Fantasy Football: Justin Boone's rankings risers and fallers after preseason and NFL-cutdown day

Key Points:

• MarShawn Lloyd (Packers) has surged in fantasy value after Josh Jacobs was placed on the Commissioner's Exempt List, making Lloyd the likely lead back and a fringe low-end RB2 option despite some injury concerns.
• Jonathon Brooks (Panthers) and Rhamondre Stevenson (Patriots) have also risen in value, with Brooks pushing for a bigger role amid injuries and Stevenson firmly established as the Patriots' lead back, offering stability and upside.
• Several rookie and backup running backs, including Mike Washington Jr. (Raiders) and Emmett Johnson (Chiefs), have emerged as valuable late-round targets due to their new roles and potential to step up with injuries.
• On the downside, Ashton Jeanty (Raiders) and Jeremiyah Love (Cardinals) have seen their fantasy outlooks decline due to injuries, while concerns about the Washington Commanders' offensive line and the arrival of Stefon Diggs have dampened expectations for Terry McLaurin and Chig Okonkwo.
• Veteran wide receiver Mike Evans (49ers) and several first-round rookie receivers have fallen in fantasy value due to injuries, inconsistent preseason performances, and uncertain offensive situations, making them riskier draft picks this season.