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Editors’ Picks

Another weekend with no football? Don’t love it, but we’re accepting it. And while you’re gearing up for what is coming—NFL Scouting Combine and free agency—here are some articles you may have missed …

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How Does Dwain McFarland See Round 1?

Freedman got the ball rolling already, but seriously—who doesn't love a way-too-early fantasy football mock draft of the first round? This is how I see things shaking out a bit differently in the first round ahead of free agency and the NFL Draft.

3. Jahmyr Gibbs | RB | Lions

Gibbs has produced RB8, RB2 and RB3 seasons with 16.3, 21.5 and 21.7 points over his first three years in the NFL. He is an electric playmaker with a 14.8% career explosive rush rate (10-plus-yard attempts) and a dynamic receiver out of the backfield. Despite playing in a loaded offense, he had an 18% target share and ranked first in targets per route run (TPRR) at 25% last year.

The one concern regarding Gibbs in previous years was the split backfield with David Montgomery. Over his first two years, that was the case, but in 2025, the Lions opened up the throttle.

• Snaps: 57% → 67%

• Attempts: 51% → 57%

• Routes: 54% → 59%

The primary area where Gibbs hasn't been able to dethrone Montgomery is inside the 5-yard line. Last year, Gibbs handled 38% of those attempts while Montgomery accounted for 62%. 

Gibbs is set for a large role in what should be one of the best offenses in the league. If his role expands inside the 5, he would be a frontrunner to finish as the No. 1 flex player in fantasy football.

7. CeeDee Lamb | WR | Cowboys

Lamb was the No. 1 WR in fantasy in 2023 with 23.8 PPG. However, over the last two seasons he has dealt with injuries and a changing team environment, both of which have impacted his performance. In 2024, Dak Prescott played only eight games, and in 2025, George Pickens arrived on the scene. He averaged 17.6 and 14.4 PPG, finishing as the WR8 and WR13, respectively, in those seasons.

The Cowboys are expected to sign Pickens to an extension or use the exclusive franchise tag to keep him on the team in 2026. While that could hamper his chances of reaching his max potential, he will be only 27, and his underlying data still points toward high-end WR1 talent.

• YPRR: 2.37 (WR1-worthy)

• TPRR: 25% (WR1-worthy)

Despite the target competition from Pickens, Lamb resides in one of the few offenses that have continued to put up large passing numbers. The league average for passing yards per game (210) reached its lowest mark since 2006 in 2025. Prescott ranked third in passing yards per game last season with 268.

Lamb still carries high-end WR1 upside thanks to a strong talent profile and a passing offense that can still rack up big yardage.

12. Ashton Jeanty | RB | Raiders

This pick was the hardest to forecast because we reached a point where all the candidates had considerable question marks. 

• Justin Jefferson needs a better QB.

• Trey McBride might be the safest pick, but it's hard to get league-winning points from a TE.

• Malik Nabers is recovering from an ACL injury.

• Drake London is in a new offense and has QB questions.

Ultimately, I wanted to lean into an RB here, and it came down to Jeanty and Omarion Hampton. I chose Jeanty due to his higher upside as a complete back who could handle 300 carries and reach a 15% target share. However, it was close because I prefer the Chargers' offense.

Last year, Jeanty had to deal with a terrible offensive line and subpar offensive play-calling. The Raiders hired Klint Kubiak as their new head coach and have the third-most effective cap space per Over the Cap. They also have the No. 1 pick in the NFL Draft, where they project to select Fernando Mendoza. Basically, I expect enough improvement to allow Jeanty to be a bigger factor in 2026.

As a rookie, Jeanty finished as the RB15 with 14.3 PPG. He was an every-down back with a 78% snap share. He ranked second in attempt share (28%) and seventh in target share (14%). Even with marginal improvements, it isn't hard to envision 16 to 18 PPG. That would be good for an RB6 to RB11 finish based on the league average over the last three years in PPR formats. ⤵️

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Around the Watercooler

The latest fantasy and NFL gossip, news, memes and more from our merry band of football nerds …

💪 How does one escape SNACKrifice? First make a major declaration to Matthew and Kendall.

👀 This team has unlimited upside … if they can figure out the defense.

🤔 A knock-off Brock Purdy? Someone will draft him this offseason.

🙌 Can we get Terry McLaurin a running mate in DC? Jayden Daniels would give it his approval.

🤩 Fernando Mendoza’s big leap in one year. Super impressive.

🦇 We want to see this dynamic duo in Gotham. Make it happen.

🐆 The Cheetah reuniting with the Chiefs? Not so fast.

🏈 Rams have a new OC. Well, not so new to LA.