{
  "id": 4781165,
  "title": "Justin Boone's Rankings: Biggest risers and fallers post-preseason",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/01/justin-boones-rankings-biggest-risers-and-fallers-post-preseason",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-01T04:00:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/fantasy/article/justin-boones-rankings-biggest-risers-and-fallers-post-preseason-040000628.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "In his latest fantasy rankings update, Justin Boone and co-host Matt Harmon dissect the biggest risers and fallers following three weeks of preseason action. They discuss which players are climbing draft boards, who managers should target prior to draft day, and which players are becoming must-fades due to injuries, playing time doubts, and on-field performances.\n\nAmong the high-profile players, Josh Jacobs of the Jaguars is highlighted, while Patriots running backs Rhamondre Stevenson and Rhamondre Stevenson face scrutiny due to uncertainties regarding playing time. Raiders' Ashton Jeanty also faces concerns around playing time.\n\nOn the rising side, the Falcons' Tony Pollard and Panthers' Jonathon Brooks are gaining attention. Broncos' RJ Harvey and Saints' Chris Olave are also notable risers. In the wide receiver category, Chris Olave of the Saints and Terry McLaurin of the Commanders are climbing the ranks.\n\nNoteworthy first-round rookie receivers to watch include Mike Evans of the 49ers. In the tight end category, Chig Okonkwo of the Commanders faces challenges, while Juwan Johnson and Dalton Schultz are experiencing injury-assisted ascents. Quarterback Jaxson Dart of the Giants is also discussed. The podcast concludes with the \"Draft Blueprint,\" a re-ranking of the first-round draft prospects, presented by Orgain.",
  "summary": "Justin Boone joins Matt Harmon to reveal the biggest risers and fallers in his latest fantasy rankings update after three weeks of preseason action. The duo breaks down which players are climbing up draft boards, who fantasy managers should target before draft day and which players are becoming must-fades due to injuries, playing time concerns and what we’ve seen on the field this preseason.",
  "key_points": [],
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  "coverage": {
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  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}