RJ Harvey’s rise behind JK Dobbins and the Saints’ backfield chatter trigger bold buy-low plays as depth-chart talk dominates fantasy debates. The show weighs Payton’s multi-back design, Harvey’s second-round capital, Warren’s contract, and a potential 81-reception rookie year template that keeps backfields fluid all season. Across the league, ETN/Bigsby, Dobbins’ durability questions, and a wave of rookies like Crosky Merritt fuel timely buys and sell-high opportunities in redraft and dynasty formats.

Key names like Devonte Smith, DJ Moore, Drake London, and Zach Gentry highlight how depth-chart whispers can tilt value on a dime. The fantasy crowd scouts for late-draft pollen and waiver gems as panic inflates ADP, turning perceived risk into immediate leverage. The takeaway: chase the high-upside plays with solid path to workload while avoiding overpaying for uncertain roles.

Devon Achane is on track for Week 1, but calf-precaution maintenance keeps his status cloudy. Ollie Gordon has emerged as a real handcuff with standalone Week 1 upside, turning Achane’s potential absence into a manageable floor for fantasy rosters. Jaylen Warren’s extension locks in heavy usage in Pittsburgh, complicating Caleb Johnson’s rookie path behind him. Amechi Ibuka’s No. 2 jersey swap adds rookie intrigue and value signals for upcoming targets.

The episode emphasizes cuff-first strategy, buy-low/sell-high moves, and a weekly roster board of must-have players, offering tangible, actionable guidance as rosters take shape for the season.

Fantasy Footballers’ MVP roundtable highlights high-upside bets and proven floor players for 2025. London tops Matt Harmon’s MVP pull with a target machine profile and versatile role in Atlanta, while Jaden Reed and Jordan Mason emerge as smart mid-round bets for Green Bay and Minnesota amid improving offenses. Travion Henderson and Tyler Warren join the conversation as upside-back and upside-tight end picks, with Christian McCaffrey anchoring the veteran tier. Tyreek Hill and Caleb Johnson pepper the broader discussion as reliable Week 1 anchors and value picks.