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Riley Leonard

Pos: QB1 Team: IND YoE: 0
Draft: RD 6, PICK 189
Injury Status: H



I. Player News & Analysis


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"One week removed from earning a career-high six rushes that he turned into 32 yards, the undrafted rookie logged just two offensive snaps in Week 17, with the aforementioned carry occurring in the middle of the second quarter. Kiner ranked third in the RB pecking order for the Cardinals behind Emari Demercado's 30 snaps and seven touches and Michael Carter's 23 and nine, respectively. Such a breakdown likely will continue in Arizona's regular-season finale Sunday at the Rams."

Riley Leonard

Pos: QB1 Team: IND YoE: 0
Draft: RD 6, PICK 189
Injury Status: H



I. Player News & Analysis


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"McMillan was selected by Carolina with the eighth pick of April's draft. At 6-foot-4, 219 pounds, he is one of the biggest WRs in this class and his game has led to many Drake London comps. McMillan handled a massive 34% target share and class-high 52% air yard share last season at Arizona. His elite size and ball skills combo supplies him with big-time fantasy upside and, with Xavier Legette and Jalen Coker as his top competition for work, he's well positioned for a sizable rookie-season role. McMillan should be valued as a WR2/3."


"McMillan paced the Panthers in receiving yards while checking in second to Jalen Coker in both receptions and targets. McMillan's lost fumble came on Carolina's desperation lateral-heavy final play, when he lost the handle at his own 36-yard line to quell any chance of an extremely longshot bid to score a touchdown with no time remaining. McMillan did manage to get over the 1,000-yard mark for the season with his production, finishing his first NFL regular campaign with a 70-1,014-7 line while appearing in all 17 games. If the Falcons are able to defeat the Saints on Sunday, McMillan will also have his first NFL postseason appearance to look forward to in next weekend's wild-card round."

Tetairoa McMillan's receiving yards have decreased by 50.48% over the past 6 weeks.

Tetairoa McMillan's target share has decreased by 33.87% over the past 8 weeks.

Tetairoa McMillan's receiving touchdowns have decreased by 75.0% over the past 6 weeks.

Tetairoa McMillan's targets have decreased by 39.39% over the past 8 weeks.

Tetairoa McMillan's receptions have decreased by 55.56% over the past 10 weeks.

Riley Leonard

Pos: QB1 Team: IND YoE: 0
Draft: RD 6, PICK 189
Injury Status: H



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"Hunt re-signed with the Chiefs following a successful reunion with the team last season. He stepped in for an injured Isiah Pacheco in Week 4 and went on to average 21.5 touches, 89.0 yards and 14.8 fantasy points over the next eight games. Pacheco returned in Week 13 and then neither were viable fantasy options from that point forward, as they were near even in snaps, carries and targets, with Samaje Perine also in the mix as a passing-down specialist. Hunt was not particularly effective as a rusher or receiver and he's now 30 years old, so it's fair to expect a healthy Pacheco to lead this backfield in 2025. Hunt is only a late-round consideration."


"Hunt was able to play in Week 18 after opening the week on the sidelines at practice with an illness, but he finished with fewer than 15 rushing yards for the third time in four weeks. The running back was able to match his season-high three catches, though, finishing third on the team in receiving yards. Hunt completed his campaign having turned 163 carries into 611 yards and eight touchdowns while reeling in 18 of 25 targets for 143 yards and a touchdown over 17 regular-season contests. The 30-year-old will enter the offseason as a free agent, and he's proven to be a rather reliable short-yardage option in the backfield, potentially making him a desirable player on the open market."

Kareem Hunt's rushing yards have decreased by 72.92% over the past 6 weeks.

Kareem Hunt's rushing attempts have decreased by 71.43% over the past 6 weeks.

Kareem Hunt's targets have decreased by 66.67% over the past 6 weeks.

Kareem Hunt's rushing attempt share has decreased by 51.34% over the past 6 weeks.

Kareem Hunt's rushing yards per attempt has decreased by 36.14% over the past 8 weeks.

Riley Leonard

Pos: QB1 Team: IND YoE: 0
Draft: RD 6, PICK 189
Injury Status: H



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"Coker is entering his second NFL season after impressing as an undrafted free-agent signing in 2024. Coker stepped into a substantial offensive role in Week 5 and his route participation cleared 50% in each of his next 10 games. He handled a 16% target share (4.6 per game) from that point forward and averaged 9.3 fantasy PPG. He did nearly all of his damage with Adam Thielen or Xavier Legette sidelined, but did flash at times nonetheless, reaching 14 fantasy points three times. Coker will open 2025 on IR and, even when he returns, he'll be behind first-round pick Tetairoa McMillan and Legette on the depth chart. Despite his strong showing as a rookie UDFA, he's not worth drafting."


"The second-year pro from Holy Cross led the Panthers in targets and receptions while finishing with the second-most receiving yards during Saturday's loss. Coker has established himself as Carolina's No. 2 wideout since returning from injury in the Week 7 win over the Jets, catching 33 of 43 targets for 394 yards and three touchdowns across 11 appearances. Following the Week 18 defeat, the Panthers now need the Falcons to beat the Saints on Sunday to force a three-way tie for the division title. In that scenario, Carolina would hold the division tiebreaker and earn the No. 4 seed in the NFC playoffs, hosting a wild-card game."

Jalen Coker's target share has increased by 61.56% over the past 8 weeks.

Jalen Coker's receiving yards have increased by 94.07% over the past 10 weeks.

Jalen Coker's targets have decreased by 21.43% over the past 6 weeks.

Jalen Coker's total points have increased by 300+% over the past 8 weeks.

Jalen Coker's receiving touchdowns have increased by 100% over the past 8 weeks.

Riley Leonard

Pos: QB1 Team: IND YoE: 0
Draft: RD 6, PICK 189
Injury Status: H



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"Leonard was selected by the Colts in the sixth round of April's draft. His passing needs work (7.1 YPA last season is second worst in this class and he completed 64% of his career passes despite a low 7.3 aDOT), but he's a big-time rusher (164-1,011-17 last season, including a class-high 10.6% scramble rate). Leonard is a long shot for fantasy production, but he could play as a rookie if Anthony Richardson and Daniel Jones don't work out."


"Despite the turnovers, it was a surprisingly productive performance from the sixth-round rookie in his first career NFL start against an elite Houston defense that still had something to play for when the game began. Both of Leonard's passing TDs went to Alec Pierce, and the QB's one-yard rushing score in the third quarter briefly gave Indy a 24-23 lead. The Colts' quarterback situation heading into 2026 remains murky with Daniel Jones (Achilles) a free agent and Anthony Richardson (eye) barely playing this season and getting little chance to further his development, but Leonard is unlikely to find himself at the top of the depth chart in Week 1."


II. Historical Performance



FantasyPassingRushingMisc

Season

Week

Home

Score

Away

TGT

REC

YD

TD

FUM

YPA

TGT SHARE

2025

18

ARI

20 - 37

LAR

3.0

2.0

15.0

0.0

0.0

5.0

0.094

2025

17

ARI

14 - 37

CIN

0.0

0.0

0.0

0.0

0.0

0

0.0

2025

16

ATL

26 - 19

ARI

0.0

0.0

0.0

0.0

0.0

0

0.0

2025

15

ARI

20 - 40

HOU

0.0

0.0

0.0

0.0

0.0

0

0.0

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