Jacobi Meyers sits at the center of a Raiders pass game poised for a clearer fantasy role. Across three seasons he’s finished in the top 30 PPG, and last year his 27% target share in 12 games without Davante Adams underscored his floor. Adams’ departure frees a sizable portion of the target tree, and Meyers’ value could rise with an upgraded quarterback and a faster-paced offense under new personnel. Meyers projects as a high-floor starter with upside if the Raiders lean into quick, volume-rich throws and efficient routes.

Calvin Ridley and Cam Ward form a combo dynamic that fantasy managers are eyeing with curiosity. Ridley’s profile in this system features deep targets, with Ridley posting a high ceiling when a youngster like Ward delivers timing and ball placement. Ridley’s past production across high-volume, deep-shot offenses supports a legitimate top-20 upside if the team sustains aggressive passing. In Seattle-adjacent themes and 49ers chatter, Jawan Jennings also surfaces as a potential surprise—especially if injury or roster shuffles push him into workload-heavy roles. Darnell Mooney’s health is a Wednesday-night topic, with the shoulder issue casting a shadow over Chicago’s deep game before a potential Week 1 return. Michael Penix Jr. and other rookies pepper the broader college-to-pro chatter shaping late-draft decisions as the fantasy season nears.

Backfields are under a new kind of siege this fantasy season. Harris (Steelers) faces a rotating committee that Greg Roman’s comments suggest may persist beyond Week 1, keeping his ceiling stable but his floor murky. In Denver, Williams (Javonte) remains the anchor but is joined by a rotating crew, dampening the breakout hype. Drake London soars in value as pass-catching and backfield noise swirl, while James Cook’s health and the Bills’ depth chart introduce late-round upside and risk management. Stafford’s back and a banged-up receiving corps keep Puka Nacua and Cooper Cup in focus for Week 1 fantasy plans. The big-picture takeaway: don’t chase panic, read the room, and target the mid-rounds where the upside sliders sit closest to reality.

Sleepers and late-round upside dominate this fantasy preview, with a focus on Falcons and other prime late-round bets. Darnell Mooney surfaces as a high-upside flex play for Atlanta, especially if health cooperates and the offense leans into deep targets. Jaden Reed in Green Bay stands out as a path-to-target-volume candidate in a savvy passing game, while Rashee Rice in Kansas City could emerge as a big-play outlet as the Chiefs push more chunk plays. Tank Bigsby in Jacksonville is the classic late-round handcuff with standalone value if Etienne misses time. Tyler Warren in Indianapolis offers intriguing Yak-after-catch ability and possible red-zone looks, a dart throw worth monitoring. Kyle Pitts sits in the same late-round tier, where upside could push him into top-12 talk if the offense finally unlocks the talent. Trevor Lawrence and Drake Maye loom as rookie QBs with upside, while Jaxon Smith-Njigba and Jordan Love headline ballpark breakout conversations. The episode blends practical sleepers with strategic draft approaches, emphasizing risk-reward in rounds after 100 and the value of unpredictability in the return game.