NFL fantasy football news and player signals for Tuesday, May 19, 2026
A crawlable daily synthesis of the player-specific takes STACKED extracted from monitored podcasts, videos, articles, and social posts.
Players driving the slate
Kyle Pitts
5 signals5 positive across Breakout, Injury, Usage.
Sam LaPorta
5 signals5 positive across Breakout, Depth Chart, Projection.
Trey McBride
4 signals4 positive across Breakout, Role, Usage.
J.K. Dobbins
4 signals2 positive, 2 negative across Depth Chart, Injury, Usage.
Brock Bowers
3 signals3 positive across Breakout, Projection.
Jordan Mason
3 signals3 positive across Value.
Josh Downs
3 signals3 positive across Role, Sleeper, Usage.
Saquon Barkley
3 signals3 positive across Projection.
All extracted player insights
First-round receiver with Vegas projection significantly below elite rookies like Jordan Tyson and Carnell Tate; part of the second tier of rookie receivers (alongside Casey Conception and Omar Cooper) that the market is undervaluing relative to dynasty hype.
Vegas projection of 775 receiving yards; top-10 pick positioned in a strong WR2 role in an offense expected to throw the ball frequently with a high-paced, fast-paced scheme. If he is explosive with the ball in his hands and can make plays, he will have ample opportunity.
Vegas projection of 775 receiving yards for the Titans' top-five pick; positioned as the clear alpha receiver in Tennessee's offense with high-volume opportunity.
Vegas projection of 675 receiving yards is not weak for a tight end. Kelce re-signed with Kansas City, signaling the team still believes he has significant juice left; he was still good for fantasy last year despite Rashee Rice missing time. The source projects him as a reliable low-end TE1 or solid mid-tier TE1 this season.
DJ Moore's Vegas projection of 750 receiving yards is concerning given his placement between younger prospects, older veterans, and rookies—an odd spot for a supposed alpha. While historically a consistently good receiver in Carolina, he experienced a severe decline in Chicago last year, where Luther Burden, Colston Loveland, and Romeo Doubs all outperformed him. The fit in Ben Johnson's offense was poor; at this stage of his career, Moore is losing separation ability and is not the field-stretching deep threat Josh Allen's offense needs. The source is not enthused about his Buffalo fit.
Kyren Williams is a goal-line back in a good offense who won't catch many passes, but carries more risk than peer Javonte Williams due to Blake Corum's increased snap share in the second half of last season; the two were nearly splitting drives par for par, creating depth chart uncertainty.
Javonte Williams at 1050 rushing yards is a boring but likely correct mid-round pick (around the 3-4 turn). He functions as a reliable set-and-forget RB2 with consistent floor value; while he was horrendous in the receiving game last year, he provides steady 9-10 point weeks and occasional two-rushing-touchdown games. Given the stable Dallas Cowboys offensive environment and his role as the lead back, he remains a solid mid-round target despite limited upside.
Jahmyr Gibbs and Bijan Robinson form a clear, elite 1-2 tier of their own for 2026 fantasy drafts. Gibbs is projected for nearly the same rushing total as the top three rushers (Jonathan Taylor, James Cook, Derrick Henry at 1250 yards), but with 2-3X the receiving work, making him a dual-threat asset with elite upside.
Bijan Robinson and Jahmyr Gibbs form a clear, elite 1-2 tier of their own for 2026 fantasy drafts. Robinson is projected for nearly the same rushing total as the top three rushers (Jonathan Taylor, James Cook, Derrick Henry at 1250 yards), but with 2-3X the receiving work, making him a dual-threat asset with elite upside.
Jeremiah Love, the number three overall pick, has a rushing yards projection of 900.5, placing him near the bottom of the board. The source identifies a messy backfield situation: the team resigned James Conner, brought in Tyler Allgeier on a two-year, $12 million deal, and still has Trey Benson (though the source would not be surprised if they cut him). Additionally, the team's win total is 4.5, limiting running opportunities. The source expects Love to be fine for fantasy because he is an explosive playmaker who can catch passes, but his production will not result from high volume carries. The source recommends drafting him lower, noting he should drop in drafts and should not be taken around the 1-2 turn or early-mid second round. There is a small chance he has a Najee Harris-like rookie year with high target volume in PPR, but the source views this as unlikely.
Lamar Jackson's passing yardage projection is the second-lowest among quarterbacks on the board, below Jayden Daniels. Historically, when healthy, he has maintained a strong passing yardage line over the past half-decade and typically hovers around this projection level. However, he has dealt with injuries in each of the last few seasons that have kept him off the field and sometimes placed him under this projection. The source notes that Todd Monken's offense, which had driven Lamar's passing improvement year-over-year through continuity and system complexity, is now in Cleveland. The source is not concerned about Lamar's injury history going into the year but emphasizes the pattern of whether he will stay healthy.
Jayden Daniels is positioned above Lamar Jackson in the quarterback passing yardage projections, serving as a comparative benchmark for Lamar's unexpectedly low projection.
Vegas projects Fernando Mendoza (number one overall pick to the Raiders) at 2,450.5 passing yards, which the source interprets as an 11-12 game start projection. The source views this as valid because highly drafted QBs rarely sit long anymore. Kirk Cousins, signed as the incumbent, showed no arm talent late last year (compared to late-career Matt Ryan and Drew Brees), suggesting he will struggle early and Mendoza will be needed sooner rather than later. The source recommends Mendoza as a useful QB3 target in superflex and best ball drafts, framing the projection as evidence Vegas expects significant playing time, not a typical rookie backup role.
Vegas projects Taysom Hill at 3,600 passing yards for 2026, matching Caleb Williams, Justin Herbert, and Josh Allen while ranking above Jordan Love and Jayden Daniels. The source attributes this to Kellen Moore's high-paced Saints offense that will feature insane volume; Hill is not being valued on talent or efficiency but on projected play volume. The Saints add Jordan Tyson (top-10 rookie) and Travis Etienne to strengthen the offensive environment, play the NFC South six times, operate primarily in a dome with favorable December weather, and face a fourth-place schedule. The source cautions against dismissing this projection and frames it as Vegas signaling strong volume expectations.
Brissett looked great at the end of the season but only in garbage time, posting 6.6 adjusted yards per pass attempt while winning just one game as a starter, and at 33 years old is unlikely to sustain a breakout.
Rodgers has no juice left and the last time he averaged 20 points per game was back in 2021, making him a waiver wire option.
Smith is stepping into a pretty good situation but the team he left won the Super Bowl while the team he joined earned the number one overall pick, making it not even a guarantee he'll be starting all year.
Mendoza probably won't be starting at the very beginning of the season, making him a waste of a roster spot in redraft leagues.
Young was QB 28 this past year and QB 23 the year prior, never finishing higher than QB 20, making him a waiver wire option in redraft leagues.
Stroud has back-to-back seasons with fewer than 15 points per game, making him a waiver wire option in redraft leagues.
Murray looked better at the end of the season but has no rushing upside and averaged 10.98 fantasy points per game, ranking as QB 38.
Jones is coming off a torn Achilles and has never hit more than 18 fantasy points per game in a season, making him a waiver wire option in redraft leagues.
Willis is the clear starter in Miami but the weapons are horrendous, with his only upside coming from running the football.
Willis is super efficient per dropback but the Green Bay Packers would not let him drop back frequently, instead running the ball repeatedly, limiting his passing volume.
Mayfield looked incredible early in the season but injuries to Tampa derailed the rest of his year, and he has never averaged more than 16 points per game outside of his singular 2024 season.
Love has had back-to-back seasons with fewer than 30 passing attempts per game and the offense is expected to remain run-heavy, limiting his volume.
Love averaged 18.77 points per game in his first year starting and has become a more efficient passer, posting a career-high 7.8 adjusted yards per pass attempt.
Stafford has a hard ceiling on fantasy points and should be streamed late in redraft leagues, but becomes more appealing in superflex leagues and Underdog Best Ball contests where his floor and guaranteed starter status add value.
Goff has never averaged 20 fantasy points per game or more, creating a hard ceiling that limits his upside in redraft leagues where he should be streamed based on matchup rather than drafted early.
Daniels will get 30-40% of the goal line carries and 6-10 carries per game, which limits the upside for Washington running backs in the backfield.
Henderson has significant contingent upside as a round-five pick with more ceiling potential than most players in that range, but struggled in pass protection and has limited current role.
Coleman is a workhorse back who is good in every facet but not great at any one facet, with his pathway dependent on Dobbins going down.
Dobbins is dealing with his third or fourth major injury in his career and is a really poor bet at ADP, with questions about how much he has left in the tank.
Harvey is expected to lead the Broncos backfield in fantasy scoring and is a really strong pick in the 100s ADP, with a chance to be the pass-catching back for the entire year.
Warren will have solid pass-down work and has been pretty good at the goal line, but is ranked back-to-back with Rico Dowel in ADP and is not expected to be a high-volume player.
Jones is in his 30s now and likely has only a passing down role, with limited touchdown upside in an offense that will be pass-heavy in the red zone.
Mason is a much better running back than Aaron Jones was last season by advanced metrics and yards after contact, and represents good value in the 140s ADP range.
Jordan Mason was a much better running back than Aaron Jones last season and is a good value in the 140s range, with advanced metrics supporting his effectiveness.
Aaron Jones is 31 or 32 years old and getting old, with less steam in the market compared to last offseason.
Caleb Williams showed progression last year and could take another step forward, which would help the entire Bears backfield.
DeAndre Swift was very good last year in the Bears offense and could be a running back 15 this year; he averaged a full yard more per carry than Manungai on zone blocking concepts.
Chris Rodriguez is RB41 going in the 10th round and leads all running backs in success rate and yards after contact over the last two years, but with a small sample and different usage that may not extrapolate to a full season.
DJ Giddens ripped up the combine and had very good production in college, with a big hive of support; if he were in the 2025 draft class he would be a third or fourth round pick.
Kendra Miller is still on the Saints roster but Devin Neil is the preferred handcuff option to Travis ETN.
Ty Chandler was signed by the Saints this offseason but Devin Neil is clearly the preferred handcuff option to Travis ETN.
Alvin Kamara will likely get cut post June 1 as part of the Saints' cap management, making him unreliable as a handcuff option.
Travis ETN is in a really good spot in the Kell Moore offense, which has consistently produced fantasy-viable running backs and receivers.
Devin Neil is a sneaky handcuff to Travis ETN who is basically free in Dynasty and not being drafted, but should change in a couple weeks as he's familiar with Kell Moore's offense.
Charbonnet had an ACL injury in the playoffs with surgery in February, and may not play this year with a potential return timeline of late December at the earliest.
Emanuel Wilson is the clear handcuff to Jadarian Price early in the season and will be the starter in week one, though he will play more than Price early on.
Jadarian Price could finish as an RB1 this year and has the same home run hitting ability as Kenneth Walker, with potential to rip off big runs and move into second-round discussion by 2027.
Allen is coming off a pretty brutal knee injury where his knee got completely caved in, which raises questions about his recovery and role.
If Hall goes down, the backfield becomes a messy committee between Allen and Davis, though not as bad as the Raiders situation.
Isaiah Davis is pretty good in the pass game and would play more in the passing game if Hall missed time, with a historical split showing Davis playing more in the pass game than Allen.
Isaiah Davis is pretty good in the pass game for the Jets and would have a role if Breece Hall misses time, though Braelon Allen is likely the preferred handcuff with the early down role.
Braelon Allen is the handcuff to Breece Hall in New York and would likely have the early down role if Hall misses time; he's coming off a brutal knee injury but is the preferred handcuff over Isaiah Davis.
Breece Hall is the unquestioned RB1 for the New York Jets and is in a pretty decent spot with improvements to the offensive skill positions and a new coaching staff.
Desmond Reed is a dart throw rookie in the Buffalo backfield behind James Cook.
Ray Davis is an awesome late-round pick in the 200s and was treated as a strong contingent upside pick last year; if James Cook goes down, Davis has the early down and goal line role and would have been going in the 140s-150s.
James Cook has experienced a huge price correction in ADP and is now a first round pick after being pushed down to round three in previous years; he's earned that status and is a locked-in first round pick with potential to be a dark horse RB1 overall.
Emanuel Wilson was traded from Green Bay to Seattle and is no longer in the Packers backfield.
Chris Brooks is the likely handcuff to Josh Jacobs in Green Bay and might legitimately be good; he outplayed Emanuel Wilson at times last year and is the better option over Marshon Lloyd.
Josh Jacobs is the clear starter for the Green Bay Packers and will get whatever volume he can handle.
Ashton Jeanty is the starter for the Las Vegas Raiders and will be the primary target of elite offensive mind Clint Kubiak, who will target him all season long.
Seth McGowan is a seventh-round pick in the 2026 draft and is viewed as the running back three in Indianapolis behind Jonathan Taylor and DJ Giddens.
DJ Giddens is the clear backup to Jonathan Taylor in Indianapolis and moves into fun handcuff range; he has similar upside to Pacheco or Bigsby due to his raw athleticism, though the Colts backfield is very thin.
Jonathan Taylor is a locked-in first round pick and will be ranked in the top 10 overall in 2026 rankings.
Will Shipley is behind Saquon Barkley and Tank Bigsby in the Philadelphia backfield depth chart.
Tank Bigsby is the handcuff to Saquon Barkley in Philadelphia and would have a pretty high volume role if Barkley goes down; he's ranked ahead of Pacheco and possibly ahead of Brian Robinson as a handcuff due to his efficiency and the strength of the Eagles offense.
Saquon Barkley is the clear starting running back for Philadelphia with a strong role in the offense.
Isaiah Pacheco landed well with Detroit as a handcuff to Jalen Gibbs after being on a slippery slope of being unrosterable; he's in a fun handcuff category but not a direct bellcow handcuff like Brian Robinson would be.
Brian Robinson is a clear handcuff to Bijan Robinson in Atlanta and would have a strong role as a low-end RB2 at worst if Bijan goes down, likely ranking in the RB15-18 range due to the consolidated offense.
Bijan Robinson is ranked really high in early 2026 projections and is considered a clear-cut elite running back at the top of the board.
Eli Stowers (TE, PHI) is #207 overall in Hayden Winks' 2026 Half-PPR rankings vs. Underdog ADP 195.7 with a 105-point projection. Verdict: Stowers is best left for dynasty fantasy leagues. I argued Stowers should drop 10ish pounds and convert to receiver. It sounds like that's not what is going to happen with Stowers, who joins one of the worst blocking TE rooms in the NFL. The Eagles use multiple tight ends but were awful blocking out of it last year with Grant Calcaterra.
Kenyon Sadiq (TE, NYJ) is #186 overall in Hayden Winks' 2026 Half-PPR rankings vs. Underdog ADP 154.5 with a 125-point projection. Verdict: Developmental deep target TE who could split time with Mason Taylor. While intriguing and certainly unique, Sadiq was an overrated prospect to me. 8 yards per route) because there are some receiving-based weaknesses he's working through; zone feel, consistent hands, and fluidity/flexibility at the top of routes. Sadiq's youthfulness makes him a better dynasty than re-draft play, especially in this environment.
Denzel Boston (WR, CLE) is #182 overall in Hayden Winks' 2026 Half-PPR rankings vs. Underdog ADP 159.1 with a 119-point projection. Verdict: Solid Round 2 WR with too much target competition for a Browns offense. If things go correctly, Boston is on the Michael Pittman plane. Unfortunately, there are a lot of crashes on that plane, too. The landing spot creates turbulence.
AJ Barner (TE, SEA) is #141 overall in Hayden Winks' 2026 Half-PPR rankings vs. Underdog ADP 175.5 with a 113.4-point projection. Verdict: Barner is 2026's fantasy TE sleeper as a 24yo full-time Super Bowl champ. As a 23-year-old, Barner played 95% and 90% of the Seahawks snaps in the NFC Conference Championship and the Super Bowl. He's simply one of the best all-around, young TEs in the NFL. Barner enters his prime and targets are up for grabs beyond Jaxon Smith-Njigba.
Isaiah Likely (TE, NYG) is #134 overall in Hayden Winks' 2026 Half-PPR rankings vs. Underdog ADP 132.1 with a 121.7-point projection. Verdict: Likely is the punt TE in redraft with Nabers likely out. Likely enters the prime of his career with a new team, though his connection with Harbaugh remains. He signed a 3-year, $40M contract to be the receiving TE next to blocking-TE Theo Johnson. It's a similar role to the one he had next to Mark Andrews.
Dallas Goedert (TE, PHI) is #133 overall in Hayden Winks' 2026 Half-PPR rankings vs. Underdog ADP 135.5 with a 115.5-point projection. Verdict: Goedert won't score 11 TDs again, but he's a fringe TE1 still. 7 per game. His target rate is consistently that of a fringe TE1 in fantasy. It just comes down to TDs, really.
Jake Ferguson (TE, DAL) is #132 overall in Hayden Winks' 2026 Half-PPR rankings vs. Underdog ADP 126.4 with a 126.8-point projection. Verdict: Ferguson is a forgettable fringe TE1 if Lamb is healthy. "Turd" Ferguson had some of the most drastic on/off splits of 2025. 5 receptions, and 51 yards (TE2 overall on TE2 overall usage). 3 targets, and 33 yards (TE20 on TE5 usage).
Tucker Kraft (TE, GB) is #87 overall in Hayden Winks' 2026 Half-PPR rankings vs. Underdog ADP 82.1 with a 134.8-point projection. Verdict: Kraft (ACL) on pace for Week 1 return, after elite half season. Kraft is a real-life top-5 when healthy. He tore his ACL (cleanly) in 2025 Week 9, which means a 9-month rehab puts him in line to return during training camp. While not guaranteed, it's more likely than not that Kraft is eligible to play in Week 1, even if at less than 100%.
Sam LaPorta (TE, DET) is #84 overall in Hayden Winks' 2026 Half-PPR rankings vs. Underdog ADP 97.6 with a 144.1-point projection. Verdict: LaPorta is a must target at 100th overall. 4) and 3rd in EPA per dropback. 4 targets per game. He had no weekly floor due to volume.
Kyle Pitts (TE, ATL) is #76 overall in Hayden Winks' 2026 Half-PPR rankings vs. Underdog ADP 106.3 with a 138.6-point projection. Verdict: Pitts' ceiling is inarguable now that he's healthy, just 25 years old. Last season, Pitts looked like he did during his record-breaking rookie season: Healthy. He particularly took off in the back half of 2025 when Drake London suffered his own knee injury. com.
Trey McBride (TE, ARI) is #29 overall in Hayden Winks' 2026 Half-PPR rankings vs. Underdog ADP 26.4 with a 191.4-point projection. Verdict: McBride is an elite TE1 in the prime of his career. 4), and yards per game (73) in 2025. All that led to a 19th overall finish in my favorite all-encompassing fantasy football stat; half PPR fantasy points over replacement per game. He ranks even higher in full PPR.
Luther Burden's impressive efficiency last year positions him as a top 20 wide receiver with potential for a significant target share.
Rashee Rice is projected as a top five wide receiver and has the potential to be a top two or three guy if he plays a full season.
Quinshon Judkins could lead the NFL in rush attempts and score more rushing touchdowns than his peers.
Jaden Daniels averaged 23 fantasy points per game as a rookie and has the potential to be the number one quarterback in fantasy in the future.
Isaiah Likely is expected to be a full-time player and could become the number two target on the Giants under a new offensive scheme.
Kyle Pitts could be a top five tight end this season, benefiting from a better offensive play caller than he had previously.
Sam Laporta has the potential to exceed his career high of 14 points per game, especially with a new offensive coordinator who favors tight ends.
Justin Herbert's performance improved significantly when key offensive linemen were healthy, indicating a potential for a strong season.
Devon Achan could see a significant target share in an offense that may rely heavily on running backs.
Saquon Barkley is expected to improve this year after struggling last season, with projections indicating a bounce-back.
Parker Washington emerged as a fantasy option last season, but his role may be limited due to increased competition.
Trevor Lawrence averaged 22.7 standard fantasy points per game from Week 10 through Week 18, indicating strong performance potential.
Travis Hunter's injury last season led to changes in the Jaguars' offensive usage, impacting player performances.
Josh Downs is projected to be a slot player, but there is potential for him to exceed expectations based on his ADP.
Josh Jacobs is not super expensive in drafts, making him a potentially valuable pick.
Jaden Reed has barely played in two wide receiver sets, but there is potential for increased usage if he can secure a role outside of the slot.
Christian Watson has the most established role in the Green Bay offense, which is beneficial for his fantasy outlook.
Josh Downs is also projected to remain in a slot role, which may hinder his fantasy production this season.
Jaden Reed is projected to continue his slot role, which limits his fantasy relevance despite being a top 50 wide receiver.
Marvin Harrison Jr. is projected to have a better season than Michael Wilson, making him a more appealing pick in the new offense.
Michael Wilson's production last season was heavily reliant on injuries to teammates, making him a risky pick this year.
Terry McLaurin is expected to be the centerpiece of the Washington offense, with plans to target him around 10 times per game.
Amon-Ra St. Brown is projected to be undervalued and is close to the same tier as Jackson Smith and Jigba according to projections.
Brock Bowers has the potential for a big season in the Raiders' offense, which is why he's currently ranked as the tight end one.
Caleb Williams is viewed as a strong late-round quarterback pick, especially when paired with a stack.
Cortland Sutton is viewed as a disappointing pick, with concerns about his performance despite finishing as a top wide receiver last season.
Josh Downs is considered a steal in the draft, highlighting his potential value as a sleeper pick.
Jordan Mason is being selected over Aaron Jones, indicating confidence in his role and potential production this season.
Jared Goff has consistently thrown for over 4,400 yards in the past four seasons, indicating strong potential for this year.
Sam Laporta finished higher in projections than expected, making him a solid pick in the eighth round.
DK Metcalf is viewed as a potential bust, especially when compared to Michael Pittman Jr., who is projected to have a better season.
Dobbins had strong fantasy finishes at the start of last year, but his injury limited his potential.
Dobbins' injury history is a significant concern, and while he has had decent finishes in the past, his reliability is in question.
J.K. Dobbins is expected to be the starting running back for the Denver Broncos, but his injury history raises concerns about his overall fantasy output.
Michael Pittman Jr. is projected to thrive in a check-down heavy offense led by Aaron Rodgers, making him a solid pick ahead of DK Metcalf.
Marvin Harrison is considered a great value in the seventh round, with the potential to significantly outperform his draft position.
Michael Pittman is viewed as a strong value pick due to his consistent performance and the team's investment in him.
Luther Burden is seen as a fun pick and has the potential to break out, making him a valuable choice in the fourth round.
DeAndre Swift has consistently finished as a top 24 running back over the last six years, indicating his reliability despite previous concerns.
Garrett Wilson is expected to have a significant role with 150 targets, making him a strong choice as a first wide receiver.
Jeremiah Love's situation is complicated due to the presence of other running backs, but he has the potential to be a top-10 player if given enough touches.
Saquon Barkley has the potential to return to a top-three fantasy season if the offensive line improves, making him a valuable pick in the early rounds.
Trey McBride's fantasy projection could change significantly depending on whether Jacoby Brissett remains the starting quarterback, as his numbers were impressive with Brissett last season.
Jacoby Brissett's absence from practice raises concerns about his status as the starting quarterback for the Cardinals, which could significantly affect the team's offensive output.
The Saints are uncertain about Alvin Kamara's fit on the roster, which could impact the role of Travis H. Ann Jr.
Bucky Irving will be limited due to a shoulder injury during organized team activities but is expected to be ready for training camp.
Aaron Rodgers has re-signed with the Steelers on a one-year contract worth up to $25 million, but his performance has raised concerns about his legacy as he struggles to maintain elite status.
George Kittle's age and recent Achilles injury raise concerns about his ability to perform at a high level, making him a risky pick as tight end nine.
Jake Ferguson's production is heavily dependent on CD Lamb's presence, and he has struggled to maintain relevance when Lamb is healthy, limiting his fantasy upside.
Dalton Kincaid finished last season as the tight end 12 in points per game, but he has yet to play over 55% of snaps in a game, limiting his upside.
When healthy, Tucker Craft averaged 14 half PPR points per game last season, which would have placed him just behind the tight end two overall.
Tucker Craft is recovering from an ACL tear but is expected to be available for week one, although he may not be at full strength until later in the season.
If Amon-Ra St. Brown gets injured, Sam Laporta could see a significant increase in targets and production, potentially leading to a breakout season.
Sam Laporta is being selected as the tight end six at pick 98 overall, showing promise as he was a top six tight end in four of the nine games he played last season.
Last season, Kyle Pitts averaged 4.7 catches for 43 yards with just one touchdown in the opening 10 games, indicating a need for increased volume.
Kyle Pitts has the potential to break out this season, possibly achieving around 1100 yards, especially under a new coaching staff that may utilize him more effectively.
Kyle Pitts is healthy and showed flashes of his potential last season, averaging 84 yards in games without Drake London. He could have a breakout year under a new coaching staff.
Tyler Warren had the sixth most half PPR fantasy points ever by a rookie tight end and is expected to see increased target concentration this season after the departure of Michael Pittman.
Loveland is projected for 875 receiving yards and 6.5 touchdowns, and could be a breakout player similar to Trey McBride last season.
Colson Loveland was the tight end six in points per game from week seven to 17 last season and has the potential to lead the Bears in receiving this year after the team traded away DJ Moore.
McBride's performance may be impacted by the new head coach's approach to running a balanced offense, especially with the addition of Jeremiah Love.
Trey McBride was the tight end one overall last year, averaging 14.9 points per game and 73 yards per game, and is now being drafted as the tight end two. His connection with Jacoby Brissett could be key for his success this season.
Bowers is currently projected for 899 receiving yards and 5.5 touchdowns, but he has the potential to exceed these numbers significantly.
Brock Bowers is projected to threaten the tight end target record this year, averaging 64 yards per game despite battling a knee injury last season. With a new play caller in Clint Kubiak, he is expected to be a target hog in a mediocre offense.