# Does Dallas Goedert rise in fantasy rankings without A.J. Brown?

Great question — and it's not even hypothetical anymore! A.J. Brown was **traded to the Patriots on June 1, 2026**, so we're already in the "without A.J. Brown" reality for the Eagles.

**Yes, Goedert's stock rises significantly.** Here's why:

- **Vacated targets:** Brown commanded 121 targets in 2025, and Goedert is now the Eagles' largest receiving threat (from the Dallas Goedert page, citing SI).
- **ADP value:** Goedert is going at **TE #15 (pick #136 overall)** — Sports Illustrated calls this a major value play, especially with the Eagles having the **4th easiest schedule for tight ends** in 2026 (from the Dallas Goedert page).
- **Top-5 ceiling:** FantasyPros lists him as one of four "TE2s with top-5 potential." His last season without Brown? A career-best **830 yards and 14.8 YPR** (from the Dallas Goedert page).
- **Career year in 2025:** He posted **11 TDs and 60 receptions** — that TD rate is tough to repeat, but he's been a TE1 in six straight seasons.

**One wrinkle:** New OC Sean Mannion runs a Shanahan-style West Coast system that distributes targets more evenly, and rookie **Eli Stowers** (2nd-round pick) could steal some receiving snaps. But the Eagles' TE room is Goedert's to lead.

On *Fantasy Points Fantasy Football*, they put it simply: *"Tight end 15 ADP is just disrespectful for this guy. As far as technical values go, I think he's the safest bet in this passing offense."* — [hear the clip](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UPwYTMLtirc&t=1310s)

**Bottom line:** Goedert is a screaming value at his current ADP. He's arguably the safest bet in the Eagles' passing game and a prime candidate to outperform his draft cost.

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Answered 2026-07-07 by ChatFFB — fantasy football answers from a live news wiki.
Source: https://chatffb.com/ask/does-dallas-goedert-rise-in-fantasy-rankings-without-a-j-brown