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08/17/26

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Welcome In. That sound you hear is free agency starting to spin up.

We may not have games being played, but there is plenty happening, and we've got you covered with all the latest moves and what they mean.

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Fresh Pickens In Dallas

The Dallas Cowboys' search for a No. 2 wide receiver opposite Pro Bowler CeeDee Lamb has landed them George Pickens.
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The Cowboys and Pittsburgh Steelers agreed to a trade Wednesday that will send Pickens to Dallas for a 2026 third-round pick. The Cowboys will also send a 2027 fifth-round pick to the Steelers and get back a 2026 sixth-round pick.
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Lamb will continue to dominate the targets in Dallas, but Pickens will get an upgrade with Dak Prescott at quarterback. Pickens should be viewed as a WR3 with upside in his new home.
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-- Bob Harris
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📊 POLL RESULTS: In our last issue of the Daily Update, we asked you Footballguys:

Which rookie RB takes control of his backfield first?

And the Footballguy says: I trust TreVeyon Henderson more than the Patriots do.

TODAY: Clayton Gray’s deep dive into how player values are shifting in high-stakes NFFC drafts reveals one clear trend — quarterbacks are climbing.

Among the biggest movers this week: Lamar Jackson surged 6 spots, Jayden Daniels climbed 4, and Bo Nix jumped 8. But which of these rising QBs most deserves the boost?

So today, we ask you Footballguys:

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Kenneth Walker III vs Bucky Irving, Who's the Best Buy? Plus, Trade Fallout: The Fantasy Notebook

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Welcome to the weekly Fantasy Notebook, the must-stop spot for keeping your finger on the pulse of Fantasy Nation. NFL news and developments drive fantasy values. The Notebook is here to keep you in the loop on all of it throughout the season.

It's Almost Time!

The new NFL league year begins Wednesday, March 12, and with it, the official start of 2025's free agency marketplace. But there's more to it than that, thanks to the league's legal tampering period.

That's right, from noon ET on Monday until 3:59:59 p.m. ET on Wednesday, clubs can contact and negotiate with the agents of players who will become unrestricted free agents upon expiration of their 2024 player contracts at 4:00 p.m. ET on Wednesday.

The next few days will be busy, and Footballguys will provide near real-time fantasy reactions to every relevant move. Be sure to check in often to stay on top of all the latest.

This week's Fantasy Notebook will highlight a few free-agent-related items of interest heading into the week, but I don't want to dig too deep into fluid situations here. That being the case, we'll start this edition out by returning to an ongoing project on . . .

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The Yin and Yang of Fantasy Value

Every year, we get unexpected outcomes. For better. And worse. Those surprising outcomes often lead to interesting prices in this year's drafts. Analyzing these unexpected outcomes can help us understand where value can be found.

The goal is simple: Finding value in drafts is your path to fantasy success.

We do this by examining some examples of players who fell short of expectations in 2024 and those who exceeded them, assessing their potential values this year. In case you haven't been following along, here's a quick rundown of the duos we've covered:

In addition to providing specific recommendations on the players' values, these evaluations can also help you with archetypical situations. It's part of an offseason-long journey to gain an edge on your competition. The goal is to set baselines we can track as circumstances evolve.

This week, I'll look at a pair of running backs with disparate and surprising 2023 outcomes: Ken Walker III and Bucky Irving.

Let's dive in . . .

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April 19th • Vol. 28, #18 • 🏆 Davante Adams Isn't Done
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April 2nd • Vol. 28, #13 • 🏆 Sigmund Bloom On Puka Nacua, Jalen Hurts, Kirk Cousins And More
March 29th • Vol. 28, #12 • 🏆 Bob Harris Names His Bounce-Back Superstars
March 26th • Vol. 28, #11 • 🏆 Jaxon Smith-Njigba. Puka Nacua. Ty Simpson. Now What?
March 22nd • Vol. 28, #10 • 🏆 3 Free Agency What-Ifs Bob Harris Is Watching
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