Two late-rounds standouts dominate draft chatter: Ollie Gordon and Brashard Smith are vaulted as back-end league-winners, with Gordon going deep in double digits and Smith projected as a rookie spark in Kansas City’s backfield. Achan’s return complements Gordon, potentially reviving Miami’s attack and restoring McDaniel’s power run-pass balance. On the receiver side, Ibuka and Travis Hunter drive rookie ceiling talk, with Drake London and Garrett Wilson looming as top targets in the early rounds. The Revenge Tour fuels bold buy-low moves, waiver-wire plays, and a disciplined path to a championship.

Across the offense, George Pickens, Rasheed Rice, Puka Nacua, and Drake London headline a rookie-WR surge that could push multiple squads into playoff contention. The host champions bold ADP fl grains and cuff strategies, highlighting how to pair top veterans with breakout youngsters, leverage two-QB or superflex formats, and chase upside with calculated risk in a crowded draft landscape.

The preseason is done, and fantasy managers are sprinting toward Week 1 with a flurry of roster unsettled notes. Jawan Jennings may open the 49ers’ season on IR, Iyuk could start on the pup list, and Deebo Samuel remains a fantasy focal point with McCaffrey and Brock Purdy drawing attention. Brian Robinson Jr. just joined San Francisco’s backfield, signaling added depth at a position that could reshape early-season splits. Devon Achan’s calf—plus Raheem Mostert’s steady workload—keeps the Miami backfield fluid, while Ollie Gordon and Jaylen Wright vie behind him. The Browns backfield remains a nightmare of timing and talent, with Dylan Samson, Quinshon Judkins, and Jerome Ford all in the mix. Keon Coleman’s breakout potential in Buffalo, Evan Engram’s ascent in Denver’s system, and the evolving receiving corps around Cortland Sutton, Marvin Mims, and Rashid Shaheed provide multiple late-round sparks for fantasy rosters. This week’s risers and followers emphasize risk, depth, and the never-ending hunt for Week 1 upside.