Fantasy Football Outlook: Chris Bell, Zachariah Branch, Carson Beck

Let’s dive into Andrew Erickson’s fantasy football outlook for some of the dynasty rookies drafted Day 2. Here is our fantasy football outlook for: DDD. And here are all of Erickson’s Day 2 fantasy football winners & losers.

Fantasy Football Outlook: Chris Bell, Zachariah Branch, Carson Beck

Chris Bell (WR – MIA)

Miami is a perfect spot for Chris Bell. No need to rush him back from his ACL injury, given the team’s long-term outlook. And once he returns…he could easily step in as the No. 1 WR for Miami (albeit in a run-heavy offense). I’m not overly concerned that the team drafted Caleb Douglas 19 picks before Bell in the third round. One guy has alpha traits, and the other does not.

Also. Greg Dulcich TE1 szn (Miami drafted blocking tight end, Will Kacmarek in Round 3).

Zachariah Branch (WR – ATL)

The former Georgia Bulldog lands on a WR depth chart that is completely devoid of established talent outside of Drake London. And better yet, he has the potential to play with a QB that would love to pepper him with screen passes.

Carson Beck (QB – ARI)

“Prime” landing spot is generous for Carson Beck. The Cardinals selected him in the third round, and I think he has a legitimate chance to start games in 2026. But outside some immediate value and production in superflex formats, I’m not convinced Beck will be able to establish himself as the long-term answer in Arizona. Obviously, there is always a chance (Arizona has good weapons, and would be wise to see what they have in Beck), so I think there is some short-term appeal if the market just decides Beck has no shot of anything in 2026. QBs are currency in Superflex, and given the sheer amount of QBs that start games (and conversely miss games), he has to be considered at some point in rookie drafts. Just keep in mind that he offers little to no rushing upside. Beck is more of a “price enforcer, value option” pick in rookie drafts, rather than one you are giddy about making. Eat your vegetables, kids, and draft QBs in Superflex formats (like it or not)