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Tonight, we’re diving into 5 players with a lot of positive vibes over the past 30 days.
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Last week, I asked you all: “Which WR do you value the highest in dynasty (PPR)?”
32.6% of you said “Terry McLaurin”

Best subscriber comments:
Michael Wilson: “I think mhj will be the 1a but Wilson will have fantasy relevance for a while, especially when they get a better qb. Qj would be my second choice and I want to believe he will be awesome, but his floor is lower than Wilson’s unfortunately.”
Terry McLaurin: “No other receivers to take targets, Chig is 2nd option. Going to be forced fed.”
Quentin Johnston: “Updating his WR role to his strength and O-Line back to full health will gvie Herbert ample time for Q to get open.”
Our take: It was a toss-up between QJ and Terry for me, but I ended up voting for QJ using age as a tiebreaker. McLaurin is the more reliable bet for contenders this year, but I’m more interested in QJ’s long-term upside vs. everyone else on this list. I think he’ll hit another gear this year with McDaniel.
Alright, now let’s get to some news you might’ve missed this week.
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Drawing praise from the Denver coaching staff during minicamp, with reports highlighting his role as an explosive focal point in Sean Payton's offense.
The Broncos' offensive scheme, which ranked 4th in passing attempts last season, is expected to provide a significant volume boost compared to his previous situation, with his role as a versatile 'joker' allowing him to operate across the formation.
Despite positive projections, some analysts express caution regarding his durability and the potential for a crowded target distribution, noting that the team's philosophy of spreading the ball may limit his weekly ceiling.
Our take: It’s hard not to be bullish about Waddle heading into this season. I’m not too worried about the crowded target distribution. The increase in passing attempts vs MIA should help offset that concern + I’d expect higher quality looks and efficiency overall.
Skattebo is recovering from a complex 2025 injury involving an ankle dislocation, tibia fracture, and ruptured deltoid ligament, but he has progressed to participating in team drills and 11-on-11 work during OTAs and minicamp.
Despite his injury, he is widely viewed as the primary back in a run-first scheme under head coach John Harbaugh, with analysts projecting a significant workload increase that could approach 250-300 total touches.
Dynasty and redraft analysts remain divided on his long-term durability and the risk of a committee approach with Tyrone Tracy Jr. and Devin Singletary, though he is generally considered a high-upside target in the fourth round of drafts.
Our take: While his physical running style might lead some to be worried about his durability, I’m not too concerned. This was never a problem in his collegiate career. When it comes to injuries, I get more concerned with guys who are later in their careers or are dealing with something like repeated concussions.
Judkins is fully participating in team drills and moving without restriction, confirming his recovery from a 2025 ankle dislocation and fibula fracture. He is expected to serve as the primary workhorse back for the Browns.
He is firmly established as the team's primary bell-cow back, with analysts projecting a heavy workload that could exceed 300 touches in the new offensive scheme. Despite concerns about his limited pass-catching usage, his volume-based floor makes him a high-priority target in dynasty and redraft formats.
His rookie efficiency was hampered by a struggling offensive line and a high rate of stacked boxes (45%), but offseason upgrades to the offensive line are expected to improve his rushing output.
Our take: That 45% stacked box rate was the highest rate among all qualified running backs, significantly higher than the league average of 26%. Seems like his situation could only improve from there.
Downs is expected to see an expanded role in 2026. Reports indicate he will move into two-receiver sets following the departure of Michael Pittman Jr., positioning him as a primary target earner in the Colts passing attack.
He is positioned for a significant target share increase, with expectations that he could lead the team in receptions this season.
Downs has maintained high efficiency throughout his career, ranking 25th among all wide receivers with an 82.5 PFF grade and top-30 in yards per route run.
Our take: Downs has always been praised for his underlying efficiency metrics. The main question was “will the Colts ever give him more snaps?” So far this offseason, that finally seems to be the case.
Despite a 2025 performance dip, marked by a decline in yards per carry (5.8 to 4.1) and explosive play frequency, experts attribute the regression to poor offensive line play and predictable play-calling rather than individual talent loss.
Seeing increased target volume in spring practices, with coaches emphasizing his role as a primary outlet receiver in the new offensive scheme.
While durability concerns persist due to his high career touch count, Barkley remains a high-floor RB1 candidate in redraft formats, benefiting from the league's easiest strength of schedule through the first 14 weeks.
Our take: Will share my thoughts in next week’s poll results breakdown 👇️
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That’s all for tonight!
See ya pizza,
Joe

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