Outlook Chris Rodriguez
Primed for a rotational backup role with touchdown-dependent upside in Duval
Chris Rodriguez enters the season operating as the primary backup behind Bhayshul Tuten in a newly configured backfield. Following a minor offseason foot procedure that required a brief recovery period, reports indicate he is fully healthy and ready for training camp. Our models project him for 135 carries and 650 rushing yards, giving him a situational foundation as a runner.
His draft market has experienced a steady climb, moving from an ADP near the 150th pick earlier in the summer up to around the 137th selection. Fantasy managers are recognizing his potential standalone value and security handcuff status, making his current cost an affordable depth investment rather than an over-hyped reach.
While his receiving upside remains quite limited with only a handful of projected catches, his capability near the goal line keeps him relevant in deeper formats. He represents a stable late-round bench piece who could inherit significant rushing volume if the backfield hierarchy shifts during the season.
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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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