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Aaron Jones is one of the oldest running backs projected to get touches in Week 1, and the author questions whether he can sustain a higher volume role, suggesting Minnesota could shift to a running back by committee approach.

Brian Thomas Jr. was the target of M. Jones' strong play during his stretch with Jacksonville in 2024.

The analyst questions whether Bryce Young can support two fantasy-relevant weapons in the passing game, noting that limitations could come from Young's ability to sustain weekly productivity.

Carnell Tate is a first-round rookie pick who theoretically can gain dynasty value this year but is already steamed up in ADP.

Loveland had backloaded production last year and doesn't have to do much besides flash to gain significant value; could be a top-15 tight end in dynasty rankings next year if Hunter Henry leaves, especially attached to Drake May.

Colston Loveland is a tight end with backloaded production last year, representing a successful pathway for tight ends who don't explode as rookies.

Denzel Boston has exceptional vibes coming out of Cleveland with beat reporters saying he's the most talented wide receiver they've had since Josh Gordon, and he's being fast-tracked despite falling to round two.

Denzel Boston has exceptional size comparable to Drake London with a great catch radius and versatility to play both outside and in the slot, allowing him to be moved around the offense.

Denzel Boston is ranked 44 on Keep Trade Cut and is the cheapest of the three recent Cleveland draft picks (Boston, KC Conpsion, Harold Fannon Jr.), making him a great value target despite potentially having similar long-term outcomes.

Boston is available at exceptionally low prices (16th round in FFPC reddraft leagues) and the author believes he can gain value this year, making a 2027 second-round pick trade worthwhile despite 2027 being a loaded draft class.

The analyst successfully traded a 2027 second-round pick straight up for Denzel Boston in a $500 FFPC Dynasty League, believing Boston can gain value this year and that the trade won't be repeatable in a year's time.

Denzel Boston is available at exceptionally low prices in redraft leagues, going as late as the 16th round in FFPC redraft leagues, making him a great value even for redraft managers.

Boston is positioned as a potential lead receiver option in Cleveland's offense.

Drake London is in the analyst's top 10 Dynasty wide receiver rankings for every format and is loved in both redraft and Dynasty.

Fernando Mendoza can theoretically gain dynasty value this year as a rookie but is already steamed up in ADP.

Fernando Mendoza is Vegas's franchise quarterback and may be capable of supporting multiple weapons, similar to his time at Indiana where he had three successful wide receivers.

Harold Fannon Jr. exemplifies the local connection advantage, going from Bowling Green to the Cleveland Browns and gaining value through the local scout and program connectivity.

Harold Fannon Jr. looks like a locked and loaded top eight dynasty tight end for years and years, representing an exceptional hit for Cleveland in round three.

Age is not on Hunter Henry's side, suggesting declining value and potential for replacement by younger tight end prospects.

Jaylen Coker got paid this offseason in Carolina and was expected to be the slot receiver for the Panthers, generating sharp money and buzz at live drafts heading into last season.

Coker emerged as a starting wide receiver in year three as an undrafted free agent out of the Patriot League, and just got paid a contract in Carolina this year. The analyst views him as a sharp player to roster in multiple spots who can put up spike weeks and gain targets.

Jaylen Coker suffered an injury that caused him to miss the first six weeks of last season, disrupting his anticipated breakout year.

After returning in week seven, Jaylen Coker put up a goose egg and didn't produce meaningfully until week 11, showing a slow recovery to health.

Jaylen Coker finished strong with 17 points in week 13, 14 points in week 15, and 16 points in week 18, finishing as WR12 on the final week.

In the playoff game against the LA Rams, Coker had 9 catches on 12 targets for 134 receiving yards and a touchdown, demonstrating he can perform when it matters most.

Coker can be acquired for cheap right now in dynasty formats and is expected to be the number two target in Carolina this year, gaining value.

Jaylen McMillan is mentioned as a different type of receiver compared to Ted Hurst in the Tampa Bay wide receiver room.

Jawan Johnson was very successful in his rookie year with Tyler Shuck, suggesting that Tyler Shuck tight ends are something to gravitate towards in the New Orleans offense.

Jeremiah Love is a first-round rookie pick who theoretically can gain dynasty value this year but is already steamed up in ADP.

Jonathan Brooks has immaculate vibes and his ADP is converging with Chuba Hubbard's, positioning him as a real threat to take the Panthers' starting running back job this year.

At Texas in 2023 as a 20-year-old, Jonathan Brooks posted 11 total touchdowns, 1,139 rushing yards in 10 games, and nearly 300 receiving yards on 25 catches while playing behind Bejian Robinson, demonstrating elite production in a limited sample.

Jonathan Brooks was the number one running back off the board in the 2024 draft class, and the Panthers coaching staff appears to be embracing him despite two consecutive ACL injuries, with former Panthers RB Jonathan Stewart endorsing him.

Jonathan Brooks could legitimately double in dynasty value this year if he demonstrates health and produces at an RB2 level, as dynasty managers will play catch-up once he proves the past two injury-plagued years don't define his career trajectory.

Jonathan Brooks is currently ranked RB32 on Keep Trade Cut and has a nonzero chance of reaching RB20 by season's end, representing significant upside from his current dynasty price.

Jordan Addison is expected to bounce back this year as part of Minnesota's improved offensive situation.

Jordan Tyson is a first-round rookie pick who theoretically can gain dynasty value this year but is already steamed up in ADP.

Jordan Tyson is a stud receiver who, along with Chris Alb, makes Oscar Delp more of a number three target in the New Orleans offense.

Katon Mitchell has climbed from being buried last year to climbing up to the 11th round in FFPC leagues and 12th round in NFC, gaining significant value after signing as a free agent and getting a new opportunity.

The analyst has heavy exposure to Lad McConkey in dynasty, indicating confidence in his production in the Chargers offense.

Malik Willis exemplifies how sleeper candidates can gain exceptional value through opportunity, as he signed as a free agent QB and has significantly increased his dynasty value and ADP in redraft and best-ball leagues.

Malik Willis was a backup quarterback that many weren't discussing as a potential starter, but has gained significant value after getting a new opportunity.

Malik Willis has gained significant value after being a buried backup quarterback last year, now positioned as a potential starting quarterback option.

Marcus Jones is dirt cheap in Dynasty right now despite being an impactful Superflex QB2 over the last two years in Jacksonville and San Francisco. He's a first-round pedigree, 27-year-old backup in a Kyle Shanahan/Sean McVay-style offense who could land a starting job on a team embracing that system, potentially jumping from QB34 range to QB24 range with Sam Darnold or Daniel Jones-like trajectory.

In Superflex tournaments, Marcus Jones is worth a late-round shot as a contingent upside backup quarterback if Brock Purdy misses time, offering strong fantasy scoring potential in that scenario.

Oscar Delp faces more target competition at wide receiver in New Orleans, with Jawan Johnson potentially remaining on the team in 2027.

Oscar Delp has rare athletic traits and exceptional speed (runs in the 4.4s) with explosiveness and red zone threat ability; he continually falls to the fourth round in FFPC dynasty leagues despite tight end premium scoring, making him a value pick with significant upside.

QJ has 16 touchdown catches over the last two years and shows strong statistical splits when the Chargers' offensive line is healthy with Raan Slater and Joe Alt on the field. The source identifies QJ as having the best ADP value in an offense expected to break out under Mike McDaniel and Justin Herbert.

QJ was outscoring Lad Macy at the beginning of last year when both were on the field together, demonstrating strong performance in the Chargers' offense.

Tank Dell exemplifies the local connection advantage, as the Houston Cougar was drafted in the third round by the Texans and was incredibly productive in his rookie year, similar to the dynamic Branch has with Atlanta.

Ted Hurst is a big, fast, and fluid wide receiver with size-speed-alpha ability comparable to T. Higgins; he's a rocket ship trajectory player (D2 to Georgia State to third-round pick) and is currently ranked WR84 on Keep Trade Cut, making him a super cheap dynasty target with spike week upside.

Ted Hurst has a rocket ship trajectory from D2 to Georgia State to Senior Bowl to third-round pick, and the analyst believes he's a player you really want to gain access to on as many Dynasty rosters as possible, especially in baseball leagues.

Ted Hurst is ranked 84 on Keep Trade Cut as a wide receiver, making him super cheap and a great value target for dynasty rosters.

Trey Tucker has some elements to his game in Vegas, but Jaylen Naylor is the preferred target as the free agent acquisition.

Trey McBride is easy to identify as a top tight end prospect with exceptional early production.

Zachariah Branch is receiving positive reports from Atlanta camp and is positioned to break through as a sleeper candidate with minimal WR2 competition. The Georgia product has elite athleticism (4.35 40-time, 20 bench reps at 5'8", 177 lbs) and exceptional quickness, with local connection to the Falcons similar to Tank Dell's rookie success.

Branch is an exceptionally quick and physically strong 5'8" receiver (20 bench press reps at combine) who set Georgia's single-season reception record with 81 catches and led the SEC, positioning him for significant rookie year value in Dynasty.

Branch has exceptional ability to manufacture yards through YAC and is an automatic click in Dynasty baseball, available in the 16th round on Underdog with really strong value.

Branch faces significant target competition in Miami with Bejian Robinson (highly targeted RB), Kyle Pitts (highly targeted TE), and Drake London (alpha WR1), which could limit his opportunities.

Playing with Tua Tagovailoa, who elevates lower ADOT wide receivers and peppers targets around the line of scrimmage, is a positive for Branch's rookie year outlook.