Justin Boone lists fantasy football risers and fallers before Week 1
Fantasy football analyst Justin Boone highlighted several running backs, wide receivers and tight ends whose fantasy values rose or fell after the preseason and roster cuts, offering draft advice ahead of Week 1. Analyst Dwain McFarland noted that Chiefs receiver Cyrus Allen and running back Emmett Johnson saw steady or rising fantasy value during preseason Week 2. NBC Sports reported that Mike Washington Jr. emerged as a top running back option and Jonathon Brooks earned a larger share of Carolina’s backfield snaps in the same week. Yahoo Sports highlighted an ankle sprain to Ashton Jeanty and shifting depth charts that could affect fantasy drafts.
NFL. com said Week 3 featured players battling for roster spots, including Ravens receiver Chris Moore and Jaguars defensive end Bryan Thomas Jr. Pro Football Focus added that rookie wide receiver Ja’Kobi Lane appeared set as the Ravens’ third WR while Luke McCaffrey faced an uncertain roster spot. Yahoo Sports noted analyst Hayden Winks’ assessment of recent 53-man roster decisions and injury reports ahead of the 2026 season, and Sports Illustrated said NFL insiders identified ten young players expected to break out in 2026.
