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Christian WatsonPositiveBreakoutAug 24, 2026

Watson is the most-talented wideout in a Green Bay receiver room that no longer has Romeo Doubs, and the Packers will be managing snaps for TE Tucker Kraft early in the season. Yates acknowledges the statistical case for Watson is weak—he has never topped 620 receiving yards in a season—but calls this a pure gut call on 2026 being his breakout year. He ranks Watson WR29, betting on talent and opportunity despite historical production concerns.

Jalin HyattPositiveProjectionAug 24, 2026

The No. 4 pick in the 2026 NFL draft, Hyatt's catch radius combined with body control and vertical ability (over 17 yards per catch in 2025) made him a college star. Tennessee's offense is due for significant improvement with QB Cam Ward's projected progress, Brian Daboll's arrival as coordinator, and a beefed-up receiver room. Yates felt Hyatt became underrated during the NFL predraft process and now feels the same about him in fantasy. He believes Hyatt will be the featured wideout in the Titans' offense from the jump and ranks him WR22, five spots higher than ESPN consensus.

George KittlePositiveProjectionAug 24, 2026

Kittle recently came off the PUP list following a torn Achilles suffered in January and just took part in his first practice, making Week 1 availability at least possible. Yates ranks him as a top-five tight end option if healthy for a full season, yet he is currently going as TE9 at the ninth/tenth-round turn. Yates notes the upside is too good to ignore given Kittle tied for the second-most fantasy points per game among tight ends at 14.7 last season.

Justin JeffersonPositiveProjectionAug 24, 2026

Yates ranks Jefferson 12th overall, in line with his current ADP, but calls him his favorite late first-round pick due to bounce-back potential. The 2025 season was problematic for the Minnesota offense with Jefferson scoring just two receiving touchdowns. Kyler Murray is an upgrade at quarterback over J.J. McCarthy, and Yates notes Jefferson was essentially QB-proof before McCarthy's struggles in 2025. Yates is bullish on Jefferson reverting to top-three wide receiver form in 2026.

Derrick HenryPositiveValueAug 24, 2026

Henry has finished as the NFL's second-leading rusher for four straight seasons but appears underappreciated in fantasy, possibly due to drafter fatigue. Despite just 34 catches and 343 receiving yards over the past two seasons, he tied for third most among running backs with 13 games of 20-plus fantasy points. He led the NFL with 12 games of 125-plus rushing yards over the past two seasons (Saquon Barkley second with nine). Yates ranks him 11th overall, nearly a round before his average draft position.

Colston LovelandPositiveRoleAug 24, 2026

Loveland became a focal point for the Bears during their most consequential stretch, recording 10, 13, 15, and 10 targets in the team's final four games (including playoffs), leading all Bears players in targets in each game. Yates ranks him TE3 overall and 36th in his top 160, nearly a full round ahead of his current ESPN ADP of 45.3, positioning him as a dynamic talent capable of being a lead pass-catcher for the Bears despite the presence of other talented receivers.

Justin HerbertPositiveProjectionAug 24, 2026

Field Yates ranks Herbert QB6 in his 2026 rankings, a significant upgrade driven by two factors: his faith in Herbert as a player and confidence in new Chargers offensive coordinator Mike McDaniel. Yates notes that McDaniel helped Tua Tagovailoa lead the NFL in passing yards in his second year under the coordinator with three top-two QB weekly finishes. Unlike Tagovailoa, Herbert is a rushing threat with 498 rushing yards in 2025 compared to Tagovailoa's six-season total, positioning him to reach elite fantasy status under McDaniel's system.

Gunnar HelmPositiveSleeperAug 22, 2026

Helm is highlighted as a young, breakout candidate tight end option available in Rounds 13-14 for late-round depth and upside.

Kenyon SadiqPositiveBreakoutAug 22, 2026

Sadiq is looking to become the sixth consecutive tight end drafted in the first round to finish in the top 12 in fantasy points as a rookie, positioning him as a breakout candidate in Rounds 13-14.

Terrance FergusonPositiveBreakoutAug 22, 2026

Ferguson feels like an absolute steal in the Rounds 13-14 range, as he could easily finish third in targets in the high-scoring Rams offense, positioning him as a breakout tight end candidate.

Juwan JohnsonPositiveSleeperAug 22, 2026

Johnson is highlighted as a veteran tight end flier option available in Rounds 13-14 for late-round depth and upside.

Hunter HenryPositiveSleeperAug 22, 2026

Henry is highlighted as a veteran tight end flier option available in Rounds 13-14 for late-round depth and upside.

T.J. HockensonPositiveSleeperAug 22, 2026

Hockenson is highlighted as a veteran tight end flier option available in Rounds 13-14 for late-round depth and upside.

Adonai MitchellPositiveSleeperAug 22, 2026

Mitchell is a young receiver who fits the profile of first- and second-year receivers who are terrific upside targets in late-round selections during Rounds 13-14.

Tre HarrisPositiveSleeperAug 22, 2026

Harris is a young receiver who fits the profile of first- and second-year receivers who are terrific upside targets in late-round selections during Rounds 13-14.

Jalen McMillanPositiveSleeperAug 22, 2026

McMillan is a young receiver who fits the profile of first- and second-year receivers who are terrific upside targets in late-round selections during Rounds 13-14.

Travis HunterPositiveSleeperAug 22, 2026

Hunter is a young receiver who fits the profile of first- and second-year receivers who are terrific upside targets in late-round selections during Rounds 13-14.

Omar Cooper Jr.PositiveSleeperAug 22, 2026

Cooper Jr. is a rookie wide receiver drafted on Day 1 or 2 of the NFL draft, fitting the profile of first- and second-year receivers who are terrific upside targets in late-round selections during Rounds 13-14.

Zachariah BranchPositiveSleeperAug 22, 2026

Branch is a rookie wide receiver drafted on Day 1 or 2 of the NFL draft, fitting the profile of first- and second-year receivers who are terrific upside targets in late-round selections during Rounds 13-14.

Germie BernardPositiveSleeperAug 22, 2026

Bernard is a rookie wide receiver drafted on Day 1 or 2 of the NFL draft, fitting the profile of first- and second-year receivers who are terrific upside targets in late-round selections during Rounds 13-14.

Ja'Kobi LanePositiveSleeperAug 22, 2026

Lane is a rookie wide receiver drafted on Day 1 or 2 of the NFL draft, fitting the profile of first- and second-year receivers who are terrific upside targets in late-round selections during Rounds 13-14.

Caleb DouglasPositiveSleeperAug 22, 2026

Douglas is a rookie wide receiver drafted on Day 1 or 2 of the NFL draft, fitting the profile of first- and second-year receivers who are terrific upside targets in late-round selections during Rounds 13-14.

Denzel BostonPositiveSleeperAug 22, 2026

Boston is a rookie wide receiver drafted on Day 1 or 2 of the NFL draft, fitting the profile of first- and second-year receivers who are terrific upside targets in late-round selections during Rounds 13-14.

MarShawn LloydPositiveSleeperAug 22, 2026

Lloyd is highlighted as a running back insurance option available in Rounds 13-14 for late-round depth and upside.

Braelon AllenPositiveSleeperAug 22, 2026

Allen is highlighted as a running back insurance option available in Rounds 13-14 for late-round depth and upside.

Mike Washington Jr.PositiveSleeperAug 22, 2026

Washington Jr. is highlighted as a running back insurance option available in Rounds 13-14 for late-round depth and upside.

Dylan SampsonPositiveSleeperAug 22, 2026

Sampson is highlighted as a running back insurance option available in Rounds 13-14 for late-round depth and upside.

Ray DavisPositiveSleeperAug 22, 2026

Davis is highlighted as a running back insurance option available in Rounds 13-14 for late-round depth and upside.

Tank BigsbyPositiveSleeperAug 22, 2026

Bigsby is highlighted as a running back insurance option available in Rounds 13-14 for late-round depth and upside, and is specifically mentioned as an example of a potential RB2 if a starter goes down during preseason.

Jonah ColemanPositiveSleeperAug 22, 2026

Coleman is highlighted as a running back insurance option available in Rounds 13-14 for late-round depth and upside.

Isiah PachecoPositiveSleeperAug 22, 2026

Pacheco is highlighted as a running back insurance option available in Rounds 13-14 for late-round depth and upside.

Keaton MitchellPositiveSleeperAug 22, 2026

Mitchell is highlighted as a running back insurance option available in Rounds 13-14 for late-round depth and upside.

Brian RobinsonPositiveSleeperAug 22, 2026

Robinson Jr. is highlighted as a running back insurance option available in Rounds 13-14 for late-round depth and upside.

Cam WardNegativeSleeperAug 22, 2026

Ward is on the source's radar as a sneaky breakout candidate quarterback option in deeper leagues during Rounds 13-14.

Malik WillisNegativeSleeperAug 22, 2026

Willis is on the source's radar as a sneaky veteran quarterback flier option in deeper leagues during Rounds 13-14 when targeting breakout candidates.

Daniel JonesNegativeSleeperAug 22, 2026

Jones is on the source's radar as a sneaky veteran quarterback flier option in deeper leagues during Rounds 13-14 when targeting breakout candidates.

Tyjae SpearsPositiveSleeperAug 22, 2026

Spears is highlighted as a running back lottery ticket option in the later rounds alongside other RB insurance candidates in Rounds 13-14.

Tyler AllgeierPositiveSleeperAug 22, 2026

Allgeier is highlighted as a running back lottery ticket option in the later rounds alongside other RB insurance candidates in Rounds 13-14.

Chris RodriguezPositiveSleeperAug 22, 2026

Rodriguez Jr. is highlighted as a running back lottery ticket option in the later rounds alongside other RB insurance candidates in Rounds 13-14.

Woody MarksPositiveSleeperAug 22, 2026

Marks is highlighted as a running back lottery ticket option in the later rounds alongside other RB insurance candidates in Rounds 13-14.