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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Derrick Henry (RB – BAL)
“Derrick Henry could not have landed in a better spot, going to the Baltimore Ravens. We know Henry is likely to see his insane workload continue to decrease after earning 70 fewer carries in 2023 than he had in 2022, but he was still highly efficient behind a bad Titans line. Now in Baltimore, a much better line and the threat of Lamar Jackson‘s legs will open up massive holes in the defense for Henry to barrel through. With another RB1 season locked in, assuming health, the 30-year-old Henry has risen from his presumed fantasy grave and could be an elite RB option for another few years. ”
– Jeremy Shulman (Fantasy Football Universe)
Christian Kirk (WR – JAC)
“Calvin Ridley‘s exodus from Jacksonville leaves Christian Kirk with the opportunity to seize the clear WR1 role. With Calvin Ridley gone, Kirk should compete with Evan Engram for Jacksonville’s weekly target lead. Last season, Kirk opened Week 1 as a part-time player (three targets, 60% snap rate), but Jacksonville quickly remedied that. In Weeks 2-12, when he was healthy, Kirk was the WR19 in fantasy, ranking 23rd in target share and 20th in yards per route run (per Fantasy Points Data). Kirk will be drafted as a WR3, but he offers steady WR2 production for 2024. ”
– Derek Brown (FantasyPros)
Will Levis (QB – TEN)
“Let’s go with Will Levis. He was good at about one thing last year – pushing the ball downfield. He was top 5 in completed air yards per attempt. He should have clean pockets in 2024 with line issues being addressed through legendary coaching and new bodies. After Chigoziem Okonkwo was the Titans second most targeted player in 2023, the schematic refresh that comes with a new head coach and skill players are welcome changes. Sink or float time for Will Levis.”
– Seth Miller (Crossroads Fantasy Football)
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