Tier 8: The “Oops!… I Did It Again” Tier (Continued)
You lose all your senses and can’t stop drafting these guys.
101. Courtland Sutton, WR, DEN (WR42)
Courtland Sutton followed up his breakout 2024 by finishing five spots higher in points per game, moving from WR27 to WR22, even though he averaged 1.2 points fewer. I mention that as a reminder not to blindly follow player rankings from year to year; make sure to look at the actual stats for added context. That being said, Sutton brushed off a midseason takeover attempt from Troy Franklin to finish as the Broncos’ WR1. Sutton entered the Broncos’ Week 12 bye with four straight games under 11 points and came out of it averaging 16.5 PPG the rest of the way, finishing as a WR9 over that period. He’s getting a little long in the tooth, and the Broncos surprisingly traded for Jaylen Waddle, pushing Sutton from solid WR2 territory to more WR3ish. That floor we once loved is gone.
102. DK Metcalf, WR, PIT (WR43)
It’s long past time we had a conversation about DK Metcalf. He’s easily one of the most athletic receivers in the league, but it’s been quite a while since we’ve seen the top end of his upside. His first year in Pittsburgh was not great, Bob, with just two games over 100 yards, his first season under 60 receptions since his rookie year, and a career-low 850 receiving yards. Granted, that was on an Arthur Smith-run offense led by the ghost of Aaron Rodgers, but the Steelers cleaned house and will have a new coach, offensive coordinator, and quarterback (maybe at some point this season). We have no idea what this offense is going to look like, but regardless, it’s hard to be bullish on DK for fantasy purposes.
103. KC Concepcion, WR, CLE (WR44)
I tend to have a man crush on a rookie wide receiver each season, and that guy in 2026 is shaping up to be KC Concepcion. He’s all the clichés for a short-area middle-of-the-field receiver in the best way possible. Concepcion’s explosive after-the-catch skills and ability to line up all over the field are what earned him the 2026 Paul Hornung Award, given to the most versatile player in college football (the first Aggie to ever do so). He’s struggled with focus at times, and his undersized stature and limited wingspan have led to contested catch issues. Concepcion should start the season as a FLEX option at best, with a back-end WR2 ceiling and a waiver-fodder floor.
It hurt to see Concepcion land in Cleveland. It hurt even more to see the Browns take Denzel Boston with their very next pick, capping the upside of both players. I think Concepcion still has a pretty clear path to fantasy viability, especially in full PPR leagues. His versatile skill set and slot role lend themselves to becoming the most targeted receiver. Don’t reach for him, but don’t fade the man either.
104. Denzel Boston, WR, CLE (WR45)
King Kong ain’t got nothing on Denzel Boston. The 6’4″ receiver can climb the ladder like he’s scaling a skyscraper and comes down with nearly any ball thrown his way. Boston is a red zone monster with a massive catch radius and hands that might as well be covered in stick-um, sporting a 77% contested-catch rate. He struggles with the press and doesn’t separate well, but his elite contested catch skills help make up for those flaws. I get why Cleveland took both Concepcion and Boston, but their upsides are nerfed because: 1. It’s the Browns, and 2. There are suddenly a lot of mouths to feed, and this will not be a high-flying offense. Le sigh.
105. Jaxson Dart, QB, NYG (QB10)
It seems the New York Football Giants finally have their quarterback of the future in Jaxson Dart. He set multiple records in his rookie season: the first rookie quarterback with multiple games of 240+ passing yards, 60+ rushing yards, and two or more total touchdowns; the first quarterback to accumulate 1,800+ passing yards, 400+ rushing yards, and 20+ total touchdowns in his first nine career starts; and the first quarterback to score a rushing touchdown in five consecutive games. He’ll need to work on protecting himself from big hits, and with the uncertainty surrounding when Malik Nabers will return to the field, Dart’s floor is much lower than anticipated. But as long as Dart is on the field, he’s a borderline QB1 with QB1 overall potential.
106. Dak Prescott, QB, DAL (QB11)
It turns out that having two stud receivers and a porous defense is a recipe for fantasy success. Dak Prescott finished as QB9 in points per game, top 10 in yards per attempt, quarterback rating, and just outside the top 10 in completion percentage. George Pickens was tagged and will be back in Jerry World, keeping Dak an QB1 who should come at a value. Rinse/repeat from last season. Unless you’re willing to trust the highly scientific ‘he does this every other year’ analysis.
107. Mark Andrews, TE, BAL (TE9)
Isaiah Likely’s departure could help offset the decline in Mark Andrews’ skills with an increase in targets. The hefty jump for MANdrews from my “way too early” ranks reflects worsening situations for the tight ends around him, including Kenyon Sadiq landing with the Jets, Oronde Gadsden playing under Mike McDaniel, and Harold Fannin Jr. gaining competition from two rookie receivers. I also love the hire of Declan Doyle as Ravens offensive coordinator; he considers tight ends a vital part of the offense.
108. Harold Fannin Jr., TE, CLE (TE10)
Harold Fannin Jr. was the only reliable pass catcher for the Browns for about 99% of the season, which propelled the uber-talented rookie to TE8 in points per game. He caught 72 passes and six touchdowns and ran in another score. I’m still quite in on Fannin, but the additions of KC Concepcion and Denzel Boston knock him down a few pegs.
109. Travis Kelce, TE, KC (TE11)
“Say you’ll remember Kelce
facing a defense in press,
ready, hut, set, baby
Red jersey and Jordan cleats
Say you’ll draft Kelce again
even if it’s not on your fantasy teams, ah-ah, ha”
If you can draft Kelce after the first eight or so tight ends, do it.
110. Dalton Kincaid, TE, BUF (TE12)
Dalton Kincaid led the Bills and all tight ends in yards per route run, led Buffalo in yards per reception, and ranked fourth in that category among tight ends. Although he struggled to stay healthy, Kincaid is a borderline TE1 when he is on the field. The addition of DJ Moore caps his upside, but he should remain in the back-end TE1 range.
111. George Kittle, TE, SF (TE13)
George Kittle is just one of those guys. Even if you hate the 49ers, it’s impossible to hate him. That’s why it was so tough to see him carted off the field in the first round of the playoffs against the Eagles, ending this season and probably affecting next year as well. The recovery timeline is about 9 to 12 months, but Kittle is about to turn 33. I can speak from experience, as I approach my 40th birthday, that getting older doesn’t help with the speed of recovery from injury. But I am far from an NFL Athlete like Kittle. Word is that he’ll be extremely close to ready come Week 1, but the 49ers season opener is in Australia. Yes, Australia. It wouldn’t be surprising to see the team take the overly cautious approach, but at this point it’s all a guessing game. Even if Kittle isn’t back Week 1, it sounds like he’s on track to hit the field early in the season. If he can be had at a discount (say, outside the top 10 TE’s), he’s worth the risk.
112. Antonio Williams, WR, WAS (WR46)
Antonio Williams does a lot of things well, just nothing exceptionally well. He’s fast enough, but not a burner. His hands and catch-point ability allow him to come down with contested catches regularly, playing bigger than his frame suggests. His size limits him to the slot, where he’ll rely on timing and precision rather than physicality to win. A nagging injury history — he’s missed games every season since 2023 — is a concern worth monitoring. But I absolutely LOVE the landing spot, as the Commanders are in dire need of weapons for Jayden Daniels outside of Terry McLaurin. Washington didn’t add any other significant pass catcher (unless you count Chig Okonkwo), so Williams has the inside track to become Daniels’ #2 in a hurry.
Tier 9: The “Terms & Conditions” Tier
The talent is there, but you’ve gotta read the 50 pages of fine print.
113. Parker Washington, WR, JAC (WR47)
One of the most underrated receivers in the league resides in Jacksonville, and his name is Parker Washington. Despite a crowded receiver room that included Travis Hunter and, after Hunter’s injury, Jakobi Meyers, Washington was the WR20 from Weeks 9-17. He finished tenth in yards per route run, eighth in yards per reception, and fifth in yards per target over expectation (with a minimum of 25 targets). Often, in situations like these (multiple receivers in a good offense), I tend to target the least expensive option. Why pay for the brand-name peanut butter when the Wal-Mart Brand is ¼ of the price, and you throw it out if it’s gross? I suspect I’ll have many sandwiches shares of PB&Washington this season.
114. Michael Wilson, WR, ARI (WR48)
Michael Wilson came out of nowhere to win the waiver wire league title. From weeks 10-17, Wilson was the second-most-targeted receiver in the league and ranked as the WR4 overall. Much of that production came without Marvin Harrison Jr. on the field and with Jacoby Brissett force-feeding him and Trey McBride. I fear Wilson will be over drafted in 2026 and won’t match the numbers he put up with Brissett if/when someone else takes over at quarterback for the Cards. He’s a fine WR3, but don’t overpay.
115. Ricky Pearsall, WR, SF (WR49)
For a guy who’s been over 10 fantasy points in less than 50% of his career games, Ricky Pearsall sure gets a whole lot of hype. I mean, I get it. He’s shown flashes and profiles as a perfect receiver for the Shanahan system. But he can’t seem to stay on the field (to be fair, the start of last season was in no way, shape, or form his fault), and his knee continues to flare up and linger for multiple games. I think Pearsall has decent upside, but where you have to draft him is buying all the risk, and I’m ok with being wrong if he blows up.
116. Xavier Worthy, WR, KC (WR50)
It was a disappointing sophomore season for Xavier Worthy, who failed to have a single 100-yard receiving game and caught only one touchdown. The most disappointing aspect, however, was his inability to take advantage of the Rashee Rice suspension for any significant output. The league announced on April 3rd that there would be no discipline for Rice’s offseason allegations, all but crushing any lingering hopes of a Worthy breakout.
117. Travis Hunter, WR, JAC (WR51)
Travis Hunter had some ridiculous highlight-reel catches, but that’s about it from a fantasy perspective outside of IDP. With the acquisition and extension of Jakobi Meyers, Hunter is likely to play more defense in 2026, making the chances of him becoming a fantasy force even slimmer. He’s likely someone I’m avoiding unless there’s a massive discount in 2026.
118. Chris Godwin Jr., WR, TB (WR52)
It took Chris Godwin Jr. more than half the season to score 10 or more fantasy points in a game, but that’s not surprising, as he didn’t return until Week 4 from a gruesome ankle injury from last season and missed more time due to additional issues. Godwin will be 30 years old this offseason and a decent WR3, but not someone I’m looking to draft, as his upside is gone with his age and injury issues.
119. Michael Pittman Jr., WR, PIT (WR53)
Michael Pittman Jr. bounced back nicely after a disappointing 2024, but still finished just WR30 on a points-per-game basis. He set a career high with seven touchdowns, but the right situation, he did not land in. Pittman in Pitt, man, is fun to say, but not fun for fantasy. He’ll play second fiddle to Metcalf, and likely won’t be on many of my rosters this season.
120. Jalen Hurts, QB, PHI (QB12)
Jalen Hurts seems like a great guy. He’s a fantastic fantasy quarterback. But he’s not the best passer of the football. There have been rumblings during the offseason about drama in the Philly locker room, driven by the coaching staff and front office failing to criticize Hurts and his shortcomings. Some of that drama may have headed to Foxborough with the trade of AJ Brown, but don’t fret yet. Philly traded up for my WR1 in this class in Makai Lemon, an elite weapon who could eventually usurp everyone as the Eagles’ WR1. I’m much more confident in Hurts as a fantasy asset today than I was in January. He remains a QB1 at the position despite the loss of Brown.
121. Daniel Jones, QB, IND (QB13)
Danny Dimes…er..Indiana Jones is back with the Colts, and as of right now, he’s expected to be ready for the start of the season. Jones is recovering from a torn ACL suffered towards the end of 2025, and there are serious concerns about how his mobility and efficiency will be impacted. Jones also has one less weapon with Michael Pittman leaving for Pittsburgh, but has plenty left with the Colts re-signing Alec Pierce while retaining Josh Downs and Tyler Warren. He’s better suited as a QB2 in Superflex leagues, but if you wait on QB, he’s a fine option to pair with an upside play like a Cam Ward.
122. Bo Nix, QB, DEN (QB14)
Bo Nix had himself another top-10 season for fantasy purposes, but was much more volatile than you’d like from your QB1. He did have a couple of four-touchdown games, but threw for 1 or fewer touchdowns in 11 games and under 250 yards in 11 games as well. He suffered a broken ankle on the second-to-last play of the Broncos’ victory over the Bills in the playoffs, and despite a recent (planned) second surgery, is expected to be a full go before training camp. The Broncos’ addition of Jaylen Waddle this offseason gives Nix a safer floor to go with his obvious upside, but recovering from the ankle injury likely hampers his rushing production in 2026.
123. Matthew Stafford, QB, LAR (QB15)
So we can all agree that Matthew Stafford‘s “back issue” in the preseason was a bunch of hogwash, right? What caused so many of us to fade him (including me) hurts that much more, since he arguably had the best season of his career and took home MVP honors. Stafford led the league in touchdowns and passing yards per game. Considering his age, you run the risk of him falling off the cliff, but in Sean McVay‘s offense, I highly doubt that happens. I don’t foresee another MVP-caliber season, but Stafford’s still a borderline QB1 for fantasy purposes
124. Jared Goff, QB, DET (QB16)
Apparently, Jared Goff didn’t need Ben Johnson after all. Goff brushed off the haters and threw for 34 touchdowns, second only to Matthew Stafford‘s 46. The Lions’ hire of Drew Petzing as OC is a great move for the team, but not so much for Goff’s fantasy ceiling. His balanced but run-first by nature offensive system should keep Goff’s fantasy floor in place, but those “chuck it and pray” days may be over. Goff is a solid fantasy QB, but more likely someone you’d want to pair as the safe option late with a high-ceiling pick.
125. Kenyon Sadiq, TE, NYJ (TE14)
Kenyon Sadiq is a superior athlete who broke Vernon Davis’ nearly 20-year-old combine speed record for tight ends with a 4.37-second 40. Although he wasn’t used much as a downfield pass catcher at Oregon and remains a raw blocker, he has the athleticism to become a vertical threat. He remains the top fantasy tight end in this class, but the Jets’ quarterback situation and competition for targets make his redraft stock less appealing.
126. Kyler Murray, QB, MIN (QB17)
Kyler Murray‘s once sky-high ceiling has fallen to the ground floor. The expectations that come with being the #1 overall pick are a tall order, and Murray just hasn’t been up to it. He appeared to be head and shoulders above the competition in the first two seasons in the league, but he’s thrown 15 or fewer touchdowns in three of the last four seasons, in part due to injury and also due to this year’s “soft benching”. He’s also short. I’m also short. Murray is wearing another uniform in 2026, and that’s the purple and gold of the Vikings. Color me intrigued. KOC revived the career of Super Bowl Champion Sam Darnold (you read that right), and got serviceable play out of Joshua Dobbs and Nick Mullens. Murray is still just 28 years old and has shown his upside with multiple top-five fantasy seasons. If his ADP doesn’t get too crazy and he wins the starting job, Kyler could be a league winner.
127. Jayden Higgins, WR, HOU (WR54)
Jayden Higgins had a disappointing rookie season considering the opportunity that presented itself. Nico Collins, Christian Kirk, and Dalton Schultz all missed time, but Higgins was unable to carve out a role, in part due to the deficiencies of the passing offense. If the offense can show some consistency, Higgins has the talent to produce as a WR3 or FLEX option. He’s worth a late-round pick as a flyer.
128. Jordan Love, QB, GB (QB18)
Jordan Love threw the deep ball at the second-highest rate in the league and completed about the league average of 41%. It didn’t help that he was without one of his top deep threats for most of the season, as Christian Watson and Jayden Reed both missed significant time. Both were signed to long-term deals in the offseason, but the Packers’ depth at receiver took a hit with the losses of Romeo Doubs and Dontayvion Wicks. Love played decently and had some big games against poor defenses, but with the Packers’ running game and defense, Green Bay didn’t get into many shootouts. Love is a borderline QB1 who’s fine as your starter, but I don’t know if he’ll ever have to pass the ball enough to become an elite fantasy option.
129. Tyler Shough, QB, NO (QB19)
Maybe it’s because I’ve been spending a lot of time with Brett Ford, who’s been comfortably in the driver’s seat of the “Shough Truck” all offseason, but I’m ready to ride. Maybe not quite shotgun yet, but I’ll jump in the back seat, throw on my seatbelt, and pray. NOLA took Jordyn Tyson with the eighth overall pick, giving Shough a very capable trio of weapons in Tyson, Chris Olave, and Travis Etienne Jr. (Yeah, I left out Alvin Kamara. What of it?) I wouldn’t want to rely on Shough as my QB1 by himself or in Superflex, but I’m warming to the idea of drafting him late as an upside play paired with a Jared Goff-type.
130. Jake Ferguson, TE, DAL (TE15)
Jake Ferguson had a nice little stretch as the TE1 overall from weeks 2 to 5, but that ended quickly as soon as CeeDee Lamb returned. He finished as the TE11 in points per game and a solid TE1, just not a dark horse TE1 overall.
131. Brock Purdy, QB, SF (QB20)
It’s hard to judge Brock Purdy on a season as broken as his. He didn’t have monster games, but he didn’t have any duds, either. Purdy didn’t push the ball downfield a ton, but he made it count when he did, finishing first in deep throw completion percentage (63.3) and second in yards per deep throw attempt (17.87). His receivers will look different in 2026 with Jauan Jennings gone and Brandon Aiyuk still lost in the upside down, but the Niners brought on future Hall of Famer Mike Evans to give Purdy another weapon in one of the most productive touchdown scorers of all time. The 49ers’ trade-back in the 1st round landed them the 33rd overall pick with names like Denzel Boston, Antonio Williams, and Germie Bernard available. So, naturally, the Niners took… De’Zhaun Stribling?! A good team fit, but a bit of a reach considering he was expected to go in the third round.
So, Purdy’s pass catchers will consist of a 32-year-old George Kittle, who may be 33 by the time he returns to the field (his birthday is in October), a soon-to-be 33-year-old Mike Evans, third-year receiver Ricky Pearsall with 67 career catches, and Christian Kirk on a 1-year “prove it” deal. Evans is in the twilight of his career, but he can put up a Davante Adams-type “goal line WR seasons” and elevate both his and Purdy’s fantasy values. He does have that Christian McCaffrey guy in the backfield. He’s pretty good. But the receivers in San Fran have a worrisome mix of age and injury concerns, enough for me to drop Purdy significantly.
132. Tank Bigsby, RB, PHI (RB43)
He’s so freaking good man, I hope he just gets a chance.
133. Alvin Kamara, RB, NO (RB44)
46th in yards per carry, 39th in explosive run rate, and 3rd lowest yards after the catch per reception among running backs. As much as it hurts, Alvin Kamara is toast, methinks. The Saints offered to trade him, and Kamara told the team he’d rather stay in New Orleans. A man of character, but not helpful for his fantasy value. His RB1 days are over in fantasy and in NOLA, as ETN will lead the Saints after signing a hefty contract. Kamara may have some FLEX appeal, but I don’t envision him on any of my rosters in 2026.
Tier 10: The “Mustard Seed” Tier
The path is there if you have the faith to hold on.
134. Tony Pollard, RB, TEN (RB45)
Tony Pollard had the oddest late-season stretch, rushing for 500 of his 1082-yard season total in Weeks 14-18 to help a couple of people who were brave enough to pick him up and start him in the consolation playoffs. He’s still a non-factor for fantasy, and I’m not drafting him anywhere in 2026.
135. Chig Okonkwo, TE, WAS (TE16)
Chig Okonkwo is one of my favorite sleeper tight ends for 2026. He signed with Washington after putting up career highs last season with 56 catches and 560 receiving yards. The Commanders needed a new top tight end this offseason, and Okonkwo could be in line for a significant role, especially since it seems unlikely that Brandon Aiyuk will join the team.
136. Oronde Gadsden II, TE, LAC (TE17)
Oronde Gadsden scored at least 12 fantasy points in four straight games in the middle of his rookie season, including 29.4 against the Colts and 18.7 against the Vikings. I’ve done a complete 180 on him this offseason: Mike McDaniel values blocking from his tight ends, and the Chargers added stronger blockers Charlie Kolar and David Njoku. Gadsden should still be involved, but his floor and ceiling are much shakier.
137. Juwan Johnson, TE, NO (TE18)
Juwan Johnson tied Tyler Warren for TE10 with 11.1 fantasy points per game and set career highs in targets, receptions, and receiving yards. Taysom Hill’s departure leaves room for involvement, but the additions of Jordyn Tyson, Noah Fant, and Oscar Delp preserve Johnson’s upside while removing his target floor.
138. Brenton Strange, TE, JAC (TE19)
Strange things are happening in Jacksonville, and that’s a good thing. Brenton Strange scored double-digit fantasy points in 50% of his games and is a solid backup option if you fade tight end early in drafts.
139. Cam Ward, QB, TEN (QB21)
After struggling for nearly the entire season, Cam Ward began showing signs of life down the stretch. Ward failed to throw multiple touchdowns in a game until Week 13, but did so in his final four starts and began making flash plays like these.
The Titans hired Brian Daboll as OC, signed his bae Wan’Dale Robinson, and added Ohio State wide receiver Carnell Tate with the fourth overall pick. Don’t rely on him by any means, but Ward has sneaky upside in 2026 and would be the perfect pairing with a safe floor option like Goff or Stafford.
140. Baker Mayfield, QB, TB (QB22)
My fears about Baker Mayfield came to fruition, as touchdown regression pushed him right back to fringe fantasy starter status. Mayfield isn’t afraid to sling the rock, and even with Mike Evans out of the picture, he still has plenty of talent at the receiver position in Chris Godwin, Emeka Egbuka, and the Johnson Twins. 2024 was an aberration, but he’s still a serviceable fantasy starter. He’s just not a QB1.
141. T.J. Hockenson, TE, MIN (TE20)
Not quite sure what happened to T.J. Hockenson, but with three top-five fantasy finishes in his first five seasons, he’s worth drafting late and seeing if he can get his mojo back. Potential starting QB Kyler Murray has frustrated us before with his lack of targets to the tight end position, but the upgrade in skill level from “Nine” who shall not be named is enough to give hope.
142. Darnell Washington, TE, PIT (TE21)
Darnell Washington (aka Mount Washington, best nickname in the NFL) didn’t have a lot of production in 2025, but Pittsburgh released Jonnu Smith, leaving Pat Freiermuth as the only obstacle from him doing more of this:
The Steelers and TE Darnell Washington have agreed on a four-year, $42M extension, per @AdamSchefter pic.twitter.com/ySXxxyOABz
— SleeperNFL (@SleeperNFL) June 4, 2026
143. Dalton Schultz, TE, HOU (TE22)
You know that Japanese takeout place your wife always suggests when you’re trying to figure out where to eat, and every time you complain, “Ugggghhhh. I don’t want that.” But when you inevitably agree and get the food, you realize it’s actually pretty good and have to apologize to your wife for doing it again? That’s Dalton Schultz. Since the 2020 season, he’s finished outside the top 18 just once and has finished as a TE1 four of the six seasons. I’m counting this year because he tied with Hunter Henry and Dalton Kincaid for TE13 in points per game, just .01 behind Juwan Johnson. Close enough for me. Schultz isn’t a guy you’re excited to draft, but if you fade the position, he’ll be a decent option more often than not.
144. Kaelon Black, RB, SF (RB46)
Kaelon Black profiles as a one-cut runner with burst, vision, and enough pass-catching ability to carve out a useful committee role. He fits best in a zone scheme that lets him press the hole, make one decision, and get north-south. The downside is that he lacks elite top-end speed and is not an overly physical tone-setter between the tackles, so volume may be hard to come by early. He is more opportunity bet than locked-in fantasy asset, but the path is there. But as a late-round flyer, a one-cut runner who excels in zone schemes in San Francisco? With some pass-catching upside? Yes, please!
145. Braelon Allen, RB, NYJ (RB47)
Braelon Allen entered the season uber-hyped, only to have his season end in Week 4 with an MCL injury. If Breece Hall leaves in free agency and the Jets don’t add a significant piece to the backfield, Allen could be in line to be the Jets’ Week 1 starter. If that’s the case, he’ll offer sneaky significant upside.
UPDATE: That dream is dead. Just like Allen’s fantasy value.
146. C.J. Stroud, QB, HOU (QB23)
C.J. Stroud seems like a really good guy, but man, he’s fallen off hard since his rookie season. He missed a few games with a concussion and returned to play shaky football, throwing just eight touchdowns in his final six games. The upside is still there, but he’s more of an upside QB2 than an every-week starter in fantasy.
147. Tre Tucker, WR, LV (WR55)
This guy put up a 40-burger in week three, which made the Raiders comfortable enough to trade Jakobi. He’s at best a complementary receiver who could offer some FLEX value with either of the Raiders’ new quarterbacks, Kirk Cousins or Fernando Mendoza. He’s a sneaky post-draft winner, as the Raiders didn’t add anybody of note at receiver, giving Tucker a clear path to fantasy relevancy.
148. Kaytron Allen, RB, WAS (RB48)
Kaytron Allen is a sub-six-foot hammer that’s as sure-handed as he is powerful, with just five career fumbles on over 750 career carries. The Penn State product is a pure downhill runner that’s not very explosive and doesn’t do much as a receiver. Some dislike the landing spot because of Jacory Croskey-Merritt (lol), Rachaad White, and Jerome Ford already being on the depth chart. But none of them are talented enough to handle bellcow touches, and Allen could easily earn the short-yardage role from the start.
149. Trey Benson, RB, ARI (RB49)
Trey Benson missed almost the entire season after four games, but he showed why I was so high on him in that short sample. Benson averaged 5.52 yards per carry, had a 6.9 explosive run rate, and forced 3.2 missed tackles per attempt. But the Cardinals don’t care about any of that, apparently. This dream is dead too, friends. The addition of Jeremiyah Love makes this messy backfield even messier. James Conner returned to Arizona, and the team also added Tyler Allgeier. I still believe in the talent, but the opportunity isn’t there as of now.
150. Tyrone Tracy Jr., RB, NYG (RB50)
Tyrone Tracy had a late-season fantasy revival after losing the starting job to rookie Cam Skattebo. After a long season cut short by a gruesome ankle injury, Tracy initially shared the workload with Devin Singletary. But down the stretch, Tracy was the more productive of the two, finishing as RB23 in points per game from Week 12 on. There’s no changing of the guard; the Giants backfield belongs to Skattebo when healthy. But Tracy showed enough to carve out a role.