Fantasy Football Training Camp Rankings Summary

Jul 30, 2024

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Fantasy Football Training Camp Player Rankings Update

Introduction

  • Major update to player rankings due to training camp news.
  • Focus on six players who are rising in rankings, compared to the fantasy market.

1. Lad Makoni (WR - Los Angeles Chargers)

  • Current Ranking: WR34 (up from WR42)
  • Consensus: WR42 on Underdog and combined ECR.
  • Key Stats:
    • Strong film as a prospect.
    • High first downs per route run metric (compared to top WRs in draft class).
  • Role:
    • Expected to replace Keenan Allen; key for moving chains in the offense.
    • Keenan Allen was WR3 in points per game last year.
  • Camp Buzz:
    • Reported first-team reps since OTAs.
    • High expectations from Justin Herbert and beat reporters.
  • Betting on: Higher than 725.5 receiving yards.

2. Jackson Smith-Njigba (WR - Seattle Seahawks)

  • Current Ranking: WR38 (up from WR45)
  • Offensive Role:
    • Not used as checkdown target, expected to thrive in a downfield attack.
    • Transition from Lockett to Smith-Njigba as key offensive piece.
  • Camp Buzz:
    • Positive reports from management and team regarding potential breakout.
    • High isolation success rate and efficient route running.
  • Betting on: Higher than 775 receiving yards.

3. T. Higgins (WR - Cincinnati Bengals)

  • Current Ranking: WR22 (up from WR29)
  • Bounceback Candidate:
    • Injury history cited but not predictive of future injuries.
    • Playing for a contract, can command targets in a pass-heavy offense.
  • Offensive Environment:
    • Elite QB in Joe Burrow; potential for high passing volume.
  • Betting on: Higher than 875 receiving yards.

4. James Cook (RB - Buffalo Bills)

  • Current Ranking: RB11 (up from RB14)
  • Key Insights:
    • Could command more red zone work.
    • Young, efficient player in strong offensive scheme.
  • Camp Buzz:
    • Positive reports, high target upside due to receiver departures.
    • Averaged 16.4 PPR points per game under Joe Brady as OC.
  • Betting on: Higher than 4.5 rushing touchdowns.

5. R'Andre Stevenson (RB - New England Patriots)

  • Current Ranking: RB16 (up from RB20)
  • Concerns:
    • Projected low passing game usage; team underperforming.
  • Potential Upside:
    • Support for improved offense and potential for higher touchdown rates.
    • Comparisons drawn to previous successful players under better offensive systems.
  • Betting on: Higher than 4.5 rushing touchdowns.

6. George Kittle (TE - San Francisco 49ers)

  • Current Ranking: TE5 (compared to TE7/TE8 in market)
  • Historical Performance:
    • Top six TE since 2018; consistency in scoring.
    • Plays in one of the best offenses; targets will still yield high production.
  • Betting on: Higher than 5.5 receiving touchdowns.

Conclusion

  • Six players identified as rising stars in current rankings.
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