NFL fantasy football news and player signals for Sunday, June 28, 2026

Brandon Aiyuk alleges members of the NFLPA lied to him and withheld information alongside his former agent 😳

.@​JFowlerESPN on Rashid Shaheed: “Rashid Shaheed had a major spring. He and Sam Darnold are hitting it off… They’re going to give more short and intermediate stuff to him. He’s going to be a big time player for Seattle.”

.@​JFowlerESPN on Rashid Shaheed: “Rashid Shaheed had a major spring. He and Sam Darnold are hitting it off… They’re going to give more short and intermediate stuff to him. He’s going to be a big time player for Seattle.”

2025 - 7 TDs 2024 - 7 TDs 2023 - 7 TDs 2022 - 11 TDs 2020 - 11 TDs 2019 - 8 TDs and he just got paired with Drake Maye.

I was high on Corey Davis I was high on Dante Pettis I was high on N'Keal Harry I was high on Henry Ruggs I was high on Kadarius Toney I was high on Treylon Burks I was high on Quentin Johnston I was high on Keon Coleman I was high on Matthew Golden This year I'm super high on: Makai Lemon

I was high on Corey Davis I was high on Dante Pettis I was high on N'Keal Harry I was high on Henry Ruggs I was high on Kadarius Toney I was high on Treylon Burks I was high on Quentin Johnston I was high on Keon Coleman I was high on Matthew Golden This year I'm super high on: Makai Lemon

I was high on Corey Davis I was high on Dante Pettis I was high on N'Keal Harry I was high on Henry Ruggs I was high on Kadarius Toney I was high on Treylon Burks I was high on Quentin Johnston I was high on Keon Coleman I was high on Matthew Golden This year I'm super high on: Makai Lemon

I was high on Corey Davis I was high on Dante Pettis I was high on N'Keal Harry I was high on Henry Ruggs I was high on Kadarius Toney I was high on Treylon Burks I was high on Quentin Johnston I was high on Keon Coleman I was high on Matthew Golden This year I'm super high on: Makai Lemon

I was high on Corey Davis I was high on Dante Pettis I was high on N'Keal Harry I was high on Henry Ruggs I was high on Kadarius Toney I was high on Treylon Burks I was high on Quentin Johnston I was high on Keon Coleman I was high on Matthew Golden This year I'm super high on: Makai Lemon

I was high on Corey Davis I was high on Dante Pettis I was high on N'Keal Harry I was high on Henry Ruggs I was high on Kadarius Toney I was high on Treylon Burks I was high on Quentin Johnston I was high on Keon Coleman I was high on Matthew Golden This year I'm super high on: Makai Lemon

I was high on Corey Davis I was high on Dante Pettis I was high on N'Keal Harry I was high on Henry Ruggs I was high on Kadarius Toney I was high on Treylon Burks I was high on Quentin Johnston I was high on Keon Coleman I was high on Matthew Golden This year I'm super high on: Makai Lemon

Backup RB to Gibbs with limited handcuff appeal. poor tape, lacks second gear in bell cow role, not dynamic runner or pass catcher. Some suggest he could earn reps and potentially become Montgomery 2.0 (goal-line work), but most dismiss as flex-at-best option. One comment: 'Pacheco just ain't that kind of guy' for reliable coaching-loved work. Mentioned as potential pickup late in drafts by contrarian voices, but weak support overall. Gibbs' bell cow designation explicitly limits Pacheco's standalone value.

Frequent comparison point as 1.02 alternative to Gibbs. Community notes Robinson put up 2,300 all-purpose yards last season without elite offense; now has Kevin Stefanski as OC (coached Nick Chubb to elite production). Supporters cite Robinson's durability (15 lbs heavier at 210+, only freak elbow dislocation injury history), consistency, and ability to produce regardless of offensive quality. Playoff performance: outclassed Gibbs in fantasy playoffs last year. Concerns: Falcons still lack elite offense despite Stefanski hire; some view Gibbs' spike potential as higher. Debate centers on whether Robinson's consistency and durability trump Gibbs' upside in PPR formats.

Dan Campbell confirms Gibbs is now the bell cow; 320 touches last season with zero injury report appearances despite shared role with Montgomery. Community bullish on league-winning upside and consensus 1.01 pick. Second-half stats show 6/9 games over 100 total yards weeks 10–18 with 5 TDs over 7 games (12 TD pace). Elite receiving back (PPR asset). Concerns: 15 lbs lighter than Bijan (195 vs 210–220 ideal range); prior hamstring tweaks in 2024 preseason and earlier; never carried full workload for full season. Supporters note he missed only 2 games in entire NFL career (both rookie season) and has shown no lasting injury damage. Offensive line upgraded with Blake Miller (1st-round tackle...

“Terry McLaurin and Jayden Daniels are in for big bounce-back years” @​notJDaigle and @​evansilva on Washington’s offense under David Blough:

“Terry McLaurin and Jayden Daniels are in for big bounce-back years” @​notJDaigle and @​evansilva on Washington’s offense under David Blough:

Some pretty decent comps pop up for Michael Wilson in the #ReceptionPerception Player Comparison tool. Wilson's profile, along with a handful of other upcoming Year 4 WRs, will be up on the site tomorrow morning.

Caleb Williams is currently the QB9 in fantasy drafts. Is that… TOO HIGH TOO LOW JUST RIGHT

Who is the better QB? Justin Herbert Bo Nix

Speaker absolutely loves Quentin Johnston and used to be able to draft him 5–6 rounds after Ladd McConkey, but people have gotten smart and moved Johnston up dramatically in drafts. Johnston dominated McConkey in fantasy football last season despite being only a couple months older than McConkey.

Signed by the New York Giants in the offseason as part of a wide receiver room overhaul following Malik Neighbors' injury; Giants also added Juju Smith-Schuster, Darnell Mooney, and drafted Malachi Fields.

Drafted by the New York Giants as part of a wide receiver room overhaul following Malik Neighbors' injury; Giants also added Odell Beckham Jr., Juju Smith-Schuster, and Darnell Mooney in the offseason.

Going ahead of Tedo McMillan in majority of drafts, but speaker has real red flags about him. Keenan Allen at 33 years old took 7.2 targets per game away from McConkey last season—more targets per game than McConkey received—which suggests McConkey is not an elite-level talent. McConkey fell to 1.47 yards per route run. However, speaker gives him benefit of the doubt due to a good rookie season and Chargers projected to be one of most improved offenses year-over-year with OL and coaching staff improvements.

At 33 years old, signed with Los Angeles Chargers and received 7.2 targets per game, more than Ladd McConkey, suggesting McConkey is not an elite-level talent if a 33-year-old veteran could outproduce him.

Signed by the New York Giants in the offseason as part of a wide receiver room overhaul following Malik Neighbors' injury; Giants also added Odell Beckham Jr., Darnell Mooney, and drafted Malachi Fields.

Signed by the New York Giants earlier in the offseason as part of a wide receiver room overhaul following Malik Neighbors' injury; Giants also added Odell Beckham Jr., Juju Smith-Schuster, and drafted Malachi Fields.

Doubs is no longer on the Packers roster in 2025, removing competition for Christian Watson's target share.

Watson finished as WR19 in points per game in 2025 coming off a short ACL rehab timeline from 2024, posting back-to-back seasons with some of the best efficiency in the NFL. With Romeo Doubs and Davian Wicks no longer on the Packers, Watson is positioned for a potential big-time breakout.

Tate is one of the source's most-drafted wide receivers; the Tennessee situation is sneaky good with very little receiver competition and the ability to command a decent target share. Tennessee projects to score 20.3 points per game, a 3.5-point jump from last season and the second-best year-over-year improvement in the league behind only the Raiders.

Harris was a top-10 drafted wide receiver who ran fewer routes per game than Luther Burden in his rookie season and finished as WR20 or worse the following year, exemplifying the risk of elite rookie efficiency not translating to sustained production.

Campbell was a top-10 drafted wide receiver who ran fewer routes per game than Luther Burden in his rookie season and finished as WR20 or worse the following year, exemplifying the risk of elite rookie efficiency not translating to sustained production.

Mims was a top-10 drafted wide receiver who ran fewer routes per game than Luther Burden in his rookie season and finished as WR20 or worse the following year, exemplifying the risk of elite rookie efficiency not translating to sustained production.

Dell is cited among elite rookie wide receivers with exceptional yards per route run efficiency in his rookie season.

Rice is cited among elite rookie wide receivers with exceptional yards per route run efficiency in his rookie season.

Toney exemplifies the risk of elite rookie yards-per-route-run efficiency failing to translate to sustained production; despite exceptional efficiency metrics, he was a gadget player with limited route volume and finished as WR19 the following season, serving as a cautionary comp for similarly limited-usage prospects like Luther Burden.

Burden is being drafted around ADP 25 in Underdog drafts, approximately 10 picks ahead of Jameson Williams despite Jamar Chase ranking Williams ahead of him. Chase has made a significant bet against Burden (rarely drafting him in the middle of round 4) and has ranked Terry Evans, Waddle, and Jameson Williams ahead of him. While Burden's bullish case hinges on elite yards per route run and yards per target efficiency, Chase's extensive data analysis suggests these efficiency numbers alone do not justify his draft position. Additionally, Burden ran significantly fewer routes per game than elite rookie comparables like Chase (35) and Jefferson (33), placing him among the least-involved top-10 drafted wide receivers. Chase compares him to Cadarius Toney as a gadget player and flags his limited field time as a red flag despite his efficiency, noting that Olam Saki has played over him.

Thomas ranked third in yards per route run among top-10 drafted rookie wide receivers but finished as WR47 in fantasy in 2024, demonstrating that elite rookie efficiency does not guarantee sustained fantasy production. Like McConkey, his case shows the disconnect between rookie efficiency metrics and actual fantasy finishes.

McConkey ranked second in yards per route run among top-10 drafted rookie wide receivers but finished as WR37 in fantasy in 2024, illustrating the significant gap between elite rookie efficiency metrics and sustained fantasy production. His case demonstrates that high YPRR as a rookie does not guarantee strong fantasy output.

Waddle was traded to Denver for a first-round pick. Jamar Chase has full faith in him entering 2025, believing the Denver Broncos will be a very good offense and that Waddle is a very good wide receiver. Despite finishing 2024 with 2.4 yards per route run and 9.1 yards per target (efficiency metrics held back by Miami's collapsed offense and lack of volume), Waddle opened his career with three straight seasons over 14 PPG and was a compelling Alabama prospect.

McLaurin enters a situation with no meaningful competition after Brandon Aiyuk's failed move to the Commanders fell apart amid union/agent disputes. His only competition is Chick (a tight end never a top-24 PPG option) and Antonio Williams (an uninspiring day-two rookie WR). In 2024 with a healthy Jaden Daniels, McLaurin posted WR16 PPG (16 points per game), and the removal of competition should elevate his target share and role significantly.

At 32 years old, Evans shows alarming decline metrics: yards per route run fell from 2.44 to 1.66, yards per target dropped from 9.1 to 6.0, and points per game declined from 17 to 10.5—a fall-off that typically signals career decline. His move to the 49ers (a projected top-tier offense) provides situational upside, though the 49ers just lost Jauan Jennings to a torn Achilles and have Ricky Pearsall as a new addition, creating uncertainty around target distribution.

Had a 34% team target share in 2025 before going down (one out of every three pass attempts going to him, primarily with Justin Fields); historically strong volume. However, has never demonstrated an elite ceiling in fantasy because he plays for the New York Jets offense, which is garbage and projected to be one of the worst in the league—only better than the Cardinals and Browns according to sportsbooks. The addition of two round-one NFL picks to the Jets will finally give Wilson target competition, capping his upside despite elite target volume. Jets projected to improve with Gino Smith, but the offense remains a limiting factor on Wilson's upside.

Nabers' ceiling is WR1 in fantasy if he maintains his 2024 rookie target share of nearly 35% with improved quarterback play and coaching; drafted in round 4 (pick ~106) in a $500 tournament for second-half upside. However, he suffered a significant non-ACL knee injury (not a clean tear) in late May and is expected to return week 8. Giants have since added Odell Beckham Jr., JuJu Smith-Schuster, Darnell Mooney, and drafted Malachi Fields, which will dilute his target share and reduce ceiling potential. Despite elite yards per route run efficiency in his rookie season, Nabers is cited among elite rookie wide receivers establishing a benchmark for elite rookie production.

Flowers' 2024 season was heavily bookended by elite performances (WR1 in weeks 1 and 18) but lacked consistency in between: only two games with over 20 PPG in weeks 2–17, while posting 12 games with fewer than 15 PPG. With Lamar Jackson healthy, he averaged WR22 PPG, but dropped to WR33 PPG in games without Lamar. Ravens drafted multiple day-two WRs and changed coaching staff, making it difficult to project his passing volume going forward despite the new offensive context.

Tee Higgins averaged 18.5 PPG in 2024 and finished as WR6, comparable to George Pickens' breakout year alongside CD Lamb. However, his career is marked by inconsistent snap counts—in 2022 he played 27%, 19%, and 2% of snaps in different games—making historical comparisons difficult. With Joe Burrow healthy over the past two years, he averaged 17.4 PPG (top-five WR range), compared to 13.4 PPG in nine games without Burrow (low-end WR2 range). If Jamar Chase suffers a preseason ACL tear, Higgins immediately becomes an A-tier receiver and would be ranked alongside CeeDee Lamb and Justin Jefferson.

Chris Olave had an incredible 2024 season, finishing with 20.5, 36.8, and 25.9 fantasy points in the final three weeks at just 25 years old. His historical comps for a similar age-25 season include Calvin Johnson, Tyreek Hill, Amon-Ra St. Brown, Brandon Marshall, and Terry McLaurin—elite company with some negative comps like DeAndre Johnson and Jerry Judy who regressed. The source believes Olave belongs in the top-end range of outcomes closer to McLaurin and Tee Higgins. He was WR17 in 2023 before concussion issues, and the Saints offense is projected to improve from 18 points per game last year to over 21.2 this year. However, Olave still carries concussion concerns that have plagued him throughout his entire NFL career; just because he avoided the concussion bug in 2024 does not guarantee the same outcome in 2025.

DeVonta Smith's stats are skewed by playing alongside AJ Brown, who commands a 30% team target share. In four games without Brown from 2022-2025, Smith averaged 8.25 PPG with a 29% team target share, 2.1 more receptions per game, more receiving yards per game, and improved yards per route run from 2.1 to 3.8, though this is a very small sample. The Eagles are projected to improve offensively under new coaching staff, and Smith is ranked WR12 after finishing WR31 at age 27 last year, banking on significant improvement in both team offense and his market share without Brown.

Rashee Rice is coming off knee cleanup surgery and spent a month in jail but has produced at a high level when healthy. Over the past two seasons he averaged WR5 PPG in 2025, and in the three games he played fully in 2024 he posted 17.3, 18.5, and 29.1 fantasy points. With Mahomes healthy and Rice no longer incarcerated, the upside is there when he takes the field.

George Pickens has an elite range of outcomes with age-24 comps (Michael Thomas 2017: 19.7 PPG; AJ Green 2012: 19 PPG; OBJ 2016: 18.5 PPG; Brandon Marshall 2008: 18.5 PPG; Dez Bryant 2012: 18.2 PPG). At 24, Pickens posted 84.5 receiving yards per game and 10.4 yards per target on only 22% team target share, indicating significant room for growth. In three games without CD Lamb, Pickens averaged 26.3 PPG with 120 receiving yards per game and 4 TDs (3.58 yards per target). The speaker acknowledges a real scenario where Pickens and CD Lamb rankings should be flipped if Pickens replicates last year's performance, making him an incredible value.

AJ Brown experienced a significant efficiency drop from 2024 to 2025: yards per route run fell from 3.16 to 2.13 (career low), and yards per target tied a career low (last seen in 2021 as a Titan). Despite 8.1 targets per game and 29.5% team target share, the efficiency decline is stark. The trade to New England raised his draft stock from third round to second round, but the outlook hinges on whether Drake May's QB play can improve efficiency versus Jaylen Hertz. Additionally, the Patriots project as the #1 offense for regression, expected to score fewer points than their 2024 pace despite adding Brown. At 29 years old, Brown is being ranked behind Drake London (not yet 25), who averaged over 2 points per game more than Brown in 2024.

Nico Collins has been a top-10 WR in three straight seasons but has never played more than 15 games in a year, creating durability concerns. In 2024, he had five games under 10 fantasy points but multiple games over 20 points. Target share should increase in Houston, and he is an efficient, extremely talented player. However, the Texans' elite defense limits passing volume (CJ Stroud won't get incredibly high attempt totals), and injury concerns persist.

Averaged 16.8 PPG and finished as WR7 in 2024 despite inconsistency (four games under 10 points, multiple games over 30). Maintained 9.3 targets per game with 30%+ target share, making him a true target hog in the Falcons offense. At only 25 years old with no target share competition, he has room to improve as the Falcons offense projects to be slightly better this season. Preferred over AJ Brown despite potential QB improvement for Brown; London averaged over 2 PPG more than Brown in 2024.

Most talented WR in the NFL but had his worst season in five years (WR7 PPG) due to poor QB play. Critical QB split analysis: 10 games with JJ McCarthy = WR35 PPG; 24 games without McCarthy = WR6 PPG. With Kyler Murray replacing McCarthy, Jamar Chase expects significant offensive elevation despite Murray not being elite-level, making Jefferson a strong buy. In his rookie season, Jefferson led at yards per route run and averaged 33 routes per game, establishing elite efficiency benchmarks.

WR5 ranking with target share decline and injury concern. Lamb's target share fell from 27-29% (2022-2024) to 23% following George Pickens' addition to the Cowboys offense. Suffered high ankle sprain early in 2024 season but showed strong week 7 return (100+ yards, TD). The reduced market share prevents him from maintaining S-tier WR status given Pickens' emergence as a legitimate contributor.

Finished WR21 in 2024 with dramatic mid-season improvement following offensive play-calling change. Weeks 1–7 he averaged 8.3 PPG (WR59), but after the bye week (week 8) he jumped to 16 PPG (WR12). Targets increased dramatically in second half versus first half. At 24 years old, Williams is entering his prime after overcoming a torn ACL in his rookie season and a gambling suspension. Jamar Chase expresses elevated confidence: "I'm actually higher on Jameson Williams than I've ever been in a fantasy season."

WR4 ranking with elite floor and durability; never played fewer than 16 games in six NFL seasons, top-10 PPG all four past years, top-5 PPG all three past years. Averaged 19+ PPG in 2024 despite Ben Johnson's departure from Detroit offense, showing resilience. Age (turning 27) and ceiling slightly lower than Jamar Chase and Puka Nakua, but floor is exceptional.

WR3 ranking with elite consistency and year-over-year progression; only one game under 13 PPG in 2024, with 10 games of 20+ PPG. Career arc shows WR54 (rookie), WR20 (year 2), WR2 (year 3), demonstrating improvement in every statistical category. Played all 17 games each season. Seattle backfield changes (Kenneth Walker departure, Zack Sjerbanowicz injury, rookie RB) may increase pass volume.

WR2 ranking with elite consistency and ceiling; 10 games with 20+ PPG and zero games under 13 PPG in 2024. Week 6 injury (4.8 PPG) was snap-limited (53%), so durability is intact. Rams offense projects to regress from 30.5 PPG (2024) to 26.8 PPG (2025), which may discount ceiling slightly, but Nakua still positioned to ball.

S-tier WR ranking with strong 2024 performance (23.7 PPG, WR1) despite 2025 ADP at 101st overall. Chase's variance explained by non-Burrow QB play early in 2025; with Burrow as his QB over past two seasons, Chase averages 22.5 PPG (WR1), demonstrating elite ceiling when healthy QB play is present. In his rookie season, Chase led at yards per route run efficiency and averaged 35 routes per game, establishing elite rookie production benchmarks.

The 4 ESPY nominees for best NFL player of the year are: - Myles Garrett - Matthew Stafford - Drake Maye - Jaxon Smith-Njigba (@​JFowlerESPN)

The 4 ESPY nominees for best NFL player of the year are: - Myles Garrett - Matthew Stafford - Drake Maye - Jaxon Smith-Njigba (@​JFowlerESPN)