Fantasy Football: Justin Boone's rankings risers and fallers after preseason and NFL-cutdown day

As the NFL preseason and cutdown day conclude, fantasy football analysts are taking stock of the biggest risers and fallers in terms of fantasy football value over the past month. For the Packers, MarShawn Lloyd, a third-round pick, has emerged as a standout running back after being placed on the Commissioner Exempt List. This development has catapulted him into the lead back role, making him a fringe low-end fantasy RB2.

However, Josh Jacobs, who is on the Commissioner Exempt List due to injury, remains a late-round flier. Meanwhile, Jonathon Brooks, also a 2024 third-round pick, is battling injuries but could potentially become a significant contributor if he overtakes the starting rusher, Chuba Hubbard. Hubbard, who recently returned from a hamstring injury, remains an uncertain starter at best.

For the Patriots, Rhamondre Stevenson is the clear-cut lead back, cementing his spot as a top-five fantasy RB based on his performance over the last six weeks last season. New backup RBs like Mike Washington Jr. (Raiders), Emmett Johnson (Chiefs) and Kaelon Black (49ers) have shown promise in preseason play and could become meaningful fantasy contributors if their starters get injured.

Among Day 2 rookie wideouts, De Zhaun Stribling (49ers) has risen to the top after impressive preseason stats, making him a possible fantasy pick as early as Round 7.