Addressing Travis Kelce’s claim that career opportunities may have hurt his 2024 production, Marcas Grant argued the tight end is simply slowing down. Next Gen Stats chart Kelce’s average speed, burst score and yards-after-catch percentage as the lowest of his last five seasons. Rather than blaming off-field appearances or concert cameos, Grant sees Father Time at work and recommends fantasy managers price Kelce as a star entering his decline phase rather than assuming a quick bounce-back to peak numbers.

Marcas Grant dismissed hype about Deebo Samuel’s growing connection with Jayden Daniels, reminding readers that Samuel’s 2021 eruption remains an outlier. Outside of that year he has only one other season with 1,000+ scrimmage yards and double-digit touchdowns. Seven-on-seven highlights do little to change the profile of a player who often excels in real football but frustrates fantasy managers. Grant urged drafters not to push Samuel up boards simply because Terry McLaurin is sidelined and the two are sharing extra reps.

Reacting to reports that Ben Johnson may line up DJ Moore in the backfield, Marcas Grant said fantasy drafters should not expect a production spike. He compared the idea to Deebo Samuel’s 2021 season (10 % backfield snaps, one catch for nine yards from that alignment) and Jayden Reed’s 2024 usage (seven grabs, 54 yards). Such wrinkles are fun on film but rarely add meaningful fantasy points, so Grant recommends keeping Moore’s projection unchanged rather than chasing a gadget-play narrative.

Marcas Grant warned that Jacksonville’s backfield could get messy after glowing camp reports on fourth-round pick Bhayshul Tuten. The Jaguars have spent two straight off-seasons searching for alternatives—last year Tank Bigsby fumbled away his shot, and this spring the club invested again at the position. Etienne logged barely 50 % of the snaps in 2024, and Grant believes Tuten’s explosiveness could siphon just enough touches to cap Etienne’s ceiling and inject week-to-week volatility, making Etienne a risky pick at his current price.

Marcas Grant advised stashing Sam Darnold because reports say he is "acing" Klint Kubiak’s playbook in Seattle. Darnold just posted a 4,000-yard, 35-TD campaign with Minnesota and finished as a top-10 fantasy quarterback, yet his current ADP is QB27 and he goes undrafted in most leagues. Grant noted that if Cooper Kupp still has juice and Jaxon Smith-Njigba makes the jump on the perimeter, Darnold could reprise last year’s production and become a waiver-wire hero at no cost on draft day.

Marcas Grant said Omarion Hampton is being overdrafted in the mid-fourth round because new Chargers coordinator Greg Roman has almost never featured one bell-cow. In five of Roman’s last six offenses two backs topped 100 carries, and only LeSean McCoy (234 in 2016) and Mark Ingram (202 in 2019) even cleared 200. Grant added that veteran Najee Harris, who has produced 1,200+ scrimmage yards and six scores every season, will re-enter the mix once his fireworks-related eye injury heals. Roman publicly declared the era of a single workhorse "gone the way of the prehistoric creatures," making it unlikely Hampton sees the volume needed to justify his current ADP.

Marcas Grant doubled down on Caleb Williams as a Round 10 value, predicting he will become the first 4,000-yard passer in Chicago history. Williams already posted 3,541 yards, 20 TDs and 489 rushing yards as a rookie—good for QB15. Now he gets play-caller Ben Johnson plus an upgraded supporting cast and retains the same scrambling ability that ranked seventh among quarterbacks. Grant concluded that repeating the rushing while adding 500-plus passing yards would make Williams a slam-dunk to beat his late-round ADP.

Marcas Grant argued Patrick Mahomes is actually undervalued at a Round 6 ADP because 2024’s short-aDOT trend could reverse. Last season Mahomes logged career-lows in air yards per attempt (6.3) and per completion (4.0), but Kansas City now adds Hollywood Brown (health permitting), second-year burner Xavier Worthy (currently in concussion protocol) and an emerging Rashee Rice (suspension watch). Andy Reid has already told Worthy to "get your hamstrings ready," a sign Kansas City wants the vertical game back. If the deep shots return, Mahomes can smash mid-round pricing.

Marcas Grant pitched Justin Fields as a Round 9 swing for the fences. Fields produced 19.5 fantasy points per start in 2022-23 and opened 2024 as the QB6 before Pittsburgh benched him. In New York he has no competition, and new OC Tanner Engstrand—fresh off Ben Johnson’s Lions staff—has publicly vowed to "play fast" and "be explosive." Pair Fields’ perennial top-five rushing upside with Garrett Wilson and Breece Hall in space and a top-10 season is on the table, assuming the current toe issue proves minor.

Marcas Grant believes Drake Maye is a dirt-cheap breakout bet at Round 13. The New England passer already averaged more than 17 fantasy points in games he finished despite throwing to Hunter Henry and DeMario Douglas. The Patriots now import Stefon Diggs (working back from an ACL) and rookie Kyle Williams while reuniting Maye with coordinator Josh McDaniels. Because managers do not need to start him weekly at this price, Grant views Maye as a perfect upside stash who could grow into a reliable starter once the new weapons click.

Marcas Grant reminded drafters that every time Dak Prescott plays at least 16 games he finishes as a fantasy QB1, yet he is lingering until Round 10. Dallas has logged the league’s fifth-most dropbacks since 2020 and now hands the reins to new head coach/play-caller Brian Schottenheimer with George Pickens replacing Brandin Cooks and first-round guard Tyler Booker boosting protection. Grant’s bottom line: if Prescott stays on the field, history screams he will crush his current ADP.

Marcas Grant urged gamers to keep trusting Matthew Stafford in Round 14. Once Cooper Kupp and Puka Nacua returned last year, Stafford ranked QB7 from Weeks 8-14 at nearly 20 points per game. The Rams upgraded again by importing Davante Adams and drafting tight end Terrance Ferguson, a combination that could see Sean McVay lean on 12 personnel packages that shredded defenses late in 2024. Grant admitted Stafford’s balky back is the only red flag but said Los Angeles is already managing it, making the payoff far greater than the minimal investment.

Marcas Grant highlighted Tua Tagovailoa as a bargain in Round 14 (QB20) because drafters are overly discounting last year’s concussion. From Weeks 8-16 of 2024, a healthy Tua was a top-12 fantasy quarterback and ripped a four-game heater at 25.2 fantasy points per outing just before the playoffs. With Tyreek Hill falling to Round 3 and Jaylen Waddle down in WR3 territory, Miami’s entire stack is on sale. Grant’s thesis: a healthy Tua has always produced, and the inexpensive draft slot lets managers capture his ceiling without real opportunity cost.

Marcas Grant advised grabbing Bryce Young in Round 15 because the second-half version of Carolina’s quarterback quietly posted league-winning peripherals. After a brief early-season benching, Young averaged 26 rushing yards and punched in five rushing scores over his final eight games—massive jumps from the 6.8 rushing yards he logged before the bench. If that ground production holds and his passing takes a step forward with rookie wideout Tetairoa McMillan joining the room, Grant believes a high-end QB2 outcome is completely attainable at an ADP that barely costs anything.

Marcas Grant said Aaron Rodgers is worth scooping off the end of fantasy benches because he remains undrafted in most 12-team leagues yet flashed life last year. Rodgers topped 250 passing yards and/or threw multiple touchdowns in five of the Jets final six games, did so another year removed from his 2023 Achilles tear, and now arrives in Pittsburgh allegedly for one last prove-it tour. Grant noted the veteran must mesh with DK Metcalf in Arthur Smith’s scheme, but managers hunting a waiver-wire lottery ticket or best-ball spike weeks could do far worse than the future Hall of Famer who can still summon fantasy magic in isolated matchups.

Marcas Grant labeled Rome Odunze a Round-7 WR37 bargain. Odunze already owned a 19% target share and 33% air-yard share in 2024 and now inherits 121 vacated targets left by Keenan Allen. Grant believes Chicago, under Ben Johnson, is this year’s surprise juggernaut—similar to Tampa with Baker Mayfield or Washington with Jayden Daniels. With Caleb Williams at QB and minimal competition behind DJ Moore, Odunze’s ceiling dwarfs similarly priced receivers, making him a priority mid-round pick.

Marcas Grant endorsed David Njoku as a value at TE9 in Round 8. When active last season, Njoku ran a route on nearly 75% of dropbacks and was targeted on 26% of them—tops among Browns with 15+ routes. He has posted a 21% or better target rate three straight seasons. Grant argued that Njoku’s short-area dominance (5.6 air yards per target) meshes with the Browns’ shaky quarterback and offensive-line situation, making him, alongside Jerry Jeudy, the only dependable volume play and a mid-round smash.

Marcas Grant called Jauan Jennings’ Round-9 WR43 price a market miss. Jennings smashed his previous highs in 2024 and projects as the primary target while Brandon Aiyuk rehabs an ACL/MCL tear. San Francisco’s disappointing 6-11 season has depressed ADPs, but Grant expects a rebound aided by one of the league’s most favorable schedules. Assuming Jennings’ minor calf issue heals, Grant prefers him over peers in bad offenses (Jakobi Meyers) or crowded rooms (Matthew Golden, Jayden Reed).

Marcas Grant pegged Jameson Williams as undervalued at WR27 in Round 6. Williams led Detroit with 11.3 air yards per target, ranked second in yards after catch, and drew targets on nearly 20% of his routes in 2024, with 44 of 91 looks coming within 10 yards—evidence the Lions scheme him touches at every level. Grant wants heavy exposure to this top-tier offense and believes the likely No.2 option behind Amon-Ra St. Brown should go several rounds earlier.

Marcas Grant touted D’Andre Swift as a Round-5 RB21 steal. With Ben Johnson calling plays and Caleb Williams projected for 4,000 passing yards, Grant expects Chicago’s attack to surge. Swift has topped 39 catches every season and produced a career-best 1,345 scrimmage yards in 2024 behind a weaker line; the Bears have since upgraded the trenches. Roschon Johnson and rookie Kyle Monangai are minor threats, so Grant views Swift’s three-down skill set as a 'no-brainer' at cost.

Marcas Grant labeled RJ Harvey a risky Round-5 RB24 pick because Sean Payton has assembled a nightmare committee. Payton hyped Audric Estime and Jaleel McLaughlin all offseason, then signed JK Dobbins fresh off a career year. Grant reminded readers Payton’s usage promises burned fantasy GMs last year—see Marvin Mims’ snap counts. With four credible backs vying for touches, Grant sees no clear path for Harvey to deliver starter-level volume at his current cost.

Marcas Grant called Omarion Hampton overvalued at a Round-4 RB17 tag because veteran Najee Harris still lurks in the Chargers backfield. Harris, a consistent volume-soaker in Pittsburgh, is on track to return from an eye injury and siphon early-down and goal-line snaps. Grant noted that managers can instead draft Chuba Hubbard, James Conner or D’Andre Swift in the same range—backs without a similar split. Until Harris’ role evaporates, Hampton’s touch ceiling won’t justify his draft slot.

Marcas Grant argued that Jaxon Smith-Njigba’s Round-3 WR14 price assumes a smoother transition than Seattle may deliver. Cooper Kupp’s arrival pushes JSN from the slot to the boundary, he’ll now catch passes from new quarterback Sam Darnold, and new coordinator Klint Kubiak has orders to lean on the run after Seattle posted the league’s fifth-lowest rush rate in 2024. Grant also flagged an offensive line that let Geno Smith absorb the third-most sacks; Darnold’s ugly showings under pressure (Week 18 and Wild Card) amplify the risk. He expects volume to funnel JSN’s way eventually but warned managers to brace for a rocky first month and a capped ceiling at current ADP.

Marcas Grant warned that Ashton Jeanty’s Round-1 RB5 price tag ignores Las Vegas’ scoring woes. The Raiders ranked fourth-worst in points in 2024 while finishing fourth in pass attempts, a mix that invites negative game scripts and limits rushing TD chances. Grant highlighted that nine of the first 12 RBs drafted come from top-15 scoring offenses; Jeanty is one of the few exceptions. He expects volume but not the touchdown profile required of a top-five back and advised passing at current ADP.

Marcas Grant said Saquon Barkley’s Round-1 ADP ignores the historic crash every back suffers after a 2,000-yard season. He called it the “2K Conundrum,” noting the eight previous 2,000-yard rushers averaged 966 fewer rushing yards the next year and only two even topped 1,300. Grant argued that a plausible 1,200-yard follow-up would still fall short of the top-three fantasy capital managers are paying, making Barkley a fade at cost.