As we get closer to draft season, I expect each of the players to go earlier than their current average draft position (ADP). There’s going to be a lot of steam on them, especially after free agency and the NFL Draft, thanks to improved rosters. Here are a few must-have players to target in 2026 fantasy football drafts.
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Fantasy Football Must-Have Quarterbacks
Jayden Daniels (QB – WSH)
Recency bias is a hell of a drug. It’s like the entire football community has forgotten just how dominant Jayden Daniels was as a rookie. I get it, the Commanders were horrendous this past season. But it was a lost year, with Daniels and Terry McLaurin missing significant time due to injury.
I’m bullish on Daniels for a couple of reasons. For one, new offensive coordinator David Blough is a rising star who shot through the ranks. There’s a legitimate chance the Commanders landed on the next big thing in NFL play-callers. I expect Blough to put Daniels in a position to thrive in his third season.
Second, you can count on the Commanders making major roster improvements. I expect them to sign two of Daniels’ former college teammates, wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk and running back Rachaad White. That would boost the supporting cast enough to make Daniels poised for a resurgence in 2026.
Caleb Williams (QB – CHI)
Caleb Williams is my other must-have quarterback. He is a signal-caller who plays a very fantasy-friendly game, showcasing big-play ability in off-script situations, along with the rushing upside to put up monster games.
Expect Williams to be a lot more comfortable in Ben Johnson’s scheme as he enters his second year. You’re also likely to see second-year players like Colston Loveland and Luther Burden more involved.
With that in mind, we could see the Bears’ offense completely take off next year. Given the team context and player skillset, would it shock you if Williams finished as a top-3 quarterback? I think that’s firmly within reach.
Jaxson Dart (QB – NYG)
Jaxson Dart is a dual-threat quarterback who can make a major impact on the ground, making him particularly enticing for fantasy football. But what’s most intriguing is that he’ll finally have a chance to play with superstar wideout Malik Nabers, who missed most of the 2025 season with a torn ACL.
In Dart, we have another quarterback who plays a fantasy-friendly game, surrounded by an alpha number one wideout. There’s a lot to like here. There’s just one problem that gives me a slight pause.
While I love the John Harbaugh hire as the Giants’ new head coach, I’m not a fan of new offensive coordinator Matt Nagy. Just think of how the Bears’ offense looked with Nagy and Mitch Trubisky. With that said, this underwhelming hire isn’t enough to put me off Dart, given what he’s shown on the field. It’s just that I prefer Jayden Daniels and Caleb Williams.
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