Each week through the NFL season we’ll take a look at our rest of season rankings to help you make roster decisions. In addition to the rankings below, here are notes on a few key players.
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Patrick Mahomes (QB – KC)
Mahomes continues to top the fantasy QB standings with his record-breaking opening month of the season. It’s more than clear that Andy Reid made the right decision here and that Mahomes is going to be in a position to contend for the No. 1 signal caller spot for years to come. Mahomes has been matchup-proof and is a locked-in, top-5 ROS option in any format.
Deshaun Watson (QB – HOU)
Houston’s offensive line is a big concern and Watson’s decision making and poor coaching hurt too. Still, he’s fully capable of being a top-3 QB any given week. We’re starting to see signs that Watson is gelling with Keke Coutee and a healthy Will Fuller. This will only help Watson remain an elite fantasy option–as long as he can stay healthy, which seems like a risky bet considering the amount of hits that Watson has absorbed.
Jameis Winston (QB – TB)
Winston was fantastic down the stretch last season and should be able to pick up right where he left off. Tampa’s atrocious defense assures that Winston should be in for a heavy workload each and every week, making him a QB1 with top-5 upside.
Mitchell Trubisky (QB – CHI)
Trubisky has finally started pressing the ball downfield, which has led to a pair of strong fantasy showings. If that pace continues, Trubisky will flirt with top-10 numbers in the second half of the season but the QB position is so deep that Trubisky can easily be forgotten about.
Dak Prescott (QB – DAL)
For Prescott to be a fantasy option, he’s forced to rely on his legs as the Cowboys might have the NFL’s worst receiving corps. Dallas has an appealing schedule coming out of their bye, so keep Prescott’s name in mind when considering a weekly streamer.
Todd Gurley (RB – LAR)
Gurley has such a commanding lead in red-zone touches that it’s almost unfair to have him in a fantasy lineup. It’s like having a second QB. So far, every indication is that Gurley is destined to repeat as the overall No. 1 fantasy player and the Rams offense just keeps humming along each and every week.
Christian McCaffrey (RB – CAR)
McCaffrey might not be able to stand up to a 20-carry weekly workload but his receiving prowess makes him a tremendous PPR option that is fully capable of putting up top-5 numbers weekly. The Panthers aren’t really utilizing C.J. Anderson at all, so McCaffrey’s path to that 20-touch work rate is there if Norv Turner can only figure it out.
Tevin Coleman (RB – ATL)
Coleman now takes over as Atlanta’s lead back for the remainder of the season. So far, Coleman hasn’t impressed in that role but Freeman’s trip to IR could change Atlanta’s approach. For now, Coleman is stuck in RB2 range but offers weekly RB1 upside.
Kenyan Drake (RB – MIA)
Frank Gore is starting to take a bigger piece of the workload but has started to become more involved as a receiver. Drake offers up way more upside than Gore but isn’t likely to garner enough touches to be a consistent weekly RB2.
Ito Smith (RB – ATL)
Smith hasn’t gotten a ton of touches but has been a useful red zone weapon. Now that Devonta Freeman has been placed on injured reserve, Smith should be a good bet for 10-12 touches as Atlanta’s RB2 and is a good bet to score every other week or so.
Corey Clement (RB – PHI)
Clement should take over the lead role for the Eagles, but Doug Pederson likes to utilize multiple backs, so Clements’ upside is capped. For him to become an RB2, he’ll need to command red-zone work, which he did in this first game without Jay Ajayi.
Tyreek Hill (WR – KC)
Hill might have the highest ceiling of any wide receiver, with game-changing speed and playmaking ability. He’ll also make an impact in the return game. Now that he’s commanding much more attention from opposing defensive coordinators, The biggest development for Hill has been an expanded role in the red zone, which has led to the opportunity for Hill to score double-digit touchdowns and be a real contender for the overall No. 1 fantasy wideout.
Adam Thielen (WR – MIN)
There’s no denying that Thielen’s chemistry with Kirk Cousins has far exceeded expectations. Thielen has surpassed double-digit targets and triple-digit receiving totals in each of the Vikings’ first six contests. He’s a locked-in, top-five wideout.
Odell Beckham (WR – NYG)
The schedule is about to ease up significant for Beckham, who will face six opponents who have put up below average numbers against opposing wideouts. Now is a great time to buy low for an OBJ owner who is frustrated at the lack of Tds. They’re coming–unless Beckham gets himself into trouble for his outspoken views on Eli Manning and the overall state of the Giants’ offense.
Robert Woods (WR – LAR)
Woods is doing a nice job even with Brandin Cooks commanding a healthy share of targets. The Rams have thrown the third-most red zone passes so far in 2018 and Woods has been the main benefactor. He’s got plus touchdown upside and can wind up as a WR1 in one of the league’s top attacks.
Corey Davis (WR – TEN)
The targets have been coming in fast and furious for Davis but the Titans have mostly struggled to move the ball and no other credible option has emerged to take some of the defensive attention away from Davis. He’s showcased top-10 upside, but Davis’s floor is also a lot lower than you’d like to see.
Josh Gordon (WR – NE)
Gordon is both exactly what the Patriots need to restore some balance to their passing game and receiving corps and everything that goes against “The Patriot Way.” It’s been five full years since he’s been a significant fantasy factor and the jury is still out on how quickly he can learn New England’s complex offense, but his snap and target numbers are trending in the right direction.
Zach Ertz (TE – PHI)
Tight end has been an unmitigated disaster this season, but Ertz has maintained his elite status thanks to a heavy snap rate and share of Philadelphia’s targets. He won’t get as many touchdowns as you’d like to see, but Ertz remains a locked-in top-3 weekly option.
Trey Burton (TE – CHI)
Burton hasn’t been quite as involved in Chicago’s offense as we’d like to see but he has started to emerge as a credible downfield threat in the past couple of games in which Mitchell Trubisky has aggressively looked to make plays beyond five yards from the line of scrimmage. Burton still offers plus TD upside and is a safe, top-10 option at tight end.
David Njoku (TE – CLE)
Cleveland’s receiving corps is banged up, which has led to more looks for Njoku, who has averaged double-digit weekly targets since Baker Mayfield took over as the club’s starting quarterback.
Below you can find our the complete rest of season rankings of several of our experts.
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