NFL free agency has been in full swing for a week, and it has been quite a ride for many fantasy-relevant players. From the Falcons securing a competent QB to the Steelers securing two QBs with plenty of question marks, fantasy managers will need to sort through the changes in preparation for the 2024 fantasy football season.

We asked several experts which players have seen their stock go up after free agency as well as whose has gone down. Here are each of their 20 Fantasy Football Draft Risers & Fallers. Below we dive into a few notable names.

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NFL Free Agency Stock Down

Justin Fields (QB – PIT)

“Justin Fields was traded to the Pittsburgh Steelers. From a potential top-5 fantasy QB to Russell Wilson‘s backup…Fields’ stock has been nuked over the past month. In a dynasty, it’s hard to believe he can recover. But for 2024, it’s hardly a stretch to forecast him in for starts where he can be extremely fantasy-viable. He scored over 22 points per game last season.”
– Andrew Erickson (FantasyPros)

“It has to be Justin Fields. While there is still a chance Fields could end up starting, I think the Steelers want a safer play with Wilson. Fields comes from a weekly starter due to his rushing upside to being a backup for the Steelers. While they say there is a battle, I think Wilson comes away with the job because the Steelers want a veteran approach who can game manage this team with a good defense. Fields’ value is dropping in dynasty, and he won’t be on redraft radars unless something happens to Wilson.”
– Steven Pintado (The Fantasy Coaches)

“Name a young, starting quarterback who got traded (Mac Jones, Sam Howell, Kenny Pickett, Desmond Ridder, Justin Fields). All were starters last year and are now backups in all their locations. The biggest hit for fantasy owners THIS YEAR is Justin Fields. This once top 5 dynasty quarterback had a down year in 2023 by most standards, but he still managed 657 yards on the ground, which is where his value resides. Now, he is the backup to Russell Wilson in Pittsburgh and will more than likely hold a clipboard this year. (If you are looking ahead, he could be the starter in 2025, as he will make $25 million that year.)”
– Adam Dove (The Fantasy Couriers)

Calvin Ridley (WR – TEN)

“Although the Titans gave Calvin Ridley the bag in free agency, he’s now in one of the worst possible spots imaginable for a wide receiver. Will Levis still appears as though he’ll need some time to develop. DeAndre Hopkins will also challenge Ridley’s alpha status, while RBs Tony Pollard and Tyjae Spears, and TE Chig Okonkwo are all capable pass catchers who will earn looks in the short area of the field. Additionally, the Titans’ offensive line is still in need of an upgrade or two, meaning intermediate-to-deep area opportunities could be few and far between. Though the reality fit here benefits the Titans a ton, Ridley’s fantasy fit, unfortunately, takes a huge hit.”
– Jeremy Shulman (Fantasy Football Universe)

“Calvin Ridley got a four-year, $92 million deal from the Titans that includes $46.9 million in guaranteed money, but you can’t buy high-quality targets. Will Levis’ rookie season was the oft-used Chris Farley gif — brief excitement followed by confusion and dismay. Levis threw four TD passes in his first start for the Titans, then needed eight starts to throw four more. The rookie quarterback completed 57.5% of his passes over his last eight games and had a passer rating of 77.5. Not only does Ridley get a QB downgrade, but he now has to compete for targets with DeAndre Hopkins. Ridley wasn’t fabulous last season, but he wasn’t bad either, with 76 catches for 1,016 yards and eight touchdowns in his first full season since 2020. Ridley might have been drafted as a WR2 this fall had the landing spot been better, but Tennessee is going to be kryptonite for his fantasy value.”
– Pat Fitzmaurice (FantasyPros)

Austin Ekeler (RB – WAS)

“Landing in Washington, Austin Ekeler will be the passing-down complement to Brian Robinson and shouldn’t be considered the favorite for goal-line work. Head Coach Dan Quinn has already talked up Robinson in the media, and I expect him to be the favorite for the short-yardage work with his size and skill set. If Washington drafts Jayden Daniels, Ekeler is in even bigger trouble because all of the short check-down options that have helped to fuel his recent monster seasons will be minimal. From a yearly RB1 to an RB3 in 2024, the fall from grace struck Ekeler quickly. ”
– Derek Brown (FantasyPros)

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