Baltimore’s health trend stays positive as the Ravens finalize their roster and lean into a more modern conditioning mindset. Kyle Hamilton’s four-year extension anchors the safety group and signals durability as the core of a window for Lamar Jackson and a young cast like Flowers, Likely, and Jones to flourish. A near-parlay on Micah Parsons underscored the ceiling talk around the AFC, while Browns practice-squad moves and Huntley’s return keep the division lively. Bills Week 1 looms large as depth shapes early-season fantasy alarms.

Matthew Berry highlights a brand-new, high-variance crop of fantasy players, dubbing them his “chicken” picks. Breece Hall leads the nervous list, with elite upside if he returns fully healthy, but deal-breaking uncertainty from competition with Dalvin Cook. Kenneth Walker III and Zach Charbonnet loom in Seattle as a potential split that caps ceiling. Saquon Barkley remains an elite asset but carries injury and workload questions at his lofty ADP. Puka Nakua’s ceiling is sky-high, yet Stafford’s health and offense volatility temper the outlook. James Cook faces touchdown regression risk in Buffalo, complicating his cost.

Rasheed Rice's six-game ban opens the Chiefs' rotation in the early weeks, forcing Mahomes to lean on Kelce and a reshaped receiving corps. Xavier Worthy steps into a larger role, with Hollywood Brown healthy and explosive plays baked into KC's offense. The debate hinges on whether KC can weather Rice's absence while maintaining high-end production, especially with a schedule that pits them against Chargers, Eagles, Giants, and Ravens in the first six weeks. KC's defense is expected to hold, elevating the floor for fantasy options as Mahomes and Kelce anchor steady upside.