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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Buffalo Bills tight end Dalton Kincaid (knee) was seen taking part in the team's OTA practice on Tuesday, according to Sal Capaccio. "I'd say it's probably the best I've felt in my career at this point in the year...I feel really good," Kincaid said after playing in a career-low 12 games in 2025 due to a PCL injury in his knee. The 26-year-old former first-rounder in 2023 out of Utah caught 39 of his 49 targets for 571 yards and a career-high five touchdowns last year despite playing in only 12 regular-season games (four starts). He will have more target competition in 2026 after the Bills acquired receiver DJ Moore in a trade from the Chicago Bears, but Kincaid will continue to be the team's No. 1 pass-catching TE over Dawson Knox, and he's displayed strong chemistry with QB Josh Allen. As long as he stays healthy, Kincaid is a clear TE1 in fantasy football in single-year formats, with RotoBaller ranking him as the No. 9 TE for the upcoming season.

Buffalo Bills head coach Joe Brady said that quarterback Josh Allen (foot) is "good to go" following offseason foot surgery and is working through offseason workouts so far, according to Sal Capaccio. Allen played through a fractured fifth metatarsal in his right foot late in the 2025 regular season and into the playoffs before eventually having surgery, but he's all good now and shouldn't have any limitations in training camp or going into the start of the 2026 regular season in early September. The 29-year-old enters his ninth year in the league as the consensus No. 1 fantasy QB yet again after completing a career-high 69.3% of his pass attempts for 3,668 yards, 25 touchdowns, and 10 interceptions in 17 regular-season starts in 2025. But it was once again his rushing prowess that set him apart, as he had 112 carries for a league-high 579 yards and 14 scores on the ground. Allen was not very effective deep down the field through the air, but that could change in 2026 after the offseason addition of receiver DJ Moore in an offense still run by Brady.

A week before being ordered to serve 30 days in jail for violating his probation and testing positive for marijuana, Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Rashee Rice (knee) had a clean-up surgery on his right knee to remove loose debris that was causing inflammation, league sources told Adam Schefter of ESPN. Rice is expected to be sidelined for two months. It's been quite the eventful day for news about Rice, who was expected to be KC's WR1 again in 2026 as he enters the final year of his rookie deal. Even if Rice was healthy, he wouldn't be available for the team's OTA practices later this month and for mandatory minicamp in early June because he'll be in jail, and the Chiefs' patience could be wearing thin. Health-wise, Rice should be fully recovered for the start of training camp this summer, but he could be facing another suspension from the NFL for violating the league's personal-conduct policy. If Rice isn't available for the start of the 2026 campaign, both Xavier Worthy and Tyquan Thornton would be the team's top pass-catchers for an offense that could be without quarterback Patrick Mahomes (knee) early on. Rice is now on tenuous ground as far as a WR1 in fantasy in redraft leagues in 2026.

After being acquired from the Jacksonville Jaguars in September, Philadelphia Eagles running back Tank Bigsby played a minimal role in his team's offense in 2025. With star Eagles back Saquon Barkley dominating touches, Bigsby finished the year with 58 carries for 344 yards and two touchdowns across 16 games with Philadelphia. As long as Barkley remains healthy in 2026, Bigsby is highly unlikely to provide fantasy-relevant production. Still, Bigsby has proven he can produce as a rusher at the NFL level when given the chance, averaging 4.9 yards per carry and scoring nine touchdowns over the last two seasons. With Barkley entering his age-29 season and coming off back-to-back campaigns with at least 350 touches, Bigsby profiles as a prime handcuff option for dynasty managers.

New England Patriots tight end Hunter Henry had one of the best years of his career in 2025, recording 60 receptions for 768 yards and seven touchdowns on 87 targets across 17 games. Henry's seven scores led Patriots pass-catchers, and he finished second on the team in both catches and receiving yards behind only veteran wideout Stefon Diggs. Henry enters 2026 atop New England's tight end depth chart, and he has established a nice chemistry in the red zone with Patriots quarterback Drake Maye. However, New England used a third-round pick in the 2026 NFL Draft on Notre Dame tight end Eli Raridon. With Henry entering his age-32 season and the final year of his current contract with the Patriots, his long-term future with the team could be in question. In dynasty formats, managers may want to explore sell-high opportunities on Henry before it's too late.

Green Bay Packers wide receiver Matthew Golden struggled to live up to his first-round draft pedigree as a rookie in 2025, recording just 29 receptions for 361 yards on 44 targets across 14 games. The 22-year-old has yet to score his first NFL touchdown, and he played more than half of the Packers' offensive snaps in just one game after Week 8 last season. However, Green Bay lost a pair of wide receivers over the offseason, trading Dontayvion Wicks to the Philadelphia Eagles and letting Romeo Doubs walk in free agency. While Christian Watson and Jayden Reed are still currently ahead of Golden on the team's wide receiver depth chart, Golden should have a clearer path to a consistent role in 2026. Green Bay has traditionally operated an egalitarian passing game under head coach Matt LaFleur, so dynasty managers should be cautious in projecting Golden's target upside. Still, Golden has clear buy-low appeal entering his second NFL season.

Carolina Panthers wide receiver Jalen Coker was one of the buzzier names in fantasy circles last summer, but he suffered a quad injury in late August that caused him to miss the first six weeks of the 2025 season. Coker posted modest numbers upon his return, recording 33 receptions for 394 yards and three touchdowns on 43 targets across 11 games. However, Coker played some of his best football down the stretch of the season, logging 244 of his receiving yards and all three of his touchdowns over his final five contests. The 24-year-old also posted a huge performance in the NFC Wild Card Round against the Los Angeles Rams, hauling in nine catches for 134 yards and a touchdown on 12 targets. 2025 first-rounder Tetairoa McMillan is locked in as the WR1 in Carolina, and the team added wide receiver Chris Brazzell II in the third round of the 2026 NFL Draft. Still, Coker is well-positioned to earn the Panthers WR2 role and could be in for a breakout year.

Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott put together one of the most productive seasons of his career in 2025, completing 67.3% of his pass attempts for 4,552 yards, 30 touchdowns, and 10 interceptions. Prescott led the league in completions for the second time in the last three seasons, and his consistent passing volume provided him with a safe week-to-week production floor. Entering 2026, Prescott appears well-positioned to repeat his success. Dallas has arguably the best wide receiver tandem in the NFL in CeeDee Lamb and George Pickens, and tight end Jake Ferguson hauled in 82 receptions and eight touchdowns in 2025. Prescott is getting up there in age as he enters his age-33 season, but he should have at least a few more high-end seasons as long as he can stay healthy. Prescott may not offer dynasty managers the highest ceiling, but he profiles as a borderline dynasty QB1 heading into 2026.

Dallas Cowboys wide receiver CeeDee Lamb ran into some health issues in 2025, missing three games due to an ankle injury. However, the 27-year-old remained a highly productive pass-catcher when healthy, hauling in 75 receptions for 1,077 yards and three touchdowns on 117 targets across 14 games. The presence of fellow high-end wideout George Pickens in Dallas may prevent Lamb from accruing enough targets to match the 1,700-yard, 12-touchdown peak season he posted in 2023. At the same time, Pickens' ability to win down the field keeps defenses honest and should allow Lamb plenty of space to operate. Additionally, Pickens is currently signed to the franchise tag and remains without a long-term extension, putting his future in Dallas in question. Lamb is widely valued as a dynasty WR1, which makes it difficult to classify him as a buy-low candidate. Still, managers may want to consider targeting Lamb at a relative low point in his value, given his potential to re-emerge as one of the truly elite wide receivers in fantasy football.

Buffalo Bills new head coach Joe Brady said that he loves what he's seen from wide receiver Keon Coleman this offseason and his approach, according to Sal Capaccio. "I made sure when I got the job he knew he was going to be here and be a part of our offense," Brady said. General manager Brandon Beane also said in April that the Bills want to "hit the reset button" on Coleman, who has been a big disappointment, both on and off the field, since the team selected him with the 33rd overall pick in the second round of the 2024 NFL draft out of Florida State. The 23-year-old has struggled with drops and maturity issues in his two seasons in the league, catching 67 of 116 targets for 960 yards and eight touchdowns in 26 regular-season games (18 starts). Coleman was benched for several games last year after showing up late to a team meeting. The Bills aren't giving up on him yet, but fantasy managers in single-year leagues will be leaving him to the waiver wire to begin the 2026 season. RotoBaller has Coleman currently ranked outside the top-100 wideouts after Buffalo traded for DJ Moore in the offseason and drafted Skyler Bell in the fourth round.

ESPN's Jeremy Fowler was told that Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson (Achilles) has "hit it off" with new head coach Todd Monken, "who's got an offensive concept, some elements that Watson has run in the past and been his best at." Although second-year QB Shedeur Sanders is the better long-term option for the Browns under center, offseason reports favoring Watson continue to emerge. The Browns aren't tipping their hand at all as to whether Watson or Sanders has the lead in the offseason QB competition, but as long as he's recovered from a twice-torn Achilles tendon that kept him on the sidelines for all of 2025, the 30-year-old Watson appears to have the current edge over Sanders. Since signing a five-year, $230 million deal with the Browns in March of 2022, Watson has only started 19 games and completed 61.2% of his passes for 3,365 yards, 19 touchdowns, and 12 interceptions. However, he has the momentum with a new coaching staff and has reportedly recovered nicely from his Achilles injury suffered in 2024. In RotoBaller's 2026 QB rankings, Watson sits at No. 32, with Sanders at No. 34, so neither signal-caller will be much of an option for fantasy managers in traditional single-QB leagues in 2026.

Arizona Cardinals veteran quarterback Jacoby Brissett was not present for the team's first voluntary OTA practice on Monday, according to Ian Rapoport of the NFL Network. Brissett has been staying away from the team this offseason as he seeks a raise for the 2026 season. The 33-year-old veteran signal-caller took over for the injured Kyler Murray in Week 6 of the 2025 campaign and never looked better, having a career year with 3,366 passing yards, 23 touchdown passes, and eight interceptions in 14 games (12 starts). Right now, he's scheduled to be paid as the No. 26 QB in 2026 at $5.44 million, so Brissett is looking for a raise after his production rose as a full-time starter last year. The Cardinals have already informed him that he'll be their starter again going into the 2026 regular-season opener in early September. Brissett outperformed expectations last year in a pass-happy offense, but fantasy managers cannot expect the same kind of weekly ceiling in a new offense under head coach Mike LaFleur that should be much more balanced. RotoBaller has Brissett ranked as the No. 27 fantasy QB going into his 11th year in the NFL.