{"id":3534,"date":"2026-07-11T08:16:04","date_gmt":"2026-07-11T03:16:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/usnews-14267fa.ingress-comporellon.ewp.live\/?p=3534"},"modified":"2026-07-11T08:16:04","modified_gmt":"2026-07-11T03:16:04","slug":"woody-marks-and-5-fantasy-football-sleepers-trending-toward-a-much-bigger-role","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/usnews-14267fa.ingress-comporellon.ewp.live\/?p=3534","title":{"rendered":"Woody Marks and 5 fantasy football sleepers trending toward a much bigger role"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><script>\r\n  atOptions = {\r\n    'key' : '644b717812d811d6a1c1fc5b6ccd6fa6',\r\n    'format' : 'iframe',\r\n    'height' : 90,\r\n    'width' : 728,\r\n    'params' : {}\r\n  };\r\n<\/script>\r\n<script src=\"https:\/\/www.highperformanceformat.com\/644b717812d811d6a1c1fc5b6ccd6fa6\/invoke.js\"><\/script>\r\n<br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div xmlns:default=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" id=\"article-tldr\" q:key=\"0V_2\">\n<div class=\"my-5 md:mb-5 p-5 bg-lightGrey rounded-lg relative\">\n<p class=\"md:font-group-tiny md:text-[14px] text-darkGrey text-sm\">Bullet point summary by AI<\/p>\n<ul class=\"list-disc ml-5 mt-[10px] font-group-normal text-base space-y-[10px]\">\n<li class=\"text-primary\" q:key=\"Five deep \"><span class=\"text-black\">Five deep sleepers are emerging as key fantasy contributors this offseason, with several poised for unexpected roles.<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"text-primary\" q:key=\"Each playe\"><span class=\"text-black\">Each player is positioned to capitalize on specific team dynamics, from crowded backfields to thin receiver rooms.<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"text-primary\" q:key=\"The bigges\"><span class=\"text-black\">The biggest fantasy gains may come from rookies and backups who could leapfrog veterans on the depth chart before Week 1.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div on-document:qinit=\"q-oYRKEVXC.js#_hW[0]\" q:key=\"QW_9\" q:id=\"br\"><!--qv q:key=QW_6--><!--qv q:id=bs q:key=vcaa:\n\n<p>One way to get an edge in <a href=\"https:\/\/fansided.com\/fantasy\/football\/\">fantasy football?<\/a> By keeping a close eye on offseason chatter. Which players are impressing reporters in OTAs? Which roster battles could go a different way than the average fan expects? Which rookie is going to end up rocketing up draft boards by August?<\/p>\n\n--><!--qv q:id=bt q:key=lY4S:mL_1--><\/p>\n<p id=\"inline-text-0\" class=\"mt-[18px] md:mt-0 mb-[18px] [&amp;_a]:text-secondary my-f-1\" q:key=\"0\" q:id=\"bu\">One way to get an edge in <a href=\"https:\/\/fansided.com\/fantasy\/football\/\">fantasy football?<\/a> By keeping a close eye on offseason chatter. Which players are impressing reporters in OTAs? Which roster battles could go a different way than the average fan expects? Which rookie is going to end up rocketing up draft boards by August?<\/p>\n<p><!--\/qv--><!--\/qv--><!--\/qv--><!--qv q:key=QW_6--><!--qv q:id=bv q:key=vcaa:\n\n<p>These five players are fairly deep sleepers at the moment, but by reading some of the tea leaves, you can see why they might have more value this season than it seems they will at the moment.<\/p>\n\n--><!--qv q:id=bw q:key=lY4S:mL_1--><\/p>\n<p id=\"inline-text-1\" class=\"my-[18px] [&amp;_a]:text-secondary my-f-1\" q:key=\"0\" q:id=\"bx\">These five players are fairly deep sleepers at the moment, but by reading some of the tea leaves, you can see why they might have more value this season than it seems they will at the moment.<\/p>\n<p><!--\/qv--><!--\/qv--><!--\/qv--><!--qv q:key=QW_6--><!--qv q:id=by q:key=vcaa:\n\n<h2>RB Woody Marks, Houston Texans<\/h2>\n\n--><!--qv q:id=bz q:key=lY4S:mL_1--><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"inline-text-2\" class=\"scroll-mt-24 my-[18px] [&amp;_a]:text-secondary my-f-1\" q:key=\"0\" q:id=\"c0\">RB Woody Marks, Houston Texans<\/h2>\n<p><!--\/qv--><!--\/qv--><!--\/qv--><!--qv q:key=QW_6--><!--qv q:id=c1 q:key=vcaa:https:\/\/images2.minutemediacdn.com\/image\/upload\/c_crop,w_4045,h_2696,x_0,y_0\/images\/ReutersImages\/mmsport\/229\/01kx6x8dk9cffp7kjahh.jpg--><!--qv q:id=c2 q:key=VjqC:mL_1--><!--qv q:id=c3 q:key=deAA:7d_3--><!--qv q:s q:sref=c3 q:key=--><!--qv q:id=c4 q:key=deAA:7d_2--><!--qv q:s q:sref=c4 q:key=--><!--qv q:id=c5 q:key=cHU9:7d_1--><!--qv q:id=c6 q:key=deAA:e2_0--><!--qv q:id=c7 q:key=B0c2:SZ_1--><\/p>\n<figure q:key=\"9m_3\" q:id=\"c8\"><!--qv q:s q:sref=c7 q:key=--><!--qv q:s q:sref=c6 q:key=--><\/p>\n<div class=\"overflow-hidden undefined\" on:qvisible=\"q-9XK8y9iw.js#_hW[0]\" on-document:qinit=\"q-B-Wq4q7o.js#_hW[1]\" q:id=\"c9\"><picture style=\"aspect-ratio: 3 \/ 2\"><source srcset=\"https:\/\/images2.minutemediacdn.com\/image\/upload\/c_crop,x_0,y_0,w_4045,h_2696\/c_fill,w_360,ar_3:2,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto\/images%2FReutersImages%2Fmmsport%2F229%2F01kx6x8dk9cffp7kjahh.jpg 1x, &#10;    https:\/\/images2.minutemediacdn.com\/image\/upload\/c_crop,x_0,y_0,w_4045,h_2696\/c_fill,w_720,ar_3:2,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto\/images%2FReutersImages%2Fmmsport%2F229%2F01kx6x8dk9cffp7kjahh.jpg 2x, &#10;    https:\/\/images2.minutemediacdn.com\/image\/upload\/c_crop,x_0,y_0,w_4045,h_2696\/c_fill,w_1080,ar_3:2,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto\/images%2FReutersImages%2Fmmsport%2F229%2F01kx6x8dk9cffp7kjahh.jpg 3x\" media=\"(max-width: 719px)\"><source srcset=\"https:\/\/images2.minutemediacdn.com\/image\/upload\/c_crop,x_0,y_0,w_4045,h_2696\/c_fill,w_720,ar_3:2,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto\/images%2FReutersImages%2Fmmsport%2F229%2F01kx6x8dk9cffp7kjahh.jpg 1x,&#10;    https:\/\/images2.minutemediacdn.com\/image\/upload\/c_crop,x_0,y_0,w_4045,h_2696\/c_fill,w_1440,ar_3:2,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto\/images%2FReutersImages%2Fmmsport%2F229%2F01kx6x8dk9cffp7kjahh.jpg 2x, &#10;    https:\/\/images2.minutemediacdn.com\/image\/upload\/c_crop,x_0,y_0,w_4045,h_2696\/c_fill,w_1440,ar_3:2,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto\/images%2FReutersImages%2Fmmsport%2F229%2F01kx6x8dk9cffp7kjahh.jpg 3x\" media=\"(max-width: 1079px)\"><source srcset=\"https:\/\/images2.minutemediacdn.com\/image\/upload\/c_crop,x_0,y_0,w_4045,h_2696\/c_fill,w_720,ar_3:2,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto\/images%2FReutersImages%2Fmmsport%2F229%2F01kx6x8dk9cffp7kjahh.jpg 1x,&#10;    https:\/\/images2.minutemediacdn.com\/image\/upload\/c_crop,x_0,y_0,w_4045,h_2696\/c_fill,w_1440,ar_3:2,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto\/images%2FReutersImages%2Fmmsport%2F229%2F01kx6x8dk9cffp7kjahh.jpg 2x,&#10;    https:\/\/images2.minutemediacdn.com\/image\/upload\/c_crop,x_0,y_0,w_4045,h_2696\/c_fill,w_1440,ar_3:2,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto\/images%2FReutersImages%2Fmmsport%2F229%2F01kx6x8dk9cffp7kjahh.jpg 3x\" media=\"(min-width: 1080px)\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/images2.minutemediacdn.com\/image\/upload\/c_crop,x_0,y_0,w_4045,h_2696\/c_fill,w_16,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto\/images\/ReutersImages\/mmsport\/229\/01kx6x8dk9cffp7kjahh.jpg\" alt=\"Houston Texans running back Woody Marks\" title=\"Houston Texans running back Woody Marks\" width=\"360\" height=\"240\" class=\"undefined w-full w-full blur-[5px]\" q:id=\"ca\"\/><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture><\/div>\n<p><!--\/qv--><!--\/qv--><\/p>\n<p><figcaption q:id=\"cb\">Houston Texans running back Woody Marks | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect<\/figcaption><\/p>\n<\/figure>\n<p><!--\/qv--><!--\/qv--><!--\/qv--><!--\/qv--><!--\/qv--><!--\/qv--><!--\/qv--><!--\/qv--><!--\/qv--><!--\/qv--><!--qv q:key=QW_6--><!--qv q:id=cc q:key=vcaa:\n\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/fansided.com\/nfl\/houston-texans\/\">Houston Texans<\/a> added David Montgomery this offseason, so the running back situation should be pretty clear, right? Montgomery would play a role similar to that of Joe Mixon back in 2024, meaning he would see the bulk of the backfield touches.<\/p>\n\n--><!--qv q:id=cd q:key=lY4S:mL_1--><\/p>\n<p id=\"inline-text-4\" class=\"my-[18px] [&amp;_a]:text-secondary my-f-1\" q:key=\"0\" q:id=\"ce\">The <a href=\"https:\/\/fansided.com\/nfl\/houston-texans\/\">Houston Texans<\/a> added David Montgomery this offseason, so the running back situation should be pretty clear, right? Montgomery would play a role similar to that of Joe Mixon back in 2024, meaning he would see the bulk of the backfield touches.<\/p>\n<p><!--\/qv--><!--\/qv--><!--\/qv--><!--qv q:key=QW_6--><!--qv q:id=cf q:key=vcaa:\n\n<p>Not so fast. For one, you can argue that 2024 Mixon is a better player than 2026 Montgomery, giving the Texans more reason to rotate at the position. And for two, the Texans have another very promising back this season in Woody Marks.<\/p>\n\n--><!--qv q:id=cg q:key=lY4S:mL_1--><\/p>\n<p id=\"inline-text-5\" class=\"my-[18px] [&amp;_a]:text-secondary my-f-1\" q:key=\"0\" q:id=\"ch\">Not so fast. For one, you can argue that 2024 Mixon is a better player than 2026 Montgomery, giving the Texans more reason to rotate at the position. And for two, the Texans have another very promising back this season in Woody Marks.<\/p>\n<p><!--\/qv--><!--\/qv--><!--\/qv--><!--qv q:key=QW_6--><!--qv q:id=ci q:key=vcaa:\n\n<p>As a rookie in 2025, Marks rushed for 703 yards and two touchdowns while adding another 208 receiving yard and three scores through the air. He&#39;s got the skill set to be a three-down back in this league and is a perfect backup for Montgomery. He&#39;s also a major threat to Montgomery.<\/p>\n\n--><!--qv q:id=cj q:key=lY4S:mL_1--><\/p>\n<p id=\"inline-text-6\" class=\"my-[18px] [&amp;_a]:text-secondary my-f-1\" q:key=\"0\" q:id=\"ck\">As a rookie in 2025, Marks rushed for 703 yards and two touchdowns while adding another 208 receiving yard and three scores through the air. He&#8217;s got the skill set to be a three-down back in this league and is a perfect backup for Montgomery. He&#8217;s also a major threat to Montgomery.<\/p>\n<p><!--\/qv--><!--\/qv--><!--\/qv--><!--qv q:key=QW_6--><!--qv q:id=cl q:key=vcaa:\n\n<p>KPRC&#39;s Aaron WIlson has reported that Marks is expected to <a href=\"https:\/\/bleacherreport.com\/articles\/25451646-latest-fantasy-news-woody-marks-future-texans-rb-depth-chart-after-david-montgomery-contract\" target=\"_blank\">see a lot of work as the primary third-down back<\/a> for the Texans in passing situations, something that gives him a lot of upside in full PPR leagues. <\/p>\n\n--><!--qv q:id=cm q:key=lY4S:mL_1--><\/p>\n<p id=\"inline-text-7\" class=\"my-[18px] [&amp;_a]:text-secondary my-f-1\" q:key=\"0\" q:id=\"cn\">KPRC&#8217;s Aaron WIlson has reported that Marks is expected to <a href=\"https:\/\/bleacherreport.com\/articles\/25451646-latest-fantasy-news-woody-marks-future-texans-rb-depth-chart-after-david-montgomery-contract\" target=\"_blank\">see a lot of work as the primary third-down back<\/a> for the Texans in passing situations, something that gives him a lot of upside in full PPR leagues. <\/p>\n<p><!--\/qv--><!--\/qv--><!--\/qv--><!--qv q:key=QW_6--><!--qv q:id=co q:key=vcaa:\n\n<h2>RB Emmett Johnson, Kansas City Chiefs<\/h2>\n\n--><!--qv q:id=cp q:key=lY4S:mL_1--><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"inline-text-8\" class=\"scroll-mt-24 my-[18px] [&amp;_a]:text-secondary my-f-1\" q:key=\"0\" q:id=\"cq\">RB Emmett Johnson, Kansas City Chiefs<\/h2>\n<p><!--\/qv--><!--\/qv--><!--\/qv--><!--qv q:key=QW_6--><!--qv q:id=cr q:key=vcaa:https:\/\/images2.minutemediacdn.com\/image\/upload\/c_crop,w_6164,h_4109,x_0,y_0\/images\/ReutersImages\/mmsport\/229\/01kx6x7964cgr4zfp394.jpg--><!--qv q:id=cs q:key=VjqC:mL_1--><!--qv q:id=ct q:key=deAA:7d_3--><!--qv q:s q:sref=ct q:key=--><!--qv q:id=cu q:key=deAA:7d_2--><!--qv q:s q:sref=cu q:key=--><!--qv q:id=cv q:key=cHU9:7d_1--><!--qv q:id=cw q:key=deAA:e2_0--><!--qv q:id=cx q:key=B0c2:SZ_1--><\/p>\n<figure q:key=\"9m_3\" q:id=\"cy\"><!--qv q:s q:sref=cx q:key=--><!--qv q:s q:sref=cw q:key=--><\/p>\n<div class=\"overflow-hidden undefined\" on:qvisible=\"q-9XK8y9iw.js#_hW[0]\" on-document:qinit=\"q-B-Wq4q7o.js#_hW[1]\" q:id=\"cz\"><picture style=\"aspect-ratio: 3 \/ 2\"><source srcset=\"https:\/\/images2.minutemediacdn.com\/image\/upload\/c_crop,x_0,y_0,w_6164,h_4109\/c_fill,w_360,ar_3:2,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto\/images%2FReutersImages%2Fmmsport%2F229%2F01kx6x7964cgr4zfp394.jpg 1x, &#10; 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   https:\/\/images2.minutemediacdn.com\/image\/upload\/c_crop,x_0,y_0,w_6164,h_4109\/c_fill,w_1440,ar_3:2,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto\/images%2FReutersImages%2Fmmsport%2F229%2F01kx6x7964cgr4zfp394.jpg 2x,&#10;    https:\/\/images2.minutemediacdn.com\/image\/upload\/c_crop,x_0,y_0,w_6164,h_4109\/c_fill,w_1440,ar_3:2,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto\/images%2FReutersImages%2Fmmsport%2F229%2F01kx6x7964cgr4zfp394.jpg 3x\" media=\"(min-width: 1080px)\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/images2.minutemediacdn.com\/image\/upload\/c_crop,x_0,y_0,w_6164,h_4109\/c_fill,w_16,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto\/images\/ReutersImages\/mmsport\/229\/01kx6x7964cgr4zfp394.jpg\" alt=\"Nebraska running back Emmett Johnson\" title=\"Nebraska running back Emmett Johnson\" width=\"360\" height=\"240\" class=\"undefined w-full w-full blur-[5px]\" q:id=\"d0\"\/><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture><\/div>\n<p><!--\/qv--><!--\/qv--><\/p>\n<p><figcaption q:id=\"d1\">Nebraska running back Emmett Johnson | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect<\/figcaption><\/p>\n<\/figure>\n<p><!--\/qv--><!--\/qv--><!--\/qv--><!--\/qv--><!--\/qv--><!--\/qv--><!--\/qv--><!--\/qv--><!--\/qv--><!--\/qv--><!--qv q:key=QW_6--><!--qv q:id=d2 q:key=vcaa:\n\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/fansided.com\/nfl\/kansas-city-chiefs\/\">Kansas City Chiefs<\/a> added <a href=\"https:\/\/fansided.com\/nfl\/chiefs-kenneth-walker-iii-signing-dramatically-changes-2026-nfl-draft-plans\">Kenneth Walker this offseason<\/a>, so you&#39;d think that their running back situation is pretty clear, right? Walker&#39;s the defending Super Bowl MVP and a three-down back who can do everything he needs to do at a high level. There&#39;s no room for other backs, right?<\/p>\n\n--><!--qv q:id=d3 q:key=lY4S:mL_1--><\/p>\n<p id=\"inline-text-10\" class=\"my-[18px] [&amp;_a]:text-secondary my-f-1\" q:key=\"0\" q:id=\"d4\">The <a href=\"https:\/\/fansided.com\/nfl\/kansas-city-chiefs\/\">Kansas City Chiefs<\/a> added <a href=\"https:\/\/fansided.com\/nfl\/chiefs-kenneth-walker-iii-signing-dramatically-changes-2026-nfl-draft-plans\">Kenneth Walker this offseason<\/a>, so you&#8217;d think that their running back situation is pretty clear, right? Walker&#8217;s the defending Super Bowl MVP and a three-down back who can do everything he needs to do at a high level. There&#8217;s no room for other backs, right?<\/p>\n<p><!--\/qv--><!--\/qv--><!--\/qv--><!--qv q:key=QW_6--><!--qv q:id=d5 q:key=vcaa:\n\n<p>Well...<em>maybe<\/em> right. Andy Reid hasn&#39;t really used a bellcow running back approach in a while at this point, and while you could attribute that to the lack of a top running back in Kansas City since the first Kareem Hunt stint, I think we at least need to consider that Walker won&#39;t dwarf the rest of the running back room to such an extent that it rules out fantasy usefulness from another back, even if that back ends up only really being useful in 14-team leagues.<\/p>\n\n--><!--qv q:id=d6 q:key=lY4S:mL_1--><\/p>\n<p id=\"inline-text-11\" class=\"my-[18px] [&amp;_a]:text-secondary my-f-1\" q:key=\"0\" q:id=\"d7\">Well&#8230;<em>maybe<\/em> right. Andy Reid hasn&#8217;t really used a bellcow running back approach in a while at this point, and while you could attribute that to the lack of a top running back in Kansas City since the first Kareem Hunt stint, I think we at least need to consider that Walker won&#8217;t dwarf the rest of the running back room to such an extent that it rules out fantasy usefulness from another back, even if that back ends up only really being useful in 14-team leagues.<\/p>\n<p><!--\/qv--><!--\/qv--><!--\/qv--><!--qv q:key=QW_6--><!--qv q:id=d8 q:key=vcaa:\n\n<p>So, who could that guy be? Emari Demercado was brought in this offseason, and Brashard Smith is back, but fifth-round rookie Emmett Johnson is far more exciting as a lottery ticket for fantasy managers. He has three-down potential based on his college tape, and the guys ahead of him on the depth chart have serious flaws that will make it easy for Johnson to jump them by the time Week 1 rolls around.<\/p>\n\n--><!--qv q:id=d9 q:key=lY4S:mL_1--><\/p>\n<p id=\"inline-text-12\" class=\"my-[18px] [&amp;_a]:text-secondary my-f-1\" q:key=\"0\" q:id=\"da\">So, who could that guy be? Emari Demercado was brought in this offseason, and Brashard Smith is back, but fifth-round rookie Emmett Johnson is far more exciting as a lottery ticket for fantasy managers. He has three-down potential based on his college tape, and the guys ahead of him on the depth chart have serious flaws that will make it easy for Johnson to jump them by the time Week 1 rolls around.<\/p>\n<p><!--\/qv--><!--\/qv--><!--\/qv--><!--qv q:key=QW_6--><!--qv q:id=db q:key=vcaa:\n\n<h2>WR Ricky Pearsall, San Francisco 49ers<\/h2>\n\n--><!--qv q:id=dc q:key=lY4S:mL_1--><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"inline-text-13\" class=\"scroll-mt-24 my-[18px] [&amp;_a]:text-secondary my-f-1\" q:key=\"0\" q:id=\"dd\">WR Ricky Pearsall, San Francisco 49ers<\/h2>\n<p><!--\/qv--><!--\/qv--><!--\/qv--><!--qv q:key=QW_6--><!--qv q:id=de q:key=vcaa:https:\/\/images2.minutemediacdn.com\/image\/upload\/c_crop,w_3657,h_2438,x_0,y_0\/images\/ReutersImages\/mmsport\/229\/01kx6x5ktn2mr8gjtbnt.jpg--><!--qv q:id=df q:key=VjqC:mL_1--><!--qv q:id=dg q:key=deAA:7d_3--><!--qv q:s q:sref=dg q:key=--><!--qv q:id=dh q:key=deAA:7d_2--><!--qv q:s q:sref=dh q:key=--><!--qv q:id=di q:key=cHU9:7d_1--><!--qv q:id=dj q:key=deAA:e2_0--><!--qv q:id=dk q:key=B0c2:SZ_1--><\/p>\n<figure q:key=\"9m_3\" q:id=\"dl\"><!--qv q:s q:sref=dk q:key=--><!--qv q:s q:sref=dj q:key=--><\/p>\n<div class=\"overflow-hidden undefined\" on:qvisible=\"q-9XK8y9iw.js#_hW[0]\" on-document:qinit=\"q-B-Wq4q7o.js#_hW[1]\" q:id=\"dm\"><picture style=\"aspect-ratio: 3 \/ 2\"><source srcset=\"https:\/\/images2.minutemediacdn.com\/image\/upload\/c_crop,x_0,y_0,w_3657,h_2438\/c_fill,w_360,ar_3:2,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto\/images%2FReutersImages%2Fmmsport%2F229%2F01kx6x5ktn2mr8gjtbnt.jpg 1x, &#10;    https:\/\/images2.minutemediacdn.com\/image\/upload\/c_crop,x_0,y_0,w_3657,h_2438\/c_fill,w_720,ar_3:2,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto\/images%2FReutersImages%2Fmmsport%2F229%2F01kx6x5ktn2mr8gjtbnt.jpg 2x, &#10;    https:\/\/images2.minutemediacdn.com\/image\/upload\/c_crop,x_0,y_0,w_3657,h_2438\/c_fill,w_1080,ar_3:2,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto\/images%2FReutersImages%2Fmmsport%2F229%2F01kx6x5ktn2mr8gjtbnt.jpg 3x\" media=\"(max-width: 719px)\"><source srcset=\"https:\/\/images2.minutemediacdn.com\/image\/upload\/c_crop,x_0,y_0,w_3657,h_2438\/c_fill,w_720,ar_3:2,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto\/images%2FReutersImages%2Fmmsport%2F229%2F01kx6x5ktn2mr8gjtbnt.jpg 1x,&#10;    https:\/\/images2.minutemediacdn.com\/image\/upload\/c_crop,x_0,y_0,w_3657,h_2438\/c_fill,w_1440,ar_3:2,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto\/images%2FReutersImages%2Fmmsport%2F229%2F01kx6x5ktn2mr8gjtbnt.jpg 2x, &#10;    https:\/\/images2.minutemediacdn.com\/image\/upload\/c_crop,x_0,y_0,w_3657,h_2438\/c_fill,w_1440,ar_3:2,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto\/images%2FReutersImages%2Fmmsport%2F229%2F01kx6x5ktn2mr8gjtbnt.jpg 3x\" media=\"(max-width: 1079px)\"><source srcset=\"https:\/\/images2.minutemediacdn.com\/image\/upload\/c_crop,x_0,y_0,w_3657,h_2438\/c_fill,w_720,ar_3:2,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto\/images%2FReutersImages%2Fmmsport%2F229%2F01kx6x5ktn2mr8gjtbnt.jpg 1x,&#10;    https:\/\/images2.minutemediacdn.com\/image\/upload\/c_crop,x_0,y_0,w_3657,h_2438\/c_fill,w_1440,ar_3:2,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto\/images%2FReutersImages%2Fmmsport%2F229%2F01kx6x5ktn2mr8gjtbnt.jpg 2x,&#10;    https:\/\/images2.minutemediacdn.com\/image\/upload\/c_crop,x_0,y_0,w_3657,h_2438\/c_fill,w_1440,ar_3:2,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto\/images%2FReutersImages%2Fmmsport%2F229%2F01kx6x5ktn2mr8gjtbnt.jpg 3x\" media=\"(min-width: 1080px)\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/images2.minutemediacdn.com\/image\/upload\/c_crop,x_0,y_0,w_3657,h_2438\/c_fill,w_16,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto\/images\/ReutersImages\/mmsport\/229\/01kx6x5ktn2mr8gjtbnt.jpg\" alt=\"San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Ricky Pearsall\" title=\"San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Ricky Pearsall\" width=\"360\" height=\"240\" class=\"undefined w-full w-full blur-[5px]\" q:id=\"dn\"\/><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture><\/div>\n<p><!--\/qv--><!--\/qv--><\/p>\n<p><figcaption q:id=\"do\">San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Ricky Pearsall | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect<\/figcaption><\/p>\n<\/figure>\n<p><!--\/qv--><!--\/qv--><!--\/qv--><!--\/qv--><!--\/qv--><!--\/qv--><!--\/qv--><!--\/qv--><!--\/qv--><!--\/qv--><!--qv q:key=QW_6--><!--qv q:id=dp q:key=vcaa:\n\n<p>2024 first-round pick Ricky Pearsall has had a so-so start to his NFL career, missing time in both of his seasons and sitting at under 1,000 career yards after his first two campaigns.<\/p>\n\n--><!--qv q:id=dq q:key=lY4S:mL_1--><\/p>\n<p id=\"inline-text-15\" class=\"my-[18px] [&amp;_a]:text-secondary my-f-1\" q:key=\"0\" q:id=\"dr\">2024 first-round pick Ricky Pearsall has had a so-so start to his NFL career, missing time in both of his seasons and sitting at under 1,000 career yards after his first two campaigns.<\/p>\n<p><!--\/qv--><!--\/qv--><!--\/qv--><!--qv q:key=QW_6--><!--qv q:id=ds q:key=vcaa:\n\n<p>But 2026 looks like it <a href=\"https:\/\/fansided.com\/nfl\/the-49ers-are-sitting-on-a-breakout-star-who-could-shock-the-league-ricky-pearsall\">could be a breakout campaign<\/a> for Pearsall, who will be in line to see a huge number of snaps beside Mike Evans in this new-look passing attack. Despite this, a lot of fantasy managers seem to be really low on Pearsall right now. Over on Twitter, I&#39;ve seen him described as a potential bust candidate by a number of analysts.<\/p>\n\n--><!--qv q:id=dt q:key=lY4S:mL_1--><\/p>\n<p id=\"inline-text-16\" class=\"my-[18px] [&amp;_a]:text-secondary my-f-1\" q:key=\"0\" q:id=\"du\">But 2026 looks like it <a href=\"https:\/\/fansided.com\/nfl\/the-49ers-are-sitting-on-a-breakout-star-who-could-shock-the-league-ricky-pearsall\">could be a breakout campaign<\/a> for Pearsall, who will be in line to see a huge number of snaps beside Mike Evans in this new-look passing attack. Despite this, a lot of fantasy managers seem to be really low on Pearsall right now. Over on Twitter, I&#8217;ve seen him described as a potential bust candidate by a number of analysts.<\/p>\n<p><!--\/qv--><!--\/qv--><!--\/qv--><!--qv q:key=QW_6--><!--qv q:id=dv q:key=vcaa:\n\n<p>I get it, but there really aren&#39;t a ton of viable receiving threats in San Francisco. Christian Kirk is good for a few good plays per season at this stuff, rookie De&#39;Zhaun Stribling is widely viewed as someone who will take time to get up to speed, and then you have guys like Jordan Watkins and Jacob Cowing, who aren&#39;t threats. Pearsall has to prove he can take advantage of the playing time still, but the upside is there.<\/p>\n\n--><!--qv q:id=dw q:key=lY4S:mL_1--><\/p>\n<p id=\"inline-text-17\" class=\"my-[18px] [&amp;_a]:text-secondary my-f-1\" q:key=\"0\" q:id=\"dx\">I get it, but there really aren&#8217;t a ton of viable receiving threats in San Francisco. Christian Kirk is good for a few good plays per season at this stuff, rookie De&#8217;Zhaun Stribling is widely viewed as someone who will take time to get up to speed, and then you have guys like Jordan Watkins and Jacob Cowing, who aren&#8217;t threats. Pearsall has to prove he can take advantage of the playing time still, but the upside is there.<\/p>\n<p><!--\/qv--><!--\/qv--><!--\/qv--><!--qv q:key=QW_6--><!--qv q:id=dy q:key=vcaa:\n\n<h2>WR Zachariah Branch, Atlanta Falcons<\/h2>\n\n--><!--qv q:id=dz q:key=lY4S:mL_1--><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"inline-text-18\" class=\"scroll-mt-24 my-[18px] [&amp;_a]:text-secondary my-f-1\" q:key=\"0\" q:id=\"e0\">WR Zachariah Branch, Atlanta Falcons<\/h2>\n<p><!--\/qv--><!--\/qv--><!--\/qv--><!--qv q:key=QW_6--><!--qv q:id=e1 q:key=vcaa:https:\/\/images2.minutemediacdn.com\/image\/upload\/c_crop,w_2760,h_1840,x_0,y_0\/images\/ReutersImages\/mmsport\/229\/01kx6x4jft0fypk4n4p6.jpg--><!--qv q:id=e2 q:key=VjqC:mL_1--><!--qv q:id=e3 q:key=deAA:7d_3--><!--qv q:s q:sref=e3 q:key=--><!--qv q:id=e4 q:key=deAA:7d_2--><!--qv q:s q:sref=e4 q:key=--><!--qv q:id=e5 q:key=cHU9:7d_1--><!--qv q:id=e6 q:key=deAA:e2_0--><!--qv q:id=e7 q:key=B0c2:SZ_1--><\/p>\n<figure q:key=\"9m_3\" q:id=\"e8\"><!--qv q:s q:sref=e7 q:key=--><!--qv q:s q:sref=e6 q:key=--><\/p>\n<div class=\"overflow-hidden undefined\" on:qvisible=\"q-9XK8y9iw.js#_hW[0]\" on-document:qinit=\"q-B-Wq4q7o.js#_hW[1]\" q:id=\"e9\"><picture style=\"aspect-ratio: 3 \/ 2\"><source srcset=\"https:\/\/images2.minutemediacdn.com\/image\/upload\/c_crop,x_0,y_0,w_2760,h_1840\/c_fill,w_360,ar_3:2,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto\/images%2FReutersImages%2Fmmsport%2F229%2F01kx6x4jft0fypk4n4p6.jpg 1x, &#10;    https:\/\/images2.minutemediacdn.com\/image\/upload\/c_crop,x_0,y_0,w_2760,h_1840\/c_fill,w_720,ar_3:2,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto\/images%2FReutersImages%2Fmmsport%2F229%2F01kx6x4jft0fypk4n4p6.jpg 2x, &#10;    https:\/\/images2.minutemediacdn.com\/image\/upload\/c_crop,x_0,y_0,w_2760,h_1840\/c_fill,w_1080,ar_3:2,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto\/images%2FReutersImages%2Fmmsport%2F229%2F01kx6x4jft0fypk4n4p6.jpg 3x\" media=\"(max-width: 719px)\"><source srcset=\"https:\/\/images2.minutemediacdn.com\/image\/upload\/c_crop,x_0,y_0,w_2760,h_1840\/c_fill,w_720,ar_3:2,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto\/images%2FReutersImages%2Fmmsport%2F229%2F01kx6x4jft0fypk4n4p6.jpg 1x,&#10;    https:\/\/images2.minutemediacdn.com\/image\/upload\/c_crop,x_0,y_0,w_2760,h_1840\/c_fill,w_1440,ar_3:2,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto\/images%2FReutersImages%2Fmmsport%2F229%2F01kx6x4jft0fypk4n4p6.jpg 2x, &#10;    https:\/\/images2.minutemediacdn.com\/image\/upload\/c_crop,x_0,y_0,w_2760,h_1840\/c_fill,w_1440,ar_3:2,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto\/images%2FReutersImages%2Fmmsport%2F229%2F01kx6x4jft0fypk4n4p6.jpg 3x\" media=\"(max-width: 1079px)\"><source srcset=\"https:\/\/images2.minutemediacdn.com\/image\/upload\/c_crop,x_0,y_0,w_2760,h_1840\/c_fill,w_720,ar_3:2,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto\/images%2FReutersImages%2Fmmsport%2F229%2F01kx6x4jft0fypk4n4p6.jpg 1x,&#10;    https:\/\/images2.minutemediacdn.com\/image\/upload\/c_crop,x_0,y_0,w_2760,h_1840\/c_fill,w_1440,ar_3:2,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto\/images%2FReutersImages%2Fmmsport%2F229%2F01kx6x4jft0fypk4n4p6.jpg 2x,&#10;    https:\/\/images2.minutemediacdn.com\/image\/upload\/c_crop,x_0,y_0,w_2760,h_1840\/c_fill,w_1440,ar_3:2,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto\/images%2FReutersImages%2Fmmsport%2F229%2F01kx6x4jft0fypk4n4p6.jpg 3x\" media=\"(min-width: 1080px)\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/images2.minutemediacdn.com\/image\/upload\/c_crop,x_0,y_0,w_2760,h_1840\/c_fill,w_16,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto\/images\/ReutersImages\/mmsport\/229\/01kx6x4jft0fypk4n4p6.jpg\" alt=\"Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Zachariah Branch\" title=\"Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Zachariah Branch\" width=\"360\" height=\"240\" class=\"undefined w-full w-full blur-[5px]\" q:id=\"ea\"\/><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture><\/div>\n<p><!--\/qv--><!--\/qv--><\/p>\n<p><figcaption q:id=\"eb\">Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Zachariah Branch | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect<\/figcaption><\/p>\n<\/figure>\n<p><!--\/qv--><!--\/qv--><!--\/qv--><!--\/qv--><!--\/qv--><!--\/qv--><!--\/qv--><!--\/qv--><!--\/qv--><!--\/qv--><!--qv q:key=QW_6--><!--qv q:id=ec q:key=vcaa:\n\n<p>There was a time, when he was the Dolphins quarterback, that Tua Tagovailoa could sustain multiple fantasy-relevant wide receivers. If he wins this job, could he do it again?<\/p>\n\n--><!--qv q:id=ed q:key=lY4S:mL_1--><\/p>\n<p id=\"inline-text-20\" class=\"my-[18px] [&amp;_a]:text-secondary my-f-1\" q:key=\"0\" q:id=\"ee\">There was a time, when he was the Dolphins quarterback, that Tua Tagovailoa could sustain multiple fantasy-relevant wide receivers. If he wins this job, could he do it again?<\/p>\n<p><!--\/qv--><!--\/qv--><!--\/qv--><!--qv q:key=QW_6--><!--qv q:id=ef q:key=vcaa:\n\n<p>If he does, one of those receivers is obviously Drake London, but what about the other? Jahan Dotson and Olamide Zaccheaus joined the team in free agency, but both are ideally depth options at this point. Neither is going to break out in 2026. But third-round rookie Zachariah Branch? <a href=\"https:\/\/fansided.com\/nfl\/these-nfc-south-rookies-will-join-rueben-bain-as-first-year-starters\">He might be positioned to do so.<\/a><\/p>\n\n--><!--qv q:id=eg q:key=lY4S:mL_1--><\/p>\n<p id=\"inline-text-21\" class=\"my-[18px] [&amp;_a]:text-secondary my-f-1\" q:key=\"0\" q:id=\"eh\">If he does, one of those receivers is obviously Drake London, but what about the other? Jahan Dotson and Olamide Zaccheaus joined the team in free agency, but both are ideally depth options at this point. Neither is going to break out in 2026. But third-round rookie Zachariah Branch? <a href=\"https:\/\/fansided.com\/nfl\/these-nfc-south-rookies-will-join-rueben-bain-as-first-year-starters\">He might be positioned to do so.<\/a><\/p>\n<p><!--\/qv--><!--\/qv--><!--\/qv--><!--qv q:key=QW_6--><!--qv q:id=ei q:key=vcaa:\n\n<p>Branch was reportedly a standout during OTAs, with defenders struggling to keep up with him. He&#39;s an incredible athlete who can excel out of the slot thanks to his ability to get yards after the catch. With a thin group of receivers ahead of him, Branch has a fairly open path to targets if he can simply show he&#39;s ready for the NFL.<\/p>\n\n--><!--qv q:id=ej q:key=lY4S:mL_1--><\/p>\n<p id=\"inline-text-22\" class=\"my-[18px] [&amp;_a]:text-secondary my-f-1\" q:key=\"0\" q:id=\"ek\">Branch was reportedly a standout during OTAs, with defenders struggling to keep up with him. He&#8217;s an incredible athlete who can excel out of the slot thanks to his ability to get yards after the catch. With a thin group of receivers ahead of him, Branch has a fairly open path to targets if he can simply show he&#8217;s ready for the NFL.<\/p>\n<p><!--\/qv--><!--\/qv--><!--\/qv--><!--qv q:key=QW_6--><!--qv q:id=el q:key=vcaa:\n\n<h2>TE Foster Moreau, Houston Texans<\/h2>\n\n--><!--qv q:id=em q:key=lY4S:mL_1--><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"inline-text-23\" class=\"scroll-mt-24 my-[18px] [&amp;_a]:text-secondary my-f-1\" q:key=\"0\" q:id=\"en\">TE Foster Moreau, Houston Texans<\/h2>\n<p><!--\/qv--><!--\/qv--><!--\/qv--><!--qv q:key=QW_6--><!--qv q:id=eo q:key=vcaa:https:\/\/images2.minutemediacdn.com\/image\/upload\/c_crop,w_6480,h_4320,x_0,y_0\/images\/ReutersImages\/mmsport\/229\/01kx6x9tz7yshhmj4vst.jpg--><!--qv q:id=ep q:key=VjqC:mL_1--><!--qv q:id=eq q:key=deAA:7d_3--><!--qv q:s q:sref=eq q:key=--><!--qv q:id=er q:key=deAA:7d_2--><!--qv q:s q:sref=er q:key=--><!--qv q:id=es q:key=cHU9:7d_1--><!--qv q:id=et q:key=deAA:e2_0--><!--qv q:id=eu q:key=B0c2:SZ_1--><\/p>\n<figure q:key=\"9m_3\" q:id=\"ev\"><!--qv q:s q:sref=eu q:key=--><!--qv q:s q:sref=et q:key=--><\/p>\n<div class=\"overflow-hidden undefined\" on:qvisible=\"q-9XK8y9iw.js#_hW[0]\" on-document:qinit=\"q-B-Wq4q7o.js#_hW[1]\" q:id=\"ew\"><picture style=\"aspect-ratio: 3 \/ 2\"><source srcset=\"https:\/\/images2.minutemediacdn.com\/image\/upload\/c_crop,x_0,y_0,w_6480,h_4320\/c_fill,w_360,ar_3:2,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto\/images%2FReutersImages%2Fmmsport%2F229%2F01kx6x9tz7yshhmj4vst.jpg 1x, &#10;    https:\/\/images2.minutemediacdn.com\/image\/upload\/c_crop,x_0,y_0,w_6480,h_4320\/c_fill,w_720,ar_3:2,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto\/images%2FReutersImages%2Fmmsport%2F229%2F01kx6x9tz7yshhmj4vst.jpg 2x, &#10;    https:\/\/images2.minutemediacdn.com\/image\/upload\/c_crop,x_0,y_0,w_6480,h_4320\/c_fill,w_1080,ar_3:2,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto\/images%2FReutersImages%2Fmmsport%2F229%2F01kx6x9tz7yshhmj4vst.jpg 3x\" media=\"(max-width: 719px)\"><source srcset=\"https:\/\/images2.minutemediacdn.com\/image\/upload\/c_crop,x_0,y_0,w_6480,h_4320\/c_fill,w_720,ar_3:2,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto\/images%2FReutersImages%2Fmmsport%2F229%2F01kx6x9tz7yshhmj4vst.jpg 1x,&#10;    https:\/\/images2.minutemediacdn.com\/image\/upload\/c_crop,x_0,y_0,w_6480,h_4320\/c_fill,w_1440,ar_3:2,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto\/images%2FReutersImages%2Fmmsport%2F229%2F01kx6x9tz7yshhmj4vst.jpg 2x, &#10;    https:\/\/images2.minutemediacdn.com\/image\/upload\/c_crop,x_0,y_0,w_6480,h_4320\/c_fill,w_1440,ar_3:2,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto\/images%2FReutersImages%2Fmmsport%2F229%2F01kx6x9tz7yshhmj4vst.jpg 3x\" media=\"(max-width: 1079px)\"><source srcset=\"https:\/\/images2.minutemediacdn.com\/image\/upload\/c_crop,x_0,y_0,w_6480,h_4320\/c_fill,w_720,ar_3:2,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto\/images%2FReutersImages%2Fmmsport%2F229%2F01kx6x9tz7yshhmj4vst.jpg 1x,&#10;    https:\/\/images2.minutemediacdn.com\/image\/upload\/c_crop,x_0,y_0,w_6480,h_4320\/c_fill,w_1440,ar_3:2,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto\/images%2FReutersImages%2Fmmsport%2F229%2F01kx6x9tz7yshhmj4vst.jpg 2x,&#10;    https:\/\/images2.minutemediacdn.com\/image\/upload\/c_crop,x_0,y_0,w_6480,h_4320\/c_fill,w_1440,ar_3:2,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto\/images%2FReutersImages%2Fmmsport%2F229%2F01kx6x9tz7yshhmj4vst.jpg 3x\" media=\"(min-width: 1080px)\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/images2.minutemediacdn.com\/image\/upload\/c_crop,x_0,y_0,w_6480,h_4320\/c_fill,w_16,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto\/images\/ReutersImages\/mmsport\/229\/01kx6x9tz7yshhmj4vst.jpg\" alt=\"Houston Texans tight end Foster Moreau\" title=\"Houston Texans tight end Foster Moreau\" width=\"360\" height=\"240\" class=\"undefined w-full w-full blur-[5px]\" q:id=\"ex\"\/><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture><\/div>\n<p><!--\/qv--><!--\/qv--><\/p>\n<p><figcaption q:id=\"ey\">Houston Texans tight end Foster Moreau | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect<\/figcaption><\/p>\n<\/figure>\n<p><!--\/qv--><!--\/qv--><!--\/qv--><!--\/qv--><!--\/qv--><!--\/qv--><!--\/qv--><!--\/qv--><!--\/qv--><!--\/qv--><!--qv q:key=QW_6--><!--qv q:id=ez q:key=vcaa:\n\n<p>Call this selection a &#34;Justin makes a longshot call.&#34; The Texans have a lot of tight ends on their roster, from starter Dalton Schultz to guys who have disappointed but still have theoretical upside like Cade Stover and Brevin Jordan to this year&#39;s second-round pick Marlin Klein. And yet, they <em>still<\/em> added Foster Moreau this offseason? Hmm.<\/p>\n\n--><!--qv q:id=f0 q:key=lY4S:mL_1--><\/p>\n<p id=\"inline-text-25\" class=\"my-[18px] [&amp;_a]:text-secondary my-f-1\" q:key=\"0\" q:id=\"f1\">Call this selection a &#8220;Justin makes a longshot call.&#8221; The Texans have a lot of tight ends on their roster, from starter Dalton Schultz to guys who have disappointed but still have theoretical upside like Cade Stover and Brevin Jordan to this year&#8217;s second-round pick Marlin Klein. And yet, they <em>still<\/em> added Foster Moreau this offseason? Hmm.<\/p>\n<p><!--\/qv--><!--\/qv--><!--\/qv--><!--qv q:key=QW_6--><!--qv q:id=f2 q:key=vcaa:\n\n<p>The thing is, Houston has Super Bowl aspirations, and they also have just one reliable tight end on the roster. Adding Moreau, who isn&#39;t far removed from a five-touchdown season in 2024, gives the team a fallback option if those other guys aren&#39;t able to contribute.<\/p>\n\n--><!--qv q:id=f3 q:key=lY4S:mL_1--><\/p>\n<p id=\"inline-text-26\" class=\"my-[18px] [&amp;_a]:text-secondary my-f-1\" q:key=\"0\" q:id=\"f4\">The thing is, Houston has Super Bowl aspirations, and they also have just one reliable tight end on the roster. Adding Moreau, who isn&#8217;t far removed from a five-touchdown season in 2024, gives the team a fallback option if those other guys aren&#8217;t able to contribute.<\/p>\n<p><!--\/qv--><!--\/qv--><!--\/qv--><!--qv q:key=QW_6--><!--qv q:id=f5 q:key=vcaa:\n\n<p>Moreau has a really good chance to be the primary No. 2 tight end in Houston and a key red-zone weapon for this team. I&#39;m not, like, rushing out to draft him in most leagues, but considering we haven&#39;t really heard much this offseason about the progression of Houston&#39;s other tight ends, Moreau has appeal in 16-team leagues and tight-end premium leagues, and he&#39;s a Schultz injury away from being a viable streaming play in 12-team leagues.<\/p>\n\n--><!--qv q:id=f6 q:key=lY4S:mL_1--><\/p>\n<p id=\"inline-text-27\" class=\"my-[18px] [&amp;_a]:text-secondary my-f-1\" q:key=\"0\" q:id=\"f7\">Moreau has a really good chance to be the primary No. 2 tight end in Houston and a key red-zone weapon for this team. 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