Future 1st - Veteran Values (w/ Taylor Christianson)

In the Patriots offense, A.J. Brown will be in a more concentrated situation and Drake May will need him as the guy on the outside and in the middle of the field to keep drives going.

If you're a contender with A.J. Brown, this is the time to be excited about him; if you're not contending, now is the moment to sell at max value before he turns 30.

Jose projects A.J. Brown to return to being a wide receiver one with potential for double-digit touchdowns, as the Patriots don't have another red zone target to prioritize.

Taylor projects A.J. Brown to finish as a top 10 wide receiver in full PPR with a higher floor in New England, likely in the 7-10 touchdown range rather than 12-14.

There is a lingering knee issue with A.J. Brown that was a concern, which is why the Rams were out on the sweepstakes for him.

Moore can be acquired for a second and a third, and has shown the ability to be a wide receiver one with lesser-talented quarterbacks, making him a strong value in Buffalo.

Moore has the opportunity to emerge as Josh Allen's primary target in Buffalo's wide receiver room and could have a strong season with veteran understanding.

Montgomery should be the main guy coming out of Houston's backfield and is available for cheap, making him a solid RB2 option.

Devonta Smith will gain the most from A.J. Brown's trade, as he will get more targets and has the agility to run creative routes that the Eagles can use to keep drives moving.

Taylor sees Devonta Smith as a high-end wide receiver two with a high floor, comparable to T. Higgins without the same magnitude of soft tissue concerns.

Jose projects Devonta Smith to finish between wide receiver 15-20, with the biggest concern being whether the Eagles' offense will figure things out and become more creative in their passing scheme.

Jose questions whether Devonta Smith is cut out to be an alpha in an offense, noting he hasn't taken over even when A.J. Brown has been hurt or absent.

Smith is ranked in the mid-wide receiver range (14-16) and represents good value for a player with upside.

Dobbins doesn't get much receiving work as RJ Harvey handles that role, which makes him a better play in half-PPR formats.

Dobbins has barely played more than 13 games in recent years, and the toll of brutal injuries makes him a risky bet despite his talent.

Dobbins is extremely undervalued due to injury concerns but had strong 2025 metrics: 62.3% opportunity share, eighth in yards per carry (5.0), and 117.2 EPX, making him a good value at a late second or 11th-12th round startup pick.

Dobbins can be acquired for a late 2026 second or an 11th-12th round startup pick, representing excellent value when the injury narrative is priced in.

Dobbins has a brutal injury history with multiple ACL injuries, an Achilles injury, and a foot injury last year, which is driving his low price.

Dobbins is a decent RB2 and excellent flex play in deeper leagues, with potential to be a reliable starter six times a year in an offense where he can be depended on for 12-15 points.

Jose notes that Jalen Hurts' passing has continued to decline even with A.J. Brown on the team, raising questions about how his performance will look without Brown.

Coleman is going ahead of Dobbins in startups, which is viewed as mispriced given Dobbins' superior talent and opportunity share.

Patrick Mahomes' startup ADP has not matched his on-field production over the last 2-3 years, causing people to sour on him despite being arguably the best player in football.

Taylor believes Patrick Mahomes will come out with a vengeance after his recent injury and declining performance, as he's been upset with how he's performed the last few seasons and will be motivated to bounce back.

Harvey handles the receiving work in the Denver backfield, while Dobbins is the primary rusher.

Harvey is being hyped by Sean Payton to boost his confidence, but he's not going to be the guy in the Denver backfield, suggesting his value is inflated.

Higgins is ranked in the 14-16 range and can be acquired for two seconds in offseason trades, representing strong value for a player with spike-week potential.

Higgins has injury concerns and has barely ever played a full season, so contenders should be prepared for him to miss two to three weeks.

Higgins has the potential to have spike weeks that can win you weeks, especially if Chase misses time, as he's shown the ability to step in and take a huge target share.

Higgins is a great player to have as your wide receiver three or flex, capable of putting up 30-point games from the flex spot and winning weeks for contending teams.

McLaurin is undervalued due to age and his bad season last year, making him a solid contender for a wide receiver four or five flex spot.

Trading Montgomery for Pollard and gaining a third is a savvy move, as Pollard offers better value and upside.

Pollard is the clear lead back in Tennessee with Padre Spears unable to stay healthy, and he's available for cheap as an RB2 or flex option.

Pollard is going in the 14th round in startups and can be used as an RB3 or flex option, with potential to serve as an RB2 on bi-weeks or if injuries strike.

Kelce is a Hall of Famer available at an excellent price and is an excellent flex in tight end premium formats, typically a bench asset in the 11th-12th round if you've built your team right.

Kelce is super cheap and available for a third or 2028 second, with his ADP in Sleeper at 14th round but typically going in 11th-12th round in startups, making him an excellent value.

With Rice as a knucklehead, targets go somewhere, and Kelce is positioned to benefit from increased target volume.

Charbonnet is undervalued in dynasty startups due to Jadarian Price's presence, but pairing him with Dobbins creates an arbitrage play where you can get a starting RB/RB2 for the whole year.

Charbonnet is likely the guy to own in the Denver backfield for the second half of the season, making him a strong pairing with Dobbins for full-year RB coverage.