Players Trending Up and Down Ahead of Fantasy Football Season

The NFL preseason has revealed significant trends among players as fantasy football season approaches. Training camps and early preseason games have provided insights into which athletes are rising or falling in expert consensus rankings.

Chuba Hubbard is trending down after suffering a hamstring injury, which has sidelined him and allowed Jonathon Brooks to gain first-team experience. Brooks started against Buffalo and scored a touchdown against Jacksonville, taking advantage of Hubbard's absence. Meanwhile, Hubbard's previous season was less productive, raising questions about his role if he returns healthy.

In contrast, Courtland Sutton's status has declined due to increased competition within the Denver Broncos' receiving corps, despite his solid individual performance. Jadarian Price of the Seattle Seahawks is trending up after being heavily involved with the first team, especially with Zach Charbonnet on the PUP list. Lastly, George Kittle's activation from the PUP list marks a positive development as he aims to return for Week 1, although the 49ers may manage his workload carefully.