TE Takeover?! Why heavier formations are on the rise in NFL and could impact your fantasy teams + Rashee Rice fantasy REAX

May 20
1h 40m

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Did you notice how TEs flew off the board in day two of the NFL Draft? We sure did. Nate Tice joins Matt Harmon to discuss the rise of heavier personnel packages (multiple TEs on the field) and why more teams are leaning into them after the Rams found so much success with them in 2025. Tice and Harmon look at the trend and which teams are committing to it in 2026 and how it could impact each of their offensive player's fantasy value this season. The guys also dive into the latest Rashee Rice news and how it could impact his fantasy value in 2026 and beyond. 

(4:00) - Fantasy Fallout: Rashee Rice has knee surgery and violates probation 

(19:30) - TE Takeover: Why teams are using more heavy personnels in today's NFL 

(38:00) - Teams leading the charge on TE heavy formations: Rams, Bears and Seahawks 

(47:00) - Teams that could lean into TE heavy formations in 2026

(1:09:00) - 5 WRs that will benefit most in fantasy from heavier TE packages in 2026 

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