NFL fantasy football news and player signals for Monday, July 20, 2026

A snapshot of what DraftKings’ Best Ball ADP looks like today 📊 Some notable risers & fallers • Jaylen Waddle (+4.0) • Malik Nabers (-2.0) • Travis Etienne (-2.2)

A snapshot of what DraftKings’ Best Ball ADP looks like today 📊 Some notable risers & fallers • Jaylen Waddle (+4.0) • Malik Nabers (-2.0) • Travis Etienne (-2.2)

A snapshot of what DraftKings’ Best Ball ADP looks like today 📊 Some notable risers & fallers • Jaylen Waddle (+4.0) • Malik Nabers (-2.0) • Travis Etienne (-2.2)

Michael Wilson or Parker Washington?

Michael Wilson or Parker Washington?

Bucky Irving hosted his annual youth football camp over at Blake High School this morning, per @​markskoljrTV

Tory Horton is not on PUP at the moment A deeper play with explosive upside - a player I was excited about and had a breakout game last season (until he got hurt)

Ashton Jeanty propaganda

1) Still love this 2022 class of WRs. So many awesome players. 2) Love the idea of Year 5 being the peak of their powers for WRs and this class in their 4th season were a real good example case for this. I would argue that several guys like Pickens, Olave, Pierce, London, Doubs, Watson and probably more were easily the best versions of themselves in isolation in Year 4. Could argue they all set the table well for Year 5 peaks. While everyone wants to be quick to judge, my general thought is i...

1) Still love this 2022 class of WRs. So many awesome players. 2) Love the idea of Year 5 being the peak of their powers for WRs and this class in their 4th season were a real good example case for this. I would argue that several guys like Pickens, Olave, Pierce, London, Doubs, Watson and probably more were easily the best versions of themselves in isolation in Year 4. Could argue they all set the table well for Year 5 peaks. While everyone wants to be quick to judge, my general thought is i...

1) Still love this 2022 class of WRs. So many awesome players. 2) Love the idea of Year 5 being the peak of their powers for WRs and this class in their 4th season were a real good example case for this. I would argue that several guys like Pickens, Olave, Pierce, London, Doubs, Watson and probably more were easily the best versions of themselves in isolation in Year 4. Could argue they all set the table well for Year 5 peaks. While everyone wants to be quick to judge, my general thought is i...

1) Still love this 2022 class of WRs. So many awesome players. 2) Love the idea of Year 5 being the peak of their powers for WRs and this class in their 4th season were a real good example case for this. I would argue that several guys like Pickens, Olave, Pierce, London, Doubs, Watson and probably more were easily the best versions of themselves in isolation in Year 4. Could argue they all set the table well for Year 5 peaks. While everyone wants to be quick to judge, my general thought is i...

One comment mentions dream draft scenario: "early round RB, AJ brown, and then K9 in the 3rd." Used as part of draft strategy discussion.

One comment asks if Walker finishes ahead of Bijan, Gibbs, and CMC; another suggests Walker could finish above CMC ("I wouldn't be surprised at all if Kenneth finishes above CMC") due to CMC's overuse last year. Used as top-tier RB comparison.

One comment asks if Walker finishes ahead of Bijan, Gibbs, and CMC; another suggests Walker unlikely to finish top 3 ahead of Gibbs. Used as top-tier RB comparison.

One comment asks if Walker finishes ahead of Bijan, Gibbs, and CMC; another suggests Walker could finish above CMC but not Bijan/Gibbs. Used as top-tier RB comparison for Walker's ceiling.

One comment cites Bieniemy's success with Swift/Monangai tandem on Bears as evidence Bieniemy can elevate RB production: "he turned Swift/Monangai into a feared tandem."

One comment uses Cook as value comparison: "You're paying a James Cook price for a guy that *might* become James Cook, so where's the value?" Suggests Walker's ADP (RB8) prices in his ceiling.

One comment notes Walker's ADP at RB12 is "between Saquon and Love," used as reference point for Walker's draft position.

Author notes Chiefs failed to secure Hall in an in-season trade, leading to Walker signing as biggest attainable RB move.

One comment notes Pacheco was "solidly below the bar for replacement level," supporting argument that Chiefs lacked quality RB talent and making Walker's arrival more impactful.

Referenced as the last elite RB the Chiefs had (early career). Author notes Reid hasn't had this caliber of RB in almost a decade since Hunt. Comments cite Hunt as example of Reid's RB success: "Andy Reid has been very good for running backs...when they actually have a good one. They haven't had anybody of Walker's caliber in a long time."

Listed among Chiefs receivers expected to keep defenses honest alongside Walker. One comment notes "real threat at both extremes" synergy with Walker. No detailed analysis.

Author describes Kelce as "a slow and married man" and suggests he "could plausibly be done for good," indicating reduced offensive ceiling for Chiefs. No meaningful comment discussion.

Author notes Mahomes "had to do it all" with Chiefs' one-dimensional offense lacking quality RB. Comments cite Mahomes' 100% health status as concern (one comment: "Mahomes not being 100% is my argument against them"); another notes Mahomes "doing incredible work with very little last season" and that a good RB "changes a lot."

Well-rounded RB and cleaner handcuff if Walker misses time. Underdeveloped pass-protection skills limit his ability to fast-track snaps. Author notes Johnson shouldn't be "Charbonnet-ed" by rookie status. One comment suggests Johnson can spell Walker when needed; another notes coaches seem to think similarly about workload management.

2025 pass-catching back for Chiefs. PFF pass-block grade 73.2 vs. Walker's 36, flagged as potential snap-count concern. Author notes Walker's receiving chops reduce Smith's necessity as complement; Smith's pass-blocking strength is the bigger threat to Walker's snap share. Comments don't meaningfully discuss Smith.

Author's bull case: 6th-largest RB contract in 2026 FA (guarantees), 85% career game availability (above typical 75–80%), elite receiving skills reduce snap-count risk from Brashard Smith, clear bellcow in KC vs. Seattle committee. Goal-line parity with Charbonnet (8-for-3 TD rate career; 2025 was 4 TDs vs. Charbonnet's 11 due to Seattle's preference, not performance). Playoff performance praised for patience, vision, explosive runs. Comments split: believers cite clear #1 status, playoff tape, Reid's RB history, Bieniemy return; skeptics cite ADP (RB8–RB24 range, consensus ~RB12–RB14), Chiefs offense ceiling vs. Seahawks, durability concerns ("near lock to get banged up"), and value ques...

Missed second half of last season with shin injury; status worth monitoring as training camp nears. Not placed on PUP list Monday, though this could simply reflect that he has not yet reported and had a physical.

Recovering from ACL injury suffered last January; status worth monitoring as training camp nears. Not placed on PUP list Monday, though this could simply reflect that he has not yet reported and had a physical.

Placed on PUP list Monday; former receiver making switch to cornerback who did not participate in on-field drills during offseason program after being placed on injured reserve last November with a leg injury. Seahawks hope his listed height of 6-foot-5 makes him a better fit at cornerback than receiver, where roster spots appear set heading into camp.

Placed on PUP list Monday; suffered ACL injury early in training camp last year and did not participate in on-field drills during offseason program. Projected to compete for roster spot at running back once healthy.

Missed second half of last season with shin injury; not placed on PUP list Monday, though status worth monitoring as training camp nears. Absence from PUP list could indicate he has not yet reported for physical or could signal recovery progress.

Recovering from ACL injury suffered last January; not placed on PUP list Monday, though status worth monitoring as training camp nears. Absence from PUP list could indicate he has not yet reported for physical or could signal recovery progress.

Placed on PUP list Monday as expected; former receiver making switch to cornerback, did not participate in on-field drills during offseason program after being placed on injured reserve last November with leg injury. Seahawks hope his 6-foot-5 height makes him better fit at cornerback than receiver, where roster spots appear set heading into camp.

Placed on PUP list Monday as expected; suffered ACL injury early in training camp last year and did not participate in on-field drills during offseason program. Seventh-round pick in 2023 projected to compete for roster spot at running back once healthy.

Giving this contest until the end of the day and will announce some time tonight Preseason football is a blast - low pressure and watch guys like Demond Claiborne beast

On Ted Hurst: Believes he could be in the mix to start in 11 personnel Will caveat that he says later on that they're going to keep Godwin, Egbuka, & McMillan on ice for most of the preseason Hurst will be WR4 if things go well and a "quasi" starter that mixes in a lot

tfw you accidentally draft the wrong B. Robinson

Probably a good time to remind people that there will be news of players being on the PUP list (looking at you Malik Nabers) That is the training camp PUP, which does not impact their availability in the regular season Players can return any time during training camp

Confirmation that Malik Washington is infact viewed as a starting WR at the beginning of the season Again, plans always change and perhaps guys like Kevin Coleman can earn that role, but expect Malik to have the role early

Confirmation that Malik Washington is infact viewed as a starting WR at the beginning of the season Again, plans always change and perhaps guys like Kevin Coleman can earn that role, but expect Malik to have the role early

Very subtle mention here, but confirmation of Tank Bigsby as the locked-in handcuff RB2 to Saquon Barkley Still cheaper than Woody Marks and Isiah Pacheco who I view as having almost no standalone value Bigsby is the most talented of the 3

Very subtle mention here, but confirmation of Tank Bigsby as the locked-in handcuff RB2 to Saquon Barkley Still cheaper than Woody Marks and Isiah Pacheco who I view as having almost no standalone value Bigsby is the most talented of the 3

Very subtle mention here, but confirmation of Tank Bigsby as the locked-in handcuff RB2 to Saquon Barkley Still cheaper than Woody Marks and Isiah Pacheco who I view as having almost no standalone value Bigsby is the most talented of the 3

Very subtle mention here, but confirmation of Tank Bigsby as the locked-in handcuff RB2 to Saquon Barkley Still cheaper than Woody Marks and Isiah Pacheco who I view as having almost no standalone value Bigsby is the most talented of the 3

Jaxon Smith-Njigba was the best liar on digs and outs in the NFL last season. [Quoted](

Something I'll be paying close attention to for the Packers is their expected increase in 3WR sets + their WR rotations Everything I've heard/read leads me to believe they will rotate WRs less this season than in year's past and "they're all in" on their core

Definitely speculative on the Packers RB2 role, but worth noting that the Packers are live to trade for a backup RB (or sign someone who gets cut) if MarShawn Lloyd is unable to stay healthy

TE Tucker Kraft is entering the final year of his contract and the Packers hope to sign him to a long-term extension, per @​Schultz_Report

Schultz: Packers hope to sign Tucker Kraft to an extension.

Lamar Jackson is going around 55 overall. Just 16 picks before Caleb Williams. Plenty of room for 29-year-old Lamar to beat ADP if we're willing to chalk up 2025 rushing decline to injury. Rush attempts per game, by season: 2018: 9.2 2019: 11.7 2020: 10.6 2021: 11.1 2022: 9.3 2023: 9.3 2024: 8.2 **2025: 5.1 (hamstring, ankle, toe, back)** We are middling Lamar rushing a bit in projection, we're nowhere near his 2019-21 form. Still come in at 52 overall. <https://establishtherun.com/etrs-top-3...

Lamar Jackson is going around 55 overall. Just 16 picks before Caleb Williams. Plenty of room for 29-year-old Lamar to beat ADP if we're willing to chalk up 2025 rushing decline to injury. Rush attempts per game, by season: 2018: 9.2 2019: 11.7 2020: 10.6 2021: 11.1 2022: 9.3 2023: 9.3 2024: 8.2 **2025: 5.1 (hamstring, ankle, toe, back)** We are middling Lamar rushing a bit in projection, we're nowhere near his 2019-21 form. Still come in at 52 overall. <https://establishtherun.com/etrs-top-3...

Insider Corbin Smith believes Jadarian Price will be the RB1 but that Price will have to earn the role vs George Holani (who the team trusts) and won’t just give it away Most are expecting Jadarian to be the lead back (most likely outcome) The question is how many touches that is and is it the high value (rec + GL) touches + does he have the opportunity to earn those? <

Insider Corbin Smith believes Jadarian Price will be the RB1 but that Price will have to earn the role vs George Holani (who the team trusts) and won’t just give it away Most are expecting Jadarian to be the lead back (most likely outcome) The question is how many touches that is and is it the high value (rec + GL) touches + does he have the opportunity to earn those? <

Jahmyr Gibbs, Bijan Robinson, and De'Von Achane profile as unique dual-threat backs, reflecting upon history. Comparisons dating back to 2000: - Alvin Kamara - Christian McCaffrey - Ladainian Tomlinson - Matt Forte What came next for those four RBs after Years 1-3? ⬇️

Jahmyr Gibbs, Bijan Robinson, and De'Von Achane profile as unique dual-threat backs, reflecting upon history. Comparisons dating back to 2000: - Alvin Kamara - Christian McCaffrey - Ladainian Tomlinson - Matt Forte What came next for those four RBs after Years 1-3? ⬇️

De'Von Achane is 1 of 11 RBs to score 360+ PPR points on receiving plays across an initial three seasons of a career, dating back to 2000. Of that group, four were pass-down specialists. Here's a look at the remaining seven names, sorted by first down per target rate:

NFL Top 100 is cooked this year. I’m just gonna compare every name going forward to Lamar 😭

"Patrick Mahomes tore his knee, not his arm." -@​Fantasy_Mansion

IMO, it’s fair to put some of (if not a lot of) the blame for Emeka Egbuka’s drop-off in the middle of the season on injury (to both himself and Baker). The more troubling part to me was that multiple months removed from his injury (which he didn’t miss any time for btw), he was running as the WR4 on his own team in route share in the most important games of the season. Obviously the route issue won’t happen this year with Evans gone, but do think there’s heavy concern he doesn’t stand out as...

IMO, it’s fair to put some of (if not a lot of) the blame for Emeka Egbuka’s drop-off in the middle of the season on injury (to both himself and Baker). The more troubling part to me was that multiple months removed from his injury (which he didn’t miss any time for btw), he was running as the WR4 on his own team in route share in the most important games of the season. Obviously the route issue won’t happen this year with Evans gone, but do think there’s heavy concern he doesn’t stand out as...

IMO, it’s fair to put some of (if not a lot of) the blame for Emeka Egbuka’s drop-off in the middle of the season on injury (to both himself and Baker). The more troubling part to me was that multiple months removed from his injury (which he didn’t miss any time for btw), he was running as the WR4 on his own team in route share in the most important games of the season. Obviously the route issue won’t happen this year with Evans gone, but do think there’s heavy concern he doesn’t stand out as...

It is worth it to get a seat in this just to meet Drew and the other entrants, it will be like a family reunion [Quoted](

We keep cranking out the good content on Beyond the Box Score! Another player profile, another awesome guest! What do we do with Trey McBride in 2026 Fantasy Football drafts? @​AdamAizer and I dug into it together: <https://youtu.be/iwcR36mt8tM?is=Yj9NQ8hKYB3FXgnF>

My wife finding out we are signing up for Kyle Pitts again this year.

Lamar Jackson pre-Derrick Henry: - 1.8 red zone rushes per game - 0.26 red zone rush TDs per game Lamar Jackson post-Derrick Henry: - 1.0 red zone rush per game - 0.17 red zone rush TDs per game Nearly cut in half

Lamar Jackson pre-Derrick Henry: - 1.8 red zone rushes per game - 0.26 red zone rush TDs per game Lamar Jackson post-Derrick Henry: - 1.0 red zone rush per game - 0.17 red zone rush TDs per game Nearly cut in half

"They should get that WR some snaps at RB" is usually overrated ... but damnit with KC Concepcion let's freaking party people!

If Josh Jacobs actually misses any time, there’s so much opportunity opened up in Green Bay. Romeo Doubs led the team with a 25% red zone target share - by far the highest. He had 40% of the end zone targets. Jacobs accounted for 59% of inside-the-10 touches (RB3) 👀⬇️

If Josh Jacobs actually misses any time, there’s so much opportunity opened up in Green Bay. Romeo Doubs led the team with a 25% red zone target share - by far the highest. He had 40% of the end zone targets. Jacobs accounted for 59% of inside-the-10 touches (RB3) 👀⬇️

super excited for today’s Legendary Coachspeak we’ll be comp’ing NFL head coaches to characters on The Pitt will also dive into the latest coachspeak on Skattebo, Nabers, Dart, and Ravens WRs <https://www.youtube.com/live/Q0L7UXj8XeM?is=SFI7mNQQxPJhhQmt>

super excited for today’s Legendary Coachspeak we’ll be comp’ing NFL head coaches to characters on The Pitt will also dive into the latest coachspeak on Skattebo, Nabers, Dart, and Ravens WRs <https://www.youtube.com/live/Q0L7UXj8XeM?is=SFI7mNQQxPJhhQmt>

super excited for today’s Legendary Coachspeak we’ll be comp’ing NFL head coaches to characters on The Pitt will also dive into the latest coachspeak on Skattebo, Nabers, Dart, and Ravens WRs <https://www.youtube.com/live/Q0L7UXj8XeM?is=SFI7mNQQxPJhhQmt>

To kick off Training Camp, we are raffling an** autographed Jeremiyah Love** mini helmet for new subscribers 1: Sign up for a membership 2: Use promo code “LOVE” for 20% off 3: Week 1 of the regular season we will pick a winner live on Discord and Twitter <https://t.ly/E5Zqb>

RBs who accounted for the highest percentage of team touches inside the 10-yard line in healthy games in 2025: 64% - CMC 64% - Derrick Henry 59% - Josh Jacobs 59% - Quinshon Judkins 58% - Cam Skattebo 53% - Jonathan Taylor 53% - Zach Charbonnet 50% - Ashton Jeanty

RBs who accounted for the highest percentage of team touches inside the 10-yard line in healthy games in 2025: 64% - CMC 64% - Derrick Henry 59% - Josh Jacobs 59% - Quinshon Judkins 58% - Cam Skattebo 53% - Jonathan Taylor 53% - Zach Charbonnet 50% - Ashton Jeanty

RBs who accounted for the highest percentage of team touches inside the 10-yard line in healthy games in 2025: 64% - CMC 64% - Derrick Henry 59% - Josh Jacobs 59% - Quinshon Judkins 58% - Cam Skattebo 53% - Jonathan Taylor 53% - Zach Charbonnet 50% - Ashton Jeanty

RBs who accounted for the highest percentage of team touches inside the 10-yard line in healthy games in 2025: 64% - CMC 64% - Derrick Henry 59% - Josh Jacobs 59% - Quinshon Judkins 58% - Cam Skattebo 53% - Jonathan Taylor 53% - Zach Charbonnet 50% - Ashton Jeanty

RBs who accounted for the highest percentage of team touches inside the 10-yard line in healthy games in 2025: 64% - CMC 64% - Derrick Henry 59% - Josh Jacobs 59% - Quinshon Judkins 58% - Cam Skattebo 53% - Jonathan Taylor 53% - Zach Charbonnet 50% - Ashton Jeanty

RBs who accounted for the highest percentage of team touches inside the 10-yard line in healthy games in 2025: 64% - CMC 64% - Derrick Henry 59% - Josh Jacobs 59% - Quinshon Judkins 58% - Cam Skattebo 53% - Jonathan Taylor 53% - Zach Charbonnet 50% - Ashton Jeanty

RBs who accounted for the highest percentage of team touches inside the 10-yard line in healthy games in 2025: 64% - CMC 64% - Derrick Henry 59% - Josh Jacobs 59% - Quinshon Judkins 58% - Cam Skattebo 53% - Jonathan Taylor 53% - Zach Charbonnet 50% - Ashton Jeanty

RBs who accounted for the highest percentage of team touches inside the 10-yard line in healthy games in 2025: 64% - CMC 64% - Derrick Henry 59% - Josh Jacobs 59% - Quinshon Judkins 58% - Cam Skattebo 53% - Jonathan Taylor 53% - Zach Charbonnet 50% - Ashton Jeanty

Was I Happy Drafting You Last Year at ADP? 2.11 Josh Allen - Eh 2.12 Lamar Jackson - No 3.04 Jayden Daniels - No 3.12 Joe Burrow - No 4.05 Jalen Hurts - No 5.11 Patrick Mahomes - Yes 6.11 Baker Mayfield - No 7.03 Bo Nix - No 8.10 Kyler Murray - No 10.03 Brock Purdy - No

Was I Happy Drafting You Last Year at ADP? 2.11 Josh Allen - Eh 2.12 Lamar Jackson - No 3.04 Jayden Daniels - No 3.12 Joe Burrow - No 4.05 Jalen Hurts - No 5.11 Patrick Mahomes - Yes 6.11 Baker Mayfield - No 7.03 Bo Nix - No 8.10 Kyler Murray - No 10.03 Brock Purdy - No

Was I Happy Drafting You Last Year at ADP? 2.11 Josh Allen - Eh 2.12 Lamar Jackson - No 3.04 Jayden Daniels - No 3.12 Joe Burrow - No 4.05 Jalen Hurts - No 5.11 Patrick Mahomes - Yes 6.11 Baker Mayfield - No 7.03 Bo Nix - No 8.10 Kyler Murray - No 10.03 Brock Purdy - No

Was I Happy Drafting You Last Year at ADP? 2.11 Josh Allen - Eh 2.12 Lamar Jackson - No 3.04 Jayden Daniels - No 3.12 Joe Burrow - No 4.05 Jalen Hurts - No 5.11 Patrick Mahomes - Yes 6.11 Baker Mayfield - No 7.03 Bo Nix - No 8.10 Kyler Murray - No 10.03 Brock Purdy - No

Was I Happy Drafting You Last Year at ADP? 2.11 Josh Allen - Eh 2.12 Lamar Jackson - No 3.04 Jayden Daniels - No 3.12 Joe Burrow - No 4.05 Jalen Hurts - No 5.11 Patrick Mahomes - Yes 6.11 Baker Mayfield - No 7.03 Bo Nix - No 8.10 Kyler Murray - No 10.03 Brock Purdy - No

Was I Happy Drafting You Last Year at ADP? 2.11 Josh Allen - Eh 2.12 Lamar Jackson - No 3.04 Jayden Daniels - No 3.12 Joe Burrow - No 4.05 Jalen Hurts - No 5.11 Patrick Mahomes - Yes 6.11 Baker Mayfield - No 7.03 Bo Nix - No 8.10 Kyler Murray - No 10.03 Brock Purdy - No

Was I Happy Drafting You Last Year at ADP? 2.11 Josh Allen - Eh 2.12 Lamar Jackson - No 3.04 Jayden Daniels - No 3.12 Joe Burrow - No 4.05 Jalen Hurts - No 5.11 Patrick Mahomes - Yes 6.11 Baker Mayfield - No 7.03 Bo Nix - No 8.10 Kyler Murray - No 10.03 Brock Purdy - No

Was I Happy Drafting You Last Year at ADP? 2.11 Josh Allen - Eh 2.12 Lamar Jackson - No 3.04 Jayden Daniels - No 3.12 Joe Burrow - No 4.05 Jalen Hurts - No 5.11 Patrick Mahomes - Yes 6.11 Baker Mayfield - No 7.03 Bo Nix - No 8.10 Kyler Murray - No 10.03 Brock Purdy - No

Was I Happy Drafting You Last Year at ADP? 2.11 Josh Allen - Eh 2.12 Lamar Jackson - No 3.04 Jayden Daniels - No 3.12 Joe Burrow - No 4.05 Jalen Hurts - No 5.11 Patrick Mahomes - Yes 6.11 Baker Mayfield - No 7.03 Bo Nix - No 8.10 Kyler Murray - No 10.03 Brock Purdy - No

Was I Happy Drafting You Last Year at ADP? 2.11 Josh Allen - Eh 2.12 Lamar Jackson - No 3.04 Jayden Daniels - No 3.12 Joe Burrow - No 4.05 Jalen Hurts - No 5.11 Patrick Mahomes - Yes 6.11 Baker Mayfield - No 7.03 Bo Nix - No 8.10 Kyler Murray - No 10.03 Brock Purdy - No

In the 3 games in the quoted (Wk1, 2, 7), we saw Skattebo and Tracy splitting touches basically evenly (36 to 30), so a peak of RB19 finish for Tracy (other two outsde top 30) hardly seems like this bullish of a point (Tracy averaged 7.4 FP/G in these weeks) I can’t really get there on Tyrone Tracy, feels like a classic case of what do you win when you win. For one, Skattebo almost assuredly takes on a larger role than he had in the 1st 2 games of his career (probably closer to Wk7, out-touch...

In the 3 games in the quoted (Wk1, 2, 7), we saw Skattebo and Tracy splitting touches basically evenly (36 to 30), so a peak of RB19 finish for Tracy (other two outsde top 30) hardly seems like this bullish of a point (Tracy averaged 7.4 FP/G in these weeks) I can’t really get there on Tyrone Tracy, feels like a classic case of what do you win when you win. For one, Skattebo almost assuredly takes on a larger role than he had in the 1st 2 games of his career (probably closer to Wk7, out-touch...

3 NEW RB PROFILES ARE LIVE 🏈 -Cam Skattebo -Quinshon Judkins -Woody Marks [Retweeted](

3 NEW RB PROFILES ARE LIVE 🏈 -Cam Skattebo -Quinshon Judkins -Woody Marks [Retweeted](

3 NEW RB PROFILES ARE LIVE 🏈 -Cam Skattebo -Quinshon Judkins -Woody Marks [Retweeted](

Some thoughts on Kyler Murray and others switching environments from the Yahoo gang. <https://sports.yahoo.com/fantasy/article/fantasy-football-roundtable-players-were-most-excited-about-for-2026-who-have-a-new-team-or-offensive-coordinator-143736911.html>

Bo Nix lands at No. 59 on the NFL Top 100 list. Lamar Jackson was ranked 69. Fair?

Bo Nix lands at No. 59 on the NFL Top 100 list. Lamar Jackson was ranked 69. Fair?

Spending my summer drafting Tyquan Thornton on @​DraftKings Shoutout my guy @​Ihartitz for the clips [Retweeted](

Brian Thomas was listed by Jags beat as the most important WR on the team a few weeks ago I firmly believe that as well We know how important the X WR in a McShanahan offense is - does not mean they have to put up insane fantasy production It’s a ceiling raiser to an offense

I’m a Parker Washington believer, but the other side of my brain is reminding me that I was a Jauan Jennings believer last year Both feel somewhat similar (not playing style) I still firmly believe Jennings would have been a solid pick if he didn’t get hurt We’ll never know

I’m a Parker Washington believer, but the other side of my brain is reminding me that I was a Jauan Jennings believer last year Both feel somewhat similar (not playing style) I still firmly believe Jennings would have been a solid pick if he didn’t get hurt We’ll never know

Looking back at Jaxon Smith-Njigba's 2025 breakthrough season, both from a "how you could have seen this coming" standpoint and also highlighting the area where his route running was better than any other WR last year. Plus, can he repeat in 2026? <https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1-Ou-PSys_s>

As Atlanta's offensive coordinator, Zac Robinson deployed Kyle Pitts to great effect whenever the two rivals played, with Pitts scoring 3 of his 5 total touchdowns last year in one game against Tampa. Pitts set career-highs with 88 catches for 928 yards in 2025, though that production was partly a product of the Falcons being absolutely barren at the receiver position. This historical context raises questions about how Robinson will use Cade Otton with the Bucs, who have a stronger passing arsenal than Atlanta had.

Sharp was selected as a Day 3 tight end pick but represents only minimal competition to Cade Otton's target share. The Bucs declined to bring in any serious competition to Otton's role beyond Sharp, indicating confidence in Otton as the TE1.

The Bucs re-signed Otton to a 3-year deal this offseason for middle-of-the-road money and declined to bring in any serious competition to his target share beyond Day 3 pick Bauer Sharp. Otton has been a generally reliable pass catcher and run blocker who has improved slowly but surely over nearly 4 years, though fans have complaints about him losing a handle on the ball at inopportune times. The key question is whether new offensive coordinator Zac Robinson will really use him. Robinson deployed Kyle Pitts to great effect in Atlanta, but Pitts' 2025 production (88 catches, 928 yards) was partly a product of the Falcons being barren at receiver. With the Bucs having a stronger passing arsenal, Otton might stay down in the pecking order, though his size (6-5, 247 pounds) could lead to more red zone action in a position group now lacking Evans.

Godwin's relevancy is the second-biggest question facing the Bucs receiving corps after Egbuka's Year 2 development. He has dealt with long-term recoveries from a torn ACL and broken leg, the latter of which largely robbed him of 2024 and 2025 (16 total games, 13 starts). Now 30 years old, the question is whether Godwin can rebound from this adversity to still be a consistent threat. He is likely to return to his primary role as a slot demon, where he produced like a monster for several seasons prior to his fibula fracture. Even if he can be a present, consistent chain mover in short yardage and screen situations, that would help immensely to take the burden off Egbuka, McMillan, and rookie Ted Hurst.

Egbuka produced prolifically in his first 8 games of 2025 with 34 receptions for 562 yards and 5 touchdowns, showing immediate chemistry with Baker Mayfield and playing like one of the best receivers in football. However, his stats cratered in weeks 9-18 with just 29 catches on 64 targets for 376 yards and 1 touchdown, finishing with a concerningly low 49.6% catch rate as teams figured out how to defend him. At age 24 with a full year of experience, Egbuka should be positioned to take a positive step forward in Year 2 development with a new coordinator, more reliability from returning receivers like Godwin and McMillan, and generally more consistency for the whole offense.

Evans departed as the Buccaneers' franchise icon and all-time best offensive player after 12 seasons and 176 career games. He leaves behind a major hole in the depth chart that is not easily replaceable. Evans brought consistent ability to beat man coverage, excellent jump ball and highlight-reel catch skills, and true explosive play potential. Without him on the field, Tampa struggled severely with uncovering versus man coverage, creating a significant puzzle for the remaining pass catchers and new offensive coordinator Zac Robinson to decode.

Xavier Legette is in a similar situation to Keon Coleman, except he’s more likely to be the teams WR3 to start the season as Chris Brazzell (and others) get up to speed Also a locker room favorite with a strong relationship with Bryce Young I do think he was miscast a bit in the way he was used, but things are not looking great here long term for XL

Maxx Crosby on Brock Bowers: “He’s one of the most talented guys I’ve ever seen. He makes the crazy things look normal all the time… He doesn’t shy away from any type of battle, regardless of who it is.”

Really hope Keon Coleman can put it all together but the odds are stacked against him: Healthy inactive last year with nearly the same O staff heading into the year Never scored well on separation Disciplined for tardiness multiple times Stevie Johnson said he seems more mature if you’re holding on to something, but they brought in DJ Moore, Skyler Bell, and Josh Palmer over the past few years for a reason Big bodied catch point players without good separation are not en vogue - think he coul...

Brock Bowers lands at No. 60 on the NFL Top 100 list. Are there 59 players better than Bowers? 🤔

The Ravens are ready to explore offering Lamar Jackson a contract extension, per @​AlbertBreer Jackson has two years remaining on his deal.

There’s an expectation among Chiefs people that Mahomes will be fully cleared to participate in training camp this week, per @​AlbertBreer

For those who didn’t know, Shedeur Sanders will get his chance to play this year even if he doesn’t win the job initially Have said this in most forums but he’s the QB with the highest odds of playing at the end of the season Needs to work on a lot but primarily getting the ball out quicker and playing within the offense

David Montgomery has 16 games with a snap rate above 60% over the past four seasons (three DET seasons - only one game played without Jahmyr - one CHI season) Averages: - 71% snap rate - 18.6 touches - 86 scrimmage yards - 14.9 Fantasy points (PPR) 20+ touches in six games (would have tied Chase Brown/Javonte Williams/Breece Hall/Rico Dowdle as RB10 last year)

DJ Moore has declined in every important stat over the past three years and turned 29 this offseason. YPRR 2.47 -> 1.53 -> 1.33 TPRR 0.24 -> 0.22 -> 0.16 First-Read Target Share 38.0% -> 31.8% -> 17.5% Separation Win Rate 18.7% -> 12.8% -> 12.0% FPG 16.9 -> 14.1 -> 10.0

.@​TheDan_Parr ranks his Top Fantasy TEs for the 2026 season: 1 - Brock Bowers 2 - Colston Loveland 😳 3 - Trey McBride 4 - Tyler Warren 5 - Tucker Kraft 6 - Sam LaPorta 7 - Kyle Pitts 8 - Harold Fannin Jr. 9 - George Kittle 10 - Travis Kelce 11 - Jake Ferguson 12 - Isaiah Likely

.@​TheDan_Parr ranks his Top Fantasy TEs for the 2026 season: 1 - Brock Bowers 2 - Colston Loveland 😳 3 - Trey McBride 4 - Tyler Warren 5 - Tucker Kraft 6 - Sam LaPorta 7 - Kyle Pitts 8 - Harold Fannin Jr. 9 - George Kittle 10 - Travis Kelce 11 - Jake Ferguson 12 - Isaiah Likely

.@​TheDan_Parr ranks his Top Fantasy TEs for the 2026 season: 1 - Brock Bowers 2 - Colston Loveland 😳 3 - Trey McBride 4 - Tyler Warren 5 - Tucker Kraft 6 - Sam LaPorta 7 - Kyle Pitts 8 - Harold Fannin Jr. 9 - George Kittle 10 - Travis Kelce 11 - Jake Ferguson 12 - Isaiah Likely

.@​TheDan_Parr ranks his Top Fantasy TEs for the 2026 season: 1 - Brock Bowers 2 - Colston Loveland 😳 3 - Trey McBride 4 - Tyler Warren 5 - Tucker Kraft 6 - Sam LaPorta 7 - Kyle Pitts 8 - Harold Fannin Jr. 9 - George Kittle 10 - Travis Kelce 11 - Jake Ferguson 12 - Isaiah Likely

.@​TheDan_Parr ranks his Top Fantasy TEs for the 2026 season: 1 - Brock Bowers 2 - Colston Loveland 😳 3 - Trey McBride 4 - Tyler Warren 5 - Tucker Kraft 6 - Sam LaPorta 7 - Kyle Pitts 8 - Harold Fannin Jr. 9 - George Kittle 10 - Travis Kelce 11 - Jake Ferguson 12 - Isaiah Likely

.@​TheDan_Parr ranks his Top Fantasy TEs for the 2026 season: 1 - Brock Bowers 2 - Colston Loveland 😳 3 - Trey McBride 4 - Tyler Warren 5 - Tucker Kraft 6 - Sam LaPorta 7 - Kyle Pitts 8 - Harold Fannin Jr. 9 - George Kittle 10 - Travis Kelce 11 - Jake Ferguson 12 - Isaiah Likely

.@​TheDan_Parr ranks his Top Fantasy TEs for the 2026 season: 1 - Brock Bowers 2 - Colston Loveland 😳 3 - Trey McBride 4 - Tyler Warren 5 - Tucker Kraft 6 - Sam LaPorta 7 - Kyle Pitts 8 - Harold Fannin Jr. 9 - George Kittle 10 - Travis Kelce 11 - Jake Ferguson 12 - Isaiah Likely

.@​TheDan_Parr ranks his Top Fantasy TEs for the 2026 season: 1 - Brock Bowers 2 - Colston Loveland 😳 3 - Trey McBride 4 - Tyler Warren 5 - Tucker Kraft 6 - Sam LaPorta 7 - Kyle Pitts 8 - Harold Fannin Jr. 9 - George Kittle 10 - Travis Kelce 11 - Jake Ferguson 12 - Isaiah Likely

.@​TheDan_Parr ranks his Top Fantasy TEs for the 2026 season: 1 - Brock Bowers 2 - Colston Loveland 😳 3 - Trey McBride 4 - Tyler Warren 5 - Tucker Kraft 6 - Sam LaPorta 7 - Kyle Pitts 8 - Harold Fannin Jr. 9 - George Kittle 10 - Travis Kelce 11 - Jake Ferguson 12 - Isaiah Likely

.@​TheDan_Parr ranks his Top Fantasy TEs for the 2026 season: 1 - Brock Bowers 2 - Colston Loveland 😳 3 - Trey McBride 4 - Tyler Warren 5 - Tucker Kraft 6 - Sam LaPorta 7 - Kyle Pitts 8 - Harold Fannin Jr. 9 - George Kittle 10 - Travis Kelce 11 - Jake Ferguson 12 - Isaiah Likely

.@​TheDan_Parr ranks his Top Fantasy TEs for the 2026 season: 1 - Brock Bowers 2 - Colston Loveland 😳 3 - Trey McBride 4 - Tyler Warren 5 - Tucker Kraft 6 - Sam LaPorta 7 - Kyle Pitts 8 - Harold Fannin Jr. 9 - George Kittle 10 - Travis Kelce 11 - Jake Ferguson 12 - Isaiah Likely

.@​TheDan_Parr ranks his Top Fantasy TEs for the 2026 season: 1 - Brock Bowers 2 - Colston Loveland 😳 3 - Trey McBride 4 - Tyler Warren 5 - Tucker Kraft 6 - Sam LaPorta 7 - Kyle Pitts 8 - Harold Fannin Jr. 9 - George Kittle 10 - Travis Kelce 11 - Jake Ferguson 12 - Isaiah Likely

Widest Range of Outcomes in each round R1: Justin Jefferson R2: Jeremiyah Love R3: Travis Etienne R4: TreVeyon Henderson R5: Bhaysul Tuten R6: Jadarian Price R7: RJ Harvey R8: Parker Washington I would not want more than 2 of these guys on any single team

Widest Range of Outcomes in each round R1: Justin Jefferson R2: Jeremiyah Love R3: Travis Etienne R4: TreVeyon Henderson R5: Bhaysul Tuten R6: Jadarian Price R7: RJ Harvey R8: Parker Washington I would not want more than 2 of these guys on any single team

Widest Range of Outcomes in each round R1: Justin Jefferson R2: Jeremiyah Love R3: Travis Etienne R4: TreVeyon Henderson R5: Bhaysul Tuten R6: Jadarian Price R7: RJ Harvey R8: Parker Washington I would not want more than 2 of these guys on any single team

Widest Range of Outcomes in each round R1: Justin Jefferson R2: Jeremiyah Love R3: Travis Etienne R4: TreVeyon Henderson R5: Bhaysul Tuten R6: Jadarian Price R7: RJ Harvey R8: Parker Washington I would not want more than 2 of these guys on any single team

Widest Range of Outcomes in each round R1: Justin Jefferson R2: Jeremiyah Love R3: Travis Etienne R4: TreVeyon Henderson R5: Bhaysul Tuten R6: Jadarian Price R7: RJ Harvey R8: Parker Washington I would not want more than 2 of these guys on any single team

Zach Charbonnet is RB8 out of 33 qualifiers in Fantasy points per touch since entering the NFL, ahead of: Derrick Henry Breece Hall Jonathan Taylor Kyren Williams Saquon Barkley Josh Jacobs Kenneth Walker

RBs who accounted for the highest percentage of team touches inside the red zone in healthy games in 2025: 58% - Christian McCaffrey 53% - Jonathan Taylor 52% - Ashton Jeanty 50% - Cam Skattebo 49% - Derrick Henry 48% - Quinshon Judkins 47% - Josh Jacobs 45% - Javonte Williams

RBs who accounted for the highest percentage of team touches inside the red zone in healthy games in 2025: 58% - Christian McCaffrey 53% - Jonathan Taylor 52% - Ashton Jeanty 50% - Cam Skattebo 49% - Derrick Henry 48% - Quinshon Judkins 47% - Josh Jacobs 45% - Javonte Williams

RBs who accounted for the highest percentage of team touches inside the red zone in healthy games in 2025: 58% - Christian McCaffrey 53% - Jonathan Taylor 52% - Ashton Jeanty 50% - Cam Skattebo 49% - Derrick Henry 48% - Quinshon Judkins 47% - Josh Jacobs 45% - Javonte Williams

RBs who accounted for the highest percentage of team touches inside the red zone in healthy games in 2025: 58% - Christian McCaffrey 53% - Jonathan Taylor 52% - Ashton Jeanty 50% - Cam Skattebo 49% - Derrick Henry 48% - Quinshon Judkins 47% - Josh Jacobs 45% - Javonte Williams

RBs who accounted for the highest percentage of team touches inside the red zone in healthy games in 2025: 58% - Christian McCaffrey 53% - Jonathan Taylor 52% - Ashton Jeanty 50% - Cam Skattebo 49% - Derrick Henry 48% - Quinshon Judkins 47% - Josh Jacobs 45% - Javonte Williams

RBs who accounted for the highest percentage of team touches inside the red zone in healthy games in 2025: 58% - Christian McCaffrey 53% - Jonathan Taylor 52% - Ashton Jeanty 50% - Cam Skattebo 49% - Derrick Henry 48% - Quinshon Judkins 47% - Josh Jacobs 45% - Javonte Williams

RBs who accounted for the highest percentage of team touches inside the red zone in healthy games in 2025: 58% - Christian McCaffrey 53% - Jonathan Taylor 52% - Ashton Jeanty 50% - Cam Skattebo 49% - Derrick Henry 48% - Quinshon Judkins 47% - Josh Jacobs 45% - Javonte Williams

RBs who accounted for the highest percentage of team touches inside the red zone in healthy games in 2025: 58% - Christian McCaffrey 53% - Jonathan Taylor 52% - Ashton Jeanty 50% - Cam Skattebo 49% - Derrick Henry 48% - Quinshon Judkins 47% - Josh Jacobs 45% - Javonte Williams

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“Ideally, New England could use his speed as a field-stretching element and we've seen Henderson be a mismatch on vertical routes out of the backfield in camp practices. However, his struggles as a rookie in blitz pickup limited his playing time in passing situations.”

Running back Kenneth Walker III, Super Bowl MVP, has departed the Seahawks; Byron Pryor was taken in the first round to help replace him.

Jalen Coker received significant Hard Knocks spotlight during 2024 Chicago Bears coverage, featured discussing his former pet ferret Crash acquired during trip to PetSmart in Moscow, Idaho; he was cut by Bears after GM Ryan Poles rejected third-round trade offer, landed with Seahawks late last season, and got 23 special teams snaps in Super Bowl; now firmly on roster bubble entering camp with compelling saga of fighting for spot.

Brady Russell has compelling backstory and personality for Hard Knocks prominence: his father Randy is a former Marine Corps pilot with eight wartime deployments; Russell walked on at Colorado, signed as undrafted free agent with Eagles, joined Seahawks in 2023, and earned de facto special teams captain role last season; new two-year contract worth up to $4.8 million secures his roster spot, and his continued quest to earn larger role provides intriguing narrative.

Kenneth Walker III, the departed Super Bowl MVP running back, was replaced by first-round pick Zach Charbonnet, who carries the narrative of filling the shoes of a championship-winning predecessor.

Running back Zach Charbonnet was taken in the first round to help replace departed Super Bowl MVP Kenneth Walker III. Charbonnet has been open about the impact the battle his mother, Jessica Butler, fought to defeat breast cancer — she was declared cancer-free in 2017 — has had on his life and football career, providing a compelling national-audience storyline for Hard Knocks.

Brady Russell has the personality and backstory for a potentially prominent Hard Knocks role. Russell's father, Randy, is a former Marine Corps pilot who had eight wartime deployments. Brady earned a scholarship at Colorado after joining the team as a walk-on and had to go the same route in the NFL, signing with the Eagles as an undrafted free agent before being signed by the Seahawks in 2023 and forging a larger role for himself every season until becoming the de facto special teams captain last season. A new two-year contract worth up to $4.8 million means his roster spot looks safe for this season, though his quest to earn a larger role for himself could prove intriguing.

Sam Darnold, a well-known Seahawks player, is expected to receive Hard Knocks coverage, with references likely to his recent wedding.

The Ravens want to extend Lamar Jackson knowing the QB market is set to explode over the next few seasons Lamar cannot be franchise tagged (part of his deal) He does not have an agent so completing this is a bit unique

Jonathan Brooks is the clear upside play over Chuba Hubbard in the Panthers backfield; as a capable receiver who must stay healthy, Brooks should get more fantasy-relevant touches than Hubbard despite similar volume splits. The Panthers' draft of deep-threat WR Jalen Coker signals a shift toward more passing, which favors Brooks. Novak prefers Brooks as a higher-upside dart throw in the late rounds, noting that if either back produces a zero, it doesn't matter much, so the higher ceiling is the better bet.

Chuba Hubbard's ADP is converging with Jonathan Brooks, but Novak (a Panthers fan) argues Hubbard is not a true pass-catcher despite catching many balls; he has 'bricks for hands' and was peppered with targets only because Bryce Young lacked other receiving options. Hubbard is a reliable, durable back who can handle 15 carries up the middle but offers limited ceiling and is essentially an average NFL running back.

Devante Adams led the NFL in red zone targets last year and likely repeats that role; even if Matthew Stafford regresses from 46 TDs to 35, Adams should secure at least 10 of those TDs, providing a safe TD floor. Novak sees Adams as a reliable red zone target who will likely return value at his Round 4–5 price, though acknowledges there are many other high-upside WR options at that stage and he is not 'enthralled' by the pick despite being above market on Adams.

Novak was an early enthusiast on Luther Burden, rostering him in nearly every league last year waiting for the breakout; now that consensus has caught up, he remains excited about Burden's dynasty value and the ascending Bears offense. Novak compares Burden's ball-in-hand ability to CD Lamb, noting his route-running ability to work intermediate parts of the field. However, Novak acknowledges the Round 4 price is steep given the depth of WR options at that stage.

Chris Rodriguez mentioned as a potential competing option in the Jaguars backfield alongside Javante Williams; uncertainty about who becomes the primary touchdown-getting back in an offense with good potential.

Novak hit with Javante Williams as a late-round value pick in his main league last year by targeting an offense with good potential but murky backfield clarity. Williams ended up with a 70% workload and touchdown upside, exemplifying the 'golden ticket' strategy of finding undervalued players in ascending offenses where role uncertainty creates draft-day value.

Andrew Novak loved Perriman out of college at Virginia Tech and was impressed by him at Jaguars fall camp last year. Novak attended the preseason camp through a sponsor connection (Dream Fighters Homes is a major Jaguars sponsor) and saw Perriman stand out among the players there. Going in round five this year, Novak considers him a potential hipster pick—a player with college pedigree and preseason camp performance that may be undervalued relative to his talent and opportunity.

Kenneth Walker III (RB, KC) is #12 overall in Hayden Winks' 2026 Half-PPR rankings vs. Underdog ADP 15.8 with a 213.8-point projection. Verdict: Walker set to play with best OL and QB of his career as Reid's new Shady McCoy. The Chiefs signed Kenneth Walker to a 3-year, $43M contract with $28M guaranteed because their RB room has been dreadful for years. The combination of Patrick Mahomes, Andy Reid, C Creed Humphrey, and RG Trey Smith has elevated the rushing success rate, but it hasn't created nearly enough explosives. Compare that to the Seahawks, who have had a way worse OL than the Chiefs since 2022: That's all Walker, who finally got the backfield to himself down the stretch last ye...

Christian McCaffrey (RB, SF) is #5 overall in Hayden Winks' 2026 Half-PPR rankings vs. Underdog ADP 6.5 with a 260-point projection. Verdict: CMC's workload will drop and still projects as elite RB1. McCaffrey is coming off 450 touches, including the postseason. That's rare. 4).

Ja'Marr Chase (WR, CIN) is #3 overall in Hayden Winks' 2026 Half-PPR rankings vs. Underdog ADP 3.1 with a 256.6-point projection. Verdict: The 1.01 in full PPR with Burrow healthy this offseason. 5 PPR points per game. The only receivers close to matching him over that span are Puka Nacua, Amon-Ra St. Brown, CeeDee Lamb, and Malik Nabers.

Jahmyr Gibbs (RB, DET) is #1 overall in Hayden Winks' 2026 Half-PPR rankings vs. Underdog ADP 1.1 with a 277.9-point projection. Verdict: 1.01 candidate in half PPR with David Montgomery gone. 01 in half PPR after finishing 4th overall last year in fantasy points over replacement per game, despite splitting time with David Montgomery (now on the Texans). 1 half PPR points in 8 games that Montgomery has missed or played in under 25% snaps, and he should set career highs in volume. 8M this offseason on a 1-year deal, a sign that his role will be a lot smaller than Montgomery's.

Derrick Henry - percentage of Baltimore Ravens touches in the red zone in games played: 2024 - 44% 2025 - 49%

Christian McCaffrey - percentage of San Francisco 49ers touches in the red zone in healthy games played: 52% - 2023-24 58% - 2025

Used as negative baseline comparison for Isaiah Likely. Described as 'awful' in 2024 with Jaxson Dart at QB, implying Likely's opportunity is significantly better.

Alternative sleeper mentioned by multiple commenters as preferred over article picks. Miami contract situation (non-vet minimum deal, brought back for reason) signals opportunity. Expected to receive volume targets as safety valve in broken plays; potential for 4 catches, 40 yards with TD upside. Sleeper app underrates him, creating value in leagues with less research.

Article sleeper; mixed community reaction. One commenter owns in dynasty but questions consistency with Colby Parkinson and Tyler Higbee still on roster despite 12 personnel usage. Estimated TE8–12 ceiling but not elite production expected. Workload uncertainty cited as concern.

Article sleeper; strong community support. One comment projects top-3 TE finish, citing poor 2024 Theo Johnson production as baseline. Preferred over Gunnar Helm by multiple commenters; realistic chance of TE1 range. Workload and opportunity appear more credible than Helm.

Article lead sleeper; community bullish. Described as having underlying athletic talent; comparison to 80% of Zach Ertz production yields top-16 TE with top-8 upside. Tennessee WR upgrades (Jayden Daniels arrival) create easier target opportunities. Realistic path to TE1 range despite not being a lock for top-12.

Article sleeper pick; community consensus strongly negative. 4.17 RAS-level athlete with only two career games >40 yards receiving; no notable per-route or per-snap stats. Ceiling estimated TE15–18 in Titans offense despite WR upgrades. Multiple comments cite lack of rate-stat production (yards per route run, yards per target, yards per team pass attempt) and catch rate as only positive. Year-5 breakout narrative dismissed as classic fantasy trope.

An improved passing offense spearheaded by Cam Ward and Brian Daboll could have a positive impact on the Titans' ground-and-pound rushing approach by opening up play-action and reducing defensive stacking.

Carter is competing for a potential fourth running back roster spot on the Titans. He previously played for Saleh and has the closest skill set to Spears, positioning him as injury insurance if the Titans need coverage given Spears' history of injuries.

Mullings is competing for a potential fourth running back roster spot on the Titans. He disappointed as a rookie but has special teams upside as a former linebacker, giving him a path to the roster if the team keeps four running backs.

Chestnut is competing for a potential fourth running back roster spot on the Titans. He is a veteran back and proven special teams contributor, positioning him as a candidate if the team decides to keep four running backs.

Singleton is a sixth-round rookie who displayed explosiveness and athleticism at Penn State and has generated fanbase excitement. He may be the future for the Titans with both Pollard and Spears in contract years, but he is unlikely to make a huge impact in 2026 and is guaranteed to make the 53-man roster.

Spears has breakout potential if he can stay healthy enough to avoid the injury issues that plagued him in 2024 and 2025; a career-best season is possible if he remains on the field as a co-lead back in the Titans' rushing attack.

Spears is entering a contract year but has missed contests in consecutive seasons with lingering issues that muted his impact across 2024 and 2025. Borgonzi did not draft Spears and appears unlikely to offer him an extension, creating uncertainty around his future with the team despite his co-lead role.

Pollard is a co-lead back in the Titans' rushing attack alongside Tyjae Spears; the rushing attack's success will depend on how far Pollard and Spears can carry the team. Pollard is guaranteed to make the 53-man roster and is entering a contract year.

A point of emphasis for Broncos RB RJ Harvey has been studying film of other NFL running backs. As he noted during OTAs, he's studied footage of Christian McCaffrey, Super Bowl MVP Kenneth Walker III and Jahmyr Gibbs in particular. "Just watching more film, watching other guys around the league, watching their film ... just trying to see things on film that they do, trying to help better my game," Harvey said. "In Year Two in the system, I feel way more comfortable and it's only going to get...

Packers beat says Damien Martinez will be ready for training camp Considers Martinez as a potential backup RB in case MarShawn Lloyd can’t stay healthy again I found this interesting because I know Martinez had a nice profile out of college but off-field concerns popped up

World Cup is over time for everyone to get back to focusing on Jalen Coker breakout szn

Commanders insider believes Jacory Croskey-Merritt making a jump in the pass game is the key to the offense Matching what was said out of camp - the team would prefer not to tip their hand on run vs pass w/ personnel Believe it is more likely Bill improves as a pass catcher vs Rachaad White as a runner Feel that Bill brings more explosiveness in the run game than anyone else Also mentions that Kaytron Allen’s game doesn’t lend itself to OTAs, so they’ll find out more on him soon

Commanders insider believes Jacory Croskey-Merritt making a jump in the pass game is the key to the offense Matching what was said out of camp - the team would prefer not to tip their hand on run vs pass w/ personnel Believe it is more likely Bill improves as a pass catcher vs Rachaad White as a runner Feel that Bill brings more explosiveness in the run game than anyone else Also mentions that Kaytron Allen’s game doesn’t lend itself to OTAs, so they’ll find out more on him soon

Commanders insider believes Jacory Croskey-Merritt making a jump in the pass game is the key to the offense Matching what was said out of camp - the team would prefer not to tip their hand on run vs pass w/ personnel Believe it is more likely Bill improves as a pass catcher vs Rachaad White as a runner Feel that Bill brings more explosiveness in the run game than anyone else Also mentions that Kaytron Allen’s game doesn’t lend itself to OTAs, so they’ll find out more on him soon

Commanders insider says the team is going to do more 2 and 3 TE sets this season with a move TE They believe this should benefit Ben Sinnott

Kamara will return to the Saints in 2026, but he played just 11 games in 2025 and posted a career-low 657 scrimmage yards after eight straight seasons of 1,160-yard production, signaling a potential decline in his fantasy value.

Alvin Kamara will return to the Saints, but he played just 11 games in 2025 and posted a career-low 657 scrimmage yards after eight straight 1,160-yard seasons. While New Orleans didn't pay Etienne $13 million a year to split touches, Kamara's presence clouds the issue. Additionally, Etienne is a career 4.2 yards-per-carry back who's never been the dual threat advertised, and the Saints ranked 23rd in Run Block Win Rate and 30th in yards before contact last season, raising questions about whether the offensive line can set him up for success.

Saints signed Etienne to a four-year, $52 million deal. ESPN's Seth Walder called it a signing he 'can't endorse,' while SBNation's Mark Schofield and James Dator questioned the payday: 'You can draft a Travis Etienne. The league is full of Travis Etiennes.' Etienne sits at RB18 ADP and Footballguys projection, indicating a lack of confidence in his ability to reach a featured-back level in New Orleans. His late-third-round price is fair, but if camp shows signs he'll get a true featured role, it will be worth drafting him ahead of ADP.

In Seattle, offensive coordinator Klint Kubiak arrived promising to feature Walker, yet it became close to a 50/50 timeshare with Charbonnet. That was partly due to a foot injury that capped Walker's practice time in training camp and opened the door for Charbonnet to get more work. Only after Charbonnet tore his ACL in the divisional round did Walker take over and lead all players in postseason scrimmage yards.

Kamara played just 11 games in 2025 and posted a career-low 657 scrimmage yards after eight straight seasons of 1,160-yard production, signaling a significant decline in volume and efficiency.

Alvin Kamara will return to the Saints, but he played just 11 games in 2025 and posted a career-low 657 scrimmage yards after eight straight 1,160-yard seasons. While New Orleans didn't pay Etienne $13 million a year to split touches, Kamara's presence clouds the issue. Additionally, Etienne is a career 4.2 yards-per-carry back who's never been the dual threat advertised. The Saints ranked 23rd in Run Block Win Rate and 30th in yards before contact last season, raising questions about whether the offensive line can set Etienne up for success.

Saints signed Etienne to a four-year, $52 million deal. ESPN's Seth Walder called it a signing he 'can't endorse,' while SBNation's Mark Schofield and James Dator questioned the payday: 'You can draft a Travis Etienne. The league is full of Travis Etiennes.' His RB18 ADP and Footballguys projection indicate a lack of confidence in his ability to reach a featured-back level in New Orleans. His late-third-round price is fair, but if we see signs he's going to get a true featured role as camp plays out, it will be worth drafting him ahead of ADP.

In Seattle, offensive coordinator Klint Kubiak arrived promising to feature Charbonnet, yet it became close to a 50/50 timeshare with Ken Walker III. This was partly due to a foot injury that capped Walker's practice time in training camp and opened the door for Charbonnet to get more work. Only after Charbonnet tore his ACL in the divisional round did Walker take over.

Herbert and Chargers offense could reach elite production levels in 2026 with Mike McDaniel as new offensive coordinator; McDaniel's offensive mind could provide new dynamism and efficiency to the offense. With all players healthy (including offensive line) and new system in place, Herbert's fantasy outlook is significantly improved. Training camp and preseason will provide clearer signals of this potential.

Bowers' fantasy value should not be significantly impacted by Raiders QB competition between Kirk Cousins and Fernando Mendoza; his production should remain stable regardless of which QB wins the starting role.

Jeanty's fantasy value should not be significantly impacted by Raiders QB competition between Kirk Cousins and Fernando Mendoza; his production should remain stable regardless of which QB wins the starting role.

Rookie Mendoza competes with Kirk Cousins for Raiders starting QB role; Raiders may have initial plan to start Cousins, but Mendoza could win the job if he demonstrates readiness and strong performance during training camp. Regardless of QB decision, Ashton Jeanty and Brock Bowers' fantasy value should not be significantly impacted.

Cousins faces potential QB competition with rookie Fernando Mendoza at Raiders; source questions whether Raiders should start Mendoza immediately or begin with Cousins and transition to Mendoza later. Raiders' plan could change if Mendoza demonstrates readiness during training camp.

Pitts' fantasy value should not be negatively impacted by potential Falcons QB change between Tua Tagovailoa and Michael Penix Jr.; Falcons offense projected to operate at similar production levels regardless of starting QB decision.

London's fantasy value should not be negatively impacted by potential Falcons QB change between Tua Tagovailoa and Michael Penix Jr.; Falcons offense projected to operate at similar production levels regardless of starting QB decision.

Robinson's fantasy value should not be negatively impacted by potential Falcons QB change between Tua Tagovailoa and Michael Penix Jr.; Falcons offense projected to operate at similar production levels regardless of starting QB decision.

Penix faces QB competition from Tua Tagovailoa at Falcons despite solid 2025 performance when healthy; source questions whether this is a genuine battle. Regardless of starting QB decision, Falcons offense should maintain similar production levels as 2025.

Tagovailoa acquired by Falcons in apparent QB competition with Michael Penix Jr., though source questions whether this is a true battle. Regardless of which QB wins the starting role, the Falcons offense should operate at similar production levels as 2025, providing stability for skill position players.

Jefferson's fantasy value would benefit if Kyler Murray wins the Vikings QB starting position over J.J. McCarthy; Murray's arrival creates upside scenario for Jefferson's production.

McCarthy faces QB competition from Kyler Murray at Vikings after disappointing 2025 season; source questions repeating McCarthy's previous performance and emphasizes need to closely monitor this position battle due to its multiple fantasy implications.

Murray signed by Vikings to compete with J.J. McCarthy for starting QB role; if Murray wins the position battle, he could become a Top 12 QB fantasy option and would significantly benefit Justin Jefferson's value. This QB competition is critical to follow due to multiple fantasy implications.

Wilson's fantasy value could improve if he falls in draft position following Geno Smith's arrival as Jets starter; Smith's offensive stability could benefit Wilson's production and draft stock.

Hall's fantasy value could improve if he falls in draft position following Geno Smith's arrival as Jets starter; Smith's offensive stability could benefit Hall's production and draft stock.

Smith returns to Jets as starter after being drafted by the team, bringing potential for greater offensive stability, though this is not positioned as a major fantasy catalyst. Smith's arrival could benefit Breece Hall and Garrett Wilson if they fall in draft value, with training camp providing clearer picture of team's offensive outlook.

Achane projected as the Dolphins' primary offensive pillar and best passing-game weapon in the Willis-led offense; positioned as the team's most reliable fantasy asset despite overall offensive limitations.

Willis moves to Dolphins as starter but faces limited offensive weapons; De'Von Achane projected as primary offensive pillar and best passing-game option. Willis could have fantasy value via rushing production and could reach Top 12 QB in select weeks, though overall offensive environment is uninspiring despite Willis's strong performance in limited Packers starts last season.

With Mike McDaniel as the new offensive coordinator, Herbert and the Chargers offense could reach elite levels if everyone stays healthy (including the offensive line) and adapts to the new system. McDaniel's offensive mind could provide new dynamism and efficiency to the offense, potentially having an even more positive impact than Jim Harbaugh's arrival in 2024. Training camp and preseason will provide key signals.

Bowers' fantasy value does not depend on which QB wins the Raiders starting job (Kirk Cousins vs. Fernando Mendoza); his production should remain stable regardless of the QB competition outcome.

Jeanty's fantasy value does not depend on which QB wins the Raiders starting job (Kirk Cousins vs. Fernando Mendoza); his production should remain stable regardless of the QB competition outcome.

Rookie Mendoza is competing with Kirk Cousins for the Raiders starting QB job. The source notes that the Raiders may have a plan, but it could change if Mendoza impresses during training camp and demonstrates readiness for the Week 1 pressure and challenge of being a starter.

Cousins is competing with rookie Fernando Mendoza for the Raiders starting QB job. The source questions whether it is better to give the rookie the opportunity from day one or start with Cousins and eventually use Mendoza. The Raiders may have a plan, but it could change if Mendoza impresses during training camp and demonstrates readiness for the Week 1 pressure.

Pitts' fantasy value should not be negatively impacted by the potential QB change from Michael Penix Jr. to Tua Tagovailoa in Atlanta; the offense is expected to operate at similar production levels regardless of which QB starts.

London's fantasy value should not be negatively impacted by the potential QB change from Michael Penix Jr. to Tua Tagovailoa in Atlanta; the offense is expected to operate at similar production levels regardless of which QB starts.

Robinson's fantasy value should not be negatively impacted by the potential QB change from Michael Penix Jr. to Tua Tagovailoa in Atlanta; the offense is expected to operate at similar production levels regardless of which QB starts.

Penix faces competition from Tua Tagovailoa for the Falcons starting QB job. He performed reasonably well last season when healthy, but the Falcons brought in Tagovailoa to compete. Regardless of the outcome, the offense should operate at similar production levels as 2025.

Tagovailoa was brought to the Falcons to compete with Michael Penix Jr. for the starting QB job. The source questions whether this is truly a competition and notes that regardless of which QB wins, the offense should operate at similar production levels as 2025.

If Kyler Murray wins the Vikings QB competition, it would benefit Justin Jefferson's fantasy value due to Murray's superior play compared to J.J. McCarthy.

McCarthy faces competition from Kyler Murray for the Vikings starting QB job. The source references McCarthy's poor performance last season and questions why the Vikings would repeat that scenario, suggesting Murray is the preferred option.

Murray was signed by the Vikings to compete with J.J. McCarthy. If Murray wins the starting QB battle, it would be the best news for fantasy; he would have the potential to become a Top 12 QB and would benefit Justin Jefferson's value. This competition must be monitored closely due to its multiple fantasy implications.

With Geno Smith at QB, Garrett Wilson's fantasy value could improve if he falls in draft position; the source suggests Smith's stability could benefit Wilson's production.

With Geno Smith at QB, Breece Hall's fantasy value could improve if he falls in draft position; the source suggests Smith's stability could benefit Hall's production.

Smith returns to the Jets as starter but this is not a triumphant homecoming story. He could bring greater offensive stability, but the move should not generate excessive enthusiasm. The training camp will provide better clarity on what to expect from the team.

Achane is projected to be the Dolphins' primary offensive weapon and best passing option under new QB Malik Willis, positioning him as a cornerstone of the offense.

Willis moves to Dolphins as starter but the offensive weapons are limited; De'Von Achane projects as the primary offensive weapon and best passing option. Willis could have fantasy value on the ground and could reach Top 12 QB in some weeks, though the overall offensive environment is not particularly encouraging.

Jaleel McLaughlin is included in Denver's running back depth chart for 2026 alongside Dobbins, Harvey, Coleman, and Badie, though the source does not provide specific role or usage projections for him.

Jonah Coleman is listed among Denver's running back options for 2026, part of the depth chart that includes Dobbins, Harvey, McLaughlin, and Badie, though specific role or usage details are not elaborated in the available excerpt.

Bo Nix will benefit from faster play-calling and more pre-snap motion in Davis Webb's offense. The new OC will give Nix maximum time at the line of scrimmage to process the defense and make pre-snap adjustments, though the overall system remains classically Sean Payton in structure and philosophy.

Dobbins is positioned as the Broncos' best value option in the backfield. The source frames him as a value play within Denver's running back room, suggesting his draft cost may not fully reflect his role or upside in Sean Payton's offense.

New offensive coordinator Davis Webb noted the offense remains 'the same for the most part' and is 'a Sean Payton-coached football team with a Sean Payton offensive philosophy.' Early indications suggest Denver will use more pre-snap motion, target the middle of the field more aggressively, and get calls into Nix faster to maximize his time at the line of scrimmage to process the defense.

Prentice remains Sean Payton's trusted fullback with 16 games played, 10 rushes for 44 yards, and 6 receptions for 53 yards. The source notes he carries no meaningful standalone fantasy value.

McLaughlin faded into healthy-scratch territory in 2025 after backing up Javonte Williams in previous years. The source notes he carries no meaningful standalone fantasy value.

Badie served as Denver's primary pass-down back in 2025 with 8 games played, 8 rushes for 23 yards, and 19 receptions for 141 yards. The source notes he carries no meaningful standalone fantasy value.

Coleman was selected in the fourth round (108th overall) out of Washington as Denver's only running back addition. His draft stock fell after a late-season PCL strain sidelined him for Combine testing. He brings a physical, compact running style that mirrors Dobbins' game, positioning him as a potential backup option.

Harvey entered the league with subpar pass-blocking skills, which Pro Football Focus ranked dead last among qualifying Power 5 backs for the 2024 season. This limitation prevents Denver from deploying him on obvious passing downs; the source notes portraying Harvey as a true 'three-down weapon' is 'aspirational marketing more than an accurate description of his current role.'

Harvey is the better receiving option in PPR formats, averaging 7.6 yards per reception (17th among qualifying running backs) and 1.4 yards per route run (7th). He finished 3rd in receiving Expected Points Added (EPA) behind only Christian McCaffrey and Bijan Robinson, flashing dynamic receiving ability when targeted.

Harvey's rushing metrics (RYOE per game -5.3, 45th; RYOE per attempt -0.6, 46th; 10-plus-yard runs per game 0.5, 47th; YACO per game 26.5, 43rd) mirrored Javonte Williams' inefficient line under Payton in 2023 (-5.2, 39th) and 2024 (-5.2, 37th), suggesting Harvey lacks the explosiveness to function as a true lead back in Payton's scheme.

Harvey was drafted 60th overall in 2025 and spent the first half of his rookie year strictly in a change-of-pace role before Dobbins' injury forced him into the starter's seat in Week 11. Once elevated to lead-back workload, his rushing efficiency cratered to 3.40 yards per carry—nearly a full yard less per attempt than when Dobbins was healthy.

Under Sean Payton's historical backfield usage pattern, the Game-RB1 (weekly lead back) consistently handles ~65% of touches. In Denver 2025 Weeks 1-10, Dobbins as the primary back captured 64.8% of touches, matching Payton's 12-year baseline. This concentration mirrors Payton's highest workload distribution since Alvin Kamara's 2019-2021 workhorse era (71.2%), indicating Dobbins will function as a true lead back when healthy, not a committee option.

In Weeks 1-10 of 2025, Dobbins logged three times as many carries as RJ Harvey and outgained him 772 yards to 214 while playing nearly 150 more snaps. Dobbins ranked 4th among 48 qualifying running backs in RYOE per attempt (1.1), 3rd in RYOE per game (16.1), 6th in 10-plus-yard runs per game (2.1), 10th in yards after contact per game (53.8), and 13th in success rate (44.4%).

Dobbins was Denver's most effective rusher through Week 10 before his Lisfranc injury, posting the highest rushing yards over expected (RYOE) per game among qualifying backs to play for Sean Payton since NFL Next Gen Stats began tracking in 2018. His 2024 rebound in Los Angeles (14.8 PPR PPG, RB24) and 2025 Denver tape demonstrate he retains high-end juice when healthy.

Dobbins signed a two-year contract extension worth up to $20 million despite being 27 and coming off a season-ending Lisfranc injury, signaling Denver's confidence in his role. The source argues Dobbins is the Broncos' best value because he will pay off his ADP better than RJ Harvey, who is being drafted two rounds earlier despite Dobbins' superior efficiency metrics.

Bo Nix will benefit from faster play-calling under new offensive coordinator Davis Webb; the change is designed to give Nix maximum time at the line of scrimmage to process the defense and make pre-snap adjustments, not to increase tempo. The Sean Payton offensive philosophy and system remain intact despite Webb taking over play-calling duties.

The source identifies J.K. Dobbins as the Broncos' best value, suggesting he offers draft-day upside relative to his ADP or market expectation in a Sean Payton-coached offense that maintains consistent running back usage guidelines despite the offensive coordinator change to Davis Webb.

Under new offensive coordinator Davis Webb, Bo Nix will receive faster play calls designed to give him maximum time at the line of scrimmage to process the defense and make pre-snap adjustments. The source notes that 'Quicker' in this context isn't about running a high-tempo offense but rather streamlining the call-to-snap process. This change is part of Webb's adjustments while maintaining the core Sean Payton offensive philosophy.

Prentice remains Sean Payton's trusted fullback but carries no meaningful standalone fantasy value. In 2025, he appeared in 16 games with 10 rushes for 44 yards and 6 receptions for 53 yards, totaling 0 touchdowns.

McLaughlin faded into healthy-scratch territory after backing up Javonte Williams in previous years. In 2025, he appeared in 8 games with 37 rushes for 187 yards (5.05 YPC), 4 receptions for 27 yards, and 1 touchdown. Despite his per-carry efficiency (5.05 YPC, which actually out-gained Harvey's 3.40 YPC in Weeks 11-18), he carries no meaningful standalone fantasy value in Denver's backfield hierarchy.

Badie served as the primary pass-down back in 2025 but carries no meaningful standalone fantasy value. In 2025, he appeared in 16 games with 8 rushes for 23 yards and 19 receptions for 141 yards, totaling 0 touchdowns.

Coleman was selected in the fourth round (108th overall) out of Washington and is the only new addition to Denver's backfield. He brings a physical, compact running style that mirrors Dobbins' game. However, his draft stock fell after a late-season PCL strain sidelined him for Combine testing, limiting his pre-draft evaluation.

Harvey was drafted 60th overall in 2025 and spent the first half of his rookie year strictly in a change-of-pace role before Dobbins went down in Week 11. Once forced into the starter's seat, he handled a heavy workload but struggled to produce efficiently on the ground. The source notes that despite the increased workload, his overall share of backfield touches in Weeks 11-18 (65.0% as the Game-RB1) was not meaningfully higher than the combined Dobbins-Harvey split in Weeks 1-10 (64.8% + 27.9%), suggesting the backfield structure remained consistent.

Harvey is the better receiving option in PPR formats, averaging 7.6 yards per reception (17th among qualifying running backs) and 1.4 yards per route run (7th). He finished third in receiving Expected Points Added (EPA) behind only Christian McCaffrey and Bijan Robinson. However, the source cautions that portraying Harvey as a true 'three-down weapon' is 'aspirational marketing more than an accurate description of his current role.' Denver rarely deployed him on obvious passing downs due to subpar pass-blocking skills (Pro Football Focus ranked him dead last among qualifying Power 5 backs for the 2024 season). In Weeks 11-18, while Harvey saw an increase in third-down work (18 of 34 RB opportunities), his overall share of backfield work was actually lower than what he and Dobbins combined for in the first half of the year.

Harvey's rushing efficiency cratered once forced into the starter's workload in Week 11. He averaged just 3.40 yards per carry—nearly a full yard less per attempt than when Dobbins was healthy. His rushing metrics (RYOE per attempt of -0.6, ranked 46th; RYOE per game of -5.3, ranked 45th) mirrored Javonte Williams' inefficient line under Payton in 2023 (-5.2, 39th) and 2024 (-5.2, 37th). The source notes that Harvey ranked 46th in RYOE per attempt among qualifying backs, compared to Dobbins' 4th-place ranking.

Dobbins suffered a season-ending Lisfranc injury in Week 10 from a hip-drop tackle. This is his third major injury in recent years: he previously suffered a torn ACL in 2021 and a torn Achilles in 2023. The source characterizes this as 'devastating bad luck' but notes his 2024 rebound in Los Angeles (14.8 PPR PPG, RB24) and 2025 Denver tape prove he still has high-end juice when healthy.

Dobbins was Denver's clear lead back through Week 10, handling 64.8% of backfield touches—a workload concentration that matches Sean Payton's historical baseline when he has an effective primary option. The source notes that in any given week, the Game-RB1 under Payton typically handles ~65% of touches, a pattern consistent across Payton's 12-year tenure. Dobbins' role was not a committee situation but rather a defined lead-back role that will likely resume once he returns from his Lisfranc injury.

Dobbins' 2025 Denver tape proved he still has high-end juice when healthy. Through Week 10, he logged three times as many carries as RJ Harvey and outgained the rookie 772 yards to 214 while playing nearly 150 more snaps. According to NFL Next Gen Stats, Dobbins ranked 4th among 48 qualifying running backs in rushing yards over expected (RYOE) per attempt (1.1), trailing only Rhamondre Stevenson, James Cook III, and Derrick Henry. He also finished near the top of the league in 10-plus-yard runs per game (2.1, 6th), yards after contact per game (53.8, 10th), and rushing success rate (44.4%, 13th). Prior to his injury, he posted the highest RYOE per game among qualifying backs to play for Sean Payton since Next Gen Stats began tracking in 2018.

Dobbins signed a two-year contract extension worth up to $20 million despite being 27 and coming off a season-ending Lisfranc injury, signaling Denver's confidence in his role. The source argues Dobbins is the Broncos' best draft value because he will pay off his ADP better than RJ Harvey, who is being drafted two rounds earlier on average. Dobbins was Denver's most effective rusher through Week 10 before injury, and the source emphasizes asking 'Which back pays off his ADP?' rather than 'Who's the best back?'—a framing that favors Dobbins' current market price.

Williams was signed to a one-year, $3 million prove-it deal and was talked up as the definitive starter during training camp. He is the most compelling piece of the Cowboys' backfield committee, which includes Miles Sanders ($1.3M), fifth-round pick Jaydon Blue, seventh-round pick Phil Mafah, and practice-squad depth in Malik Davis. Williams' draft pedigree and baseline expectations before his multiple-ligament knee injury in Denver establish him as the clear lead back.

Williams has significant room for improvement in rushing volume. The Cowboys finished 16th in rushing attempts in 2025 despite ranking 9th in yards per attempt and 9th in yards per attempt efficiency. With new head coach Brian Schottenheimer historically favoring a run-first approach and the team's improved defense expected to reduce the need for pass-heavy game scripts, more rushing attempts and crucial red-zone touches are likely in Year Two, providing upside beyond his RB11 finish.

Williams is being drafted as RB17 at the tail end of the third round in 12-team leagues despite finishing as RB11 overall in 2025 with 252 rushes, 1,201 rushing yards (4.8 YPC), 11 rushing TDs, 51 targets, 35 receptions, 137 receiving yards, 2 receiving TDs, and 229.3 fantasy points (0.5 PPR). The source states there is absolutely no reason Williams shouldn't be a primary target in the third round; he is all but certain to be one of the best options on the board at his current cost, representing one of the absolute best values in fantasy at any position.