Jayden Daniels (vs. LV) – Daniels and the Commanders were pretty beat up following the Thursday night beatdown in Green Bay. Daniels is dealing with a knee sprain he picked up late in the 4th quarter that currently has him day-to-day. If he were to miss Sunday’s matchup vs. the Raiders, Marcus Mariota would be next in line to start.

Aaron Jones (vs. CIN) – It’s been an injury plagued career for Jones and it’s unfortunate because he has so much talent. This time it’s a hamstring injury that he picked up Sunday night against the Falcons. The news doesn’t look good for Jones as the Vikings just placed him on IR. Jordan Mason should now get the majority of the carries and is a top waiver priority if available.

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Unfortunately there were plenty of injuries last week that could shape the fantasy season. Let’s take a look at some we are monitoring this week.

Xavier Worthy (vs PHI) – I had high hopes for Worthy this season but he was knocked out early on Friday night due to some friendly fire. It’s a separated shoulder for the 2nd year wideout but the good news is he is considered day-to-day and might play on a brace. Still, I would be surprised if he suited up this week.

Brock Purdy (@ NO) – Purdy is dealing with a shoulder and toe injury that may see him miss Sunday’s matchup with the Saints. It’s unfortunate as the matchup couldn’t be any better for him and the passing game. If Purdy can’t go, Mac Jones would be in line for the start.

Brock Bowers (vs. LAC) – Bowers picked up a knee injury in Sunday’s game vs. the Patriots. As of now, it doesn’t look serious but owners will want to monitor his practice schedule this week.

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Najee Harris (vs. KC) – Harris has recently been cleared for contact and is expected to suit up on Friday night. How much he plays is still to be determined but I expect rookie Omarion Hampton to get the majority of the workload.

Matthew Stafford (vs. HOU) – Stafford has missed most of the offseason due to a back injury but has recently been cleared for week 1. This injury is concerning for the 37 year-old quarterback who usually struggles in week 1 contests.

Tyreek Hill (@ IND) – It’s been a noisy offseason for Hill who was called out by his quarterback for his off the field drama. It looks like he is ready to go for week 1 after dealing with an oblique injury. Still, it’s hard to get too excited for Hill this season as his numbers continue to decline.

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We are part of the Expert Consensus Rank (ECR) on FantasyPros. This means that our rankings are included in the overall ECR on FantasyPros rankings from week to week. ECR is an ideal metric as it’s not just based on the average rank for each position. With that said, sleepers are defined as players currently outside of the cutoffs below based on the ECR.

• QB: Outside top 15
• RB: Outside top 45
• WR: Outside top 55
• TE: Outside top 15
• DST: Outside top 10

Quick Hits

In the running back room, there are two names I am keeping an eye on. J.K. Dobbins and Jacory Croskey-Merritt. Dobbins could very well be the lead back in Denver to start the season. As for the Commanders rookie running back Croskey-Merritt, don’t be surprised if he takes over the lead role by midseason.

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Fan Favorite

It didn’t take long for McLaurin to become a fan favorite in DC. In his debut against the Eagles he exploded for 125 yards and a 69 yard touchdown. He would finish his rookie campaign with 7 receiving touchdowns despite mediocre quarterback play. In fact, that was the theme for McLaurin’s career until last season. Overall, McLaurin has played with 13 different starting quarterbacks over his time in Washington.

Despite the revolving door at quarterback, a terrible owner and several losing seasons, McLaurin never complained but instead perfected his craft. He could’ve complained, asked for a trade or spoke out to the media but that’s not who he is. That’s why he is so beloved in Washington, he has been a true team player.

Contract Standoff

Fast forward to today and McLaurin is one of the few training camp holdouts. There is a clear disconnect in his value between the Commanders front office and Terry’s camp. Rumors suggest McLaurin is asking in the $33m per year range while the Commanders are offering significantly lower than that. Is he worth that asking price?

That’s where this situation becomes tricky. Is he a top 10 WR? Yes, I believe he is right around the 10 range when ranking receivers. If he were to get $33m per year it would put him only below Ja’Marr Chase, Justin Jefferson and CeeDee Lamb. While McLaurin is clearly a star, he is not an elite game-breaking receiver in my opinion.

Adam Peters and the Washington front office most likely think the same but there is the loyalty factor. For many years he was the only bright spot on this Washington team. He is also coming off a franchise record 13 receiving touchdowns but is about to turn 30 in September.

It’s not as easy as giving McLaurin what he wants but at the same time you have to consider what he means to this team and community. My gut is telling me this will get done for around the $30m per year range but this holdout could last all the way through the pre-season.

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We’re excited to unveil our first draft rankings of the 2025-26 campaign below. These rankings will be updated throughout the pre-season and up to week 1. Make sure you keep it locked here as we will also be releasing our sleeper rankings in the coming days.

Chase on Top

Fresh off his record breaking deal, Ja’Marr Chase stands atop our rankings. Chase was the clear WR1 in 2024 putting up monster numbers. Can you he do it again? He absolutely can. I expect the Bengals to once again be a juggernaut on offense and carry its weak defense.

Ashton Jeanty a Top 5 RB?

Right now I have Jeanty as a top 5 RB. Jeanty is a workhorse who showed in college he is more than capable of carrying a heavy load. I expect the Raiders to lean on Jeanty and 2nd year star Brock Bowers. This Raiders offense will be somewhat limited but these two will get a ton of volume.

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This is an intriguing matchup for several reasons. Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott will be returning from his season ending hamstring injury with a lot to prove. The Eagles on the other hand will try to avoid the Super Bowl hangover and start the season on a winning note. It will also mark the debut for new Cowboys receiver George Pickens who was recently acquired in a trade from the Steelers.

Then of course there is the rivalry aspect that always ramps up the intensity of this NFC East battle. Dallas was blown out in both matchups last year and they will want to return the favor. Prescott, when healthy has shown he has the Eagles number with a 9-4 record head-to-head. This will be an entertaining opener to say the least and we can’t wait to see it play out.

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Cam Ward Goes #1

Tennessee is in desperate need of a franchise quarterback, can Ward be their savior? There is no question that Ward has the physical tools to be a plus starter. He has a huge arm, excellent mobility and good pocket presence. He however needs to work on some of his decision making as he tends to play hero ball much like previous #1 Caleb Williams.

Regardless of the weaknesses the upside is too great to pass on and the Titans will take that gamble. If he does go to Tennessee I wouldn’t mind if they sat him a year to get up to speed.

Sanders to the Big Apple

Shedeur Sanders is by far the most intriguing prospect in the 2025 NFL Draft. He doesn’t quite have the mobility of Ward but has shown he can lead a pro-level offense at a high level.

New York just seems like the perfect fit for Sanders. The spotlight will be on him from day 1 but Sanders is used to that for obvious reasons. Like the Titans, the Giants need to find a franchise quarterback and can’t afford not to take Sanders. If this is indeed the pick it will make for an entertaining season in NY.

Ashton Jeanty to the Big Easy

Jeanty is coming off a monster year at Boise State where he carried the Broncos offense. There will be questions on his college workload but Jeanty is a beast and a prototypical NFL running back. He very rarely goes down at first contact and has a good breakaway speed.

The Saints jump on this opportunity to draft Jeanty as they need a compliment to the aging Alvin Kamara. With Jeanty in the mix Kamara can have a lighter load and get back to his explosive self.

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Let’s be real, this Eagles team from top to bottom is far superior to the Chiefs. There is no glaring weaknesses that I can see at every position. But all of that doesn’t matter when your down to one game, where you just have to play well for 60 minutes. Obviously the Eagles will try to run Barkley as much as they can, after all he’s the most dynamic player on the field. The key in this game will be if the Chiefs defense can somehow contain him.

Other teams have tried but it’s a very tall task. The Eagles aren’t a drop back and passing team which the Chiefs defense plays well against. The Eagles also don’t beat themselves as Jalen Hurts has thrown minimal interceptions this year. I don’t believe his knee is 100%, but that’s ok as he showed he’s still capable of winning. On the other side of the ball, the Chiefs may struggle against that aggressive Eagles defense.

The Mahomes magic may run out, unless they come up with creative ways to move the ball. If the Eagles are smart, they will come after Mahomes early and often, hoping they can get turnovers and make his life hectic. The Eagles defense needs to concentrate on a few things.

1. Keep Mahomes in the pocket and not let him scramble and 2. Harass Kelce however they can because he’s their #1 target. I have reason to believe Eagles will make a few mistakes this game in the “spotlight”. They will do things that haven’t normally done when there’s a little pressure. Can they Chiefs capitalize on those opportunities? Those are they keys for both teams on Sunday. With all that said, I’m going Chiefs 30-27 on a Harrison Butker field goal with .15 seconds left.

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Can the Chiefs Defense Slow Down Saquon Barkley?

Every week we say the same thing. If a team wants to stop the Eagles they need to slow down Saquon Barkley. Yet every week he goes off and looks unstoppable. Credit has to go to the Eagles offensive line which is the best in the league but Barkley is just playing at another level.

Barkley is avg. 147.3 rush yards per game in the playoffs so far with 5 touchdowns. He has been a home-run hitter as seen in the Eagles first play vs. the Commanders in the NFC Championship. So how do the Chiefs stop him from once again dominating?

The focus will be linebacker play and Kansas City’s Nick Bolton will be a key to stopping Barkley. There is also of course the great defensive mind of Steve Spagnuolo who is one of the league’s best. Spags has had 2 weeks to plan for the Eagles running game and I’m sure he has some tricks up his sleeves.

Can the Eagles Get Pressure on Mahomes?

Another big key to this game will be the Eagles ability to pressure Mahomes. Philly has some of the best defensive tackles in the NFL in Jalen Carter and Jordan Davis. They need to be gamebreakers for the Eagles and make the Chiefs one-dimensional. If you’re looking for a weakness on this Chiefs offense it would be their running game.

It’s one thing to get pressure on Mahomes but he is a magician once he escapes the pocket. The Eagles secondary, which has been elite will need to be disciplined with staying with their man. Turnovers will be a key to this as with any big game. The Eagles thrive on taking the ball away and taking momentum. If they can get 3 turnovers, I like the Eagles chances.

How Will the Eagles Handle Travis Kelce?

Our third key to this game will be how the Eagles defend Travis Kelce. The star Chiefs tight end plays up to these big time moments. I believe the best way to slow him down is to play man and jam Kelce at the line. He is way to good against zone and just has a knack for finding open grass. If Kelce gets in a groove the Eagles defense will have a long night ahead of them.

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