Fantasy Football Player Rankings Update Ahead of NFL Week 1

As the NFL season nears, fantasy football players are advised to review updated rankings to identify which athletes to draft or avoid. This latest expert consensus update reflects changes leading up to the final draft weekend and includes critical news affecting player availability.

Josh Jacobs experienced the most significant drop, falling 113 spots to the waiver tier after being placed on the commissioner’s exempt list due to legal issues, which jeopardizes his season. In contrast, MarShawn Lloyd rose 57 spots, becoming a top 90 player as he is expected to take on a leading role in the backfield with Jacobs sidelined.

Other players trending upward include DJ Moore, who is now positioned as WR26 after being traded to Buffalo, and both Tony Pollard and D’Andre Swift, who have moved into the early-RB2 range. Meanwhile, Isiah Pacheco saw a notable decline, dropping 27 spots due to a reduced role and injury concerns. The rankings continue to evolve as the season approaches.