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George Pickens, the former second-round pick (52nd overall) in the 2022 NFL Draft from the University of Georgia, began his first three professional seasons with a mix of big plays and inconsistencies, marked by on-field drama with the Pittsburgh Steelers. Then the Steelers decided they’d had enough of Pickens last offseason and traded him to the Dallas Cowboys, where he blossomed into a superstar. Now in 2026, Pickens looks to deliver yet another potential league-winning season.
As we fast-forward to training camp, the Cowboys enter the upcoming season with high internal expectations and possible Super Bowl dreams in LA. Pickens now enters his second season in Dallas, paired with fellow superstar CeeDee Lamb. There’s no reason to believe that Pickens, aside from an unforeseen injury or off-the-field drama, shouldn’t be productive again in 2026. His involvement in the Cowboys offense gives him top-10 upside every week in a pass-heavy scheme. All these factors going into the new season still have Pickens’ Dynasty Fantasy Football value strong. With the season quickly upon us as training camp has begun and the preseason a matter of days away, the question is, should you be buying, selling, or holding Pickens? Let’s dive in.
* Within this article, the statistics were pulled from Sports Reference, KeepTradeCut (KTC), PFF, and Sleeper.
Career in Review
Up until 2025, Pickens’ career was marred by inconsistencies and disappointments. During his first three seasons with the Steelers, he had only one season with 1,000 yards receiving, but he also dealt with inconsistent quarterback play. 2023 was his best season with the Steelers as he produced 63 receptions on 106 targets, posting 1,140 receiving yards and five touchdowns, all while finishing as the WR30 (Full-PPR).
In a new environment in 2025, Pickens had his coming-out party, proving to be one of the NFL’s elite wide receivers and showing he can be a true WR1. He produced career highs with 93 receptions on 137 targets, 1,429 receiving yards, and nine touchdowns. He gave the Cowboys the league’s most elite 1-2 punch at WR in 2025. And these statistics led to him finishing as the WR5 (Full-PPR) in Dynasty Fantasy Football. What was most impressive about Pickens’ season was that he had five games of 25 or more fantasy points (Full-PPR) in 2025, with his best game coming Week 4 against the Packers. He finished as the WR2 overall that week with 33.40 (Full-PPR) fantasy points, posting eight receptions on 11 targets for 134 yards and two touchdowns. Pickens is a player with so much talent, and this past season has shown he was able to harness it all. If he can do this for one more season, a very large payday will be coming from someone, whether that’s in Dallas or not.
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Welcome back to my ‘One Question’ series, and as always, thank you to everyone who read last week’s edition — are you buying or selling RJ Harvey? As we round up our final team in the AFC West, we make our way to Las Vegas (fun fact: I’ve never been, have you?). #RaiderNation has a lot to be excited about this season. They drafted their quarterback of the future (hopefully) in Fernando Mendoza (QB – LV), hired a Super Bowl-winning offensive guru as their new head coach in Klint Kubiak, have one of — if not — the best tight end in football in Brock Bowers (TE – LV), and last but certainly not least they have a STUD running back waiting to be unleashed in Ashton Jeanty (RB – LV).
My question to the Raiders: Can we trust any Raiders wide receiver in fantasy?
Although the 2025 season was a disaster for the Raiders, they did attempt to improve their offense for then-quarterback Geno Smith (QB – NYJ) when they drafted running back Ashton Jeanty (RB – LV), used two third-round picks on offensive linemen, and addressed wide receiver by drafting Jack Bech (WR – LV) out of TCU in the second round and Dont’e Thornton Jr. (WR – LV) out of Tennessee in the fourth round. As we know, the Raiders’ offense was one of the worst in the NFL, and it only took 11 games before the Raiders decided to part ways with offensive coordinator Chip Kelly. It’s hard to judge the Raiders’ wide receivers off of last season’s outcome, but the Raiders have signaled how they feel about the position this year.
The Raiders were one of the teams heavily pursuing Alec Pierce (WR – IND), and it was reported that Las Vegas was the most aggressive team seeking his services. Pierce eventually re-signed with Indianapolis, becoming the highest-paid wide receiver free agent in NFL history — and that was after he took less money than he was offered from other teams.
After missing out on Pierce, the Raiders signed veteran wide receiver Jalen Nailor (WR – LV). While Nailor isn’t the most exciting player, the Raiders needed a veteran presence, and he is a professional receiver who showed flashes of potential his last two years in Minnesota, scoring a combined 10 touchdowns in 2024 and 2025 in a limited role (per Sleeper).
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In this FREE article, @force_fantasy continues his “Definitive Dynasty Rankings” series, covering players ranked 31-40 in Superflex formats.
Long-term success in Devy and C2C formats means planting your flag on college prospects early, before the market catches up. Some player takes that your league mates consider absurd today could be consensus in a couple of months; that’s how fast this landscape moves.
With that in mind, I’m going on record with four of my spiciest Devy/C2C takes for the 2026 CFB season. There will always be swings and misses in these formats, but when I do make contact, I want it to be a home run.
1. Mario Craver will be runner-up for the Biletnikoff and go in Round 1 of the 2027 NFL Draft.
Mario Craver is one of the more polarizing players in Devy formats today. There are certainly “truthers” (like myself) out there, but most are concerned his playstyle and frame will limit his NFL ceiling.
I have very few concerns with Craver. Sure, he’s undersized, but he reportedly put on a ton of size this offseason and is up to 180 pounds. He always played bigger than his listed size, but physicality should no longer be an issue.
Craver is a twitchy, dynamic route runner who can win at all three levels and has the acceleration to take the top off of defenses. He was also outproducing first-round talent KC Concepcion in the early part of the 2025 season, with 440 receiving yards and four touchdowns through the first three games. Craver has his quarterback, Marcel Reed, back, and projects to be the clear WR1 for the Aggies. 1200 yards and eight touchdowns will be his floor in 2026.
2. Jonathan Hatton Jr. will be the Sooners’ clear RB1 by the end of the season.
I’ll take it a step further: Hatton will be valued as a top 12 running back in Devy by this time next year. He has plenty of backfield competition this year, with Xavier Robinson and Tory Blaylock returning, as well as Colorado State transfer Lloyd Avant. But I think the consensus four-star freshman will ultimately prove to be the most talented of the bunch and be a starter late in the year.
Hatton has received nothing but rave reviews from the Oklahoma coaching staff this offseason. Reports say he’s around 230 pounds right now, but highly explosive and lightning fast for his size.
I liked what I saw on his high school tape, displaying a willingness to initiate contact and showing decisiveness behind the line. He’s more of your one-cut, downhill runner, and once he gets momentum, he’s tough to bring down. I think Hatton could be really special.
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Training Camp News and Injuries: Fantasy Impact
Football is back, baby! With training camp officially underway for all 32 NFL teams, our timelines are once again flooded with on-the-field news and highlight plays. It can be tough to keep tabs on everything and decipher what matters vs. what doesn’t in dynasty, which is why I’ve put together this breakdown for you.
Below, you’ll see the top headlines from training camp as of August 1st, dynasty impact, and my personal take on the news.
Stock-Up Players
Malik Nabers (WR – NYG) – Last time we saw Nabers, he was limping to first place in a celebrity softball game. We were receiving nothing but ominous news regarding his ACL recovery early this summer, but things have turned around since then. He’s avoided the training camp PUP list and looks to be at full health running routes in camp. If Nabers plays Week 1 and gets off to a hot start, he could easily be back in the conversation for dynasty WR1 overall by midseason.
Deebo Samuel (WR – SF) – Deebo is back with his former team, following the injury news on Ricky Pearsall. With Pearsall potentially out for the year and Christian Kirk dealing with calf issues, San Francisco needed to shore up this wide receiver room somehow. Add in Jordan James suffering fractured ribs, and Deebo could be back in the classic “Deebo” role in 2026. The question is whether or not he’s completely washed. Either way, 2026 will likely be his last usable season for fantasy. I’ve moved him up, but only marginally. He may be a good sell-high candidate now.
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One Question For EVERY NFL Team: Denver Broncos Edition
Welcome back to my ‘One Question’ series, and thank you to everyone who read my piece on the Kansas City Chiefs — are you buying or selling Travis Kelce (TE – KC) in 2026? We’re staying in the AFC West, which looks to be a division filled with players that we all want for fantasy, and this week’s team is no different. Let’s take a look at the Denver Broncos, who are fresh off a season in which they made it to the AFC Championship Game and added former Miami Dolphins wide receiver Jaylen Waddle (WR – DEN) this offseason to bolster their wide receiver room in a blockbuster trade. Even with Bo Nix (QB – DEN) returning from an ankle injury he suffered in the AFC Divisional Game, all arrows are pointing up for Nix and the Broncos offense in 2026.
But, like most teams, the running back is a key component in the success or lack thereof of NFL offenses, and picking the right one on draft day in your fantasy league can be the difference between making the playoffs and being a true contender.
Last year, the Broncos signed J.K. Dobbins (RB – DEN) and drafted RJ Harvey (RB – DEN) with their second-round pick. After a strong start to the season, Dobbins suffered a season-ending injury. Harvey would immediately pay dividends on the Broncos’ second-round investment, scoring 12 touchdowns, catching 47 passes, and totaling nearly 900 yards from scrimmage.
Fast forward to the 2026 offseason, and the Broncos re-signed J.K. Dobbins to a two-year deal and beefed up their running back room by drafting Washington running back Jonah Coleman (RB – DEN), who scored 27 touchdowns his last two years in college.
These moves would imply the Broncos aren’t ready to give RJ Harvey an expanded role in 2026.
But, should they?
My question for the Broncos is: Is RJ Harvey a buy-low in fantasy?
Yes, the Broncos re-signed Dobbins and drafted Jonah Coleman, but do those moves hurt or help Harvey? Of course, adding a running back to the room could potentially cause another running back to lose touches — but is Coleman taking touches away from RJ Harvey or J.K. Dobbins?
When you compare their running styles, body type, and speed, Jonah Coleman is more like J.K. Dobbins and not like RJ Harvey. Broncos assistant GM Reed Burckhardt was quoted as saying this about Jonah Coleman: “a physical, downhill runner” who “fits our style, fits what we have in our running back group right now.” He also said the comparison between Coleman and J.K. Dobbins was “very valid.”
As we know, J.K. Dobbins’ career has been altered by injuries. Since being drafted in 2020, Dobbins has played a total of 47 games, and in two of his six seasons he’s missed 10 or more games. Dobbins hasn’t been healthy for an entire season since his rookie year.
I’m not saying Dobbins is bad, but as the saying goes, “the best ability is availability” — and Dobbins has shown that he’s not always available. That’s why I believe Denver drafted Jonah Coleman not to replace RJ Harvey, but as the future replacement for J.K. Dobbins.
We’ve seen that the age of the workhorse running back isn’t as prominent as it once was, and while having one is nice, the one-two punch running back systems are better for offenses and great for fantasy!
Sean Payton is notorious for using a two-back system. In his 15 years with the New Orleans Saints, a running back had 200 or more rushing attempts just five times. However, he has eight instances where multiple running backs had 150 or more touches (2006-2009, 2011 and 2013, 2017 and 2018, and 2023). Here are some quotes from Sean Payton on running a two-back system:
“I understand the committee. I’m used to having two running backs. We’re going to have more than just one back. We’re going to stack that position group. It’s too hard in our league to play with just one — rarely does a team do it. Occasionally, it happens.” — Sean Payton, end-of-season press conference, 2024
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Top 10 ACC Tight Ends for C2C Supplemental & Startup Drafts
Welcome back for the fourth and final edition of our ACC series, where @DffFrankPanthro and @jim_DFF break down their consensus top 10 players at each position from a C2C perspective.
If you missed any of the past three articles, you can view them below:
Quarterback article
Running back article
Wide receiver article
Next up, we have the tight end position. Let us know your thoughts on the list; we had to dig deep for this one!
1. Gavin Mueller, Miami
Frank’s rank – TE1
Jim’s rank – TE2
Written by – Jim
Why He’s Ranked Here
It may be surprising to see an incoming freshman ranked as the top C2C tight end in the ACC, but that really just speaks to the lack of talent at the position right now. Mueller has the size, strength, and athletic upside to develop into an elite Campus asset and eventually make a difference on our dynasty rosters.
Recruiting
Mueller was a 4-star prospect on all three major recruiting platforms, ranked as highly as the TE3 in the 2026 class on ESPN. He was a multi-sport athlete in high school, playing basketball and track & field. Mueller was used as a tight end and running back in high school, accounting for nearly 1,200 yards of offense and 30 touchdowns as a senior.
Supplemental Draft Outlook
Depending on how depleted rosters are, Mueller should be someone considered as early as the third round in your supplemental drafts. Once Mark Bowman and Ian Premer are off the board, Mueller should be targeted.
Startup Draft Outlook
Given he’s a projection-based bet and so many of these elite TE prospects don’t pan out, I wouldn’t reach on Mueller in a startup. I’m just fading tight end in general and relying on waivers on the Campus side, unless I can grab someone like Trey’Dez Green or Jamari Johnson. That said, once you hit about Round 15 in Superflex formats, you can consider drafting Mueller. He could end up being a zero, but he also has the upside to smash his ADP.
Strengths
Burst
Athleticism
Size (6’5”, 255 lbs.)
Stop-go ability
Blocking ability
Biggest Question
The question with Mueller is the same as with any highly-touted freshman: what are the odds they hit their potential and become a fantasy star? The odds are always slimmer than we’d like to admit, but if you’re throwing a dart on anyone, it should be a profile like Mueller’s.
Always Be Scouting Take
Gavin Mueller is already built like an NFL tight end, with the functional athleticism to match. He’s new to the game (first varsity season was as a junior) but has developed quickly. Mueller is a natural hands-catcher with the frame and strength to win in congested areas, is great after the catch, and is a willing blocker. You may have to be patient with him in 2026, given Elija Lofton is there.
Draft Grade: ⭐⭐⭐⭐ High Fantasy Ceiling
2. Luke Reynolds, Virginia Tech
Frank’s rank – TE2
Jim’s rank – TE1
Written by – Frank
Why He’s Ranked Here
I’m hoping the move to Virginia Tech is exactly what Luke Reynolds needs. The talent has always been there, but the college production has not matched it yet. He now reunites with James Franklin and his former Penn State tight ends coach, Ty Howle, who is Virginia Tech’s offensive coordinator. That gives Reynolds a real chance to earn a bigger role in an offense that already knows what he can do.
Verified Stats
In 2025 at Penn State, Reynolds caught 26 passes for 259 yards and no touchdowns in 13 games. For his career, he has caught 35 passes for 370 yards and one touchdown in 29 games. He has also rushed three times for 58 yards.
Supplemental Draft Outlook
Reynolds should already be rostered in most deeper C2C leagues, but there is a chance he is available in shallower formats or was dropped after two quiet seasons. I would take the chance if the price is reasonable. The move gives him another opportunity, but I’m not drafting him like the breakout has already happened.
Startup Draft Outlook
Reynolds is still a high-upside C2C tight end for me, but he remains a projection. The size and talent make him interesting for both the Campus side and the Dynasty pipeline. I just need to see the production finally catch up before I move him into the top group at the position.
Strengths
6’4” 250-pound frame
Two years of college experience
Familiarity with James Franklin and Ty Howle
Opportunity for a fresh start
Biggest Question
Can Reynolds turn more opportunities into explosive plays and touchdowns? He caught 26 passes last season, but they produced only 257 yards and no touchdowns. The next step is not just getting more targets. He has to do more with them. Virginia Tech also has several tight ends competing for work, so a featured role has not been handed to him. The position group combined for 17 catches and 205 yards in the spring game.
Always Be Scouting Take
I’m still buying the upside, but I need to see it now. The move to Virginia Tech gives Reynolds a fresh start with coaches who already know him. That is encouraging, but he is still more projection than production at this point. He has the physical ceiling to become a difference-making fantasy tight end. Now his 2026 season has to prove it.
Draft Grade: ⭐⭐⭐⭐ High-Upside Target
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Reviewing My Recent Dynasty Trades
Time for a subscriber favorite, a good old-fashioned trade review! Below, I’ll cover four recent trades I’ve made over the past week and my reasoning behind each trade. These four trades come from three different leagues (two dynasty, one C2C). The ultimate goal of these trade articles (outside of entertainment) is to give you an idea of what to prioritize when deciding whether to hit that “accept” button.
If you’re looking for a second opinion on your own dynasty trades, check out our AccuTrader in The Dynasty Control Room. Sync your leagues and get a full trade breakdown based on DFF’s Expert Consensus ranks.
DFF C2C Bragging Rights
This trade was made in a C2C league, which primarily consists of creators from Campus 2 Canton and our team at DFF. I made this trade with @DffFrankPanthro, sending him Alabama RB Ezavier Crowell for Jaylen Waddle.
With this being Year 1 of the league, there’s plenty of parity from top to bottom. Nobody really sold a ton of Canton picks for Campus picks or vice versa, so it’s anyone’s game on both sides. My weakest position on the Canton side was wide receiver, with my top three WRs being Justin Jefferson, Marvin Harrison Jr., and Romeo Doubs before this trade was made. I wanted to bolster my WR room without sacrificing other areas of my NFL side, so I understood I needed to give up a premier asset on the college side to do so.
I knew from talking ball with Frank virtually every day that Crowell is his RB1 of the freshman class and one of his favorite overall assets in C2C formats. I won’t deny that the long-term ceiling play in this deal is Crowell, especially in this particular league, where RB scoring is so favorable on the NFL side (0.25 PPC, 0.25 rushing 1st down). It was a lot to give up, but I’m incredibly bullish on Jaylen Waddle now that he’s in Denver. Despite being alpha’d by Tyreek Hill for much of his career, Waddle has always been hyper-efficient from a per-route basis, and now steps into a situation where he should be the WR1 on his team. I’m not too concerned with Courtland Sutton, who is entering his age-31 season and saw a big drop in efficiency in 2025. I feel pretty confident in saying Waddle has WR1 (top 12) upside in fantasy once again.
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Beat the Buzz: Dynasty Sleepers to Add Before 2026 Training Camp
Looking for some cheap dynasty stashes before the season starts? @DynastyFFWolf covers 5 of his favorites in this free DFF article.
Top 10 ACC Wide Receivers for C2C Supplemental & Startup Drafts
You all know what time it is: time for another edition of our Campus 2 Canton ranking series! In this article, @DffFrankPanthro and @jim_DFF cover their consensus top-10 wide receivers in the ACC from a C2C perspective. If you missed either of the first two articles in this series, you can check out the quarterback article here and the running back article here.
1. Malachi Toney, Miami
Frank’s rank – WR1
Jim’s rank – WR1
Written by – Frank
Why He’s Ranked Here
Malachi Toney is ranked here because I believe he’s the best wide receiver in the ACC entering 2026 and one of the best overall Campus assets in C2C.
His freshman season was nothing short of amazing. He immediately became Miami’s go-to receiver, setting school records while leading the nation in receptions. Now he gets another talented quarterback in Darian Mensah, giving him every opportunity to build on an already elite season.
For me, Toney checks every box. He’s an elite CFF producer, an elite C2C asset. There aren’t many receivers I’d rather build around.
Verified Stats
In 2025 at Miami, Toney caught 109 passes for 1,211 yards (11.1 yards per catch ) and 10 touchdowns in 16 games. He also rushed 23 times for 113 yards and one touchdown, finishing with 1,622 all-purpose yards.
Supplemental Draft Outlook
Toney should already be rostered in virtually every supplemental draft. If he somehow isn’t, he becomes one of the easiest selections on the board. He’s a true difference-maker who can anchor your Campus lineup from Day 1.
Startup Draft Outlook
Toney is one of the first receivers I’m looking to build around. He gives you elite weekly production today while also carrying the type of long-term upside Dynasty managers look for. He’s one of the rare players who strengthens both your Campus roster and your Dynasty pipeline.
Strengths
Always seems to find a way to get the football
Proven production against ACC competition
Dangerous after the catch
Versatile offensive weapon
High NFL upside
Biggest Question
Can Toney repeat a record-breaking freshman season now that every defense will build its game plan around stopping him? The talent is obvious, but maintaining that level of production won’t be easy.
Always Be Scouting Take
This one is pretty simple for me. Toney already proved he can produce at a high level, and Miami’s offense should continue to run through him. He’s one of the safest wide receivers in CFF and C2C, and I think he has a real shot to become an NFL 1st Round Draft pick. When I can get elite Campus production with a player who also has Dynasty upside, that’s exactly the type of player I want to build around.
Draft Grade: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Elite Target
2. Bryant Wesco, Clemson
Frank’s rank – WR2
Jim’s rank – WR2
Written by – Jim
Why He’s Ranked Here
Bryant Wesco was a big name in college fantasy before stepping foot on Clemson’s campus, coming in as a four-star recruit and a borderline top-10 wide receiver in the 2024 class. He lived up to the hype as a true freshman, amassing 700 receiving yards and five touchdowns alongside some tough target competition. He was off to an even better start as a sophomore before suffering a traumatic back injury in Week 8, sidelining him for the remainder of the season.
If Wesco is fully healthy, there’s a legitimate case for him being the second most talented wide receiver in the country, behind Jeremiah Smith. He’s a twitchy, explosive receiver who can line up anywhere on the field, with elite route running chops to separate consistently.
Verified Stats
Wesco has posted some strong peripheral numbers through his first two seasons, with a 22.5% target rate and 2.37 yards per route run (YPRR). Those numbers may not scream “superstar”, but considering he was competing for targets with Antonio Williams (now on the Commanders) and T.J. Moore (another potential first-round talent), these numbers are about as good as you could ask for from an underclassman in the Power 4.
Supplemental Draft Outlook
In almost every supplemental draft, Wesco is already going to be on a roster, and you’ll likely have to acquire him through a trade.
Startup Draft Outlook
Wesco is someone who should go off the board near the end of Round 1 in Superflex formats for Campus startups. He’s an elite talent, a future NFL star, and arguably a top-5 C2C wide receiver today.
Strengths
Twitchiness
Route nuance
Ball tracking
YAC ability
Versatility
Biggest Question
What version of Bryant Wesco will we see post-injury? Watching clips of him in spring practice on X, he looks like he’s back to 100%, but we’ll see once the pads are on and defenses are on the field. If he didn’t lose any burst or agility from the surgery, he’ll be a first-round pick next April.
Always Be Scouting Take
Bryant Wesco is a special talent and projects tremendously for fantasy purposes. We’ll see how the quarterback play fares at Clemson in 2026; this is really the only thing preventing him from being a league winner on the Campus side.
Draft Grade: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Must Draft
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The Definitive Dynasty Rankings Guide: 21 to 30
Which Superflex stars landed in the 21–30 range? See how @force_fantasy uses the Dynasty1 Score model to rank the most valuable assets in Dynasty.
New Places, Familiar Faces – 2026 Wide Receivers
A change of scenery can sometimes breathe new life into a player’s fantasy value. But is the grass greener on the other side? That’s what we’re hoping to find out with several wide receivers this season.
Below, I highlight five familiar faces in new places and discuss how their new situations should impact fantasy football in 2026.
A.J. Brown (New England Patriots)
The offseason’s worst-kept secret. A.J. Brown finally got his wish and was shipped out of Philadelphia, reuniting with head coach Mike Vrabel in New England. The hope is that Brown will be happier in a pass-first offense quarterbacked by Drake Maye. And with that happiness, perhaps more productivity from Brown. Receivers are simple creatures; they just want the ball.
The issue is that Brown was already plenty productive last season. Excluding Week 18, he finished as the WR8 in total fantasy points scored. He was even better down the stretch: from Week 10 through the fantasy championship, Brown averaged 16.7 fantasy points per game, good for WR7.
That said, Maye could unlock Brown’s true ceiling. Last year’s MVP runner-up ranked first in yards per attempt (8.9), true passer rating (116.3), and true completion percentage (77.3%), per PlayerProfiler data. He was also fourth in deep ball completion percentage (50.0%). Brown ranked 12th in deep targets (22) in 2025 and remains one of the league’s premier downfield threats.
I’m all in on Brown this season and have him as a top-eight receiver. In dynasty, I’d be trying to add him if I were looking to push my chips in as a contender. With Maye slinging it, Brown’s upside is colossal, and I don’t want to miss out on what could be a special season.
Jaylen Waddle (Denver Broncos)
After a lot of trial and error with multiple players, Sean Payton finally has a dangerous weapon to deploy at flanker and in the slot: Jaylen Waddle. The Broncos were a Bo Nix ankle injury away from potentially reaching the Super Bowl and decided to go for broke by trading three picks, including their 2026 first-rounder, to land the former No. 6 overall pick this offseason.
Despite only totaling 910 yards and six touchdowns last season, Waddle remained efficient and explosive. He ranked sixth in first downs per route run (0.127), 10th in yards per route run (2.41), 10th in EPA with a mark of +64.0, and 13th in PlayerProfiler’s Explosive Rating (115.3).
Waddle now gets to catch passes from Bo Nix, who led the league in pass attempts a season ago. Nix was also third in deep ball attempts (71), which should mesh well with Waddle’s game. He produced his highest EPA per target on deep outs, digs, and post routes, per Dynatyze data.
You don’t trade a first-round pick for a decoy, so expect Payton and new offensive coordinator Davis Webb to feature Waddle early and often. The setup is there for him to smash this season and top 1,000 yards for the first time since 2023.
Waddle is a mid-WR2 for me in all seasonal formats and only a low-end WR2 in Dynasty because he’s already 27.
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