Sleeper Calls

Amon-Ra St. Brown to outplay his draft cost (ahead of Jaxon Smith-Njigba)

Some might see him as a high-floor option, but it's fair to point out that not much more would need to swing his way for a WR1 overall finish.

Amon-Ra St. BrownDetroit Lions

Saquon Barkley to outplay his draft cost (1.09)

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

Saquon BarkleyPhiladelphia Eagles

CeeDee Lamb to outplay his draft cost (1.09)

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

Tony Pollard to outplay his draft cost (ADP: 8.01)

If little changes around him, Pollard should remain a low-end RB2, yet he is currently being drafted slightly later than that as fantasy managers chase more perceived upside elsewhere.

Tony PollardTennessee Titans

Kenneth Walker III to outplay his draft cost (ADP: 2.06)

Kenneth Walker , Kansas City Chiefs (ADP: 2.06) ... At minimum, Walker projects as a weekly fantasy starter.

Kenneth Walker IIIKansas City Chiefs

Chase Brown to outplay his draft cost (ADP: 2.04)

Chase Brown , Cincinnati Bengals (ADP: 2.04) ... The league winners are early-round targets with a better chance than similarly priced players to deliver first-round value.

Chase BrownCincinnati Bengals

De'Zhaun Stribling to outplay his draft cost (We rank Stribling around WR37 while consensus remains much lower)

De'Zhaun Stribling remains my favorite sleeper outside the top 40, with KC Concepcion the other option I seriously considered.

De'Zhaun StriblingSan Francisco 49ers

Chris Olave to outplay his draft cost (roughly WR11 to WR13 in the market)

Chris Olave is my answer because the market is still pricing him as a back-end WR1 while I see a legitimate path to a top-five season.

Chris OlaveNew Orleans Saints

Josh Downs to outplay his draft cost (WR41)

If the added opportunity pushes Downs back over 100 targets, WR41 is going to look a lot more like his floor than his ceiling.

Josh DownsIndianapolis Colts

Marvin Harrison Jr. to outplay his draft cost (a consensus ranking at WR 32)

With a consensus ranking at WR 32, Harrison seems cheap given his talent and the potential of an improved Cardinals' offense in 2026.

Marvin Harrison Jr.Arizona Cardinals

Deebo Samuel Sr. to outplay his draft cost (At WR55)

At WR55, there's little risk to taking a shot at Samuel, especially when WR3 output feels likely

Deebo Samuel Sr.San Francisco 49ers

Davante Adams to outplay his draft cost (He's currently the WR23 (47th overall))

He's currently the WR23 (47th overall), which is a little rich for me, but if he stays healthy and maintains his role in this offense, he's a steal.

Davante AdamsLos Angeles Rams

Jalen Nailor to outplay his draft cost (a consensus ranking at WR 68)

With a consensus ranking at WR 68, Nailor is pretty much free, and I think based on his talent alone, he outperforms his draft cost in street shoes.

Jalen NailorLas Vegas Raiders

Christian Watson to outplay his draft cost (going around WR29 in both Half-PPR ECR and ADP)

He is going around WR29 in both Half-PPR ECR and ADP even after finishing as the WR15 in points per game last season... I think he has a legitimate chance to finish as a high-end WR2 with WR1 upside at a WR3 draft cost.

Christian WatsonGreen Bay Packers

Christian Watson to outplay his draft cost (He's currently sitting at WR28)

Christian Watson is one of the best value bets on the board because his draft cost still doesn't match his 2026 role... Watson is one of my favorite breakout bets of 2026.

Christian WatsonGreen Bay Packers

K.C. Concepcion to outplay his draft cost (Currently the WR49)

Currently the WR49, Concepcion has what it takes to separate himself from everyone in his WR room... Concepcion could be a home run selection for fantasy managers at double-digit round cost.

K.C. ConcepcionCleveland Browns

Jameson Williams to outplay his draft cost (his WR25 half-PPR ranking)

Williams' combination of volume, explosiveness, and an ascending role makes him a strong breakout candidate at his current ADP.

Jameson WilliamsDetroit Lions

Parker Washington to outplay his draft cost (still presenting him as a value in the 6th round)

Should he smash expectations at a 6th round valuation? Absolutely.

Parker Washington

Tre Tucker to outplay his draft cost (At WR60)

Tre Tucker is my favorite sleeper outside the top 40 because the breakout opportunity is already hiding in his usage... At WR60, I'm buying the established playing time

Tre TuckerLas Vegas Raiders

Matthew Golden to outplay his draft cost (a WR50 half-PPR ranking)

At a WR50 half‑PPR ranking, that combination makes him one of the best sleepers on the board.

Matthew GoldenGreen Bay Packers

Rome Odunze to outplay his draft cost (WR29)

Rome Odunze at WR29 is one of those prices where I think the market is remembering how last season ended and not nearly enough about how it started... WR29 is a price I'm more than willing to pay

Rome OdunzeChicago Bears

De'Zhaun Stribling to outplay his draft cost (a great late-round selection)

Stribling is a great late-round selection in fantasy football drafts in 2026.

De'Zhaun StriblingSan Francisco 49ers

Dontayvion Wicks to outplay his draft cost (WR 64)

Wicks is showing out in camp, which will allow him to secure the job for the season and reward owners with a high-upside, very affordable, late-round player

Dontayvion WicksPhiladelphia Eagles

Parker Washington to outplay his draft cost (WR30)

Parker Washington is my favorite breakout candidate at his current WR30 cost

Parker Washington

Ja'Kobi Lane to outplay his draft cost (basically free as the WR92)

Given that Lane is basically free as the WR92, he has the opportunity to approach double-digit touchdowns if things shake out right.

Ja'Kobi LaneBaltimore Ravens