NFL fantasy football news and player signals for Monday, June 15, 2026

Asked J.K. Dobbins after his camp Sunday what he wants to show #Broncos fans in '26. Dobbins: "What I'm *going* to show is that last year wasn't a fluke. Instead of being No. (5) in the NFL, I’ll be No. 1 this year. "And there won’t be any injuries.” <https://www.denverpost.com/2026/06/15/broncos-dobbins-injuries-super-bowl/> [Retweeted](

TRUE OR FALSE - Trevor Lawrence is a Top 5 QB in the AFC.

It’ll be interesting to see what happens to RJ Harvey’s ADP on Underdog. Bucky Irving has gotten pushed into the 5th round because of shoulder/Gainwell concerns Harvey is pretty much on the same timeline with arguably more competition in his backfield

It’ll be interesting to see what happens to RJ Harvey’s ADP on Underdog. Bucky Irving has gotten pushed into the 5th round because of shoulder/Gainwell concerns Harvey is pretty much on the same timeline with arguably more competition in his backfield

Market Monday! 🚨 @​adamlevitan discusses the moving price tags on: • Tucker Kraft • Makai Lemon • Brian Thomas Jr. And more ⬇️

Market Monday! 🚨 @​adamlevitan discusses the moving price tags on: • Tucker Kraft • Makai Lemon • Brian Thomas Jr. And more ⬇️

Market Monday! 🚨 @​adamlevitan discusses the moving price tags on: • Tucker Kraft • Makai Lemon • Brian Thomas Jr. And more ⬇️

The Jaguars had a deal for JK Dobbins Also RJ Harvey tore his labrum and had surgery this offseason [Retweeted](

Absolutely incredible article - has Colston Loveland taking George Kittle’s title as one of the only elite receiving and blocking TEs The Nick Emmanwori, Kyle Hamilton, Derwin James, & Cooper DeJean mentions are great and are my “key” to heavy personnel (Caleb Downs next year) [Retweeted](

Absolutely incredible article - has Colston Loveland taking George Kittle’s title as one of the only elite receiving and blocking TEs The Nick Emmanwori, Kyle Hamilton, Derwin James, & Cooper DeJean mentions are great and are my “key” to heavy personnel (Caleb Downs next year) [Retweeted](

#Jets HC Aaron Glenn did not state that he intends on deploying a 3-headed monster in his 2026 backfield we broke down what Glenn actually said, why Mike LaFleur’s “hot hand” comments are bullish for Jeremiyah Love, and more on today’s ep ⬇️

Rushing splits year/year for Seattle RBs: 2025 - 221 K9/ 184 Charb 2024 - 153 K9/ 135 Charb 2023 - 219 K9/108 Charb Expect a similar split between Jadarian Price & George Holani/Charbonnet in 2026.

Rushing splits year/year for Seattle RBs: 2025 - 221 K9/ 184 Charb 2024 - 153 K9/ 135 Charb 2023 - 219 K9/108 Charb Expect a similar split between Jadarian Price & George Holani/Charbonnet in 2026.

New Market Monday is up. I discuss whether I'm buying or selling the new prices on: * Brian Thomas Jr. (OTA hype) * Ryan Flournoy (OTA hype) * Jadarian Price (Charbonnet injury optimism) * Tucker Kraft (injury optimism) * Harold Fannin (injury concern) * Makai Lemon (landing spot) Free here: <https://youtu.be/1x8hCLpr8eU?si=IMDhMeWeIITLeBkO>

New Market Monday is up. I discuss whether I'm buying or selling the new prices on: * Brian Thomas Jr. (OTA hype) * Ryan Flournoy (OTA hype) * Jadarian Price (Charbonnet injury optimism) * Tucker Kraft (injury optimism) * Harold Fannin (injury concern) * Makai Lemon (landing spot) Free here: <https://youtu.be/1x8hCLpr8eU?si=IMDhMeWeIITLeBkO>

New Market Monday is up. I discuss whether I'm buying or selling the new prices on: * Brian Thomas Jr. (OTA hype) * Ryan Flournoy (OTA hype) * Jadarian Price (Charbonnet injury optimism) * Tucker Kraft (injury optimism) * Harold Fannin (injury concern) * Makai Lemon (landing spot) Free here: <https://youtu.be/1x8hCLpr8eU?si=IMDhMeWeIITLeBkO>

You could make an argument the NFC has 9 of the Top 10 offensive skill players in the NFL. Puka Nacua Bijan Robinson Jahmyr Gibbs Justin Jefferson Jaxon Smith-Njigba Amon-Ra St. Brown CeeDee Lamb Trey McBride Christian McCaffrey shoutout Ja’Marr Chase.

<https://www.footballguys.com/article/2026-player-spotlights-trey-mcbride-elite-player-egregious-environment> Full Trey McBride 2026 Spotlight for @​Footballguys Went into this with an open mind and let the research guide my stance. It’s tough in the elite tight end streets [Retweeted](

“Trey McBride is a fantastic player. He may go down as a top-three tight end of this decade when we look back in 2030. But the opportunity cost of an early tight end in an environment that won't look anything like his monster 2025 is a dangerous pick.” [Retweeted](

Cowboys WR George Pickens is in the building for his physical before minicamp starts tomorrow, per @​jonmachota He is expected to attend mandatory minicamp.

George Pickens is in the building ahead of Cowboys mandatory minicamp. He didn't attend OTAs.

need to get my eyes checked. Thought that said Mark Andrews for a second [Quoted](

Tight ends to reach 20+ miles per hour as a ball carrier in 2025 (Next-Gen Stats): -Brock Bowers -Mark Andrews

Tight ends to reach 20+ miles per hour as a ball carrier in 2025 (Next-Gen Stats): -Brock Bowers -Mark Andrews

Great work by @​FFMikeKash here on why Trey McBride may not pay off his ADP this year. To all that Mike cites, I'd add this: more than a quarter of his fantasy points and a majority of his touchdowns came in garbage time. I don't want to rely on that happening again. [Retweeted](

Wide receivers with 1,200+ receiving yards in 2025 and their early fantasy football ADP: -Ja'Marr Chase (WR1 ADP) -Puka Nacua (WR2) -Jaxon Smith-Njigba (WR3) -Amon-Ra St. Brown (WR4) -George Pickens (WR10) ... -Zay Flowers (WR15)

Wide receivers with 1,200+ receiving yards in 2025 and their early fantasy football ADP: -Ja'Marr Chase (WR1 ADP) -Puka Nacua (WR2) -Jaxon Smith-Njigba (WR3) -Amon-Ra St. Brown (WR4) -George Pickens (WR10) ... -Zay Flowers (WR15)

Wide receivers with 1,200+ receiving yards in 2025 and their early fantasy football ADP: -Ja'Marr Chase (WR1 ADP) -Puka Nacua (WR2) -Jaxon Smith-Njigba (WR3) -Amon-Ra St. Brown (WR4) -George Pickens (WR10) ... -Zay Flowers (WR15)

Wide receivers with 1,200+ receiving yards in 2025 and their early fantasy football ADP: -Ja'Marr Chase (WR1 ADP) -Puka Nacua (WR2) -Jaxon Smith-Njigba (WR3) -Amon-Ra St. Brown (WR4) -George Pickens (WR10) ... -Zay Flowers (WR15)

Wide receivers with 1,200+ receiving yards in 2025 and their early fantasy football ADP: -Ja'Marr Chase (WR1 ADP) -Puka Nacua (WR2) -Jaxon Smith-Njigba (WR3) -Amon-Ra St. Brown (WR4) -George Pickens (WR10) ... -Zay Flowers (WR15)

2026 Atlanta Falcons fantasy football team preview! -Choose your lefty fighter at QB -Bijan Robinson Mr. 1.01? -Let's feed Drake London 175 targets and see what happens -Sooo is Kyle Pitts now an annual world-beater like we originally thought? -MORE ✍️ <https://www.fantasylife.com/articles/fantasy/atlanta-falcons-fantasy-football-team-preview-for-2026>

2026 Atlanta Falcons fantasy football team preview! -Choose your lefty fighter at QB -Bijan Robinson Mr. 1.01? -Let's feed Drake London 175 targets and see what happens -Sooo is Kyle Pitts now an annual world-beater like we originally thought? -MORE ✍️ <https://www.fantasylife.com/articles/fantasy/atlanta-falcons-fantasy-football-team-preview-for-2026>

2026 Atlanta Falcons fantasy football team preview! -Choose your lefty fighter at QB -Bijan Robinson Mr. 1.01? -Let's feed Drake London 175 targets and see what happens -Sooo is Kyle Pitts now an annual world-beater like we originally thought? -MORE ✍️ <https://www.fantasylife.com/articles/fantasy/atlanta-falcons-fantasy-football-team-preview-for-2026>

I swear every time I see a list of great wide receivers statistics from last season it's always the typical top-notch primo box like JSN, Puka, and Chase but then Parker Washington at the end.

I swear every time I see a list of great wide receivers statistics from last season it's always the typical top-notch primo box like JSN, Puka, and Chase but then Parker Washington at the end.

The Jets current No. 2 WR is Adonai Mitchell, per @​RichCimini The team expects a push from 1st round pick Omar Cooper Jr.

The Jets current No. 2 WR is Adonai Mitchell, per @​RichCimini The team expects a push from 1st round pick Omar Cooper Jr.

Lamar Jackson fantasy points per game from rushing: 2019: 10.7 2020: 9.4 2021: 7.1 2022: 7.7 2023: 7 2024: 6.6 2025 pre-hamstring: 5.7 2025 post-hamstring: 2.7

Rico Dowdle - every regular season touch of 15+ yards in 2025 Dowdle finished RB14 in explosive touches, tied with Travis Etienne and D'Andre Swift

Rico Dowdle - every regular season touch of 15+ yards in 2025 Dowdle finished RB14 in explosive touches, tied with Travis Etienne and D'Andre Swift

Rico Dowdle - every regular season touch of 15+ yards in 2025 Dowdle finished RB14 in explosive touches, tied with Travis Etienne and D'Andre Swift

Jaylen Warren - every regular season touch of 15+ yards in 2025 - RB11 in explosive plays (tied with Saquon Barkley) - RB9 in explosive play rate since entering the NFL, tied with Bijan Robinson and ahead of Saquon Barkley

We get another Herbert vs Tua round this year with Mike McDaniel going directly from coaching Tua to Herbert. Herbert must put up better numbers or the judges will have to declare Tua the winner.

Bucky Irving has flipped from one of the worst values in drafts at 3/4 turn, to one of the best heading towards the 5/6 turn now. He showed us elite ability just one year ago in 2024, top 5 in virtually every efficiency category (explosive %, MTF/Att, YACo/Att, etc) and RB7 production in the 2nd half of the season (16.8 FP/G). His workload prior to injury in 2025 was elite too. He was the RB9 in XFP/G through Week 4 (per @​FantasyPtsData) before missing several games and coming back to a more...

Bucky Irving has flipped from one of the worst values in drafts at 3/4 turn, to one of the best heading towards the 5/6 turn now. He showed us elite ability just one year ago in 2024, top 5 in virtually every efficiency category (explosive %, MTF/Att, YACo/Att, etc) and RB7 production in the 2nd half of the season (16.8 FP/G). His workload prior to injury in 2025 was elite too. He was the RB9 in XFP/G through Week 4 (per @​FantasyPtsData) before missing several games and coming back to a more...

Bucky Irving has flipped from one of the worst values in drafts at 3/4 turn, to one of the best heading towards the 5/6 turn now. He showed us elite ability just one year ago in 2024, top 5 in virtually every efficiency category (explosive %, MTF/Att, YACo/Att, etc) and RB7 production in the 2nd half of the season (16.8 FP/G). His workload prior to injury in 2025 was elite too. He was the RB9 in XFP/G through Week 4 (per @​FantasyPtsData) before missing several games and coming back to a more...

Jaguars 7-on-7 A lot of mixing and matching with presumed starters and depth players early on within the drill Kozil gets the action started early, with a 10-yard catch in front of Eric Murray Lawrence goes 3/4, with his first incompletion an overthrown deep ball to Trammel

Jaguars 7-on-7 A lot of mixing and matching with presumed starters and depth players early on within the drill Kozil gets the action started early, with a 10-yard catch in front of Eric Murray Lawrence goes 3/4, with his first incompletion an overthrown deep ball to Trammel

Some impressions on Raiders Rookie QB Fernando Mendoza: "He's got a bright future." "We don't need him to be Superman. We just need him to be Fernando." "You can tell he wants to be great.” "He's very smart. ... He's always trying to pick somebody's brain to improve."

Broncos HC Sean Payton says Bo Nix (ankle) will be a “full go” at training camp.

Kenny Gainwell up 24 spots since May 1. And Bucky Irving down 15. Worth noting Bucky (shoulder) did get on-field work at OTAs last week.

Name an active WR that is capable of achieving a triple crown. 💬 (Triple Crown is leading league in REC, Yards, and Rec TDs). Recent players to do so: Ja’Marr Chase (2024) Cooper Kupp (2021)

My 2026 top 10 versatile NFL players include Devin Lloyd, Nick Emmanwori, and Colston Loveland. A lot of young stars can play multiple roles at a high level. <https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7347104/2026/06/15/nfl-most-versatile-players-nick-emmanwori-puka-nacua/?source=emp_shared_article&unlocked_article_code=1.qVA.Qc9c.mvRX0HlzLCa->

Kenneth Gainwell - every regular season touch of 15+ yards in 2025 - RB19 in total explosive plays (13) - RB10 in explosive play rate

The Colts have a 7.5 win total this year. The Ravens have an 11.5 win total. Derrick Henry goes a round later than Jonathan Taylor.

The Colts have a 7.5 win total this year. The Ravens have an 11.5 win total. Derrick Henry goes a round later than Jonathan Taylor.

Jonathan Taylor's ranking on the list is mentioned as potentially controversial, with the host inviting criticism on his placement.

James Cook's ranking on the list is mentioned as potentially controversial, with the host inviting criticism on his placement.

Ramondre Stevenson, despite being 28 years old and having fumbling issues, continues to be favored by the Patriots coaching staff and is expected to remain the lead back through next year, blocking Trayvon Henderson's path.

Trayvon Henderson remains blocked by Ramondre Stevenson in the Patriots backfield, with limited pathway to increased usage unless Stevenson suffers a season-ending injury.

Despite having a high ceiling, Breece Hall hasn't reached elite status yet and faces uncertainty with the Jets, with a potential trade being the only way to elevate his ranking.

Kenneth Walker is mentioned as a dark horse candidate who could challenge for a top-1 or top-2 ranking if he has a top-five season with the Chiefs.

Hampton is identified as one of the two most likely running backs to be ranked alongside Bijan Robinson and Gibbs next year, with clear potential to challenge for a top-1 or top-2 spot.

Ranked at number two on both analysts' lists; considered elite prospect in dynasty RB rankings.

Ranked at number one on both analysts' lists; considered the top RB prospect for dynasty rankings.

Ranked at number 11; analyst worried about age and Daniel Jones' injury situation; concerned about potential cliff if Jones doesn't return healthy, though Taylor could easily be biggest flop on list.

Last year was exceptional with Daniel Jones at QB, setting pace to smash fantasy records; expected to get off to slow start if Daniel Jones doesn't start but has massive upside.

Ranked at number seven; at age 27 with two top-two seasons in five years, he still has another 1-2 years to compete at high level; has pass-catching upside and explosive profile.

Relatively cheap entry price at first and second round picks in dynasty; could have hot start if Patrick Mahomes isn't 100% healthy, making him a potential flip candidate mid-season.

Durability issues are a significant concern; talented enough to finish as top-five RB but carries higher risk than most guys ranked above him due to injury history.

Ranked at number eight; explosive runner entering his prime in Kansas City's elite offense with Patrick Mahomes and Andy Reid, though durability concerns limit his ceiling.

Ranked at number six; will likely produce well despite Miami's poor offense, potentially catching more passes in garbage time; analyst expects him to continue his yearly production.

Despite concerns, he's so talented that he may still produce at a high level; analyst acknowledges he may have egg on his face for doubting him given his consistent excellence.

Ranked at number six but carries concerns about Miami's extended tanking, scheme change, and durability as a smaller-framed player; analyst worried about his upside despite his talent.

Ranked at number five; fantasy community continues to undervalue him despite two consecutive top-six finishes, 1600+ rushing yards, and double-digit touchdowns with stable offensive scheme and Josh Allen.

Ranked at number four; described as shakiest for one-year projection but could follow Ashton Jeanty's path with improvement once team drafts a top QB like Archie Manning.

Already at superstar level and waiting to break out; improved offensive line with Mendoza should help him enter the conversation with B.J. Gibbs and Jahmyr Gibbs.

J-Mac has Ashton Jeanty at #3, viewing him as already at superstar level and waiting to break out, with improved offensive line help from Mendoza.

Both analysts have Bijan Robinson at #2, though they prefer Gibbs due to the Falcons' weaker offense and less favorable schedule compared to the Lions.

Jose questions whether Caleb Williams can support elite fantasy numbers for multiple receivers, noting the Bears offense needs him to take a step forward as a passer.

J-Mac sees Colston Loveland as a potential threat to Roma Dunze's red zone role, believing Loveland could be the one to take away targets from Dunze.

Ben Johnson has been hyping Colston Loveland, saying he could do everything and is elite, and the coaching staff plans to expand his route tree.

Ben Johnson has been hyping Luther Burden in hyperbolic terms, comparing him to a stock worth buying, signaling strong confidence in his potential.

Chris Rodriguez is dealing with a foot injury and missing OTAs, which is giving Basial Tootin extra reps and time with the coaching staff—a bad situation for Rodriguez's role competition.

J-Mac is skeptical that Trevor Lawrence can sustain his strong 2024 performance, noting he's been inconsistent over five years and hit a 'perfect storm' last season.

Jose expresses concern about target cannibalization in Jacksonville's receiver room with Parker Washington and Jacoby Myers, making it unclear who will emerge as the primary option.

Jose is skeptical of the camp hype surrounding Parker Washington, worried about cannibalization with Jacoby Myers and Brian Thomas Jr., and concerned he won't withstand underperformance if the Jaguars start slow.

Amon-Ra St. Brown is part of a younger, skewed build with multiple rookie receivers, indicating a youth-focused dynasty strategy.

Baker Mayfield is ranked back-to-back with Dak Prescott and Jared Goff as a quality quarterback option in the 6th round range.

Dak Prescott has a slightly higher ceiling than Jared Goff and Baker Mayfield with more gunslinger upside, making him worth drafting before Goff.

Jared Goff is the safest quarterback play, consistently producing 4,500+ yards and 30-35 touchdowns annually, and remains in this range despite his age.

Nico Collins is in line for the most solid quarterback play since Aaron Rodgers' start with the Packers, with massive target share and 14 points per game before injury.

Jalin Hyatt has a toe issue (hammer toe) that could be a long-term concern, potentially nagging throughout his career and causing missed games.

Jalin Hyatt sliding down in the second round is great value for dynasty teams, as his injury is a Week 1 problem, not a long-term issue.

Jalin Hyatt is dealing with foot and knee issues, and the analyst doesn't expect him to be ready for Week 1, preferring he not play until Week 8 to avoid re-injury.

Justin Herbert at 2.12 is a first-round caliber pick who doesn't need to be drafted in the first round, representing excellent value in the second round.

Jaylen Sharpe might be a buy right now given the Seahawks' strong scheme, defense, and coaching, especially if he can stay healthy.

If Jadarian Price starts hot (RB1-RB5 in first few weeks), it will be difficult to sell him despite the temptation, similar to how Rome Odunze started as WR3 overall through five weeks.

If you acquired Jadarian Price early (at 1.5-1.6), you can sell him for value to contending teams willing to pay up for a second or third running back, even if you need to add a second-round pick or decent receiver.

Jadarian Price is valued around RB20 in super flex tight end premium formats, priced similarly to Javante Williams and Concepcion, which feels appropriate for his profile.

When debating between multiple weapons on the Bears, the answer is to stock up on the quarterback—Caleb Williams is the key to the offense's success.

Rome is expected to be a high-volume receiver (7 for 120+ yards) rather than a low-volume one, and if healthy, will perform at an elite level with the ascending Bears offense.

Luther Burden is the safer play between him and Rome Odunze, though it's essentially a coin flip with legitimate arguments for either player.

The Bears are going to build their offense around Loveland as a tight end mismatch in the vein of Brock Bowers and Trey McBride who can create explosive plays.

Rome and the Bears haven't gotten on the same page on back shoulder throws and red zone opportunities, limiting his ceiling despite his talent.

Luther Burden has Rasheed Rice/Saquon Barkley upside with a safe floor, combining Jameson Williams's skillset with Ben Johnson's system and Monroe's slot utility for a perfect blend.

Rome profiles as a player who can be a dominant WR1 in the league, ranked one spot ahead of Luther Burden despite market consensus favoring Burden.

Concerns about Rome's foot being his new normal are being misconstrued; orthopedists say this is not a problem and not a hindrance to his performance.

Luther Burden is ranked back-to-back with Rome Odunze in dynasty rankings, with analysts preferring Burden over Odunze due to concerns about Odunze's foot.

Rome Odunze has been honest about his foot being a new normal, which has caused some concern; however, orthopedic specialists indicate this is normal and not a problem—his honesty may have been misconstrued.

Chris Olave is almost 26 years old coming off a career year where he led the league in air yards per route run on players with at least 300 routes run; analysts recommend holding him rather than trading away.

Jeremiah Love is highlighted as a top running back prospect in the 2027 class with Saquon-esque ability to change directions, make people miss, and hit home run plays; could be RB16 in points per game or better if the offense is functional.

Parker Washington is receiving positive attention and is expected to be involved in the Jaguars offense; Trevor Lawrence has praised his potential to get on the same page with Brian Thomas Jr.

Brian Thomas Jr. faces increased competition in Jacksonville with Parker Washington, Jacoby Myers, and others in the offense, making it unlikely he'll reclaim his rookie 35% target share; now projected at 22% target share with less predictability than his breakout year.

Zay Flowers is ranked above Brian Thomas Jr. in consensus rankings (61st in super flex tight end premium) and is considered safer with locked-in target share around 27-28% in a lower passing volume attack with concentrated targets from a QB force-feeding him the ball.

Chase Brown (RB, CIN) is #17 overall in Hayden Winks' 2026 Half-PPR rankings vs. Underdog ADP 17 with a 209.8-point projection. Verdict: Brown was the RB5 with Burrow last year, now drafted as RB12. Brown is the RB12 on RB5 usage over the past two seasons in 21 games with Joe Burrow active, using half PPR scoring. It's even better in just 2025, when Brown was the RB5 on RB4 usage in his 6 games with Burrow. His ADP sits at RB12 in the middle of Round 2, so Brown has very clear upside if this split continues.

Stevenson was featured heavily in the playoffs over Jaylen Henderson due to pass-blocking concerns and the Patriots' need to protect Drake May, though fumbles have been an ongoing issue.

Dowdle is overpriced relative to Jalen Warren despite being a worse pass-catcher and pass-blocker, with a PFF pass-blocking grade of just 24.6 compared to Warren's 72.

Monongai is a north-south runner who gets the ball quickly and is hard to bring down, with only four other running backs averaging less time behind the line of scrimmage last year.

Monongai had an impressive rookie season as a seventh-rounder with 783 rushing yards, five touchdowns, and 18 catches for 164 yards, showing potential for more upside in Ben Johnson's run-heavy offense.

Steelers running backs accounted for 25.4% of team targets last year (second-highest in the league behind the 49ers), positioning Warren to catch a lot of balls in Pittsburgh.

Warren is ranked RB26 in ECR and should see a much larger production gap versus Rico Dowdle than their current ADP suggests, with Warren ranked multiple rounds higher in personal rankings.

Warren is the better fit for Aaron Rodgers' needs in Pittsburgh as a pass-catcher and pass-blocker, with PFF giving him a 72 pass-blocking grade versus Dowdle's 24.6.

Warren is significantly underpriced relative to Rico Dowdle despite being a superior pass-catcher and pass-blocker, with multiple rounds of separation in rankings despite only two spots in ADP.

Montgomery is ranked RB24 and has the opportunity to get as many carries as he can handle with Woody Marks not impressing, positioning him for potential goal-line scoring opportunities.

Montgomery has the early-down role in Houston with no real competition, and will dominate early downs while likely not playing most passing downs.

Montgomery is well-positioned to average 15 carries per game and add pass-catching work for the Texans, with the best chance in this RB24 range to have a 14-touchdown season.

Swift gave an RB1-adjacent season last year and has room for upside even without reaching full RB1 status, as he finished RB15 with Monongai having a strong season.

If Kyle Monongai were injured in late August, Swift would rank between RB7-RB10, ahead of players like Kenneth Walker, O'Marion Hampton, and Devon Henry.

Swift is likely to remain an RB2 alongside Kyle Monongai in a two-man backfield, with RB1 potential only materializing if Monongai gets injured.

Swift has RB1 potential in Ben Johnson's offense, which ranked 3rd in rushing DVOA last year and has consistently produced elite rushing offenses across Johnson's tenure.

Swift finished as RB15 last year and has consistently finished between RB15-RB23 across his six-year career, showing a high floor and potential for upward movement in Ben Johnson's offense.

Swift is ranked RB22 and has maintained a high floor throughout his six-year career, finishing as an RB2 every season with finishes ranging from RB15 to RB23 in half-PPR scoring.

The Browns have a rebuilt offensive line with players who have never played together before, which will likely take time to gel and may not look great until the second half of the season.

The Browns offense is expected to be a bottom-10 unit unless Deshaun Watson has a miracle comeback or Shadour Sanders becomes a superstar, creating significant headwinds for Judkins to reach RB1 status.

Judkins is ranked RB21 as an RB2 with RB1 potential, coming off a season-ending injury but showing positive recovery reports in early summer.

Gainwell has never been made a core part of any team's running game, averaging only 6.7 rushing attempts per game last year (his career high), suggesting limited threat to Irving's workload.

Irving represents good value at RB19-20 with upside not reflected in consensus draft sentiment, which views him as having low upside but high bust risk.

Irving is a 'really good bet for 1,400, 1,500 total yards' despite potential competition for goal-line and third-down work from Sean Tucker and Kenneth Gainwell.

Irving is explosive and a good pass catcher with significantly better yards per route run than Kenneth Gainwell, making him the superior pass-catching option despite Gainwell competition.

From Week 10 through the Buccaneers' playoff loss, Irving averaged 111.6 yards from scrimmage per game with 6 touchdowns in 9 games, including one game where he only played 10 snaps due to injury.

Irving appears healthy and ready for Week 1 after Todd Bowles' cryptic comments about his return timeline; he was recently seen running around in OTAs.

Irving is ranked RB19-20 and is the analyst's favorite relative to consensus ranking, with strong upside as an RB2 with RB1 potential.

If healthy and the workload remains intact under new coaching staff (John Harbaugh, Matt Nagy, Greg Roman), Akers has a reasonable chance to reach RB1 range.

Akers suffered a severe open dislocation with tibia fracture and ligament damage, though he is expected to be ready for the season and has shown physical toughness in recovery.

In six games between his first two games as a rookie, Akers averaged 19.5 touches per game with 5 touchdowns, serving as the goal-line back for the Giants with high-value touches.

Akers is ranked RB20 (previously RB19) as an RB2 with RB1 potential, coming off a gruesome injury but showing positive recovery signs.

Drafting Love is described as 'a great way to capitalize on what has proven to be an irrational fear' of rookies, as the NFL historically gets it right when drafting running backs in the top half of the first round.

Love is the analyst's favorite pick for most likely to finish as an RB1 among all candidates discussed, described as a 'chalk pick' based on historical precedent of early-drafted running backs hitting in their rookie seasons.

Ranked as RB13 (highest ranked RB2), Love is positioned to finish as an RB1 this season. The analyst notes that eight running backs selected with top-12 picks from 2015-2025 averaged 1,474 yards from scrimmage and 10.9 touchdowns in their rookie seasons, with the worst output (McCaffrey's 1,086 yards and 7 TDs) still finishing as RB11 in half-PPR.

JK Dobbins - every regular season touch of 15+ yards in 2025 - RB12 in explosive plays per game - RB7 in explosive play rate

WR Xavier Worthy on his sophomore season: "That's not a true indication of what I am. I was limited in certain things. I want to come back out here and show my ability and what I can do. I know the kind of player I can be and what I can bring to the team." (via @​KCStar)

Raiders rookie QB Fernando Mendoza has "gotten a ton better," per HC Klint Kubiak. "I think it is an adjustment, but with anyone coming into the league, you got to put the work into it and he's done that. The things we've asked him to improve on, he's been diligent at."

WR Tank Dell says he's "almost there" in his recovery and sees "light at the end of the tunnel." 🙏 "Just to be out there with the team, to feel the camaraderie, catching a ball from C.J. [Stroud]... y'all don't understand how long I waited for that." (via @​AaronWilson_NFL)

WR Tank Dell says he's "almost there" in his recovery and sees "light at the end of the tunnel." 🙏 "Just to be out there with the team, to feel the camaraderie, catching a ball from C.J. [Stroud]... y'all don't understand how long I waited for that." (via @​AaronWilson_NFL)

WR Parker Washington is set to be a "core piece" of what Jacksonville does on offense, now in a full-time role. "The Jaguars are ready to let Washington take his chance and run with it." (via @​JaguarsOnSI)

Assume this type of talk will cause some dip in Breece’s ADP, which I’ll gladly buy. We saw the same coach-speak play out last year and Breece still got a big workload with the backfield fully healthy last year (actually got more work with Braelon Allen healthy in the 1st 4 weeks than with him out). He’s far and away the best RB in this backfield, feels pretty obvious that the “three-headed monster” won’t be anywhere close to an even split

Luther Burden's current Sleeper ADP ➜ 41.1 Jaylen Waddle's current Sleeper ADP ➜ 46.2 You're on the clock... who you taking? 👀

Luther Burden's current Sleeper ADP ➜ 41.1 Jaylen Waddle's current Sleeper ADP ➜ 46.2 You're on the clock... who you taking? 👀

Really nice recognition here from Deshaun Watson to Luke Floriea on the wheel route. The defense initially shows a man look pre-snap, but rotates into zone coverage after the snap. Watson does a great job identifying that the deep third becomes vacated. #Browns