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Updated October 25, 2026

Preseason 2026

Fantasy Football Sleepers 2026

Every sleeper pick on this page is pulled from the same data pipeline that powers DraftCall's matchup engine. A sleeper here is a player ranked outside the top tier at their position whose 2026 per-game production would justify a higher draft slot than the consensus currently gives them.

Quarterbacks to Target

QBGreen Bay Packers#15 at position
Jordan Love

2026 PPG

18.4

Jordan Love managed 18.4 PPG over 6 games for the Green Bay Packers in 2026, enough volume to profile as a streaming-plus quarterback whose schedule and game-script variance make him a deep-league sleeper worth drafting as your QB2 or one-week stream.

QBLos Angeles Rams#16 at position
Matthew Stafford

2026 PPG

17.6

Matthew Stafford managed 17.6 PPG over 6 games for the Los Angeles Rams in 2026, enough volume to profile as a streaming-plus quarterback whose schedule and game-script variance make him a deep-league sleeper worth drafting as your QB2 or one-week stream.

QBDallas Cowboys#17 at position
Dak Prescott

2026 PPG

17.5

Dak Prescott managed 17.5 PPG over 6 games for the Dallas Cowboys in 2026, enough volume to profile as a streaming-plus quarterback whose schedule and game-script variance make him a deep-league sleeper worth drafting as your QB2 or one-week stream.

QBPittsburgh Steelers#18 at position
Aaron Rodgers

2026 PPG

16.5

Aaron Rodgers managed 16.5 PPG over 6 games for the Pittsburgh Steelers in 2026, enough volume to profile as a streaming-plus quarterback whose schedule and game-script variance make him a deep-league sleeper worth drafting as your QB2 or one-week stream.

QBAtlanta Falcons#19 at position
Michael Penix Jr.

2026 PPG

16.1

Michael Penix Jr. managed 16.1 PPG over 4 games for the Atlanta Falcons in 2026, enough volume to profile as a streaming-plus quarterback whose schedule and game-script variance make him a deep-league sleeper worth drafting as your QB2 or one-week stream.

Running Backs to Target

RBCincinnati Bengals#20 at position
Chase Brown

2026 PPG

10.6

Chase Brown ran for 246 yards and 1 touchdowns on a Cincinnati Bengals offense that trusts him near the goal line. His 10.6 PPG in 5 games profiles as a mid-round value, especially in standard-scoring formats where early-down workhorses are still king.

RBCleveland Browns#21 at position
Quinshon Judkins

2026 PPG

9.5

Quinshon Judkins ran for 221 yards and 1 touchdowns on a Cleveland Browns offense that trusts him near the goal line. His 9.5 PPG in 5 games profiles as a mid-round value, especially in standard-scoring formats where early-down workhorses are still king.

RBNew York Giants#22 at position
Cam Skattebo

2026 PPG

9.3

Cam Skattebo ran for 294 yards and 1 touchdowns on a New York Giants offense that trusts him near the goal line. His 9.3 PPG in 5 games profiles as a mid-round value, especially in standard-scoring formats where early-down workhorses are still king.

RBArizona Cardinals#23 at position
Jeremiyah Love

2026 PPG

9.1

Jeremiyah Love ran for 245 yards and 1 touchdowns on a Arizona Cardinals offense that trusts him near the goal line. His 9.1 PPG in 5 games profiles as a mid-round value, especially in standard-scoring formats where early-down workhorses are still king.

RBSeattle Seahawks#24 at position
Emanuel Wilson

2026 PPG

9.0

Emanuel Wilson ran for 303 yards and 2 touchdowns on a Seattle Seahawks offense that trusts him near the goal line. His 9.0 PPG in 6 games profiles as a mid-round value, especially in standard-scoring formats where early-down workhorses are still king.

RBNew Orleans Saints#25 at position
Alvin Kamara

2026 PPG

9.0

Alvin Kamara ran for 120 yards and 2 touchdowns on a New Orleans Saints offense that trusts him near the goal line. His 9.0 PPG in 5 games profiles as a mid-round value, especially in standard-scoring formats where early-down workhorses are still king.

Wide Receivers to Target

WRCincinnati Bengals#20 at position
Tee Higgins

2026 PPG

12.4

Tee Higgins posted 423 receiving yards and 1 touchdowns on the Cincinnati Bengals and averaged 12.4 PPG. Touchdown regression and a bigger 2026 target share are the two most likely reasons he jumps his current draft slot, which is why he profiles as a late-round sleeper.

WRAtlanta Falcons#21 at position
Drake London

2026 PPG

12.2

Drake London posted 550 receiving yards and 0 touchdowns on the Atlanta Falcons and averaged 12.2 PPG. Touchdown regression and a bigger 2026 target share are the two most likely reasons he jumps his current draft slot, which is why he profiles as a late-round sleeper.

WRWashington Commanders#22 at position
Stefon Diggs

2026 PPG

11.5

Stefon Diggs posted 214 receiving yards and 4 touchdowns on the Washington Commanders and averaged 11.5 PPG. Touchdown regression and a bigger 2026 target share are the two most likely reasons he jumps his current draft slot, which is why he profiles as a late-round sleeper.

WRChicago Bears#23 at position
Luther Burden III

2026 PPG

11.4

Luther Burden III posted 491 receiving yards and 2 touchdowns on the Chicago Bears and averaged 11.4 PPG. Touchdown regression and a bigger 2026 target share are the two most likely reasons he jumps his current draft slot, which is why he profiles as a late-round sleeper.

WRLas Vegas Raiders#24 at position
Tre Tucker

2026 PPG

11.1

Tre Tucker posted 371 receiving yards and 3 touchdowns on the Las Vegas Raiders and averaged 11.1 PPG. Touchdown regression and a bigger 2026 target share are the two most likely reasons he jumps his current draft slot, which is why he profiles as a late-round sleeper.

WRDallas Cowboys#25 at position
George Pickens

2026 PPG

10.9

George Pickens posted 428 receiving yards and 1 touchdowns on the Dallas Cowboys and averaged 10.9 PPG. Touchdown regression and a bigger 2026 target share are the two most likely reasons he jumps his current draft slot, which is why he profiles as a late-round sleeper.

Tight Ends to Target

TEBuffalo Bills#12 at position
Dalton Kincaid

2026 PPG

8.2

Dalton Kincaid finished 2026 with 23 receptions for 315 yards and 8.2 PPG on the Buffalo Bills. Tight end is the thinnest starting position in fantasy, so any tight end outside the top 10 who can clear 8 PPG is a functional TE1 and a smart late-round swing.

TENew England Patriots#13 at position
Hunter Henry

2026 PPG

7.8

Hunter Henry finished 2026 with 26 receptions for 296 yards and 7.8 PPG on the New England Patriots. Tight end is the thinnest starting position in fantasy, so any tight end outside the top 10 who can clear 8 PPG is a functional TE1 and a smart late-round swing.

TEJacksonville Jaguars#14 at position
Brenton Strange

2026 PPG

7.8

Brenton Strange finished 2026 with 26 receptions for 279 yards and 7.8 PPG on the Jacksonville Jaguars. Tight end is the thinnest starting position in fantasy, so any tight end outside the top 10 who can clear 8 PPG is a functional TE1 and a smart late-round swing.

TELas Vegas Raiders#15 at position
Michael Mayer

2026 PPG

7.8

Michael Mayer finished 2026 with 28 receptions for 266 yards and 7.8 PPG on the Las Vegas Raiders. Tight end is the thinnest starting position in fantasy, so any tight end outside the top 10 who can clear 8 PPG is a functional TE1 and a smart late-round swing.

TELos Angeles Rams#16 at position
Tyler Higbee

2026 PPG

7.7

Tyler Higbee finished 2026 with 24 receptions for 246 yards and 7.7 PPG on the Los Angeles Rams. Tight end is the thinnest starting position in fantasy, so any tight end outside the top 10 who can clear 8 PPG is a functional TE1 and a smart late-round swing.

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