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Woody Marks Carries Buy-Low Appeal for Dynasty Managers Entering 2026
A fourth-round pick in the 2025 NFL Draft, Houston Texans running back Woody Marks finished his rookie year with 911 scrimmage yards and five touchdowns on 220 touches across 16 games (eight starts). After starting the season in a secondary role behind veteran back Nick Chubb, Marks gradually assumed the RB1 job over the course of the year. However, Marks looks to be back in an RB2 role in Houston entering 2026 after the team's offseason trade acquisition of former Detroit Lions running back David Montgomery. Montgomery is entering his age-29 season and failed to reach 1,000 scrimmage yards for the first time in his career in 2025, but his production decline can largely be attributed to the emergence of star running back Jahmyr Gibbs in Detroit. Still, while Marks may see a decline in goal-line and early-down work in 2026, he should still be Houston's primary pass-catching back. Given Montgomery's age, Marks could still profile as the future of the running back position in Houston as well. In dynasty formats, managers may want to consider buying low on Marks ahead of 2026.
Source: RotoBaller
Source: RotoBaller
Antonio Williams Poised for Dynasty Breakout in Washington?
After recording over 1,500 receiving yards and 15 touchdowns across his final two collegiate seasons at Clemson, wide receiver Antonio Williams was selected in the third round of the 2026 NFL Draft by the Washington Commanders. In Washington, Williams could be poised to make an immediate impact in a wide receiver room that lacks established NFL difference-makers behind veteran wideout Terry McLaurin. Williams profiles as a slot receiver who thrives with the ball in his hands in open space. That skill set could make him the perfect replacement for former Commanders wide receiver Deebo Samuel Sr., who collected 802 scrimmage yards and six touchdowns across 16 games with Washington in 2025. Perhaps most importantly, the Commanders appear to be in desperate need of a reliable pass-catcher to step up behind McLaurin and tight end Chig Okonkwo. Williams' main competition for targets and playing time entering training camp looks to be wide receivers Treylon Burks, Dyami Brown, Luke McCaffrey, Jaylin Lane, and Van Jefferson. With a strong showing this summer, Williams' dynasty value could be in position to skyrocket over the course of his rookie season.
Source: RotoBaller
Source: RotoBaller
Tyler Warren Poised for Expanded Role in Indianapolis?
Indianapolis Colts tight end Tyler Warren could be the biggest beneficiary of his team's offseason trade of wide receiver Michael Pittman Jr. to the Pittsburgh Steelers, per Joel A. Erickson of the Indianapolis Star. The 15th overall pick in the 2025 NFL Draft, Warren recorded 76 catches for 817 yards and four touchdowns on 112 targets across 17 games (12 starts) as a rookie. The 24-year-old actually led Indianapolis in targets in 2025, finishing with one more than Pittman Jr. (111). Still, the departure of Pittman Jr. leaves Warren as the clear number one option in the Colts passing game, with wide receivers Alec Pierce and Josh Downs set for supporting roles. Warren's production tailed off down the stretch last season after Colts quarterback Daniel Jones (Achilles) suffered a season-ending torn Achilles. With Jones expected to be ready for the start of 2026, Warren could be ready to emerge as one of the truly elite tight ends in fantasy football in his second NFL campaign.
Source: Indianapolis Star - Joel A. Erickson
Source: Indianapolis Star - Joel A. Erickson
Seth McGowan "Right in the Thick" of RB2 Battle in Indianapolis
Indianapolis Colts rookie running back Seth McGowan is "right in the thick" of his team's RB2 battle after a productive showing at OTAs, per Andrew Moore of Sports Illustrated. A seventh-round pick out of the University of Kentucky, McGowan recorded 851 yards from scrimmage and 12 touchdowns on 184 touches across 12 games in his final collegiate season. Superstar running back Jonathan Taylor is locked in atop the Colts depth chart at the position and should dominate backfield touches when healthy in 2026. However, the team is currently without an obvious favorite to win the backup role behind Taylor. McGowan's primary competition currently appears to be 2025 fifth-rounder DJ Giddens, who recorded just 26 carries for 96 yards across nine games as a rookie. If McGowan can establish himself as the RB2 in Indianapolis, he would immediately carry handcuff appeal for fantasy managers looking for an insurance policy on Taylor.
Source: Sports Illustrated - Andrew Moore
Source: Sports Illustrated - Andrew Moore
Ashton Dulin Poised to Win Starting Role in Indianapolis?
Indianapolis Colts wide receiver Ashton Dulin has seen the majority of the snaps as his team's starting outside wideout opposite WR1 Alec Pierce, per Andrew Moore of Sports Illustrated. Moore writes that Pierce and slot receiver Josh Downs are "locked in" as the Colts' top two wide receivers, but it appears that Dulin has the inside track to be the team's WR3. Dulin has played a limited role in Indianapolis over the past two seasons, recording seven catches for 173 yards and a touchdown on 18 targets across seven games. However, the Colts offseason trade of wide receiver Michael Pittman Jr. to the Pittsburgh Steelers has opened an opportunity for Dulin. With a career average of 15.6 yards per reception, Dulin profiles as a downfield target who could offer some boom/bust value for fantasy managers in 2026.
Source: Sports Illustrated - Andrew Moore
Source: Sports Illustrated - Andrew Moore
Is Chris Rodriguez Jr. Falling Behind in Jaguars Running Back Battle?
Jacksonville Jaguars running back Chris Rodriguez Jr. has yet to take part in any of the team's organized team activities as he deals with an undisclosed injury, and in his absence, second-year runner Bhayshul Tuten has reportedly been picking up steam. With the team yet to don pads, it's important not to read too much into any running back updates at this point in the calendar, but Rodriguez's availability warrants monitoring as the Jaguars' mandatory minicamp practices begin on Tuesday. Rodriguez has familiarity with Liam Coen's offense from their one year together at Kentucky, but he will eventually need to get back onto the field to maintain the sleeper status he carries into 2026. With the Commanders in 2025, he led the team in red zone and goal line carries, and if he can carve out a similar role in what projects to be a higher-scoring Jacksonville offense, Rodriguez could have weekly fantasy viability and provide lasting value at his current dynasty cost of RotoBaller's RB48.
Source: RotoBaller
Source: RotoBaller
Drew Allar a Smart Stash in the Middle Rounds of Dynasty Rookie Drafts
The Pittsburgh Steelers selected former five-star quarterback prospect Drew Allar in the third round of the 2026 NFL Draft, and with the team agreeing shortly thereafter on a one-year deal to bring back the 42-year-old Aaron Rodgers for his 21st and final season, the Penn State prospect will have the opportunity to learn behind the scenes while competing for primary backup responsibilities. Allar has prototypical NFL size, but head coach Mike McCarthy and the Steelers are reportedly undertaking a comprehensive mechanical rewiring to remove some of the bad habits he picked up along the way that caused him to drop from the number one recruit out of high school to the fourth quarterback selected in a weak draft class. His raw tools alone are enough to get excited about in the second round of superflex rookie drafts, but with the Day 2 investment and only Mason Rudolph and 2025 sixth-round pick Will Howard standing in the way of a potential starting job when Rodgers does eventually retire, Allar becomes a high-upside stash, who should see his value rise in the coming years.
Source: RotoBaller
Source: RotoBaller
Chris Olave Still a High-Upside Dynasty Swing for the Risk Tolerant
New Orleans Saints wide receiver Chris Olave finished 2025 as the WR6 in half-PPR formats, and his pace was even stronger following the takeover of the starting quarterback spot by rookie Tyler Shough. In the eight games Olave played with the first-year signal caller starting under center, he racked up a 17-game pace of 102 catches for 1,403 yards and 13 touchdowns, good enough to make him the WR3 over that span. With a full offseason together and Olave reportedly feeling no lingering effects of the blood clot that kept him out of the season finale, fantasy managers can expect a heightened chemistry in 2026. The Saints selected Arizona State wide receiver Jordyn Tyson with the eighth pick of the 2026 NFL Draft, adding a significant level of target competition that Olave has not faced in some time, but in Kellen Moore's up-tempo, high-volume offense, there should be no shortage of opportunities, and Olave could potentially benefit from softer coverages moving forward. Still owning a significant history of concussions, Olave will always carry a degree of risk, but at RotoBaller's dynasty WR15, the soon-to-be-26-year-old wideout should continue to return value as long as he's on the field.
Source: RotoBaller
Source: RotoBaller
Jayden Higgins "Going to Have a Great Year"
Houston Texans wide receiver Jayden Higgins has reportedly been standing out during the team's organized team activities and is a player to watch as the Texans move into the next phase of the offseason program. The 2025 second-round pick drew the praise of head coach Demeco Ryans for the improvements he's made since his rookie season, while team reporter Aaron Wilson wrote that he's "displaying signs that he could be poised for a breakout", with both commending his increased strength and play speed. Ryans went so far as to say, "He's going to have a great year. Can't wait to see it." Higgins finished his rookie season with 525 yards and six touchdowns on 42 receptions, playing some of his best ball down the stretch and through two postseason games, and at RotoBaller's WR55, he could become a steal in the late rounds of 2026 redraft leagues.
Source: Aaron Wilson
Source: Aaron Wilson
Jacoby Brissett Expected to Report to Minicamp
Arizona Cardinals quarterback Jacoby Brissett plans to report to mandatory minicamp on Monday despite a contract dispute that caused him to skip the voluntary portions of organized team activities, according to ESPN's Jeremy Fowler. Brissett took over for an injured and ineffective Kyler Murray in Week 6, starting 12 games and leading the league's pass-heaviest offense to a 1-11 record in 2025. He is set to make $4.9 million on the final year of the two-year pact he signed in 2025, but with the Cardinals moving on from Murray, signing only Gardner Minshew in free agency, waiting until the third round of the 2026 NFL Draft to select Carson Beck, and declaring that Brissett would remain the starter, the 11th-year veteran is seeking a pay raise. Brissett is RotoBaller's QB27, and with him planning to attend minicamp, how much he actually participates in on-field drills now bears monitoring.
Source: Jeremy Fowler
Source: Jeremy Fowler
Is it Time for Dynasty Managers to Move on From Jarquez Hunter?
A fourth-round pick in the 2025 NFL Draft, Los Angeles Rams running back Jarquez Hunter appeared in just five games and did not record a single carry during his rookie season. With Rams running backs Kyren Williams and Blake Corum both appearing in all 17 games for Los Angeles, Hunter never had an opportunity to prove himself. Entering 2026, Williams and Corum remain atop the Rams running back depth chart and are coming off a season in which they combined to record over 2,300 yards from scrimmage and 19 touchdowns. Hunter may not even be guaranteed to win the RB3 role in Los Angeles, as veteran back Ronnie Rivers is also on the team's roster entering training camp. Hunter recorded 1,356 scrimmage yards and nine touchdowns in his final collegiate season at Auburn, so he could have some untapped upside. However, his path to playing time in Los Angeles is hard to see. Dynasty managers may want to consider moving on from Hunter ahead of 2026.
Source: RotoBaller
Source: RotoBaller
Elijah Arroyo Worth Buying Low on in Dynasty Formats?
A second-round pick in the 2025 NFL Draft, Seattle Seahawks tight end Elijah Arroyo recorded just 15 catches for 179 yards and a touchdown on 26 targets across 13 games as a rookie. Arroyo flashed upside as a pass-catcher, but his path to playing time was largely blocked by fellow Seahawks tight end AJ Barner. Entering 2026, Barner remains in place as the nominal TE1 in Seattle, and veteran tight end Eric Saubert will likely continue to play a role in the offense as a blocker. However, Arroyo recorded 590 receiving yards and seven touchdowns in his final collegiate season at Miami and remains the highest-ceiling receiving tight end in Seattle. The Seahawks may also be forced to throw the ball a bit more in 2026 after finishing the 2025 season with the fourth-fewest pass attempts (481) in the NFL, which would open up more opportunities for all of the team's pass-catchers. Arroyo's profile carries risk, but he could be a worthy buy-low candidate for dynasty managers after his underwhelming rookie campaign.
Source: RotoBaller
Source: RotoBaller
Tre Tucker Profiles as a Dynasty Sell-High Candidate Entering 2026
Across 17 games in 2025, Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Tre Tucker hauled in 57 receptions for 696 yards and five touchdowns on 92 targets. Following the Raiders' midseason trade of veteran wideout Jakobi Meyers to the Jacksonville Jaguars, Tucker emerged as his team's WR1. Entering 2026, Tucker could find himself in a similarly prominent role. The Raiders added wideouts Jalen Nailor and Dareke Young in free agency, but neither profiles as a particularly high-volume target-earner. However, Las Vegas should get more out of superstar tight end Brock Bowers after he battled through an injury-marred 2025 campaign. Tucker's underlying metrics also remained uninspiring despite his increased role last season, as he managed just a 18.6% target share and averaged a subpar 1.19 yards per route run. The 25-year-old is entering a contract year and may not be in the long-term plans of the new coaching staff in Las Vegas. In dynasty formats, managers may want to explore selling high on Tucker.
Source: RotoBaller
Source: RotoBaller
Should Dynasty Managers Target Jack Bech as a Buy-Low Candidate?
A second-round pick in the 2025 NFL Draft, Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Jack Bech failed to carve out a consistent role in his team's offense as a rookie. Across 16 games (five starts), the 23-year-old hauled in 20 receptions for 224 yards on 29 targets. While Bech's production was unquestionably underwhelming, he was done no favors by the putrid offensive environment around him in Las Vegas. Entering 2026, the Raiders offense should be better with a new play-caller in Klint Kubiak and new quarterbacks in veteran Kirk Cousins and 2026 first overall pick Fernando Mendoza. Additionally, Bech should still have an opportunity to emerge within a Las Vegas wide receiver room that added veterans Jalen Nailor and Dareke Young in free agency but remains without a true WR1. In dynasty formats, managers may want to take advantage of the buy-low window on Bech ahead of 2026.
Source: RotoBaller
Source: RotoBaller
Jaydon Blue a Dynasty Buy-Low Candidate After Underwhelming Rookie Year?
A fifth-round pick in the 2025 NFL Draft, Dallas Cowboys running back Jaydon Blue spent most of his rookie season as a healthy scratch on game days. The 22-year-old appeared in just five games and finished the year with 134 scrimmage yards and a touchdown on 34 touches, about half of which came in a meaningless Week 18 game. Veteran back Javonte Williams dominated backfield work for Dallas in 2025, and he's back in place as the team's RB1 heading into 2026. However, the team did not make any notable additions to its backfield in either free agency or the NFL Draft. As a result, Blue looks to be competing with Malik Davis, Phil Mafah, and Israel Abanikanda for the Cowboys RB2 role. While Blue did little to inspire confidence in fantasy managers as a rookie, he may still be worth buying low on in dynasty formats ahead of a potential year two breakout.
Source: RotoBaller
Source: RotoBaller
