Draft THESE Players in Every Round! | 2026 Round-By-Round Fantasy Football Guide (Ep. 2119)

Derek Brown projects a career-best season for AJ Brown, citing his elite efficiency metrics (top 10 in target share and route win rate) and a move to a more pass-heavy offensive scheme. Brown expects career highs in targets, yards, and touchdowns, pushing him toward a top-three fantasy finish.

Bowers is a dark horse for Offensive Player of the Year; he functions as a glorified slot receiver and is expected to be the focal point of the Raiders' passing attack.

Andrew Erickson highlights Chase Brown as a round two target with a top-three positional ceiling. Brown is one of the few backs to hit 400 receiving and 1000 rushing yards last season, and Erickson notes strong support from Joe Burrow and Zach Taylor heading into a contract year.

Andrew Erickson targets Christian Watson in round six, noting he hit career highs in yards and yards per route run last year despite injury. Erickson expects a breakout season as Watson shifts to a 'Z' role, allowing for more underneath targets and yards after the catch.

Erickson expresses concern over Chuba Hubbard, noting he posted zero explosive rushes last season despite a high volume of carries. Hubbard is viewed as lacking explosive receiving ability out of the backfield, and Erickson believes he is at risk of losing his job to Jonathan Brooks.

Derek Brown advocates for rookie Colston Loveland in round four, citing his elite metrics from weeks 16-20 last year. Brown claims that if Loveland maintains that production, he would outperform top tight ends like Trey McBride and Brock Bowers, making him a potential TE1 overall.

Erickson advocates for Dalton Kincaid in round 10, citing his elite efficiency metrics from last year, including leading tight ends in target rate and yards per route run. Erickson believes Kincaid will smash if he sees increased snap and route participation, serving as a high-upside TE1.

Derek Brown defends David Montgomery as a strong RB2 with RB1 upside, noting he ranked 12th in yards after contact per attempt and first downs per route run last year. Brown dismisses concerns about Woody Marks, stating Montgomery will command a Joe Mixon-style workload.

Debro defends Deebo Samuel against being 'washed,' noting he was the WR29 in points per game last year and ranked 18th in target share and 9th in yards after catch per reception. Debro believes Samuel remains a great value and a key weapon for Brock Purdy.

Dulcich is a prime late-round tight end target who ranked second among all tight ends in yards per route run from week nine onward in 2025 and is expected to take a major leap in 2026.

Debro targets Isaiah Likely in round 10, noting his high efficiency metrics from 2024, including top-10 rankings in yards per route run and fantasy points per route run among qualifying tight ends. Debro expects Likely to run a high volume of routes as the clear number two in the Giants' passing attack.

Erickson highlights Jakobi Meyers as a round 11 value, noting he led the Jaguars in routes run, catches, and targets over his last 10 games. Meyers is described as one of the NFL's most underrated target earners, consistently ranking in the top 15 for targets and catches over the last five seasons.

Coker is an undervalued asset who outproduced Terrace Marshall in target share (20% vs 18.3%) and yards per route run (2.3 vs 1.78) during the final stretch of the 2025 season.

Derek Brown recommends Jalen Hurts in round six as a high-value quarterback. Despite a down year in rushing touchdowns, Hurts remains a 'Konami Code' quarterback. With a new offensive coordinator and improved red zone commitment, Brown expects him to return elite production at a discount.

Andrew Erickson targets James Cook at the end of round one, noting his elite receiving production (44 catches, 445 yards in 2023). Erickson argues Cook has RB1 overall upside if he increases his pass-catching volume, which is supported by reports of Buffalo prioritizing running back involvement in the passing game.

Derek Brown argues Javonte Williams is one of the best values on the board, questioning why he is drafted as an RB2 after finishing as the RB11 in points per game last year. Williams ranked 16th in explosive run rate and third in yards after contact per attempt, proving he is not a 'dead zone' back.

Higgins is a high-upside breakout candidate who excelled from weeks 8-18, ranking 24th in target per route run and 38th in yards per route run (1.93) among qualifying wide receivers.

Andrew Erickson targets Jaylen Waddle in round four, noting his high ceiling in the Denver offense. Waddle has historically performed well when Tyreek Hill misses time, and Erickson expects him to generate explosive plays for a team with a tough early-season schedule.

Erickson highlights Jonathan Brooks as a round seven target, noting he is fully healthy entering his third season with no training camp limitations. Brooks is expected to see a sizable role, particularly in the passing game, where he is viewed as a superior explosive receiver compared to Chuba Hubbard. Despite being drafted as the RB35, Brooks has the potential to finish as a top-12 running back.

Willis is a 'Konami Code' quarterback option for the final round of drafts, offering top-12 upside due to his elite rushing floor (44.8 yards per game) and high big-time throw rate.

Debro identifies Parker Washington as an upside swing at wide receiver, citing his performance in weeks 16-19 of last year where he averaged 22.3 PPR points per game. Washington recorded six red zone targets and 13 deep targets during that stretch, and Debro expects him to be a primary target for Trevor Lawrence when the game is on the line.

Washington is recommended as a mandatory upside swing at wide receiver in all fantasy drafts.

Derek Brown identifies Puka Nacua as his WR1, projecting a potential league-defining season. Nacua averaged 24.7 PPR points per game in healthy weeks last year; if he had matched Adams' 14 touchdowns instead of his own, he would have averaged 26 points per game. He is an elite target earner and Matthew Stafford's primary option; if he secures the red zone role, he could dominate the position.

Debro argues that Quentin Johnston is the true WR1 for the Chargers. Excluding games where he was hampered by a hamstring injury, Johnston led the team in target share, yards per route run, and red zone targets during the latter half of last season, pacing for a WR16 finish.

Andrew Erickson identifies Tank Bigsby as a round five breakout candidate. Bigsby finished 12th in yards after contact per attempt last year and operated in the red zone, while Erickson dismisses Chris Rodriguez as lacking explosiveness and being stuck in a crowded, low-upside role.

Erickson recommends drafting Trevor Lawrence in round eight, noting that from week five onward last year, Lawrence averaged 23 points per game. In a six-game sample with his current receiving corps, he averaged 27.6 fantasy points per game, giving him overall QB1 upside.

Erickson points out that Wan'Dale Robinson is one of only five receivers to command 130+ targets in two consecutive seasons, joining elite company like Ja'Marr Chase and Justin Jefferson. Despite competition from a top-10 rookie receiver, Robinson maintained high volume, suggesting he remains a strong fantasy asset.

Andrew Erickson selects Zay Flowers in round three, projecting positive touchdown regression. Flowers was the only receiver with 1200+ yards to score fewer than eight touchdowns last year. As the focal point of the Ravens' offense with top-five target share and efficiency, he is a lock for a top-12 finish.

Flowers is entering his fourth season and is identified as a key player who can win leagues in 2026.