Change is the one thing you can always count on, both in sports and in life. While consistency is what fantasy managers strive for, the reality is that player performance can swing wildly over a long season.
Trying to keep up with all the highs and lows across 44 games and four months can feel overwhelming. That’s why breaking things down week by week makes it easier to stay grounded and focused on what matters right now.
That’s the goal of my Risers and Fallers column. It helps you track momentum shifts as they happen, using insights pulled directly from ESPN’s fantasy metrics.
Risers
Kiki Iriafen, F, Washington Mystics (77.7% rostered, +39.1)
The Mystics are off to a surprisingly strong start this season, and Iriafen is making an immediate impact in the frontcourt. The rookie has played 28 or more minutes in each of her first three games and scored at least 20 fantasy points in all of them- — including one with 33.
Through three games, Iriafen is…
