22 League-Winning Wide Receivers (2026 Fantasy Football)

Hitting on the right wide receivers in fantasy football is one of the biggest ways to dominate your league. Our Featured Pros are here to share with you their top choices for league-winning wide receivers in 2026.

Fantasy Football League-Winning Wide Receivers to Target

Which WR from WR13 to WR30 in our consensus half-PPR ADP has the most league-winning upside?

Zay Flowers (WR – BAL)

“Zay Flowers is being drafted as WR17, which is a bit of a head scratcher considering he finished as WR12 in PPG for receivers that played more than half the year (WR14 if not). The Ravens dealt with Lamar Jackson being injured on and off for the year, and he still had that finish. He has consistently added targets and yardage every year in the NFL and is just entering the prime years at age 25. His new OC from Chicago shows a history of competency and high play volume overall (1st), which should be an improvement from the past. This really is his floor considering he is in a better situation than last year even.”
– Justin Weigal (FantasySharks)

“Zay Flowers went over 1,200 yards, totaling 86 catches and 6 TDs (WR7) in 2025. The Ravens’ WR was the WR3 overall in the last five games. He had 4+ catches in 13 of his 17 games: a testament to his reliable floor and consistent involvement. He was also 5th in target share (28%), 11th in air yards share (35%), and 4th in yards per route run behind Puka Nacua, Jaxon Smith-Njigba, and Luther Burden III. His late-season scoring binge (five TDs over the last four games) helped him tie the six TDs he scored in his rookie campaign. The scoring just took time to catch up. Every other WR to hit at least 1,200 yards last season scored at least 8 TDs. He was also the only WR last season to hit 1,200 yards on fewer than 120 targets. Among WRs with at least 25 targets last season, no WR posted a better RACR (receiver air yards conversion rate) than Zay Flowers (1.00). Flowers was one of 3 WRs (JSN and George Pickens) to post at least 470 yards of YAC with an ADOT of at least 10 yards. If the Ravens increase their pass attempts (after finishing dead last in pass rate over expectation in 2025) under new playcaller Declan Doyle, Zay is going to get his flowers.”
– Andrew Erickson (FantasyPros)

“Ravens offensive coordinator Declan Doyle recently said receiver Zay Flowers is “really integral in what we’re trying to do.” Baltimore then put its money where its mouth is and backed that up by recently signing its No. 1 wideout to a four-year, $140-million extension with $108 million guaranteed. That’s a lot of cheddar for the two-time Pro Bowler, who’s coming off a career year of 86 receptions for 1,211 yards and five touchdowns. This year, Flowers doesn’t have a ton of competition for looks and could easily top his personal-best 118 targets from a season ago. If he’s as efficient as he was last year — first in juke rate (22.9%), fifth in yards per route run (2.62) and sixth in EPA (+75.2) — Flowers has a chance to crush his ADP and leap into the upper echelon of receivers in 2026.”
– Wolf Trelles-Heard (FantasyPros)

Luther Burden III (WR – CHI)

“Despite the recent groin injury, it’s still Luther Burden III. He averaged a historic 2.69 yards per route last season — the best mark by a rookie WR with 50+ targets since Odell Beckham Jr. back in 2014. Burden didn’t get enough playing time last year to be a real fantasy factor, but that’s set to change this season. D.J. Moore‘s departure leaves behind 558 routes. Give Burden last year’s 0.56 PPR points per route on Moore’s 558 routes, and you get 310.5 PPR points. That would have ranked fifth among WRs last season.”
– Jared Smola (Draft Sharks)

“The drumbeat has been loud for Luther Burden III this offseason, but I can’t help but love the value of Rome Odunze at WR28. Odunze could very well be the WR1 in this offense, and now with Burden sidelined with a groin injury, it will allow Rome to further establish a deeper connection with Caleb Williams. I fully expect this offense to be a top 5 offense in year 2 in Ben Johnson’s system. Rome has top 5 upside and is someone that could be a league winner. ”
– Nick Penticoff (Fantasy Football Astronauts)

Jaylen Waddle (WR – MIA)

“Jaylen Waddle (WR22) is a strong value at current ADP. His efficiency metrics have always been elite, with top-percentile speed translating limited targets into high-value production. The knock has been volume and availability, but both concerns have shifted: Tyreek Hill is no longer absorbing targets, and Waddle now operates in a pass-heavy Broncos scheme with a clear path to the WR1 role over Courtland Sutton. If health holds, his profile projects closer to a WR1 finish than his WR22 price tag suggests.”
– Jacob Piccolo (TrueRGM)

Emeka Egbuka (WR – TB)

“Emeka Egbuka already showed us that he has the ability to produce in the most elite way. In the first nine games of 2025, Egbuka averaged 16 PPR points per game. That number would have been the WR7. The rookie didn’t just hit a typical first-year wall; he had a hamstring injury that severely slowed him the rest of the season (he had eight catches of 30 or more yards in the first half of the year compared to just two the rest of the way). Now fully healthy without Mike Evans hoarding end zone targets, Egbuka could make his way into Round One next season.”
– Michael Tomlin (Fantasy Six Pack)

“There are so many appealing choices in this range, but I’ll go with Emeka Egbuka. We got a glimpse of his potential early last season when he averaged 20.5 PPR points per game through the first five weeks of the season, with 25 catches for 445 yards and five touchdowns. Egbuka was 22 years old at the time. The young receiver hurt his hamstring the following week — one of many injuries that ravaged the Tampa Bay offense — and his season went off the rails. Now, Mike Evans is gone, and Chris Godwin is struggling to regain his old form after a gruesome 2024 ankle injury. Egbuka figures to be the Buccaneers’ No. 1 receiver, and we could see a lot more of what we saw from Egbuka over the first month of the 2025 season.”
– Pat Fitzmaurice (FantasyPros)

“Prior to his Week 6 injury, Emeka Egbuka had three top-8 WR finishes, showcasing the upside he has in Tampa Bay’s offense. With Mike Evans departing for San Francisco, Egbuka should see an even larger target share, while Baker Mayfield also has room for improvement after dealing with injuries last season. Egbuka is currently being drafted around pick 40 (WR18), but I have him ranked WR13 and would feel comfortable taking him as early as the third round.”
– Brady Auer (BA Sports Podcast)

“Emeka Egbuka at WR18 is the one I keep coming back to because we already saw the ceiling as a rookie. Through five weeks, he was the WR3 in fantasy points per game, averaging 89 receiving yards with a 22.1% target share and 2.71 yards per route run before the hamstring injury changed the trajectory of his season. He still commanded 126 targets as a rookie, and with Mike Evans gone, there is a very realistic path toward Egbuka becoming the unquestioned centerpiece of Tampa Bay’s passing game. WR18 is a perfectly reasonable median projection, but his ceiling belongs in an entirely different tier, and that is exactly the type of profile I want to bet on at this point in drafts.”
– James Emrick-Wilson (The Armchair Sports Corner)

“Give me Emeka Egbuka at WR18 and 40th overall. Veteran Mike Evans has moved on to San Francisco, and Chris Godwin seems to be injured more than he is healthy. That leaves Egbuka as the de facto target hog in Tampa Bay. A high-flying offense led by Baker Mayfield, who is looking to cash in on a hefty payday, should be exactly what the youngster needs to crack the top 10 in wide-receiver production, if not far higher. Egbuka finished as WR19 in half-PPR last season, but when he had the field, he struggled to maintain consistency. Now, with a full season under his belt, it’s time for the Emeka Egbuka Year 2 breakout to begin. If I missed on early wide receiver in favor of loading up at running back, I would be fine with Egbuka as my WR1 heading into the season.”
– Aaron St Denis (Fantasy Sports Advice Network)

Tetairoa McMillan (WR – CAR)

“Few receivers in the WR13-WR30 range offer the kind of ceiling Tetairoa McMillan brings to the table. He finished as the WR15 with 176.4 half‑PPR points as a rookie, outperforming many players being drafted ahead of him in fantasy. Bryce Young has taken a clear step forward entering 2026, and their chemistry continues to build in a way that signals a true breakout. McMillan is firmly established as the Panthers’ WR1 and has already shown he can dominate at both the college and NFL levels. A top‑12 finish is well within reach, giving him legitimate league‑winning upside in year two.”
– Lawrence Iacona (The Architect’s War Room)

“We could take the more obvious route and say Emeka Egbuka or Ladd McConkey. Both have real league-winning cases. I’m going with Tetairoa McMillan. Tet just put up 70 catches, 1,014 yards and seven touchdowns as a 22-year-old rookie, won Offensive Rookie of the Year and immediately established himself as Carolina’s clear top target. The underlying usage was even more encouraging. He ran a route on nearly 90 percent of Carolina’s passing plays, accounted for more than 42 percent of the team’s air yards and earned a 28.5 percent first-read share. That is already an alpha receiver profile. We aren’t projecting him into the role. He has it. At WR16 in current half-PPR ADP, I think the market is still discounting Tet because Carolina isn’t a fashionable passing environment. The Panthers made the playoffs last season, and Tet doesn’t need Bryce Young to become an MVP candidate. A modest improvement from the offense, combined with normal second-year growth, gives him a legitimate path from a mid-WR2 price to a top-five season. Egbuka or McConkey could absolutely hit. Tet is the one who already showed us the workload and is still being priced like we’re guessing.”
– Jay Henry Ocho (Jay Henry Ocho)

Jameson Williams (WR – DET)

“Jameson Williams is the type of player that can perform like a WR1 more often than he performs like a WR3. The price tag is just about right for what it takes to get the explosive WR who sometimes needs only one catch to make his entire Fantasy Football week. With the Lions losing David Montgomery, that should open up some extra touches in the offense, and Jameson can see a handful of those.”
– Muntradamus (Beast Dome)

“I like a lot of WRs in this range, so I’m going to go with one of the more affordable options in Jameson Williams, whose current ADP is at WR 25. Jameson is reportedly having a good camp and might be ready to take another step forward. The Lions’ secondary seems ripe for the picking with the release of their best CB, Terrion Arnold, and safety Brian Branch‘s injury. The domino effect from these developments could force the Lions to air it out to win some shootouts. In addition, the Lions’ schedule seems pretty soft. They also get to play more than half their games in climate-controlled domes. Williams seems like a good bet in 2026. Honorable mention: DeVonta Smith and Luther Burden.”
– Mark Ringo (Sleepers and Busts)

Garrett Wilson (WR – NYJ)

“Garrett Wilson is an elite talent stuck on a team lacking elite quarterback play. He has still managed three 1,000-yard seasons and was on his way in 2025 until injuries shortened his season. The Jets have not added any talent at wide receiver that will truly threaten Wilson’s targets, and if he starts 2026 like he started 2025, he will be on pace for 150+ targets, 1,200+ yards, and 12+ touchdowns, which will make him a league-winning pick as WR19!!”
– Adam Dove (The Fantasy Couriers)

Christian Watson (WR – GB)

“With Romeo Doubs gone and Tucker Kraft working his way back from injury, Christian Watson has a clear path to more targets. If he stays healthy, he has a real chance to top 1,000 receiving yards and deliver one of the biggest returns in this range.”
– Doug Burrell (Draft With Doug)

“Christian Watson is WR29 by ADP, but his real-time rankings have him up 3 spots already at this time I’m writing this. It’s no wonder since Watson has only been dominant when healthy, with a robust 23%+ target rate and insane Yards Per Route Run number in 2025, that placed him 4th in the league at 2.65. Yes, injury concerns remain, but as the 15th best receiver in fantasy points per game last season and with the second best fantasy points per target, Watson should dominate and well outproduce his current ADP, which is exactly what we should be targeting in the middle rounds of drafts.”
– Jeremy Shulman (Fantasy Football Universe)

“Christian Watson is like ketchup-flavored chips (specifically Lays because they are the best). To my American friends, they are probably skeptical of the idea. However, they recognize that it combines two culinary staples: potatoes and ketchup. That’s exactly what we have with Watson being a hyper-athletic individual on a team searching for a top target. Typically, these are two things we love together, but for some reason it’s different. At the end of the day, these are two factors that are hard to find at this point of the draft. The Packers drafted Watson to be their lead receiver in 2022, and so far we’ve only seen flashes. If he can string together a healthy season, we could be looking at a low-end WR1 on a perennially potent offense.”
– Ellis Johnson (FantasyPros)

Malik Nabers (WR – NYG)

“Malik Nabers is my pick. The injury recovery carries obvious risk, but at WR13 and 32nd overall, that risk is already being reflected in his price. We’ve already seen Nabers command an elite workload and produce like a difference-making WR1. If he returns to form, you’re acquiring legitimate top-5 WR upside at a third-round cost. That type of value can win leagues.”
– Stephen Floyd (Draft With Doug)

“By all accounts, Malik Nabers has progressed nicely in training camp. There’s a real chance he’s playing Week 1, and you only need to look back at 2024 to get a glimpse of his upside (109-1,204-7).”
– Kevin English (Draft Sharks)

Ladd McConkey (WR – LAC)

“Ladd McConkey is my pick because we’ve already seen him produce at a WR1 level, and Mike McDaniel’s offense could unlock another ceiling entirely. McConkey was the WR13 as a rookie and took a step back last season with the addition of Keenan Allen. His efficiency skyrocketed when used in motion, including a 93% increase in yards per route run and a 75% increase in fantasy points per route, which fits perfectly with McDaniel’s motion-heavy offense. With McDaniel’s WR1 averaging 16.6 fantasy points per game over the last three seasons, McConkey has legitimate overall WR1 upside at his current cost.”
– Ryan Linkletter (Blitz Sports Media)

“Ladd McConkey – Last year, we saw Jaxon Smith-Njigba and Chris Olave thrive under new offensive leadership in Klint Kubiak and Kellen Moore, respectively. With the addition of Mike McDaniel, the Chargers offense profiles as one of the most likely to take a step forward in 2026. McConkey has the speed (4.39 40-yard dash) that McDaniel adores, and the ability to move around the formation to scheme touches his way. Keenan Allen, who led the team in targets (122) and receptions (81) in 2024, has left town, and no real threats have been added to the roster. McConkey finished as the WR16 in PPG as a rookie (minimum 8 games played) on just 112 targets, a number we could see go much higher in a consolidated passing attack.”
– Charlie Sisian (The Fantasy DC)

Which WR outside the Top 30 in our consensus half-PPR ADP has the most league-winning upside?

Parker Washington (WR – JAC)

“At one point, Parker Washington was seen as the heir apparent to Christian Kirk in a Trevor Lawrence-led offense. And although the breakout was delayed under a new HC/GM combination, I think dying on his 6th-round draft capital (even though he was underrated as a prospect) isn’t the right way to approach it. Simply put, why wouldn’t the Jaguars just let him do the same thing he did at the end of last year after it worked so well? I think that holds more weight and stickiness than Brian Thomas Jr.‘s star-studded 2024 finish under a different QB/HC combination. Nine games without Travis Hunter: Weeks 9-18 – 14.2 PPG. He was also the team’s air yards leader over this stretch (32% air yards share), averaging 73 yards/game (2.8 yards per route run and 25% target rate) as the team’s primary slot option. The 24-year-old was smashing. The biggest takeaway from my identifying breakout WR1s piece is that 2026 might be Parker Washington 2026 szn. Full stop.”
– Andrew Erickson (FantasyPros)

“Parker Washington. He went bonkers down the stretch last season, averaging 10.3 targets, 6.5 catches, and 113.5 yards, with three touchdowns, over the Jaguars’ last four games of the season, including their playoff loss to the Bills. Washington averaged 2.19 yards per route run for the season and 0.24 targets per route run — a better TPRR number than teammates Brian Thomas Jr. or Jakobi Meyers. Washington has picked up where he left off, drawing raves in training camp. Last year’s stretch run was no mirage. Washington can be an impact fantasy performer.”
– Pat Fitzmaurice (FantasyPros)

“Parker Washington, Jaguars. Few players have created more training camp buzz than Washington. He’s played well, developed a clear connection with Trevor Lawrence, and, according to beat writer John Shipley, could stay on the field regularly even when Jacksonville uses only one or two WRs. He looks set to build on a strong end to last season and could push for reliable WR2 value.”
– Kevin English (Draft Sharks)

“Not only is WR32 Parker Washington the cheat code to this question because his real-time ADP puts him at WR30, but he’s also likely to be the cheat code to fantasy this season. For a minute, let’s forget about the consistent and voluminous praise already heaped on Washington this offseason and just look at what he did last year. In his first year in a Liam Coen-schemed offense, Washington earned a near 25% target rate and posted a 2.2 yards per route run number that placed him 15th in the league. He dominated versus man and zone, and ended up 15th in points per routes run. Of course, we know his usage was only optimal due to injuries around him, but with Travis Hunter now relegated to hefty defensive responsibilities and Washington showing out over everyone else in camp, it’s hard to imagine he doesn’t replicate his numbers in the fantasy playoffs, where he was the WR7 on just 1 touchdown from Weeks 14-17.”
– Jeremy Shulman (Fantasy Football Universe)

Jordyn Tyson (WR – NO)

“Jordyn Tyson arrives with durability concerns but also a strong production profile and tantalizing tape. It’s not out of the realm of possibility that he overtakes Chris Olave as the Saints’ top WR at some point this season. That, plus HC Kellen Moore’s fast-paced offense, would give Tyson a path to top-15 fantasy production.”
– Jared Smola (Draft Sharks)

“Jordyn Tyson (WR34) offers the highest league-winning upside at his price point. Now several years removed from a devastating 2022 knee injury, and despite nagging hamstring issues that cost him the final games of his 2025 college season, Tyson still commanded a top-10 pick; that draft capital is the clearest signal of how New Orleans views his role and ceiling. The opportunity is real: the Saints’ offense is trending upward, and Tyson projects into a higher-impact role than what Shaheed produced the last few years. Add in Olave’s well-documented availability concerns, and Tyson carries legitimate alpha WR1 upside in any missed-time scenario. At WR34, you’re more than likely buying a stable target floor with elite ceiling access baked in.”
– Jacob Piccolo (TrueRGM)

Michael Wilson (WR – ARI)

“Michael Wilson is the best answer here considering he won leagues for people just last season. The easy knock on Wilson is that he blew up in games Marvin Harrison Jr. missed. If you look at it from a different point of view, the Cardinals did not know what they had until Wilson’s breakout game midway through the season. After the game, Wilson averaged 13 PPR points per game with Harrison Jr. on the field. So even with MHJ, Wilson is a serviceable WR2. Without Harrison in the lineup, Wilson wins you your league.”
– Michael Tomlin (Fantasy Six Pack)

Chris Godwin Jr. (WR – TB)

“One of my favorite picks this year is Chris Godwin Jr. Similar to Burden, Egbuka has gotten a ton of hype this offseason, but I would not be surprised if Godwin leads the team in targets. When Godwin was on the field last season, Egbuka went from averaging 13 FPPG to 9.9 FPPG. Baker Mayfield was battling a plethora of injuries last season, and Mike Evans is no longer in the fold. I fully expect Godwin to see north of 120 targets this season.”
– Nick Penticoff (Fantasy Football Astronauts)

Stefon Diggs (WR – WAS)

“Washington’s newest addition, veteran Stefon Diggs, has a chance to massively outperform his current ADP (WR49). He landed in a great spot, joining an offense dying for another weapon at receiver. Diggs should catch a ton of quick-hitters from Jayden Daniels, and if he plays anywhere close to how he did with the Patriots in 2025, he’s going to smash. Last year, Diggs finished third in first downs per route run (0.131), fourth in EPA (+87.9), fifth in Explosive Rating (123.3), and seventh in yards per route run (2.55) among all receivers, per PlayerProfiler data. And he did that with a 56.6% snap share, which ranked 82nd at his position. Get that man on the field more and let him make some magic with the ball in his hands.”
– Wolf Trelles-Heard (FantasyPros)

“Stefon Diggs found a good landing spot with the Commanders, as long as the ghost of Brandon Aiyuk does not haunt the organization. Diggs has a QB that is capable of making every type of throw Stefon needs to have a good season. Terry McLaurin will demand a lot of attention as well, leaving Diggs one-on-one more often than not. Going around the #50 position at WR, Diggs can easily be a WR3 on your fantasy roster that plays more like a WR2. If the veteran star WR falls in the double-digit rounds, I will snag him with his league-winning upside.”
– Muntradamus (Beast Dome)

Wan’Dale Robinson (WR – TEN)

“My top WR outside the top 30 with the most league‑winning upside is Wan’Dale Robinson. He is a tremendous talent now stepping into a strong situation with the Tennessee Titans, where Cam Ward looks significantly improved entering his second season. Robinson is listed as the WR3, but that is an understatement given his role in the slot and the easy access he will have to high‑percentage targets and quick‑hitting volume. He has a clear path to becoming the second most targeted player behind Carnell Tate, with the ability to siphon opportunities from an aging Calvin Ridley. He finished as the WR16 last season with 171.9 half‑PPR points, and at a WR46 price point he offers the type of league‑winning upside managers should be targeting.”
– Lawrence Iacona (FantasyPros)

“Wan’Dale Robinson has been a target hog the last few years, accumulating 140 targets in 2024 (93 receptions) & 2025 (92 receptions). Robinson signed with the Titans during the off-season to be Cam Ward‘s safety valve. Brian Daboll, who was Robinson’s coach during those productive years, is now the offensive coordinator for the Titans. The Titans drafted Carnale Tate, but the two receivers will complement each other in an offense that should be improved this year. Drafting a receiver who should get Robinson’s target share and receptions, which could very easily increase this year, at WR46 will lead teams to championships, especially in PPR leagues.”
– Adam Dove (The Fantasy Couriers)

Marvin Harrison Jr. (WR – ARI)

“Marvin Harrison Jr. seems like a clear bounce-back candidate after last season’s regression (I have him as WR28). Enter new head coach Mike LaFleur, who comes from the Sean McVay coaching tree and should utilize MHJ all around the formation, while primarily featuring him as the X receiver. Harrison is being drafted closer to his floor than his ceiling after missing five games due to injury last season. He also ranks among the top outside receivers in separation win rate, giving me confidence he can bounce back in 2026. I am smashing the draft button on him as a WR3/4 because of his potential upside. I feel comfortable taking him early in the sixth round and would take him over both Jaguars WRs, Brian Thomas Jr. and Parker Washington.”
– Brady Auer (BA Sports Podcast)

Deebo Samuel Sr. (WR – SF)

“Deebo Samuel. The word out of San Francisco is that Christian McCaffrey had the day off because he experienced some tightness. Maybe that’s nothing; then again, maybe it’s not? Remember, when McCaffrey was injured in 2024, San Francisco was… let’s just say… less than honest about it, haha! But if something happens to McCaffrey, there’s a world where Deebo Samuel could help fill in at RB near the goal line, along with RBs Kaelon Black and Jordan James. If Kyle Shanahan chooses to deploy Samuel (who is built like an RB) at the goal line, that’s an advantage few fantasy WRs can match. Also note, Shanahan has done this before with Deebo. I’m not saying this will happen, but it could happen, and if it does, the sky is the limit for Samuel, whose current ADP seems very enticing at WR 51. Honorable mention: Parker Washington, Jordyn Tyson, Jalen Nailor, and Matthew Golden.”
– Mark Ringo (Sleepers and Busts)

Josh Downs (WR – IND)

“I’m cheating and taking two because I absolutely love the prices on Josh Downs at WR42 and Wan’Dale Robinson at WR46. Downs has already established himself as an elite target earner with a 25% targets-per-route-run rate through his first three seasons, and now Michael Pittman Jr. is gone while Alec Pierce remains injured, creating a real opportunity for Downs to become the focal point of the Colts’ passing game. Robinson is coming off 92 catches and 1,014 yards and now reunites with Brian Daboll in Tennessee, while Cam Ward‘s propensity to target the slot makes the fit even more intriguing. At WR42 and WR46, I simply don’t understand the pricing on either player; neither needs a massive leap in talent to smash ADP, they just need the opportunity that is already sitting in front of them.”
– James Emrick-Wilson (The Armchair Sports Corner)

“Josh Downs has spent most of his career as a three-receiver-set player. Last season, Indianapolis ran 383 snaps with multiple tight ends on the field, and Downs played only 26 snaps in those heavier formations. That isn’t a talent problem. It’s a route-volume problem. Michael Pittman is now gone, taking 111 targets with him, and Shane Steichen has already said the Colts will explore using Downs outside. For the first time, he has a real path to staying on the field in two-receiver sets. The talent is already there. Reception Perception charted Downs in the 82nd percentile against man coverage, the 76th percentile against zone, and the 96th percentile against press. He also led Colts wide receivers and tight ends with a 24 percent target rate per route last season and finished as PFF’s 20th-highest graded wide receiver. Yet he is still being drafted around WR42 in half-PPR leagues. The Colts offense is being undervalued, and I trust Steichen to find ways to use his best separator. Downs doesn’t need to become a different player. He only needs the role to catch up to the skill.”
– Jay Henry Ocho (Jay Henry Ocho)

“Josh Downs. Michael Pittman Jr. is gone, Alec Pierce is working his way back, and the Colts appear ready to use Downs in two-WR sets. We’ve already seen him produce efficiently when given the opportunity. If Daniel Jones stays healthy and Downs puts a disappointing 2025 behind him, career-high usage could lead to a breakout season.”
– Doug Burrell (Draft With Doug)

“Josh Downs is one of my favorite late-round breakout candidates, with Michael Pittman’s departure leaving behind 111 vacated targets in Indianapolis. Downs has already shown he can produce with volume, averaging 13.1 fantasy points per game in 2024 while ranking 20th among qualifying receivers in PFF receiving grade last season. He now has a legitimate path to leading the Colts in targets after leading the team in target rate last year. I’m not overly concerned about his camp injuries right now, and if his route participation finally matches his efficiency, he could dramatically outperform his ADP.”
– Ryan Linkletter (Blitz Sports Media)

Brian Thomas Jr. (WR – JAC)

“Brian Thomas Jr. is my pick. A disappointing, injury-affected sophomore season has pushed a player who produced 1282 yards and 10 touchdowns as a rookie all the way down to WR31. The talent and proven ceiling haven’t disappeared, and the early reports out of Jacksonville have been encouraging as he rebuilds his connection with Trevor Lawrence. At this price, I’m willing to bet on the player we’ve already seen produce like an elite fantasy receiver, and return anywhere near his rookie form would make him one of the biggest values in 2026 drafts.”
– Stephen Floyd (Draft With Doug)

KC Concepcion (WR – CLE)

“I’m going to go way off board on this one and select Cleveland receiver, KC Concepcion. Maybe it’s my bias leaking through since I have rostered him in multiple Campus to Canton leagues since he was a freshman, but the talent and opportunity are there for him to have a Puka Nacua-like rookie season. Concepcion checks in at WR53 and 139th overall in Fantasy Pros ADP and has little more than Jerry Jeudy standing in front of him as far as veteran targets are concerned. Cedric Tillman has been inconsistent at best in his career, and Denzel Boston is a rookie himself, albeit with a significantly lower ceiling. It’s unclear whether it will be Shedeur Sanders or Deshaun Watson at quarterback for Cleveland in Week 1, but regardless, they both possess enough talent to run a competent offense for fantasy purposes. Look for Concepcion to be the sneaky, under-the-radar rookie who really takes his lack of target competition and runs with it.”
– Aaron St Denis (Fantasy Sports Advice Network)

Tank Dell (WR – HOU)

“Are we looking outside the top-30? Let’s raise the stakes and make it the top 70. Tank Dell is currently going as the WR72 and has massive potential. After suffering a major injury in Week 16 of 2024, it’s amazing that we are talking about him entering 2026. All signs point to him being ready to go this season, although we have a lot of questions about his explosiveness coming off the injury. If he can return to form, we have seen how electric he can be. In his rookie season, he finished six of his 10 games inside the top 20 at the position and four inside the top 12. C.J. Stroud was very vocal that Dell is his guy, and I expect he’ll be thrilled to have his best friend back. It may not be the most likely outcome, but Dell possesses the explosiveness and chemistry with Stroud to have a big impact in 2026.”
– Ellis Johnson (FantasyPros)

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