NFL fantasy football news and player signals for Monday, June 8, 2026

Bryce Young has been hanging in there with some inspired moments, suggesting the Panthers' quarterback situation may stabilize if he continues to show improvement.

Etienne flashed in limited time as a capable scatback and receiver, and could be a cheap Dynasty pickup as a future complement to Jonathan Brooks if the Panthers rebuild successfully.

Jonathan Brooks is viewed as the true future at running back in Carolina and could form a RB1/RB3 combo with Trevor Etienne if the team solidifies their offensive line and quarterback situation.

Waldman believes Hubbard's best days are probably behind him already despite receiving an extension, and he has concerns about his durability given his age and recent missed games.

Herbert's processing ability is good but not great—he makes 1-2 poor decisions per week despite being a beautiful thrower, which limits his ceiling as a top-tier processor like Brock Purdy or Tom Brady.

Mike McDaniel's footwork adjustments for Herbert are scheme-oriented to emphasize quick passing and play-action, which should help Herbert avoid the problematic intermediate range where he has struggled historically.

Waldman sees Kyler Murray as a potential competitive stopgap starter for the Vikings if he improves pocket efficiency and shows strong target distribution across multiple receivers in the first 2-3 games.

Jordan Addison is the biggest loser in Minnesota's offense with Kyler Murray, likely becoming a distant third receiver if Murray's pattern from Arizona repeats.

If Kyler Murray's pattern from Arizona repeats with Minnesota, T.J. Hockenson could have a renaissance as the peppered target option, similar to Trey McBride's role.

Justin Jefferson is the best bet to be the most peppered target option in Minnesota with Kyler Murray, but if they aren't on the same page, he could demand a trade.

Trey McBride revealed that Kyler Murray would skip his first read and pepper the tight end with targets instead of distributing the ball efficiently across the offense.

Kyler Murray does not stay in the pocket to find efficient solutions, unlike other short QBs like Drew Brees and Russell Wilson, limiting his ability to support multiple fantasy-relevant receivers.

Kyler Murray has not produced multiple fantasy starters in his passing offense in his entire career, and the analyst is "f--k it" on the Vikings having more than one fantasy starter with him until proven otherwise.

Travis Hunter's role as a deep receiving option may be reduced as Jacksonville prioritizes short and intermediate pass catchers, with more cornerback snaps expected.

Parker Washington is part of Jacksonville's new receiving strategy as a primary short and intermediate route option, forming a two-punch with Jacobe Meyers.

Trevor Lawrence has shown errant throws and poor chemistry with Brian Thomas in the vertical game, limiting the upside of Jacksonville's passing offense.

Brian Thomas was wide receiver two overall only in his final six games with Marcus Jones, not with Trevor Lawrence, making expectations for a WR2 finish with Lawrence unrealistic.

Brian Thomas averaged 6.2 targets and under 10 points per game in 14 games with Trevor Lawrence last year, dropping to under 9 points per game over the final eight games as Meyers and Washington emerged.

Brian Thomas is being phased into a third receiver role behind Jacobe Meyers and Parker Washington, with the Jaguars prioritizing short and intermediate pass catchers over vertical threats.

Brian Thomas Jr. will improve enough but not enough because of Trevor Lawrence, as the QB's accuracy issues limit his upside despite extra reps together.

Trevor Lawrence's inconsistency and errant throws limit Brian Thomas Jr.'s upside, making the quarterback the primary constraint on Thomas' fantasy production rather than the receiver's talent.

Brian Thomas Jr. is a good vertical receiver whose rookie success was limited by Trevor Lawrence's errant throws and poor chemistry on vertical routes, leading the Jaguars to add other receivers like Jacoby Meyers and Parker Washington mid-season.

Brian Thomas Jr. will improve enough but not enough because of Trevor Lawrence's inconsistency, as the quarterback has shown errant throws and poor chemistry with Thomas on vertical routes.

Daniel Jones' 2024 season may have been a one-year wonder in a heavily schemed Colts offense, with concerns that the scheme will be found out and his success may not be sustainable.

Without another compelling receiver outside of Alec Pierce, Tyler Warren could get shut down more often as teams study film and understand the Colts offense better, as evidenced by the Steelers' defensive approach.

Tyler Warren will likely be the second or third most targeted player in the Colts passing offense and maintain a massive role despite needing route-running improvements.

Tyler Warren is working to improve his route breaks and efficiency this offseason, addressing a key area of development in his game that was previously limited to zone coverage situations.

Tyler Warren functions as a wide receiver in the Colts offense despite being classified as a tight end by defenses, similar to Ricky Rice, with less traffic due to Jonathan Taylor's dominance and the strong offensive line creating wide-open space.

Tyler Warren is going into the fifth round as a wide receiver in early 2025 drafts (14th pick overall), benefiting from vacated targets in the Colts offense.

Rashee Rice's contract situation and off-field issues will likely limit his role, with the analyst expecting Worthy to get half of what Rice is projected for.

Worthy will outperform Taekquin Thornton, who is getting buzz in camp for his deep ability.

Worthy will be the second most targeted wide receiver on the Chiefs and the third option in the offense, projected for just under 700 yards.

At age 23, Xavier Worthy still has time to become a top 20 fantasy wide receiver for the Chiefs, and the analyst recommends staying patient with him in dynasty leagues.

Sutton was wide receiver 14 last year and wide receiver 11 the year before, but is being drafted as wide receiver 35 this year—the analyst plans to have a ton of him and doesn't expect him to fall that far.

Waddle could easily become the top option in Denver's offense, with the analyst feeling positive about his role despite being moved around more often.

Waddle is projected for 201 fantasy points in Denver and will be more efficient on a yardage standpoint than Courtland Sutton, though Sutton will lead in targets and receptions.

Barkley has been top 10 in fantasy points in three of his 16-game seasons, with last season being an outlier at 15th, which was not a terrible outcome.

Devonte Smith's ability to be the player everyone believes he is without AJ Brown in the mix is now in question, as people had talked themselves into him becoming a monster wide receiver one in the Eagles offense.

Saquon Barkley has been a top-10 fantasy back in 16-game seasons three times, with last season's 15th-place finish being an outlier, suggesting strong historical consistency.

AJ Brown carried gravity in the Eagles offense even when not targeted, and his departure creates uncertainty about how the offense will function without his presence.

DeVonta Smith has high expectations as a potential monster wide receiver one in the Eagles offense, though it remains to be seen if he can be the player everyone believes without AJ Brown in the mix.

When Saquon Barkley doesn't have a good feel for how a play is supposed to develop, he tries to out-athlete people rather than making quick, well-managed decisions based on vision.

Saquon Barkley has historically been a better gap player than a zone player, though outside zone has been a good bridge for gap players learning zone schemes.

Analyst projects Saquon Barkley for approximately 1,500 yards from scrimmage this season, not expecting a full 2,000-yard rebound but open to raising the receiving projection if he reaches 50-60 receptions as the Eagles are discussing.

Todd Gurley's 2018 season (1,250 rushing yards, 17 rushing TDs, 580 receiving yards, 4 receiving TDs for 21 total TDs) is used as a comparable model for what Saquon Barkley might achieve in McVay's offense.

Saquon Barkley is expected to have a strong rebound year in Sean McVay's offense, with a Todd Gurley-style season as a strong possibility.

The Chiefs are likely tired of Rashee Rice's off-field antics and probably won't extend him, instead running him into the ground to maximize value while they have him.

Rashee Rice is projected to have northward of 1,200 yards in the Chiefs offense as the true running back in a passing offense that uses short throws as an extension of the run game.

Royals had better hands than Rashee Rice on similar looks and is a skilled player after the catch, positioning him well to fill Rice's role.

Allen is a potential replacement option for Rasheed Rice in the screen role if needed.

Rice is currently dealing with legal issues and is in jail, though he is getting rehab on his surgically repaired knee.

Royals is a viable replacement for Rasheed Rice with the additional first-team reps he's receiving; he had better hands than Rice coming out of school and is a skilled player after the catch.

Johnson is one of the most underrated young slot players in the league and is a dynamic, smart football player who could be a breakout candidate if injuries occur.

McMillan will be fourth in the Buccaneers receiving hierarchy, fitting best in the slot where Godwin will spend most of his time.

Hurst is an exciting player who will likely get north of 50 targets but may be a distant number three in the Buccaneers offense behind Godwin and Evans.

Evans will likely be better than Godwin in yardage and target share departments, though Godwin will lead in receptions.

Godwin will likely lead the Buccaneers in receptions and be more efficient than Mike Evans due to increased slot usage, with a projected 8 touchdowns.

Godwin is a bargain at wide receiver 40 and is looking very good in camp; despite past injury concerns, he should be ready to perform as the number two receiver in the Buccaneers offense.

Henderson needs to improve his route running, understanding coverage nuances, and quarterback rapport compared to Stevenson, and still needs to get better at creating something from nothing when plays break down and there's interior penetration.

Henderson is projected to have an edge in touchdowns and rushing yardage over Stevenson, but trails in receptions, receiving yardage, and receiving touchdowns, with Football Guy's projections showing Henderson at running back 26 and Stevenson at running back 28.

Henderson is projected at running back 21 in current draft ADP, down from running back 18 last year, with a closer price to Rondre Stevenson (running back 29) than last season.

Rodriguez is mysteriously absent from OTAs and is not working out well in best ball formats, which is something to watch as he competes with Tutin for carries.

Signed by Patriots for a fair amount of money but expected to be more of a blocker with low target volume in the low teens.

Going as wide receiver 69 at 184th pick overall; Grank approves of that ADP.

Going as wide receiver 49, the second wide receiver off the board at 115th pick overall.

Not currently projected or ranked pending clarity on his role and situation.

If drafted cheaper early in best ball formats, drafters should feel good about the value as the price will likely rise soon.

Has been climbing up inside the top 10 in projections and ADP will likely follow based on the steam of the offense, the quarterback, and recent news.

Could wind up going to a team where he becomes a pretty good starter and maybe even better than Romeo Dobbs has to offer.

Currently the slot receiver in the Patriots offense; Jalen Coker could potentially be an upgrade over him.

Was a slot receiver at Mississippi and a good one; could switch inside/outside with Jalen Coker in the Patriots offense.

Could be an upgrade to DeMario Douglas as a big slot receiver who could deliver big plays with teams occupied with the outside receivers, and could switch inside/outside with AJ Brown.

DeMario Douglas is mentioned as the current slot receiver for the Patriots, with Waldman suggesting Kaylen Boote could be an upgrade over him in that role.

AJ Brown was a slot receiver at Mississippi and a strong one, which could allow him to flex between slot and outside receiver roles in New England alongside other receivers.

AJ Brown has 15 receptions of 50+ yards since the start of 2019, tied for most in the NFL, demonstrating elite big-play ability.

There is concern about AJ Brown's knee health and whether he is damaged goods following his trade from Philadelphia, though Waldman believes the Eagles' narrative about the injury may be exaggerated.

Matt Waldman projects AJ Brown's floor at approximately 120 targets, close to 80 receptions, and a little over 1,000 yards with 7-10 touchdowns in New England, which he considers still good enough for wide receiver one consideration.

Analyst still has excitement for Cam Ward's potential and is willing to see if he improves, keeping him in the top 22 of dynasty QB rankings despite uncertainty about his trajectory.

Malik Willis has QB1 potential in 2026 due to his rushing ability and expected high volume in Miami's offense, though his long-term starting job security is uncertain.

Analyst ranks Malik Willis at 23 as a one-year bet, expecting him to produce fantasy points in 2026 but uncertain about his starting job status beyond that, with potential QB1 upside if efficient as a passer.

Analyst considered ranking Matt Stafford ahead of Kyler Murray due to valuing one-year top-five QB finish potential, though ultimately kept Murray in the top 22.

Analyst has seen regression from Baker Mayfield due to injuries and his hard-playing style that doesn't avoid contact, making him less attractive than Matt Stafford's one-year top-five potential despite personal fandom.

Analyst suggests Jared Goff could be acquired for Fernando Mendoza plus a first-round pick, implying Goff's proven production is valued higher than Mendoza's unproven potential in the current market.

Analyst is confident Dak Prescott can deliver a top-five QB finish, making him preferable to Fernando Mendoza in dynasty formats where proven production is valued over unproven upside.

Despite market enthusiasm, analyst cannot project Mendoza to finish as a top-12 QB this year due to lack of proven NFL performance and weak weapons around him, preferring Dak Prescott's proven top-five finish potential.

Market has moved significantly on Mendoza post-draft, with him now ranked QB14-15 on Dynasty Lab and Keep Trade Cut, ahead of Dak Prescott, despite pre-draft sentiment suggesting he should fall behind wide receivers in rookie drafts.

Analyst is higher on Fernando Mendoza than most, projecting him to have Joe Burrow-like fantasy output potential with sufficient rushing ability to contribute meaningfully, landing with offensive mind Kyle Kubiak.

In his rookie season, Stroud had only 167 rushing yards and 3 touchdowns despite 4,000 passing yards and 23 passing touchdowns, showing minimal rushing upside that could offset conservative offensive play-calling.

Houston's offensive scheme under D'Amico Ryans is conservative and run-focused, limiting Stroud's passing volume and high-scoring game opportunities despite bringing in David Montgomery to emphasize the running game.

Analyst expects CJ Stroud to finish as a low-end QB2 rather than a fringe QB1, citing lack of rushing upside in the NFL and Houston's conservative offensive scheme under defensive-minded head coach D'Amico Ryans.

Justin Herbert is ranked #7 in one ranker's dynasty QB tiers, beginning the next tier of quarterbacks after the elite top-6 group.

Joe Burrow has a history of injury issues and hasn't been able to stay healthy, which is a concern when evaluating his dynasty ranking despite his elite passing ability.

Joe Burrow is ranked #6 in dynasty QB rankings as a really solid, elite-level passer with top-tier weapons and a perfect situation, though he doesn't provide rushing upside.

Lamar Jackson's historical performance shows inconsistency, ranking QB8, QB7, and QB6 from 2020-2022, then QB1 in 2024, suggesting his elite 2024 season may not be sustainable as he enters his thirties.

Lamar Jackson has shown elite ceiling consistently and improved significantly as a passer during his NFL career, making him difficult to move from a top-5 ranking despite recent concerns.

Lamar Jackson is considered a strong sell in dynasty, with one ranker willing to trade him for a player like Trevor Lawrence plus a top-5 pick, even outside of rebuilds.

With a new defensive-minded head coach (Jesse Minter) and offensive coordinator (Declan), there's concern the Ravens may adopt a more conservative, ground-and-pound approach to preserve Lamar's health rather than maximize his passing upside.

Lamar Jackson has dealt with recurring health issues including stomach problems and frequent sickness, missing practice time and games due to illness.

Lamar Jackson's play has dropped off as he ages and deals with injuries, with concerns about how his mobile skillset will translate over the next few years.

Caleb Williams has a higher ceiling than Jayden Daniels but still has work to do to match Daniels' current level of play as a complete quarterback.

Caleb Williams' strong plays in 2024 relied heavily on schoolyard football and broken-down plays outside the pocket rather than structured offense, raising questions about consistency.

Caleb Williams is ranked #3 in one ranker's dynasty QB tiers with top-5 and even QB1 overall potential, benefiting from an elite offensive situation with strong weapons and Ben Johnson as offensive coordinator.

Jayden Daniels' rushing production dropped significantly in 2025 (278 yards in 7 games vs. 891 yards as a rookie), suggesting the team may reduce his running workload under new OC David Blau.

Jayden Daniels dealt with injuries in his sophomore season and is a slender player with a reckless running style that raises durability concerns, potentially limiting his rushing upside going forward.

Jayden Daniels is ranked #3 in one ranker's dynasty QB tiers due to his stellar rookie season and already being a more complete QB than Caleb Williams, despite sophomore season injury concerns.

Drake May is ranked #2 in dynasty QB rankings and has top-tier upside, though some debate exists about whether he should be ranked ahead of Josh Allen long-term.

Josh Allen is ranked #1 in dynasty QB rankings with a projection of 23 points per game that is easy to maintain over the next few years.

Sean Tucker is a value pick because he was undrafted and will have to keep proving himself, but his eye test is excellent and he could be a strong option if Bucky Irving gets injured again.

Sean Tucker broke off multiple long touchdown runs last season and the Buccaneers offense was flat-out better when he was getting the ball, suggesting coaches will realize they need him more on the field.

Sean Tucker is an undrafted RB who looked flat-out better than Bucky Irving all of last season and has elite metrics (90th percentile 40-yard dash, 95th percentile bench press, 95th percentile college target share).

Kenneth Gainwell had his own breakout season last year in Pittsburgh and could be the real deal as a receiving running back in Tampa Bay's offense, not just a pet project.

Kenneth Gainwell was signed by Tampa Bay as one of their bigger offseason signings and had 80 targets last year in Pittsburgh, positioning him as a receiving back who will cap Bucky Irving's ceiling.

Bucky Irving is not guaranteed a top-12 season and may not get a second contract, making him a risky dynasty asset compared to more secure options.

Bucky Irving is a sell because he's smaller than average, only has fourth-round capital, and faces competition from Kenneth Gainwell and Sean Tucker in a new coaching staff system.

Bucky Irving is a sell because his ceiling is capped by Kenneth Gainwell (who had 80 targets last year) and new coach Zach Robinson's tendency to use committee approaches, similar to his Atlanta scheme.

Bucky Irving has multiple injury concerns including a shoulder injury that has persisted for months, originally reported as a foot injury, with additional mental health considerations.

Javante Williams is ranked ahead of Bucky Irving and is a buy because he's only 26 years old, just received an extension, and can be acquired without paying a lot for quality RB2 production.

Javante Williams has a true three-down skillset with great hands out of the backfield, not just pass protection, and can work at the goal line, making him a top-10 opportunity share candidate for RBs.

Javante Williams is an elite pass protector and one of the best in the NFL at the position, which ensures he'll always have a role on passing downs and stick around in the league.

Javante Williams had a career-high 4.8 yards per carry, scored 11 touchdowns, and broke off a career-high 66-yard run last season, with room to grow in the receiving department.

Javante Williams is a buy at age 26 because he's in a similar situation to Chase Brown with elite offensive weapons (CD Lamb, Dak Prescott) and consistently delivered RB2 production throughout last season.

Chase Brown gets the high-value touches (goal line, majority of targets) while Samajay Perine takes the low-value carries, and Chase Brown has elite athletic metrics (94th percentile burst, 92nd percentile 40-yard dash, 91st percentile college rating).

Chase Brown must be in the top 16 for dynasty RBs because he can deliver a top 12 season, which is more valuable than many other prospects given how quickly the RB landscape changes.

Chase Brown should be able to deliver top 12 RB production for at least two years given his skillset and the fact that he doesn't take hard hits or play overly physical.

Chase Brown is a great receiving back in a secure position with minimal competition at RB, and there's a possibility the Bengals extend him soon, providing long-term stability.

Chase Brown is ranked in the top 12 running backs and is a buy because he plays in a unique situation with two elite WRs (T Higgins and Jamar Chase) that consistently open up light boxes for him.

Tyler Shough's maturity and age (26) are benefits for his development, as he has accumulated more reps and experience than younger QBs, which contributed to his strong play last year.

Tyler Shough offers dynasty value because you can get him at a lower price than Lamar Jackson while only losing a modest amount of points per game in the box score this upcoming season.

Tyler Shough and Malik Willis are both fascinating dynasty prospects because you don't have to pay a lot to acquire them, yet they can help you win now and potentially develop into more efficient passers long-term.

Tyler Shough's age (26) and experience are benefits in Kellen Moore's system, as he has enough maturity and reps to execute the offense effectively despite being a second-year QB.

Tyler Shough is ranked QB 17 in dynasty but will be ranked considerably higher in redraft rankings due to his fit in Kellen Moore's high-volume passing offense in New Orleans.

Pete identifies Tyler Shough as his biggest buy at QB, noting he was an early second-round pick despite being thought to go much later; emphasizes the importance of landing spot and scheme fit, particularly with Kellen Moore's offense which has historically produced fantasy value.

Host is bullish on Tyler Shough as a buy in dynasty, ranking him around QB17-18 (six spots ahead of consensus), and would rather take him than Ty Simpson; believes the ceiling is higher for Shough despite lack of long-term deal and first-round draft capital, praising his situation and fantasy ceiling.

David Montgomery is in Houston's offense, and the team appears to want to invest in the run game rather than have CJ Stroud air it out.

Host mentions loving Nico Collins as a weapon for CJ Stroud, though notes the overall offense may not support high passing volume.

Host ranks CJ Stroud at QB23 in dynasty (five spots below consensus QB18), grouping him with veterans like Sam Darnold and Daniel Jones; believes his rookie season was an anomaly and serious regression suggests he could hit rock bottom, with scheme fit concerns and constant offensive coordinator turnover in Houston.

Host references Michael Penix as an example of a quarterback who was overdrafted a couple of seasons ago and whose actual real value in dynasty is now questionable.

Host has Trevor Lawrence rising in dynasty rankings as a guy with a bright future; he's only 26 years old and benefits from Liam Cohen's presence in the offense.

Host suggests Caleb Williams could be acquired straight up in a trade for Lamar Jackson, indicating he views Williams favorably as a potential target for contenders.

Mahomes has slid in consensus rankings and likely won't return much in a trade, though you could potentially acquire Jackson Dart (QB10) plus a first-round pick if trading him away.

Host is selling Lamar Jackson despite him being QB2 in consensus, citing his age (29), reliance on rushing ability, injury history, and new defensive-minded head coach that could limit offensive upside; suggests trading him down to Jackson Dart plus a first-round pick.

Host ranks Ty Simpson at QB 25-30 in dynasty and is selling immediately, believing he was a big reach by the Rams and unlikely to help fantasy teams now or in the future despite high draft capital, though his trade value may be at an all-time high before he takes the field.

Jordan James is drafted as a backup running back with massive potential payoff if the primary back goes down, making him worth targeting despite the uncertainty.

Christian McCaffrey's efficiency is concerning at 3.2 yards per carry, and there's a chance his role becomes untenable, forcing the team to use him primarily as a third-down back rather than giving him 15 rushes per game.

Elijah Surratt is described as a 'sidekick ass pick' in late rounds, with the analyst unconvinced about taking him despite his size.

Darnell Mooney could be the wide receiver one on his team if Malik Neighbors misses time, and has had healthy seasons where he's been pretty good.

Darnell Washington just signed a big contract and is fun on underdog because while he won't get there via reception volume, he could have a two-touchdown game.

Jeremiah Love is viewed as a good player with positive prospect models, but faces competition at running back as a rookie on his team, making the analyst neutral on him despite not being a strong advocate.

AJ Brown was expected to move up in ADP during the summer and was targeted as a third-round pick in high-stakes slow drafts, representing a valuable draft opportunity.

Rashee Rice can be acquired in the third round and is always available in draft strategy discussions.

Bijon Robinson is part of a favorite three-person start combination with Brock Bowers, representing an elite draft strategy.

Brock Bowers is a favorite three-person start combination, having been available in the third round in some instances, and is preferred over AJ Brown in draft strategy.

Michael Pittman is described as 'legit good' with some speculation he could be the wide receiver one in Pittsburgh.

Debo Samuel's ADP could land in the 11th round range or potentially reach the Michael Pittman Jr. range if he signs with a neutral to positive situation, though he wasn't particularly good last year.

Jonathan Brooks is expected to be active in week one and will be ramped up in the offense, filling a pass-catching role similar to Rico Dowdle's role from the previous year.

Mentioned as part of an unstacked, uncorrelated draft strategy in high-stakes best ball.

Mentioned as part of an unstacked, uncorrelated draft strategy in high-stakes best ball.

Drafted before the third wide receiver in a poorly constructed team that graded out horribly.

One of only two wide receivers drafted by a high-stakes player (Renegades) in the first 11 rounds, resulting in a poorly graded team.

Analyst expresses preference for drafting Gunnar Helm in the draft.

Considered as a veteran wide receiver option with potential upside if things break right early in the season.

Expected to play ahead of Skylar Bell to start the year, providing early-season scoring potential.

Won a Heisman Trophy at 171 pounds, demonstrating that lighter receivers can succeed at the highest level.

At 175 pounds, Worthy is built appropriately to be a wide receiver, contrasting favorably with Tutu Atwell's physical limitations.

Despite strong early preseason performance (13 targets, 100 yards in first game), Atwell failed to produce as expected; analyst notes he weighs only 155 pounds and is not built to be a wide receiver in fantasy football.

Rookie wide receiver expected to be a starter from the jump with upside to score in the final three weeks of the season.

Rookie wide receiver expected to be a starter from the jump with upside to score in the final three weeks of the season.

One of the running backs targeted to potentially hit and provide value in a deep running back room.

One of the running backs targeted to potentially hit and provide value in a deep running back room.

Viewed as a potential spot-start contributor throughout the season in a deep running back room.

The team's success hinges on Devin Achane's health and performance; if he is healthy and smashes, the team will be in great shape.

Preferred over Kolo Shakir in draft selection, indicating solid value at tight end.

Preferred over Kolo Shakir and Mark Andrews in draft selection, indicating strong value at tight end.

Rice is coming off very early in drafts despite being in a suspect situation, grouped with other overpriced wide receivers.

Nabers is overpriced as WR11 in drafts given his injury concerns and reduced role in a crowded Giants receiver room. The analyst believes he's too expensive.

The Giants acquired Odell Beckham, brought in Juju, and drafted Malachi Fields, signaling reduced volume expectations for Nabers in a crowded receiver room.

Nabers is coming off major knee surgery with cleanup procedures, raising concerns about his availability and recovery timeline. A video showed him struggling to run to first base during rehab.

Montgomery is now positioned as the workhorse in his new situation after being traded away from Detroit, finally getting volume without competition from Gibbs.

Running back whose projections need to be dropped due to a foot injury, making him less attractive than Ferguson at tight end.

Quarterback on the drafted team roster.

Running back on the drafted team roster.

Running back on the drafted team roster.

Running back on the drafted team roster.

Wide receiver on the drafted team roster.

Wide receiver on the drafted team roster.

Wide receiver on the drafted team roster.

Wide receiver on the drafted team roster.

13th round pick in redraft leagues who can be easily dropped in week one if he doesn't have a role or team situation, making him a low-risk late-round flier.

Late-round tight end prospect who could get 10-12 opportunities per game if things go his way and be a highly efficient player, making him a worthwhile end-of-draft shot.

Diggs is worth a shot in the 13th round as a reddraft pick with potential landing spots in KC, Seattle, Vegas, or Washington, and can be easily dropped if he doesn't land in a good situation.

Katon Mitchell could get 10-12 opportunities per game if things go his way and would be a highly efficient late-round pick.

Chris Rodriguez has a foot injury and is not expected to catch passes, making him an unattractive fantasy option.

Parker Washington is a solid wide receiver pick in the middle rounds of the draft.

Addison is a solid pick in the ninth round as part of a balanced draft strategy that prioritizes building evenly across positions.

Tyler Warren is a tight end option worth targeting early if he falls, as an alternative to Bowers and Loveland to avoid heavy late-round position investment.

Loveland is one of the preferred tight end targets to secure early in the draft to avoid heavy late-round investment at the position.

Warren is a strong pick in the ninth round as a fourth running back who could rack up 60 receptions this season and provide solid production if needed.

Jordan Addison is still considered a solid wide receiver option in this range.

Parker Washington is a pretty solid wide receiver pick in this range.

Jaylen Warren is a good running back pick who can rack up a lot of receptions.

Mike Evans would have been the analyst's pick at this spot if he was available, indicating strong value.

Brock Purdy is a great quarterback option and part of the tier the analyst would consider in a 10-team league.

Dak Prescott is a great quarterback option and part of the tier the analyst would consider in a 10-team league.

Trevor Lawrence is a great quarterback pick and the analyst likes him a decent amount this season.

Justin Herbert is a great quarterback pick this season and the analyst loves him.

Jaylen Hurts is viewed at the end of the top quarterback tier, lacking the ceiling of Lamar Jackson, Drake Maye, Josh Allen, or Jaden Daniels to potentially be the top quarterback by 1-2 points per game.

Joe Burrow is viewed at the end of the top quarterback tier, lacking the ceiling of Lamar Jackson, Drake Maye, Josh Allen, or Jaden Daniels to potentially be the top quarterback by 1-2 points per game.

Jaden Daniels is in the top tier of quarterbacks with a ceiling to potentially be the top quarterback by 1-2 points per game.

Josh Allen is in the top tier of quarterbacks with a ceiling to potentially be the top quarterback by 1-2 points per game.

Drake Maye is in the top tier of quarterbacks with the potential to dominate in fantasy similar to Lamar Jackson.

Lamar Jackson is in the top tier of quarterbacks with MVP potential and the ability to dominate in fantasy.

Caleb Williams is viewed at the end of the top quarterback tier, lacking the ceiling of Lamar Jackson, Drake Maye, Josh Allen, or Jaden Daniels to potentially be the top quarterback by 1-2 points per game.

In a 10-team league, the analyst would take Caleb Williams before the quarterback drop-off, though waiting is also acceptable since other options like Dart, Herbert, Lawrence, Dak Prescott, and Brock Purdy are available.

Caleb Williams is set up for a really good season, but faces a tough playoff strength of schedule due to outdoor games in Chicago, which could lead to blizzard conditions in fantasy playoffs.

Davante Adams is a solid wide receiver option in this range, with the upside of touchdown production if you prefer that over McLaurin.

Terry McLaurin is set up for an awesome season and represents good value relative to ADP, which is barely technically Adams.

Technically barely ahead of Terry McLaurin in ADP, but McLaurin is preferred; Adams is viable if targeting touchdowns.

Set up for an awesome season and preferred pick in round six based on ADP value, with strong fantasy potential.

Strong upside pick in round five due to expected receiving game involvement, improved offense with Drake May's second year in system, and AJ Brown and Romeo Dobbs on roster; pass blocking was his issue last season but likely improved in offseason.

Preferred in half PPR format over Zay Jones, though Zay is the pick in this scenario.

Too much risk to pair with T. Higgins in round five, making him an unattractive pick at this stage.

Preferred wide receiver pick in round five over Jamar Chase and T. Higgins due to risk concerns, with slight preference over Burks in half PPR format.

More of a round six pick than round five, with consideration as a quarterback option.

More of a round six pick than round five, with consideration as a quarterback option.

More of a round six pick, though could be considered in round five; set up for a really good season despite tough playoff strength of schedule due to outdoor games.

Considered a great quarterback pick in round five with strong fantasy upside.

Described as a great quarterback pick in round five, with strong fantasy potential.

Waddle will be the top wide receiver in the next rankings update, replacing Neighbors at the top of the wide receiver rankings.

McConkey will benefit from the Chargers' two-wide receiver sets and the team's overall offensive scheme, making him a slam dunk pick as your second wide receiver in full PPR.

McConkey is set up for a really good season and will benefit from the Chargers running more two-wide receiver sets where he'll compete against backup tight ends rather than slot receivers, increasing his targets per route.

If Jacobs drops to round five, that's where you should pounce on him because historically that's where the drop-off occurs and the first four rounds are locked in for production.

Josh Jacobs should be allowed to fall in ADP to round five or later before considering drafting him, as his legal troubles and suspension risk make him too risky at his current round three ADP.

D'Andre Swift is in the next tier down from top running backs, where Josh Jacobs becomes more of a risky value pick if his legal issues are resolved.

Jaylen Warren is still kind of locked in with good upside as an alternative to Josh Jacobs.

Travis Etienne is a better option than Josh Jacobs at this draft spot due to Jacobs' legal troubles and suspension risk.

Josh Jacobs is in legal trouble and faces potential NFL suspension of at least 6 weeks for personal conduct violations, or 8-12 weeks if charged criminally, making him too risky to draft in round three.

Derrick Henry was selected in round three of the mock draft as part of a run of seven consecutive running back picks.

Carson Beck could potentially pull off a Shucker-like performance where the offense ends up being way better than expected, though the analyst doesn't think that's going to happen.

Jeremiah Love is the analyst's top projected player in this scoring format, with upside if he hits as a prospect and is used 80-85% of the time with the offense run through him.

Starting off with Jamar Chase and Chris Olave is a really good start to the draft.

Chris Olave data shows slightly better for wide receiver in this exact format with an 8% boost versus 5% boost, and net neutral for tight end with negative 4% for quarterback.

Chase Brown is definitely among the safest options because you just know the role is going to be really good.

Breece Hall is great talent and the analyst feels he'd honestly be fine taking at this spot in the draft.

Kenneth Walker is much better in half PPR than full PPR because he's not going to be highly involved in the receiving game.

Starting the draft with A'Chan, Jamar Chase, and Chris Olave creates a really good foundation for your team.

Data shows Chris Olave is slightly better for wide receiver in full PPR format (8% boost versus 5% for running back) and net neutral for tight end, making him a solid pick.

Breece Hall is great talent and would be fine to take at this draft spot.

Kenneth Walker is much better in half PPR than full PPR because he won't be heavily involved in the receiving game.

Jeremiah Love will need a huge share of the Falcons offense to produce, but it's unclear if he'll get 80-90% of the volume needed to succeed at this draft spot.

Jeremiah Love's volume is at risk because the Falcons' offense was good in fantasy last season only due to excessive passing (50 drops back per game), which will decrease significantly when Carson Beck takes over.

Pairing Chase Brown with Jamar Chase creates risk of double-stacking with the same quarterback (Joe Burrow), as an injury to Burrow would devastate both picks like it did last season.

Chase Brown offers great value as a running back with safety mixed with upside, and will get plenty of touches this season.

Data in full PPR 10-team league format says not to draft Josh Allen in round three; waiting for mid-tier quarterbacks is the better strategy.

Rasheed Rice is better in full PPR format than in half PPR.

Rasheed Rice's knee procedure was minor cleanup with no long-term concerns; he will be fully recovered by training camp and should go first among the three risky players discussed.

The analyst has pretty big concerns about the Texans offense and believes people are being too aggressive with Malik Willis right now.

Jordan Tyson is noted as a great prospect for the Dolphins, but Odell Beckham Jr. is their most established target.

Odell Beckham Jr. is set up well for the format with the Dolphins trying to run top-five plays this season at the fastest pace, and he's their most established target who will get a boatload of targets if he stays healthy.

AJ Brown is highlighted as a risky player to avoid drafting early, with the analyst stating 'would not go' him in round two.

DeVonta Smith is highlighted as a risky player to avoid drafting early, with the analyst stating 'would not go' him in round two.

Jaylen Warren is mentioned as a potential tight end option in round two or later, but not expected to be drafted in round two.

Colston Loveland is mentioned as a potential tight end option in round two or later, but not expected to be drafted in round two.

Brock Bowers was drafted 13th overall and the analyst would have considered him at that pick, noting he loves him this season and that he's a better pick in full PPR where he can separate from the back end of tight end.

Nico Collins was drafted in the early second round in this mock draft.

George Pickens was drafted in the early second round in this mock draft.

Drake London was drafted in the early second round in this mock draft.

CeeDee Lamb was drafted in the early second round in this mock draft.

Justin Jefferson was drafted in the early second round in this mock draft.

Amon-Ra St. Brown was drafted in the early second round in this mock draft.

Jaxon Smith-Njigba was drafted in the early second round in this mock draft.

Puka Nacua was drafted in the early second round (around pick 13-14) in this mock draft.

Josh Jacobs will be discussed as a risky player to draft early, with his ADP expected to fall at the tail end of round two into round three.

Travis Etienne is expected to be drafted in the late first/early second round range as the computer draft targets running backs heavily.

Derrick Henry is expected to be drafted in the late first/early second round range as the computer draft targets running backs heavily.

Breece Hall is expected to be drafted in the late first/early second round range as the computer draft targets running backs heavily.

Jonathan Taylor is a less optimal pick in full PPR formats compared to Christian McCaffrey, who benefits more from the PPR scoring.

Jamar Chase is expected to go third overall in most scenarios, though Christian McCaffrey could challenge that spot in full PPR formats.

Christian McCaffrey could be taken as early as pick three in full PPR formats if he stays healthy, given his 100-reception season and top-three running back upside.

Kamara is still on the Saints roster and if he remains, would take Travis Etienne off the field on passing downs, limiting Etienne's receiving opportunities.

Etienne will be the between-the-tackles and goal-line back for a Saints offense that is expected to be fun but not top-10 in scoring, with Alvin Kamara potentially still on the roster taking passing-down work.

Despite coming out of school with perceived receiving upside, Etienne has not materialized that in the NFL and should not be penciled in for monster receiving upside going forward.

Etienne had just 36 receptions last year, his lowest since 2022, and has only gone above 40 receptions once in his NFL career, limiting his receiving upside.

Etienne was the RB13 in points per game last year with 13 touchdowns, but given how good the Jaguars offense was, he underperformed expectations.

Williams was legitimately good last year, ranking RB5 in yards after contact per attempt, seventh in missed tackles forced, and RB11 in yards per carry.

Williams was banged up last year with a neck injury in week 16 that caused a 33% drop in his points per game over weeks 16-18, dropping from 16.2 points per game before the injury to 15 points per game overall.

Williams capped out around 35 catches last year and lacks clear receiving upside, limiting his ability to break out from his 15 points per game ceiling.

Williams scored 15 points per game last year as the lead running back on a good offense but is capped out in this range as he lacks the receiving upside needed to jump into RB1 territory.

Jacobs was the RB9 in points per game last year and RB8 the year before, demonstrating consistent elite production in his role.

Jacobs is the lead back in a Green Bay offense that always scores points with only Chris Brooks and Marshon Lloyd behind him, giving him no backup competition and positioning him as their week one running back.

If Jacobs plays without suspension, he projects as an RB14; if suspended at all, he would rank significantly lower, making his ranking highly dependent on the legal situation outcome.

Jacobs turned himself in over an alleged assault and there is uncertainty about a potential suspension in 2026, though a legal expert feels confident he won't see suspension but notes there's something to monitor regarding potential video or audio evidence.