Fantasy Football rankings 2026 - coming in **considerably** above consensus in my Top-200 ranks: (probably can wait multiple rounds beyond where I have them ranked and still land in drafts) +73 - Zachariah Branch (ATL - WR) +71 - Germie Bernard (PIT - WR) +69 - Gunnar Helm (TEN - TE) +69 - Pat Bryant (DEN - WR) +58 - Malik Washington (MIA - WR) +58 - MarShawn Lloyd (GB - RB) +55 - Ja'Kobi Lane (BAL - WR) +50 - Tre Harris (LAC - WR) +50 - Kaelon Black (SF - RB) +49 - Jonah Coleman (DEN - RB) +...

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PositiveSleeperAug 21, 2026FantasyPros Articles

Bryant was hand-picked by Sean Payton in the third round of the 2025 NFL Draft; after developing slowly last season, he's shown flashes and looked good in camp, creating a scenario where he could force his way up the depth chart, potentially over a declining Courtland Sutton.

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NegativeRoleAug 21, 2026Fantasy Life Articles

The Broncos coaching staff has been raving about Bryant in training camp, which suggests he could emerge as a factor in the WR room and make it more competitive for established receivers like Courtland Sutton.

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PositiveRoleAug 20, 2026Mile High Report

Pat Bryant had an outstanding camp for the Broncos secondary; Riley Moss may have had the best camp out of anyone not named Pat Bryant, indicating Bryant's elite performance.

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PositiveRoleAug 20, 2026Mile High Report

Pat Bryant is the biggest winner of training camp, emerging as the clear WR3 winner over Marvin Mims and Troy Franklin. He was the storyline for every practice and became Bo Nix's most trusted target throughout the two weeks of camp. Despite Courtland Sutton's load management and Waddle/Mims missing time with injuries, Bryant was constantly out there and performed well. Sean Payton stated 'We're not' going to keep him off the field and will play him. Bryant can play inside/outside, blocks, has strong reliable hands, makes plays in the middle of the field and red zone, runs after the catch, and is the complete package. He figures to have a big role in the Broncos offense.

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PositiveRoleAug 19, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Wide receiver Pat Bryant is expected to benefit from Jaylen Waddle's presence on the Broncos offense. The source states that Waddle's ability to make big plays will "open things up for Courtland Sutton, Pat Bryant, Evan Engram, and the rest of the Broncos' playmakers, which should lead to big plays each and every week."

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PositiveValueAug 19, 2026Yahoo Fantasy Football

Bryant is drafted in the thirteenth round by Patrick Daugherty, positioning him as a late-round receiver option.

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PositiveProjectionAug 19, 2026NBC Sports Rotoworld

Bryant was selected in the thirteenth round (13.05) of Patrick Daugherty's mock draft, indicating confidence in his 2026 fantasy outlook as a late-round wide receiver value.

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PositiveDepth ChartAug 19, 2026Matt Harmon

Pat Bryant has separated himself in the Broncos' wide receiver depth chart conversation. He is viewed as a key addition to three-receiver sets as a 'power slot' receiver; his physicality and run-blocking ability are highlighted as critical factors that could help the team establish the run, potentially allowing him to stay on the field alongside Courtland Sutton and Jaylen Waddle while pushing other depth receivers out of the rotation.

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NegativeRoleAug 18, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

WR Pat Bryant is part of the Broncos receiver room. QB Bo Nix mentioned Bryant alongside other receivers, noting that with Jaylen Waddle in the offense, 'Pat [Bryant] and [WR] Troy [Franklin], those guys are going to be there and then the rest of the guys are going to fall in line.'

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NegativeProjectionAug 17, 2026Fantasy Football with Ian Hartitz

Pat Bryant worked as the number three wide receiver for Denver in preseason week 1, making a nice comeback route on the first play of the game. However, Ian Hartitz expresses skepticism about his fantasy upside; even in a best-case scenario where he takes over for Courtland Sutton, Hartitz projects him as a wide receiver 41 at best. He prefers handcuff running backs over Bryant and doesn't see a compelling bull case for him this year.

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PositiveValueAug 17, 2026RotoWire NFL Articles

Bryant ran a route on all five of Stidham's dropbacks on the first two drives and ran a fun comeback route for a chunk gain on the game's opening play. The source notes Bryant has had a good camp and seems solidified as WR3, with no reason for him not to be going with the Ryan Flournoy and Jalen McMillan types at a minimum.

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PositiveBreakoutAug 17, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Emergence as a receiver is notable; curled a route perfectly early for a gain of 15; with his emergence and a strong run game, the Broncos offense is going to be very hard to stop in the regular season.

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PositiveUsageAug 17, 2026Mattek Fantasy Football

Pat Bryant is a heavy draft target who recorded a 100% route share on the first two drives while playing alongside Courtland Sutton.

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NegativeRoleAug 17, 2026RotoWire NFL Articles

WR Pat Bryant was a starter for the Broncos alongside Courtland Sutton, gaining 15 yards on the first play; he played just two of his 10 snaps on the perimeter, suggesting limited perimeter role despite starting status.

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PositiveRoleAug 17, 2026FantasyPros Articles

Bryant has reportedly been having an excellent training camp for the Broncos, and his usage in the preseason opener suggests he is the No. 3 receiver behind Jaylen Waddle and Courtland Sutton. While Waddle sat out, Bryant played with Sutton when Denver's first team used two-receiver sets. When the Denver starters left, Bryant left with them while Troy Franklin continued to play with the second team. The source moved Bryant up to WR70.

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PositiveBreakoutAug 17, 2026Mile High Report

Curled a route perfectly early for a gain of 15 yards; the source sees his emergence combined with a strong run game as making the offense very hard to stop in the regular season.

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PositiveNewsAug 16, 2026The Coachspeak Index

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over the last two offseasons, two rookies have been comp’d to Michael Thomas by their coaches: Pat Bryant & Ja’Kobi Lane

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PositiveBreakoutAug 16, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Pat Bryant's stock is way up; the second-year wide receiver has been the story of camp, making plays throughout, earning praise from coaches and teammates, was featured early vs. the Falcons, and has run away with the WR3 job, positioning him to be a productive member of the offense.

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PositiveBreakoutAug 16, 2026Mile High Report

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PositiveNewsAug 15, 2026Adam Levitan

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The steam is here. Just did a DK $555 (20-rounds). Where some of the camp hype guys went: * Denzel Boston 13.2 * Marshawn Lloyd 13.9 * Dontayvion Wicks 14.2 * Ja'Kobi Lane 15.4 * Jaydon Blue 15.6 * Terrance Ferguson 15.8 * Pat Bryant 15.9 * Cyrus Allen 16.2 * Caleb Douglas 16.7

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PositiveUsageAug 15, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Wide receiver for the Denver Broncos; received chunk plays from backup quarterback Jarrett Stidham in the preseason opener against the Falcons, demonstrating early offensive involvement.

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PositiveBreakoutAug 15, 2026Fantasy Football Advice

The drumbeat for Pat Bryant has been exceptional; he is expected to replace Courtland Sutton either after the season or at some point during the season. He is a recommended pick on Underdog due to his late ADP.

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PositiveBreakoutAug 15, 2026PlayerProfiler Fantasy Football Podcast Network

Jeremiah Ratzlaff is bullish on Pat Bryant, viewing him as a 'mini Courtland Sutton' who excels in the red zone and on third downs. Bryant has been a standout in camp, and Ratzlaff believes he has a strong future in Denver, potentially replacing Sutton as the team looks to save money on aging veterans.

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PositiveRoleAug 15, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Wide receiver Pat Bryant didn't play for long but made plays when he did, continuing a pattern of productive play throughout the summer.

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PositiveRoleAug 15, 2026Mile High Report

Wide receiver Pat Bryant didn't play for long but made plays when he did, continuing a pattern of strong performance throughout the summer.

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NegativeUsageAug 15, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Bryant caught a 13-yard pass from Stidham in the first quarter, showing early offensive involvement for the Broncos.

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NegativeUsageAug 15, 2026The Falcoholic

Bryant caught a 13-yard pass from Jarrett Stidham in preseason Week 1, showing involvement in Denver's passing game.

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PositiveUsageAug 15, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Bryant caught a quick 15-yard pass from Stidham on the opening play of the Broncos' first drive, helping kickstart Denver's opening possession in the preseason game.

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PositiveUsageAug 15, 2026Mile High Report

Receiver Pat Bryant was targeted by Stidham on the opening play of the game for a quick 15-yard gain to kickstart Denver's first drive.

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PositiveUsageAug 15, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Pat Bryant had a 15-yard reception on the opening drive of the preseason game, contributing to the Broncos' early offensive success.

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