
The Top 100 Players In Fantasy Football - 2026
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A.J. Brown
Traded from Philadelphia Eagles to New England Patriots; his efficiency was not great last year with the Eagles at 2.13 yards per route run, the lowest of his career, which can be blamed on Jaylen Hertz and lingering injury concerns; the source would take Malik Nabers over him.
Insight pageAlec Pierce
Included in the massive tier of players ranked 76 to 116 in the top 100 players.
Insight pageBlake Corum
Included in the massive tier of players ranked 76 to 116 in the top 100 players.
Insight pageBreece Hall
Finally gets to play with real quarterback play for a full season with Gino Smith, improving his offensive environment and fantasy outlook.
Insight pageBrian Thomas Jr.
Looking to rebound after a really bad sophomore season; positioned as the deep threat in the Liam Cohen offense and may lead the team in yards despite Parker Washington leading in targets and catches.
Insight pageBrock Bowers
Positioned as a breakout story for the 2026 fantasy football season; the source creator made a dedicated video arguing he will be the story of the fantasy football season, indicating strong conviction in his breakout potential.
Insight pageBrock Purdy
Available in this tier and is a target of the speaker at quarterback; speaker is comfortable targeting him in this range.
Insight pageBucky Irving
Ranked 54th in the E tier; part of a group (Irving, Jadarian Price, Trevian Henderson, Quinshon Judkins) where picking the winner will determine fantasy league success; speaker ranks Irving below Tutin and Price but suggests strategic value in acquiring one or two of these running backs on every fantasy team.
Insight pageCaleb Williams
Positioned in the quarterback run; speaker indicates Caleb Williams is an awesome fantasy football quarterback expected to average over 18 fantasy points per game and be a real difference-maker in leagues.
Insight pageCarnell Tate
Matthew Stafford rates Carnell Tate as a good sixth-round pick despite being the fourth overall NFL draft pick; available in the 60s ADP range and offers unbelievable opportunity even if Cam Ward underperforms. Positioned in the end of round five, start of round six tier alongside Parker Washington and Jordan Tyson.
Insight pageCeeDee Lamb
Despite being a number one overall wide receiver in his career, is now splitting overall volume with George Pickens, who is one of the better wide receivers in fantasy football, reducing his target share and ceiling.
Insight pageChris Godwin
Included in the massive tier of players ranked 76 to 116 in the top 100 players.
Insight pageChris Olave
Finally gets a breakout season with improved quarterback play for a full season with Tyler Shuck. However, Jordan Tyson will cut into his target share somewhat.
Insight pageChristian McCaffrey
Included in the second tier of elite players; heading into age 30 season; if healthy, projects as the number one overall player in fantasy football, not just number one running back; recent healthy seasons averaged 24, 24, 20, 18, 30, 29, and 24 points per game; would be happy to take him at sixth overall despite injury and decline concerns, as he should merit first overall based on projection.
Insight pageChristian Watson
Ranked 58th overall; marks the end of a tier in the speaker's top 100 rankings, positioned at the boundary between round five and round six in draft strategy.
Insight pageChuba Hubbard
Included in the massive tier of players ranked 76 to 116 in the top 100 players.
Insight pageColston Loveland
Loveland was more productive than Luther Burden when both became full-time players; positioned as a breakout bet in the Bears offense.
Insight pageCourtland Sutton
Included in the massive tier of players ranked 76 to 116 in the top 100 players.
Insight pageD.J. Moore
Ranked at 62 overall but speaker will not be taking DJ Moore on fantasy teams after he posted only 1.14 yards per route run last year, indicating poor efficiency and value concerns despite his ADP.
Insight pageD'Andre Swift
Dak Prescott
Included in the massive tier of players ranked 76 to 116 in the top 100 players.
Insight pageDaniel Jones
Daniel Jones is coming back from an Achilles injury with overall organizational regression concerns for the Indianapolis Colts, which could impact Jonathan Taylor's 2026 production.
Insight pageDavid Montgomery
Ranked in the E tier as a starter with Houston; self-explanatory tier placement with established role.
Insight pageDe'Von Achane
Averaged 20 fantasy points per game last year despite being on maybe the worst team in the NFL, demonstrating elite efficiency and production.
Insight pageDerrick Henry
Projected to be awesome for fantasy similar to Christian McCaffrey, contingent on health; now heading into his age 33 season. While he maintains strong fantasy upside if he avoids injury, the source notes that eventually the Derrick Henry gravy train is going to end.
Insight pageDeVonta Smith
Gets to be the number one wide receiver for the Eagles after the AJ Brown trade, positioning him for increased target volume and role elevation.
Insight pageDK Metcalf
Included in the massive tier of players ranked 76 to 116 in the top 100 players.
Insight pageDrake London
Averaged 16.8 fantasy points per game last season; the source has concern about his overall quarterback and offensive environment, placing him in the C-tier of the top 100 players ranking.
Insight pageDrake Maye
Positioned in the quarterback run; speaker indicates Drake May is an awesome fantasy football quarterback expected to average over 18 fantasy points per game and be a real difference-maker in leagues.
Insight pageEmanuel Wilson
Not a concern for draft strategy; speaker is comfortable with his profile as a strategic target in fantasy drafts this year.
Insight pageGarrett Wilson
Wilson has been consistently productive with 14, 14, 12, and 12 fantasy points per game across four seasons. If Gino Smith can be the 19th best quarterback in the NFL, Wilson is one of the best picks on the board.
Insight pageGeorge Pickens
Scored 17.2 fantasy points per game last season and was actually more efficient per target than CeeDee Lamb; ranked at pick 26 in the C-tier, the source is buying on him as a value pick.
Insight pageHarold Fannin
Now faces increased target competition after having no target competition in year one; Casey Conpsion and Denzel Boston have joined the receiving corps, reducing his opportunity share and role clarity.
Insight pageJadarian Price
Ranked 55th; part of a group where picking the winner will determine fantasy league success; speaker ranks Price as a definite bet over Henderson and Judkins, and even over Montgomery or Swift; suggests strategic value in acquiring one or two of these running backs on every fantasy team.
Insight pageJameson Williams
Had a semi-breakout last year with highly volatile performance; ended the year with absurd games (16, 23, 19, 26, 17, 26 fantasy points) interspersed with a 5.7 and two zeros on full routes; can be very frustrating to own in fantasy football.
Insight pageJavonte Williams
Williams is a double-digit touchdown threat for the Cowboys, though Jaden Blue will cut into his workload somewhat.
Insight pageJayden Daniels
Positioned in the quarterback run; speaker indicates Jaden Daniels is an awesome fantasy football quarterback expected to average over 18 fantasy points per game and be a real difference-maker in leagues.
Insight pageJayden Reed
Included in the massive tier of players ranked 76 to 116 in the top 100 players.
Insight pageJaylen Waddle
Waddle gets traded for a first-round pick from the Miami Dolphins to the Denver Broncos. The speaker calls him one of his favorite wide receiver picks on the board, though he is a little bit banged up in training camp.
Insight pageJaylen Warren
Matthew Stafford expects Jaylen Warren to be the starting running back for the Pittsburgh Steelers.
Insight pageJeremiyah Love
Was the number three overall pick in the NFL draft; despite playing in an awful offensive environment with the Arizona Cardinals, the source argues he can easily match Ashton Gentry's 14 fantasy points per game from last year on a very bad Raiders team, supporting his C-tier ranking.
Insight pageJonathon Brooks
Expected to take the job from Chuba Hubbard in the Panthers backfield; speaker is targeting him.
Insight pageJordan Addison
Included in the massive tier of players ranked 76 to 116 in the top 100 players.
Insight pageJosh Downs
Anticipated to lead the Indianapolis Colts in targets; speaker is targeting him in this tier.
Insight pageJosh Jacobs
Jacobs averaged 15 fantasy points per game last year despite playing injured at the end of the season. He now appears healthy, but a pending legal issue may affect his draft status and ranking.
Insight pageJustin Herbert
Included in the massive tier of players ranked 76 to 116 in the top 100 players.
Insight pageJustin Jefferson
Had the worst year of his career last year with only 11.8 fantasy points per game, a significant decline from his career average of over 18 fantasy points per game; placed in the third tier of players where Matthew Stafford. Jackson Smith would not argue with taking him at seventh overall despite the regression.
Insight pageKenneth Gainwell
Speaker is not really targeting him in this tier, suggesting he's not a priority despite being ranked here.
Insight pageKenneth Walker III
Placed in the third tier of elite options that could be taken around seventh overall. Now with the Kansas City Chiefs, projected to perform similarly to his 2024 season when he averaged 16 points per game with 4.8 targets per game. Matthew Stafford and Jackson Smith expect him to be a monster in the screen game.
Insight pageLamar Jackson
Ranked 51st; had the worst fantasy football season of his career last year and got his coach fired; new coach and offensive coordinator in place; speaker is buying on Lamar Jackson.
Insight pageMalik Nabers
Returned from ACL tear much earlier than people anticipated and seems ready to go in week one; the source argues he could be moved up into the B tier and would take him over AJ Brown.
Insight pageMarvin Harrison Jr.
Matthew Stafford is okay taking Marvin Harrison Jr. in the 60s-70s ADP range. While he's averaging 10-11 points per game, he's not as bad as perception suggests; he had several strong games last year (18, 18, 13, 22, 14, 12 points), with underperformance driven by high expectations rather than poor actual production.
Insight pageMatthew Golden
Positioned as a year-two breakout candidate; speaker is betting on emergence after coming very close to two 90-yard touchdowns in year one, with Jordan Love narrowly missing him on key plays, suggesting untapped upside in the Packers offense.
Insight pageMichael Pittman
Ranked 96th; speaker expresses comfort targeting him at that ADP, indicating confidence in his value proposition at that draft position.
Insight pageMichael Wilson
Looked like Randy Moss for two games last year but then Marvin Harrison Jr. came back and he didn't look like Randy Moss anymore. His breakout was dependent on opportunity rather than sustained elite performance; role diminished with Harrison's return.
Insight pageMike Evans
Ranked 49th in the E tier; described as self-explanatory with established role expectations.
Insight pageNico Collins
Ranked at 24 overall in the top 100 fantasy players; described as a very uncontroversial rank at that position, indicating consensus agreement on his valuation.
Insight pageParker Washington
Matthew Stafford has reversed his previous anti-Parker Washington stance and is now comfortable making the bet on him. Washington has won the slot wide receiver role in the Liam Cohen offense, which is a very important role in fantasy football. Stafford expects Washington to lead the team in targets and catches, with Brian Thomas Jr. positioned as the deep threat who may lead in yards. Stafford rates Washington as a good sixth-round pick.
Insight pagePatrick Mahomes
Averaged 20 fantasy points per game last year and is on the revenge tour after missing the playoffs last season; speaker is targeting him. Ranked in the 76–116 tier of the top 100 players.
Insight pagePuka Nacua
Placed in the second tier of elite players; more efficient than Jamar Chase; ranked number one receiver in the entire NFL in yards per route run; in a perfect situation with Matthew Stafford.
Insight pageQuentin Johnston
Quentin Johnston is ranked 76 in Stafford's top 100 players. Mason Dodd, the speaker's boss, seems to absolutely love him.
Insight pageQuinshon Judkins
Ranked below Tutin and Price as a backup running back option; speaker prefers other backup running backs over Judkins for fantasy value.
Insight pageRashee Rice
Averaged 18.8 fantasy points per game last year, which would make him one of the best picks in the second round; while not a top-10 actual NFL receiver, his fantasy role is exceptionally friendly with elite target volume and efficiency.
Insight pageRico Dowdle
Included in the massive tier of players ranked 76 to 116 in the top 100 players.
Insight pageRJ Harvey
Anticipated to lead the Denver backfield in overall fantasy points; speaker prefers Harvey to JK Dobbins, noting this is an unpopular opinion. Ranked in the 76–116 tier of the top 100 players.
Insight pageSam LaPorta
Ranked in the top 100 (position not specified); speaker notes that audience comments indicate strong community interest in targeting him, suggesting potential value or popularity among fantasy players. Sam Leaporta is included in the top 100 rankings; the speaker notes that community feedback in comments indicates strong audience interest in the player, suggesting he may be a popular target among fantasy players.
Insight pageSaquon Barkley
Scored 14.5 fantasy points per game last year in a more consistent manner than Ashton Gentry, with lower lows and lower highs, offering a safer floor alternative in the first round.
Insight pageStefon Diggs
Moved up to 95th in the rankings after signing with the Commanders; speaker indicates potential for further upside movement, stating 'I could be tempted to move him even higher,' suggesting the current ranking may still undervalue his opportunity with the new team.
Insight pageTerry McLaurin
Ranked 50th; now must contend with Stefan Diggs heading into his age 33 season, but speaker still projects McLaurin to be the lead wide receiver for the Commanders.
Insight pageTony Pollard
Matthew Stafford expects Tony Pollard to be the starting running back for the Tennessee Titans.
Insight pageTravis Etienne
Etienne moves from the Jaguars to the Saints where he will share passing downs with Alvin Kamara, but remains a pretty strong running back in fantasy despite the committee approach.
Insight pageTrevor Lawrence
Included in the massive tier of players ranked 76 to 116 in the top 100 players.
Insight pageTrey McBride
Gapped all other tight ends with 18 fantasy points per game last year; despite a shaky quarterback situation, represents a clear value in the third round of drafts, ranked at pick 27 in the C-tier.
Insight pageTucker Kraft
Xavier Worthy
Ranked 97th in the top 100 list; speaker expresses strong personal conviction about wanting to draft him despite acknowledging the impulse may be irrational, saying 'God help me. I can't help it. I still want to click him in fantasy football,' suggesting upside relative to his ranking.
Insight pageZay Flowers
Scored 14 points per game last year with a new offensive coordinator Declan Doyle in Baltimore. If he runs into an eight-touchdown season, he will finish as a top-eight fantasy wide receiver.
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