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The source expects Wicks to make early splash plays while Lemon's role expands, but ultimately both may become unusable in fantasy; the Eagles may not support a second wide receiver, especially if Dallas Goedert stays healthy, though Lemon could break out later in the year if Goedert misses time.

Aaron Jones is referenced as the older back on the Vikings roster; the source suggests that if he shows his age or struggles, it could open up expanded opportunity for Demond Claiborne in the backfield.

The Colts activated Alec Pierce, which will impact his ADP going forward. His ADP had climbed after signing a big contract, plummeted with injury, and is now climbing back up with activation. The source notes he hit a floor recently and is now going back up.

Williams is a third-round pick and talented route runner who plays mostly from the slot with a bit more to his game; he was a trendier late-round sleeper at the beginning of summer before the Commanders added Stephon Diggs, which caused him to slide down the board. He is currently largely uncrafted but could get run at some point this year. The source notes he is a reliable player.

Sinnott was hoped to be an eventual replacement for Zach Ertz but that did not happen; he is currently in an H-back role and the source does not trust him yet, noting this outcome stings in Dynasty formats.

In his second year in the NFL, Bijan was amazing when he got the ball, but Arthur Smith didn't give him the football enough, raising concerns about usage despite talent.

Thomas is a cost/value play where the risk is far outweighed by the reward at his current ADP. If he becomes a top-25 wide receiver, it's massive value; if he's third or fourth in targets with mixed production, he's still droppable at wide receiver 40 ADP. He was wide receiver 3-4 as a rookie but is ranked 40 going into his third year, which the source calls crazy. His hesitation is that his role appears unchanged from last year as a situational deep threat and he hasn't been good with Trevor Lawrence under center, only with Mac Jones.

Brock Bowers was taken early by the source in a draft, reflecting confidence in the tight end despite typical late-round positioning; the source applied a 'no risk it, no biscuit' approach.

Third-round pick who was overdrafted relative to the source's own evaluation (he had a fifth or sixth-round grade). Listed as a starter on the depth chart right away, which is unusual for rookies and a positive indicator. The source notes there is a grand opportunity for somebody in Miami to see targets, and Douglas being listed as a starter suggests the team is not burying him on purpose.

Cedric Tillman was released by the Browns, moving him from wide receiver 367 to wide receiver 366 in rankings; the source notes he had a brief stint with Tennessee and that it has been a tough run for Tennessee wide receivers recently in the NFL.

Kolar got real money from the Chargers but there's no pathway to fantasy relevance with David Njoku and Rondé Gatson also in the mix for pass-catching duties. The source notes he's an underrated player and elite blocking tight end, but he might have zero-target games, making him a risky pick despite being athletic enough to make an impact.

If Goedert stays healthy, the Eagles may not support a second wide receiver in fantasy; however, if he misses time (which he often does), the situation could change for receivers like Mekhi Becton.

Former first-round pick with good per-target metrics; the source notes that when the ball is thrown his way, generally good things happen. However, he plays in a crowded Buffalo offense, has not stayed healthy, and was limited to 37% snap share last year. The source sees potential upside if he can secure higher snap share and consistency, suggesting he could outperform his current ADP as a tight end ranked around 15.

Schultz will finish around 13th at tight end but is never going to be startable; he's outside the top 50 in rankings (46-47) but has finished between 35th and 45th in tight end scoring all three seasons, making him a boring fantasy pick with limited upside.

Montgomery had one top-10 finish and 9.4 fantasy points per game last year; even with volume, he must play better to deliver in fantasy. The source notes he's an older running back and suggests fading him or being lower on him naturally makes sense.

Demond Claiborne is a rookie running back out of Wake Forest with pass-catching ability on a Vikings roster with Aaron Jones (older) and Jordan Mason (one-dimensional). The source projects him for 14 carries and five catches this season, but notes he could expand his role immediately if Jones shows his age or Mason struggles in passing situations; he's speedy with good athleticism and was a good pass catcher at Wake Forest two years ago, making him a potential waiver claim if opportunity strikes.

Singletary is a vested veteran with over $1 million guaranteed for the year; the Giants can cut him without waivers and sign him to the practice squad, keeping him as a depth option. He was an effective lead back for the Bills and remains capable of running back two duties.

Stowers is not ready for prime time yet and has had one of the more ignominious training camps for a second-round pick; he has been playing tight end for only two and a half seasons and is new to the position, so the Cowboys do not need him this year.

Helm is a potential late-round or undrafted tight end with great hands and reliable pass-catching ability. Despite being behind Chico Conquo all year, he had 44 catches—11th most among rookie tight ends over the past decade—suggesting potential for a step forward as a safety valve for Cam Ward. Currently going around tight end 200 in ADP but ranked as tight end 24 by the source.

Lions wide receiver; making awesome catches but Dan Campbell expressed concern, stating 'we need to see more than just one-handed catches'; negative rhetoric surrounding him; was 11th in NFL in end zone targets last year despite limited playing time; scored six touchdowns on those targets.

Lions running back; has insurance back role with standalone touchdown equity; RB2 in Detroit has scored at least eight touchdowns for four consecutive seasons; source prefers him over Isaac Teslar for Lions sleeper consideration; will have touchdown upside even if Jameer Gibbs remains primary back.

The source considered Jamar Chase in the first three picks but was uncertain about his status; the source thought Chase news might be worse than initially reported and he could drop to pick 7, but it seems fine; the source ultimately chose Puka Nakua instead.

Naylor is compared to Kendrick Bourne's situation when the Patriots signed him—a relative unknown who got pretty good money. The Raiders contract is 100% a reflection of what they think he can be, not what he has been. He's never had more than six targets in a game, but the contract signals potential upside. With Brock Bowers as the clear focal point, Naylor could be useful.

Jaden Daniels is coming off an injury-plagued season, which affects his QB1 status and ADP; Josh Allen is positioned as a standalone QB1 partly because of Daniels' injury concerns.

Jeremiah Love is getting a discount in draft value compared to other first-round backs like Bijan Robinson and Gentty, likely due to Tyler Algier's presence and contract involvement with the first team; you can like Algier and still take the discount on Love.

Coleman is unlikely to command the Broncos backfield after they gave J.K. Dobbins $10 million to stay and with R.J. Harvey (a second-round pick from last year) also in the mix. The source doesn't think a fourth-round rookie will take over the backfield, though Coleman could become interesting if Jalen Waddell or Cortlin Sutton gets hurt alongside Dobbins.

Jordan Mason is characterized as a one-dimensional back on the Vikings roster; the source notes that if he continues to struggle in passing situations, it could open expanded opportunity for Demond Claiborne.

Josh Allen fell to the fourth round in a recent draft and is going QB 7 in ADP; the source, who typically avoids early QB selection, felt compelled to take him because Allen is in his own tier this year and everyone knows it, especially with Jaden Daniels coming off an injury-plagued season and Lamar Jackson also aging.

Downs' stock was higher at training camp with no Alec Pierce and no Keenan Allen but is now suppressed due to health concerns and the presence of both Allen and Pierce (who may return soon). He needs to play from positions beyond the slot to be fantasy relevant; if he's only a slot guy with Tyler Warren and Keenan Allen, he'll struggle to have a legitimate role. He's ranked 46-47 by the source but has finished between 35th and 45th in scoring all three seasons, similar to Dalton Schultz.

Josh Jacobs' status with the Packers is pending news as of August 27th; the source indicates that clarity on Jacobs will determine Marshawn Lloyd's potential value in the Packers backfield.

The source mentions Khalif Raymond in the context of Vikings targets, suggesting he is a player being discussed for target-based upside on the Vikings roster.

Bears slot receiver option; Ben Johnson connection from Detroit; could see slot role in high-powered Bears offense, but source expresses skepticism. Lameda Zaccheaus held similar role last year but did not capitalize. Raymond is a strong punt returner. If Luther Byrd misses time, Raymond could get routes, but source does not like the pick and would not draft him.

Marshawn Lloyd is described as an essential add for Packers backfield depth; the source notes that his potential value depends on Josh Jacobs news, but he is the next man up in the Packers backfield regardless of outcome. He is an essential add if drafting before Jacobs news breaks, and remains important even if Jacobs news is negative.

Mike Evans is going in the fifth round and is fading a little bit; the source suggests he could fit the bill as a potential bust candidate based on his ADP and declining production.

The Giants signed Harris to $3 million guaranteed, signaling they may have concerns about Tyrod Tracy's pass-blocking ability; Harris is expected to remain on the roster as part of a multi-back committee.

The source makes a pedigree play on the first-round pick (30th overall), noting the Jets moved back up into the first round to secure him with a fifth-year option, which signals they really wanted him. He appears to have leaped past Isaiah Williams in the second preseason game. The source expects that at some point the Jets will need to play the kids, and Cooper Jr. is talented enough to be that player. However, his ADP is listed as wide receiver 367, which is extremely low.

Bryant is a third-round pick from last year who had some moments and offseason hype but is buried on the Broncos depth chart with so many receivers. He needs an injury to become relevant and doesn't feel like an exciting sleeper pick. Sean Payton compared him to Michael Thomas, but the source notes Payton is sometimes effusive with praise and comps.

Puka Nakua was one of the source's first two picks in a draft, indicating high confidence; the source also noted that Puka was projected higher than consensus by Mike.

The source uses Rashad Bateman as a comp for a player who could score around nine touchdowns despite not catching a ton of passes if he plays an expanded role in his offense; this illustrates the potential for touchdown upside in a limited-volume scenario.

The source notes Doubs was given $17 million per year by the Patriots before they traded for AJ Brown, and he could benefit from being on a team with a legitimate wide receiver one opposite him. In Green Bay, he was inconsistent and surrounded by wide receiver twos; now with AJ Brown commanding double teams, the source wonders if Doubs could be more efficient. However, Mike Clay expresses hesitation, noting Doubs has averaged 10.2–10.3 fantasy points per game for three straight seasons and was often the number one receiver in a good Packers offense, so consistency may not improve with AJ Brown and other targets like Pop Douglas and Kyle Williams in the mix.

Terrence Ferguson, tight end for the Rams, is a sleeper pick the source loves; the source took him in a draft and also took Brock Bowers early, applying a 'no risk it, no biscuit' philosophy to target undervalued tight ends.

Trey McBride is tight end 5 this year and represents a potential bust based on draft position; even if he finishes as tight end 2 or 1, there's no difference between tight end 1 and 5 overall, making him a bust relative to ADP.

Warren feels like a good floor play with guaranteed usage near the goal line, which feels huge even with Jonathan Taylor in the backfield. The source notes that regardless of quarterback, Warren should eat, though he did fall off without Daniel Jones last year.

The source likes Marks as a sleeper because he has more juice than David Montgomery and adds as much, if not more, in the passing game, and may overtake Montgomery at some point. However, Mike Clay notes that while Marks got a lot of volume last year, the efficiency and fantasy production were not there, so he needs to play better this year. The key for Marks is that he needs volume in the pros and must improve his efficiency to deliver in fantasy; he had one top-10 finish and averaged 9.4 fantasy points per game last year.

Worthy was hyped as a focal point of the Chiefs offense entering last season as the fastest player in Combine history with Patrick Mahomes and the need for explosive plays, but he underperformed. The source has scar tissue from last year but notes the Chiefs didn't address the position in the offseason beyond Taequann Thornton and a fifth-rounder, signaling commitment to him. He scored 12 touchdowns in 20 games (including playoffs) as a rookie, showing he's capable. At his current double-digit round ADP, he feels like an easy pick as a post-hype target.

Ertz remains the Commanders' primary tight end, with Ben Sinnott not emerging as a replacement despite earlier hopes.

Third-round pick for Bears; expected to jump Khalif Raymond in late-round ADP; source suggests he may steal occasional touchdowns in high-powered offense but expresses limited enthusiasm.