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Koby Howard Has Big Day In Penn State's Blowout Win
Penn State sophomore WR Koby Howard caught six passes for 161 yards and a touchdown in Penn State's 45-0 crushing of Marshall in Week 1. Howard, one of the few Penn State holdovers when Matt Campbell came to town, only caught seven passes for 133 yards in his true freshman season last year. Despite Rocco Becht and his two leading receivers following Campbell to Penn State, Howard was Becht's favorite target in the opener. Howard is still available in more than 99% of Yahoo fantasy leagues. He was the 348th ranked receiver in the preseason. If you have a WR who struggled in Week 1, replacing him with Howard is a good idea. Penn State has a favorable schedule in 2026.
Source: ESPN
Source: ESPN
Gavin Freeman Catches 12 Passes In Loss To Auburn
Oklahoma State transfer Gavin Freeman caught 12 DJ Lagway passes in his debut for Baylor. Freeman's 12 receptions were tied for the most in Week 1 with Miami's Malachi Toney. Freeman amassed 154 yards and a touchdown on those 12 receptions. Toney is rostered in 100% of leagues. Freeman is only on 4% of Yahoo rosters. Freeman was by far the favorite target of Lagway. No one else had more than five receptions for Baylor in the opener. Louis Brown IV was the most drafted Baylor receiver. Freeman looks to be the guy to target from this offense for fantasy purposes.
Source: ESPN
Source: ESPN
Cutter Boley Throws Six Touchdowns In Arizona State Debut
Kentucky transfer Cutter Boley made a big splash in the desert on Saturday in his Arizona State debut. Boley completed 21 of his 27 passes for 387 yards and six touchdowns in Arizona State's season-opening win over Morgan State. He set a career high in both yards and touchdowns in his first game in Tempe. Boley was drafted in just 2% of Yahoo college fantasy leagues. His 37.28 fantasy points are the fourth-highest so far in Week 1. Boley has a tough matchup against Texas A&M next week, but he has favorable matchups after that. If you have a QB rostered who struggled in Week 1, Boley is a good stash on your bench.
Source: ESPN
Source: ESPN
Kamario Taylor Has Huge Game In Week 1 Romp
Mississippi State QB Kamario Taylor had a huge showing in his 2026 debut. Taylor completed 22-of-34 passes for 354 yards and four touchdowns. He also carried the ball six times for 59 yards and another touchdown in Mississippi State's 62-13 blowout win over Louisiana-Monroe. The Bulldogs finished with 762 total yards. That set a new program record and is the ninth-highest total in SEC history. There was a lot of buzz around Taylor this offseason, but he is still available in a small number (7%) of Yahoo leagues. The Bulldogs do have one of the tougher schedules in FBS this year. It might be a good idea to capitalize on Taylor's monster showing in Week 1 and trade him for someone who doesn't play five ranked teams in a row from September 26 to October 31.
Source: ESPN
Source: ESPN
Dilin Jones Is The Clear RB1 For LSU
Wisconsin transfer Dilin Jones has claimed the LSU RB1 job. Reports stated that Jones and Harlem Berry would be in some kind of timeshare heading into Week 1. Berry had just four carries for nine yards. Jones led LSU with 23 carries. He tied for the yardage lead (113) with QB Sam Leavitt and scored two touchdowns. Jones started flying up draft boards in August with his work in camp, and once LSU said he would get first crack at the job. Jones is still available in 30% of Yahoo leagues. If he's out there in your league, go put in a claim. The Tigers face Louisiana Tech next week before a tough end to September.
Source: ESPN
Source: ESPN
Mason Heintschel Ties Pitt Record With Seven TD Passes
Sophomore quarterback Mason Heintschel tied a Pitt program record with seven touchdown passes in the Panthers' 59-14 thumping of Miami of Ohio. Heintschel's performance tied Pete Gonzalez, who threw seven touchdowns against Rutgers in 1997. All seven touchdowns went to different receivers. Heintschel finished with 453 passing yards on 31 completions. Heintschel was only drafted in 9% of Yahoo leagues this year. He should be a big-time waiver claim this week. Pitt doesn't play a ranked team until October 24. The Panthers have a run of easy matchups, meaning you can start Heintschel in any given week.
Source: ESPN
Source: ESPN
Sam Leavitt Runs Wild In LSU Debut
When we last saw Sam Leavitt, he was battling a Lisfranc injury during the 2025 season. On Halloween, he decided to have surgery and end his season. He became the prize of the transfer portal. Leavitt's return to the field was a triumphant one as LSU blew out Clemson 51-10 behind his strong debut. Leavitt completed 16-of-28 passes for 230 yards and a touchdown, but the real damage was done on the ground. Leavitt carried 12 times for 113 yards and a pair of touchdowns, tying Wisconsin transfer Dilin Jones in both yards and touchdowns. There should be no further questions about Leavitt's foot.
Source: ESPN
Source: ESPN
Jacoby Brissett a Sleeper with Talented Supporting Cast
Arizona Cardinals quarterback Jacoby Brissett maintained QB1 value in fantasy football after taking over for Kyler Murray last season, and he could remain on the fantasy radar this season despite his price tag falling. From Weeks 6- 18 last year, Brissett was the overall QB6 in fantasy football and averaged 19.6 fantasy points per game. He ranked as a top-14 fantasy quarterback in 11 of his 12 starts, as well as a top-12 fantasy quarterback in nine of those starts. Simply put, the veteran quarterback displayed league-winning results for managers who snagged him off the waiver wire after Murray went down. Brissett enters this year with a similar supporting cast, if not better. Trey McBride, Michael Wilson, and Marvin Harrison Jr. are all at his disposal once again, and he'll also be able to rely on new faces out of the backfield like Jeremiyah Love and Tyler Allgeier. While we're not saying Brissett will replicate that QB6 stretch from last season, the fact that he gets the same talented supporting cast this year (in an offense that will likely need to throw the ball a lot) makes him a very appealing fantasy quarterback with legitimate top-12 upside. And yet, he's being drafted at an ADP of 229.2, which means he'll end up going undrafted in most fantasy leagues. There's a huge discrepancy between his ceiling and his price tag, making him a very appealing sleeper to target for your QB2 spot in 2026 fantasy football drafts.
Source: RotoBaller
Source: RotoBaller
Rachaad White the Subject of Positive Reports During Camp
Washington Commanders running back Rachaad White drew positive reviews for his performance throughout training camp this summer. A minor hamstring injury sidelined White for the final two preseason games, but even though he didn't touch the ball in a game, he still flashed upside as a ball-carrier and receiver during camp. White is gearing up for his first season in Washington after four years with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. He was the RB4 in PPR leagues in 2023 before falling to RB22 and RB32 over the last two years, respectively. White's exact fantasy outlook depends on how the Commanders distribute the volume. Right now, we'd assume Jacory Croskey-Merritt and White both get involved on early downs, with Croskey-Merritt seeing a slightly larger carry share. However, White is the far more productive back on receiving downs, so he should get on the field in passing situations and carve out a decent target share. White has logged 40+ receptions in all four NFL seasons and 50+ receptions in three of the four. As a result, managers in PPR leagues should consider snagging him as their RB3/flex this year. As it stands, he ranks as RotoBaller's RB40 in redraft leagues. He has an ADP of 116.1, which corresponds to the 10th round of fantasy drafts and makes him the 40th running back off the board.
Source: RotoBaller
Source: RotoBaller
Evan Engram Trending Up After Solid Camp
Denver Broncos tight end Evan Engram generated plenty of buzz this summer after having a solid training camp. He caught just one pass for 24 yards in limited preseason action, but he had an all-around encouraging camp, which should allow him to boost his fantasy stock. Engram is certainly looking to bounce back after finishing as the TE29 in PPR leagues last year, despite missing just one game. Although Denver's receiver room only got more crowded following the acquisition of Jaylen Waddle, we're still excited about Engram's ability to get more involved during Year 2 in Denver. It's too early to pull the trigger on him as a top-18 fantasy tight end, but we think he could return to the level of production he displayed in New York or his first two years in Jacksonville. As it stands, Engram ranks as the TE36 in RotoBaller's latest redraft rankings. He has an ADP of 261.9, which means he's going undrafted in most fantasy leagues, but we wouldn't question any fantasy manager who takes him with one of their final draft picks in deeper formats.
Source: RotoBaller
Source: RotoBaller
Jauan Jennings a Late-Round Pick with Limited Upside in Crowded Receiver Room
Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Jauan Jennings has a solid track record in the NFL, but his fantasy upside will be limited this upcoming season. Jennings left the 49ers and signed with the Vikings in free agency. He went from being the No. 1 receiver in San Francisco to the No. 3 receiver in Minnesota, where he ranks behind Justin Jefferson and Jordan Addison on the depth chart. Not only is his position on the depth chart worse this season, but he's also dealing with a quarterback downgrade after leaving Brock Purdy for Kyler Murray (or J.J. McCarthy). Because of the crowded receiver room and subpar quarterback situation, Jennings is falling down draft boards. He ranks as the WR73 in RotoBaller's latest redraft rankings for 2026. He currently has an ADP of 181, which corresponds to the 16th round of fantasy drafts and makes him the 71st receiver off the board.
Source: RotoBaller
Source: RotoBaller
Ray Davis a Handcuff with Low Standalone Value
Buffalo Bills running back Ray Davis lacks standalone value as long as teammate James Cook is healthy. However, Davis remains a very appealing handcuff option, especially in deeper fantasy leagues. Cook, who has been a top-12 running back in each of the last three seasons, has missed just one game since entering the NFL. However, if he were to miss time this year, Davis would step into the lead-back role as a strong RB2 in a high-powered offense that loves to run the ball. Because Cook hasn't really dealt with injuries in the past, Davis isn't a must-roster player in every single league. Instead, he's more of a low-end stash in fantasy leagues with 12+ teams. Managers in shallower leagues will have a tough time justifying keeping Davis on their bench if Cook stays healthy for most of the year. As it stands, Davis has an ADP of 188.4. He projects as a last-round pick in 12-team fantasy leagues.
Source: RotoBaller
Source: RotoBaller
Mike Gesicki Falling Down Draft Boards
Cincinnati Bengals tight end Mike Gesicki is falling down draft boards and falling out of favor in fantasy football leagues. The Bengals currently list Drew Sample as the starting tight end on the depth chart. While it is certainly possible that Gesicki plays alongside Sample in two-tight end sets, it doesn't seem that Gesicki has an obvious path to fantasy relevance in 2026. Gesicki missed four games in 2025 due to a pectoral strain and recorded 28 receptions for 307 yards and two touchdowns. Sample recorded 15 catches for 106 yards and a touchdown last year. Gesicki is currently going undrafted in redraft leagues and is rostered in just 1% of Yahoo leagues. He ranks as RotoBaller's No. 30 tight end in half-PPR formats. It is best to leave Gesicki on the waiver wire and monitor his situation throughout the season.
Source: Cincinnati Bengals
Source: Cincinnati Bengals
Is Malachi Fields Set for Large Role with Giants?
New York Giants rookie wide receiver Malachi Fields could potentially earn a large role for the Giants in 2026. The Giants' depth chart currently lists Malik Nabers andDarius Slayton as the starting wide receiver duo, with Calvin Austin III and Darnell Mooney also listed ahead of Fields. Fields is also competing with veteran Odell Beckham Jr. for snaps. However, recent reports indicate that Fields may actually operate as the No. 2 wide receiver for New York. According to SNY, the 6-foot-4, 222-pound Fields has worked his way up the depth chart and will work in tandem with Nabers. Fields recorded three receptions for 34 yards and a touchdown in his preseason debut against the Minnesota Vikings. The third-round pick out of Notre Dame is currently a promising dynasty prospect, while he is rostered in just 6% of dynasty leagues. He is a name to watch in standard leagues moving forward.
Source: SNY
Source: SNY
Germie Bernard Impresses During Preseason, Looks to Earn Role in Pittsburgh's Offense
Pittsburgh Steelers rookie wide receiver Germie Bernard impressed throughout the preseason, recording five catches (on eight targets) for 64 yards (12.8 yards per catch) and a touchdown during the preseason. Two of his five receptions went for first downs. Pittsburgh's depth chart currently lists DK Metcalf, Michael Pittman Jr. and Roman Wilson as its starting wide receiver trio. Still, Bernard is expected to be involved in the passing game alongside quarterback Aaron Rodgers. Rodgers recently spoke about the process, including the mental aspects, that Bernard and the young receivers will need to learn as the 2026 season quickly approaches. Pittsburgh selected the 6-foot-1, 206-pound Bernard out of Alabama in the second round (47th overall pick) of the 2026 NFL Draft. Bernard is a strong dynasty league play, but he is currently rostered in just 2% of Yahoo leagues. Bernard ranks as RotoBaller's No. 80 receiver (Half-PPR).
Source: https://www.steelers.com/news/rodgers-reviews-progress-for-pass-catchers-and-fellow-passers
Source: https://www.steelers.com/news/rodgers-reviews-progress-for-pass-catchers-and-fellow-passers
