Who Should I Start? Xavier Legette or Pat Bryant

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Week 1 Projections

Fant.
Pts.		 Rush.
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TD		 Rec. Rec.
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TD
3.7 0.4 0.0 1.4 16.4 0.1

Xavier Legette News

Xavier Legette Favored for Panthers' WR3 Role

Wednesday, July 29, 11:25 AM

Carolina Panthers wide receiver Xavier Legette now has the inside track on the No. 3 role after rookie Chris Brazzell II suffered a moderate LCL tear in his left knee and is expected to miss up to eight weeks, according to Joe Person. Person reported that the new injury is believed to be unrelated to the knee soreness that kept Brazzell out of practice Sunday and Tuesday. With Tetairoa McMillan and Jalen Coker established atop the depth chart, Legette is now positioned ahead of David Moore and John Metchie III for the next spot. The 25-year-old caught 35 passes for 363 yards and three touchdowns in 15 games last season after recording 49 receptions for 497 yards and four scores as a rookie. Legette has also made several notable catches early in camp, including a red-zone touchdown Sunday. Brazzell's absence removes the most prominent challenger to Legette's role, but the former first-round pick still must turn the opportunity into more consistent production before becoming a dependable fantasy option.

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Week 1 Projections

Fant.
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Yds.		 Rush
TD		 Rec. Rec.
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TD
4.6 0.2 0.0 1.8 20.6 0.1

Pat Bryant News

Pat Bryant Looking to Emerge as Broncos' WR3

Tuesday, July 28, 6:14 AM

When the Denver Broncos take to the field for their first practice of training camp on Friday, one of the more intriguing positional battles will be for the third receiver spot, and a player who should factor heavily into the mix is 2025 third-round pick Pat Bryant. As a rookie, Bryant became a trusted option for quarterback Bo Nix late in the year, but with the top two receiver spots presumably locked up by veteran Courtland Sutton and big-ticket trade acquisition Jaylen Waddle, he'll need to carve out his own role from a group that includes Marvin Mims Jr. and Troy Franklin. One of Bryant's biggest strengths in year one was his run-after-catch ability when working underneath. The spacing now provided by Waddle could allow him to further thrive and help to create the most dynamic version of the Broncos' passing attack while also bringing usable size to the running game. Bryant is RotoBaller's WR76 for 2026, but with a fluid situation such as his, drafters would be advised to monitor his usage throughout training camp.

Xavier Legette vs. Pat Bryant

Still trying to decide between Legette and Bryant? Check on the latest news to make sure both players are active and healthy. Our PPR projections show that Xavier Legette is projected to score 3.7 points this week while Pat Bryant is projected to score 4.6 points.