May 20, 2026, 1:41 PM ET

Carolina Panthers wide receiver Xavier Legette has yet to finish higher than WR61 in either of his two NFL seasons, and that trend could continue given his outlook for 2026 and beyond. The Panthers have Tetairoa McMillan and Jalen Cooker firmly established as their top two receivers, leaving Legette battling for the No. 3 role, which means he's unlikely to earn many starting reps. He also faces competition from other players on the Panthers' roster, such as rookie Chris Brazzell II, a third-round pick out of Tennessee. Legette has the early advantage over Brazzell, given his experience in the NFL and the Panthers' offense, but that could change if Legette has another disappointing season. The former first-round pick caught just 35 passes for 363 yards and three touchdowns in 15 games last year, and he has fallen to WR115 in RotoBaller's latest dynasty fantasy football rankings.--Andersen Pickard
Source: RotoBaller

May 20, 2026, 1:41 PM ET

Jaguars.com's Demetrius Harvey writes that the Jacksonville Jaguars aren't trading wide receiver Brian Thomas Jr. After a down year in his second season in the NFL, Thomas' name has been the subject of trade rumors this offseason, but Harvey doesn't think the Jags are motivated to move the former 23rd overall pick after he caught 87 passes for 1,282 yards and 10 touchdowns in 17 games in his rookie season in 2024. The 23-year-old fell down to Earth considerably last year, catching just 48 passes for 707 yards and two touchdowns in 14 regular-season starts. Not only did Parker Washington step into a much bigger role last year, but Jacksonville acquired receiver Jakobi Meyers from the Raiders in a move that transformed their offense around midseason. Thomas may never ascend to his rookie-year level of production, but he should have an opportunity to rebound from last year's dud in his third year in Duval. He'll come at a value in fantasy football drafts this fall and will be a nice target as a WR3/flex. RotoBaller currently has Thomas ranked as the No. 38 WR for the 2026 season.--Keith Hernandez
Source: Jaguars.com - Demetrius Harvey

May 20, 2026, 1:34 PM ET

Baltimore Ravens wide receiver Rashod Bateman doesn't seem to have a very encouraging outlook in dynasty fantasy football leagues. The former first-round pick has failed to live up to expectations. He has finished as the WR40 or worse in each of his five seasons, as well as WR69 or worse in four of those five. Despite playing in 13 games last year, he produced a putrid stat line of 19 catches, 224 yards, and two touchdowns. The Ravens do want to throw the ball more, but there are far more established options than Bateman. Zay Flowers and Mark Andrews are far more reliable targets, Devontez Walker arguably has greater upside than Bateman, and rookies Ja'Kobi Lane and Matt Hibner also have encouraging outlooks because of their direct ties to the new coaching staff in Baltimore. Bateman, on the other hand, is trending down and has no connection to new head coach Jesse Minter, nor new offensive coordinator Declan Doyle. Bateman is under contract with the Ravens through 2029, but assuming his 2026 season disappoints, he'll be a very likely cut candidate next offseason. At this point, he can safely be dropped in most dynasty leagues.--Andersen Pickard
Source: RotoBaller

May 20, 2026, 1:28 PM ET

Baltimore Ravens tight end Mark Andrews had a frustrating season in 2025, catching a modest 48 passes for 422 yards and five touchdowns across 17 games. He suffered from the Ravens' subpar passing attack, as well as a crowded tight end room that also featured Isaiah Likely and Charlie Kolar. Both Likely and Kolar departed in free agency this offseason, and they leave behind 51 vacated targets. A large portion of those targets could go to Andrews, since the Ravens didn't bring in another tight end to compete for the starting role. The closest move they made was drafting SMU's Matt Hibner. While Hibner may be the tight end of the future in Baltimore, it's unlikely that he'll take on a major role right away. Managers should let Andrews bounce back as a potential top-12 tight end during the first half of the season, and by midseason, there could be a perfect opportunity to sell high on him.--Andersen Pickard
Source: RotoBaller

May 20, 2026, 1:22 PM ET

New York Giants running back Tyrone Tracy Jr. projects as the team's No. 2 option out of the backfield in 2026, but there may be a path for him to maintain value in dynasty fantasy football leagues. Fueled by a big second half after Cam Skattebo (ankle) went down, Tracy finished as the overall RB28 in PPR leagues last year. He has now been a top-28 running back in each of his two pro seasons. He scored just four touchdowns but eclipsed 1,000 scrimmage yards for the second year in a row. Additionally, he earned playing time by demonstrating ball security; he fumbled just once, despite having more than 200 touches. As many NFL teams shift to having a split backfield, Tracy should continue to have a key role alongside Skattebo, even if Skattebo starts most of the games. Tracy remains an intriguing RB3/flex appeal, and since some managers value him lower, there's an opportunity to buy low and reap the rewards. Managers looking for an affordable running back with weekly flex value in dynasty leagues should look to acquire Tracy this offseason.--Andersen Pickard
Source: RotoBaller

May 20, 2026, 12:37 PM ET

Tennessee Titans wide receiver Chimere Dike is trending down after the team's offseason additions. There isn't much of a trade market for him, but he's too promising a player to drop, so managers are forced to stash him on the bench in most leagues. Dike was the WR50 last year with 48 catches, 423 yards, and four touchdowns, but he fell down the depth chart after the Titans signed Wan'Dale Robinson and drafted Carnell Tate. With Elic Ayomanor and Calvin Ridley also in the picture, Dike could be as low as fifth in the pecking order, which would destroy his fantasy value in the short term. Looking long term, he does have a path to relevance in an offense that is not only trending up, but could also become more pass-heavy in the future. Plus, if injuries plague any of the Titans' top pass-catchers, Dike could potentially move into a starting role. As a result, he's worth holding in most dynasty leagues.--Andersen Pickard
Source: RotoBaller

May 20, 2026, 10:00 AM ET

The boom-or-bust nature of Detroit Lions wide receiver Jameson Williams has made him one of the more polarizing dynasty evaluations. Seven times in 2025, he finished a week with fewer than 5.5 half-PPR points, twice being held without a single catch. It could be argued that those lows, along with the injury and suspension that clouded the early stages of his career, are carrying too much weight in his dynasty ranking. At only 25 years old, Williams is RotoBaller's dynasty WR29, despite finishing as the overall WR10 in 2025 and the WR5 over the final 11 weeks. Outside of a handful of truly elite players, all wide receivers are inconsistent from a fantasy perspective, and while that's certainly more clear in Williams' case, few receivers in the league are capable of matching his regular week-winning performances. On paper, the Lions head into 2026 with one of the most fantasy-friendly schedules in the league, and under new offensive coordinator Drew Petzing, Detroit can expect to see more heavy personnel packages, which should further funnel targets through Williams and Amon-Ra St. Brown. If Williams can cut down on the costly drops, he has the potential for a second straight WR1 finish, and this time, managers should expect his dynasty value to follow.--Patrick McGrath
Source: RotoBaller

May 20, 2026, 9:50 AM ET

Cincinnati Bengals running back Chase Brown finished 2025 as the fantasy RB8 after an RB12 finish in 2024. At 26 years old, he enters the final season of his rookie contract as RotoBaller's dynasty RB13, but should he and the team reach an agreement on a potential contract extension before the 2027 season, that ranking would almost certainly vault up. Brown's status as a true dynasty RB1 has long been held down by his fifth-round draft status and a fear that the Bengals could bring in additional competition to diminish his three-down role. Instead, over the past three offseasons, the Bengals have traded away former cornerstone running back Joe Mixon while spending a single sixth-round pick on the position. Brown heads into 2026 as one of the league's true bell cow backs on what again projects to be one of its most potent offenses. Even if the sides are unable to work out a long-term extension and this proves to be his final season in Cincinnati, Brown is arguably still worth his current price to contending dynasty managers on the potential of a top-five finish in 2026.--Patrick McGrath
Source: RotoBaller

May 20, 2026, 9:37 AM ET

Broncos running back J.K. Dobbins was a late free agency addition in the 2025 offseason, but he came into the year as the clear lead back in Denver, and he held that role until a Week 10 foot injury ended his season. Across his seven starts to finish the year in Dobbins' place, 2025 second-round pick RJ Harvey ran incredibly hot in the touchdown department, scoring six times from Weeks 13 through 17, but nothing else that he showed in his expanded role would suggest that the starting job should belong to anyone other than Dobbins in 2026. Running behind one of the best offensive lines in the league, Harvey managed only 3.7 yards per carry to Dobbins' 5.0-yard average. The Broncos spent a 2026 fourth-round pick on well-rounded running back Jonah Coleman, so it's unlikely Dobbins maintains the 16.7 opportunity per game pace he was on pre-injury, but it's possible that more of a committee approach could help keep him healthy, having never managed a full injury-free season since coming into the league as a second-round pick in 2020. At RotoBaller's dynasty RB39, the market has priced him as if the Denver backfield will see something close to a clean three-way split. Should he maintain the largest slice of the pie, as he proved himself worthy in 2025, Dobbins becomes a value depth buy for contending managers not put off by his serious injury history.--Patrick McGrath
Source: RotoBaller

May 20, 2026, 9:25 AM ET

Chicago Bears wide receiver Rome Odunze enters Year 3 with serious questions about his long-term dynasty value. The ninth overall pick in the 2024 NFL Draft showed legitimate flashes to open his sophomore campaign, ranking as the WR3 before a Week 5 bye. Things quickly went downhill from there as a nagging foot injury cost him five games and slowed him in several others, and at times, there appeared to be a disconnect between him and second-year quarterback Caleb Williams. Odunze's 87 targets led the Bears, but his team-low 50.6% reception rate resulted in only 44 catches, the fourth-most on the team. Even with the trade of DJ Moore to Buffalo helping to thin the ranks, there is still uncertainty about just where Odunze slots into a still crowded group of pass catchers. Tight end Colston Loveland dominated the team's target share through two postseason games, and Luther Burden III was the most dynamic offensive player in Chicago by the end of the season. There is an expectation that Williams will take another step forward in his second season with Ben Johnson. If he and Odunze can rediscover the chemistry that led to five touchdowns through the first four games of 2025, the 23-year-old receiver is likely being priced well below his ceiling at WR23 in RotoBaller's dynasty rankings.--Patrick McGrath
Source: RotoBaller

May 20, 2026, 9:12 AM ET

Denver Broncos wide receiver Marvin Mims Jr. was the first draft pick of the Sean Payton era, but now three years into his career, as he enters the final season of his rookie contract, he has yet to find a consistent role with the team. After a career-high 503 receiving yards and six touchdowns in 2024, his work in the passing game took a step back in 2025 as his primary involvement came as a returner on punts and kickoffs. With the Broncos sending a first and third-round pick to acquire Jaylen Waddle at the start of the new league year, there's no reason to believe Mims will suddenly take a step forward in 2026. While he has publicly expressed an openness to signing an extension with the Broncos, his best chance of finding sustained fantasy success could eventually come in another uniform. At RotoBaller's dynasty WR114, Mims is still worthy of a roster spot in deeper leagues, but outside of best ball formats, where his speed can help contribute to one-play spike weeks, he's unlikely to crack lineups with any consistency without a rash of injuries ahead of him.--Patrick McGrath
Source: RotoBaller

May 19, 2026, 11:14 PM ET

The Philadelphia Inquirer's Jeff McLane writes that new Philadelphia Eagles offensive coordinator Sean Mannion is expected to implement some concepts that are prevalent in both Kyle Shanahan and Sean McVay's offenses with the San Francisco 49ers and Los Angeles Rams, respectively. The Eagles' offense was extremely disappointing in 2025, ranking 17th in the league in EPA per play. They are expected to trade Pro Bowl receiver A.J. Brown this offseason, and the Eagles could implement more short, quick-hit throws for running back Saquon Barkley, tight end Dallas Goedert, and rookie first-round receiver Makai Lemon. Hurts, 27, finished as the QB8 in fantasy in 2025 for the second straight year despite the Eagles' offense stalling often. The three-time Pro Bowler had 3,224 passing yards, a career-high 25 touchdowns, and six interceptions, but he had only 421 rushing yards and eight rushing TDs, his fewest since he had three in 2020 in his rookie campaign. The Tush Push has been a major staple that has helped Hurts maintain a strong QB1 floor. Target him as a midrange QB1 with more upside if Philly's offense can turn things around under Mannion.--Keith Hernandez
Source: The Philadelphia Inquirer - Jeff McLane

May 19, 2026, 10:57 PM ET

New Orleans Saints general manager Mickey Loomis said that the team has not offered a contract to free-agent tight end Taysom Hill, according to Saints beat writer Ross Jackson. The 35-year-old Hill has been a fan favorite in the Big Easy and has been with the organization for the last nine seasons, but it's looking unlikely that he'll be back with the club in 2026. In fact, due to injuries over the last two years, it's possible that the versatile offensive weapon could opt to retire from professional football. Hill played in only 13 games (five starts) for the Saints last year and had 52 carries for 114 yards and just one touchdown while adding 11 receptions on 16 targets for 91 yards and no touchdowns as a receiver. He played in just eight games in 2024. During his tenure with the Saints, Hill was used in a variety of roles, seeing snaps at quarterback, running back, wide receiver, and tight end. Because of his wild variance in utilization, he developed a reputation in fantasy as a highly volatile streaming option.--Keith Hernandez
Source: Ross Jackson

May 19, 2026, 10:46 PM ET

New England Patriots wide receiver Kayshon Boutte has not been included with the rest of the wideouts during offseason workouts and has been working out away from the facilities, according to Mike Reiss of ESPN. The Patriots cut Stefon Diggs in the offseason, but they signed former Packers wideout Romeo Doubs in free agency and are expected to acquire Pro Bowl receiver A.J. Brown from the Philadelphia Eagles after June 1, which will push the 24-year-old Boutte further down the depth chart in New England. The former sixth-round pick in 2023 out of LSU caught a career-best six touchdown passes in 14 regular-season games (10 starts) in 2025 in his third year in the league, but it came with a disappointing 33 receptions (46 targets) for just 551 yards. He has been the subject of offseason trade rumors, and he could very well be on the move if the Pats land Brown, as expected. Boutte is in the final year of his rookie deal and would probably benefit from a change of scenery. He has fallen all the way to WR68 in RotoBaller's 2026 WR rankings.--Keith Hernandez
Source: ESPN Boston - Mike Reiss

May 19, 2026, 10:38 PM ET

Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson was absent for the team's first two voluntary OTA practices this week, but head coach Jesse Minter said that Jackson had a "couple of things going on" Monday and Tuesday that prevented him from practicing, according to Jeff Zrebiec of The Athletic. "I do expect him to be back soon," Minter said. "We've had some great conversations; know when he's going to be back. I'll probably leave those (conversations) between me and Lamar." The 29-year-old two-time MVP and four-time Pro Bowler has been a regular participant during the team's offseason workout program after a disappointing, injury-riddled 2025 campaign. Despite uncharacteristically finishing as the QB20 in fantasy scoring last year, Jackson is ranked by RotoBaller as the No. 2 fantasy signal-caller going into his ninth year in the NFL with a new coaching staff. He is an elite dual-threat option at the position and seems primed for a bounce-back campaign as long as he can stay on the field.--Keith Hernandez
Source: The Athletic - Jeff Zrebiec