Outlook Troy Franklin
Slot Role and Rising Market Hype Position Third-Year Receiver as a Late-Round Sleeper
Troy Franklin enters his third season listed atop Denver's slot receiver depth chart, positioning him for a stable role in a passing offense led by quarterback Bo Nix. After a productive second year with 65 receptions for 709 yards and six touchdowns, Franklin's projected volume has taken a hit following Denver's offseason addition of Jaylen Waddle.
Our models project a more conservative season for Franklin, estimating 33 receptions for 395 yards and three touchdowns. While his current fantasy ownership sits around 61%, managers are taking a wait-and-see approach, starting him in just 22% of leagues. This caution is reflected in his ADP, which has steadily climbed from late-round irrelevance in May to a more competitive range near 204 in June.
This rising draft cost makes Franklin a fascinating late-round flyer. If he can outperform our conservative projections and hold off competitors like Marvin Mims Jr., he could easily outvalue his current price. However, in a crowded receiving group featuring Waddle and Courtland Sutton, his realistic floor remains low.
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Outlook Rico Dowdle
Shifting Backfield Dynamics Make New Steelers Running Back a Sneaky Value
Rico Dowdle enters a new chapter with the Steelers, reuniting with head coach Mike McCarthy. Listed behind Jaylen Warren on the team's depth chart, Dowdle is poised to operate in a productive shared backfield. Having logged substantial workloads over his last two seasons, his projected 184 carries and 35 receptions make him a highly viable fantasy option.
Our models project Dowdle for 847 rushing yards and six touchdowns on the ground, supplemented by 254 receiving yards. While Warren occupies the lead spot on the depth chart, Dowdle's proven efficiency—averaging over 4.5 yards per carry in recent years—suggests he will see plenty of high-value touches in a run-heavy Pittsburgh scheme.
Fantasy managers are taking a cautious approach, as his ADP has drifted from pick 71 in early May down to 84 in mid-June. This declining draft cost reflects committee concerns but transforms Dowdle into a clear value play. Currently started in 52% of leagues, he represents a high-floor flex option with room to outgrow his price tag.
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