Josh Jacobs

2026 Fantasy Football Rankings: Analysis for players ranked 25-36 in Half-PPR

This is Part III and the final column for my fantasy football top-36 rankings. You can read 1-12 and 13-24 to get you caught up to what I view as a pretty clear tier down from the second round. All of these players in the third round are very good in real football terms but might not have the true elite talent of the top-24 players or are in environments that put a relative cap to their total ceiling. Then there's the complete boom-bust nature of players like Rashee Rice , Josh Jacobs and players switching teams. Join or create a Yahoo Fantasy Football league for the 2026 NFL season Picks 1-12 Picks 13-24 Picks 25-36 Devonta Smith , WR11, Eagles With A.J. Brown gone, Smith is the clear-cut WR1 for the first time since he broke as a rookie in 2021. In five games without AJB since then, Smith is the WR3 in yards per game (89) on WR10 targets (9.0). It's an extremely small sample and the Eagles have Makai Lemon now plus their red zone rush rate, but Smith could put up top-10 receiving yards if OC Sean Mannion proves to be an upgrade over last year's static play-caller. Smith was just at 64 YPG and 7.0 targets in games with AJB over that same sample. This could be a 10-20 receiving yards per game trade for Smith, who is firmly in the prime of his career without an injury history. While not quite as physically imposing as the others in the top-10 conversation, Smith checks every box and is capable of moving all across the formation. He'll probably play more outside this year, which could lead to a higher aDOT. I'd welcome that in fantasy, particularly in best ball. Another framing for Smith's 2026 fantasy value is to see where Brown ranked as Hurts' WR1 over the years, even if these are closer to upside comps than baseline comps. Brown was PPR's WR14 last year, WR16 in 2024, WR8 in 2023, and WR9 in 2022. It paints the picture of a low-end WR1 upside case and a projectable WR2 baseline in both full and half-PPR. Tee Higgins , WR12, Bengals Higgins has played 39 games with Joe Burrow healthy since 2022. He averaged 14.9 PPR points, equating to WR14 per-game production on WR15 usage. Even though he's a vertical ball winner receiver, Higgins is actually leading in success rate on his targets since 2022 when Burrow is healthy. That's incredible! Right now, Burrow is healthy, and I'd even add that the OL is no longer awful in Cincinnati . Hopefully that means more games for the MVP candidate. The 6'4" X-receiver has also played six games without Ja'Marr Chase since 2022 and averaged 18.1 PPR points in them. That's WR4 per-game since 2022. The contingent upside in the event Chase misses time is obvious, but do not discount it. We'd draft Higgins in Round 1 if he didn't have Chase while Burrow is healthy. The Bengals offense likely isn't going to change much in 2026 either. It's the same coaching staff with the same defensive question markets. Higgins is a high-floor option in Round 3, particularly in full-PPR. He's a simple-brain target (complimentary). Javonte Williams , RB14, Cowboys Williams looked a little healthier on tape last season, even if he's maxed out athletically compared to others in the top-three rounds of fantasy drafts. What he's good at is what coaches love (vision, power, protection), and the Cowboys have some great coaches on offense. Javonte looks like a saint next to Jaydon Blue and Malik Davis , so his playing time feels quite safe after signing a three-year, $24 million contract with $16M guaranteed. As the clear starter last year, Williams was the RB13 on RB6 usage using half-PPR scoring. That meant an 18th overall finish in total fantasy points over replacement. His efficiency was fine in the lens of EPA per carry (RB3 among backs with 10+ carries per game) and goal-line success rate (RB1 overall). He was just horrific as a receiver, averaging 2.7 yards per target with a 33% success rate. All of that should even out as an upside RB2 with a volume-based floor. The Cowboys were second in neutral p [... truncated ...]

Internal Hopes High for Marshawn Lloyd

Green Bay Packers hopeful MarShawn Lloyd can make an impact after injuries limited him to six career carries

Green Bay Packers Roster Preview: Running Backs

We’re officially one week away from Packers rookies reporting to Green Bay for training camp, so it’s time to tie a bow on our roster preview series. The big question at this position is whether running back Josh Jacobs will or won’t face legal and/or league ramifications for an alleged domestic abuse incident , but at this time the Brown County district attorney is still investigating the case and has not made a decision, one way or another, on the situation. We’ll touch on Jacobs’ potential on-field impact, along with the rest of the backs on the roster, in this article, but if you want to read any of our previous installments in this series, here are our breakdowns of Green Bay’s other position rooms: Quarterback Receiver Tight End Offensive Line Defensive Line Edge Rusher Linebacker Cornerback Safety If able, Josh Jacobs will be the Packers’ starting running back in 2026. If is the big question here. Green Bay has allowed Jacobs to return to practice for the Packers after he was released from jail, and the team has communicated little with the public about their stance on Jacobs. Generally, when members of the team have been questioned about Jacobs, they refer back to the team’s statement and add no further information. Remember, these situations can take some time. There’s no promise that Brown County has to make their decision before the start of the regular season. For perspective, the Ray Rice video dropped on TMZ 205 days after the incident actually occurred back in 2014. Until Brown County makes a decision, the possibility of a Jacobs suspension lingers. As a reminder, too, the league isn’t held to the legal system. They are free to suspend a player, essentially up to the discretion of the commissioner, whether or not the player is found guilty or not in a court of law. The next man up from a ball-carrier perspective is 2024 third-round pick MarShawn Lloyd, who has only played in one regular-season game in two years due to a string of injuries. The staff clearly likes Lloyd, as they’ve talked him up every offseason and are still giving him the opportunity to make the roster this year, but it’s hard for fans to trust a back who has only been healthy enough to play 10 offensive snaps over two years. Beyond Jacobs’ situation, the biggest X-factor in the Packers’ backfield in 2026 is whether or not Lloyd will be healthy or not. Hopefully, he can have his first healthy season in his NFL career. The team needs him now more than ever, as Emanuel Wilson , who was previously the number two ball-carrier in Green Bay, signed with the Seattle Seahawks this offseason. While Chris Brooks has never had a large volume of carries, he did essentially average the same per carry as Wilson did last year. With that being said, Brooks is used more as almost a fullback, as he sees the field frequently in split-back looks as the team’s lead blocker and on obvious passing downs where he enters the game as an extra pass-protector who helps allow tight ends to instantly release into a route. On top of the blocking contributions on offense, Brooks plays some of the most special teams snaps of any running back in the NFL, usually in a blocking role. He is the only back who contributes in any meaningful way on special teams, and he’s one of the team’s core players in that unit. His roster spot shouldn’t be at risk, considering how his unique skillset frees up the Packers’ roster in other ways. Pierre Strong Jr. signed with the Packers’ practice squad in early September last year and was actually activated for two regular season games in 2025, even though he never got on the field for those two games. The former fourth-round pick has posted 692 yards from scrimmage over four years in the league, with the majority of those yards (550) coming in a two-season stretch with the Cleveland Browns . As of right now, he’s probably the next man up if there’s an injury (or suspension) at the position, but if everyone can go, Strong will lik [... truncated ...]

Las Vegas Raiders 2026 Offensive Wildcards

Young players will decide the Raiders' 2026 offense

MarShawn Lloyd May Be Undervalued at His Current Redraft ADP

A third-round pick in the 2024 NFL Draft, Green Bay Packers running back MarShawn Lloyd has failed to establish himself through the first two seasons of his career. Thanks to myriad injury issues, Lloyd has appeared in just one NFL game and collected just six carries so far as a pro. Still, the 25-year-old enters 2026 with a clear opportunity to carve out a role in the Packers' backfield. Green Bay lost former RB2 Emanuel Wilson in free agency, and RB1 Josh Jacobs is currently battling some off-field issues that could lead to a league-mandated suspension at some point during the upcoming season. Even if Jacobs avoids discipline from the league, he's entering his age-28 season and has already racked up over 2,100 touches in his NFL career. If Lloyd can beat out similarly unproven Packers backs Chris Brooks and Pierre Strong Jr. for the team's RB2 role, he could be one of the better handcuff running back options in fantasy football. At his current redraft ADP of RB62, Lloyd may be undervalued heading into 2026

Chase Brown not considered a top-10 running back by coaches, scouts, and executives

Chase Brown had a slow start to last year, largely due to the Joe Burrow injury that resulted in Jake Browning getting four starts. The running back averaged just 2.46 yards per carry through Week 5, but then turned it around and averaged 5.14 yards per carry after Joe Flacco took over for Browning and then Burrow returned to the field. Still, that slow start has the quick running back’s stock dropping to the point that coaches, scouts, and executives do not consider him to be among the top ten backs in the NFL, according to a survey conducted by ESPN . In his article on the survey, Jeremy Fowler shared the list of top-10 running backs and explained how it came together: Voters gave their own top 10 players at a position, then we compiled the results and ranked candidates based on the number of top-10 votes, composite average and dozens of interviews, with research and film study help from ESPN NFL analyst Matt Bowen as well as ESPN Research. More than 70 voters submitted a ballot on at least one position, and in many cases all positions. Additional voting and follow-up calls with those surveyed contributed to placements. Here’s the list: Bijan Robinson , Atlanta Falcons Jahmyr Gibbs , Detroit Lions Saquon Barkley , Philadelphia Eagles Christian McCaffrey , San Francisco 49ers Jonathan Taylor , Indianapolis Colts Derrick Henry , Baltimore Ravens James Cook III , Buffalo Bills De’Von Achane, Miami Dolphins Kenneth Walker III, Kansas City Chiefs Breece Hall , New York Jets It’s easy to see why Brown would be left out of the top seven. And Walker is coming off a Super Bowl MVP performance. But Brown could arguably be better than Hall. Now here’s the interesting part: Brown wasn’t even included among the honorable mentions, who were Josh Jacobs ( Green Bay Packers ), Kyren Williams ( Los Angeles Rams ), and Quinshon Judkins ( Cleveland Browns ). Brown was, however, mentioned among those who also received votes, along with D’Andre Swift, Javonte Williams , Ashton Jeanty , TreVeyon Henderson , Travis Etienne Jr. , and Alvin Kamara

Packers Top Plays of 2025, #4: Tucker Kraft answers Jordan Love’s prayer

Our countdown of the 10 best plays of the Green Bay Packers ’ 2025 season continues with a pivotal play in the Packers’ eventual comeback victory in Pittsburgh . To watch the play, please click here . The Packers entered the game in good shape with a 4-1-1 record and as healthy as they would be all year . They would be facing old friend Aaron Rodgers , leading the 4-2 Pittsburgh Steelers , along with their signature solid defense, and shiny new toy DK Metcalf . After their early loss to the Browns, the offense had been humming, putting 40 on the Cowboys and 27 each on the Bengals and Cardinals, but those defenses were among the worst in the league. The Steelers would go on to win their division, and here they presented a difficult challenge as their most balanced opponent to date. This was also Christian Watson ’s first game of the season, and ended up being the only game in 2025 that the Packers had both Watson and Tucker Kraft available for a full 60 minutes. While the final score may look a bit lopsided, the Steelers took control early, drawing first blood with a ridiculous 56-yard field goal from Chris Boswell . The Packers would respond immediately with a long drive culminating in a brilliant 16-yard touchdown to Tucker Kraft, his first of the day, but the next few Packer drives would stall out due to a combination of ineffective Josh Jacobs runs (13 carries for just 33 yards on the day), especially on second-and-long. After Brandon McManus missed a 57-yard field goal to start the second quarter, the Steelers would leverage that field position into a successful 50-yarder from Boswell. After a three-and-out, they would add another 48-yarder from Boswell, and after yet another three-and-out, Rodgers and the Steelers finally hit paydirt, as the old-timer connected with DK Metcalf on a two-yard touchdown to give the Steelers a two-score lead. To make matters worse, Pittsburgh was due to receive the ball to start the second half, and after Brandon McManus missed yet another field goal, this time a 44-yarder as the first half expired, the game was in danger of getting away from Green Bay Fortunately, the Packer defense held strong, forcing a three-and-out to open the second half, but a huge punt from Corliss Waitman and a penalty on Javon Bullard pushed the first Packer drive back to the ten-yard line. On first down, Josh Jacobs was once again stuffed for no gain, and after a short throw to Luke Musgrave , the Packers were facing third-and-five at their own fifteen, trailing by nine points. It was not looking great! Tucker Kraft is great though, and it’s a good thing because he’s the main reason this play worked at all. On first watch I thought it was a complete disaster, and just a great individual effort from Kraft, but that’s not the entire story. While Pittsburgh’s pressure was effective and Love’s throw was impacted, Kraft was the correct read for a hot route, and as we learned many times in the first half of 2025, when Tucker Kraft is in single coverage, Tucker Kraft is open. The Packers lined up with Jordan Love in shotgun flanked to his left by Josh Jacobs. It’s a tight formation with Romeo Doubs slot left, and a bunch formation of Savion Williams , Matthew Golden , and our hero slot right, with Williams at the head of the triangle up on the line, Golden outside, and Kraft inside. The Steelers are showing blitz, and they bring it at the snap, with six men overwhelming Love’s protection. Zach Tom barely manages to fend off TJ Watt , while linebacker Patrick Queen bursts through the middle, depositing Elgton Jenkins on his rear end and blowing by an ineffective Jacobs, hitting Love as he throws. Because the Steelers are blitzing, they’re left with five men in coverage to deal with four Packers. Doubs runs a 15-yard in route that I suspect was intended as a double move deep shot if the Steelers had backed out of their blitz. He’s covered by Joey Porter, Jr. As it stands, the route looks incredibly awkward as Savi [... truncated ...]

ESPN rankings: Saquon Barkley drops but still considered top 5 running back

ESPN has started releasing their Top 10 position lists for the 2026 NFL season, and started with running backs . In what should be no surprise, Eagles RB Saquon Barkley lands on the list at No. 3 overall, down from No. 1 last offseason. Jeremy Fowler makes it clear in the article that the rankings are not a future projection, or a career-inclusive award, but rather best tried to answer who the best running back in the league is right now . Despite a drop in production in 2025, the coaches, scouts, and team personnel around the league didn’t penalize Barkley for his performance that followed a 2,000-yard season when it came to voting. “I’m not going to penalize him for a terrible all-around offense last year,” a high-ranking personnel official with an NFL team said, according to ESPN . “He’s still a three-down weapon and if I needed a running back for one season I’m still taking him 1.” One NFL coordinator explained that his only criticism of Barkley is that he doesn’t always produce when everything isn’t set up perfectly, with the RB needing lanes to be completely clean — something the coordinator said dates back to Barkley’s time with the Giants. We got to see a taste of that last season with the offensive line struggled and he tried to stretch the field with fancy footwork instead of a bull-like approach. Still, no one is questioning Barkley’s ability to be a game-changer, and hopefully with changes to the offensive scheme and coaching staff, things will be more cohesive for everyone in 2026. Full Top 10 RB list: Bijan Robinson Jahmyr Gibbs Saquon Barkley Christian McCaffrey Jonathan Taylor Derrick Henry James Cook III De’Von Achane Kenneth Walker III Breece Hall Three players received honorable mention — Josh Jacobs , Kyren Williams , Quinshon Judkins — and several other players received votes, including: D’Andre Swift, Javonte Williams , Chase Brown , Ashton Jeanty , TreVeyon Henderson , Travis Etienne Jr. , Alvin Kamara

2026 NFC North rankings: Who has the best QBs, RBs, and WRs?

With about four weeks until Detroit Lions training camp, it’s time to take inventory not just of the team’s roster, but of their biggest rivals. So on this week’s PODcast, we started comparing the Lions’ roster with those of the other NFC North teams. Can the Lions climb back atop the division and earn their third NFC North crown in four years? Well, let’s compare the roster. On this episode, we kick things off with most of the skill-position players. The PODcast crew ranks each team’s quarterbacks, running backs, and wide receiver groups, all individually. Starting with quarterback, there’s a lot of contention. While it’s pretty easy to slot the Vikings at fourth with their quarterback situation in flux, Chicago ’s Caleb Williams and the advanced-statistic darling Jordan Love appear to be gaining ground on Jared Goff. Many will tell you a guy like Love has already surpassed Goff. Is that true? Our crew debates. When it comes to running back, Jahmyr Gibbs is the clear top option in the division. However, is Chicago’s one-two punch of D’Andre Swift and Kyle Monangai more valuable? Does Detroit’s lack of proven depth pull them out of the top spot? And how screwed are the Packers if Josh Jacobs —the consensus No. 2 back in the division—faces any legal consequences from his offseason arrest? At wide receiver, there’s a ton of youth and promise across the entire NFC North, but there are two clear front-runners for the top spot. We have our most contentious debate of the podcast comparing the Lions’ and Vikings’ receiver groups. All of those conversations kick off in the second segment of the show—around the 42:20 mark of the episode. The first segment is devoted to the latest Lions news—all surrounding some recent lists. Is Jack Campbell too low (#88) on the NFL Top 100 Players of 2026 list ? Is Jahmyr Gibbs the No. 2 back in the NFL ? Does Detroit really have the sixth-best roster in the league ? All of those questions are answered in the first half of the show. You can catch the entire episode using whatever podcasting platform you prefer by searching “Pride of Detroit .” Or, for your convenience, you can just listen using the Spotify embed below. You can also catch the video version of the PODcast on YouTube and Twitch . While you’re listening, share your NFC North team rankings for quarterbacks, running backs, and wide receivers in the comment section below

Top running backs of all-time: 5 Packers crack top-100 list

Windy City Gridiron's Bill Zimmerman ranked the top 100 running backs of all-time, featuring 5 Packers in the list

Packers Top Plays of 2025, #7: Tucker Kraft caps career day with second TD

Acme Packing Company’s Top Plays of 2025 countdown continues today with play number 7. Week 8 of the 2025 season was Tucker Kraft’s masterclass. He had his first career 100-yard game in the Green Bay Packers’ week two win against Washington, but National Tight End day brought his game to a different level. Against the Pittsburgh Steelers, Kraft demonstrated everything that he provides to the Packers’ offense, catching 7 of 9 targets for 143 yards and two touchdowns. His final catch of the game was this amazing catch-and-run to finish out the biggest performance so far in his pro career. Let’s break it down. After stumbling into their week 5 bye at 2-1-1 thanks to an inexcusable loss to the Cleveland Browns and a bizarre 40-40 tie against the Dallas Cowboys , the Green Bay Packers beat the Cincinnati Bengals in week six by a score of 27-18, then pulled out a late win in Arizona to improve to 4-1-1 after six games. That set up a huge matchup on Sunday Night Football in week 8 against the 4-2 Pittsburgh Steelers. Most notably, however, was the fact that this game was the first time — and possibly the only time — that Aaron Rodgers would suit up against the Packers in a different uniform. That made the game an obvious prime time pick, and the national media narrative heading into the game was off the charts. Through three quarters, this game was tight. Pittsburgh’s Chris Boswell hit four field goals in the first three quarters — all from at least 48 yards and two from 56 apiece — as the Steelers held a 19-14 lead. A long pass to Christian Watson just before the end of the third quarter set up the Packers on the doorstep of the end zone, however, and Josh Jacobs punched across the goal line from three yards out on the first play of the fourth quarter, giving Green Bay a 22-19 lead. Green Bay’s defense forced a three-and-out, as Micah Parsons sacked Rodgers on first down to scuttle the drive early on. After an unnecessary roughness penalty on former Wisconsin Badger Nick Herbig during the Packers’ punt return, Green Bay set up across midfield with 13 minutes remaining in the game. Emanuel Wilson picked up 15 yards on the first play, then two short passes brought up a third-and-4 from the Steelers’ 24. Kraft lined up in a tight slot to the right with Romeo Doubs outside him and Jordan Love in the shotgun. At the snap, Kraft lets Doubs clear a path then runs a perfect angle route, getting separation from his defender, safety Chuck Clark . Love hits him in stride just out of his break at the 18, and Kraft sprints away from Clark and avoids Juan Thornhill , who’s unable to find an angle to bring him down before he reaches the end zone. Check out the breakaway speed from Kraft, whose acceleration pulls him away from the two flat-footed safeties and into the end zone. It’s a great encapsulation of his athletic ability, which sometimes seems to go unrecognized given his willingness and ability to break tackles and gain yards after the catch by fighting through contact. This score effectively put the game on ice as the Packers took a ten-point lead. Pittsburgh would go three-and-out on their next drive then fumble on the series after that and the Packers got two short field goals to extend their lead to 16 points, putting the game out of reach for a 35-25 final. But for Kraft, the play capped off a career game, which unfortunately was his last big performance of the season before he tore his ACL the following Sunday. Notably, this play got a #1 ranking from our Tyler Brooke, who also recently broke down Kraft’s other touchdown from this game on his Youtube channel, Best Available

Jordan Love, Josh Jacobs, and opportunity cost

It’s time for a changing of the guard on offense

Packers Top Plays of 2025, #10: Dontayvion Wicks puts the Lions on notice

As we turn toward the 2026 season, it’s time to take a short look back at 2025. Over the past few weeks, the APC staff has been voting on and discussing the Packers’ top 10 plays of 2025, and we’re happy to unveil our list starting with number 10, when Dontayvion Wicks showed the whole city of Detroit that the Packers could be just as aggressive as the Lions. After the Packers took down the Lions in Week 1, boosted in large part by their very late acquisition of Micah Parsons , their rematch on Thanksgiving shaped up to be one of the most highly anticipated matchups of the second half of the season. The two teams careened into their Week 13 appointment about as close in the standings as they could be: the Packers’ Week 12 win over the Vikings had moved them to 7-3-1 on the year, while the Lions had beaten the Giants in overtime to move to 7-4. Now, squaring off on a holiday on short rest, the teams had a chance to settle what they’d started in Week 1. Could the Packers maintain their midseason momentum, or would the Lions get revenge for the Parsons-shaped surprise sprung on them in the season’s first game? The Packers took the opening kickoff and marched neatly down the field on their first drive. Brandon McManus knocked through a 45-yard field goal to give them a 3-0 lead, and from there the teams settled down to trade punches for the rest of the first quarter. Neither team managed to capture much momentum throughout what remained of the first frame, and neither managed to cross the midfield stripe until the Packers took over with a little more than three minutes to go in the quarter. Bolstered by a 29-yard Josh Jacobs scamper, the Packers were soon threatening deep in Lions territory, and as the second quarter began, Jordan Love and company found themselves facing a 2nd and 12 on the Lions’ 31-yard line. Jacobs powered up the middle for nine, setting up a short third down play, but Love threw incomplete to Christian Watson on second down to bring up a key decision: kick another field goal, or attempt a conversion on 4th and 3. A year earlier, the Lions had beaten the Packers in Detroit in part because of their boldness on fourth downs. Late in that game, the Lions had a chance to kick a relatively short go-ahead field goal on a 4th and 1, but chose instead to go for it. They converted and ran the clock down to practically all zeros before kicking the final field goal, leaving the Packers no time to mount any counterattack. Perhaps with that bold approach in the back of his mind, Packers coach Matt LaFleur decided to pass on the field goal, sending the Packers out to go for it all on fourth down rather than settle for a mere six-point lead. The Packers made it clear they were going to put the weight of the decision on Jordan Love’s shoulders from the moment they broke the huddle. Coming to the line in 11 personnel, the Packers deployed Christian Watson, Romeo Doubs , and Dontayvion Wicks (who had yet to make a catch that day) in a bunch formation to the right. As the play clock dwindled, Wicks broke from the formation and motioned right to left, turning up field along the left sideline at the snap. Love looked briefly to his right before turning to Wicks, lofting a pass that landed in Wicks’ outstretched arms in a narrow space between Detroit defensive backs Brian Branch and Thomas Harper. Wicks deftly tapped his toes as he absorbed a glancing blow from Harper, securing the touchdown to put the Packers up 9-0. A review confirmed Wicks’ score, and Brandon McManus kicked the PAT to give the Packers a double-digit lead. “We knew it was going to come down to the end, so we had to go make the plays that counted,” said Wicks postgame when asked of his score. He wasn’t kidding. True to form, the Lions played the Packers close throughout the game, fighting back from three different double-digit deficits to keep the game within a score. But Wicks’ score, one of two on the day, would prove to be the difference, as the Pack [... truncated ...]

2019 Las Vegas Raiders Same Position Re-Draft

The 2019 draft, a draft that was bound to be pivotal for the Raiders, holding three first round picks and four inside the top 40 of the class in general. The class featured a strong lack of talent that would help the Raiders, being carried heavily by Maxx Crosby , and honestly Hunter Renfrow as well. A fun idea I had was a re-draft, but not any re-draft that just picks the best player, I wanted to re-draft the Raiders for 2019 but use the same positions at each selection. For example at 4th overall, while I would desperately want to take a defensive tackle, the Raiders selected EDGE Clelin Ferrell and thus they’ll stick at EDGE. A few rules: Any player can be selected, but only one’s who were available with that pick to start with, for example a busted first round pick, who still produced but not at a first round value I can’t take in round 3 or 4 I MUST take a player at the same position that was taken at that selection (QB for QB, RB for RB, etc) The overall selections remain the same, I won’t assume a trade does or doesn’t happen (example the Raiders traded down to 40 for Mullen, I’ll keep them at 40 instead of 35) I plan to do a 2020 to 2024 re-draft and then my own personal “what I would do” 2025 re-draft so keep an eye on those. Round 1, 4th Overall: EDGE Brian Burns (16th overall) Original Pick: EDGE Clelin Ferrell Of the entire DT and EDGE rushers taken in the 2019 class, the Raiders missed on a lot of top talent but that changes with Burns. Burns has turned in a massive career with 384 tackles, 98 TFL, 155 QB hits, 71 sacks, 28 PBU, and 14 FF while also turning in 401 pressures, though his win rate of just 12.7% has been disappointing. Additionally, Burns has been an adequate run defender, but rushing across from Maxx Crosby would fix a lot of his issues being a “robin” instead of “batman”. Round 1, 24th Overall: RB Josh Jacobs (24th overall) Original Pick: RB Josh Jacobs The Raiders certainly don’t regret this pick, and while I would have liked to take a different position than RB, largely due to a rebuilding team and the value of a RB (see Jeanty), I made the rules and I’ll stick by them. Jacobs had a phenomenal start to his career being a 3x Pro Bowler, All-Pro, and finishing 2nd in ROTY in 2019. Jacobs has taken his place in the NFL as a top 10 runningback, and looking back while the value was not the best for Las Vegas with a runningback the player was. Round 1, 27th Overall: SAF Julian Love (108th overall) Original Pick: SAF Jonathan Abram I may be flirting with my own rules here, but so be it. Love was a CB at Notre Dame, though he immediately came into the NFL as a strong safety/nickel hybrid and has since transitioned his game into a traditional FS with versatility across the board. The 2019 safety class had some talent with Taylor Rapp , CJ Gardner-Johnson, Darnell Savage (who went 21st overall0, Marcus Epps , Amani Hooker , and Juan Thornhill but this was a tough pick to make. Love has turned into one of the best free safeties in the NFL and has been a staple for the Seahawks, with a career 557 tackles, 18 TFL, 13 interceptions, 46 PBU, 7 FF, and is a pro bowler across 106 games while allowing a career 87.3 QBR and 64% reception rate. Round 2, 40th Overall: CB Jamel Dean (94th overall) Original Pick: CB Trayvon Mullen Mullen looked to be a possible future starting CB for the Raiders long-term, he turned in 24 PBU across 32 games to start his career but penalties & injuries derailed everything and he’s been out of the NFL since 2022. Jamel Dean has turned into a top 10-15 corner in the NFL and was a staple for the Buccaneers super bowl as was almost the entire Buccaneers 2019 draft class. Dean has logged a career 11 interceptions, 74 PBU, 3 touchdowns, 360 tackles, and allowed a 79.6 QBR across a career 106 games. The former Auburn standout has quickly turned into one of the most consistent, ball hawking cornerbacks at just 29 years old. Round 4, 106th Overall: EDGE Maxx Crosby (original pick) [... truncated ...]

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2026 Dynasty Market Swingers | Five Players Seeing Rapid Value Adjustments

One of the more interesting things about dynasty is the fact that player values can swing in the offseason without any football being played. We get so starved for news during this time of year that even a little nugget about a player gets amplified into a huge talking point, even when it’s often a nothingburger. Recently, we’ve seen some movers within the dynasty market — some risers, and some fallers. Whether it’s injuries, contract disputes, or off-field issues, these guys have seen their worth shift in a hurry. Here are five such players whose dynasty value has been on the move lately. The swift decline in Josh Jacobs ‘ market value has everything to do with the legal cloud hanging over him. He was arrested in late May on domestic violence allegations. While he was later released, prosecutors say the investigation is still ongoing. The news and uncertainty surrounding Jacobs have dropped his dynasty stock. He’s currently the biggest 30-day value faller over at KeepTradeCut, where he’s slipped from RB18 in late April to RB24. Josh Jacobs booking photo (Courtesy: Brown County Sheriff’s Office via WLUK-TV) Off-field concerns aside, it’s fair to wonder if this isn’t the right range for Jacobs now. He failed to top 1,000 rushing yards last season, and his efficiency waned as well. He averaged just 4.0 yards per carry, while his yards per touch (4.5) ranked 39th and his EPA (0.0) ranked 49th among all running backs. Jacobs also dealt with injury issues after sustaining a knee contusion in November. Could this be the beginning of the end for the 28-year-old? Maybe not in the NFL, but it might be in Green Bay. After this season, he’ll carry only a $3.125 million dead cap hit if the Packers decide they want to move on. If that happens, he’ll hit the market at 29 with well over 2,000 career touches throughout his career. That’s not the profile NFL teams — or dynasty managers, for that matter — tend to get excited about. At this juncture, it’s probably best to consider Jacobs a one-year asset. Contenders who aren’t risk-averse could take a shot on the six-year veteran if his current manager no longer values him highly due to the uncertainty. If you get any substantial production out of him beyond 2026, consider that a bonus. Kansas City’s yards-after-catch demon is practically the poster child for value swings. Some view Rashee Rice as a top-10 receiver; others want nothing to do with him. Hard to blame the latter group, considering he just got out of a 30-day jail stint while simultaneously rehabbing a knee that required surgery. There’s always something going on with this guy, and most of it is negative. When he’s on the field, though, Rice smashes for fantasy managers. He’s talented, but no one is going to mistake him for being a nuanced route-runner. Where he wins is underneath on manufactured touches. Rice is a PPR dream in this offense, which peppers him on slants, screens, and mesh concepts. The problem has been the “staying on the field” part for Rice. He missed 13 games in 2024 after tearing his LCL. Last year, he only played eight games after starting the season with a six-game suspension and ending it early due to a Week 15 concussion. Rashee Rice’s Injury History Because of all the missed time, we haven’t seen a full season of dominance out of Rice. Only small spurts. But his 17-game pace over the past two years leaves fantasy managers chasing the immense upside. Last year, he was on track for 113 receptions, 1,213 yards, and 11 touchdowns. In 2024, he was pacing for even better: 136 catches for 1,632 and 11 scores. Heading into 2026, Rice finds himself in a precarious situation. He’s going into the final year of his rookie deal, and it doesn’t appear the Chiefs are in any hurry to re-sign him, given all his off-field antics. Rice’s value will vary greatly from league to league, but it’ll spike in the unlikely event he gets a long-term deal with Kansas City. Until then, proceed with caution. It hasn’t been a [... truncated ...]

Tuesday Cheese Curds: Chris Brooks could be an insurance policy

Chris Brooks won’t lead the team in rushing and probably won’t generate many headlines this summer. But there is an argument that no backup on the Green Bay Packers ’ offense carries more importance in 2026. The truth is, there’s uncertainty surrounding the running back room. While MarShawn Lloyd remains an intriguing athlete and someone I’ve been pulling for, injuries have plagued his young career. He’s got loads of ability, but as football wisdom goes, the best ability is availability — and Lloyd sure has lacked in that department. Meanwhile, even as he continues participating in team activities and denies the allegations against him, Josh Jacobs ’ offseason legal situation has created additional uncertainty. Like it or not, he’s the presumptive starter until circumstances change — but change they might. That’s why Chris Brooks matters. He may never be the star of Green Bay ’s backfield, but if the Packers are forced to lean on their depth at any point this season, Brooks could become a sneaky important insurance policy for the Packers’ roster. He’s proven himself smart, reliable, and available. Those are the key points Bill Huber makes in a recent piece discussing the running back. The Packers quietly demonstrated how much they value Brooks when they signed him to a two-year contract extension this spring. The deal itself wasn’t huge, but it signaled confidence in a player many fans don’t give a second thought. Brooks has carved out a role as a reliable pass protector, special teams contributor, and situational runner. Glamorous? No. Important nonetheless? Yep. Packers RB Chris Brooks: offense might depend on Brooks in 2026 – Running back Chris Brooks could go from the team’s No. 3 running back to the horse of the backfield. That is why he figures prominently in our Packers player rankings. Packers sign son of ‘hog’ to potentially fill key role – The Green Bay Packers, finally, have signed tight end Luke Lachey , the son of an All-Pro lineman. What Tyrod Taylor brings to Packers as Jordan Love’s backup – Tyrod Taylor probably never imagined that he’d play this long in the NFL. What does he bring to the Packers QB room? THREAD: Should the Packers kick the tires on QB Sorsby? – Could the Packers be in the mix for the former Indiana, Cincinnati and Texas Tech quarterback?

Is Jordan Love a Worthy Dynasty Buy-Low Target Entering 2026?

Although Green Bay Packers quarterback Jordan Love has been one of the better young signal-callers in the NFL in recent seasons, he hasn't quite been able to translate his talent into consistent fantasy production to this point in his career. Love finished as the QB16 in 2025 after recording 3,381 passing yards, 23 touchdowns, and six interceptions across 15 games. The 27-year-old has rushed for just 282 yards and a touchdown over the past two seasons, which limits his fantasy upside. He's also operated in one of the most run-heavy offenses in the league in Green Bay, averaging just 28.8 pass attempts per game since the start of 2024. However, the Packers running game enters 2026 with some questions following the offseason arrest of star running back Josh Jacobs and the free agent departure of former RB2 Emanuel Wilson. If Green Bay is forced to turn to the air a bit more in 2026, Love could re-emerge as a top-12 quarterback. Given his talent and production upside, Love may be worth targeting as a buy-low candidate in dynasty leagues

MarShawn Lloyd Offers Dynasty Buy-Low Appeal With Possible Role Expansion

Green Bay Packers running back MarShawn Lloyd has largely been a disappointment since being taken in the third round of the 2024 NFL Draft. Thanks to myriad injury issues, Lloyd has appeared in just one game and logged six career carries over his first two professional seasons. However, the 25-year-old enters 2026 with a legitimate chance to carve out a significant role in the Packers' backfield. Former Packers RB2 Emanuel Wilson departed the team in free agency, leaving Lloyd in a battle for the RB2 role with similarly unproven Green Bay running back Chris Brooks. Additionally, star Packers running back Josh Jacobs ran into some legal issues this offseason, which could result in him facing discipline from the league. Lloyd appears to be fully healthy entering the summer. With a strong showing at training camp and the preseason, he could emerge as a key piece in Green Bay. Dynasty managers should be looking to buy low on Lloyd in leagues where his value has not already skyrocketed

What does a role for MarShawn Lloyd actually look like?

MarShawn Lloyd has been little more than an idea for his two years in Green Bay. A 2024 third round pick out of USC, Lloyd has seen the field for just one regular season game in the intervening two years. He’s been injured so much we can’t even given him the Christian Watson caveat. We can’t say “he’s good when he’s healthy” because he’s been so rarely healthy. But assuming (and, granted, it’s a big assumption at this point) he stays healthy and can actually get on the field, what could a role for MarShawn Lloyd actually look like this year? What can he bring to the Packers? Athleticism has never been a problem for Lloyd. He posted a 8.62 Relative Athletic Score after a solid combine in the leadup to the 2024 draft, highlighted by his 4.46 second 40-yard dash. Lloyd’s 40 time is noteworthy not because it’s especially quick, but because of how he moves his mass. It’s no secret that Brian Gutekunst prefers bigger bodied backs, often sacrificing a little bit of speed for power. But Lloyd demands no such sacrifice, and Speed Score shows us why. Speed score rates players based not just on how quickly they run, but on how quickly they run for their weight. A heavier player who runs a 4.5-second 40-yard dash will have a higher speed score than a player who’s lighter but puts up a 4.4. Speed Score is scaled so that a score of 100 approximates a “fast” player, regardless of mass. But the better you move your mass, the higher you’ll score. Aaron Jones , for instance, scored a 100.8 for putting up a 4.49-second 40-yard dash at 205 pounds. But Lloyd scores a 109.2 because he ran a tick faster than Jones, but 15 pounds heavier. That’s a long way of saying it, but Lloyd’s primary value is as an explosive, change-of-pace back, which is something the Packers really haven’t had since Jones himself was wrongfully slotted into the Packers’ number two running back job in 2017. Emanuel Wilson has handled the bulk of the non-Josh Jacobs reps the last couple of seasons, and he’s essentially a replacement-level back, both from an athleticism standpoint and as a ballcarrier. I think his athleticism was the biggest limiting factor to his game, but Lloyd (again, if he remains healthy) should have no such limitation. Wilson carried the ball 103 times in 2024 and another 125 times in 2025, averaging 4.9 and 4.0 yards per carry, respectively. With more athleticism to burn, Lloyd shouldn’t have trouble matching those figures. What’s more, Lloyd is probably a better receiver than Wilson at this point in his career. We, obviously, don’t have much to go on at the NFL level, but in college Lloyd averaged a bit over a catch per game, an average dragged down considerably by a three-catch season in 2021. Wilson, meanwhile, was not much to write home about as a receiver. In 2024 and 2025 combined, he managed just 26 total catches for 170 yards, 55 of which came on just two plays. In addition, he was a liability as a pass protector to the point that Chris Brooks regularly replaced him on obvious passing downs and in two-minute drills. If Lloyd just plays to type as a receiver and can be at least neutral as a pass blocker, he’ll already be ahead of Wilson. And if he can harness his athleticism in the ground game, he’ll provide a solid upgrade there as well. Whether or not he remains healthy is going to be an open question until he actually can stay on the field. But if he does, the path to playing time is clear, and Lloyd has the clear makings of an upgrade