Predicting the future in fantasy football is hard enough, but doing it accurately is what separates strong opinions from trusted analysis. For this article, we’re leaning on the latter. The 2026 fantasy football predictions you’ll find below come directly from experts who finished highly ranked in the FantasyPros Expert Accuracy Rankings, meaning their calls weren’t just bold — they were proven right. These analysts consistently outperformed the field across the 2025 season, earning their spot as some of the most reliable voices in the game. As you start prepping for 2026 drafts, these insights offer a data-backed look at which players, trends, and strategies could shape the upcoming fantasy football landscape. Here is fantasy football advice from some of the most accurate experts.
Fantasy Football Advice: Players Experts Can’t Wait to Draft
Which player are you most excited to draft in 2026, either because you think they’ll be a value or are poised for a breakout season?
Luther Burden III (WR – CHI)
“I’m super interested to see where Luther Burden’s final ADP lands next summer. I could see him getting steamed, but for good reason! He just looks so electric with the ball in his hands, and we saw the breakout happening these last few weeks. It took a little longer than expected for Burden and Loveland to break out as rookies, but it’s very clear that Ben Johnson has a vision for them, and that this offense is going to be elite next season. Assuming the ADP doesn’t get too out of hand, I’m going to have a disgusting amount of Burden next season.”
– Nick Zylak (Fantasy Football Advice)
Colston Loveland (TE – CHI)
“Colston Loveland and Luther Burden. Ben Johnson’s hand-picked rookies broke out massively in the second half of the season. Burden finished the season third in yards per route run (2.69). Loveland finished the regular season top-5 among TEs in PFF receiving grade and yards per route run. From Week 7 onward…the Bears TE ranked top-5 in targets, catches, and yards.”
– Andrew Erickson (FantasyPros)
Omarion Hampton (RB – LAC)
“Omarion Hampton flashed some of the talent but never the consistency or production in 2025 due to injury. I think this will cap his draft position, with at least 10 running backs expected to be drafted ahead of him. His range of outcomes in 2026 includes league-winning upside.”
– Christopher Gimino (RotoGrinders)
A.J. Brown (WR – PHI)
“This might sound like a weird one, but I could see A.J. Brown being a huge value in 2026. He was just outside WR1 territory this season, but that came with long stretches of frustration for both Brown and fantasy managers, where he was barely utilized in the offense. But there’s no way the Eagles bring back offensive coordinator Kevin Patullo in 2026, right? Right?! Assuming they don’t, things should only get better in Philly. And you should be able to pay a WR2 price for WR1 production.”
– Mike Maher (FantasyPros)
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