Don't forget about this guy

Featuring Tucker Kraft, Bucky Irving, and more.

January 28, 2026

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Last week, I asked you all: ā€œWhat is Keon Coleman worthā€

26.5% of you said Late 3rd.

Best subscriber comments:

  • Early 2nd: ā€œTalent this year sucks. Early second this year, mid 3rd next yearā€

  • Mid 3rd: ā€œHeā€™s a dart throw at best right now. Bills will most likely get additional WR help that heā€™ll have to compete with. Mid 3rd was 16% of the vote when I voted. I think thatā€™s the same odds Iā€™d ever want to start him in my lineup.ā€

  • Late 3rd: ā€œWoulda picked lower down if there were more options. No way I'd trade a third šŸ˜ā€

Our take:

We have him one spot below a 2026 Early 3rd in our consensus rankings.

Itā€™s interesting to see such a wide range of votes in this poll. Seems like the market is having a tough time pinning down his value.

For context:

  • A 2026 Early 2nd is roughly Kyle Monangai (112 OVR)

  • A 2026 Early 3rd is roughly Keon Coleman (198 OVR)

  • A 2026 Late 3rd is roughly Ben Sinnott (227 OVR)

TLDR - Test the market in your league if you have Keon Coleman. You might be surprised.

Alright, now letā€™s cover 5 of the most important insights from the past week.

Giddy up.

Shouting out some great content in the industry:

TE - Tucker Kraft (GB)

  • Before suffering a torn ACL in Week 9, Kraft was on pace to challenge Trey McBride for the top tight end spot, averaging an elite 16.2 PPR points per game and 67.0 yards per game over his first eight contests of the 2025 season.

  • Kraft emerged as Jordan Love's primary target, finding the end zone six times and drawing at least five targets in four games, positioning himself as a potential de facto WR1 for the Green Bay Packers.

  • With his impressive performance before the injury, including six receptions of 20+ yards and potentially losing Romeo Doubs to free agency, Kraft presents an attractive buy-low option for dynasty managers looking to acquire a high-upside tight end.

  • Our take: If you didnā€™t own Kraft last year, itā€™s very easy to forget just how good he was before his injury. This is your reminder not to forget.

Where is Tucker Kraft in your dynasty TE rankings?

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QB - Diego Pavia (Vanderbilt)

  • Diego Pavia is a highly productive quarterback from Vanderbilt with an impressive college career, including 49 FBS starts and a Heisman runner-up finish in 2025. His most remarkable season saw him throw for 3,539 yards with a 70.6% completion rate, 29 touchdowns, and eight interceptions, while also demonstrating exceptional rushing abilities with 167 carries for 862 yards and 10 touchdowns.

  • As a dual-threat quarterback, Pavia excels at extending plays and creating opportunities for his receivers. He possesses above-average arm strength with good velocity and a tight spiral, capable of driving throws to the sidelines. His mobility is a significant asset, often used on designed runs and able to pick up first downs with his feet, showing impressive competitiveness and physicality after contact.

  • Despite his strengths, Pavia has some notable limitations that may impact his NFL prospects. He will be a 24-year-old rookie after six years in college, and his smaller stature (6'0", 207 lbs) might pose challenges. He tends to have a 'one read and go' approach, often preferring to take off rather than work through progressions, and comes from a simplified offensive scheme that may require adaptation to more complex professional systems.

  • Our take: Paviaā€™s official height at the Senior Bowl came in at 5ā€™9 7/8ā€. A quick search of the olā€™ Google machine tells me that would make him the 5th shortest QB ever (see below). Side note: the 2nd shortest QB being named ā€œTwo-Bits Homanā€ is as elite a name as youā€™ll find.

RB - Bucky Irving (TB)

  • Irving demonstrated significant potential in 2025, ranking as the RB9 in fantasy PPG excluding touchdowns, but was severely limited by an extreme lack of scoring, with only one rushing touchdown and zero goal-line carries.

  • The arrival of new offensive coordinator Zac Robinson from the Falcons offers hope for Irving's bounce-back potential, as Robinson previously transformed Bijan Robinson's performance from RB21 to top-5 RB status in consecutive seasons.

  • Irving's fantasy prospects look promising for 2026, with an improved offensive system under Baker Mayfield and the potential for increased touchdown opportunities with the new offensive leadership.

  • Our take: I totally missed the news that Zac Robinson went to the Bucs (thank you, Dynasty Pulse šŸ˜‰). That would make me excited as a Bucky owner.

TE - Colston Loveland (CHI)

  • Loveland emerged as a dynamic tight end in the Bears' offense, delivering an impressive 99 Utilization Score with 16.8 points per game over a five-game span ending in the Divisional Round, leading the team with a 29% target share.

  • His 1.98 yards per route run ranked third-best for a rookie tight end since 2011, trailing only Brock Bowers and Kyle Pitts, with a Super Model rating of 88 indicating exceptional potential.

  • Positioned with a promising offensive coordinator in Ben Johnson and young quarterback Caleb Williams, Loveland is projected as a top tight end option, making him an attractive selection in Round 4 of drafts.

  • Our take: Loveland is sandwiched right between Breece Hall and Ladd McConkey in our consensus rankings. I think Iā€™d prefer him over everyone in this range because of the positional advantage he can give you at TE.

WR - Ja'Kobi Lane (USC)

  • Ja'Kobi Lane is a wide receiver prospect from USC with a prototypical 6'4" frame, known for his exceptional contested-catch ability and red-zone potential. His basketball player build allows him to high-point footballs and create throwing lanes by effectively shielding defenders.

  • Lane has some notable weaknesses in his game, including limited yards after catch and lack of elite game speed. Physical defenders can disrupt his initial release, though this is an area that could improve with proper coaching and technique. The article suggests he has more similarities to Courtland Sutton than the often-compared Keon Coleman.

  • Projected as a second-round NFL Draft pick, Lane is currently ranked as the WR12 in his draft class. The article specifically highlights a potential landing spot with the Atlanta Falcons, where he could complement Drake London and provide another strong red-zone receiving threat for the team.

  • Our take: Iā€™ll be keeping an eye on Lane throughout the draft process as a potential 2nd-round rookie draft target.

Thatā€™s all for tonight!

See ya pizza,

Joe

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