Fantasy Football Player Notes

Last year, before being lost to a knee injury (Weeks 1-6), Garrett Wilson was the WR10 in fantasy points per game. During that span, he commanded a 31.2% target share with 65.8 receiving yards per game, 1.92 yards per route run, a whopping 45.9% first-read share, and 0.087 first downs per route run (per Fantasy Points Data). With more weapons installed around him this offseason (Omar Cooper Jr. and Kenyon Sadiq), Wilson's target share and first-read share could dip some, but he'll still be the clear leader of the passing attack with (hopefully) improved quarterback play with Geno Smith under center. Wilson is a strong WR2 with WR1 upside if the Jets new look offense gels in 2026.

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.

2026 first-rounder Omar Cooper Jr. enters a Jets offense that lacks an established No. 2 option, but the rookie's versatility and run-after-catch ability could help him carve out an immediate role. The former Indiana standout was one of the best YAC receivers in the class and offers inside-outside flexibility that complements Jets WR1 Garrett Wilson well. Opportunity may be limited early with multiple young pass-catchers already in place, but Cooper has a realistic path to earning the No. 2 WR role over time. His fantasy appeal likely hinges more on efficiency and manufactured touches.

The 16th overall pick of this year's NFL Draft, Kenyon Sadiq offers an athletic profile that few if any tight ends can match. Sadiq ran a 4.39 at the combine and had a 431/2-inch vertical jump. Sadiq's college production profile at Oregon wasn't quite as dazzling. He topped out at 51 catches, 560 receiving yards and eight touchdowns last year as a junior, averaging an uninspiring 1.62 yards per route run, according to PFF. The Jets aren't expected to have a very good passing attack this year with Geno Smith as the starting quarterback. Sadiq will have to compete for targets with Garrett Wilson, fellow rookie Omar Cooper Jr. and fellow TE Mason Taylor. It's possible Sadiq's athleticism helps him become impactful right away, but more likely he's a play for the future. Profiling as a low-end TE2 or high-end TE3, Sadiq will be undraftable in most redraft leagues.

After a poor season with the Raiders in 2025, Geno Smith is expected to be the Jets' Week 1 starter in 2026. Smith threw 17 interceptions in 15 starts last season and averaged just 12.7 fantasy points per game. But Smith is only two years removed from a 4,320-yard season with the Seahawks in 2024. And at 35, Smith is old but not ancient. The Jets have a solid offensive line and an interesting collection of pass catchers that includes Garrett Wilson and first-round rookies Kenyon Sadiq and Omar Cooper Jr. It's unlikely that Smith will have much fantasy relevance this season, but it's possible he'll be capable enough to warrant consideration as an injury or bye week fill-in.