As the NFL regular season rapidly approaches and depth charts become clearer, players rise and fall in Underdog Fantasy best ball drafts. The following analysis looks at risers and fallers at from August 1 through August 19.
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Underdog Fantasy Best Ball Risers and Fallers Since August 1
Tight Ends
Darren Waller is the probable top pass-catching weapon in New York's offense, and he's leaped two tight ends since August 1. Rookies Dalton Kincaid, Sam LaPorta and Luke Musgrave have generated camp buzz and should immediately have prominent roles in their offense.
Juwan Johnson, Jake Ferguson and Hunter Henry are also headline grabbers for their respective teams. Johnson had a breakout campaign last year and could be a fixture on the field if the converted wideout is a more capable blocker this season. And Ferguson is angling to soak up many of Dalton Schultz's vacated targets.
Finally, Zach Ertz was the tight end I teased when discussing Moore above. Ertz tore his ACL and MCL in Week 10 last year but is recovering quickly. The Cardinals have activated him from the PUP list.
Greg Dulcich's stock is plummeting, with Adam Trautman making a run at the starting tight end gig for the Broncos. Chigoziem Okonkwo's falling ADP is likely the market continuing to react to the addition of Nuk to Tennessee's run-heavy offense. Mike Gesicki's and Trey McBride's falls coincide with the rises for Henry and Ertz.
And maybe, gamers are finally recognizing Taysom Hill's lack of theoretical upside now that he's genuinely a tight end. In previous years, there was a chance Hill could be thrust into quarterbacking duties. But the Saints signed Derek Carr, re-signed Jameis Winston and drafted Jake Haener in the fourth round of this year's NFL Draft. Frankly, Hill shouldn't be drafted in Underdog Fantasy best ball leagues.
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