Training camp and the preseason have come and gone. What have we learned? Are we overreacting, or not reacting enough? Thankfully, it was an uneventful summer for injuries, but a few hold out/in situations are bleeding over into the regular season preparation period, injecting uncertainty into many outlooks, some offense-wide. How do we sort out our rankings as we have almost all of the new information we will get?
The Bloom Top 250
1. CeeDee Lamb (WR-DAL) - Two weeks is probably enough time to ramp up
2. Christian McCaffrey (RB-SF) - Trent Williams + calf injury breaks ties at #1
3. Tyreek Hill (WR-MIA) - Small hand injury scare but uneventful summer
Top 250 Tier Break
4. Justin Jefferson (WR-MIN) - Should lead the NFL in targets
5. Amon-Ra-St. Brown (WR-DET) - Reasonable to take him over Jefferson
6. Breece Hall (RB-NYJ) - Reasonable to take him over Jefferson
7. Bijan Robinson (RB-ATL) - Allgeier might lower his ceiling but still exciting to take in the first
8. Ja'Marr Chase (WR-CIN) - Hold-in situation now threatening early season value
Top 250 Tier Break
9. A.J. Brown (WR-PHI) - Safe pick in the last third of the first round
10. Garrett Wilson (WR-NYJ) - Will be a big hit if Rodgers stays healthy
11. Saquon Barkley (RB-PHI) - Will be fun to see him in a competent offense
12. Jonathan Taylor (RB-IND) - How much was the 2022 ankle injury affecting him last year?
13. Puka Nacua (WR-LAR) - Should be fine after suffering early camp knee issue
14. Jahmyr Gibbs (RB-DET) - Should be fine after suffering hamstring injury camp
15. Cooper Kupp (WR-LAR) - All reports are he's back to form
16. Drake London (WR-ATL) - Exciting to see what he'll do with a good QB
17. De'Von Achane (RB-MIA) - Should see more work as receiver
18. Malik Nabers (WR-NYG) - Will rival Jefferson's target share
19. Nico Collins (WR-HOU) - Efficiency should make up for another mouth to feed
20. Marvin Harrison Jr. (WR-ARI) - Quiet summer, has been valued at ceiling
21. Derrick Henry (RB-BAL) - Might need OL to gel early on, but set up to smash
22. Deebo Samuel Sr. (WR-SF) - Having a great summer; should be #1 with Aiyuk drama
23. Mike Evans (WR-TB) - Still underrated
24. Davante Adams (WR-LV) - QB competition winner by default is never good
25. DeVonta Smith (WR-PHI) - Could benefit greatly from Kellen Moore scheme
Top 250 Tier Break
26. Chris Olave (WR-NO) - Hard to get excited about Derek Carr's #1
27. Jaylen Waddle (WR-MIA) - Preseason calf injury puts a damper on outlook
28. Kyren Williams (RB-LAR) - Should still be a low RB1/strong RB2 if he stays healthy
29. Isiah Pacheco (RB-KC) - Perine/Steele roles? but has taken another step forward this year
30. Josh Jacobs (RB-GB) - Dillon/Lloyd injuries open door to big September
31. Zay Flowers (WR-BAL) - Should take a step forward this year
32. Tank Dell (WR-HOU) - Chemistry with Stroud > Snap Count
33. Travis Etienne (RB-JAX) - Could be a hit simply if Jags offense gets better
34. Sam LaPorta (TE-DET) - Preseason hamstring injury a small worry
35. Travis Kelce (TE-KC) - Could have a lot more room to operate
36. Terry McLaurin (WR-WAS) - Career year coming if Daniels stays healthy
37. George Pickens (WR-PIT) - Looking good with Aiyuk not coming to Pittsburgh
38. Mark Andrews (TE-BAL) - Wondering about car accident injury, but team says he's okay
39. Tee Higgins (WR-CIN) - #1 receiver for any time that Chase sits
40. Trey McBride (TE-ARI) - Improvement in offense should make up for target share loss
41. DK Metcalf (WR-SEA) - Still the best target in Seattle, but JSN coming on
42. DJ Moore (WR-CHI) - Still the best target in Chicago; but Odunze coming on, and Allen still good
43. Rashee Rice (WR-KC) - Suspension liking coming in 2025
44. Ken Walker III (RB-SEA) - Lots of buzz about bigger workload this summer
45. Brandon Aiyuk (WR-SF) - Uncertainty pushed him down draft boards; now re-signed
46. Josh Allen (QB-BUF) - QB1, but you shouldn't be taking QB1 in 1QB leagues
47. Jalen Hurts (QB-PHI) - We'll see how the transition to Kellen Moore offense goes
48. Patrick Mahomes (QB-KC) - Revenge tour on NFL defense coming?
49. Dalton Kincaid (TE-BUF) - Uncertainty about just how much his role will grow, but it will
50. Lamar Jackson (QB-BAL) - Could have slow start as OL gels
51. Michael Pittman Jr. (WR-IND) - #1 in run-first offense, crowded passing game
Top 250 Tier Break
52. Joe Mixon (RB-HOU) - Missed a lot of time this summer but appears to be healthy now
53. Amari Cooper (WR-CLE) - Hard to be high on Watson's targets
54. Chris Godwin (WR-TB) - Set to play Cooper Kupp role in Coen's offense
55. Xavier Worthy (WR-KC) - Might spark memories of Tyreek Hill
56. Rome Odunze (WR-CHI) - Chemistry with Williams is there
57. Kyle Pitts (TE-ATL) - How much will Cousins help him?
58. Stefon Diggs (WR-HOU) - WR3 in Houston
59. Calvin Ridley (WR-TEN) - Big role in the offense but disappointed in similar situation last year
60. Keenan Allen (WR-CHI) - Will help Williams more than he helps fantasy teams
61. Rachaad White (RB-TB) - Has better competition for touches in offense less suited to him
62. James Cook (RB-BUF) - Some fumble issues this summer
63. Anthony Richardson (QB-IND) - Will have growing pains early
64. Kyler Murray (QB-ARI) - Healthy now, and offense is improving
65. Jaxon Smith-Njigba (WR-SEA) - Sounds like new offense will unlock him downfield
66. Christian Watson (WR-GB) - Quiet summer, but that's a good thing
67. George Kittle (TE-SF) - Aiyuk situation upside/Trent Williams situation downside
68. Evan Engram (TE-JAX) - Somewhat boring but very safe tight end pick at ADP
69. Marquise Brown (WR-KC) - Momentum slowed by preseason injury
70. David Montgomery (RB-DET) - Should get about a touchdown a week + Gibbs injury upside
71. James Conner (RB-ARI) - Could be a low RB1 as long as he stays healthy
72. Alvin Kamara (RB-NO) - Some PPR punch with Captain Checkdown
73. Rhamondre Stevenson (RB-NE) - Will get a ton of work, but in a terrible offense
74. Raheem Mostert (RB-MIA) - Age/injury worries have been overweighted
75. Aaron Jones (RB-MIN) - Receiving upside, but can he stay healthy
76. D'Andre Swift (RB-CHI) - Great summer went mostly unnoticed in FF circles
77. Diontae Johnson (WR-CAR) - A few injury scares, but set up for 90-100 catches
78. Jameson Williams (WR-DET) - Early camp buzz died down but still in a great role/offense
79. Jayden Reed (WR-GB) - Doesn't look like a larger role in cards without WR injuries
80. Christian Kirk (WR-JAX) - A little banged up this summer, and Thomas/Davis were good
81. Jayden Daniels (QB-WAS) - Could have a rough takeoff, but Justin Fields is his FF floor
82. C.J. Stroud (QB-HOU) - Lack of running lowers ceiling, but could easily hit 5k passing yds
83. Brian Thomas Jr. (WR-JAX) - Built momentum all summer, could open up offense
84. Ladd McConkey (WR-LAC) - Injury slowed early momentum, still likely #1 WR
85. Dak Prescott (QB-DAL) - Lamb finally signed, safe to take him at ADP
86. Joe Burrow (QB-CIN) - Chase situation adds uncertainty
Top 250 Tier Break
87. Jordan Love (QB-GB) - Overlooked but has top 6-8 QB upside
88. Caleb Williams (QB-CHI) - Could take the league by storm with great supporting cast
89. Jake Ferguson (TE-DAL) - Cowboys love him
90. David Njoku (TE-CLE) - Hard to trust Watson targets
91. Mike Williams (WR-NYJ) - Should be ready for a big role by the end of September
92. Jordan Addison (WR-MIN) - Ankle injury, but could start strong with Hockenson out
93. Romeo Doubs (WR-GB) - Good depth, limited upside
94. Brandin Cooks (WR-DAL) - Was having good summer until knee issue slowed him
95. Khalil Shakir (WR-BUF) - Will lead BUF WR in targets, but what's that worth?
96. Courtland Sutton (WR-DEN) - Will lead DEN WR in targets, but what's that worth?
97. Brock Bowers (TE-LV) - Was being used creatively before foot injury
98. Brian Robinson Jr. (RB-WAS) - More #1 than RBBC #1A with Ekeler
99. Tony Pollard (RB-TEN) - Signs that he'll be favored over Spears in workload
100. Zack Moss (RB-CIN) - Dodged Perine reunion, should get goal-line carries
101. Zamir White (RB-LV) - Raiders offense not inspiring confidence
102. Nick Chubb (RB-CLE) - Won't be trustworthy until at least Week 6, but worth waiting on
103. Jerome Ford (RB-CLE) - Great RB2 to start the season if you wait on the position
104. Blake Corum (RB-LAR) - League winning upside if Williams goes down again
105. Jonathon Brooks (RB-CAR) - Won't be trustworthy until at least Wk 6, but worth waiting on
106. Chase Brown (RB-CIN) - Dodged Perine reunion, could earn a larger role
107. Jaylen Wright (RB-MIA) - Injury upside for not one, but two backs in great run game
108. Dallas Goedert (TE-PHI) - Kellen Moore offense could highlight him
109. T.J. Hockenson (TE-MIN) - Won't be trustworthy until at least Wk 6, but worth waiting on
110. DeAndre Hopkins (WR-TEN) - Good depth, limited upside
111. Jared Goff (QB-DET) - Plays almost the entire season indoors
112. Trevor Lawrence (QB-JAX) - Thomas could open up offense
113. Tyjae Spears (RB-TEN) - Taking a backseat to Pollard?
114. Najee Harris (RB-PIT) - Warren injury helps early outlook, but Patterson will have a role
115. Javonte Williams (RB-DEN) - Looked good in camp, but is this 3 headed backfield?
116. Devin Singletary (RB-NYG) - Will lead Giants backfield in touches, what's that worth?
117. Dontayvion Wicks (WR-GB) - Might have more Watson injury upside than Reed/Doubs
118. Keon Coleman (WR-BUF) - Bench stash, hope role grows as the season goes on
Top 250 Tier Break
119. Kirk Cousins (QB-ATL) - Could be big value in 6 pt pass TD leagues
120. Tua Tagovailoa (QB-MIA) - Has some new toys in pass game
121. Brock Purdy (QB-SF) - Williams/Aiyuk situations dragging down ceiling
122. Jaylen Warren (RB-PIT) - Hamstring injury will slow his start
123. Austin Ekeler (RB-WAS) - Burst is back, but is role too small to matter?
124. Jaleel McLaughlin (RB-DEN) - Sproles 2.0 for Payton
125. Chuba Hubbard (RB-CAR) - Will be a viable RB2/Flex to open season
126. Trey Benson (RB-ARI) - Carter release raises Conner injury upside
127. Zach Charbonnet (RB-SEA) - Walker injury upside
128. Jordan Mason (RB-SF) - CMC injury upside
129. Sione Vaki (RB-DET) - Gibbs/Montgomery injury upside
130. Tyler Allgeier (RB-ATL) - Bijan Robinson injury upside
131. Braelon Allen (RB-NYJ) - Hall injury upside
132. Jonnu Smith (TE-MIA) - Was Pitts holding him back? Creative role in good offense
133. Darnell Mooney (WR-ATL) - Can Cousins support three FF pass catchers? Maybe
134. Rashid Shaheed (WR-NO) - Multiple summer injuries damper on growth
135. Joshua Palmer (WR-LAC) - Could surprise if McConkey struggles
136. Dalton Schultz (TE-HOU) - Weekly TD upside with Stroud
137. Taysom Hill (QB/RB/TE-NO) - Could be startable in leagues with TE eligibility
138. Jakobi Meyers (WR-LV) - Great summer, but bad QB play, crowded pass game
139. Tyler Lockett (WR-SEA) - Falling to #3 receiver?
140. Curtis Samuel (WR-BUF) - Turf toe could affect him all season
141. Josh Downs (WR-IND) - Hoping for no ankle sprain recurrence
142. Rashod Bateman (WR-BAL) - Will be boom/bust option with upside
143. Bucky Irving (RB-TB) - Better fit for Coen run game than White
144. Ty Chandler (RB-MIN) - Inconsistent, but has Jones injury upside
145. Kimani Vidal (RB-LAC) - Came on late in summer; could get more looks later in season
146. Pat Freiermuth (TE-PIT) - In a TE committee
147. Tank Bigsby (RB-JAX) - Had a good summer, but did last year too
148. Gus Edwards (RB-LAC) - Will be #1 back to start, but precarious
149. J.K. Dobbins (RB-LAC) - Surprised this summer, could surprise inseason
150. Rico Dowdle (RB-DAL) - In a messy low-efficiency committee
151. MarShawn Lloyd (RB-GB)
152. Ray Davis (RB-BUF)
153. Isaiah Likely (TE-BAL)
154. Zach Ertz (TE-WAS)
155. Greg Dortch (WR-ARI)
156. Demarcus Robinson (WR-LAR)
157. Andrei Iosivas (WR-CIN)
158. Gabe Davis (WR-JAX)
159. Jalen Tolbert (WR-DAL)
160. Jalen McMillan (WR-TB)
161. Adonai Mitchell (WR-IND)
162. Justin Herbert (QB-LAC)
163. Aaron Rodgers (QB-NYJ)
164. Justice Hill (RB-BAL)
Top 250 Tier Break
165. Antonio Gibson (RB-NE)
166. Samaje Perine (RB-KC)
167. Cade Otton (TE-TB)
168. Matthew Stafford (QB-LAR)
169. Baker Mayfield (QB-TB)
170. Geno Smith (QB-SEA)
171. Demario Douglas (WR-NE)
172. Ja'Lynn Polk (WR-NE)
173. Jerry Jeudy (WR-CLE)
174. Alec Pierce (WR-IND)
175. Deshaun Watson (QB-CLE)
176. Bo Nix (QB-DEN)
177. Sam Darnold (QB-MIN)
178. Tucker Kraft (TE-GB)
179. Hunter Henry (TE-NE)
180. Tyler Conklin (TE-NYJ)
181. Khalil Herbert (RB-CHI)
182. Trey Sermon (RB-IND)
183. Tyrone Tracy Jr. (RB-NYG)
184. Malik Washington (WR-MIA)
185. Adam Thielen (WR-CAR)
186. Treylon Burks (WR-TEN)
187. Kalif Raymond (WR-DET)
188. Drake Maye (QB-NE)
189. Daniel Jones (QB-NYG)
190. Will Levis (QB-TEN)
191. Justin Fields (QB-PIT)
192. Luke Musgrave (TE-GB)
193. Ben Sinnott (TE-WAS)
194. Juwan Johnson (TE-NO)
195. Tre Tucker (WR-LV)
196. Ricky Pearsall (WR-SF)
197. Jauan Jennings (WR-SF)
198. Jordan Whittington (WR-LAR)
199. Robert Woods (WR-HOU)
200. Noah Fant (TE-SEA)
201. Mike Gesicki (TE-CIN)
202. Colby Parkinson (TE-LAR)
203. Greg Dulcich (TE-DEN)
204. Dylan Laube (RB-LV)
205. Will Shipley (RB-PHI)
206. D'Onta Foreman (RB-CLE)
207. Roschon Johnson (RB-CHI)
208. Audric Estime (RB-DEN)
209. Ezekiel Elliott (RB-DAL)
210. Carson Steele (RB-KC)
211. Cam Akers (RB-HOU)
212. Cole Kmet (TE-CHI)
213. Jeff Wilson Jr. (RB-MIA)
214. Jalin Hyatt (WR-NYG)
215. Wan'Dale Robinson (WR-NYG)
216. Jalen Nailor (WR-MIN)
217. Marvin Mims Jr. (WR-DEN)
218. Dyami Brown (WR-WAS)
219. DJ Chark Jr (WR-LAC)
220. Darius Slayton (WR-NYG)
221. Johnny Mundt (TE-MIN)
222. Jermaine Burton (WR-CIN)
223. Jonathan Mingo (WR-CAR)
224. Kenneth Gainwell (RB-PHI)
225. Cordarrelle Patterson (RB-PIT)
226. Craig Reynolds (RB-DET)
227. Clyde Edwards-Helaire (RB-KC)
228. Bryce Young (QB-CAR)
229. Gardner Minshew II (QB-LV)
230. Russell Wilson (QB-PIT)
231. Derek Carr (QB-NO)
232. Alexander Mattison (RB-LV)
233. Jamaal Williams (RB-NO)
234. Miles Sanders (RB-CAR)
235. Dameon Pierce (RB-HOU)
236. Sean Tucker (RB-TB)
237. Deuce Vaughn (RB-DAL)
238. Emanuel Wilson (RB-GB)
239. John Metchie III (WR-HOU)
240. Xavier Hutchinson (WR-HOU)
241. Michael Wilson (WR-ARI)
242. Parker Washington (WR-JAX)
243. Gerald Everett (TE-CHI)
244. Dawson Knox (TE-BUF)
245. Jared Wiley (TE-KC)
246. Josh Oliver (TE-MIN)
247. Kenny McIntosh (RB-SEA)
248. D'Ernest Johnson (RB-JAX)
249. British Brooks (RB-HOU)
250. Chigoziem Okonkwo (TE-TEN)