Outlook DeVonta Smith
Primed for a Career-Defining Breakout as Philadelphia's Clear Number One Target
With the offseason departure of A.J. Brown, DeVonta Smith enters the year as Philadelphia's undisputed top wideout. Backed by teammates like tackle Jordan Mailata who view him as a natural leader, Smith is set to spearhead a revamped passing attack. He commands the LWR1 spot on the depth chart alongside newcomers Hollywood Brown and rookie Makai Lemon, ensuring a massive slice of Jalen Hurts' targets.
Our projections are highly optimistic, slotting him for 85 receptions, 1,098 receiving yards, and six touchdowns. Having already crossed the 1,000-yard mark in three of his five career seasons, the reliable pass-catcher has established an incredibly high weekly floor. Operating as the primary read for Hurts, his targets should easily surpass his projected 120 looks.
Fantasy managers are catching on as his start percentage has climbed from 67% to 83% over the past month. Despite this, his ADP has remained remarkably stable around pick 46. At this mid-fourth-round price, our models view him as an absolute draft-day steal, offering high-end WR1 upside at a comfortable WR2 draft cost.
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Outlook Rashee Rice
Mahomes' Top Target Offers Major Fantasy Value if Legal and Injury Hurdles Clear
Chiefs wide receiver Rashee Rice enters the 2026 season with significant off-field and injury narrative, having undergone right knee clean-up surgery in mid-May alongside serving a 30-day jail sentence for a probation violation. Despite missing OTAs and mandatory minicamp, head coach Andy Reid expects him ready for training camp, keeping him locked in as Kansas City's primary slot weapon.
When active, Rice is incredibly productive as Patrick Mahomes' top wideout. Our models project him to lead the Chiefs' wide receiver group with 93 receptions for 1,024 yards and seven touchdowns. Operating alongside Xavier Worthy and veteran Travis Kelce, his established chemistry makes him a highly consistent PPR threat.
His ADP has seen high volatility, dropping to the late-30s following late-May legal developments before recovering to around 31. This current draft cost makes him a stellar value steal in 1.0 PPR formats. Fantasy managers who accept the early-season risk are getting a top-tier receiving option at a discount.
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