NFL fantasy football news and player signals for Friday, June 12, 2026

Is De’Von Achane a BUY or SELL in dynasty? 🤔

Andy Reid on if Rashee Rice will be ready for the start of training camp: "I think he will be. He gets out [of jail] next week. We'll see where it goes. He'll be back up here and working." [Retweeted](

Designed targets per game vs. YPT on those targets, by playcaller - Is there a world where Bijan Robinson gets even more screen production/efficiency this year? - Travis Etienne going from Coen to Moore isn't the best for his receiving outlook @​FantasyPtsData

Designed targets per game vs. YPT on those targets, by playcaller - Is there a world where Bijan Robinson gets even more screen production/efficiency this year? - Travis Etienne going from Coen to Moore isn't the best for his receiving outlook @​FantasyPtsData

Eric Studesville - “If there’s one guy who plays as fast as De’Von Achane out of the backfield on this roster, it’s Zavion Thomas.” probably [Retweeted](

Eric Studesville - “If there’s one guy who plays as fast as De’Von Achane out of the backfield on this roster, it’s Zavion Thomas.” probably [Retweeted](

Is Daniel Jones some sort of wizard? How did he do that [Quoted](

TRUE OR FALSE - Christian McCaffrey will finish as a Top 3 RB next season.

Philadelphia Eagles Leaders in YPRR [Last 2 Years] 1. Dallas Goedert w/out AJ Brown (2.92) 2. DeVonta Smith w/out AJ Brown (2.71) 3. A.J. Brown (2.65) 4. DeVonta Smith w/ AJ Brown (1.63) 5. Dallas Goedert w/ AJ Brown (1.45) DeVonta ADP = Round 3 Goedert ADP = Round 12

Philadelphia Eagles Leaders in YPRR [Last 2 Years] 1. Dallas Goedert w/out AJ Brown (2.92) 2. DeVonta Smith w/out AJ Brown (2.71) 3. A.J. Brown (2.65) 4. DeVonta Smith w/ AJ Brown (1.63) 5. Dallas Goedert w/ AJ Brown (1.45) DeVonta ADP = Round 3 Goedert ADP = Round 12

Philadelphia Eagles Leaders in YPRR [Last 2 Years] 1. Dallas Goedert w/out AJ Brown (2.92) 2. DeVonta Smith w/out AJ Brown (2.71) 3. A.J. Brown (2.65) 4. DeVonta Smith w/ AJ Brown (1.63) 5. Dallas Goedert w/ AJ Brown (1.45) DeVonta ADP = Round 3 Goedert ADP = Round 12

Brock Bowers 🔥

“If Mendoza doesn’t start right away, I’ll be looking to jump in like Week 2 or 3.” @​RyanReynoldsNFL, @​adamlevitan, and @​evansilva preview OROY:

Cole Kmet my god [Retweeted](

The NFL has concluded its investigation into Stefon Diggs after finding insufficient evidence of a personal conduct policy violation, per @​RapSheet

@​RyanJ_Heath @​FantasyPtsData Now do Dallas Goedert you spineless coward <

Will the departure of Keenan Allen be key for Ladd McConkey and a possible Year 3 breakout? [Retweeted](

Jalen Coker is a case study in how late-round and UDFA prospects can stick if they execute as promised in rookie camps, precisely as they did in college. Coker was a dominant end zone presence in college and was a standout in that area of the field early in training camp. At the bare minimum, he validated Carolina’s scouts. Ask yourself, “Who have those guys been so far?” It's one of the edges you get when you have a subscription to @​32BeatWriters player feed.

Savion Williams will take a big Year 2 jump, Jordan Love said.

Savion Williams will take a big Year 2 jump, Jordan Love said.

What’s the best Derrick Henry highlight?

Robert Saleh on Cam Ward: “I'll put myself out there. I think it's very safe to say that we've got a really, really, really good QB, and we're in really good hands.”

Bookmark this and come back for it when you have a few minutes: Really important context if considering passing on Colston Loveland in Fantasy Football drafts. There’s upside for even more than we saw down the stretch in 2025.

If Baker Mayfield hit Free Agency in the 2027 offseason - which team should sign him?

The Colston Loveland breakout was real, and it was spectacular Beyond the Box Score on the historic performance from Chicago Bears rookie TE with @​DanSchneierNFL: <https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3EGcMXJFAC8>

Where Jalen Coker’s new contract lines up among other WRs: Darius Slayton - $12M Jalen Nailor - $11.67M Jalen Coker - $11.66M Jauan Jennings - $8M The Panthers just got a STEAL 🔥

WR Xavier Worthy impressed during the Chiefs’ OTAs and minicamp periods this offseason, per @​jessenewell

2024 - Travis Etienne is overdrafted as the RB8, shares time due to injury/bad coaching, finishes with 800 yards/2 TDs, and ends up RB35 2025 - Travis Etienne is underdrafted as the RB30, dominates his backfield with good coaching en route to 1400 yards/13 TDs, and ends up RB10 This is a Bucky Irving post

DeVonta Smith in games without AJ Brown: 9 TAR + 6 REC + 84 Yards 10 TAR + 7 REC + 76 Yards + TD 10 TAR + 7 REC + 79 Yards *excluding Week 18 starters rest*

Branch beating A.J. Terrell is obviously a big deal, but this throw from Tua Tagovailoa is fantastic. He’s been good.

Branch beating A.J. Terrell is obviously a big deal, but this throw from Tua Tagovailoa is fantastic. He’s been good.

3 takeaways from the Bears mini camp: ▪️ The offense is operating much smoother The operation looks far ahead of where it was last year. Caleb Williams looks more comfortable and in command with the motions, shifts, checks, and communication at the line. It’s still June, but this offense looks cleaner and that should open up more of Ben Johnson’s playbook. ▪️ Special teams had a positive week The return game has juice. Kalif Raymond and Zavion Thomas both looked explosive and natural catching...

3 takeaways from the Bears mini camp: ▪️ The offense is operating much smoother The operation looks far ahead of where it was last year. Caleb Williams looks more comfortable and in command with the motions, shifts, checks, and communication at the line. It’s still June, but this offense looks cleaner and that should open up more of Ben Johnson’s playbook. ▪️ Special teams had a positive week The return game has juice. Kalif Raymond and Zavion Thomas both looked explosive and natural catching...

3 takeaways from the Bears mini camp: ▪️ The offense is operating much smoother The operation looks far ahead of where it was last year. Caleb Williams looks more comfortable and in command with the motions, shifts, checks, and communication at the line. It’s still June, but this offense looks cleaner and that should open up more of Ben Johnson’s playbook. ▪️ Special teams had a positive week The return game has juice. Kalif Raymond and Zavion Thomas both looked explosive and natural catching...

3 takeaways from the Bears mini camp: ▪️ The offense is operating much smoother The operation looks far ahead of where it was last year. Caleb Williams looks more comfortable and in command with the motions, shifts, checks, and communication at the line. It’s still June, but this offense looks cleaner and that should open up more of Ben Johnson’s playbook. ▪️ Special teams had a positive week The return game has juice. Kalif Raymond and Zavion Thomas both looked explosive and natural catching...

3 takeaways from the Bears mini camp: ▪️ The offense is operating much smoother The operation looks far ahead of where it was last year. Caleb Williams looks more comfortable and in command with the motions, shifts, checks, and communication at the line. It’s still June, but this offense looks cleaner and that should open up more of Ben Johnson’s playbook. ▪️ Special teams had a positive week The return game has juice. Kalif Raymond and Zavion Thomas both looked explosive and natural catching...

3 takeaways from the Bears mini camp: ▪️ The offense is operating much smoother The operation looks far ahead of where it was last year. Caleb Williams looks more comfortable and in command with the motions, shifts, checks, and communication at the line. It’s still June, but this offense looks cleaner and that should open up more of Ben Johnson’s playbook. ▪️ Special teams had a positive week The return game has juice. Kalif Raymond and Zavion Thomas both looked explosive and natural catching...

Kayshon Boutte could surpass Romeo Doubs as WR2, but Doubs is the more established career player, and there are still a lot of mouths to feed, both in the WR room and throughout the skill groups Boutte has grown consistently and deserves a chance at a real payday

Kayshon Boutte could surpass Romeo Doubs as WR2, but Doubs is the more established career player, and there are still a lot of mouths to feed, both in the WR room and throughout the skill groups Boutte has grown consistently and deserves a chance at a real payday

My thoughts from today’s Broncos OTAs. Have seen a lot of Evan Engram these last two Thursday practices. Bo Nix is doing walkthroughs and we’ll see him next week + Sean Payton is getting five more years added to his deal!

My thoughts from today’s Broncos OTAs. Have seen a lot of Evan Engram these last two Thursday practices. Bo Nix is doing walkthroughs and we’ll see him next week + Sean Payton is getting five more years added to his deal!

Jaylin Noel averaged just 11.0 routes per game last season. Even though primary slot Christian Kirk was brutally inefficient and often banged up. Still not sure why Noel didn't play more as a rookie. But clean path to him being primary slot this season, especially if Tank Dell hits a snag in his comeback. Some context on Texans WR spot here: <https://www.si.com/nfl/texans/onsi/early-signs-point-to-texans-handing-significant-role-to-jaylin-noel>

Lamar Jackson - every throw of 20+ air yards from a clean pocket in 2025

Oh btw Jordan Love had a higher EPA per dropback than MVP Stafford

Josh Allen - every throw of 20+ air yards from a clean pocket in 2025

Matt Harmon projects that Jayden Daniels can handle more under-center and play-action looks than Kyler Murray did under Kliff Kingsbury, and notes Daniels is a better over-the-middle thrower than credited at the NFL level, though he will still attack vertical routes to the outside. This versatility supports the new Ben Johnson-influenced offensive scheme and fits well with receivers like Antonio Williams.

Matt Harmon projects Josh Downs as a breakout candidate after the Colts coaching staff appears to be coming around on deploying him as an outside receiver, suggesting a role expansion that could unlock his fantasy value.

Matt Harmon expresses skepticism about Brandon Aiyuk as a Washington acquisition due to significant injury concerns and inactivity. Aiyuk has not played since October 2024, with mixed reports about his current shape and whether he is in touch with teams. Harmon notes uncertainty about when the 49ers will release Aiyuk, calling the situation unique. While Aiyuk may eventually join Washington, Harmon views relying on him as the starting outside receiver alongside Terry McLaurin as an extremely risky bet. Harmon was previously very high on Aiyuk at his peak in 2023, but acknowledges the last time he was seen was not at his peak.

Matt Harmon notes Terry McLaurin pairs well with Antonio Williams in Washington's offense, with McLaurin working on the outside as the WR1 while Williams works on the inside. Under new offensive coordinator David Blough, McLaurin will probably be deployed in more interesting ways than he was under Kliff Kingsbury, but he will remain a vertical outside X receiver maintaining his core role. Harmon tempers expectations on target volume despite coaches saying they want to get McLaurin the ball 10 times per game; McLaurin won't realistically reach 170 targets (10 per game over 17 games). The emphasis is on strategic placement and play-calling variety to maximize playmakers rather than pure volume.

Matt Harmon ranks Antonio Williams as his wide receiver 8 in the draft class and would have taken him early in the second round; Williams was drafted 7th overall in the third round by Washington, going a round later than Harmon's tier-four ranking. Harmon projects Williams as a slot-mostly player (82% of snaps in slot, 86% off-ball) who can play Z in two-receiver sets, with 75th percentile success rate versus man coverage and strong contested-catch ability (80% catch rate on contested targets). Williams is 5'11", 187 lbs, tested at 80th percentile on 40-yard dash and vertical jump, and excels on corner routes, post routes, and dig routes against both man and zone coverage with reliable hands. Harmon expects Williams to operate as a vertical slot receiver similar to Christian Kirk, fitting well with Washington's new offensive scheme under David Blough and quarterback Jayden Daniels. At Clemson, Dabo Sweeney used him on trick plays, direct hand-offs, and downfield opportunities, demonstrating versatility despite the hyper-specific slot archetype. Harmon is higher on Williams than most consensus and expects instant impact with year-one production higher than expected.

Chuba Hubbard remains on the Panthers roster but the team's confidence in Jonathan Brooks suggests he may not be the primary back going forward.

Rico Dowdle was released by the Panthers after a strong three-week stretch last year, clearing the way for Jonathan Brooks to potentially be the lead back.

Analyst mentions Emmanuel Wilson as a contrarian shot later in drafts as an alternative to Charbonnet in the Seahawks backfield.

The Seahawks spent a first-round pick on Price, signaling he will be the primary back; Charbonnet won't receive significant workload unless Price unexpectedly busts.

Charbonnet's healthy self never finished higher than RB29 in PPR points per game, and with the Seahawks spending a first-round pick on Jadarian Price, he won't get the workload needed to be a viable fantasy asset.

Analyst is out on Charbonnet at pick 165 due to the rushed timeline and risk of re-aggravation; prefers Helani 1v1 instead.

Charbonnet tore his ACL in January during the wild card game with a late February surgery, giving him only a 9-month recovery timeline that feels rushed and risks re-aggravation.

Analyst views Brooks as a potential breakout play in the triple-digit picks range, though uncertain if it will materialize or if he'll even make it to week one.

At pick 108, Brooks has the type of upside around his draft range that few other players possess; he checks the boxes to be a big breakout candidate.

The Panthers showed confidence in Brooks by letting Rico Dowdle walk in free agency, a move they could have avoided by keeping both Dowdle and Chuba Hubbard.

Brooks' youth at 22 years old may allow for a faster recovery timeline than older players, giving him a potential advantage in returning to form.

Brooks is a running back coming off consecutive torn ACLs, which carries obvious risk; recovery from ACL injuries can be lengthy, as evidenced by Javante Williams' extended timeline.

Brooks is at pick 108 and is a polarizing player; analysts are either all in or all out on him, with significant upside potential at his draft position.

The Panthers are gushing over Brooks and have telegraphed confidence by moving on from Rico Dowdle, suggesting Brooks could be a 1A back in the offense.

Brooks re-tore his right ACL in December 2024 but has had ample recovery time; he's only 22 years old, which may help his recovery timeline compared to older players.

Analyst agrees Irving could still be great with declining ADP price, noting he won't get 100% of carries but has significant upside potential.

Based on upside, analyst would rather have Bucky Irving than Quentin Junkins at the same ADP, and may draft him if he slips further.

Analyst worries the market may be overcorrecting on Irving's ADP decline; if he performs like he did a year and a half ago, drafters could feel foolish, making him a potential value play based on upside.

Looking at last year, Mahomes had five straight top-five QB weeks from week 4 through 9, showing he still has elite upside and no one understands the game better.

Patrick Mahomes is at the cheapest ADP he's ever been (90), and the analyst believes this is a buying opportunity given his talent and the return of Eric Biennemi as offensive coordinator, who previously helped him be a top-five fantasy QB.

Despite being at ADP 90 (the cheapest he's ever been), the analyst is off Mahomes due to injury concerns limiting his running ability and prefers Jackson Dart, who is healthy and can run.

Mahomes suffered a torn ACL and LCL in week 15 and is working out seven hours a day ahead of schedule, but the analyst is concerned about his running ability being limited and is worried about the team's decision to bring in Ken Walker.

LeQuint Allen is a late-round option who has already shown he can earn work in the Jaguars offense and provides projectable volume, making him more valuable than typical sixth and seventh round running backs who often don't see the field.

If Robinson was seen in the fourth or early fifth round, the analyst would consider him as a guy who could explode in a really good offense.

Bijan Robinson's ADP has risen significantly (to around 43 overall) due to overreaction to Rodriguez's injury, but the analyst believes the initial price was already discounting Rodriguez and Robinson is now overpriced.

The analyst is avoiding Rodriguez because he has a fairly low ceiling and is not worth the headaches of dealing with an ambiguous injury situation.

Chris Rodriguez had a procedure on his left foot early in the offseason program and is expected to be ready for training camp in late July, but the analyst is staying away due to ambiguous injury concerns and low ceiling.

Westbrook-Ikhine plays a similar downfield, explosive play archetype to Pierce but is a very low-grade version; he could see some opportunity with Pierce's injury but is not a primary target.

Tyler Warren is being overlooked and may benefit more than anyone else from Michael Pittman's departure; the analyst thinks tight end four was too high before but may not even be high enough now.

Josh Downs' ADP should rise significantly with Pierce's injury, and the analyst thinks he was undervalued at his previous price point and is interested in him at current levels.

Despite the incoming discount due to injury, the analyst believes Pierce's value was already overinflated based on his contract and should have come down anyway; the discount won't get him to his proper value.

Pierce had offseason surgery with no definitive timetable for return; given a four to six month recovery window after March surgery, meaning he could miss the start of camp and potentially multiple weeks into the season with ramp-up time and possible setbacks.

Only wide receiver in NFL history to catch back-to-back Hail Marys; was a seventh-round pick drafted everywhere by the analyst, making his performance a memorable dynasty moment.

Could be coming around as an athletic tight end option, not dead yet in terms of upside potential.

Bold prediction: will be a top 25 running back in fantasy this year alongside Jonathan Brooks on the Panthers.

Beat reporters are touting him; bold prediction that he will be a top 25 running back this year after tearing his knee multiple times and showing grit and determination to return, with awesome college pedigree from Texas.

Only other player that commands targets on the Giants alongside Josh Downs, limiting the target share available to other receivers.

Staring at a lost season, opening up target volume for Josh Downs as the primary receiver option for the Giants.

Bold prediction: top five in targets this year, potentially leading the NFL in targets through the first few weeks without Pierce, and could finish top five in receptions given he's the perfect WR archetype fit with Daniel Jones.

On a bad Dolphins team with limited scoring potential and questions about whether he's even number two in the depth chart based on end-of-season usage, creating uncertainty about his role.

Loved as a satellite back plus but doesn't profile as a workhorse; teams will always need someone between the tackles, so he doesn't qualify as a bell cow RB3.

Interesting player but doesn't quite fit the bell cow RB3 archetype being targeted, suggesting limited upside compared to other options.

Not preferred over Will Shipley as a potential James Cook replacement, suggesting limited bell cow upside despite being on the Bills.

Late RB3 with all-purpose profile; would rather have him in a workhorse role than Ray Davis if Buffalo lost James Cook, indicating strong bell cow upside.

Will be an absolute machine this year with the Chargers' offensive line, offense, and system, representing a premium player with elite opportunity.

Size-speed specimen proven to be efficient in the NFL system; should be targeted as he's already demonstrated productivity in the Chargers offense with Marion Hampton taking premium touches.

This year's Ollie Gordon comp—a player with disappointing final college year but strong prior profile who should be drafted as an RB3 with bell cow upside given backfield injury risk.

Coaches love him despite Jalen Wright getting touches ahead of him last year; was a true phenomenon in college and could see significant volume if Devontae Henry or Jalen Wright suffer injury.

Not quite at Jarquez Hunter level but represents the type of RB3 with all-purpose profile and college production that should be targeted in dynasty for high upside.

Confident he is a good running back with tough-as-nails profile, percolating with 1500+ all-purpose yard college seasons in the SEC, representing the type of RB3 with bell cow upside to target.

Emmett Johnson is preferred over Antonio Williams in dynasty rookie drafts and is a running back option the Podfather would consider in round two.

Antonio Williams is deprioritized in dynasty rookie drafts compared to other running back options like Singleton and Emmett Johnson.

Cyrus Allen is a wide receiver that the Podfather talks himself out of drafting in dynasty rookie drafts due to low probability of success outside round two.

Lamar Jackson was traded away (along with pick 103) for future first rounders in a rebuilding effort for the Kings Classic dynasty team.

Chris Bell was drafted at pick 202 in the Kings Classic dynasty rookie draft; the Podfather believes Chris Bell 2028 will be his breakout season with a new sophomore quarterback in Miami.

Ty Simpson was drafted at pick 109 in the Kings Classic dynasty rookie draft as a quarterback option for a rebuilding team circling 2028 as their competitive window.

Carnell Tate was acquired via trade (the Podfather traded Lamar Jackson and pick 103 for future first rounders) and the Podfather has significant exposure to him across multiple leagues.

Ted Hurst is the only tight end you can realistically draft with confidence in round two of dynasty rookie drafts.

Makai Lemon is a preferred wide receiver target in dynasty rookie drafts and should be prioritized over running backs like Jadarian Price.

Jeremiah Love is the preferred running back from the Notre Dame class and should be drafted in dynasty rookie drafts (mentioned as being taken at pick 101).

Jadarian Price is a strong fade in dynasty rookie drafts; he's a carbon copy of Miles Sanders who doesn't profile as a workhorse back and will be rolled out slowly, similar to Clyde Edwards-Helaire.

Brian Thomas Jr. had a completely different offseason after dealing with minor injuries all of 2025; he's been relishing practice and gym work, positioning him a year ahead of Marvin Harrison Jr. in development.

Michael Wilson is the healthiest, strongest, best-conditioned wide receiver in the NFC and is positioned well for the season while Marvin Harrison Jr. deals with injuries.

Marvin Harrison Jr. is still dealing with multiple lower body injuries months from the season and seems to be picking up new injuries regularly, trending toward a Brian Thomas Jr. 2025-like season this year.

Janarian Price is a finesse running back who will be used in a rotational role and is not an option as a primary back in year one; he's comparable to Clyde Edwards-Helaire and will be behind George Halani and Emmanuel Wilson.

Malik Davis had a lock on the RB2 share in Dallas, but the situation is now completely fluid with Phil Maffa getting early camp reps ahead of him.

Tyler Warren is set to play as the tight end one for the Colts with Alec Pierce sidelined to start the season.

With Alec Pierce likely on the PUP list to start the season, Josh Downs would be top five in targets or target share in the NFL for the first few weeks.

Zach Charbonnet's coach claims he could be ready for week one, but this is dismissed as coach speak; the timeline for ACL recovery (stretching and strengthening a cadaver ligament) takes many months and he won't be ready early in the season.

Emmanuel Wilson, despite his $1.5 million contract, is behind George Halani in Seattle's backfield depth chart and is not the primary back.

Alec Pierce is likely to start the season on the PUP list due to major ankle surgery in spring with a four-to-six month recovery timeline, making coach Shane Steichen's claims about him being ready for the second half of camp 'absurd.'

George Halani is the guy ahead of Emmanuel Wilson in Seattle's backfield and is penciled in as the primary back until Zach Charbonnet returns, making him a key dynasty target.

The analyst has Dak Prescott ranked above both Jaden Daniels and Jalen Hurts in the tier ranking.

The analyst would rather have Jaden Daniels over Jalen Hurts for the next five years if Daniels stays healthy, citing higher ceiling and upside.

The Commanders' new offense under David Blow will be dictated around Jaden Daniels as a superstar quarterback they want to build around, unlike the Eagles bringing in Sean Manion to adjust to Jalen Hurts.

Jaden Daniels was plagued by injuries in his second year, which the analyst doesn't want to hold against him as it was a concern coming out of LSU due to his skinny frame.

When looking at a two-year sample size, Jaden Daniels had an insane historic rookie season, and the analyst believes he is better than Jalen Hurts long-term despite Hurts winning the Super Bowl.

Jaden Daniels is placed at the back end of the 'great' tier despite missing much of last year and not being the same when on the field, due to his historic rookie season and the analyst's belief that he has higher long-term upside than Jalen Hurts.

The key questions for Baker Mayfield going forward are whether he can stay healthy and clean up his decision-making, which are always concerns for a 6-foot tall quarterback.

Baker Mayfield used his legs significantly more last year than ever before, showing additional upside beyond his arm talent.

Baker Mayfield battled through injuries and had an offensive line that didn't do him many favors, with a rotating arsenal of wide receivers dealing with injuries throughout the season.

Baker Mayfield is placed in the 'good' tier just behind Trevor Lawrence, with the analyst noting lots of ups and downs last year, including turnover-worthy plays that regressed to the mean mid-season.

Geno Smith is ranked just ahead of Mac Jones, with the analyst noting he would take Geno over Mac in a vacuum.

Mac Jones is a solid backup quarterback who proved himself well last year and repaired his stock by going to San Francisco under Shanahan.

Brock Purdy is placed in the 'good' tier just ahead of Sam Darnold and ahead of Jared Goff due to his off-script creation ability, strong anticipation, timing, and great touch despite not having an elite arm.

The analyst is surprised to rank Sam Darnold in the good tier ahead of Trevor Lawrence, noting this would have been unthinkable five years ago.

Sam Darnold is placed in the 'good' tier just behind Jared Goff, with two years of solid quarterback play, though the analyst notes the first year included two big collapses at the end of the season in Minnesota.

Aaron Rodgers is described as 'fine' by the analyst.

Aaron Rodgers is placed in the 'move on' tier, with the analyst suggesting it's time for the Steelers to move on from him, though they refuse to do so.

The analyst previously had Jalen Hurts as QB5 in the elite tier a couple years ago but now has questions about whether defenses have figured him out and how he'll adapt to the new system.

There are enough questions about Jalen Hurts' profile and the new coaching change that the analyst is hesitant about his outlook, placing him in the 'good' tier rather than 'great.'

Jalen Hurts is a good quarterback and the analyst would take him over Aaron Rodgers in a vacuum.

Jalen Hurts is being asked to do something different in the new offense under Sean Manion, attacking the middle field rather than the vertical plane he excelled at before, and he's been okay but not great at it.

AJ Brown was traded away from the Eagles, removing a boundary sideline winning vertical plane wide receiver from the offense.

With the new Eagles offense under Sean Manion attacking the middle of the field with McKay Lemon and Eli Stowers, Jalen Hurts is being asked to do something different that he hasn't done much in college or the NFL, and he's been okay but not great at it.

Jalen Hurts had a rough year with some instances where AJ Brown didn't go all out for the ball and Hurts' reads against zone coverage could be tricked, creating uncertainty about his fit in the new offense.

Justin Fields going to Kansas City could be interesting if he gets to play in Andy Reid's offense, which could help him take steps forward as a passer, the area he needs to develop most.

Justin Fields is ranked ahead of Joe Flacco and Joe Burrow only because he's a special athlete, though both are better passing quarterbacks currently, and there's still time for him to have a career step forward like Sam Darnold or Daniel Jones.

Marcus Mariota is a fine backup quarterback who had some solid games for the Commanders last year but also had limitations including a pick-six and costly fumble.

Jameis Winston is a backup quarterback, though the analyst thought the Bengals should have entertained signing him last year to create a YOLO ball team with Lamar Jackson and him.

Ty Simpson is placed in the TBD tier alongside other developmental quarterbacks.

Fernando Mendoza is placed in the TBD tier, indicating uncertainty about his NFL development and role.

Cam Ward is placed in the TBD tier but the analyst notes he will not stay there, suggesting future movement in the rankings.

Caleb Williams was the analyst's number one quarterback coming out of the draft class and still has the higher ceiling, ascending with the way he ended last season, though Drake Maye is currently ranked slightly ahead.

Drake Maye is ranked just behind Justin Herbert at the top of the great tier, was the MVP runner-up last year, and the analyst is super bullish on him with improved receiver talent including AJ Brown, Romeo Dobbs, and Elijah Moore.

Michael Penix Jr. can't start the first four games due to suspension, and the analyst thinks the Falcons would view him as a one-year bandaid if he got injured, moving on afterward.

Tua Tagovailoa is placed in the top of the backup tier as a solid starter (not elite), but his arm limitations, size, and concussion history make the analyst uncertain about him as a long-term starter.

Geno Smith is starting for the Jets this year but the analyst puts him in the move-on tier because the Raiders moved on for a reason, and the Jets are already looking ahead to drafting a quarterback in 2027.

The analyst wants Justin Herbert to be slightly more aggressive pushing the ball downfield, even if it results in more turnovers, as his arm talent is strong enough to bail him out and this could elevate him to the elite tier.

Justin Herbert is ranked at the top of the great tier and the analyst has always been bullish on him, with improved accuracy year-over-year and elite arm talent.

Patrick Mahomes is ranked in the elite tier ahead of Josh Allen, and the analyst would take him over everyone in a two-minute drill Super Bowl scenario due to his off-script ability combined with improved structure and accuracy.

The analyst needs to see Trevor Lawrence maintain consistency for a full 16-17 games rather than alternating between good stretches and setbacks, as he's shown this pattern repeatedly.

Trevor Lawrence took a step forward in the second half of last year and the analyst is completely confident he'll be in the back half of the great tier next year with continued development under Liam Cohen.

The analyst is much less bullish on Anthony Richardson hitting the top-10 upside he once projected, having been a top-10 player on his board coming out but now doubting he reaches that ceiling.

Despite a 70-yard touchdown pass in Week 1, Anthony Richardson's profile is inconsistent with reading the field and accuracy still being a huge work in progress, and his inability to stay healthy has prevented him from developing.

Daniel Jones tore his Achilles, creating uncertainty about his future performance and recovery timeline.

Daniel Jones had the best year of his career before getting hurt, showing improved accuracy and deep ball work under Shane Steichen, and deserved a contract extension.

With Tank Dell back, second year in Nick Haley's scheme, and offensive line additions, the analyst is bullish on CJ Stroud bouncing back despite the rough taste left from last season.

CJ Stroud's end-of-season performance showed concerning signs with turnovers and fumbles piling up, making him look like a guy with the yips who needed to be benched, a stark contrast to his rookie year form.

Placed in good tier; still a good quarterback but analyst indicates this ranking would have been different a year ago, suggesting some decline or concern.

Arm strength is as strong as it was at Liberty; athleticism is as prevalent as in college; now shows ability to read field, go through progressions, and know when to bail.

Placed just behind Bryce Young in OK tier due to small sample size; could easily jump to good tier with a full season, but limited starts make it hard to project.

Intriguing flashes with athleticism and improved passing ability after time in Matt LaFleur's system; looks like a guy who could start and win games.

Natural arm talent and good enough athlete to create outside the pocket; had elite performances in playoff game and road win at Dallas.

Gets weirdly inaccurate at times, goes quiet, timing can be off, and holds the football too long; not as up and down as Kyler Murray but still inconsistent.

Inconsistent performance; approximately 25% of the time awesome, 50% good, and 25% of the time unclear what's happening; more up and down than Dak Prescott.

Placed in great tier but behind Dak and Caleb; at his best, might be the best quarterback in the great tier with elite performances in top games.

Hesitation about his ability to deliver in clutch moments; analyst has seen him miss hitch throws in critical situations like 4th and 4 in championship games.

Has improved his response to pressure since becoming a Lion; much more poised in the face of pressure than earlier in his career.

Solid, capable point-and-shoot quarterback placed just behind Bo Nix in good tier; good enough to win games with strong offensive coordinator and weapons.

Numbers are better than Drake Maye, Caleb Williams, and Jaden Daniels, but analyst doesn't see the same special talent level; won't be the guy to take over games in big moments.

Placed in good tier; has better floor and more stable foundation than other 2024 QBs like Michael Penix; Sean Payton is a perfect fit for his skill set.

Has lost some mobility and athleticism since his leg injury, though accuracy and timing remain elite.

Excellent accuracy, timing, and leadership; still athletic enough to make plays happen despite losing mobility and athleticism since his leg injury.

Placed in great tier; provides more down-to-down consistency than Caleb Williams over a full season, though Caleb's high watermark slightly edges him out.

Looks like the number one overall pick for good reason and is absolutely one of the best quarterbacks in the NFC; analyst projects he will look even better with another year working with Ben Johnson.

Placed in great tier despite being a work in progress; has arm talent and athleticism that produces plays not seen before, with strong finish to 2024 season showing growth in big moments.

Could potentially elevate into the good tier with another year of development under Dave Canales, improved weapons, and better consistency; analyst sees possible jump from 60-40 good-to-bad ratio to 70-30 or 75-25.

Excellent pocket mobility and feel for pressure; top 5-10 in the league at navigating the pocket with innate sense of when to step back, step up, or drift.

Firmly in OK tier with inconsistent performance; has moments of competence but also plays that look like a high schooler against NFL players, with fumbles and poor decision-making.

Faced difficult circumstances in 2024 with weak receiver talent and offensive line issues that prevented establishing a run game, forcing him to face seven-man boxes.

Talented quarterback placed in TBD tier due to limited sample size and poor supporting cast in 2024; was ranked QB2 pre-draft but fell to fifth round due to other concerns.

Turnover-prone with a history of games where risky throws pile up; had a playoff game against Houston where turnovers resulted in a loss.

Solid backup quarterback with strong arm talent and high-level understanding of the game; can go 5-0 if needed to start 6-8 games with the right offensive coordinator.

Elite quarterback who is great at winning with accuracy, timing, and anticipation; mirrors Dak Prescott in many ways but is considered elite rather than just great in those departments.

Flacco is placed as the headliner of the backup tier. He's a solid gunslinger who took the Browns to the playoffs and made things interesting for the Bengals, but his risky throws sometimes backfire.

Burrow is placed in the elite tier, slightly ahead of Lamar Jackson. He's one of the best in the league at playing with anticipation and timing, has great touch, and his arm strength has improved at the NFL level. However, two season-ending injuries must now be factored into his profile.

Allen is placed in the elite tier. The analyst, who had Allen as his first-ever number one overall player in 2018, believes he's one of the most creative quarterbacks in the league with exceptional athleticism, scrambling ability, and two-minute drill performance. Recent coaching changes and roster additions should help him succeed.

Jackson is placed in the elite tier. Even at 75-80% performance, his games are exceptional due to his athleticism, design run game, and off-script ability. The analyst believes he's become an underrated passer and has improved his accuracy and timing year over year.

Mendoza, the Raiders' number one overall pick, will have Kirk Cousins as a mentor. The analyst notes Mendoza only had three snaps under center last year, so there's a clear mentor-mentee relationship being established, with Cousins providing experience in Clint Kubiak's scheme.

Cousins is placed in the move on/backup tier and will either be a backup to Fernando Mendoza or a bridge quarterback before the Raiders turn it over to their number one overall pick. At this point in his career, he's primarily a mentor figure.

Brissett is placed in the move on/backup tier. While he's a solid backup and has exceeded expectations as a starter, he lacks the talent ceiling of Kyler Murray and is well above 30 years old, making him unlikely to be a long-term solution if he's a starting quarterback.

Murray is placed in the OK tier due to high variance in his play—his best games rank among the elite in the league, but limitations from his height and athleticism create inconsistency. The analyst questions whether the Drew Petersen offense was a perfect fit and is curious if Kevin O'Connell can elevate his baseline performance with Minnesota.

The analyst highlights Kittle as a potential league-winner in the 10th round, noting his historical track record of elite production when healthy.

The analyst mentions Kincaid as a potential risk-reward tight end option in the 10th round with upside potential.

The analyst likes Golden at 10.12 in the 10th round despite acknowledging that nobody else likes him, suggesting he's undervalued in dynasty startup drafts.

The analyst likes Higgins at 10.08 in the 10th round, highlighting him as one of several quality tight end options available in this round.

The analyst likes Andrews at 10.04 in the 10th round, highlighting him as one of several good tight end values available in this round.

Addison should perennially be one of the better WR2s or WR3s in the game and has the potential to be what Devonta Smith has been for the Eagles—a consistent, high-volume target for the Vikings.

If the Vikings solve their quarterback situation (whether with Kyler or if JJ McCarthy improves), Addison could be a league-winner in a contract year or second contract scenario with competent QB play.

Ninth round ADP is egregious value for Addison, who is clearly part of the Vikings' plan for at least the next two years with his fifth-year option exercised. The author believes he's still explosive and good at football, with the poor 2024 performance attributable to JJ McCarthy's poor quarterback play rather than declining talent.

Jordan Addison has fallen to the ninth round and is now cheap enough to buy, averaging 14 PPG in 2024 with solid QB play, making him a screaming value despite a rough 2025 season.

Parker Washington is a 9-11 pick who is about to get paid and is part of the Seahawks' plans, with potential to be 2-3 rounds higher and should be ranked near or above DJ Moore and Alec Pierce based on target volume.

Daniel Jones has been cleared to throw and is participating in seven-on-seven drills, taking steps toward full recovery and potentially mispriced value similar to Jameson Williams if he returns to early-2025 form.

Alec Pierce offers Jameson Williams-style blow-up upside in round eight and now has the bag (contract), though his pecking order with Daniel Jones healthy is uncertain.

DeAndre Swift is a solid RB2 option in round eight if you need running back depth, projected for another 1,000+ yards and 50-60 targets with the Bears despite long-term concerns.

Rondé Gadsden is a major mismatch weapon for the Chargers in round eight who should be going in the early-to-mid seventh round, not behind Kenyon Sadiq, with significant upside if the offensive line improves.

Tucker Kraft offers narrow target tree opportunity in the Packers offense and can be paired with Christian Watson as a two-tight-end strategy to capitalize on Green Bay's passing distribution.

Christian Watson is expected to break out in round eight with 22-23% target share opportunity in the Packers offense, but durability concerns (hamstring injuries, ACL, 26 missed games) make him a calculated risk as a WR2 firewall.

Sam LaPorta is one of the best red zone weapons in the NFL and benefits from new OC Ben Johnson, making him a strong target despite some back concerns.

Jameson Williams finished as a top-12 WR in 2025 despite receiving only ~102 targets (6 per game), and with potential volume increase to 115-120 targets, he could reach top-five WR status given his elite touchdown scoring ability and deep threat prowess.

Dak Prescott has floated back up in ADP and is a solid option if you need your first quarterback in the fourth or fifth round.

Jared Goff threw for 4,500 yards and 34 touchdowns in 2025 and is a safe QB option with consistent top-10 QB production over the last four to five years, though his ceiling is capped at 34-37 TDs with minimal rushing upside.

Baker Mayfield is a safe QB two option in round six with a strong floor (250-320 rushing yards) and ceiling potential, posting 22, 19, 17, 18, 24, 19 PPG to start 2025 before injury.

Devonta Smith is a favorite target at the end of round six or early round seven, representing good value at that ADP.

Zay Flowers finished as WR7 in 2025 and is expected to take another step forward in 2026 with new OC Declan Doyle, potentially reaching top-five aggregate performance and 17+ points per game with increased target ceiling.

Jeremiah describes Bryce Lance as a sneaky play in the Saints offense, part of the elite weapons supporting Tyler Shuck.

Jeremiah mentions Jordan Tyson as one of the elite weapons in the Saints offense alongside Chris Alave, noting he's come in as part of the receiving corps.

Jeremiah describes Chris Alave as borderline WR1 in Dynasty, highlighting him as part of Tyler Shuck's elite weapons in the Saints offense.

Jeremiah identifies Quinshawn Judkins at 505 ADP as a youthful running back who can be a bell-cow RB. He notes that in trade value, Judkins and Saquon Barkley are very close in value, with Barkley having a better track record but more wear and tear.

Host expresses interest in Cam Ward in the fifth round, believing there will be improvement and that he could ascend to a third-round pick next year with a season like second-year Brock Purdy.

Host expresses concern that Luther Burden's price point at 502 ADP is slightly out of control, noting that while he's a top-5 after-the-catch receiver, the certainty and proof of concept with Roman Dunze in the same round makes him prefer Dunze.

Jeremiah identifies Carnell Tate at 403 ADP as a back-end WR1 in Dynasty year one, highlighting that he's backed in with 130 targets and can get 10 targets guaranteed. Tate has an advantage over Tyson because Cam Ward is more of a gunslinger/thrower than Tyler Shuck, and Tate doesn't have the injury concerns of Jordan Tyson.

Host identifies Breece Hall at 405 ADP as a potential bell-cow running back option in the fourth round if you missed out on earlier RBs, noting that RBs dry up quickly after this range.

Host identifies Kenneth Walker at 407 ADP as a potential bell-cow running back option in the fourth round if you missed out on earlier RBs, noting that RBs dry up quickly after this range.

Host identifies Tucker Craft at 412 ADP (early fourth round) as a must-draft pick, noting that grabbing any Packers is a good idea and that Craft is going to have a big role, big target threshold, and big red zone involvement.

Shev believes Tucker Craft belongs in the same tier as Colston Loveland and Tyler Warren and can be acquired later. Before his ACL injury in week 8, Craft was #1 in yards per game (2.71 yards per route run), averaging 16 PPG in half-point TE premium with 30 receptions on 39 targets (5.6 targets/game). With Romeo Doubs and Dontavian Wicks departing, his target share could increase from 18% to 22-23%, potentially elevating him to TE1 tier.

Host identifies Tyler Warren at 311 ADP as a must-draft tight end in round three, describing him as a fail-safe hammer pick if you missed on McBride or Bowers.

Host identifies Colston Loveland at 303 ADP as a must-draft tight end in round three, describing him as a fail-safe hammer pick if you missed on McBride or Bowers.

Jeremiah identifies Jalen Hurts as an auto-pick in round three (301-303 range), calling it a crime that he falls that far when he should be a round-two fixture at minimum. Hurts finished QB8 last year with 19.1 PPG, second in designed runs per game, and second in red zone carries per game with 8 rushing TDs.

Host loves Patrick Mahomes at 210 ADP in the second round, describing it as a click he really enjoys making at that point.

Host identifies Caleb Williams at 109-110 ADP as one of his favorite first-round clicks in Superflex startup drafts.

Host identifies Lamar Jackson at 109 ADP as one of his favorite first-round clicks in Superflex startup drafts, suggesting strong value at that position.

Rico Dowdle was let go by the Panthers despite outpacing Chuba Hubbard last year, signaling the team's confidence in Jonathan Brooks as the lead back.

Analyst suggests Emmanuel Wilson as a contrarian shot later in drafts as an alternative to Charbonnet in the Seahawks backfield.

The Seahawks let Kenneth Walker go in free agency and drafted Jadarian Price in the first round, signaling a shift away from Walker in the backfield.

Charbonnet's healthy self never finished higher than RB29 in PPR points per game, and the Seahawks spent a first-round pick on Jadarian Price, so he won't get the workload needed to be a worthwhile fantasy investment.

Analyst is out on Charbonnet even at pick 165 because the recovery timeline is too rushed and there's too much risk of re-aggravation; prefers Helani 1v1.

Charbonnet tore his ACL in January during the wild card game, and the recovery timeline feels rushed; analyst expects a 9-month minimum recovery putting him at October/November availability, not week one.

Analyst notes that at triple-digit picks, Brooks is the type of player who could hit as a big breakout, making him a worthwhile play depending on draft build.

At pick 108, Brooks has the type of upside around his draft range that few other players possess; analyst considers him a potential big breakout play despite the ACL risk.

The Panthers are signaling confidence in Brooks by letting Rico Dowdle walk and keeping him over Chuba Hubbard, suggesting he could be a 1A back in the offense.

Brooks re-tore his right ACL in December 2024 but has had ample recovery time since then; the Panthers have shown confidence by moving on from Rico Dowdle and signaling Brooks could be a 1A back.

Analyst agrees that if Irving wins the job, even without 100% of carries, he could still be great with his declining ADP price.

Based on upside, analyst would much rather have Bucky Irving than Quentin Junkins, and if Irving continues slipping in ADP he might be forced to draft him.

Analyst worries the market may be overcorrecting on Irving's ADP decline; notes he's a good pass catcher and could look like he did a year and a half ago, making him preferable to Quentin Junkins at the same ADP.

Analyst is "over the moon" for Price and considers his role as a given, indicating strong confidence in his fantasy outlook.

Bucky Irving's ADP has declined significantly, and there is debate about whether the market is overcorrecting on him, though he is a good pass catcher with Kenny Gainwell also in the backfield.

Dylan Sampson is still present in the Browns backfield and threatens Quinshawn Junkins' pass-catching role, limiting Junkins' upside.

Malik Nabors has injury concerns that make the Giants a risky team to overload on in drafts.

Isaiah Likely is the only Giant the analyst is truly comfortable drafting due to lower injury risk compared to other key Giants players.

Tyrone Tracy is being drafted very late and is a good value option, as he got the full workload when Cam Skadarbo was injured and the two are fairly priced as a tandem.

Tyler Warren is expected to be a high-end tight end one regardless of Daniel Jones' status, as he gets open near the line of scrimmage for high-probability targets and is not QB-dependent.

Josh Downs is expected to be a wide receiver two when Daniel Jones returns, as he gets open near the line of scrimmage for high-probability targets and is not QB-dependent.

The Colts' team success was directly correlated to Daniel Jones' play last year, with the team breaking EPA records, but his absence led to Jonathan Taylor's decline and playoff losses.

Daniel Jones suffered a torn right Achilles in early December and is doing seven-on-seven drills, but the analyst is not confident in trusting anything seen from him at this point.

The analyst is out on Bo Nix entirely unless there is significant positive PR coverage in the coming months, citing concerns about his ankle injury and mobility limitations.

Bo Nix is one of only 13 quarterbacks in NFL history to throw 600+ times in a season without reaching 4,000 passing yards, putting him in rare air for a guy who may lose his mobility this year.

Bo Nix fractured his right ankle in the AFC divisional round and had surgery with a follow-up procedure in April, raising concerns about his mobility which is critical to his fantasy relevance.

Mahomes had five straight top-five QB weeks from weeks 4-9 last year and consistently performs well, making him a strong redraft option despite some concerns about the offense funneling more through Ken Walker.

Mahomes at ADP 90 is the cheapest he's ever been and represents value; he's practicing with knee brace and has history of success with brace from college, plus Eric Biennemi's return as OC could help him return to top-five QB status.

Despite ADP 90 being cheapest ever, Mahomes is a pass; concern about limited running ability post-injury and Ken Walker addition suggest team doesn't want him running, plus many QBs available at same time.

Mahomes suffered a knee injury (ACL/MCL) in week 15; reports show he's working out seven hours daily and ahead of schedule, but running ability remains a concern with limited rushing efficiency.

LeQuint Allen at ADP 216 is a late-game target worth considering; he's already shown ability to earn work in the Jaguars offense and provides projectable volume unlike many sixth/seventh round RBs who are hard zeros.

Bijan Robinson's ADP has risen to 43 (up from initial 33) due to Rodriguez injury overreaction; the initial price was already discounting Rodriguez, and further rise is not justified.

Rodriguez is a stay-away due to ambiguous undisclosed injury type and low ceiling; not worth the headaches given fairly low ceiling play with no massive upside.

Chris Rodriguez had a procedure on his left foot early in offseason program; expected to be ready for start of training camp in late July, but ambiguous injury details create concern.

Westbrook-Ikhine plays similar downfield explosive role to Pierce but is a lower-grade version; could see opportunity with Pierce's injury but limited upside compared to other options.

Tyler Warren benefits most from Michael Pittman's departure; he was being overlooked despite tight end four ADP, and the opening may make his current draft position not even high enough.

Josh Downs' ADP goes up significantly with Pierce's injury; he was undervalued before and now presents even better value, though uncertainty remains about two-wide receiver set usage.

Despite injury discount coming, Pierce's ADP will decline but not enough to reach proper value; he was overinflated based on contract and should have come down anyway.

Pierce had offseason surgery with no definitive timetable for return; given a four to six month recovery window after March surgery, could miss start of camp and require ramp-up time with possibility of setback.

Jake Seeley references Chris Godwin as an example of a player who was reported 100% ready for week one last year but didn't play until the middle of the season.

Jake Seeley notes that Patrick Mahomes is being reported as 100% ready for week one, but questions the reliability of such claims given historical examples like Chris Godwin last year.

Jake Seeley ranks Rasheed Rice at WR12 in his rankings, higher than his projections, because he's willing to take the risk once he gets past the top tier, noting Rice has top-five upside if healthy and Mahomes stays healthy.

Jake Seeley projects Rasheed Rice for 87 catches, 975 yards, and 8 touchdowns, ranking him around WR15-16 in his projections.

Jake Seeley is concerned about Rasheed Rice's injury risk and poor judgment, noting he doesn't have him as a top-20 wide receiver in his projections due to too many risk factors.

Rasheed Rice is projected for 100 catches, 1,089 yards, and 11 receiving touchdowns plus 8 rushing carries for 38 yards and another rushing touchdown (12 total TDs), which Pat Fitzmaurice finds overly optimistic given injury and legal concerns.

Pat Fitzmaurice questions whether the projections are factoring in Rasheed Rice's terrible personal judgment, recent knee cleanup surgery, and rehab work in a Texas jail, arguing the projections don't bake in injury and poor judgment risk.

Pat Fitzmaurice notes Jameson Williams started seeing more crossers under Campbell and was killing it on those routes, suggesting improved usage.

Pat Fitzmaurice is on the side of the projections for Jameson Williams, noting that part of Laporta's underperformance was due to Jameson's breakout and that Campbell yanked play-calling from Morton because he wasn't using Jameson the way Campbell wanted.

Jameson Williams averaged exactly 6 targets per game last year, which is not high volume, but his efficiency and big-play ability drive his value.