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Blair Andrews
March 29, 2026
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Kevin Szafraniec
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Can Travis Etienne Help Elevate Kellen Moore’s Offense to the Next Level?
Kevin Szafraniec
March 14, 2026
Kevin Szafraniec debates how much fantasy value Travis Etienne holds as part of Kellen Moore’s offense after signing with New Orleans in free agency. Following a career renaissance in 2025, Travis Etienne cashed in big in free agency, signing a four-year, $52.0M deal (per Spotrac) to join the Saints. Etienne owes much of his bounce-back to Jaguars head coach Liam Coen, who continues to prove…...
Does the Arrival of Malik Willis in Miami Spell Disaster for De’Von Achane’s Massive Receiving Workload?
Kevin Szafraniec
March 14, 2026
Kevin Szafraniec outlines the positive and negative impact that Malik Willis can bring to Miami after the Dolphins signed the free-agent quarterback to be their 2026 starter. Rarely do we see developmental quarterbacks pan out at the NFL level. Therefore, it is understandable when fans and analysts remain skeptical of signal callers who string together impressive performances across a small sample. But in today’s QB-starved…...
What Became of the Likely Lad? Isaiah Likely Lands With the Giants
Neil Dutton
March 13, 2026
As soon as the Baltimore Ravens surprisingly signed tight end Mark Andrews to a contract extension during the 2025 season, it was more likely than not that Isaiah Likely would be out the door in free agency. This came to pass, with the former Coastal Carolina TE signing a three-year pact with the New York Giants. Ironically, this move reunites him with head coach John Harbaugh,…...
Wan’Dale Robinson Provides Cam Ward With a Security Blanket for the Next Step in His NFL Evolution
Kevin Szafraniec
March 12, 2026
Kevin Szafraniec breaks down whether Wan’Dale Robinson is up to the task of becoming Cam Ward’s WR1 after being signed by the Titans in free agency. It is difficult to imagine Cam Ward’s rookie year playing out much worse than it did. As expected, he had no shortage of opportunities to show off his arm talent while perpetually playing from behind with Tennessee’s patchwork offense…....
It’s Time to Swallow Our (Mc)Pride: The Dynasty Dealbook Has A Hard Discussion
Jesse Cohen
March 12, 2026
Consistent success in dynasty requires persistent replenishment of value. In the Dynasty Dealbook series, Jesse Cohen spotlights unique opportunities and trade ideas for RV-influenced dynasty managers aiming to keep their Permanent Championship Windows open. A Foregone Conclusion On last week’s RotoViz High Stakes Lowdown, the great Eric Balkman explained why he is fading Trey McBride in the first round of best ball drafts. It’s easy…...
The Chiefs’ Plan to Rebuild the Death Star Begins With the Signing of Kenneth Walker
Kevin Szafraniec
March 11, 2026
Kevin Szafraniec breaks down the fantasy implications of Kansas City’s signing of Super Bowl MVP Kenneth Walker on the first day of 2026 free agency. Following several years of fans and fantasy managers alike lamenting for Kansas City to upgrade the running back position, the Chiefs finally gave in by signing Kenneth Walker to a three-year, $45.0M deal on the opening day of free agency…....
Can this Electric Young Wide Receiver Produce a Chris Godwin Level Explosion Now That the Path Is Clear?
Kevin Szafraniec
March 10, 2026
Kevin Szafraniec debates whether the hype has gone too far for a young wide receiver who turned plenty of heads down the stretch during his rookie season. There was always a considerable amount of buzz surrounding Chris Godwin from the time he was drafted in the 2017 NFL Draft until he broke out as the overall WR2 in his third season. In the meantime, Godwin…...
Will the Acquisition of DJ Moore Push Josh Allen and the Bills Over the Top in 2026?
Kevin Szafraniec
March 9, 2026
Kevin Szafraniec breaks down the fantasy implications DJ Moore’s arrival will have in Buffalo following the Bills’ acquisition of the former Bears wideout. When previewing 2026’s free agent wide receivers back in January, it was pretty clear that Buffalo needed to upgrade their receiving corps: It’s time for the Bills to pony up and find a legitimate WR1 for Josh Allen. It is true that their…...
The Upcoming Rookie Class Is Breaking the Models, Part 3: The 2026 Wide Receiver Freak Score Leaderboard
Blair Andrews
March 4, 2026
We’ve already explored the top running back and tight end athletes in the 2026 rookie class. In both groups we found players setting new records and forcing us to rethink both our models and our priors. But Freak Scores were designed first and foremost to find wide receiver profiles with an advantage in the red zone and around the goal line. The theory has always…...
The Upcoming Rookie Class Is Breaking the Models, Part 2: The 2026 Tight End Freak Score Leaderboard
Blair Andrews
March 3, 2026
Last time, we looked at the freak athletes of the 2026 class at the running back position, including one prospect who literally forces us to rescale the metric (look for some updates on that front coming soon). No RB who ran at the combine has a Freak Score below 50 — no RB who participated was slower than 4.56 seconds in the 40-yard dash. And the…...
The Upcoming Rookie Class Is Breaking the Models: The 2026 Running Back Freak Score Leaderboard
Blair Andrews
March 2, 2026
At RotoViz, we like to look at NFL prospects’ collegiate production as a foundational data point in making predictions. The best predictor of whether a player will succeed in the NFL is whether they succeeded in college. But it would be a mistake to think that size and speed don’t matter. Indeed, for a long time, we’ve relied on Freak Scores to find wide receiver…...
The RotoViz Review: It’s Been a Long Road to the Top for 2025’s Brightest Rookies
Kevin Szafraniec
March 1, 2026
Kevin Szafraniec looks back at the journeys that the top-scoring quarterback, running back, and wide receiver from the 2025 NFL Draft class have taken over the past year. With the 2026 NFL Combine currently winding down, we find ourselves firmly in the heart of draft season. But here at RotoViz, we have been deep in the weeds scouting the 2026 rookie class long before 2025…...
Bright Lights and Big Hype: This 2025 Rookie Needs to Evolve if He is Going to Live Up to Soaring Expectations
Kevin Szafraniec
February 28, 2026
Kevin Szafraniec breaks down the debut of one of the NFL’s hottest young rookies from 2025 and debates whether the growing hype will lead to fantasy championships in 2026. Jalen Hurts was considered a raw prospect when he entered the NFL, yet he found himself thrust into the Eagles’ starting role before his rookie year was over. During his four games as a starter in…...
Seize the Opportunity to Buy This Superstar in the Making Before He Explodes in 2026
Kevin Szafraniec
February 27, 2026
Kevin Szafraniec outlines the superstar trajectory of a running back who underperformed his massive expectations in 2025 but still finds himself in position to join the fantasy elite as he heads into his second season. It wasn’t all that long ago when we were questioning Bijan Robinson’s ceiling after he failed to take over the NFL in Year 1. Seems silly now, right? But playing…...
Does This Electric Running Back Have the Juice to Turn Into a Kenneth Walker Clone in Year 2?
Kevin Szafraniec
February 27, 2026
Kevin Szafraniec highlights a running back who displayed explosive upside as a rookie but will still have to play to the top of his potential if he plans on becoming a fantasy star in Year 2. Kenneth Walker was positioned to become a fantasy star in his second season after putting his dynamic athleticism on full display during his strong rookie year. Sadly, the Seattle…...
Will This Underperforming Wideout be the Next Late Bloomer to Transform Into an NFL Superstar?
Kevin Szafraniec
February 27, 2026
Kevin Szafraniec details the rookie season of one wide receiver who underperformed expectations in 2025 but still provided enough positive signal for fantasy managers to believe a rebound could be on its way in 2026. When dealing with fantasy production, the earlier it comes, the better. Unfortunately, not every NFL star sets the league ablaze with scorching production starting on Day 1. The further a…...
In For a Penny, In For a Pound: The Dynasty Dealbook Stays in Sunny Waters
Jesse Cohen
February 26, 2026
Consistent success in dynasty requires persistent replenishment of value. In the Dynasty Dealbook series, Jesse Cohen spotlights unique opportunities and trade ideas for RV-influenced dynasty managers aiming to keep their Permanent Championship Windows open. In For A Penny In the last Dynasty Dealbook, I made a contrarian case that the Dolphins’ offensive environment may not be as bad as everyone expects in 2026. If that…...
Looming Uncertainty Could Stunt the Growth of a Young Runner Who Showed Josh Jacobs-Level Upside
Kevin Szafraniec
February 26, 2026
Kevin Szafraniec breaks down the rookie year of a running back who showed plenty of promise in 2025, but a myriad of confounding variables around him leaves his 2026 outlook uncertain. Josh Jacobs has proven himself to be a true workhorse back for fantasy managers over the past seven years. Despite never being a massive threat in the passing game, the Packers’ bell cow has…...
Will the Refined Game of This Emerging Receiver Allow Him to Follow CeeDee Lamb’s Career Trajectory?
Kevin Szafraniec
February 25, 2026
Kevin Szafraniec breaks down the rookie season of a wide receiver who opened plenty of eyes in 2025, but improving upon his few shortcomings could make him an absolute fantasy star in 2026. CeeDee Lamb came to Dallas with plenty of promise after being selected with the 17th overall pick in 2020. Lamb then came out and delivered on expectations as a rookie, finishing as…...
The Next Austin Ekeler Might Be Hiding in Plain Sight
Kevin Szafraniec
February 25, 2026
Kevin Szafraniec highlights a 2025 rookie running back who started slowly but came on down the stretch, earning an impressive list of comps, headlined by Austin Ekeler. Despite going undrafted in 2017, Austin Ekeler’s talent would not be denied. Over the first two years of his career, Ekeler was blocked on the Chargers’ depth chart by former first-round pick Melvin Gordon. But the UDFA’s receiving…...
Can Travis Etienne Help Elevate Kellen Moore’s Offense to the Next Level?
Kevin Szafraniec
March 14, 2026
Kevin Szafraniec debates how much fantasy value Travis Etienne holds as part of Kellen Moore’s offense after signing with New Orleans in free agency. Following a career renaissance in 2025, Travis Etienne cashed in big in free agency, signing a four-year, $52.0M deal (per Spotrac) to join the Saints. Etienne owes much of his bounce-back to Jaguars head coach Liam Coen, who continues to prove…...
Does the Arrival of Malik Willis in Miami Spell Disaster for De’Von Achane’s Massive Receiving Workload?
Kevin Szafraniec
March 14, 2026
Kevin Szafraniec outlines the positive and negative impact that Malik Willis can bring to Miami after the Dolphins signed the free-agent quarterback to be their 2026 starter. Rarely do we see developmental quarterbacks pan out at the NFL level. Therefore, it is understandable when fans and analysts remain skeptical of signal callers who string together impressive performances across a small sample. But in today’s QB-starved…...
What Became of the Likely Lad? Isaiah Likely Lands With the Giants
Neil Dutton
March 13, 2026
As soon as the Baltimore Ravens surprisingly signed tight end Mark Andrews to a contract extension during the 2025 season, it was more likely than not that Isaiah Likely would be out the door in free agency. This came to pass, with the former Coastal Carolina TE signing a three-year pact with the New York Giants. Ironically, this move reunites him with head coach John Harbaugh,…...
Wan’Dale Robinson Provides Cam Ward With a Security Blanket for the Next Step in His NFL Evolution
Kevin Szafraniec
March 12, 2026
Kevin Szafraniec breaks down whether Wan’Dale Robinson is up to the task of becoming Cam Ward’s WR1 after being signed by the Titans in free agency. It is difficult to imagine Cam Ward’s rookie year playing out much worse than it did. As expected, he had no shortage of opportunities to show off his arm talent while perpetually playing from behind with Tennessee’s patchwork offense…....
It’s Time to Swallow Our (Mc)Pride: The Dynasty Dealbook Has A Hard Discussion
Jesse Cohen
March 12, 2026
Consistent success in dynasty requires persistent replenishment of value. In the Dynasty Dealbook series, Jesse Cohen spotlights unique opportunities and trade ideas for RV-influenced dynasty managers aiming to keep their Permanent Championship Windows open. A Foregone Conclusion On last week’s RotoViz High Stakes Lowdown, the great Eric Balkman explained why he is fading Trey McBride in the first round of best ball drafts. It’s easy…...
The Chiefs’ Plan to Rebuild the Death Star Begins With the Signing of Kenneth Walker
Kevin Szafraniec
March 11, 2026
Kevin Szafraniec breaks down the fantasy implications of Kansas City’s signing of Super Bowl MVP Kenneth Walker on the first day of 2026 free agency. Following several years of fans and fantasy managers alike lamenting for Kansas City to upgrade the running back position, the Chiefs finally gave in by signing Kenneth Walker to a three-year, $45.0M deal on the opening day of free agency…....
Can this Electric Young Wide Receiver Produce a Chris Godwin Level Explosion Now That the Path Is Clear?
Kevin Szafraniec
March 10, 2026
Kevin Szafraniec debates whether the hype has gone too far for a young wide receiver who turned plenty of heads down the stretch during his rookie season. There was always a considerable amount of buzz surrounding Chris Godwin from the time he was drafted in the 2017 NFL Draft until he broke out as the overall WR2 in his third season. In the meantime, Godwin…...
Will the Acquisition of DJ Moore Push Josh Allen and the Bills Over the Top in 2026?
Kevin Szafraniec
March 9, 2026
Kevin Szafraniec breaks down the fantasy implications DJ Moore’s arrival will have in Buffalo following the Bills’ acquisition of the former Bears wideout. When previewing 2026’s free agent wide receivers back in January, it was pretty clear that Buffalo needed to upgrade their receiving corps: It’s time for the Bills to pony up and find a legitimate WR1 for Josh Allen. It is true that their…...
The Upcoming Rookie Class Is Breaking the Models, Part 3: The 2026 Wide Receiver Freak Score Leaderboard
Blair Andrews
March 4, 2026
We’ve already explored the top running back and tight end athletes in the 2026 rookie class. In both groups we found players setting new records and forcing us to rethink both our models and our priors. But Freak Scores were designed first and foremost to find wide receiver profiles with an advantage in the red zone and around the goal line. The theory has always…...
The Upcoming Rookie Class Is Breaking the Models, Part 2: The 2026 Tight End Freak Score Leaderboard
Blair Andrews
March 3, 2026
Last time, we looked at the freak athletes of the 2026 class at the running back position, including one prospect who literally forces us to rescale the metric (look for some updates on that front coming soon). No RB who ran at the combine has a Freak Score below 50 — no RB who participated was slower than 4.56 seconds in the 40-yard dash. And the…...
The Upcoming Rookie Class Is Breaking the Models: The 2026 Running Back Freak Score Leaderboard
Blair Andrews
March 2, 2026
At RotoViz, we like to look at NFL prospects’ collegiate production as a foundational data point in making predictions. The best predictor of whether a player will succeed in the NFL is whether they succeeded in college. But it would be a mistake to think that size and speed don’t matter. Indeed, for a long time, we’ve relied on Freak Scores to find wide receiver…...
The RotoViz Review: It’s Been a Long Road to the Top for 2025’s Brightest Rookies
Kevin Szafraniec
March 1, 2026
Kevin Szafraniec looks back at the journeys that the top-scoring quarterback, running back, and wide receiver from the 2025 NFL Draft class have taken over the past year. With the 2026 NFL Combine currently winding down, we find ourselves firmly in the heart of draft season. But here at RotoViz, we have been deep in the weeds scouting the 2026 rookie class long before 2025…...
Bright Lights and Big Hype: This 2025 Rookie Needs to Evolve if He is Going to Live Up to Soaring Expectations
Kevin Szafraniec
February 28, 2026
Kevin Szafraniec breaks down the debut of one of the NFL’s hottest young rookies from 2025 and debates whether the growing hype will lead to fantasy championships in 2026. Jalen Hurts was considered a raw prospect when he entered the NFL, yet he found himself thrust into the Eagles’ starting role before his rookie year was over. During his four games as a starter in…...
Seize the Opportunity to Buy This Superstar in the Making Before He Explodes in 2026
Kevin Szafraniec
February 27, 2026
Kevin Szafraniec outlines the superstar trajectory of a running back who underperformed his massive expectations in 2025 but still finds himself in position to join the fantasy elite as he heads into his second season. It wasn’t all that long ago when we were questioning Bijan Robinson’s ceiling after he failed to take over the NFL in Year 1. Seems silly now, right? But playing…...
Does This Electric Running Back Have the Juice to Turn Into a Kenneth Walker Clone in Year 2?
Kevin Szafraniec
February 27, 2026
Kevin Szafraniec highlights a running back who displayed explosive upside as a rookie but will still have to play to the top of his potential if he plans on becoming a fantasy star in Year 2. Kenneth Walker was positioned to become a fantasy star in his second season after putting his dynamic athleticism on full display during his strong rookie year. Sadly, the Seattle…...
Will This Underperforming Wideout be the Next Late Bloomer to Transform Into an NFL Superstar?
Kevin Szafraniec
February 27, 2026
Kevin Szafraniec details the rookie season of one wide receiver who underperformed expectations in 2025 but still provided enough positive signal for fantasy managers to believe a rebound could be on its way in 2026. When dealing with fantasy production, the earlier it comes, the better. Unfortunately, not every NFL star sets the league ablaze with scorching production starting on Day 1. The further a…...
In For a Penny, In For a Pound: The Dynasty Dealbook Stays in Sunny Waters
Jesse Cohen
February 26, 2026
Consistent success in dynasty requires persistent replenishment of value. In the Dynasty Dealbook series, Jesse Cohen spotlights unique opportunities and trade ideas for RV-influenced dynasty managers aiming to keep their Permanent Championship Windows open. In For A Penny In the last Dynasty Dealbook, I made a contrarian case that the Dolphins’ offensive environment may not be as bad as everyone expects in 2026. If that…...
Looming Uncertainty Could Stunt the Growth of a Young Runner Who Showed Josh Jacobs-Level Upside
Kevin Szafraniec
February 26, 2026
Kevin Szafraniec breaks down the rookie year of a running back who showed plenty of promise in 2025, but a myriad of confounding variables around him leaves his 2026 outlook uncertain. Josh Jacobs has proven himself to be a true workhorse back for fantasy managers over the past seven years. Despite never being a massive threat in the passing game, the Packers’ bell cow has…...
Will the Refined Game of This Emerging Receiver Allow Him to Follow CeeDee Lamb’s Career Trajectory?
Kevin Szafraniec
February 25, 2026
Kevin Szafraniec breaks down the rookie season of a wide receiver who opened plenty of eyes in 2025, but improving upon his few shortcomings could make him an absolute fantasy star in 2026. CeeDee Lamb came to Dallas with plenty of promise after being selected with the 17th overall pick in 2020. Lamb then came out and delivered on expectations as a rookie, finishing as…...
The Next Austin Ekeler Might Be Hiding in Plain Sight
Kevin Szafraniec
February 25, 2026
Kevin Szafraniec highlights a 2025 rookie running back who started slowly but came on down the stretch, earning an impressive list of comps, headlined by Austin Ekeler. Despite going undrafted in 2017, Austin Ekeler’s talent would not be denied. Over the first two years of his career, Ekeler was blocked on the Chargers’ depth chart by former first-round pick Melvin Gordon. But the UDFA’s receiving…...
Can Travis Etienne Help Elevate Kellen Moore’s Offense to the Next Level?
Kevin Szafraniec
March 14, 2026
Kevin Szafraniec debates how much fantasy value Travis Etienne holds as part of Kellen Moore’s offense after signing with New Orleans in free agency. Following a career renaissance in 2025, Travis Etienne cashed in big in free agency, signing a four-year, $52.0M deal (per Spotrac) to join the Saints. Etienne owes much of his bounce-back to Jaguars head coach Liam Coen, who continues to prove…...
Does the Arrival of Malik Willis in Miami Spell Disaster for De’Von Achane’s Massive Receiving Workload?
Kevin Szafraniec
March 14, 2026
Kevin Szafraniec outlines the positive and negative impact that Malik Willis can bring to Miami after the Dolphins signed the free-agent quarterback to be their 2026 starter. Rarely do we see developmental quarterbacks pan out at the NFL level. Therefore, it is understandable when fans and analysts remain skeptical of signal callers who string together impressive performances across a small sample. But in today’s QB-starved…...
What Became of the Likely Lad? Isaiah Likely Lands With the Giants
Neil Dutton
March 13, 2026
As soon as the Baltimore Ravens surprisingly signed tight end Mark Andrews to a contract extension during the 2025 season, it was more likely than not that Isaiah Likely would be out the door in free agency. This came to pass, with the former Coastal Carolina TE signing a three-year pact with the New York Giants. Ironically, this move reunites him with head coach John Harbaugh,…...
Wan’Dale Robinson Provides Cam Ward With a Security Blanket for the Next Step in His NFL Evolution
Kevin Szafraniec
March 12, 2026
Kevin Szafraniec breaks down whether Wan’Dale Robinson is up to the task of becoming Cam Ward’s WR1 after being signed by the Titans in free agency. It is difficult to imagine Cam Ward’s rookie year playing out much worse than it did. As expected, he had no shortage of opportunities to show off his arm talent while perpetually playing from behind with Tennessee’s patchwork offense…....
It’s Time to Swallow Our (Mc)Pride: The Dynasty Dealbook Has A Hard Discussion
Jesse Cohen
March 12, 2026
Consistent success in dynasty requires persistent replenishment of value. In the Dynasty Dealbook series, Jesse Cohen spotlights unique opportunities and trade ideas for RV-influenced dynasty managers aiming to keep their Permanent Championship Windows open. A Foregone Conclusion On last week’s RotoViz High Stakes Lowdown, the great Eric Balkman explained why he is fading Trey McBride in the first round of best ball drafts. It’s easy…...
The Chiefs’ Plan to Rebuild the Death Star Begins With the Signing of Kenneth Walker
Kevin Szafraniec
March 11, 2026
Kevin Szafraniec breaks down the fantasy implications of Kansas City’s signing of Super Bowl MVP Kenneth Walker on the first day of 2026 free agency. Following several years of fans and fantasy managers alike lamenting for Kansas City to upgrade the running back position, the Chiefs finally gave in by signing Kenneth Walker to a three-year, $45.0M deal on the opening day of free agency…....
Can this Electric Young Wide Receiver Produce a Chris Godwin Level Explosion Now That the Path Is Clear?
Kevin Szafraniec
March 10, 2026
Kevin Szafraniec debates whether the hype has gone too far for a young wide receiver who turned plenty of heads down the stretch during his rookie season. There was always a considerable amount of buzz surrounding Chris Godwin from the time he was drafted in the 2017 NFL Draft until he broke out as the overall WR2 in his third season. In the meantime, Godwin…...
Will the Acquisition of DJ Moore Push Josh Allen and the Bills Over the Top in 2026?
Kevin Szafraniec
March 9, 2026
Kevin Szafraniec breaks down the fantasy implications DJ Moore’s arrival will have in Buffalo following the Bills’ acquisition of the former Bears wideout. When previewing 2026’s free agent wide receivers back in January, it was pretty clear that Buffalo needed to upgrade their receiving corps: It’s time for the Bills to pony up and find a legitimate WR1 for Josh Allen. It is true that their…...
The Upcoming Rookie Class Is Breaking the Models, Part 3: The 2026 Wide Receiver Freak Score Leaderboard
Blair Andrews
March 4, 2026
We’ve already explored the top running back and tight end athletes in the 2026 rookie class. In both groups we found players setting new records and forcing us to rethink both our models and our priors. But Freak Scores were designed first and foremost to find wide receiver profiles with an advantage in the red zone and around the goal line. The theory has always…...
The Upcoming Rookie Class Is Breaking the Models, Part 2: The 2026 Tight End Freak Score Leaderboard
Blair Andrews
March 3, 2026
Last time, we looked at the freak athletes of the 2026 class at the running back position, including one prospect who literally forces us to rescale the metric (look for some updates on that front coming soon). No RB who ran at the combine has a Freak Score below 50 — no RB who participated was slower than 4.56 seconds in the 40-yard dash. And the…...
The Upcoming Rookie Class Is Breaking the Models: The 2026 Running Back Freak Score Leaderboard
Blair Andrews
March 2, 2026
At RotoViz, we like to look at NFL prospects’ collegiate production as a foundational data point in making predictions. The best predictor of whether a player will succeed in the NFL is whether they succeeded in college. But it would be a mistake to think that size and speed don’t matter. Indeed, for a long time, we’ve relied on Freak Scores to find wide receiver…...
The RotoViz Review: It’s Been a Long Road to the Top for 2025’s Brightest Rookies
Kevin Szafraniec
March 1, 2026
Kevin Szafraniec looks back at the journeys that the top-scoring quarterback, running back, and wide receiver from the 2025 NFL Draft class have taken over the past year. With the 2026 NFL Combine currently winding down, we find ourselves firmly in the heart of draft season. But here at RotoViz, we have been deep in the weeds scouting the 2026 rookie class long before 2025…...
Bright Lights and Big Hype: This 2025 Rookie Needs to Evolve if He is Going to Live Up to Soaring Expectations
Kevin Szafraniec
February 28, 2026
Kevin Szafraniec breaks down the debut of one of the NFL’s hottest young rookies from 2025 and debates whether the growing hype will lead to fantasy championships in 2026. Jalen Hurts was considered a raw prospect when he entered the NFL, yet he found himself thrust into the Eagles’ starting role before his rookie year was over. During his four games as a starter in…...
Seize the Opportunity to Buy This Superstar in the Making Before He Explodes in 2026
Kevin Szafraniec
February 27, 2026
Kevin Szafraniec outlines the superstar trajectory of a running back who underperformed his massive expectations in 2025 but still finds himself in position to join the fantasy elite as he heads into his second season. It wasn’t all that long ago when we were questioning Bijan Robinson’s ceiling after he failed to take over the NFL in Year 1. Seems silly now, right? But playing…...
Does This Electric Running Back Have the Juice to Turn Into a Kenneth Walker Clone in Year 2?
Kevin Szafraniec
February 27, 2026
Kevin Szafraniec highlights a running back who displayed explosive upside as a rookie but will still have to play to the top of his potential if he plans on becoming a fantasy star in Year 2. Kenneth Walker was positioned to become a fantasy star in his second season after putting his dynamic athleticism on full display during his strong rookie year. Sadly, the Seattle…...
Will This Underperforming Wideout be the Next Late Bloomer to Transform Into an NFL Superstar?
Kevin Szafraniec
February 27, 2026
Kevin Szafraniec details the rookie season of one wide receiver who underperformed expectations in 2025 but still provided enough positive signal for fantasy managers to believe a rebound could be on its way in 2026. When dealing with fantasy production, the earlier it comes, the better. Unfortunately, not every NFL star sets the league ablaze with scorching production starting on Day 1. The further a…...
In For a Penny, In For a Pound: The Dynasty Dealbook Stays in Sunny Waters
Jesse Cohen
February 26, 2026
Consistent success in dynasty requires persistent replenishment of value. In the Dynasty Dealbook series, Jesse Cohen spotlights unique opportunities and trade ideas for RV-influenced dynasty managers aiming to keep their Permanent Championship Windows open. In For A Penny In the last Dynasty Dealbook, I made a contrarian case that the Dolphins’ offensive environment may not be as bad as everyone expects in 2026. If that…...
Looming Uncertainty Could Stunt the Growth of a Young Runner Who Showed Josh Jacobs-Level Upside
Kevin Szafraniec
February 26, 2026
Kevin Szafraniec breaks down the rookie year of a running back who showed plenty of promise in 2025, but a myriad of confounding variables around him leaves his 2026 outlook uncertain. Josh Jacobs has proven himself to be a true workhorse back for fantasy managers over the past seven years. Despite never being a massive threat in the passing game, the Packers’ bell cow has…...
Will the Refined Game of This Emerging Receiver Allow Him to Follow CeeDee Lamb’s Career Trajectory?
Kevin Szafraniec
February 25, 2026
Kevin Szafraniec breaks down the rookie season of a wide receiver who opened plenty of eyes in 2025, but improving upon his few shortcomings could make him an absolute fantasy star in 2026. CeeDee Lamb came to Dallas with plenty of promise after being selected with the 17th overall pick in 2020. Lamb then came out and delivered on expectations as a rookie, finishing as…...
The Next Austin Ekeler Might Be Hiding in Plain Sight
Kevin Szafraniec
February 25, 2026
Kevin Szafraniec highlights a 2025 rookie running back who started slowly but came on down the stretch, earning an impressive list of comps, headlined by Austin Ekeler. Despite going undrafted in 2017, Austin Ekeler’s talent would not be denied. Over the first two years of his career, Ekeler was blocked on the Chargers’ depth chart by former first-round pick Melvin Gordon. But the UDFA’s receiving…...
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