Fantasy Football Player Notes
2026 Draft Rankings
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Jahmyr Gibbs
RB - DET (at GB)
Last year, Jahmyr Gibbs finished as the RB3 in fantasy points per game. After Week 10, his usage got a massive bump as he didn't play less than 68% of the snaps in any game for the rest of the season while averaging 20 touches and 114.9 total yards pre game. This stretch of games from Weeks 11-18 also coincided with Sam LaPorta's absence, which increased Gibbs' passing game usage. In Weeks 1-10, Gibbs had a 12.7% target share, 25.2 receiving yards per game, and an 11.1% first-read share (per Fantasy Points Data). In Weeks 11-18, Gibbs saw a huge increase in work through the air without LaPorta, with a 19% target share, 48.6 receiving yards per game, and a 19.6% first-read share. Gibbs led all running backs in those statistical categories in the final eight games of the season. Gibbs is in the running for RB1 overall for 2026, but if the rest of the weapons for Detroit remain healthy all season, it could be tough for him to do so. I still expect him to be a top-three back this season who is insanely efficient with his passing game and early down work. Last year, he ranked ninth in explosive run rate and third in missed tackles forced per attempt. Gibbs will and should be a top 3-5 pick in every fantasy draft this year.
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Bijan Robinson
RB - ATL (at CAR)
Last year, Bijan Robinson was the RB2 in fantasy points per game. For most of the season, he was pacing towards a 1,000-yard season for rushing and receiving before tailing off at the end of the season (820 receiving yards). Robinson was also crushed by the heavy usage of Tyler Allgeier near the goalline. Allgeier finished with eight rushing touchdowns, while Robinson had only 11 total touchdowns. Robinson had a pitiful 49.3% red zone rushing share (per Fantasy Points Data). With Allgeier and the previous coaching staff gone, Robinson should enjoy more usage near paydirt in 2026. Robinson was incredibly efficient with his workload last season, which is a reflection of his insane talent. He finished top-three among running backs (minimum 100 carries, 20 targets) in receiving yards per game, target share, yards per route run, first downs per route run, missed tackles forced per attempt, and yards after contact per attempt. Robinson is my favorite bet to be the RB1 overall in 2026.
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Ja'Marr Chase
WR - CIN (vs . CLE)
Ja'Marr Chase remains firmly atop the conversation for the overall WR1 in fantasy football after another dominant season in 2025. The Bengals superstar commanded over a 30% target share while averaging 88.3 receiving yards per game and ranking among the league leaders in red-zone usage. Attached to a healthy Joe Burrow, Chase continues to combine elite volume, explosive playmaking, and touchdown upside in one of the NFL's premier passing offenses. Barring injury, he offers one of the safest and highest ceilings at the position entering 2026.
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Jaxon Smith-Njigba
WR - SEA (at LAR)
Jaxon Smith-Njigba fully arrived in 2025, finishing as the WR2 overall after leading the NFL in target share and nearly carrying the entire Seahawks passing attack. The 24-year-old posted elite efficiency metrics alongside massive volume, turning 163 targets into nearly 1,800 receiving yards and 10 touchdowns. Seattle rewarded JSN with a massive extension after his monster campaign, cementing him as the franchise's centerpiece offensively. Although the loss of OC Klint Kubiak and added target competition from Rashid Shaheed could slightly reduce his outrageous usage, Smith-Njigba still projects as one of fantasy football's elite WR1 options entering 2026.
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Puka Nacua
WR - LAR (vs . SEA)
Puka Nacua further cemented himself as one of the NFL's premier receivers in 2025, finishing as fantasy football's overall WR1 after averaging more than 107 receiving yards per game. The Rams star dominated targets and efficiency alike, leading all wide receivers in yards per route run while setting career-high counting stats across the board. Even with Davante Adams siphoning red-zone opportunities, Nacua still delivered elite touchdown production and week-winning consistency. At just 25 years old in pursuit of a new contract, Nacua belongs firmly in the conversation for the WR1 overall again in 2026 (injuries and off-field issues aside).
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Jonathan Taylor
RB - IND (vs . JAC)
Jonathan Taylor was the RB4 in fantasy points per game last year, but his season was a tale of two halves. With Daniel Jones (Weeks 1-13), he was the RB2 in fantasy points per game, averaging 21.7 touches and 132.1 total yards. After Jones was out of the lineup (Achilles), Taylor was the RB22 in fantasy points per game with 21.6 touches and 75.4 total yards per game. Last year, among 49 qualifying backs, Taylor was 17th in explosive run rate, 28th in missed tackle rate, and 13th in yards after contact per attempt. Jones is set to return this season, but the big question for Taylor and the Indy offense is how effective he'll be in 2026 coming off the Achilles injury. Taylor should see plenty of volume this season to return top 15-20 production in fantasy, but if you're drafting him with an RB1 price tag, it's fair to wonder if he can be a top three back this season, with his quarterback's play in question. Last year, Taylor was first in snap share, second in opportunity share, fourth in weighted opportunity, and second in red zone touches. I have more questions about his 2026 outlook than most, but he's still a solid pick in 2026, even with the questions about Jones.
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Christian McCaffrey
RB - SF (at ARI)
Christian McCaffrey came storming back in his age-29 season to finish as the RB1 in fantasy points per game while leading the NFL with 413 touches. He also ranked second in total yards from scrimmage behind only Bijan Robinson. McCaffrey remained amazing through the air, leading backs with a 21.3% target share, 54.4 receiving yards per game, and 0.103 first downs per route run (per Fantasy Points Data). After another high-volume season in the bag, and with his age getting close to the danger zone, McCaffrey feels like a risky pick again that could produce league-winning results if he stays healthy. At this point, San Francisco isn't decreasing his workload. They can talk about it all they want yearly, but it's not happening. Outside of the concerns that I've already stated, McCaffrey's declining rushing efficiency is a worry. Last year, among 49 qualifying backs, McCaffrey ranked 35th in explosive run rate, 26th in missed tackle rate, and 40th in yards after contact per attempt. Those numbers are worrisome, but again, they are thwarted by his volume weekly and his passing game role. McCaffrey could easily post another RB1 overall season in 2026, or he could get dinged up and miss time, thus crushing your team. It's not difficult to see either outcome for this upcoming season.
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Amon-Ra St. Brown
WR - DET (at GB)
Amon-Ra St. Brown continued his remarkable consistency in 2025, finishing as a top-3 fantasy WR for the third straight season. The Lions star once again dominated high-value usage, leading the NFL in red-zone targets. Even with Detroit transitioning to a new offensive coordinator in 2026, St. Brown's elite target share and reliable weekly production give him one of the safest floor/ceiling combos at the position. Expect another top-5 fantasy finish from the Sun God.
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CeeDee Lamb
WR - DAL (at WAS)
CeeDee Lamb took a step back in 2025, as injuries and the arrival of George Pickens cut into both his target dominance and touchdown production. Lamb finished as the WR15 on a per-game basis, averaging 76.9 receiving yards per game, but his weekly ceiling wasn't nearly as consistent alongside Pickens. Still, Lamb remains one of fantasy football's safest WR1 options attached to Dak Prescott, especially considering his elite production from 2023-2024. Even after a relatively disappointing season by his standards, the combination of talent, volume, and offensive environment keeps Lamb firmly in the top tier of fantasy receivers.
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James Cook III
RB - BUF (vs . NYJ)
Well, so much for all of the regression talk about James Cook last year. Cook crushed all of the haters, improving his stock as the RB6 in fantasy points per game. He led the NFL in rushing yards (1,621) while finishing third in rushing attempts and sixth in rushing touchdowns (tied). Cook had 14 total touchdowns compared to the 18 that he spiked in the previous season. Cook remained extremely efficient as a rusher, ranking 15th in explosive run rate and 11th in yards after contact per attempt (per Fantasy Points Data). His passing game usage was nearly identical to the previous season, with 40 targets (38 targets in 2024) and 8.8 yards per reception (8.1 in 2024). We can quibble about where Cook sits in the RB1 rankings in 2026, but he remains a rock-solid RB1 in one of the best offenses in the NFL.
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Drake London
WR - ATL (at CAR)
Drake London was in the middle of a top-3 finish through 9 games before injuries cut short his 2025 season, finishing top-10 in fantasy points per game while dominating targets in Atlanta's offense. The Falcons' WR1 posted elite production alongside Michael Penix Jr., and there's little threat to his massive target share entering 2026. Even if Atlanta opens the year with Tua Tagovailoa under center while Penix recovers, London's role as the focal point of the passing attack should remain unchanged. With volume, talent, and red-zone usage all working in his favor, London profiles as a top-tier fantasy WR1 once again.
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Justin Jefferson
WR - MIN (vs . CHI)
Justin Jefferson's disappointing 2025 season was far more about quarterback dysfunction than any decline in talent. Even during a "down year," Jefferson still commanded an elite target share, while poor QB play and brutal touchdown luck tanked his fantasy production. The arrival of Kyler Murray gives Minnesota's superstar receiver a massive opportunity to rebound into the elite WR1 tier, where he has spent his entire career. Fantasy managers should treat Jefferson as a prime bounce-back candidate and one of the best values among first-round receivers in 2026 drafts.
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Nico Collins
WR - HOU (vs . TEN)
Nico Collins continued his run as Houston's unquestioned WR1 in 2025, posting his third 1,000-yard season in the last four years while finishing as a top-10 fantasy receiver once again. Despite battling injuries, Collins remained highly efficient and continued to dominate targets and red-zone usage in the Texans offense. Interestingly, his production actually improved without C.J. Stroud under center, though a bounce-back season from the young QB would elevate Collins' ceiling even further. At worst, Collins profiles as a reliable fantasy WR1/WR2 hybrid with one of the strongest WR efficiency profiles in the NFL.
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Malik Nabers
WR - NYG (vs . PHI)
Malik Nabers remains an elite talent, but his 2026 outlook is heavily tied to recovery from a complicated ACL injury that wiped out nearly all of his sophomore season. Before going down, Nabers was producing like a fantasy WR1 in the Giants' offense. The concern isn't ability — it's availability, especially after requiring a second procedure during rehab. Nabers still offers league-winning upside once fully healthy, but fantasy managers should build in the expectation of missed time and a slower early-season ramp-up.
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Derrick Henry
RB - BAL (vs . PIT)
Last year was another impressive year for Derrick Henry. He didn't show any signs of slowing down with 307 rushing attempts, 1.595 rushing yards, 16 total touchdowns, and an RB8 finish in fantasy points per game. Last year, among 49 qualifying backs, Henry ranked 16th in yards after contact per attempt and seventh in explosive run rate (per Fantasy Points Data). Henry won't contribute much in the passing game, but that's a given at this point. It doesn't crush his overall production, but it isn't there to help add to his weekly floor. Henry had five games last year as RB25 or lower in weekly fantasy scoring. I still want to invest in Henry as an RB1 again in 2026. If Lamar Jackson can bounce back, Henry could inch back closer to his 2024 production (RB4 in fantasy points per game). He's at worst a low-end RB1 with top-five upside.
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Saquon Barkley
RB - PHI (at NYG)
I tried to tell people last year, but few wanted to listen. After an insane 2024 season, Saquon Barkley was poised to come back down to earth some in 2025. Well, it happened. Barkley finished with 317 touches and 1,413 total yards as the RB14 in fantasy points per game. Part of this could be traced to natural regression, but also, Barkley had a decent dip in efficiency. In 2024, Barkley had an insane 3.55 yards before contact per attempt, which easily led all running backs (minimum 100 carries, per Fantasy Points Data). Last year, that number fell to 2.11, which was 23rd among 49 qualifying backs, essentially a league-average number. From 2024 to 2025, Barkley's explosive run rate dropped from 7.2% (fourth-best) to 4.6% (20th), and his yards after contact per attempt dipped from 2.26 (35th) to 1.96 (39th). Barkley lived off explosive runs and easily getting into the second level of defenses in 2024, but he found more uphill sledding last year. His volume should finish in the neighborhood of 300 touches with double-digit touchdown upside. That should lock him into top-15 running back status with possible top 5-7 upside if the offensive line can stay healthy and the Eagles' passing attack can also bounce back. If the aerial attack can get right, this team and Barkley will have more scoring opportunities in 2026 (last year, 28th in red-zone scoring opportunities per game).
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Ashton Jeanty
RB - LV (at KC)
Ashton Jeanty will be seen as a disappointment for fantasy managers exiting his rookie season. It wasn't a failure, but you can make the argument that, because of his talent and the hype, it didn't live up to lofty expectations. Jeanty was the RB15 in fantasy points per game, finishing with 321 touches and 1,321 total yards. He ranked fifth in snap share, first in opportunity share, seventh in weighted opportunities, and 15th in red zone touches. Among 49 qualifying backs, Jeanty ranked 16th in missed tackle rate and 17th in yards after contact per attempt (per Fantasy Points Data). The ecosystem surrounding Jeanty stunk. The Raiders were 31st in red zone scoring attempts per game and 30th in yards per play. Among those 49 qualifying backs previously, Jeanty had the second-fewest yards before contact per attempt (1.28), and 65% of his rushing yards came after first contact. With Klint Kubiak in town, Fernando Mendoza or Kirk Cousins at the helm, a healthy Brock Bowers, and improved blocking up front, Jeanty could be poised to post a strong RB1 season in his second season.
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De'Von Achane
RB - MIA (at NE)
Last season, De'Von Achnae was the RB5 in fantasy points per game while racking up 305 touches and 1,838 total yards. After a dip in 2024, he returned to being an otherworldly back in terms of efficiency. Among 49 qualifying backs, Achane was first in explosive run rate, 13th in missed tackle rate, and sixth in yards after contact per attempt (per Fantasy Points Data). He was also a key cog in the passing game, ranking second among backs in target share (18.7%), 12th in yards per route run, and fourth in receiving yards. He was fifth in targets among backs with 85. That number is sure to drop this season with Malik Willis in Miami. I don't think he'll be a zero in the passing game, especially considering the receiving depth chart for Miami, but Willis's rushing ability will lead to fewer checkdowns for Achane in 2026. Achane should still be considered an insanely talented RB1 that could lead the NFL in rushing yards this season, but if his receiving work takes a hit, he'll probably lack top 3-5 upside at the position.
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George Pickens
WR - DAL (at WAS)
George Pickens delivered a true breakout in 2025, finishing as a top-6 fantasy WR despite sharing targets with CeeDee Lamb in Dallas. The big-play specialist thrived on efficiency and touchdown production, averaging 84.1 receiving yards per game with nine scores while consistently delivering spike-week upside. Pickens proved capable of producing WR1 numbers even alongside a healthy Lamb, although his high-variance play style makes weekly volatility part of the package. If he avoids a contract-related holdout and maintains his chemistry with Dak Prescott, Pickens should remain a low-end fantasy WR1 with week-winning upside.
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Brock Bowers
TE - LV (at KC)
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Trey McBride
TE - ARI (vs . SF)
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Rashee Rice
WR - KC (vs . LV)
Rashee Rice has a super-high ceiling given how much he was targeted in the red zone this past season (a ton of screen passes). Rice finished top-5 among WRs in PPG during his truncated season. 7th overall in red-zone targets in just 8 games played. Given that his draft price might be slightly reduced due to his off-field issues and the injured QB...Rice could easily be a league winner after it was announced in early April that he would not face discipline from the NFL.
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Josh Allen
QB - BUF (vs . NYJ)
Josh Allen is once again the consensus QB1 in fantasy. He finished QB1 in fantasy scoring last season for the fourth time in the last six years. After down years from Lamar Jackson and Jalen Hurts, the gap between Allen and other fantasy QBs seems to have widened. And yet, there are at least a few small gray clouds dotting Allen's profile. In 2025, he hit a six-year low in passing yards per game (215.8), TD passes (25), and fantasy points per game (22.0). A lack of pass-catching weaponry has been a problem. Khalil Shakir led the Bills with 719 receiving yards in 2026, and Buffalo hasn't had even a 900-yard receiver since Stefon Diggs left after the 2023 season. The Bills traded for D.J. Moore in March in an attempt to give Allen additional help. But what really anchors Allen's fantasy value is his rushing. He ran for 579 yards and 14 touchdowns in 2025 - his third consecutive season with double-digit TD runs. Over the last five years, Allen has averaged 640 rushing yards and 10.8 TD runs.
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A.J. Brown
WR - PHI (at NYG)
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Omarion Hampton
RB - LAC (at DEN)
Last year, Omarion Hampton's rookie season was derailed by an ankle injury in Week 5. When he came back, he wasn't close to 100% healthy and had only one game with over a 55% snap rate. Any games after Week 4 last year, I'm just tossing in the trash because that wasn't the "real" Hampton. In 2025, in Weeks 1-4, Hampton averaged 17 touches and 95 total yards as the RB13 in fantasy points per game. In that small sample of games, he posted a 7.4% explosive run rate, a 19% missed tackle rate, and 2.54 yards after contact per attempt (per Fantasy Points Data). If he had kept up that pace the entire year in those three categories, he would have ranked fourth, tenth, and eighth in those categories (minimum 100 carries). Those are impressive numbers and speak to his talent and upside in 2026 as Mike McDaniel's possible bellcow. Hampton also contributed through the air in his first four NFL games with a 10.1% target share, 27.5 receiving yards per game, and 1.12 yards per route run. McDaniel is sure to get Hampton involved through the air after designing offenses of the last three seasons that have ranked third, third, and seventh in target share to the running back position. Yes, I know that Hampton isn't De'Von Achane, but this is still a feather in Hampton's cap. Hampton should be a rock-solid RB1 with massive upside in 2026.
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Chris Olave
WR - NO (vs . TB)
Chris Olave finally delivered the WR1 fantasy season managers had been waiting for, finishing as a top-10 WR after commanding elite volume in Kellen Moore's fast-paced offense. The Saints wideout took his game to another level late in the year once Tyler Shough settled in at quarterback, finishing the fantasy playoffs as one of the highest-scoring receivers in football. Olave's target dominance and downfield role give him a very strong weekly floor, although the addition of rookie Jordyn Tyson could slightly cap his ceiling moving forward. Even if some touchdown regression hits, Olave remains a reliable WR1/WR2 option attached to one of the NFL's more aggressive passing attacks.
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Lamar Jackson
QB - BAL (vs . PIT)
Injuries and a steep decline in rushing production cratered Lamar Jackson's fantasy value in 2025. After finishing QB1 in fantasy scoring in 2024, Jackson plummeted to a QB20 fantasy finish last season and was QB16 in fantasy points per game at the position. Jackson lost three games to an early-season hamstring injury and one game to a late-season back injury. He also dealt with knee, ankle, and toe issues that may have contributed to the sharp drop-off in his rushing numbers. In his first six seasons as a full-time starter, Jackson averaged 10 rushing attempts and 63 rushing yards per game. In 2026, he averaged 5.2 rushing attempts and 26.8 rushing yards per game. Jackson has been an elite fantasy scorer at the position for so long that it's reasonable to think better health will propel him to another high-end QB1 season. It's worth noting, however, that Jackson will be working with a new offensive coordinator, 29-year-old Declan Doyle, a former assistant to Bears head coach Ben Johnson.
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Chase Brown
RB - CIN (vs . CLE)
Last year, Chase Brown started slowly as the RB34 in fantasy points per game in Weeks 1-5. After that point, he was exactly who fantasy gamers thought they were drafting as the RB6 in fantasy points per game. In Weeks 6-18, among 48 qualifying backs, he ranked 17th in explosive run rate, fifth in yards after contact per attempt, and 16th in missed tackles forced per attempt (per Fantasy Points Data). During that span, he averaged 18.2 touches and 100.1 total yards. Brown had to deal with Samaje Perine eating into his workload during Weeks 13-18, but it didn't capsize his production. During that stretch, while he did play 60.5% of the snaps and 71.6% of the snaps in the red zone, he did have 17 red zone carries versus Perine's 13. If Brown can capture more of the red zone work in 2026, his ceiling and floor will be raised considerably from a week-to-week and season-long perspective. Brown is a solid RB1 with top-five upside this season.
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Josh Jacobs
RB - GB (vs . DET)
Josh Jacobs has been the RB8 and RB9 in fantasy points per game during his two seasons in Green Bay. he dealt with a knee injury last season, which impacted his snap share and effectiveness. Last year, after Week 6, he surpassed 60% of the snaps in only two games. I wouldn't be surprised to see Green Bay limit his playing time to an extent this year to keep him healthy all year, but that's just a projection. I also wouldn't be shocked to see them run him out there for 70-80% of the snaps weekly if his body can hold up. Last year, he ranked 22nd in explosive run rate and 19th in missed tackle rate (per Fantasy Points Data). Jacobs' touchdown equity in the Green Bay offense has helped him a ton over the last two seasons, as he has averaged 15 total touchdowns per season while ranking ninth and fifth in red zone touches. Jacobs is a top 20 back with RB1 upside in 2026.
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Kenneth Walker III
RB - KC (vs . LV)
Kenneth Walker arrives in Kansas City as the Chiefs' new lead back. Walker had a disappointing season in 2025 from a fantasy standpoint as the RB28 in fantasy points per game, but it's easy to see why it unfolded that way. Walker had to split the passing game usage with Zach Charbonnet, and he was shown the cold shoulder by Seattle in the red zone. Last year, Walker had a 31.9% route share versus Charbonnet's 34.7% route share (per Fantasy Points Data). In the games that Charbonnet was active, Walker saw only 34.8% of the running back red zone rushing work (30 red zone carries versus Charbonnet's 51). With a lucrative contract signed and delivered for Walker, I don't see him missing out on the high usage boat in 2026. Talent isn't the problem for Walker; it was just the way that Seattle deployed him. Last year, Walker ranked second in explosive run rate, first in missed tackle rate, ninth in yards per route run, and 12th in first downs per route run. He was a per-touch efficiency marvel. I don't foresee him being a true bellcow with Kansas City, and I don't want that because he has dealt with injury issues in the past. With his salivating mix of talent and efficiency, Walker should be an explosive RB1 in 2026.
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Tee Higgins
WR - CIN (vs . CLE)
Tee Higgins continues to thrive as Cincinnati's high-end No. 2 option, finishing as the WR12 overall in 2025 thanks to strong efficiency and double-digit touchdown production. Even with a modest target share, Higgins maximizes his opportunities in one of the NFL's premier passing offenses led by Joe Burrow. His weekly ceiling remains extremely high, especially near the end zone, although Ja'Marr Chase's presence naturally caps Higgins' overall target volume. As long as he stays healthy, Higgins profiles once again as a reliable fantasy WR2 with league-winning upside if Chase ever misses time.
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Drake Maye
QB - NE (vs . MIA)
In only his second NFL season, Drake Maye finished QB2 in fantasy scoring, averaging 21.1 fantasy points per game. Maye was sublime as a passer last year, leading the NFL in completion percentage (72.0%), yards per pass attempt (8.9) and passer rating (113.5). Maye finished a close second in the MVP balloting behind the Rams' Matthew Stafford. Aided by the tailwinds of a favorable regular-season schedule, Maye produced 4,394 passing yards and 31 TD passes. He also chipped in as a runner with 450 rushing yards and four TD runs - and his bountiful college rushing stats suggest there's still more meat on that bone. Maye got a rude wakeup call in the playoffs, completing 58.3% of his throws and averaging 207 passing yards per game and 6.9 yards per attempt in a four-game run against the Chargers, Texans, Broncos and Seahawks - all among the best pass defenses in the league. Despite the sour ending, Maye's second NFL season was a triumph. He's a top-five fantasy quarterback moving forward.
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Tetairoa McMillan
WR - CAR (vs . ATL)
Tetairoa McMillan wasted no time establishing himself as Carolina's clear-cut WR1, winning Offensive Rookie of the Year after nearly topping 1,100 receiving yards on 126 targets. The rookie standout commanded elite volume immediately, finishing with a 23% target share and massive 41% air yards share despite operating in a run-heavy offense. McMillan consistently delivered as Bryce Young's go-to option and flashed massive upside whenever the Panthers leaned into the passing game. After such a polished rookie campaign, T-Mac looks poised to make the jump into the fantasy WR1 conversation entering Year 2.
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Jeremiyah Love
RB - ARI (vs . SF)
Well, it happened. Jeremiyah Love went top five in the NFL Draft to the Arizona Cardinals, who already have Tyler Allgeier and James Conner on the depth chart. With that type of draft capital investment, I think Love will be Arizona's lead back in 2026, but he could have his workload eaten into by Allgeier and/or Conner. Love's talent isn't in question. Over the last two years in college, he ranked inside the top 15 backs in each season in yards after contact per attempt, breakaway rate, and elusive rating (per PFF). He's also a stellar pass catcher, as evidenced by sitting at 17th in yards per route run among FBS backs last year and drawing a 10.9% target share. The Cards look like one of the worst teams in the NFL with concerning quarterback play. The cluttered backfield and worrisome scoring environment could hinder Love in 2026, keeping him as a strong RB2, but locking him out of RB1 status. If he does get the lion's share of the work, and their grouping of quarterbacks can produce something close to league-average passing production, Love could be a top 12 back.
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Davante Adams
WR - LAR (vs . SEA)
The early ECR is pricing Davante Adams as a mid-WR2. Last year was actually a red flag season disguised as an elite one; he posted a career-low catch rate of 53%, his YAC per reception hit a career low, and the bulk of his production was TD-dependent with 15 scores. That kind of touchdown volume is notoriously hard to replicate year over year. Even though Matthew Stafford is back under center in LA, he may not force-feed Adams in the end zone as he did in 2025 en route to an MVP award (7.7% TD rate). On top of that, Adams turns 33 and dealt with a lower-body tissue injury in 2025 that cost him time; at his age, that's not something you just brush off. When you look at the totality: the age, the injury, the TD regression risk, the declining efficiency numbers: easy to see a player far more likely to fall off than to replicate 2025
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Kyren Williams
RB - LAR (vs . SEA)
Kyren Williams continues to motor along with RB1 seasons. Last year, he was the RB10 in fantasy points per game after seasons as the RB10 and RB2 in fantasy points per game. Williams had to deal with more work for Blake Corum last year, but he still retained his lead role overall and in the red zone. In Weeks 7-18, Williams still saw 63% of the red zone rushing attempts while Corum helped him with the heavy lifting on early downs in between the 20s. With the workload lightened a tad, Williams did post improved rushing efficiency metrics, ranking 21st in explosive run rate, 25th in missed tackle rate, and 18th in yards after contact per attempt (per Fantasy Points Data). Williams should remain the lead back for one of the NFL's best offenses in 2026 and turn in another low-end RB1 season.
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Javonte Williams
RB - DAL (at WAS)
Last year, Javonte Williams was a massive surprise in fantasy, to everyone, including me. I was very bullish about his 2025 outlook, but I was hoping at best for a volume-driven RB2 residing in an explosive offense. Well, Williams crushed even my expectations as the RB11 in fantasy points per game, finishing with a career high 1,201 rushing yards and 13 total touchdowns. Among 49 qualifying backs, he ranked 16th in explosive run rate and third in yards after contact per attempt (per Fantasy Points Data). His season was also a tale of two halves as he faded some down the back half of the year. In Weeks 1-8, he averaged 18.5 touches, 90.7 total yards, and scored nine total touchdowns as the RB8 in fantasy points per game. In Weeks 9-17, he averaged 17.4 touches, 76.5 total yards, and scored only four total touchdowns as the RB25 in fantasy points per game. Much of his fantasy stock drop was related to the fall in touchdown production, which can be simple variance. His deeper analytics back up that his play didn't fall off on a per-touch efficency standpoint. In Weeks 1-8, he had a 4.8% explosive run rate with an 11% missed tackle rate and 3.52 yards after contact per attempt. That yards after contact per attempt mark is otherworldly. In Weeks 8-17, he posted a 5.5% explosive run rate with a 13% missed tackle rate and 2.33 yards after contact per attempt. He improved his marks down the stretch in two of those three categories. If Williams can post production as he did over the first half of the 2025 season for an entire year, he is a locked-in top ten back with top-five upside. At his floor, he looks like a low-end RB1 or top 15 fantasy back.
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Joe Burrow
QB - CIN (vs . CLE)
Every year, it seems as if good health is the only thing standing in between Joe Burrow and a high-end QB1 season. The 29-year-old Burrow is unquestionably one of the best pure passers in the game, if not the best. His career completion percentage of 68.5% currently stands as the best of all time. He's averaged 7.4 yards per pass attempt over his six NFL seasons, and he's had at least 34 TD passes in all three seasons in which he played at least 16 games. Two seasons ago, Burrow completed 70.6% of his throws and led the NFL in completions (460), passing yardage (4,918), and TD passes (43). Burrow played only eight games in 2025, missing nine starts with a turf toe injury that required surgery. Burrow missed seven games with a wrist injury in 2023. And as a rookie in 2020, Burrow missed the last six games of the season after tearing his ACL, MCL, and PCL. The injury history is worrisome, and Burrow adds little fantasy value as a runner. But Burrow's passing proficiency is indisputable, and he has one of the league's best WR tandems at his disposal with Ja'Marr Chase and Tee Higgins.
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Tucker Kraft
TE - GB (vs . DET)
Tucker Kraft ranked as the TE1 through 8 weeks (14 PPG). TE2 in PPG. Lead all TEs in YAC/reception. Kraft was a 'my guy' the last two seasons, and all he did was deliver before he tore his ACL. But I wouldn't completely write off the 25-year-old freak athlete after the season-ending injury. Recall that Packers WR Christian Watson came back in 2025 after a very late ACL injury. He received an All-Pro vote. With no complications in Kraft's surgery, a 2026 Week 1 return isn't out of the question based on the 10-month recovery timeline.
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40.
DeVonta Smith
WR - PHI (at NYG)
DeVonta Smith enters 2026 positioned to lead the Eagles in targets with A.J. Brown no longer in Philadelphia. The former first-round pick has consistently flashed WR1 upside whenever Brown or Dallas Goedert have missed time, while quietly delivering his third 1,000-yard season in 2025. Smith was extremely efficient last season, posting career highs in yards per route run (3.1) and yards per target (11.9) when aligned out wide. Even with rookie Makai Lemon added to the mix, Smith profiles as the clear focal point of the Eagles' passing attack with top-12 fantasy upside.
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41.
Zay Flowers
WR - BAL (vs . PIT)
There's a world where Zay Flowers has the talent to be a top-5 fantasy WR if he can ever score TDs. Over 1,200 yards. 86 catches and 5 TDs (WR7) in 2025. WR3 over the last five games. 4+ catches in 13 of his 17 games: a testament to his reliable floor and consistent involvement. 5th in target share (28%). 11th in air yards share (35%). 4th in yards per route run behind Puka Nacua, Jaxon Smith-Njigba and Luther Burden.
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42.
Breece Hall
RB - NYJ (at BUF)
Breece Hall had a tough time last year despite finishing as the RB20 in fantasy points per game. New York's quarterback play was dreadful, and the offense overall was a mess, which led to them ranking 29th in points per game and red zone scoring opportunities per game. The good news is that despite those factors, he ran behind an offensive line that ranked seventh in adjusted yards before contact per attempt (per Fantasy Points Data). New York's offensive line remains largely intact while adding Dylan Parham to the mix to replace the often-injured and departed Alijah Vera-Tucker, so they could easily be a top-shelf unit in 2026. The Jets also added Geno Smith, Omar Cooper Jr., and Kenyan Sadiq to the mix, which will raise the ceiling and floor of the overall offensive environment. This is all great news for a back that was also fourth in explosive run rate and tenth in missed tackle rate last year. Hall should enjoy more scoring opportunities this season and hopefully a bounce back in the receiving department while finishing with a career-low 10.9% target share last season. Hall should be considered a top-shelf RB2 with RB1 upside.
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43.
Travis Etienne Jr.
RB - NO (vs . TB)
Travis Etienne excelled last year as the Jags RB1 with an RB13 finish in fantasy points per game. After a down 2024 season, it was nice to see the new Saints' lead back bounce back. He lands with New Orleans after a season where he was 11th in snap share, 13th in opportunity share, tenth in weighted opportunities, and fifth in red zone touches. Etienne soaked up 296 touches, producing 1,399 total yards. He's set to see a similar workload in 2026 with the Saints. Etienne was disappointing on a per-touch basis, ranking 37th in explosive run rate, 31st in missed tackle rate, and 34th in yards after contact per attempt. Those metrics are worrisome, but Etienne should see enough volume that it won't matter this season. He's a solid RB2 that could outkick that projection if the Saints' offense takes a leap forward and surprises this year.
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44.
Colston Loveland
TE - CHI (at MIN)
Colston Loveland finished the regular season top-5 among TEs in PFF receiving grade and yards per route run (1.97). From Week 7 onward...the Bears TE ranked top-5 in targets, catches and yards (26% target rate and TE4 in PPG at 11.1). Only Trey McBride had more receiving yards per game (61/game) compared to the Bears' TE.
The former Michigan product went NUCLEAR in the first round of the playoffs: Loveland recorded 8 receptions for 137 yards on 15 targets against the Packers, with the majority of his production coming when he created separation. Loveland generated 111 yards on 6 receptions (10 targets) when wide open (3+ yards of separation), while adding 94 yards on 4 receptions (6 targets) on vertical routes. The rookie tight end particularly excelled against zone coverage, where he hauled in all 8 of his receptions for 137 yards on 13 targets via Next Gen Stats. Cole Kmet also has an out in his contract, so the team could move on from him to shift MORE focus toward Loveland. The Bears' offense did so over the team's last four games when Loveland commanded a whopping 28.5% target share (nearly 12 targets per game). |
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Terry McLaurin
WR - WAS (vs . DAL)
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46.
Emeka Egbuka
WR - TB (at NO)
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47.
Jameson Williams
WR - DET (at GB)
Jameson Williams finally delivered on his first-round pedigree in 2025, topping 1,000 receiving yards and finishing as a fantasy WR1 after a massive second-half surge. Much of that breakout coincided with Dan Campbell taking over play-calling duties and Sam LaPorta missing time, as Williams' production dipped noticeably when the Lions tight end was active. The explosive upside remains obvious, but Williams still operated with just a 17% target share and carried one of the highest bust rates among top-20 fantasy WRs. With a new offensive coordinator and returning target competition entering 2026, Williams projects as a high-variance WR capable of week-winning performances, accompanied by super frustrating lows.
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48.
Garrett Wilson
WR - NYJ (at BUF)
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49.
Ladd McConkey
WR - LAC (at DEN)
Don't hold the OL injuries against the Chargers' skill players. Ladd McConkey specifically. The Chargers' WR failed to live up to his expectations from his rookie season, as Keenan Allen's presence capped his target/production ceiling. The 33-year-old WR LED the Chargers in targets under OC Greg Roman (hyper-targeted on third downs). But with Roman replaced by Mike McDaniel, we should expect McConkey to finish closer to his rookie season, when he averaged 2.6 YPRR. McDaniel knows how to deploy his WRs to achieve peak efficiency both for real-life and fantasy purposes.
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50.
Jaylen Waddle
WR - DEN (vs . LAC)
Jaylen Waddle's 2025 season looked disappointing on the surface, but Miami's run-heavy approach masked another highly efficient campaign from the former first-round pick (13th in yards per route run). Now in Denver after a blockbuster trade, Waddle steps into a pass-heavy offense where he projects as the featured receiver. His explosiveness and efficiency have consistently kept him on the WR1 fringe despite frequent nagging injuries and inconsistent volume in Miami alongside Tyreek Hill. But if Bo Nix and the Broncos offense continue ascending, 2026 could finally be the season Waddle delivers a true top-tier fantasy breakout.
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51.
Bucky Irving
RB - TB (at NO)
Bucky Irving has dealt with a number of injuries in his short career with a foot sprain and a shoulder/ AC joint sprain last year. Rewinding to 2024, he also dealt with hip, back, toe, and hamstring issues. When he was on the field last year, he averaged 20.3 touches and 86.5 total yards as the RB17 in fantasy points per game. His efficiency suffered massively from the injuries last year after being a wonderous per-touch monster in 2024. Last year, among 49 qualifying backs, he was 43rd in explosive run rate, 35th in missed tackle rate, and 46th in yards after contact per attempt (per Fantasy Points Data). Those dips are explainable, but they are still concerning for a back that is on the smaller side and has been banged up quite often over the last two seasons. Yes, Rachaad White is gone, but Irving will still have to contend with Kenneth Gainwell and Sean Tucker this season on early downs and in the passing game. Irving could be a nice bounce-back candidate in 2026 or a massive disappointment that loses work to Gainwell and Tucker all year. I'll buy the dip if he slips in some drafts, but I won't go out of my way to draft him this season.
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52.
Jayden Daniels
QB - WAS (vs . DAL)
After a sublime 2024 rookie season in which he threw for 3,568 yards and 25 touchdowns, ran for 891 yards and six touchdowns, and was named Offensive Rookie of the Year, Daniels played only seven games in 2025 due to elbow, knee and ankle injuries. When he was healthy, Daniels was a far less efficient passer than he had been in 2024, averaging only 6.7 yards per pass attempt and completing 60.6% of his throws in 2025 (down from 7.4 YPA and a 69.0% completion rate as a rookie). Daniels still ran aggressively, averaging 8.3 rushing attempts per game after averaging 8.7 as a rookie. But his effectiveness as a runner waned, going from 6.0 to 4.8 yards per carry. Daniels' running ability and his potential as a passer still make him a top-five fantasy quarterback, but he's obviously a less appealing investment than he was a year ago, and the Commanders' lack of proven pass catchers behind WR Terry McLaurin is cause for concern.
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53.
Luther Burden III
WR - CHI (at MIN)
Luther Burden is shaping up as one of the biggest second-year breakout candidates in fantasy football after flashing elite efficiency late in his rookie season. The Bears wideout thrived in Ben Johnson's scheme, ranking near the top of the NFL in yards per route run while showcasing dynamic YAC ability and forced missed tackles. With DJ Moore gone, Burden has a legitimate path to leading Chicago in receiving production, especially as the coaching staff continues to emphasize getting him the ball in space. The upside is massive in Year 2, although target competition from Rome Odunze and Colston Loveland could create some weekly volatility.
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54.
Christian Watson
WR - GB (vs . DET)
Christian Watson returned to the lineup in Week 8 after tearing his ACL late into the 2024 season. Despite coming off a brutal injury, he supplanted Romeo Doubs as the WR1 in the Packers' offense. Watson was the WR17 in PPG (11.5) to go with a 34% air yard share (over 1,000 air yards). Hit career highs in yards and yards per route run. Never saw fewer than four targets in any contest. With Doubs and Dontayvion Wicks gone, Green Bay enters 2026 with a surplus of vacated targets, representing a substantial opportunity opening that Watson is well-positioned to absorb if he can stay on the field.
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55.
Jalen Hurts
QB - PHI (at NYG)
After averaging at least 21 fantasy points per game from his first full season as a starter in 2021 to 2024, Jalen Hurts slipped to 19.1 fantasy points per game in 2025. A decrease in rushing production was largely to blame. Hurts' 421 rushing yards last season marked a five-year low, and his streak of four straight seasons with double-digit rushing touchdowns was snapped, as Hurts had only eight TD runs in 2025. Kevin Patullo has been ousted as the Eagles' playcaller, replaced by first-time NFL offensive coordinator Sean Mannion. As dysfunctional as the Eagles' passing game seemed at times last season, the change in playcallers seems like a positive for Hurts. Philadelphia's offensive line remains one of the league's best, and Eagles GM Howie Roseman drafted two exciting new weapons for Hurts in WR Makai Lemon and TE Eli Stowers.
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56.
Cam Skattebo
RB - NYG (vs . PHI)
The human battering ram known as Cam Skattebo made waves in his rookie season before being sidelined by a horrible ankle/fibula fracture that also ruptured his deltoid ligament in Week 8 of last season. In Weeks 2-7 as the Giants' workhorse, Skattebo averaged 19.5 touches and 96.3 total yards as the RB8 in fantasy points per game. I won't be surprised if Skattebo's per-touch efficiency is impacted for at least part of his 2026 season, if not the entire year, as he works his way back from last year's injury. If he's good to go, he should be the Giants' leading ball carrier this season. Last season, he was stellar with his touches, ranking fourth in missed tackle rate and yards after contact per attempt, 11th in target per route run rate, eighth in yards per route run, and second in first downs per route run (per Fantasy Points Data). He's best viewed as a volume-driven RB2, but I won't be shocked if he's an RB1 this season.
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57.
Mike Evans
WR - SF (at ARI)
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58.
Quinshon Judkins
RB - CLE (at CIN)
Quinshon Judkins had off-the-field and contract issues last year, entering his rookie season, which caused him to miss training camp and not start the season until Week 2. Once he was on the field, he was Cleveland's workhorse back until suffering an ankle and fibula fracture in Week 16. In Weeks 2-15, he was the RB26 in fantasy points per game (RB22 in expected fantasy points per game), averaging 18.7 touches and 72.8 total yards. I wasn't high on Judkins as a prospect, as his per-touch efficiency in college wasn't amazing. He didn't debunk that trend in his rookie season, either. Among 49 qualifying backs, he ranked 40th in explosive run rate, 33rd in missed tackle rate, and 26th in yards after contact per attempt (per Fantasy Points Data). In his defense, Judkins' offensive line didn't do him any favors last season. Among those 49 backs, Judkins had the fifth-highest mark of yards after first contact, with 62.2% of his rushing yards coming after first contact, and he had the fourth-fewest yards before contact per attempt, with only Cam Skattebo, Ashton Jeanty, and Zach Charbonnet seeing less runway with the ball in their hands. With a rebuilt offensive line to run behind in 2026, hopefully better quarterback play in front of him (fingers crossed), and more scoring opportunities, Judkins could return RB2 production this season.
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59.
TreVeyon Henderson
RB - NE (vs . MIA)
TreVeyon Henderson finished his rookie season as the RB24 in fantasy points per game, but it wasn't nearly that productive for fantasy managers when you look at the full breakdown of how it unfolded. In Weeks 10-11, Rhamondre Stevenson wasn't active, and Henderson feasted with 60.3 combined PPR points, which accounted for 29.2% of his overall fantasy production for the season. If you take those two monster games out of the equation, Henderson would have averaged 9.8 PPR points per game, which would have made him the RB33 in fantasy points per game. Without Stevenson in the lineup in Weeks 9-11, Henderson averaged 19 touches and 110 total yards. With Stevenson active, Henderson had 11.2 touches and 57.2 total yards per game. This isn't to shade Henderson, but I'm trying to give context to his rookie season that will be overlooked at first glance. I don't know how Henderson overtakes Stevenson in 2026 if both of these players continue to post per-touch efficiency metrics like they did last season. Last year, Henderson was bested by Stevenson in every metric that I care about, namely explosive run rate, missed tackle rate, yards after contact per attempt, yards per route run, and pass protection stats. Among 49 qualifying backs, Henderson ranked 12th in explosive run rate, but he was also 32nd in missed tackle rate and 42nd in yards after contact per attempt (per Fantasy Points Data). Henderson could eat into Stevenson's workload more in 2026 if he can take another step and payoff as an RB2, but he 's best viewed as an upside RB3.
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60.
Rome Odunze
WR - CHI (at MIN)
Rome Odunze's second season was a tale of two halves, as injuries and poor catchable targets derailed what started as a breakout campaign. Before Week 9, he ranked top-10 in WR fantasy points per game while dominating high-value usage, leading the Bears in targets, red-zone looks, and air yards share. The concerns are real with Colston Loveland and Luther Burden taking larger roles in Year 2 but Chicago also lost significant WR volume and touchdown production entering 2026 with the departure of DJ Moore. Odunze remains a strong positive regression candidate tied to Caleb Williams, especially if the Bears' passing game takes another step forward under HC Ben Johnson.
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61.
D'Andre Swift
RB - CHI (at MIN)
D'Andre Swift arguably had a career year last season for the Bears as the RB16 in fantasy points per game. He finished with 257 touches and 1,386 total yards while splitting work with Kyle Monangai. Monangai's presence didn't hurt Swift a ton as he was the RB20 in fantasy points per game after Monangai's emergence in Week 9. During Weeks 10-18, Swift remained the preferred passing down back for Chicago with a 43% route share (Monangai 28.8%, per Fantasy Points Data), but he split up the red zone work with Monangai, with 18 red zone rushing attempts to Monangai's 19. This is worrisome, but not something to freak out about in today's NFL, where most teams are utilizing some form of committee approach. It was nice to see Swift's efficiency numbers bounce back after a horrible 2024 season. Last year, he ranked 13th in explosive run rate, 11th in rushing success rate, and 20th in missed tackle rate. Swift should be a mid-range RB2 again this season.
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62.
David Montgomery
RB - HOU (vs . TEN)
David Montgomery now finds himself as the Texans's do it all workhorse for 2026. Last year, he was phased out of the Lions' offensive plans as the season moved along, which led to his RB32 finish in fantasy points per game. In Weeks 12-18, he was the RB43 in fantasy points per game with a 32.1% snap rate, 8.2 touches per game, and only 42.8 total yards per game. Montgomery still has the juice to produce as a workhorse this season. Last season, he ranked 30th in missed tackle rate, but he was 12th in yards after contact per attempt (per Fantasy Points Data). His receiving chops are also still alive and well, as he was also 22nd in yards per route run and 12th in first downs per route run. Many will worry that Montgomery will split Houston's backfield workload with Woody Marks this season, but I don't see that happening. Montgomery should absorb a workload close to what Joe Mixon saw in 2024. In 2024, Mixon ranked fifth in opportunity share, 14th in snap share, and 13th in carries among running backs, finishing with 281 touches. Last season, Montgomery bested Marks in explosive run rate, missed tackle rate, rushing success rate, yards after contact per attempt, and yards per route run. Legit, every per-touch metric that I care about. Montgomery is the superior back, even at this stage of his career, and he'll be a strong volume-driven RB2 that could flirt with RB1 production.
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63.
DJ Moore
WR - BUF (vs . NYJ)
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64.
Bhayshul Tuten
RB - JAC (at IND)
With Travis Etienne gone, Bhayshul Tuten will compete with Chris Rodriguez to be the lead back for the Jaguars in 2026. I want to bet on Tuten this year and his talent. Last year, Tuten was unfortunately robbed of the stretch run of his rookie season as he was sidelined by a finger injury. Before the injury, he was starting to make some noise. This could be the big breakout season for Tuten, who, on a per-touch basis, flashed the immense talent that I really liked when he was in college. Last season, among 55 qualifying backs, he ranked fifth in rushing success rate, 11th in missed tackle rate, and 17th in yards after contact per attempt. Rodriguez will remain a worry for Tuten at the goal line and to his overall touch count until we see his role fleshed out this season, but if he can be the clear lead guy, he has the talent to match Etienne's RB13 finish last year in fantasy points per game.
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65.
Carnell Tate
WR - TEN (at HOU)
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66.
Jadarian Price
RB - SEA (at LAR)
Jadarian Price was selected in the first round of the NFL Draft by the Seahawks to be their new Kenneth Walker (and maybe more). Walker led the backfield last year for Seattle, but they limited his usage in the red zone and in the passing game. Price remains an unknown in the passing game after only 13 targets over the last two collegiate seasons at Notre Dame, but he could easily surpass Walker's red zone usage in 2205. It's unknown when we'll see Zach Charbonnet back to 100%, and outside of him, Price is competing with Emanuel Wilson and George Holani for work. Price is a wonderful rushing talent ranking 25th and fifth in yards after contact per attempt, 31st and 3rd in breakaway rate, and 15th and 39th in elusive rating over the last two seasons in college (per PFF). Price is an intriguing RB2 with a ton of upside in 2026.
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67.
Tyler Warren
TE - IND (vs . JAC)
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68.
Jaxson Dart
QB - NYG (vs . PHI)
After selecting edge rusher Abdul Carter No. 3 overall in last year's NFL Draft, the Giants traded back into the first round to grab Jaxson Dart of Ole Miss at No. 25. That move looks shrewd so far, as Dart acquitted himself extremely well in 12 starts last year despite having a skeleton crew of pass catchers following a season-ending injury to WR Malik Nabers. Dart completed 63.7% of his throws and averaged a respectable 6.7 yards per pass attempt, with 15 touchdown passes and five interceptions. Dart was dynamic as a runner, racking up 487 rushing yards and nine TD runs. But Dart was also a reckless runner at times. He took some hard hits, including one against the Bears in Week 10 that resulted in a concussion. But it's appealing to fantasy managers that Dart is such a willing and able runner. He should be regarded as a low-end QB1 in 2026 fantasy drafts.
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69.
Justin Herbert
QB - LAC (at DEN)
Over the first three years of his NFL career, Justin Herbert averaged 287.5 passing yards and 1.9 TD passes per game. Over the last three years of his career, he's averaged 233.3 passing yards and 1.5 TD passes per game. There hasn't been a discernible difference in Herbert's passing efficiency over those two periods. The downturn can be traced to (at various times) conservative play-calling, offensive line injuries, or a shortage of quality pass catchers. Those problems appear to have been resolved, and Herbert could have a banner season in tandem with new Chargers offensive coordinator Mike McDaniel (under whom Tua Tagovailoa led the league in passing yardage three years ago).
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70.
Alec Pierce
WR - IND (vs . JAC)
Alec Pierce cashed in after a breakout season, leading the Colts in receiving yards in each of the last two years while continuing to dominate as one of the NFL's premier deep threats. The 26-year-old finished as the WR23 in fantasy points per game in 2025, posting 10 games with at least 65 receiving yards and clearing 1,000 yards for the first time in his career. With Michael Pittman Jr. traded away, Pierce enters 2026 as Indianapolis' top wide receiver, although target competition from Tyler Warren and Josh Downs remains a concern. His fantasy ceiling will largely depend on the health and effectiveness of Daniel Jones, but Pierce has already shown he can produce splash weeks regardless of quarterback play.
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71.
Caleb Williams
QB - CHI (at MIN)
After an uneven rookie season in which he finished QB16 in fantasy scoring, Caleb Williams took a big step forward in 2025 under new Bears head coach and playcaller Ben Johnson, finishing QB6 in fantasy scoring. Williams threw for a franchise-record 3,942 yards. He boosted his yardage per pass attempt from 6.3 as a rookie to 6.9. He bumped his TD rate from 3.6% to 4.9%, while slashing his sack rate from 10.8% to 4.1%. There's still room for improvement. Williams completed only 58.1% of his throws last season, and he's a notoriously slow starter who sometimes slumbers through the first half of games. But Williams is a remarkable athlete capable of extraordinary throws. He adds some fantasy value as a runner (388 rushing yards and three TD runs last year), though he prefers to use his mobility to buy additional time to throw. Williams has a bright future, and with Johnson as his mentor and a pass-catching corps that includes TE Colston Loveland and WRs Rome Odunze and Luther Burden, a high-end QB1 fantasy season is within reach.
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72.
Jordyn Tyson
WR - NO (vs . TB)
The Saints drafted Jordyn Tyson 8th overall, adding a high-upside weapon for their second-year QB in Kellen Moore's fast-paced offense. The former Arizona State standout broke out at 18 and commanded a 35% target share in 2025, showcasing elite target-earning ability when healthy. Durability concerns linger after multiple injuries, but his prospect profile checks nearly every box of a future WR1. With New Orleans capable of supporting multiple fantasy-relevant wideouts, Tyson has a clear path to operate as a No. 2 if not 1B alongside Chris Olave.
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73.
DK Metcalf
WR - PIT (at BAL)
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74.
Marvin Harrison Jr.
WR - ARI (vs . SF)
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75.
Jaylen Warren
RB - PIT (at BAL)
Last season, Jaylen Warren had arguably his most productive season for fantasy purposes as the RB18 in fantasy points per game. He was his usual incredibly efficient self on a per-touch basis. In 2025, Warren ranked sixth in missed tackle rate, ninth in yards after contact per attempt, 12th in rushing success rate, third in yards per route run, and seventh in first downs per route run (per Fantasy Points Data). He set career highs in carries (211), rushing yards (958), and total touchdowns (eight). Kenneth Gainwell moved on from Pittsburgh in the offseason, but Mike McCarthy brought in his favorite son, Rico Dowdle. Warren's role for Pittsburgh has evolved over the years from preferred passing down back to lead back, but his role could be in flux in 2026 with the arrival of a new head coach and backfield mate. Warren could still return RB2 value this season, but there's more risk in his 2026 projection than many will be able to admit.
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76.
Trevor Lawrence
QB - JAC (at IND)
As the 2025 regular season reached its conclusion, Trevor Lawrence was playing the best football of his five-year NFL career under first-year Jaguars head coach Liam Coen. Over his first 10 games, Lawrence averaged 215 passing yards, 1.1 TD passes and 16.6 fantasy points per game. He averaged 6.4 yards per pass attempt over that span, and his passer rating was 79.4. Over his last seven regular-season games, Lawrence averaged 265 passing yards, 2.6 TD passes and 26.6 fantasy points per game. He averaged 8.4 yards per pass attempt over those seven games, and his passer rating was 108.6. Lawrence also had his most productive season as a runner, with 359 rushing yards and nine TD runs. With Brian Thomas Jr., Jakobi Meyers and Parker Washington (and perhaps occasional contributions from Travis Hunter), Lawrence has a good set of wide receivers. Now, we'll see if T-Law can pick up where he left off.
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77.
Rico Dowdle
RB - PIT (at BAL)
Rico Dowdle did what he does again last season. Dowdle fought to get to the top of the Carolina running back depth chart as he wrestled the starting job away from Chuba Hubbard. In Weeks 5-18, Dowdle averaged 18.6 touches and 87.7 total yards as the RB10 in fantasy points per game. Dowdle also excelled last season on the ground and in the receiving game. He ranked 23rd in explosive run rate, 17th in missed tackle rate, tenth in yards after contact per attempt, 17th in yards per route run, and 16th in first downs per route run (per Fantasy Points Data). After that strong season, Dowdle now finds himself reunited with Mike McCarthy in Pittsburgh as a backfield complement to Jaylen Warren. The division of the Steelers' running back workload is up in the air for the 2026 season, but I won't count against Dowdle's ability to rise to the competition for RB1 duties. We'll likely see a committee approach for Pittsburgh this season, but Dowdle could easily return RB2 value if not strong flex value this season.
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78.
Chuba Hubbard
RB - CAR (vs . ATL)
Chuba Hubbard followed up his big breakout 2024 season with a stinker in 2025. Last year, Chuba Hubbard fell apart as the RB40 in fantasy points per game. Yes, he dealt with a calf injury for part of the season, but he also lost his starting job during the season to Rico Dowdle. Hubbard was arguably the most inefficient running back in the NFL last year. Among 49 qualifying backs, he ranked dead last in missed tackle rate and explosive run rate (zero explosive runs) while also sitting at 47th in yards after contact per attempt (per Fantasy Points Data). If Jonathon Brooks is fully healthy (I think he will be), he could easily be the backfield leader coming out of camp. I'll be avoiding Hubbard in drafts this year.
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79.
Courtland Sutton
WR - DEN (vs . LAC)
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80.
Harold Fannin Jr.
TE - CLE (at CIN)
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81.
Sam LaPorta
TE - DET (at GB)
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82.
Makai Lemon
WR - PHI (at NYG)
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83.
Dak Prescott
QB - DAL (at WAS)
One of the best pure passers in the game, Dak Prescott seems primed for another big season. He has a solid offensive line in front of him and perhaps the best WR tandem in the league in CeeDee Lamb and George Pickens. If the Dallas defense is subpar again, Prescott could be thrust into a lot of shootouts in which he's forced to match opponents score for score. Over the last three years, Prescott has averaged 263 passing yards, 1.8 TD passes and 19.1 fantasy points per game. He's led the league in completions in two of the last three years, and he might have gone 3-for-3 had he not missed the last nine games of the season with a hamstring injury. Although he managed to finish QB5 in fantasy scoring last season, Prescott offers little value as a runner, with only seven TD runs over the last five years.
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84.
Blake Corum
RB - LAR (vs . SEA)
Blake Corum is one of the best handcuffs in fantasy. He looked back to his pre-injury form (finally) last year. After all of the injuries he sustained at Michigan, I didn't know if we'd ever see the early collegiate version of Corum again, but he was excellent last year on a per-touch basis. After Week 1, he was a viable touchdown or bust flex as the RB46 in fantasy points per game with four top 24 finishes in weekly scoring among backs. He doesn't offer much in the passing game with only 14 targets and 4.5 yards per reception last year, but he's a damn good rusher on early downs. Among 49 qualifying backs, Corum ranked sixth in explosive run rate and 11th in missed tackle rate (per Fantasy Points Data). He's a fine high-end handcuff stash or later round flier that could be an emergency flex during the season.
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85.
Rhamondre Stevenson
RB - NE (vs . MIA)
Rhamondre Stevenson was the Pats' lead back last year as the RB21 in fantasy points per game, and I don't see that changing in 2026. Stevenson was amazing on a per-touch basis, and he bested TreVeyon Henderson in EVERY discernible metric that I care about. Last year, Stevenson was fifth in explosive run rate, missed tackle rate, and yards after contact per attempt (per Fantasy Points Data). Stevenson also surpassed Henderson in yards per route run (1.41 vs. 0.98) and pass protection. Unless Stevenson falls off in 2026, he should remain the lead back for New England after playing at least 57% of the snaps in nine of his 14 games played in 2025. Stevenson should be a nice value for fantasy managers again this season.
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86.
Brian Thomas Jr.
WR - JAC (at IND)
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87.
Kyle Monangai
RB - CHI (at MIN)
Kyle Monangai is a solid RB3/flex option with high-end handcuff appeal for 2026. Last year, in Weeks 10-18, Monangai led D'Andre Swift with 19 red zone rushing attempts compared to Swift's 18 while producing as the RB33 in fantasy points per game. During the same span, Monangai averaged 12.2 touches and 55.8 total yards while having a 28.8% route share (per Fantasy Points Data). Monangai is a serviceable early down hammer for Chicago, ranking 24th in explosive run rate, 21st in rushing success rate, and 20th in yards after contact per attempt. If Swift misses any time, Monangai would be Chicago's lead back and an RB1/2.
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88.
Tony Pollard
RB - TEN (at HOU)
Tony Pollard remains the clear leadback for the Titans entering the 2026 season. Last year, he ranked 15th in snap share, 17th in opportunity share, and 16th in weighted opportunities, but because of the putrid offensive situation he found himself in, he was only the RB29 in fantasy points per game. This can be traced to his five total touchdowns, which were a result of an offense that was 30th in points per game and 32nd in red zone scoring attempts per game, so it makes sense that he also ranked 49th in red zone touches. Pollard was still solid on a per-touch basis. Among 49 qualifying backs, he ranked 25th in explosive run rate and 22nd in yards after contact per attempt (per Fantasy Points Data). Brian Daboll, his new offensive coordinator, has historically ridden one running back in his offenses, and Pollard looks to be that guy this season. Pollard should find running room in 2026 with Carnell Tate and Wan'Dale Robinson added to the passing game, improved play from Cam Ward, and an offensive line that last year was quietly 13th-best in yards before contact per attempt. Pollard will be lingering in the RB3 range in plenty of drafts, but I think he returns strong RB2 value and production this season.
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RJ Harvey
RB - DEN (vs . LAC)
R.J. Harvey's rookie season was a tale of two seasons centered around J.K. Dobbins being in the lineup and out of it. In Weeks 1-10, Harvey was the RB29 in fantasy points per game, averaging 29.1% of the snaps played with 7.5 touches and 38.9 total yards per game. In Weeks 11-18, with Dobbins out, he was the RB13 in fantasy points per game with 16.8 touches and 72.5 total yards per game while averaging 60.7% of the snaps played. With Dobbins back and Denver drafting Jonah Coleman, Harvey's role is up in the air. He could easily fall back into last year's early-season role as passing down partner with Dobbins, or this backfield could get messy with all three backs playing and the production getting divided up. Harvey was awesome overall last season as a receiving option, but he struggled on early downs. As a pass catcher, he ranked sixth in target per route run rate and first downs per route run and tenth in yards per route run (per Fantasy Points Data). As a rusher, among 49 qualifying backs, he was 21st in missed tackle rate but 42nd in explosive run rate and 44th in yards after contact per attempt. Harvey is a decent selection in fantasy drafts this season, but in 2026, I won't go out of my way to get him on all my teams like last year.
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90.
Kyle Pitts Sr.
TE - ATL (at CAR)
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91.
Michael Wilson
WR - ARI (vs . SF)
Michael Wilson's 2025 breakout came with massive context attached, as nearly all of his fantasy production occurred when Marvin Harrison Jr. was sidelined. Wilson averaged elite WR1 numbers without MHJ in the lineup, but his role and target rate cratered whenever Arizona's No. 1 receiver was active. The Cardinals are also expected to lean more balanced offensively after investing heavily in the run game during the 2026 NFL Draft with the selection of Jeremiyah Love. Wilson can still provide spike weeks, but expecting last season's counting stats to repeat in a healthier Arizona offense feels overly optimistic.
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92.
J.K. Dobbins
RB - DEN (vs . LAC)
J.K. Dobbins returns to Denver this season as their early down hammer. It's tough to count on him for a full season at this point, but while he's out there, he should be a nice RB2/flex play this season. Last year, Dobbins did see his season cut short with a foot injury. In Weeks 1-10, he was the RB24 in fantasy points per game, averaging 16.4 touches and 80.6 total yards. The bulk of that work was in the rushing department as he averaged only 1.4 targets and 3.7 receiving yards per game. He had only four games in which he saw more than one target, and he never saw more than two targets in any game. Dobbins was on pace for 260 carries and 1,313 rushing yards before his injury, so his value on early downs is quite nice. Among 49 qualifying backs, he ranked third in explosive run rate and eighth in missed tackle rate (per Fantasy Points Data). Dobbins should return RB2/touchdown-dependent flex value this season.
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93.
Brock Purdy
QB - SF (at ARI)
Brock Purdy's pass-catching corps will look a lot different in 2026. Free-agent addition Mike Evans is expected to be Purdy's new No. 1 receiver, and the 49ers added WR Christian Kirk in free agency as well. Ricky Pearsall is still around, but Jauan Jennings and Kendrick Bourne are gone. TE George Kittle is recovering from a torn Achilles and might not be ready for the start of the season. A nagging turf toe injury limited Purdy to nine starts in 2025. He threw 20 TD passes despite missing all that time, but he also threw 10 interceptions. Purdy has ranked inside QB1 range in fantasy points per game in each of his three full seasons as a starter. Consider him a low-end QB1 in 2026 fantasy drafts.
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94.
Jordan Addison
WR - MIN (vs . CHI)
Jordan Addison's 2025 fall-off was heavily tied to poor quarterback play and an early-season suspension, leading to the least productive fantasy season of his young career. Still, the former first-round pick flashed upside whenever the Vikings received competent QB play, averaging 77 receiving yards per game with Carson Wentz under center. Addison's downfield role continues to create splash-play potential, but it also makes him more volatile week-to-week. With Kyler Murray now in Minnesota, Addison profiles as a strong bounce-back candidate, although added target competition in the red zone could cap his touchdown upside.
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95.
Chris Godwin Jr.
WR - TB (at NO)
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96.
Dalton Kincaid
TE - BUF (vs . NYJ)
Dalton Kincaid's third season was plagued by more injuries, as he was reportedly playing through another torn PCL (second year in a row). But the Bills TE remained super-efficient despite lackluster usage/playing time (46% route participation and just three games with a greater than 50% snap share). He caught 80% of his passes for 682 yards and a career-high 7 TDs as the TE8 in fantasy PPG (9.6). His 2.7 YPRR led all TEs and ranked third among all receivers. His 27% target rate per route run also ranked first among TEs. If Kincaid can get healthy in 2026, he could leap into elite fantasy TE territory at a fraction of the cost.
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97.
Parker Washington
WR - JAC (at IND)
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98.
Jacory Croskey-Merritt
RB - WAS (vs . DAL)
Last year, Jacory Croskey-Merritt had an up-and-down season as the RB41 in fantasy points per game. Washington didn't trust him as a passing game option, and he was in and out of the starting lineup as the team also leaned on other backs like Chris Rodriguez. In 2025, Croskey-Merritt had four top 24 finishes in weekly scoring while also popping in rushing efficiency metrics. Among 49 qualifying backs, he ranked 26th in explosive run rate, 19th in yards after contact per attempt, seventh in yards per carry on zone runs, and ninth in one rushing success rate (per Fantasy Points Data). Croskey-Merritt is only a dice roll this season as he'll be competing with Rachaad White, Kaytron Allen, and Jerome Ford for the starting job and work in 2026.
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99.
Patrick Mahomes II
QB - KC (vs . LV)
Our first report on Patrick Mahomes' return from injury came on January 15th, when he claimed that he is aiming to return for Week 1 with no restrictions. Given his mid-December surgery, Week 1 seems aggressively optimistic (less than 9 months).
That's really the main question mark regarding Mahomes - when will he return and how effective will he be? Especially with his mobility. Mahomes ran a lot more in 2025 than he has in years past, hitting career-highs across the board (QB2 in PPG). But his passing has dipped in four consecutive seasons. And the injury makes it seem very much less likely we get Mahomes running nearly as much, especially to keep him out of harm's way. Low-end QB1 territory feels right for the Chiefs QB, weighing his early-season performance with a high return in the latter portion of the 2026 season. |
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100.
Matthew Stafford
QB - LAR (vs . SEA)
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101.
Bo Nix
QB - DEN (vs . LAC)
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102.
Jakobi Meyers
WR - JAC (at IND)
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103.
Ricky Pearsall
WR - SF (at ARI)
Ricky Pearsall quietly flashed major upside in an injury-shortened 2025 season, posting four games with at least 85 receiving yards while leading the 49ers in receiving yards per game. The opportunity is massive entering 2026 with Jauan Jennings and Brandon Aiyuk gone, George Kittle recovering from a torn Achilles, and San Francisco carrying significant vacated targets and air yards. Pearsall has a realistic path to becoming a featured option in Kyle Shanahan's offense if he can finally stay healthy. Surrounded by aging veterans and inexperienced competition, the former first-round pick profiles as one of fantasy football's top breakout candidates.
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104.
Quentin Johnston
WR - LAC (at DEN)
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105.
George Kittle
TE - SF (at ARI)
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106.
Aaron Jones Sr.
RB - MIN (vs . CHI)
Aaron Jones returns to Minnesota this season, another year older and with more injuries and missed games on his resume. Last year, he missed five games while dealing with hamstring, shoulder, and hip injuries. When he was active, he averaged 13.3 touches and 62.3 total yards as the RB31 in fantasy points per game. Entering his age-32 season, I don't think Jones can be expected to play a full 17 games as a workhorse back. He will likely split work with Jordan Mason this season, picking up most of the passing game usage. On early downs, his best days are behind him, as he was 32nd in explosive run rate, 43rd in missed tackle rate, and 49th in yards after contact per attempt (per Fantasy Points Data). In the receiving game, he is still above average, ranking 26th in yards per route run and 24th in first downs per route run. Jones should be considered an RB3/PPR flex play for 2026.
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107.
Jared Goff
QB - DET (at GB)
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108.
Kyler Murray
QB - MIN (vs . CHI)
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109.
Michael Pittman Jr.
WR - PIT (at BAL)
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110.
Jayden Reed
WR - GB (vs . DET)
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111.
Dallas Goedert
TE - PHI (at NYG)
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112.
Jordan Mason
RB - MIN (vs . CHI)
Jordan Mason is a one-trick pony, but that one trick is quite good. He's a strong early down option for NFL offenses and should continue to serve in the role this season for Minnesota. Last year, he was the RB42 in fantasy points per game while soaking up 158 rushing attempts and producing 758 rushing yards and six total touchdowns. Among 49 qualifying backs, he ranked tenth in explosive run rate, seventh in rushing success rate, ninth in missed tackle rate, and 15th in yards after contact per attempt (per Fantasy Points Data). Aaron Jones will continue to be the passing-down partner for Mason for Minny in 2026. If (or when) Jones misses time, Mason could be a plug-and-play RB2, but he's best viewed as a high-end handcuff/touchdown-dependent flex.
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113.
Oronde Gadsden II
TE - LAC (at DEN)
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114.
Jordan Love
QB - GB (vs . DET)
Jordan Love is really efficient. He finished second in the NFL in 2025 in EPA/dropback. But GB's commitment to the run (4th-highest rush rate) hurt his fantasy appeal. Losing his No. 1 playmaker in Tucker Kraft also hurt his fantasy numbers (17.8 PPG, QB14). If GB leans more into their franchise QB/pass game with a strong supporting cast in 2026, we could very much see Love post an MVP-statistical season with strong passing TD rates.
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115.
Travis Kelce
TE - KC (vs . LV)
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116.
Zach Charbonnet
RB - SEA (at LAR)
Zach Charbonnet enters 2026 with an unknown timetable for when he'll be available for Seattle or when he'll be 100% after he tore his ACL in last year's playoffs. With Jadarian Price, Emanuel Wilson, and George Holani on the depth chart, I doubt that Seattle rushes him back into duty and tasks him with a hefty workload before he's ready. This unknown/moving timeline has me shying away from Charbonnet for 2026. Last year, he was the RB27 in fantasy points per game, while ranking seventh in missed tackle rate and yards after contact per attempt (per Fantasy Points Data). Take those numbers with a grain of salt for this season, with Charbonnet's health likely not 100% for most of the season. Charbonnet could be a decent flex play this season at some point.
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117.
Jake Ferguson
TE - DAL (at WAS)
Jake Ferguson averaged just 7.3 PPG when George Pickens and CeeDee Lamb were both healthy (> 50% snap share) in the lineup during the 2025 season (11 games). Five games without Lamb playing at least 50% of the snaps -> 13.5 PPG. Still, the overall production and career-high 8 TDs resulted in TE13 finishing in half-PPR scoring (per game). Top-5 in cumulative scoring in full PPR formats.
If George Pickens returns....Ferguson is facing a major uphill battle to rise above TD-or-bust TE territory. But if the impending FA cashes big elsewhere...the Dallas TE figures to be another strong option. |
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118.
Rachaad White
RB - WAS (vs . DAL)
Over the last two seasons, with Bucky Irving in town, Rachaad White was a more effective per-touch player, but with Irving out of the lineup last year, he proved again that he can carry the mail (although while being horribly inefficient). Last season, in Weeks 5-12, White averaged 14.6 touches and 60 total yards while seeing 71% of the snaps. During that span, White was the RB23 in fantasy points per game with a 1.2% explosive run rate, a 14% missed tackle rate, and only 1.52 yards after contact per attempt (per Fantasy Points Data). White has moved on to Washington for the 2026 season, and he could easily be their starting running back this season if he can secure the job coming out of camp. He is a decent dice roll for fantasy football for 2026, who could stack up enough volume to pay off for fantasy gamers.
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119.
Jayden Higgins
WR - HOU (vs . TEN)
Jayden Higgins had a quiet rookie season statistically, but the Texans' second-round pick showed encouraging flashes once his role expanded late in the year. Higgins started earning more playing time after Week 10 and proved capable of stepping up whenever Nico Collins missed time, flashing both touchdown upside and starter-level usage. Entering Year 2, Higgins is positioned as Houston's full-time No. 2 receiver with clear contingent upside if Collins were ever sidelined. He's an appealing late-round depth target in deeper fantasy formats, especially given the coaching staff's confidence in his long-term potential.
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120.
Tyler Allgeier
RB - ARI (vs . SF)
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121.
Baker Mayfield
QB - TB (at NO)
Baker Mayfield was averaging 18.5 PPG Weeks 1-11 (QB10). Got hurt in Week 12. 14.2 PPG to end the season in the last 7 weeks. Mayfield seems like a logical bounce-back candidate in 2026, with better injury luck to Tampa's offensive line and WRs. Even so, use Mayfield's 2025 season as a reason to fade outlier passing TD rates. 7.2% in 2024 was well above his career average (5.0). Posted a 4.8% TD rate in 2025.
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122.
Woody Marks
RB - HOU (vs . TEN)
With David Montgomery in Houston now, Woody Marks becomes his immediate backup and handcuff. Marks is a solid option among handcuffs. Last year, during his run as Houston's starter (Weeks 10-18), he averaged 17.5 touches and 63.2 total yards per game as the RB32 in fantasy points per game. Last year, overall, he was solid but not spectacular on a per-touch basis, ranking 34th in explosive run rate, 48th in missed tackle rate, and 40th in rushing success rate (per Fantasy Points Data). Marks is a decent late-round handcuff option to draft, but you'll likely be able to get him off the waiver wire in season if Montgomery misses any time.
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123.
Tyler Shough
QB - NO (vs . TB)
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124.
Kenneth Gainwell
RB - TB (at NO)
Kenneth Gainwell was an integral part of the Pittsburgh backfield last year for the entire season, but he really hit his stride in Weeks 11-18 as the RB7 in fantasy points per game with 13.3 touches and 85 total yards per game. His passing game was robust during this stretch as he was third in target share (17.5%), second in receiving yards per game (45.4), fourth in yards per route run (2.10), and first in first downs per route run (0.116, per Fantasy Points Data). That also isn't to say that he wasn't also fantastic on early downs, ranking 14th in explosive run rate and missed tackle rate overall for the season among backs. Gainwell will play a prominent role for his new team (Tampa Bay) this season as a complement to Bucky Irving. Irving has had a substantial list of injuries that he has dealt with during his short career, so I wouldn't be surprised if Gainwell is leading the backfield some weeks in 2026 with a solid standalone role when Irving is active. Gainwell could easily return RB2 value in 2026 if everything falls in his favor. He definitely carries more fantasy appeal in PPR formats, though.
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125.
Wan'Dale Robinson
WR - TEN (at HOU)
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126.
Malik Willis
QB - MIA (at NE)
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127.
Xavier Worthy
WR - KC (vs . LV)
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128.
Chris Rodriguez Jr.
RB - JAC (at IND)
Chris Rodriguez reunited with Liam Coen this offseason as he signed with the Jacksonville Jaguars. Rodriguez and Coen spent time together during Coen's one-year tenure as Kentucky's offensive coordinator during the 2021 collegiate season. In that season, Rodriguez ran for 1,379 yards with 6.1 yards per carry and 12 total touchdowns. Rodriguez will look to build upon his brief run as Washington's starter last season. In Weeks 10-18, he drew six starts while averaging 12.7 touches and 57.7 total yards as the RB31 in fantasy points per game. Rodriguez could be an early down and short yardage option for the Jags this year, as he won't be contributing much in the passing game. Last season, he had only four targets and 30 receiving yards with Washington. He was quite good as a rusher, though ranking 12th in missed tackle rate and second in yards after contact per attempt (per Fantasy Points Data). We'll see how much Rodriguez can eat into Bhayshul Tuten's workload this season, but he's a nice late-round pick in all formats.
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129.
Tyrone Tracy Jr.
RB - NYG (vs . PHI)
Tyrone Tracy slots in as a strong handcuff this season. If Cam Skattebo is fully healthy, I expect him to lead New York's backfield, but if he can't stay healthy in 2026 (very possible), Tracy could be a plug-and-play RB2. Last year, Tracy had another nice run as the Giants' starting back. In Weeks 10-18, he was the RB14 in fantasy points per game, averaging 18.7 touches and 95.5 total yards. Overall, among 49 qualifying backs, he ranked 27th in explosive run rate and 31st in yards after contact per attempt (per Fantasy Points Data). If Skattebo misses any games, you'll be glad you drafted Tracy.
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130.
Romeo Doubs
WR - NE (vs . MIA)
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131.
Isaiah Likely
TE - NYG (vs . PHI)
The Ravens opted to sign Mark Andrews for more years instead of extending Isaiah Likely in the final year of his rookie deal. Likely struggled with injuries to both himself and to his QB...that dramatically hurt his 2025 production (along with a few TDs that didn't actually result in TDs). Entering free agency and eventually signing with the New York Giants...Likely's stock is nowhere near where it was at this time last year. However, the upside we have seen from Likely when Andrews has missed time in the past - 11 PPG with no Andrews, the TE5 in PPG last year - warrants a shot on Likely if he carves out a clear TE1 role with John Harbaugh in NY.
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132.
Josh Downs
WR - IND (vs . JAC)
Josh Downs is good. PFF's 20th-highest graded WR in 2025. And for the second straight year...the Colts slot WR was hyper-targeted at a 24% clip. That led all Colts WRs and TEs in 2025. And he creates separation. Per Fantasy Points Data...Downs ranked 20th in average separation score. Downs has been limited because of a lack of high-end route participation, but a late-season route bump could suggest more of Downs in a full-time role in 2026....after the team traded Michael Pittman Jr. to the Steelers.
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133.
Mark Andrews
TE - BAL (vs . PIT)
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134.
KC Concepcion
WR - CLE (at CIN)
KC Concepcion lands in an intriguing spot after the Browns selected him 24th overall to help reshape their passing attack under new HC Todd Monken. The former Texas A&M Aggie boasts an elite production profile, dynamic YAC ability, and a versatile skill set that has drawn comparisons to Zay Flowers. With uncertainty surrounding Cleveland's WR hierarchy, Concepcion has a realistic path to emerging as a featured option sooner rather than later. The Browns quarterback situation creates volatility, but his ability to create offense on his own makes him one of the more intriguing rookie sleeper receivers in fantasy football considered he has first-round draft capital.
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135.
Khalil Shakir
WR - BUF (vs . NYJ)
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136.
C.J. Stroud
QB - HOU (vs . TEN)
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137.
Jonathon Brooks
RB - CAR (vs . ATL)
Jonathon Brooks is a wonderful wild card pick for 2026 with big-time upside if he is 100% and ready to rock. Brooks has had enough time recuperating from his second torn ACL that he should enter camp this season and Week 1 fully healthy. Chuba Hubbard lost his starting job to Rico Dowdle last season, and Carolina let him walk in the offseason. Outside of Brooks and Hubbard, Carolina has only Trevor Etienne and A.J. Dillon on the roster, so Carolina is heavily betting on Brooks to return to his collegiate form. Brooks could pull an Uncle Rico from last year and steal Hubbard's starting job in 2026. Just to remind everyone about the talent that Brooks has, in 2024 (his final collegiate season), he ranked 21st in yards after contact per attempt, ninth in elusive rating, and 21st in yards per route run (per PFF). I'll be drafting Brooks a ton this season.
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138.
Hunter Henry
TE - NE (vs . MIA)
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139.
Jalen Coker
WR - CAR (vs . ATL)
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140.
Sam Darnold
QB - SEA (at LAR)
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141.
Jonah Coleman
RB - DEN (vs . LAC)
Jonah Coleman walks into the Denver depth chart as the RB3 with the ability to climb the depth chart. If J.K. Dobbins is unable to stay healthy this year, Coleman could assume the early down duties opposite R.J. Harvey. If Harvey can't continue to grow and improve after his rookie season, it wouldn't be shocking to see Coleman hop Harvey on the depth chart and become the passing-down option for Denver. Over his last three collegiate seasons, Coleman ranked 54th, 13th, and 1st in yards after contact per attempt and 61st, sixth, and fourth in elusive rating (per PFF). In two of those three seasons, he was also top 24 in yards per route run. Coleman is a wonderful late-round dart to toss in fantasy drafts in 2026.
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142.
Brenton Strange
TE - JAC (at IND)
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143.
Isiah Pacheco
RB - DET (at GB)
Isiah Pacheco lands with the Lions as the change-of-pace back/handcuff for Jahmyr Gibbs. Pacheco's health has been an issue for the last three years. In a complementary/goal-line role, he could pay dividends for Detroit. If he can recapture any resemblance to the player that posted a 5.4% explosive run rate and 2.77 yards after contact per attempt in 2023 in Detroit, he should pay off for the Lions in 2026 (per Fantasy Points Data). If Gibbs were to miss any time, Pacheco would likely be an RB2 option for fantasy gamers.
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144.
Juwan Johnson
TE - NO (vs . TB)
Juwan Johnson finished 5th in catches (77) and third in yards (889) among TEs in 2025, but he only scored three TDs (TE15 in PPG). It wasn't always pretty (tied for league-high 7 drops per PFF), but the WR-TE convert made the most of his sheer volume. The Saints already paid him a decent chunk of change, and there's currently little competition in the receiver room outside of Chris Olave and former 7th-round pick DeVaughn Vele. Johnson was the TE9 in PPG after the team traded Rashid Shaheed (9.1) before the deadline (with Tyler Shough making all but one of those starts). With Shough from Week 10 onward, Johnson averaged over 61 receiving yards per game. However, they did also add Noah Fant in free agency, and they have been heavily connected to WRs in this year's draft class.
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145.
Matthew Golden
WR - GB (vs . DET)
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146.
Braelon Allen
RB - NYJ (at BUF)
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147.
Rashid Shaheed
WR - SEA (at LAR)
Rashid Shaheed's 2025 season was derailed after a midyear trade from New Orleans to Seattle, but his early-season showed he is capable of thriving as a fantasy-relevant No. 2 receiver. Before the trade, Shaheed ranked top-15 in WR targets and consistently produced alongside Chris Olave in the Saints offense. Seattle never fully incorporated him after the move, though the Seahawks clearly believe in his upside after handing him a three-year deal this offseason. Shaheed should enter 2026 as Seattle's clear WR2 behind Jaxon Smith-Njigba, although target competition and the team's run-heavy tendencies could make him more boom-or-bust week to week.
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148.
Alvin Kamara
RB - NO (vs . TB)
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149.
Dylan Sampson
RB - CLE (at CIN)
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150.
Keaton Mitchell
RB - LAC (at DEN)
Keaton Mitchell landed with the Chargers this offseason and should be solid competition for Kimani Vidal for the RB2 role. Mitchell flashed with the same big-play ability that he has been known for in his short career with the Ravens last season. Last season, he had only 68 touches, but he had a 10.2% explosive run rate and a respectable 1.37 yards per route run (per Fantasy Points Data). I don't know if he'll have a ton of bankable standalone value week-to-week with the Bolts, but he will offer some flashy big plays for Mike McDaniel's offense when called upon in 2026. I wouldn't be surprised if he works his way into an ancillary role as the season moves along that offers some flex value, but we'll have to wait and see if that comes to fruition.
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151.
Denzel Boston
WR - CLE (at CIN)
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152.
Brian Robinson Jr.
RB - ATL (at CAR)
Brian Robinson Jr. is quietly one of the best handcuffs in football. If Bijan Robinson were to miss any time, he'd be the team's every-down back with only Tyler Goodson and Nathan Carter behind him on the depth chart. I doubt he has much standalone value this season, so if you're drafting him, it's for his handcuff upside only. Last year, when he was on the field for the 49ers, he posted a solid 4.3% explosive run rate and 2.46 yards after contact per attempt (per Fantasy Points Data). If Bijan Robinson were knocked out of the lineup, Brian Robinson Jr. would be a top 24 back immediately with RB1 upside in any week.
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153.
Tank Bigsby
RB - PHI (at NYG)
Tank Bigsby is one of the best handcuffs in the NFL, and he won't get mentioned at the top of the conversation many times. Last year, among 65 qualifying backs, he ranked fourth in explosive run rate, second in missed tackle rate, and first in yards after contact per attempt (per Fantasy Points Data). In the one game that he played more than 40% of the snaps (Week 18), we got to see what his fantasy value could be if Saquon Barkley missed any time. He logged 17 touches with 106 total yards as the RB9 for the week in PPR scoring. If you're looking for handcuffs to stash, Bigsby is one of the best.
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154.
Tyjae Spears
RB - TEN (at HOU)
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155.
James Conner
RB - ARI (vs . SF)
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156.
Bryce Young
QB - CAR (vs . ATL)
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157.
Omar Cooper Jr.
WR - NYJ (at BUF)
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158.
Cam Ward
QB - TEN (at HOU)
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159.
Emanuel Wilson
RB - SEA (at LAR)
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160.
Mike Washington Jr.
RB - LV (at KC)
Mike Washington Jr. could help Ashton Jeanty with the early down lifting in 2026 and slot in as one of the best handcuffs in the NFL. Washington Jr. tested like an alien during the predraft process, leading to his fourth-round draft capital. During his final collegiate season, Washington Jr. broke out, ranking 33rd in yards after contact per attempt and 17th in breakaway rate (per PFF). Washington Jr. has blistering 4.3 speed and the size (6'1", 223 lbs) to be a three-down back if called upon. Stash him as a wonderful handcuff in 2026, where you can.
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161.
Emmett Johnson
RB - KC (vs . LV)
The Chiefs selected Emmett Johnson in the fifth round of the NFL Draft. He arrives in Kansas City after a final season in college, where he ranked sixth in missed tackles forced and 52nd in yards per route run and elusive rating (per PFF). Johnson has three-down ability in the NFL after lining up in the slot or out wide with 18% of his snaps in 2025. He's a strong handcuff who should earn the RB2 role for the team behind Kenneth Walker, in short order.
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162.
Kenyon Sadiq
TE - NYJ (at BUF)
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163.
Houston Texans
DST - HOU (vs . TEN)
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164.
Brandon Aiyuk
WR - SF (at ARI)
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165.
Jauan Jennings
WR - MIN (vs . CHI)
Jauan Jennings revived his career over the last two seasons, finishing as a fantasy WR3 in 2025 while emerging as one of the NFL's most heavily targeted red-zone receivers. However, his move to Minnesota likely pushes him into a depth role behind Justin Jefferson and Jordan Addison. Vikings HC Kevin O'Connell values Jennings' versatility and physicality, but consistent fantasy relevance could be difficult to achieve without injuries ahead of him on the depth chart. Jennings still offers some touchdown appeal in deeper formats, though his weekly ceiling projects much lower in Minnesota than it was in San Francisco.
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166.
Jerry Jeudy
WR - CLE (at CIN)
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167.
Travis Hunter
WR,CB - JAC (at IND)
Travis Hunter remains one of fantasy football's most fascinating wild cards as Jacksonville continues to balance his two-way responsibilities. Early indications suggest the Jaguars want him playing more cornerback in 2026, although that may not necessarily come at the expense of his WR role. Before his injury last season, Hunter was heavily involved as a schemed-touch weapon, leading the Jaguars in catches while flashing explosive upside from the slot. His fantasy value ultimately hinges on offensive snap volume, making him more of a high-upside stash unless injuries or dedicated role expansion push him into a full-time receiving role.
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168.
Adonai Mitchell
WR - NYJ (at BUF)
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169.
Nicholas Singleton
RB - TEN (at HOU)
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170.
Daniel Jones
QB - IND (vs . JAC)
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171.
Kayshon Boutte
WR - NE (vs . MIA)
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172.
Antonio Williams
WR - WAS (vs . DAL)
Antonio Williams is a sneaky Day 2 value who projects into an immediate slot role in Washington's offense. The former Clemson standout broke out at 19 and has consistently flashed strong efficiency (2.27 YPRR in 2025) despite battling injuries and an underwhelming team environment. With Deebo Samuel gone and the Commanders ranking top-3 in vacated targets, there's a clear path to volume behind Terry McLaurin. Williams' slot-heavy usage, versatility on special teams, and strong production profile make him a strong late-round sleeper in PPR formats.
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173.
Stefon Diggs
WR - FA (BYE)
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174.
Deebo Samuel Sr.
WR - FA (BYE)
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175.
Kaytron Allen
RB - WAS (vs . DAL)
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176.
Denver Broncos
DST - DEN (vs . LAC)
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177.
Kimani Vidal
RB - LAC (at DEN)
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178.
Dalton Schultz
TE - HOU (vs . TEN)
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179.
Seattle Seahawks
DST - SEA (at LAR)
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180.
Jalen McMillan
WR - TB (at NO)
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181.
Chig Okonkwo
TE - WAS (vs . DAL)
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182.
Los Angeles Rams
DST - LAR (vs . SEA)
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183.
Philadelphia Eagles
DST - PHI (at NYG)
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184.
Terrance Ferguson
TE - LAR (vs . SEA)
Terrance Ferguson will be a stud and possesses an extremely high ceiling. Tyler Higbee is 33 years old, even after signing a 2-year contract extension with L.A. this offseason. Davante Adams is getting older and is a potential salary cap cut candidate despite the Rams wanting him to return next season. We could very much see the Rams' young TE make a major leap in 2026. His 20.8 yards per reception led all TEs in 2025, along with an extremely high average depth of target (17.6). Per Next Gen Stats...Ferguson averaged more air yards per target this season, by more than six full yards. Ferguson was targeted on 12 of his 37 deep routes (32.4%), the highest rate among tight ends to run at least 15 such routes. He hauled in five deep targets for 144 yards and two touchdowns, good for the second-most deep receiving yards by a tight end.
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185.
AJ Barner
TE - SEA (at LAR)
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186.
Troy Franklin
WR - DEN (vs . LAC)
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187.
Ray Davis
RB - BUF (vs . NYJ)
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188.
Jacksonville Jaguars
DST - JAC (at IND)
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189.
Jaylen Wright
RB - MIA (at NE)
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190.
Pittsburgh Steelers
DST - PIT (at BAL)
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191.
New England Patriots
DST - NE (vs . MIA)
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192.
Jacoby Brissett
QB - ARI (vs . SF)
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193.
Minnesota Vikings
DST - MIN (vs . CHI)
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194.
Isaac TeSlaa
WR - DET (at GB)
Isaac TeSlaa barely saw the field as a rookie, but he flashed intriguing upside by turning just 16 receptions into six touchdowns. Detroit clearly believes in the former third-round pick after trading up for him in 2025, and Dan Campbell has already hinted at a potential Year 2 leap. With Kalif Raymond gone, TeSlaa has a clear path to the Lions' No. 3 WR role behind Amon-Ra St. Brown and Jameson Williams. He's still more dynasty/deep-league upside stash than reliable redraft option, but the athletic traits and red-zone usage are worth monitoring closely.
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195.
Sean Tucker
RB - TB (at NO)
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196.
Tyreek Hill
WR - FA (BYE)
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197.
Brandon Aubrey
K - DAL (at WAS)
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198.
Ka'imi Fairbairn
K - HOU (vs . TEN)
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199.
Cameron Dicker
K - LAC (at DEN)
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200.
Tre' Harris
WR - LAC (at DEN)
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201.
Tre Tucker
WR - LV (at KC)
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202.
Los Angeles Chargers
DST - LAC (at DEN)
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203.
Cleveland Browns
DST - CLE (at CIN)
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204.
Cam Little
K - JAC (at IND)
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205.
Jason Myers
K - SEA (at LAR)
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206.
Calvin Ridley
WR - TEN (at HOU)
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207.
Green Bay Packers
DST - GB (vs . DET)
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208.
T.J. Hockenson
TE - MIN (vs . CHI)
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209.
Eddy Pineiro
K - SF (at ARI)
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210.
Demond Claiborne
RB - MIN (vs . CHI)
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211.
Jaylin Noel
WR - HOU (vs . TEN)
Jaylin Noel barely made an impact statistically as a rookie, but Houston always viewed him as more of a long-term option behind its veteran receivers. With Christian Kirk now gone, Noel has a realistic path to a much larger offensive role after flashing whenever he received extended playing time in 2025. He was Pro Football Focus' (PFF) seventh-highest graded returner on 72 combined kick/punt returns in 2025. He flashed on multiple occasions as a receiver in Year 1. In the games where Noel ran at least 17 routes, he averaged almost four receptions per game.Tank Dell's eventual return could create some overlap, but Noel is firmly on the radar as a Year 2 breakout candidate in Houston's offense.
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212.
Chimere Dike
WR - TEN (at HOU)
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213.
Kansas City Chiefs
DST - KC (vs . LV)
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214.
Germie Bernard
WR - PIT (at BAL)
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215.
Andy Borregales
K - NE (vs . MIA)
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216.
Evan McPherson
K - CIN (vs . CLE)
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217.
Tyler Loop
K - BAL (vs . PIT)
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218.
Cairo Santos
K - CHI (at MIN)
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219.
Pat Bryant
WR - DEN (vs . LAC)
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220.
Chris Bell
WR - MIA (at NE)
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221.
Ryan Flournoy
WR - DAL (at WAS)
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222.
Eli Stowers
TE - PHI (at NYG)
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223.
Elic Ayomanor
WR - TEN (at HOU)
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224.
Darnell Mooney
WR - NYG (vs . PHI)
Darnell Mooney could quietly emerge as an important veteran presence in the Giants' offense after reuniting with OC Matt Nagy in New York on a one-year deal. Injuries derailed his 2025 season in Atlanta, but Mooney still brings proven downfield ability and prior 1,000-yard production to a WR room searching for stability behind Malik Nabers. His vertical skill set meshes well with Jaxson Dart's aggressive style of play, and he should compete for meaningful snaps early in the season while Nabers works his way back. Among the Giants' veteran receivers, Mooney offers the most fantasy intrigue entering 2026.
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225.
Ollie Gordon II
RB - MIA (at NE)
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226.
Tank Dell
WR - HOU (vs . TEN)
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227.
Baltimore Ravens
DST - BAL (vs . PIT)
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228.
Elijah Sarratt
WR - BAL (vs . PIT)
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229.
David Njoku
TE - LAC (at DEN)
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230.
Chase McLaughlin
K - TB (at NO)
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231.
Ja'Kobi Lane
WR - BAL (vs . PIT)
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232.
Zachariah Branch
WR - ATL (at CAR)
Zachariah Branch enters Atlanta with a clear opportunity to carve out an immediate role behind Drake London in a thin Falcons WR room. The explosive rookie thrives with the ball in his hands, leading the nation in screen targets while showcasing elite open-field ability and dynamic YAC skills. His fit alongside Tua Tagovailoa makes plenty of sense stylistically, especially in an offense that could manufacture touches for him early. Although his smaller frame may cap his ceiling, Branch has intriguing upside if he can quickly secure the Falcons' No. 2 WR role.
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233.
Adam Randall
RB - BAL (vs . PIT)
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234.
Dontayvion Wicks
WR - PHI (at NYG)
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235.
Devin Neal
RB - NO (vs . TB)
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236.
Detroit Lions
DST - DET (at GB)
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237.
Kendre Miller
RB - NO (vs . TB)
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238.
Fernando Mendoza
QB - LV (at KC)
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239.
De'Zhaun Stribling
WR - SF (at ARI)
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240.
Gunnar Helm
TE - TEN (at HOU)
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241.
Kyle Williams
WR - NE (vs . MIA)
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242.
Rashod Bateman
WR - BAL (vs . PIT)
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243.
Jake Bates
K - DET (at GB)
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244.
Jalen Nailor
WR - LV (at KC)
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245.
Chris Brazzell II
WR - CAR (vs . ATL)
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246.
Kaleb Johnson
RB - PIT (at BAL)
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247.
Buffalo Bills
DST - BUF (vs . NYJ)
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248.
Colby Parkinson
TE - LAR (vs . SEA)
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249.
Harrison Butker
K - KC (vs . LV)
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250.
Chris Boswell
K - PIT (at BAL)
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251.
Pat Freiermuth
TE - PIT (at BAL)
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252.
Theo Johnson
TE - NYG (vs . PHI)
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253.
Skyler Bell
WR - BUF (vs . NYJ)
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254.
Geno Smith
QB - NYJ (at BUF)
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255.
Trey Benson
RB - ARI (vs . SF)
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256.
Cade Otton
TE - TB (at NO)
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257.
Malachi Fields
WR - NYG (vs . PHI)
Malachi Fields lands in an intriguing spot with the Giants after being selected in the third round of the 2026 NFL Draft. The 6-foot-5 receiver brings size and downfield ability to New York's offense, flashing strong ball skills and separation ability throughout the pre-draft process despite a disappointing Combine 40 time. Fields profiles as a strong fit alongside Jaxson Dart given his vertical play style, and Malik Nabers' injury could open the door for early-season opportunities. He's an intriguing rookie stash with upside if he earns immediate snaps during training camp.
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258.
Tory Horton
WR - SEA (at LAR)
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259.
Harrison Mevis
K - LAR (vs . SEA)
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260.
Najee Harris
RB - LAC (at DEN)
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261.
Michael Penix Jr.
QB - ATL (at CAR)
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262.
Mason Taylor
TE - NYJ (at BUF)
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263.
Keon Coleman
WR - BUF (vs . NYJ)
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264.
Ted Hurst III
WR - TB (at NO)
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265.
Isaiah Davis
RB - NYJ (at BUF)
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266.
Jaydon Blue
RB - DAL (at WAS)
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267.
Marvin Mims Jr.
WR - DEN (vs . LAC)
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268.
Evan Engram
TE - DEN (vs . LAC)
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269.
Atlanta Falcons
DST - ATL (at CAR)
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270.
Aaron Rodgers
QB - PIT (at BAL)
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271.
Malik Washington
WR - MIA (at NE)
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272.
Cooper Kupp
WR - SEA (at LAR)
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273.
Ty Johnson
RB - BUF (vs . NYJ)
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274.
Shedeur Sanders
QB - CLE (at CIN)
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275.
Devin Singletary
RB - NYG (vs . PHI)
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276.
San Francisco 49ers
DST - SF (at ARI)
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277.
Brashard Smith
RB - KC (vs . LV)
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278.
Jordan James
RB - SF (at ARI)
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279.
Christian Kirk
WR - SF (at ARI)
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280.
Indianapolis Colts
DST - IND (vs . JAC)
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281.
Wil Lutz
K - DEN (vs . LAC)
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282.
DJ Giddens
RB - IND (vs . JAC)
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283.
Max Klare
TE - LAR (vs . SEA)
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284.
Jack Bech
WR - LV (at KC)
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285.
Isaac Guerendo
RB - SF (at ARI)
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286.
Keenan Allen
WR - LAC (at DEN)
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287.
Malik Davis
RB - DAL (at WAS)
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288.
Xavier Legette
WR - CAR (vs . ATL)
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289.
Mack Hollins
WR - NE (vs . MIA)
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290.
Justice Hill
RB - BAL (vs . PIT)
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291.
Charlie Smyth
K - NO (vs . TB)
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292.
Darius Slayton
WR - NYG (vs . PHI)
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293.
Jake Tonges
TE - SF (at ARI)
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294.
Joe Mixon
RB - FA (BYE)
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295.
MarShawn Lloyd
RB - GB (vs . DET)
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296.
Chris Brooks
RB - GB (vs . DET)
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297.
Will Reichard
K - MIN (vs . CHI)
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298.
Tua Tagovailoa
QB - ATL (at CAR)
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299.
Tyquan Thornton
WR - KC (vs . LV)
Tyquan Thornton re-signed with the Chiefs on a two-year deal worth $11 million. This is notable given that only Xavier Worthy and Jalen Royals were the other Chiefs WRs under contract for the 2027 season.
The speedy wide receiver had his most productive season in the NFL last year, catching 19 passes for 438 yards and three touchdowns (on nearly 1,000 air yards and 23 deep targets). He stepped up at the start of the year due to Worthy's injury and Rashee Rice's suspension. Over the first 5 weeks of the year, Thornton averaged 10.3 fantasy points per game. His 2025 yardage and touchdown totals set new career-highs, and he averaged 23.1 yards per reception (first in the NFL). Also had zero recorded drops. |
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300.
Devaughn Vele
WR - NO (vs . TB)
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301.
George Holani
RB - SEA (at LAR)
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302.
Emari Demercado
RB - KC (vs . LV)
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303.
Mike Gesicki
TE - CIN (vs . CLE)
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304.
Jerome Ford
RB - WAS (vs . DAL)
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305.
Samaje Perine
RB - CIN (vs . CLE)
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306.
Seth McGowan
RB - IND (vs . JAC)
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307.
Hollywood Brown
WR - PHI (at NYG)
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308.
LeQuint Allen Jr.
RB - JAC (at IND)
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309.
Isaiah Bond
WR - CLE (at CIN)
|
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310.
Deshaun Watson
QB - CLE (at CIN)
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311.
Kirk Cousins
QB - LV (at KC)
|
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312.
Ty Simpson
QB - LAR (vs . SEA)
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313.
Audric Estime
RB - NO (vs . TB)
|
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314.
Trevor Etienne
RB - CAR (vs . ATL)
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315.
J'Mari Taylor
RB - JAC (at IND)
|
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316.
Jaleel McLaughlin
RB - DEN (vs . LAC)
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317.
Jarquez Hunter
RB - LAR (vs . SEA)
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318.
Greg Dulcich
TE - MIA (at NE)
Greg Dulcich could emerge as the 2026 fantasy football sleeper. Flashed with Miami in the second half of the season (second in YPPR among TEs from Week 9 onward), posting his best statistical season after battling injuries since his rookie campaign. The impending free agent finished second among all TEs in YAC/catch - trailing only Tucker Kraft. Worth monitoring now that he is officially returning to Miami, given his rookie year breakout coincided with former Broncos TE coach and current Cardinals TE coach, Jake Moreland, who has previously coached under new Dolphins OC, Bobby Slowik (Miami's passing game coordinator in 2025). Not to mention, the Dolphins' new HC just came from GB, so he clearly knows what a YAC tight end can offer for an offense.
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319.
Oscar Delp
TE - NO (vs . TB)
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320.
J.J. McCarthy
QB - MIN (vs . CHI)
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321.
Andrei Iosivas
WR - CIN (vs . CLE)
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322.
Tahj Brooks
RB - CIN (vs . CLE)
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323.
Chicago Bears
DST - CHI (at MIN)
|
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324.
Cedric Tillman
WR - CLE (at CIN)
|
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325.
Kareem Hunt
RB - FA (BYE)
|
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326.
New Orleans Saints
DST - NO (vs . TB)
|
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327.
Luke McCaffrey
WR - WAS (vs . DAL)
|
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328.
Konata Mumpfield
WR - LAR (vs . SEA)
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329.
Kaelon Black
RB - SF (at ARI)
|
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330.
Tez Johnson
WR - TB (at NO)
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331.
Bam Knight
RB - ARI (vs . SF)
|
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332.
Calvin Austin III
WR - NYG (vs . PHI)
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333.
Carolina Panthers
DST - CAR (vs . ATL)
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334.
Mac Jones
QB - SF (at ARI)
|
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335.
Will Shipley
RB - PHI (at NYG)
|
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336.
Dallas Cowboys
DST - DAL (at WAS)
|
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337.
Jalen Royals
WR - KC (vs . LV)
|
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338.
Zane Gonzalez
K - MIA (at NE)
|
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339.
Tyler Higbee
TE - LAR (vs . SEA)
|
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340.
Jahan Dotson
WR - ATL (at CAR)
|
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341.
Darnell Washington
TE - PIT (at BAL)
|
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342.
Nick Chubb
RB - FA (BYE)
|
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343.
Noah Gray
TE - KC (vs . LV)
|
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344.
Tennessee Titans
DST - TEN (at HOU)
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345.
Michael Carter
RB - TEN (at HOU)
|
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346.
Washington Commanders
DST - WAS (vs . DAL)
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347.
Miami Dolphins
DST - MIA (at NE)
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348.
Blake Grupe
K - IND (vs . JAC)
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349.
Nick Folk
K - ATL (at CAR)
|
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350.
Elijah Arroyo
TE - SEA (at LAR)
|
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351.
Austin Ekeler
RB - FA (BYE)
|
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352.
Ryan Fitzgerald
K - CAR (vs . ATL)
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353.
Dont'e Thornton Jr.
WR - LV (at KC)
|
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354.
Chad Ryland
K - ARI (vs . SF)
|
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355.
New York Giants
DST - NYG (vs . PHI)
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356.
Carson Beck
QB - ARI (vs . SF)
|
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357.
Justin Joly
TE - DEN (vs . LAC)
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358.
Caleb Douglas
WR - MIA (at NE)
|
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359.
Justin Fields
QB - KC (vs . LV)
|
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360.
Jake Elliott
K - PHI (at NYG)
|
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361.
DeMario Douglas
WR - NE (vs . MIA)
|
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362.
Bryce Lance
WR - NO (vs . TB)
|
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363.
Anthony Richardson Sr.
QB - IND (vs . JAC)
|
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364.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
DST - TB (at NO)
|
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365.
Joshua Palmer
WR - BUF (vs . NYJ)
|
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366.
Xavier Hutchinson
WR - HOU (vs . TEN)
|
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367.
Olamide Zaccheaus
WR - ATL (at CAR)
|
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368.
Eli Heidenreich
RB - PIT (at BAL)
|
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369.
Ja'Tavion Sanders
TE - CAR (vs . ATL)
|
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370.
Brenen Thompson
WR - LAC (at DEN)
|
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371.
Ben Sauls
K - NYG (vs . PHI)
|
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372.
Darren Waller
TE - FA (BYE)
|
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373.
Jalen Tolbert
WR - MIA (at NE)
|
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374.
Joey Slye
K - TEN (at HOU)
|
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375.
Jaylin Lane
WR - WAS (vs . DAL)
|
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376.
Brandon McManus
K - FA (BYE)
|
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377.
Raheim Sanders
RB - CLE (at CIN)
|
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378.
John Metchie III
WR - CAR (vs . ATL)
|
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379.
Tommy Myers
TE - FA (BYE)
|
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380.
Michael Mayer
TE - LV (at KC)
|
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381.
Dameon Pierce
RB - PHI (at NYG)
|
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382.
Savion Williams
WR - GB (vs . DET)
|
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383.
Cincinnati Bengals
DST - CIN (vs . CLE)
|
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384.
Jawhar Jordan
RB - HOU (vs . TEN)
|
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385.
Ben Sinnott
TE - WAS (vs . DAL)
|
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386.
Cole Kmet
TE - CHI (at MIN)
|
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387.
Tyler Bass
K - BUF (vs . NYJ)
|
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388.
John Bates
TE - WAS (vs . DAL)
|
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389.
Dawson Knox
TE - BUF (vs . NYJ)
|
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390.
Kalif Raymond
WR - CHI (at MIN)
|
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391.
KaVontae Turpin
WR - DAL (at WAS)
|
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392.
Treylon Burks
WR - WAS (vs . DAL)
|
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393.
Antonio Gibson
RB - FA (BYE)
|
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394.
Kevin Coleman Jr.
WR - MIA (at NE)
|
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395.
Cyrus Allen
WR - KC (vs . LV)
|
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396.
Kendrick Bourne
WR - ARI (vs . SF)
|
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397.
Daniel Carlson
K - LV (at KC)
|
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398.
Terrell Jennings
RB - NE (vs . MIA)
|
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399.
CJ Daniels
WR - LAR (vs . SEA)
|
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400.
Jameis Winston
QB - NYG (vs . PHI)
|
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401.
Brandin Cooks
WR - FA (BYE)
|
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402.
Tutu Atwell
WR - MIA (at NE)
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403.
Malik Benson
WR - LV (at KC)
|
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404.
Damien Martinez
RB - GB (vs . DET)
|
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405.
Cade Klubnik
QB - NYJ (at BUF)
|
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406.
Zach Ertz
TE - FA (BYE)
|
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407.
Luke Musgrave
TE - GB (vs . DET)
|
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408.
Las Vegas Raiders
DST - LV (at KC)
|
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409.
New York Jets
DST - NYJ (at BUF)
|
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410.
Arizona Cardinals
DST - ARI (vs . SF)
|
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411.
Eli Raridon
TE - NE (vs . MIA)
|
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412.
Matt Gay
K - LV (at KC)
|
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413.
Jake Moody
K - WAS (vs . DAL)
|
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414.
Noah Fant
TE - NO (vs . TB)
|
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415.
Cade York
K - NYJ (at BUF)
|
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416.
Andre Szmyt
K - CLE (at CIN)
|
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417.
Zavion Thomas
WR - CHI (at MIN)
|
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418.
Xavier Restrepo
WR - TEN (at HOU)
|
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419.
Joe Milton III
QB - DAL (at WAS)
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420.
Nick Westbrook-Ikhine
WR - IND (vs . JAC)
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421.
Elijah Moore
WR - PHI (at NYG)
|
|
422.
Jonnu Smith
TE - FA (BYE)
|
|
423.
Tai Felton
WR - MIN (vs . CHI)
|
|
|
424.
Jam Miller
RB - NE (vs . MIA)
|
|
425.
Roschon Johnson
RB - CHI (at MIN)
|
|
426.
Deion Burks
WR - IND (vs . JAC)
|
|
427.
Daniel Bellinger
TE - TEN (at HOU)
|
|
428.
Phil Mafah
RB - DAL (at WAS)
|
|
429.
Khalil Herbert
RB - FA (BYE)
|
|
|
430.
Robert Henry Jr.
RB - WAS (vs . DAL)
|
|
431.
Raheem Mostert
RB - LV (at KC)
|
|
432.
Tim Patrick
WR - NYJ (at BUF)
|
|
433.
Joe Flacco
QB - CIN (vs . CLE)
|
|
434.
Rasheen Ali
RB - BAL (vs . PIT)
|
|
435.
Kalel Mullings
RB - TEN (at HOU)
|
|
436.
Marcus Mariota
QB - WAS (vs . DAL)
|
|
437.
Mitch Tinsley
WR - CIN (vs . CLE)
|
|
438.
Diontae Johnson
WR - FA (BYE)
|
|
439.
Antwane Wells Jr.
WR - FA (BYE)
|
|
|
440.
Julian Fleming
WR - FA (BYE)
|
|
441.
Will Dissly
TE - FA (BYE)
|
|
442.
Zamir White
RB - LV (at KC)
|
|
|
443.
Taylen Green
QB - CLE (at CIN)
|
|
444.
Donovan Edwards
RB - MIA (at NE)
|
|
445.
Elijah Higgins
TE - ARI (vs . SF)
|
|
|
446.
Trey Smack
K - GB (vs . DET)
|
|
447.
Dyami Brown
WR - WAS (vs . DAL)
|
|
448.
Ty Chandler
RB - NO (vs . TB)
|
|
449.
Marlin Klein
TE - HOU (vs . TEN)
|
|
450.
Devontez Walker
WR - BAL (vs . PIT)
|
|
|
451.
Roman Wilson
WR - PIT (at BAL)
|
|
452.
Sam Roush
TE - CHI (at MIN)
|
|
453.
Dylan Laube
RB - LV (at KC)
|
|
454.
Zavier Scott
RB - MIN (vs . CHI)
|
|
455.
Gardner Minshew II
QB - ARI (vs . SF)
|
|
456.
Jordan Whittington
WR - LAR (vs . SEA)
|
|
457.
Theo Wease Jr.
WR - MIA (at NE)
|
|
458.
Kyle Juszczyk
RB - SF (at ARI)
|
|
|
459.
Nate Boerkircher
TE - JAC (at IND)
|
|
460.
Tyler Lockett
WR - LV (at KC)
|
|
461.
Mitchell Evans
TE - CAR (vs . ATL)
|
|
462.
Greg Dortch
WR - DET (at GB)
|
|
463.
Tommy Tremble
TE - CAR (vs . ATL)
|
|
464.
Durham Smythe
TE - BAL (vs . PIT)
|
|
465.
Austin Hooper
TE - ATL (at CAR)
|
|
466.
Jared Wiley
TE - KC (vs . LV)
|
|
467.
Quinn Ewers
QB - MIA (at NE)
|
|
468.
Jackson Hawes
TE - BUF (vs . NYJ)
|
|
469.
Miles Sanders
RB - FA (BYE)
|
|
470.
Erick All Jr.
TE - CIN (vs . CLE)
|
|
471.
Tyler Goodson
RB - ATL (at CAR)
|
|
472.
Luke Schoonmaker
TE - DAL (at WAS)
|
|
473.
Tyler Conklin
TE - DET (at GB)
|
|
474.
Marquez Valdes-Scantling
WR - DAL (at WAS)
|
|
475.
DeAndre Hopkins
WR - BAL (vs . PIT)
|
|
|
476.
Seydou Traore
TE - MIA (at NE)
|
|
|
477.
Kendrick Law
WR - DET (at GB)
|
|
478.
Demarcus Robinson
WR - SF (at ARI)
|
|
|
479.
Michael Trigg
TE - DAL (at WAS)
|
|
480.
Jeremy McNichols
RB - WAS (vs . DAL)
|
|
481.
Will Levis
QB - TEN (at HOU)
|
|
482.
Riley Leonard
QB - IND (vs . JAC)
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