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1. Sep 22
   McGowan rushed twice for zero yards and had two kickoff returns for 58 yards in Sunday's 33-30 overtime loss to the Chiefs.

   McGowan saw just four offensive snaps in the contest, touchding the ball on half of them. The seventh-round rookie did not make a strong impression against the Chiefs' defensive line, but he proved useful on special teams with a 29-yard average on kickoff returns.

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2. Sep 15
   McGowan caught his only target for no gain and notched 164 yards on five kickoff returns during Sunday's 41-23 loss to the Ravens.

   McGowan was only on the field for six of the team's 54 offensive snaps while operating as the top reserve option at running back behind Jonathan Taylor. McGowan definitely made his mark on special teams during the contest, but as long as Taylor is healthy, the former will likely have a limited impact on offense.

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3. Aug 29
   McGowan carried the ball four times for 20 yards and caught his only target for five yards in Saturday's 25-16 preseason loss to the Lions.

   The seventh-round rookie got the start once again, even with DJ Giddens back in the lineup after recovering from a hamstring injury, and McGowan put together the Colts' longest run of the afternoon on a 10-yard scamper in the first quarter to help set up a field goal. Giddens scored the team's only TD of the game in the second quarter, however, as they both make their final cases to be the No. 2 backfield option behind Jonathan Taylor. The two younger backs had similar athleticism-over-production profiles in college, so they could end up trading the job back and forth during the season based on health and performance.

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4. Aug 22
   McGowan rushed eight times for 27 yards in Saturday's 34-6 preseason loss to the Falcons.

   McGowan started for the second time in as many preseason games, but the rookie seventh-round pick didn't find much running room in the lopsided loss. DJ Giddens is working his way back from a hamstring injury, and the 2025 fifth-round pick represents McGowan's main competition for the backup role behind workhorse Jonathan Taylor. The Colts will wrap up preseason play next Saturday against the Lions.

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5. Aug 21
   Carson Beck, Tre' Harris among deep fantasy football sleepers in 2026

   Fantasy football can be a casual, fun-for-all game, easy to pick up for even the most novice player. With all the draft rankings, tools and strategies we provide, anyone can become an overnight success story. But if you want to become a top championship contender — or better yet, a perennial league title winner — a deep, thorough knowledge of the game is paramount. Knowing the top 160 players for your standard league draft is a great start, but educating yourself on players deeper in the ranks is the best route to league dominance. That's where this column comes in. What follows are my annual "deep sleepers," players who by all accounts will not — and in most cases should not — be drafted in ESPN standard 10-team leagues, but who have reasonably good odds of becoming fantasy-relevant. This list serves two purposes: To give you a watch list as a starting point for in-season pickups and to provide managers in deeper leagues — the 12- or 14-teamers (or even larger), the deep-bench formats and dynasties — with draft targets for the challenging later rounds.  Carson Beck, QB, Arizona Cardinals Among this year's rookie quarterback class, Beck has the second-best chance at seeing significant 2026 snaps under center (Fernando Mendoza), making him a relevant target in dynasty drafts. But considering the Cardinals' offensive weaponry, including otherworldly tight end Trey McBride, 2024 No. 4 overall pick Marvin Harrison Jr. and fantasy's No. 2 wide receiver over last year's second half Michael Wilson, Beck could be a factor in superflex formats and perhaps as a streaming option in ESPN standard leagues once he's elevated to starter status. Beck dazzled during the Hall of Fame Game, completing 79% of his passes for 188 yards and a touchdown, including a pair of 30-plus-yard completions that heightened confidence in his deep-throw ability.  Greg Dulcich, TE, Miami Dolphins After three injury-plagued years in Denver, Dulcich brought his sizable frame and sure-handed skill set to Miami last season, where over the final 10 weeks he averaged 3.7 targets and 7.0 fantasy points. The Dolphins since jettisoned Tyreek Hill, Jaylen Waddle and pretty much anyone a fantasy manager could trust from their passing game, leaving Dulcich as one of the more proven targets within an anything-goes offense. Considering Dulcich's 2025 metrics — he was first in yards after catch per reception (7.6), second in yards per route run (2.66) and third in targets per route (26.2%), among tight ends with at least as many as his 33 targets — he's likely to have fantasy relevance, even if in a risk/reward context.  Tai Felton, WR, Minnesota Vikings A 2025 third-rounder, Felton managed only 43 offensive snaps as a rookie, seeing his most significant usage on kick returns. After Jalen Nailor's departure for Las Vegas, Felton appeared primed for an expanded role, only to watch the team bring in free agent Jauan Jennings during the offseason. Nevertheless, Felton should play an important part in what might well be a rejuvenated Vikings offense under new quarterback Kyler Murray. Felton's NFL combine metrics were eye-popping — he had top-five positional vertical and broad jumps and a top-eight 40-yard dash time — and he has received praise for his preseason practices. He might press Jennings for the No. 3 wide receiver role during the season.  Tre' Harris, WR, Los Angeles Chargers Perhaps the player with the most immediate chance at a fantasy-relevant role on this list, Harris has generated next-to-zero interest in ESPN drafts (3.9% roster rate and an ADP outside the top 170). There's a reason: He played all 17 games of his rookie season and spent three of them as a clear starter/No. 2 wideout, yet had only 43 targets, 69.4 total fantasy points and zero double-digit fantasy outings to show for it. Still, Harris entered the league highly regarded for his speed and size, and he's in both a better system fit for his skill set and more prominent role with Keenan Allen n

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