In the fast-paced world of NFL free agency, trades and early re-signings are already taking the spotlight. As natural as night follows day, shifts in fantasy football rankings are thrilling football lovers. Follow this piece to know the major winners and losers who could affect your fantasy football score. Look forward to more updates on team adjustments and tag lines as free agency picks up steam.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers’ fans can breathe a sigh of relief at the return of Chris Godwin. My sympathetic tears flow for the 2025 prospects of Jalen McMillan. On the bright side, Godwin’s return sees Baker Mayfield maintain his value. Mike Evans has always been a constant on the field, though Godwin has surprisingly surpassed Evans before his unfortunate injury.
If health permits, Godwin’s talent and compatibility with Mayfield will see him regain his WR1 status. However, with Godwin in the picture, Evans’ performance may ebb and flow despite a hefty ceiling. These Senate’s the dynamics to watch in the upcoming seasons.
Switching coasts to the Los Angeles Rams, it seems probable that Cooper Kupp is already considering putting his property on sale. As Davante Adams joins the Rams alongside Puka Nacua, the field dynamics are sure to shift. Adams boasts of logging 1,063-yard and eight touchdowns in only 14 games last season, a commendable performance including time with the Raiders and Jets.
While Nacua could face a marginal impact, mainly due to Adams’ potentially better health status compared to Kupp’s, he remains a formidable WR1. As a partner to Matthew Stafford, Adams holds decent promise as a WR2.
In the case of New York Jets’ Justin Fields, he’s bagged a starting budget even if it’s for the short term. He had pledged he wouldn’t sign unless he was the lead. However, it’s the passing numbers that cast a shadow of doubt.
Los Angeles Chargers’ Najee Harris’ new deal stirred excitement in some quarters. Yet, I see it as a move that merely helps Harris to keep his RB2 status, instead of an outright upgrade. The winds of change are blowing, but his status remains the same.
The Seattle Seahawks have readied Sam Darnold to replace Geno Smith. Darnold shined in Kevin O’Connell’s system and also, let’s not forget, he had Justin Jefferson by his side. The incorporation of new offensive coordinator Klint Kubiak in Seattle should be a bonus for the wideouts due to his use of pre-snap motion.
In the backfield, Fields could potentially upset the apple cart more than Wilson. On another note, the Cincinnati Bengals adding Samaje Perine raised some eyebrows, especially after the rumored Buccaneers’ Twitter blunder.
If Perine is the Bengal’s solution for Chase Brown support, it doesn’t pose much of a threat to Brown’s potential RB1 upside. Perine poses only a passing-work threat, leaving Brown as a solid mid-to-upper RB2.
Regarding Elijah Mitchell’s move to Kansas City Chiefs, the situation does not drastically differ from his time in San Francisco. He is the backup with the possibility of rising to an RB2-plus if the lead option goes down. DeAndre Hopkins’ shift to Baltimore Ravens keeps up with the Ravens’ tradition. While Mark Andrews garners focus, tread gently with the lead wideout Zay Flowers and let the rest slip behind the curtains.
The futures looking particularly bright for Brock Bowers, as the arrival of Geno Smith at the Las Vegas Raiders has sparked some positivity. Transitioning to the Houston Texans, who are rolling the dice on Christian Kirk in the wake of Tank Dell’s potential absence. If Kirk stays healthy and suits up behind Nico Collins, his WR3/4 potential could make him the dark horse among the final late-round draft picks.