Ted Hurst II a Late Round Sleeper to Target in Redraft Leagues
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers selected wide receiver Ted Hurst II of Georgia State in the third round with the 84th overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft. Hurst has been a standout during training camp so far and has put himself in a position to be a contributor in the Tampa Bay offense. Sports Illustrated's […]
De'Zhaun Stribling in No-Contact Jersey on Sunday
Updating a previous report, San Francisco 49ers rookie second-round wide receiver De'Zhaun Stribling (shoulder) returned to training camp practice on Sunday after he missed Saturday's session with a shoulder injury, according to ESPN's Nick Wagoner. Stribling was seen wearing a no-contact jersey in his return. The 23-year-old from Ole Miss is considered day-to-day for now […]
Mike Evans Participates in "Much" of Sunday's Practice
ESPN's Nick Wagoner reports San Francisco 49ers wideout Mike Evans (ankle) participated in much of practice on Sunday, but did not go all the way through it and stopped participating near the end. Wagoner noted that Evans was "moving fine," and connected with quarterback Brock Purdy for a big gain during practice. However, Evans and […]
Christian McCaffrey's Absence Part of the Plan
San Francisco 49ers running back Christian McCaffrey (undisclosed) said his absence in training camp was always part of the plan to have him ready for Week 1 of the 2026 regular season, according to Nick Wagoner of ESPN. "Obviously when you don't practice, the way the media works now it's a firestorm," McCaffrey said. "But […]
Malik Nabers Could Shed No-Contact Jersey This Week
New York Giants head coach John Harbaugh said there is a chance that wide receiver Malik Nabers (knee) could shed the no-contact jersey this week at practice, according to Jordan Raanan of ESPN. "That's a possibility. We'll just have to see where he's at," Harbaugh said. With three weeks until the 2026 opener, Harbaugh does […]
Late-Round Tight End Sleepers
Welcome back, RotoBallers, to another edition of late-round sleepers. Recently, we published five late-round running backs and wide receivers, and now we have tight ends fantasy managers should be targeting with our five late-round tight end fantasy football draft values and sleepers for the 2026 season. Tight end can be a volatile position, but the […]
2026 Fantasy Football Rankings: All Formats
In-Season Weekly Rankings and Preparing for Fantasy Football Drafts Welcome to our updated fantasy football weekly rankings. To begin your fantasy football preparation during draft season, or weekly once the season starts, our rankings help you research the top players for developments, role changes, and other factors that can influence their updated season projections. […]
Ashton Jeanty Injury Update (Saturday Aug 23)
Another potential major injury has struck the fantasy world. On Sunday evening, Las Vegas Raiders star running back Ashton Jeanty was seen limping off the practice field. While it is still too early to tell if the injury is overly serious, this does put his fantasy value in question ahead of a major draft week. […]
Malik Davis Emerging as the RB2 Favorite in Dallas
Dallas Cowboys running back Malik Davis "seems to be the player with whom the Cowboys are most comfortable" in the RB2 role behind starting back Javonte Williams, per Jon Machota of The Athletic. Davis played in 10 games for Dallas in 2025, recording 250 rushing yards and two touchdowns on 52 carries. The 27-year-old has […]
Carson Steele Making an Impression in Philadelphia
Philadelphia Eagles running back Carson Steele was one of the standout performers from his team's second preseason game against the New England Patriots on Saturday, recording 117 scrimmage yards and a touchdown on 18 touches. Philadelphia has three running backs who currently appear to be ahead of Steele on the depth chart in Saquon Barkley, […]
Mike Washington Jr. Emerging as a Priority Stash
Las Vegas Raiders rookie running back Mike Washington Jr. could be in for a much larger role in his team's offense than initially expected. Star Raiders running back Ashton Jeanty (knee) had to be helped off the practice field on Sunday after suffering a potentially serious knee injury. While the exact nature of Jeanty's injury […]
Ja'Mori Maclin Making a Case to Stick in Buffalo
Buffalo Bills undrafted rookie wide receiver Ja'Mori Maclin has been a standout performer this summer and "has a chance to stick with the Bills past this summer," per Joe Buscaglia of The Athletic. The 24-year-old also flashed in Buffalo's second preseason game against the Cleveland Browns on Saturday, recording two catches for 108 yards and […]
Lan Larison Solidifying Case for a Roster Spot?
New England Patriots running back Lan Larison tallied nine carries, 33 rushing yards, and one rushing touchdown during Saturday's preseason win over the Philadelphia Eagles. He also caught three of his four targets for an additional 41 receiving yards. A 2025 undrafted free agent out of UC Davis, Larison now has 113 scrimmage yards and […]
Dae'Quan Wright Waived by Browns, Eyeing Return to College
The Cleveland Browns are waiving tight end Dae'Quan Wright, per ESPN's Adam Schefter. Schefter reports that if Wright clears waivers, he has an agreement in place to play the 2026 season at LSU, which would make him the first player to play for an NFL team before returning to college. An undrafted free agent signee […]
Ashton Jeanty Suffers Potentially Serious Knee Injury in Practice
Las Vegas Raiders running back Ashton Jeanty (knee) left practice early on Sunday after suffering an apparent knee injury, per Ryan McFadden of ESPN. McFadden reports that Jeanty landed awkwardly while attempting to make a diving catch and "couldn't put any pressure on his right leg" while being helped off the field by trainers. While […]
Which Steelers Running Back Should You Draft?
The preseason is coming to a close, which means the 2026 season is just around the corner. Soon, we will be drafting for our home leagues. Whether you’ve been consuming fantasy content all offseason or are just trying to figure out a strategy today, Rotoballer has something for you. One of the big advantages in […]
Jordan James' Fantasy Value Rising Following Return from Injury
A fifth-round pick in the 2025 NFL Draft, San Francisco 49ers running back Jordan James played in just three games and did not earn a single carry as a rookie. The 22-year-old also suffered a setback early in training camp this season when he suffered multiple fractured ribs while absorbing a hit from star 49ers […]
Travis Kelce's Fantasy Stock Improved By Healthy QB Situation
Across 17 games in 2025, Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce recorded 76 catches for 851 yards and five touchdowns on 108 targets. Now entering his age-37 campaign and his 14th NFL season, Kelce is no longer the same player he once was at his superstar peak. The Chiefs could also look to be […]
Harold Fannin Jr. Could Be on the Verge of a Superstar Breakout
Cleveland Browns tight end Harold Fannin Jr. had an impressive season as a rookie in 2025, recording 72 catches for 731 yards and six touchdowns on 107 targets across 16 games (13 starts). Entering 2026, Fannin Jr. now looks like the undisputed top tight end in Cleveland following the offseason departure of longtime Browns tight […]
Zach Charbonnet Falling Behind in Seahawks' Backfield Competition?
Seattle Seahawks running back Zach Charbonnet (knee) is currently on the Physically Unable to Perform list as he works his way back from a torn ACL. The 25-year-old underwent knee surgery in late February, making it likely that he will not be ready for the start of the season. Across 16 games in 2025, Charbonnet […]
Pat Bryant Could Be Working His Way into an Expanded Role in Denver
A third-round pick in the 2025 NFL Draft, Denver Broncos wide receiver Pat Bryant recorded 31 catches for 378 yards and a touchdown on 49 targets across 15 games (seven starts) as a rookie. Entering 2026, Denver has one of the deepest wide receiver rooms in the NFL between Bryant, Jaylen Waddle, Courtland Sutton, Marvin […]
Ladd McConkey Well-Positioned for a 2026 Resurgence
After an impressive rookie season in 2024, Los Angeles Chargers wide receiver Ladd McConkey put together a relatively underwhelming sophomore campaign in 2025. Across 16 games, McConkey recorded 66 catches for 789 yards and six touchdowns on 106 targets. However, the 24-year-old looks to be well-positioned for a bounce-back year in 2026. Former Chargers wideout […]
Hunter Henry Looking More Like a Matchup Play in 2026
New England Patriots tight end Hunter Henry is coming off one of his best seasons, but the setup is tougher this time around. Henry caught 60 of 87 targets for a career-high 768 yards and seven touchdowns in 2025, finishing as a top-seven fantasy tight end. The role itself is safe. New England agreed to […]
Joshua Palmer Pushing Hard for a Top-Three Role
Buffalo Bills wide receiver Joshua Palmer looks a lot different now that last year's knee and ankle problems are behind him. Palmer managed only 22 catches for 303 yards in 12 games during his first season in Buffalo, then missed the playoffs after never really getting healthy again. This summer has gone much better. He […]
Juwan Johnson Holding Firm as a Redraft Riser
New Orleans Saints tight end Juwan Johnson hasn't given up much ground after last year's breakout. He caught 77 passes for 889 yards and three touchdowns on 102 targets, finishing third among NFL tight ends in receiving yards. New Orleans added Noah Fant, drafted Oscar Delp in the third round and spent the eighth overall […]
Browns Expected to Settle Quarterback Competition Monday
The Cleveland Browns could have an answer at quarterback on Monday. Jeremy Fowler reports that the team currently expects to settle on its starter after using the first two preseason games to evaluate Deshaun Watson and Shedeur Sanders. Watson got the first start and completed 11 of 15 passes for 126 yards against Chicago. Sanders […]
Jaxon Smith-Njigba Still Belongs Near the Top of Draft Boards
Seattle Seahawks wide receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba is already expensive in redraft, but his summer has done nothing to knock him off the top tier. He led the NFL with 1,793 receiving yards last season, catching a franchise-record 119 passes with 10 touchdowns on 163 targets. Seattle did change offensive coordinators, though Brian Fleury has kept […]
Mack Hollins Faces a Steeper Climb for Targets
New England Patriots wide receiver Mack Hollins still has a role, but it is getting harder to see enough targets for him to matter in redraft. Hollins caught 46 passes for 550 yards and two touchdowns in 15 games last season, then New England added A.J. Brown and Romeo Doubs to an already crowded room. […]
Cole Kmet Is Getting Harder to Draft
Chicago Bears tight end Cole Kmet is getting harder to make a redraft case for. He caught 30 passes for 347 yards and two touchdowns last season, and his offensive snap share fell from 88% in 2024 to 70%. Colston Loveland was the bigger problem. The 2025 first-rounder led Chicago with 58 catches for 713 […]
Matthew Golden Has a Much Better Setup in Year 2
Green Bay Packers wide receiver Matthew Golden didn't have much to show for his rookie year until the very end. He caught 29 passes for 361 yards during the regular season, then went for 84 yards and his first NFL touchdown against Chicago in the playoffs. Green Bay has cleared out some of the traffic […]
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