DEF

Draft Priority High3

Late rounds: grab the Chargers' defense as a cheap gamble. They could have some big weeks because the schedule and group are solid, but an injured offensive line and low roster interest make them shaky, so only pick them after your starters and be ready to replace them if they don’t pay off. Want 7 more details?

TE

Travis Vokolek

Draft Priority Low5

Skip him in normal drafts — only grab him in the very late rounds or in big leagues if you have no better choices, since he probably won't play much unless someone gets hurt.

QB

Stetson Bennett IV

Draft Priority Medium5

Draft them in the late rounds or just grab them if they go undrafted in 12-team leagues. They got a lot of preseason reps and might win the job, but there's no regular-season proof yet, so it’s a low-cost, somewhat risky move that could pay off if they get more playing time. Want 2 more details?

QB

Russell Wilson

Draft Priority Low4

Draft him in the late rounds as a backup or only in deep leagues. He could lose his job to rookie Jaxson Dart and he doesn’t run much, so don’t count on him as your starting quarterback. Want 4 more details?

DEF

Denver Broncos

Draft Priority High3

Draft them in late rounds — they’ve got a strong pass rush and an easy start, so they can pop for big weeks. Don’t spend much or rely on them all season, since they could be hit-or-miss. Want 20 more details?

Unclear consensus from highly credible sources. Overall confidence 33% in 20 sources updated about 2 months ago

High priority late-draft target — Denver projects as a top-tier DST with elite pass-rush metrics, strong EPA allowed, and a soft early schedule, earning multiple preseason top‑5 rankings. Draft in rounds ~11–15 (ADP ~160–172) or as a $1–$2 auction play rather than reaching early; offers high weekly upside but limited season-long scoring separation and some volatility, so roster as value, not a primary spend.

08/29 Medium (100%) Author bucked the usual 'wait on defense' rule to grab Denver in R12 because of a favorable schedule and dominant unit — consider drafting an elite defense earlier than usual if you value week-to-week scoring.
08/28 Medium (19%) Included among teams whose RB committees can still produce fantasy value; recommended to target backs there.
08/28 Must Have (100%) Author calls Denver a 'safer' defense and potentially a top unit for the whole season based on elite pass-rush productivity, strong EPA metrics, and a favorable Week 1 matchup vs a rookie QB and weakened Titans offense (Tyjae Spears on IR).
08/27 High (100%) Top-level defense with an extremely favorable Week 1 matchup (home vs. 31st-ranked Titans rookie QB) and a mostly soft early schedule; author suggests being tempted to draft the Broncos a round or two earlier than the typical last-round DST pick.
08/26 High (100%) Ranked #1 DST in RotoBaller's updated 2025 DEF rankings — target defenses with best early‑season matchups and prioritize Broncos as a top DST option in drafts.
08/19 High (100%) Top-ranked defense last year (10.5 FPG), elite pass-rush metrics and EPA allowed, returns core players and added LB Dre Greenlaw — projects as a top unit.
08/19 High (100%) Article notes DSTs like the Denver Broncos will put you in great position early in the season — makes them a strong early-season D/ST target if rostering a defense early.
08/19 Low (100%) Author would stream defenses but liked Denver for drafted D/ST due to favorable early matchups (rookie QBs and questionable opponents). Good short-term schedule fit but not a high draft priority.
08/19 High (100%) Ranked No. 1 in RotoBaller's preseason D/ST rankings — top tier unit to target in late rounds as a clear upside streaming/pick option.
08/15 Medium (100%) Listed as a top $2 auction value — one of the best defensive units on paper, but the article emphasizes the small seasonal fantasy gap between top and mid defenses, so pay no more than $2 in auctions and don’t reach for them in early rounds of drafts.
08/15 High Called out as a defense that 'will put you in great position early on' — good early-season streaming / late-draft target with immediate value.
08/12 High (100%) DST1 and No. 160 overall—target as a top defense in the late rounds based on the Non-PPR Top 300.
08/12 Low (100%) Backfield excluded from the handcuff rankings because of ongoing role uncertainty. Deprioritize in drafts outside of cheap late-round flyers.
08/11 Must Have Ranked as the No. 1 D/ST overall with a favorable Week 1 matchup against rookie Cam Ward's Tennessee Titans, making them a top-tier defensive pick.
08/09 Medium (100%) Denver is identified as a strong defense, especially with improvement expected on offense, making them a solid mid-round defense pick.
08/05 Medium (100%) High-end TEs who earn plenty of targets are valuable, but don't over-prioritize this position in early rounds compared to RB and WR.
08/05 Medium (83%) The Broncos defense can be considered in the third-to-last round if looking for a reliable fantasy defense option.
08/05 Low (83%) The Denver Broncos DST comes off the board around pick 172, suggesting a strategy to draft defenses in the last rounds.
08/01 Medium (100%) Nominate the Broncos D/ST early for $1 to gauge interest and obtain a solid defense cheaply or drain opponents' funds early if they bid higher.
08/01 Must Have (100%) The Broncos have a favorable early-season schedule with matchups against the Titans and Colts, teams with quarterback questions. They finished last year as the top-scoring defense in fantasy.

QB

Bryce Young

Draft Priority High3

Draft him in the late rounds — he’s a cheap QB who could heat up late if the line and receivers improve, but he can be inconsistent and prone to interceptions. If your league starts two quarterbacks, consider taking him a bit earlier. Want 36 more details?

Mixed consensus from highly credible sources. Overall confidence 38% in 36 sources updated about 2 months ago

High — Bryce Young rates as a high-upside, late-round target based on strong preseason consensus about his late‑2024 surge, improved offensive line and new receiving weapons. Draft near his current ADP range (approximately pick 160–170; QB22–QB27 / ~16th round) as a low-cost upside QB in 1‑QB leagues and a priority target in Superflex/two‑QB formats; primary risk is continued inconsistency and turnover history while the upside hinges on sustained rushing production and receiver development.

08/29 High (100%) Panthers' tackles Ikem Ekonwu and Taylor Moton 'can help push Bryce Young toward a positive breakout season' — OL support improves Young's draft profile as a high-upside QB pick.
08/29 High (100%) Projected to have a chance to push for low-end QB1 numbers; Thielen's departure could open opportunities for new receivers (like Coker) to help Young become a more consistent fantasy starter.
08/28 Medium (100%) The snippet says he 'aims to assert himself,' indicating upside but uncertainty. He's a solid mid-round target for upside but not a lock — moderate draft priority.
08/28 Medium (100%) Carried Panthers’ offense to top-12 efficiency late in 2024; scramble/scramble-yard ability and improved supporting cast make him a sneaky QB1 candidate and an ideal Superflex target — draft accordingly in deeper formats.
08/27 Medium (100%) Remains a No.2 Fantasy quarterback with sleeper appeal after finishing 2024 strongly; attractive as a later QB target but not an early-round lock.
08/26 High (100%) Showed QB scoring improvement late in 2024 under Dave Canales and brings momentum into 2025, now paired with rookie go-to WR Tetairoa McMillan. ADP ~166 suggests he’s undervalued and should finish several spots ahead of current rank.
08/26 Medium (100%) Upside after poor start in 2024 — showed marked improvement later in the season (strong metrics over final games). Late ADP suggests value, but previous benching and inconsistency increase risk. Draft as a mid/late-round upside QB rather than a must-have.
08/26 High (100%) Finished strong (18.0 fantasy PPG over final 10 games) and Panthers added weapons; in superflex formats he should be prioritized as a potential QB3 given rushing and late-season surge. In single-QB leagues, his value is more of a high-upside mid-to-late QB target.
08/23 Medium (100%) After early-season benching he played much better later and finished as QB8 PPG after Week 11. Shows upside and growth trajectory, but consistency and team situation temper draft priority to a mid-tier QB target.
08/23 High (100%) Finished 2024 strong (20.7 PPG during the seven-game stretch) but is going undrafted in most 2025 Fantasy drafts — presents clear sleeper upside as a late-round/undrafted target. Maturation and offensive improvement in Carolina make him a low-cost, high-upside pick for season-long formats or two-QB/Superflex leagues.
08/22 High Late-round QB target with clear rushing upside (3–400 yards, 5–7 rush TDs potential) and strong finish Weeks 12–18 (QB8 in fantasy points per game). Current ECR ~QB22 — team felt he should be finished higher; great value in superflex or as a late upside QB1 target.
08/22 High (100%) Year 2 in Dave Canales' system with emerging receiver depth and rookie prospects; projects to be near every-week utility and is a strong mid-round/late-round target with upside.
08/22 Medium (78%) Added true No.1 target Tetairoa McMillan and retains other weapons; provides situational rushing production and is a reasonable late-QB target (ADP 166) for value upside.
08/19 High (100%) Strong finish to 2024 (10 total TDs and 0 turnovers in final three weeks) suggests upside to outperform preseason projections if he can sustain low turnover rate. Article frames him as having a clear path to realize top-tier QB potential, making him a priority target in drafts despite some turnover history earlier in the season.
08/17 Must Have (100%) Strong finish to 2024 (10 TDs, 0 turnovers over last 3 weeks) indicates a real upward trajectory. Article calls him having a “clear path” to finally realize top‑overall pick potential; upside to significantly outperform projections makes him a premium pre‑draft target.
08/15 Medium (100%) Post-benching version showed better ball security and added rushing production (5 rushing TDs in final 10 starts), averaging 20.6 FPPG—viable mid-tier QB target if drafting in-season upside.
08/14 High 16th-round ADP (QB22) represents late-round upside — QB6 over second half of 2024, improved weapons (Teteroa McMillan, Jimmy Horn, Hunter Renfrow), better O-line and second year in same scheme; strong value as a late flyer.
08/14 Low (100%) In Two-QB tier — per the article, better reserved for two-QB/superflex drafts rather than 1QB leagues; later-round target in those formats.
08/14 High (100%) Showed clear late‑season improvement under OC Dave Canales (204 pass YPG, 7 TDs, 0 INTs in last 3 games) plus rushing upside and promising young WRs (Legette, Coker, Tetairoa McMillan). ADP is QB27 — essentially free in 1‑QB and a cheap bench stash in 2‑QB. High upside to become a weekly QB1 if development continues.
08/13 Medium (100%) Strong late-2024 finish with rushing development; has upside as a QB2 but still needs consistency—good bench/backup target.
08/13 High Sharp preseason showing and strong finish to 2024; frames as one of the best late-round QB options for fantasy drafts — high upside as a late QB target.
08/13 Medium (19%) Late ADP (~pick 160) makes him a good backup-QB target given potential 3rd-year improvement; higher ceiling than peers around him.
08/12 High (100%) Buried among QB2s despite a strong finish under Dave Canales and addition of true WR1 Tetairoa McMillan; top QB sleeper case.
08/11 Medium Bryce Young is considered a viable backup QB option with potential upside, making him a strategic choice for depth in drafts.
08/11 High (100%) After a rocky start in 2024, Young finished strong being QB8 in fantasy PPG (21.2) from Week 11 onwards. His late-season performance shows potential for a strong 2025.
08/07 High (100%) Bryce Young finished the previous season strongly, averaging 21.1 PPR points after a bye week. Better supporting infrastructure, promising rushing improvement, and favorable offensive line make him a great Superflex or bye-week replacement.
08/07 Medium Bryce Young finished strong in his second year, ending as the QB6 in Fantasy football after Week 12. The addition of new playmaker Tetairoa McMillan boosts his appeal for the 2025 season.
08/06 Medium (100%) Bryce Young has been improving since regaining his starting position with Carolina, and his matchup against Tampa Bay's weak secondary followed by the Falcons' defense makes him a viable option for Week 18.
08/06 Medium (100%) Bryce Young is set to outperform his ADP with strong performances late last season. He faces favorable divisional defenses and should benefit from a pass-heavy game script, but concerns about his arm strength remain.
08/05 Medium Improved performance and confidence, particularly in rushing with 249 yards and six TDs, combined with new wide receiver Tetairoa McMillan, make Young a sleeper with growth potential.
08/05 Medium Bryce Young showed substantial improvement in fantasy performance, especially after week 12 of last season. With an improved offensive line and additions like Tetoa McMillan and Hunter Renfro, the Carolina offense looks solid. His current ADP as QB23 offers potential value compared to his end-of-season projection as a potential top 10 quarterback.
08/01 Medium (71%) Young showed improvement with a strong finish to last season, posting solid numbers despite a thin receiving corps. He's developing well with OC Dave Canales.
08/01 Medium Bryce Young averaged 20.7 points per game in the last seven games of the previous season, showing improvement, but averaged only 9.7 in prior starts.
08/01 High (58%) Bryce Young showed significant improvement late last season with a notable increase in rushing output, paired with an upgraded supporting cast.
08/01 Medium Young showed improvement after a mid-season benching and increased his rushing yards and touchdowns. A high-end QB2 finish is possible with improved passing production.
08/01 Low (60%) Ranked 23rd among quarterbacks, suggesting limited draft value.

RB

Emanuel Wilson

Draft Priority High4

Grab him in the mid-to-late rounds and keep him on your bench as Josh Jacobs' backup in case Jacobs gets hurt. If Jacobs misses time, he'll probably become the main runner, but how much he plays depends on Jacobs' health and how the team splits carries. Want 2 more details?

RB

Jordan James

Draft Priority Medium3

Grab him in the late rounds as a bench player to keep around. He's a cheap rookie who might earn more playing time later, but he doesn't have a clear role yet and is coming off a finger injury, so keep an eye on camp news. Want 3 more details?

RB

Woody Marks

Draft Priority High4

Draft him in the late rounds as a cheap bench pick — he catches passes and could step in if Mixon misses time, but he might have to share work so don’t count on him to start. Want 20 more details?

Mixed consensus from highly credible sources. Overall confidence 44% in 20 sources updated about 2 months ago

High-priority late-round target/handcuff — his fourth-round rookie profile and ADP near RB60–75 (day-three bench-stash territory) make him a low-cost target with strong PPR upside given Joe Mixon’s NFI status and uncertainty around Nick Chubb/Dameon Pierce. Primary value is a third-down/pass-catching role with immediate opportunity if Mixon misses time; downside is committee risk and rookie status, so draft as a bench flier rather than an early-season starter.

08/29 High Intriguing rookie in an ambiguous Texans backfield; strong pass-catching pedigree (261 college catches) projects him as the third-down/two-minute back immediately with upside to grow if Chubb/Pierce falter or if he carves out a larger early-down role.
08/29 High (100%) Elite college receiving profile (261 career catches, 1,546 receiving yards) plus solid rushing production (3,016 yards, 31 TDs) and 4.54 40-time. Drafted by Texans in 4th round; Joe Mixon is on NFI and expected to miss at least first four games, giving Marks an immediate path to touches. Nick Chubb has limited receiving chops post-injury and Dameon Pierce usage is uncertain under new regime, suggesting Marks could be the checkdown/pass-catching back. Strong PPR upside makes him a compelling late-round target or bench stash in deeper formats.
08/29 Medium (100%) Rookie fourth-rounder with solid profile but limited explosive upside; backfield competition but undrafted ADP makes him a no-cost flier for RB depth with chance to be an RB2-level contributor.
08/29 High (100%) Called a late-round priority as a complementary/passing-down weapon in the Texans’ backfield if Mixon is limited. Skillset (man/gap experience) fits certain offensive schemes and offers upside as a cheap flyer.
08/27 Medium Late-round rookie depth in Houston (RB62, ~218). Joe Mixon expected to miss at least the first month and Nick Chubb is returning from major injury; Marks offers pass-catching ability and solid pass protection. Timeline and volume unclear, so he’s a watch-list add or late-round flyer rather than an immediate plug-and-play asset.
08/26 Medium (100%) Fourth-round rookie pick in a Texans backfield with immediate uncertainty (Mixon injury, Chubb recovery). Could carve out early-down/workhorse role if Mixon/Chubb miss time; strong handcuff/late-round upside pick to target in drafts.
08/26 Medium Flashed in preseason with touchdown and receiving work; Joe Mixon expected to miss at least first four games so Marks could see early opportunities. Recommended as late-round flier in standard/redraft leagues to monitor role.
08/23 Low Day-three rookie (4th round) likely projects as a pass-catching/complementary back rather than a three-down workhorse; Texans' offensive line and backfield uncertainties reduce dynasty upside — not worth aggressive investment.
08/22 High (100%) Fourth-round rookie with strong college production and pass-catching resume; Mixon’s foot injury and Nick Chubb’s uncertain form open a path to early opportunities. Draft as a handcuff/late-round upside pick who could emerge if Mixon is delayed or injured.
08/19 Low Praised in camp and had a team-high rushing day in a preseason game while Joe Mixon remains on the NFI list. Marks’ stock rose with Mixon likely to miss early games, but he projects to be part of a committee with Nick Chubb and Dameon Pierce and likely a passing-down role — a late-round PPR flier for depth.
08/19 Low (100%) Fourth-round rookie currently listed behind Mixon, Chubb, Pierce and Ogunbowale; preseason usage minimal. Expect little short-term fantasy relevance in September; long-term upside exists but lower draft priority for redraft drafts.
08/17 Medium (100%) Pass-catching back with big upside as injury handcuff behind Chubb/Mixon; getting first-team reps and fits Houston’s outside-zone scheme. Very strong handcuff/late-round flyer with standalone value if injuries occur.
08/09 Medium Woody Marks might inherit a starter role due to the Texans' aggressive trade to acquire him and the concerns over existing RB health issues. His draft position suggests immediate third-down work, offering good value as a late-round pick.
08/09 High (65%) Marks, currently the fourth-string running back, has shown potential with receiving abilities and could emerge as a third-down back. Given his higher upside and lower ADP as RB67, he's a valuable late-round pick.
08/06 Low (100%) As Mixon's recovery timeline is uncertain, Marks could play a more significant role in the Texans' backfield. Chubb's decline opens the door for Marks who offers a three-down skillset, especially in PPR leagues.
08/05 Medium (100%) Woody Marks presents a potential value in Houston, with pass-catching prowess and the opportunity to step up if Mixon remains sidelined.
08/05 Medium (71%) Woody Marks displayed great versatility at college with 261 career receptions as a running back. With an injury-prone RB room and potential for role expansion based on others' availability, Marks offers significant PPR upside.
08/05 Medium (100%) Owing to Joe Mixon's injury and Nick Chubb's signing, Woody Marks is an intriguing late-round pick with potential upside if Mixon misses time.
08/02 Medium (100%) With Joe Mixon dealing with an injury, Woody Marks is a valuable late-round pick given the potential for increased involvement in the Texans' backfield.
08/01 Medium (56%) With Joe Mixon's status uncertain and Nick Chubb's health and performance in question, Woody Marks could see opportunities, especially in a pass-happy system. Mark's pass-catching ability in college adds value.

DEF

Kansas City Chiefs

Draft Priority High4

Yes — grab the Kansas City defense in the late rounds. They get an easy early schedule and a key cornerback is back, so they can score big some weeks, but defenses can be hit-or-miss depending on matchups. Want 2 more details?

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