Here are some of the best value picks under 9m across the platform:
QUARTERBACKS
FERNANDO MENDOZA (LV) 5m
First overall pick who lands with the Raiders. He’ll start the season behind Kirk Cousins, but it’s highly likely that Mendoza will eventually earn the starting job.
CARSON BECK (ARI) 4.15m
The Cardinals' QB situation is worth monitoring, with Beck impressing throughout training camp. Jacoby Brissett remains the likely starter for now, but Beck is coming for the job.
DESHAUN WATSON (CLE) 8.63m
The Browns have declared Watson their starting quarterback to open the season, and with the Todd Monken regime now beginning alongside a talented group of receivers, the value is plain to see.
JACK STRAND (ATL) 3.9m
He’s turning heads and has looked impressive throughout the preseason, but Tua and Penix have the QB1 and QB2 spots sewn up, even if the starting job itself remains undecided. One worth keeping on the radar though.
RUNNING BACKS
JEREMIYAH LOVE (ATL) 4.95m
The first running back selected in the draft, Love combines explosiveness out of the backfield with the ability to line up in the slot as a reliable receiver. It's easy to see him producing elite numbers if his role is as expected. Genuine on-field option.
JONATHAN BROOKS (CAR) 4m
Injuries have stalled the start of Brooks' NFL career, but the expectation is that he'll eventually become the lead back. With Hubbard, his main competition, currently sidelined, that opportunity could arrive as early as Week 1.
MARSHAWN LLOYD (GB) 4m
This pre-season, Lloyd has looked powerful and quick as he looks to finally get his pro career going after injuries wiped out his first two seasons. With Josh Jacobs placed on the Commissioner’s Exempt List, a starting role has suddenly opened up. You still hold your breath whenever Lloyd gets the ball given his injury history, but he’s made enough of an impression to reportedly earn the nickname “Yeet Cannon.”
KEATON MITCHELL (LAC) 5.65m
Mike McDaniel reportedly made Mitchell an immediate priority after taking over as offensive coordinator, suggesting he already has a role in mind for him. Omarion Hampton remains the clear bell cow, but Mitchell showed enough big-play ability in Baltimore to make him an intriguing option.
BHAYSHUL TUTEN 6.93m
Tuten has all the tools to emerge as a genuine bell cow in Jacksonville. His combination of speed, explosiveness and ability out of the backfield gives him plenty of fantasy upside, with an opportunity to establish himself as the Jaguars' long-term lead back.
JADARIAN PRICE (SEA) 4.55m
Price is a late addition to this article after conflicting reports emerged about his expected role. Early projections suggested he'd spend his rookie season developing, but first-team reps at training camp tell a different story. With Kenneth Walker now at the Chiefs and Zach Charbonnet recovering from an ACL injury, the door is open for Price to make an immediate impact.
WIDE RECEIVERS
MAKAI LEMON (PHI) 4.7m & DONTAYVION WICKS (PHI) 5.84m
One of these two is expected to emerge as Philadelphia's No. 2 receiver opposite DeVonta Smith following the departure of AJ Brown. The draft investment in Lemon gives him the edge, but both offer intriguing upside.
KC CONCEPCION (CLE) 4.65m
Cleveland invested heavily in its receiving corps during the draft, but Concepcion appears set to emerge as the No. 2 receiver next to Jerry Jeudy and could finish as the team's third or fourth option in the passing game.
CARNELL TATE (TEN) 4.9m
Tate is expected to become one of Cam Ward's primary targets, and with Brian Daboll calling the plays, the upside is significant.
CALEB DOUGLAS (MIA) 4m
Miami's lack of proven depth at wide receiver should allow Douglas to earn meaningful playing time early in the season.
JOSH DOWNS (IND) 8.42m
With Michael Pittman Jr. no longer in Indianapolis, Downs is well placed to take on a larger share of the passing game. A noticeable jump in targets should follow.
JORDYN TYSON (NO) 4.85m
If Olave and tight end Johnson are No. 1 and No. 2, Tyson should emerge as the third option. He's a freak athlete, and I wouldn't be surprised to see him surpass one of them as the season progresses.
Tyson has injured his hamstring, and will start the year on the PUP/IR list. Keep him in mind as a potential downgrade target later.
DE’ZHAUN STRIBLING (SF) 4.5m
The 49ers’ receiving corps runs deep, but Stribling could still earn a decent target share, particularly early in the season with several players still working their way back from injury.
LUTHER BURDEN (CHI) 8.94m
There’s hype around Burden, and for good reason. DJ Moore’s departure opens the door for Burden to command a much larger target share in Chicago this season.
MATTHEW GOLDEN (GB) 5.67m
The Packers drafted a wide receiver in the first round for the first time in almost 20 years when they selected Golden, and have since thinned out what was a crowded receiving corps. Golden has a genuine opportunity to establish himself as a key component of Green Bay's passing game.
TIGHT ENDS
GUNNAR HELM (TEN) 5.4m
It took the rookie tight end a little while to settle into the Titans' offensive system, but he looks set to make a sizeable jump in production in his second season.
GREG DULCICH (MIA) 6.98m
Not the strongest option, but will start the year as one of Malik Willis’ top targets.
TJ HOCKENSEN (MIN) 7.28m
At one point, Hockensen was one of the highest ranked tight ends in NFL Fantasy. Injuries and age have slowed him down, but he continues to put up decent numbers.
MARK ANDREWS (BAL) 7.81m
There are a myriad of reasons why Mark Andrews is available at this value, and none of them are his fault. There's a clear path for him to get back to his best this season and once again command a healthy share of targets.
CHIG OKONKWO (WAS) 7.6m
Okonkwo has a genuine opportunity to establish himself as one of Jayden Daniels' favourite targets this season. Washington heavily targeted its top tight end last year, and while the arrival of Stefon Diggs adds competition, there's still a clear path for Okonkwo to command a healthy share of the passing game.
MIKE GESICKI (CIN) 5.94m
Gesicki is priced cheaply for a reason, but he remains one of Joe Burrow’s favourite red-zone targets. There’s touchdown upside in this pick.
KICKERS
TREY SMACK (GB) 4m
Selected in the sixth round, Smack quickly earned Green Bay's confidence after the Packers released veteran Brandon McManus, effectively clearing the path for him to take over the kicking duties.
Post-roster cutdowns, Drew Stevens ($3.9m) and Dominic Zvada ($3.9m) have emerged as the new starting kickers in Washington and New York, respectively.
D/ST
CINCINNATI BENGALS 5.08m
For a team that has long been criticised for its defensive play, the Bengals have made some significant additions this off-season. Dexter Lawrence arrives from the New York Giants, while Boye Mafe and Jonathan Allen joined as free agents, before drafting fiery edge prospect Cashius Howell. Arguably no team in the NFL did more to strengthen its defensive line, and it desperately needed to.
DALLAS COWBOYS 4.3m
This is a team that, not too long ago, was one of the best fantasy defences you could own. With a highly sought-after new defensive coordinator at the helm, you could make a strong case for a return to form this season, especially with additions like Von Miller and Quinnen Williams complementing an already deep secondary.