Outlook Deebo Samuel Sr.
Fading Fantasy Ownership Signals Caution as Dual-Threat Star Enters Age-30 Campaign
Deebo Samuel Sr. enters his seventh NFL season with a declining fantasy outlook. In 2025, he remained a viable contributor by securing 72 receptions for 727 yards and five touchdowns. Despite this solid production, his roster ownership has plummeted over the past month, dropping from 60% down to 35% as fantasy managers lose confidence in his outlook.
A primary driver of this slide is the change in his usage. His trademark rushing volume dropped significantly from 42 carries in 2024 down to just 17 last season. As he reaches 30 years old, his potential to generate game-breaking fantasy points out of the backfield is diminishing, leaving him dependent on traditional receiving volume.
With his role and team outlook carrying significant uncertainty, our models suggest treating him as a bench depth option rather than a weekly starter. He is best viewed as a volatile depth piece, and fantasy managers should only look his way if he falls deep into the middle-to-late rounds of drafts.
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Outlook Troy Franklin
Slot Role and Rising Draft Stock Make Denver's Young Receiver an Intriguing Late-Round Bench Stash
Troy Franklin enters his third professional season projected to operate as Denver's primary slot receiver. While he holds a starting slot role, he must compete for targets alongside established options Courtland Sutton and Jaylen Waddle, which could compress his overall volume.
Coming off a strong sophomore campaign where he posted 709 yards and six scores, our models project a conservative baseline of 33 receptions, 383 yards, and three touchdowns on 50 targets. This projection reflects a more crowded passing hierarchy under quarterback Bo Nix.
His draft stock is rising, with his ADP climbing from the 230s in May to 202 in June. At this late-round price in PPR formats, Franklin is an intriguing bench stash who offers a proven ceiling if Denver's offense takes a leap forward.
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