Sleeper Calls

Josh Downs to outplay his draft cost (his fantasy football ADP)

Josh Downs is one of the most overlooked breakout candidates in fantasy drafts... At his fantasy football ADP, he’s one of the biggest steals on the board.

Josh DownsIndianapolis Colts

Parker Washington to outplay his draft cost (late‑round receiver)

If you’re hunting for a late‑round receiver who can deliver steady weekly production and quietly push toward 120+ targets, Washington is your guy.

Parker WashingtonJacksonville Jaguars

CeeDee Lamb to outplay his draft cost (1.10)

If you’re happy to believe 2025 was a blip rather than the new normal, it becomes easier to see Lamb as a value pick in this range.

CeeDee LambDallas Cowboys

James Cook to outplay his draft cost (1.10)

While the passing offense will be spread around, Cook remains the safest and strongest bet outside of Josh Allen.

James CookBuffalo Bills

Justin Jefferson to outplay his draft cost (1.10)

Players to Target at 1.10 ... Jefferson should be fine if his catchable target rate increases and he sees a bump in volume.

Justin JeffersonMinnesota Vikings

Saquon Barkley to outplay his draft cost (1.10)

With a new offensive coordinator and a healthy offensive line, it’s not hard to start seeing positives for Barkley.

Saquon BarkleyPhiladelphia Eagles

Colston Loveland to outplay his draft cost (the consensus TE3 for 2026 fantasy drafts)

Here are four tight ends Pat Fitzmaurice loves to target in 2026 fantasy football drafts. ... Loveland is the consensus TE3 for 2026 fantasy drafts behind only Brock Bowers and Trey McBride.

Colston LovelandChicago Bears

Brock Bowers to outplay his draft cost (the back half of the second round or early in the third round of 12-team fantasy drafts)

Here are four tight ends Pat Fitzmaurice loves to target in 2026 fantasy football drafts. Brock Bowers (LV) ... Bowers is worth a look in the back half of the second round or early in the third round of 12-team fantasy drafts.

Brock BowersLas Vegas Raiders

Jordan Love to outplay his draft cost (ADP 18)

6 Jordan Love GB 11 2 18 18

Jordan LoveGreen Bay Packers

Tyler Shough to outplay his draft cost (a wonderful late-round quarterback)

Tyler Shough is a wonderful late-round quarterback who could be a QB1 in 2026.

Tyler ShoughNew Orleans Saints

Jared Goff to outplay his draft cost (ADP 16)

2 Jared Goff DET 6 6 16 16

Jared GoffDetroit Lions

Tyler Shough to outplay his draft cost (ADP 20)

5 Tyler Shough NO 8 5 21 20

Tyler ShoughNew Orleans Saints

Baker Mayfield to outplay his draft cost (ADP 19)

4 Baker Mayfield TB 10 5 19 19

Baker MayfieldTampa Bay Buccaneers

Kyler Murray to outplay his draft cost (ADP 17)

1 Kyler Murray MIN 6 6 17 17

Kyler MurrayMinnesota Vikings

Malik Willis to outplay his draft cost (ADP 21)

3 Malik Willis MIA 6 4 20 21

Malik WillisMiami Dolphins

Bhayshul Tuten to outplay his draft cost (Going as the RB25, around the 59th overall pick)

Both analysts ultimately land on boom, framing the real risk as more about needing patience through a rough start than a true season-long bust outcome

Bhayshul Tuten

Jonathon Brooks to outplay his draft cost (Going as the RB29, around the 79th overall pick)

Both analysts ultimately lean boom, citing the coaching staff's track record and real receiving-game upside as the deciding factors

Jonathon BrooksCarolina Panthers

Ladd McConkey to outplay his draft cost (Going as the WR19, around the 40th overall pick)

Both analysts ultimately land on boom, while acknowledging real doubts about whether the target share needed for a true ceiling outcome is realistic.

Ladd McConkeyLos Angeles Chargers

Ja'Kobi Lane to outplay his draft cost (13.05, WR52 Yahoo! ADP and a 16.02, WR63 ESPN ADP)

He is available via a 13.05, WR52 Yahoo! ADP and a 16.02, WR63 ESPN ADP.

Ja'Kobi LaneBaltimore Ravens

Jonah Coleman to outplay his draft cost (16.01, RB50 Yahoo! ADP and an 18.03, RB53 ESPN ADP)

Coleman is a must-draft bench stash this season and can be drafted conveniently via a 16.01, RB50 Yahoo! ADP and an 18.03, RB53 ESPN ADP.

Jonah ColemanDenver Broncos

Cyrus Allen to outplay his draft cost (going undrafted on Yahoo! and now qualifies as just an 18th-round pick on ESPN)

Allen has immense upside after rapidly climbing the Chiefs' depth chart this summer.

Cyrus AllenKansas City Chiefs

Jonathon Brooks to outplay his draft cost (9.10, RB31 ESPN ADP)

His 7.04, RB33 Yahoo! ADP is too pricey for a speculative stash play, but his 9.10, RB31 ESPN ADP is reasonable.

Jonathon BrooksCarolina Panthers

K.C. Concepcion to outplay his draft cost (14.03, WR55 Yahoo! ADP and his 12.08, WR53 ESPN ADP)

His 14.03, WR55 Yahoo! ADP and his 12.08, WR53 ESPN ADP make him a must-draft bench stash.

K.C. ConcepcionCleveland Browns

Bucky Irving to outplay his draft cost (5.07, RB23 Yahoo! ADP and a 5.01, RB20 ESPN ADP)

Irving is available via a 5.07, RB23 Yahoo! ADP and a 5.01, RB20 ESPN ADP, and possesses low-end RB1 upside.

Bucky IrvingTampa Bay Buccaneers

Chase Brown to outplay his draft cost (2.04, RB10 Yahoo! ADP and his 2.08, RB10 ESPN ADP)

RB Chase Brown, Cincinnati Bengals: Brown is the featured running back in an offense that is expected to make fantasy-friendly schematic improvements this season. ... Draft him confidently at his 2.04, RB10 Yahoo! ADP and his 2.08, RB10 ESPN ADP.

Chase BrownCincinnati Bengals