NFL fantasy football news and player signals for Friday, July 3, 2026

ICYMI - we talked with @​ByDanielFlick about the entire Falcons offseason and what to expect this season Be sure to give him a listen and follow him for all your Falcons info! Check out this quick quote on Bijan Robinson👀 📽️<https://t.ly/RaUe_> 🎧<https://t.ly/6cASZ>

Read the full profile from @​MattHarmon_BYB to see where Zay Flowers improved in 2025 ⤵️ [Retweeted](

I have a feeling we are greatly underestimating what a "practicing all offseason and summer" Dalton Kincaid can do Obviously his usage creates efficiency. What happens when his health allows more usage? [Quoted](

Redraft GMs should monitor Claiborne the way I advised in the past to monitor Isiah Pacheco and Kyle Monangai. They may not begin the season with fantasy-relevant roles, but they have the talent to end the year with meaningful and reliable production. <https://www.footballguys.com/article/2026-gut-check-no674-demond-claiborne> [Retweeted](

those “Marvin Harrison Jr. is torching training camp” reports are gonna smack so hard

Potentially really important context on Emeka Egbuka here, from Tampa Bay Buccaneers OC Zac Robinson: (@​CoachspeakIndex is invaluable for Fantasy Football players) - ZR talks to Liam Coen almost every day - Egbuka reminds ZR of Cooper Kupp - will move all around the formation

Potentially really important context on Emeka Egbuka here, from Tampa Bay Buccaneers OC Zac Robinson: (@​CoachspeakIndex is invaluable for Fantasy Football players) - ZR talks to Liam Coen almost every day - Egbuka reminds ZR of Cooper Kupp - will move all around the formation

Age of every projected starting NFL QB in Week 1: 23: Jaxson Dart 24: Drake Maye, Caleb Williams, CJ Stroud, Cam Ward 25: Jayden Daniels, Bryce Young 26: Brock Purdy, Trevor Lawrence, Bo Nix, Tyler Shough 27: Jordan Love, Malik Willis 28: Justin Herbert, Jalen Hurts, Tua Tagovailoa 29: Lamar Jackson, Joe Burrow, Sam Darnold, Daniel Jones, Kyler Murray 30: Patrick Mahomes, Josh Allen, Deshaun Watson 31: Jared Goff, Baker Mayfield 33: Dak Prescott, Jacoby Brissett 35: Geno Smith 38: Matthew Sta...

Age of every projected starting NFL QB in Week 1: 23: Jaxson Dart 24: Drake Maye, Caleb Williams, CJ Stroud, Cam Ward 25: Jayden Daniels, Bryce Young 26: Brock Purdy, Trevor Lawrence, Bo Nix, Tyler Shough 27: Jordan Love, Malik Willis 28: Justin Herbert, Jalen Hurts, Tua Tagovailoa 29: Lamar Jackson, Joe Burrow, Sam Darnold, Daniel Jones, Kyler Murray 30: Patrick Mahomes, Josh Allen, Deshaun Watson 31: Jared Goff, Baker Mayfield 33: Dak Prescott, Jacoby Brissett 35: Geno Smith 38: Matthew Sta...

Age of every projected starting NFL QB in Week 1: 23: Jaxson Dart 24: Drake Maye, Caleb Williams, CJ Stroud, Cam Ward 25: Jayden Daniels, Bryce Young 26: Brock Purdy, Trevor Lawrence, Bo Nix, Tyler Shough 27: Jordan Love, Malik Willis 28: Justin Herbert, Jalen Hurts, Tua Tagovailoa 29: Lamar Jackson, Joe Burrow, Sam Darnold, Daniel Jones, Kyler Murray 30: Patrick Mahomes, Josh Allen, Deshaun Watson 31: Jared Goff, Baker Mayfield 33: Dak Prescott, Jacoby Brissett 35: Geno Smith 38: Matthew Sta...

Age of every projected starting NFL QB in Week 1: 23: Jaxson Dart 24: Drake Maye, Caleb Williams, CJ Stroud, Cam Ward 25: Jayden Daniels, Bryce Young 26: Brock Purdy, Trevor Lawrence, Bo Nix, Tyler Shough 27: Jordan Love, Malik Willis 28: Justin Herbert, Jalen Hurts, Tua Tagovailoa 29: Lamar Jackson, Joe Burrow, Sam Darnold, Daniel Jones, Kyler Murray 30: Patrick Mahomes, Josh Allen, Deshaun Watson 31: Jared Goff, Baker Mayfield 33: Dak Prescott, Jacoby Brissett 35: Geno Smith 38: Matthew Sta...

Age of every projected starting NFL QB in Week 1: 23: Jaxson Dart 24: Drake Maye, Caleb Williams, CJ Stroud, Cam Ward 25: Jayden Daniels, Bryce Young 26: Brock Purdy, Trevor Lawrence, Bo Nix, Tyler Shough 27: Jordan Love, Malik Willis 28: Justin Herbert, Jalen Hurts, Tua Tagovailoa 29: Lamar Jackson, Joe Burrow, Sam Darnold, Daniel Jones, Kyler Murray 30: Patrick Mahomes, Josh Allen, Deshaun Watson 31: Jared Goff, Baker Mayfield 33: Dak Prescott, Jacoby Brissett 35: Geno Smith 38: Matthew Sta...

Age of every projected starting NFL QB in Week 1: 23: Jaxson Dart 24: Drake Maye, Caleb Williams, CJ Stroud, Cam Ward 25: Jayden Daniels, Bryce Young 26: Brock Purdy, Trevor Lawrence, Bo Nix, Tyler Shough 27: Jordan Love, Malik Willis 28: Justin Herbert, Jalen Hurts, Tua Tagovailoa 29: Lamar Jackson, Joe Burrow, Sam Darnold, Daniel Jones, Kyler Murray 30: Patrick Mahomes, Josh Allen, Deshaun Watson 31: Jared Goff, Baker Mayfield 33: Dak Prescott, Jacoby Brissett 35: Geno Smith 38: Matthew Sta...

Age of every projected starting NFL QB in Week 1: 23: Jaxson Dart 24: Drake Maye, Caleb Williams, CJ Stroud, Cam Ward 25: Jayden Daniels, Bryce Young 26: Brock Purdy, Trevor Lawrence, Bo Nix, Tyler Shough 27: Jordan Love, Malik Willis 28: Justin Herbert, Jalen Hurts, Tua Tagovailoa 29: Lamar Jackson, Joe Burrow, Sam Darnold, Daniel Jones, Kyler Murray 30: Patrick Mahomes, Josh Allen, Deshaun Watson 31: Jared Goff, Baker Mayfield 33: Dak Prescott, Jacoby Brissett 35: Geno Smith 38: Matthew Sta...

Age of every projected starting NFL QB in Week 1: 23: Jaxson Dart 24: Drake Maye, Caleb Williams, CJ Stroud, Cam Ward 25: Jayden Daniels, Bryce Young 26: Brock Purdy, Trevor Lawrence, Bo Nix, Tyler Shough 27: Jordan Love, Malik Willis 28: Justin Herbert, Jalen Hurts, Tua Tagovailoa 29: Lamar Jackson, Joe Burrow, Sam Darnold, Daniel Jones, Kyler Murray 30: Patrick Mahomes, Josh Allen, Deshaun Watson 31: Jared Goff, Baker Mayfield 33: Dak Prescott, Jacoby Brissett 35: Geno Smith 38: Matthew Sta...

Age of every projected starting NFL QB in Week 1: 23: Jaxson Dart 24: Drake Maye, Caleb Williams, CJ Stroud, Cam Ward 25: Jayden Daniels, Bryce Young 26: Brock Purdy, Trevor Lawrence, Bo Nix, Tyler Shough 27: Jordan Love, Malik Willis 28: Justin Herbert, Jalen Hurts, Tua Tagovailoa 29: Lamar Jackson, Joe Burrow, Sam Darnold, Daniel Jones, Kyler Murray 30: Patrick Mahomes, Josh Allen, Deshaun Watson 31: Jared Goff, Baker Mayfield 33: Dak Prescott, Jacoby Brissett 35: Geno Smith 38: Matthew Sta...

Age of every projected starting NFL QB in Week 1: 23: Jaxson Dart 24: Drake Maye, Caleb Williams, CJ Stroud, Cam Ward 25: Jayden Daniels, Bryce Young 26: Brock Purdy, Trevor Lawrence, Bo Nix, Tyler Shough 27: Jordan Love, Malik Willis 28: Justin Herbert, Jalen Hurts, Tua Tagovailoa 29: Lamar Jackson, Joe Burrow, Sam Darnold, Daniel Jones, Kyler Murray 30: Patrick Mahomes, Josh Allen, Deshaun Watson 31: Jared Goff, Baker Mayfield 33: Dak Prescott, Jacoby Brissett 35: Geno Smith 38: Matthew Sta...

Emeka Egbuka ranked right between CeeDee Lamb / Drake London in yards per catchable target in 2025 (Source: @​FantasyPtsData)

Emeka Egbuka ranked right between CeeDee Lamb / Drake London in yards per catchable target in 2025 (Source: @​FantasyPtsData)

Emeka Egbuka ranked right between CeeDee Lamb / Drake London in yards per catchable target in 2025 (Source: @​FantasyPtsData)

In college, Emeka Egbuka ATE over the middle of the field. As an NFL rookie, Egbuka suffered by far the lowest catchable target rate (58%) on middle-field targets. Next-lowest qualified rate was 72% ‼️ (Source: @​FantasyPtsData)

Will Omarion Hampton be the next Devon Achane in Mike McDaniel's new offense? @​PatKerrane @​gregbrainos

26 of 28 QBs (93%) with 100+ carries in a season ranked inside the top-12 in fantasy points per game over the last decade. Even the two exceptions were pretty skewed (2018 Lamar was QB9 after taking over as the starter, 2020 Cam was the only 30+ year old in the sample) .@​RotoWireNFL projects 6 QBs to reach this number: -Josh Allen (ADP QB1) -Lamar Jackson (QB2) -Jayden Daniels (QB3) -Jalen Hurts (QB7) -Jaxson Dart (QB13) -Malik Willis (QB21) [Quoted](

26 of 28 QBs (93%) with 100+ carries in a season ranked inside the top-12 in fantasy points per game over the last decade. Even the two exceptions were pretty skewed (2018 Lamar was QB9 after taking over as the starter, 2020 Cam was the only 30+ year old in the sample) .@​RotoWireNFL projects 6 QBs to reach this number: -Josh Allen (ADP QB1) -Lamar Jackson (QB2) -Jayden Daniels (QB3) -Jalen Hurts (QB7) -Jaxson Dart (QB13) -Malik Willis (QB21) [Quoted](

26 of 28 QBs (93%) with 100+ carries in a season ranked inside the top-12 in fantasy points per game over the last decade. Even the two exceptions were pretty skewed (2018 Lamar was QB9 after taking over as the starter, 2020 Cam was the only 30+ year old in the sample) .@​RotoWireNFL projects 6 QBs to reach this number: -Josh Allen (ADP QB1) -Lamar Jackson (QB2) -Jayden Daniels (QB3) -Jalen Hurts (QB7) -Jaxson Dart (QB13) -Malik Willis (QB21) [Quoted](

26 of 28 QBs (93%) with 100+ carries in a season ranked inside the top-12 in fantasy points per game over the last decade. Even the two exceptions were pretty skewed (2018 Lamar was QB9 after taking over as the starter, 2020 Cam was the only 30+ year old in the sample) .@​RotoWireNFL projects 6 QBs to reach this number: -Josh Allen (ADP QB1) -Lamar Jackson (QB2) -Jayden Daniels (QB3) -Jalen Hurts (QB7) -Jaxson Dart (QB13) -Malik Willis (QB21) [Quoted](

Bucky Irving might be the steal of fantasy drafts again. Current ADP is RB14.

Marvin Harrison Jr.

Podcast discusses Skattebo's play style and returning-from-injury mindset under Mike McDaniel's LA scheme. No substantive community debate on Skattebo's fantasy outlook; mention is factual acknowledgment of podcast topic.

Podcast explores how Arizona's weak offense could boost Love's output, but community consensus is bearish: QB room of Brissett, Minshew, and rookie Beck will limit passing game and force defenses to stack the box against Love. One commenter directly compares Love to Jeanty's rookie struggles, suggesting similar disappointment ahead.

Podcast discusses whether Jeanty is worth a first-round pick. Community sentiment is mixed: some argue he's discounted after disappointing rookie year (alongside Bijan Robinson and Gibbs), making him a buy-low candidate in 2025; others express caution. One commenter notes Love will face similar headwinds as Jeanty did.

Most routes run last regular season without an actual pass attempt... Trey McBride/Ladd McConkey 95 Travis Kelce 93 Quentin Johnston 89 Justin Jefferson 87 Wan'Dale Robinson/Michael Wilson/Tre Tucker 85 Zay Flowers 83 Deebo Samuel 82 Jerry Jeudy/Hunter Henry 81 Chris Olave 78 [Retweeted](

Most routes run last regular season without an actual pass attempt... Trey McBride/Ladd McConkey 95 Travis Kelce 93 Quentin Johnston 89 Justin Jefferson 87 Wan'Dale Robinson/Michael Wilson/Tre Tucker 85 Zay Flowers 83 Deebo Samuel 82 Jerry Jeudy/Hunter Henry 81 Chris Olave 78 [Retweeted](

Most routes run last regular season without an actual pass attempt... Trey McBride/Ladd McConkey 95 Travis Kelce 93 Quentin Johnston 89 Justin Jefferson 87 Wan'Dale Robinson/Michael Wilson/Tre Tucker 85 Zay Flowers 83 Deebo Samuel 82 Jerry Jeudy/Hunter Henry 81 Chris Olave 78 [Retweeted](

Most routes run last regular season without an actual pass attempt... Trey McBride/Ladd McConkey 95 Travis Kelce 93 Quentin Johnston 89 Justin Jefferson 87 Wan'Dale Robinson/Michael Wilson/Tre Tucker 85 Zay Flowers 83 Deebo Samuel 82 Jerry Jeudy/Hunter Henry 81 Chris Olave 78 [Retweeted](

Most routes run last regular season without an actual pass attempt... Trey McBride/Ladd McConkey 95 Travis Kelce 93 Quentin Johnston 89 Justin Jefferson 87 Wan'Dale Robinson/Michael Wilson/Tre Tucker 85 Zay Flowers 83 Deebo Samuel 82 Jerry Jeudy/Hunter Henry 81 Chris Olave 78 [Retweeted](

Yards after catch per reception - specifically on throws to the middle of the field (Source: @​FantasyPtsData) Basically the best WRs in the NFL... and then three rookies: Tetairoa McMillan Emeka Egbuka Harold Fannin Jr.

Yards after catch per reception - specifically on throws to the middle of the field (Source: @​FantasyPtsData) Basically the best WRs in the NFL... and then three rookies: Tetairoa McMillan Emeka Egbuka Harold Fannin Jr.

I also gave mine a recent update (Consensus tab, sort by Ryan) I think Scott is far too optimistic about De'Von Achane! <https://www.fantasypoints.com/nfl/rankings/dynasty>

Do we like this start to a superflex draft: Round 1: Christian McCaffrey Round 2: Justin Herbert Round 3: Jaxson Dart Round 4: Ladd McConkey Round 5: Cam Skattebo Round 6: Tucker Kraft Round 7: Alec Pierce Round 8: Ricky Pearsall Round 9: Isaac TeSlaa Round 10: Eli Heidenreich

Do we like this start to a superflex draft: Round 1: Christian McCaffrey Round 2: Justin Herbert Round 3: Jaxson Dart Round 4: Ladd McConkey Round 5: Cam Skattebo Round 6: Tucker Kraft Round 7: Alec Pierce Round 8: Ricky Pearsall Round 9: Isaac TeSlaa Round 10: Eli Heidenreich

Do we like this start to a superflex draft: Round 1: Christian McCaffrey Round 2: Justin Herbert Round 3: Jaxson Dart Round 4: Ladd McConkey Round 5: Cam Skattebo Round 6: Tucker Kraft Round 7: Alec Pierce Round 8: Ricky Pearsall Round 9: Isaac TeSlaa Round 10: Eli Heidenreich

Do we like this start to a superflex draft: Round 1: Christian McCaffrey Round 2: Justin Herbert Round 3: Jaxson Dart Round 4: Ladd McConkey Round 5: Cam Skattebo Round 6: Tucker Kraft Round 7: Alec Pierce Round 8: Ricky Pearsall Round 9: Isaac TeSlaa Round 10: Eli Heidenreich

Do we like this start to a superflex draft: Round 1: Christian McCaffrey Round 2: Justin Herbert Round 3: Jaxson Dart Round 4: Ladd McConkey Round 5: Cam Skattebo Round 6: Tucker Kraft Round 7: Alec Pierce Round 8: Ricky Pearsall Round 9: Isaac TeSlaa Round 10: Eli Heidenreich

Do we like this start to a superflex draft: Round 1: Christian McCaffrey Round 2: Justin Herbert Round 3: Jaxson Dart Round 4: Ladd McConkey Round 5: Cam Skattebo Round 6: Tucker Kraft Round 7: Alec Pierce Round 8: Ricky Pearsall Round 9: Isaac TeSlaa Round 10: Eli Heidenreich

Do we like this start to a superflex draft: Round 1: Christian McCaffrey Round 2: Justin Herbert Round 3: Jaxson Dart Round 4: Ladd McConkey Round 5: Cam Skattebo Round 6: Tucker Kraft Round 7: Alec Pierce Round 8: Ricky Pearsall Round 9: Isaac TeSlaa Round 10: Eli Heidenreich

Do we like this start to a superflex draft: Round 1: Christian McCaffrey Round 2: Justin Herbert Round 3: Jaxson Dart Round 4: Ladd McConkey Round 5: Cam Skattebo Round 6: Tucker Kraft Round 7: Alec Pierce Round 8: Ricky Pearsall Round 9: Isaac TeSlaa Round 10: Eli Heidenreich

Do we like this start to a superflex draft: Round 1: Christian McCaffrey Round 2: Justin Herbert Round 3: Jaxson Dart Round 4: Ladd McConkey Round 5: Cam Skattebo Round 6: Tucker Kraft Round 7: Alec Pierce Round 8: Ricky Pearsall Round 9: Isaac TeSlaa Round 10: Eli Heidenreich

Do we like this start to a superflex draft: Round 1: Christian McCaffrey Round 2: Justin Herbert Round 3: Jaxson Dart Round 4: Ladd McConkey Round 5: Cam Skattebo Round 6: Tucker Kraft Round 7: Alec Pierce Round 8: Ricky Pearsall Round 9: Isaac TeSlaa Round 10: Eli Heidenreich

Woke up this morning, took the dogs out, made some coffee, looked myself in the mirror, and moved Justin Jefferson ahead of CeeDee Lamb in the fantasy football ranks

Woke up this morning, took the dogs out, made some coffee, looked myself in the mirror, and moved Justin Jefferson ahead of CeeDee Lamb in the fantasy football ranks

Emeka Egbuka, Baker Mayfield, Zac Robinson — there’s a lot to discuss with the 2026 Tampa Bay Buccaneers passing game Here’s a 30 minute deep-dive into the film/data from @​DanSchneierNFL and me: <https://youtu.be/E-QxwzSSdv4?is=EHIWI3TD_p-CqdBi>

Emeka Egbuka, Baker Mayfield, Zac Robinson — there’s a lot to discuss with the 2026 Tampa Bay Buccaneers passing game Here’s a 30 minute deep-dive into the film/data from @​DanSchneierNFL and me: <https://youtu.be/E-QxwzSSdv4?is=EHIWI3TD_p-CqdBi>

There have been 69 (nice) instances of a player having 15+ end zone targets in a single season over the last decade. Only two times did that player only manage to convert *2* of those targets into scores: -2017 Julio Jones (2/19, had 8 TD in 2018) -2025 Justin Jefferson (2/16)

A Jaylen Waddle tweet disguised as a Ricky Pearsall tweet @​TheOGfantasy and @​RyanJ_Heath have me coming around on Waddle's league-winning upside for 2026. This secondary WR group might shape Fantasy Football this year

Even if Demercado opens up the season as RB2/passing downs back, the odds seem very thin that he’d take over as a lead RB in the event of a Ken Walker injury (passing down specialist that has not crossed 60 carries in any of his 3 seasons). Rookie RB Emmett Johnson fits the bill for that injury-contingent RB1 role (decent prospect that handled heavy volume at BIG 10 program), and remains a good pick late in drafts because of that contingency as that’s largely what we’re drafting these very la...

A Jaylen Waddle tweet disguised as a Ricky Pearsall tweet @​TheOGfantasy and @​RyanJ_Heath have me coming around on Waddle's league-winning upside for 2026. This secondary WR group might shape Fantasy Football this year

Steelers RB mentioned in context of Jaylen Hampton. Comment: "Hampton is highly overrated. He couldn't even beat out Najee to be 'the guy' before he tore his Achilles." Historical context suggesting Hampton's limitations.

Lions RB traded away, clearing path for Jahmyr Gibbs. Comments: "I agree, but I think they were unloading his salary. I still think they'll use Pacheco a frustratingly high amount in that role despite Gibbs being a much better player" and "That's the role Pacheco is filling this year." Montgomery's departure removes backfield competition for Gibbs.

Ravens RB mentioned as competition for Jaylen Hampton. Comment: "Just throwing this out there I like Hampton a lot but he is more of a between the tackle guy and the breakaway speed isn't really there. It's the offense that really props him up for me. Also a little scared of Keaton Mitchell getting some run." Potential backfield competition limiting Hampton's upside.

Dolphins QB replacing Tua; community views as downgrade for Achane. Comments: "Not sure if replacing Tua with Willis is an upgrade - both in terms of how they both Willis/Tua are as players and for Achane's value" and "Against Malik Willis and no receiving corps it's not an outdated take." Willis is mobile, which reduces dump-off opportunities for Achane (Tua was dump-off merchant). One comment sarcastically: "Wdym? They got all world qb that's getting paid 68 million in 'checks note' Malik Willis." Willis viewed as lateral or downgrade for Achane's receiving value.

Mentioned in comments as elite dynasty RB. One comment: "I've got Gibbs over Bijan because they were pretty close before now, and now Gibbs gets a boost with Montgomery out the door. And Gibbs is a bit more explosive." Another: "Yeah he's one of the elites imo: Gibbs, Bijan, Taylor, CMC, Achane and Cook." and "Bijan wasn't even the RB1 in my league. A guy who's not even on this list was - CMC." CMC was RB1 by ADP in 2023 and finished RB1; age limits dynasty appeal going forward.

Mentioned in comments as omission from article. One comment: "Not sure how James Cook isn't in this conversation. Not saying he WILL beat out Bijan, but you have a top tier oline, an offense set to score a ton of points, receiving options are still mid, and coach Brady has come out and said he wants to keep running the ball a ton and get cook 50+ targets this year." Response: "Yeah he's one of the elites imo: Gibbs, Bijan, Taylor, CMC, Achane and Cook." Top-tier Bills O-line; high-volume offense; 50+ target projection; Brady's emphasis on run game.

Mentioned in comments as alternative to article candidates. One comment: "I think I like Barkley in his place after a lower touch season and an OC bump, but I wouldn't have commented on this if it was him... Barkley won't be the dynasty RB1." Another: "Give me Hampton over Barkley." Lower touch season in 2025; new OC (Eagles lost AJB, may increase Barkley usage); but not considered dynasty RB1 threat. Dynasty context limits his appeal due to age.

Article candidate; community sentiment is mixed-to-negative despite elite efficiency. Finished RB5 last year with 305 touches (7th in league), 43% slot usage, elite speed/vision, faced 40% stacked box rate (highest in NFL) yet still had best year. One comment: "He has elite speed and vision and faced the highest stacked box rate of his career at 40% in 2025, yet still had his best year... He's the only RB to never have a down game in fantasy. Achane is just an elite player." Major concerns: Dolphins offense atrocious without him (would be 2nd worst in league); QB transition from Tua to Malik Willis (mobile QB reduces dump-off opportunities); WR corps worse (Waddle gone); stacked box rate...

Article candidate; community views him as legitimate RB1 threat, possibly over Bijan for 2026. Elite talent, improved Lions O-line, Montgomery traded away (no competition), elite supporting cast (Gibbs, Gibbs, Gibbs). Comments highlight: "His floor is pretty safely an RB1. I'm not counting injury. Every RB has that risk and Gibbs has been healthy. With that said, the bust potential is low end RB1, which is disappointing for a top 2 pick." Concerns: Drew Petzing as OC (considered terrible), new center is bad run blocker, Mahogany terrible at G, Blake Miller rookie at T. Some comments note Gibbs slightly outscored Bijan in career FPPG; "2026 is Gibbs Time for fantasy." Lions treat him like...

Article positions him as dynasty RB1 to dethrone; community consensus is he remains nearly untouchable. Elite talent, improved Falcons O-line, elite supporting cast (Drake Maye, Pitts), no backfield competition, and easy schedule cited as reasons. Comments note his floor is safely RB1 unless injured; one comment: "Elite talent, improved O Line, elite supporting cast on offense, no competition, easy schedule. Unless he gets hurt, where's the bust potential?" Bijan finished RB3 last year despite being RB1 by ADP; CMC was RB1 by ADP in 2023 and finished RB1. Consensus: Bijan a top-3 lock in most formats (non-Superflex, non-3WR), though some prefer Gibbs for 2026 specifically.

Represents a clear tier-up option from Jackson Dart in dynasty trades; offers superior offensive quality and a much larger sample size of proven production, making a trade from Dart to Herbert a no-brainer comparison.

Represents a tier-down option from Jackson Dart in dynasty trades; available at a lower ADP, making him an attractive alternative when trading away Dart, with multiple other QB options (Brock Purdy, Bo Nix) also available at lower valuations.

In dynasty trades, Burrow represents a same-tier alternative to Jackson Dart; the source identifies him as a viable tier-up target alongside Justin Herbert and Jayden Daniels when moving away from Dart.

Represents an alternative option to Jackson Dart in dynasty trades; available in the same quarterback tier range, making him a viable target when trading away Dart.

Represents a tier-down option from Jackson Dart in dynasty trades; available at a lower ADP, making him an attractive alternative when trading away Dart.

Represents a tier-down option from Jackson Dart in dynasty trades; available at a lower ADP, making him an attractive alternative when trading away Dart.

Dynasty startup ADP of approximately 84.5 places him in the same tier as Jackson Dart (ADP 89) and Jalen Hertz (ADP 86.5), though Dart's ADP may rise to QB8 in some leagues, potentially validating concerns about Dart's valuation.

Health status is uncertain heading into the season; his potential absence or limited availability is cited as a knock against the Giants' offensive outlook. The source notes that the uncertainty of Nabers' status along with coaching staff changes and the loss of Wan'Dale Robinson means 140 targets are out the door, and it is unclear how those targets will be replaced, especially if Nabers is not healthy.

Drafted by the Rams alongside Blake Corum as part of a backfield depth-building effort that signals intent to reduce reliance on Kyren Williams' volume. Hunter's addition, combined with Corum's emergence and positive buzz, creates a crowded backfield situation that threatens Williams' workload.

Blake Corum is a buy candidate in dynasty, with the source considering him for inclusion on a buy list. Corum, 25 years old in his fifth NFL season, is generating positive buzz as a potential 1A/1B or 50/50 time-share partner with Kyren Williams in the Rams backfield. Corum has the potential to be a 10-touchdown guy this year even in a split committee backfield. Same age as Kyren Williams but with significantly less tread on the tires, making him an attractive access point in the Rams backfield. Corum's emergence and the positive reports surrounding him are cited as reasons to fade Williams at his current price.

The source is a seller on Kyren Williams in dynasty despite his consistent production (RB6, RB7, RB9 over three consecutive seasons). Williams' ADP and trade value have dropped slightly, but the source remains skeptical at current prices due to Blake Corum's emergence and declining usage for Williams in the second half of last season. The source anticipates a potential 1A/1B or 50/50 time-share situation with Corum, which threatens Williams' volume. While Williams has defied odds as a sub-200-pound back handling Derrick Henry-like volume for multiple seasons, the source expects volume to eventually catch up and fade him at his current price tag. Usage declined throughout the back half of last season; Blake Corum and Jarquez Hunter additions signal Rams are building depth in the backfield.

Jerry Jeudy serves as a cautionary historical comparison to Michael Wilson's 2024 surge. Jeudy had an insane second half of the 2024 season and finished as a low-end WR1 in counting stats, but the source notes this was driven by the James Winston bump. Like Wilson's Jacoby Brissett-fueled spike, Jeudy's production didn't sustain into 2025, illustrating the danger of veteran wide receivers overperforming on temporary quarterback changes. This pattern suggests Wilson's late-season surge is unlikely to repeat.

Michael Wilson is being faded as a one-year wonder despite finishing as WR10 on the season. He didn't have a single game in the top-36 fantasy WRs until week 11 before his late-season surge. At dynasty ADP of WR35 for a 26-year-old with only one season of relevant fantasy production, the source considers this price tag too high. Wilson is viewed as the third option in the Arizona offense behind McBride and Marvin Harrison Jr. Wilson didn't record a top-36 fantasy game until week 11, then surged in the final weeks when Arizona dropped back 55 times per game—a pace the offense won't sustain. Even injuries to McBride or Harrison Jr. wouldn't create a scenario for repeat production. The source would sell Wilson at late first-round prices (110–111 overall) rather than pay a WR35 price tag. The source recommends trading away Michael Wilson to acquire Denzel Boston as a superior value alternative.

Mecole Hardman is being traded one-for-one for Christian Watson in dynasty leagues, representing a significant value arbitrage opportunity. The source suggests that if you can acquire Hardman for Watson, it's a trade you should make all day long, indicating Hardman is undervalued relative to Watson's current market price despite Watson's recent contract extension. Trade finder data shows Watson valued at 1.05 to 2.01 in rookie drafts, while Hardman is available at a discount.

Matthew Golden is a buy at WR51 ADP (outside top 100 overall) as a year-two breakout candidate. Green Bay moved on from Romeo Doubs and Dontayvion Wicks, consolidating receiving targets among Watson, Reed, and Golden. Golden carries first-round draft capital and electric speed; the coaching staff is signaling a bounce-back year after a disappointing rookie season. Unlike year-two WRs like Luke Burden (impossible to trade for), Golden remains accessible and benefits from consolidated usage with no Wicks or Doubs competing for snaps.

The source explicitly rejects the Christian Watson hype, characterizing him as a boom-or-bust player with an inconsistent fantasy profile. Despite missing the first half of last season and playing well upon return, Watson delivered only four games as a top-12 fantasy WR and zero games in the WR2 range, confirming his binary outcome pattern. His costly contract extension surprised the market but does not change the underlying volatility. Watson misses an average of four games per season. Trade finder data shows Watson valued anywhere from 1.05 to 2.01 in rookie drafts and compared one-for-one to Mecole Hardman, reflecting wide disagreement among dynasty managers on his current valuation. The source dislikes him at his new price tag despite liking him at his old price.

Quentin Johnston is a trade target the source would move away from in dynasty. The source explicitly rubber-stamps trading Johnston away for Terry McLaurin, positioning Johnston as the less valuable asset in a deal that also includes future draft picks (2nd and 4th rounders). This indicates Johnston is overvalued relative to established veterans like McLaurin who are available at discount prices.

Bold prediction: McLaurin will set single-season career high in targets earned this year. At age 30 (turning 31 in September), shows no signs of athletic regression. New offensive coordinator David Blough has stated he wants to get McLaurin 10 targets per game and will move him around to find advantageous matchups, making him focal point of passing game. This contrasts with Cliff Kingsbury's approach, which parked McLaurin on one side and let him alpha his way to touchdowns. McLaurin's career target high is 134. Available at steep discount due to last season's poor performance and injuries; can be acquired for 112th pick, 2.02 in single-QB leagues, or in trades like McLaurin for Quentin Johnston or future second and fourth rounders. Historical target consistency (134, 130, 120, 131, 117 targets in prior seasons) supports career-high 134-target projection for rebound year.

Fanning Jr. is ranked ahead of rookie Denzel Boston in dynasty value, but his trade price is significantly more expensive than Boston's. The source is willing to trade a 2027 second for Boston despite Fanning Jr.'s higher ranking, suggesting Boston offers better value relative to acquisition cost.

Rookie wide receiver buy-low candidate with exceptional OTA vibes and strong evaluative profile; source traded a 2027 second for him straight up. Despite being drafted after Casey Cansepson and Harold Fanning Jr.—both ranked ahead of him—Boston's trade price is significantly cheaper. Profiles as Drake London-sized receiver with red zone versatility and appears to be near full-time player in Cleveland's plans. Source believes non-zero chance Boston surpasses both Cansepson and Fanning Jr. in dynasty value within a year based on Cleveland's recent draft success (Quentin Johnston, Fannin) and apparent commitment to using him heavily. ADP has dropped significantly from 72.8 in February to 105.7 (single QB), a 30+ spot decline creating value opportunity.

Buy-low candidate despite back-to-back 140-target seasons and WR14 finish last year; currently ADP 110 overall (WR54), down from mid-season spike to top 85–90. At age 25, remains undervalued relative to proven target volume and ability to exceed 1,000 receiving yards as the shortest wide receiver to do so in recent memory. Reunites with Brian Daboll in Giants offense and will 'eat up targets' with two really productive years in a row, volume-driven production model. While Tate Cornell is expected to lead team in targets and outscore him, Robinson's floor as WR2 is secure in pass-happy, aggressive Daboll offense. Source values him highly enough to trade a 2027 superflex second to acquire him.

Dynasty trade target with significant ADP drop from RB13 to RB23 due to off-field allegations; source recommends trading late first-round picks for him in win-now dynasty teams. Source notes: 'His ADP has dropped nearly three rounds since those allegations came out. He's being valued right now as the RB 23. When last year he was the RB 13.' Source made multiple trades of 1.11 picks for Jacobs in single-QB FFPC leagues and considers it a strong value play. Off-field incident concerns appear overblown given nothing has happened since and current period is quiet; Green Bay has not brought in veteran RB competition, and team's comfort with MarShawn Lloyd as direct handcuff suggests confidence in Jacobs as lead back.

Positioned in second tier of RBs around Omari Hampton; the source notes he will face offensive challenges this season compared to the elite tier (Bijan Robinson, Jahmyr Gibbs). Quality of offense is cited as the key differentiator, with the Chargers' projected high-scoring offense giving Hampton an advantage over Love and peers.

Locked-in elite RB tier with Bijan Robinson; both are projected to score 20-plus points per game barring injury, making it nearly impossible for them to lose value this season. Positioned as a tier above Omari Hampton and comparable RBs (Ashton Jeanty, Jeremiah Love, Devon Achane) who face offensive challenges.

Positioned in second tier of RBs around Omari Hampton; the source notes he will face offensive challenges this season compared to the elite tier (Bijan Robinson, Jahmyr Gibbs). Quality of offense is cited as the key differentiator, with the Chargers' projected high-scoring offense giving Hampton an advantage over Achane and peers.

Locked-in elite RB tier with Jahmyr Gibbs; both are projected to score 20-plus points per game barring injury, making it nearly impossible for them to lose value this season. Positioned as a tier above Omari Hampton and comparable RBs (Ashton Jeanty, Jeremiah Love, Devon Achane) who face offensive challenges.

Positioned in second tier of RBs around Omari Hampton; the source notes he will face offensive challenges this season compared to the elite tier (Bijan Robinson, Jahmyr Gibbs). Quality of offense is cited as the key differentiator, with the Chargers' projected high-scoring offense giving Hampton an advantage over Jeanty and peers.

WR5 in single-QB dynasty ADP; described as a foundational dynasty piece. The source traded him away to acquire Omari Hampton and Parker Washington in a high-stakes FFPC contender league, indicating willingness to move premium WR assets for RB exposure in win-now situations. This trade context suggests St. Brown is in the tier of players the source would move for elite RB targets, though the source expresses some regret about losing him as a foundational piece.

The source suggests trading down from Trey McBride to Tyler Warren plus additional pieces as a viable strategy in dynasty; McBride-for-Warren-plus trades may be available in some leagues. In tight end premium formats, the source would be willing to add something on top of Warren to tier up from the LaPorta/Kraft tier to McBride, indicating McBride commands a premium but Warren offers value at his current ADP.

The source would trade Tyler Warren for Chase Brown in a second, indicating a strong preference for Warren over Brown at current market valuations.

The source would trade Roman Wilson for Tyler Warren in a heartbeat, indicating Wilson is undervalued relative to Warren in the current market.

Josh Downs is not a wide receiver one and will be a free agent in the offseason, further supporting Tyler Warren's positioning as the Colts' leading target.

Pierce is a nice player and great deep threat, but he is not a wide receiver one; despite the Colts investing heavily in Pierce, Tyler Warren will out-target him even if Pierce is fully healthy.

Dynasty tight end buy positioned as TE4 with strong conviction despite expensive price tag; the source loves targeting Warren as a buy right now, noting he is 'probably the most expensive or at least pretty close to it' but not a buy-low. Warren finished 2024 as TE4 in fantasy despite a mid-season decline when Daniel Jones was injured and the Colts offense fell apart. With Michael Pittman gone and Alec Pierce and Josh Downs not being WR1s, Warren has 'a really strong chance to be the top target for this Colts offense' and his ADP is 'basically locked in at tight end four' behind Bowers, Loveland, and McBride. The source identifies multiple acceptable trades involving Warren (for Roman Wilson, Chase Brown, Canyon Sandick plus a future third), indicating strong value at his current ADP.

Dynasty tight end positioned in the TE3 range with strong conviction; the source expresses high enthusiasm about Loveland's dynasty value, describing it as 'the summer of Colston Loveland' where they are 'so head over heels' about the prospect. Loveland sits behind Bowers in ADP but ahead of McBride, and the source notes that getting much of McBride straight up for Loveland may not be possible in the current market.

Backup running back who suffered a shoulder dislocation late in the playoffs. The source indicates Denver does not want to use Harvey as a workhorse again, citing poor results from 18–20 carries last season, which is why they drafted Jonah Coleman as insurance behind JK Dobbins.

Fourth-round draft pick by Denver brought in as contingency insurance behind JK Dobbins. The source views Coleman as a pretty good prospect and notes Denver specifically drafted him because they do not want to rely on R.J. Harvey for 18–20 carries again after poor results last season. If Dobbins goes down, Coleman is positioned as the backup.

Despite a perennial injury history (ACL tear, setback, Achilles tear, Lisfranc midfoot fracture), Dobbins was extended and given more money by Denver this offseason, signaling the team's confidence. Sean Payton clearly preferred him as an early-down runner over other backfield options. If healthy for week 1, Dobbins is the lead back until injury strikes again. The source notes the Lisfranc fracture is more bone than ligament and is not overly worried despite Dobbins' injury history. The source views him as a sneaky late-round play with the caveat that he's injury-prone and likely to need a plan B mid-season.

Charbonnet suffered a very late-season ACL tear and delayed surgery until late February, pushing his return timeline to approximately Thanksgiving (9 months post-surgery). Most running backs don't return within 6 months of an ACL tear; even if he returns at weeks 6–8, the source recommends fading him entirely for 2026. He will not be 100% at any point in the season. The real question is whether to avoid the entire Seattle backfield given his late-season return window (week 10 or later), making him essentially an afterthought for the first 12 games.

Price was drafted in the first round by Seattle, signaling the team's confidence in him as the future lead back. The source acknowledges Price is talented, but questions whether he's physically large enough to handle the high volume that fantasy drafters are expecting. His first-round capital indicates the team's long-term vision, but size concerns may limit his immediate workload.

Irving suffered both a foot injury and a shoulder injury (likely labral repair requiring ~6 months for full contact clearance) late in the season, with the shoulder being the primary problem that hurt his receiving numbers. He'll be non-contact through most of summer but should be ready by regular season. However, his opportunity ceiling is severely limited by the Buccaneers' $14 million investment in Kenneth Gainwell (versus the $2 million they could have paid to re-sign Rashad White) and Shawn Tucker's goal-line role. The source interprets the Gainwell spending as a signal the team doesn't trust Irving, especially given his injury history and smaller frame compared to durable backs like Derrick Henry. Irving will likely operate in a Rashad White-type secondary role, creating an ugly three-headed monster with Gainwell and Tucker where no one gets enough volume to be a reliable fantasy starter.

Brooks trained with Reef, a specialist who successfully rehabilitated complicated knee injuries for players like Stefon Diggs, John Quentin Judkins, and CeeDee Lamb. The source is not overly worried about Brooks' ACL injury, noting that retears are typically reinforced thoroughly during rehab; since Brooks has already completed one rehab cycle, he knows the process and just needs to repeat it. The source views Brooks' price as beautiful and his talent as legitimate—he was the top running back in his college class and took over after Bijan Robinson at Texas. The source sees high upside in Brooks at his draft price, comparing his potential to Rico Dowel's unexpected breakout last year in the same offense. With possibly more weapons added this year, the source asks why Brooks couldn't replicate Dowel's emergence. The source emphasizes that at Brooks' draft range, you won't find a higher-upside player, and notes he was a legitimate top-tier college prospect despite a weak running back class.

Texas second-round draft pick with back-to-back ACL tears facing an uphill career battle, but the source loves his draft price at the 10th–12th round range. Brooks was explosive with elite intangibles—vision, balance, and contact balance similar to Aaron Jones—though breakaway speed was never his distinguishing trait. The source notes Brooks trained with elite knee injury rehabilitation specialist Reef, who successfully rehabbed Stefon Diggs, John Quentin Judkins, and CeeDee Lamb. Despite the injury history, Brooks was the top running back in his college class and the source believes his price offers exceptional upside for the range, making him a strong value pick if you're buying at that cost. Brooks received a direct message from the player himself after a tweet about his injury situation, with Brooks essentially saying 'Don't count me out. You don't know me,' suggesting genuine conviction about his recovery.

Samson is identified as a potential backup option who may see increased touches while Judkins recovers from injury and gets his legs underneath him early in the season.

Referenced as historical precedent for poor performance recovery from ankle injury; used as comparison point for how serious ankle injuries can derail first-year return performance.

High-upside running back returning from severe injury with potential value opportunity; source is 'thinking about' Johnston as part of a cohort of young backs emerging last year before suffering serious injuries. Source frames these players as potential league-winners if they can perform to 90% of pre-injury level, though acknowledges injury recovery risk.

Positioned for expanded offensive role and target share with Michael Pittman Jr. departing the Colts. The source expects 'they're going to use Downs a lot more with Pitman gone,' creating opportunity for increased receiving volume as the offense adjusts to losing a top receiver.

Alec Pierce is expected to see increased usage in the Colts offense as they adjust to Daniel Jones's torn Achilles injury and reduced mobility, and with Michael Pitman departing. However, Pierce is dealing with a foot injury, which could limit his availability or effectiveness despite the expected increased role. The source notes 'they're going to obviously use Alec Pierce even though he has his foot injury,' indicating the team plans to deploy him despite the injury concern.

With Daniel Jones recovering from a torn Achilles and expected to have reduced mobility early in the season, the Colts are anticipated to lean more heavily on Jonathan Taylor in the running game. The source expects the Colts to 'give the ball to JT more' as part of their offensive adjustment to Jones's injury limitations. Additionally, with Michael Pitman departing the Colts, the offense will lean on the running game as defenses adjust to losing a top receiver.

Daniel Jones suffered a torn Achilles, a rare injury for starting quarterbacks (only six in NFL history dating back to Marino). Unlike older quarterbacks like Aaron Rodgers and Kirk Cousins who suffered the same injury, Jones is young and mobile, which creates a unique concern: the Achilles won't be ready for full explosiveness early in recovery, preventing him from being as elusive as he normally would be. The source expects Jones to avoid taking off like he did when younger, at least in the first half of the season. This significantly reduces his rushing yards and fantasy value. The Colts' investment in Jones suggests they believe the injury won't severely interrupt his performance, but the source expects him to be a low-end QB2 dependent on passing volume rather than dual-threat upside.

Tagovailoa's ankle fracture was addressed surgically by Dr. Waldrip, the same surgeon who treated Joe Burrow's Achilles tear. The source is not overly worried about his ankle recovery and expects him to be fine, noting he has dealt with multiple surgeries before (Dr. Waldrip has already operated on him 3-4 times at least) and has had plenty of time to recover. The timing of the injury was unfortunate (mid-season rather than late season), but the source expects minimal long-term fantasy impact.

Nix suffered a broken ankle injury from the playoffs; training camp reports and Sean Payton are very optimistic about recovery. Mobility is critical to fantasy value given Nix's natural athleticism and Payton's scheme allowing him to run. Nix has concerning ankle injury history (multiple prior ankle injuries, commentary suggests re-injury was inevitable); however, surgeon Dr. Waldrip (same as Burrow) has operated on him 3-4 times and reinforced the ankle extensively. The source is not overly worried about his ankle long-term and expects he'll be fine early on. Nix receives a new receiving weapon in Jaylen Waddle; revamped offensive line and improved running back core support the offense.

The source raises a concern about Rashee Rice's knee health going into the season, noting uncertainty about how it will hold up after his off-field issues. Rice was suspended last year, contributing to Mahomes' increased rushing volume due to receiving corps limitations.

Jaden Reed is cited as an example of an early return from a Jones fracture injury. The source notes that while Jones fractures typically have a hard timeline of 11 weeks, Reed returned earlier than the standard protocol, illustrating the risk of accelerated returns from this injury type. The data hasn't moved the timeline up to the point where it's worth the risk coming back at 9 weeks or 8 weeks, yet Reed did so last year.

Mahomes is recovering from a torn ACL and LCL suffered during a season in which he posted his best rushing total of his career. The source raises critical questions about his 2026 fantasy outlook: whether he will start on PUP, whether he will play all 17 games, and how limited his rushing production will be post-injury. The source physician has zero concerns Mahomes will be ready for Week 1 despite the severity of the injury; he was out in OTAs with a bulky brace just 4 months post-surgery, indicating aggressive recovery. However, rushing upside is likely gone this year due to trust issues with the ACL—players typically hesitate for about 6 months into the season before regaining confidence. Mahomes' straight-line rushing style (15-20 yard runs) may be less limited by ACL injury than shifty, evasive runners; he will remain aggressive taking off when there's a big gap (10-15 yards), though may show slight hesitation early. His rushing volume increased last year due to receiving corps limitations (Xavier Worthy hurt, Rashee Rice suspended, Travis Kelce aging), a role he'll continue. Trainer Bobby Stroop is pushing him hard; historically durable (only missed two games in NFL career for patellar dislocation). The source notes Mahomes' arm has not provided much fantasy value over the last couple years and he's been a fine low-end QB1 at best; his rushing was the big boost last year. The receiving corps is not significantly better than last year, so the source is not super high on him from a fantasy perspective and thinks there are many guys who could be much better at roughly the same price or cheaper.

Keenan Allen, the number one target earner in the Chargers offense last year, is gone, opening up target volume for other receivers like Ladd McConkey.

Herbert is expected to compete heavily for the MVP award and will benefit from a dramatically improved offensive line and Mike McDaniel's offensive system that maximizes quarterback efficiency.

With Keenan Allen gone and Herbert expected to return to his early-career passing volume under McDaniel (618+ attempt pace), McConkey's 112 targets as a rookie finishing as WR13 in PPR should increase significantly, warranting a 7.5/10 rating.

McConkey's upside is extremely real given Justin Herbert's MVP-caliber play, a dramatically improved offensive line, and Mike McDaniel's proven ability to maximize quarterback efficiency and receiver production—similar to what he did with Tyreek Hill and Jaylen Waddle in Miami.

Emeka Egbuka lost the most targeted player on the offense in DJ Moore this offseason, which will impact his target share going forward.

Emeka Egbuka suffered a hamstring strain in week 6 that significantly impacted his performance for the remainder of the season.

Emeka Egbuka had very similar early-season production to Rome Odunze through weeks 1-5 with 7.6 targets, 5 receptions per game, 89 yards, and 5 touchdowns before a hamstring strain.

Rome Odunze suffered a foot injury in week 5 that derailed his season, with nothing being the same for the rest of the year.

Rome Odunze was WR3 overall in fantasy through weeks 1-4 with nearly 9 targets per game, 5 catches, 74 receiving yards, and 5 touchdowns before suffering a foot injury in week 5.

Sadiq is a rookie tight end with league-winning upside and a high ceiling for late-round draft value. Andrew Erickson highlights his elite athletic profile: 4.39 40-time on a 241-pound frame, elite broad jump, and contested catch rate. Sadiq's standout skill is his ability to dominate and find space in zone coverage, which he will face frequently in the AFC East. He can line up anywhere (slot, in-line, flex wide) and has every route in his bag. Despite playing for the Jets with Geno Smith, the offense has improved weapons (Garrett Wilson, Omar Cooper, Breece Hall) and Geno had a solid year in Seattle before last season. Erickson projects Sadiq will start slowly but dominate as the season progresses, earning more touches. The draft strategy: pick him in the last round as a stash; he will be available on waivers early but will become a league-winner. Additionally, Sadiq has trade value even if you already have a TE like Tucker Kraft, making him a talent acquisition target for roster flexibility.

Judkins is returning from a dislocated ankle and fractured fibula, injuries that historically have caused players to struggle in their first year back. Andrew Erickson cites Mark Andrews and Tony Pollard as precedent for fractured fibula recovery challenges. The injury context creates contingent upside for backup Dylan Sampson and raises questions about why Judkins is being drafted so far ahead of Sampson despite the recovery risk.

Sampson is a PPR sleeper with significant upside in the Browns backfield, positioned to benefit from Todd Monken's pass-catching philosophy and defensive decline. Andrew Erickson notes Sampson dramatically outperforms Quinshawn Judkins in pass-catching metrics: 2.0 yards per route run vs. 1.17, 7.13 yards per target vs. 5.03, and 8.21 yards per reception vs. 6.58. The Browns defense will be weaker this year (Myles Garrett departure, Jim Schwartz exit), forcing more pass-heavy scripts. Last year the defense kept games close, reducing pass-catching opportunities; this year Sampson will see more work in passing situations. Judkins is returning from a dislocated ankle and fractured fibula, and players like Mark Andrews and Tony Pollard struggled their first year back from fibula fractures, creating contingent RB2 upside for Sampson.

Jones is going off the board at QB 25 with suppressed value due to injury and track record concerns, but offers high ceiling upside if healthy. Last year he was a top-five fantasy QB in the first 10 weeks before injury derailed the season. Andrew Erickson frames this as a bet on the Colts offense under Shane Steichen, whom he calls criminally underrated. Jones completed nearly 70% of passes last year (near career high), brings a rushing floor (300+ yards expected over 16 games), and has elite playmakers: Alec Pierce (21 yards per play), Josh Downs, Tyler Warren, and Jonathan Taylor. The offense moves the ball efficiently and puts up points. If Jones plays a full 17 games, he could easily finish inside the top 10 QB, especially with rushing production.

Downs at ECR 113 becomes an easy buy after the Pittman trade opens up significant target volume. Tom notes the distance between Downs and the WR3 (Ashton Doolin) is massive. Last year Downs played only 62% of snaps (vs. Pittman and Pierce above 80%) but drew targets at 0.24 per route run—the highest on the Colts. Even in a perceived down year, he had 84 targets. Removing Pittman opens up considerable targets; while some go to Tyler Warren (expected second-year jump), the areas Downs excels in will work well without Pittman. Main concern is potential Keenan Allen signing, but Tom is not avoiding Downs in June/July over speculation.

Pittman is available at WR 41 despite a clear pathway to 140 targets in 2026, making him a significant value play. Andrew Erickson emphasizes the contract and organizational investment signal his importance; Pittman is one of the league's most underrated receivers in terms of skill set and route running. While last season was underwhelming in the Colts offense, the new situation with Aaron Rodgers (who lives in shorter intermediate throws) suits Pittman's profile. Andrew Erickson projects him to massively outperform WR 41 and finish at the bottom fringes of WR2. In full PPR, the volume appeal is strongest—expect high catch totals (e.g., 8 catches for 66 yards) with weekly consistency, though fewer big days without touchdowns.

Dobbins is being drafted around RB 29-30 (overall pick ~90) despite significant investment from Denver with a fresh contract and new money. Andrew Erickson argues the value is compelling: Dobbins was productive weeks 1-10 last season (16.4 touches, 80 yards per game, on pace for 1,300 rushing yards), averaged 5.2 yards per carry for his career, ranked third in explosive run rate and eighth in missed tackle rate last year, and the Broncos offense faltered without him down the stretch. While injury risk is real (Achilles, knee history), the combination of early-season production, good offensive line, and play-caller familiarity makes him a genuine starter at his current price who can get you off to a good start before potential late-season decline or Coleman competition.

High ceiling WR sleeper with ECR 71, ranked WR27; $84M guaranteed contract signals GM confidence in his role. Big-play ability: 21.3 yards per catch last year; doesn't require high volume to produce (1000 yards on 47 catches in 2024, 84 targets last year). 140 vacated targets available in Indianapolis; Pierce needs only 20-25 additional targets to reach 1200-yard season. Continuity with Daniel Jones (excellent before injury) provides stability. Averaged 65 yards per game last year; with modest target uptick can reach 80-85 yards per game average, translating to top-15 WR production. Andrew Erickson notes if Pierce had signed elsewhere, would be fade due to contract size, but continuity with same QB and system makes him high-ceiling play.

High ceiling TE sleeper with ECR 65, ADP TE5; injury return candidate with elite production history. Last year scored second in fantasy points per game before injury with 26% red zone target share. Elite yards-after-catch producer: 10.6 YAC per reception last year (no other TE with 25+ catches over 8 YAC); 9.3 YAC in 2024 (again, no other TE over 8). Third in yards per route run, second in yards per target. All beat reporters and team sources indicate excellent progress; likely available early in season. Packers offense needs him as primary big-play weapon after falling off cliff when he went down; likely to see force-fed targets. Can leapfrog Tyler Warren in ADP once cleared for training camp. Andrew Erickson expects significant ADP jump upon clearance.

High ceiling RB sleeper with ECR 32, ADP RB14, but ranked RB8 by Murph and RB15 by Tom; three consecutive RB1 finishes (RB6 in 2023, RB7 in 2024, RB9 in 2025) despite annual skepticism about Blake Corum competition. Trusted third-down back and red zone back in elite Rams offense with Matthew Stafford coming off MVP season; had 63% of red zone rushing attempts last year. Efficiency improved from 4.1 to 4.8 yards per carry when Corum entered. Not explosive (21st in explosive run rate, 25th in missed tackle rate) but consistently pounds out RB1 production. Blake Corum's presence actually helps by removing between-the-20s work, allowing Williams to focus on high-value touches. Significant value in round three.

High ceiling sleeper with ECR 34 and WR13 ranking from Tom Strachan; three straight seasons of production growth with 1200 receiving yards last year despite Lamar Jackson missing time. Touchdown regression upside driven by systemic Ravens red zone issues rather than receiver talent: Ravens ranked 35th in red zone completion rate with 62% pressure rate (9% higher than league average), 12.5% sack rate, and 16% drop rate in red zone (3% higher than league average). Flowers is reliable when targeted in red zone but hasn't received enough opportunities; new offensive scheme expected to improve red zone efficiency. Andrew Erickson notes he scored 14 touchdowns across his first three seasons and is clearly the Ravens' number one choice.

Increased involvement in Rams offense last year; when Corum was introduced to the rotation, Kyron Williams' fantasy production remained stable (15.8 PPG vs. 15.7 PPG prior), indicating a series-based rotation rather than a true workload split; Corum's involvement did not significantly diminish Williams' scoring.

JJ Zachariason's bold take: AJ Brown has overall WR 1 upside in 2026. Zachariason was prepared to hate Brown after last year's decline, viewing him as a big-bodied receiver breaking down with age; however, he believes motivation was a huge problem last year—the relationship between Brown and Hurts deteriorated, and Brown was upset with play-calling and the Philadelphia situation. Zachariason views the decline as effort-based rather than talent-based. The Patriots trade provides a fresh start with new motivation and a new lease on life. The Patriots offense is strong: +3.2% pass rate over expected over the full year, 12th in neutral pass rate, and +12.9% pass rate over expected on second-and-8 or greater (a monster number showing smart play-calling). Zachariason draws a parallel to Saquon Barkley's resurgence with Philadelphia and notes Brown loves his new coach.

JJ Zachariason does not love Kelce's upside anymore at TE 10 ADP because that part of his game is capped. Kelce finished 8th in PPR PPG last year but 3rd overall (discrepancy due to games played). He was 2nd in routes run, 4th in targets, 6th in receptions, and 4th in receiving yards. Zachariason prefers Sam Laporta as a more interesting value at TE 8 because Kelce's ceiling is known and limited.

JJ Zachariason targets Sam Laporta at TE 8 ADP, preferring him over Travis Kelce. Laporta finished TE 1 as a rookie, TE 9 in PPR PPG the following year, and TE 8 in PPR PPG last year before injury. He is a young player with significant upside. While Zachariason notes a back injury concern, he views Laporta as better value than Kelce at TE 8 because Kelce's ceiling is known and limited. Laporta is particularly attractive in auction formats where he can be acquired cheaper than his ADP, and useful in best ball for Week 17 stacks against Chicago.

JJ Zachariason identifies Kyron Williams as his running back target for 2025 drafts. Williams is RB 15 at ADP but has never finished that low in his fantasy career since his breakout. When Blake Corum was introduced to the rotation, Williams maintained 15.8 PPG (vs. 15.7 PPG before), showing minimal production hit despite increased committee usage. Williams played 95% of two-minute snaps, 72% of long down-and-distance snaps, 73% of short down-and-distance snaps, and 59% of carries inside the five-yard line, demonstrating Sean McVay's trust. Zachariason values him at RB 50 even with Corum involved.

JJ Zachariason breaks down Rice's legal situation: he served 30 days in jail as part of his original deferred adjudication plea (not a new probation violation), triggered by a failed drug test for marijuana. Since this punishment was already part of the original NFL penalty, Zachariason believes the NFL is unlikely to issue additional suspension. He recommends a 120-day bet on Rice starting mid-to-late August in redraft formats, betting that Rice stays out of trouble during the season when he's busy with football; however, he remains nervous about Rice in dynasty due to repeated decision-making issues.

Zachariason uses Jordan Love as a regret example; he notes that by mid-season, having Jordan Love as your quarterback when you could have had Drake Maye (for just $1 more) becomes a painful reminder of penny-pinching at the quarterback position in auction drafts.

Zachariason drafted Drake Maye at $3–$4 in the Kings Classic auction and emphasizes him as a personal favorite; he illustrates how spending just $1 extra to outbid competitors on a late-round quarterback is justified and never regretted, contrasting Maye's value with the regret of ending up with Jordan Love instead.

Zachariason drafted Bo Nix in the ninth round of a best ball draft approximately 15 picks above ADP because he anticipated Nix would not return to him; he uses this as an example of how individual team construction sometimes requires reaching above ADP value to secure a needed player, rather than strictly adhering to linear value extraction.

Zachariason uses Tucker Kraft as the proven tight end option in an opportunity cost comparison; he argues that spending $4–$5 more on Kraft versus throwing a dart at Greg Dulcich is justified and should not be avoided, illustrating how mid-tier tight ends offer better value in auction than in snake drafts.

Zachariason uses Greg Dulcich as a dart-throw tight end comparison; he contrasts Dulcich with Tucker Kraft to illustrate the opportunity cost principle—that spending $4–$5 more on a proven tight end like Kraft is justified and should not be avoided due to penny-pinching.

Zachariason targets Trevor Lawrence at QB 11, highlighting his post-bye dominance in 2024: he was QB2 in many formats (top three overall), fourth in EPA, fifth in completion percentage over expectation, and the Jags offense was sixth in dropback EPA despite a mediocre running game. Lawrence's rushing production improved significantly post-bye (averaged 16+ rushing yards per game after bye, only once below 16 yards in second half), which Zachariason attributes to better system mastery and possibly Liam Cohen's influence (Baker Mayfield had his best rushing season under Cohen). With a full offseason together, Jakobi Meyers learning the system, and Cohen's scheme, Zachariason sees Lawrence as undervalued at QB 11. Additionally, Zachariason argues that spending $4–$6 on Lawrence in auction versus a late-round option like Tyler Shuck ($1) is justified by opportunity cost and should not be avoided; he emphasizes never regretting spending an extra $4–$5 on Lawrence.

Zachariason uses Justin Herbert as a mid-tier quarterback value in auction; he argues that spending $4–$6 on Herbert versus a late-round option like Tyler Shuck ($1) is a sound opportunity cost trade-off and should not be avoided due to penny-pinching mentality.

JJ Zachariason names Jalen Hurts as an example of a mid-tier quarterback in auction pricing. He uses Hurts to illustrate the opportunity cost principle—that spending $4–$6 on a mid-tier QB like Hurts versus a late-round option like Tyler Shuck ($1) is a reasonable trade-off and should not be avoided due to penny-pinching mentality. The delta in quarterback value is significant enough to justify the extra spend.

Jalen Waddle is WR 24 at ADP with two seasons of 104+ targets that finished as WR 12 and WR 14 in PPR (2022: 117 targets, 1,300 yards; rookie: 142 targets, 104 receptions). In Miami, the offense was designed around Tyreek Hill and saw Tua Tagovailoa's decline, creating a stale offense that hurt Waddle. Moving to Jacksonville with Sean Payton's strong system, a strong-armed quarterback, and an excellent receiver opposite him (Calvin Ridley) positions Waddle as the focus. JJ Zachariason views WR 24 as value and drafted Waddle in best ball at pick 102–103 as a strategic anchor.

JJ Zachariason illustrates the closed-system principle of auction drafting using Jamar Chase as an example: if Chase goes for $48 when he should be $60, you must bid him up at $49 because prices in a finite pool will rise and you'll be squeezed later. This exemplifies how underpriced elite players create bidding obligations and why passing on deals leads to overspending elsewhere.

Tyreek Hill's 2019 off-field legal matter—specifically a recorded conversation involving his child's mother and a broken arm allegation—was the catalyst that drew Drew Davenport, a practicing defense attorney, into fantasy football analysis. Davenport began analyzing the legal narratives around Hill's situation on Twitter with 90 followers, which led to his discovery by industry figures and eventual role at Football Guys. Additionally, the Miami offense was designed around getting the ball to Hill, which limited target allocation to other receivers like Jalen Waddle and contributed to Waddle's decline in Miami.

Samwise does not see Woody Marks as more than a break-tendency back; David Montgomery is expected to be the goal-line guy, and Marks will only get carries once in a great while.

Samwise has flipped from out on Montgomery last year to in on him this year; he is buying Montgomery across formats (dynasty, best ball, redraft flex) because Houston's strong offensive line and run-game focus, combined with Montgomery's pass-catching ability and goal-line role, position him for a great season; he notes Montgomery is a starting RB with proven pass-catching prowess.

Samwise expresses strong belief in Brandon Aiyuk's potential if healthy, noting he came out like a cannon his rookie year once he got on the field and could be a great fantasy piece; he is not expensive right now and Samwise is taking shots on him in drafts.

Samwise prefers Mike Evans over Devante Adams, citing unsustainable touchdown regression (14 TDs on 114 targets last year), declining offensive efficiency, McVay's preference for tight ends (potentially running 14 personnel with four TEs), and Adams's age as concerns; he does not expect Adams to repeat last year's TD production.

Samwise expects DeMond Claiborne will take longer to break through the depth chart behind Mason and Jones unless he has an exceptional camp. He is not expected to be a near-term fantasy option.

Samwise believes Jordan Mason is being slept on and will enter the year as the Vikings starter. He has a solid floor and does not have a terribly high ceiling, but if the Vikings offense improves (which Samwise expects), longer drives and better QB play will open bigger holes and provide more touchdown equity. Mason is the goal-line back.

Samwise was skeptical of Price going into the draft and was surprised Seattle took him in the back end of the first round. Price didn't catch many balls in college and is horrible at pass protection, making him a liability on third down. His advanced metrics when given opportunities didn't show top-level starting RB production.

Samwise notes Henderson is fine as a receiver and electric in space, but he was supposed to be a good blocker coming out of college and has failed to deliver on that promise. His blocking deficiency limits his third-down role and fantasy upside compared to Ramondre Stevenson, who is better at both pass protection and receiving.

Samwise identifies Allen as Jacksonville's best pass-catching running back option, noting he can both run between the tackles and catch passes. With Basial Tootin setting records for pass protection inefficiency and Chris Rodriguez having poor hands, Allen is the only viable third-down back and pass-catcher in the backfield.

Samwise notes that once Aaron Rodgers started realizing how much he could rely on Gainwell, the running back became a startable fantasy player every week, illustrating the importance of quarterback-running back chemistry.

Samwise highlights Flournoy as an undervalued sleeper in Dallas, noting he was getting looks even when both CeeDee Lamb and George Pickens were healthy. If either top receiver gets injured, Flournoy becomes a major offensive cog working the short/intermediate area. He is virtually free in drafts (last 2-3 rounds) and has the talent to attract targets.

Samwise is bullish on Coker as the WR1 on the Cardinals if he stays healthy, with Ted McMillan functioning as a complementary piece who gets him close to the end zone and Coker cashing in. Coker has demonstrated red zone scoring ability and is undervalued in ADP relative to his upside.

Samwise expects Lamb to remain the clear WR1 in Dallas as long as he stays healthy; Pickens' 2024 breakout was contingent on Lamb's absence, confirming Lamb as the anchor of the Dallas passing game.

Samwise argues Worthy is at best a secondary or tertiary target in Kansas City, with the Chiefs continually adding more players with his skill set every year, creating a crowded situation. He is not worth paying for in dynasty trades.

Samwise strongly recommends holding James Cook in win-now dynasty situations over trading for Jaylen Judkins and Xavier Worthy combined. Cook is described as the picture of consistency both running and receiving, making him an elite anchor for championship windows. Judkins is unproven at top tier and on a bad team, while Worthy is at best a secondary/tertiary target in Kansas City with the Chiefs continually adding more players with his skill set.

Brian Thomas Jr. relied heavily on deep X routes in college, similar to Marvin Harrison Jr. With Trevor Lawrence at quarterback, who doesn't excel at deep ball placement and prefers underneath throws, Thomas's college production may not translate. The scheme change and quarterback fit limit his fantasy upside despite his talent.

Trey McBride's 2024 ceiling year cannot be repeated; he has never been a big touchdown scorer historically, and his TD production last year was a tail outcome aided by Jacoby Brissett feeding tight ends relentlessly. With potential quarterback changes (Carson Beck, Minshew) looming, McBride's target volume and efficiency could decline significantly. At current ADP, Samwise is not targeting him and would need to see him fall further in draft position before becoming willing to select him.

Marvin Harrison Jr. was mistrafted because the NFL overvalues pure speed at the X receiver position. Samwise contends Harrison lacks separation at the line, doesn't have elite NFL speed, and can't run past NFL defensive backs—skills that define true WR1s. The issue is not scheme but player limitations in route running and line-of-scrimmage ability. Additionally, Harrison is appropriately priced but will not win leagues due to limited volume in the Arizona Cardinals offense; even if healthy, the presence of Jeremiah Love and overall offensive constraints prevent him from accumulating sufficient targets and production.

Jeremiah Love offers potential payoff value as the Arizona Cardinals running back at a significantly cheaper ADP than his predecessor Ashton Gentry. Samwise also notes Love is clearly the better option in Seattle's backfield compared to Jadarian Price and is expected to get the ball on most first and second downs unless Seattle trails often, which is unlikely based on last year's performance.

Christian Watson is the exception to Samwise's general avoidance of Green Bay Packers receivers due to unpredictable target distribution. Samwise is willing to target Watson despite laying off most Packers pass catchers.

Tyreek Hill is not showing as much value at his current ADP this year compared to past seasons because he is the only weapon in Miami's offense, which means defensive coordinators will key on him and limit his production. Per Samwise, this concentration of target share creates a defensive liability rather than an advantage.

Brock Bowers is projected to jump significantly up the tight end rankings in tight end premium scoring format, indicating strong tight end value and upside in that scoring variant.

Despite high volume opportunity (led the league in routes run in a prior year), Tucker has underperformed efficiency metrics: 15% target per route and just over one yard per route run. The source believes Tucker could get replaced given the lack of production relative to opportunity, making him a risky draft target despite his volume appeal.

The source likes Mayer as a draft pick despite injury history over the last couple of years; describes him as a forgotten man and notes his ADP is basically non-existent, making him an attractive target in redraft formats where the Raiders need receiving help beyond Bowers and Gentry.

The source cannot get themselves to draft Naylor, expressing skepticism about the Raiders' wide receiver group and indicating Naylor is not a player they are willing to roster in redraft.

Tucker Kraft is going in the 7th round, 74th overall, as TE7. The source calls him the most expensive piece of the cheap Packers stack but believes he should be going in the 4th or 5th round if healthy. Last year, Kraft ranked top 5 among all pass catchers (not just tight ends) in yards per target, yards after catch per reception, broken tackle rate, and passer rating when targeted. The source recommends a late-round dart throw at tight end if Kraft misses a couple weeks or has a slow start, but views him as a stud at his current ADP.

Jordan Love is going in the 11th round at approximately the same ADP as Baker Mayfield (QB20 area). The source anchors the cheap Packers stack with Love because the Packers' weak defense (Micah Parsons out until mid-October) and uncertain backfield (Josh Jacobs concerns) should force the team to lean into the passing game. Despite ranking 30th and 27th in passing attempts the last two seasons, the Packers ranked top 12 in passing touchdowns both years, showing efficient, aggressive play-calling. More passing volume is a net win for fantasy even if efficiency dips slightly.

Jalen McMillan is moving down draft boards despite strong efficiency metrics. The source is buying him on the way down because even in a down 2024 year, he posted 18% target per route run, more than 2 yards per route run, and nearly 15 yards per reception. He's effective in tight spaces and has a history of forcing his way onto the field and producing after injuries. The source prefers him over Ted Hurst (the training camp hype rookie) as a Z receiver in the Buccaneers offense, especially at a cheaper ADP.

Ted Hurst is a last-round pick for Buccaneers stocks and is moving up draft boards on training camp hype (described as a dynamo, the next Mike Evans). However, the source cautions that this hype may be overextended; the Buccaneers never explicitly stated Hurst would be the primary third receiver, and the interpretation stems from over-extrapolation of rookie training camp buzz. The source likes Hurst in dynasty but is not biting in redraft because he's rising too fast in his rookie year, and the source prefers McMillan's proven production.

Kenny Gainwell is going in the 9th round as RB36. The source adds him to the medium-priced Buccaneers stack as a complementary piece, preferring him over Bucky Irving (RB20) despite Irving's higher ADP. Gainwell offers a comfortable ADP and fits the stack's value thesis around a resurgent Buccaneers offense with a healthy Baker Mayfield and new offensive coordinator.

Emeka Egbuka is going in the 4th round, 44th overall, as WR20. The source believes fully in him as Baker Mayfield's primary pass catcher in the Buccaneers stack. Despite a hamstring injury derailing his season after a hot start (445 yards, 5 TDs in first five games), Egbuka has been rising as a steam pick and ADP breakout, reaching as high as the second round in high-stakes leagues. The source warns that ADP could creep into the 30s and advises drafters to be prepared. He's a smash at ADP 44 but may not be available there.

Baker Mayfield is going in the 11th round, approximately 126th overall, as QB20. The source stacks him as the medium-priced Buccaneers anchor because despite a shoulder injury in week 12 (non-throwing shoulder) and missing receivers, he clawed into the top 10 in both passing yards and passing touchdowns. With a healthy receiving core, new offensive coordinator Zach Robinson (who helped Atlanta's QB situation), and the Bucs' rushing game, the source expects a big resurgence for the offense at a comfortable ADP.

Dalton Kincaid is going off the board as TE12 at ADP 118. He offers 24% target per route run and more than 2.75 yards per route run, making him an extremely cheap alternative Bills stack option. The source prefers him over other late-round tight ends as a pass-catcher stack component because of his efficiency metrics and late-round cost, though the primary Bills stack focus remains Allen and Cook.

James Cook is going in the first round, 9th overall, as RB5. The source is all in on the Bills rushing package under Joe Brady, who elevated Cook as offensive coordinator and now has even more control as head coach. The Bills averaged the most rushing yards per game in the NFL last year and ranked second in yards per rush. Cook is the clear lead back with Josh Allen as the only other relevant rushing option (goal-line vulture). The source notes Cook and Allen had six simultaneous top-10 weekly finishes together last year, disproving the cannibalization concern.

Josh Allen is going in the early third round, 26th overall, as QB1. The source emphasizes his elite, consistent upside: six straight seasons as a top-two fantasy quarterback, averaging ~100 rush attempts per season, and hasn't missed a game in the last six years. His rushing volume and dual-threat ceiling make him a fantasy freak despite the early ADP cost. Notably, Allen has had six simultaneous top-10 weekly finishes with James Cook on the same roster, proving they don't cannibalize each other.

Trade target tier for dynasty injury insulation strategy; Tedderall Mcvillain identifies Marvin Harrison Jr. as part of a tier of elite receivers (alongside Brian Thomas Jr.) that a listener should target in trades to create injury insulation on their dynasty roster, specifically in the context of trading away Travis Hunter from the bench.

Trade target comparison for injury insulation strategy; listener considering trading Travis Hunter to acquire a tier of player like BTJ or Marvin Harrison Jr. to create injury insulation on their dynasty roster.

Same-team wide receiver pair context with Joe Burrow in listener's dynasty roster; used as example in same-team WR pair analysis regarding injury insulation and target share dynamics.

Historical same-team WR pair example with A.J. Brown in Philadelphia last year; used to analyze whether injury insulation applies to first and second target share earners in same-team pairings.

Historical same-team WR pair example with DeVonta Smith in Philadelphia last year; used to analyze whether injury insulation applies to first and second target share earners in same-team pairings.

Teammate context with Carnell Tate on the Saints; discussed as part of same-team wide receiver pair analysis regarding target share distribution and injury insulation.

Tedderall Mcvillain prefers Downs (London) over Carnell Tate in a direct dynasty ranking head-to-head matchup.

Tedderall Mcvillain prefers Burrow over Carnell Tate in a direct dynasty ranking head-to-head matchup.

Preferred over Carnell Tate in direct dynasty ranking comparison; Tedderall Mcvillain chooses JT decisively in a head-to-head matchup.

Preferred over Carnell Tate in PPR format without premium scoring; analysts take Loveland by a smidge in a close comparison; in premium scoring, Loveland could score around 14 points per game if he is the promised prospect.

Preferred over Carnell Tate in direct dynasty ranking comparison; Tedderall Mcvillain decisively chooses Purdy in a head-to-head matchup.

Preferred over Carnell Tate in direct dynasty ranking comparison; Tedderall Mcvillain chooses Wilson decisively in a head-to-head matchup.

Close in ADP to Carnell Tate; Tedderall Mcvillain has Pickens still in rankings but takes Tate over him in a direct comparison, citing the clean slate appeal of Tate.

Tedderall Mcvillain is all in on Quinshawn Judkins; positioned as a late fourth-round guy in startup drafts while Carnell Tate is early fourth; if you have Judkins and lack faith in your running back room, it's hard to move him even for Tate.

Tedderall Mcvillain is dumbfounded that people aren't way more excited about Fernando Mendoza being mentored by Tom Brady and with Clint Kubiak; doesn't fault anybody who takes him at one or two overall in rookie drafts, suggesting strong conviction in his upside despite Tate's recent ascent in prospect rankings.

Currently ranked WR12, 36 overall in PPR; locked for at least 120-125 targets unless the offense is much worse than anticipated; premium pricing appropriate for the number four overall pick tied to a rookie quarterback and coordinator that Tedderall Mcvillain likes; confidence in Tate has grown higher as time passes with less news coming out, with the bubble continuing to get bigger. Should have a decent amount of volume; Wandel Robinson could be a thorn in the side for limitless targets, but Tate will probably still see a lot of targets.

Over the past two seasons, Ja'Marr Chase has barely edged-out Puka Nacua as WR1 in Fantasy points per game. Routes run per game during that time: 41 - Chase 27 - Nacua

Over the past two seasons, Ja'Marr Chase has barely edged-out Puka Nacua as WR1 in Fantasy points per game. Routes run per game during that time: 41 - Chase 27 - Nacua

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Sometimes you find yourself considering moving Wan’Dale Robinson ahead of Carnell Tate in your Fantasy Football rankings. When this happens, it’s imperative that you either: 1. Touch grass 2. Watch the Carnell Tate film again

Sometimes you find yourself considering moving Wan’Dale Robinson ahead of Carnell Tate in your Fantasy Football rankings. When this happens, it’s imperative that you either: 1. Touch grass 2. Watch the Carnell Tate film again