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RANKINGS

Yes, WR Jerry Jeudy dropped to WR44 after being carted off the field at yesterday’s practice. Report from Ian Rapoport indicates Jeudy will miss several weeks, but it isn’t expected to be a long-term concern. We’ll continue to monitor this.

Correspondingly moved WR Courtland Sutton to WR45; he is likely Denver’s top target to start the season. Rookie WR Marvin Mims also moves up.

After the Colts gave Jonathan Taylor permission to seek a trade (and it might actually happen, per sources, to the Dolphins), we’ve made the following adjustments:

RB Kareem Hunt moved up to RB49. He’s the most likely FA to sign with the Colts if Taylor is traded. Hunt would be the most talented RB & see majority of the goal line work.

RB Evan Hull moved to RB62. The rookie started the 1st preseason game for Indy and has the highest ceiling out of the current committee behind Taylor.

RB Deon Jackson added as RB63. Jackson started the 2nd preseason game for Indy and was productive in starts last year (including an RB1 overall finish in Week 6).

RB Zack Moss added as RB64. Moss is currently out with a broken arm, but is expected to return around the start of the season. He has more experience than both Hull and Jackson, but less upside.

Look, we clearly don’t know which Colts RB steps up, but they all have major upside if Taylor is traded. Remember, Upside Wins Championships. Think like Ricky Bobby: If you’re not first, you’re a**.

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STORY

“Their Guys” in 2023

With the 2023 NFL season less than two weeks away, your boss is not getting their money’s worth. But are here to dominate your league. With that in mind, we highlight who industry experts are highest on in 2023.

After hours of “My Guys” lists and draft guides, we identified the consensus targets for your drafts. Yea, maybe don’t share this newsletter…

Quarterback

Justin Herbert (LAC, QB6) is a QB many experts are targeting this year. In his 2023 draft plan for Fantasy Points, John Hansen (aka “The Guru”) writes: “It’s the right time to buy Herbert, given all the improvements on offense, and his lowered cost. And things are looking good with new OC Kellen Moore in camp.” 

Andrew Erickson also has Herbert as one of his targets this year. It’s easy to forget Herbert had extremely painful fractured ribs and (equally broken) receivers last season. Only Josh Allen outscored Herbert in 2021, and Herbert could reach that ceiling again in his fourth season.