Mattek Fantasy Football

Brycen Tremayne is identified by Mattek as one of seven recommended 'Ball Knowers' draft targets for fantasy football.

Terrance Ferguson is a 'Ball Knowers' sleeper pick with significant breakout potential. Mattek projects him to finish third on the Rams in receptions, yards, and touchdowns. He is praised by Sean McVay as a 'football genius' and has demonstrated versatility by playing every position except tailback. His fantasy value is bolstered by his role in the Rams' heavy 12 and 13 personnel schemes, specific usage in tight end screens, and recent weight loss aimed at improving YAC ability.

Colston Loveland is a viable flex starter in fantasy football, with Mattek suggesting he is a draftable option even ahead of George Kittle depending on specific roster construction and draft strategy.

Brock Bowers is a viable flex starter in fantasy football, with Mattek suggesting he is a draftable option even ahead of George Kittle depending on specific roster construction and draft strategy.

George Kittle remains a strong fantasy starter entering his age-33 season, even coming off an Achilles injury. His blocking is critical to Christian McCaffrey's success, and with other 49ers pass-catchers dealing with injuries or inexperience, Kittle could see a career-high in receptions. He is a reliable asset due to his extreme efficiency and integral role in Kyle Shanahan's offense. Mattek includes him as a 'Ball Knower' draft target.

Matthew Golden is considered the most underrated player in football and an obvious breakout candidate. His limited rookie production was due to losing snaps to Dontayvion Wicks and Romeo Doubs, alongside missed connection opportunities from Jordan Love. Film shows a unique ability to create deep separation, and his explosive skill set aligns with the Packers' offensive strategy. Mattek identifies him as a 'Ball Knower' draft target.

Luther Burden is projected for a full-time role in year two, operating in the critical slot/flanker position within Ben Johnson's offense. He shares an identical rookie average depth of target (aDOT) with Amon-Ra St. Brown and is a primary target for innovative play-calling. He is currently undervalued and should be drafted ahead of Emeka Egbuka and Ladd McConkey, in the same range as Zay Flowers and Chris Olave. Mattek lists him as a 'Ball Knower' draft target.

Travis Etienne is the clear lead back and explosive rush threat for the Jacksonville Jaguars. He possesses superior receiving ability compared to his backfield counterparts, cementing his role as the primary option in the offense.

Chris Rodriguez Jr. is a threat to earn significant playing time in Jacksonville following a two-year, $12 million deal. His prior connection with Liam Cohen at the University of Kentucky suggests he could command a larger share of the backfield, though he is viewed primarily as a grinder with limited receiving upside, having recorded only six career receptions.

Kenneth Walker is projected as a top-five fantasy player following his move to the Kansas City Chiefs. He is considered a perfect stylistic fit for Patrick Mahomes and is expected to command heavy volume in both the run and screen games, filling a void for a high-end back in the Chiefs' offense. Mattek includes him as a top 'Ball Knower' draft target.

Malik Willis is a high-upside, essentially free draft target. If he secures a starting role and maintains a rushing floor of 10 carries per game, he offers elite fantasy potential comparable to the archetypes of Justin Fields, Trey Lance, and Anthony Richardson. Mattek identifies him as one of seven essential 'Ball Knower' draft targets.

The source recommends Justin Jefferson as a high-end target in the first round, stating that drafters will not regret selecting him.

Puka Nacua is recommended as a high-end target in the first round, with the source stating that drafters will not regret selecting him.

Jameson Williams is highlighted as a top 10 wide receiver in points per game from the previous season.

Jaylen Warren is likely not the starting running back on his team.

Cam Akers' ranking was moved down significantly following the signing of Najee Harris.

Quinshon Judkins is identified as a top projected running back value.

Kyren Williams is a top projected running back value who consistently scores around 227 fantasy points annually despite being undervalued by the market. He is a recommended mid-round target (rounds two through four) due to his tight band of outcomes.

Travis Etienne is a top projected running back value, particularly with Alvin Kamara sidelined for at least a month due to an MCL sprain.

Despite ongoing legal issues, Josh Jacobs remains a strong fantasy pick and is considered a top projected running back value.

Javonte Williams is a top projected running back value who is currently being overlooked by the market. The source targets him as a high-priority mid-round option in rounds two through four, noting there is no easy replacement for his role.

Jeremiah Love is a top projected running back value, though he is currently managing an ankle injury. The source expresses a preference for targeting him in the mid-round running back range.

Ladd McConkey is being drafted higher than his projection because of his youth and the excitement surrounding him.

Emeka Egbuka is being drafted higher than his projection due to his youth and market excitement.

Parker Washington is being drafted higher than his actual projection due to market excitement surrounding his youth.

Luther Burden is being drafted higher than his projection because of his youth and the excitement surrounding him.

Rome Odunze is identified as a wide receiver who projects well but is currently undervalued by the fantasy community.

Mike Evans is a veteran wide receiver who projects very well but is currently undervalued by the market. The source notes that boring players with narrow ranges of outcomes like Evans have been discounted by fantasy drafters, making them strong value plays.

Davante Adams is a veteran wide receiver who projects very well but is currently undervalued by the market. The source views him as a 'boring' player whose narrow range of outcomes has led to an unnecessary discount, making him a strong value target.

Chuba Hubbard is considered a miss for fantasy managers due to injury, with the source noting that he was already considered 'questionable' at the time of drafting.

Tony Pollard is noted as one of the running backs who suffered an injury during the 2025 season.

R.J. Harvey is the most expensive running back in the Broncos backfield because he is the most explosive option and capable of scoring fantasy points over expectation, despite being impacted by the 2025 injury wave.

TreVeyon Henderson is currently not the starting running back on his team and has also dealt with injuries during the 2025 season.

Breece Hall is a preferred target in the mid-round running back range, despite dealing with a groin injury and having been impacted by the broader 2025 injury wave.

Zamir White is considered a classic draft trap; the source explicitly advises avoiding him, citing his viral 'workout photos' as a misleading indicator of fantasy success.

Kenneth Walker had his best fantasy football season in 2024, though his overall production and value were ultimately impacted by injuries.

Najee Harris is cited as one of the successful running back picks from the round 4-6 range in 2024, having matched or beaten his positional ADP.

Joe Mixon is noted as a successful round 4-6 running back pick for the 2024 season, specifically highlighting his performance for the Texans.

James Conner is identified as one of the successful running back picks from the round 4-6 range in 2024, having matched or beaten his positional ADP.

David Montgomery was a successful round 4-6 running back selection in 2024, matching or exceeding his positional ADP, but he is now in a new situation where he is expected to lose passing down work to Woody Marks.