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Rashee Rice Being Drafted as a WR1 in Fantasy Football Drafts
Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Rashee Rice currently has an ADP of 27.4 in the latest fantasy football drafts. That price tag corresponds to an early third-round pick and makes him the 11th receiver off the board. Rice is a talented player catching passes from Patrick Mahomes, so we understand the appeal in snagging him as a WR1. However, he also doesn't have much of a track record yet, as injuries and off-field issues limited him to just 12 games over the last two seasons. On a more positive note, he is averaging 18.0 fantasy points per game during those two years. The big question for fantasy managers is whether Rice, who certainly carries some risk and uncertainty, should continue to be drafted as a WR1 ahead of receivers like Chris Olave and Malik Nabers. The latest expert rankings are a little less bullish than the ADP, as he currently ranks as RotoBaller's WR17 in half-PPR leagues for 2026.
Source: RotoBaller
Source: RotoBaller
Brock Purdy Should Continue to Benefit from Strong Supporting Cast
San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy continues to rank as a fringe top-12 option in fantasy football, largely due to the support of the playmakers surrounding him. In addition to wide receivers Mike Evans and Deebo Samuel, Purdy will have the luxury of throwing the football to George Kittle and Christian McCaffrey, who are both among some of the league's best players at their respective positions. With a relatively similar-looking offense last year (other than Evans in place of Jauan Jennings and Ricky Pearsall), Purdy tallied 2,167 passing yards, 20 passing touchdowns, and 10 interceptions across nine games. The touchdown total was impressive, but managers will need him to clean up the turnovers going forward. The good news is that Purdy ranked as the overall QB5 in fantasy points per game in 2025, so a top-five finish is not completely out of the question if he's healthy for all 17 games in 2026. At the very least, he's in good shape to rank as a top-12 fantasy quarterback. As it stands, he has an ADP of 106.3, which corresponds to the ninth round and makes him the 13th quarterback off the board.
Source: RotoBaller
Source: RotoBaller
Odell Beckham Jr. Has "Done Enough" to Make an NFL Roster
New York Giants wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. "has done enough to make an NFL roster," head coach John Harbaugh told the media following Friday's preseason contest against the New York Jets. Harbaugh wouldn't confirm whether Beckham will make the Giants' 53-man roster, but it certainly sounds like the head coach looks favorably upon the veteran receiver. The 33-year-old had seven catches for 76 yards this preseason, including three catches for 53 yards in Week 3 of the preseason on Friday. Not only is this Beckham's second stint with the Giants, but it's also his second stint with Harbaugh, who was his head coach with the Ravens in 2023. Looking at New York's depth chart, Beckham and Braxton Berrios seem like the top candidates for the fifth and sixth receiver spots now that Calvin Austin (knee) has been placed on injured reserve. At the moment, Beckham doesn't have any fantasy football appeal.
Source: SNY Giants
Source: SNY Giants
Travis Hunter Going Undrafted in Some Fantasy Leagues
Jacksonville Jaguars cornerback/wide receiver Travis Hunter has been used "almost exclusively" on defense over the last two weeks, according to John Shipley of The Prowler Podcast. This is consistent with reporting we've seen throughout the entire offseason that indicated Hunter would primarily be used at cornerback in 2026. There was a brief window during training camp where Hunter had been splitting wide receiver reps with Brian Thomas Jr., but it sounds like he's shifting his focus to defense as the regular season gets closer. At this point, managers should not expect Hunter to have any consistent playing time on offense as long as Thomas, Parker Washington, and Jakobi Meyers are healthy. Hunter has fallen to WR81 in RotoBaller's latest fantasy football rankings, making him borderline undraftable in most leagues. Speaking of his draft stock, the Colorado product currently has an ADP of 178, which makes him a late 15th-round pick in fantasy football. He's going undrafted in many 10-team leagues, and plenty of 12-team formats, too.
Source: John Shipley
Source: John Shipley
Jeremiyah Love Works with Trainers Before Preseason Finale
Arizona Cardinals running back Jeremiyah Love (ankle) worked with trainers on the field before Friday's preseason finale against the Green Bay Packers, according to Zach Gershman of the team's official website. Love is recovering from a high-ankle sprain that he suffered two weeks ago, and he has a chance to play in the Cardinals' regular season opener Sept. 13 against the Los Angeles Chargers. The fact that he was actively working out on the field with trainers is a good sign as he continues to make progress in his recovery. We'd be thrilled to see the No. 3 pick on the field for Week 1, but it's also important that the Cardinals don't rush him back before he's ready. In the event that he can't start at running back against the Chargers, Tyler Allgeier would likely handle starting duties. Once Love does get back in action, he should rank as a consistent high-end RB2 option in fantasy football. He currently has an ADP of 29.2, which corresponds to the third round of fantasy drafts and makes him the 13th running back off the board.
Source: Zach Gershman
Source: Zach Gershman
KC Concepcion Still a Redraft Target Despite Some Quarterback Concerns
Cleveland Browns wide receiver KC Concepcion has a very high ceiling in dynasty fantasy football leagues, but he also possesses legitimate redraft appeal for the 2026 season. A first-round pick out of Texas A&M, Concepcion put together a strong training camp and sat out Week 3 of the preseason, which suggests that he'll open the regular season as the No. 2 receiver on the Browns' depth chart behind Jerry Jeudy. With that being said, Jeudy struggled to the tune of 50 catches, 602 yards, and two touchdowns across 17 games last year, so Concepcion has a very real chance to lead the receiver room in all three categories. Even with Deshaun Watson (and perhaps Shedeur Sanders, eventually) installed as the starting quarterback, Concepcion should have the skill set to overcome subpar quarterback play and maintain a WR3/flex floor throughout his rookie season. He ranks as RotoBaller's WR47, and he currently has an ADP of 120.2. On average, he's the 50th wide receiver to come off the board in fantasy drafts, so he's a potential steal at his price tag if managers agree that he has top-36 value.
Source: RotoBaller
Source: RotoBaller
Tetairoa McMillan Being Drafted as a Mid-Range WR2
Carolina Panthers wide receiver Tetairoa McMillan currently has an ADP of 40 in fantasy football redraft leagues. That corresponds to the middle of the fourth round, and it makes him the 18th receiver to come off the board. He's being drafted just a couple of spots later than Tee Higgins, in line with Garrett Wilson, and a few picks before Emeka Egbuka, Jaylen Waddle, Terry McLaurin, and Davante Adams. That's a reasonable price tag for McMillan, who caught 70 passes for 1,014 yards and seven touchdowns as a rookie last year. He finished his first NFL season as the WR16 in PPR leagues, forming a strong rapport with quarterback Bryce Young in a Panthers offense that is trending upward. Fortunately, McMillan remains the undisputed No. 1 receiver in Carolina, and the team didn't bring in any major pass catchers who would steal targets from him. Assuming he stays healthy for a full 17-game stretch this year, he should have no trouble replicating (or even improving upon) the stats from his rookie season last year.
Source: RotoBaller
Source: RotoBaller
Fantasy Managers Might Have to be Patient with Denzel Boston
Cleveland Browns wide receiver Denzel Boston is an intriguing dynasty fantasy football option with his early-second-round draft capital, but managers shouldn't expect him to contribute right away in redraft formats. First of all, the Browns gave Boston some snaps in Week 3 of the preseason while resting Jerry Jeudy and KC Concepcion, which suggests that he's no higher than third on the depth chart. There's a decent chance that Boston won't be on the field for the first snap of Week 1, which could hinder both his floor and ceiling. Additionally, the Browns have a pretty dismal quarterback situation right now after naming Deshaun Watson the starter over Shedeur Sanders. On some teams, the No. 3 receiver might be able to carve out low-end WR3/flex appeal, but that won't be the case for Boston, regardless of whether he's catching passes from Watson or Sanders. The rookie has an ADP of 151.8, which puts him in the 13th round and makes him the 58th receiver off the board. Given his position on the depth chart and the state of the Browns' depth chart, we'd rather have someone like Jalen Nailor, Keenan Allen, or Tre' Harris at that price tag.
Source: RotoBaller
Source: RotoBaller
Jacoby Brissett a Solid Fantasy QB2 with Strong Supporting Cast
Arizona Cardinals quarterback Jacoby Brissett is certainly not a flashy option in fantasy football, but he continues to rank as a mid-range QB2 for the 2026 season. Brissett was the overall QB16 last season despite making just 12 starts, and he averaged 2.0 touchdowns and 0.7 interceptions per game. He ranked as the overall QB6 from Week 6-18. It's hard to envision Brissett replicating that level of production this year, but he certainly has the supporting cast necessary to support him as a top-15 fantasy quarterback. Michael Wilson is coming off a breakout year, Marvin Harrison Jr. still has plenty of untapped potential, and Trey McBride is arguably the best tight end in football. Arizona also has a very deep backfield headlined by No. 3 overall pick Jeremiyah Love. Brissett has an ADP of 232.6, which means he is going undrafted in most fantasy leagues. Heading into a new season where every quarterback is healthy, Brissett isn't necessarily a must-draft player, but managers looking for a high-upside option should consider drafting him in the last couple of rounds.
Source: RotoBaller
Source: RotoBaller
Tyrone Tracy Jr. Diagnosed with a Stinger on Friday
New York Giants running back Tyrone Tracy Jr. (neck) suffered a stinger during Friday's preseason contest against the New York Jets, head coach John Harbaugh told Dan Duggan of The Athletic. A stinger is a temporary nerve injury that sends a sharp pain down the arm. The injury isn't expected to be very serious and pain typically goes away within hours to days, so Tracy remains on track to play in Week 1 of the regular season against the Dallas Cowboys. Assuming he's available for the season opener, it will be interesting to see how this backfield looks. Presumably, Cam Skattebo will be the lead back, but Tracy, Najee Harris, and Devin Singletary are all capable of carving out significant roles, too. For now, we could envision Tracy having weekly standalone value as a low-end RB3/flex, even if he operates as the No. 2 ball-carrier behind Skattebo. He's a decent, proven option at his current ADP of 146.3.
Source: Dan Duggan
Source: Dan Duggan
J. Michael Sturdivant Posts 112 Yards, Score in Packers' Win
Green Bay Packers wide receiver J. Michael Sturdivant posted a quality receiving line for the Packers in their final preseason tune-up at Lambeau Field on Friday night, a 42-38 win over the Arizona Cardinals. While the Packers didn't play any player who is locked into the 53-man roster on offense besides maybe Bo Melton, J. Michael Sturdivant has been excellent when he's gotten on the field this preseason. An undrafted free agent from Florida, Sturdivant caught 6-of-7 passes from Kyle McCord and turned those six catches into 112 receiving yards and a 29-yard touchdown reception in the second quarter. If the Packers keep seven wide receivers on their 53-man roster, Sturdivant will be the one kept as he's been excellent throughout the offseason and is learning some special teams roles on the team as well. Sturdivant is worth an end-of-bench flier in dynasty leagues in case he makes the Packers' 53-man roster or latches on elsewhere, as his play has earned him that over the last month.
Source: ESPN
Source: ESPN
Matthew Stafford Remains a QB1 Despite Lack of Rushing Upside
Los Angeles Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford is coming off a top-three finish in fantasy football, and he should remain a strong QB1 option as long as he has Puka Nacua and Davante Adams at his disposal. Now 38, Stafford has shown no signs of slowing down. He won the league MVP award last year with 4,707 passing yards, 46 touchdowns, and eight interceptions to his name. His lack of rushing ability may prevent him from being the overall QB1, but he certainly has a chance to replicate last year's QB3 mark. One factor to consider is a potential suspension to Puka Nacua, which could sideline him for one or multiple games. However, in the one game that Nacua missed last year, Stafford threw for five touchdowns. In the end, we're not overly concerned about his fantasy outlook if Nacua (or Davante Adams, for that matter) has a short-term absence. He's somewhat of a steal at his current ADP of 104.9, which makes him the 12th quarterback off the board in fantasy drafts.
Source: RotoBaller
Source: RotoBaller
Dominic Zvada Wins Giants Kicking Job
New York Giants kicker Dominic Zvada has won the team's kicking job ahead of the regular season, head coach John Harbaugh told Pat Leonard of the New York Daily News. Both Zvada and Ben Sauls made it through the entire preseason without missing a field goal, but ultimately, the former won the roster battle. Presumably, Sauls, a second-year kicker who went 7-for-7 on extra points and 8-for-8 on field goals last year, will be released. Zvada is a rookie from Michigan who went 17-for-25 on field goals during his final year at school. He didn't have the greatest senior season by any means, but he has proven capable of converting from long distance, as he hit both a 46-yarder and a 53-yarder on Friday. For now, he can be avoided in redraft and dynasty leagues, but he could get on the fantasy radar with a strong start to the regular season.
Source: Pat Leonard
Source: Pat Leonard
Trevor Etienne Being Evaluated for an Ankle Injury
Carolina Panthers running back Trevor Etienne (ankle) is undergoing further evaluation after he suffered an ankle injury during Friday's preseason contest against the Houston Texans, head coach Dave Canales told Sheena Quick of FOX Sports Radio1340. Etienne had just one carry for two rushing yards prior to his departure. The Georgia product was relatively uninvolved on offense as a rookie last year, and he's still pretty much locked into the No. 3 running back role for the upcoming season. If the ankle injury ends up being serious and forces him to miss time, the Panthers would likely slot AJ Dillon into the third-string running back role behind Chuba Hubbard and Jonathon Brooks.
Source: Sheena Quick
Source: Sheena Quick
Ravens Open to Adding Competition for Tyler Loop
Baltimore Ravens kicker Tyler Loop could face competition for a roster spot between now and the start of the regular season, according to Kyle Goon of The Baltimore Banner. When asked about Loop's camp on Friday, head coach Jesse Minter did not rule out the possibility of the Ravens adding another kicker in the near future. Minter noted that the 25-year-old had a good camp, but he cares more about how the kicker performs in high-pressure situations, such as the waning minutes of close games. Notably, Loop missed two field goals in the Ravens' preseason finale, which is why there was any conversation about his roster spot in the first place. He ranked as the K12 in fantasy football as a rookie last year, going 44-for-46 on extra points and 30-for-34 on field goals. If the Ravens look for a veteran kicker to compete with Loop, some free-agent possibilities include Graham Gano, Brandon McManus, and Matt Prater.
Source: Kyle Goon
Source: Kyle Goon
