2024 Fantasy Football Preseason: Risers, Fallers, QB Strategy & Rookie Updates
Fantasy Football TodayAugust 19, 202444 min16,457 views
37 connectionsΒ·40 entities in this videoβPreseason Risers and Fallers
- π Xavier Worthy and Rashi Rice are rising for the Chiefs, with Worthy moving into the top 40 WRs and Rice becoming a top 20 option due to increased involvement with Patrick Mahomes.
- π» Romo Dun is making plays with Caleb Williams, potentially finishing second on the Bears in targets, catches, and yards, while Keenan Allen's role may shift to a de facto tight end.
- βοΈ Demario Douglas is emerging as a potential top receiver for the Patriots, showing rapid ascent in practice and offering significant late-round value.
- π Zack Charbonnet is falling in rankings as the Seahawks clearly favor Ken Walker, with Charbonnet now considered a pure handcuff.
- π Stefon Diggs and Tank Dell are seeing their rankings adjusted amidst the Texans' receiving corps; Diggs is projected as the second target behind Nico Collins, while Dell offers significant upside but is now priced fairly in the sixth round.
- π Christian Kirk is falling due to uncertainty about his role in two-receiver sets, with Brian Thomas Jr. and Gabe Davis expected to have significant roles for the Jaguars.
Quarterback Strategy and Rookies
- π Gardner Minshew has been named the Raiders' starting QB, making him a safer draft pick in superflex and two-QB leagues, though impacting the fantasy value of Davante Adams, Jakobi Meyers, and Brock Bowers.
- π Jayden Daniels is a top-tier rookie QB with dual-threat upside, projected for 3,500 passing yards and 30 total touchdowns, while Caleb Williams offers similar upside with a strong receiving corps but less rushing potential.
- π Bo Nix is establishing himself as a viable second quarterback option in superflex leagues, offering a safe floor and potential to keep his starting job with the Broncos.
- πββοΈ Jonathan Brooks remains the top rookie RB despite missing games, with Chuba Hubbard offering value as an early-season starter for the Panthers.
- π Blake Corum and Trey Benson are seen as late-round handcuffs, with Benson potentially favored due to James Conner's injury history and age.
- β‘ Jaylen Wright is a high-upside rookie RB in Miami's system, poised to contribute if Mostert or Achane miss time.
Draft Strategies and Player Exposure
- π― Dave Richard's most drafted players include Isiah Pacheco, Josh Jacobs, Brian Robinson, Chuba Hubbard, Terry McLaurin, and Brock Bowers, with a focus on the Commanders' offense and Jalen Daniels.
- π Heath Cummings favors Javonte Williams, Rashi Rice, Trey McBride, Brian Thomas Jr., Jayden Daniels, and T. Higgins, highlighting Higgins' potential as a top receiver if Jamar Chase holds out.
- π Three draft strategies are discussed: early QB (Josh Allen), mid-round QB (Kyler Murray), and late-round QB (Caleb Williams), with a preference for waiting on the QB position to secure value at other positions.
- π€ In a trade analysis, the side with Breece Hall, Jordan Love, and Christian Watson is favored over Anthony Richardson, Kenneth Walker, and Tank Dell due to Hall's elite potential.
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