensive focus.

Bengals traded a first-round pick to acquire Lawrence from the Giants; Steve Weiss frames this as the Bengals finally breaking character and acknowledging they needed to improve their defense, with Lawrence as a marquee addition to a secondary that also includes Brian Cook and Kyle Duggar.

Burrow's injury history remains a critical concern for the Bengals' contention hopes; Judy Batista notes he has dealt with multiple injuries over several years, including training camp injuries that kept him out, and emphasizes that he must stay on the field for the team to be Super Bowl contenders.

Burrow has praised the 2026 Bengals team, comparing them to his undefeated 2019 LSU Tigers; Zach Taylor reciprocates the praise, highlighting Burrow's leadership, work ethic, and growth over seven years as the foundation for the team's Super Bowl aspirations.

Gary acquired by the Cowboys as part of their defensive front overhaul; Steve Weiss highlights him alongside Kenny Clark and Quinn/Williams as key pieces to the defensive improvement, though notes the defensive front must stay healthy all season given the lighter inside linebackers behind them.

Cowboys drafted Caleb Downs as part of their defensive overhaul; Steve Weiss notes the team added Downs alongside Quinn, Williams, Rashawn Gary, and new defensive coordinator Christian Parker to improve a bottom-of-the-league defense.

Williams signed with the Cowboys as their running back addition this offseason; Jane Slater cites this as part of the team's intentional roster construction on paper to make a playoff run.

Pickens showed up to minicamp, sending a strong message about the Cowboys team's cohesion and commitment; Jane Slater notes this as a significant positive indicator for Dallas heading into training camp without holdouts or off-field issues.

Matt Kelley identifies Marion Hampton as 'smash' value on Chargers. Second-year player in prime position with healthy left tackles, elite offense, and positive personnel changes (Charlie Kolar addition for heavy packages). All returning players from last year have gotten better, more experienced, or healthy. Kelley wants Marion Hampton in drafts.

Albert Breer (Sports Illustrated) tagged Trey Harris as a sleeper and breakout candidate. Matt Kelley likes Harris as a player and sees ADP arbitrage advantage over Ladd McConkie. Going into second year with healthy left tackles, prime Justin Herbert (28 years old), and elite projected offense. Kelley prefers Harris over McConkie due to better value at similar ADP range.

Matt Kelley is 'absolutely in love, enamored' with Johnston's ADP as one of the best values in fantasy. Historical comps include Robert Woods (2017), Marvin Jones (2017), Chris Godwin (2019), Jacoby Myers (2023), Nico Collins (2023), George Pickens (2024), and Christian Kirk (2022)—all players who broke out in year 3-4 with new offensive coordinator. Mike McDaniel scheme is set up for yards after catch with Johnston as target. Kelley does not like Johnston personally but is drafting him due to inexpensive ADP and elite offense projection.

Matt Kelley's gut pick for best value in all of fantasy due to significant ADP decline.

Former Eagle CJ Gardner-Johnson on the Eagles moves this offseason, via @​ByTimGraham: “Saquon [Barkley], I hope you’re happy! You see that band’s getting broken up.”