Outlook De'Zhaun Stribling
Rookie Preseason Star Surges Into Late-Round Fantasy Relevance
De'Zhaun Stribling turned heads this summer, showcasing exceptional hands and route-running to secure a prominent rotational role in San Francisco's offense. With injuries thinning the wide receiver room—including Christian Kirk landing on injured reserve—the rookie sits directly behind veteran Mike Evans on the depth chart and should compete for immediate targets.
Fantasy managers quickly responded to his camp ascension, pushing his roster rate up to 81% despite a modest 2% start rate that confirms his current stash status. Our models project Stribling for 55 receptions, 575 receiving yards, and three touchdowns, solidifying him as an intriguing bench asset capable of surpassing expectations.
Stribling's draft market trajectory climbed aggressively throughout August, surging from an undrafted ADP near 225 up to 162. While minor shoulder soreness cooled his late-August momentum, our projections view his current price tag as an appealing late-round bargain rather than an overhyped market reach in high-powered scoring environments.
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Outlook Jacory Croskey-Merritt
Plummeting Draft Cost Opens Up High-Yield Value in Washington's Backfield
Jacory Croskey-Merritt enters his second NFL season poised to lead Washington's backfield rotation after handling 175 carries at a solid 4.6 yards per carry in 2025. While listed atop the depth chart ahead of Rachaad White, his role remains predominantly on early downs after tallying only nine catches last year.
Our projections anticipate steady volume on the ground, pegging him for 180 rushing attempts, 795 yards, and eight touchdowns, with a modest 12 receptions. Sharing touches keeps him in committee territory, but his projected scoring punch inside the red zone offers dependable touchdown-dependent utility.
The market has grown skeptical as draft day approaches. His ADP tumbled from near pick 110 in mid-August down into the 150s following a late-August lower-body injury. With roster ownership near 89% yet draft capital cheapening, our projections view this price dip as an attractive late-round value steal.
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