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Jeremiah Ratzlaff ranks Mark Andrews at TE13 and Brenton Strange at TE14, indicating a very close valuation between the two.

Jeremiah Ratzlaff is high on Caleb Douglas, citing his third-round draft capital and explosive playmaking ability reminiscent of Randy Moss in open space. While Ratzlaff notes Douglas struggles in the red zone with ball security and size, he remains a strong target in the Dolphins' offense where positional separation is uncertain.

Chris Godwin is a strong value target who is expected to thrive in the slot, where he garners a 33% target rate compared to 21% when lined up wide.

DJ Moore is expected to play a flanker/Z-receiver role, which should keep his target share relatively safe despite the presence of Keon Coleman, who is viewed as the primary X-receiver.

Dalton Kincaid is a potential late-round target who could emerge as a primary pass-catcher in the Buffalo offense, potentially impacting the target share of other receivers.

Dalton Kincaid ranks number one in production premium, quarterback rating per target (149.2), fantasy points per route run (0.67), and yards per route run (3.02). The primary question remains whether he can sustain this efficiency with long-term volume.

Dalton Kincaid is highly efficient, ranking number one in fantasy points per route run (0.67) and yards per route run (3.02); the main question remains whether he can sustain long-term volume.

Following the news of Darren Waller signing a one-year deal with the Carolina Panthers, Ratzlaff suggests this move negatively impacts the outlook for rookie tight end Ja'Tavion Sanders.

Denzel Boston is generating significant hype in Browns practice, with some comparing his potential impact to Drake London's rookie season. Jeremiah Ratzlaff notes the drumbeats for Boston have grown louder during the preseason.

Dontayvion Wicks is viewed as a good football player but unlikely to be a high-volume target earner, with Jeremiah Ratzlaff expecting Lemon to serve as the primary WR2 when healthy.

Emeka Egbuka left practice with a lower-body injury, initially feared to be a high ankle sprain, but it appears to be a toe injury. While turf toe can be a nagging issue, it is preferable to a high ankle sprain, and he is expected to be ready for Week 1.

Fernando Mendoza is a contrarian, low-rostered late-round target. He may start mid-season, and a potential Week 17 stack with Carson Beck offers unique tournament upside.

Jeremiah Ratzlaff targets Fernando Mendoza as a third quarterback to facilitate cheap stacks with Raiders wide receivers like Jalen Nailer and Trey Tucker.

Jeremiah Ratzlaff prefers keeping George Kittle over Tony Pollard in a keeper league, citing the positional advantage of an elite tight end and the ability to avoid drafting the position early.

Gunner Helm is highlighted as a potential tight end target with a similar archetype to other Texas tight ends, potentially worth monitoring if he connects with a quarterback like Cam Ward.

Isaiah Likely is a target for Jeremiah Ratzlaff based on current ADP trends, moving from a fade to a target as the offseason progressed.

Ja'Tavion Sanders is struggling to gain traction, currently appearing stuck behind Tommy Tremble and failing to capitalize on opportunities due to injuries and the arrival of Darren Waller.

Jeremiah Ratzlaff notes that he personally preferred Jalen Coker's tape over Denzel Boston's, though Boston is currently being drafted ahead of Coker.

Jalen Nailer is a preferred late-round wide receiver target for Ratzlaff, specifically for his stacking potential with his quarterback.

James Cook is a high-priority target due to reports of the Bills incorporating him more into the passing game. While his value is tied to efficiency and touchdown metrics, increased reception volume would significantly raise his floor and ceiling.

Jameson Williams is a breakout candidate who could reach the 90-100 target level previously occupied by George Pickens. He is currently priced as a value, but his cost will likely rise significantly next year.

Jayden Daniels is in a pivotal year three. While his dual-threat upside is elite, there are significant concerns regarding his frame and durability, as he has struggled to stay healthy and needs to improve his physical conditioning.

Jayden Daniels is ranked as the QB3 by Jeremiah Ratzlaff, who notes that even when drafted unstacked, his upside makes him a valuable selection at his current draft position.

Jonathan Taylor is ranked neck-and-neck with James Cook (Taylor at 8, Cook at 9). While Taylor has established reception tools, the analysts have been drafting Cook more frequently.

Jonathan Brooks is sharing work with Chuba Hubbard in camp, which is a positive sign for his outlook; Jeremiah Ratzlaff is comfortable taking him at his current ADP despite the high price.

Josh Allen is considered an elite quarterback necessary for winning large-field tournaments. His surrounding offensive pieces are cheap, making him a viable high-round selection.

Jeremiah Ratzlaff ranks Juwan Johnson higher than Dalton Kincaid, despite drafting Kincaid rounds earlier for stacking purposes.

Jeremiah Ratzlaff is skeptical of the hype surrounding Keaton Mitchell, noting he has never been a pass catcher and lacks the volume or longevity to justify a round 10 ADP. Ratzlaff argues that Mitchell is being over-projected and would not be a bell-cow back even if the starter were injured, preferring Kamani Vidal instead.

Jeremiah Ratzlaff is drafting Keenan Allen late, betting on the fact that he will sign with a team soon. While acknowledging he may not be the player he once was, Ratzlaff believes Allen will find a landing spot where he can provide value, potentially as a championship-chasing veteran.

Jeremiah Ratzlaff prefers Kamani Vidal over Keaton Mitchell, ranking Vidal at 183 compared to Mitchell at 192. Ratzlaff highlights Vidal's ability to catch passes and his potential to handle a significant workload if the starter goes down, making him a more reliable backup option.

Jeremiah Ratzlaff expresses regret over drafting Kyle Monongai, noting that while he could potentially benefit from a DeAndre Swift injury or goal-line opportunities, he lacks a high ceiling and is not a 'sexy' pick.

Malik Nabers is expected to join team drills as early as next week. Despite potential for a slow start due to health, he is viewed as a round-one talent and a high-upside pick for the second half of the season.

Malik Nabers is preferred over Carnell Tate due to his higher ceiling and established target pace; he is projected for a potential top-five finish among receivers.

Malik Washington is a riser for Ratzlaff, who ranks him inside his top 140 overall and ahead of Khalil Shakir and Rashid Shaheed due to a lack of target competition.

Jeremiah Ratzlaff ranks Malik Washington inside his top 140 overall and WR58, ahead of Khalil Shakir and Rasheed Shaheed. Despite a slow start, the case for Washington is high volume and opportunity following the departure of Jaylen Waddle and Tyreek Hill's presence. Ratzlaff views him as a gadgety, home-run-hitting upside player in the Dolphins' offense.

Jeremiah Ratzlaff is bullish on Pat Bryant, viewing him as a 'mini Courtland Sutton' who excels in the red zone and on third downs. Bryant has been a standout in camp, and Ratzlaff believes he has a strong future in Denver, potentially replacing Sutton as the team looks to save money on aging veterans.

Rhamondre Stevenson is viewed as a strong player who dominated touches in a previous game against Denver, creating a hurdle for Trevion Henderson's immediate workload, though the best ball format mitigates the need for weekly start/sit decisions.

Terry McLaurin is a reliable target ranked at 20, selected over Jameson Williams due to his higher floor and consistent ranking in the draft strategy.

Jeremiah Ratzlaff views Tony Pollard as a less valuable keeper than George Kittle, noting that Pollard does not provide the same strategic flexibility or positional scarcity advantage.

Jeremiah Ratzlaff identifies Travis Hunter as a great best-ball pick around pick 190-200, though he advises against drafting him in managed redraft leagues. Hunter is viewed as a high-variance asset who will provide spike weeks, particularly if injuries occur to players ahead of him on the depth chart.

Jeremiah Ratzlaff describes Kelce as a 'dead cat bounce' candidate who is being left for dead in drafts despite having the potential to finish as the TE1.

Travis Kelce is considered a 'dead cat bounce' candidate who could return to TE1 status if his touchdown total increases from five to ten in the Eric Bieniemy offense.

Trey Harris is identified as a preferred late-round target in drafts, with Ratzlaff noting that he would have been double-tapped by other managers if not taken when he was.

Trevion Henderson is a phenomenal value falling to pick 70 (ADP 50); despite concerns about pass protection and Rhamondre Stevenson's role, his ceiling is comparable to Jahmyr Gibbs or Bijan Robinson, making him a high-upside best ball target.

Tucker Kraft is preferred over Carnell Tate in comparisons because he is more likely to eat into Brock Bowers' target share, providing better value relative to his cost.