15 Huge Rankings Updates To Make Before Your Rivals Do

Travis Aan groups Adonai Mitchell with Trey Tucker and Caleb Douglas, noting that Mitchell and Kayshon Boutte occupy similar roles, making them largely interchangeable for fantasy purposes.

Braelon Allen is currently being drafted behind David Montgomery in running back rankings, alongside Bucky Irving.

Travis Aan prefers Breece Hall over Ashton Genty in drafts because Hall is actively practicing and appears unlikely to miss time, whereas Genty is dealing with a serious ankle injury that could keep him out for the first two weeks.

Travis Aan maintains his ranking of Brock Bowers as the 18th overall player, noting that the injury to Ashen Genty does not negatively impact his outlook and actually makes drafting Bowers an easier decision.

Bucky Irving is mentioned in the context of running back rankings where David Montgomery is currently being drafted ahead of him, suggesting Irving may be a better value at his current ADP.

Travis Aan explicitly ranks Chase Brown ahead of Ashton Genty, preferring him as a safer and more valuable draft selection due to Genty's ongoing injury concerns.

Travis Auman expresses skepticism regarding Christian McCaffrey's injury management and workload, citing concerns over his high touch volume last season and lack of efficiency. Despite McCaffrey's claims that his recent practice absence was planned, the 49ers' history of handling injuries makes him a risky pick at his current 5th-6th overall ADP.

Travis Aan views David Montgomery as a 'dead zone' running back, noting his ADP (RB21) is too high given the emergence of Woody Marks and the likelihood of a committee backfield. Aan argues Montgomery's value was purely volume-based and he is not in his prime, leading to a personal ranking closer to RB24 and a downgrade to a 1A/1B outlook.

Deshaun Watson is the confirmed Week 1 starter for the Browns, but Travis Aan expresses significant concern regarding his performance, mental state, and negative interactions with home fans. There is a risk he may not play all 17 games due to potential benching, with Shedeur Sanders mentioned as a potential, albeit flawed, alternative who also struggles with accuracy.

Fernando Mendoza is legitimately pushing to start as a rookie, showing rapid development in under-center footwork and full-field progressions that exceed his college comfort zone. Travis Aan expects him to start by October, provided the offensive line remains stable enough to avoid a 'Bryce Young or Caleb Williams' situation.

Travis Auman ranks George Kittle as the TE7, placing him ahead of Dalton Kincaid and Kyle Pitts. Kittle has been removed from the PUP list, and Auman expects his draft stock to climb a full round once he is confirmed ready for Week 1, though durability remains a concern following his late-season Achilles injury.

Travis Auman identifies Isaac Guerendo as the clear RB2 for the San Francisco 49ers, highlighting his pass protection skills and ability to play faster than his athleticism. He is considered a priority waiver wire target and the preferred backup, despite potential competition from Jordan James upon his return from injury.

Travis Aan ranks Javonte Williams ahead of Ashton Genty, though he notes this could change if Genty is confirmed available for Week 1. Williams is also grouped in a draft tier with Kyren Williams, Josh Jacobs, and Travis Etienne, reflecting a similar risk profile regarding potential missed time.

Travis Aan reports that Jaden Higgins suffered a torn ACL, which removes him from the Texans' rotation. Higgins was previously tapped to play in two-wide-receiver sets and was expected to have a significant second-year role.

Travis Aan prefers Jeremiah Love over Ashton Genty, noting that Love's ankle sprain is not the most severe version of the injury. Aan would target Love at the 3/4 turn, viewing him as a safer option than the currently injured Genty.

Josh Jacobs is considered to be in a similar situation to Ashton Genty, with both players carrying the threat of missing time due to injury.

Following his trade to the Texans, Kayshon Boutte is viewed as a superior fit for the offense compared to other options, likely serving as a vertical threat in two-wide receiver sets. Travis Aan ranks him around WR56, placing him in a tier with Romeo Doubs, Denzel Boston, and Trey Tucker, but ranks him ahead of Adonai Mitchell and Caleb Douglas due to his ball-winning ability and ideal landing spot with CJ Stroud.

Travis Aan ranks Kenneth Walker III ahead of Ashton Genty due to Genty's injury uncertainty. Additionally, Aan projects a major breakout for Walker following his move to the Kansas City Chiefs, noting that playing alongside Patrick Mahomes should significantly improve his success rate.

Kirk Cousins was the passer involved in the play during which Ashton Genty suffered his ankle injury at the Raiders' indoor facility.

Kyren Williams is grouped in the same draft tier as Ashton Genty, serving as a benchmark for where to value running backs with injury concerns.

Malik Nabers is positioned as a benchmark player in the same draft bracket as Ashton Genty, indicating similar market valuation.

Travis Aan is high on Mike Washington Jr., citing his size, speed, and underrated receiving ability. Aan ranks him at RB39 (around pick 115-120) and believes he could see a majority of reps if Ashton Genty misses time. His value increases significantly if he is confirmed as a starter for the first few weeks.

The addition of Kayshon Boutte is a positive for Nico Collins, as it allows Collins to dominate underneath, crossing, and motion routes while Boutte occupies the deep-threat role. Collins remains a high-priority target in round three.

Travis Aan notes that David Montgomery is currently being drafted ahead of Quinshon Judkins, implying that Judkins may be a better value at his current ADP.

Rashee Rice is placed in the same draft bracket as Ashton Genty, suggesting comparable market valuation for fantasy managers.

Travis Aan notes that David Montgomery is currently being drafted ahead of Rasheen Ali, implying that Ali may be a better value at his current ADP.

Travis Aan states a clear preference for Saquon Barkley over Ashton Genty in fantasy drafts, ranking him higher due to the injury risks surrounding Genty.

Travis Etienne is considered to be in a different, more favorable conversation than David Montgomery regarding fantasy value, and is used as a reference point for the draft tier that includes the injured Ashton Genty.

Travis Aan highlights that Trey Tucker rested with the starters and was utilized in one-wide-receiver sets, which is a significant indicator of his role. Despite competition from Jaylen Naylor and Jack Bash, reports suggest Tucker is positioned as the wide receiver one for the team. Aan prefers drafting Tucker over Naylor in the final rounds of redraft leagues and places him in a tier with Caleb Douglas and Adonai Mitchell.

Travis Aan notes that David Montgomery is currently being drafted ahead of Trevon Henderson, implying that Henderson may be a better value at his current ADP.

Woody Marks is emerging as a significant threat to David Montgomery's workload, with reports indicating a near 50/50 carry split is possible. Marks has impressed in pass protection and preseason action, moving into a tier with Jordan Mason, Chris Rodriguez, and Rachaad White, while moving ahead of players like Tyjae Spears and Tyler Allgeier.