The FantasyPros Football Podcast kicked off its 2026 offseason coverage with a deep dive into the AFC East, breaking down one key fantasy takeaway for each team, not just looking back at 2025, but projecting what it means for drafts, dynasty value, and offseason decision-making.
Fantasy Football Takeaways for 2026: AFC East
Below is a team-by-team fantasy football outlook for the AFC East, highlighting the biggest lessons from last season and how fantasy managers should react heading into 2026. And check out the full episode below.
New England Patriots Fantasy Football Outlook
Key Takeaway: Rhamondre Stevenson isn’t going away, and that caps the ceiling for Treyveon Henderson
One of the clearest lessons from New England’s 2025 season is that Rhamondre Stevenson remains a major part of the offense. Despite hopes that Treyveon Henderson would fully take over the backfield, Stevenson’s contract and late-season usage point to another year of a true committee.
Over their final games together, the split leaned roughly 60/40, with Stevenson often out-snapping Henderson. While Henderson’s explosiveness keeps him fantasy-relevant, he profiles more as a volatile RB2 than a locked-in RB1 unless Stevenson misses time.
2026 Draft Outlook:
- Treyveon Henderson is best valued as an upside RB2, not a volume back.
- Stevenson remains draftable and will continue to siphon touches.
- New England’s backfield is usable, just not elite, unless roles change.
Buffalo Bills Fantasy Football Outlook
Key Takeaway: Stop chasing Bills wide receivers, unless a true alpha arrives
Buffalo’s receiver room continues to frustrate fantasy managers. Khalil Shakir led the team but finished outside WR3 territory, while Keon Coleman struggled to develop into a consistent threat. Even veteran additions failed to stabilize the position.
The underlying issue remains Josh Allen‘s offensive style. He distributes the ball based on coverage, leans on multiple tight ends, and creates offense with his legs, not through a high-volume alpha receiver.
2026 Draft Outlook:
- Bills WRs are risky weekly fantasy plays.
- Unless Buffalo adds a legitimate alpha via trade or free agency, expect more inconsistency.
- Josh Allen and James Cook remain the safest fantasy investments.
Miami Dolphins Fantasy Football Outlook
Key Takeaway: De’Von Achane‘s elite fantasy ceiling depends on offensive stability
De’Von Achane‘s talent is undeniable, but Miami’s organizational uncertainty introduces real risk. Potential turnover at quarterback, questions about Tyreek Hill‘s future, and an overall downward trajectory for the offense could all impact Achane’s fantasy output.
Historically, top-five fantasy RBs rarely come from bottom-five offenses, and the Dolphins flirted with that territory in 2025. While Achane remains explosive, his margin for error shrinks if the offense regresses further.
2026 Draft Outlook:
- Achane is still an early-round talent, but no longer “set and forget.”
- Monitor quarterback and offensive line changes closely.
- He may profile better as a late-first or early-second round target depending on offseason moves.
New York Jets Fantasy Football Outlook
Key Takeaway: Breece Hall is being held back, and a change of scenery could unlock RB1 dominance
Despite surpassing 1,000 rushing yards, Breece Hall spent another season fighting uphill against poor offensive efficiency. The Jets’ inability to stabilize quarterback play or offensive structure once again limited his scoring opportunities.
There’s growing belief that Hall’s future may lie elsewhere, and if he lands on a competent offense with consistent volume, his fantasy ceiling skyrockets.
Meanwhile, Garrett Wilson remains a buy-low dynasty candidate, provided the Jets eventually fix the quarterback position and allow him to operate more from the slot, where he’s most efficient.
2026 Draft Outlook:
- Breece Hall would be a top-tier RB1 on almost any other roster.
- Monitor offseason rumors and potential trade scenarios.
- Garrett Wilson is a strong rebound candidate in dynasty formats.
Final AFC East Fantasy Takeaways for 2026
- New England: RB committees cap upside; draft for value, not ceiling.
- Buffalo: Josh Allen spreads the ball too much to trust most WRs.
- Miami: Offensive stability will determine De’Von Achane‘s fantasy fate.
- New York: Elite talent is being wasted, and that creates buy-low opportunities.
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