Wide-net drafting pays off in fantasy football, and this piece spotlights players who pop in drafts regardless of skepticism. Malik Nabers lands in a juicy Giants target floor after 170 looks last season, with a QB upgrade looming. Jalen Hurts is highlighted for capitalizing on value at the quarterback spot, with a potential fourth-QB discount that can boost overall week-to-week upside. TreVeyon Henderson and Jaylen Waddle are flagged for breakout traps, while Isiah Pacheco, Tyrone Tracy Jr., Tre’Quan Smith, Ja’Marr Chase, Justin Jefferson, and CeeDee Lamb are shown as high-uptake, mid-round staples. The analysis also dives into Puka Nacua’s rising offense, Amon-Ra St. Brown’s consistency, Jordan Love’s upside, Drake Maye and J.J. McCarthy as late flier bets, and Tyreek Hill as a safe play in explosive offenses. Finally, it reps a shift toward late QB fliers such as Maye, McCarthy and Love to harvest upside at thin positions.

Beyond individual picks, the piece emphasizes smart tiering and the patience to ride value, especially with players who could outproduce their ADP if the surrounding supporting cast returns to form. The goal is to assemble a diverse roster with high-upside options who may already be on the board when you’re ready to pull the trigger, rather than chasing a single upside player at a steep price. The takeaway: embrace risk, diversify, and lean into thoughtful value plays that can swing a season in your fantasy leagues.

Week 2 of the NFL preseason delivered a clear signal: Jaxson Dart is emerging as the league’s standout rookie quarterback through two exhibitions, completing 26 of 35 passes for 291 yards with two touchdowns across Giants performances. His poise, accuracy on middle throws, and a slick fake that freed Greg Dulcich for a score hint at a real developmental arc in New York’s QB competition. TreVeyon Henderson flashed burst and patience, hinting at a meaningful early role for New England, while Teddy Bridgewater delivered a couple of red-zone darts that underscored his value as a trusted veteran in Tampa Bay. Philadelphia rookie Andrew Mukuba showed a nose for the football with a pick-six and a fumble recovery, offering a potential secondary option for a rebuilding secondary. On the downside, MarShawn Lloyd’s lingering injury woes and the Cowboys’ backup shakeups stalled fantasy optimism, Joe Milton III struggled for Dallas, Van Jefferson combined a clean route with a missed catch, and Stafford’s unclear return schedule cast a cloud over the Rams’ offensive window. Week 2 left managers with a mix of fresh optimism and cautious notes as rosters thin and roles sharpen.

RotoBaller rolls out updated 2025 fantasy football PPR RB rankings for redraft leagues, led by Barkley, Robinson, Gibbs, and McCaffrey at the very top. The updated tiering blends proven workhorses with pass-catching backs poised for heavy volume, while backfields lean toward committees that could reshape weekly touches. Eyes stay on the back of the Falcons, Chiefs, Jaguars, and Patriots as ADPs shift with off-season moves and depth-chart tweaks.

Bijan Robinson's ceiling remains sky-high, the Isiah Pacheco workload question looms after 2024 injuries and signings, and Etienne's Jacksonville group could fragment early-down work. TreVeyon Henderson shows PPR upside in New England, Bhayshul Tuten levels the Jaguars' backfield, and a deeper corps—think Williams, White, and fellow pass-catchers—gives fantasy managers more late-round pivots and risk-adjusted week-to-week planning. Expect ongoing updates as rosters evolve.

New England’s 20-12 win over Minnesota highlighted a stout Patriots defensive effort, with zero Vikings touchdowns and noticeably better quarterback pressure than in Week 1. TreVeyon Henderson looked like the franchise’s best skilled player among rookies, delivering a patient, decisive finish on a pair of drives that ended with a short TD and steady production early. K'Lavon Chaisson offered flashes of a breakout season, while the kicking competition between Andres Borregales and John Parker Romo added an intriguing roster wrinkle as cuts loom.

On offense, Borregales misfired from long range but bounced back with a 51-yard make, underscoring the coach's caution about roster spots for first-year specialists. Alex Austin secured a turnover that set up the Pats' offense in good field position, while Anfernee Jennings dominated up front with three sacks, signaling new life for the pass rush. Javon Baker and Efton Chism III drew attention for practice-to-game gaps, and Demontrey Jacobs offered a reminder of the depth chart battle at tackle. In a muddled roster week, the Patriots still walked away with clear positives and questions as final cuts approach.