Positional Finishes

Bucky Irving to finish top 24 at his position, by fantasy points

Irving generated a 69.4 PFF offense grade on three preseason offensive snaps. He now profiles as a reliable RB2.

Bucky IrvingTampa Bay Buccaneers

Josh Downs to finish top ? at his position, by fantasy points

If Downs can graduate from being a three-wide receiver-set-bound player, he should safely return WR3 value and has a chance to become a fantasy football WR2.

Josh DownsIndianapolis Colts

Kenneth Walker III to finish top 12 at his position, by fantasy points

Walker recorded a 91.4 PFF offense grade in his Super Bowl LX MVP season and can be treated as a mid-tier RB1 with elite upside.

Kenneth Walker IIIKansas City Chiefs

Omarion Hampton to finish top 10 at his position, by rushing yards

Might not be the first five or six weeks. I think when things all shake out, he'll easily be in the top 10.

Omarion HamptonLos Angeles Chargers

Matthew Stafford to finish top 12 at his position, by fantasy points

I believe any expected regression will have to wait and am handling Stafford as a strong QB1 option in Week 1.

Matthew Stafford

Mike Evans to finish top 36 at his position, by fantasy points

which is why I am handling Evans as a boom-or-bust WR2/WR3 in the opener

Mike EvansSan Francisco 49ers

Puka Nacua to finish top 12 at his position, by fantasy points

Nacua is a sturdy WR1 option as long as he is close to 100%.

Puka Nacua

Kyren Williams to finish top 24 at his position, by fantasy points

Williams is a strong RB2 with matchup upside while Corum is a matchup-based FLEX

Kyren Williams

Terrance Ferguson to finish top 24 at his position, by fantasy points

Ferguson's per-target upside gives him the most appeal as an upside TE2 and single-game DFS play

Terrance Ferguson

Brock Purdy to finish top 12 at his position, by fantasy points

I am going to have Purdy near his ADP in Week 1 rankings, handling him as a back-end QB1 option.

Brock PurdySan Francisco 49ers

Christian McCaffrey to finish top 12 at his position, by fantasy points

I am handling McCaffrey as a volume-based RB1 here, with added floor in full-PPR formats.

Christian McCaffreySan Francisco 49ers

Colby Parkinson to finish top 24 at his position, by fantasy points

while Parkinson is a touchdown-dependent TE2

Colby Parkinson

De'Zhaun Stribling to finish top 36 at his position, by fantasy points

Given the potential game environment, a path for the 49ers to play more 11 personnel, and Evans and Kittle returning from injuries, Stribling has appeal as a WR3/FLEX.

De'Zhaun StriblingSan Francisco 49ers

Davante Adams to finish top 24 at his position, by fantasy points

Believing that Stafford is in a good spot, Adams is a strong WR2 with touchdown upside here.

Davante Adams

Colston Loveland to finish top 3 at his position, by fantasy points

he has the opportunity to close out the season in the top three among all tight ends

Colston LovelandChicago Bears

DeVonta Smith to finish top 10 at his position, by fantasy points

With an increase in targets, there’s a solid chance Smith could finish as a top-10 fantasy receiver.

DeVonta Smith

Parker Washington to finish top 25 at his position, by fantasy points

However, a possible top-25 receiver at this price makes Washington a solid value.

Parker WashingtonJacksonville Jaguars

Dak Prescott to finish top 5 at his position, by fantasy points

Even if Prescott doesn’t increase his touchdown production, we still get a top-five or better quarterback option in the 10th round.

Dak PrescottDallas Cowboys

Chase Brown to finish top 5 at his position, by fantasy points

Brown ranked 10th amongst running backs last season. We think he could end up closer to fifth this season.

Chase BrownCincinnati Bengals

Rhamondre Stevenson to finish top ? at his position, by fantasy points

Should Henderson miss Week 1, that pushes Stevenson into more of a volume-based RB2/FLEX spot.

Rhamondre StevensonNew England Patriots

Jadarian Price to finish top ? at his position, by fantasy points

I am keeping early expectations in check here with Price as a volatile RB2/FLEX.

Jadarian PriceSeattle Seahawks

AJ Barner to finish top ? at his position, by fantasy points

Like Henry, Barner is also a touchdown-reliant TE2 .

AJ BarnerSeattle Seahawks

A.J. Brown to finish top ? at his position, by fantasy points

I am still starting Brown where I have him, just with WR2 expectations .

A.J. BrownNew England Patriots

Hunter Henry to finish top ? at his position, by fantasy points

That makes Henry a touchdown-dependent TE2 .

Hunter HenryNew England Patriots

Rashid Shaheed to finish top ? at his position, by fantasy points

Shaheed is a big play-dependent WR5/FLEX.

Rashid ShaheedSeattle Seahawks