*These players have moved up the Draft Sharks dynasty rankings over the last week. Check back each week as we list the fantasy-relevant changes.
The Jags’ five-game winning streak has coincided with improved play from Lawrence.
Over that span, he ranks second behind only Josh Allen in fantasy points (137.6) and points per game (27.5). Per Pro Football Focus, Lawrence also ranks first in yards per attempt (8.6) and third in Big Time Throw Rate (8.0%).
His second-half surge is particularly impressive because it's arrived without Travis Hunter. The rookie’s season ended after Week 7 due to a knee injury that required surgery.
Plus, Brian Thomas Jr. has missed two games over Lawrence’s hot streak. Even when healthy, Thomas hasn’t been able to recapture his rookie-year form.
At only 26 – and still new to HC Liam Coen’s offense – Lawrence’s recent success brings the potential to continue into 2026 and beyond.
We've seen enough of a sample to boost Wilson up the ranks. He's now the WR44 in our dynasty WR rankings after posting another strong game, this time against Houston (5-54-1).
Overall, Wilson's impressed with a physical brand of ball. He's effectively used his size and strength to create separation at the catch point and deliver an impressive 72.4% contested catch rate, per PFF.
The third-year pro has now hit 16.5 PPR points in four of his past five games, each without Marvin Harrison Jr. And that's where things get tricky.
Harrison and Wilson are slated to return to the Cardinals in 2026. The same is true of Trey McBride, who signed a contract extension in April.
Mix in an uncertain QB situation, and it's tough to get too bullish on Wilson's dynasty prospects. Clearly, though, this recent stretch has shown that he can deliver fantasy value when targets are available. Note that he turns just 26 in February.
*These players have moved down our rankings over the last week.
The Dolphins officially benched Tua on Wednesday. He’s struggled with turnovers in 2025 (16 total) and boasts only two top-12 fantasy finishes all season.
The last one surfaced in Week 8.
It’s possible Miami – currently under interim GM Champ Kelly – decides to cut bait in the spring. Doing so would trigger a dead-cap charge of nearly $100 million dollars, but it might be the best long-term move for the franchise.
We’ll see on that front. Regardless, there’s at least a chance that Tua isn’t a starter to begin 2026, making him a clear dynasty faller.
Remember Johnston’s early-season dominance? That time when he ranked as the PPR WR3 over the first month?
Back then, he looked like a completely different player, no longer the boom-or-bust talent who frequently burnt fantasy managers.
Well, that level of play fell off … dramatically.
Since Week 5, Johnston’s the WR69 in PPR points per game. He’s topped six targets only once. Along the way, he's picked up hamstring, shin, groin, and shoulder injuries.
Those injuries – combined with a banged-up Justin Herbert – partially explain the dip in production. But will it rebound?
That’s certainly not a lock. The Chargers will bring Ladd McConkey back in 2025. While his production has declined in recent weeks, the 24-year-old still looks like a long-term building block. The same is true of Oronde Gadsden Jr., who managed an early-season breakout despite arriving as a fifth-round rookie TE.
Tre Harris is an ‘X’ factor. The Chargers’ current WR depth has prevented him from making a rookie-year impact. But the team spent a Round 2 pick on him, and there’s potential for his athleticism to shine in 2026.
Johnston ultimately looks more like a WR3/4 than a no-doubt weekly starter.
The Dolphins gave us some backfield intel in Week 14, a game that found De’Von Achane departing early.
In his place, Wright out-carried rookie Ollie Gordon 24-5. All five of Gordon’s carries came in the fourth quarter of a blowout.
This marked a turnaround from prior usage, but it’s not a total surprise. Wright garnered training camp hype, only to suffer a leg injury that required August surgery.
He looked healthy against the Jets, and it’s clear he’s the one for one replacement should Achane miss time. At only 22, the explosive Wright should remain stashed on dynasty rosters.
Fannin’s strong rookie year continued with a huge 8-114-1 line vs. Tennessee. The rookie has not only continued to play ahead of an established NFL pro – David Njoku – he’s thrived.
Among 29 TEs with 40+ targets, Fannin ranks 1st in forced missed tackles, 8th in yards per route run, and 13th in yards per catch. If Njoku, an upcoming free agent, departs in 2026, Fannin’s role could continue to grow.
Jones suffered a torn Achilles in Week 14, putting his readiness for opening day 2026 in doubt. The 28-year-old is also scheduled for free agency next year.
Moore brought a ton of promise into 2025.
He just posted a career-high 98 catches in 2024. He’d then enter Year 2 with Caleb Williams and have one of the top offensive minds in the league at HC.
Instead, this season has proven disastrous. Moore’s on track for per-game career lows in catches and yards. He’s been under 20 receiving yards in four of his past five, helping limit him to only two top-24 fantasy finishes all year.
Moore’s contract makes it tough for Chicago to move on after this season. And if he sticks around, he’ll continue to battle a host of young talents for targets (like Lurther Burden, Rome Odunze, and Colston Loveland).
At this point, we wouldn’t bet on a meaningful turnaround in 2026.
The Saints have moved on from Rashid Shaheed and Brandin Cooks in recent weeks, putting Vele in a larger role.
He’s tallied 7 and 8 targets in consecutive weeks, with last Sunday turning up 8 grabs for 93 yards and a score. The rest of the season will likely serve as an audition for a 2026 role. After all, the Saints lack WR depth behind Chris Olave (think Mason Tipton and Kevin Austin Jr.) And it’s clear Vele has the trust of QB Tyler Shough.
“He's super smart,” Shough said via NOLA.com. “He has a great feel with his routes. I think he does a really good job. I was really proud of Devaughn just because I think he's such a key player for us.”
Now, Vele comes with his warts. He’s a 28-year-old second-year pro, one who arrived in the seventh round of the 2024 draft.
But it’s clear the Saints saw value in the 6’5, 210-pounder, shipping a fourth and seventh rounder to Denver to complete the deal. Recall that he recorded 41-475-3 (13 games) as a rookie. That followed a Combine showing that saw him post an 8.47/10 Relative Athletic Score.
Ultimately, Vele makes sense as an end-of-roster stash in dynasty setups.
From Weeks 1-9, Helm recorded just a 36% route rate alongside Chig Okonkwo.
But after a Week 10 bye, that figure has jumped to nearly 50%. As a result, the rookie’s target share has jumped from 9% (pre-bye) to 17%.
Okonkwo enters free agency in the spring, and Helm may enter 2026 as the Titans’ starter. (The veteran has recorded 406 scoreless yards on 39 catches.)
Of course, Tennessee needs to find a HC, as well as a way to develop QB Cam Ward. But Helm brings young talent and could supply a cheap source of targets as soon as 2026. See if he’s available to stash in your dynasty league.
Despite getting breakout play from Drake Maye, Diggs averages a meh 4.9 catches, 54 yards, and .23 TDs per game. Consider that 50% of his yardage has come in three games. In the others, he’s finished as a top-20 PPR WR just once.
On the year, Diggs has posted just a 68% route rate. So he's not the type of full-time player you'd expect from someone who signed a multi-year deal with nearly $23 million guaranteed.
We'll see if he returns to New England for 2026. But at 33 next November, he's unlikely to improve in any situation.
Since returning from an ACL tear, Watson has tallied lines of:
Nothing earthshattering. But considering the long layoff, it’s been an encouraging season for the 26-year-old.
A lackluster season from Matthew Golden certainly doesn’t hurt Watson. Nor does the fact that Romeo Doubs is set for free agency in 2026. Meanwhile, Watson signed a contract extension in September, tying him to the team for one more season.
Perhaps he never truly delivers on the promise of a Round 1 pick. But Watson – when healthy – has shown the tools to at least deliver some fantasy value. He’s in the top-50 of our dynasty WR rankings.
*These players have moved down our rankings over the last week.
McCarthy moved down the ranks ahead of Week 10, but he tumbled further after continuing to struggle in Year 2.
Through six starts, he's now sitting on a 54.1% completion rate, a 36.3% success rate, and only 5.8 yards per attempt. He's tallied a 6.3% INT rate and an 11.2% sack rate.
Each mark is well below the standard for even a fringe NFL starter. So while he’s a 22-year-old Round 1 pick, there’s a real chance that he’s not the guy in 2026 and beyond.
Aiyuk appears unlikely to play this season after the team voided more than $25 million in guaranteed money for 2026.
If the above scenario plays out, it means he’ll have been off the field since Week 7 of 2024. Recall that Aiyuk tore his ACL/MCL last October.
Even if he’s paid like a WR1 in free agency, Aiyuk will be a major wild card when he hits the field.
Coleman has been a healthy scratch in back to back weeks. When on the field, he's posted an average fantasy finish of WR50.
It's clear he won't see enough targets to be a reliable option in 2025. And there are certainly doubts about his ability to stick in a starting role beyond this season.
Tucker looked explosive in Sunday's loss to Buffalo, totaling 140 yards on 21 attempts. We saw a similar outing in Week 3 of last year, when Tucker filled in with 14 carries for 136 yards and a score -- plus 3-56-1 receiving.
OK - so where's the dynasty appeal? After all, Tucker's Week 11 surfaced with Bucky Irving sidelined. (Irving is expected to return within the next week or two.)
Well, consider this: Rachaad White is slated for free agency in 2026. With Tucker presenting upside as an RB2, we'd expect White to test the free agent market. Meanwhile, Tucker has one year remaining on his rookie contract and could at least become a useful handcuff in '26.
Lately, Rodriguez has looked like Washington’s best back. He really proved it against Miami, showing excellent power en route to a 15-79 rushing line.
Now, we’re not ready to anoint Rodriguez as Washington’s lead back of the future. He’s a former Round 6 pick in Year 3.
But here’s the thing: Rodriguez was buried in our dynasty ranks. And now, there’s at least a chance he enters 2026 – a contract year – in some type of RB rotation.
For context, Rodriguez now slots RB56.
Penix’s season is over after suffering an injury that’ll require ACL surgery.
The development isn’t new for the young QB, who suffered two tears of his right ACL in college. (This recent injury is to his left knee.) Penix’s injury history was always a concern coming out of college.
When healthy, he showed a mixed bag with only three QB1 fantasy lines (QB10, QB11, QB12) in eight full games. Now, he’ll enter Year 3 as a question mark for Week 1.
Barkley was always a lock to regress after a career-best 2024.
But it’s the degree to which he’s declined that’s so stunning.
During his debut season in Philly, Barkley posted:
In 2025, those numbers have dipped to:
Then mix in a low TD rate; only four rushing all season, including one over his past six. At 29 in February, his dynasty window is closing.
He now sits in Tier 4 of our dynasty PPR RB rankings.
Dobbins will miss the remainder of the season following foot surgery. It's the fourth year in a row that his season has ended on IR.
The veteran proved effective when healthy, notching 5.0 yards per carry. He was a non-factor in the passing game, though. And more importantly, there's uncertainty heading into 2026, when he's scheduled for free agency.
Dobbins turns 27 in December.
Darnold hits Week 11 with four top-12 fantasy finishes. Not bad for a guy who went undrafted in most leagues.
Now, he’s looking like Seattle’s long-term answer. He has a young No. 1 WR in Jaxon-Smith-Njigba and a new deep threat in former Saint Rashid Shaheed. We’ve also seen another big-play threat – Tory Horton – flash as a rookie.
Add it up, and Darnold is creeping toward the top-15 of our dynasty QB rankings.
The Jets acquired Mitchell in the Sauce Gardner trade.
We’ve yet to see the WR perform in a Jets uniform. But we know there’s an appealing size/speed package within the 6’2, 205-pounder. And there’s room for him to handle a long-term No. 2 WR role alongside Garrett Wilson.
After all, the Jets’ current WR depth includes Tyler Johnson, Arian Smith, John Metchie, and Allen Lazard.
If New York gets their QB situation figured out, Mitchell could be a fantasy contributor as soon as 2026.
Johnson entered the year as a late-round flier, largely due to his athleticism and opportunity as a lead TE.
But he’s flashed a fantasy-friendly skill set this season, snagging 33 of 49 targets for 314 yards and 5 scores. He'll need to clean up the drops (11% drop rate), but it's been encouraging to see him take the next step in Year 2.
We’ll see how the Giants move forward at HC after firing Brian Daboll. But there’s no doubt there’s a shortage at pass catcher, even when Malik Nabers returns from his ACL tear.
At 25 (in February), the arrow is pointing up on Johnson.
*These players have moved down our rankings over the last week.
Murray landed on IR ahead of Week 10. We’ll see if he’s given his starting job back when healthy, as Jacoby Brissett has supplied a more consistent presence for Arizona’s offense.
Murray failed to finish as a top-12 fantasy QB in any of his five appearances. He notched only 6.0 yards per attempt.
Longer term, Murray isn’t a lock to return as Arizona’s 2026 starter. That only muddies his dynasty value.
Metcalf enters Week 11 with 5 grabs for 41 yards over the past two weeks.
On the year, he’s hit 60 yards only three times. The veteran’s been boosted by an inflated 15.6% TD rate.
Meanwhile, Aaron Rodgers is coming off his worst game of the season (161-1 on a 51.6% completion rate at the Chargers). He’s a long shot to remain Pittsburgh’s QB in 2026, while the Steelers probably don’t have the long-term answer on their roster.
Note that Metcalf turns 28 in December.
Recent updates on Godwin haven’t been positive, with the latest estimates projecting a late November or December return.
His fibula injury might linger for the reminder of 2025. So fantasy managers shouldn’t expect major contributions down the stretch.
A 2026 rebound is in play, especially if Mike Evans signs elsewhere in the spring. Just note that Godwin turns 30 in February.
In his first appearance since Week 2, McCarthy showed the ability that made him a top-10 pick.
On 30 dropbacks, he posted a +4.9% completion rate over expected, despite seeing a week-high 58.1% pressure rate from Detroit. McCarthy also flashed his legs with a 9-yard rushing score.
McCarthy still falls well outside the top-12 of our dynasty QB rankings. But Sunday’s outing showed the 22-year-old’s potential alongside an elite WR duo.
This one’s preemptive, as Musgrave has yet to make a start for Green Bay this season.
But that’ll be the case this week with Tucker Kraft sidelined
The remainder of 2025 will be an audition for Musgrave, who could work his way into more snaps in 2026 with a strong showing. Recall that the Packers drafted him over a round ahead of Kraft in 2023, so expectations were high.
Musgrave brings the size and athleticism to post some useful games down the stretch.
As our own Jared Smola pointed out, Hubbard’s role declined sharply in Week 9.
That wasn’t surprising given the pre-game comments from HC Dave Canales. But Hubbard’s reduced role – and another gem from Rico Dowdle – calls Hubbard’s future touches into question.
There’s a chance the Panthers get out of his contract in the spring.
Football can be a cruel game
Tucker was just jumping up the dynasty ranks after Week 8. Then, in Week 9, an ACL tear forced a slight bump down.
Kraft might be ready for Week 1 of 2026, but fantasy managers should expect a slow start to the season regardless of his readiness.
Tracy will step into a lead back role following Cam Skattebo’s season-ending ankle injury.
The news obviously boosts Tracy in the short-term, as he’ll see a rise in volume. But it’s possible he sticks as more than just a handcuff in 2025, depending on his performance – and the status of Skattebo.
Win-now managers with an RB hole can consider acquiring Tracy. Meanwhile, rebuilding teams would be wise to see if they can unload him for a future pick.
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Dike’s last two games have turned up lines of 4-70-1 and 7-93. He’s seen a promising 18% target share over that stretch, albeit without Calvin Ridley (hamstring) in the lineup.
Of course, he’s not much of an issue for Dike’s dynasty value. The 31-year-old Ridley isn’t a lock to return in 2026.
Now, Tennessee will certainly look to add another piece to a ‘26 WR room that’ll also include Round 4 rookie Elic Ayomanor. But there’s a real shot for Dike and his electric skill set to carve out a long-term role.
Kraft is well on his way to a career year. He leads the position in yards per catch (15.6), receiving EPA, and yards after catch (346). He’s tied for second – behind Dallas Goedert – in receiving TDs.
Nothing looks fluky here. Kraft’s tape turns up a dominant post-catch player, while HC Matt LaFleur has made it a point to feed the TE on screens and crossers.
Only 25, it’s just a matter of time before the third-year pro inks a long-term extension.
Skattebo’s ugly ankle injury adds some risk to his 2026 outlook.
He should be OK for Week 1, though. And certainly, the small sample size on Skattebo proved encouraging. On 101 carries, he racked up 3.04 yards after contact per attempt and proved capable as a pass catcher.
He was creeping up toward RB1 range prior to the injury. Now, he hits our dynasty RB rankings as a fringe top-15 option.
Kamara’s struggled to overcome a sloppy New Orleans offense.
Through Week 8, he’s sitting on 3.6 yards per carry; 5.4 yards per catch. He ranks RB32 in PPR points per game, harmed by only one total TD.
Kamara’s underlying numbers don’t look much better. He’s sitting on a career-low 0.72 yards per route run, per Pro Football Focus. Among 41 qualifying rushers, he’s last in rush yards over expected per attempt (-0.9).
The 30-year-old has already lost substantial trade value, and we’re not banking on a turnaround in 2025.
Maye enters the weekend as the QB7 in fantasy points per game. He's shown both an ability to hang in the pocket and make tight-window throws -- and prove valuable on scrambles. He's up to 200 rushing yards and a pair of scores.
Perhaps the most encouraging part? New England's pass-catching corps remains a work in progress, and it's likely this unit gets more attention in 2026. Maye has also benefited from better-than-expected O-line play, led by rookie LT Will Campbell.
Ultimately, Maye should stick as a high-end option for the foreseeable future.
Gadsden climbed the ranks once again following a 7-164-1 line against the Colts. While boosted pass volume helped, it’s notable that he posted the numbers with Quentin Johnston back in the lineup. L.A.’s pass catchers were at full strength.
Gadsden has quickly proven that he possesses the size and movement skills to pose mismatches. Barring a surprise, he should be Justin Herbert’s long-term TE.
The Jets benched Fields for Tyrod Taylor on Tuesday. Perhaps he gets back on the field in 2025, but it's likely that his days as an NFL starter are nearing an end.
UPDATE: Taylor is now day to day with a knee injury. (Unreal.) Fields remains a declining fantasy asset.
It’s too early to give up on Henderson, a second-round pick with plenty of ability and college production. But it’s certainly alarming that he hasn’t been able to crack the Pats’ RB rotation entering Week 8.
He played only 18% of the snaps in Week 7, and there's no indication that a larger role is coming in the near term.
We remain enamored by Williams’ athletic traits. But his usage and efficiency have declined sharply so far in 2025. Entering Week 8, he’s managed only 1.37 yards per route run and a 58.6% catch rate. In '24, those numbers were 1.97 and 64.1%, respectively.
His targets per game have also dipped from 6.1 to 4.2.
Let’s focus on the rushing.
Since taking over in Week 4, Dart’s tallied a position-high 55.6 rushing yards per game. That includes seven runs of 10+ yards, with 58 of his 167 yards coming on designed attempts.
Dart’s current pace isn’t sustainable, but it’s clear that ground game production will stick around in the pros. And we’re at least optimistic about his outlook as a passer – especially once the Giants get Malik Nabers back in 2026 – and add help along the O-line.
Tyrone Tracy returned for Week 6, but Skattebo didn’t mind. The rookie compiled 98 yards and 3 TDs on 19 attempts (a 61% team share).
Maybe Skattebo’s physical style doesn’t suggest a 5+ year run as a fantasy factor. But as a 23 year-old rookie, that’s not much of a concern right now.
He’s creeping up our dynasty RB rankings.
It’s not often you see a Round 5 rookie TE gaining fantasy relevance. But Gadsden’s quickly rose to the top of the Chargers’ depth chart.
He’s tallied a 69% route rate over the past two weeks, culminating in a career-best 68-yard Week 6 at Miami.
The Syracuse product brings the size, movement skills, and role to continue the momentum. He could certainly slide into the long-term No. 3 role once Keenan Allen departs (likely in 2026). And you have to love that he’s tied to a top-end QB in Justin Herbert.
*These players have moved down our rankings over the last week.
Andrews has topped 30 yards only once all season. His 1.29 yards per route run would mark a clear career low.
Now, you can point to recent absence of Lamar Jackson as reason for the downturn. But note: Isaiah Likely saw a larger share of the routes than Andrews in Week 6.
At 30 years old – and playing on an expiring contract – Andrews moves forward with an uncertain fantasy future.
Egbuka’s performing like the runaway rookie of the year.
In five weeks, he’s racked up:
That’s a full-season pace of 85-1,513-17.
Now, he won’t reach the yardage or TD total. And it’s important to note that he hasn’t played a game alongside Mike Evans and Chris Godwin.
Still, it’s striking to see how the rookie’s excelled. He leads the NFL in deep catches (8), yards (291), and TDs (4). Egbuka’s truly excelled alongside Baker Mayfield, who’s playing like one of the NFL’s best QBs.
Hubbard missed Week 5 with a calf strain, but that’s not why he makes this list.
Well, not exactly.
Hubbard’s absence allowed Rico Dowdle to step in and run for 200 yards against Miami. Strong matchup aside, it was the type of performance that should earn Dowdle more work going forward. And that’s not just my take.
Plus, Hubbard’s early-season performance has underwhelmed alongside a hot and (mostly) cold Bryce Young. Among 29 RBs with 50+ carries, Hubbard ranks:
Gibson sustained an ACL tear in Sunday’s win over Buffalo, meaning he’ll be questionable for Week 1 of next season.
From Week 1 to Week 4, Gibson saw infrequent rotational work:
Gibson’s current contract expires in 2027, but he can be safely dropped from all but the deepest dynasty rosters.
Marks took over Houston’s backfield in Week 4. That move always seemed inevitable, given the underwhelming form we’ve seen from Nick Chubb.
Marks' prospect profile didn't suggest a future lead back, but recall that Houston traded up to land him in Round 3. Joe Mixon's health remains a mystery as well, giving the rookie a long runway to establish his value.
Smith looked explosive on a couple of touches against Baltimore. After the win, HC Andy Reid suggested there’s a larger role in the rookie’s future.
"Nags (Matt Nagy) is trying to increase (Brashard) Smith's reps every week and put him in a position where he can do some things, Reid said via Chiefs writer Charles Goldman."
Kareem Hunt and Isiah Pacheco certainly aren’t the long-term solutions in Kansas City’s backfield. Smith at least has a shot to capture a change of pace role for an offense that projects as top-5 when healthy.
Johnston is suddenly trending up as a dynasty asset.
The 24-year-old has flashed a high ceiling and looks like a completely different player. He's notched a solid 2.16 yards per route run and 15.3 yards per catch. He's the WR4(!) through the first month.
Johnston’s environment – particularly the precence of Justin Herbert – suggests he can remain productive moving forward.
*These players have moved down the dynasty ranks over the last week.
Brown ranks 31st among RBs in PPR scoring. That number would certainly rise had Joe Burrow not suffered a Week 2 toe injury. Even still, Brown’s underwhelmed in yards per carry (2.3), yards after contact per attempt (2.12), and PFF Elusive Rating (37.5).
At this pace, it’s possible he loses some backfield work.
Hill sustained an ugly knee injury in Monday’s win over the Jets. All dynasty owners can do is hold him and hope for the best in his recovery. Realistically, though, Hill won’t be a name to count on next season.
The fast start from Quentin Johnston certainly hasn’t been matched by McConkey. The latter owns just a 19% target share while drawing targets on 17% of his routes run. Last year, those figures were 27% and 29%, respectively.
We'll see if he can rebound in the coming weeks. For now, though, QJ's stunning rise at least adds some risk to McConkey's dynasty outlook.
Najee Harris’ season-ending Achilles injury paves the way for Hampton to establish workhorse usage. The rookie brings the talent to stick as a top-shelf RB1.
Benson will step into a lead back role after the Cardinals placed James Conner on IR. While Benson isn't the most disciplined runner, he brings the size, athleticism, and college production to forecast a high ceiling over the next few months.
Through three weeks, Odunze ranks third among WRs in PPR points. He's tied for the league lead in receiving scores (4). He's already garnered four red zone targets and 17 of 10+ air yards.
The flashes from Caleb Williams have proven excellent. And there’s certainly room for Odunze to continue producing at a high level as the unit gains more comfort in HC Ben Johnson’s system.
Conner needs foot surgery after suffering an ugly injury on Sunday. At 31 in May, he's far from a lock to remain Arizona's lead back in 2026.
Harris' torn Achilles will end his season and put his 2026 effectiveness in question. At 28 in March, his days as a fantasy contributor could be over.
Ridley’s already a fading dynasty asset at 30 years old (31 in December). But he’s off to a shockingly poor start, snagging only 8 of 21 targets for 111 scoreless yards.
We'll see how the rest of this season unfolds. At this point, though, the veteran isn't guaranteed to return to the Titans in 2026.
The Commanders traded Brian Robinson in August. Then, ahead of Week 1, the team made veteran competition Chris Rodriguez a healthy scratch. The result? A 10-carry day for JCM, one that yielded 82 yards and 1 score. His role could grow as the season progresses, leaving open the possibility of a further rise.
The Jags traded Tank Bigsby to the Eagles. That solidifies Etienne’s grip on the lead back role while boosting the touch outlook for Tuten. Etienne also went off for 143 yards on 16 Week 1 carries.
The rookie already looked poised for long-term value given his athleticism and performance at Virginia Tech.
Boutte posted a 100-yard game in the opener. The 23-year-old also led New England WRs in snap share (82%), signaling that this might not be a one-week fluke.
Notably, Ayomanor played ahead of veteran Tyler Lockett – and fellow rookie Chimere Dike – in the opener. In fact, Ayomanor played nearly 80% of the snaps. This followed a buzz-filled training camp.
He brings the size and skill set to develop into a long-term starter for QB in Cam Ward.
Johnson still sits inside the top-30 of our dynasty RB rankings. But it’s unquestionably a disappointment that he drew only one carry (and two snaps) in the season opener. Kenneth Gainwell played the clear No. 2 RB role behind Jaylen Warren.
Hill (and the entire Dolphins offense) laid an egg in Week 1. That followed an offseason of ominous vibes out of Miami.
Now, Hill’s dealing with a legal situation that could eventually turn into missed games. The 31-year-old could also get dealt – and find himself in a less-certain spot for targets – before the deadline.