With OTAs underway, there will be updates daily to this 2016 Fantasy Football OTAs, Training Camp Stock page if anything noteworthy happens.
If there’s an injury or a player surprising/disappointing, I’ll let you know about it and adjust my 2016 Fantasy Football Rankings accordingly. Follow me @walterfootball for updates.
2016 Fantasy Football Training Camp Stock:
Week of Aug. 29 | Week of Aug. 22 | Week of Aug. 15 | Week of Aug. 8 | Week of Aug. 1 | Week of July 25 | Week of July 18 | Week of July 11 | Week of July 4 | Week of June 27 | Week of June 20 | Week of June 13 | Week of June 6 | Week of May 30 | Week of May 23 | Week of May 16 | Week of May 9
2016 Fantasy Football Stock Report – Week of Aug. 8
Aug. 15
Kelvin Benjamin, WR, Panthers 
Ron Rivera criticized Kelvin Benjamin’s conditioning. It’s so bad that Rivera is hoping to get Benjamin to 30-35 reps per game by the end of the preseason. That definitely does not make Benjamin sound very appealing.
Devontae Booker, RB, Broncos 
Devontae Booker is practicing ahead of Ronnie Hillman this week. Try to pick up Booker late in your draft. He might end up starting this season.
Matt Forte, RB, Jets Matt Forte still hasn’t practiced because of his hamstring. This can’t be a surprise, as Forte is old, and soft-tissue injuries linger. Forte is being way overdrafted this summer.
Aug. 14
Bruce Ellington, WR, 49ers Bruce Ellington has been the “top offensive standout” for the 49ers in joint practices, according to Joe Fann, 49ers.com. If Ellington can translate this to live action, he’ll definitely become a top sleeper. I’ll be keeping a close eye on him in the preseason opener.
Jeff Janis, WR, Packers Jeff Janis fractured at least one bone in his hand during practice Wednesday, according to Rob Demovsky, ESPN. If so, Janis will be out quite a while. Janis was once one of my top sleepers, but he was considered undraftable even prior to this injury.
Aug. 13
T.J. Jones, WR, Lions Anquan Boldin is the favorite to be the No. 3 receiver this season, according to Kyle Meinke, MLive. Despite signing him late, the Lions are going to count on Boldin this year. This is obviously bad news for T.J. Jones, who is no longer a sleeper.
Aug. 12
Phillip Dorsett, WR, Colts Phillip Dorsett has been the most improved player at Colts training camp, according to Stephen Holder, Indianapolis Star. Dorsett is one of the players I have listed in my late-round sleepers page. He’s definitely worth taking toward the end of your draft.
Bruce Ellington, WR, 49ers Bruce Ellington has been Blaine Gabbert’s go-to receiver in training camp, per Grant Cohn, Santa Rosa Press-Democrat. Gabbert refuses to throw longer than five yards, so I’m sure most of those were short tosses. Still, Ellington seems like a better bet than Torrey Smith.
Ladarius Green, TE, Steelers Ladarius Green hasn’t been able to practice because he has suffered constant headaches. Uh oh. There have been reports that the Steelers might release Green if this continues. Green is now undraftable in the first 12 rounds (his ADP is 8.06).
Aug. 11
Giovani Bernard, RB, Bengals Giovani Bernard’s role isn’t expected to change much this season, according to Paul Dehner Jr., Cincinnati Enquirer. Sorry, Bernard believers. Marvin Lewis is devoted to Jeremy Hill, who is expected to handle most of the workload.
Jamaal Charles, RB, Chiefs Chiefs general manager John Dorsey said he’s optimistic that Jamaal Charles will play Week 1. Charles hasn’t been practicing at all, and it’s not a guarantee he’ll be ready for the opener. He’s someone to avoid in the early going.
Julian Edelman, WR, Patriots Julian Edelman returned to practice. The Patriots can breathe a sigh of relief. A temporary one, that is. Edelman might be healthy now, but there’s no telling how long he’ll last on his twice-surgically repaired ankle.
Jimmy Graham, TE, Seahawks Jimmy Graham has been activated off the active/PUP list. This is a surprise, but it’s still not a reason to draft Graham in the first 12 rounds. He’s rushing back too quickly and will sustain other leg injuries just as Victor Cruz did last year. I’ll give Graham a stock up for now, but it’s not really worth much.
Jeremy Hill, RB, Bengals Giovani Bernard’s role isn’t expected to change much this season, according to Paul Dehner Jr., Cincinnati Enquirer. Marvin Lewis is devoted to Jeremy Hill, who is expected to handle most of the workload. Hill reportedly has enjoyed a solid offseason, so he’s a bit of a solid value pick this summer.
Marvin Jones, WR, Lions Marvin Jones has emerged as the No. 1 receiver on the Lions, per Kyle Meinke, MLive. Jones has enjoyed a strong training camp, while Golden Tate has struggled with drops. Jones is playing with a much better quarterback now, so his fantasy potential is much higher.
Aug. 10
Corey Coleman, WR, Browns Corey Coleman will miss the preseason opener with a hamstring injury. Coleman has a history of soft-tissue injuries, so this is worth noting. Stay tuned for further updates.
Julian Edelman, WR, Patriots Julian Edelman sustained a foot injury in practice Tuesday, but initial exams deem it not to be serious. Edelman appears to have escaped another injury, but this is a reminder of how fragile he is. The foot he had issue with today is the same one he’s had two surgeries on in the past 10 months. He’s extremely difficult to trust in fantasy, especially at his ridiculously high ADP of 4.05.
Tyler Higbee, TE, Rams Tyler Higbee has been having a great training camp, according to Greg Bedard, Sports Illustrated. Bedard went on to compare Higbee to Travis Kelce. This might be premature, but Higbee definitely has the raw talent. I wouldn’t draft him as a rookie, but he’s someone worth monitoring for the second half of the year and 2017.
C.J. Prosise, RB, Seahawks Pete Carroll on C.J. Prosise: “He has missed a ton, there’s no other way to put it.” Prosise was once considered a sleeper, but he hasn’t practiced enough to warrant that distinction anymore.
Laquon Treadwell, WR, Vikings Laquon Treadwell might be “phased in over time” this year, according to Bo Mitchell, ESPN. Charles Johnson is running ahead of Treadwell right now. That could change as the season progresses, but Treadwell won’t be doing much in the early going.
Aug. 9
Josh Gordon, WR, Browns Josh Gordon is out of shape. Sigh. You’d think Gordon would work out during his time off, but that apparently is not the case. The good news is that Gordon has time to shed his weight because he’s on a four-game suspension. The bad news is that it’s difficult to believe that Gordon will put forth maximum effort.
Tyler Lockett, WR, Seahawks It’s “clear” the Seahawks are going to give Tyler Lockett lots of touches this year, according to Sheil Kapadia, ESPN. Lockett has the potential to be a breakout candidate this year. Try to scoop him up if possible.
Jordan Matthews, WR, Eagles Jordan Matthews will miss 2-4 weeks with a bone bruise in his knee. While it sounds like Matthews could be back for the season opener, there’s always a chance he’ll miss meaningful action.
LeSean McCoy, RB, Bills I like LeSean McCoy this year, but he’ll be getting a stock down today in the wake of Cordy Glenn’s injury. Glenn could be back for the season opener, but there’s a chance he’ll miss a couple of games.
Sammy Watkins, WR, Bills Sammy Watkins has been activated off the active/PUP list. This is huge, as Watkins becomes a higher-end WR2 who isn’t as much of a risk as he may have been considered a couple of weeks ago.
Aug. 8
Stefon Diggs, WR, Vikings Stefon Diggs has been the most impressive offensive player in Vikings training camp, per Matt Vensel, Minneapolis Star-Tribune. Diggs caught 52 passes as a rookie, and he could be ready to take the next step. Unfortunately, his fantasy potential is hamstrung by being in a run-first offense.
Julian Edelman, WR, Patriots Julian Edelman has been activated off the active/PUP list. Edelman is healthy for now, but he’s too injury-prone to be relied upon. He’ll produce when healthy, but the Patriots will be happy to get 10-plus games out of him.
Jordy Nelson, WR, Packers Aaron Rodgers hinted that Jordy Nelson could be taken off the active/PUP list as early as next week. That would be great news for Nelson and his owners. Nelson should be a fine mid-WR1.
Thomas Rawls, RB, Seahawks Thomas Rawls has been activated off the active/PUP list. This is huge, as Rawls becomes a safer lower-end RB1 option. Rawls’ ADP (3.04) makes him a bargain, though I’m sure people will take him earlier now.
2016 Fantasy Football Training Camp Stock:
Week of Aug. 29 | Week of Aug. 22 | Week of Aug. 15 | Week of Aug. 8 | Week of Aug. 1 | Week of July 25 | Week of July 18 | Week of July 11 | Week of July 4 | Week of June 27 | Week of June 20 | Week of June 13 | Week of June 6 | Week of May 30 | Week of May 23 | Week of May 16 | Week of May 9
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2016 Fantasy Football Rankings:
2016 Fantasy Football Rankings: Quarterbacks - 9/7 (Walt)
Chet Gresham's Fantasy Football Quarterback Rankings - 8/30 (Chet)
2016 Fantasy Football Rankings: Running Backs - 9/7 (Walt)
Chet Gresham's Fantasy Football Running Back Rankings - 8/30 (Chet)
2016 Fantasy Football Rankings: Wide Receivers - 9/7 (Walt)
Chet Gresham's Fantasy Football Wide Receiver Rankings - 8/30 (Chet)
2016 Fantasy Football Rankings: Tight Ends - 9/7 (Walt)
Chet Gresham's Fantasy Football Tight End Rankings - 8/30 (Chet)
2016 Fantasy Football Rankings: Defenses - 6/15 (Walt)
2016 Fantasy Football Rankings: Kickers - 6/15 (Walt)
Fantasy Football Rookie Rankings - 5/13 (Walt)
Fantasy Football Rookie Rankings: Dynasty - 5/13 (Walt)
Fantasy Football Rookie Rankings: Dynasty - 5/27 (Chet)
2016 Fantasy Football Mock Drafts:
2016 Fantasy Football Mock Draft: PPR - 9/1 (Walt)
2016 Fantasy Football Mock Draft Video - 8/31 (Walt)
2016 Fantasy Football Mock Draft: Real Draft - 8/29 (Walt)
2016 Fantasy Football Mock Draft: Standard - 8/25 (Walt)
2016 Fantasy Football Mock Draft: 2-QB - 8/25 (Chet)
2016 Fantasy Football Mock Draft Video - 8/24 (Walt)
2016 Fantasy Football Mock Draft: PPR - 8/18 (Walt)
2016 Fantasy Football Mock Draft Video - 8/13 (Walt)
2016 Fantasy Football Mock Draft: Standard - 8/11 (Walt)
2016 Fantasy Football Mock Draft: Standard - 8/4 (Walt)
2016 Fantasy Football Mock Draft Video - 8/4 (Walt)
2016 Fantasy Football Mock Draft: PPR - 8/2 (Chet)
2016 Fantasy Football Mock Draft: PPR - 7/28 (Walt)
2016 Fantasy Football Mock Draft - 7/21 (Walt)
2016 Fantasy Football: MFL 10 Draft - 5/13 (Chet)
2016 Fantasy Football Cheat Sheets:
2016 Fantasy Football Cheat Sheet: Top 250 - 9/7 (Walt)
2016 Fantasy Football Cheat Sheet: Top 250 PPR - 9/7 (Walt)
2016 Fantasy Football Cheat Sheet: Top 250 2-QB - 9/7 (Walt)
2016 Fantasy Football Cheat Sheet: Top 250 Touchdown League - 9/7 (Walt)
2016 Fantasy Football Cheat Sheet: Custom - 9/7 (Walt)
2016 Fantasy Football: Dynasty Rankings - 9/7 (Walt)
2016 Fantasy Football PPR Rankings - 8/26 (Chet)
2016 Fantasy Football Spreadsheets - 9/7 (Walt)
2016 Fantasy Football Articles:
2016 Fantasy Football Stock Report: Training Camp - 9/7 (Walt)
2016 Fantasy Football Mock Draft Simulator - 9/7 (Walt)
2016 Fantasy Football Sleepers - 9/4 (Walt)
2016 NFL Preseason Recap, Fantasy Football Notes - 9/2 (Walt)
2016 Fantasy Football Preseason Stock - 9/2 (Walt)
2016 Fantasy Football Preseason Quarterback Targets - 9/2 (Walt)
2016 Fantasy Football Waiver-Wire Targets - 8/31 (Chet)
2016 Fantasy Football Busts - 8/31 (Walt)
Fantasy Football Auction Advice - 8/24 (Chet)
2016 Fantasy Football Round-by-Round Strategy Guide - 8/18 (Walt)
2016 Fantasy Football Daily Fantasy Preseason Week 2 Streaming Options - 8/18 (Chet)
2016 Fantasy Football Draft Queue: Wide Receivers and Tight Ends - 8/17 (Chet)
2016 Fantasy Football Draft Queue: Quarterbacks and Running Backs - 8/16 (Chet)
2016 Fantasy Football Training Camp Notes - 8/10 (Chet)
2016 Fantasy Football Wide Receivers to Avoid - 8/6 (Walt)
2016 Fantasy Football Running Backs to Avoid - 8/5 (Walt)
2016 Fantasy Football Notes - 7/26 (Chet)
2016 Fantasy Football Late-Round Wide Receiver Targets - 7/21 (Chet)
2016 Fantasy Football Late-Round Running Back Targets - 7/19 (Chet)
2016 Fantasy Football ADP Values - 7/14 (Chet)
2016 Fantasy Football: C.J. Anderson Profile - 7/7 (Chet)
2016 Fantasy Football Favorite MFL Players - 6/29 (Chet)
2016 Fantasy Football: 2016 NFL Draft Fallout: Chip Kelly - 6/23 (Chet)
2016 Fantasy Football: Marvin Jones Profile - 6/22 (Chet)
2016 Fantasy Football: Devin Funchess Profile - 6/15 (Chet)
2016 Fantasy Football 2-QB Draft - 6/9 (Chet)
Fantasy Football Beginner's Guide - 6/7 (Walt)
2016 Fantasy Football: Running Back Drafting and ADP - 6/3 (Chet)
2016 Fantasy Football: Quarterback Drafting and ADP - 6/1 (Chet)
2016 Fantasy Football: Eli Manning Profile - 5/25 (Chet)
2016 Fantasy Football: Jordan Matthews Profile - 5/24 (Chet)
2016 Fantasy Football Rookie Dynasty Draft Wrap-up - 5/18 (Walt)
2016 Fantasy Football: 2016 NFL Draft Fallout - 5/11 (Chet)
2016 Fantasy Football: MFL 10 Quarterback Values - 4/30 (Chet)
2016 Fantasy Football: MFL 10 Wide Receiver Values - 4/28 (Chet)
2016 Fantasy Football: Tight End Strength of Schedule - 4/25 (Chet)
2016 Fantasy Football: Wide Receiver Strength of Schedule - 4/21 (Chet)
2016 Fantasy Football: Running Back Strength of Schedule - 4/20 (Chet)
2016 Fantasy Football: Quarterback Strength of Schedule - 4/19 (Chet)
2016 Fantasy Football: MFL 10 - 2/19 (Chet)
2016 Fantasy Football Sleepers: Philip Rivers - 2/16 (Chet)
2016 Fantasy Football: Quarterback ADP vs. Reality - 2/12 (Chet)
2016 Fantasy Football Fallout: Marshawn Lynch Retires - 2/11 (Chet)
2016 Fantasy Football Fallout: Calvin Johnson Retires - 2/9 (Chet)
2016 Fantasy Football Forecast: Dynasty - 1/21 (Chet)
2016 Fantasy Football Forecast: Tight Ends - 1/19 (Chet)
2016 Fantasy Football Forecast: Wide Receivers - 1/14 (Chet)
2016 Fantasy Football Forecast: Running Backs - 1/13 (Chet)
2016 Fantasy Football Forecast: Quarterbacks - 1/12 (Chet)
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