Outlook Chris Godwin
Primed for a Target Boost as the Slot Anchor Following Offseason Departures
Chris Godwin enters the season holding down the primary slot role in the offense, operating out of the slot on the depth chart. Following significant offseason changes that removed key targets from the receiver room, Godwin is positioned to absorb a substantial share of the passing volume from Baker Mayfield. Our projections forecast him for around 76 targets and 69 receptions, pointing to a reliable floor in PPR formats.
His draft market has remained remarkably stable throughout the summer, hovering around an ADP of 93 overall in 1.0 PPR formats. Drafters are approaching him with cautious optimism given his recent multi-year health fluctuations, yet our models indicate that his current cost presents a solid draft-day value for managers seeking a high-floor possession receiver in the middle rounds.
While younger options like Emeka Egbuka and Jalen McMillan will command downfield attention on the perimeter, Godwin's security in underneath and intermediate routes makes him a trusted component of the aerial attack. Fantasy managers rostering him can expect steady contributions, particularly in point-per-reception leagues where his catch volume offsets modest touchdown projections.
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Outlook Darren Waller
Uncertain Career Crossroads and Free Agency Loom for Veteran Tight End
Darren Waller enters the upcoming season with his NFL future shrouded in uncertainty as he remains a notable unsigned free agent on the open market. After spending the 2025 campaign putting up decent efficiency with 283 receiving yards and six touchdowns across eight games, managers are left wondering where he might land and if he can recapture his past elite form.
Looking back at his career arc, Waller has proven capable of elite production when fully healthy and locked into a high-volume role, notably during his standout 1,000-yard campaigns with the Raiders. However, entering his age-33 season with multiple recent years disrupted by injuries and a current lack of a team, expectations must be heavily tempered for any fantasy impact.
In fantasy formats, Waller currently sits as a speculative late-round stash or waiver wire name given his 43% rostered rate. Until he signs with a franchise and secures a defined spot on an offensive depth chart, fantasy managers should treat him as a high-risk, wait-and-see option rather than a reliable weekly contributor.
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