Fantasy Football Quarterback Breakouts For 2026 - Sneaky Candidates To Claim QB1 Status

Every fantasy football season, managers see under-the-radar players emerge as must-start options. Entering the 2025-26 campaign, Trevor Lawrence was viewed as a real QB2 with upside but was a league-winner in relation to his preseason ADP. In this piece, we will spotlight six QBs who have the skill set to follow a similar trajectory. These […]

5 Cheap Dynasty Fantasy Football Trade Targets and Stashes (2026)

We are just a handful of weeks away from the start of rookie draft season. There hasn't been as much hype surrounding this year's rookie class, but you can be sure dynasty managers are still hard at work scouting this year's crop of first-year players. While the focus this time of year is understandably placed […]

Is Mac Jones Worth Stashing in Dynasty Leagues?

San Francisco 49ers quarterback Mac Jones is one of the more productive backups in the league, offering the ability to come off the bench and keep his team in the game. We saw Jones handle plenty of starter reps in 2025, as he started eight games last year with 2,151 passing yards, 13 touchdowns, and […]

Jacoby Brissett an Emergency Option in Dynasty Leagues

Arizona Cardinals quarterback Jacoby Brissett offers a bridge or stop-gap option on his own team, and he could provide similar value to fantasy football managers in 2026. Brisett was thrust into the starting quarterback role somewhat unexpectedly last year, starting 10 games in the absence of Kyler Murray (foot). The veteran signal caller was easily […]

Jared Goff a Steady Dynasty Option Despite Age, Lack of Rushing Upside?

Detroit Lions quarterback Jared Goff is far from the flashiest name in fantasy football, but his reliability has allowed him to be a top-10 fantasy option year in and year out. Goff has ranked as the QB10 or higher in each of his four seasons, including a QB9 finish in 2025 as he tallied 4,564 […]

Daniel Jones a QB1 When Healthy?

Indianapolis Colts quarterback Daniel Jones (Achilles) is working his way back from a season-ending Achilles tear that he suffered in Week 14 of the 2025 season. Jones was enjoying a career resurgence with the Colts before the crushing injury. He finished the year with 261 completions, 3,101 passing yards, 19 passing touchdowns, eight interceptions, 164 […]

Cameron Ward Should Throw at Minicamp

Tennessee Titans general manager Mike Borgonzi said that it's "trending" toward second-year quarterback Cameron Ward (shoulder) throwing in the team's upcoming minicamp, according to Jim Wyatt of TennesseeTitans.com. Ward ended his lackluster rookie campaign in 2025 with an AC joint sprain in his right (throwing) shoulder in the Week 18 regular-season finale, but he's expected […]

Jordan Love a Middle-of-the-Road Superflex Option

After arriving on the scene as the QB5 in his first year as a full-time starter in 2023, Green Bay Packers quarterback Jordan Love has ended back-to-back seasons in the middle of the fantasy pack. While lingering early-season injuries were thought to affect his play in 2024, he remained relatively healthy until an end-of-season concussion […]

Ty Simpson Visiting With Cardinals on Wednesday

Alabama quarterback Ty Simpson is on a top-30 pre-draft visit with the Arizona Cardinals on Wednesday, according to Field Yates of ESPN. It's the final day that draft prospects are allowed to make visits with NFL teams. Arizona released Kyler Murray this offseason and signed Gardner Minshew. Veteran Jacoby Brissett is still on the team, […]

Fantasy Football Rookie Quarterback Rankings: Pre-NFL Draft (2026)

We're just about one week away from the 2026 NFL Draft, and seeing where quarterbacks land is always one of the most exciting aspects of draft season. This year's class is on the weaker side, but we should see at least two signal-callers selected in Round 1. There are also a few later-round players with […]

How Much Value Does Tua Tagovailoa Offer as Falcons' Starter?

Falcons quarterback Tua Tagovailoa signed a one-year deal with Atlanta after being released by the Miami Dolphins, and he is now in a position to compete with 2024 first-round pick Michael Penix Jr. for the team's starting job. Penix, whose professional and collegiate career has largely been defined by injury, suffered a season-ending ACL tear […]

2026 Dynasty Fantasy Football Rookie Mock Draft: 12-Team, Superflex/Two-QB

At first it was harmless, right? Maybe it started with a YouTube highlight or two. Just getting familiar. Due diligence, you told yourself. What else were you to do with the bye week before the Super Bowl? Suddenly it’s April, and you’ve got an easier recall of 40 times and broad jumps than your own […]

Lions Open to Trading Up in the NFL Draft

Detroit Lions general manager Brad Holmes said that the team would be willing to trade up in the 2026 NFL Draft if they feel strongly about a player on the board. "If we have that kind of conviction for a player, absolutely, we're going to go and get him," Holmes told members of the media, […]

Dak Prescott Still a Dynasty Target After Leading NFL in Completions

Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott had a terrific 2026 season, ranking as the overall QB6 in fantasy football. Despite lacking rushing upside, Prescott was a top fantasy option with his 67.3% completion rate, 4,552 passing yards, 32 total touchdowns, and 12 turnovers. The 32-year-old bounced back in a huge way after his injury-shortened 2024 season. […]

Cowboys Looking to Trade Up in the First Round of 2026 NFL Draft?

There is a belief among NFL teams at the top of the upcoming 2026 draft that the Dallas Cowboys, who have picks at No. 12 and No. 20, are a team to watch in trade-up scenarios, multiple league sources told Jordan Schultz of FOX Sports. Several teams have said they think the Cowboys are targeting […]

Giants Sign Brandon Allen to Add to QB Room

The New York Giants announced on Monday that they signed free-agent quarterback Brandon Allen to an undisclosed deal. Allen will head into his seventh NFL season as the QB3 in the Big Apple behind Jaxson Dart and Jameis Winston. The 33-year-old was a former sixth-round selection by the Jacksonville Jaguars in 2016 out of Arkansas. […]

Fantasy Football Rookie Running Back Rankings: Pre-NFL Draft (2026)

The NFL Draft is just over a week away, and we'll finally get to see where top fantasy football prospects land. It's almost time to crush those rookie drafts, and we're here to give you a final pre-draft look at the pecking order with our 2026 fantasy football rookie running back rankings. See where key studs […]

Can Baker Mayfield Regain QB1 Status?

After finishing his 2024 season as the QB4, Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Baker Mayfield picked things right back up in 2025, playing some of the best ball of his career and garnering early MVP buzz. Through 10 games, the Buccaneers sat at 6-3 with Mayfield averaging more than 240 passing yards per game to go […]

Updated Rookie Fantasy Football Rankings for 2026

Thankfully, the 2026 NFL Draft is right around the corner now that we're in the second week of April, and it's always an exciting time of the year for NFL teams, NFL fans, and fantasy football gamers. We'll soon find out where the top prospects and popular pre-draft sleepers will land. But for now, let's […]

7 Dynasty Fantasy Football Trade Targets: Undervalued Sleepers (2026)

Dynasty fantasy football never sleeps. The beauty of this format is that you get to be a general manager year-round. Heard exciting news about one player? See if he is on your waiver wire. Do you want to improve your team to make a run at a title? Make a trade offer with a team […]

Bryce Young Entering Prove-it Territory

Carolina Panthers quarterback Bryce Young entered the league with all the expectations of a No. 1 overall pick, but through his first three seasons, consistency has evaded him. Carolina has exercised the fifth-year option on his rookie contract, giving the team two more years of affordable control and Young an additional chance to prove he's […]

Fantasy Football NFL Rookie Mock Draft: First Round Dynasty Draft Analysis (2026)

One of the most exciting times for fantasy football dynasty managers is rookie drafts. Dynasty managers are basically the general managers of their own team, and some tough decisions have to be made on draft day. Nothing is more satisfying than selecting a rookie in a dynasty draft, and that player eventually becomes a fantasy […]

2026 NFL Mock Draft: Landing Spots For The Top 10 Quarterback Prospects

The 2026 draft class of quarterbacks is quite light on talent. In the world of NIL, many quarterbacks are choosing to return to college rather than enter the pros. Presumptive No. 1 overall pick Fernando Mendoza is the only obvious first-round selection. After Mendoza, Carson Beck, and Ty Simpson project as potential starters, but neither is […]

Dynasty Fantasy Football Rankings: Top 375 Players (April Updates)

Free agency has mostly come and gone, and the 2026 NFL Draft is later this month. It's a great time to check on the dynasty landscape, and we're here to help with our top 375 fantasy football dynasty rankings below. The fantasy football dynasty rankings are consensus staff rankings by Matt Donnelly, Jorden Hill, and Chris Gregory. […]

2026 Fantasy Football Rankings (Pre-NFL Draft): Top 300 Players

The NFL offseason is slowly moving forward, and while there is still a long wait for meaningful NFL action, the bulk of free agency has concluded. This means we know where most of the fantasy-relevant free agents have landed, and the NFL Draft is one of the final pieces of the puzzle as we sort […]

2026 NFL Mock Draft: First-Round Picks and Predictions (Post Free Agency 2.0)

The vast majority of NFL free-agency moves are done, with only a handful of potential starters left on the open market. With that big milestone behind us, we are now firmly in the pro-day circuit. That means we are seeing some players boost their stock with artificially enhanced numbers, while others pass on the process […]

Francis Mauigoa to Undergo Additional Imaging on a Back Issue

University of Miami offensive tackle prospect Francis Mauigoa (back) will attend Combine Rechecks on Friday to undergo additional imaging on his back, according to Ian Rapoport of NFL.com. Mauigoa experienced discomfort late in the NCAA season while dealing with a back issue that Rapoport described as "minor." All in all, the injury doesn't sound too […]

Kaleb McGary Retires After Seven Years in the NFL

Atlanta Falcons starting right tackle Kaleb McGary (leg) has decided to retire after seven years in the NFL, agent Collin Roberts told Jeremy Fowler of ESPN.com. The 6-foot-6, 330-pound lineman was Atlanta's first-round pick back in 2019. He started 92 of his 93 career games, but he missed all of the 2025 season due to […]

Jawaan Taylor Signs with the Falcons

The Atlanta Falcons have signed free agent offensive tackle Jawaan Taylor to a one-year deal, according to Adam Schefter of ESPN.com. The contract includes a base value of $5 million and an additional $1 million available in incentives. Taylor previously spent four seasons in Jacksonville and three seasons in Kansas City. He has started all […]

NFL Scouts See Plenty of Upside With Drew Allar

Penn State quarterback Drew Allar struggled with accuracy and played in only six games in 2025 due to a fractured left ankle, but ESPN's Jeremy Fowler writes that some NFL scouts still "see major upside" in Allar. He previously garnered first-round buzz thanks to his 6-foot-5 frame and big arm, but it's tough to project […]